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2-895-962-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX500/HDX501W ©2007 Sony Corporation
2-895-962-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX500/HDX501W ©2007 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... fit into an outlet on or pinched particularly at the rear exterior of the FCC Rules. Record the serial number in cabinet. DAV-HDX500/DAV-HDX501W Serial No 2US WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10...correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the apparatus. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that produce heat. 9)...
... fit into an outlet on or pinched particularly at the rear exterior of the FCC Rules. Record the serial number in cabinet. DAV-HDX500/DAV-HDX501W Serial No 2US WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10...correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the apparatus. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that produce heat. 9)...
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...DVDs The system can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are used for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD...purposes. Symbol Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode...are expressed in the text, for example, "DAV-HDX500 only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used as those on the ...
...DVDs The system can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are used for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD...purposes. Symbol Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode...are expressed in the text, for example, "DAV-HDX500 only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used as those on the ...
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Getting Started - DAV-HDX500 Post (short) Bottom of the base 2 holes Speaker cord DAV-HDX501W , Top of the base (large) Post (long) Bottom of the base 2 holes Speaker cord , Top of the base (small) continued 11US BASIC -
Getting Started - DAV-HDX500 Post (short) Bottom of the base 2 holes Speaker cord DAV-HDX501W , Top of the base (large) Post (long) Bottom of the base 2 holes Speaker cord , Top of the base (small) continued 11US BASIC -
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... of the speaker , Mounting plate continued 13US Secure 2 screws (large, with the mounting plate and screws. Rear of the speaker cord. Rear of the speaker , DAV-HDX501W Post cover Be careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post. Getting Started - BASIC - 3 Lay the post in the slot of the... end of the slot, then secure the post with washer) in criss-cross pattern. Mounting plate Secure 2 screws (large, with washer) in criss-cross pattern. DAV-HDX500 Post cover Be careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post.
... of the speaker , Mounting plate continued 13US Secure 2 screws (large, with the mounting plate and screws. Rear of the speaker cord. Rear of the speaker , DAV-HDX501W Post cover Be careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post. Getting Started - BASIC - 3 Lay the post in the slot of the... end of the slot, then secure the post with washer) in criss-cross pattern. Mounting plate Secure 2 screws (large, with washer) in criss-cross pattern. DAV-HDX500 Post cover Be careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post.
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BASIC - 4 Connect the speaker cords to #. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to the speaker. Getting Started - DAV-HDX500 Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Rear of the speaker DAV-HDX501W Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Rear of the speaker 14US
BASIC - 4 Connect the speaker cords to #. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to the speaker. Getting Started - DAV-HDX500 Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Rear of the speaker DAV-HDX501W Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Rear of the speaker 14US
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DAV-HDX500 Getting Started - continued 15US Post Slit Projection Base DAV-HDX501W , Screws (small, silver) Post Slit Projection Base , Screws (small, silver) Note • Make sure that the slit on the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly. BASIC - Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the 2 screws. 5 Attach the post to the base.
DAV-HDX500 Getting Started - continued 15US Post Slit Projection Base DAV-HDX501W , Screws (small, silver) Post Slit Projection Base , Screws (small, silver) Note • Make sure that the slit on the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly. BASIC - Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the 2 screws. 5 Attach the post to the base.
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BASIC - 6 Adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws. DAV-HDX500 Lines Post , Loosen 2 screws. Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker. DAV-HDX501W In addition to the screws secured in Step 3, secure 2 more screws. (Secure 4 screws in total.) Lines Post Loosen 2 screws. , In addition to the...
BASIC - 6 Adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws. DAV-HDX500 Lines Post , Loosen 2 screws. Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker. DAV-HDX501W In addition to the screws secured in Step 3, secure 2 more screws. (Secure 4 screws in total.) Lines Post Loosen 2 screws. , In addition to the...
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DAV-HDX500 Take up slack in the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Cord clamp , Secure the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base and hook the speaker cord in the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Bottom of the base Adjust the length of the cord. DAV-HDX501W Take up any speaker cord slack. Adjust the length of the cord. continued 17US Secure the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base. BASIC - 7 Take up slack in the cord clamp. Getting Started -
DAV-HDX500 Take up slack in the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Cord clamp , Secure the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base and hook the speaker cord in the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Bottom of the base Adjust the length of the cord. DAV-HDX501W Take up any speaker cord slack. Adjust the length of the cord. continued 17US Secure the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base. BASIC - 7 Take up slack in the cord clamp. Getting Started -
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Fully-assembled illustration DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label Getting Started - White Red DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label White Red 18US BASIC -
Fully-assembled illustration DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label Getting Started - White Red DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label White Red 18US BASIC -
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... details, see "Connecting Other Components" (page 34) and the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1. 20US Getting Started - BASIC - DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC power cord (mains lead) FM wire antenna (aerial) AM loop ...DVD ONLY) Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO IN L TV XM DMPORT1 FM 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA DMPORT2 Subwoofer AB TV VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R Surround speaker (R) :Signal flow Surround speaker (L) Tip • When you install the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W...
... details, see "Connecting Other Components" (page 34) and the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1. 20US Getting Started - BASIC - DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC power cord (mains lead) FM wire antenna (aerial) AM loop ...DVD ONLY) Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO IN L TV XM DMPORT1 FM 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA DMPORT2 Subwoofer AB TV VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R Surround speaker (R) :Signal flow Surround speaker (L) Tip • When you install the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W...
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... • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 88) x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. 10 Press . 11 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press... the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned. AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic STANDARD continued 25US Be quiet during the measurement. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . BASIC -
... • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 88) x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. 10 Press . 11 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press... the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned. AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic STANDARD continued 25US Be quiet during the measurement. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . BASIC -
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... not distorted. 36US When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colorcoded sleeves to the surround speakers. Green Blue Red Wireless system option When you install the WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the WAHT...
... not distorted. 36US When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colorcoded sleeves to the surround speakers. Green Blue Red Wireless system option When you install the WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the WAHT...
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Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is the same as that of the listening position. • [SECOND ROOM]: when installing the front speakers in one room and surround speakers in ...
Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is the same as that of the listening position. • [SECOND ROOM]: when installing the front speakers in one room and surround speakers in ...
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... 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 4 Press X/x to children and neighbor. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Tip • When the ...wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with AUTO CALIBRATION? For details, see Step 4 of the WAHTSD1. 6 Press . SPEAKER FORMATION Continue with DAV-HDX501W...
... 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 4 Press X/x to children and neighbor. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Tip • When the ...wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with AUTO CALIBRATION? For details, see Step 4 of the WAHTSD1. 6 Press . SPEAKER FORMATION Continue with DAV-HDX501W...
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...394 × 350 mm (8 3/4 × 15 5/8 × 13 7/8 inches) (w/h/d) 6.5 kg (14 lb 6 oz) Speakers (DAV-HDX501W) Front (SS-TS73) Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically shielded Speaker unit 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia, cone type Rated impedance 3.0 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 93 × ...voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC 5 V Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) 700 mA Dimensions (approx.) DAV-HDX500: 430 × 86 × 415 mm (17 × 3 1/2 × 16 3/8 inches) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts DAV-HDX501W: 430 × 86 × 435 mm (17 × 3 1/2 × 17 1/4 inches)...
...394 × 350 mm (8 3/4 × 15 5/8 × 13 7/8 inches) (w/h/d) 6.5 kg (14 lb 6 oz) Speakers (DAV-HDX501W) Front (SS-TS73) Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically shielded Speaker unit 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia, cone type Rated impedance 3.0 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 93 × ...voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC 5 V Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) 700 mA Dimensions (approx.) DAV-HDX500: 430 × 86 × 415 mm (17 × 3 1/2 × 16 3/8 inches) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts DAV-HDX501W: 430 × 86 × 435 mm (17 × 3 1/2 × 17 1/4 inches)...
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... (small, silver) (4) • Screws (small, black) (2) • WAHT-SD1 (1) (DAV-HDX501W only) • Operating Instructions • HDMI CONTROL Guide • Speaker and TV connections (card...Chapter Subdivision of a music piece or an image on a DVD. This format is also called "5.1" with an expanded frequency ... tonal colorations. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master technology, the Digital Direct Twin .... Additional Information continued 103US Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is composed of the original recording without...
... (small, silver) (4) • Screws (small, black) (2) • WAHT-SD1 (1) (DAV-HDX501W only) • Operating Instructions • HDMI CONTROL Guide • Speaker and TV connections (card...Chapter Subdivision of a music piece or an image on a DVD. This format is also called "5.1" with an expanded frequency ... tonal colorations. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master technology, the Digital Direct Twin .... Additional Information continued 103US Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is composed of the original recording without...