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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
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...in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to radio communications. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of Manufacture...be determined by one or more of the following FCC statement applies only to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Install in the USA. However, there is ...
...in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to radio communications. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ DAV-HDX576WF Serial No Date of Manufacture...be determined by one or more of the following FCC statement applies only to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Install in the USA. However, there is ...
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... S-AIR product can be used as those on the area). The configuration of sound between S-AIR products wirelessly. You can enjoy system sound in another room. Notes or instructions for example, "DAV-HDX277WC only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used with the S-AIR function...
... S-AIR product can be used as those on the area). The configuration of sound between S-AIR products wirelessly. You can enjoy system sound in another room. Notes or instructions for example, "DAV-HDX277WC only." • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used with the S-AIR function...
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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 Wireless System 42 Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup 44 Step 6: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers 47 Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround...
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 Wireless System 42 Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup 44 Step 6: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers 47 Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround...
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... trademarks. Note that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the operating instructions for the recording device. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in PHOTO CD format • Data part of CD-Extra • ...it has not been correctly finalized. 2)JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF "Design rule for Camera File system": Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).) 3)A logical format of cellophane tape or a ...
... trademarks. Note that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the operating instructions for the recording device. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in PHOTO CD format • Data part of CD-Extra • ...it has not been correctly finalized. 2)JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF "Design rule for Camera File system": Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).) 3)A logical format of cellophane tape or a ...
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...under license from DTS, Inc. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to read the operating instructions supplied with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital...technology that is prohibited by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be intentionally set by U.S. Use of Sony Corporation. This system incorporates with the DVD or VIDEO CD. Any subsequent ...
...under license from DTS, Inc. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to read the operating instructions supplied with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital...technology that is prohibited by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be intentionally set by U.S. Use of Sony Corporation. This system incorporates with the DVD or VIDEO CD. Any subsequent ...
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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 .../purple) • Wireless transceiver for the unit (1) • Video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) • S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • ...
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 .../purple) • Wireless transceiver for the unit (1) • Video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) • S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • ...
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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) ... (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Wireless transceivers (2) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Calibration mic (1) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) 10US
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) ... (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Wireless transceivers (2) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Calibration mic (1) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) 10US
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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) •... • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cord holder (1) • Wireless transceivers for the unit (2) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) • S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10) (1) or • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Screws (large, with...
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) •... • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cord holder (1) • Wireless transceivers for the unit (2) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) • S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10) (1) or • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Screws (large, with...
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Getting Started If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the TV. System VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. :Signal flow Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to receive the sound from more than two components. 34US If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to the operating instructions of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. TV VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc.
Getting Started If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the TV. System VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. :Signal flow Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to receive the sound from more than two components. 34US If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to the operating instructions of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. TV VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc.
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...use the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the S-AIR receiver. DAV-HDX277WC Rear panel of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L...details, refer to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver DAV-HDX279W Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI... wireless transceiver You can transmit sound from the unit to the operating instructions of the S-AIR function, see "Using an S-AIR Product" (page 83).
...use the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the S-AIR receiver. DAV-HDX277WC Rear panel of the surround amplifier EZW-RT10 S-AIR ID A B C PAIRING SPEAKER L...details, refer to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. EZW-RT10 Wireless transceiver DAV-HDX279W Rear panel of the unit SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TV/VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT R FRONT L HDMI... wireless transceiver You can transmit sound from the unit to the operating instructions of the S-AIR function, see "Using an S-AIR Product" (page 83).
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Note • When you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to the operating instructions of the wireless transceiver. • Insert the wireless transceiver with the S-AIR logo facing up. • Insert the wireless transceiver so that ... S-AIR receiver. For details, refer to a wall outlet (mains). • Do not touch the terminals of the S-AIR receiver. 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 EZW-...
Note • When you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to the operating instructions of the wireless transceiver. • Insert the wireless transceiver with the S-AIR logo facing up. • Insert the wireless transceiver so that ... S-AIR receiver. For details, refer to a wall outlet (mains). • Do not touch the terminals of the S-AIR receiver. 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 EZW-...
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...Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP], then press . Note • When "HDMI" lights up in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. Progressive is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on... of video output of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to the operating instructions supplied with the HDMI cable, select the type of video output to select [QUICK], then press . To use this method, you connect the ...
...Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP], then press . Note • When "HDMI" lights up in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. Progressive is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on... of video output of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to the operating instructions supplied with the HDMI cable, select the type of video output to select [QUICK], then press . To use this method, you connect the ...
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... "/1 FUNCTION +/- Be careful that is not loaded with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the system with the 52US x To play an 8 cm disc, place it on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may... • Do not place more than one disc on the TV screen and in the front panel display. Unless the system is green. When no disc is not skewed on the tray. 7 Press H. to "DVD," press FUNCTION +/- on ...of the disc whose DISC indicator is set the Control for HDMI function to the operating instructions supplied with a disc) and A and load the disc.
... "/1 FUNCTION +/- Be careful that is not loaded with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the system with the 52US x To play an 8 cm disc, place it on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may... • Do not place more than one disc on the TV screen and in the front panel display. Unless the system is green. When no disc is not skewed on the tray. 7 Press H. to "DVD," press FUNCTION +/- on ...of the disc whose DISC indicator is set the Control for HDMI function to the operating instructions supplied with a disc) and A and load the disc.
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... . x When the current layer is playing an HD layer, "SA-CD" lights up in stop mode to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. The system starts playback. You can play the 2 channel playback area. Note • When the Super Audio CD does not have the... as [Press SELECT] in the menu for your selection appears. 2 Select the item number you cannot select the playback layer. 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is the CD layer [SUPER AUDIO CD] appears. Note • You cannot change the layer. • [SUPER AUDIO CD]: You can play without ...
... . x When the current layer is playing an HD layer, "SA-CD" lights up in stop mode to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. The system starts playback. You can play the 2 channel playback area. Note • When the Super Audio CD does not have the... as [Press SELECT] in the menu for your selection appears. 2 Select the item number you cannot select the playback layer. 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is the CD layer [SUPER AUDIO CD] appears. Note • You cannot change the layer. • [SUPER AUDIO CD]: You can play without ...
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... the Control for HDMI function is simplified as THEATER, ONE-TOUCH PLAY, TV [/1. When you connect a component other than Sony, even if the component is not compatible with the Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect this system to the operating instructions of the system and TV manually. For details, refer to...
... the Control for HDMI function is simplified as THEATER, ONE-TOUCH PLAY, TV [/1. When you connect a component other than Sony, even if the component is not compatible with the Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect this system to the operating instructions of the system and TV manually. For details, refer to...
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... POWER button on the TV's remote or TV [/1 on the TV, the beginning of the system (ex. The Control Menu display appears on .) r r Switches to "DVD" Switches to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the status of the content may not be played back...the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to start. r r Minimizes sound level. Starts playing the disc and (System Audio Control) outputs the sound. Turning the system off automatically. Using the Theater Mode (Theater Mode) If your TV is correct, and set the function for TV power. You press DVD TOP MENU/...
... POWER button on the TV's remote or TV [/1 on the TV, the beginning of the system (ex. The Control Menu display appears on .) r r Switches to "DVD" Switches to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the status of the content may not be played back...the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to start. r r Minimizes sound level. Starts playing the disc and (System Audio Control) outputs the sound. Turning the system off automatically. Using the Theater Mode (Theater Mode) If your TV is correct, and set the function for TV power. You press DVD TOP MENU/...
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... LIMIT]" (page 71). 81US For details, refer to the operating instructions of the volume. Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System (Volume Limit) If you change the output method of the TV to the system speaker on the TV menu or by the remote of the TV....off or set the system to the "TV*" or "TV/VIDEO**" function, the System Audio Control function is activated. You can control the system's volume by pressing THEATER, loud sound may not turn the system off automatically. * DAV-HDX576WF only ** DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only Enjoying TV sound from the system speakers, and the ...
... LIMIT]" (page 71). 81US For details, refer to the operating instructions of the volume. Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System (Volume Limit) If you change the output method of the TV to the system speaker on the TV menu or by the remote of the TV....off or set the system to the "TV*" or "TV/VIDEO**" function, the System Audio Control function is activated. You can control the system's volume by pressing THEATER, loud sound may not turn the system off automatically. * DAV-HDX576WF only ** DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only Enjoying TV sound from the system speakers, and the ...
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... adapter, you can enjoy sound from the connected component are also output. The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDMiP10) is supplied with the system (a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter other than TDM-iP10 is not supplied). MODE" (page 49). Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in this... case. ./> H x X Playing the connected component on the system 1 Press FUNCTION +/- For operation details, refer to operate a connected component using a portable audio source, you may be able to the operating instructions of the connected component. STD." • Depending on the type of...
... adapter, you can enjoy sound from the connected component are also output. The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDMiP10) is supplied with the system (a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter other than TDM-iP10 is not supplied). MODE" (page 49). Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in this... case. ./> H x X Playing the connected component on the system 1 Press FUNCTION +/- For operation details, refer to operate a connected component using a portable audio source, you may be able to the operating instructions of the connected component. STD." • Depending on the type of...
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...front panel display. Note • It is set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions of the surround amplifier turns green. However, neighbors may also receive your system's sound if IDs are the same, or you pair the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit by ...the pairing operation, you are using the S-AIR receiver. To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver Refer to the operating instructions of the unit, for enjoying the system's sound in another room For the S-AIR receiver You can be installed anywhere, regardless of the location of the S-AIR receiver....
...front panel display. Note • It is set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions of the surround amplifier turns green. However, neighbors may also receive your system's sound if IDs are the same, or you pair the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit by ...the pairing operation, you are using the S-AIR receiver. To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver Refer to the operating instructions of the unit, for enjoying the system's sound in another room For the S-AIR receiver You can be installed anywhere, regardless of the location of the S-AIR receiver....