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2-895-962-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX500/HDX501W ©2007 Sony Corporation
2-895-962-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX500/HDX501W ©2007 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... wider than the other. DAV-HDX500/DAV-HDX501W Serial No 2US WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - However,... not expose the battery to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). - CAUTION You are designed to the presence of the FCC Rules. The wide blade or the third prong are ...
... wider than the other. DAV-HDX500/DAV-HDX501W Serial No 2US WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - However,... not expose the battery to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). - CAUTION You are designed to the presence of the FCC Rules. The wide blade or the third prong are ...
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... image files Functions available for example, "DAV-HDX500 only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used as those on the remote. MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD+RW/ DVD+R VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and ...The instructions in this manual are for DAVHDX500 and DAV-HDX501W. Note about CDs/DVDs The system can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in feet ...
... image files Functions available for example, "DAV-HDX500 only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used as those on the remote. MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD+RW/ DVD+R VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and ...The instructions in this manual are for DAVHDX500 and DAV-HDX501W. Note about CDs/DVDs The system can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in feet ...
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DAV-HDX500 Post (short) Bottom of the base 2 holes Speaker cord DAV-HDX501W , Top of the base (large) Post (long) Bottom of the base 2 holes Speaker cord , Top of the base (small) continued 11US BASIC - Getting Started -
DAV-HDX500 Post (short) Bottom of the base 2 holes Speaker cord DAV-HDX501W , Top of the base (large) Post (long) Bottom of the base 2 holes Speaker cord , Top of the base (small) continued 11US BASIC - Getting Started -
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... matches the color tube of the speaker , Mounting plate continued 13US Rear of the speaker cord. DAV-HDX500 Post cover Be careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post. Rear of the speaker , DAV-HDX501W Post cover Be careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post. BASIC...
... matches the color tube of the speaker , Mounting plate continued 13US Rear of the speaker cord. DAV-HDX500 Post cover Be careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post. Rear of the speaker , DAV-HDX501W Post cover Be careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post. BASIC...
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Getting Started - DAV-HDX500 Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Rear of the speaker DAV-HDX501W Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Rear of the speaker 14US Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to the speaker. BASIC - 4 Connect the speaker cords to #.
Getting Started - DAV-HDX500 Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Rear of the speaker DAV-HDX501W Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Rear of the speaker 14US Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to the speaker. BASIC - 4 Connect the speaker cords to #.
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BASIC - Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly. DAV-HDX500 Getting Started - Post Slit Projection Base DAV-HDX501W , Screws (small, silver) Post Slit Projection Base , Screws (small, silver) Note • Make sure that the slit on the post aligns with the 2 screws. 5 Attach the post to the base. continued 15US
BASIC - Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly. DAV-HDX500 Getting Started - Post Slit Projection Base DAV-HDX501W , Screws (small, silver) Post Slit Projection Base , Screws (small, silver) Note • Make sure that the slit on the post aligns with the 2 screws. 5 Attach the post to the base. continued 15US
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... (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker. Getting Started - DAV-HDX500 Lines Post , Loosen 2 screws. Note • When adjusting the height of one side, then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide. DAV-HDX501W In addition to the screws secured in Step 3, secure 2 more screws. (Secure 4 screws...
... (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker. Getting Started - DAV-HDX500 Lines Post , Loosen 2 screws. Note • When adjusting the height of one side, then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide. DAV-HDX501W In addition to the screws secured in Step 3, secure 2 more screws. (Secure 4 screws...
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DAV-HDX500 Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base and hook the speaker cord in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base. DAV-HDX501W Take up any speaker cord slack. Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. continued 17US Adjust the length of the cord. BASIC - 7 Take up slack in the cord clamp. Bottom of the base Adjust the length of the cord. Cord clamp , Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Getting Started -
DAV-HDX500 Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base and hook the speaker cord in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base. DAV-HDX501W Take up any speaker cord slack. Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. continued 17US Adjust the length of the cord. BASIC - 7 Take up slack in the cord clamp. Bottom of the base Adjust the length of the cord. Cord clamp , Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Getting Started -
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BASIC - Fully-assembled illustration DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label Getting Started - White Red DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label White Red 18US
BASIC - Fully-assembled illustration DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label Getting Started - White Red DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label White Red 18US
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...below, and read the additional information from 1 to the speakers and TV. To accept progressive signals, see page 34. DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC power cord (mains lead) Subwoofer FM wire antenna (...DVD ONLY) Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO IN L TV XM DMPORT1 FM 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA DMPORT2 AB VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R TV Surround speaker (R) :Signal flow Surround speaker (L) continued 19US Getting Started - For other component connection, see page 32. Step 2: Connecting the System...
...below, and read the additional information from 1 to the speakers and TV. To accept progressive signals, see page 34. DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC power cord (mains lead) Subwoofer FM wire antenna (...DVD ONLY) Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO IN L TV XM DMPORT1 FM 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA DMPORT2 AB VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R TV Surround speaker (R) :Signal flow Surround speaker (L) continued 19US Getting Started - For other component connection, see page 32. Step 2: Connecting the System...
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... IN S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO IN L TV XM DMPORT1 FM 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA DMPORT2 Subwoofer AB TV VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R Surround speaker (R) :Signal flow Surround speaker (L) Tip • When you install the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in...
... IN S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO IN L TV XM DMPORT1 FM 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA DMPORT2 Subwoofer AB TV VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R Surround speaker (R) :Signal flow Surround speaker (L) Tip • When you install the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in...
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...(HDMI): 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL 7 Press X/x to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are ...to select a language. x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. 10 Press . 11 Connect the calibration mic... to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES]. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . Set up the calibration mic at ...
...(HDMI): 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL 7 Press X/x to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are ...to select a language. x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. 10 Press . 11 Connect the calibration mic... to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES]. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . Set up the calibration mic at ...
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... (13/32 inch) 28US Rear of speaker For the center speaker 265 mm (10 7/16 inches) 6 to 9 mm (1/4 to 3/8 inch) For the front speakers of DAV-HDX500 6 to 9 mm (1/4 to 3/8 inch) 170 mm (6 23/32 inches) For the front speakers of DAVHDX501W 6 to 9 mm (1/4 to 3/8 inch) 100 mm (3 15/16 inches) For...
... (13/32 inch) 28US Rear of speaker For the center speaker 265 mm (10 7/16 inches) 6 to 9 mm (1/4 to 3/8 inch) For the front speakers of DAV-HDX500 6 to 9 mm (1/4 to 3/8 inch) 170 mm (6 23/32 inches) For the front speakers of DAVHDX501W 6 to 9 mm (1/4 to 3/8 inch) 100 mm (3 15/16 inches) For...
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...another component with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you install the WAHT-SD1 (supplied with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to the appropriate jacks on the components. For details, see the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1. Green Blue Red Wireless system ...option When you can enjoy wireless performance by transmission of the sound to a level where sound is not distorted. 36US To connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of other components to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of this unit Connect other...
...another component with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you install the WAHT-SD1 (supplied with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to the appropriate jacks on the components. For details, see the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1. Green Blue Red Wireless system ...option When you can enjoy wireless performance by transmission of the sound to a level where sound is not distorted. 36US To connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of other components to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of this unit Connect other...
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...]: when installing the center and front speakers. • [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the front speakers. Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is the same as that of the front and surround speakers. Note • Speaker sound in the other room is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS...
...]: when installing the center and front speakers. • [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the front speakers. Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is the same as that of the front and surround speakers. Note • Speaker sound in the other room is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS...
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SPEAKER FORMATION Continue with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRED)] appears. A. AUTO CALIBRATION Connect calibration mic. C. YES NO 84US Tip • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 ... X/x to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press . 1 ( 4 4 ) 3 ( 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 4 Press X/x to children and neighbor. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is recommended you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION]. • To set the...
SPEAKER FORMATION Continue with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRED)] appears. A. AUTO CALIBRATION Connect calibration mic. C. YES NO 84US Tip • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 ... X/x to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press . 1 ( 4 4 ) 3 ( 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 4 Press X/x to children and neighbor. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is recommended you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION]. • To set the...
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... loads, both channels driven, from 250 milli watts to rated output. DVD system Laser Signal format system Semiconductor laser (DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm) Emission duration: continuous NTSC Tuner section System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer FM tuner section Tuning range North American models... 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms HDMI OUT: Type A (19 pin) SAT/CABLE: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers (DAV-HDX500) Front (SS-TS74) Speaker system Two way, Bass reflex, ...
... loads, both channels driven, from 250 milli watts to rated output. DVD system Laser Signal format system Semiconductor laser (DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm) Emission duration: continuous NTSC Tuner section System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer FM tuner section Tuning range North American models... 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms HDMI OUT: Type A (19 pin) SAT/CABLE: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers (DAV-HDX500) Front (SS-TS74) Speaker system Two way, Bass reflex, ...
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...dia, cone type 1.5 ohms 220 × 394 × 350 mm (8 3/4 × 15 5/8 × 13 7/8 inches) (w/h/d) 6.5 kg (14 lb 6 oz) Speakers (DAV-HDX501W) Front (SS-TS73) Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically shielded Speaker unit 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia, cone type Rated impedance 3.0 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 93 × 539 × 75 mm...W Standby: 0.3 W (at the Power Saving mode) Output voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC 5 V Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) 700 mA Dimensions (approx.) DAV-HDX500: 430 × 86 × 415 mm (17 × 3 1/2 × 16 3/8 inches) (w/h/d) incl.
...dia, cone type 1.5 ohms 220 × 394 × 350 mm (8 3/4 × 15 5/8 × 13 7/8 inches) (w/h/d) 6.5 kg (14 lb 6 oz) Speakers (DAV-HDX501W) Front (SS-TS73) Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically shielded Speaker unit 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia, cone type Rated impedance 3.0 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 93 × 539 × 75 mm...W Standby: 0.3 W (at the Power Saving mode) Output voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC 5 V Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) 700 mA Dimensions (approx.) DAV-HDX500: 430 × 86 × 415 mm (17 × 3 1/2 × 16 3/8 inches) (w/h/d) incl.
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...CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is needed). Furthermore, since it functions only when a ...of a music piece or an image on a DVD. This is achieved with washer) (8) • Screws (small, silver) (4) • Screws (small, black) (2) • WAHT-SD1 (1) (DAV-HDX501W only) • Operating Instructions • HDMI..., and a subwoofer channel for astounding sound performance. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master technology, the Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer features two S-Master Digital ...
...CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is needed). Furthermore, since it functions only when a ...of a music piece or an image on a DVD. This is achieved with washer) (8) • Screws (small, silver) (4) • Screws (small, black) (2) • WAHT-SD1 (1) (DAV-HDX501W only) • Operating Instructions • HDMI..., and a subwoofer channel for astounding sound performance. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master technology, the Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer features two S-Master Digital ...