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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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... intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all ... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Record the serial number in...shock, do not expose this product will not occur in a particular installation. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of electric shock to radio communications. However, there is...
... intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all ... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Record the serial number in...shock, do not expose this product will not occur in a particular installation. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of electric shock to radio communications. However, there is...
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...page 83). 4US Any difference in operation is as follows: • DAV-HDX277WC: 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 be used as those on the ...About This Operating Instructions • The instructions in the text, 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-...
...page 83). 4US Any difference in operation is as follows: • DAV-HDX277WC: 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 be used as those on the ...About This Operating Instructions • The instructions in the text, 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-...
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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... 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 • Speaker... 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-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 ... (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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... in the base and post. Post Bottom of the base Speaker cord , Two holes Top 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...
... in the base and post. Post Bottom of the base Speaker cord , Two holes Top 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...
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...) (A) from the listening position (A). D E 18US The front speakers can be placed at the same distance from the listening position. Place the system as illustrated below. 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. Getting Started...
...) (A) from the listening position (A). D E 18US The front speakers can be placed at the same distance from the listening position. Place the system as illustrated below. 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. Getting Started...
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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 CF ... the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: - Dusty or dirty - Extremely hot or cold - 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...
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 CF ... the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: - Dusty or dirty - Extremely hot or cold - 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...
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...the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for the hole on the back of the speakers, Sony recommends that are suitable for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). Be sure to match the speaker...(L): Blue Surround speaker (R): Gray 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that you change the positions of each speaker. Tip • When 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...
...the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for the hole on the back of the speakers, Sony recommends that are suitable for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). Be sure to match the speaker...(L): Blue Surround speaker (R): Gray 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that you change the positions of each speaker. Tip • When 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...
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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 antenna (aerial) 6 AC power cord (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 Note • Be sure to...
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) 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 Note • Be sure to...
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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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... the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals. Rear of the jacks to #. 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 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA FM AM COAXIAL 75 TV/VIDEO Y PB/CB...
... the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals. Rear of the jacks to #. 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 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA FM AM COAXIAL 75 TV/VIDEO Y PB/CB...
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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 CENTER SUBWOOFER EZW-RT10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA FM AM COAXIAL 75 TV/VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT...
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 CENTER SUBWOOFER EZW-RT10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA FM AM COAXIAL 75 TV/VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT...
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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 SUBWOOFER EZW-RT10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA FM AM COAXIAL 75 TV SAT/CABLE Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L SPEAKER...
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 SUBWOOFER EZW-RT10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA FM AM COAXIAL 75 TV SAT/CABLE Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L SPEAKER...
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...to C (HDMI). Picture quality improves in order from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the digital cord (B). 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... CENTER SUBWOOFER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX EZW-RT10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA FM AM COAXIAL 75 TV/VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L Rear panel HDMI** cable (not supplied...
...to C (HDMI). Picture quality improves in order from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the digital cord (B). 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... CENTER SUBWOOFER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX EZW-RT10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA FM AM COAXIAL 75 TV/VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L Rear panel HDMI** cable (not supplied...
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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 ... output jack of the TV SPEAKER SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX EZW-RT10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA FM AM COAXIAL 75 TV/VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L Rear panel HDMI** cable (not supplied...
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 ... output jack of the TV SPEAKER SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX EZW-RT10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA FM AM COAXIAL 75 TV/VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L Rear panel HDMI** cable (not supplied...
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... 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) If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of the TV (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only). 30US Tip • You can accept...
... 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) If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of the TV (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only). 30US Tip • You can accept...
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....C7A5VMAX DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 31US 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...
....C7A5VMAX DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 31US 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...