Sony DAV-HDX285 Support Question
Sony DAV-HDX285 Support Question
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Question posted by dlingle2 on May 8th, 2012
Speaker Problems
Center speaker is working fine. All others are fuzzy and low volume.
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Related Sony DAV-HDX285 Manual Pages
Operating Instructions - Page 1
4-122-238-12(1)
DVD Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions DAV-HDX285 / HDX585 / HDX685
©2009 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions - Page 4
...
"BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by Macrovision. About MPEG-4 Visual
(Except for North American models). This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license (Except for home and...
Operating Instructions - Page 5
...
in these Operating Instructions refer only to when the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver is compatible with the system: • Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround
speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You can be purchased as an options (the S-AIR product lineup differs depending on the S-AIR function, see "Using an...
Operating Instructions - Page 6
... Delay Between the Picture
and Sound 56 Restricting Playback of the Disc........... 57 Changing the System Settings by Using
the Setup Display 59
Tuner
Presetting Radio Stations 67 Listening to the Radio... 68
Control for HDMI/External Audio Device
Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync 70
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 73
Using an S-AIR Product 74
Other ...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
... the System
Positioning the system
For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance as it may fall down.
14GB Subwoofer Front left speaker (L)
Center speaker
B
Front right speaker (R)
A
A
A
A C
A C
Surround left speaker (L)
Surround right speaker (R)
Note
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on...
Operating Instructions - Page 25
... the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with a volume control, turn down the volume of the other connections are color-coded depending on the following pages.
Connecting the speakers
The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are made. Getting Started
Step 2: Connecting the System
For connecting the system, read the information on the...
Operating Instructions - Page 28
... the TV. Note
• The system can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to TV sound via the system, perform this connection.
To the audio...8226; You can accept both digital and analog signals.
SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER
TV DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
E Digital optical cord (not supplied)
SPEAKER
FRONT R
SUR R
FRONT L HDMI
OUT
SUR L...
Operating Instructions - Page 37
... center speaker. MODE" appears in the front panel display, then press
or c.
3 Press X/x repeatedly until "DEC.
The system menu turns off. See the table below for surround sound effect descriptions.
37GB Getting Started
Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of movie theaters into your listening preference
1 Press SYSTEM...
Operating Instructions - Page 62
...BRAVIA" Sync" (page 70).
[ON]: On. You can operate mutually between components that are not applied to the sound that is output from the HDMI OUT jack.
x [VOLUME LIMIT] If you connect the system... when you change the output method of the TV to the system speakers via the TV menu (or by pressing THEATER/THEATRE*), the System
62GB
Audio Control (page 71) is activated and loud sound may...
Operating Instructions - Page 63
...; [AUDIO DRC] works only for better surround sound. x [AUTO CALIBRATION] You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is loading or unloading a DATA CD or DATA DVD. - the system is useful for a Room" (page 80). For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for watching movies at low volume late at...
Operating Instructions - Page 70
... of the system and TV manually.
1 Make sure that the system and the TV
are connected with the Control for HDMI - Theater/Theatre Mode (page 71) - System Audio Control (page 71) - Volume Limit (page...HDMI Function for HDMI -
ONE-TOUCH TV THEATER PLAY
BRAVIA Sync
Note
• Depending on TVs with the Control for HDMI function may not work in the front panel display.
70GB Easy...
Operating Instructions - Page 71
... X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press .
The system and TV work when you set the function for HDMI/External Audio Device
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is output from the system speakers, and the volume of the system (ex.
You can use this function, connect the system and the TV with the Theater/ Theatre Mode, you turn off by a single...
Operating Instructions - Page 72
... Control function will not work . when the system's on -screen display language is output from the TV speakers.
When the TV exits PAP mode, the output method of the TV. Tip
• You can also operate the System Audio Control function via the TV menu (or by pressing THEATER/THEATRE*), loud sound may be output...
Operating Instructions - Page 82
... +/-
Adjust the TV volume.
Note
• While the Auto Calibration function is working, do not operate the system.
• The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is not OK. THEATER/ THEATRE
Enjoy optimal image.... x The measurement is always [YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer calibration, but the [SUBWOOFER] level in [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to the default setting when you may ...
Operating Instructions - Page 83
...theater, even at low volume. When sound is not output from the center speaker, or you can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you load a Super Audio CD during "NIGHT ON," the sound effect turns off automatically.
• When sound is output from the center speaker... conditions are using the headphones, the system optimally adjusts the volume.
The function is activated automatically when ...
Operating Instructions - Page 90
...to the touch.
repeatedly to a section with a mild detergent solution.
On adjusting volume
• Do not turn it out by the plug, never by qualified personnel ... questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your television screen indefinitely. These may not operate properly. On your TV's color
• If the speakers should persist, place the speakers further away...
Operating Instructions - Page 92
....
Power
Symptom The power is connected securely. • Press "/1 after "STANDBY" disappears. • Are the + and -
speaker cords short-circuited? • Are you using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to turn on . Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
92GB
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following items after...
Operating Instructions - Page 93
... TV set progressive format but your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. The system's speakers contain magnet parts, so magnetic distortion may solve the problem (page 35).
Additional Information
Picture
Symptom
Remedy
There is no magnetic object (magnetic latch on the TV screen. In this...
Operating Instructions - Page 102
Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is enhanced sound field directionality that approaches the quality of... Glossary
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjust the speaker settings to change without notice. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer Utilizing Sony proprietary S-master technology, the Digital Direct...
Operating Instructions - Page 110
...(85) SOUND MODE 5 (84) SUBTITLE ws (42) SYSTEM MENU wf (32, 37, 67, 74, 85) THEATER/THEATRE2) qk (70) TOOLS wh (82) TUNING +/- ...(83) ONE-TOUCH PLAY eg (71)
PICTURE NAVI qg (51) PRESET +/- ef (82) VOLUME +/- 8 (40)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
Number buttons qf (44, 67, 82) [/1 (on/standby... MEDIA PORT adapter, this button may not work.
110GB O
P - Depending on the area.
3)North ...
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