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Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 72 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 73 Using the Sound Effect 75 Using the Sleep Timer 75 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display ... appear in the display) Specifications 101 Glossary 103 Language Code List 107 Index to Parts and Controls 108 Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 111 DVD Setup Display List 114 System Menu List 115 Index 116 5US
Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 72 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 73 Using the Sound Effect 75 Using the Sleep Timer 75 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display ... appear in the display) Specifications 101 Glossary 103 Language Code List 107 Index to Parts and Controls 108 Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 111 DVD Setup Display List 114 System Menu List 115 Index 116 5US
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...the text, for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks and JPEG image files * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is the model used as those on the remote. DAVHDX500 is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 6US This System Can Play the Following.../CD-Rs/CD-RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks and JPEG image files Functions available for example, "DAV-HDX500 only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in the following symbols are for DAVHDX500...
...the text, for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks and JPEG image files * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is the model used as those on the remote. DAVHDX500 is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 6US This System Can Play the Following.../CD-Rs/CD-RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks and JPEG image files Functions available for example, "DAV-HDX500 only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in the following symbols are for DAVHDX500...
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... it from battery leakage and corrosion. See Unpacking in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for an extended period of the subwoofer to the markings inside the compartment. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to ... the batteries to use a new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Note • Do not leave the remote in Specifications, page 101. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries...
... it from battery leakage and corrosion. See Unpacking in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for an extended period of the subwoofer to the markings inside the compartment. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to ... the batteries to use a new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Note • Do not leave the remote in Specifications, page 101. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries...
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...demonstration, you need to set to on, the demonstration does not turn off the demonstration simply by pressing "/1 on the remote, the demonstration turns off the Demonstration "/1 X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU Setting the demonstration mode to on . • "DEMO OFF": sets the demonstration mode to select a setting.... "COLD RESET" (page 94)), you set the demonstration mode in the system menu to off, the system saves power in standby mode. • If the system is set "DEMO" to off even though you press "/1 on the remote. Getting Started - ADVANCED - Note • When you press "/1 on...
...demonstration, you need to set to on, the demonstration does not turn off the demonstration simply by pressing "/1 on the remote, the demonstration turns off the Demonstration "/1 X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU Setting the demonstration mode to on . • "DEMO OFF": sets the demonstration mode to select a setting.... "COLD RESET" (page 94)), you set the demonstration mode in the system menu to off, the system saves power in standby mode. • If the system is set "DEMO" to off even though you press "/1 on the remote. Getting Started - ADVANCED - Note • When you press "/1 on...
Operating Instructions
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... of the tray. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with the system. To load other discs, press DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1-5 on the TV screen and in the disc stocker you set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this may cause malfunction. • Do not place more than... A. Adjust the volume on (page 90), the TV that is set the HDMI CONTROL function to the system with the HDMI cord can be synch-operated with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on the TV screen. • When you...
... of the tray. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with the system. To load other discs, press DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1-5 on the TV screen and in the disc stocker you set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this may cause malfunction. • Do not place more than... A. Adjust the volume on (page 90), the TV that is set the HDMI CONTROL function to the system with the HDMI cord can be synch-operated with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on the TV screen. • When you...
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...playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over the playing unit. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once. To turn the illumination on the remote. The default setting is loaded in the disc stocker but not selected. - To cancel, press it again or VOLUME + to select a setting...temporarily MUTING. Replay the previous scene* (instant replay) during playback. * DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only. Note • You may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on /off : there is no disc. - Note • Noise may...
...playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over the playing unit. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once. To turn the illumination on the remote. The default setting is loaded in the disc stocker but not selected. - To cancel, press it again or VOLUME + to select a setting...temporarily MUTING. Replay the previous scene* (instant replay) during playback. * DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only. Note • You may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on /off : there is no disc. - Note • Noise may...
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...than one that works with your TV's manufacturer's code (see the table) using following buttons. Then release TV [/1. Code numbers of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the previous channel or layer on or off. Adjust the TV volume. Select the TV channel. ...Return to the default (SONY) setting. Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the remote Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your TV. Controlling TVs with the supplied...
...than one that works with your TV's manufacturer's code (see the table) using following buttons. Then release TV [/1. Code numbers of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the previous channel or layer on or off. Adjust the TV volume. Select the TV channel. ...Return to the default (SONY) setting. Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the remote Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your TV. Controlling TVs with the supplied...
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... the number buttons. Set your TV or to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you do not operate the remote for channel 25, press -, then 2 and 5.) Note • Depending on the menu. * To use some of your Sony TV and this system, changes the system mode to use these buttons while in the...
... the number buttons. Set your TV or to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you do not operate the remote for channel 25, press -, then 2 and 5.) Note • Depending on the menu. * To use some of your Sony TV and this system, changes the system mode to use these buttons while in the...
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...Number TV CH + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Transmit time 0.5 (Default) 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 6 Note • This function is selected. While transmitting the code from the remote is only for Sony TVs. (This function may not work , change the transmit time Press and hold TV CH +* while entering the code for North American models. To... change the transmit time. If the setting is flashing. • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of...
...Number TV CH + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Transmit time 0.5 (Default) 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 6 Note • This function is selected. While transmitting the code from the remote is only for Sony TVs. (This function may not work , change the transmit time Press and hold TV CH +* while entering the code for North American models. To... change the transmit time. If the setting is flashing. • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of...
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... using either the buttons on the remote or the unit. Other Operations Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter is turned on. • Depending on the system 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "A.F.D. For details on the system or connected TV. For operation details... MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you can enhance the sound. repeatedly until "DMPORT1" or "DMPORT2" appears in this case, the system outputs the composite video signal only regardless of the type of the connected component. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you may ...
... using either the buttons on the remote or the unit. Other Operations Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter is turned on. • Depending on the system 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "A.F.D. For details on the system or connected TV. For operation details... MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you can enhance the sound. repeatedly until "DMPORT1" or "DMPORT2" appears in this case, the system outputs the composite video signal only regardless of the type of the connected component. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you may ...
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...for preventing misoperation, such as child mischief (child lock function). The system menu turns off . • "ON": Child lock function on. 4 Press . To remove a disc while the child lock function is on Press Z on the remote and press DISC SKIP repeatedly until "CHILD LOCK" appears in the... "/1) for more than 5 seconds so that " " disappears from the front panel display. The default setting is on the remote to select a setting. Tip • You can operate the system by pressing x for more than 5 seconds (" " lights up in the front panel display). The setting is on Press ...
...for preventing misoperation, such as child mischief (child lock function). The system menu turns off . • "ON": Child lock function on. 4 Press . To remove a disc while the child lock function is on Press Z on the remote and press DISC SKIP repeatedly until "CHILD LOCK" appears in the... "/1) for more than 5 seconds so that " " disappears from the front panel display. The default setting is on the remote to select a setting. Tip • You can operate the system by pressing x for more than 5 seconds (" " lights up in the front panel display). The setting is on Press ...
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... adjust the volume of all the speakers at one of front speakers as follows. When you select one time Turn the VOLUME control on the remote. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [YES] in sequence. x [TEST TONE] The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust [LEVEL (FRONT)] and [... the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the test tone is not in stop mode. When you set the distance using the test tone 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in the recommended range, / ** m is automatically displayed. 0.00 - 7.00 m2)/ 0 - 23 ft Be sure to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.) 1)When you ...
... adjust the volume of all the speakers at one of front speakers as follows. When you select one time Turn the VOLUME control on the remote. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [YES] in sequence. x [TEST TONE] The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust [LEVEL (FRONT)] and [... the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the test tone is not in stop mode. When you set the distance using the test tone 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in the recommended range, / ** m is automatically displayed. 0.00 - 7.00 m2)/ 0 - 23 ft Be sure to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.) 1)When you ...
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...the HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO FORMAT to "A.F.D. continued 97US Additional Information Even though you can see the on-screen displays. However, some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output from the TV... front panel display) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. Color irregularity occurs on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the TV screen. Sound There is no sound ...
...the HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO FORMAT to "A.F.D. continued 97US Additional Information Even though you can see the on-screen displays. However, some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output from the TV... front panel display) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. Color irregularity occurs on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the TV screen. Sound There is no sound ...
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...• Check that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format). Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on the unit. • The batteries in the remote are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is not recorded in an MP3 format that...) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary. 98US • The signal strength of the sound is cut off , then on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may not be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is connected properly. Preset...
...• Check that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format). Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on the unit. • The batteries in the remote are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is not recorded in an MP3 format that...) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary. 98US • The signal strength of the sound is cut off , then on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may not be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is connected properly. Preset...
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...47). • The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles. While playing such a disc, the system stops playback at the auto pause ...front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound ...language for the HDMI CONTROL function. During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playing from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes....
...47). • The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles. While playing such a disc, the system stops playback at the auto pause ...front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound ...language for the HDMI CONTROL function. During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playing from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes....
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...Twin Drive Subwoofer Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master ...(8) • Screws (small, silver) (4) • Screws (small, black) (2) • WAHT-SD1 (1) (DAV-HDX501W only) • Operating Instructions • HDMI CONTROL Guide • Speaker and TV connections (card) •...music piece or an image on a DVD. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is composed of several chapters....• Speaker cords (6, red/white/green/gray/blue/purple) • Video Cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Foot pads...
...Twin Drive Subwoofer Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master ...(8) • Screws (small, silver) (4) • Screws (small, black) (2) • WAHT-SD1 (1) (DAV-HDX501W only) • Operating Instructions • HDMI CONTROL Guide • Speaker and TV connections (card) •...music piece or an image on a DVD. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is composed of several chapters....• Speaker cords (6, red/white/green/gray/blue/purple) • Video Cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Foot pads...
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Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (37) B A (open/close) (37) C Disc operation (37) D FUNCTION (37) E Front panel display (110) F (remote sensor) (9) G PHONES jack (37) H VOLUME control (37) I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (24, 34) J DISC 1-5 buttons/indicators (37) K Disc tray (37) 108US
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (37) B A (open/close) (37) C Disc operation (37) D FUNCTION (37) E Front panel display (110) F (remote sensor) (9) G PHONES jack (37) H VOLUME control (37) I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (24, 34) J DISC 1-5 buttons/indicators (37) K Disc tray (37) 108US
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... on the selected function. 5)Appears when the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 is installed. Additional Information 115US System menu MEMORY1) FM MODE2) NAME IN3) SLEEP DIMMER ILLUM MODE DEMO ATTENUATE4) SL SR REV5) CHILD LOCK MEMORY 1-20 (FM), MEMORY 1-10 (AM), MEMORY 1-30 (...," "TUNER AM," or "XM" only. 2)Appears during "TUNER FM" only. 3)Appears during "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" only. 4)"ATTENUATE" may not appear, depending on the remote.
... on the selected function. 5)Appears when the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 is installed. Additional Information 115US System menu MEMORY1) FM MODE2) NAME IN3) SLEEP DIMMER ILLUM MODE DEMO ATTENUATE4) SL SR REV5) CHILD LOCK MEMORY 1-20 (FM), MEMORY 1-10 (AM), MEMORY 1-30 (...," "TUNER AM," or "XM" only. 2)Appears during "TUNER FM" only. 3)Appears during "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" only. 4)"ATTENUATE" may not appear, depending on the remote.
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R Radio 66 Radio Stations 65 Rear Panel 109 Region Code 8, 105 Remote 9, 72 Repeat Play 51 RESET 87 Resume Play 47 S S VIDEO 31 Scan 45 SCENE 46 Scene 105 SCREEN SAVER 89 SCREEN SETUP 88 Searching 45 ... Field 42 SPEAKER FORMATION 82 SPEAKER SETUP 92 CONNECTION 92 DISTANCE 92, 93 LEVEL 93 STB SYNCHRO 90 SUBTITLE 57, 88 SYSTEM MENU 27, 38, 39, 66, 75, 76, 78 System menu list 115 T TEST TONE 93 THEATRE SYNC 73 TIME/TEXT 46 TITLE 46 Title 105 TRACK 46 Track 105 TRACK...
R Radio 66 Radio Stations 65 Rear Panel 109 Region Code 8, 105 Remote 9, 72 Repeat Play 51 RESET 87 Resume Play 47 S S VIDEO 31 Scan 45 SCENE 46 Scene 105 SCREEN SAVER 89 SCREEN SETUP 88 Searching 45 ... Field 42 SPEAKER FORMATION 82 SPEAKER SETUP 92 CONNECTION 92 DISTANCE 92, 93 LEVEL 93 STB SYNCHRO 90 SUBTITLE 57, 88 SYSTEM MENU 27, 38, 39, 66, 75, 76, 78 System menu list 115 T TEST TONE 93 THEATRE SYNC 73 TIME/TEXT 46 TITLE 46 Title 105 TRACK 46 Track 105 TRACK...
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wg (68) CATEGORY MODE 5 (68) CLEAR ef (46, 67, 73, 87) D.TUNING wf (66) DISC SKIP 3 (37) DISPLAY ws (54, 67) DVD MENU 6 (52) DVD TOP MENU es (52) DYNAMIC BASS wd (75) ENTER* 4 (24, 27, 39, 46, 65, 79) FUNCTION 2 (32, 37, 39, 47, 65, 82) MOVIE/MUSIC eg (... (66) SLEEP eh (75) SOUND FIELD +/-** 0 (42) SUBTITLE wf (57) SYSTEM MENU 7 (27, 39, 76, 115) THEATRE SYNC wa (74) TOOLS 7 (72) TUNING +/- wh e; (65) TV qs (72) TV CH +/-** 0 (72) TV INPUT ql (72) TV MENU ea (72) TV VOL +/- Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - wh (45) / e; wh (45) H (play)** 9 (37, 47...
wg (68) CATEGORY MODE 5 (68) CLEAR ef (46, 67, 73, 87) D.TUNING wf (66) DISC SKIP 3 (37) DISPLAY ws (54, 67) DVD MENU 6 (52) DVD TOP MENU es (52) DYNAMIC BASS wd (75) ENTER* 4 (24, 27, 39, 46, 65, 79) FUNCTION 2 (32, 37, 39, 47, 65, 82) MOVIE/MUSIC eg (... (66) SLEEP eh (75) SOUND FIELD +/-** 0 (42) SUBTITLE wf (57) SYSTEM MENU 7 (27, 39, 76, 115) THEATRE SYNC wa (74) TOOLS 7 (72) TUNING +/- wh e; (65) TV qs (72) TV CH +/-** 0 (72) TV INPUT ql (72) TV MENU ea (72) TV VOL +/- Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - wh (45) / e; wh (45) H (play)** 9 (37, 47...