Sony HDX277WC manual

ON._ 3283 o3211/1/ @ DVD Home Theatre @System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX277WC / HDX279W / HDX576WF Hii_lrni S-AIR ,,,,,,,o,,,,r_, _IelTAL WIRELESS [Win _rive _U_WQD_F 02008 Sony Corporation[...]

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard, Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive he[...]

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide bhlde or the third prong am provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. I 0) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particul[...]

About This Operating Instructions • Tile instructions in this Operating hlstructions describe the controls on the remote. You can also use tile controls on tile unit if they have tile salne or sinlilar IUfflles as those Oll tile renlote. • Tile insmlctions in this manual are for DAV- HDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAV- HDX576WF. DAV-HDX277WC is the[...]

Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions .......... 4 About the S-AIR function ....................... 4 Playable Discs ......................................... 6 Getting Started Step 1: Assembling the Speakers ........................... 13 Step 2: Positioning the System... 18 Step 3: Connecting the System... 22 Step 4: Setting up the [...]

Playable Discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD | VIDEO lx)rn'ml or video mode VIDEO • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD _ VIDEO format R RW R4.7 DVQ+R OVD +ReWHtabJe QVD÷R QL VR (Vide() • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Vide() Recording) mode _ _ Recording) mode (except for _ DVD-R DL) R RW R4.7 Super Audio CD _ [...]

2)JPEG image files must confi)rm to the DCF image file format./DCF "Design rule for Camera File systenf': hnage standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Infi)rmation Technology lMustries Association /JEITA).) 3)A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs_ defined by ISO Ilnternational Organization lk)r Standar[...]

• This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in tile first session. Ally subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back. • This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be pl[...]

DAV-HDX277WC • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofcr ( 1 ) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) or • Speaker cords (6, red/while/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Video cord ( 1 ) • Remote conllnallder (remote) (1) ) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • [...]

DAV.HDX279W • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire amenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ <,reen/_ray/blue/purple) • Vide() cord (1) • Uenwde comlllander 0"enmle) ( 1 ) ) • R6 (size AA) bageries (2) • Calibration mic (1) •[...]

DAV.HDX576WF • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker ( 1 ) • Surround speakers (2) • S[ b'_v )ofer ( 1 ) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire amenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/grayfi_l ue/pu rple) • Video cord ( l ) • Remote corrrmander (remote) (1) ) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic[...]

Inserting batteries into the remote lnserl two R6 (size AA) baueries (supplied) by matching d_e @ and @ ends on file batteries lo lhe markings inside lhe c(mlparlment. To use Ihe remole, poinl it at lhe remole sensor [] on the unit. m • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do[...]

Step 1: Assembling the Speakers (DA V-HDX576WF only) Belie)re connecting tile speakers, attach tile speaker stand to tile speaker. (For the front speakers) Use the parts as lk)llows: • Front speakers (2) • Speaker cords (2, red/white) • Posts (2) • Bases (2) • Mounting plates (2) • Post covers (2) • Screws (large, with washer) (4) •[...]

2 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post. Orient tile slot toward you, allach the post cover so thai tile slot of the post enguges with (he tab of the post cover, then secure w'ilh tile screw. Thread the speaker cord through hole of the post cover, Speaker cord 3 Hole Post cover Jpper part of the post Screw (small) Lay the post in [...]

4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Be sure Io match Ihe speaker cords to tile appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker coM with the color lube lo (_), and Ihe speaker coM without Ihe color tube Io 0. _i Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Rear of the speaker 5 Attach the post to the base. Insert the post so[...]

6 Adjust the height of the speaker. Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws. Adjust the speaker of one side. tl_en adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide. • When a_[justing the height of Ihe speaken grasp the speaker so fllat the speaker does not figh 7 0 O Lines %. o C? .... Po[...]

Fully-assembled illustration Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R): White label Red label White Red 17 us[...]

Step 2: Positioning the System For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than tile subwoofcr should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (_). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 fl) closer (O) and tile surronnd speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 It) closer (_) to tile f[...]

DAV-HDX279W ® ® Front speaker (L (left)) ® Front speaker (R (right)) @ Center speaker @ Surround speaker (L (left)) ® Surround speaker (R (right)) (£) Subwoofer ® Unit ® Surround amplifier ® ® Top view DAV-HDX576WF ® ® Front speaker (L (left)) ® Front speaker (R (right)) ® Center speaker ® Surround speaker (L (left)) ® Surround speak[...]

Subject to vibrations Subject to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated lwaxed, oile& polishe& etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. • Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. • Do [...]

DAV-HDX576WF For the center speaker 145 mm 4 inches) ..... (11/32 to 13/32 inch) _ For the surround speakers For the front speakers 8to 10 mm_ (11/32 to 13/32 inch) 8to 10 mm_ (11/32to 13/32irloh) _ 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. _/_ 5 mm _ (_) (7/32 inch) llO/m2r_n c h) Rear of the speaker Hole on the back of the speaker m • Use screws that [...]

Step 3: Connecting the System See tile connection diagram below, and read the additional information ffonl (_) to (_) on the fl)llowing pages. • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distort[...]

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The connector and color tube of tl_e speaker cords are tile same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on tile speakers: the speaker cord with Ihe color robe to (_, and Ihe speaker cord wilhout the color tube lo @. Do nol catch Ihe speaker cord insulation in the speaker term[...]

DAV-HDX279W Rear panel of the unit To the subwoofer (purple) Rear panel of the surround amplifier To the front speaker (L) (white) To the surround speaker (R) (gray) 26us[...]

DAV-HDX576WF Rear panel of the unit To the subwoofer (purple) Rear panel of the surround amplifier To the front speaker (L) (white) To the surround speaker (R) (gray) 27us[...]

Use the parls as follows: • Video cord (1) To listen to TV sound l?om the six speakers of the system, c(muect the TV and the system with the audio cord (not supplied) ((_)). For vide(>output to your TV, check the vide(>input jacks of the TV, and select connection meflmd O, {_, or _. Picture quality improves in order l¥om _ (standard) to _ [...]

DAV-HDX279W (_ Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) ( (_) Audio cord (not supplied) To the HDMI IN jack of the TV __ reen Blue Red To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of the TV To the VIDEO IN jack of the TV 2gus[...]

DAV-HDX576WF (_ Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) , [ To the digital coaxial output jack of the TV (_) Audio cord (not supplied) To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV To the HDMI IN jack of the TV Green Blue Red To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of the TV To the VIDEO IN jack of the TV '_ If your TV accepts p_)gr[...]

You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system. • Porlable audio source: t_ • DIG1TAL MEDIA PORT adapter: O • VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlaySlation, etc.: DAV-HDX277WC [_ ] Front panel • You can connect another component, such as VCR, instead of the TV. For connection details, see page 28. DIGITAL MEDIA[...]

DAV-HDX279W Stereo mini-plug cord .J" (not supplied) / _ _ To the portable audio source L Fron, ane, • Yeu call connect mether component, such as VCR, instead of the TV. For connectkm details, see page 28. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 32us[...]

DAV-HDX576WF _=== ===_ 'Trent panel ......................................................... ii.-,::, ...... DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter _ Audio cord (not supplied) To the AUDIO OUT jacks of another To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDMqPI 0 is supplied) to the DMPORTjack. For details, see "Us[...]

If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs cornponems as Rq]ows. System j CR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. :Signal flow Select tile componenl on tile TV. For details, refi2r to file operating inslructions of tile TV. lllhe TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switche[...]

DAV-HDX277WC AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) • Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal. Rear panel FM wire antenna (aerial) _ (supplied) _!: __or 35us[...]

DAV-HDX279W I _ _,,o_ntenna _a0r,0,_ A m • Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either termimd _ ,.,o,,,, L9 9 9 t_J@/_i 4 _,_ c:_, Rearpanel FM wire antenna (aerial) % 36 _[...]

DAV-HDX576WF AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) , A IN3 • Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal @@ ::,_A _-, I Rear panel FM wire antenna (aerial) m • Keep the AM leep antenna (aerial) and cerd away from the system or ether AV components, as noise may result • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial) • After [...]

You can transmit sound from the unit to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. An S-AIR product is a component that is compalible with the S-AIR function. To use tile S-AIR flmction, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the unit. surround amplifier. and S-AIR receiver. For details of the S-AIR fanction, see &[...]

DAV-HDX576WF Rear panel of the unit Rear panel of the surround arr 31ifier Wireless transceiver Wireless transceiver m • Also, insert the wireless transceiver inte the S-AIR receiver. Fer details, refer te the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. • When you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord imains lead) [...]

DAV-HDX277WC Belk)re connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the trait. Rear panel To the wall outlet (mains) DAV-HDX279W Bel)re connecting the AC pover cords (mains leads) of the unit and the sm'round arnplit5er to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front, center speakers a[...]

After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonslralion appears in file front panel display. Setting the demonstration mode to on/off 1 Pressl/_) on the unit. The system turns on. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Press €/_, repeatedly until "DEMO" appears in the front panel display, then press _ or ..>. 4 Press _/_, to select a sett[...]

Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System (DA V-HDX279W/DA V-HDX576WF only) To use tire wireless system, you need to set up tile SmTound amplifier. Before setting, make sure that tile wireless transceivers are inserted into the unit and the surround amplifier correctly (page 38). This wireless system is called "S-AIR." For details of the S-A[...]

To prevent the transmission by neighbors To prevent the transmission _om neighbors, you can identil_ the unit mM the surround amplifier by perfbrming the pairing operation. For details, see "ldentil)cing the malt with a specific S-AIR sub trait (Pairing operation)" (page 86). To attach the cover to the surround amplifier After connecting [...]

Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup Folk)w the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. • When you connect the system and the TV with the component video cord (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied), you need to set the type of video output lkirmatching your TV. For details, see "Sclting the type of video output to [...]

SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD 10 Press @. 1 1 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel. Sel up the calibralion mic at lhe ear level using a R'ipod, elc. (not supplied). The front ol each speaker should face lhe calibralion mic. and there should be no obstruclion between llle speakers and the calibration fnic. [i [i [i [...]

3 Press ,I,/4, to select _ [SETUP], then press @. The options for [SETUP] appear. IQUICK ] 4 Press'l"/4, to select [QUICK], then press O. The Quick Setup display appears. Depending on the connection of the TV (page 28), select the type of vide() output of the system. To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack When yo[...]

7 8 9 Press ,I,/4, to select the desired setting, then press @. [OFF]: The system does not output progressive signals. Select this setting when: your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, your TV is connected to.jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDE() OUT .jacks. [ON]: The system outputs progressive signals. Select this setting when: - your TV [...]

m • When you use both the TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV/VIDEO (COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN).jack (digital connection) at the same tim< the digital connection takes priority. • DAV-H DX576WF "DVD" ---+ "TUNER FM" ---+ "TUNER AM" ---+ "TV" ---+ "SAT/CABLE" ---+ "DM[...]

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one oflhe system's pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring exciting and pow'erful sound ol movie theaters into your home. iii iiil _2;;;_i t;i;;_ i;_;_ii _ii_;;2i ¸ 1,/1 o e- .-.t 1=, & e- 3 =.. 1 2 3 iii! i!{{ Press SYSTEM MENU. Press t[...]

Display Decoding mode Effect "PLII MOVIE" Dolby Pro Logic II Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding to the input signal and MOVIE produces five flfll-handwidth output channels fl'onl 2 chann,:l sources. This setting is ideal lk)r watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoof[...]

Selecting the Sound Mode You call select a suitable sound mode for movies or mnsic. ...... 4i_ i%}i_ iilii ¸ ii! Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • "AUTO": The system selects "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" automatically to produce the sound effect depending o[...]

Playing a Disc ||||| Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Relcr to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Adjust the volume 5 6 Press the button of the disc nmnber you want. When no disc is in the disc stocker you select, "NO DISC" appears in tile l?ont panel display. Perform[...]

system. For details, see "Using the Control lk)r HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync' (page 79). • The DISC I-5 indicators change their color as follows: Green: the disc is selected, or the disc is being played back. Off: there is no disc. Orange: a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not selected. The indicator turns off if an[...]

m • You may not be able to use the instant replay or instal/t advance l/inction with some scenes. • Noise may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on/off. However, this is just noise produced by the operation of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction. To turn on/off the DISC 1-5 indicators&ap[...]

• DVD-VR The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. Example: [1 : MAIN] (main sound) [1 : SUB] (sub sound) [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound) [2: MAIN] [2: SUB] [2: MAIN+SUB] • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do net appear when ene audie stream is recorded on the disc. • VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 fIle)/DATA DVD (MP3 fil[...]

The options lw [MULTI/2CH] appear. 3 Press ,I,14, to select the desired setting and press @. • [MULTI]: You can play the multi-channel playback area. • [2CH]: You can play the 2 channel playback area. • You cannot change the playback area during playback. To change a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs co[...]

(Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed • and "RESUME" appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc. Resume Play will work even if the system is set to standby mode by pressing I/(_). 1 While playing a disc, press • to stop playback. "RESUME" appears[...]

Press 4"/4, to selecl 1It2] under IT], then Using Play Mode press o. (Program Play) _ wt_ml You can play the contents of a disc in the oMer you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks. • You can pregram the track on the current disc only. 1 Press C2_ DISPLAY. The Contr[...]

To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order 1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of "Creating your own program." 2 Press I' and select [ALL CLEAR]. 3 Press @. (Shuffle Play) To return to normal play Press CLEAR, o1" selecl [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu display Press O DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is[...]

4 • [TRACK]: You can repeat file current 1rack. • DATA CD/DATA DVD • _: Off. • [ALL DISCS]: You can repeat all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: You can repeat all of the li_)lders on the current disc. • [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current l)Ider. • [TRACK] (MP3 files only): You can repeat the current file. Press @. The item is selected. [...]

This flmction is only available li}r DVD-VRs with a playlist created. 1 Press C_3 DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Memr display appears on tile TV screen. 3 2 Press 'I'/4, to select _ [ORIGINAL/ PLAY LIST], then press C)" Tile options for [ORIG1NAL/PLAY LIST] appear. 3 Press ,P/4, to select a setting. • [PLAY L[...]

For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, l0 miimtes, and 20 seconds after the beginning. Press 2, 1.0, 2.0 ([2:10:20]). 4 Press Q. • You cannot search lbr a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code. Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files: • which have the extension ".MP3" (MP3 file) or ".[...]

2 Press ,I,/4, to select a folder. • To play MP3 files in a folder Press I2:> to start playing tile selecled l_qder. • To select a MP3 file Press @. The list of files contained in the folder appears. TRACK LIST [_ 03 In the Middle of Nowher... Press 'I"/,I, to select a file and press @. The system starts playing the selected file. [...]

relurn lo tile previous R)Ider, selecl the lk/lder from Ihe tMder list. To rotate a JPEG image file When a .1PEG image file is displayed on the TV screen, you can rotate the JPEG inlage file by 90 degrees. Press 'I"/4, while viewing a JPEG image file. Press CLEAR to return to nornlal view. • You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when yo[...]

• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration longer than [SLOW 11. 4 Press @. • S()meJPEG inmge files may take longer to display than the option you selected.Especially progressive JPEG inmge files or JPEG inmge files of 3,1)01),1)00[...]

Restricting Playback of the Disc [PARENTAL CONTROL] Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. You call set tbe playback restriction by registering a password. When you set tile [PARENTAL CONTROL] function to nn. you need to ent[...]

To turn off the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] hi Step 11. To play a disc for which [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set 1 Load the disc and press 1::>. Tile display for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press @. The system starts playback. • When you play discs which do not hav[...]

Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments of items such as picture and sound. Displayed items vary depending on tile country model. m • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and net all the fimctiens described may work. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the[...]

• [OSD] (On-Screen Display) Yon can switch the display language oll the TV screen. • [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only) You can switch tile language for the disc's IIlelln. • [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only) Yon cml switch the language of the sound track. When you select [ORIGINAL], tire language given priority ill the disc is selected. • [SUBTITLE] (DVD[...]

The system outputs the progressive signal for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is displayed correctly. 3 Press ÷/+ to select [YES]. The system outputs the progressive signal. If you select [NO], the system will not output the progressive signal. • [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] is effective only when you connect the unit and TV with a component v[...]

,i,,i: Depending on the country model, [720 x 576p] may appear. • [CONTROL FOR HDMI] You can set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] limction to nn/nff. This function is available when you connect tile system and TV with an HDMI cable. For details, see "Using the Control fk_r HDMI Function lw "BRAV1A" Sync" (page 79). _: Off. [ON]: On. Yo[...]

You play a DATA CD or DATA DVD Io Ihe eM m and the systen_ slops pl lyback autonmtically. • [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digilah [AUDIO SETUP] AUDIO SETUP • [S-AIR SETUP] You can set up the S-AIR setting. For details, see "Using an S-AIR Product" (page 83). [ID] You can set the 1D of the system. [PAIRING] You can pair the system a[...]

]JACKET PICTURE]: The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD- EXTRA, etc.). If tile disc does not contain a jacket picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture appears. [GRAPHICS]: A preset picture stored ill tire system appears. [BLUE]: The background is blue. [BLACK]: Tire background is bla[...]

O / • / [L/R] 3.0 m/l 0 f13): Set the front speaker distance. [CENTER] 3.0 m/l (t ft3)4): Set the center speaker distance (tip to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer to the front speakers). 1)0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models. 2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for Norlh American models. 3)When you perfom/the Quick Setup (page 44), the default settings are chang[...]

[ON]: The test tone is emitted l]'om each speaker ill sequence while adjusting level. When you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, tile test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence. Adjust the sound level as t_)llows. 1 Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON]. 2 Press (.-/,I,/4,/--) repeatedly to select the desired speaker and the level. 3 Pres[...]

Presetting Radio Stations Ynu can presel 20 FM slations, and 10 AM slalinns. BeRate tuning, make sure Io Inrn dow.rn lhe volume tn minimum. • Yeu can eperale Ihe tuner functien by observing Ihe R)llewing display on Ihe TV screen. Current station Current band and preset number 1 2 3 4 5 6 Station name Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "TUNE[...]

Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system's memory first (see "Presetting Radio Stations" (page 76)). 1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" appears in the front panel display. Tile last received station is tuned ill. 2 3 Press PRESET +/- repeatedly to select the preset sta[...]

L I_ T I- luN_ s I t f ZI I _ 7 8 You can input letters, numbers, and other symbols l_r a radio station. If you make a mistake Press @/+ repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press '1'/,I, to select the desired character. To erase the character, press @/+ repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then pres[...]

Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync This flmction is available on TVs with the "BRAVIA" Sync fimction only. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control lk}r HDMI function with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as below: Theater Mode (page 80) One-Touch Play (page 8{)) [...]

To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off 1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press U_._ DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 3 Press ,1,/4, to select I_ [SETUP], then press @. The options for [SETUP] appear. 4 Press 'I"/[...]

function, or playing a C[)), the system may not turn off automatically. " DAV-HDX576WF only "* DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only (System Audio ControO You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy operation. To use this limction, connect the system and the TV with an audio cord (not supplied) and an HDMI cable (not supplied) (page 28). Depend[...]

Usingthe DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter is for enjoying sound ff()m a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you call enjoy sound from the connected component on tile system. Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area. The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM- iPl0)[...]

Using an S-AIR Product The unit is compatible with the S-AIR function (page 111 ), which allows sound lransmission belween S-AIR products. About S-AIR products There are two types of S=AIR product. • S-AIR main unit (this unix): This is for transmitting sound. You can use up to three S-AIR main unit. (The number of usable S-AIR main unit depends [...]

Sound Iransmission is established as with a specific S-AIR sub unil by performing tile follows (example): pairing operation (page 86). Other S-AIR main This unit unit S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit • To confirn/the current ID, perform Steps 1 to 7 above. When you pair the unit with the S-AIR sub unit (page 86), [(PAIRING)] appears b[...]

3 Select the desired function on the S-AIR receiver. • When "PARTY" is set The function chmlges in tile stone sequence as you press FUNCTION +/ (page 47). • When "SEPARATE" is set Tile fimction changes as lollows. "MAIN UNIT" ---+ "TUNER FM" ---+ "TUNER AM" ---+ "DMPORT" ---+ "AUD[...]

For the surround amplifier For the S-AIR receiver It is easy to set tile same 1D for the unit and an S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver, to establish sound transmission. However, neighbors may also receive your system's sound if 1Ds are tile same, or you may receive the sound li"om neighbors. To prevent this, y[...]

8 Press ,P/l, to select [S-AIR SETUP -_], then press @. 9 Press'P/l, to select [PAIRING], then press @. The confirmation display appears. 10 Press <'-/-) to select [YES], then press ®. The unit starts pairing. To not perlorm pairing, select [NO]. 11 Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit. • For the surround amplifier Press POWER on the[...]

• In most cases, you will not need to change this setting. • If "RF CHANGE '' is set to "OFF, '' transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit can be performed using one of the following channels. S-AIR ID A: equivalent channel for Wi-Fi channel 1 S-AIR ID B: equivalent channel lk)r Wi-Fi channel 6 S-AIR ID C: e[...]

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot install some speakers. For tile better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press G DISPLAY while the [...]

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically [AUTO CALIBRATION] D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the vohlme down. Give consideration to children and neighbors. • Make sure that the headp[...]

• lfan error message appears, follow the messag< then select [YES]. An error message appears when: the headphones are connected to the unit or surround amplifier. the calibration mic is not connected. front speakers are not conectly connected. surround speakers arc not corrcct]y connected. front and surround speakers are not correctly connecte[...]

Using the Sound Effect Ynu can reint_)rce bass lbequencies. Press DYNAMIC BASS. "D. BASS ON" appears in the front panel display and bass frequencies are efl_:ctively reinl_rced. To turn off the sound effect Press DYNAMIC BASS again. You can enjoy snund ef'l_:cts or dialogue, as ynu would in a movie theater, even at low vohnne. It is[...]

Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ,P/I, repeatedly until "DIMMER" appears in the front panel display, then press @ or-). Press t,/1, to select the brightness of the front panel display. • "DIMMER OFF": Br[...]

m • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD texL such as the disc name er title. • If a file name of the MP3 file cannot be displayed_" *" will appear in the frent panel display instead. • The disc name or track name may net be displayed depending on the text. • Playing time of MP3 files may net be displayed cerr[...]

Bit rate* 4002 Remixes Soul Survivor rap versior_._ Folder name _: File name** ,i, The bil rale ippears when Ihe syslem is playing an I/(_ MP3 tile on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. ,i:,_ If an MP3 file has Ihe ID3 tag, Ihe syslem will display a folder name/lrack (file) name from Ihe 1[)3 lag information. The syslem can supl)orl ID3 ver 1.0/1. I/2.2/2.3. ID3 [...]

5 6 7 8 Press ,I,/4, to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press @. The options l)r [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. Press t,/4, to [RESET] and press +. Press ÷/..> to select [YES]. You cml also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] here. Press @. Do not press I/(_) while resetting tire system as it takes a few seconds to co[...]

Precautions On power sources • Unplug the unit l¥om the wall outlet (mains) if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the ping, never by the cord. On placement • Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system. • At high volume, over l[...]

About S-AIR function • As the S-AIR l)mction transmits sound hy radio waves, sound may skip when radio waves are obstructed. This is a characteristic of radio waves and is not malfimction. • As the S-AIR function transmits sound by radio waves, equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a microwave oven_ may interfere with sound t[...]

Troubleshooting It' you experience any of tile following difficulties while nsing the system, use this trouhleshooting guide tn help remedy tile problem belwe requesting repairs. Shnuld any problem persist, consult your nearest So W dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. In the ev[...]

Picture Symptom Thereisnopicture. Picture noise appears. Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV TYPE] of ]VIDEO SETUP], the picture does not fill the TV screen. Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen. Remedy • The vide(> connecting cords are not connected securely. • The vide(> connecting cords are damaged. • The unit is not co[...]

Sound Symptom There is no sound. No sound isoutputfromthe HDMI OUTjack The left and right sounds arc unbahmced or reversed There is no sound from the subwool_.r Severe Imm or noise is heard Remedy • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the remote if"MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display • The sy[...]

Symptom Remedy No sound or only a very low= • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 25, 73). level sound is heard from the • Make sure the "DEC. MODE" setting (page 49). surround speakers. . Depending on Ihe source, the effect of Ihe surround speakers may be less noticeable. • Check the wireless setting (page 42). • A [...]

Symptom The JPEG image file cannot be played. Remedy • The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG lk)rmat that conforms to ISO 9660 Level I/Level 2, or Joliet. • The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conlk)rms to UDF (Universal Disk Format). • It has an extension other than ".JPEG ' or ".JPG? ' • It is larger tha[...]

Symptom The system does not work normally. The Control for HDMI function does not work. No sound is output from the system and TV while using the System Audio Control function. The S-AIR function Remedy • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the _r_]] outlet (mains), then reconnect afler several minutes. • When "HDMI" does n[...]

Symptom There is noise or the sound skips. Remedy • If you use another S-AIR main mill place it more than 8 m (26 74 lcet) a_ay from the unit. • Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together. • Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a microwave ()veil. • Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR s[...]

Symptom Remedy "HP NO LINK" and"VOLUME • Voh]me becomes the minimum when you turn off the surround an/plifier with MIN" appear alternately in the headphones connected belZ)re you turn off the unit or if radio reception is poor. front panel display, and the In these cases, check radio receptiom and set the vohlme again. volume [...]

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the selffdiagnosis fnnctkm is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5= character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and 4 digits appears oil the TV screen or l_'ont panel display. 1 n this case. check the l41owing table. When [...]

Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the US model POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 3 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 180 - 20,000 Hz: rated 84 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion from 25(1 milli watts to rated output. Amplifier Section (DAV-HDX277WC) Surround mode (re[...]

Speakers Front (DAV-H DX277WC/DAV-H DX279W) (SS-TS81) Speaker system Full range Bass rcflcx_ Magnetically Shielded Speaker unit 65 mm (2 5£ in) cone type Rated impedance 3 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 103 mmx 225 mmx 82 mm 14 JA in x 8 71s in x 3 J/4in) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz) Front (DAV-HDX576WF) (SS-TS82) Speaker system Full range[...]

Gener d Power requircu/ents Power consl.lmption Dimensions/approx.) Mass/approx./ Wireless transceiver Communication system Output Frequency band Modulation method Power requirements Dimensions/approx.) Mass/approx./ 12() V AC. 60 Hz On: 50 W 85 mmx 100 mm x 33(} mm (3 3/s in x 4 in x 13 in) lw/h/d) (inch EZW-RT 10) 85 mmx 100 mmx 345 mm (3 3/s in [...]

• Music mode The Music mode is fl)r use with any stere(> music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space. Dolby Surround Pro Logic As one method of decoding Dolhy Surround, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from 2 cbaunel sound. Compared with the fornler Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-t[...]

• Super Audio CD layer: A high-density signal layer for Super Audio CD • CD layer1}: A layer that is readable by a conventional CD player Single layer disc (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer) . Super Audio CD layer Hybrid disc 2) (a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer) A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2 channel area or[...]

Language Code List The languuge spellings conl_)rm to the IS() 639:1988 (E/F) stundzu'd. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali 1039 Amhadc 1196 Guarani 1352 Mongolian [...]

Index to Parts and Control For more inl_._rmation, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. [] I/@ (on/standby) (44, 95) [] _ (open/close) (52) [] Front panel display (116) [] Play operation buttons (52) [] Nt (remote sensor) (12) [] FUNCTION (47) [] VOLUME control (52) [] PHONES jack (52) [] AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (31,44, 90) [] DISC 1-5 butt[...]

DAV-HDX277WC DAV-HDX279W DAV-HDX576WF _> o [] SPEAKER jacks (25) [] EZW-RT10 slot (42) [] FM COAXIAL 75_ jack (35) [] AM terminal (35) [] SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (DAV-HDX578WF only) (31) [] TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (DAV- HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W) (28, 31 ) TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (DAV- RDX576WF) (28) [] VIDEO OUT jack (28) [] COMPONENT V[...]

About the indications in the front panel display [] [] Playing status [] Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (92) [] Displays system's status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status, decoding mode, etc. [] Lights up when a station is received. (Radio only) (76) [] Stereo/Monaural effect (Radi[...]

ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A-O ANGLE [] (54) AUDIO [] (54) CLEAR [] (58, 6& 77) DTUNING [] (77) DISC SKIP [] (52) DISPLAY [] (78, 93) DVD MENU [] (60) DVD TOP MENU [] (60) DYNAMIC BASS [] (92) ENTER" [] (41,44, 55_ 58_ 76, 89) FUNCTION +/ [] (47, 52) MENU [] (91) MUTING [] (52) NIGHT [] (92) ONE-TOUCH PLAY [] (8(t) P-Z PICTURE [...]

Guide to the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Menu display to select a tunction and to view related inl_rmation. iiiiii ,i:::i i::i, _i_ o ¸ ..... _:> <> : , < : > > > <:>> <> > <:> ,> <> G DISPLAY i i i :, i Press Q DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press U3 DISPLAY, the Control M[...]

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. i ................... Currently playing title number -- Currently playing chapter number ..... Total number of titles Playback status Total number of chapters (IP- Playback II Pause, • Stop, etc.) Type of disc being played Playing time Current setting Function name Control Menu item Operat[...]

| [PROGRAM] (page 58) You can select Ihe track Io play in Ihe order you want. _ [SHUFFLE] (page 59) You can pb,y tbe,_ack/l'iI_, i,_ random orde,, r_ m'_ _ _ [REPEAT] [page 59) You can play the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all fuLlers/all ilk's) repeatedly or one title/ chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly [A/V SYNC] (page 65) [...]

Index Numerics 4:3 OUTPUT 70 5.1 Channel Surround 55 A A/V SYNC 65 ANGLE 54 ATTENUATE 48 AUDIO 69 AUDIO/HDMI/71 AUDIO DR(! 72 AUDIO SETUP 72 AUTO CALIBRATION 72. 90. I II) B BACKGROUND 72 BLACK LEVEL 70 BLACK LEVEL /COMPONENT OUT) 70 C COLD RESET 95 CONTROL FOR HDMI 71 Control for HDMI 79 Control Menu Display I I 8 CUSTOM 68, 95 D D. C. A. C. (Digi[...]

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