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... lineup differs depending on the S-AIR function, see "Using an S-AIR Product" (page 83). 4US The following S-AIR products can be purchased 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 feet (ft) for...
... lineup differs depending on the S-AIR function, see "Using an S-AIR Product" (page 83). 4US The following S-AIR products can be purchased 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 feet (ft) for...
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Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions..........4 About the S-AIR function 4 Playable Discs 6 Getting Started Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 13 Step 2: Positioning the System... 18 Step 3: Connecting the System... 22 Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System 42 Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup 44 Step 6: Enjoying...Radio 77 Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync 79 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 82 Using an S-AIR Product 83 Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 89 Calibrating the Appropriate ...
Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions..........4 About the S-AIR function 4 Playable Discs 6 Getting Started Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 13 Step 2: Positioning the System... 18 Step 3: Connecting the System... 22 Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System 42 Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup 44 Step 6: Enjoying...Radio 77 Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync 79 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 82 Using an S-AIR Product 83 Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 89 Calibrating the Appropriate ...
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...AIR" and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 8US A DVD VIDEO labeled ALL will play on the TV screen. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is contained in the first session. This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. "BRAVIA" and are trademarks of Sony... Corporation. Region code Your system has a region code printed on the...
...AIR" and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 8US A DVD VIDEO labeled ALL will play on the TV screen. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is contained in the first session. This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. "BRAVIA" and are trademarks of Sony... Corporation. Region code Your system has a region code printed on the...
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... Video 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...
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... Video 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...
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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 ... holder (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...
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 ... holder (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...
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...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 wire antenna (aerial) 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Front speaker (L) 1 Center speaker 5 Wireless transceiver 1 Subwoofer 1 Front speaker (R) 1 Surround speaker (L) S-AIR... receiver :Signal flow 1 Surround speaker (R) 22US Getting Started Step 3: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information...
...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 wire antenna (aerial) 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Front speaker (L) 1 Center speaker 5 Wireless transceiver 1 Subwoofer 1 Front speaker (R) 1 Surround speaker (L) S-AIR... receiver :Signal flow 1 Surround speaker (R) 22US Getting Started Step 3: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started DAV-HDX279W Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX SPEAKER ... center speaker (green) To the subwoofer (purple) To the front speaker (R) (red) To the front speaker (L) (white) Rear panel of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK To the surround speaker (L) (blue) SPEAKER L R To the surround speaker (R) (gray) 26US
Getting Started DAV-HDX279W Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX SPEAKER ... center speaker (green) To the subwoofer (purple) To the front speaker (R) (red) To the front speaker (L) (white) Rear panel of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK To the surround speaker (L) (blue) SPEAKER L R To the surround speaker (R) (gray) 26US
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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 MAX SPEAKER CENTER ... center speaker (green) To the subwoofer (purple) To the front speaker (R) (red) To the front speaker (L) (white) Rear panel of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK To the surround speaker (L) (blue) SPEAKER L R To the surround speaker (R) (gray) 27US
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 MAX SPEAKER CENTER ... center speaker (green) To the subwoofer (purple) To the front speaker (R) (red) To the front speaker (L) (white) Rear panel of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK To the surround speaker (L) (blue) SPEAKER L R To the surround speaker (R) (gray) 27US
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For details of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C 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 .../VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L Rear panel of the S-AIR function, see "Using an S-AIR Product" (page 83). DAV-HDX277WC Rear panel of the S-AIR receiver. To use the S-AIR function, you need to the operating instructions of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER...
For details of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C 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 .../VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L Rear panel of the S-AIR function, see "Using an S-AIR Product" (page 83). DAV-HDX277WC Rear panel of the S-AIR receiver. To use the S-AIR function, you need to the operating instructions of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER...
Operating Instructions
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... up. • Insert 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 MAX EZW...
... up. • Insert 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 MAX EZW...
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...Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L Rear panel of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK To the wall outlet (mains) DAV-HDX576WF Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10... S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK To the wall outlet (mains) To the wall outlet (mains) 40US Getting Started 6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) DAV-HDX277WC Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead...
...Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L Rear panel of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK To the wall outlet (mains) DAV-HDX576WF Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10... S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK To the wall outlet (mains) To the wall outlet (mains) 40US Getting Started 6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) DAV-HDX277WC Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead...
Operating Instructions
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... to the surround amplifier, neither the unit nor the surround amplifier outputs sound from the unit by setting a different ID for each S-AIR product. Getting Started Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System (DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF only) To use the multiple S-AIR product You can check the status of sound transmission between the unit and...
... to the surround amplifier, neither the unit nor the surround amplifier outputs sound from the unit by setting a different ID for each S-AIR product. Getting Started Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System (DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF only) To use the multiple S-AIR product You can check the status of sound transmission between the unit and...
Operating Instructions
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... cord cover. Note • When detaching, remove the speaker cord holder, then remove the speaker cord cover. For details, see "Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)" (page 86). To remove the speaker cord cover, slightly splay open the edges of the surround amplifier. Speaker cord cover 2 Insert...
... cord cover. Note • When detaching, remove the speaker cord holder, then remove the speaker cord cover. For details, see "Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)" (page 86). To remove the speaker cord cover, slightly splay open the edges of the surround amplifier. Speaker cord cover 2 Insert...
Operating Instructions
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...Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. STD" or "2CH STEREO" for normal stereo sources such as surround from the S-AIR receiver may not be output from headphone left and right speakers and subwoofer. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. This ... The system menu turns off Select "A.F.D. This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. This setting is ideal for "DEC. Outputs the sound as a CD. STD," "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC." • When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver...
...Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. STD" or "2CH STEREO" for normal stereo sources such as surround from the S-AIR receiver may not be output from headphone left and right speakers and subwoofer. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. This ... The system menu turns off Select "A.F.D. This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. This setting is ideal for "DEC. Outputs the sound as a CD. STD," "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC." • When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver...
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...Sound of the sub language will be output. 51US Sound Adjustment Selecting the Sound Mode You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you connect headphones to produce...appears in the front panel display. • "AUTO": The system selects "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" automatically to the unit or surround amplifier. • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. SOUND MODE Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL...
...Sound of the sub language will be output. 51US Sound Adjustment Selecting the Sound Mode You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you connect headphones to produce...appears in the front panel display. • "AUTO": The system selects "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" automatically to the unit or surround amplifier. • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. SOUND MODE Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL...
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... disc is selected, or the disc is no disc. - Orange: a disc is loaded in the following status. - "S-AIR STBY" is set to the next (Freeze Frame)3)5) frame while the system is in the disc stocker but not selected. - When you can also connect the headphones to the beginning of the current... with some discs. 3)DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only. 4)Except for VIDEO CDs. 5)You cannot search for "BRAVIA" Sync" (page 79). To turn the system off Press "/1 while the system is set to "OFF" (page 41). - [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is on the unit. "DEMO" is set to the preceding...
... disc is selected, or the disc is no disc. - Orange: a disc is loaded in the following status. - "S-AIR STBY" is set to the next (Freeze Frame)3)5) frame while the system is in the disc stocker but not selected. - When you can also connect the headphones to the beginning of the current... with some discs. 3)DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only. 4)Except for VIDEO CDs. 5)You cannot search for "BRAVIA" Sync" (page 79). To turn the system off Press "/1 while the system is set to "OFF" (page 41). - [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is on the unit. "DEMO" is set to the preceding...
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... image appears if you play a DATA CD or DATA DVD to the priority. x [BACKGROUND] You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. Settings for Dolby Digital. Note • [AUDIO DRC] works only for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] AUDIO SETUP... S-AIR SETUP: SPEAKER FORMATION: AUTO CALIBRATION: AUDIO DRC: OFF TRACK SELECTION: OFF x [S-AIR SETUP] You can compress the dynamic range of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in [LANGUAGE SETUP] ...
... image appears if you play a DATA CD or DATA DVD to the priority. x [BACKGROUND] You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. Settings for Dolby Digital. Note • [AUDIO DRC] works only for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] AUDIO SETUP... S-AIR SETUP: SPEAKER FORMATION: AUTO CALIBRATION: AUDIO DRC: OFF TRACK SELECTION: OFF x [S-AIR SETUP] You can compress the dynamic range of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in [LANGUAGE SETUP] ...
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... until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 3 Press DISPLAY while the system is for receiving sound. - To set the ID of S-AIR product. • S-AIR main unit (this unit): This is in another room. The confirmation display appears. 10 Press . About S-AIR products There are two types of the unit 1 Press "/1 on . 2 Press...
... until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 3 Press DISPLAY while the system is for receiving sound. - To set the ID of S-AIR product. • S-AIR main unit (this unit): This is in another room. The confirmation display appears. 10 Press . About S-AIR products There are two types of the unit 1 Press "/1 on . 2 Press...
Operating Instructions
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... is established as the unit. • When you pair the unit and another room. To set the desired function for enjoying the system's sound in another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, do not change the ID of the unit, see "To check the transmission status" (... unit to perform the pairing operation between the unit and the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR mode appears in another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, by using another room For the S-AIR receiver You can enjoy the system's sound by the pairing operation, you can be installed anywhere, ...
... is established as the unit. • When you pair the unit and another room. To set the desired function for enjoying the system's sound in another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, do not change the ID of the unit, see "To check the transmission status" (... unit to perform the pairing operation between the unit and the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR mode appears in another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, by using another room For the S-AIR receiver You can enjoy the system's sound by the pairing operation, you can be installed anywhere, ...
Operating Instructions
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...while the unit is in the unit, you select other than "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" on the S-AIR receiver. The system menu turns off with the disc tray opened while "S-AIR STBY" is set to "OFF" automatically when the wireless transceiver is set to "ON," the disc tray may... function as follows. In this case, when you cannot set the "S-AIR STBY." • "S-AIR STBY" is removed from the unit. 85US Change the function of the S-AIR receiver. For details, refer to "ON." 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until "S-AIR STBY" appears in standby mode. When "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM...
...while the unit is in the unit, you select other than "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" on the S-AIR receiver. The system menu turns off with the disc tray opened while "S-AIR STBY" is set to "OFF" automatically when the wireless transceiver is set to "ON," the disc tray may... function as follows. In this case, when you cannot set the "S-AIR STBY." • "S-AIR STBY" is removed from the unit. 85US Change the function of the S-AIR receiver. For details, refer to "ON." 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until "S-AIR STBY" appears in standby mode. When "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM...