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3-283-032-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX277WC / HDX279W / HDX576WF ©2008 Sony Corporation
3-283-032-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX277WC / HDX279W / HDX576WF ©2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause... antenna (aerial). - WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock to persons. Refer to operate this model manufactured for help. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the bottom exterior. In door use only....
...of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause... antenna (aerial). - WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock to persons. Refer to operate this model manufactured for help. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the bottom exterior. In door use only....
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... used as those on the area). Any difference in the text, for DAVHDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. You can enjoy system sound in feet (ft) for illustration purposes. DAV-HDX277WC is underlined. For details on the remote. About the S-AIR function The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of the S-AIR...
... used as those on the area). Any difference in the text, for DAVHDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAVHDX576WF. You can enjoy system sound in feet (ft) for illustration purposes. DAV-HDX277WC is underlined. For details on the remote. About the S-AIR function The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of the S-AIR...
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Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking DAV-HDX277WC • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set) or • Speaker cords (6, red/...
Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking DAV-HDX277WC • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set) or • Speaker cords (6, red/...
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Getting Started DAV-HDX279W • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set) or • Surround amplifier (1) ...
Getting Started DAV-HDX279W • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set) or • Surround amplifier (1) ...
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Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF • Front speakers (2) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Surround amplifier (1) • Center speaker (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Speaker cord ...
Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF • Front speakers (2) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Surround amplifier (1) • Center speaker (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Speaker cord ...
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... connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 25. Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord) into the end of the base 13US Getting Started Step 1: Assembling the Speakers (DAV-HDX576WF only) Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers) Use...
... connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 25. Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord) into the end of the base 13US Getting Started Step 1: Assembling the Speakers (DAV-HDX576WF only) Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers) Use...
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Getting Started Step 2: Positioning the System For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to the front speakers. 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 (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit CF G E Top view AA A A A CB B D A A C A C * Not supplied. Place the system as ...
Getting Started Step 2: Positioning the System For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to the front speakers. 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 (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit CF G E Top view AA A A A CB B D A A C A C * Not supplied. Place the system as ...
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...8226; Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: - D E DAV-HDX576WF A A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) B C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left )) E... Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit H Surround amplifier CF G AA A D A E A H Top view A CB B A A C C * Not supplied. Getting Started DAV-HDX279W A A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) B C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left )) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit H Surround ...
...8226; Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: - D E DAV-HDX576WF A A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) B C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left )) E... Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit H Surround amplifier CF G AA A D A E A H Top view A CB B A A C C * Not supplied. Getting Started DAV-HDX279W A A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) B C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left )) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit H Surround ...
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... such as alcohol or benzine. • Do not lean or hang on the back of the speakers, Sony recommends that are suitable for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the other speakers 8 to 10 mm (11/32...
... such as alcohol or benzine. • Do not lean or hang on the back of the speakers, Sony recommends that are suitable for a Room" (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 90). DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the other speakers 8 to 10 mm (11/32...
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Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the front speakers 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) For the surround speakers 8 ... installation, natural calamity, etc. 21US As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to be used. • Sony is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to the wall.
Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the front speakers 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) For the surround speakers 8 ... installation, natural calamity, etc. 21US As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to be used. • Sony is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to the wall.
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... • When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to 6 on the following pages. DAV-HDX277WC 3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 3 Portable audio source 3 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. 2 TV 5 Wireless transceiver 4 AM ... 1 Subwoofer 1 Front 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.
... • When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to 6 on the following pages. DAV-HDX277WC 3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 3 Portable audio source 3 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. 2 TV 5 Wireless transceiver 4 AM ... 1 Subwoofer 1 Front 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.
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Getting Started DAV-HDX279W 3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 3 Portable audio source 2 TV 5 Wireless transceiver 3 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. 4 AM loop antenna (aerial) 4 FM wire antenna (aerial) 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Front speaker (L) 1 Center speaker 1 Subwoofer 5 Wireless transceiver 1 Front speaker (R) Surround amplifier 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Surround speaker (L) :Signal flow 1 Surround speaker (R) 23US
Getting Started DAV-HDX279W 3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 3 Portable audio source 2 TV 5 Wireless transceiver 3 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. 4 AM loop antenna (aerial) 4 FM wire antenna (aerial) 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Front speaker (L) 1 Center speaker 1 Subwoofer 5 Wireless transceiver 1 Front speaker (R) Surround amplifier 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Surround speaker (L) :Signal flow 1 Surround speaker (R) 23US
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... speaker cords are the same color as the label of speaker Color tube (+) (-) Connector When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks. DAV-HDX277WC Rear panel SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX EZW-RT10 COMPONENT...
... speaker cords are the same color as the label of speaker Color tube (+) (-) Connector When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks. DAV-HDX277WC Rear panel SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX EZW-RT10 COMPONENT...
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Getting Started DAV-HDX279W Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX SPEAKER ...
Getting Started DAV-HDX279W Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX SPEAKER ...
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Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX SPEAKER CENTER ...
Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX SPEAKER CENTER ...
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DAV-HDX277WC Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) TDVIG/VITIDALEION COAXIAL OPTICAL or Audio cord (not supplied) TV/VIDEO R AUDIO IN L White Red ... can improve sound quality by connecting with the audio cord (not supplied) (A). Picture quality improves in order from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the digital cord (B). For video output to C (HDMI). Getting Started 2 Connecting the TV Use the parts as follows: • Video cord...
DAV-HDX277WC Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) TDVIG/VITIDALEION COAXIAL OPTICAL or Audio cord (not supplied) TV/VIDEO R AUDIO IN L White Red ... can improve sound quality by connecting with the audio cord (not supplied) (A). Picture quality improves in order from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the digital cord (B). For video output to C (HDMI). Getting Started 2 Connecting the TV Use the parts as follows: • Video cord...
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Getting Started DAV-HDX279W Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) TDVIG/VITIDALEION COAXIAL OPTICAL or Audio cord (not supplied) TV/VIDEO R AUDIO IN L White ...
Getting Started DAV-HDX279W Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) TDVIG/VITIDALEION COAXIAL OPTICAL or Audio cord (not supplied) TV/VIDEO R AUDIO IN L White ...
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...HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and select the type of the TV (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only). 30US Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) TV DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL or Audio cord (not supplied...COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of the TV * If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to the TV/VIDEO jacks (A or B) instead of output signal (page 46). Tip • You can accept both digital and analog...
...HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and select the type of the TV (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only). 30US Getting Started DAV-HDX576WF Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) TV DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL or Audio cord (not supplied...COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of the TV * If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to the TV/VIDEO jacks (A or B) instead of output signal (page 46). Tip • You can accept both digital and analog...
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... Started 3 Connecting the other components You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system. • Portable audio source: A • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B • VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc.: C DAV-HDX277WC Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) To the portable audio source Front panel SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER...
... Started 3 Connecting the other components You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system. • Portable audio source: A • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B • VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc.: C DAV-HDX277WC Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) To the portable audio source Front panel SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER...