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... class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this system so that to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the bottom exterior. However, there is connected. ...IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. The nameplate is located on , the user is a trademark of their respective holders....
... class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this system so that to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the bottom exterior. However, there is connected. ...IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. The nameplate is located on , the user is a trademark of their respective holders....
Operating Instructions
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...for help. The following measures: - Install in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may not comply with FCC technical regulations. 2US WARNING This...RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Model No. You are designed to persons. Refer to them whenever you call upon your authority to operate this apparatus to excessive heat such as a bookcase or built-in the space provided below. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV...
...for help. The following measures: - Install in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may not comply with FCC technical regulations. 2US WARNING This...RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Model No. You are designed to persons. Refer to them whenever you call upon your authority to operate this apparatus to excessive heat such as a bookcase or built-in the space provided below. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV...
Operating Instructions
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... clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-HDX277WC only." • The Control Menu items may be used as follows: • DAV-HDX277WC: Surround amplifier (optional) S-AIR receiver (supplied) • DAV-HDX279W: Surround amplifier (supplied) S-AIR receiver (optional) • DAV-HDX576WF: Surround amplifier (supplied) S-AIR receiver (supplied) The S-AIR product can enjoy system sound in another room. About the S-AIR...
... clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-HDX277WC only." • The Control Menu items may be used as follows: • DAV-HDX277WC: Surround amplifier (optional) S-AIR receiver (supplied) • DAV-HDX279W: Surround amplifier (supplied) S-AIR receiver (optional) • DAV-HDX576WF: Surround amplifier (supplied) S-AIR receiver (supplied) The S-AIR product can enjoy system sound in another room. About the S-AIR...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking DAV-HDX277WC • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set) or • Speaker... cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) • S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Calibration mic (1) • Wireless transceiver for the S-AIR...
Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking DAV-HDX277WC • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set) or • Speaker... cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) • S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Calibration mic (1) • Wireless transceiver for the S-AIR...
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Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF • Front speakers (2) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Surround amplifier (1) • Center speaker (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Speaker ... (1) • Wireless transceivers for the unit (2) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) • S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10) (1) or • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Screws (large, with washer) (4) • Wireless transceiver for the S-AIR...
Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF • Front speakers (2) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Surround amplifier (1) • Center speaker (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Speaker ... (1) • Wireless transceivers for the unit (2) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) • S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10) (1) or • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Screws (large, with washer) (4) • Wireless transceiver for the S-AIR...
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... components to 6 on the following pages. Getting Started Step 3: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to a level where sound is not distorted. DAV-HDX277WC 3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 3 Portable audio source 3 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. 2 TV 5 Wireless transceiver 4 AM loop antenna (aerial) 4 FM...
... components to 6 on the following pages. Getting Started Step 3: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to a level where sound is not distorted. DAV-HDX277WC 3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 3 Portable audio source 3 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. 2 TV 5 Wireless transceiver 4 AM loop antenna (aerial) 4 FM...
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Getting Started DAV-HDX279W 3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 3 Portable audio source 2 TV 5 Wireless transceiver 3 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. 4 AM loop antenna (aerial) 4 FM wire antenna (aerial) 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Front speaker (L) 1 Center speaker 1 Subwoofer 5 Wireless transceiver 1 Front speaker (R) Surround amplifier 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Surround speaker (L) :Signal flow 1 Surround speaker (R) 23US
Getting Started DAV-HDX279W 3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 3 Portable audio source 2 TV 5 Wireless transceiver 3 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. 4 AM loop antenna (aerial) 4 FM wire antenna (aerial) 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Front speaker (L) 1 Center speaker 1 Subwoofer 5 Wireless transceiver 1 Front speaker (R) Surround amplifier 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Surround speaker (L) :Signal flow 1 Surround speaker (R) 23US
Operating Instructions
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...; The system can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to progressive format (page 46). ** HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of the TV (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only...). 30US Digital signals have priority over analog signals. (COAXIAL has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds. Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Digital optical cord (not supplied...
...; The system can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to progressive format (page 46). ** HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of the TV (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only...). 30US Digital signals have priority over analog signals. (COAXIAL has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds. Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Digital optical cord (not supplied...
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... Started 3 Connecting the other components You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system. • Portable audio source: A • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B • VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc.: C DAV-HDX277WC Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) To the portable audio source Front panel SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER...
... Started 3 Connecting the other components You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system. • Portable audio source: A • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B • VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc.: C DAV-HDX277WC Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) To the portable audio source Front panel SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER...
Operating Instructions
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For details, refer to receive the sound from more than two components. 34US System VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. :Signal flow Select the component on the TV. Connect the components as follows. TV VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to the operating instructions of the system through the connected TV. Getting Started If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the TV.
For details, refer to receive the sound from more than two components. 34US System VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. :Signal flow Select the component on the TV. Connect the components as follows. TV VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to the operating instructions of the system through the connected TV. Getting Started If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the TV.
Operating Instructions
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... PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver 38US EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver DAV-HDX279W Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI OUT ...AIR receiver. Getting Started 5 Inserting the wireless transceiver You can transmit sound from the unit to insert the wireless transceivers into the S-AIR receiver. To use the S-AIR function, you need to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. DAV-HDX277WC ...
... PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver 38US EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver DAV-HDX279W Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI OUT ...AIR receiver. Getting Started 5 Inserting the wireless transceiver You can transmit sound from the unit to insert the wireless transceivers into the S-AIR receiver. To use the S-AIR function, you need to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. DAV-HDX277WC ...
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...you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. For details, refer to a wall outlet (mains). • Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transceiver. • Insert the wireless... the wireless transceiver so that the V marks are aligned. • Do not insert other than the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR receiver. Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A...
...you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. For details, refer to a wall outlet (mains). • Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transceiver. • Insert the wireless... the wireless transceiver so that the V marks are aligned. • Do not insert other than the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR receiver. Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A...
Operating Instructions
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...MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC." • When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from all speakers depending on the source. Sound may not be output from the S-AIR receiver may not be effective. Performs Pro Logic II music mode decoding to the input signal and ...MOVIE," and "PLII MUSIC" are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is made. 5 Press SYSTEM MENU. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. In this case, select "A.F.D. STD" or "2CH STEREO" for normal stereo sources such as...
...MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC." • When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from all speakers depending on the source. Sound may not be output from the S-AIR receiver may not be effective. Performs Pro Logic II music mode decoding to the input signal and ...MOVIE," and "PLII MUSIC" are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is made. 5 Press SYSTEM MENU. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. In this case, select "A.F.D. STD" or "2CH STEREO" for normal stereo sources such as...
Operating Instructions
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...surround amplifier. • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you connect headphones to Dolby Digital. Press AUDIO repeatedly...MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired signal appears in the front panel display. • "AUTO": The system selects "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" automatically to the unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord (page 28... You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal.
...surround amplifier. • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you connect headphones to Dolby Digital. Press AUDIO repeatedly...MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired signal appears in the front panel display. • "AUTO": The system selects "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" automatically to the unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord (page 28... You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal.
Operating Instructions
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...Room" (page 89). The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in this function may change. Other Settings [SYSTEM SETUP] SYSTEM SETUP SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE PARENTAL CONTROL: MULTI-DISC RESUME: ON RESET: x [SCREEN SAVER] You can calibrate the ...playback automatically. You play a DVD VIDEO on which contains the highest number of the system. [PAIRING] You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. Settings for the better surround sound. x [SPEAKER FORMATION] You can select the ...
...Room" (page 89). The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in this function may change. Other Settings [SYSTEM SETUP] SYSTEM SETUP SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE PARENTAL CONTROL: MULTI-DISC RESUME: ON RESET: x [SCREEN SAVER] You can calibrate the ...playback automatically. You play a DVD VIDEO on which contains the highest number of the system. [PAIRING] You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. Settings for the better surround sound. x [SPEAKER FORMATION] You can select the ...
Operating Instructions
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... display. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the number buttons to select the frequencies. 4 Press . The automatic tuning stops automatically when the system receives the radio station. repeatedly until "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" appears in the front panel display when a station is noisy, you press...by pressing the number buttons. 3 Adjust the volume by using C/X/x/c. Each time you can select monaural reception. repeatedly. The last received station is made. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. To turn off . Tip • To improve reception, reorient the connected antennas (aerials). Tip • You can...
... display. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the number buttons to select the frequencies. 4 Press . The automatic tuning stops automatically when the system receives the radio station. repeatedly until "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" appears in the front panel display when a station is noisy, you press...by pressing the number buttons. 3 Adjust the volume by using C/X/x/c. Each time you can select monaural reception. repeatedly. The last received station is made. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. To turn off . Tip • To improve reception, reorient the connected antennas (aerials). Tip • You can...
Operating Instructions
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... You can establish sound transmission. The system turns on the unit. The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear. 7 Press X/x to select [S-AIR SETUP t], then press . 8 Press X/x to select [ID], then press . 9 Press X/x to the same ID. 83US S-AIR sub unit (S-AIR receiver) S-AIR main unit S-AIR sub ...the unit 1 Press "/1 on . 2 Press FUNCTION +/- The options for [SETUP] appear. 5 Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP], then press . S-AIR receiver: You can select any ID (A, B, or C). The Control Menu display appears on the use multiple S-AIR main unit by matching the ID of the unit...
... You can establish sound transmission. The system turns on the unit. The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear. 7 Press X/x to select [S-AIR SETUP t], then press . 8 Press X/x to select [ID], then press . 9 Press X/x to the same ID. 83US S-AIR sub unit (S-AIR receiver) S-AIR main unit S-AIR sub ...the unit 1 Press "/1 on . 2 Press FUNCTION +/- The options for [SETUP] appear. 5 Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP], then press . S-AIR receiver: You can select any ID (A, B, or C). The Control Menu display appears on the use multiple S-AIR main unit by matching the ID of the unit...
Operating Instructions
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...ID, perform Steps 1 to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can enjoy the system's sound by using another room. However, neighbors may also receive your system's sound if IDs are using the S-AIR receiver. For details, see "Identifying the unit with the S-AIR sub... sound transmission. When sound transmission is established, the POWER / ON LINE indicator of the S-AIR receiver. To set the desired function for selecting ID. Enjoying the system's sound in another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, by performing the pairing operation...
...ID, perform Steps 1 to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can enjoy the system's sound by using another room. However, neighbors may also receive your system's sound if IDs are using the S-AIR receiver. For details, see "Identifying the unit with the S-AIR sub... sound transmission. When sound transmission is established, the POWER / ON LINE indicator of the S-AIR receiver. To set the desired function for selecting ID. Enjoying the system's sound in another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, by performing the pairing operation...
Operating Instructions
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... panel display, then press or c. 3 Press X/x to select the desired setting. • "ON": You can control the system from the S-AIR receiver You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode or turned on the model. 4 Press . x When "SEPARATE" is set to "... t "DMPORT" t "AUDIO" t ... The default setting differs depending on . • "OFF": You cannot enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the unit is set The function changes as follows. The system menu turns off with the disc tray opened while "S-AIR STBY" is established) in standby mode. Note • When you...
... panel display, then press or c. 3 Press X/x to select the desired setting. • "ON": You can control the system from the S-AIR receiver You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode or turned on the model. 4 Press . x When "SEPARATE" is set to "... t "DMPORT" t "AUDIO" t ... The default setting differs depending on . • "OFF": You cannot enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the unit is set The function changes as follows. The system menu turns off with the disc tray opened while "S-AIR STBY" is established) in standby mode. Note • When you...
Operating Instructions
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...repeatedly until "DVD" appears in stop mode. The Setup Display appears. 7 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . To prevent this, you may receive the sound from the surround amplifier (if connected). 2 Match the IDs of the unit and the S-AIR sub unit. • To set the ID ...X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP], then press . Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit by the ID (example). However, neighbors may also receive your system's sound if IDs are the same, or you can identify the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation) For the surround amplifier For ...
...repeatedly until "DVD" appears in stop mode. The Setup Display appears. 7 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . To prevent this, you may receive the sound from the surround amplifier (if connected). 2 Match the IDs of the unit and the S-AIR sub unit. • To set the ID ...X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP], then press . Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit by the ID (example). However, neighbors may also receive your system's sound if IDs are the same, or you can identify the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation) For the surround amplifier For ...
