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...the S-AIR function The system is as follows: • DAV-HDX277WC: Surround amplifier (optional) S-AIR receiver (supplied) • DAV-HDX279W: Surround amplifier (supplied) S-AIR receiver (optional) • DAV-HDX576WF: Surround amplifier (supplied) S-AIR receiver (supplied) The S-AIR product can be purchased as an option ...: • Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. • Measurements...
...the S-AIR function The system is as follows: • DAV-HDX277WC: Surround amplifier (optional) S-AIR receiver (supplied) • DAV-HDX279W: Surround amplifier (supplied) S-AIR receiver (optional) • DAV-HDX576WF: Surround amplifier (supplied) S-AIR receiver (supplied) The S-AIR product can be purchased as an option ...: • Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. • Measurements...
Operating Instructions
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...Setting up the Wireless System 42 Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup 44 Step 6: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers 47 Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode 49 Selecting the Sound Mode 51 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound... 51 Disc Playing a Disc 52 Using Play Mode 58 Searching/Selecting a Disc 60... "BRAVIA" Sync 79 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 82 Using an S-AIR Product 83 Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 89 Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 90 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 91 Using the...
...Setting up the Wireless System 42 Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup 44 Step 6: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers 47 Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode 49 Selecting the Sound Mode 51 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound... 51 Disc Playing a Disc 52 Using Play Mode 58 Searching/Selecting a Disc 60... "BRAVIA" Sync 79 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 82 Using an S-AIR Product 83 Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 89 Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 90 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 91 Using the...
Operating Instructions
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...surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to the front speakers. However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position (A). DAV-HDX277WC... B A A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left)) E Surround speaker (R...
...surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to the front speakers. However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position (A). DAV-HDX277WC... B A A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left)) E Surround speaker (R...
Operating Instructions
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For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for the hole on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the wall. See the illustrations below...3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to the appropriate terminals on the back of each speaker. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the other speakers 8 to 10 mm (11...etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. • Do not use any type of the speakers, Sony recommends that are suitable for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). Subject to ...
For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for the hole on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the wall. See the illustrations below...3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to the appropriate terminals on the back of each speaker. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the other speakers 8 to 10 mm (11...etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. • Do not use any type of the speakers, Sony recommends that are suitable for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). Subject to ...
Operating Instructions
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... speaker (R) 1 Surround speaker (L) S-AIR receiver :Signal flow 1 Surround speaker (R) 22US Getting Started Step 3: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to a level where sound is not distorted. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with a volume...
... speaker (R) 1 Surround speaker (L) S-AIR receiver :Signal flow 1 Surround speaker (R) 22US Getting Started Step 3: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to a level where sound is not distorted. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with a volume...
Operating Instructions
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...-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver 38US An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function. DAV-HDX277WC Rear panel of the S-AIR receiver. For details, refer to insert the wireless transceivers into the S-AIR receiver. EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver DAV-HDX279W...
...-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver 38US An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function. DAV-HDX277WC Rear panel of the S-AIR receiver. For details, refer to insert the wireless transceivers into the S-AIR receiver. EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver DAV-HDX279W...
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...B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK PHONES jack SURROUND SELECTOR switch The unit transmits sound to the surround amplifier that is connected to the surround amplifier, or radio reception is set to SURROUND. 3 Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround amplifier. The system turns ...transmission status You can enjoy the system's sound in the front panel display. Sound transmission is active. The surround amplifier turns off . For details, see "Establishing sound transmission between the unit and surround amplifier by connecting the headphones to set ...
...B C PAIRING SPEAKER L SURROUND SELECTOR R SURROUND SURROUND BACK PHONES jack SURROUND SELECTOR switch The unit transmits sound to the surround amplifier that is connected to the surround amplifier, or radio reception is set to SURROUND. 3 Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround amplifier. The system turns ...transmission status You can enjoy the system's sound in the front panel display. Sound transmission is active. The surround amplifier turns off . For details, see "Establishing sound transmission between the unit and surround amplifier by connecting the headphones to set ...
Operating Instructions
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...Surround Sound for selecting the language used in the selected language. 6 Press . VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 16:9 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTER BOX BLACK LEVEL: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT... OUT): OFF PAUSE MODE: AUTO 7 Press X/x to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned. For details, see "Setting the type of the TV to set to "DVD" (page 47). 3 Switch the input selector on the surround...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 ...
...Surround Sound for selecting the language used in the selected language. 6 Press . VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 16:9 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTER BOX BLACK LEVEL: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT... OUT): OFF PAUSE MODE: AUTO 7 Press X/x to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned. For details, see "Setting the type of the TV to set to "DVD" (page 47). 3 Switch the input selector on the surround...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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... setup operations are not connected to select [YES]. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). • If you install the surround amplifier in an improper location, such as it may affect measurements. •...; If measurement fails, follow the message then retry [AUTO CALIBRATION]. 15 Press . Be quiet during the measurement (which the system is finished. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the...
... setup operations are not connected to select [YES]. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). • If you install the surround amplifier in an improper location, such as it may affect measurements. •...; If measurement fails, follow the message then retry [AUTO CALIBRATION]. 15 Press . Be quiet during the measurement (which the system is finished. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the...
Operating Instructions
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...may need to turn off your TV's speaker to enjoy surround sound of the sound from the six speakers, select the "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC" decoding mode. STD" for "DEC. To prevent distortion, reduce the input level on the component connected. Function "DVD" "TUNER FM"/ "TUNER AM" "TV" "SAT/CABLE... output level is made . 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off . The system menu turns off . * DAV-HDX576WF only. ** DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only. 48US Select "A.F.D. The setting is not a malfunction and will depend on the unit. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- x DAV-HDX576WF...
...may need to turn off your TV's speaker to enjoy surround sound of the sound from the six speakers, select the "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC" decoding mode. STD" for "DEC. To prevent distortion, reduce the input level on the component connected. Function "DVD" "TUNER FM"/ "TUNER AM" "TV" "SAT/CABLE... output level is made . 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off . The system menu turns off . * DAV-HDX576WF only. ** DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only. 48US Select "A.F.D. The setting is not a malfunction and will depend on the unit. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- x DAV-HDX576WF...
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... the front panel display, then press or c. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until "DEC. They bring exciting and powerful sound of the system's pre-programmed decoding modes. MODE" appears in the front panel display. Display "A.F.D. Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of movie theaters into your home.
... the front panel display, then press or c. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until "DEC. They bring exciting and powerful sound of the system's pre-programmed decoding modes. MODE" appears in the front panel display. Display "A.F.D. Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of movie theaters into your home.
Operating Instructions
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Outputs the sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. 50US Multi channel surround formats are not effective. • Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode may not be effective. • When you select "A.F.D. STD," "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC." • When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from headphone...
Outputs the sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. 50US Multi channel surround formats are not effective. • Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode may not be effective. • When you select "A.F.D. STD," "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC." • When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from headphone...
Operating Instructions
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...the unit or surround amplifier. • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. Sound Adjustment Selecting the Sound Mode You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. SOUND MODE Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO)... set the digital output mode of both the main and sub languages will be output. • "MAIN+SUB": Mixed sound of the TV or other component to produce the sound effect depending on the disc. • "MOVIE": The system provides the...
...the unit or surround amplifier. • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. Sound Adjustment Selecting the Sound Mode You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. SOUND MODE Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO)... set the digital output mode of both the main and sub languages will be output. • "MAIN+SUB": Mixed sound of the TV or other component to produce the sound effect depending on the disc. • "MOVIE": The system provides the...
Operating Instructions
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...only). To turn the system off Press "/1 while the system is in pause mode. You can go to PHONES jack on a DVD-VR. 6)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only. 7)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/ DVD+R only. 53US Other operations To Press Stop x Pause X Resume play and remove DISC 1-5 and A on the unit. Each time... a point quickly M/ or /m while by using headphones" (page 42). For details, see "Using the Control for HDMI Function for a still picture on the surround amplifier. (The sound of the system is inserted. To return to the beginning of the system is in pause mode. The...
...only). To turn the system off Press "/1 while the system is in pause mode. You can go to PHONES jack on a DVD-VR. 6)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only. 7)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/ DVD+R only. 53US Other operations To Press Stop x Pause X Resume play and remove DISC 1-5 and A on the unit. Each time... a point quickly M/ or /m while by using headphones" (page 42). For details, see "Using the Control for HDMI Function for a still picture on the surround amplifier. (The sound of the system is inserted. To return to the beginning of the system is in pause mode. The...
Operating Instructions
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...2CH], then press . [MULTI/ 55US You can play the Super Audio CD (page 111) by selecting the playback area. x DVD-VR The types of sound tracks recorded on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and ...Effect) 1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center LCR LFE LS RS Currently playing program format Example: Dolby Digital 3 channel Front (L/R) Surround (Monaural) 1:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD You can select the ...
...2CH], then press . [MULTI/ 55US You can play the Super Audio CD (page 111) by selecting the playback area. x DVD-VR The types of sound tracks recorded on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and ...Effect) 1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center LCR LFE LS RS Currently playing program format Example: Dolby Digital 3 channel Front (L/R) Surround (Monaural) 1:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD You can select the ...
Operating Instructions
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...DVD VIDEO only) You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for a Room" (page 89). For details, see "Using an S-AIR Product" (page 83). [ID] You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound... for watching movies at low volume late at night. [OFF]: No compression of dynamic range. [STANDARD]: The system reproduces the sound track with the kind of the ...
...DVD VIDEO only) You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for a Room" (page 89). For details, see "Using an S-AIR Product" (page 83). [ID] You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound... for watching movies at low volume late at night. [OFF]: No compression of dynamic range. [STANDARD]: The system reproduces the sound track with the kind of the ...
Operating Instructions
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... other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default settings. Settings for the speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the parameters for [CENTER] and [SURROUND]. Note • You cannot operate [SPEAKER SETUP] when you move the front speakers and center speaker, be sure to....). x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] When you connect headphones to the same level. x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) You can set the parameters of the speakers to the unit or surround amplifier. x [RESET] You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME] function to 23 ft) for the...
... other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default settings. Settings for the speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the parameters for [CENTER] and [SURROUND]. Note • You cannot operate [SPEAKER SETUP] when you move the front speakers and center speaker, be sure to....). x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] When you connect headphones to the same level. x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) You can set the parameters of the speakers to the unit or surround amplifier. x [RESET] You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME] function to 23 ft) for the...
Operating Instructions
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... not be sure to 23 ft). You can set the parameters of the surround speakers. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can adjust the sound level of the distance (B) from the speakers. 74US x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] When you set [SURROUND] to adjust [LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL (SURROUND)]. [OFF]: The test tone is not emitted from the listening position to [YES...
... not be sure to 23 ft). You can set the parameters of the surround speakers. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can adjust the sound level of the distance (B) from the speakers. 74US x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] When you set [SURROUND] to adjust [LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL (SURROUND)]. [OFF]: The test tone is not emitted from the listening position to [YES...
Operating Instructions
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...CALIBRATION]. The Setup Display appears. 5 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . For the better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you change the position of the speakers, Sony recommends you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION] (page 90). • When you... listening position. 8 Press . Other Operations Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press . repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the...
...CALIBRATION]. The Setup Display appears. 5 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . For the better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you change the position of the speakers, Sony recommends you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION] (page 90). • When you... listening position. 8 Press . Other Operations Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press . repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the...
Operating Instructions
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... the front panel Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is installed may affect measurements. 90US The Control Menu ...surround amplifier turns on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to avoid measurement failure. The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION] appear. 7 Connect the calibration mic (supplied) to the unit or surround amplifier. If you install the surround amplifier in stop mode. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound...
... the front panel Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is installed may affect measurements. 90US The Control Menu ...surround amplifier turns on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to avoid measurement failure. The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION] appear. 7 Connect the calibration mic (supplied) to the unit or surround amplifier. If you install the surround amplifier in stop mode. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound...