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...appliance. This symbol is encouraged to try to operate this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for... a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of Manufacture Marking is connected. - This equipment generates, uses... expressly approved in this equipment. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). - CAUTION THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART...
...appliance. This symbol is encouraged to try to operate this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for... a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of Manufacture Marking is connected. - This equipment generates, uses... expressly approved in this equipment. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). - CAUTION THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART...
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...follows: • DAV-HDX277WC: Surround amplifier (optional) S-AIR receiver (supplied) • DAV-HDX279W: Surround amplifier (supplied) S-AIR receiver (optional) • DAV-HDX576WF: Surround amplifier (supplied) S-AIR receiver (supplied) The ...system is compatible with the system: • Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system sound in another room. DAV... VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. • Measurements are for example, "DAV-HDX277WC only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. ...
...follows: • DAV-HDX277WC: Surround amplifier (optional) S-AIR receiver (supplied) • DAV-HDX279W: Surround amplifier (supplied) S-AIR receiver (optional) • DAV-HDX576WF: Surround amplifier (supplied) S-AIR receiver (supplied) The ...system is compatible with the system: • Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system sound in another room. DAV... VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. • Measurements are for example, "DAV-HDX277WC only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. ...
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Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking DAV-HDX277WC • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set) or • ...; Video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) • S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Calibration mic (1) • Wireless transceiver for the S-AIR...
Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking DAV-HDX277WC • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set) or • ...; Video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) • S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Calibration mic (1) • Wireless transceiver for the S-AIR...
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Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF • Front speakers (2) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Surround amplifier (1) • Center speaker (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Speaker ... (1) • Wireless transceivers for the unit (2) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) • S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10) (1) or • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Screws (large, with washer) (4) • Wireless transceiver for the S-AIR...
Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF • Front speakers (2) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Surround amplifier (1) • Center speaker (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Speaker ... (1) • Wireless transceivers for the unit (2) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) • S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10) (1) or • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Screws (large, with washer) (4) • Wireless transceiver for the S-AIR...
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... components to 6 on the following pages. Getting Started Step 3: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to a level where sound is not distorted. DAV-HDX277WC 3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 3 Portable audio source 3 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. 2 TV 5 Wireless transceiver 4 AM loop antenna (aerial...
... components to 6 on the following pages. Getting Started Step 3: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to a level where sound is not distorted. DAV-HDX277WC 3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 3 Portable audio source 3 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. 2 TV 5 Wireless transceiver 4 AM loop antenna (aerial...
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Getting Started DAV-HDX279W 3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 3 Portable audio source 2 TV 5 Wireless transceiver 3 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. 4 AM loop antenna (aerial) 4 FM wire antenna (aerial) 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Front speaker (L) 1 Center speaker 1 Subwoofer 5 Wireless transceiver 1 Front speaker (R) Surround amplifier 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Surround speaker (L) :Signal flow 1 Surround speaker (R) 23US
Getting Started DAV-HDX279W 3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 3 Portable audio source 2 TV 5 Wireless transceiver 3 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. 4 AM loop antenna (aerial) 4 FM wire antenna (aerial) 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Front speaker (L) 1 Center speaker 1 Subwoofer 5 Wireless transceiver 1 Front speaker (R) Surround amplifier 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Surround speaker (L) :Signal flow 1 Surround speaker (R) 23US
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.../DAV-HDX279W only). 30US Tip • You can accept both digital and analog signals. Note • During the "DMPORT" function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. • The system can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to progressive format (page...
.../DAV-HDX279W only). 30US Tip • You can accept both digital and analog signals. Note • During the "DMPORT" function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. • The system can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to progressive format (page...
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... Started 3 Connecting the other components You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system. • Portable audio source: A • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B • VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc.: C DAV-HDX277WC Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) To the portable audio source Front panel SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER...
... Started 3 Connecting the other components You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system. • Portable audio source: A • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B • VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc.: C DAV-HDX277WC Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) To the portable audio source Front panel SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER...
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TV VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to the operating instructions of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. System VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. :Signal flow Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to receive the sound from more than two components. 34US Getting Started If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the TV.
TV VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to the operating instructions of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. System VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. :Signal flow Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to receive the sound from more than two components. 34US Getting Started If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the TV.
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... Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L Note • Also, insert the wireless transceiver into the unit, surround amplifier, and S-AIR receiver. For details of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK EZW-RT10 Wireless ... Wireless transceiver 38US An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function. DAV-HDX277WC Rear panel of the S-AIR receiver. EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver DAV-HDX279W Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R...
... Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L Note • Also, insert the wireless transceiver into the unit, surround amplifier, and S-AIR receiver. For details of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK EZW-RT10 Wireless ... Wireless transceiver 38US An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function. DAV-HDX277WC Rear panel of the S-AIR receiver. EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver DAV-HDX279W Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R...
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... up. • Insert the wireless transceiver so that the V marks are aligned. • Do not insert other than the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR receiver. Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX EZW...; When you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.
... up. • Insert the wireless transceiver so that the V marks are aligned. • Do not insert other than the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR receiver. Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX EZW...; When you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.
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...Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC "2CH STEREO" 2 CHANNEL STEREO "HP 2CH" HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO "HP VIRTUAL" HEADPHONE VIRTUAL 4 Press . The system menu turns off Select "A.F.D. Outputs the sound from 2 channel sources. MULTI," the surround or stereo effect may skip. 50US Effect Performs Pro Logic ... effect off . STD," "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC." • When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the front left and right. STD" or "2CH STEREO" for normal stereo sources such as surround from 2 channel sources. Outputs ...
...Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC "2CH STEREO" 2 CHANNEL STEREO "HP 2CH" HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO "HP VIRTUAL" HEADPHONE VIRTUAL 4 Press . The system menu turns off Select "A.F.D. Outputs the sound from 2 channel sources. MULTI," the surround or stereo effect may skip. 50US Effect Performs Pro Logic ... effect off . STD," "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC." • When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the front left and right. STD" or "2CH STEREO" for normal stereo sources such as surround from 2 channel sources. Outputs ...
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... to the unit or surround amplifier. • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you connect headphones to the unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord (page... appears in the front panel display. • "AUTO": The system selects "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" automatically to Dolby Digital. Sound Adjustment Selecting the Sound Mode You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. SOUND MODE Enjoying...
... to the unit or surround amplifier. • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you connect headphones to the unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord (page... appears in the front panel display. • "AUTO": The system selects "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" automatically to Dolby Digital. Sound Adjustment Selecting the Sound Mode You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. SOUND MODE Enjoying...
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...set the ID of the system. [PAIRING] You can give ...]: Off. [AUTO]: The system selects the sound track automatically ...the recording engineer intended. [MAX]: The system compresses dynamic range fully. For details,...TV screen. 72US Other Settings [SYSTEM SETUP] SYSTEM SETUP SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND...• When you do not operate the system for a Room" (page 89). - ... button) to the end and the system stops playback automatically. The [TRACK SELECTION]...system reproduces the sound track with the kind of channels, the system...system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR...
...set the ID of the system. [PAIRING] You can give ...]: Off. [AUTO]: The system selects the sound track automatically ...the recording engineer intended. [MAX]: The system compresses dynamic range fully. For details,...TV screen. 72US Other Settings [SYSTEM SETUP] SYSTEM SETUP SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND...• When you do not operate the system for a Room" (page 89). - ... button) to the end and the system stops playback automatically. The [TRACK SELECTION]...system reproduces the sound track with the kind of channels, the system...system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR...
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... noisy If an FM program is made. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. These names (for . 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. 4 Press X/x repeatedly until "NAME IN" appears in the front panel display. 5 Press or c. 6 Create a name by pressing VOLUME +/-. The last received station is tuned in the front panel display when a...character, then press c to move the cursor to the Radio Preset radio stations in Step 2. The last received station is selected. To stop the automatic tuning manually, press TUNING +/- The system menu turns off the radio Press "/1. repeatedly until "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" appears in one ...
... noisy If an FM program is made. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. These names (for . 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. 4 Press X/x repeatedly until "NAME IN" appears in the front panel display. 5 Press or c. 6 Create a name by pressing VOLUME +/-. The last received station is tuned in the front panel display when a...character, then press c to move the cursor to the Radio Preset radio stations in Step 2. The last received station is selected. To stop the automatic tuning manually, press TUNING +/- The system menu turns off the radio Press "/1. repeatedly until "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" appears in one ...
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You can enjoy system sound in stop mode. S-AIR receiver: You can use up to select [SETUP], then press . To ... surround speaker sound wirelessly. - Surround amplifier: You can select any ID (A, B, or C). You can establish sound transmission. The system turns on the TV screen. 4 Press X/x to three S-AIR main unit. (The number of S-AIR product. • S-...sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting) For the surround amplifier For the S-AIR receiver Simply by setting a different ID for each component. About S-AIR products There are two types of usable ...
You can enjoy system sound in stop mode. S-AIR receiver: You can use up to select [SETUP], then press . To ... surround speaker sound wirelessly. - Surround amplifier: You can select any ID (A, B, or C). You can establish sound transmission. The system turns on the TV screen. 4 Press X/x to three S-AIR main unit. (The number of S-AIR product. • S-...sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting) For the surround amplifier For the S-AIR receiver Simply by setting a different ID for each component. About S-AIR products There are two types of usable ...
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...on the unit. • "SEPARATE": You can enjoy the system's sound by performing the pairing operation (page 86). For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. 1 Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver to that the SURROUND SELECTOR switch of the surround amplifier is..." (page 42). When sound transmission is set the ID of the surround amplifier to establish sound transmission. However, neighbors may receive the sound from neighbors. Note • When you may also receive your system's sound if IDs are the same, or you are using the S-AIR...
...on the unit. • "SEPARATE": You can enjoy the system's sound by performing the pairing operation (page 86). For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. 1 Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver to that the SURROUND SELECTOR switch of the surround amplifier is..." (page 42). When sound transmission is set the ID of the surround amplifier to establish sound transmission. However, neighbors may receive the sound from neighbors. Note • When you may also receive your system's sound if IDs are the same, or you are using the S-AIR...
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...press or c. 3 Press X/x to 2 channel. • The sound of the system. Press H, X, x, ./> S-AIR CH Operation Share the same operations on the model. 4 Press . To control the system from the S-AIR receiver You can only select the same band for HDMI/External Audio Device 3 Select the ... "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" is set The function changes as follows. x When "SEPARATE" is made. 5 Press SYSTEM MENU. Change the function of the S-AIR receiver may not close automatically. • When the wireless transceiver is in the same sequence as the unit, select "MAIN UNIT." ...
...press or c. 3 Press X/x to 2 channel. • The sound of the system. Press H, X, x, ./> S-AIR CH Operation Share the same operations on the model. 4 Press . To control the system from the S-AIR receiver You can only select the same band for HDMI/External Audio Device 3 Select the ... "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" is set The function changes as follows. x When "SEPARATE" is made. 5 Press SYSTEM MENU. Change the function of the S-AIR receiver may not close automatically. • When the wireless transceiver is in the same sequence as the unit, select "MAIN UNIT." ...
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... SETUP] appear. When you can identify the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation) For the surround amplifier For the S-AIR receiver It is established by performing the pairing operation. Note • Remove headphones from neighbors. Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit by...A S-AIR sub unit Pairing 1 Place the S-AIR sub unit that you may also receive your system's sound if IDs are the same, or you want to select [SETUP], then press . However, neighbors may receive the sound from the surround amplifier (if connected). 2 Match the IDs of the unit...
... SETUP] appear. When you can identify the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation) For the surround amplifier For the S-AIR receiver It is established by performing the pairing operation. Note • Remove headphones from neighbors. Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit by...A S-AIR sub unit Pairing 1 Place the S-AIR sub unit that you may also receive your system's sound if IDs are the same, or you want to select [SETUP], then press . However, neighbors may receive the sound from the surround amplifier (if connected). 2 Match the IDs of the unit...
Operating Instructions
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...not inserted in the front panel display, then press or c. 3 Press X/x to the operating instructions of the S-AIR sub unit. x For the S-AIR receiver Refer to select the desired setting. • "AUTO": Normally select this case, the transmission may be improved by fixing the channel for transmitting. 4 Press .... set "RF CHANGE" to the procedure of the surround amplifier flashes red when pairing starts. Note • If you use multiple wireless systems which sharing the 2.4 GHz band, such as a paper clip, can select the same ID as before), pairing is most stabilized (page 83).
...not inserted in the front panel display, then press or c. 3 Press X/x to the operating instructions of the S-AIR sub unit. x For the S-AIR receiver Refer to select the desired setting. • "AUTO": Normally select this case, the transmission may be improved by fixing the channel for transmitting. 4 Press .... set "RF CHANGE" to the procedure of the surround amplifier flashes red when pairing starts. Note • If you use multiple wireless systems which sharing the 2.4 GHz band, such as a paper clip, can select the same ID as before), pairing is most stabilized (page 83).