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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
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... that the cable ground shall be unplugged from Neural Audio Corporation. Before operating this system, please read this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for future reference. 3US Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a nonexclusive, non-transferable, limited license right to the point of XM Satellite Radio .../apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. XM is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System.
... that the cable ground shall be unplugged from Neural Audio Corporation. Before operating this system, please read this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for future reference. 3US Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a nonexclusive, non-transferable, limited license right to the point of XM Satellite Radio .../apparatus combination to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. XM is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System.
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...Speakers 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 19 Step 3: Positioning the System ...24 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup 24 Getting Started - BASIC - ADVANCED - Turning off the Demonstration 27 Installing the Speakers on a Wall.......... 28 Connecting the TV (Advanced 30 Connecting Other Components 34 Basic Operations Playing Discs 37...Delay Between the Picture and Sound 57 (A/V SYNC) About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 58 Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 60 Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound 62 Playing VIDEO...
...Speakers 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 19 Step 3: Positioning the System ...24 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup 24 Getting Started - BASIC - ADVANCED - Turning off the Demonstration 27 Installing the Speakers on a Wall.......... 28 Connecting the TV (Advanced 30 Connecting Other Components 34 Basic Operations Playing Discs 37...Delay Between the Picture and Sound 57 (A/V SYNC) About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 58 Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 60 Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound 62 Playing VIDEO...
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... 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
... 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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...Any difference in operation is clearly indicated 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 remote. 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 American models. • ...
...Any difference in operation is clearly indicated 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 remote. 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 American models. • ...
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...ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD Audios • Super Audio CD • DATA DVDs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics ... that do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following formats: - continued 7US The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8, 105) • A ...
...ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD Audios • Super Audio CD • DATA DVDs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics ... that do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following formats: - continued 7US The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8, 105) • A ...
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... even though playing the DVD VIDEO is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by area limitations.] will appear on the rear of DTS, Inc. 8US Since this system. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play on this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to play DVDs labeled with the same...
... even though playing the DVD VIDEO is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by area limitations.] will appear on the rear of DTS, Inc. 8US Since this system. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play on this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to play DVDs labeled with the same...
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... progressive signals, see page 34. DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC power cord (mains lead) Subwoofer FM wire antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial) 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...
... progressive signals, see page 34. DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC power cord (mains lead) Subwoofer FM wire antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial) 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...
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For details, see "Connecting Other Components" (page 34) and the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1. 20US Getting Started - DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC ... (aerial) 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 DMPORT1 FM 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA DMPORT2...
For details, see "Connecting Other Components" (page 34) and the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1. 20US Getting Started - DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC ... (aerial) 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 DMPORT1 FM 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA DMPORT2...
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... not lean or hang on the TV. 2 Press [/1. Very humid - Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the steps below . Subject to "DVD" (page 37). 3 Switch the input selector on the TV screen. [Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the same distance from the... sure that the function is recommended that are : - Dusty or dirty - The Setup Display for using the system. Getting Started - Extremely hot or cold - Step 3: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at...
... not lean or hang on the TV. 2 Press [/1. Very humid - Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the steps below . Subject to "DVD" (page 37). 3 Switch the input selector on the TV screen. [Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the same distance from the... sure that the function is recommended that are : - Dusty or dirty - The Setup Display for using the system. Getting Started - Extremely hot or cold - Step 3: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at...
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... stop mode. YES NO Tip • If you select [SECOND ROOM] for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 0:00:02 DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [YES]. The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press X/x to select press . [SETUP], then The options for [SPEAKER...setup operations are complete. To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which the system is installed may interfere with measurement. 13 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/ c to select [QUICK], then press . Getting ...
... stop mode. YES NO Tip • If you select [SECOND ROOM] for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 0:00:02 DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [YES]. The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press X/x to select press . [SETUP], then The options for [SPEAKER...setup operations are complete. To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which the system is installed may interfere with measurement. 13 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/ c to select [QUICK], then press . Getting ...
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... 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 DMPORT1 FM 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA... DMPORT2 To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT To VIDEO C Y PB/CB PR/CR A VIDEO IN B S VIDEO IN TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks TV with VIDEO IN jack :Signal flow TV with S VIDEO IN jack * HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
... 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 DMPORT1 FM 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA... DMPORT2 To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT To VIDEO C Y PB/CB PR/CR A VIDEO IN B S VIDEO IN TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks TV with VIDEO IN jack :Signal flow TV with S VIDEO IN jack * HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
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...When you cannot connect the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack to select "DVD." S video signals are not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) compliant (e.g., DVI ... multimedia interface out) jack. For details, refer also to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). A To connect to the operating instructions supplied with the... TV with via an S video jack. ADVANCED - To select the type of the system to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the video jack. continued 31US Getting ...
...When you cannot connect the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack to select "DVD." S video signals are not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) compliant (e.g., DVI ... multimedia interface out) jack. For details, refer also to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). A To connect to the operating instructions supplied with the... TV with via an S video jack. ADVANCED - To select the type of the system to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the video jack. continued 31US Getting ...
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... 88. The current type of video signals appears in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to a TV that accepts progressive signals. Each time you need to connect to select "DVD." 32US Does your TV screen. To display using this method, you press VIDEO FORMAT, the...
... 88. The current type of video signals appears in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to a TV that accepts progressive signals. Each time you need to connect to select "DVD." 32US Does your TV screen. To display using this method, you press VIDEO FORMAT, the...
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...When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord during the system is set to "NORMAL (INTERLACE)," the system is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). Some DVD software contains both video and film. your TV is set to "PROGRESSIVE" ... film-based software and video-based software. Each time you select these images to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. your screen when output in progressive signal format, sections of some types of DVD software that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you press...
...When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord during the system is set to "NORMAL (INTERLACE)," the system is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). Some DVD software contains both video and film. your TV is set to "PROGRESSIVE" ... film-based software and video-based software. Each time you select these images to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. your screen when output in progressive signal format, sections of some types of DVD software that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you press...
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...connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of them. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT or VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R Y PB/CB PR/CR To SAT/CABLE (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) To SAT/CABLE (COMPONENT VIDEO IN) CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER To SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN ...-TC1 slot for the WAHT-SD1 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 DMPORT1 FM 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA ...
...connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of them. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT or VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R Y PB/CB PR/CR To SAT/CABLE (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) To SAT/CABLE (COMPONENT VIDEO IN) CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER To SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN ...-TC1 slot for the WAHT-SD1 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 DMPORT1 FM 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA ...
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... 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 the system with the system. The system starts playback (continuous play ). The volume level appears on the unit. When no disc is connected to select... "DVD." Place one disc on the TV screen. • When you selected, "NO DISC" appears. The system turns on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be synch-operated with the HDMI cord can be...
... 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 the system with the system. The system starts playback (continuous play ). The volume level appears on the unit. When no disc is connected to select... "DVD." Place one disc on the TV screen. • When you selected, "NO DISC" appears. The system turns on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be synch-operated with the HDMI cord can be...
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...unit. 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 the remote. Change a disc while playing DISC SKIP another ...disc Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on . About DVD 5-DISC changer The disc changer consists of the internal mechanisms and does not...
...unit. 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 the remote. Change a disc while playing DISC SKIP another ...disc Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on . About DVD 5-DISC changer The disc changer consists of the internal mechanisms and does not...
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... on the component connected. DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t XM t SAT/CABLE t TV t DMPORT1 t DMPORT2 t AUDIO t ... This is underlined. • "ATT ON": attenuates the input level. Changing the input level of the sound from the sound of the other components connected to ...in the following sequence. Basic Operations Enjoying the Radio or Other Components FUNCTION X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU Selecting the connected component You can change the input level from connected components Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the SAT/CABLE or TV jacks on the rear panel...
... on the component connected. DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t XM t SAT/CABLE t TV t DMPORT1 t DMPORT2 t AUDIO t ... This is underlined. • "ATT ON": attenuates the input level. Changing the input level of the sound from the sound of the other components connected to ...in the following sequence. Basic Operations Enjoying the Radio or Other Components FUNCTION X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU Selecting the connected component You can change the input level from connected components Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the SAT/CABLE or TV jacks on the rear panel...
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When the system receives a stereo broadcast, the stereo sound is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously. In this processing is set to a movie theater. x CINEMA STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x CINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound...
When the system receives a stereo broadcast, the stereo sound is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously. In this processing is set to a movie theater. x CINEMA STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x CINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound...
