HDMI Control Guide
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... D Audio cord (not supplied)a) a)Connect to the operating FRONT A PR/CR SPEAKERS FRONT B instructions of DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT L L your receiver. DVD player Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals Audio/video signals A A To one of the OPTICAL IN jacks B DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) ...)Ma)I cable. Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio/video signals A To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to models and areas. 3GB Connecting a TV and other components Connect...
... D Audio cord (not supplied)a) a)Connect to the operating FRONT A PR/CR SPEAKERS FRONT B instructions of DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT L L your receiver. DVD player Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals Audio/video signals A A To one of the OPTICAL IN jacks B DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) ...)Ma)I cable. Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio/video signals A To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to models and areas. 3GB Connecting a TV and other components Connect...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...System and TV 19 Step 3: Positioning the System ...24 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup 24 Getting Started - Table of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs...Sound from All Speakers 40 Selecting the Movie or Music Mode 41 Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field 42 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound ... 44 (DUAL MONO) Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc... DVD's Menu 52 Changing the Sound 52 Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/DVD-RW 54 Viewing Information About the Disc...
...System and TV 19 Step 3: Positioning the System ...24 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup 24 Getting Started - Table of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs...Sound from All Speakers 40 Selecting the Movie or Music Mode 41 Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field 42 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound ... 44 (DUAL MONO) Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc... DVD's Menu 52 Changing the Sound 52 Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/DVD-RW 54 Viewing Information About the Disc...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...PORT Adapter 77 Deactivating the 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 ...the Discs 96 Troubleshooting 96 Self-diagnosis Function 100 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 101 Glossary 103 Language Code List 107 Index to Parts and Controls 108 Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 111 DVD Setup Display List 114 System ...
...PORT Adapter 77 Deactivating the 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 ...the Discs 96 Troubleshooting 96 Self-diagnosis Function 100 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 101 Glossary 103 Language Code List 107 Index to Parts and Controls 108 Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 111 DVD Setup Display List 114 System ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...DVD" (page 37). 3 Switch the input selector on the TV screen. [Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the same distance from the system appears on your TV so that are attached with the headphones connected. • Make sure that the function is recommended that are : - For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound... (page 26) and perform again. 4 Press without inserting a disc. Very humid - Dusty or dirty - Step 3: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at ...
...DVD" (page 37). 3 Switch the input selector on the TV screen. [Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the same distance from the system appears on your TV so that are attached with the headphones connected. • Make sure that the function is recommended that are : - For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound... (page 26) and perform again. 4 Press without inserting a disc. Very humid - Dusty or dirty - Step 3: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...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 jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES]. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9... a Room" (page 82). The front of the TV to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of each speaker should...
...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 jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES]. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9... a Room" (page 82). The front of the TV to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of each speaker should...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 82) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 84). • If you want to select [YES]. BASIC - 12 Press . Measurement complete. To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is output...SURROUND R : 10ft 3.04m - 2.0dB If OK, unplug calibration mic and select "YES". The Quick Setup display appears. Getting Started - Start measurement? All connections and setup operations are complete. YES NO Tip • If you select [SECOND ROOM] for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 0:00:02 DVD...
... Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 82) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 84). • If you want to select [YES]. BASIC - 12 Press . Measurement complete. To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is output...SURROUND R : 10ft 3.04m - 2.0dB If OK, unplug calibration mic and select "YES". The Quick Setup display appears. Getting Started - Start measurement? All connections and setup operations are complete. YES NO Tip • If you select [SECOND ROOM] for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 0:00:02 DVD...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... sound is not distorted. 36US Green Blue Red Wireless system option When you install the WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the WAHT-SD1. When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colorcoded sleeves to the surround...
... sound is not distorted. 36US Green Blue Red Wireless system option When you install the WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the WAHT-SD1. When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colorcoded sleeves to the surround...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...disc or source, the beginning of the sound may be cut off as it will generate a low frequency signal for output to front, center, and surround speakers. Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by selecting one of the system's preprogrammed sound fields. All sound field Sound...movie theaters into your home. STD A.F.D. Outputting the sound from multiple speakers x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI This mode lets you want appears in the front panel display. Press SOUND FIELD +/-. Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply...
...disc or source, the beginning of the sound may be cut off as it will generate a low frequency signal for output to front, center, and surround speakers. Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by selecting one of the system's preprogrammed sound fields. All sound field Sound...movie theaters into your home. STD A.F.D. Outputting the sound from multiple speakers x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI This mode lets you want appears in the front panel display. Press SOUND FIELD +/-. Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... the same sensation in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. STD" automatically. This mode is input. The beginning of sound effects. Cinema Studio EX is activated as the Dolby Digital DVD. Outputting XM radio signals in the multi channel surround format x NEURAL SURROUND The system outputs signals in the...
... the same sensation in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. STD" automatically. This mode is input. The beginning of sound effects. Cinema Studio EX is activated as the Dolby Digital DVD. Outputting XM radio signals in the multi channel surround format x NEURAL SURROUND The system outputs signals in the...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...surround sound by headphones x HEADPHONE THEATER This mode outputs the sound as the sound field, then change to another function, and then return to DVD, PRO LOGIC will be applied again. Whenever you listen to DVD with PRO LOGIC as surround from the surround speakers. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround... bypass the sound field processing. Tip • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each function mode. For example, if you select a function such as DVD or TUNER, the sound field that ...
...surround sound by headphones x HEADPHONE THEATER This mode outputs the sound as the sound field, then change to another function, and then return to DVD, PRO LOGIC will be applied again. Whenever you listen to DVD with PRO LOGIC as surround from the surround speakers. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround... bypass the sound field processing. Tip • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each function mode. For example, if you select a function such as DVD or TUNER, the sound field that ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R]. x When playing a DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Surround (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 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...
...], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R]. x When playing a DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Surround (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 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...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...1 Press DISPLAY while the system is recommended that first you decide the position of the room, there will be some speakers you press and input the correct number. The options for [SPEAKER FORMATION] appear. Getting Optimal Surround Sound for entering the password appears... 3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press . 1 ( 4 4 ) 3 ( 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 4 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press . The display for a Room (SPEAKER FORMATION) Depending on the shape of the speakers. 1 Press FUNCTION ...
...1 Press DISPLAY while the system is recommended that first you decide the position of the room, there will be some speakers you press and input the correct number. The options for [SPEAKER FORMATION] appear. Getting Optimal Surround Sound for entering the password appears... 3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press . 1 ( 4 4 ) 3 ( 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 4 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press . The display for a Room (SPEAKER FORMATION) Depending on the shape of the speakers. 1 Press FUNCTION ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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Note • Speaker sound in the other room is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers in front of the listening position. • [SECOND ROOM]: when installing the front speakers in one room and surround speakers in front of the listening...the front speakers. Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is the same as that of the WAHT-SD1. • [NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers. • [ALL FRONT - For details, see the operating instructions of ...
Note • Speaker sound in the other room is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers in front of the listening position. • [SECOND ROOM]: when installing the front speakers in one room and surround speakers in front of the listening...the front speakers. Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is the same as that of the WAHT-SD1. • [NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers. • [ALL FRONT - For details, see the operating instructions of ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...4 ) 3 ( 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 4 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 in [SPEAKER SETUP], the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to connect the supplied calibration ... kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. The setting is recommended you change the [CONNECTION] setting in stop mode. YES NO Note • In order to enjoy the surround sound after you set [SPEAKER FORMATION...
...4 ) 3 ( 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 4 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 in [SPEAKER SETUP], the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to connect the supplied calibration ... kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. The setting is recommended you change the [CONNECTION] setting in stop mode. YES NO Note • In order to enjoy the surround sound after you set [SPEAKER FORMATION...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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..., you cannot change them. [FRONT] [YES] [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. [SURROUND] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is used. [SUBWOOFER] [YES] Note • When you change the value in relation to the listening position is automatically displayed...), the settings is shown below. For details, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 86). Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set connection of the speakers to the same level.
..., you cannot change them. [FRONT] [YES] [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. [SURROUND] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is used. [SUBWOOFER] [YES] Note • When you change the value in relation to the listening position is automatically displayed...), the settings is shown below. For details, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 86). Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set connection of the speakers to the same level.
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... (page 65). • Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the remote are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 42). • Check the speaker connections and settings (page 19, 92). • Depending on the... antenna (aerial) if necessary. 98US • The signal strength of the surround speakers may cause damage to [STEREO] by scanning preset stations). Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may be tuned in...
... (page 65). • Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the remote are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 42). • Check the speaker connections and settings (page 19, 92). • Depending on the... antenna (aerial) if necessary. 98US • The signal strength of the surround speakers may cause damage to [STEREO] by scanning preset stations). Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may be tuned in...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...Accepts low-and high- DVD system Laser Signal format system Semiconductor laser (DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm) Emission duration: continuous NTSC Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning...on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 120 - 20,000 Hz; impedance headphones. Amplifier section Surround mode (... Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers (DAV-HDX500) Front (SS-TS74) Speaker system Two way, Bass reflex, magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer: 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia,...
...Accepts low-and high- DVD system Laser Signal format system Semiconductor laser (DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm) Emission duration: continuous NTSC Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning...on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 120 - 20,000 Hz; impedance headphones. Amplifier section Surround mode (... Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers (DAV-HDX500) Front (SS-TS74) Speaker system Two way, Bass reflex, magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer: 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia,...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...Surround Pro Logic. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is composed of amplifier block is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that provide dedicated power to a strategically located subwoofer for astounding sound...Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of a music piece or an image on a DVD...• WAHT-SD1 (1) (DAV-HDX501W only) • Operating Instructions • HDMI CONTROL Guide • Speaker and TV connections (card) • Voucher (1) (DAV-HDX500 only) •Standby power...
...Surround Pro Logic. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is composed of amplifier block is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that provide dedicated power to a strategically located subwoofer for astounding sound...Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of a music piece or an image on a DVD...• WAHT-SD1 (1) (DAV-HDX501W only) • Operating Instructions • HDMI CONTROL Guide • Speaker and TV connections (card) • Voucher (1) (DAV-HDX500 only) •Standby power...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...is 7 times that is a recordable and rewritable disc. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of a worldwide standard of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from 2 channel sound. DVD-RWs created in this system.) A single file consists of a single image ...sided DVD 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB. The surround speakers output monaural sound. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is the same as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at movie theaters. Video based DVDs, ...
...is 7 times that is a recordable and rewritable disc. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of a worldwide standard of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from 2 channel sound. DVD-RWs created in this system.) A single file consists of a single image ...sided DVD 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB. The surround speakers output monaural sound. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is the same as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at movie theaters. Video based DVDs, ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... in audio software. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text and horizontal lines appear sharper. The system can reproduce 50 - 60 frames per second by the age of surround sound in each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region. Scene On a VIDEO CD with search functions, and so on VIDEO CDs (Version...
... in audio software. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text and horizontal lines appear sharper. The system can reproduce 50 - 60 frames per second by the age of surround sound in each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region. Scene On a VIDEO CD with search functions, and so on VIDEO CDs (Version...