Sony DAV-SB500W 18GB, Attaching

Attaching

While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords.

Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug.

Notes

•Be careful not to damage the surface you use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords.

•When using the subwoofer cord, note that the two outside black cords or the cords marked with letters are negative.

(–)	(–)
	(+)
	(+)
(–)	(–)
(–)

•If you connect the subwoofer cord with the polarity incorrect, the STANDBY indicator flashes, and the system enters standby mode.

Tips

•You can use any commercially sold speaker cable of gauge cord AWG #18 - AWG #22.

•Before attaching a new cable, strip off 10 mm of its insulation and twist the bare wires of both cords.

10 mm

18GB

Contents

Page WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Precautions Welcome Precautions Table of Contents Additional Information About This Manual This System Can Play the Following Discs Terms for Discs Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) About Multi Session CD Region code Examples of discs that the system cannot play continued Notes about the Discs Guide to the Control Menu Display 10GB Unpacking Inserting Batteries into the Remote Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Surround amplifier Started Getting To attach the foot pads 13GB Terminals for connecting the speakers 14GB 15GB About the surround amplifier Attaching the cover 3 Secure the speaker cord holder with the supplied screw 16GB To avoid short-circuitingthe speakers Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord To change the speaker cables Detaching 17GB Attaching 18GB About the wireless system 19GB Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookups Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups To listen to the game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound by using the system When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV 22GB Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cords (Mains Leads) Step 5: Adjusting the Wireless System Example for installation 24GB Hanging the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall To hang the IR receiver on a wall To hang the IR transmitter on a 1 Install a commercially available screw wall 3 Hang the IR transmitter via hole on the bottom of the stand on the screw 26GB Step 6: Performing the Quick Setup 8 Select a suitable listening position using X/x, then press ENTER 9 Select the TV type connected to the system using C/c, then press ENTER If you make a mistake To quit the Quick Setup 28GB Speaker Setup Playing Discs To turn off the system To save the power in standby mode Additional operations Discs 31GB Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Using the DVD’s Menu (PBC Playback) Playing an MP3 Audio Track Selecting an album and track 1 Press DVD DISPLAY 2 Press X/x to select (ALBUM) then press ENTER or c 3 Select an album you want to play using X/x and press ENTER 4 Select (TRACK) using X/x and press ENTER Playing JPEG Image Files 5 Select a file using X/x and press Enjoying the Slide show on JPEG data disc (JPEG only) 1 Press M while displaying a JPEG image 2 Press H when you want to exit Slide show To change the interval time of Slide show Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 2 Press c 3 Select the track you want to program 4 Press X/x or the number buttons to select “7” then press ENTER 5 To program other tracks, repeat Steps 2 to Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) (Scan, Slow-motionPlay) Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File xWhen playing a VIDEO CD xWhen playing a Super Audio CD xWhen playing a CD xWhen playing an MP3 Searching for a chapter/index 2 Press X/x to select the search method xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (Without PBC functions) 3 Press ENTER or c If you make a mistake Viewing Information about the Disc When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD When playing an MP3 46GB When playing a JPEG When program play is activated Playing 47GB Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time Press DVD DISPLAY during playback Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the time information 48GB x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD Checking the date information (JPEG only) 49GB Changing the Sound 4 Press ENTER Displaying the audio information of the disc (DVD only) The display examples are as follows: Adjustments Sound 51GB Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting a sound field (AUTO Selecting a sound field FORMAT DIRECT button) (MODE button) xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC Using the Sound Effect Changing the Angles Displaying the Subtitles Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) 5 Enter your 4-digitpassword by using the number buttons, then press If you make a mistake entering your password To turn off the Custom Parental Control function To change the password Playing the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 In stop mode, press DVD SETUP 2 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM SETUP] then press ENTER or c. [CUSTOM SETUP] is displayed 3 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL t], then press ENTER or c xIf you have not entered a password 7 Press X/x to select [LEVEL] then press ENTER or c 8 Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER To turn off the Setup Display Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc and press H Area Code 61GB Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Other Controlling the TV Using the number buttons for controlling the TV Press the TV button 63GB Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function Operation To change the transmit time Operations Other 65GB Using the Video or Other Unit Enjoying the Radio 6 Press C/X/x/c to select the preset number you want 7 Press ENTER 8 Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations To change the preset number Listening to the Radio To check the frequency or sound field Naming Preset Stations 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears in the front panel display 3 Press TUNER MENU Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Using the Sleep Timer Returning to the Default Settings Using the Setup Display (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) xSCREEN SAVER xBACKGROUND xLINE 73GB Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) Press repeatedly to select [OFF] repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER Press ENTER when you have finished making adjustments Quick Setup and Resetting the System (SETUP) Troubleshooting The sound comes from the center speaker only No sound is heard from the center speaker No sound or only a very low-levelsound is heard from the surround speakers Radio stations cannot be tuned in The remote does not function 80GB Specifications Glossary Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic xMovie mode xMusic mode Dolby Surround Pro Logic Index (Super Audio CD, CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) Multi-anglefunction Multilingual function Parental Control Playback Control (PBC) Title Track VIDEO CD 85GB Index to Parts and Controls Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD When playing back a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD or MP3 When listening to the radio When playing back a JPEG Rear Panel 88GB Remote 89GB Surround amplifier 90GB Language Code List DVD Setup Menu List SPEAKER SETUP SETUP 93GB Index Page Quick Reference for Remote Commander