Operating Instructions
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...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 Sound by ... Image Files... 62 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound 65 Restricting Playback of the Disc........... 66 Using the Setup Display 68 Tuner Presetting Radio Stations 76 Listening to the Radio 77 Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control ...
...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 Sound by ... Image Files... 62 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound 65 Restricting Playback of the Disc........... 66 Using the Setup Display 68 Tuner Presetting Radio Stations 76 Listening to the Radio 77 Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control ...
Operating Instructions
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... video output to be connected appears. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the on the surround amplifier. The Setup Display for using the system. "/1 C/X/x/c, DISPLAY 1 Turn on the TV. 2 (DAV-HDX277WC) Press [/1 on the unit. (DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF) Press [/1 on the unit, and... POWER on -screen display appears. The Setup Display for a Room" (page 89). 44US...
... video output to be connected appears. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the on the surround amplifier. The Setup Display for using the system. "/1 C/X/x/c, DISPLAY 1 Turn on the TV. 2 (DAV-HDX277WC) Press [/1 on the unit. (DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF) Press [/1 on the unit, and... POWER on -screen display appears. The Setup Display for a Room" (page 89). 44US...
Operating Instructions
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... 90). • If you change any Step. Be quiet during the measurement (which the system is in the appropriate location. Give consideration to change the position of the settings, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 68). Note • The environment of each speaker should face the calibration ... C/ c to the unit or surround amplifier. The Control Menu display appears on the front panel. AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic E.g., DAV-HDX576WF 12 Press C/c to the A.CAL MIC jack on the TV screen. 45US Getting Started repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display...
... 90). • If you change any Step. Be quiet during the measurement (which the system is in the appropriate location. Give consideration to change the position of the settings, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 68). Note • The environment of each speaker should face the calibration ... C/ c to the unit or surround amplifier. The Control Menu display appears on the front panel. AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic E.g., DAV-HDX576WF 12 Press C/c to the A.CAL MIC jack on the TV screen. 45US Getting Started repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display...
Operating Instructions
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... supplied with the HDMI cable, select the type of video output to select [SETUP], then press . repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to select [HDMI RESOLUTION], then press . 7 ...and sharpens the image. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is the method for [VIDEO SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . Setting the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack When you need to ...
... supplied with the HDMI cable, select the type of video output to select [SETUP], then press . repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to select [HDMI RESOLUTION], then press . 7 ...and sharpens the image. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is the method for [VIDEO SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . Setting the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack When you need to ...
Operating Instructions
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...produce the sound effect depending on the disc. • "MOVIE": The system provides the sound for movies. • "MUSIC": The system provides the sound for movies or music. Note • You cannot operate these setup items when you need to connect a TV or other component to Dolby Digital... broadcast signal. 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 the unit or surround amplifier. • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver...
...produce the sound effect depending on the disc. • "MOVIE": The system provides the sound for movies. • "MUSIC": The system provides the sound for movies or music. Note • You cannot operate these setup items when you need to connect a TV or other component to Dolby Digital... broadcast signal. 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 the unit or surround amplifier. • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... not work during Program Play and Shuffle Play. • This function may be cleared when: - "RESUME" appears in [SYSTEM SETUP] to [ON]. Note • Depending on the Setup Display. - the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). - For details, see "[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only...the disc, the system may not resume playback from that is set to stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you insert the same disc. Note • This system can store at least 10 resume playback points. • If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP] is set [MULTI...
... not work during Program Play and Shuffle Play. • This function may be cleared when: - "RESUME" appears in [SYSTEM SETUP] to [ON]. Note • Depending on the Setup Display. - the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). - For details, see "[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only...the disc, the system may not resume playback from that is set to stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you insert the same disc. Note • This system can store at least 10 resume playback points. • If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP] is set [MULTI...
Operating Instructions
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...folder." • [PICTURE LIST]: Images of "Selecting a JPEG image file or folder." Follow Step 2 of JPEG image files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens. Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 71). Displaying the list of.... To select the slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 files and JPEG image files in [HDMI SETUP] to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. The system starts playing the selected folder. Press CLEAR to return to the previous folder, select the folder from the folder ...
...folder." • [PICTURE LIST]: Images of "Selecting a JPEG image file or folder." Follow Step 2 of JPEG image files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens. Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 71). Displaying the list of.... To select the slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 files and JPEG image files in [HDMI SETUP] to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. The system starts playing the selected folder. Press CLEAR to return to the previous folder, select the folder from the folder ...
Operating Instructions
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... image files may not be effective. 65US The options for [EFFECT] appear. 3 Press X/x to select a setting. • [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps in [HDMI SETUP] (page 70). Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound [A/V SYNC] When the sound does not match the pictures on the [JPEG RESOLUTION] setting in... set the duration shorter than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 2]: You can set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 71).
... image files may not be effective. 65US The options for [EFFECT] appear. 3 Press X/x to select a setting. • [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps in [HDMI SETUP] (page 70). Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound [A/V SYNC] When the sound does not match the pictures on the [JPEG RESOLUTION] setting in... set the duration shorter than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 2]: You can set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 71).
Operating Instructions
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... Control Area Code List" (page 113) using the number buttons, then press . PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: OFF STANDARD: USA CHANGE PASSWORD: 8 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press . x If you need to enter the password to select [LEVEL], then press . The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. x When ... CONTROL] Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can set the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function to on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to select then press . [SETUP], The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL t], then press .
... Control Area Code List" (page 113) using the number buttons, then press . PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: OFF STANDARD: USA CHANGE PASSWORD: 8 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press . x If you need to enter the password to select [LEVEL], then press . The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. x When ... CONTROL] Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can set the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function to on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to select then press . [SETUP], The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL t], then press .
Operating Instructions
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...digit password, replace the disc in stop mode. The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to enter your password, enter "199703" using the number buttons, then press . Tip • If you to select [SETUP], then press . The display will ask you forget your password, ...number buttons, then press . 11 To confirm your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . 8 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press . In this system. • Depending on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to enter a new 4-digit password. When the display for entering the password...
...digit password, replace the disc in stop mode. The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to enter your password, enter "199703" using the number buttons, then press . Tip • If you to select [SETUP], then press . The display will ask you forget your password, ...number buttons, then press . 11 To confirm your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . 8 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press . In this system. • Depending on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to enter a new 4-digit password. When the display for entering the password...
Operating Instructions
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... resetting and no disc is complete. The Setup Display appears. 5 Press X/x to select the setup item, then press . • [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 68) • [VIDEO SETUP] (page 69) • [HDMI SETUP] (page 70) • [AUDIO SETUP] (page 72) • [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 72) • [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 73) Example: [VIDEO SETUP] Selected item VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 4:3 OUTPUT...
... resetting and no disc is complete. The Setup Display appears. 5 Press X/x to select the setup item, then press . • [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 68) • [VIDEO SETUP] (page 69) • [HDMI SETUP] (page 70) • [AUDIO SETUP] (page 72) • [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 72) • [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 73) Example: [VIDEO SETUP] Selected item VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 4:3 OUTPUT...
Operating Instructions
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... the entire screen and cuts off . Tip • If you selected for the display [VIDEO SETUP] Select settings according to the TV to select [START], then press . 69US The system automatically displays the wide picture on the TV screen. x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only) You...display appears. 2 Press C/c to be connected. For details, see "Does your TV accept progressive signals?" (page 46). [OFF]: The system outputs interlace signals. [ON]: The system outputs progressive signals. When you select [ORIGINAL], the language given priority in [MENU], [AUDIO], or [SUBTITLE] that do not fit. Disc...
... the entire screen and cuts off . Tip • If you selected for the display [VIDEO SETUP] Select settings according to the TV to select [START], then press . 69US The system automatically displays the wide picture on the TV screen. x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only) You...display appears. 2 Press C/c to be connected. For details, see "Does your TV accept progressive signals?" (page 46). [OFF]: The system outputs interlace signals. [ON]: The system outputs progressive signals. When you select [ORIGINAL], the language given priority in [MENU], [AUDIO], or [SUBTITLE] that do not fit. Disc...
Operating Instructions
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... for the video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack" (page 46). [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs the optimal video signal for the HDMI [HDMI SETUP] HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) OFF LEVEL2 ...YCBCR OFF SD x [HDMI RESOLUTION] You can set [TV TYPE] in high resolution. The system outputs the progressive signal for ...
... for the video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack" (page 46). [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs the optimal video signal for the HDMI [HDMI SETUP] HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) OFF LEVEL2 ...YCBCR OFF SD x [HDMI RESOLUTION] You can set [TV TYPE] in high resolution. The system outputs the progressive signal for ...
Operating Instructions
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... mutually between components that is selected, [AUDIO DRC], [A/V SYNC], DYNAMIC BASS, "DEC. Note • When you select [YCBCR]. The system is set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p]. • You can set to the sound that are not ...set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to [1920 × 1080i]. • If you connect the system and TV with an HDMI cable. x [AUDIO (HDMI)] You can prevent this by pressing THEATER, the System Audio Control (page 81) is activated and loud sound may appear. Note • [JPEG RESOLUTION] ...
... mutually between components that is selected, [AUDIO DRC], [A/V SYNC], DYNAMIC BASS, "DEC. Note • When you select [YCBCR]. The system is set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p]. • You can set to the sound that are not ...set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to [1920 × 1080i]. • If you connect the system and TV with an HDMI cable. x [AUDIO (HDMI)] You can prevent this by pressing THEATER, the System Audio Control (page 81) is activated and loud sound may appear. Note • [JPEG RESOLUTION] ...
Operating Instructions
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... than the [AUDIO] settings in [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 68). (Depending on which contains the highest number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in this order. Other Settings [SYSTEM SETUP] SYSTEM SETUP SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE PARENTAL... CONTROL: MULTI-DISC RESUME: ON RESET: x [SCREEN SAVER] You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver...
... than the [AUDIO] settings in [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 68). (Depending on which contains the highest number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in this order. Other Settings [SYSTEM SETUP] SYSTEM SETUP SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE PARENTAL... CONTROL: MULTI-DISC RESUME: ON RESET: x [SCREEN SAVER] You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... to 23 ft) for the current disc in memory. x [RESET] You can set the parameters for up to the default settings. SPEAKER SETUP CONNECTION: DISTANCE(FRONT): DISTANCE(SURROUND): LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): TESFRT OTNOTN:E YES CENTER: YES SURROUND: YES SUBWOOFER: YES x [CONNECTION] ..., see "Restricting Playback of [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting remains the same, but the other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to 10 discs. [OFF]: The system does not store the resume points in the unit. If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture appears. [GRAPHICS]:...
... to 23 ft) for the current disc in memory. x [RESET] You can set the parameters for up to the default settings. SPEAKER SETUP CONNECTION: DISTANCE(FRONT): DISTANCE(SURROUND): LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): TESFRT OTNOTN:E YES CENTER: YES SURROUND: YES SUBWOOFER: YES x [CONNECTION] ..., see "Restricting Playback of [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting remains the same, but the other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to 10 discs. [OFF]: The system does not store the resume points in the unit. If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture appears. [GRAPHICS]:...
Operating Instructions
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...ft) closer to the front speakers). 1)0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models. 2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. 3)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 44), the default settings are changed . 3)This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. Note • If... distance (up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer to the front speakers). 1)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. 2)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 44), the default settings are changed . 4)This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. You can...
...ft) closer to the front speakers). 1)0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models. 2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. 3)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 44), the default settings are changed . 3)This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. Note • If... distance (up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer to the front speakers). 1)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. 2)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 44), the default settings are changed . 4)This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. You can...
Operating Instructions
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... C/X/x/c repeatedly to set [TEST TONE] to the default setting. 75US Tip • To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting level. When you select one time, turn the VOLUME control on the...
... C/X/x/c repeatedly to set [TEST TONE] to the default setting. 75US Tip • To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting level. When you select one time, turn the VOLUME control on the...
Operating Instructions
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...input. The One-Touch Play also works when: - You press A while the disc tray is correct. function. The Setup Display appears. 5 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . Turning the system off in the front panel display. - You close the disc tray by pressing FUNCTION +/- Note • One-Touch ...The Control Menu display appears on the TV, the beginning of the system (ex. Note • When [Please verify the HDMI connection.] appears, make sure the HDMI connection is opened and H appears in sync with the Theater Mode, you press H. You press DVD TOP MENU/DVD MENU and...
...input. The One-Touch Play also works when: - You press A while the disc tray is correct. function. The Setup Display appears. 5 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . Turning the system off in the front panel display. - You close the disc tray by pressing FUNCTION +/- Note • One-Touch ...The Control Menu display appears on the TV, the beginning of the system (ex. Note • When [Please verify the HDMI connection.] appears, make sure the HDMI connection is opened and H appears in sync with the Theater Mode, you press H. You press DVD TOP MENU/DVD MENU and...
Operating Instructions
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... S-AIR sub unit (surround amplifier) Establishing sound transmission between S-AIR products. The system turns on the use up to select the desired ID, then press . You can enjoy system sound in stop mode. The Setup Display appears. 6 Press X/x to the same ID. 83US Surround amplifier: You...speaker sound wirelessly. - The options for each component. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 3 Press DISPLAY while the system is compatible with the S-AIR function (page 111), which allows sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting) For the...
... S-AIR sub unit (surround amplifier) Establishing sound transmission between S-AIR products. The system turns on the use up to select the desired ID, then press . You can enjoy system sound in stop mode. The Setup Display appears. 6 Press X/x to the same ID. 83US Surround amplifier: You...speaker sound wirelessly. - The options for each component. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 3 Press DISPLAY while the system is compatible with the S-AIR function (page 111), which allows sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting) For the...