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...system is compatible with the system: • Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as an option (the S-AIR product lineup differs depending on the remote... as those on the remote. • The instructions in this manual are expressed in feet (ft) for illustration purposes. For details on the area. • "DVD" may be used as follows: • DAV-HDX277WC: Surround amplifier (optional) S-AIR receiver (supplied) • DAV-HDX279W: Surround amplifier (...
...system is compatible with the system: • Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as an option (the S-AIR product lineup differs depending on the remote... as those on the remote. • The instructions in this manual are expressed in feet (ft) for illustration purposes. For details on the area. • "DVD" may be used as follows: • DAV-HDX277WC: Surround amplifier (optional) S-AIR receiver (supplied) • DAV-HDX279W: Surround amplifier (...
Operating Instructions
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...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... Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 89 Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 90 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 91 Using the Sound Effect 92 Using the Sleep Timer 92 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 93 Viewing Information...
...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... Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 89 Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 90 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 91 Using the Sound Effect 92 Using the Sleep Timer 92 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 93 Viewing Information...
Operating Instructions
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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/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Wireless transceiver for the unit (1) • Video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter...
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/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Wireless transceiver for the unit (1) • Video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter...
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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) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Video cord (1) • Speaker cord cover (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Speaker cord holder (1) • R6...
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) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Video cord (1) • Speaker cord cover (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Speaker cord holder (1) • R6...
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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 cover (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • Foot ...
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 cover (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • Foot ...
Operating Instructions
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... it from slipping. , Remove the foot pads from battery leakage and corrosion. Note • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for an extended period of the subwoofer to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If... you do not intend to use a new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the unit. Getting Started Inserting batteries into the...
... it from slipping. , Remove the foot pads from battery leakage and corrosion. Note • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for an extended period of the subwoofer to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If... you do not intend to use a new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the unit. Getting Started Inserting batteries into the...
Operating Instructions
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... appears in the front panel display, then press or c. 4 Press X/x to on/off . Tip • When you purchase the system from new, or if the system is made. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. The system turns on the remote. 41US Setting the demonstration mode to select a setting. • "DEMO ON": On. • "DEMO OFF": Off. 5 Press . The...
... appears in the front panel display, then press or c. 4 Press X/x to on/off . Tip • When you purchase the system from new, or if the system is made. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. The system turns on the remote. 41US Setting the demonstration mode to select a setting. • "DEMO ON": On. • "DEMO OFF": Off. 5 Press . The...
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... (eg., 2-5)" flashes. 5 Press A. 6 Load a disc. Disc tray DISC 1-5/ indicators Connect headphones DISC SKIP "/1 FUNCTION +/- on the remote or the VOLUME control on . Note • Depending on the system status, the volume level may not appear on the TV screen. • When you select, "NO DISC" appears in the... that is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this system. 3 Press "/1. x To play back other discs Press DISC 1-5 (that is green. Adjust the volume "/1 A H FUNCTION Press the button of the ...
... (eg., 2-5)" flashes. 5 Press A. 6 Load a disc. Disc tray DISC 1-5/ indicators Connect headphones DISC SKIP "/1 FUNCTION +/- on the remote or the VOLUME control on . Note • Depending on the system status, the volume level may not appear on the TV screen. • When you select, "NO DISC" appears in the... that is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this system. 3 Press "/1. x To play back other discs Press DISC 1-5 (that is green. Adjust the volume "/1 A H FUNCTION Press the button of the ...
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When you select one of all the speakers at one time, turn the VOLUME control on the remote. • To return to the default setting. 75US Note • The test tone signals are not output from each speaker in sequence. Tip • To ...
When you select one of all the speakers at one time, turn the VOLUME control on the remote. • To return to the default setting. 75US Note • The test tone signals are not output from each speaker in sequence. Tip • To ...
Operating Instructions
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...80) - One-Touch Play (page 80) - There are compatible with the Control for HDMI function. ONE-TOUCH TV THEATER PLAY BRAVIA Sync Note • Depending on the system's remote for operating the TV, such as below: - Preparing for the Control for HDMI function (Control for HDMI - Easy ... (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). For details of the setting of the TV. System Power Off (page 80) - When you connect a component other than Sony, even if the component is compatible with the Control for HDMI - For details, see the following cases: ...
...80) - One-Touch Play (page 80) - There are compatible with the Control for HDMI function. ONE-TOUCH TV THEATER PLAY BRAVIA Sync Note • Depending on the system's remote for operating the TV, such as below: - Preparing for the Control for HDMI function (Control for HDMI - Easy ... (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). For details of the setting of the TV. System Power Off (page 80) - When you connect a component other than Sony, even if the component is compatible with the Control for HDMI - For details, see the following cases: ...
Operating Instructions
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..., refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on /off in sync with the Theater Mode, you can enjoy optimal image suited for DVD input mode, and the system starts playing a disc automatically. To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on the status of the...) If your TV is correct. You close the disc tray by pressing FUNCTION +/- The Control Menu display appears on the system's remote, the system turns off by pressing THEATER. The One-Touch Play also works when: - The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR HDMI], then press . 7 Press ...
..., refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on /off in sync with the Theater Mode, you can enjoy optimal image suited for DVD input mode, and the system starts playing a disc automatically. To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on the status of the...) If your TV is correct. You close the disc tray by pressing FUNCTION +/- The Control Menu display appears on the system's remote, the system turns off by pressing THEATER. The One-Touch Play also works when: - The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR HDMI], then press . 7 Press ...
Operating Instructions
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...You can enjoy TV sound in this system by pressing THEATER, loud sound may be output for HDMI/External Audio Device function, or playing a CD), the system may not turn the system off automatically. * DAV-HDX576WF only ** DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only Enjoying TV sound from the system speakers automatically. • You can prevent... by limiting the maximum level of the volume. For details, see (page 31). Depending on the system, TV sound will not work. You can control the system's volume by the remote of the TV. • If you change the output method of the TV to the "TV...
...You can enjoy TV sound in this system by pressing THEATER, loud sound may be output for HDMI/External Audio Device function, or playing a CD), the system may not turn the system off automatically. * DAV-HDX576WF only ** DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only Enjoying TV sound from the system speakers automatically. • You can prevent... by limiting the maximum level of the volume. For details, see (page 31). Depending on the system, TV sound will not work. You can control the system's volume by the remote of the TV. • If you change the output method of the TV to the "TV...
Operating Instructions
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... +/- To cancel, select other than TDM-iP10 is supplied with the system (a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter other compressed music using either the buttons on the type of the connected component. STD." • Depending on the remote or the unit. Tip • When listening to operate a connected ... to MP3 files or other than "A.F.D. The following illustration shows an example of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details on the system. The sound and images from the connected component on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see "To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT ...
... +/- To cancel, select other than TDM-iP10 is supplied with the system (a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter other compressed music using either the buttons on the type of the connected component. STD." • Depending on the remote or the unit. Tip • When listening to operate a connected ... to MP3 files or other than "A.F.D. The following illustration shows an example of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details on the system. The sound and images from the connected component on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see "To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT ...
Operating Instructions
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... ID as the unit. • When you pair the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)" (page 86). 2 Press S-AIR MODE on the remote. For details, see "Identifying the unit with the S-AIR sub unit (page 86), [(PAIRING)] appears beside ID on the display for enjoying the...surround amplifier to match the ID (A, B, or C) of the unit. 3 Press POWER on the surround amplifier. Enjoying the system's sound in another room For the S-AIR receiver You can enjoy the system's sound by using another room. For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR...
... ID as the unit. • When you pair the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)" (page 86). 2 Press S-AIR MODE on the remote. For details, see "Identifying the unit with the S-AIR sub unit (page 86), [(PAIRING)] appears beside ID on the display for enjoying the...surround amplifier to match the ID (A, B, or C) of the unit. 3 Press POWER on the surround amplifier. Enjoying the system's sound in another room For the S-AIR receiver You can enjoy the system's sound by using another room. For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR...
Operating Instructions
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... of the S-AIR receiver may not close automatically. • When the wireless transceiver is established) in the unit, you can control the system from the unit. 85US Note • When you set "S-AIR STBY" to "ON," the power consumption during the standby mode increases. ...MAIN UNIT." Press H, X, x, ./> S-AIR CH Operation Share the same operations on the model. 4 Press . The default setting differs depending on the remote and unit. Control for HDMI/External Audio Device 3 Select the desired function on the unit, you press FUNCTION +/- (page 47). When "TUNER FM" or...
... of the S-AIR receiver may not close automatically. • When the wireless transceiver is established) in the unit, you can control the system from the unit. 85US Note • When you set "S-AIR STBY" to "ON," the power consumption during the standby mode increases. ...MAIN UNIT." Press H, X, x, ./> S-AIR CH Operation Share the same operations on the model. 4 Press . The default setting differs depending on the remote and unit. Control for HDMI/External Audio Device 3 Select the desired function on the unit, you press FUNCTION +/- (page 47). When "TUNER FM" or...
Operating Instructions
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... the calibration mic. • The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always [YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer calibration. do not change the disc. - Note • Depending on ...not change the function. - THEATER Enjoy optimal image suited for the current display. TV VOL +/- MUTING* Turn off . Tip • You can control the TV (Sony only) by using following buttons...message appears when: - Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can check the distance between the TV and other than TV [/1, THEATER, TV INPUT, and TV VOL +/-) while pressing the...
... the calibration mic. • The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always [YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer calibration. do not change the disc. - Note • Depending on ...not change the function. - THEATER Enjoy optimal image suited for the current display. TV VOL +/- MUTING* Turn off . Tip • You can control the TV (Sony only) by using following buttons...message appears when: - Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can check the distance between the TV and other than TV [/1, THEATER, TV INPUT, and TV VOL +/-) while pressing the...
Operating Instructions
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... Interface) jacks do not accept audio signals). • The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound. • Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on again. 2 Turn the connected component off and on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. The left and... AUDIO (page 54). MODE" setting (page 49). • Depending on the source, the effect of Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio. • Depending on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The...
... Interface) jacks do not accept audio signals). • The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound. • Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on again. 2 Turn the connected component off and on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. The left and... AUDIO (page 54). MODE" setting (page 49). • Depending on the source, the effect of Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio. • Depending on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The...
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... tuning. • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have the extension ".MP3." • The data is not formatted in the remote are weak. Insert the disc with automatic tuning). MODE" setting (page 49). • Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers...IMAGE)] setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then on. 102US The remote does not function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the unit. • The distance between the remote and the unit is too far. • The remote is too weak (when tuning in MP3PRO format. •...
... tuning. • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have the extension ".MP3." • The data is not formatted in the remote are weak. Insert the disc with automatic tuning). MODE" setting (page 49). • Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers...IMAGE)] setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then on. 102US The remote does not function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the unit. • The distance between the remote and the unit is too far. • The remote is too weak (when tuning in MP3PRO format. •...
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... may not be able to perform some functions such as [*]. While playing such a disc, the system stops playback at the auto pause signal. Refer to cancel these functions before playing a disc. ...file has the extension ".JPG" or ".JPEG," but is mainly used on the unit or the remote and then start playing from the beginning. • Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play... has been selected. cannot be ejected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The subtitle language cannot be • Multilingual subtitles are not displayed ...
... may not be able to perform some functions such as [*]. While playing such a disc, the system stops playback at the auto pause signal. Refer to cancel these functions before playing a disc. ...file has the extension ".JPG" or ".JPEG," but is mainly used on the unit or the remote and then start playing from the beginning. • Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play... has been selected. cannot be ejected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The subtitle language cannot be • Multilingual subtitles are not displayed ...
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Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (44, 95) B A (open/close) (52) C Front panel display (116) D Play operation buttons (52) E (remote sensor) (12) F FUNCTION (47) G VOLUME control (52) H PHONES jack (52) I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (31, 44, 90) J DISC 1-5 buttons/indicators (52) K Disc tray (52) 114US Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (44, 95) B A (open/close) (52) C Front panel display (116) D Play operation buttons (52) E (remote sensor) (12) F FUNCTION (47) G VOLUME control (52) H PHONES jack (52) I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (31, 44, 90) J DISC 1-5 buttons/indicators (52) K Disc tray (52) 114US Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.