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3-283-032-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX277WC / HDX279W / HDX576WF ©2008 Sony Corporation
3-283-032-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX277WC / HDX279W / HDX576WF ©2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. About the S-AIR function The system is used with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of the S-AIR products is as follows: • DAV-HDX277WC: Surround amplifier (optional) S-AIR receiver (supplied) • DAV-HDX279W: Surround amplifier (supplied) S-AIR receiver (optional) • DAV...in feet (ft) for illustration purposes. For details on the area. • "DVD" may be purchased as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. • Measurements are for the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver in this operating instructions...
...DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. About the S-AIR function The system is used with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of the S-AIR products is as follows: • DAV-HDX277WC: Surround amplifier (optional) S-AIR receiver (supplied) • DAV-HDX279W: Surround amplifier (supplied) S-AIR receiver (optional) • DAV...in feet (ft) for illustration purposes. For details on the area. • "DVD" may be purchased as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. • Measurements are for the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver in this operating instructions...
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...), and conforming to ISO 96603) Level 1/ Level 2, or Joliet (extended format) • DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD+RW in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format. 6US MP3 files must be in DATA DVD format, containing MP3 files1) and JPEG image files2), and conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format).... Playable Discs Type DVD VIDEO Disc logo Characteristics Icon • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video Recording) mode Super Audio CD • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) •...
...), and conforming to ISO 96603) Level 1/ Level 2, or Joliet (extended format) • DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD+RW in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format. 6US MP3 files must be in DATA DVD format, containing MP3 files1) and JPEG image files2), and conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format).... Playable Discs Type DVD VIDEO Disc logo Characteristics Icon • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video Recording) mode Super Audio CD • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) •...
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... format cannot be played. Music discs encoded with digital audio material on this product. Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8) • A disc that do not conform to the operating instructions...adhesive 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 if it Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card,...
... format cannot be played. Music discs encoded with digital audio material on this product. Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8) • A disc that do not conform to the operating instructions...adhesive 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 if it Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card,...
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...system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. If you try to read the operating instructions supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD. "BRAVIA" and are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Note about playback operations of Sony... Corporation. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of a DVD or VIDEO CD Some playback operations on the DVD VIDEO, no...
...system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. If you try to read the operating instructions supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD. "BRAVIA" and are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Note about playback operations of Sony... Corporation. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of a DVD or VIDEO CD Some playback operations on the DVD VIDEO, no...
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... to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned. "/1 C/X/x/c, DISPLAY 1 Turn on the TV. 2 (DAV-HDX277WC) Press [/1 on the unit. (DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF) Press [/1 on the unit, and POWER on -screen display appears. VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT...8226; Make sure that the signal from the system appears on your TV type. The Setup Display for a Room" (page 89). 44US LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Press X/x to "DVD" (page 47). 3 Switch the input selector ...
... to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned. "/1 C/X/x/c, DISPLAY 1 Turn on the TV. 2 (DAV-HDX277WC) Press [/1 on the unit. (DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF) Press [/1 on the unit, and POWER on -screen display appears. VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT...8226; Make sure that the signal from the system appears on your TV type. The Setup Display for a Room" (page 89). 44US LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Press X/x to "DVD" (page 47). 3 Switch the input selector ...
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...measurement will not be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement. Set up the calibration...Note • Make sure that the headphones are complete. Be quiet during the measurement (which the system is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. If you change any Step. The Control Menu display ...appears on the front panel. AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic E.g., DAV-HDX576WF 12 Press C/c to the A.CAL MIC jack on the TV screen. 45US Getting Started...
...measurement will not be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement. Set up the calibration...Note • Make sure that the headphones are complete. Be quiet during the measurement (which the system is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. If you change any Step. The Control Menu display ...appears on the front panel. AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic E.g., DAV-HDX576WF 12 Press C/c to the A.CAL MIC jack on the TV screen. 45US Getting Started...
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...7 Press X/x to select the desired setting, then press . • [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs the optimal video signal for [SETUP] appear. 94( 99) 1( 1) T 0: 01: 08 DVD VIDEO CUSTOM CUSTOM QUICK 4 Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)], then press . 46US To use this ... is in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is the method for [VIDEO SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . The options for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in stop mode.
...7 Press X/x to select the desired setting, then press . • [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs the optimal video signal for [SETUP] appear. 94( 99) 1( 1) T 0: 01: 08 DVD VIDEO CUSTOM CUSTOM QUICK 4 Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)], then press . 46US To use this ... is in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is the method for [VIDEO SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . The options for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in stop mode.
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... display appears. x DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W "DVD" t "TUNER FM" t "TUNER AM" t "TV/VIDEO" t "DMPORT" t "AUDIO" t ... your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - Select this setting when: - Follow the Steps below. 8 Press C/c to select the desired setting, then press . [OFF]: The system does not output progressive...this setting when: - the TV is connected to select [YES]. X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU 1 Press FUNCTION +/- The system outputs the progressive signal. Step 6: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from all the speakers in the front panel...
... display appears. x DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W "DVD" t "TUNER FM" t "TUNER AM" t "TV/VIDEO" t "DMPORT" t "AUDIO" t ... your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - Select this setting when: - Follow the Steps below. 8 Press C/c to select the desired setting, then press . [OFF]: The system does not output progressive...this setting when: - the TV is connected to select [YES]. X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU 1 Press FUNCTION +/- The system outputs the progressive signal. Step 6: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from all the speakers in the front panel...
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...the component connected. The setting is made . 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend on the unit. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- STD" for "DEC. The system menu turns off. * DAV-HDX576WF only. ** DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only. 48US Function "DVD" "TUNER FM"/ "TUNER AM" "TV" "SAT/CABLE..." "DMPORT" "AUDIO" Source Disc that is played by the system FM/AM radio (page 76) TV Component that...
...the component connected. The setting is made . 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend on the unit. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- STD" for "DEC. The system menu turns off. * DAV-HDX576WF only. ** DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only. 48US Function "DVD" "TUNER FM"/ "TUNER AM" "TV" "SAT/CABLE..." "DMPORT" "AUDIO" Source Disc that is played by the system FM/AM radio (page 76) TV Component that...
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...8 cm disc, place it on the tray, and then press A. Perform next Step while "*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)" flashes. 5 Press A. 6 Load a disc. The system turns on the unit. 8 Adjust the volume by using VOLUME +/ - Be careful that is green. Disc Playing a Disc Depending on the unit. Adjust the volume..., the volume level may be sync-operated with your finger, as this system. 3 Press "/1. Disc tray DISC 1-5/ indicators Connect headphones DISC SKIP "/1 FUNCTION +/- on the remote or the VOLUME control on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on the inner circle of ...
...8 cm disc, place it on the tray, and then press A. Perform next Step while "*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)" flashes. 5 Press A. 6 Load a disc. The system turns on the unit. 8 Adjust the volume by using VOLUME +/ - Be careful that is green. Disc Playing a Disc Depending on the unit. Adjust the volume..., the volume level may be sync-operated with your finger, as this system. 3 Press "/1. Disc tray DISC 1-5/ indicators Connect headphones DISC SKIP "/1 FUNCTION +/- on the remote or the VOLUME control on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on the inner circle of ...
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...)3)5) frame while the system is muted.) See page "To enjoy the sound by using headphones" (page 42). To return to adjust the sound volume. Actual speeds may differ 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). Each time you press . Two speeds are available. Play one frame at a time STEP to go to the preceding frame while the system is set to "OFF"...
...)3)5) frame while the system is muted.) See page "To enjoy the sound by using headphones" (page 42). To return to adjust the sound volume. Actual speeds may differ 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). Each time you press . Two speeds are available. Play one frame at a time STEP to go to the preceding frame while the system is set to "OFF"...
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... You also may come from the right or left speakers. You cannot change the sound for more times, the DVD VIDEO is made. 5 Press SYSTEM MENU. Changing the sound When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in the front panel display, then press or c. 3 Press X/x to select a setting. • ...able to use the instant replay or instant advance function with multilingual tracks, you do not operate the system for a Super Audio CD. Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to select the desired audio signal. You can change the angle ...
... You also may come from the right or left speakers. You cannot change the sound for more times, the DVD VIDEO is made. 5 Press SYSTEM MENU. Changing the sound When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in the front panel display, then press or c. 3 Press X/x to select a setting. • ...able to use the instant replay or instant advance function with multilingual tracks, you do not operate the system for a Super Audio CD. Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to select the desired audio signal. You can change the angle ...
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... audio track 2 is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the disc. Checking the audio signal format If you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R]. x DVD-VR The types of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. Example: • [1: MAIN] (main sound) • [1: SUB] (sub... 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 current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital...
... audio track 2 is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the disc. Checking the audio signal format If you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R]. x DVD-VR The types of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. Example: • [1: MAIN] (main sound) • [1: SUB] (sub... 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 current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital...
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...8226; Resume Play does not work during Program Play and Shuffle Play. • This function may be cleared when: - the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). - Note • Depending on the Setup Display. - When the resume playback memory is full, the resume playback point... where you pressed x and "RESUME" appears in Step 1. For details, see "[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)" (page 73). "RESUME" appears in [SYSTEM SETUP] to stop playback. The system starts playback from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. you eject the disc....
...8226; Resume Play does not work during Program Play and Shuffle Play. • This function may be cleared when: - the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). - Note • Depending on the Setup Display. - When the resume playback memory is full, the resume playback point... where you pressed x and "RESUME" appears in Step 1. For details, see "[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)" (page 73). "RESUME" appears in [SYSTEM SETUP] to stop playback. The system starts playback from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. you eject the disc....
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... You can shuffle tracks on a disc. • [CHAPTER]: You can shuffle the tracks on a disc repeatedly. 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 the current chapter. x VIDEO CD/...all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: You can shuffle MP3 files in Step 3. x DATA CD/DATA DVD • [OFF]: Off. • [ON (MUSIC)]: You can repeat all of the tracks on the current...
... You can shuffle tracks on a disc. • [CHAPTER]: You can shuffle the tracks on a disc repeatedly. 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 the current chapter. x VIDEO CD/...all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: You can shuffle MP3 files in Step 3. x DATA CD/DATA DVD • [OFF]: Off. • [ON (MUSIC)]: You can repeat all of the tracks on the current...
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...turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off . 60US Searching/Selecting a Disc Using the DVD's menu A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which contains MP3 files and JPEG image files, and their playing time is not the same,...Note • You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback. • When the system is selected. When you play a DVD that allows you want using DVD MENU. 1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU. The disc's menu appears on the Control Menu display 1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
...turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off . 60US Searching/Selecting a Disc Using the DVD's menu A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which contains MP3 files and JPEG image files, and their playing time is not the same,...Note • You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback. • When the system is selected. When you play a DVD that allows you want using DVD MENU. 1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU. The disc's menu appears on the Control Menu display 1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
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.... Example: [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected (** refers to [T --:--:--]. 3 Input the time code using the number buttons. 61US The system starts playback from [ORIGINAL] for DVD-VRs with JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.) The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 2 Press X/x to select the .... Or, you can search 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 in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. 98( 99) 13...
.... Example: [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected (** refers to [T --:--:--]. 3 Input the time code using the number buttons. 61US The system starts playback from [ORIGINAL] for DVD-VRs with JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.) The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 2 Press X/x to select the .... Or, you can search 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 in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. 98( 99) 13...
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... generate a loud noise which conform to other folder. • The system may not play certain types of JPEG image files (ex. For example, to 150 MP3 files/JPEG image files in MP3 or JPEG format. The folders recorded on a DVD+RW using the time code. Playing these data may decrease.) • The... system can recognize up to 200 folders, and will play the MP3 files or JPEG image files: • which have...
... generate a loud noise which conform to other folder. • The system may not play certain types of JPEG image files (ex. For example, to 150 MP3 files/JPEG image files in MP3 or JPEG format. The folders recorded on a DVD+RW using the time code. Playing these data may decrease.) • The... system can recognize up to 200 folders, and will play the MP3 files or JPEG image files: • which have...
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... to the previous display Press O RETURN. The list of Nowher... 01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac 02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan 03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth 04_Sweet_Little_Shella 05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums 06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown 07_In_Shaire Press X/x to the previous folder by pressing DVD MENU. The system starts playing the selected file. You can select the next folder by continuing to press > after the last image on the DATA CD or...
... to the previous display Press O RETURN. The list of Nowher... 01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac 02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan 03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth 04_Sweet_Little_Shella 05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums 06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown 07_In_Shaire Press X/x to the previous folder by pressing DVD MENU. The system starts playing the selected file. You can select the next folder by continuing to press > after the last image on the DATA CD or...