Sony UZ-US501 User's Manual
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1. gt Select OFF to turn off DRC The default setting is OFF 18 Turning off the power automatically Auto power on off function If this function is on if no signal is applied to the selected input selected by INPUT for more than 5 minutes system power will turn off automatically Power will turn on again when signal is applied to the selected input AUTO POWER Front panel display re so Each type of mode the AUTO POWER indicator on the system is changed the following Auto power AUTO POWER indicator ON Green light up OFF Light out To activate the auto power on off function S MODE SHIFT SELECT gt 1 while pressing SHIFT press S MODE repeatedly until APC Auto Power Control appears in the display 2 While pressing SHIFT select ON using SELECT gt Select OFF to turn off the auto power on off function The default setting is OFF Tip To turn off the system completely when AUTO POWER is on press Vd POWER The AUTO POWER indicator will turn off juawdinba payoeuuos o Buluaisi f 19 Listening to 5 1ch via a connected computer Installation and setting for WinDVD You can enjoy 5 1 channel sound on this system when you install the supplied application software WinDVD on your computer Follow the procedure to install and output setting for WinDVD For using WinDVD refer to He2. 0 3 W at the Power Saving Mode Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity 5 to 90 Supplied accessories See page 7 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index to Parts and Controls Subwoofer Front Panel 1 HEADPHONE jack Connect headphones here 2 AUTO POWER indicator When the system is in the AUTO POWER ON mode the indicator lights up green 3 1 0 POWER indicator When turned on lights up green When turned off lights up red STAND BY MODE 4 10 POWER Turns on and off the power of the system IN ko remote sensor Receives the remote control signals Display Indicates the speaker setting input signal sound field mode etc INPUT Select the input signal VOLUME Adjust the volume and select settings S MODE Adjust the sound field mode and select settings continued uo ewuoyu jeuonippy i Subwoofer Rear Panel ie ANALOG IN L R jacks Connect to the audio output of a TV VCR etc 2 USB jack Connect to the computer Display ji 3 OPTICAL IN jack Connect to the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL IN jack of a DVD player etc 4 SPEAKER jacks Connect to the supplied satellite speakers 5 AC power
3. cord mains lead 2 J UT AU A CT LT NE LT Je ft DES 5 1 Lights up when DSP Digital Signal Processor technology is activated 2 Displays the current decoding format 3 Displays the volume level sound field etc 4 Displays the input source 2698 Displays the signal of 2CH or PCM Playback channel indicators NIOO Displays whether the disc being played back contains a LFE Low Frequently Effect channel Remote 1 MUTING TEST TONE Mutes the sound Pressing this button while pressing SHIFT will sound the test tone 2 S MODE SET UP Selects the sound field mode Pressing this button while pressing SHIFT will select the system menu 3 SHIFT Switches the function of the buttons on the remote 4 SURR Adjust the surround speakers volume 5 CENTER Adjust the center speaker volume 6 10 POWER Turns on and off the system Z INPUT Selects the input signal VOLUME SELECT gt Makes the speaker settings or adjusts the volume of the system Pressing this button while pressing SHIFT will set the system setup parameters 9 WOOFER Adjust the subwoofer volume oo uo ewuoyu jeuonippy j 27 98 Sony Corporation Printed in Korea h
4. page 14 The remote does not function gt Remove any obstacles between the remote and the system gt Use the remote near the system gt Point the remote at the remote sensor gj on the system gt Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak The system does not operate properly gt Static electricity etc may affect the system s operation Disconnect the AC power cord mains lead once then connect it again USB connection The computer does not recognize this system gt Make sure the system is connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable gt It is recommended to connect the USB cable directly to the USB port of the computer There is no sound gt Mute is selected in the Volume Control window Open the Volume Control window and cancel mute gt The volume level is low open the Volume Control window and adjust the volume gt Open the Sound and Multimedia Properties window and click the Audio tab Select this system as the preferred device There is no sound from 5 1ch sound gt Select any sound field other than H T or 2CH when using WinDVD gt Check the output setting of WinDVD is set correctly page 20 gt The number of channel your computer outputs using WinDVD vary depends on the disc There is no sound from Audio CD gt If the CD ROM drive is not compliant with digital audio outpu
5. page 17 for the details on each sound field N G 0 0090000 S MODE 0 0 O0 Press S MODE repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the display Each time you press S MODE the sound field mode is selected and appears in the display Sound field Display AUTO FORMAT AUTO DECODE DPLII MOVIE PL2CI DPLII MUSIC PL2MU CINEMA STUDIO EX A CSE A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CSE B CINEMA STUDIO EX C CSE C HALL HALL JAZZ CLUB JAZZ LIVE CONCERT LIVE GAME GAME 2CH STEREO 2CH Use DCS Technology continued juowudinbs psjoouuos o Hulus siq About DCS Digital Cinema Sound In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony s own DSP Digital Signal Processor technology to develop Digital Cinema Sound Digital Cinema Sound simulates in a home theatre an ideal movie theatre sound environment based on the preference of the movie director When using headphones When connecting the headphones to the HEADPHONE jack you can select the following items Sound field Display 2CH STEREO 2CH HEADPHONE THEATER H T Tips The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each source component selected by the INPUT Sound Field Link When you select a component by the INPUT the sound field that was last applied
6. the initial setting DRC Dynamic Range Control page 18 l APC Auto Power Control page 19 F DIS FRONT DISTANCE page 13 S DIS SURROUND DISTANCE page 13 4 While pressing SHIFT set the parameter using SELECT lt gt 5 Repeat Steps 3 to 4 to set other parameters If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds the parameter turns off and is stored in the system Parameters The following are the parameters BF DIS FRONT DISTANCE Set the distance from the satellite Front Center speakers to the listening position The satellite Front Center speaker distance can be set anywhere from 0 4 1 2 ft to 7 0 metres 21 1 ft in steps of 0 2 metres 0 6 ft The default setting is 3 metres 9 ft HS DIS SURROUND DISTANCE Set the distance from the surround speakers to the listening position in steps of 0 2 metres 0 6 ft The surround speaker to listening position distance can be set from equal to that of the satellite Front Center speaker down to a distance of 4 6 metres 15 ft closer than that of the satellite Front Center speaker The default setting is 3 metres 9 ft For instance when the distance of the satellite Front Center speaker is 6 metres 18 ft the surround speaker can be placed at a distance of between 1 4 metres and 6 metres 4 2 to 18 ft If the distance of the satellite Front Center speaker is 3 metres 9 ft the surround speaker ca
7. to 25 to prevent speaker damage Press INPUT Pressing 1 0 Power Turning on the power automatically using the auto power function Adjusting the speaker balance individually You can adjust the speakers individually except for the front speakers The center and surround speakers and subwoofer volume levels are adjusted to the front speaker volume level as the criterion The speaker to be adjusted flashes in the display You can adjust each speaker s volume level between 6 dB and 6 dB MUTING TEST TONE SHIFT WOOFER SURR CENTER To adjust the center speaker Press CENTER To adjust the Surround speakers Press SURR To adjust the subwoofer Press WOOFER Tip The test tone will make it easier to hear the difference in the volume level of each speaker While pressing SHIFT press MUTING TEST TONE You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same on the remote To turn off the test tone while pressing SHIFT press MUTING TEST TONE again Selecting the Sound Field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to You will get such presence that you will have the illusion that you are in a movie theater or concert hall while you are in your own room See the table on
8. 4 252 190 11 2 ANA USB Active Speaker System Operating Instructions UZ US501 2004 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus For customers in the U S A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the AN presence of important operating and mainte nance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to
9. 50 milliwatts to rated output SW US501 Subwoofer Max output Subwoofer 30 W 4 ohms Front 14 W 14 W 8 ohms Dual center 14 W 4 ohms 4 ohms Surround 14 W 14 W 8 ohms Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Speaker system Bass reflex type 130 mm 5 1 8 in dia cone type Speaker unit Dimensions approx 160 x 300 x 300 mm 6 3 8 x 11 7 8 x 11 7 8 in w h d not including the projecting parts Mass approx 5 8 kg 12 lb 13 oz SS US501 Front Center speakers Speaker system Front Closed box type Center Uni directional type Speaker unit Front 58 mm 2 3 8 in dia cone type Center 48 mm 1 5 16 in dia cone type Rated impedance Front 8 ohms Center 4 ohms 4 ohms Dimensions approx 85 x 200 x 125 mm 3 3 8 x 7 7 8 x 5 in w h d not including the projecting parts 2408 Mass approx 650g 1 Ib 7 oz x 2 Length of cable 3 m 9 ft SS US501 Surround speakers Speaker system Closed box type Speaker unit 58 mm 2 3 8 in dia cone type Rated impedance 8 ohms Dimensions approx 85 x 106 x 125 mm 3 3 8 x 4 1 4 x 5 in w h d not including the projecting parts Mass approx 350g 13 oz x 2 Length of cable 8 m 24 ft General Power requirements U S A model 120 V AC 60 Hz Other model 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption U S A model 75 W 1 2 W at the Power Saving Mode Other model 75 W
10. D player and analog components such as a TV or VCR See also the operating instructions of the equipment you want to connect Connecting to a digital audio video component Connect the component to the OPTICAL IN jack optical digital cord commercially available Connecting to an analog audio video component Connect the component to the ANALOG IN L R jacks audio connecting cord commercially available TV VCR etc 10 Speaker Setup Positioning the speakers The satellite speakers are designed so that the left speaker should be set only on the left side and the right speaker should be set only on the right side therefore make sure which is which when setting up Each satellite Front Center speaker is dual center type with built in center speaker The speakers are designed to channel sounds inward For the best possible surround sound all speakers other than the subwoofer should be equidistant from the listening position The satellite Front Center speaker can be placed from 0 4 to 7 0 metres 1 2 to 21 1 ft from the listening position Also this system allows you to place the surround speaker up to 4 6 metres 13 8 ft closer to the satellite Front Center speaker You can place the surround speakers either behind or to the side of you depending on the shape of your room etc The subwoofer can be placed anywhere in front of the l
11. a peak level portion is played On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you encounter colour irregularity on a nearby TV screen This speaker system is magnetically shielded for placement near a TV set However depending on the TV set colour irregularity may be observed on the TV screen If colour irregularity is observed Turn off the TV set then turn it on again in 15 to 30 minutes If colour irregularity persists Place the speakers farther away from the TV set If colour irregularity is observed again and continuously Do not place magnetic objects near the speakers as magnetic interaction between them may cause colour irregularity on a nearby TV screen Magnetic objects Racks magnets attached to the doors health appliances magnets used for toys etc If you have any questions or problems concerning your system please consult your nearest Aiwa dealer 3GB AGB About this manual The instructions in this manual primarily describe the controls on the remote You can also use the basic controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote About installing the supplied software WinDVD refer to 5 20 page and for instruc tions refer to the help file after connecting the system Req
12. e speakers to the subwoofer The speaker plugs and each terminal of the subwoofer are colour coded Connect the speaker cables to their matching colour coded terminals After connecting the speakers to the system connect the AC power cord mains lead of this system to a wall outlet mains Preparation 2 Connecting computer and audiovisual equipment A When connecting to computers the USB connection Tum on the system and your computer 2 Connect the system to your computer with the supplied USB cable About the installation of the USB device driver In Step 2 if your computer automatically detects the subwoofer as new hardware it will start installing the USB device driver Installation time will depend on your computer environment After the installation window disappears wait for a few minutes before continuing e If you use Windows 98 SE or Windows ME install the USB device driver by following the on screen instructions If a message appears indicating that the computer cannot find the driver s file insert the Windows OS CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of your computer and follow the on screen instructions to resume the installation e If you use Windows 2000 or Windows XP log in as Administrator before installing the driver It may be necessary to restart the computer after you connect it to this system e It is recommended to disconnect the USB cable when not operating this system e When the system is conn
13. ected to the USB port of your computer the audio output is switched from your computer to the system When the USB cable is disconnected the audio output returns to your computer e If you use a USB hub or an extended USB cable optimum performance is not guaranteed e Use only the supplied USB cable otherwise optimum performance is not guaranteed e If you use a computer with a built in Transmeta Cusoe processor the USB speaker function may not work gc8 Connection Subwoofer this system gt To wall outlet mains ETS is st Li uss ke Q 5 eo Ww 5 2 TELE Green Red Gray Blue White Purple Speaker cords Speaker cords Center R Center L Front R Hole for attaching the floor Front L Hole for attaching the floor stand stand Front Center commercially available commercially available Front Center speaker R Speaker cord t Speaker cord speaker L Surround speaker R Surround speaker L Hole for attaching the Hole for attaching floor stand the floor stand commercially available commercially available oS To USB port USB cable supplied To your computer continued When connecting to other components This system can be connected to digital audio video components such as a DVD player or C
14. ema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects CINEMA STUDIO EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live concert GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software 2CH STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the headphone L R Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels HEADPHONE THEATER This mode outputs the sound as surround from headphone L R juawdinba payoeuuos o Buluaisi 17 Adjusting the tone quality Making the low level sound DOLBY DRC When you listen at low volume the system compresses the dynamic range and finely adjusts for low level sound It is only functional when a DVD disc for DRC audio DRC is played Dolby DRC Dolby Dynamic Range Control S MODE gt SHIFT SELECT While pressing SHIFT press S MODE repeatedly until DRC DOLBY DRC appears in the display 2 While pressing SHIFT select STD STANDARD using SELECT lt
15. for the component is automatically applied For example if you connect to the USB jack and select DPLII MOVIE as the sound field then switch to OPT OPTICAL by the INPUT and select HALL as the sound field If you switch to USB again DPLII MOVIE will be applied as the sound field You can identify the encoding format of program software by looking at its packaging When you play sound tracks with 96 kHz sampling frequency the output signals will be converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency 16 Features of each sound field mode Sound field mode Effect AUTO FORMAT DECODE Automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any effects DPLII MOVIE MUSIC Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full bandwidth output Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Music channels from two channel sources This is done using an advanced high purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching most types of movie CINEMA STUDIO EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cin
16. for the following environments Before installing WinDVD be sure the minimum required system and hardware exists Computer IBM PC AT or Compatible e CPU Pentium Intel Pentium IM SOOMHz or higher Pentium III 700 MHz or higher is recommended Memory 128 MB e Hard disk 50 MB or more Others e Graphic Code 24bit dpi SVGA AGP Video card for DirectX DVD Drive DVD ROM DVD R RW DVD RAM DVD RW Drivers for feeds II or more version e DirectX 8 1 Included in the supplied CD ROM e Internet Environments Required for updating Operating System e Windows XP Home Edition e Windows XP Professional e Windows Millennium Edition ME e Windows 2000 Professional e Windows 98 Second Edition SE e Depending on the environment it may be necessary to upgrade the system and hardware on your computer e Administrator support only Log in as administrator before installing Dual CPU and dual boot environments are not guaranteed Microsoft Windows Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc in the United States and or other countries Pentium is a trademark or registered trade mark of Intel Corporation InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of InterVideo Inc All other trademarks a
17. istener Surround speaker to the side Use caution when placing the speaker and subwoofer on a specially treated waxed oiled polished etc floor as staining or discolouration may result continued Q D 5 Ww 5 2 Speaker installation For best performance we recommend speaker placement as shown Installation image when connecting computer Front Center speaker R Front Center speaker L pe Surround speaker R Surround speaker L Subwoofer the System Installation image when connecting audio equipment Front Center speaker R Front Center speaker L Subwoofer Surround speaker L Surround speaker R 1265 Specifying the speaker parameters For the best possible surround sound specify the distance of the speakers from your listening position This system will reproduce the best possible surround sound by automatically adjusting the output from each speaker according to the speaker s position 1 0 POWER S MODE SELECT gt SHIFT Press 1 0 POWER to turn on the system 2 While pressing SHIFT press S MODE DRC appears in the display 3 While pressing SHIFT press S MODE repeatedly for the desired setting Each time you press S MODE while pressing SHIFT the setup menu changes as shown below See each page listed below on how to make
18. lp after installing Installing WinDVD e Before installing the software uninstall the old version of WinDVD e When installing the software to the computer you need to turn off the system e Before installing the software quit all applications running on Windows e If you use Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Log in as administrator before installing e Refer to Required system for WinDVD page 5 for the required system equipment Place WinDVD software CD into your CD ROM drive The installation CD ROM window is displayed If installer does not start automatically launch WinDVD setup exe program 2 The setup window is displayed Click Next and then follow the on screen instructions for installing 3 The User Information window is displayed Enter the user information and serial number and then click Next The serial number is printed to CD ROM package 20 4 Follow the on screen instructions to install In compliance with your request specify the drive and folder to install 5 When Setup complete window is displayed click Finish In next step set WinDVD output setting Tip While installing WinDVD the installation message for DirectX 8 1 or Microsoft HTML Help will be displayed depending on Windows version In this case click Yes and follow the installation procedure of the installation
19. message These software is necessary to operate WinDVD correctly Setting WinDVD on your computer After installing WinDVD go to the next steps Start the WinDVD program Start the program by selecting from the start menu or shortcut on the screen 2 Right click and select set up from the menu on the screen The setup window is displayed 3 Select the Audio tab ESE E Audio Leriusas Subtile Language Sale CC Sue Norna Uses we Rating Disabled otamo seras 4 Select the Digital S PDIF out to External Processor click Apply and then click OK EJ C Lens a The number of channel your computer outputs using WinDVD vary depends on the disc e Before using WinDVD quit all sound related applications If any sound related application is running noise may be heard WinDVD is necessary for 5 1ch sound If audio cables are used for connection 5 1ch sound will not be available Some illustrations in this manual might be different slightly from your computer window Enjoying DVD via a connected computer 1 Turn onthe power of the system and its USB connected computer 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive of your computer WinDVD starts automatically Play the DVD 3 Press INPUT on the system to select USB To use WinDVD refer
20. n be placed at a distance of between 0 4 and 3 metres 1 2 to 9 0 ft The minimum is 0 4 metre 1 2 ft Q Z Q 2 D a Listening to connected equipment Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the volume of all the speakers together You can adjust the volume of all the speakers together MUTING 1 POWER INPUT VOLUME AAA When connecting the subwoofer to a computer with the USB cable the volume of the computer should be set to maximum Press 1 0 POWER on the remote The subwoofer turns on and the I POWER indicator lights up in green 2 Play the program source 3 if there is no sound press INPUT to select the input source Each time you press INPUT the input source is selected and appears in the display DISPLAY INPUT USB USB jack OPT OPTICAL OPTICAL IN jack ANA ANALOG ANALOG IN L R jacks 4 Press VOLUME to adjust the volume level The present volume level appears in the display You can adjust the volume level from 0 to 40 1468 To mute the sound Press MUTING M ON MUTING ON is appears in the display Press MUTING again to cancel Do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the power during playback e When you increase the volume the fan of the subwoofer starts working e If the following operation is performed with the volume level at 26 or more the volume level will automatically be lowered
21. nd registered trade marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders TM and marks are omitted in this manual 5GB Table of Contents WARNING roenan Rd caisses ete E ct 2 PRECAUTIONS EE s0 Pen ee ee in nn eee 3 ABOUT UMS manualas a 4 Required system equipment ie 4 Getting Started aa aan 7 UnpacKiNng s288u Baleine rem cies Taa aR Ti Inserting batteries into the remote ss ssssrsessenrsrncssrncrrincrnnninrnrernnnnnnnennneennncnnnn 7 HOOKUP E E E E 8 SEE CIS M E E 11 Listening to connected equipment 14 Adjusting the Volume iirinn eaaa A me nn ins 14 Selecting the Sound Field 542224 15r222s20s dudit Mas mateesdsncdes Rat cames tnns 15 Adjusting the tone quality ire 18 Turning off the power automatically Auto power on off function 18 Listening to 5 1ch via a connected computer 20 Installation and setting for WinDVD o oo eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeae 20 Additional Information icconcccsieeieeirersenivinernaeaseawnnrsundinewieden 22 Troubleshooting sisne pasa sen Me ea o ie nie 22 Specifica ONS sieisen ae eed a a aE aa deals a se be 24 Index to Parts and Controls 22 245 eian 25 This system incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic H decoder and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are t
22. peaker page 14 22GB Severe hum or noise is heard gt Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely page 8 gt Check that the connecting cords are not near a transformer motor TV or fluorescent light gt Move the TV away from the audio compo nents gt The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol gt Clean the disc The sound loses stereo effect when you play a DVD a VIDEO CD or a CD gt Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely page 8 The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital sound track gt Make sure the proper sound field function is selected page 15 gt Check the speaker connections and settings page 8 11 gt Depending on the DVD the output signal may not be the entire 5 1 channel but monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital format The sound comes from the center speaker only gt Depending on the disc the sound may come from the center speaker only The sound comes from the front speaker only gt Make sure the proper sound field function is selected page 15 gt Adjust the speaker volume page 14 No sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the surround speakers gt Make sure a proper sound field function is selected page 15 gt Adjust the speaker volume
23. rademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc GSGE Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have the following items e Subwoofer 1 e Satellite speakers Front Center Dual Center 2 Surround 2 e USB cable 1 8 m 5 9 ft 1 e Remote commander remote RM Z7S101 D CD ROM WinDVD 1 e Operating Instructions this book 1 Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote Insert two size AA R6 batteries not supplied by matching the and on the batteries When using the remote point it at the remote sensor fq on the system Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing particularly when replacing the batteries Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you will not use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Q 5 Ww 5 2 Hookup Preparation 1 Connecting the satellite speakers Before connecting make sure that the subwoofer is turned off and the power cord unplugged Connect the supplied satellit
24. s aiwa com Declaration of Conformity Trade Name AIWA Model No UZ USSO01 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 USA Telephone No 201 930 6973 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e The system is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the system itself has been turned off e If you are not going to use the system for a long time be sure to disconnect the system from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord mains lead grasp the plug itself never pull the cord AC power cord must only be changed at the qualified service shop On placement Do not place the system in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with very low level input soft sound or no audio signal If you do the speakers may be damaged when
25. t the sound from the CD ROM drive will not be output via the USB connection In this case connect the audio output of the CD ROM drive e g the headphones output to the ANALOG IN jacks and adjust the volume appropriately gt If you use Windows 98 SE confirm the setting of the audio device Open the Control Panel window Open the Multimedia window and select the USB audio device as the preferred device for sound playback Select the CD Music tab If the computer has more than one CD ROM drive play back a music CD Select the drive and check Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device The sound is interrupted gt The sound may be interrupted if other USB devices are connected or disconnected gt If your computer does not meet the system requirements it may not perform well Besides even if your computer meets the system requirements the sound may be interrupted if the computer is under load In this case shut down other applications Returning to the default settings While the power is off the I POWER indicator lights up red press I POWER for 5 seconds until INI appears in the display uo ewuoyu jeuonippy j 23GB Specifications For the U S A model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 4 ohms loads subwoofer driven from 20 200 Hz rated 20 watts minimum RMS power with no more than 0 8 total harmonic distortion from 2
26. them whenever you call upon your Aiwa dealer regarding this product Model No UZ US501 Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment 2GB Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help If you have any questions about this product you may call Aiwa Customer Information Center 1 800 289 2492 or http www u
27. to Help Select Help from the menu on the screen in step 2 of Setting WinDVD on your computer page 20 InterVideo Inc http www intervideo com U S A English support intervideo com Taiwan Chinese English service intervideo com tw Europe English european_support intervideo com J9 NdWOd pajoeuuos e RIA YOL S 0 Burua f 2108 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persist consult your nearest Aiwa dealer Power The power is not turned on gt Check that the AC power cord mains lead is connected securely gt Disconnect the AC power cord mains lead once and connect again after more than five seconds Sound There s no sound gt Press MUTING if M ON MUTING ON appears in the display gt Press VOLUME to adjust the volume level gt Make sure the USB connection speaker cables and audio connecting cords are correct page 9 gt The input source is not selected properly Press INPUT to select the equipment for playback page 14 gt The headphones are plugged in unplug the headphones The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed gt Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely page 8 gt Adjust the volume level of each s
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29. uired system equipment Required system for computer The following hardware and software are necessary for the speaker system For details on the required system equipment and recommended computer environments for enjoying 5 1channel sound on a computer see Required system for WinDVD page 5 Computer IBM PC AT or Compatible e CPU Pentium II 400 MHz or higher Pentium MI 450 MHz or higher is recommended e RAM 128 MB or higher is recommended Others CD ROM drive e USB port that supports USB 1 1 or higher Operating System e Windows XP Home Edition e Windows XP Professional e Windows Millennium Edition ME Windows 2000 Professional e Windows 98 Second Edition SE Operation is not assured in the following environments e Macintosh Personally constructed computers or operating systems e Windows XP versions other than Home Edition or Professional Windows 2000 versions other than Professional Windows 98 versions other than Second Edition e Windows NT Windows 95 e An environment upgraded to the other operating systems e Multi boot environment Multi monitor environment e Operations are not guaranteed for all the recom mended computer environments mentioned above e It is recommended to connect the USB cable directly to the USB port of the computer Connecting through a USB hub is not recom mended Required system for WinDVD When you use WinDVD these condition are required
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