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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

Press 

?

/

1

 (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 the initial setting.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)  

T

(page 18)

    

  r

APC (Auto Power Control)
(page 19)

    

  r

F-DIS (FRONT DISTANCE)
(page 13)
 

  r

S-DIS (SURROUND DISTANCE)
(page 13)

?

/

1

 (POWER)

SHIFT

S-MODE

SELECT 

C

/

c

Speaker installation

For best performance, we recommend
speaker placement as shown.

Installation image when connecting
computer

Installation image when connecting
audio equipment

Front/Center
speaker (R)

Front/Center
speaker (L)

Surround
speaker (R)

Surround
speaker (L)

Subwoofer (the System)

Front/Center speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (R)

Front/Center speaker (L)

Surround speaker (L)

Summary of Contents for UZ-US501

Page 1: ...4 252 190 11 1 2004 Sony Corporation UZ US501 USB Active Speaker System Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...omply 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 install...

Page 3: ...signal If you do the speakers may be damaged when 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...

Page 4: ...cintosh Personally constructed computers or operating systems Windows XP versions other than Home Edition or Professional Windows 2000 versions other than Professional Windows 98 versions other than S...

Page 5: ...2000 Professional Windows 98 Second Edition SE Notes Depending on the environment it may be necessary to upgrade the system and hardware on your computer Administrator support only Log in as administ...

Page 6: ...r Systems Inc Table of Contents WARNING 2 Precautions 3 About this manual 4 Required system equipment 4 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 Inserting batteries into the remote 7 Hookup 8 Speaker Setup 11 Li...

Page 7: ...batteries not supplied by matching the and on the batteries When using the remote point it at the remote sensor on the system Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not us...

Page 8: ...he installation window disappears wait for a few minutes before continuing If you use Windows 98 SE or Windows ME install the USB device driver by following the on screen instructions If a message app...

Page 9: ...this system To USB port Speaker cords Speaker cords Front R Center R Front L Center L Hole for attaching the floor stand not supplied Hole for attaching the floor stand not supplied Speaker cord Speak...

Page 10: ...RROUND ANALOG IN USB R L OPTICAL IN B When connecting to other components This system can be connected to digital audio video components such as a DVD player or CD player and analog components such as...

Page 11: ...rom the listening position The satellite Front Center speaker can be placed from 0 4 to 7 0 metres 1 2 to 21 1 ft A from the listening position Also this system allows you to place the surround speake...

Page 12: ...u press S MODE while pressing SHIFT the setup menu changes as shown below See each page listed below on how to make the initial setting DRC Dynamic Range Control T page 18 r APC Auto Power Control pag...

Page 13: ...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 t...

Page 14: ...vel will automatically be lowered to 25 to prevent speaker damage Press INPUT Pressing 1 Power Turning on the power automatically using the auto power function Adjusting the speaker balance individual...

Page 15: ...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 GA...

Page 16: ...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 for the component is automatically...

Page 17: ...s 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 Reproduces the sound character...

Page 18: ...ator Front panel display 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...

Page 19: ...ss S MODE repeatedly until APC Auto Power Control appears in the display 2 While pressing SHIFT select ON using SELECT C c Select OFF to turn off the auto power on off function The default setting is...

Page 20: ...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 C...

Page 21: ...ard 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 windo...

Page 22: ...evel of each speaker page 14 Severe hum or noise is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely page 8 Check that the connecting cords are not near a transformer...

Page 23: ...nd field other than H T or 2CH when using WinDVD Check the output setting of WinDVD is set correctly page 20 The number of channel your computer outputs using WinDVD vary depends on the disc There is...

Page 24: ...peaker 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 15 16 in dia cone type Rated impedance Front 8 ohms Center 4 ohms 4 ohms...

Page 25: ...or lights up green 3 1 POWER indicator When turned on lights up green When turned off lights up red STAND BY MODE 4 1 POWER Turns on and off the power of the system 5 remote sensor Receives the remote...

Page 26: ...ect to the supplied satellite speakers 5 AC power cord mains lead Display PRO DIGITAL DTS DSP USB OPTICAL ANALOG 2CH PCM SW LOGIC dB m f t R C L F E L SR SL 1 Lights up when DSP Digital Signal Process...

Page 27: ...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 vo...

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