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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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... has two blades and a third grounding prong. Refer to them whenever you call upon your safety. DAV-HDX500/DAV-HDX501W Serial No 2US WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other...
... has two blades and a third grounding prong. Refer to them whenever you call upon your safety. DAV-HDX500/DAV-HDX501W Serial No 2US WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other...
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...the text, for example, "DAV-HDX500 only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used as those ...American models. • The following formats: - Note about CDs/DVDs The system can also use the controls on the remote. VIDEO CD format ...DAV-HDX501W. About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe 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 expressed in feet (ft) for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD...
...the text, for example, "DAV-HDX500 only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used as those ...American models. • The following formats: - Note about CDs/DVDs The system can also use the controls on the remote. VIDEO CD format ...DAV-HDX501W. About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe 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 expressed in feet (ft) for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD...
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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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...) in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure the post with washer) in criss-cross pattern. DAV-HDX500 Post cover Be careful the orientation of the speaker , Mounting plate continued 13US Rear of the post cover when placing the post. Mounting plate Secure... of the jack on the rear panel of speaker matches the color tube of the post cover when placing the post. Rear of the speaker , DAV-HDX501W Post cover Be careful the orientation of the speaker cord. Getting Started -
...) in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure the post with washer) in criss-cross pattern. DAV-HDX500 Post cover Be careful the orientation of the speaker , Mounting plate continued 13US Rear of the post cover when placing the post. Mounting plate Secure... of the jack on the rear panel of speaker matches the color tube of the post cover when placing the post. Rear of the speaker , DAV-HDX501W Post cover Be careful the orientation of the speaker cord. Getting Started -
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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 #. Getting Started - Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to the speaker.
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 #. Getting Started - Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to the speaker.
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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 2 screws. continued 15US BASIC - DAV-HDX500 Getting Started - Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly. 5 Attach the post to the base.
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 2 screws. continued 15US BASIC - DAV-HDX500 Getting Started - Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly. 5 Attach the post to the base.
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... another speaker by checking lines as a guide. Adjust the speaker of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fall. DAV-HDX500 Lines Post , Loosen 2 screws. 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...
... another speaker by checking lines as a guide. Adjust the speaker of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fall. DAV-HDX500 Lines Post , Loosen 2 screws. 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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BASIC - 7 Take up slack in the cord clamp. Bottom of the base Adjust the length of the cord. continued 17US Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Adjust the length of the cord. 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. DAV-HDX500 Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base. DAV-HDX501W Take up any speaker cord slack. Getting Started -
BASIC - 7 Take up slack in the cord clamp. Bottom of the base Adjust the length of the cord. continued 17US Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Adjust the length of the cord. 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. DAV-HDX500 Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base. DAV-HDX501W Take up any speaker cord slack. Getting Started -
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White Red DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label White Red 18US Fully-assembled illustration DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label Getting Started - BASIC -
White Red DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label White Red 18US Fully-assembled illustration DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label Getting Started - BASIC -
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BASIC - For details, see "Connecting Other Components" (page 34) and the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1. 20US DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC power cord (mains lead) FM wire antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (...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...
BASIC - For details, see "Connecting Other Components" (page 34) and the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1. 20US DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC power cord (mains lead) FM wire antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (...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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Getting Started - The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . SPEAKER FORMATION Note • 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...
Getting Started - The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . SPEAKER FORMATION Note • 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...
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Green Blue Red Wireless system option When you can enjoy wireless performance by transmission of the sound to the surround speakers. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you install the WAHT-SD1...
Green Blue Red Wireless system option When you can enjoy wireless performance by transmission of the sound to the surround speakers. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you install the WAHT-SD1...
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...]: when installing the center and front speakers. • [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the front speakers. 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...
...]: when installing the center and front speakers. • [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the front speakers. 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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Tip • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. C. Note • Loud test sound is installed, [STANDARD (WIRED)] appears. Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically (AUTO ... the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. YES NO Note • In order to children and neighbor. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is recommended you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION]. • To set the appropriate surround sound automatically....
Tip • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. C. Note • Loud test sound is installed, [STANDARD (WIRED)] appears. Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically (AUTO ... the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. YES NO Note • In order to children and neighbor. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is recommended you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION]. • To set the appropriate surround sound automatically....
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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 × 539 ... (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 Mass (approx.) DAV-HDX500: 5.2 kg (11 lb 8 oz) DAV-HDX501W: 5.4 kg (11 lb 15 oz)
... 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 × 539 ... (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 Mass (approx.) DAV-HDX500: 5.2 kg (11 lb 8 oz) DAV-HDX501W: 5.4 kg (11 lb 15 oz)
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...DVD. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master technology, the Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer features two S-Master Digital Amplifiers that extracts the spatial properties of amplifier block is achieved with washer) (8) • Screws (small, silver) (4) • Screws (small, black) (2) • WAHT-SD1 (1) (DAV-HDX501W... area without notice. All six channels in a short period of several chapters. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is needed). Glossary Album Section of a title on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks...
...DVD. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master technology, the Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer features two S-Master Digital Amplifiers that extracts the spatial properties of amplifier block is achieved with washer) (8) • Screws (small, silver) (4) • Screws (small, black) (2) • WAHT-SD1 (1) (DAV-HDX501W... area without notice. All six channels in a short period of several chapters. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is needed). Glossary Album Section of a title on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks...