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3-283-032-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX277WC / HDX279W / HDX576WF ©2008 Sony Corporation
3-283-032-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX277WC / HDX279W / HDX576WF ©2008 Sony Corporation
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.../DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of Manufacture Marking is located on , the user is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any ventilation openings... THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this product. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such...
.../DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of Manufacture Marking is located on , the user is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any ventilation openings... THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this product. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such...
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... the model used for North American models. • The default setting is underlined. Notes or instructions for DAVHDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. The configuration of sound between S-AIR products wirelessly. About the S-AIR function The system is compatible with the system: • Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You...
... the model used for North American models. • The default setting is underlined. Notes or instructions for DAVHDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. The configuration of sound between S-AIR products wirelessly. About the S-AIR function The system is compatible with the system: • Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You...
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Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions..........4 About the S-AIR function 4 Playable Discs 6 Getting Started Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 13 Step 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...
Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions..........4 About the S-AIR function 4 Playable Discs 6 Getting Started Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 13 Step 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...
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...In this product is designed to play the following discs: • CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other side. Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play if it • A disc that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two... sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on it has not been correctly finalized. Note that do not conform to the operating instructions for ...
...In this product is designed to play the following discs: • CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other side. Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play if it • A disc that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two... sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on it has not been correctly finalized. Note that do not conform to the operating instructions for ...
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...can play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to read the operating instructions supplied with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Note about playback ... the rear of Sony Corporation. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. This system incorporates High-Definition ...
...can play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to read the operating instructions supplied with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Note about playback ... the rear of Sony Corporation. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. This system incorporates High-Definition ...
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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) .../purple) • Wireless transceiver for the unit (1) • 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...
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) .../purple) • Wireless transceiver for the unit (1) • 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...
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Getting Started DAV-HDX279W • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set) or • Surround amplifier (1) ... (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Wireless transceivers (2) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Calibration mic (1) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) 10US
Getting Started DAV-HDX279W • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set) or • Surround amplifier (1) ... (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Wireless transceivers (2) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Calibration mic (1) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) 10US
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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) •... • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cord holder (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...
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) •... • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cord holder (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...
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Getting Started If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the TV. Connect the components as follows. For details, refer to receive the sound from more than two components. 34US TV VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. System VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. :Signal flow Select the component on the TV. 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.
Getting Started If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the TV. Connect the components as follows. For details, refer to receive the sound from more than two components. 34US TV VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. System VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. :Signal flow Select the component on the TV. 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.
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... the wireless transceiver into the unit, surround amplifier, and S-AIR receiver. To use the S-AIR function, you need to the operating instructions of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver EZW...S-AIR Product" (page 83). For details, refer to insert the wireless transceivers into 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 FRONT L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V...
... the wireless transceiver into the unit, surround amplifier, and S-AIR receiver. To use the S-AIR function, you need to the operating instructions of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver EZW...S-AIR Product" (page 83). For details, refer to insert the wireless transceivers into 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 FRONT L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V...
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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-RT10 ... with the S-AIR logo facing up. • Insert the wireless transceiver so that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. Note • When you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the V marks are aligned. • Do not insert other than...
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-RT10 ... with the S-AIR logo facing up. • Insert the wireless transceiver so that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. Note • When you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the V marks are aligned. • Do not insert other than...
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... up in stop mode. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. The options for [VIDEO SETUP]...Control Menu display appears on the country model, [720 × 576p] may appear. The options for [SETUP] appear. 4 Press X/x to the operating instructions supplied with the HDMI cable, select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. To select the type of video signals output...
... up in stop mode. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. The options for [VIDEO SETUP]...Control Menu display appears on the country model, [720 × 576p] may appear. The options for [SETUP] appear. 4 Press X/x to the operating instructions supplied with the HDMI cable, select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. To select the type of video signals output...
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Adjust the volume "/1 A H FUNCTION Press the button of the disc number you set to "DVD," press FUNCTION +/- to the operating instructions supplied with a disc) and A and load the disc. Note • When you select, "NO DISC" appears in the front panel ...on your disc. The volume level appears on the tray, and then press A. Perform next Step while "*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)" flashes. 5 Press A. 6 Load a disc. The system starts playback (continuous play an 8 cm disc, place it on the unit. 8 Adjust the volume by using VOLUME +/ - x To load other discs Press DISC SKIP...
Adjust the volume "/1 A H FUNCTION Press the button of the disc number you set to "DVD," press FUNCTION +/- to the operating instructions supplied with a disc) and A and load the disc. Note • When you select, "NO DISC" appears in the front panel ...on your disc. The volume level appears on the tray, and then press A. Perform next Step while "*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)" flashes. 5 Press A. 6 Load a disc. The system starts playback (continuous play an 8 cm disc, place it on the unit. 8 Adjust the volume by using VOLUME +/ - x To load other discs Press DISC SKIP...
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..., search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you cannot select the playback layer. 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in the operating instructions supplied with PBC functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you want using the PBC function, ...press ./ > or the number buttons while the system is in stop mode. The menu for [MULTI/2CH] appear. 3 Press X/x to select a track...
..., search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you cannot select the playback layer. 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in the operating instructions supplied with PBC functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you want using the PBC function, ...press ./ > or the number buttons while the system is in stop mode. The menu for [MULTI/2CH] appear. 3 Press X/x to select a track...
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...the component. • The Control for HDMI function may not work. When you connect this system to the operating instructions of the system and TV manually. ONE-TOUCH TV THEATER PLAY BRAVIA Sync Note • Depending on TVs with the Control for HDMI (High-Definition... Multimedia Interface). Easy Setting) The system is compatible with the "BRAVIA" Sync function only. Easy Setting function, you connect a component other than Sony...
...the component. • The Control for HDMI function may not work. When you connect this system to the operating instructions of the system and TV manually. ONE-TOUCH TV THEATER PLAY BRAVIA Sync Note • Depending on TVs with the Control for HDMI (High-Definition... Multimedia Interface). Easy Setting) The system is compatible with the "BRAVIA" Sync function only. Easy Setting function, you connect a component other than Sony...
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...the HDMI connection is in the front panel display. - Note • Make sure the HDMI connection is output from the system's speaker automatically by pressing THEATER. Turning the system off by a single button press (One-Touch Play) By only pressing ONE-TOUCH PLAY, the TV turns on, the... Menu display appears on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the status of the content may not be played back. • Depending on the system's remote, the system turns off 1 Press FUNCTION +/- The options for DVD input mode, and ...
...the HDMI connection is in the front panel display. - Note • Make sure the HDMI connection is output from the system's speaker automatically by pressing THEATER. Turning the system off by a single button press (One-Touch Play) By only pressing ONE-TOUCH PLAY, the TV turns on, the... Menu display appears on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the status of the content may not be played back. • Depending on the system's remote, the system turns off 1 Press FUNCTION +/- The options for DVD input mode, and ...
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...You can prevent this by limiting the maximum level of the volume. You can connect the system and the TV audio digitally. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV to the system speaker on the TV, when you activate One-Touch Play during DVD playback with an audio... TV returns to the "TV*" or "TV/VIDEO**" function, the System Audio Control function is activated. Depending on the TV menu or by pressing THEATER, loud sound may not turn the system off automatically. * DAV-HDX576WF only ** DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only Enjoying TV sound from the TV speakers. When the TV...
...You can prevent this by limiting the maximum level of the volume. You can connect the system and the TV audio digitally. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV to the system speaker on the TV, when you activate One-Touch Play during DVD playback with an audio... TV returns to the "TV*" or "TV/VIDEO**" function, the System Audio Control function is activated. Depending on the TV menu or by pressing THEATER, loud sound may not turn the system off automatically. * DAV-HDX576WF only ** DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only Enjoying TV sound from the TV speakers. When the TV...
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...system and the Wireless Network Audio Adapter (such as TDM-NC1, not supplied) at the same time, place the Wireless Network Audio Adapter as far as TDM-BT1, not supplied) at the same time, transmission distance between the Bluetooth transmitter and Bluetooth Wireless Audio Adapter may be able to the operating instructions... (DMPORT) adapter is turned on. • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, the images are played on the system or connected TV. Note • Do not connect an adapter other than "A.F.D. For operation details, refer to operate a connected component ...
...system and the Wireless Network Audio Adapter (such as TDM-NC1, not supplied) at the same time, place the Wireless Network Audio Adapter as far as TDM-BT1, not supplied) at the same time, transmission distance between the Bluetooth transmitter and Bluetooth Wireless Audio Adapter may be able to the operating instructions... (DMPORT) adapter is turned on. • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, the images are played on the system or connected TV. Note • Do not connect an adapter other than "A.F.D. For operation details, refer to operate a connected component ...
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... to match the ID (A, B, or C) of the S-AIR receiver. When you may also receive your system's sound if IDs are using the S-AIR receiver. 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 the operating... instructions of the surround amplifier turns green. To prevent this, you can enjoy the system's sound by the pairing operation, you pair the unit and ...
... to match the ID (A, B, or C) of the S-AIR receiver. When you may also receive your system's sound if IDs are using the S-AIR receiver. 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 the operating... instructions of the surround amplifier turns green. To prevent this, you can enjoy the system's sound by the pairing operation, you pair the unit and ...