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... is compatible with the system: • Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You can be used for DAVHDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. About the S-AIR function The system is as 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...
... is compatible with the system: • Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You can be used for DAVHDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. About the S-AIR function The system is as 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...
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...2: Positioning the System... 18 Step 3: Connecting the System... 22 Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System 42 Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup 44 Step 6: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers 47 Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode 49 Selecting the Sound Mode 51 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound... 51 Disc Playing... 79 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 82 Using an S-AIR Product 83 Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 89 Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 90 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 91 Using the...
...2: Positioning the System... 18 Step 3: Connecting the System... 22 Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System 42 Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup 44 Step 6: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers 47 Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode 49 Selecting the Sound Mode 51 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound... 51 Disc Playing... 79 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 82 Using an S-AIR Product 83 Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 89 Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 90 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 91 Using the...
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DAV-HDX277WC B A A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left)) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit CF G E Top view AA A A A CB B D A A C A C * Not supplied. Getting Started Step 2: Positioning the System For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to the front speakers. D E 18US However, this...
DAV-HDX277WC B A A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left)) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit CF G E Top view AA A A A CB B D A A C A C * Not supplied. Getting Started Step 2: Positioning the System For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to the front speakers. D E 18US However, this...
Operating Instructions
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For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for the hole on the back of the speakers, Sony recommends that are suitable for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). See the illustrations below. 4 mm (5/32 inch) 30... (L): Blue Surround speaker (R): Gray 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that you change the settings. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on a wall, connect the speaker cord to vibrations - DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the other speakers 8 to 10 mm...
For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for the hole on the back of the speakers, Sony recommends that are suitable for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). See the illustrations below. 4 mm (5/32 inch) 30... (L): Blue Surround speaker (R): Gray 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that you change the settings. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on a wall, connect the speaker cord to vibrations - DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the other speakers 8 to 10 mm...
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... cord (mains lead) 1 Front speaker (L) 1 Center speaker 5 Wireless transceiver 1 Subwoofer 1 Front speaker (R) 1 Surround speaker (L) S-AIR receiver :Signal flow 1 Surround speaker (R) 22US 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. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to...
... cord (mains lead) 1 Front speaker (L) 1 Center speaker 5 Wireless transceiver 1 Subwoofer 1 Front speaker (R) 1 Surround speaker (L) S-AIR receiver :Signal flow 1 Surround speaker (R) 22US 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. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to...
Operating Instructions
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... SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver 38US Getting Started 5 Inserting the wireless transceiver You can transmit sound from the unit to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function. EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver DAV-HDX279W Rear...
... SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver 38US Getting Started 5 Inserting the wireless transceiver You can transmit sound from the unit to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function. EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver DAV-HDX279W Rear...
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... you connect headphones to the surround amplifier, neither the unit nor the surround amplifier outputs sound from the unit by setting a different ID for each S-AIR product. This wireless system is active. The system turns on. 2 Make sure that the wireless transceivers are connected to set up the Wireless System (DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF only) To use the...
... you connect headphones to the surround amplifier, neither the unit nor the surround amplifier outputs sound from the unit by setting a different ID for each S-AIR product. This wireless system is active. The system turns on. 2 Make sure that the wireless transceivers are connected to set up the Wireless System (DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF only) To use the...
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...TV so that matches your TV type. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the language used in the selected language. 6 Press . The system displays the menu and subtitles in the on the surround amplifier. The Setup Display for matching your TV" (page 46). The ...set to match your TV. "/1 C/X/x/c, DISPLAY 1 Turn on the TV. 2 (DAV-HDX277WC) Press [/1 on the unit. (DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF) Press [/1 on the unit, and POWER on -screen display appears. Note • When you connect the system and the TV with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 69) x If ...
...TV so that matches your TV type. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the language used in the selected language. 6 Press . The system displays the menu and subtitles in the on the surround amplifier. The Setup Display for matching your TV" (page 46). The ...set to match your TV. "/1 C/X/x/c, DISPLAY 1 Turn on the TV. 2 (DAV-HDX277WC) Press [/1 on the unit. (DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF) Press [/1 on the unit, and POWER on -screen display appears. Note • When you connect the system and the TV with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 69) x If ...
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...during the measurement (which the system is installed may interfere with the headphones connected. 13 Press . [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. If you install the surround amplifier in an improper location, ...speaker settings. To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in stop mode. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90... IN / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic E.g., DAV-HDX576WF 12 Press C/c to children and neighbors. • Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], install the surround amplifier in which takes about 3 minutes), as...
...during the measurement (which the system is installed may interfere with the headphones connected. 13 Press . [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. If you install the surround amplifier in an improper location, ...speaker settings. To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in stop mode. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90... IN / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic E.g., DAV-HDX576WF 12 Press C/c to children and neighbors. • Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], install the surround amplifier in which takes about 3 minutes), as...
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...select "AUDIO." Select "A.F.D. The output level is made . 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off . Note • Depending on your TV, you may need to turn off your TV's speaker to enjoy surround sound of a 2 channel source from connected components Distortion may occur when you...distortion, reduce the input level on the component connected. x DAV-HDX576WF "DVD" t "TUNER FM" t "TUNER AM" t "TV" t "SAT/CABLE" t "DMPORT" t "AUDIO" t ... When you want to select a setting. • "ATT ON": You can enhance the sound. Connect the portable audio source. To cancel, select other ...
...select "AUDIO." Select "A.F.D. The output level is made . 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off . Note • Depending on your TV, you may need to turn off your TV's speaker to enjoy surround sound of a 2 channel source from connected components Distortion may occur when you...distortion, reduce the input level on the component connected. x DAV-HDX576WF "DVD" t "TUNER FM" t "TUNER AM" t "TV" t "SAT/CABLE" t "DMPORT" t "AUDIO" t ... When you want to select a setting. • "ATT ON": You can enhance the sound. Connect the portable audio source. To cancel, select other ...
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... subwoofer. Depending on the source, the speakers that output sound will vary. 2 channel source: Sound that output the sound will vary. Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of movie theaters into your home. They bring exciting and powerful sound of the system's pre-programmed decoding modes. Display "A.F.D. Multi channel source...
... subwoofer. Depending on the source, the speakers that output sound will vary. 2 channel source: Sound that output the sound will vary. Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of movie theaters into your home. They bring exciting and powerful sound of the system's pre-programmed decoding modes. Display "A.F.D. Multi channel source...
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...case, select "A.F.D. This mode outputs sound from headphone left and right. Sound may not be effective. Outputs the sound from all speakers depending on the source. Multi channel surround formats are not effective. • Depending on the source. The system menu turns off Select "A.F.D. This ...setting is played. This mode outputs sound from the front left and right. MULTI," the surround or stereo effect may skip. ...
...case, select "A.F.D. This mode outputs sound from headphone left and right. Sound may not be effective. Outputs the sound from all speakers depending on the source. Multi channel surround formats are not effective. • Depending on the source. The system menu turns off Select "A.F.D. This ...setting is played. This mode outputs sound from the front left and right. MULTI," the surround or stereo effect may skip. ...
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... the front panel display. • "AUTO": The system selects "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" automatically 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. SOUND MODE Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can select a suitable sound mode for music. Press AUDIO repeatedly until...
... the front panel display. • "AUTO": The system selects "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" automatically 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. SOUND MODE Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can select a suitable sound mode for music. Press AUDIO repeatedly until...
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...muted. twice in fast playing a disc. Change a disc while playing another disc DISC SKIP Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the surround amplifier. (The sound of the system is in pause mode (DVD VIDEO/ DVD-R/DVD-RW only). Play one frame at a time STEP to go to "OFF" (page 85...Green: the disc is selected, or the disc is inserted. You can go to the next (Freeze Frame)3)5) frame while the system is muted.) See page "To enjoy the sound by using headphones" (page 42). To return to normal playback, press H. Each time you press . To return to normal ...
...muted. twice in fast playing a disc. Change a disc while playing another disc DISC SKIP Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the surround amplifier. (The sound of the system is in pause mode (DVD VIDEO/ DVD-R/DVD-RW only). Play one frame at a time STEP to go to "OFF" (page 85...Green: the disc is selected, or the disc is inserted. You can go to the next (Freeze Frame)3)5) frame while the system is muted.) See page "To enjoy the sound by using headphones" (page 42). To return to normal playback, press H. Each time you press . To return to normal ...
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... do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the TV screen. 2 Press X/x to . 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is not recorded, no sound will come out when you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, ...) 1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center LCR LFE LS RS Currently playing program format Example: Dolby Digital 3 channel Front (L/R) Surround (Monaural) 1:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD You can select the...
... do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the TV screen. 2 Press X/x to . 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is not recorded, no sound will come out when you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, ...) 1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center LCR LFE LS RS Currently playing program format Example: Dolby Digital 3 channel Front (L/R) Surround (Monaural) 1:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD You can select the...
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... volume late at night. [OFF]: No compression of dynamic range. [STANDARD]: The system reproduces the sound track with the kind of the speakers for Dolby Digital. Note • [AUDIO DRC] works only for the better surround sound. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] AUDIO SETUP S-AIR SETUP: SPEAKER FORMATION: AUTO...
... volume late at night. [OFF]: No compression of dynamic range. [STANDARD]: The system reproduces the sound track with the kind of the speakers for Dolby Digital. Note • [AUDIO DRC] works only for the better surround sound. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] AUDIO SETUP S-AIR SETUP: SPEAKER FORMATION: AUTO...
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For details, see "Returning the [SETUP] settings to the unit or surround amplifier. Settings for the speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the parameters from 1.0 to 7.0 meters1) (3 to 23 ft) for the center speaker. 73US x [RESET] You can set connection of.... [GRAPHICS]: A preset picture stored in the unit. x [PARENTAL CONTROL] You can set the parameters for up to 10 discs. [OFF]: The system does not store the resume points in memory. For details, see "Restricting Playback of the speakers to the same level. x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] When ...
For details, see "Returning the [SETUP] settings to the unit or surround amplifier. Settings for the speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the parameters from 1.0 to 7.0 meters1) (3 to 23 ft) for the center speaker. 73US x [RESET] You can set connection of.... [GRAPHICS]: A preset picture stored in the unit. x [PARENTAL CONTROL] You can set the parameters for up to 10 discs. [OFF]: The system does not store the resume points in memory. For details, see "Restricting Playback of the speakers to the same level. x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] When ...
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... * This item appears when you set the parameters from -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB. You can adjust the sound level of the surround speakers. Note • If all front and surround speakers are changed . 4)This item appears when you set the parameters of the front speakers, center speaker,... and subwoofer. x [LEVEL (FRONT)] You can adjust the sound level of the distance (B) from the speakers. 74US B [L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft2)3): Set the surround speaker distance (up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer to the front speakers). 1)0.9 to 6.9 meters for ...
... * This item appears when you set the parameters from -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB. You can adjust the sound level of the surround speakers. Note • If all front and surround speakers are changed . 4)This item appears when you set the parameters of the front speakers, center speaker,... and subwoofer. x [LEVEL (FRONT)] You can adjust the sound level of the distance (B) from the speakers. 74US B [L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft2)3): Set the surround speaker distance (up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer to the front speakers). 1)0.9 to 6.9 meters for ...
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For the better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you install all the speakers normally. 89US The options for [SPEAKER FORMATION] appear. SPEAKER FORMATION • [NO CENTER]: Select this when you install the front and surround speakers only. • [NO SURROUND]: Select this when ...C/c to [STANDARD]. Note • In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change the [CONNECTION] setting in stop mode. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is made and the confirmation display appears. 9 Press C/c to select...
For the better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you install all the speakers normally. 89US The options for [SPEAKER FORMATION] appear. SPEAKER FORMATION • [NO CENTER]: Select this when you install the front and surround speakers only. • [NO SURROUND]: Select this when ...C/c to [STANDARD]. Note • In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change the [CONNECTION] setting in stop mode. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is made and the confirmation display appears. 9 Press C/c to select...
Operating Instructions
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...) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. You cannot turn the volume down. The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION] appear. 7 Connect the calibration mic (supplied) to avoid measurement failure. AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic E.g., DAV-HDX576WF 8 Press C/c to select [AUDIO SETUP], then press . Note • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts...
...) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. You cannot turn the volume down. The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION] appear. 7 Connect the calibration mic (supplied) to avoid measurement failure. AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic E.g., DAV-HDX576WF 8 Press C/c to select [AUDIO SETUP], then press . Note • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts...