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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...that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your outlet, consult an electrician for your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in a particular installation. Do not expose the battery to radio communications. ...cord from the apparatus. However, there is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. DAV-HDX500/DAV-HDX501W Serial No 2US WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to operate this apparatus near any ...
...that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your outlet, consult an electrician for your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in a particular installation. Do not expose the battery to radio communications. ...cord from the apparatus. However, there is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. DAV-HDX500/DAV-HDX501W Serial No 2US WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to operate this apparatus near any ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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..., DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for DAVHDX500 and DAV-HDX501W. Any difference in operation is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 6US This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format...
..., DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for DAVHDX500 and DAV-HDX501W. Any difference in operation is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 6US This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format...
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 post that has 2 holes. Tip • You can use the speaker without...
... 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 post that has 2 holes. Tip • You can use the speaker without...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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Getting Started - Thread the speaker cord through the hole of the post cover, then secure with the tab of the post cover. Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the screw. 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 Post cover , Screw (small, black) continued 11US BASIC - Speaker cord , Hole Upper part of the post.
Getting Started - Thread the speaker cord through the hole of the post cover, then secure with the tab of the post cover. Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the screw. 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 Post cover , Screw (small, black) continued 11US BASIC - Speaker cord , Hole Upper part of the post.
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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Secure 2 screws (large, with washer) in criss-cross pattern. DAV-HDX500 Post cover Be careful the orientation of the slot, then secure the post with washer) in criss-cross pattern. Mounting plate Secure 2 screws (large, ... of the jack on the rear panel of speaker matches the color tube of the post cover when placing the post. Rear of the speaker , DAV-HDX501W Post cover Be careful the orientation of the speaker cord. Rear of the speaker , Mounting plate 12US
Secure 2 screws (large, with washer) in criss-cross pattern. DAV-HDX500 Post cover Be careful the orientation of the slot, then secure the post with washer) in criss-cross pattern. Mounting plate Secure 2 screws (large, ... of the jack on the rear panel of speaker matches the color tube of the post cover when placing the post. Rear of the speaker , DAV-HDX501W Post cover Be careful the orientation of the speaker cord. Rear of the speaker , Mounting plate 12US
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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BASIC - 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. continued 13US Getting Started - When securing the mounting plate, position the mounting plate depending on the desired height of the speaker.
BASIC - 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. continued 13US Getting Started - When securing the mounting plate, position the mounting plate depending on the desired height of the speaker.
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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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 Getting Started - BASIC - 4 Connect the speaker cords to #. 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 Getting Started - BASIC - 4 Connect the speaker cords to #. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to the speaker.
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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BASIC - 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. 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. 5 Attach the post to the base.
BASIC - 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. 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. 5 Attach the post to the base.
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... speaker so that the speaker does not fall. Note • When adjusting the height of the speaker, then secure the screws. Getting Started - DAV-HDX500 Lines Post , Loosen 2 screws. 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...
... speaker so that the speaker does not fall. Note • When adjusting the height of the speaker, then secure the screws. Getting Started - DAV-HDX500 Lines Post , Loosen 2 screws. 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...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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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. Cord clamp , Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Bottom of the base Adjust the length of the cord. Adjust the length of the cord. DAV-HDX501W Take up any speaker cord slack. Getting Started - BASIC - 7 Take up slack in the cord clamp. Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. continued 17US
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. Cord clamp , Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Bottom of the base Adjust the length of the cord. Adjust the length of the cord. DAV-HDX501W Take up any speaker cord slack. Getting Started - BASIC - 7 Take up slack in the cord clamp. Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. continued 17US
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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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 BASIC - 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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Step 2: Connecting the System and TV The following pages. For other TV connections, see page 30. 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 ...(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 ...
Step 2: Connecting the System and TV The following pages. For other TV connections, see page 30. 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 ...(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 ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... the WAHT-SD1. 20US Getting Started - 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...
... the WAHT-SD1. 20US Getting Started - 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...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...[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...calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). Getting Started - The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU:... (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. The Setup Display for selecting the...
...[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...calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). Getting Started - The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU:... (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. The Setup Display for selecting the...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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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 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) ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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... the surround speakers. Green Blue Red Wireless system option When you can enjoy wireless performance by transmission of the WAHT-SD1. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect 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 this unit Connect other components to a level where sound is not distorted. 36US To connect ...
... the surround speakers. Green Blue Red Wireless system option When you can enjoy wireless performance by transmission of the WAHT-SD1. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect 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 this unit Connect other components to a level where sound is not distorted. 36US To connect ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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For details, see the operating instructions of the listening position. Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is the same as that of the front and surround speakers. Advanced Settings and Adjustments continued 83US NO CENTER]: when installing the front and ...
For details, see the operating instructions of the listening position. Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is the same as that of the front and surround speakers. Advanced Settings and Adjustments continued 83US NO CENTER]: when installing the front and ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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...speakers which output sound. • When you need to [STANDARD]. A. Tip • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. The Control Menu display appears. 3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press ...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...
...speakers which output sound. • When you need to [STANDARD]. A. Tip • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. The Control Menu display appears. 3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press ...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...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W)
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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) PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer 87.5-108.0 MHz...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, magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer: 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia, cone type ...
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) PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer 87.5-108.0 MHz...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, magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer: 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia, cone type ...