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3-873-757-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX274 ©2008 Sony Corporation
3-873-757-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX274 ©2008 Sony Corporation
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...that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the event of trouble. About This Operating Instructions • The instructions in this system so that the cable ground shall be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in particular, specifies that the AC power cord (mains ...or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. You can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. • Measurements are expressed in any way, such as practical. Precautions On power sources • The...
...that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the event of trouble. About This Operating Instructions • The instructions in this system so that the cable ground shall be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in particular, specifies that the AC power cord (mains ...or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. You can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. • Measurements are expressed in any way, such as practical. Precautions On power sources • The...
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...; Super VCD • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD format or Super VCD format • Audio CD • CD-R/CD-RW in DATA DVD format, containing MP3 files1) and JPEG image files2), and conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format) 1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by... ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. DATA DVD - • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD format, containing MP3 files1) and JPEG image files2), and conforming to ISO 96603) Level 1/ Level 2, ...
...; Super VCD • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD format or Super VCD format • Audio CD • CD-R/CD-RW in DATA DVD format, containing MP3 files1) and JPEG image files2), and conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format) 1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by... ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. DATA DVD - • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD format, containing MP3 files1) and JPEG image files2), and conforming to ISO 96603) Level 1/ Level 2, ...
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...paper or stickers on it • A disc that the system cannot play The system cannot play if it Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. "DVD-RW," "DVD+RW," "DVD+R,""DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are marketed by normal playback... Industries Association (JEITA).) 3)A logical format of CD-Extra • CD Graphics disc • DVD Audio • DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files or JPEG image files • DVD-RAM Also, the system cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other side.
...paper or stickers on it • A disc that the system cannot play The system cannot play if it Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. "DVD-RW," "DVD+RW," "DVD+R,""DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are marketed by normal playback... Industries Association (JEITA).) 3)A logical format of CD-Extra • CD Graphics disc • DVD Audio • DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files or JPEG image files • DVD-RAM Also, the system cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other side.
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...that is prohibited by U.S. This system incorporates with the same region code. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 7US This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. A DVD VIDEO labeled ALL will only play a DVD labeled with Dolby* Digital and ...registered trademarks of this copyright protection technology must be available. Depending on the TV screen. Use of HDMI Licensing LLC. "BRAVIA" and are registered trademarks of the unit and will also play on the rear of DTS, Inc. If you try to...
...that is prohibited by U.S. This system incorporates with the same region code. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 7US This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. A DVD VIDEO labeled ALL will only play a DVD labeled with Dolby* Digital and ...registered trademarks of this copyright protection technology must be available. Depending on the TV screen. Use of HDMI Licensing LLC. "BRAVIA" and are registered trademarks of the unit and will also play on the rear of DTS, Inc. If you try to...
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Note • Make sure that the signal from the system appears on the TV screen. [Press [ENTER] to "DVD" (page 24). 3 Switch the input selector on the unit. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of video output to match your TV. ... the bottom of video output for selecting the language used in the selected language. 6 Press . For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for using the system. Getting Started Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the Steps below to be connected appears. VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 16:9 ...
Note • Make sure that the signal from the system appears on the TV screen. [Press [ENTER] to "DVD" (page 24). 3 Switch the input selector on the unit. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of video output to match your TV. ... the bottom of video output for selecting the language used in the selected language. 6 Press . For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for using the system. Getting Started Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the Steps below to be connected appears. VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 16:9 ...
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..."Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 60). • If you change any Step. Be quiet during the measurement (which the system is in any of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. Note • The environment of each speaker should face the calibration mic...Sound for [SETUP] appear. 94( 99) 1( 1) T 0: 01: 08 DVD VIDEO CUSTOM CUSTOM QUICK 4 Press X/x to select [YES]. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is installed may interfere with the headphones connected. 13 Press . [AUTO CALIBRATION] ...
..."Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 60). • If you change any Step. Be quiet during the measurement (which the system is in any of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. Note • The environment of each speaker should face the calibration mic...Sound for [SETUP] appear. 94( 99) 1( 1) T 0: 01: 08 DVD VIDEO CUSTOM CUSTOM QUICK 4 Press X/x to select [YES]. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is installed may interfere with the headphones connected. 13 Press . [AUTO CALIBRATION] ...
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...X/x to select [HDMI RESOLUTION], then press . 7 Press X/x to select the desired setting, then press . • [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs the optimal video signal for [SETUP] appear. 4 Press X/x to a TV that accepts progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- The Setup Display appears. 5 Press.... 3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.
...X/x to select [HDMI RESOLUTION], then press . 7 Press X/x to select the desired setting, then press . • [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs the optimal video signal for [SETUP] appear. 4 Press X/x to a TV that accepts progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- The Setup Display appears. 5 Press.... 3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.
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... (page 58) Portable audio source (that the screen is connected to select [YES], then press . Each time you select [NO], the system does not output the progressive signal. "DVD" t "TUNER FM" t "TUNER AM" t "TV/VIDEO" t "DMPORT" t "AUDIO" t ... Step 4: Enjoying Sound from all ...the Speakers You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from all the speakers in the front panel display. repeatedly until the desired function appears in this system. Getting Started The system outputs the progressive signal for 5 seconds. When you press FUNCTION +/-, the...
... (page 58) Portable audio source (that the screen is connected to select [YES], then press . Each time you select [NO], the system does not output the progressive signal. "DVD" t "TUNER FM" t "TUNER AM" t "TV/VIDEO" t "DMPORT" t "AUDIO" t ... Step 4: Enjoying Sound from all ...the Speakers You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from all the speakers in the front panel display. repeatedly until the desired function appears in this system. Getting Started The system outputs the progressive signal for 5 seconds. When you press FUNCTION +/-, the...
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... "/1 A H FUNCTION Press the button of the tray. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this system. 3 Press "/1. Place one disc on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on the TV screen. • When you select, "NO DISC" appears in the... front panel display. to "DVD," press FUNCTION +/- Unless the system is green. When no disc is not skewed on the inner circle of the disc number you play an 8 cm disc, place it...
... "/1 A H FUNCTION Press the button of the tray. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this system. 3 Press "/1. Place one disc on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on the TV screen. • When you select, "NO DISC" appears in the... front panel display. to "DVD," press FUNCTION +/- Unless the system is green. When no disc is not skewed on the inner circle of the disc number you play an 8 cm disc, place it...
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...the (instant advance) current scene7) during playback. Green: the disc is selected, or the disc is no disc. - The system enters standby mode. The sound of the current chapter, track, or scene. Locate a point quickly M/ or /m while by ...on the unit. To turn the system off if an unplayable disc is muted. Play one frame at a time STEP to go to PHONES jack on a DVD-VR. 6)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only. 7)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/ DVD+R only. Watch frame by the operation... Replay the previous scene6) (instant replay) during playback. 1)Except for "BRAVIA" Sync" (page 55).
...the (instant advance) current scene7) during playback. Green: the disc is selected, or the disc is no disc. - The system enters standby mode. The sound of the current chapter, track, or scene. Locate a point quickly M/ or /m while by ...on the unit. To turn the system off if an unplayable disc is muted. Play one frame at a time STEP to go to PHONES jack on a DVD-VR. 6)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only. 7)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/ DVD+R only. Watch frame by the operation... Replay the previous scene6) (instant replay) during playback. 1)Except for "BRAVIA" Sync" (page 55).
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... on /off whenever you want. Disc of language varies. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on /off . Changing the sound When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the sound from the right or... change the audio format. To display the subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can turn the subtitles on the DVD VIDEO, you do not operate the system for a Super Audio CD. Example: • [1: MAIN] (main sound) • [1: SUB] (sub sound) • [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub ...
... on /off whenever you want. Disc of language varies. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on /off . Changing the sound When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the sound from the right or... change the audio format. To display the subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can turn the subtitles on the DVD VIDEO, you do not operate the system for a Super Audio CD. Example: • [1: MAIN] (main sound) • [1: SUB] (sub sound) • [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub ...
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To select a playback area on which the audio track 2 is in stop mode. x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file) • [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound. • [1/L]: The sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural). • [2:2/R]: The sound of...8226; [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the TV screen. 2 Press X/x to . 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is not recorded, no sound will come out when you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the audio track 2 (monaural). x Super VCD •...
To select a playback area on which the audio track 2 is in stop mode. x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file) • [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound. • [1/L]: The sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural). • [2:2/R]: The sound of...8226; [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the TV screen. 2 Press X/x to . 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is not recorded, no sound will come out when you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the audio track 2 (monaural). x Super VCD •...
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... cleared when: - Note • Depending on the Setup Display. - the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). - you change or reset the settings on where you stop playback. For details, see "[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)" (page 50). you change the parental control level..... • The resume point is deleted. you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA DVD, the system remembers the resume playback point for the earliest disc is cleared when you eject the disc. - The...
... cleared when: - Note • Depending on the Setup Display. - the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). - you change or reset the settings on where you stop playback. For details, see "[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)" (page 50). you change the parental control level..... • The resume point is deleted. you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA DVD, the system remembers the resume playback point for the earliest disc is cleared when you eject the disc. - The...
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...during playback. To cancel all of the tracks on the current disc. The options for [SHUFFLE] appear. 3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR • [OFF]: Off. • [ALL DISCS]: You can repeat all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: You can repeat all of the ...titles on the current disc. (When the system is playing a DVD-VR, you are playing MP3 files. • You can repeat all of Shuffle Play or Program Play modes. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. Subsequent Shuffle...
...during playback. To cancel all of the tracks on the current disc. The options for [SHUFFLE] appear. 3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR • [OFF]: Off. • [ALL DISCS]: You can repeat all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: You can repeat all of the ...titles on the current disc. (When the system is playing a DVD-VR, you are playing MP3 files. • You can repeat all of Shuffle Play or Program Play modes. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. Subsequent Shuffle...
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... IMAGE)] is selected. To return to select [MENU] or [TOP MENU]. 4 Press . To display the DVD's menu on the TV screen. Note • You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD ...with PBC playback. • When the system is playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD which make up a picture or music feature. When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can repeat all of the ...item is set to [IMAGE] (page 41), you want to select [DISC MENU], then press . x DATA CD/DATA DVD • [OFF]: Off. • [ALL DISCS]: You can repeat all of the discs. • [ONE DISC...
... IMAGE)] is selected. To return to select [MENU] or [TOP MENU]. 4 Press . To display the DVD's menu on the TV screen. Note • You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD ...with PBC playback. • When the system is playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD which make up a picture or music feature. When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can repeat all of the ...item is set to [IMAGE] (page 41), you want to select [DISC MENU], then press . x DATA CD/DATA DVD • [OFF]: Off. • [ALL DISCS]: You can repeat all of the discs. • [ONE DISC...
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..., track, index, scene, etc. Searching for a scene using the time code. 1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with a playlist created. 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is turned off, you can search for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] appear. 3 Press X/x to select the search method. Example: [CHAPTER] ...a title/chapter/ track/scene, etc. You can search a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by pressing the number buttons and . The system starts playback from [ORIGINAL] for editing. • [ORIGINAL]: ...
..., track, index, scene, etc. Searching for a scene using the time code. 1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with a playlist created. 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is turned off, you can search for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] appear. 3 Press X/x to select the search method. Example: [CHAPTER] ...a title/chapter/ track/scene, etc. You can search a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by pressing the number buttons and . The system starts playback from [ORIGINAL] for editing. • [ORIGINAL]: ...
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... generate a loud noise which conform to the DCF* image file format * "Design rule for Camera File system": Image standards for a scene on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. a JPEG image file that can be recognized by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). ... beginning. Press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]). 4 Press . The folders recorded on a DVD+RW using the time code. Selecting an MP3 file or folder 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. Note • The system will not play any data with the extension ".MP3," ".JPG," or ".JPEG" even if they are...
... generate a loud noise which conform to the DCF* image file format * "Design rule for Camera File system": Image standards for a scene on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. a JPEG image file that can be recognized by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). ... beginning. Press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]). 4 Press . The folders recorded on a DVD+RW using the time code. Selecting an MP3 file or folder 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. Note • The system will not play any data with the extension ".MP3," ".JPG," or ".JPEG" even if they are...
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...PICTURE NAVI. Pressing DVD MENU again will display the folder list. To turn the file list off the display Press DVD MENU. TRACK ...by continuing to press > after the last image on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. To return to select a folder. x To select a MP3 file ...the current folder, but that you can select the next folder by pressing DVD MENU. 2 Press X/x to the previous folder, select the folder from... RETURN. Selecting a JPEG image file or folder 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. x To select a JPEG image file by pressing C. To return to the previous ...
...PICTURE NAVI. Pressing DVD MENU again will display the folder list. To turn the file list off the display Press DVD MENU. TRACK ...by continuing to press > after the last image on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. To return to select a folder. x To select a MP3 file ...the current folder, but that you can select the next folder by pressing DVD MENU. 2 Press X/x to the previous folder, select the folder from... RETURN. Selecting a JPEG image file or folder 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. x To select a JPEG image file by pressing C. To return to the previous ...
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... (page 48). The list of JPEG image files 1 Press DISPLAY twice. You can play both MP3 files and JPEG image files in stop playback Press x. Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. return to normal view. Press CLEAR to return...files continuously. • [IMAGE]: You can play a slide show with sound You can turn the folder list on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The system starts playing the selected folder. To rotate a JPEG image file When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV screen. 2 Press X/x to...
... (page 48). The list of JPEG image files 1 Press DISPLAY twice. You can play both MP3 files and JPEG image files in stop playback Press x. Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. return to normal view. Press CLEAR to return...files continuously. • [IMAGE]: You can play a slide show with sound You can turn the folder list on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The system starts playing the selected folder. To rotate a JPEG image file When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV screen. 2 Press X/x to...