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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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...uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in a particular installation. Model No. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the bottom... A polarized plug has two In door use of Manufacture Marking is no guarantee that interference will increase eye hazard. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of optical instruments with the limits for help. Other versions may cause harmful interference to which can...
...uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in a particular installation. Model No. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the bottom... A polarized plug has two In door use of Manufacture Marking is no guarantee that interference will increase eye hazard. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of optical instruments with the limits for help. Other versions may cause harmful interference to which can...
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...8226; The default setting is underlined. For details on the area). The following S-AIR products can enjoy system sound in another room. DAV-HDX277WC is the model used for DAVHDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. You can be used as those on the remote. • The instructions in this manual are ...expressed in feet (ft) for example, "DAV-HDX277WC only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD...
...8226; The default setting is underlined. For details on the area). The following S-AIR products can enjoy system sound in another room. DAV-HDX277WC is the model used for DAVHDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. You can be used as those on the remote. • The instructions in this manual are ...expressed in feet (ft) for example, "DAV-HDX277WC only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD...
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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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...(small) (6) About how to connect the speaker cords to avoid damaging the floor when you assemble the speakers. Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord) into the end of the base 13US Note • Spread a cloth on the wall (page 18). 1 Thread the speaker cord through the ...the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the floor to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 25. 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: • ...
...(small) (6) About how to connect the speaker cords to avoid damaging the floor when you assemble the speakers. Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord) into the end of the base 13US Note • Spread a cloth on the wall (page 18). 1 Thread the speaker cord through the ...the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the floor to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 25. 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: • ...
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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. Place the system as illustrated below. D E 18US Getting Started Step 2: Positioning the System For ... (3 to the front speakers. The front speakers can be placed at the same distance from the listening position. 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 ...
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. Place the system as illustrated below. D E 18US Getting Started Step 2: Positioning the System For ... (3 to the front speakers. The front speakers can be placed at the same distance from the listening position. 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 ...
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...• Do not place the speakers in locations that are: - Dusty or dirty - Very humid D E 19US Getting Started DAV-HDX279W 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 CF G AA A D A E A H Top view A CB B A A C C * Not supplied. 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: - Dusty or dirty - Very humid D E 19US Getting Started DAV-HDX279W 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 CF G AA A D A E A H Top view A CB B A A C C * Not supplied. 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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...on a wall Before installing the speakers on the speaker, as the speaker may result. • Do not use any type of the speakers, Sony recommends that are suitable for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). Subject to the speaker. Color tube...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 ...
...on a wall Before installing the speakers on the speaker, as the speaker may result. • Do not use any type of the speakers, Sony recommends that are suitable for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). Subject to the speaker. Color tube...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 ...
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... that are suitable for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc. 21US Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the front speakers 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) For... and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. As a plaster board wall is not responsible for the ...
... that are suitable for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc. 21US Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the front speakers 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) For... and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. As a plaster board wall is not responsible for the ...
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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 ...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...
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 ...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...
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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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Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals. 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 ...
Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals. 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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...or C. When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by connecting with the audio cord (not supplied) (A). 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... To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of the TV Video cord (supplied) VIDEO OUT To the VIDEO IN jack of the system, connect the TV and the system with the digital cord (B). Picture quality improves in order from the six speakers of the TV 28US For video output to ...
...or C. When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by connecting with the audio cord (not supplied) (A). 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... To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of the TV Video cord (supplied) VIDEO OUT To the VIDEO IN jack of the system, connect the TV and the system with the digital cord (B). Picture quality improves in order from the six speakers of the TV 28US For video output to ...
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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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.... Note • During the "DMPORT" function, video signal is 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... 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). Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) TV DIGITAL IN...
.... Note • During the "DMPORT" function, video signal is 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... 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). Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) TV DIGITAL IN...
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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...