Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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2-895-962-11(2) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX500/HDX501W ©2007 Sony Corporation
2-895-962-11(2) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX500/HDX501W ©2007 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). - Connect the equipment into your safety. This symbol ...DAV-HDX501W Serial No 2US WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to persons. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to comply with the limits for your outlet, consult an electrician for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...
...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). - Connect the equipment into your safety. This symbol ...DAV-HDX501W Serial No 2US WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to persons. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to comply with the limits for your outlet, consult an electrician for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... 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 used for DAVHDX500 and DAV-HDX501W. MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD+RW/ DVD+R VIDEO...
... 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 used for DAVHDX500 and DAV-HDX501W. MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD+RW/ DVD+R VIDEO...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... speaker cord The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as follows: • Front speaker (L): White • Front speaker (R): Red DAV-HDX500 Post (short) Bottom of the base 2 holes Speaker cord , Top of the jacks to be connected. Note • Spread a cloth on the floor to...
... speaker cord The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as follows: • Front speaker (L): White • Front speaker (R): Red DAV-HDX500 Post (short) Bottom of the base 2 holes Speaker cord , Top of the jacks to be connected. Note • Spread a cloth on the floor to...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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BASIC - Speaker cord , Hole Upper part of the post cover. Thread the speaker cord through the hole of the post Post cover , Screw (small, black) continued 11US Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of the post. Getting Started - DAV-HDX501W Post (long) Bottom of the base 2 holes , Speaker cord Top of the base (small) 2 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post cover, then secure with the screw.
BASIC - Speaker cord , Hole Upper part of the post cover. Thread the speaker cord through the hole of the post Post cover , Screw (small, black) continued 11US Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of the post. Getting Started - DAV-HDX501W Post (long) Bottom of the base 2 holes , Speaker cord Top of the base (small) 2 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post cover, then secure with the screw.
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... cover when placing the post. Mounting plate Secure 2 screws (large, with washer) in criss-cross pattern. DAV-HDX500 Post cover Be careful the orientation of the speaker , Mounting plate 12US Rear of the speaker , DAV-HDX501W Post cover Be careful the orientation of the speaker cord. Select the speaker whose color of the...
... cover when placing the post. Mounting plate Secure 2 screws (large, with washer) in criss-cross pattern. DAV-HDX500 Post cover Be careful the orientation of the speaker , Mounting plate 12US Rear of the speaker , DAV-HDX501W Post cover Be careful the orientation of the speaker cord. Select the speaker whose color of the...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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Getting Started - When securing the mounting plate, position the mounting plate depending on the desired height of the speaker. BASIC - continued 13US DAV-HDX500 Low position High position DAV-HDX501W Low position High position After attaching the post to the base, you can adjust the height of the speaker.
Getting Started - When securing the mounting plate, position the mounting plate depending on the desired height of the speaker. BASIC - continued 13US DAV-HDX500 Low position High position DAV-HDX501W Low position High position After attaching the post to the base, you can adjust the height of the speaker.
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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Getting Started - Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to the speaker. 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 BASIC - 4 Connect the speaker cords to #.
Getting Started - Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to the speaker. 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 BASIC - 4 Connect the speaker cords to #.
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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BASIC - 5 Attach the post to the base. 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. continued 15US 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 -
BASIC - 5 Attach the post to the base. 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. continued 15US 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 -
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... so that the speaker does not fall. 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 in total.) Lines Post Loosen 2 screws. , In addition to the screws secured... - 6 Adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws. Getting Started - Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker. DAV-HDX500 Lines Post , Loosen 2 screws.
... so that the speaker does not fall. 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 in total.) Lines Post Loosen 2 screws. , In addition to the screws secured... - 6 Adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws. Getting Started - Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker. DAV-HDX500 Lines Post , Loosen 2 screws.
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Getting Started - Bottom of the base Adjust the length of the cord. Adjust the length of the cord. BASIC - 7 Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base. DAV-HDX500 Take up any speaker cord slack. Cord clamp , Secure the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base and hook the speaker cord in the speaker cord by running it through the slot. continued 17US DAV-HDX501W Take up slack in the cord clamp.
Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Getting Started - Bottom of the base Adjust the length of the cord. Adjust the length of the cord. BASIC - 7 Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base. DAV-HDX500 Take up any speaker cord slack. Cord clamp , Secure the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base and hook the speaker cord in the speaker cord by running it through the slot. continued 17US DAV-HDX501W Take up slack in the cord clamp.
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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BASIC - White Red DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label White Red 18US Fully-assembled illustration DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label Getting Started -
BASIC - White Red DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label White Red 18US Fully-assembled illustration DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label Getting Started -
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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Getting Started - DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC power cord (mains lead) Subwoofer FM wire antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial) FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SPEAKER SUR L DIR-TC1 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SAT/CABLE OUT (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y...19US For other component connection, see page 34. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. BASIC - Step 2: Connecting the System and TV The ...
Getting Started - DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC power cord (mains lead) Subwoofer FM wire antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial) FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SPEAKER SUR L DIR-TC1 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SAT/CABLE OUT (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y...19US For other component connection, see page 34. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. BASIC - Step 2: Connecting the System and TV The ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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Getting Started - BASIC - DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC power cord (mains lead) FM wire antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial) FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SPEAKER SUR L DIR-TC1 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SAT/CABLE OUT (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR AM SAT/CABLE R AUDIO IN...
Getting Started - BASIC - DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC power cord (mains lead) FM wire antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial) FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SPEAKER SUR L DIR-TC1 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SAT/CABLE OUT (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR AM SAT/CABLE R AUDIO IN...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...TYPE: 16:9 YCBCR/RGB (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 a language. x If you have a 4:3 standard TV [4:3 LETTER BOX... mode [16:9] (page 88) 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...the speakers are actually positioned. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . Be quiet during the measurement. ...
...TYPE: 16:9 YCBCR/RGB (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 a language. x If you have a 4:3 standard TV [4:3 LETTER BOX... mode [16:9] (page 88) 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...the speakers are actually positioned. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . Be quiet during the measurement. ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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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 each speaker. Installing the Speakers on a Wall You can use...
... (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 each speaker. Installing the Speakers on a Wall You can use...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...). Green Blue Red Wireless system option When you install the WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to the surround speakers. To connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of other components to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of...
...). Green Blue Red Wireless system option When you install the WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to the surround speakers. To connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of other components to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... WAHT-SD1. • [NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers. • [ALL FRONT - Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is the same as that of the front and surround speakers. For details, see the operating instructions of the listening position. Advanced Settings and...
... WAHT-SD1. • [NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers. • [ALL FRONT - Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is the same as that of the front and surround speakers. For details, see the operating instructions of the listening position. Advanced Settings and...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...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 connect the supplied calibration mic. • The front panel display indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. Start measurement? Tip ...system is in [SPEAKER SETUP], the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to select [YES] or [NO], then press . • [YES]: continue with [AUTO CALIBRATION], see the operating instructions of the speakers, it is installed, [STANDARD (WIRED)] appears. SPEAKER FORMATION Continue with DAV-HDX501W...
...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 connect the supplied calibration mic. • The front panel display indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. Start measurement? Tip ...system is in [SPEAKER SETUP], the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to select [YES] or [NO], then press . • [YES]: continue with [AUTO CALIBRATION], see the operating instructions of the speakers, it is installed, [STANDARD (WIRED)] appears. SPEAKER FORMATION Continue with DAV-HDX501W...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... (Digital) SAT/CABLE (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN) Impedance: 75 ohms/- DVD system Laser Signal format system Semiconductor laser (DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm) Emission duration: continuous NTSC Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning range North American models: Other models: Antenna (aerial... 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, magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer: 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia, cone ...
... (Digital) SAT/CABLE (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN) Impedance: 75 ohms/- DVD system Laser Signal format system Semiconductor laser (DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm) Emission duration: continuous NTSC Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning range North American models: Other models: Antenna (aerial... 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, magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer: 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia, cone ...