Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... Buttons on the Unit.... 78 (Child Lock) Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs 79 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 82 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 84 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display...Settings for the Speakers 92 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 94 Additional Information Precautions 95 Notes about the Discs 96 Troubleshooting 96 Self-diagnosis Function 100 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 101 Glossary 103 Language Code...
... Buttons on the Unit.... 78 (Child Lock) Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs 79 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 82 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 84 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display...Settings for the Speakers 92 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 94 Additional Information Precautions 95 Notes about the Discs 96 Troubleshooting 96 Self-diagnosis Function 100 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 101 Glossary 103 Language Code...
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...as those on the remote. VIDEO CD format - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD+RW/ DVD+R VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)/ Audio CD CD-RW/CD-R (audio data) (MP3 files) (JPEG files) "DVD-RW," "DVD+RW," "DVD+R," "DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are...The following formats: - Note about CDs/DVDs The system can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for DAVHDX500 and DAV-HDX501W. You can...
...as those on the remote. VIDEO CD format - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD+RW/ DVD+R VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)/ Audio CD CD-RW/CD-R (audio data) (MP3 files) (JPEG files) "DVD-RW," "DVD+RW," "DVD+R," "DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are...The following formats: - Note about CDs/DVDs The system can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for DAVHDX500 and DAV-HDX501W. You can...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following formats: - Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on this system due to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product. About Multi Session...
... contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following formats: - Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on this system due to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product. About Multi Session...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.... BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL 7 Press X/x to select a language. SPEAKER FORMATION Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 88) x If you have a 4:3...MIC Calibration mic STANDARD continued 25US Getting Started - x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. 10 Press . 11 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC ...
The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.... BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL 7 Press X/x to select a language. SPEAKER FORMATION Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 88) x If you have a 4:3...MIC Calibration mic STANDARD continued 25US Getting Started - x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. 10 Press . 11 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... • The environment of the room in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which the system is not displayed. 14 Press . Quick Setup is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. AUTO CALIBRATION Connect calibration...; If you select [SECOND ROOM] for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 0:00:02 DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in stop mode.... . [SETUP], then The options for [SPEAKER FORMATION], measurement of the settings, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 86).
... • The environment of the room in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which the system is not displayed. 14 Press . Quick Setup is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. AUTO CALIBRATION Connect calibration...; If you select [SECOND ROOM] for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 0:00:02 DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in stop mode.... . [SETUP], then The options for [SPEAKER FORMATION], measurement of the settings, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 86).
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...quality digital picture and sound through the video jack. Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack to select "DVD." To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT (highdefinition multimedia interface out) jack When you must also be equipped with ... VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/ CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jack, your TV accepts progressive format signals, you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord, selects the type of the system to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). To use ...
...quality digital picture and sound through the video jack. Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack to select "DVD." To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT (highdefinition multimedia interface out) jack When you must also be equipped with ... VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/ CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jack, your TV accepts progressive format signals, you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord, selects the type of the system to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). To use ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "DVD." 32US When connecting to a TV that accepts progressive signals. Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. Does your TV screen. VIDEO FORMAT FUNCTION "... × 720p video signals. • "1920 × 1080i*": Sends 1920 × 1080i video signals. *i: interlace, p: progressive **Depending on the disc, the image may appear. Each time you need to connect to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the country, [720 × 576p] may not...
...when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "DVD." 32US When connecting to a TV that accepts progressive signals. Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. Does your TV screen. VIDEO FORMAT FUNCTION "... × 720p video signals. • "1920 × 1080i*": Sends 1920 × 1080i video signals. *i: interlace, p: progressive **Depending on the disc, the image may appear. Each time you need to connect to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the country, [720 × 576p] may not...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... fields per second. Tip • When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord during the system is set to "PROGRESSIVE" automatically. your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - Note • When you set to "NORMAL (INTERLACE)," the... TV, such as follows: t NORMAL (INTERLACE) r PROGRESSIVE x NORMAL (INTERLACE) Select this setting when: - Some DVD software contains both video and film. ADVANCED - 2 Press VIDEO FORMAT. your screen when output in the front panel display. Video-based software is connected to the conversion process when output through...
... fields per second. Tip • When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord during the system is set to "PROGRESSIVE" automatically. your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - Note • When you set to "NORMAL (INTERLACE)," the... TV, such as follows: t NORMAL (INTERLACE) r PROGRESSIVE x NORMAL (INTERLACE) Select this setting when: - Some DVD software contains both video and film. ADVANCED - 2 Press VIDEO FORMAT. your screen when output in the front panel display. Video-based software is connected to the conversion process when output through...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...AUDIO IN) jacks of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see "Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter" (page 77). Tip • When listening to MP3 format recordings using the video/audio cord (not supplied). To connect, use a digital coaxial cord (not supplied) for the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack or digital optical... cord (not supplied) for the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack. To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks only of this unit Connect the VCR ...
...AUDIO IN) jacks of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see "Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter" (page 77). Tip • When listening to MP3 format recordings using the video/audio cord (not supplied). To connect, use a digital coaxial cord (not supplied) for the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack or digital optical... cord (not supplied) for the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack. To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks only of this unit Connect the VCR ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... channels from multiple speakers depending on the source. • Depending on the disc or source, the beginning of the sound may be cut off as it ...Press SOUND FIELD +/- repeatedly until the sound field you enjoy audio playback of all types of the system's preprogrammed sound fields. STD A.F.D. EX A* C. Note • The sound is not output ...THEATER HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO Display HP THEATER* HP 2CH * Use DCS Technology Automatic outputting of the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of movie theaters into your home...
... channels from multiple speakers depending on the source. • Depending on the disc or source, the beginning of the sound may be cut off as it ...Press SOUND FIELD +/- repeatedly until the sound field you enjoy audio playback of all types of the system's preprogrammed sound fields. STD A.F.D. EX A* C. Note • The sound is not output ...THEATER HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO Display HP THEATER* HP 2CH * Use DCS Technology Automatic outputting of the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of movie theaters into your home...
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...of signal is ideal for enjoying movie software encoded with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the... surround format when the system receives an XM Radio surround broadcast. continued 43US This mode is featured in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound ...Theater" cinema production studio. Note • NEURAL SURROUND is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is activated as the Dolby Digital DVD...
...of signal is ideal for enjoying movie software encoded with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the... surround format when the system receives an XM Radio surround broadcast. continued 43US This mode is featured in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound ...Theater" cinema production studio. Note • NEURAL SURROUND is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is activated as the Dolby Digital DVD...
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... STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the surround speakers. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. Enjoying the surround sound by headphones x HEADPHONE THEATER This mode outputs the sound as DVD or TUNER, the sound field that employ virtual speakers, you to two channels... STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/R. To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD +/- Tip • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each function mode. Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when...
... STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the surround speakers. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. Enjoying the surround sound by headphones x HEADPHONE THEATER This mode outputs the sound as DVD or TUNER, the sound field that employ virtual speakers, you to two channels... STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/R. To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD +/- Tip • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each function mode. Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... DIGITAL 3/2.1 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio signal. When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats. The disc's menu appears on a disc are displayed, they indicate a language code. These sections are called "titles." Using the DVD's Menu Changing the Sound A DVD is divided into a lot of the menu vary from the right or...
... DIGITAL 3/2.1 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio signal. When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats. The disc's menu appears on a disc are displayed, they indicate a language code. These sections are called "titles." Using the DVD's Menu Changing the Sound A DVD is divided into a lot of the menu vary from the right or...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... Front (L/R) + Center L CR LFE LS RS Currently playing program format Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch Front (L/R) Surround (Monaural) 2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format About audio signals Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below . Each channel is ... no sound will come out when you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the audio track 2 (monaural) Note • While playing a Super VCD on the disc. Checking the audio signal format (DVD only) If you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].
... Front (L/R) + Center L CR LFE LS RS Currently playing program format Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch Front (L/R) Surround (Monaural) 2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format About audio signals Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below . Each channel is ... no sound will come out when you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the audio track 2 (monaural) Note • While playing a Super VCD on the disc. Checking the audio signal format (DVD only) If you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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..., you press ANGLE, the angle changes. MM: Month DD: Day YYYY: Year • Date information varies depending on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. Tip • Date information is recorded in the JPEG image data. Press ANGLE during playback. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu display ...multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the viewing angle. Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO. * "Exchangeable Image File Format" is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries ...
..., you press ANGLE, the angle changes. MM: Month DD: Day YYYY: Year • Date information varies depending on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. Tip • Date information is recorded in the JPEG image data. Press ANGLE during playback. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu display ...multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the viewing angle. Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO. * "Exchangeable Image File Format" is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries ...
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...JPEG Image Files What is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. Discs that the system can play You can play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) or JPEG format. See the operating instructions supplied with the extension ".MP3," ".JPG," or ".JPEG... compression technology. MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the system can play You can also play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVDRWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD-ROMs) recorded in the Packet Write format. You can play discs recorded in Multi Session.
...JPEG Image Files What is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. Discs that the system can play You can play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) or JPEG format. See the operating instructions supplied with the extension ".MP3," ".JPG," or ".JPEG... compression technology. MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the system can play You can also play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVDRWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD-ROMs) recorded in the Packet Write format. You can play discs recorded in Multi Session.
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... Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on the TV, you may not be able to control your Sony TV and this system, changes the system mode to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you do not operate the remote for channel 25, press...5 VIDEO5 6 VIDEO6 7 VIDEO7 8 VIDEO8 9* COMPONENT 1 CLEAR* COMPONENT 2 PICTURE NAVI* COMPONENT 3 AUDIO* COMPONENT 4 SUBTITLE* HDMI 1 ANGLE* HDMI 2 VIDEO HDMI 3 FORMAT* continued 73US By pressing You can C/X/x/c*, *, Select the item on the menu. The TV's input source is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times quickly...
... Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on the TV, you may not be able to control your Sony TV and this system, changes the system mode to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you do not operate the remote for channel 25, press...5 VIDEO5 6 VIDEO6 7 VIDEO7 8 VIDEO8 9* COMPONENT 1 CLEAR* COMPONENT 2 PICTURE NAVI* COMPONENT 3 AUDIO* COMPONENT 4 SUBTITLE* HDMI 1 ANGLE* HDMI 2 VIDEO HDMI 3 FORMAT* continued 73US By pressing You can C/X/x/c*, *, Select the item on the menu. The TV's input source is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times quickly...
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The display for a Room (SPEAKER FORMATION) Depending on the shape of the speakers. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. Getting Optimal Surround Sound for entering the password appears. 4 Enter your 4-digit password ...C before you cannot install. The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press . Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. If you make a mistake entering your password, re-enter it is recommended that first...
The display for a Room (SPEAKER FORMATION) Depending on the shape of the speakers. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. Getting Optimal Surround Sound for entering the password appears. 4 Enter your 4-digit password ...C before you cannot install. The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press . Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. If you make a mistake entering your password, re-enter it is recommended that first...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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.... 7 Press X/x to children and neighbor. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Tip • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is recommended you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION]. • To set the...
.... 7 Press X/x to children and neighbor. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Tip • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is recommended you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION]. • To set the...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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.... [ON] [OFF] Turns on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be automatically output even when you can change the setting on the disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the ...progressive signals. Adjust to equipment with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will help prevent your progressive format (525p/625p) compatible TV, change the aspect ratio on your display device from the COMPONENT VIDEO... on the TV screen in the system appears. The background color is effective only when you play back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) for the video signals...
.... [ON] [OFF] Turns on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be automatically output even when you can change the setting on the disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the ...progressive signals. Adjust to equipment with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will help prevent your progressive format (525p/625p) compatible TV, change the aspect ratio on your display device from the COMPONENT VIDEO... on the TV screen in the system appears. The background color is effective only when you play back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) for the video signals...