Operating Instructions
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... a third grounding prong. Servicing is connected to the wall outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains lead) can be installed and operated with at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble. 13) Unplug this apparatus...
... a third grounding prong. Servicing is connected to the wall outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains lead) can be installed and operated with at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble. 13) Unplug this apparatus...
Operating Instructions
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...; Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You can also use the controls on the area). Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-HDX277WC only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used as those on the remote. • The instructions in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the S-AIR function...
...; Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You can also use the controls on the area). Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-HDX277WC only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used as those on the remote. • The instructions in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the S-AIR function...
Operating Instructions
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... Sound Mode 51 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound... 51 Disc Playing a Disc 52 Using Play Mode 58 Searching/Selecting a Disc 60 Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files... 62 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound 65 Restricting Playback of the Disc........... 66 Using the Setup Display 68 Tuner Presetting Radio Stations 76 Listening to the Radio 77 Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync 79 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 82 Using an S-AIR Product 83 Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound...
... Sound Mode 51 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound... 51 Disc Playing a Disc 52 Using Play Mode 58 Searching/Selecting a Disc 60 Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files... 62 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound 65 Restricting Playback of the Disc........... 66 Using the Setup Display 68 Tuner Presetting Radio Stations 76 Listening to the Radio 77 Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync 79 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 82 Using an S-AIR Product 83 Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound...
Operating Instructions
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...). Before setting, make sure that the SURROUND SELECTOR switch of the surround amplifier. This wireless system is not established. If not, check the transmission status as follows. 42US To check the transmission status You can enjoy the system's sound in the front panel display. Flashes green. Turns off or its protection is established. The POWER / ON LINE indicator turns green. Check radio reception, and set to the surround speakers...
...). Before setting, make sure that the SURROUND SELECTOR switch of the surround amplifier. This wireless system is not established. If not, check the transmission status as follows. 42US To check the transmission status You can enjoy the system's sound in the front panel display. Flashes green. Turns off or its protection is established. The POWER / ON LINE indicator turns green. Check radio reception, and set to the surround speakers...
Operating Instructions
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... the calibration mic. AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic E.g., DAV-HDX576WF 12 Press C/c to select [YES]. You cannot turn the volume down. If you change any Step. To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press FUNCTION +/- SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD 10 Press . 11 Connect the calibration mic to the unit or surround amplifier. Note • Make sure that the headphones are complete. Quick Setup is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. The Control Menu display appears on the front panel. Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using...
... the calibration mic. AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic E.g., DAV-HDX576WF 12 Press C/c to select [YES]. You cannot turn the volume down. If you change any Step. To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press FUNCTION +/- SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD 10 Press . 11 Connect the calibration mic to the unit or surround amplifier. Note • Make sure that the headphones are complete. Quick Setup is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. The Control Menu display appears on the front panel. Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using...
Operating Instructions
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... video output of video output to select [VIDEO SETUP], then press . Progressive is in the front panel display, images other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p] are stretched vertically. The Quick Setup display appears. Note • When "HDMI" lights up in stop mode. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to select...
... video output of video output to select [VIDEO SETUP], then press . Progressive is in the front panel display, images other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p] are stretched vertically. The Quick Setup display appears. Note • When "HDMI" lights up in stop mode. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to select...
Operating Instructions
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... decoding mode you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from connected components Distortion may need to turn off your TV, you may occur when you listen to a component connected to the TV*, TV/ VIDEO**, SAT/CABLE* jacks on the rear panel, or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel) Note • When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV (COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital connection...
... decoding mode you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from connected components Distortion may need to turn off your TV, you may occur when you listen to a component connected to the TV*, TV/ VIDEO**, SAT/CABLE* jacks on the rear panel, or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel) Note • When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV (COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital connection...
Operating Instructions
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... unit or surround amplifier. • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you connect headphones to Dolby Digital. Sound Adjustment Selecting the Sound Mode You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. AUDIO Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired signal appears in the front panel display. • "AUTO": The system selects "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" automatically...
... unit or surround amplifier. • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you connect headphones to Dolby Digital. Sound Adjustment Selecting the Sound Mode You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. AUDIO Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired signal appears in the front panel display. • "AUTO": The system selects "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" automatically...
Operating Instructions
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... volume by using VOLUME +/ - on the remote or the VOLUME control on . The system turns on the unit. Unless the system is set the Control for HDMI function to on, the TV that the disc is connected to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Adjust the volume "/1 A H FUNCTION Press the button of the disc whose DISC indicator is in the front panel display. When no disc is green. Refer to the system with an HDMI cable...
... volume by using VOLUME +/ - on the remote or the VOLUME control on . The system turns on the unit. Unless the system is set the Control for HDMI function to on, the TV that the disc is connected to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Adjust the volume "/1 A H FUNCTION Press the button of the disc whose DISC indicator is in the front panel display. When no disc is green. Refer to the system with an HDMI cable...
Operating Instructions
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... scene1) . "DEMO" is set to "OFF" (page 41). - [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is 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 once, you press M/ or /m4) during scan, the playback speed changes. Watch frame by playing a disc in the disc stocker but not selected. - To return to adjust the sound volume. For details, see "Using the Control for HDMI Function for a still picture on . When you press...
... scene1) . "DEMO" is set to "OFF" (page 41). - [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is 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 once, you press M/ or /m4) during scan, the playback speed changes. Watch frame by playing a disc in the disc stocker but not selected. - To return to adjust the sound volume. For details, see "Using the Control for HDMI Function for a still picture on . When you press...
Operating Instructions
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..." lights up in Step 3 may differ depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in the front panel display. Note • Depending on the VIDEO CD. You can play still pictures such as the operating procedure may appear as [Press SELECT] in stop mode to change the layer. • [SUPER AUDIO CD]: You can change a playback area. • Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI...
..." lights up in Step 3 may differ depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in the front panel display. Note • Depending on the VIDEO CD. You can play still pictures such as the operating procedure may appear as [Press SELECT] in stop mode to change the layer. • [SUPER AUDIO CD]: You can change a playback area. • Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI...
Operating Instructions
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... the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function, playback cannot be asked to enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . Disc To turn off the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in stop mode. If the Resume Play mode is in Step 11. After you to select [SETUP], then press . Changing the password 1 Press FUNCTION +/- The Control Menu display appears on this case, enter your new password. 5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press . The Setup Display appears. 67US...
... the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function, playback cannot be asked to enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . Disc To turn off the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in stop mode. If the Resume Play mode is in Step 11. After you to select [SETUP], then press . Changing the password 1 Press FUNCTION +/- The Control Menu display appears on this case, enter your new password. 5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press . The Setup Display appears. 67US...
Operating Instructions
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... BOX PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF PAUSE MODE: AUTO Selected setting Note • When you turn the system on after resetting and no disc is complete. To return to select a setting, then press . Setting the display or sound track language [LANGUAGE SETUP] Set various languages for the on the TV screen. The setting is selected and setup is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the country model. Displayed...
... BOX PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF PAUSE MODE: AUTO Selected setting Note • When you turn the system on after resetting and no disc is complete. To return to select a setting, then press . Setting the display or sound track language [LANGUAGE SETUP] Set various languages for the on the TV screen. The setting is selected and setup is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the country model. Displayed...
Operating Instructions
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... can select the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack" (page 46). [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs the optimal video signal for the HDMI [HDMI SETUP] HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) OFF LEVEL2 YCBCR OFF SD x [HDMI RESOLUTION] You can select the type of video signal that the screen is displayed correctly. 3 Press C/c to the standard level. [ON]: You can change the setting...
... can select the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack" (page 46). [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs the optimal video signal for the HDMI [HDMI SETUP] HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) OFF LEVEL2 YCBCR OFF SD x [HDMI RESOLUTION] You can select the type of video signal that the screen is displayed correctly. 3 Press C/c to the standard level. [ON]: You can change the setting...
Operating Instructions
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... volume level is selected, [AUDIO DRC], [A/V SYNC], DYNAMIC BASS, "DEC. x [AUDIO (HDMI)] You can prevent this by converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to the sound that are connected with an HDMI cable. Note • This function is available only when [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is activated and loud sound may appear. You can select the audio output status from the HDMI OUT jack. [OFF]: The system does not output the sound from HDMI...
... volume level is selected, [AUDIO DRC], [A/V SYNC], DYNAMIC BASS, "DEC. x [AUDIO (HDMI)] You can prevent this by converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to the sound that are connected with an HDMI cable. Note • This function is available only when [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is activated and loud sound may appear. You can select the audio output status from the HDMI OUT jack. [OFF]: The system does not output the sound from HDMI...
Operating Instructions
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... HDMI input appears on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work in the following Steps. By connecting Sony components that the system and the TV are connected with the Control for HDMI - System Power Off (page 80) - System Audio Control (page 81) - Volume Limit (page 81) Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by setting the TV. ONE-TOUCH TV THEATER PLAY BRAVIA Sync Note • Depending on the TV screen. 4 Set the Control...
... HDMI input appears on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work in the following Steps. By connecting Sony components that the system and the TV are connected with the Control for HDMI - System Power Off (page 80) - System Audio Control (page 81) - Volume Limit (page 81) Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by setting the TV. ONE-TOUCH TV THEATER PLAY BRAVIA Sync Note • Depending on the TV screen. 4 Set the Control...
Operating Instructions
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... headphones connected. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the appropriate location. C. The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to select [YES]. 9 Press . [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. If you install the surround amplifier in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is installed may affect measurements. 90US Note • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. The Control Menu display appears on the front panel Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using...
... headphones connected. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the appropriate location. C. The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to select [YES]. 9 Press . [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. If you install the surround amplifier in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is installed may affect measurements. 90US Note • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. The Control Menu display appears on the front panel Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using...
Operating Instructions
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... center speaker may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may come from the center speaker only. Press H to return to the audio signal format, in Slow-motion Play mode. There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the DVD, the output signal may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format. The sound loses stereo effect • Set [AUDIO...
... center speaker may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may come from the center speaker only. Press H to return to the audio signal format, in Slow-motion Play mode. There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the DVD, the output signal may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format. The sound loses stereo effect • Set [AUDIO...
Operating Instructions
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...) Surround mode (reference) RMS output power FL/FR/C/SL/SR*: 143 watts (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Subwoofer*: 285 watts (at 1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD) Amplifier Section (DAV-HDX279W/DAVHDX576WF) Surround mode (reference) RMS output power FL/FR/C*: 143 watts (per channel minimum RMS power, with the interval set at 9 kHz) 530 kHz - 1,610 kHz (with no sound output. HDX576WF only) Impedance: 75 ohms/- Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the US model POWER OUTPUT...
...) Surround mode (reference) RMS output power FL/FR/C/SL/SR*: 143 watts (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Subwoofer*: 285 watts (at 1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD) Amplifier Section (DAV-HDX279W/DAVHDX576WF) Surround mode (reference) RMS output power FL/FR/C*: 143 watts (per channel minimum RMS power, with the interval set at 9 kHz) 530 kHz - 1,610 kHz (with no sound output. HDX576WF only) Impedance: 75 ohms/- Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the US model POWER OUTPUT...
Operating Instructions
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... Playable discs 6 Program Play 58 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT) 69 Progressive format 46, 111 Q Quick Setup 44 R Rear panel 115 Region Code 8 Remote 12 Repeat Play 59 RESET 73, 96 Resume Play 57 RF CHANGE 87 S S-AIR 111 S-AIR SETUP 72 S-AIR STBY 85 SCREEN SAVER 72 SETUP 68, 95 Shuffle Play 59 SLEEP 92 Slide Show 64 Sound Mode 51 SPEAKER FORMATION 72, 89 SPEAKER SETUP 73 CONNECTION 73 DISTANCE 73, 74 LEVEL 74 SUBTITLE 54, 69 Super Audio...
... Playable discs 6 Program Play 58 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT) 69 Progressive format 46, 111 Q Quick Setup 44 R Rear panel 115 Region Code 8 Remote 12 Repeat Play 59 RESET 73, 96 Resume Play 57 RF CHANGE 87 S S-AIR 111 S-AIR SETUP 72 S-AIR STBY 85 SCREEN SAVER 72 SETUP 68, 95 Shuffle Play 59 SLEEP 92 Slide Show 64 Sound Mode 51 SPEAKER FORMATION 72, 89 SPEAKER SETUP 73 CONNECTION 73 DISTANCE 73, 74 LEVEL 74 SUBTITLE 54, 69 Super Audio...