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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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... that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Model No. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of Manufacture Marking is no guarantee that to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) ...instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. The following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (...
... that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Model No. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of Manufacture Marking is no guarantee that to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) ...instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. The following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (...
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... expressed in feet (ft) for North American models. • The default setting is the model used for DAVHDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. Notes or instructions for example, "DAV-HDX277WC only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used... with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of the S-AIR products is compatible with the system: • Surround amplifier: You ...
... expressed in feet (ft) for North American models. • The default setting is the model used for DAVHDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. Notes or instructions for example, "DAV-HDX277WC only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used... with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of the S-AIR products is compatible with the system: • Surround amplifier: You ...
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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, ...
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, ...
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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) ...
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) ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the base 13US Getting Started Step 1: Assembling the Speakers (DAV-HDX576WF only) Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers) Use the parts as follows: • Front speakers...; You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the floor to be connected. Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord) into the end of the post that has two holes.
... connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the base 13US Getting Started Step 1: Assembling the Speakers (DAV-HDX576WF only) Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers) Use the parts as follows: • Front speakers...; You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the floor to be connected. Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord) into the end of the post that has two holes.
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... illustrated below. However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to 23 ft) (A) ...from the listening position. D E 18US The front speakers can be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A). 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...
... illustrated below. However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to 23 ft) (A) ...from the listening position. D E 18US The front speakers can be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A). 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...
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...• Do not place the speakers in locations that are: - Extremely hot or cold - Dusty or dirty - Getting Started DAV-HDX279W A A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) B C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left... (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit H Surround amplifier CF G AA A D A E A H Top view A CB B A A C C * Not supplied. Very humid D E 19US D E DAV-HDX576WF A A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) B C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left )) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit H Surround amplifier...
...• Do not place the speakers in locations that are: - Extremely hot or cold - Dusty or dirty - Getting Started DAV-HDX279W A A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) B C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left... (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit H Surround amplifier CF G AA A D A E A H Top view A CB B A A C C * Not supplied. Very humid D E 19US D E DAV-HDX576WF A A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) B C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left )) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit H Surround amplifier...
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Tip • When you change the positions of the speakers, Sony recommends that are suitable for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for the ... Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Center speaker: Green Surround speaker (L): Blue Surround speaker (R): Gray 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that you change the settings. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the other speakers 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) 8 to 10 mm (11...
Tip • When you change the positions of the speakers, Sony recommends that are suitable for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for the ... Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Center speaker: Green Surround speaker (L): Blue Surround speaker (R): Gray 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that you change the settings. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the other speakers 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) 8 to 10 mm (11...
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... is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to be used. • Sony is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to the wall. Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the front speakers 8 to 10 mm...
... is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to be used. • Sony is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to the wall. Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the front speakers 8 to 10 mm...
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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 ... hum and noise. • When 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...
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 ... hum and noise. • When 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...
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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-HDX277WC Rear panel SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX EZW-RT10 ...
DAV-HDX277WC Rear panel SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX EZW-RT10 ...
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Getting Started 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 0.7A MAX SPEAKER ...
Getting Started 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 0.7A MAX SPEAKER ...
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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 SPEAKER CENTER ...
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 SPEAKER CENTER ...
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... follows: • Video cord (1) To listen to C (HDMI). Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to TV sound from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the digital cord (B). For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV 28US... DAV-HDX277WC Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) TDVIG/VITIDALEION COAXIAL OPTICAL or Audio cord (not supplied) TV/VIDEO R AUDIO IN L ...
... follows: • Video cord (1) To listen to C (HDMI). Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to TV sound from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the digital cord (B). For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV 28US... DAV-HDX277WC Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) TDVIG/VITIDALEION COAXIAL OPTICAL or Audio cord (not supplied) TV/VIDEO R AUDIO IN L ...
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Getting Started DAV-HDX279W Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) TDVIG/VITIDALEION COAXIAL OPTICAL or Audio cord (not supplied) TV/VIDEO R AUDIO IN L White ...
Getting Started DAV-HDX279W Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) TDVIG/VITIDALEION COAXIAL OPTICAL or Audio cord (not supplied) TV/VIDEO R AUDIO IN L White ...
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...jacks of the TV * If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of the TV (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only). 30US Digital signals have priority over analog signals. (COAXIAL has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases,... the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds. Note • During the "DMPORT" function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. • The system...
...jacks of the TV * If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of the TV (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only). 30US Digital signals have priority over analog signals. (COAXIAL has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases,... the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds. Note • During the "DMPORT" function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. • The system...
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... 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...
... 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...