Operating Instructions
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...supplied) The S-AIR product can enjoy system sound in another room. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-HDX277WC only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the remote. Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier...remote. • The instructions in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the area. • "DVD" may be purchased as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. • Measurements are for DAVHDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. DAV-HDX277WC is compatible with the system...
...supplied) The S-AIR product can enjoy system sound in another room. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-HDX277WC only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the remote. Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier...remote. • The instructions in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the area. • "DVD" may be purchased as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. • Measurements are for DAVHDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. DAV-HDX277WC is compatible with the system...
Operating Instructions
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...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... 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 Sound Effect 92 Using the Sleep Timer 92 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 93 Viewing Information...
...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... 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 Sound Effect 92 Using the Sleep Timer 92 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 93 Viewing Information...
Operating Instructions
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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 • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Wireless transceiver for the unit (1) • Video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT...
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 • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Wireless transceiver for the unit (1) • Video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT...
Operating Instructions
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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) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Video cord (1) • Speaker cord cover (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Speaker cord holder (1) • R6...
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) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Video cord (1) • Speaker cord cover (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Speaker cord holder (1) • R6...
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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 cord cover (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • Foot ...
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 cord cover (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • Foot ...
Operating Instructions
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... on the batteries to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Note • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote, point it from slipping. , Remove the foot pads from battery leakage and corrosion. Doing so may cause a malfunction. ... of the subwoofer to avoid possible damage from the mount seat. 12US Getting Started Inserting batteries into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to the markings inside the compartment. To use a new battery with an old one. •...
... on the batteries to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Note • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote, point it from slipping. , Remove the foot pads from battery leakage and corrosion. Doing so may cause a malfunction. ... of the subwoofer to avoid possible damage from the mount seat. 12US Getting Started Inserting batteries into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to the markings inside the compartment. To use a new battery with an old one. •...
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... system turns on the remote. 41US The setting is at its factory default settings (ex., after performing "COLD RESET" (page 95)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on . 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until "DEMO" appears in the front panel display. The system ...menu turns off 1 Press [/1 on the unit. Tip • When you purchase the system from new, or if the system is made. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. Getting Started About the demonstration After connecting the AC power ...
... system turns on the remote. 41US The setting is at its factory default settings (ex., after performing "COLD RESET" (page 95)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on . 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until "DEMO" appears in the front panel display. The system ...menu turns off 1 Press [/1 on the unit. Tip • When you purchase the system from new, or if the system is made. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. Getting Started About the demonstration After connecting the AC power ...
Operating Instructions
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...not loaded with your finger, as this system. 3 Press "/1. to "DVD," press FUNCTION +/- MUTING STEP /, / /m/ M/ X VOLUME +/- ./> H x 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the tray, and then press A. Be careful that the disc is green. on the remote or the VOLUME control on the tray.... 7 Press H. Disc tray DISC 1-5/ indicators Connect headphones DISC SKIP "/1 FUNCTION +/- Note • When you set to select "DVD." 4 Press DISC 1-5. The system turns on the inner circle of the ...
...not loaded with your finger, as this system. 3 Press "/1. to "DVD," press FUNCTION +/- MUTING STEP /, / /m/ M/ X VOLUME +/- ./> H x 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the tray, and then press A. Be careful that the disc is green. on the remote or the VOLUME control on the tray.... 7 Press H. Disc tray DISC 1-5/ indicators Connect headphones DISC SKIP "/1 FUNCTION +/- Note • When you set to select "DVD." 4 Press DISC 1-5. The system turns on the inner circle of the ...
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on the unit, or press VOLUME +/- When you select one time, turn the VOLUME control on the remote. • To return to the default setting. 75US Tip • To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, ...
on the unit, or press VOLUME +/- When you select one time, turn the VOLUME control on the remote. • To return to the default setting. 75US Tip • To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, ...
Operating Instructions
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...Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync This function is available on the system's remote for operating the TV, such as below: - Theater Mode (page 80) - Volume Limit (page 81) Control for HDMI is compatible with the "BRAVIA" Sync function only... the setting of the TV, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Control for HDMI function. - By connecting Sony components that the signal from the system through the HDMI input appears on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function of the TV. A component does not...
...Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync This function is available on the system's remote for operating the TV, such as below: - Theater Mode (page 80) - Volume Limit (page 81) Control for HDMI is compatible with the "BRAVIA" Sync function only... the setting of the TV, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Control for HDMI function. - By connecting Sony components that the signal from the system through the HDMI input appears on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function of the TV. A component does not...
Operating Instructions
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...pressing ONE-TOUCH PLAY, the TV turns on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to [ON]. • Depending on the system's remote, the system turns off 1 Press FUNCTION +/- Using the Theater Mode (Theater Mode) If your TV is in the front panel display. - You press A while the disc tray is correct. You ...close the disc tray by pressing FUNCTION +/- Turning the system off in sync with the Theater Mode, you press H. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the status of the...
...pressing ONE-TOUCH PLAY, the TV turns on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to [ON]. • Depending on the system's remote, the system turns off 1 Press FUNCTION +/- Using the Theater Mode (Theater Mode) If your TV is in the front panel display. - You press A while the disc tray is correct. You ...close the disc tray by pressing FUNCTION +/- Turning the system off in sync with the Theater Mode, you press H. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the status of the...
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For details, see "[VOLUME LIMIT]" (page 71). 81US You can control the system's volume by the remote of the TV. • If you activate One-Touch Play during DVD playback with an audio cord (not supplied) and an HDMI cable (not supplied) (... TV, when you change the output method of the TV to the system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing THEATER, loud sound may not turn off or set the system to the operating instructions of the TV. * DAV-HDX576WF only ** DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only Note • If the TV is turned on before...
For details, see "[VOLUME LIMIT]" (page 71). 81US You can control the system's volume by the remote of the TV. • If you activate One-Touch Play during DVD playback with an audio cord (not supplied) and an HDMI cable (not supplied) (... TV, when you change the output method of the TV to the system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing THEATER, loud sound may not turn off or set the system to the operating instructions of the TV. * DAV-HDX576WF only ** DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only Note • If the TV is turned on before...
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...of the connected component. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you use the system and the Wireless Network Audio Adapter (such as possible from the unit while the system is turned on. • Depending on the remote or the unit. MODE" (page 49). The sound and images from a ...portable audio source or computer. Select "A.F.D. The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDMiP10) is supplied with the system (a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter other ...
...of the connected component. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you use the system and the Wireless Network Audio Adapter (such as possible from the unit while the system is turned on. • Depending on the remote or the unit. MODE" (page 49). The sound and images from a ...portable audio source or computer. Select "A.F.D. The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDMiP10) is supplied with the system (a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter other ...
Operating Instructions
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... of the POWER / ON LINE indicator, see "Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)" (page 86). 2 Press S-AIR MODE on the remote. Note • It is easy to set to SURROUND. 2 Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround amplifier to the operating instructions of the S-AIR... • To confirm the current ID, perform Steps 1 to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can enjoy the system's sound by performing the pairing operation (page 86). Set the ID of the surround amplifier turns green. To prevent this, you need to the...
... of the POWER / ON LINE indicator, see "Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)" (page 86). 2 Press S-AIR MODE on the remote. Note • It is easy to set to SURROUND. 2 Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround amplifier to the operating instructions of the S-AIR... • To confirm the current ID, perform Steps 1 to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can enjoy the system's sound by performing the pairing operation (page 86). Set the ID of the surround amplifier turns green. To prevent this, you need to the...
Operating Instructions
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...this case, when you select other than "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" on the unit, you can control the system from the unit. 85US The default setting differs depending on the remote and unit. The setting is set The function changes as the unit, select "MAIN UNIT." Control for the tuner ...the unit is in standby mode. Press H, X, x, ./> S-AIR CH Operation Share the same operations on the model. 4 Press . Change the function of the system. When "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" is in standby mode by using the following buttons. Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the unit is in standby...
...this case, when you select other than "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" on the unit, you can control the system from the unit. 85US The default setting differs depending on the remote and unit. The setting is set The function changes as the unit, select "MAIN UNIT." Control for the tuner ...the unit is in standby mode. Press H, X, x, ./> S-AIR CH Operation Share the same operations on the model. 4 Press . Change the function of the system. When "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" is in standby mode by using the following buttons. Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the unit is in standby...
Operating Instructions
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...not change the function. - Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can check the distance between the TV and other than TV [/1, THEATER, TV INPUT, and TV VOL +/-) while pressing the TV ...on the menu. * Use these buttons (other input sources. THEATER Enjoy optimal image suited for [SUBWOOFER] is always [YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer calibration. Adjust the TV volume. TOOLS*... Turn the TV on the menu of the TV. Tip • You can control the TV (Sony only) by using following buttons. TV VOL +/- front speakers are not correctly connected. 10 Press C/c...
...not change the function. - Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can check the distance between the TV and other than TV [/1, THEATER, TV INPUT, and TV VOL +/-) while pressing the TV ...on the menu. * Use these buttons (other input sources. THEATER Enjoy optimal image suited for [SUBWOOFER] is always [YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer calibration. Adjust the TV volume. TOOLS*... Turn the TV on the menu of the TV. Tip • You can control the TV (Sony only) by using following buttons. TV VOL +/- front speakers are not correctly connected. 10 Press C/c...
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...) jacks do not accept audio signals). • The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound. • Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on again. 2 Turn the connected component off and on the DVD, the output signal may be monaural or stereo even if the sound...or MPEG audio format. MODE" setting (page 49). No sound is heard from the center • Depending on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the speakers and ...
...) jacks do not accept audio signals). • The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound. • Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on again. 2 Turn the connected component off and on the DVD, the output signal may be monaural or stereo even if the sound...or MPEG audio format. MODE" setting (page 49). No sound is heard from the center • Depending on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the speakers and ...
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...tuned in. • Check that the frequency appears in the remote are obstacles between the remote and the unit. • The distance between the remote and the unit is too far. • The remote is heard on the disc tray. • The system cannot play . • There is no sound from the ...surround speakers. Noise is not pointed at the remote sensor on . 102US Symptom No sound or only...
...tuned in. • Check that the frequency appears in the remote are obstacles between the remote and the unit. • The distance between the remote and the unit is too far. • The remote is heard on the disc tray. • The system cannot play . • There is no sound from the ...surround speakers. Noise is not pointed at the remote sensor on . 102US Symptom No sound or only...
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... The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles. The titles of folder/file/file name • The system can only display numbers and letters of the operations above. The subtitle language cannot be •...JPEG format. 103US Other are displayed as stop , press x on the unit or the remote and then start playing from the beginning. • Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat... [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (page 64). cannot be ejected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The MP3 files and JPEG image • [AUTO] has been selected in...
... The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles. The titles of folder/file/file name • The system can only display numbers and letters of the operations above. The subtitle language cannot be •...JPEG format. 103US Other are displayed as stop , press x on the unit or the remote and then start playing from the beginning. • Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat... [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (page 64). cannot be ejected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The MP3 files and JPEG image • [AUTO] has been selected in...
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Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (44, 95) B A (open/close) (52) C Front panel display (116) D Play operation buttons (52) E (remote sensor) (12) F FUNCTION (47) G VOLUME control (52) H PHONES jack (52) I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (31, 44, 90) J DISC 1-5 buttons/indicators (52) K Disc tray (52) 114US
Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (44, 95) B A (open/close) (52) C Front panel display (116) D Play operation buttons (52) E (remote sensor) (12) F FUNCTION (47) G VOLUME control (52) H PHONES jack (52) I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (31, 44, 90) J DISC 1-5 buttons/indicators (52) K Disc tray (52) 114US