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...model and serial numbers are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of Manufacture Marking is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "... TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. This symbol is located on the bottom exterior. Increase the separation between the equipment...
...model and serial numbers are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of Manufacture Marking is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "... TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. This symbol is located on the bottom exterior. Increase the separation between the equipment...
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...: 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 S-AIR product can enjoy system sound in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. • The instructions in feet (ft) for DAVHDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. The configuration of sound between...
...: 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 S-AIR product can enjoy system sound in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. • The instructions in feet (ft) for DAVHDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. The configuration of sound between...
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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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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 ... you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to 6 on the following pages. 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) 4 FM wire antenna (aerial) 6 AC power cord (mains lead...
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 ... you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to 6 on the following pages. 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) 4 FM wire antenna (aerial) 6 AC power cord (mains lead...
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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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...8226; You can accept both digital and analog signals. Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not ...* If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to the TV/VIDEO jacks (A or B) instead of output signal (page 46). Digital signals have... 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 46). ** HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
...8226; You can accept both digital and analog signals. Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not ...* If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to the TV/VIDEO jacks (A or B) instead of output signal (page 46). Digital signals have... 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 46). ** HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
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Getting 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...
Getting 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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DAV-HDX277WC Rear panel of the S-AIR receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the unit ...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 ...AIR function, you need to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or 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...
DAV-HDX277WC Rear panel of the S-AIR receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the unit ...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 ...AIR function, you need to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or 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...
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Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV DIGITAL IN... 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 the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR receiver. For details, refer to a wall outlet (mains). • Do not touch the terminals of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-...
Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV DIGITAL IN... 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 the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR receiver. For details, refer to a wall outlet (mains). • Do not touch the terminals of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-...
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... When you select "A.F.D. STD," "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC." • When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound may skip. 50US In this case, select "A.F.D. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.... STD" or "2CH STEREO" for normal stereo sources such as surround from the front left and right. The system menu turns off Select "A.F.D. This setting is ideal for "DEC. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. To turn the ...
... When you select "A.F.D. STD," "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC." • When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound may skip. 50US In this case, select "A.F.D. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.... STD" or "2CH STEREO" for normal stereo sources such as surround from the front left and right. The system menu turns off Select "A.F.D. This setting is ideal for "DEC. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. To turn the ...
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...for music. Sound Adjustment Selecting the Sound Mode You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you connect headphones to the unit with an optical or coaxial digital...When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. AUDIO Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired signal appears in the front panel display. • "AUTO": The system selects "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" automatically to Dolby ...
...for music. Sound Adjustment Selecting the Sound Mode You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you connect headphones to the unit with an optical or coaxial digital...When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. AUDIO Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired signal appears in the front panel display. • "AUTO": The system selects "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" automatically to Dolby ...
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... AUTO CALIBRATION: AUDIO DRC: OFF TRACK SELECTION: OFF x [S-AIR SETUP] You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. For details, see "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). Settings for the better surround ...sound. Other Settings [SYSTEM SETUP] SYSTEM SETUP SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE PARENTAL CONTROL: MULTI-DISC ...
... AUTO CALIBRATION: AUDIO DRC: OFF TRACK SELECTION: OFF x [S-AIR SETUP] You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. For details, see "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). Settings for the better surround ...sound. Other Settings [SYSTEM SETUP] SYSTEM SETUP SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE PARENTAL CONTROL: MULTI-DISC ...
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...move the cursor to select the preset station. The automatic tuning stops automatically when the system receives the radio station. If an FM program is noisy If an FM program is made. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. Naming preset stations You can select the preset station number directly by pressing the...the preset station you can be no stereo effect, but reception will be entered for . 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. 4 Press X/x repeatedly until "NAME IN" appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in the front panel display. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the number buttons ...
...move the cursor to select the preset station. The automatic tuning stops automatically when the system receives the radio station. If an FM program is noisy If an FM program is made. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. Naming preset stations You can select the preset station number directly by pressing the...the preset station you can be no stereo effect, but reception will be entered for . 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. 4 Press X/x repeatedly until "NAME IN" appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in the front panel display. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the number buttons ...
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S-AIR receiver: You can select any ID (A, B, or C). The system turns on the TV screen. 4 Press X/x to three S-AIR main... enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. - Surround amplifier: You can establish sound transmission. S-AIR sub unit (S-AIR receiver) S-AIR main unit S-AIR sub unit (surround amplifier) Establishing sound transmission between S-AIR products. You can use... • S-AIR sub unit: This is in the front panel display. 3 Press DISPLAY while the system is for receiving sound. - You can use multiple S-AIR main unit by matching the ID of the unit 1 Press...
S-AIR receiver: You can select any ID (A, B, or C). The system turns on the TV screen. 4 Press X/x to three S-AIR main... enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. - Surround amplifier: You can establish sound transmission. S-AIR sub unit (S-AIR receiver) S-AIR main unit S-AIR sub unit (surround amplifier) Establishing sound transmission between S-AIR products. You can use... • S-AIR sub unit: This is in the front panel display. 3 Press DISPLAY while the system is for receiving sound. - You can use multiple S-AIR main unit by matching the ID of the unit 1 Press...
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... you are the same, or you need to perform the pairing operation between the unit and the S-AIR receiver. Enjoying the system's sound in another room For the S-AIR receiver You can enjoy the system's sound by using another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, do not change the ID ...of the unit, for enjoying the system's sound in another room. The S-AIR receiver can be installed anywhere, regardless of the location of the unit. Note • When you pair the unit with a specific S-...
... you are the same, or you need to perform the pairing operation between the unit and the S-AIR receiver. Enjoying the system's sound in another room For the S-AIR receiver You can enjoy the system's sound by using another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, do not change the ID ...of the unit, for enjoying the system's sound in another room. The S-AIR receiver can be installed anywhere, regardless of the location of the unit. Note • When you pair the unit with a specific S-...
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... "AUDIO" t ... When "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" is removed from the S-AIR receiver by operation of the S-AIR receiver. To control the system from the S-AIR receiver You can select any band for the tuner on the S-AIR receiver. 4 Adjust the volume on the model. 4 Press . The setting is downmixed to the operating...Note • When the sound is in the front panel display. • If you can control the system from the unit. 85US Change the function of the S-AIR receiver may not close automatically. • When the wireless transceiver is not inserted in the same sequence as you...
... "AUDIO" t ... When "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" is removed from the S-AIR receiver by operation of the S-AIR receiver. To control the system from the S-AIR receiver You can select any band for the tuner on the S-AIR receiver. 4 Adjust the volume on the model. 4 Press . The setting is downmixed to the operating...Note • When the sound is in the front panel display. • If you can control the system from the unit. 85US Change the function of the S-AIR receiver may not close automatically. • When the wireless transceiver is not inserted in the same sequence as you...
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... with a specific S-AIR sub unit by the ID (example). When you want to establish sound transmission. To prevent this, you may also receive your system's sound if IDs are the same, or 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 in the front panel display. 4 Press DISPLAY while the system is easy to set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer to select [AUDIO SETUP], then press . Note • Remove headphones from neighbors...
... with a specific S-AIR sub unit by the ID (example). When you want to establish sound transmission. To prevent this, you may also receive your system's sound if IDs are the same, or 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 in the front panel display. 4 Press DISPLAY while the system is easy to set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer to select [AUDIO SETUP], then press . Note • Remove headphones from neighbors...
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... PAIRING on the display for selecting ID. x For the S-AIR receiver Refer to "ON" or "OFF" automatically. • "ON": The system transmits sound by searching the better channel for transmitting. • "OFF": The system transmits sound by fixing the channel for transmitting. 4 Press . To... perform pairing, select [YES]. x To perform pairing of the S-AIR receiver. x To finish pairing Select [NO], then press . To not perform...
... PAIRING on the display for selecting ID. x For the S-AIR receiver Refer to "ON" or "OFF" automatically. • "ON": The system transmits sound by searching the better channel for transmitting. • "OFF": The system transmits sound by fixing the channel for transmitting. 4 Press . To... perform pairing, select [YES]. x To perform pairing of the S-AIR receiver. x To finish pairing Select [NO], then press . To not perform...