Operating Instructions
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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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Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as vases, on a circuit different from the apparatus. DAV-HDX500/DAV-HDX501W Serial No 2US WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for your authority to operate this..., the user is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block ...
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as vases, on a circuit different from the apparatus. DAV-HDX500/DAV-HDX501W Serial No 2US WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for your authority to operate this..., the user is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block ...
Operating Instructions
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...Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet Note about CDs/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 expressed in feet (ft) for North... 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 clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-HDX500 only." • The Control Menu items may be used as those on the remote. • The instructions in this manual...
...Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet Note about CDs/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 expressed in feet (ft) for North... 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 clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-HDX500 only." • The Control Menu items may be used as those on the remote. • The instructions in this manual...
Operating Instructions
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...digital audio material on it Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played. About Multi Session CD • This system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: - Any subsequent ...MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play back discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. The disc will be played back. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Music discs encoded with ...
...digital audio material on it Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played. About Multi Session CD • This system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: - Any subsequent ...MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play back discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. The disc will be played back. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Music discs encoded with ...
Operating Instructions
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...is prohibited by area restrictions. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to read the operating instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. This system incorporates with the same region code. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will only play DVDs labeled with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro... protection technology that is prohibited. Use of this copyright protection technology must be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. Be sure to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features...
...is prohibited by area restrictions. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to read the operating instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. This system incorporates with the same region code. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will only play DVDs labeled with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro... protection technology that is prohibited. Use of this copyright protection technology must be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. Be sure to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features...
Operating Instructions
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...FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SPEAKER SUR L DIR-TC1 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SAT/CABLE OUT (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR AM SAT/CABLE R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO IN L TV XM... :Signal flow Surround speaker (L) Tip • When you install the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you can enjoy wireless performance. For details, see "Connecting Other Components" (page 34) and the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1. 20US BASIC - Getting Started -
...FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SPEAKER SUR L DIR-TC1 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SAT/CABLE OUT (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR AM SAT/CABLE R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT R AUDIO IN L TV XM... :Signal flow Surround speaker (L) Tip • When you install the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you can enjoy wireless performance. For details, see "Connecting Other Components" (page 34) and the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1. 20US BASIC - Getting Started -
Operating Instructions
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...an S video jack. For details, refer also to progressive format (page 32). To use the S video jack instead of the system to the operating instructions supplied with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). To use this connection and set the output ... Press FUNCTION repeatedly to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). Getting Started - A To connect to select "DVD." C To connect to a TV with an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) adaptor (not supplied). Green Blue Red D To connect...
...an S video jack. For details, refer also to progressive format (page 32). To use the S video jack instead of the system to the operating instructions supplied with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). To use this connection and set the output ... Press FUNCTION repeatedly to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). Getting Started - A To connect to select "DVD." C To connect to a TV with an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) adaptor (not supplied). Green Blue Red D To connect...
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... jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) using the component video cord (not supplied). For details, see the operating instructions of the sound to a level where sound is not distorted. 36US 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 (supplied with a volume control, turn...components to the surround speakers. Green Blue Red Wireless system option When you can enjoy wireless performance by transmission of the WAHT-SD1.
... jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) using the component video cord (not supplied). For details, see the operating instructions of the sound to a level where sound is not distorted. 36US 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 (supplied with a volume control, turn...components to the surround speakers. Green Blue Red Wireless system option When you can enjoy wireless performance by transmission of the WAHT-SD1.
Operating Instructions
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... than one disc on the tray. 7 Press H. Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the system with the HDMI cord can be different or restricted. Be careful that is not loaded with the... Discs Adjust the volume "/1 A H FUNCTION 4 Press DISC 1-5. The volume level appears on the TV screen. • When you selected, "NO DISC" appears. Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on the TV screen and in the disc stocker you set to...
... than one disc on the tray. 7 Press H. Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the system with the HDMI cord can be different or restricted. Be careful that is not loaded with the... Discs Adjust the volume "/1 A H FUNCTION 4 Press DISC 1-5. The volume level appears on the TV screen. • When you selected, "NO DISC" appears. Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on the TV screen and in the disc stocker you set to...
Operating Instructions
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DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t XM t SAT/CABLE t TV t DMPORT1 t DMPORT2 t AUDIO t ... The output level is underlined. • "ATT ON": attenuates the input level. Changing the input level of the sound from the sound of the system changes in the front panel display. To prevent this... digital connection takes priority. The default setting is changed. • "ATT OFF": normal input level. 5 Press . Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the components for further information. The setting is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected. Each time you use a...
DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t XM t SAT/CABLE t TV t DMPORT1 t DMPORT2 t AUDIO t ... The output level is underlined. • "ATT ON": attenuates the input level. Changing the input level of the sound from the sound of the system changes in the front panel display. To prevent this... digital connection takes priority. The default setting is changed. • "ATT OFF": normal input level. 5 Press . Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the components for further information. The setting is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected. Each time you use a...
Operating Instructions
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...MP3" (MP3 audio track) or ".JPG"/".JPEG" (JPEG image file) • which could damage your speaker system. • The system does not conform to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the first session, only the first session will be able to audio in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer ...compression technology. Discs that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. See the operating instructions supplied with the extension ".MP3," ".JPG," or ".JPEG" even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Note • The system will also play discs recorded in other sessions. JPEG is audio compression ...
...MP3" (MP3 audio track) or ".JPG"/".JPEG" (JPEG image file) • which could damage your speaker system. • The system does not conform to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the first session, only the first session will be able to audio in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer ...compression technology. Discs that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. See the operating instructions supplied with the extension ".MP3," ".JPG," or ".JPEG" even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Note • The system will also play discs recorded in other sessions. JPEG is audio compression ...
Operating Instructions
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... such as the operating procedure may appear as [Press SELECT] in the operating instructions supplied with the disc. You cannot play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the system is in stop mode to the menu Press O RETURN. Playing VIDEO CDs with...Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. To return to play . In this case, press H. The system starts continuous play VIDEO CDs interactively by the number buttons. 3 Press . 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. PBC playback allows you to PBC playback, press x twice, then press...
... such as the operating procedure may appear as [Press SELECT] in the operating instructions supplied with the disc. You cannot play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the system is in stop mode to the menu Press O RETURN. Playing VIDEO CDs with...Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. To return to play . In this case, press H. The system starts continuous play VIDEO CDs interactively by the number buttons. 3 Press . 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. PBC playback allows you to PBC playback, press x twice, then press...
Operating Instructions
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...setting is selected. Preparing for the TV's input source connected to this unit (see the operating instructions of the buttons above. • The TV mode turns off the TV sound temporarily. The TV...SUBTITLE* HDMI 1 ANGLE* HDMI 2 VIDEO HDMI 3 FORMAT* continued 73US Using the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you successfully set with one button push. Press and hold TV INPUT while entering the ...10. (For example, for channel 25, press -, then 2 and 5.) Note • Depending on your Sony TV and this system.
...setting is selected. Preparing for the TV's input source connected to this unit (see the operating instructions of the buttons above. • The TV mode turns off the TV sound temporarily. The TV...SUBTITLE* HDMI 1 ANGLE* HDMI 2 VIDEO HDMI 3 FORMAT* continued 73US Using the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you successfully set with one button push. Press and hold TV INPUT while entering the ...10. (For example, for channel 25, press -, then 2 and 5.) Note • Depending on your Sony TV and this system.
Operating Instructions
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...you can enjoy sound from the connected component are also output. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see the operating instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied). In this case. ./> H X x 77US To cancel, select other than ..."A.F.D. Tip • When listening to /from a portable audio source or computer. Playing the connected component on the system 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "A.F.D. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can be used in each area. Press SOUND FIELD +/- ...
...you can enjoy sound from the connected component are also output. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see the operating instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied). In this case. ./> H X x 77US To cancel, select other than ..."A.F.D. Tip • When listening to /from a portable audio source or computer. Playing the connected component on the system 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "A.F.D. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can be used in each area. Press SOUND FIELD +/- ...
Operating Instructions
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... sound in the other room is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is the same as that of the listening position. NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers in another. •... front speakers. • [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the front speakers. Advanced Settings and Adjustments continued 83US For details, see the operating instructions of the listening position. • [SECOND ROOM]: when installing the front speakers in one room and surround speakers in front of the...
... sound in the other room is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is the same as that of the listening position. NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers in another. •... front speakers. • [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the front speakers. Advanced Settings and Adjustments continued 83US For details, see the operating instructions of the listening position. • [SECOND ROOM]: when installing the front speakers in one room and surround speakers in front of the...
Operating Instructions
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...the [CONNECTION] setting in stop mode. SPEAKER FORMATION Continue with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRED)] appears. It ...], then press . • [YES]: continue with [AUTO CALIBRATION], see the operating instructions of "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 84). • [NO]: exit [...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 recommended you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and...
...the [CONNECTION] setting in stop mode. SPEAKER FORMATION Continue with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRED)] appears. It ...], then press . • [YES]: continue with [AUTO CALIBRATION], see the operating instructions of "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 84). • [NO]: exit [...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 recommended you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and...
Operating Instructions
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...cannot be ejected and "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. • The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you press any button on the ... an auto playback function. Messages do not appear on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles. The system does not work and "CHILD LOCK" appears in [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 62). See the operating instructions of album/track/file name are not recorded on the TV ...
...cannot be ejected and "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. • The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you press any button on the ... an auto playback function. Messages do not appear on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles. The system does not work and "CHILD LOCK" appears in [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 62). See the operating instructions of album/track/file name are not recorded on the TV ...
Operating Instructions
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...; Screws (small, silver) (4) • Screws (small, black) (2) • WAHT-SD1 (1) (DAV-HDX501W only) • Operating Instructions • HDMI CONTROL Guide • Speaker and TV connections (card) •Standby power consumption 0.3 W...in a short period of a music piece or an image on a DVD. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is independently provided. Easy to your listening environment in the printed... Dolby Surround Pro Logic. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master technology, the Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer features two S-...
...; Screws (small, silver) (4) • Screws (small, black) (2) • WAHT-SD1 (1) (DAV-HDX501W only) • Operating Instructions • HDMI CONTROL Guide • Speaker and TV connections (card) •Standby power consumption 0.3 W...in a short period of a music piece or an image on a DVD. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is independently provided. Easy to your listening environment in the printed... Dolby Surround Pro Logic. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master technology, the Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer features two S-...
Limited Warranty (US Only)
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LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from state to state. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, ... DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS ...
LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from state to state. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, ... DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS ...
HDMI Control Guide
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... should be correspond with Sony's HDMI CONTROL function. - Preparing for the HDMI CONTROL function To use the HDMI CONTROL function, make sure that are compatible with the HDMI CONTROL function with the TV. For details, see the operating instructions of either the TV or this system to the operating instructions supplied with an HDMI...
... should be correspond with Sony's HDMI CONTROL function. - Preparing for the HDMI CONTROL function To use the HDMI CONTROL function, make sure that are compatible with the HDMI CONTROL function with the TV. For details, see the operating instructions of either the TV or this system to the operating instructions supplied with an HDMI...