3-283-032-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-HDX277WC / HDX279W / HDX576WF
©2008 Sony Corporation
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Note to CATV system installer:
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
Precautions
On power sources
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
• Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains
lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket
immediately in the event of trouble.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
For the wireless transceiver
(EZW-RT10)
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65. This equipment should be
installed and operated with at least 20cm and more
between the radiator and person’s body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
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About This Operating
Instructions
About the S-AIR function
The system is compatible with the S-AIR
function, which allows transmission of sound
between S-AIR products wirelessly.
The following S-AIR products can be used with
the system:
• The instructions in this Operating Instructions
describe the controls on the remote. You can
also use the controls on the unit if they have the
same or similar names as those on the remote.
• The instructions in this manual are for DAV-
HDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAV-
HDX576WF. DAV-HDX277WC is the model
used for illustration purposes. 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.
• Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround
speaker sound wirelessly.
• S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system sound
in another room.
The configuration of the S-AIR products is as
follows:
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for a
DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVD-
RW/DVD-R.
• DAV-HDX277WC:
Surround amplifier (optional)
S-AIR receiver (supplied)
• DAV-HDX279W:
Surround amplifier (supplied)
S-AIR receiver (optional)
• DAV-HDX576WF:
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for
North American models.
• The default setting is underlined.
Surround amplifier (supplied)
S-AIR receiver (supplied)
The S-AIR product can be purchased as an
option (the S-AIR product lineup differs
depending on the area).
Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier
or S-AIR receiver in this operating instructions
refer only to when the surround amplifier or
S-AIR receiver is used.
For details on the S-AIR function, see “Using an
S-AIR Product” (page 83).
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Table of Contents
Other Operations
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Using the Sound Effect......................... 92
Panel Display.................................. 93
Viewing Information About the Disc ... 93
Returning to the Default Settings ......... 95
Getting Started
Step 1: Assembling
Step 2: Positioning the System... 18
Step 3: Connecting the System... 22
Step 4: Setting up the Wireless
Step 5: Performing the Quick
Step 6: Enjoying Sound from all the
Sound Adjustment
Language Code List............................ 113
Index to Parts and Control.................. 114
Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 118
Index ................................................... 121
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using
Selecting the Sound Mode ....................51
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound...51
Disc
Playing a Disc .......................................52
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture
and Sound .......................................65
Restricting Playback of the Disc...........66
Tuner
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
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Playable Discs
Type
Disc logo
Characteristics
Icon
DVD VIDEO
• DVD VIDEO
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD
VIDEO format or video mode
• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD
VIDEO format
VR (Video
Recording) mode
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video
Recording) mode (except for
DVD-R DL)
Super Audio CD
VIDEO CD
• Super Audio CD
• VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)
• Super VCD
• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video
CD format or Super VCD format
CD
• Audio CD
• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format
DATA CD
–
–
• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in
DATA CD format, containing MP3
1)
2)
files and JPEG image files , and
3)
conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet (extended format)
DATA DVD
• DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA
DVD format, containing MP3
1)
2)
files and JPEG image files , and
conforming to UDF (Universal
Disk Format)
1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files
must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.
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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 files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
“DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,”“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.
Example of discs that the system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 6
• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extra
• CD Graphics disc
• DVD Audio
• DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files or JPEG image files
• DVD-RAM
Also, the system cannot play the following discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8)
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)
• A disc with paper or stickers on it
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it
Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system
due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording
device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating
instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have
been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA
DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some
record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the
CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital
audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
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About Multi Session CD
• This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any
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 played back.
• If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first
session, only the first session will be played back.
Region code
Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with
the same region code.
ALL
A DVD VIDEO labeled
will also play on this system.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even
though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD
Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers.
Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers
designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions
supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround
decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
“BRAVIA” and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Getting Started
Unpacking
DAV-HDX277WC
• Front speakers (2)
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• Foot pads (1 set)
or
• Wireless transceiver for the
unit (1)
• Speaker cords (6, red/white/
green/gray/blue/purple)
• Center speaker (1)
• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter (TDM-iP10) (1)
• Operating Instructions
• Speaker and TV connections
(card)
• Video cord (1)
• Surround speakers (2)
• S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10)
(1)
• Remote commander
(remote) (1)
• Subwoofer (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Calibration mic (1)
• Wireless transceiver for the
S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10)
(1)
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
• Operating Instructions of the
S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10)
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DAV-HDX279W
• Front speakers (2)
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set)
or
• Surround amplifier (1)
• Speaker cords (6, red/white/
green/gray/blue/purple)
• Center speaker (1)
• Video cord (1)
• Speaker cord cover (1)
• Surround speakers (2)
• Remote commander
(remote) (1)
• Speaker cord holder (1)
• Wireless transceivers (2)
• Subwoofer (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Calibration mic (1)
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter (TDM-iP10) (1)
• Operating Instructions
• Speaker and TV connections
(card)
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DAV-HDX576WF
• Front speakers (2)
• Remote commander
(remote) (1)
• Surround amplifier (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Calibration mic (1)
• Speaker cord cover (1)
• Speaker cord holder (1)
• Center speaker (1)
• Surround speakers (2)
• Foot pads (1 set)
• Wireless transceivers for the
unit (2)
• Posts (2)
• Bases (2)
• Subwoofer (1)
• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter (TDM-iP10) (1)
• Operating Instructions
• Speaker and TV connections
(card)
• Mounting plates (2)
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
• S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10)
(1)
• Post covers (2)
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• Screws (large, with washer) (4)
or
• Wireless transceiver for the
S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10)
(1)
• Speaker cords (6, red/white/
green/gray/blue/purple)
• Screws (small) (6)
• Operating Instructions of the
S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10)
• Video cord (1)
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Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit.
Note
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer
Attach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent
it from slipping.
,
Remove the foot pads from
the mount seat.
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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers
(DAV-HDX576WF only)
Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.
(For the front speakers)
Use the parts as follows:
• Front speakers (2)
• Speaker cords (2, red/white)
• Posts (2)
• Bases (2)
• Mounting plates (2)
• Post covers (2)
• Screws (large, with washer) (4)
• Screws (small) (6)
About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 25.
Note
• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when you assemble the speakers.
Tip
• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 18).
1
Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the base and post.
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be
connected.
Use the speaker cords as follows:
• Front speaker (L): White
• Front speaker (R): Red
Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord)
into the end of the post that has two holes.
Post
Bottom of the base
Two holes
,
Speaker cord
Top of the base
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2
Attach the post cover to the other end of the post.
Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of
the post cover, then secure with the screw.
Thread the speaker cord through
the hole of the post cover.
Speaker cord
,
,
Hole
Post cover
Upper part of the
post
Screw (small)
3
Lay the post in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure
the post with the mounting plate and screws.
Select the speaker whose jack color on its rear panel matches the color tube of the speaker cord.
Post cover
Be careful the
orientation of the
post cover when
placing the post.
Secure two screws (large, with
washer).
,
Rear of the speaker
Mounting plate
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4
Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.
Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord
with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.
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 that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base,
then secure the post with the two screws.
Post
Slit
,
Projection
Base
Screws
(small)
Note
• Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly.
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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, then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide.
Note
• When adjusting the height of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fall.
Lines
,
Post
Secure two screws.
Loosen two screws.
7
Take up any speaker cord slack.
Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base.
Secure the speaker cord by running
it through the slot.
Adjust the length of the cord.
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Fully-assembled illustration
Front speaker (R):
Red label
Front speaker (L):
White label
Red
White
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Step 2: Positioning the System
For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the
same distance from the listening position (A).
However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the
surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the front speakers.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position.
Place the system as illustrated below.
DAV-HDX277WC
A Front speaker (L (left))
B Front speaker (R (right))
C Center speaker
D Surround speaker (L (left))
B
E Surround speaker (R (right))
F Subwoofer
G Unit
A
F
C
Top view
G
E
A
A
A
B
C
A
B
A
A
A
A
D
C
C
D
E
* Not supplied.
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DAV-HDX279W
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
B
G Unit
H Surround amplifier
A
F
C
Top view
G
E
A
A
A
B
C
A
B
A
H
A
A
A
D
C
C
D
E
* Not supplied.
DAV-HDX576WF
A Front speaker (L (left))
B Front speaker (R (right))
C Center speaker
D Surround speaker (L (left))
B
E Surround speaker (R (right))
F Subwoofer
G Unit
H Surround amplifier
A
F
C
E
Top view
G
A
A
A
B
C
A
B
A
H
A
A
A
D
C
C
D
E
* Not supplied.
Note
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
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– 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 (waxed,
oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.
Tip
• When you change the positions of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, see
“Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 89) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically”
(page 90).
To install the speakers on a wall
Before installing the speakers on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker.
Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with
the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.
Color tube
Front speaker (L): White
Front speaker (R): Red
Center speaker: Green
Surround speaker (L): Blue
Surround speaker (R): Gray
1
2
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.
See the illustrations below.
Hole on the back of
4 mm (5/32 inch)
the speaker
5 mm
(7/32 inch)
30 mm (1 3
/16 inches)
10 mm
13
(
/32 inch)
Fasten the screws to the wall.
DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W
For the other speakers
For the center speaker
145 mm
(5 3
/4 inches)
11
13
(
/
32
8 to 10 mm
11
13
(
/
to
/
inch)
32
32
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DAV-HDX576WF
For the front speakers
For the center speaker
145 mm
(5 3
4 inches)
/
100 mm
4 inches
(
)
8 to 10 mm
8 to 10 mm
11
13
11
13
(
/
to
/
inch)
(
/
to
/
inch)
32
32
32
32
For the surround speakers
8 to 10 mm
11
13
(
/
to
/
inch)
32
32
3
Hang the speakers on the screws.
Hole on the back of
the speaker
5 mm
(7/32 inch)
10 mm
13
(
/32 inch)
Rear of the speaker
Note
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach
the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where
reinforcement is applied.
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or
improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
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Step 3: Connecting the System
See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 6 on the following
pages.
Note
• 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 distorted.
DAV-HDX277WC
3 DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
3 Portable audio source
3 VCR, digital satellite receiver,
or PlayStation, etc.
2 TV
4 AM loop antenna (aerial)
5 Wireless
transceiver
4 FM wire antenna (aerial)
6 AC power cord (mains lead)
1 Center speaker
1 Subwoofer
5 Wireless
transceiver
1 Front speaker (L)
1 Front speaker (R)
S-AIR receiver
1 Surround speaker (R)
1 Surround speaker (L)
:Signal flow
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DAV-HDX279W
3 DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
3 Portable audio source
3 VCR, digital satellite receiver,
or PlayStation, etc.
2 TV
4 AM loop antenna (aerial)
5 Wireless
transceiver
4 FM wire antenna (aerial)
6 AC power cord (mains lead)
1 Center speaker
1 Subwoofer
1 Front speaker (L)
5 Wireless
transceiver
1 Front speaker (R)
Surround amplifier
6 AC power cord (mains lead)
1 Surround speaker (R)
1 Surround speaker (L)
:Signal flow
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DAV-HDX576WF
3 DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
3 Portable audio source
3 VCR, digital satellite receiver,
or PlayStation, etc.
2 TV
4 AM loop antenna (aerial)
5 Wireless
transceiver
4 FM wire antenna (aerial)
6 AC power cord (mains lead)
1 Center speaker
1 Subwoofer
1 Front speaker (L)
5 Wireless
1 Front speaker (R)
5 Wireless
transceiver
transceiver
Surround amplifier
6 AC power cord
(mains lead)
S-AIR receiver
1 Surround speaker (R)
1 Surround speaker (L)
:Signal flow
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1 Connecting the Speakers
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be
connected. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker
cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Do not catch the
speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.
Rear of speaker
Color tube
(+)
(–)
Connector
When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks.
DAV-HDX277WC
Rear panel
ANTENNA
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO IN
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR
L
TV/VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
SPEAKER
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
SPEAKER
To the surround speaker (L)
(blue)
OOFE
SUBW
CENTER
To the surround speaker (R)
(gray)
SPEAKER
R
U
S
R
U
S
To the center speaker
(green)
ONT
FR
L
ONT
FR
R
To the subwoofer
(purple)
To the front speaker (R)
(red)
To the front speaker (L) (white)
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DAV-HDX279W
Rear panel of the unit
ANTENNA
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO IN
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
TV/VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
SPEAKER
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
OOFE
SUBW
ONT
L
FR
ONT
FR
R
CENTER
To the center speaker
(green)
To the front speaker (R)
(red)
To the subwoofer
(purple)
To the front speaker (L)
(white)
Rear panel of the surround amplifier
EZW-RT10
S
P
E
A
K
E
R
S-AIR ID
SPEAKER
A
B
C
L
To the surround speaker (L)
(blue)
L
PAIRING
SURROUND SELECTOR
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
R
R
To the surround speaker (R) (gray)
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DAV-HDX576WF
Rear panel of the unit
ANTENNA
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV
SAT/CABLE
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
TV
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
L
DMPOR
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
OOFE
SUBW
ONT
L
FR
ON
FR
R
CENTER
To the front speaker (R)
(red)
To the center speaker
(green)
To the subwoofer
(purple)
To the front speaker (L)
(white)
Rear panel of the surround amplifier
EZW-RT10
S
P
E
A
K
E
R
S-AIR ID
SPEAKER
A
B
C
L
To the surround speaker (L)
(blue)
L
PAIRING
SURROUND SELECTOR
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
R
R
To the surround speaker (R) (gray)
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2 Connecting the TV
Use the parts as follows:
• Video cord (1)
To listen to TV sound from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the
audio cord (not supplied) (A).
For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A,
B, or C. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (HDMI).
When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by
connecting with the digital cord (B).
DAV-HDX277WC
Digital optical cord
(not supplied)
Audio cord
(not supplied)
Digital coaxial cord
(not supplied)
White
Red
TV/VIDEO
L
O
IN
E
L
D
ID
IT
U
A
/V
IG
V
T
D
R
A
L
A
IC
T
P
O
L
IA
X
A
O
C
or
To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV
To the digital coaxial output jack of
the TV
ANTENNA
To the digital optical output jack of
the TV
T10
Rear panel
FM
AM
COAXIAL 75
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO IN
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR
L
TV/O
DIGITIN
SPEAKER
Y
P
CB
PR/CR
R
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
HDMI** cable
(not supplied)
Component video cord
(not supplied)*
Video cord
(supplied)
Green
Blue
Red
VIDEO
OUT
T
U
O
O
E
ID
V
T
N
E
N
O
P
M
O
C
R/CR
B/CB
P
Y
To the VIDEO IN jack of
the TV
To the HDMI IN jack of the TV
To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks
of the TV
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DAV-HDX279W
Digital optical cord
(not supplied)
Audio cord
(not supplied)
Digital coaxial cord
(not supplied)
White
Red
TV/VIDEO
L
O
IN
E
L
ID
IT
D
U
A
/V
IG
V
T
D
R
A
L
A
IC
T
P
O
L
IA
X
A
O
C
or
To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV
To the digital coaxial output jack of
the TV
To the digital optical output jack of
the TV
ANTENNA
T10
Rear panel
FM
AM
COAXIAL 75
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO IN
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
TV/
DIGITIN
SPEAKER
Y
P
BCB
PR/CR
R
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
HDMI** cable
(not supplied)
Component video cord
(not supplied)*
Video cord
(supplied)
Green
Blue
Red
VIDEO
OUT
T
U
O
O
E
ID
V
T
N
E
N
O
P
M
O
C
R/CR
P
B/CB
Y
To the VIDEO IN jack of
the TV
To the HDMI IN jack of the TV
To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks
of the TV
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Digital optical cord
(not supplied)
Audio cord
(not supplied)
Digital coaxial cord
(not supplied)
White
Red
TV
L
D
V
IT
T
U
A
R
IN
L
A
IG
D
L
A
IC
T
P
O
L
IA
X
A
O
C
or
To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV
To the digital coaxial output jack of
the TV
To the digital optical output jack of
the TV
ANTENNA
T10
Rear panel
FM
AM
COAXIAL 75
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV
SAT/CABLE
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SPEAKER
DIGITN
Y
P
BCB
PR/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
HDMI** cable
(not supplied)
Component video cord
(not supplied)*
Video cord
(supplied)
Green
Blue
Red
VIDEO
OUT
T
U
O
O
E
ID
V
T
N
E
N
O
P
M
O
C
R/CR
B/CB
P
Y
To the VIDEO IN jack of
the TV
To the HDMI IN jack of the TV
To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks
of the TV
* If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to
progressive format (page 46).
**HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 46).
Note
• During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks.
• The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals. (COAXIAL
has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.
Tip
• You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV/VIDEO
jacks (A or B) instead of the TV (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only).
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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
ANTENNA
Rear panel
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO IN
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR
L
TV/VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
SPEAKER
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
T
DMPOR
Tip
DC5V
0.7A MAX
• You can connect another
component, such as VCR,
instead of the TV. For
connection details, see page
28.
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
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DAV-HDX279W
Stereo mini-plug cord
(not supplied)
To the portable audio
source
Front panel
Rear panel
ANTENNA
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO IN
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
TV/VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
SPEAKER
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
T
DMPOR
Tip
DC5V
0.7A MAX
• You can connect another
component, such as VCR,
instead of the TV. For
connection details, see page
28.
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
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DAV-HDX576WF
Stereo mini-plug cord
(not supplied)
To the portable audio
source
Front panel
Rear panel
ANTENNA
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV
SAT/CABLE
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
TV
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
R
AUDIO I
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Audio cord
(not supplied)
T
DMPOR
DC5V
0.7A MAX
White
Red
E
L
B
A
/C
T
A
S
L
U
A
R
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
component
To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10 is supplied) to the DMPORT jack. For details,
see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 82).
Note
• Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while
pressing A.
A
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If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs
You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the
components as follows.
VCR, digital satellite receiver
TV
or PlayStation, etc.
VCR, digital satellite receiver
or PlayStation, etc.
System
:Signal flow
Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive the sound
from more than two components.
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4 Connecting the antenna (aerial)
DAV-HDX277WC
AM loop antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
A
B
Note
• Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
ANTENN
EZW-RT10
Rear panel
SPEAKER
FM
CAXIAL 75
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV/VIDEO
AUD
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR
L
TV/VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
SPEAKER
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
A
N
N
TE
N
A
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
M
IA
F
X
5
7
L
A
O
C
or
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DAV-HDX279W
AM loop antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
A
B
Note
• Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
ANTENN
EZW-RT10
Rear panel
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV/VIDEO
AUD
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
TV/VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
SPEAKER
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
A
N
N
TE
N
A
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
M
IA
F
X
5
7
L
A
O
C
or
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DAV-HDX576WF
AM loop antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
A
B
Note
• Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
ANTENN
EZW-RT10
Rear panel
SPEAKER
FM
CAXIAL 75
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV
SAT/CABLE
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
TV
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDI
L
R
AUDIO IN
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
A
N
N
TE
N
A
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
M
IA
F
X
5
7
L
A
O
C
or
Note
• Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip
• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
Unit
ANTENNA
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
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5 Inserting the wireless transceiver
receiver.
An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function.
To use the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the unit, surround amplifier,
and S-AIR receiver.
For details of the S-AIR function, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 83).
DAV-HDX277WC
Rear panel of the unit
Note
ANTENNA
• Also, insert the wireless
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
transceiver into the S-AIR
receiver. For details, refer to
the operating instructions of
the S-AIR receiver.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO IN
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR
L
TV/VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
SPEAKER
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
T10
-R
EZW
Wireless
transceiver
DAV-HDX279W
Rear panel of the
surround amplifier
Rear panel of the unit
EZW-RT10
ANTENNA
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
S-AIR ID
SPEAKER
A
B
C
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO IN
L
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
P
AIRING
TV/VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
SPEAKER
SURROUND SELECTO
SURROUND
R
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
L
DMPORT
SURROUND
BACK
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
10
T
-R
W
Z
E
T10
-R
EZW
Wireless
transceiver
Wireless
transceiver
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DAV-HDX576WF
Rear panel of the
surround amplifier
Rear panel of the unit
EZW-RT10
ANTENNA
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
S-AIR ID
SPEAKER
A
B
C
COMPONNT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV
SAT/CABLE
L
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
PAIRING
TV
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN
SURROUND SELECT
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
R
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
10
T
-R
W
Z
E
T10
-R
EZW
Wireless
transceiver
Wireless
transceiver
Note
• Also, insert the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
the S-AIR receiver.
Note
• When you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to a wall
outlet (mains).
• Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transceiver.
• Insert the wireless transceiver with the S-AIR logo facing up.
• Insert the wireless transceiver so that the V marks are aligned.
• Do not insert other than the wireless transceiver into the EZW-RT10 slot.
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6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)
DAV-HDX277WC
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the
speakers to the unit.
Rear panel
ANTENNA
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO IN
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR
L
TV/VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
SPEAKER
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
R
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
To the wall outlet (mains)
DAV-HDX279W
Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the unit and the surround amplifier to a wall
outlet (mains), connect the front, center speakers and subwoofer to the unit and surround speakers to
the surround amplifier.
Rear panel of the
surround amplifier
Rear panel of the unit
EZW-RT10
ANTENNA
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
S-AIR ID
SPEAKER
A
B
C
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO IN
L
P
AIRING
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
TV/VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
SPEAKER
SURROUND SELECTOR
SURROUND
R
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
L
DMPORT
SURROUND
BACK
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
To the wall outlet (mains)
To the wall outlet (mains)
DAV-HDX576WF
Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the unit and the surround amplifier to a wall
outlet (mains), connect the front, center speakers and subwoofer to the unit and surround speakers to
the surround amplifier.
Rear panel of the
surround amplifier
Rear panel of the unit
EZW-RT10
ANTENNA
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
S-AIR ID
SPEAKER
A
B
C
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV
SAT/CABLE
L
PAIRING
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
TV
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN
SURROUND SELECTOR
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
R
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
To the wall outlet (mains)
To the wall outlet (mains)
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About the demonstration
After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display.
Setting the demonstration mode to on/off
1
Press [/1 on the unit.
The system turns on.
2
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press
c.
or
4
Press X/x to select a setting.
• “DEMO ON”: On.
• “DEMO OFF”: Off.
5
6
Tip
Press
.
The setting is made.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
• When you purchase the system from new, or if the system is at its factory default settings (ex., after performing
“COLD RESET” (page 95)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on the remote.
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To check the transmission status
You can check the status of sound transmission
between the unit and surround amplifier by
checking the POWER / ON LINE indicator of
the surround amplifier.
Step 4: Setting up the
Wireless System
To use the wireless system, you need to set up
the surround amplifier. Before setting, make
sure that the 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-AIR function, see “Using an
S-AIR Product” (page 83).
indicator
Turns green.
Sound transmission is
established.
Flashes green.
Sound transmission is not
established.
For details, see “Surround
amplifier operation”
(page 105).
"/1
Turns red.
Turns off.
The surround amplifier does
not output sound.
For details, see “Surround
amplifier operation”
(page 105).
The surround amplifier turns
off or its protection is active.
For details, see “Surround
amplifier operation”
POWER / ON LINE
Indicator
S-AIR ID switch
POWER
EZW-RT10
(page 105).
POWER
S-AIR ID
SPEAKER
A
B
C
POWER/ON LINE
PHONES
L
P
AIRING
To enjoy the sound by using
headphones
SURROUND SELECTOR
SURROUND
R
SURROUND
BACK
You can enjoy the system’s sound in a place
apart from the unit by connecting the
headphones to the PHONES jack on the
surround amplifier.
PHONES jack
SURROUND
SELECTOR switch
The unit transmits sound to the surround
amplifier that is connected to the surround
speakers. To establish sound transmission,
perform the following Steps.
Note
• When you connect headphones to the surround
amplifier, neither the unit nor the surround amplifier
outputs sound from the system’s speakers.
• The volume of the unit may become minimum if you
turn off the surround amplifier while the headphones
are connected to the surround amplifier, or radio
reception is poor. In this case, “HP NO LINK” and
“VOLUME MIN” appear alternately in the front
panel display. Check radio reception, and set the
volume again.
1
2
Press "/1 on the unit.
The system turns on.
Make sure that the SURROUND
SELECTOR switch of the surround
amplifier is set to SURROUND.
3
4
Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround
amplifier to A.
product
You can prevent miss transmission between the
S-AIR products by setting a different ID for each
S-AIR product. For details, see “Establishing
sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR
sub unit (ID setting)” (page 83).
Press POWER on the surround
amplifier.
The POWER / ON LINE indicator turns
green. If not, check the transmission status
as follows.
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Insert the tabs of the speaker cord
holder in the slots of the speaker cord
cover, and press it into place.
To prevent the transmission by
neighbors
To prevent the transmission from neighbors, you
can identify the unit and the surround amplifier
by performing the pairing operation. For details,
see “Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR
sub unit (Pairing operation)” (page 86).
Speaker cord holder
To attach the cover to the
surround amplifier
After connecting and setting, you can attach the
cover to the surround amplifier for organizing
and storing excess speaker cords.
Surround amplifier
1
Attach the speaker cord cover by
sliding it down along the grooves along
the edges of the surround amplifier.
m
Speaker cord cover
Surround amplifier
Note
• When detaching, remove the speaker cord holder,
then remove the speaker cord cover. To remove the
speaker cord holder, slightly press the catch of the
holder and lift off. To remove the speaker cord cover,
slightly splay open the edges of the cover and slide
down.
Grooves
Push the speaker cord cover down until you
hear a click. Turn the surround amplifier
upside down, then store the cords in the
speaker cord cover.
• Do not use excessive force to store the cords.
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The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
Step 5: Performing the
Quick Setup
Follow the Steps below to make the basic
adjustments for using the system.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
FRENCH
MENU:
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
Note
• 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 for matching your TV. For details, see “Setting
the type of video output to match your TV” (page 46).
5
6
Press X/x to select a language.
The system displays the menu and subtitles
in the selected language.
"/1
Press
.
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
16:9
PROGRESSIVE (COMPON
4:3 OUTPUT:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
PAUSE MODE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
OFF
AUTO
C/X/x/c,
DISPLAY
7
Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
1
2
Turn on the TV.
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
[16:9] (page 69)
(DAV-HDX277WC)
Press [/1 on the unit.
Press [/1 on the unit, and POWER on
the surround amplifier.
x If you have a 4:3 standard TV
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]
(page 69)
Note
8
9
Press
.
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD”
(page 47).
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker
formation appears.
3
4
Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system
appears on the TV screen.
Press C/c to select the speaker
formation image as the speakers are
actually positioned.
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]
appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If
this message does not appear, recall the
Quick Setup display (page 45) and perform
again.
For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround
Sound for a Room” (page 89).
Press
without inserting a disc.
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cannot operate following Steps with the
headphones connected.
SPEAKER FORMATION
13
Press
.
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.
Be quiet during the measurement.
STANDARD
Note
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the
volume down. Give consideration to children
and neighbors.
10
11
Press
.
Connect the calibration mic to the
A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel.
• Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], install the
surround amplifier in the appropriate location. If
you install the surround amplifier in an improper
location, such as another room, proper
measurement will not be obtained.
• Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (which
takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere with
measurement.
Set up the calibration mic at the ear level
using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front
of each speaker should face the calibration
mic, and there should be no obstruction
between the speakers and the calibration
mic.
14
15
Unplug the calibration mic and press C/
c to select [YES].
Note
• The environment of the room in which the
system is installed may affect measurements.
• If measurement fails, follow the message then
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].
Press
.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
Calibration mic
To quit the Quick Setup
Press
DISPLAY in any Step.
Tip
• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the
speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround
Sound for a Room” (page 89) and “Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 90).
• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using
the Setup Display” (page 68).
To recall the Quick Setup display
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
E.g., DAV-HDX576WF
2
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
12
Press C/c to select [YES].
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Note
• Make sure that the headphones are not
connected to the unit or surround amplifier. You
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4
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.
.
6
7
Press X/x to select [HDMI
The options for [SETUP] appear.
RESOLUTION], then press
Press X/x to select the desired setting,
then press
.
94( 99)
1( 1)
0: 01: 08
.
DVD VIDEO
T
• [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system
outputs the optimal video signal for the
connected TV.
• [1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920
× 1080i* video signals.
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
QUICK
• [1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×
720p* video signals.
Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press
.
• [720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 ×
480p* video signals.
The Quick Setup display appears.
* i: interlace, p: progressive
**Depending on the country model, [720 × 576p]
may appear.
output to match your TV
Note
• When “HDMI” lights up in the front panel display,
images other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p] are
stretched vertically.
Depending on the connection of the TV
(page 28), select the type of video output of the
system.
Does your TV accept progressive
signals?
Progressive is the method for displaying TV
images which reduces flickering and sharpens
the image. To use this method, you need to
connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.
To select the type of video signal
output from the HDMI OUT jack
When you connect the unit and the TV with the
HDMI cable, select the type of video signals
output from the HDMI OUT jack.
For details, refer also to the operating
instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
2
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
2
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
3
4
5
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press
.
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
The Setup Display appears.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP],
then press
press
.
.
The Setup Display appears.
The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then
Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT)], then press
press
.
.
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Press X/x to select the desired setting,
then press
.
Step 6: Enjoying Sound
from all the Speakers
[OFF]: The system does not output
progressive signals. Select this setting
when:
You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from
all the speakers in this system.
– your TV does not accept progressive
signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
[ON]: The system outputs progressive
signals. Select this setting when:
FUNCTION
+/–
– your TV accepts progressive signals,
and,
– the TV is connected to the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
When you select [ON], the confirmation
display appears. Follow the Steps below.
SYSTEM
MENU
X/x/c,
8
9
Press C/c to select [START], then
press
.
The system outputs the progressive signal
for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is
displayed correctly.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
the desired function appears in the
front panel display.
Press C/c to select [YES].
The system outputs the progressive signal.
When you select [NO], the system does not
output the progressive signal.
Each time you press FUNCTION +/–, the
function changes as follows.
x DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W
“DVD” t “TUNER FM” t “TUNER
AM” t“TV/VIDEO” t “DMPORT” t
“AUDIO” t …
Function
Source
“DVD”
Disc that is played by the
system
“TUNER FM”/
”TUNER AM”
FM/AM radio (page 76)
“TV/VIDEO”
TV (or the component that
is connected to the TV/
VIDEO jacks on the rear
panel)
“DMPORT”
“AUDIO”
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter (page 82)
Portable audio source (that
is connected to the AUDIO
IN jack on the front panel)
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Press SYSTEM MENU.
Note
• 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 time, the digital
connection takes priority.
The system menu turns off.
Note
• Depending on your TV, you may need to turn off your
TV’s speaker to enjoy surround sound of the system.
Tip
x DAV-HDX576WF
• When listening to audio files using a portable audio
source, you can enhance the sound.
Press FUNCTION +/– to select “AUDIO.” Connect
the portable audio source. Select “A.F.D. STD” for
“DEC. MODE.”
“DVD” t “TUNER FM” t “TUNER
AM” t “TV” t “SAT/CABLE” t
“DMPORT” t “AUDIO” t …
To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”
Function
Source
“DVD”
Disc that is played by the
system
Changing the input level of the
sound from connected
components
“TUNER FM”/
”TUNER AM”
FM/AM radio (page 76)
“TV”
TV
“SAT/CABLE”
Component that is
connected to the SAT/
CABLE jacks on the rear
panel
Distortion 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. Distortion is not a malfunction and will
depend on the component connected.
To prevent distortion, reduce the input level on
the unit.
“DMPORT”
“AUDIO”
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter (page 82)
Portable audio source (that
is connected to the AUDIO
IN jack on the front panel)
Note
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TV*,” “TV/VIDEO**,” “SAT/CABLE*,”
or “AUDIO” appears in the front panel
display.
• When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks
(analog connection) and TV (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital
connection) at the same time, the digital
connection takes priority.
2
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front
2
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC.
MODE” appears in the front panel
panel display, then press
or c.
4
Press X/x to select a setting.
display, then press
or c.
• “ATT ON”: You can attenuate the input
level. The output level is changed.
• “ATT OFF”: Normal input level.
4
Press X/x repeatedly until the
decoding mode you want appears in
the front panel display.
When you want to output the TV sound or
stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the
six speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,”
“PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC”
decoding mode.
5
6
Press
.
The setting is made.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
* DAV-HDX576WF only.
For details, see page 49.
**DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only.
5
Press
.
The setting is made.
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Sound Adjustment
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding
modes. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
SYSTEM
MENU
X/x/c,
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press
or c.
3
Press X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel
display.
Display
Decoding mode
Effect
“A.F.D. STD”
AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT
Presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.
Depending on the source, the speakers that output sound will vary.
STANDARD
“A.F.D. MULTI” AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT MULTI
2 channel source: Sound that is recorded in 2 channel (front left and
right channel) is also assigned to the surround left and right channel.
This mode outputs sound from the front left and right speakers,
surround left and right speakers, and subwoofer. The center speaker
does not output any sound.
Multi channel source: Depending on the source, speakers that output
the sound will vary.
“PRO LOGIC”
Dolby Pro Logic
Performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and simulates
surround sound from 2 channel sources.
This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.
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Display
Decoding mode
Effect
“PLII MOVIE”
Dolby Pro Logic II
MOVIE
Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding to the input signal and
produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources.
This setting is ideal for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.
“PLII MUSIC”
Dolby Pro Logic II
MUSIC
Performs Pro Logic II music mode decoding to the input signal and
produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources.
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as a CD.
This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.
“2CH STEREO”
“HP 2CH”
2 CHANNEL
STEREO
Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and
subwoofer. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channels.
HEADPHONE
2 CHANNEL
STEREO
Outputs the sound from headphone left and right. Multi channel
surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
“HP VIRTUAL”
HEADPHONE
VIRTUAL
Outputs the sound as surround from headphone left and right. This
mode is effective only when a multi channel source is played.
4
5
Press
.
The setting is made.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
To turn the surround effect off
Select “A.F.D. STD” or “2CH STEREO” for “DEC. MODE.”
Note
• When the input signal is multi channel source, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are canceled
and the multi channel source is output directly.
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective.
• Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode may not be effective.
• When you select “A.F.D. MULTI,” the surround or stereo effect may not be effective. In this case, select “A.F.D.
STD,” “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC.”
• When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip.
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Selecting the Sound
Mode
You can select a suitable sound mode for movies
or music.
Enjoying Multiplex
Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO)
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when
the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital
multiplex broadcast signal.
Note
• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to
connect a TV or other component to the unit with an
optical or coaxial digital cord (page 28) and set the
digital output mode of the TV or other component to
Dolby Digital.
SOUND
MODE
AUDIO
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 on the disc.
• “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for
movies.
Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired
signal appears in the front panel display.
• “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for
music.
• “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be
output.
Note
• You cannot operate these setup items when you
connect headphones to the unit or surround amplifier.
• When changing the sound mode while using the
S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may
skip.
• “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be
output.
• “MAIN+SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main
and sub languages will be output.
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Press the button of the disc number you
want.
Disc
When no disc is in the disc stocker you
select, “NO DISC” appears in the front
panel display. Perform next Step while
“*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes.
Playing a Disc
5
6
Press A.
Load a disc.
Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,
some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
your disc.
Adjust the volume
"/1
H
FUNCTION
A
Note
DISC 1-5/
indicators
Connect
headphones
Disc tray
• When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is
not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with
your finger, as this may cause malfunction.
• Do not place more than one disc on the tray.
"/1
FUNCTION
+/–
DISC SKIP
7
Press H.
The system starts playback (continuous
play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is
green.
MUTING
x To load other discs
Press DISC 1-5 (that is not loaded with a
disc) and A and load the disc.
VOLUME +/–
STEP
/
/
,
./>
H
x To play back other discs
Press DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1-
5 on the unit.
/m/
M/
x
X
8
Adjust the volume by using VOLUME +/
– on the remote or the VOLUME control
on the unit.
1
2
Turn on your TV.
Switch the input selector on the TV to
this system.
The volume level appears on the TV screen
and in the front panel display.
3
Press "/1.
Note
The system turns on.
• Depending on the system status, the volume level
may not appear on the TV screen.
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press
FUNCTION +/– to select “DVD.”
• When you set the Control for HDMI function to on,
the TV that is connected to the system with an HDMI
cable (not supplied) can be sync-operated with the
4
Press DISC 1-5.
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system. For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI
Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 79).
To
Press
Turn off the sound
temporarily
MUTING.
Tip
To cancel, press it again or
VOLUME + to adjust the
sound volume.
• The DISC 1-5 indicators change their color as
follows:
– Green: the disc is selected, or the disc is being
played back.
Change a disc while
playing another disc
DISC SKIP
– Off: there is no disc.
Play the desired disc
directly
DISC 1-5 on the unit.
– Orange: a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not
selected.
Stop play and remove
the desired disc
DISC 1-5 and A on the
unit.
– The indicator turns off if an unplayable disc is
inserted.
Locate a point quickly M/
or
/m while
by playing a disc in fast playing a disc. Each time
To turn the system off
Press "/1 while the system is on. The system
enters standby mode.
forward or fast reverse you press M/
or
/
1)2)
(Scan)
m during scan, the
playback speed changes.
To return to normal speed,
press H. Actual speeds
may differ with some discs.
4)
To save power in standby mode
To enter power saving mode, make sure that the
system is in the following status.
(Slow-motion Play)
or
/m
3)
while the system is in pause
mode. Each time you press
4)
– “DEMO” is set to “OFF” (page 41).
M/
or
/m
– [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [OFF]
(page 79).
during Slow-motion Play,
the playback speed
changes. Two speeds are
available. To return to
normal playback speed,
press H.
– “S-AIR STBY” is set to “OFF” (page 85).
To use the headphones
Connect the headphones to PHONES jack on the
unit. The sound of the system is muted.
You can also connect the headphones to
PHONES jack on the surround amplifier. (The
sound of the system is muted.) See page “To
enjoy the sound by using headphones”
(page 42).
Play one frame at a time STEP
to go to the next
3)5)
(Freeze Frame)
frame while the system is in
pause mode. Press STEP
to go to the preceding
frame while the system is in
pause mode (DVD VIDEO/
DVD-R/DVD-RW only).
To return to normal
Other operations
playback, press H.
Replay the previous
scene
(instant replay) during
playback.
6)
To
Press
x
Briefly fast forward the
current scene
(instant advance)
during playback.
Stop
Pause
7)
X
1)Except for JPEG image files.
Resume play after pause X or H
2)Scan speeds may differ with some discs.
3)DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only.
4)Except for VIDEO CDs.
5)You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-VR.
6)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only.
Go to the next chapter,
track, or scene
>
1)
Go back to the
. twice in a second.
When you press . once,
you can go to the beginning
of the current chapter,
track, or scene.
preceding chapter,
1)
track, or scene
7)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/
DVD+R only.
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To display the subtitles
Note
• You may not be able to use the instant replay or
instant advance function 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.
If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn
the subtitles on/off during playback. If
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc,
you can change the subtitle language during
playback, or turn the subtitles on/off whenever
you want.
To turn on/off the DISC 1-5
indicators’ illumination
When you do not operate the system for more
than 30 minutes, the illumination of the DISC 1-
5 indicators starts automatically. You can turn
the illumination on/off.
Press SUBTITLE during playback to select
the desired subtitle language.
Note
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles
are recorded on the disc. You also may not be able to
turn them off.
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “ILLUM
MODE” appears in the front panel
Changing the sound
display, then press
or c.
3
Press X/x to select a setting.
• “ILLUM ON”: On.
• “ILLUM OFF”: Off.
When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO
recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM,
Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can
change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is
recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also
change the language.
4
5
Press
.
The setting is made.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
With a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA
DVD, you can select the sound from the right or
left channel and listen to the sound of the
selected channel through both the right and left
speakers.
Displaying multi-angles and
subtitles
To change the angles
You cannot change the sound for a Super Audio
CD.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the
viewing angle.
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to
select the desired audio signal.
x DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of
language varies.
Press ANGLE during playback to select the
desired angle.
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a
language code. See “Language Code List”
(page 113) to confirm which language the code
represents. When the same language is
displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO
is recorded in multiple audio formats.
Note
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
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x DVD-VR
Example:
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are
displayed.
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel
LFE (Low
Frequency Effect)
Example:
Surround (L/R)
• [1: MAIN] (main sound)
• [1: SUB] (sub sound)
• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)
• [2: MAIN]
1: ENGLISH
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1
L
C
R
Front (L/R) +
Center
LFE
• [2: SUB]
LS
RS
• [2: MAIN+SUB]
Note
Currently playing program format
• [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not
appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc.
Example:
x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA
Dolby Digital 3 channel
DVD (MP3 file)
• [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound.
• [1/L]: The sound of the left channel
(monaural).
Surround
(Monaural)
Front (L/R)
• [2/R]: The sound of the right channel
(monaural).
1:SPANISH
DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1
L
R
x Super VCD
• [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio
track 1.
S
Currently playing program format
• [1:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of the
audio track 1 (monaural).
• [1:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of the
audio track 1 (monaural).
Selecting a playback area for a
Super Audio CD
• [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio
track 2.
• [2:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of the
audio track 2 (monaural).
• [2:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of the
audio track 2 (monaural).
You can play the Super Audio CD (page 111) by
selecting the playback area.
Note
To select a playback area on a 2
channel + Multi-channel Super
Audio CD
• While the system is playing a Super VCD on which
the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come
out when you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].
Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel
playback area and a multi-channel playback
area. You can select the playback area you want
to listen to.
Checking the audio signal
format
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during
playback, the format of the current audio signal
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as
shown below.
2
Press X/x to select
[MULTI/
2CH], then press
.
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The options for [MULTI/2CH] appear.
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (Ver.2.0)
(PBC Playback)
3
Press X/x 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.
With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you
can enjoy simple interactive operations, search
functions, and other such operations.
PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD
interactively by following the menu on the TV
screen.
Note
• You cannot change the playback area during
playback.
To change a playback layer when
playing a hybrid Super Audio CD
Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer
and a CD layer. You can change the playback
layer you want to listen to.
1
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
The menu for your selection appears.
2
Select the item number you want using
the number buttons.
Note
• When the Super Audio CD does not have the HD
layer, you cannot select the playback layer.
3
4
Press
.
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
Follow the instructions in the menu for
interactive operations.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the disc, as the operating procedure
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
2
Press X/x to select
[SUPER
AUDIO CD/CD LAYER], then press
.
To go back to the menu
Press O RETURN.
x When the current layer is the CD
layer
[SUPER AUDIO CD] appears.
Note
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in
Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the
operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this
case, press H.
x When the current layer is the HD
layer
[CD] appears.
3
Press
to change the layer.
Tip
• To play without using the PBC function, press ./
> or the number buttons while the system is in stop
mode to select a track, then press H or
system starts playback. You cannot play still pictures
such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x
twice, then press H.
• [SUPER AUDIO CD]: You can play the
HD layer.
When the system is playing an HD layer,
“SA-CD” lights up in the front panel
display
. The
• [CD]: You can play the CD layer.
When the system is playing a CD layer,
“CD” lights up in the front panel display.
Note
• Each play mode function works only within the
selected layer or playback area.
• When you select a CD layer, you cannot change a
playback area.
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the
HDMI OUT jack.
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To enjoy a disc that is played
before by resume playback
Resuming playback from the
point where you stopped the
disc
(Multi-disc Resume)
This system recalls the point where you stopped
the disc the last time it was played and resumes
playback from that point the next time you insert
the same disc. When the resume playback
memory is full, the resume playback point for
the earliest disc is deleted.
To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC
RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP] to [ON]. For
details, see “[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD
VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)” (page 73).
(Resume Play)
When you stop the disc, the system remembers
the point where you pressed x 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 "/1.
Note
1
While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
• This system can store at least 10 resume playback
points.
“RESUME” appears in the front panel
display.
• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP]
is set to [OFF] (page 73), the resume point is cleared
when you change the function by pressing
FUNCTION +/–.
2
Press H.
The system starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
Tip
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,
then press H.
Note
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system
may not resume playback from exactly the same
point.
• The point where you stopped playing may be cleared
when:
– you eject the disc.
– the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/
DATA DVD only).
– you change or reset the settings on the Setup
Display.
– you change the parental control level.
– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION
+/–.
– you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
• For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD,
DATA CD, or DATA DVD, the system remembers
the resume playback point for the current disc.
• The resume point is cleared when you select another
disc.
• Resume Play does not work during Program Play and
Shuffle Play.
• This function may not work properly with some
discs.
Tip
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,
then press H.
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Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then
press
.
Using Play Mode
Selected track
PROGRAM
0: 03:51
T
Creating your own program
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
(Program Play)
02
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
You can play the contents of a disc in the order
you want by arranging the order of the tracks on
the disc to create your own program. You can
program up to 99 tracks.
Total time of the programmed tracks
Note
6
7
To program other tracks, repeat Steps
4 to 5.
• You can program the track on the current disc only.
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY.
The programmed tracks are displayed in the
selected order.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Press H to start Program Play.
Press X/x to select
then press
[PROGRAM],
Program Play starts.
.
When the program ends, you can restart the
same program again by pressing H.
The options for [PROGRAM] appear.
Press X/x to select [SET t], then
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR while the display for the program
setting is not displayed on the TV screen, or
select [OFF] in Step 3. To play the same
program again, select [ON] in Step 3 and press
.
press
.
Total time of the programmed tracks
PROGRAM
0: 00:00
T
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
To turn off the Control Menu
display
Press
Menu display is turned off.
Tracks recorded on a disc
To change or cancel a program
4
5
Press c.
1
2
Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your
own program.”
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in
this case, [01]).
Press X/x to select the program
number of the track you want to
change or cancel.
PROGRAM
0: 00:00
T
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
If you want to delete the track from the
program, press CLEAR.
3
Follow Step 5 for new programming.
To cancel a program, select [--] under [T],
then press
.
Select the track you want to program.
For example, select track [02].
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To cancel all of the tracks in the
programmed order
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.
1
Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your
own program.”
To turn off the Control Menu
display
2
3
Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].
Press
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu display is turned off.
Press
.
Note
• You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or
Super VCD with PBC playback.
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)
Playing repeatedly
You can play the contents on a disc in random
order. Subsequent Shuffle Play may produce a
different playing order.
(Repeat Play)
Note
• Same song may be played repeatedly when you are
playing MP3 files.
You can play the contents on a disc repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle Play or
Program Play modes.
• You can shuffle the tracks on the current disc only.
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Press X/x to select
then press
[SHUFFLE],
Press X/x to select
then press
[REPEAT],
.
.
The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.
The options for [REPEAT] appear.
Press X/x to select the item to be
shuffled.
Press X/x to select the item to be
repeated.
x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD
• [OFF]: Off.
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
• [OFF]: Off.
• [TRACK]: You can shuffle tracks on the
disc.
• [ALL DISCS]: You can repeat all of the
discs.
• [ONE DISC]: You can repeat all of the
titles on the current disc. (When the
system is playing a DVD-VR, you can
repeat all of the titles of the selected type.)
• [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title
on a disc.
x During Program Play
• [OFF]: Off.
• [ON]: You can shuffle tracks selected in
Program Play.
x DATA CD/DATA DVD
• [OFF]: Off.
• [CHAPTER]: You can repeat the current
chapter.
• [ON (MUSIC)]: You can shuffle MP3
files in the folder on the current disc.
When no folder is selected, the first folder
will play in random order.
x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD
• [OFF]: Off.
• [ALL DISCS]: You can repeat all of the
discs.
4
Press
.
Shuffle Play starts.
• [ONE DISC]: You can repeat all of the
tracks on the current disc.
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• [TRACK]: You can repeat the current
track.
Searching/Selecting a
Disc
x DATA CD/DATA DVD
• [OFF]: Off.
• [ALL DISCS]: You can repeat all of the
discs.
Using the DVD’s menu
• [ONE DISC]: You can repeat all of the
folders on the current disc.
• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current
folder.
A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which
make up a picture or music feature. These
sections are called “titles.” When you play a
DVD which contains several titles, you can
select the title you want using DVD TOP
MENU.
• [TRACK] (MP3 files only): You can
repeat the current file.
4
Press
.
The item is selected.
When you play a DVD that allows you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles and
the language for the sound, select these items
using DVD MENU.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
display
1
Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.
Press
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary depending
on the disc.
Menu display is turned off.
Note
• You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or
Super VCD with PBC playback.
2
3
Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to
select the item you want to play or
change.
• When the system is playing a DATA CD/DATA
DVD which contains MP3 files and JPEG image
files, and their playing time is not the same, the audio
sound will not match the image.
Press
.
To display the DVD’s menu on the
Control Menu display
• When [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] is set to [IMAGE]
(page 64), you cannot select [TRACK].
1
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
2
Press X/x to select
MENU], then press
[DISC
.
The options for [DISC MENU] appear.
3
4
Press X/x to select [MENU] or [TOP
MENU].
Press
.
To turn off the Control Menu
display
Press
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu display is turned off.
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The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,
indexes, scenes, folders, or files.
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY
LIST] on a DVD-VR
98( 99)
13( 99)
DVD VIDEO
T
0: 03: 17
This function is only available for DVD-VRs
with a playlist created.
1
2
3
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
Selected row
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3
4
Press
.
Press X/x to select
PLAY LIST], then press
[ORIGINAL/
.
[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].
The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST]
appear.
98( 99)
( 99)
T
DVD VIDEO
0: 03: 17
Press X/x to select a setting.
• [PLAY LIST]: You can play the titles
created from [ORIGINAL] for editing.
• [ORIGINAL]: You can play the titles
originally recorded.
4
Press
.
Press X/x or the number buttons to
select the desired number of the title,
chapter, track, index, scene, etc.
Searching for a title/chapter/
track/scene, etc.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to
cancel the number.
5
Press
.
The system starts playback from the
selected number.
You can search a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR by
title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO
CD/Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA
DVD by track, index, or scene. For a DATA CD/
DATA DVD, you can search by folder or file.
As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers
on the disc, you can select the desired title or
track by entering its number. Or, you can search
for a scene using the time code.
Tip
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can
search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-
RW) or track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD) by
pressing the number buttons and
.
To search for a scene using the
time code
1
In Step 2, select
[TIME].
1
Press
DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image
files, press DISPLAY twice.)
DISPLAY. (When playing a
[T **:**:**] (playing time of the current
title) is selected.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
2
3
Press
.
[T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].
2
Press X/x to select the search method.
Input the time code using the number
buttons.
Example:
[CHAPTER]
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).
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For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10
minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning. Press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]).
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG
Image Files
4
Press
.
Note
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using
the time code.
You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files:
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 file)
or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)
• which conform to the DCF* image file format
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
Note
• The system will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if they are not in
MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may
generate a loud noise which could damage your
speaker system.
• The system does not conform to audio in MP3PRO
format.
• The system can recognize up to 200 folders, and will
not play any folders beyond the 200th. (Depending on
the folder configuration, the number of folders that
can be recognized by the system may decrease.)
• The system can recognize up to 150 MP3 files/JPEG
image files in a folder.
• The system may take longer time to playback, when
progressing to the following folder or jump to other
folder.
• The system may not play certain types of JPEG image
files (ex. a JPEG image file that is less than 8 (width)
× 8 (height)).
Selecting an MP3 file or folder
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
The folders recorded on the DATA CD or
DATA DVD appear. When a folder is being
played, its title is shaded.
FOLDER LIST
01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)
02 1st Album (1986)
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)
04 Ready for Romance (1986)
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)
07 Back for Good (1988)
08 Alone (1999)
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Press X/x to select a folder.
FOLDER LIST
x To play MP3 files in a folder
Press H to start playing the selected
folder.
01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)
02 1st Album (1986)
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)
04 Ready for Romance (1986)
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)
07 Back for Good (1988)
x To select a MP3 file
Press
.
08 Alone (1999)
The list of files contained in the folder
appears.
2
Press X/x to select a folder.
TRACK LIST
03 In the Middle of Nowher...
x To play JPEG image files in a folder
Press H to start playing the selected
folder.
01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac
02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan
03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth
04_Sweet_Little_Shella
05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums
06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown
07_In_Shaire
x To select a JPEG image file by
displaying the subscreens
Press PICTURE NAVI.
Images of JPEG image files in the folder
appear in 16 subscreens.
Press X/x to select a file and press
.
The system starts playing the selected file.
You can turn the file list off by pressing
DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again
will display the folder list.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
To stop playback
Press x.
9
10
14
11
15
12
16
To play the next or previous MP3
file
13
Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image
file you want to view, then press
Press >/.. Note that you can select the
next folder by continuing to press > after the
last file on the current folder, but that you cannot
return to the previous folder by pressing ..
To return to the previous folder, select the folder
from the folder list.
.
To return to normal screen, press O
RETURN.
Note
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when you set
[MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] to [MUSIC].
To return to the previous display
Tip
Press O RETURN.
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the
TV screen. To display the additional JPEG
image files, select the bottom JPEG image file
and press x. To return to the previous JPEG
image file, select the top JPEG image file and
press X.
To turn off the display
Press DVD MENU.
Selecting a JPEG image file or
folder
To play the next or previous JPEG
image file
Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not
displayed. Note that you can select the next
folder by continuing to press c after the last
image on the current folder, but that you cannot
return to the previous folder by pressing C. To
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
The folders recorded on the DATA CD or
DATA DVD appear. When a folder is being
played, its title is shaded.
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2
3
4
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
return to the previous folder, select the folder
from the folder list.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
To rotate a JPEG image file
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV
screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file by 90
degrees.
Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file.
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.
Press X/x to select
(MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press
[MODE
.
The options for [MODE (MUSIC,
IMAGE)] appear.
Press X/x to select a setting.
Note
• You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920
• [AUTO]: You can play both the JPEG
image files and MP3 files in the same
folder as a slide show.
× 1080i) HD
] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 71).
• [MUSIC]: You can play only MP3 files
continuously.
To stop playback
Press x.
• [IMAGE]: You can play only JPEG
image files as a slide show.
Displaying the list of MP3
files/JPEG image files
5
6
Press
.
Press DVD MENU.
The list of folders recorded on the DATA
CD or DATA DVD appears.
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
7
Press X/x to select the desired folder
and press H.
Press X/x to select
[BROWSING], then press
The system starts playing the selected
.
You can turn the folder list on/off by
pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.
then press
.
Note
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when [MUSIC] is
• [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders
appears. Follow Step 2 of “Selecting an
image file or folder.”
• If you play large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the
same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends
that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower
when creating the file. If the sound still skips, reduce
the size of the JPEG image file.
• [PICTURE LIST]: Images of JPEG image
files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens.
Follow Step 2 of “Selecting a JPEG image
file or folder.”
To select the slide show duration
of JPEG image files
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY twice.
Playing MP3 files and JPEG
image files as a slide show
with sound
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Press X/x to select
then press
[INTERVAL],
.
You can play a slide show with sound by first
placing both MP3 files and JPEG image files in
the same folder on a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.
Press X/x to select a setting.
• [NORMAL]: You can set to the standard
duration.
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
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• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter
than [NORMAL].
Adjusting the Delay
Between the Picture and
Sound
• [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration
longer than [NORMAL].
• [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration
longer than [SLOW 1].
4
Press
.
[A/V SYNC]
Note
than the option you selected. Especially progressive
JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000
pixels or more.
When the sound does not match the pictures on
the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between
the picture and sound.
• Duration of interval depends on the [JPEG
RESOLUTION] setting in [HDMI SETUP]
(page 70).
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
To select an effect for JPEG
image files in the slide show
Press X/x to select
then press
[A/V SYNC],
.
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY twice.
The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Press X/x to select a setting.
• [OFF]: Off.
Press X/x to select
then press
[EFFECT],
• [ON]: You can adjust the difference
between picture and sound.
.
The options for [EFFECT] appear.
4
Press
.
Press X/x to select a setting.
Note
• [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps
in from top to bottom.
• Depending on the input stream, [A/V SYNC] may not
be effective.
• [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches
out from left to right of the TV screen.
• [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches
out from the center of the TV screen.
• [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files
randomly cycle through the effects.
• [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file
slides over the previous image.
• [OFF]: Off.
4
Press
.
Note
• The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920
× 1080i) HD
] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 71).
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Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons, then press
.
Restricting Playback of
the Disc
The display for confirming the password
appears.
x When you have already registered a
password
[PARENTAL CONTROL]
The display for entering the password
appears.
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 can set the playback restriction by
registering a password. When you set the
[PARENTAL CONTROL] function to on, you
need to enter the password to play restricted
discs.
7
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD:
OFF
USA
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
2
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
8
9
Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then
press
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
.
The selection items for [STANDARD] are
displayed.
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press
.
press
.
The area is selected.
The Setup Display appears.
When you select [OTHERS t], select and
enter a standard code in the table of
“Parental Control Area Code List”
(page 113) using the number buttons.
Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],
then press
.
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
10
11
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press
Press X/x to select [PARENTAL
.
CONTROL t], then press
.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are
displayed.
x If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears.
Press X/x to select the desired level,
then press
.
PARENTAL CONTROL
[PARENTAL CONTROL] setting is
complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
Enter a new 4-digit password,
ENTER
then press
.
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5
6
Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],
then press
To turn off the [PARENTAL
CONTROL] function
.
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11.
Press X/x to select [PARENTAL
To play a disc for which
[PARENTAL CONTROL] is set
CONTROL t], then press
.
The display for entering the password
appears.
1
Load the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password
appears.
7
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press
.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
8
Press X/x to select [CHANGE
PASSWORD t], then press
number buttons, then press
.
.
The system starts playback.
9
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press
.
Note
• When you play discs which do not have the
[PARENTAL CONTROL] function, playback
cannot be limited on this system.
10
11
Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press
.
To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the number buttons, then press
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change
the parental control level while playing the disc. In
this case, enter your password, then change the level.
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns
to the previous level.
If you make a mistake entering
your password
Tip
Press C before you press , then input the
correct number.
• If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat Steps 1 to 7 of “Restricting Playback of the
Disc” (page 66). When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number buttons,
then press . The display will ask you to enter a new
4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit
password, replace the disc in the unit and press H.
When the display for entering your password appears,
enter your new password.
Changing the password
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3
4
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press
.
The Setup Display appears.
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The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [TV TYPE]
Using the Setup Display
You can make various adjustments of items such
as picture and sound.
Displayed items vary depending on the country
model.
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
16:9
PROGRESSIVE (COMPON
4:3 OUTPUT:
BLACK LEVEL:
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
AUTO
Options
Note
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions
described may work.
7
Press X/x to select a setting, then
press
.
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
4:3 LETTER BOX
in stop mode.
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):
4:3 OUTPUT:
BLACK LEVEL:
OFF
FULL
ON
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
AUTO
3
4
5
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
Selected setting
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Note
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
• When you turn the system on after resetting and no
disc is in the unit, the guide message appears on the
TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup (page 44),
press
.
The Setup Display appears.
press
. To return to normal screen, press CLEAR.
press
.
To reset all of the [SETUP]
settings
• [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 68)
• [VIDEO SETUP] (page 69)
• [HDMI SETUP] (page 70)
To reset all of the [SETUP] settings, see
“Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default”
(page 95).
• [AUDIO SETUP] (page 72)
• [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 72)
• [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 73)
Setting the display or sound
track language
Example: [VIDEO SETUP]
Selected item
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):
4:3 OUTPUT:
BLACK LEVEL:
16:9
OFF
FULL
ON
Set various languages for the on-screen display
or sound track.
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
AUTO
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
Setup items
6
Press X/x to select an item, then press
.
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x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)
You can switch the display language on the TV
screen.
x [TV TYPE]
You can select the aspect ratio of the connected
TV.
[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide-
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.
x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can switch the language for the disc’s
menu.
x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can switch the language of the sound track.
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
[4:3 LETTER BOX]: Select this when you
connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture
with bands on the upper and lower portions of
the TV screen.
x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can switch the language of the subtitle
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track.
[4:3 PAN SCAN]: Select this when you connect
a 4:3 screen TV. The system automatically
displays the wide picture on the entire screen
and cuts off the portions that do not fit.
Note
• When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO],
or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the
language may not be selected automatically).
Tip
• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code
from “Language Code List” (page 113) using the
number buttons.
Note
• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or
vice versa.
Settings for the display
[VIDEO SETUP]
x [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)]
You can set the progressive signal that is output
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to
on/off. For details, see “Does your TV accept
progressive signals?” (page 46).
Select settings according to the TV to be
connected.
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
OFF
FULL
ON
[OFF]: The system outputs interlace signals.
[ON]: The system outputs progressive signals.
When you select [ON], follow the Steps below.
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):
4:3 OUTPUT:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
AUTO
1
2
Select [ON], then press
.
The confirmation display appears.
Press C/c to select [START], then
press
.
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The system outputs the progressive signal
for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is
displayed correctly.
You cannot select this and the setting is not
effective when the system outputs progressive
signal.
3
Press C/c to select [YES].
[OFF]: You can set the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
[ON]: You can raise the standard black level.
Use this when the picture becomes too black.
The system outputs the progressive signal.
If you select [NO], the system will not
output the progressive signal.
Note
• [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] is
effective only when you connect the unit and TV with
a component video cord (page 28).
x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/
DVD-RW only)
You can select the picture in pause mode.
x [4:3 OUTPUT]
[AUTO]: The picture, including subjects that
move dynamically, is output with no jitter.
Normally select this position.
[FRAME]: The picture, including subjects that
do not move dynamically, is output in high
resolution.
When you use a 16:9 aspect ratio TV, you can
adjust the aspect ratio to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on
your TV, change the setting on your TV, not the
system.
[FULL]: Select this when you can change the
aspect ratio on your TV.
[NORMAL]: Select this when you cannot
change the aspect ratio on your TV. A 16:9
aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and
right sides of the image appears.
Settings for the HDMI
[HDMI SETUP]
HDMI SETUP
HDMI RESOLUTION:
CONTROL FOR HDMI:
VOLUME LIMIT:
AUTO(1920x1080p)
OFF
LEVEL2
YCBCR
OFF
SD
YCB
C
R/RGB(HDMI):
AUDIO(HDMI):
JPEG RESOLUTION:
16:9 aspect ratio TV
Note
• [4:3 OUTPUT] is effective only when you set [TV
TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9].
x [HDMI RESOLUTION]
You can select the type of video signal that is
output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details,
see “To select the type of video signal output
from the HDMI OUT jack” (page 46).
x [BLACK LEVEL]
You can select the black level (setup level) for
the video signals output from the jacks other
than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT.
[AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs
the optimal video signal for the connected TV.
[1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 ×
1080i* video signals.
[ON]: The standard level.
[OFF]: You can lower the standard black level.
Use this when the picture becomes too white.
[1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×
720p* video signals.
[720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 ×
480p* video signals.
x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]
You can select the black level (setup level) for
the video signals output from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
* i: interlace, p: progressive
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**Depending on the country model, [720 × 576p] may
appear.
x [AUDIO (HDMI)]
You can select the audio output status from the
HDMI OUT jack.
x [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
You can set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
function to on/off. This function is available
when you connect the system and TV with an
HDMI cable. For details, see “Using the Control
for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync”
(page 79).
[OFF]: The system does not output the sound
from the HDMI OUT jack.
[ON]: The system outputs audio signals by
converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24 bit
PCM signals to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
Note
[OFF]: Off.
• When you connect the unit and TV with an HDMI
cable and [ON] is selected, [AUDIO DRC], [A/V
SYNC], DYNAMIC BASS, “DEC. MODE,” and
sound mode are not applied to the sound that is output
from the TV.
[ON]: On. You can operate mutually between
components that are connected with an HDMI
cable.
Note
• When you set the function to other than “DVD,” the
system does not output the sound from the HDMI
OUT jack even if you set [AUDIO (HDMI)] to [ON].
• When you set to [ON] without the HDMI connection
of the TV, [Please verify the HDMI connection.]
appears and you cannot set to [ON].
x [JPEG RESOLUTION]
You can select the resolution of JPEG image
files output from the HDMI OUT jack.
x [VOLUME LIMIT]
If you change the output method of the TV to the
system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing
THEATER, the System Audio Control
(page 81) is activated and loud sound may be
output depending on the volume level of the
system. You can prevent this by limiting the
maximum level of the volume.
[SD
]: The system outputs standard
resolution with a black frame.
[HD
]: The system outputs HD resolution
with a black frame.
[HD]: The system outputs the HD resolution
without a black frame.
[LEVEL3]: Maximum volume level is set to 10.
[LEVEL2]: Maximum volume level is set to 15.
[LEVEL1]: Maximum volume level is set to 20.
[OFF]: Off.
[(1920 × 1080i) HD
]: The system outputs
full size HD resolution with a black frame.
[(1920 × 1080i) HD]: The system outputs full
size HD resolution without a black frame.
Note
Note
• This function is available only when [CONTROL
FOR HDMI] is set to [ON].
• [JPEG RESOLUTION] is effective only when you
set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9], and
you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP]
to other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p].
x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]
• You can select [(1920 × 1080i) HD
1080i) HD] only when you set [HDMI
RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 ×
] or [(1920 ×
You can select the type of HDMI signal output
from HDMI OUT jack.
1080i].
[YCB
C
R]: The system outputs YCB
C
R
signals.
• If you select [(1920 × 1080i) HD
1080i) HD], the next image appears after the black
screen.
] or [(1920 ×
[RGB]: The system outputs RGB signals.
Note
• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set
[YCBCR] to [RGB].
• HDMI signal will stop momentarily when:
– The system is loading or unloading a DATA CD or
DATA DVD.
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to a component
with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically
output even when you select [YCBCR].
– You change the disc from a DATA CD or DATA
DVD.
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– You play a DATA CD or DATA DVD to the end
and the system stops playback automatically.
Note
• [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital.
x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can give the sound track which contains the
highest number of channels priority when you
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG
audio) are recorded.
Settings for the audio
[AUDIO SETUP]
AUDIO SETUP
S-AIR SETUP:
SPEAKER FORMATION:
AUTO CALIBRATION:
[OFF]: Off.
[AUTO]: The system selects the sound track
automatically according to the priority.
AUDIO DRC:
OFF
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 68). (Depending on
the disc, this function may not work.)
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio
have the same number of channels, the system selects
PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in
this order.
x [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 ID of the system.
[PAIRING]
You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit,
such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver.
Other Settings
[SYSTEM SETUP]
x [SPEAKER FORMATION]
You can select the position of the speakers for
the better surround sound. For details, see
“Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room”
(page 89).
SYSTEM SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
PARENTAL CONTROL:
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
RESET:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
ON
x [AUTO CALIBRATION]
You can calibrate the appropriate settings
automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 90).
x [SCREEN SAVER]
You can reduce the display device damages
x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can compress the dynamic range of the
sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for
watching movies at low volume late at night.
(ghosting). Press any button (e.g.,
cancel the screen saver.
H
button) to
[ON]: The screen saver image appears if you do
not operate the system for about 15 minutes.
[OFF]: Off.
[OFF]: No compression of dynamic range.
[STANDARD]: The system reproduces the
sound track with the kind of dynamic range that
the recording engineer intended.
[MAX]: The system compresses dynamic range
fully.
x [BACKGROUND]
You can select the background color or picture
on the TV screen.
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[JACKET PICTURE]: The jacket picture (still
picture) appears, but only when the jacket
picture is already recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a
jacket picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture
appears.
SPEAKER SETUP
CONNECTION:
DISTANCE(FRONT)
:
DISTANCE(SURROUND):
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEFRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:
YES
YES
YES
YES
[GRAPHICS]: A preset picture stored in the
system appears.
SUBWOOFER:
[BLUE]: The background is blue.
x [CONNECTION]
If you do not connect center or surround
x [PARENTAL CONTROL]
You can set the playback restrictions. For
details, see “Restricting Playback of the Disc”
(page 66).
speakers, set the parameters for [CENTER] and
[SURROUND]. Since the front speaker and
subwoofer setting is fixed, you cannot change
them.
[FRONT]
x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME]
function to on/off.
[YES]
[CENTER]
[YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used.
[ON]: The system stores the resume points in
memory for up to 10 discs.
[OFF]: The system does not store the resume
points in memory. Playback restarts at the
resume point only for the current disc in the unit.
[SURROUND]
[YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is
used.
[SUBWOOFER]
[YES]
x [RESET]
Note
You can return the [SET UP] settings other than
[PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default
settings. For details, see “Returning the
[SETUP] settings to the default” (page 95).
• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the
[STANDARD] of [SPEAKER FORMATION]
setting remains the same, but the other settings of
[SPEAKER FORMATION] return to
[STANDARD].
Settings for the speakers
x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]
[SPEAKER SETUP]
When you move the front speakers and center
speaker, be sure to set the parameters of the
distance (A) from the listening position to the
speakers.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set
connection of the speakers and their distance
from your listening position. Then use the test
tone to adjust the level and the balance of the
speakers to the same level.
You can set the parameters from 1.0 to 7.0
1)
meters (3 to 23 ft) for the front speakers, from
2)
0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft) for the center
speaker.
Note
• You cannot operate [SPEAKER SETUP] when you
connect headphones to the unit or surround amplifier.
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[L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft2)3): Set the surround speaker
distance (up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer to the
front speakers).
1)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
2)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 44), the
default settings are changed.
3)This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.
A
Note
• If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an
equal distance from your listening position, set the
distance according to the closest speaker.
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from
your listening position than the front speakers.
• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE]
setting may not be effective.
[L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft3): Set the front speaker
distance.
[CENTER] 3.0 m/10 ft3)4): Set the center speaker
distance (up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer to the
front speakers).
x [LEVEL (FRONT)]
You can adjust the sound level of the front
speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. You
can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB.
Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy
adjustment.
1)0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
3)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 44), the
default settings are changed.
4)This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES]
in the [CONNECTION] setting.
[L/R] 0.0 dB: Set the front speaker level.
[CENTER] 0.0 dB*: Set the center speaker
level.
x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]
[SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer
When you move the surround speakers, be sure
to set the parameters of the distance (B) from
the listening position to the speakers.
level.
* This item appears when you set [CENTER] to
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.
You can set the parameters from 0.0 to 7.0
1)
meters (0 to 23 ft).
x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]
You can adjust the sound level of the surround
speakers. You can set the parameter from –6.0
dB to +6.0 dB. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to
[ON] for easy adjustment.
[L/R] 0.0 dB*: Set the surround speaker level.
* This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.
B
x [TEST TONE]
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL
(SURROUND)].
[OFF]: The test tone is not emitted from the
speakers.
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[ON]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker
in sequence while adjusting level. When you
select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the
test tone is emitted from each speaker in
sequence.
Adjust the sound level as follows.
1
2
Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON].
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the
desired speaker and the level.
3
4
5
Press
.
Repeat Steps 1 to 3.
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to set [TEST
TONE] to [OFF] after adjusting the
speaker level.
Note
• The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI
OUT jack.
Tip
• To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time,
turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press
VOLUME +/– on the remote.
• To return to the default setting when changing a
setting, select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that
only the [CONNECTION] setting does not return to
the default setting.
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Tip
• You can select the preset number directly by
pressing the number buttons.
Tuner
7
Press
.
Presetting Radio
Stations
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down
the volume to minimum.
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel
display, and the station is stored.
8
9
Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to store other
stations.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Tip
To change the preset number
• You can operate the tuner function by observing the
following display on the TV screen.
Restart from Step 2.
Current station
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for Russian and Middle
Eastern models)
Current band and preset number
FM
The AM tuning interval can be set to either
10 kHz or 9 kHz.
FM 10 : 88.00 MHz
SONY RADIO
To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in
any AM station, then turn off the system by
pressing "/1 on the unit. While holding down
> on the unit, press "/1 on the unit to turn on
the power. If you change the interval, AM preset
stations will be erased.
Station name
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Press and hold TUNING +/– until the
auto scanning starts.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo
program) appear in the front panel display.
3
4
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “MEMORY”
appears in the front panel display.
5
Press
or c.
A preset number appears in the front panel
display.
6
Press X/x to select the preset number
you want.
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If an FM program is noisy
Listening to the Radio
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory
If an FM program is noisy, you can select
monaural reception. There will be no stereo
effect, but reception will improve.
first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 76)).
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.
Press X/x repeatedly until “FM MODE”
appears in the front panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select
the preset station.
3
4
Press
or c.
Each time you press the button, the system
tunes in one preset station.
Press X/x to select “MONO.”
• “STEREO”: Stereo reception.
• “MONO”: Monaural reception.
Tip
• You can select the preset station number directly
by pressing the number buttons.
5
6
Press
.
The setting is made.
3
Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/–.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
To turn off the radio
The system menu turns off.
Press "/1.
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
Naming preset stations
You can enter a name for preset stations. These
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front
panel display when a station is selected.
Only one name can be entered for each preset
station.
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.
For manual tuning, press TUNING +/–
repeatedly.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING
+/–. The automatic tuning stops automatically
when the system receives the radio station. To
stop the automatic tuning manually, press
TUNING +/– or x.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
To listen to radio stations when
you know the frequencies
2
Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select
the preset station you want to create an
index name for.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.
3
4
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “NAME IN”
appears in the front panel display.
2
3
Press D.TUNING.
Press the number buttons to select the
frequencies.
4
Press
.
5
6
Press
or c.
Tip
• To improve reception, reorient the connected
antennas (aerials).
Create a name by using C/X/x/c.
Press X/x to select a character, then press c
to move the cursor to the next position.
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x “TUNER AM”
When the station name is set
1 Station name
Ex. “SONY RADIO”
2 Frequency
You can input letters, numbers, and other
symbols for a radio station.
Ex. “AM1 576”
If you make a mistake
Press C/c repeatedly until the character to
be changed flashes, then press X/x to select
the desired character.
When the station name is not set:
1 Frequency
Ex. “AM1 576”
To erase the character, press C/c
repeatedly until the character to be erased
flashes, then press CLEAR.
Note
• The system returns to the original display when
several seconds has elapsed.
7
8
Press
.
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel
display, and the station name is stored.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Viewing the station name or
frequency in the front panel
display
When the system is set to “TUNER FM” or
“TUNER AM,” you can check the frequency
using the front panel display.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes:
1 t 2 t .... t 1 t ....
x “TUNER FM”
When the station name is set
1 Station name
Ex. “SONY RADIO”
2 Frequency
Ex. “FM1 87.50”
3 The “FM MODE” setting
Ex. “STEREO”
When the station name is not set:
1 Frequency
Ex. “FM1 87.50”
2 The “FM MODE” setting
Ex. “STEREO”
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Note
• Depending on the connected component, the Control
for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the component.
• The Control for HDMI function may not work if you
connect a component other than Sony, even if the
component is compatible with the Control for HDMI
function.
Control for HDMI/External Audio
Device
Using the Control for
HDMI Function for
“BRAVIA” Sync
Preparing for the Control for
HDMI function
This function is available on TVs with the
“BRAVIA” Sync function only.
(Control for HDMI - Easy Setting)
The system is compatible with the Control for
HDMI - Easy Setting function. If the TV is
compatible with the Control for HDMI - Easy
Setting function, you can set the system’s
[CONTROL FOR HDMI] function
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the Control for HDMI function
with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is
simplified as below:
– Theater Mode (page 80)
– One-Touch Play (page 80)
– System Power Off (page 80)
– System Audio Control (page 81)
– Volume Limit (page 81)
automatically by setting the TV. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
If the TV is not compatible with the Control for
HDMI - Easy Setting function, set the Control
for HDMI function of the system and TV
manually.
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function
standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control) for HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface).
Note
• Displayed items vary depending on the country
model.
The Control for HDMI function will not work in
the following cases:
1
2
Make sure that the system and the TV
are connected with an HDMI cable.
– When you connect this system to a
component which is not compatible with the
Control for HDMI function.
Turn on the TV and press [/1 to turn on
the system.
Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system through
the HDMI input appears on the TV
screen.
There are convenient buttons on the system’s
remote for operating the TV, such as
THEATER, ONE-TOUCH PLAY, TV [/1. For
details, see “Controlling the TV with the
Supplied Remote” (page 91) and refer to the
operating instructions of the TV.
4
Set the Control for HDMI function of the
system and TV.
For details of the setting of the system, see
the following Steps. For details of the
setting of the TV, refer to the operating
instructions of the TV (depending on the
TV, the default setting of the Control for
HDMI function is set to off).
ONE-TOUCH
PLAY
TV
THEATER
BRAVIA Sync
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The One-Touch Play also works when:
To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
function to on/off
– You press A while the disc tray is opened and
H appears in the front panel display.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
– You close the disc tray by pressing the disc
tray.
– You press DVD TOP MENU/DVD MENU
and H appears in the front panel display.
2
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
– You select the “DVD” function by pressing
FUNCTION +/– and H appears in the front
panel display.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3
4
5
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
Note
.
• One-Touch Play does not work when you press H.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
The system and TV work as follows (e.g.):
press
.
The Setup Display appears.
This system
TV
Turns on. (If not already Turns on. (If not already
Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then
turned on.)
turned on.)
press
.
r
r
The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.
Switches to “DVD”
function.
Switches to HDMI input.
6
7
Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR
r
HDMI], then press
Press X/x to select the setting, then
press
.
r
Minimizes sound level.
(System Audio Control)
Starts playing the disc and
outputs the sound.
.
• [OFF]: Off.
• [ON]: On.
Note
• Make sure the HDMI connection is correct, and set
the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] to [ON].
• Depending on the TV, the beginning of the content
may not be played back.
Note
• When [Please verify the HDMI connection.] appears,
make sure the HDMI connection is correct.
• Depending on the disc, playback may take a while to
start.
Using the Theater Mode
(Theater Mode)
Turning the system off in sync
with the TV
If your TV is compatible with the Theater Mode,
you can enjoy optimal image suited for movies
and the sound is output from the system’s
speaker automatically by pressing THEATER.
(System Power Off)
When you turn the TV off by using the POWER
button on the TV’s remote or TV [/1 on the
system’s remote, the system turns off
automatically.
Watching DVD by a single
button press
Note
• Before using the System Power Off function, set the
function for TV power. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the TV.
(One-Touch Play)
By only pressing ONE-TOUCH PLAY, the TV
turns on, the TV is set for DVD input mode, and
the system starts playing a disc automatically.
• Depending on the status of the system (ex. while
other than “DVD,” “TV*,” or “TV/VIDEO**”
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function, or playing a CD), the system may not turn
off automatically.
• If you select a TV program during DVD playback
with the system, the “TV*” or “TV/VIDEO**”
function is automatically set to output TV sound.
* DAV-HDX576WF only
* DAV-HDX576WF only
**DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only
**DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only
• When you activate One-Touch Play during watching
TV, the System Audio Control function is activated
and the TV sound is muted.
Enjoying TV sound from the
speakers in this system
Tip
• You can connect the system and the TV audio
digitally. For details, see (page 31).
(System Audio Control)
You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy
operation.
To use this function, connect the system and the
TV with an audio cord (not supplied) and an
HDMI cable (not supplied) (page 28).
Setting the Maximum Volume
Level of the System
(Volume Limit)
Depending on the TV, when you set the system
to the “TV*” or “TV/VIDEO**” function, the
System Audio Control function is activated. TV
sound is output from the system speakers, and
the volume of the TV speakers is minimized
automatically.
If you change the output method of the TV to the
system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing
THEATER, loud sound may be output
depending on the volume level of the system.
You can prevent this by limiting the maximum
level of the volume. For details, see “[VOLUME
LIMIT]” (page 71).
You can use the System Audio Control function
as follows:
• While you are watching the TV and the
function of the system is switched to “TV*” or
“TV/VIDEO**,” TV sound is output from the
system speakers automatically.
• You can control the system’s volume by the
remote of the TV.
• If you turn the system off or set the function of
the system to other than “TV*” or
“TVVIDEO**,” TV sound is output from the
TV speakers.
You can also operate the System Audio Control
function from the TV menu. For details, refer to
the operating instructions of the TV.
* DAV-HDX576WF only
**DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only
Note
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the system,
TV sound will not be output for a moment.
• While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode,
the System Audio Control function will not work.
When the TV exits PAP mode, the output method of
the TV returns to the one before PAP mode.
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Start playback of the connected
component.
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT Adapter
The sound and images from the connected
component are played on the system or
connected TV.
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)
adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable
audio source or computer. By connecting a
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can
enjoy sound from the connected component on
the system.
Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters
vary in each area.
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-
iP10) is supplied with the system (a DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter other than TDM-iP10 is
not supplied).
For operation details, refer to the operating
instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
Tip
• When listening to MP3 files or other compressed
music using a portable audio source, you can enhance
the sound. Select “A.F.D. STD” for “DEC. MODE”
(page 49). To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter, you may be able to operate a connected
component using either the buttons on the remote or
the unit. The following illustration shows an example
of buttons that can be used in this case.
For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter, see “To connect the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 33).
Note
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter.
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter to/from the unit while the system is
turned on.
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter, the images are also output. In this case, the
system outputs the composite video signal only,
regardless of the type of video signal.
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H
• When you use the system and the Bluetooth Wireless
Audio Adapter (such as TDM-BT1, not supplied) at
the same time, transmission distance between the
Bluetooth transmitter and Bluetooth Wireless Audio
Adapter may be reduced. In this case, place the
Bluetooth transmitter as far as possible from the
system, or move the Bluetooth Wireless Audio
Adapter closer to the Bluetooth transmitter.
• When you use the system and the Wireless Network
Audio Adapter (such as TDM-NC1, not supplied) at
the same time, place the Wireless Network Audio
Adapter as far as possible from the system.
x
X
Playing the connected
component on the system
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DMPORT” appears in the front panel
display.
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Establishing sound
transmission between the unit
and S-AIR sub unit
(ID setting)
Using an S-AIR Product
The unit is compatible with the S-AIR function
(page 111), which allows sound transmission
between S-AIR products.
For the surround amplifier
For the S-AIR receiver
About S-AIR products
There are two types of S-AIR product.
• S-AIR main unit (this unit): This is for
transmitting sound. You can use up to three
S-AIR main unit. (The number of usable
S-AIR main unit depends on the use
environment.)
Simply by matching the ID of the unit and the
S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound
transmission. You can use multiple S-AIR main
unit by setting a different ID for each
component.
• S-AIR sub unit: This is for receiving sound.
– Surround amplifier: You can enjoy
surround speaker sound wirelessly.
To set the ID of the unit
1
Press "/1 on the unit.
– S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system
sound in another room.
The system turns on.
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
3
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
S-AIR sub unit
(S-AIR receiver)
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
4
5
6
7
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
S-AIR main unit
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press
.
The Setup Display appears.
Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],
then press
.
S-AIR sub unit
(surround amplifier)
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [S-AIR SETUP t],
then press
Press X/x to select [ID], then press
Press X/x to select the desired ID, then
press
.
8
9
.
.
You can select any ID (A, B, or C).
The confirmation display appears.
10
Press
.
Set the S-AIR sub unit to the same ID.
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with a specific S-AIR sub unit by performing the
pairing operation (page 86).
Sound transmission is established as
follows (example):
Other S-AIR main
unit
This unit
ID A
Enjoying the system’s sound in
another room
ID B
For the S-AIR receiver
You can enjoy the system’s sound by using the
S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be
installed anywhere, regardless of the location of
the unit, for enjoying the system’s sound in
another room.
ID A
S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit
ID B
S-AIR sub unit
ID A
For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the
operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.
Tip
• To confirm the current ID, perform Steps 1 to 7
above. When you pair the unit with the S-AIR sub
unit (page 86), [(PAIRING)] appears beside ID on
the display for selecting ID.
1
Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver to that
of the unit.
• To set the ID of the unit, see “To set the ID
of the unit” (page 83).
• To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer
to the operating instructions of the S-AIR
receiver.
To set the ID of the surround
amplifier
1
2
3
Make sure that the SURROUND
SELECTOR switch of the surround
amplifier is set to SURROUND.
Note
• When you are using another S-AIR sub unit,
such as a surround amplifier, do not change the
ID of the unit. Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver
to the same ID as the unit.
Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround
amplifier to match the ID (A, B, or C) of
the unit.
unit, such as a surround amplifier, by the pairing
operation, you need to perform the pairing
operation between the unit and the S-AIR
receiver. For details, see “Identifying the unit
with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing
operation)” (page 86).
Press POWER on the surround
amplifier.
the POWER / ON LINE indicator of the
surround amplifier turns green.
For details of the POWER / ON LINE
indicator, see “To check the transmission
status” (page 42).
2
Press S-AIR MODE on the remote.
The S-AIR mode appears in the front panel
display. Each time you press S-AIR
MODE, the S-AIR mode changes.
• “PARTY”: The S-AIR receiver outputs
sound according to function set on the
unit.
To set the ID of the S-AIR
receiver
Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR
receiver.
• “SEPARATE”: You can set the desired
function for the S-AIR receiver while unit
functions do not change.
Note
• It is easy to set the same ID for the unit and S-AIR sub
unit to establish sound transmission. However,
neighbors may also receive your system’s sound if
IDs are the same, or you may receive the sound from
neighbors. To prevent this, you can identify the unit
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Select the desired function on the
S-AIR receiver.
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver
while the unit is in standby
mode
x When “PARTY” is set
The function changes in the same sequence
as you press FUNCTION +/– (page 47).
For the S-AIR receiver
x When “SEPARATE” is set
The function changes as follows.
You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the unit
is in standby mode by setting “S-AIR STBY” to
“ON.”
“MAIN UNIT” t “TUNER FM” t
“TUNER AM” t “DMPORT” t
“AUDIO” t …
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “S-AIR
STBY” appears in the front panel
To enjoy the same function as the unit,
select “MAIN UNIT.”
display, then press
or c.
When “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” is
selected on the unit, you can only select the
same band for the tuner on the S-AIR
receiver. In this case, when you select other
than “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” on
the unit, you can select any band for the
tuner on the S-AIR receiver.
3
Press X/x to select the desired setting.
• “ON”: You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver
while the unit is in standby mode or turned
on.
• “OFF”: You cannot enjoy the S-AIR
receiver while the unit is in standby mode.
The default setting differs depending on the
model.
4
Adjust the volume on the S-AIR
receiver.
4
Press
.
Note
• When the sound is other than 2 channel stereo, multi
channel sound is downmixed to 2 channel.
• The sound of the S-AIR receiver may be cut off by
operation of the unit.
The setting is made.
5
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Note
To control the system from the
S-AIR receiver
• When you set “S-AIR STBY” to “ON,” the power
consumption during the standby mode increases.
• When you turn the system off while “S-AIR STBY”
is set to “ON,” “S-AIR” flashes (when sound
transmission between the unit and S-AIR receiver is
not established), or lights up (when sound
You can control the system from the S-AIR
receiver by using the following buttons.
Press
Operation
transmission between the unit and S-AIR receiver is
established) in the front panel display.
H, X, x,
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Share the same operations on the
remote and unit.
• If you turn the system off with the disc tray opened
while “S-AIR STBY” is set to “ON,” the disc tray
may not close automatically.
S-AIR CH
Change the function of the system.
• When the wireless transceiver is not inserted in the
unit, you cannot set the “S-AIR STBY.”
For details, refer to the operating instructions of
the S-AIR receiver.
• “S-AIR STBY” is set to “OFF” automatically when
the wireless transceiver is removed from the unit.
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Your room
This unit
Neighbor
Identifying the unit with a
specific S-AIR sub unit
(Pairing operation)
ID A
No transmission
For the surround amplifier
For the S-AIR receiver
It is easy to set the same ID 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 IDs are the same, or you may
receive the sound from neighbors. To prevent
this, you can identify the unit with a specific
S-AIR sub unit by performing the pairing
operation.
ID A
ID A
S-AIR sub unit
S-AIR sub unit
Pairing
1
Place the S-AIR sub unit that you want
to pair near the unit.
When you perform pairing
Before pairing, sound transmission is
established by the ID (example).
Note
• Remove headphones from the surround
amplifier (if connected).
2
Match the IDs of the unit and the S-AIR
sub unit.
Your room
This unit
Neighbor
• To set the ID of the unit, see “To set the ID
of the unit” (page 83).
ID A
• To set the ID of the surround amplifier,
see “To set the ID of the surround
amplifier” (page 84).
• To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer
to the operating instructions of the S-AIR
receiver.
ID A
ID A
S-AIR sub unit
3
4
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
S-AIR sub unit
After pairing, sound transmission is established
between the paired unit and S-AIR sub unit(s)
only.
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
5
6
7
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press
.
The Setup Display appears.
Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],
then press
.
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.
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• When you perform pairing, [(PAIRING)] appears
beside ID on the display for selecting ID.
8
9
Press X/x to select [S-AIR SETUP t],
then press
.
Press X/x to select [PAIRING], then
press
To cancel pairing
.
Perform the ID setting of the unit according to
the procedure of “To set the ID of the unit.” If
you select a new ID (you can select the same ID
as before), pairing is canceled.
The confirmation display appears.
10
11
Press C/c to select [YES], then press
.
The unit starts pairing.
To not perform pairing, select [NO].
If sound transmission is
unstable
For the surround amplifier
For the S-AIR receiver
Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit.
x For the surround amplifier
Press POWER on the surround amplifier to
turn on the surround amplifier and press
PAIRING on the rear panel of the surround
amplifier.
If you use multiple wireless systems which
sharing the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless LAN
or Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR
products or other wireless systems may be
unstable. In this case, the transmission may be
improved by changing the following “RF
CHANGE” setting.
The PAIRING indicator of the surround
amplifier flashes red when pairing starts.
When sound transmission is established,
the PAIRING indicator of the surround
amplifier turns red and the confirmation
display appears.
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Tip
• To press PAIRING on the rear panel of the
surround amplifier, a slim instrument, such as a
paper clip, can be used.
Press X/x repeatedly until “RF
CHANGE” appears in the front panel
display, then press
or c.
x For the S-AIR receiver
Refer to the operating instructions of the
S-AIR receiver.
3
Press X/x to select the desired setting.
• “AUTO”: Normally select this. The
system change “RF CHANGE” to “ON”
or “OFF” automatically.
When sound transmission is established,
the confirmation display appears.
• “ON”: The system transmits sound by
searching the better channel for
transmitting.
• “OFF”: The system transmits sound by
fixing the channel for transmitting.
Note
• Perform the pairing within several minutes after
Step 10. If you do not, the pairing is canceled
automatically and the confirmation display
appears. To perform pairing, select [YES]. To
return to the previous display, select [NO].
4
5
6
Press
.
The setting is made.
12
Press C/c to select the next operation.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
x To finish pairing
Select [NO], then press
The system menu turns off.
.
When you set “RF CHANGE” to “OFF,”
select the ID so that sound
transmission is most stabilized
(page 83).
sub unit
Select [YES], then press
.
Note
Note
• If you perform the pairing operation between the unit
and another S-AIR sub unit (page 86), sound
transmission established by ID is canceled.
• When the wireless transceiver is not inserted in the
unit, you cannot set the “RF CHANGE.”
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• 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 for Wi-Fi
channel 6
– S-AIR ID C: equivalent channel for Wi-Fi
channel 11
• The transmission may be improved by changing the
transmission channel (frequency) of the other
wireless system(s). For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the other wireless system(s).
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• [NO CENTER]: Select this when you
install the front and surround speakers
only.
Other Operations
• [NO SURROUND]: Select this when you
install the center and front speakers only.
• [FRONT ONLY]: Select this when you
install the front speakers only.
• [ALL FRONT]: Select this when you
install all the speakers in front of the
listening position.
Getting Optimal
Surround Sound for a
Room
[SPEAKER FORMATION]
• [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select
this when you install the front and
surround speakers in front of the listening
position.
Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot
install some speakers. For the better surround
sound, Sony recommends that first you decide
the position of the speakers.
8
9
Press
.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
The setting is made and the confirmation
display appears.
press
2
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
.
in stop mode.
• [YES]: Continue with [AUTO
CALIBRATION]. Follow the procedure
from Step 7 of “Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings Automatically”
(page 90).
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
• [NO]: Exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
Note
press
.
• In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change
the position of the speakers, Sony recommends you
set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO
CALIBRATION] (page 90).
The Setup Display appears.
Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],
then press
.
• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting in
[SPEAKER SETUP] (page 73), the [SPEAKER
FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD].
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [SPEAKER
FORMATION], then press
.
The options for [SPEAKER
FORMATION] appear.
SPEAKER FORMATION
STANDARD
7
Press C/c to select a setting.
• [STANDARD]: Select this when you
install all the speakers normally.
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obstruction between the speakers and the
calibration mic.
Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings
Automatically
[AUTO CALIBRATION]
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)
can set the appropriate surround sound
automatically.
Note
• The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume
down. Give consideration to children and neighbors.
• Make sure that the headphones are not connected to
the unit or surround amplifier. You cannot operate the
following Steps with the headphones connected.
Calibration mic
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
E.g., DAV-HDX576WF
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
8
9
Press C/c to select [YES].
press
.
Press
.
The Setup Display appears.
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.
Be quiet during the measurement.
Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],
then press
.
Note
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.
• Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], make sure
that the surround amplifier turns on and you
install the surround amplifier in the appropriate
location. If you install the surround amplifier in
an improper location, such as another room,
proper measurement will not be obtained.
• Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (about 3
minute), to avoid measurement failure. During
the measurement, test signals are output from
the speakers.
Press X/x to select [AUTO
CALIBRATION], then press
.
The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION]
appear.
7
Connect the calibration mic (supplied)
to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front
panel
Set up the calibration mic at the ear level
using a tripod, etc. (not supplied).
• The environment of the room in which the
system is installed may affect measurements.
The front of each speaker should face the
calibration mic, and there should be no
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• If an error message appears, follow the message,
then select [YES].
An error message appears when:
– the headphones are connected to the unit or
surround amplifier.
Controlling the TV with
the Supplied Remote
You can control the TV (Sony only) by using
following buttons. Use these buttons (other than
TV [/1, THEATER, TV INPUT, and TV VOL
+/–) while pressing the TV button.
– the calibration mic is not connected.
– front speakers are not correctly connected.
– surround speakers are not correctly
connected.
– front and surround speakers are not correctly
connected.
Note
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons.
10
Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then
press
.
By pressing
TV [/1
You can
x The measurement is OK.
Disconnect the calibration mic, then select
[YES]. The result is implemented.
Turn the TV on/off.
THEATER
Enjoy optimal image suited for
movies.
x The measurement is not OK.
Follow the message, then select [YES] to
retry.
TV INPUT
Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
sources.
Note
TV VOL +/–
TV CH +/–*
Adjust the TV volume.
Select the TV channel.
Select the TV channel.
• While the Auto Calibration function works:
– do not turn off the power.
Number
buttons*,
ENTER*
– do not press any button.
– do not change the volume.
– do not change the function.
TOOLS*
Displays the operation menu for
the current display.
– do not change the disc.
– do not insert or eject a disc.
RETURN*
Return to the previous channel or
layer on the menu of the TV.
– do not connect the headphones to the unit or
surround amplifier.
MENU*
Display the menu of the TV.
– do not disconnect the calibration mic.
• The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always
[YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer
calibration.
MUTING*
Turn off the TV sound
temporarily.
C/X/x/c*,
*
Select the item on the menu.
Tip
* Use these buttons while pressing the TV button.
• You can check the distance between the listening
position and each speaker. See page 73.
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Using the Sound Effect
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
You can preset the time in 1 or 10-minutes
increments.
Reinforcing bass frequencies
You can reinforce bass frequencies.
Press DYNAMIC BASS.
Press SLEEP.
“D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel
display and bass frequencies are effectively
reinforced.
Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display
(the remaining time) changes by 10-minutes.
When you set the sleep timer, “SLEEP” flashes
in the front panel display.
To turn off the sound effect
To check the remaining time
Press DYNAMIC BASS again.
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Enjoying the sound at low
volume
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired
time.
You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you
would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It
is useful for watching movies at night.
To cancel the sleep timer
function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
appears in the front panel display.
Press NIGHT.
“NIGHT ON” appears in the front panel display
and the sound effect is activated.
To set the sleep timer using the
system menu
Note
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
• This effect does not work for a Super Audio CD.
When you load a Super Audio CD during “NIGHT
ON,” the sound effect turns off automatically.
• When sound is output from the center speaker, this
effect is more pronounced, as speech (movie dialog,
etc.) is easy to hear. When sound is not output from
the center speaker, or you are using the headphones,
the system optimally adjusts the volume.
Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP”
appears in the front panel display, then
press
or c.
3
Press X/x to select a setting.
The minutes display (the remaining time)
changes in 10-minutes.
To turn off the sound effect
Tip
• You can select the remaining time by pressing
the number buttons. In this case, you can preset
the time in 1-minute increments.
Press NIGHT again.
4
5
Press
.
The setting is made and “SLEEP” flashes in
the front panel display.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
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Changing the Brightness Viewing Information
of the Front Panel
Display
About the Disc
The brightness of the front panel display can be
set to either of 2 levels.
Viewing the playing time and
remaining time in the front
panel display
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”
appears in the front panel display, then
press
or c.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
3
Press X/x to select the brightness of
the front panel display.
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing
the disc, the display changes:
1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ...
• “DIMMER OFF”: Bright.
• “DIMMER ON”: Dark.
Some displayed items may disappear after a few
4
5
Press
.
seconds.
The setting is made.
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
1 Playing time of the current title
2 Remaining time of the current title
3 Playing time of the current chapter
4 Remaining time of the current chapter
5 Disc name
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
6 Title and chapter
x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/
Super Audio CD/CD
1 Playing time of the current track
2 Remaining time of the current track
3 Playing time of the disc
4 Remaining time of the disc
5 Track name
6 Track and index*
* VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD only.
x Super VCD
1 Playing time of the current track
2 Track text
3 Track and index number
x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file)
1 Playing time and current track number
2 Track (file) name*
* If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will
display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3
tag information.
The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.
ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are
used for a single MP3 file.
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• T-**:**
Note
Remaining time of the current track
• The system can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.
• If a file name of the MP3 file cannot be displayed, “*”
will appear in the front panel display instead.
• The disc name or track name may not be displayed
depending on the text.
• D **:**
Playing time of the current disc
• D-**:**
Remaining time of the current disc
x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3
file)
• Playing time of MP3 files may not be displayed
correctly.
• T **:**
Playing time of the current track
Tip
• When the system is playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions, the playing time is displayed.
Note
• Characters/marks may not be displayed in some
languages.
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
system can only display a limited number of
characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text
characters will be displayed.
Viewing the playing time and
remaining time on the TV
screen
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
Checking the play information
of the disc
The following display appears on the TV
screen.
To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD
text
T
1: 01: 40
Time information
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback to
display text recorded in the DVD/Super Audio
CD/CD.
The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears
only when text is recorded in the disc. You
cannot change the text. If the disc does not
contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change
the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that you
can check depend on the disc you are
playing.
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
• T **:**:**
Playing time of the current title
Dvorak/Tchaikovsky /NedPho/Kreizberg
Adagio - Allegro molto
• T-**:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
Playing time of the current chapter
• C-**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD
(MP3 file) text
By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files
on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display
the name of the folder/MP3 file, and the audio
bit rate (the amount of data per second of the
current audio) on the TV screen.
x VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)
• **:**
Playing time of the current scene
x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/
Super Audio CD/CD
• T **:**
Playing time of the current track
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Bit rate*
Returning to the Default
Settings
T
0: 13 192k MP3
Returning the system
parameters, such as preset
stations, to the default
settings
2002_Remixes
Soul_Survivor_rap_version
Folder name**
File name**
* The bit rate appears when the system is playing an
MP3 file on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
**If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will
display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3
tag information.
A
x
"/1
The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.
ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are
used for a single MP3 file.
1
2
Press "/1 to turn on the system.
Press x, A, and "/1 on the unit at the
same time.
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel
display and the system returns to default
settings.
Checking the date information
of JPEG image file
You can check the date information during
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the
JPEG image file.
Returning the [SETUP] settings
to the default
Press
DISPLAY twice during playback.
You can return the [SETUP] settings (page 68)
other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the
default settings.
The Control Menu display appears on the TV
screen.
5(
8)
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
10( 15)
DATA CD JPEG
9/18/2002
Date information
2
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
3
4
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Tip
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
• Date information is [MM/DD/YYYY].
MM: Month
DD: Day
press
.
The Setup Display appears.
YYYY: Year
• Date information varies depending on the area.
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5
Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],
then press
.
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to [RESET] and press c.
Press C/c to select [YES].
6
7
You can also quit the process and return to
the Control Menu display by selecting [NO]
here.
8
Press
.
Do not press [/1 while resetting the system
as it takes a few seconds to complete.
Note
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], [INTERVAL],
[EFFECT], and [MULTI/2CH] settings are also
return to the default settings.
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On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
section is suddenly played.
Additional Information
Precautions
On power sources
• Unplug the unit from 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 plug, never by
the cord.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On placement
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do
not place the unit in a confined space where
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything
on the system. The system is equipped with a high
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked,
the unit can overheat and malfunction.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens
cleaners
• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
(including wet or spray types). These may cause
the apparatus to malfunction.
On your TV’s color
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,
place the speakers further away from the TV set.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation slots.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or
shock.
video image or on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still
video image or on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk
permanent damage to your television screen.
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to
this.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and discs away from components with
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
On moving the system
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
1
2
3
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
“DVD.”
On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the control unit.
Should this occur, the system may not operate
properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the
system turned on for about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
Make sure that all discs are removed
from the unit.
Press H and "/1 simultaneously.
“MECHA LOCK” and “UNPLUG”
appear alternately in the front panel
display after “STANDBY.”
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
4
Remove the AC power cord (mains
lead) from the wall outlet (mains).
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
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About S-AIR function
• As the S-AIR function transmits sound by radio
waves, sound may skip when radio waves are
obstructed. This is a characteristic of radio waves and
is not malfunction.
Notes about the Discs
On handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
• As the S-AIR function transmits sound by radio
waves, equipment that generates electromagnetic
energy, such as a microwave oven, may interfere with
sound transmission.
• As the S-AIR function uses the radio waves that share
the same frequency as other wireless systems, such as
wireless LAN or Bluetooth, interference or poor
transmission may result. In this case, take the
following steps:
– Do not install the system near other wireless
systems.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in
a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.
– Do not use the system and the other wireless
systems at the same time.
• The transmission distance differs depending on the
usage environment. Find a location where
transmission between the S-AIR main unit and sub
unit is most effective, and install the S-AIR main unit
and sub unit there.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth.
About the surround amplifier
Wipe the disc from the center out.
(DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF only)
• The nameplate is located on the side exterior.
• Date of Manufacture Marking is located on the
bottom exterior.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system can only play back a standard
circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause
a malfunction.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially
available accessory attached, such as a label or
ring.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting
guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
In the event of a problem with the S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together
(main unit and S-AIR sub unit).
Power
Symptom
Remedy
The power is not turned on.
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
• Press "/1 after “STANDBY” disappears from the front panel display.
If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the following items after
POWER” appear alternately in “STANDBY” disappears.
the front panel display.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the specified speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?
• After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If
the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above
items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Picture
Symptom
Remedy
There is no picture.
• The video connecting cords are not connected securely.
• The video connecting cords are damaged.
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the
system.
• Check the output method on your system (page 28).
• You have set progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in
progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the
default setting) (page 46).
image may be affected when you set progressive format. In this case, return the
setting to interlace format (the default setting) (page 46).
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
• The unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP (High-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel does not
light up) (page 28).
• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the type of video
signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. It may solve the problem (page 46).
switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-
screen displays. Change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT
jack, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not
appear, repeat the Steps and try other options.
• You have set [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] in [VIDEO SETUP] to
[ON] (page 69) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In
Picture noise appears.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
• If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your
TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your
unit directly to your TV, try connecting your unit to your TV’s video input
(page 28).
* Depending on the country model, [720 × 576p] may appear.
Even though you set the aspect • The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
ratio in [TV TYPE] of [VIDEO
SETUP], the picture does not fill
the TV screen.
Color irregularity occurs on the The subwoofer and the front speakers in this system are magnetically shielded to
TV screen.
prevent magnetic leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a high-strength
magnet is employed. If this happens, check the following items:
• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers
at least 0.3 meters (1.0 ft) from the TV set.
• If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes.
• If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther away from the TV set.
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health care
device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers.
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Sound
Symptom
Remedy
There is no sound.
• The speaker cord is not connected securely.
display.
• The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press H to return
to normal play mode.
mode.
• Check the speaker settings (page 73).
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack.
• The component connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the
audio signal format, in this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to
[ON] (page 71).
No sound is output from the
HDMI OUT jack.
• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 71).
• The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) device
(DVI (Digital Visual 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
again.
The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.
There is no sound from the
subwoofer.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 25, 73).
• Select “A.F.D. STD” for “DEC. MODE” (page 49).
Severe hum or noise is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at
least 3 meters (10 ft) away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with
alcohol.
• Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect
when you play a VIDEO CD, a
CD, or an MP3 file.
• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 54).
• Make sure the unit is connected properly.
The surround effect is difficult to • Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 49).
hear when you are playing a
sound track of Dolby Digital,
DTS, or MPEG audio.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 25, 73).
• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It
or MPEG audio format.
The sound comes from the center • Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.
speaker only.
No sound is heard from the
center speaker.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 25, 73).
• Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 49).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less
noticeable.
• A 2 channel source is being played.
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Symptom
Remedy
No sound or only a very low-
level sound is heard from the
surround speakers.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 25, 73).
• Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 49).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less
noticeable.
• Check the wireless setting (page 42).
• A 2 channel source is being played.
There is no sound from the
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/
OPTICAL jack.
• The sampling frequency of the input signal is more than 48 kHz.
Operation
Symptom
Remedy
Radio stations cannot be tuned • Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna
in.
(aerial) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic
tuning). Use direct tuning.
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when
tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 76).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display.
Noise is heard on AM radio.
The remote does not function.
• Check the location of the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord (page 35).
• There are obstacles between the remote and the unit.
• The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.
• The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.
• There is no disc inserted.
• The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.
• The disc is skewed on the disc tray.
• The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 6).
• The region code on the DVD does not match the system.
• Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses.
Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour.
The MP3 file cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660
Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to UDF
(Universal Disk Format).
• The MP3 file does not have the extension “.MP3.”
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.”
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting has been set to [IMAGE] (page 64).
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting, re-load the disc
or turn the system off, then on.
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Symptom
Remedy
The JPEG image file cannot be • The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660
played.
Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to UDF
(Universal Disk Format).
• It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal mode, or more than
2,000,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG image file which is mainly used on the
Internet WEB site.
• It does not fit the TV screen (those images are reduced).
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting has been set to [MUSIC] (page 64).
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting, re-load the disc
or turn the system off, then on.
The MP3 files and JPEG image • [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (page 64).
files starts playing
simultaneously.
The titles of folder/file/file name • The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabets. Other
are not displayed correctly.
characters are displayed as [*].
A disc does not start playing
from the beginning.
• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected.
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc.
• Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback
(page 57).
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen.
The system starts playing the
disc automatically.
• The DVD features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the
system stops playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some
functions such as stop, search,
Slow-motion Play, or Repeat
Play.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of the operations
above. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.
Messages do not appear on the • In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the on-screen display in
TV screen in the language you
want.
[OSD] under [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 68).
The language for the sound track • Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.
cannot be changed.
• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
changed.
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
The subtitle cannot be turned off. • The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed. • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 54).
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
A disc cannot be ejected and
“LOCKED” appears in the front
panel display.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
[Data error] appears on the TV • The MP3 file/JPEG image file you want to play is broken.
screen when playing a DATA
CD or DATA DVD.
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG
format.
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Symptom
Remedy
The system does not work
normally.
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then
reconnect after several minutes.
The Control for HDMI function • When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel display, check the HDMI
does not work.
connection (page 28).
• Set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 71).
• Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the [CONTROL
FOR HDMI] function.
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the connected component is
connected securely.
• Check the connected component’s setting for the Control for HDMI function.
• If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power
cord (mains lead), or have a power failure, set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [OFF], then set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 71).
(page 79).
No sound is output from the
system and TV while using the
System Audio Control function.
• Set the [AUDIO (HDMI)] setting in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 71).
• Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio Control
function.
• For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync”
(page 79).
The S-AIR function
Symptom
Remedy
S-AIR connection is not
established (sound transmission
is not established), e.g., the
indicator of the S-AIR sub unit
does the following:
• Turns off.
• If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (26 1/4 feet) away
from the unit.
• Confirm the ID of the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 83).
• You performed pairing the unit and another S-AIR sub unit. Perform pairing of
the desired S-AIR sub unit (page 86).
• The unit is paired to another S-AIR sub unit. Cancel pairing.
• Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless
products.
• Flashes.
• Turns red.
• Stop using another wireless product.
• The S-AIR sub unit is turned off. Make sure the AC power cord (mains lead) is
connected and turn on the S-AIR sub unit.
No sound is heard from the
S-AIR product.
• If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (26 1/4 feet) away
from the unit.
• Confirm the ID of the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 83).
• Confirm the pairing setting (page 86).
• 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 oven.
• Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless
products.
• Stop using another wireless product.
• Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page 87).
• Change the ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.
• Turn off the system and S-AIR sub unit, then turn on them.
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Symptom
Remedy
There is noise or the sound skips. • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (26 1/4 feet) away
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 oven.
• Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless
products.
• Stop using another wireless product.
• Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page 87).
• Change the ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.
Surround amplifier operation
(DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF only)
If no sound is output from the surround speakers, check the status of the POWER / ON LINE indicator
on the surround amplifier. For details of the POWER / ON LINE indicator, see “Step 4: Setting up the
Wireless System” (page 42).
Symptom
Remedy
The power is not turned on.
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
The POWER / ON LINE
indicator does not turn on.
Turn off the surround amplifier and remove the AC power cord (mains lead) of
the surround amplifier, then check the following items.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the surround amplifier?
• After checking the above items and fixing any problems, connect the AC power
cord (mains lead) of the surround amplifier and turn on the surround amplifier.
If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above
items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound.
• turns green
Check the status of the POWER
/ ON LINE indicator on the
surround amplifier.
– The speaker cord is not connected securely.
– Check the speaker connections and settings.
– The volume of the unit is set to minimum.
– The unit is in mute status.
– Depending on the source or the settings of the unit, the effect of the speakers
may be less noticeable.
– Headphones are connected.
• flashes green
– The unit is not turned on.
– You performed pairing the unit and another S-AIR sub unit.
– The surround amplifier is paired to another S-AIR main unit.
– Confirm the IDs of the unit and surround amplifier (page 83).
– Pairing operation is not completed.
– Sound transmission is poor.
Move the surround amplifier so that the POWER / ON LINE indicator turns
green.
– Install the unit and surround amplifier apart from another wireless product.
– Stop using another wireless product.
– The wireless transceiver(s) is/are not inserted correctly.
• turns red
– Change the SURROUND SELECTOR switch (SURROUND or
SURROUND BACK) of the surround amplifier to match the unit.
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Symptom
Remedy
“HP NO LINK” and “VOLUME • Volume becomes the minimum when you turn off the surround amplifier with
MIN” appear alternately in the
front panel display, and the
volume of the unit becomes
minimum.
headphones connected before you turn off the unit or if radio reception is poor.
In these cases, check radio reception, and set the volume again.
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When displaying the version
number on the TV screen
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
When you turn on the system, the version
number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may
appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a
malfunction and for Sony service use only,
normal system operation will not be possible.
Turn off the system, and then turn on the system
again to operate.
When the self-diagnosis function 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 on
the TV screen or front panel display. In this case,
check the following table.
VER.X.XX
C:13:50
First 3
Cause and/or corrective action
characters of
the service
number
C 13
The disc is dirty.
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth
(page 98).
C 31
The disc is not inserted correctly.
,Restart the system, then re-insert
the disc correctly.
E XX
To prevent a malfunction, the
system has performed the self-
diagnosis function.
(XX is a
number)
,Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
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Super Audio CD/DVD System
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(Super Audio CD/DVD: λ
= 650 nm)
(CD: λ = 790 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
for the US model
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
Signal format system
NTSC
With 3 ohms loads, both
Tuner Section
System
channels driven, from 180
- 20,000 Hz; rated 84 watts
per channel minimum
PLL quartz-locked digital
synthesizer
FM tuner section
Tuning range
North American models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
(100 kHz step)
RMS power, with no more
than 0.7% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milli
watts to rated output.
Other models:
87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50
kHz step)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
Amplifier Section (DAV-HDX277WC)
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
FL/FR/C/SL/SR*:143watts
(per channel at 3 ohms, 1
kHz, 10% THD)
Antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
AM tuner section
Tuning range
North American, Mexican, and Latin American
models:
10.7 MHz
Subwoofer*: 285 watts (at
1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10%
THD)
Amplifier Section (DAV-HDX279W/DAV-
HDX576WF)
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
FL/FR/C*: 143 watts (per
channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz,
10% THD)
530 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with
the interval set at 10 kHz)
531 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with
the interval set at 9 kHz)
European, Russian, and Middle Eastern models:
531 kHz - 1,602 kHz (with
the interval set at 9 kHz)
Australian and New Zealand models:
531 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with
the interval set at 9 kHz)
Subwoofer*: 285 watts (at
1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10%
THD)
*
Depending on the decoding mode settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
530 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with
the interval set at 10 kHz)
Inputs (Analog)
TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN) (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-
HDX279W only)
Sensitivity: 450/250 mV
TV (AUDIO IN) (DAV- HDX576WF only)
Sensitivity: 450/250 mV
Other models:
531 kHz - 1,602 kHz (with
the interval set at 9 kHz)
530 kHz - 1,610 kHz (with
the interval set at 10 kHz)
AM loop antenna (aerial)
450 kHz
Antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency
SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) (DAV-HDX576WF only)
Sensitivity: 450/250 mV
Video Section
Outputs
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
COMPONENT:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p
75 ohms
AUDIO IN
Sensitivity: 250/125 mV
Inputs (Digital)
TV/VIDEO (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN) (DAV-
HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only)
Impedance: 75 ohms/-
HDMI OUT: Type A (19
pin)
TV (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN) (DAV-
HDX576WF only)
Outputs (Analog)
Phones
Impedance: 75 ohms/-
Accepts low- and high-
impedance headphones.
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Speakers
General
Power requirements
Power consumption
DAV-HDX277WC
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Front (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W)
(SS-TS81)
On: 165 W
Standby: 0.3 W (at the
Power Saving mode)
Speaker system
Full range Bass reflex,
Magnetically Shielded
65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type
3 ohms
103 mm × 225 mm × 82
mm (4 1/8 in × 8 7/8 in ×
3 1/4 in) (w/h/d)
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF
On: 125 W
Standby: 0.3 W (at the
Power Saving mode)
Output voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)
DC 5 V
Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)
700 mA
Mass (approx.)
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)
Front (DAV-HDX576WF) (SS-TS82)
Speaker system
Full range Bass reflex,
Magnetically Shielded
65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type
3 ohms
108 mm × 540 mm × 78
mm (4 3/8 in × 21 3/8 in ×
3 1/8 in) (w/h/d)
Dimensions (approx.)
430 mm × 85 mm × 420
mm (17 in × 3 3/8 in ×
16 5/8 in) (w/h/d) incl.
projecting parts
430 mm × 85 mm × 450
mm (17 in × 3 3/8 in ×
17 3/4 in) (w/h/d) with the
wireless transceiver
inserted
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
290 mm × 1,045 mm -
1,230 mm × 290 mm
(11 1/2 in × 41 1/4 in - 48 1/2
in × 11 1/2 in) (w/h/d) with
stand
Mass (approx.)
5.2 kg (11 lb 8 oz)
Surround amplifier (TA-SA100WR) (DAV-
HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF only)
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
for the US model
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
Mass (approx.)
1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)
2.9 kg (6 lb 7 oz) with
stand
Center (SS-CT80)
Speaker system
Full range Bass reflex,
Magnetically Shielded
65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type
3 ohms
265 mm × 93 mm × 71 mm
(10 1/2 in × 3 3/4 in × 2 7/8 in)
(w/h/d)
With 3 ohms loads, both
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
channels driven, from 120
- 20,000 Hz; rated 50 watts
per channel minimum
RMS power, with no more
than 0.7% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milli
Mass (approx.)
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)
Surround (SS-TS80)
watts to rated output.
Speaker system
Full range Bass reflex,
Magnetically Shielded
65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type
3 ohms
103 mm × 164 mm × 82
mm (4 1/8 in × 6 1/2 in ×
3 1/4 in) (w/h/d)
Amplifier Section
US models:
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power: 143W
(per channel at 3 ohms, 1
kHz, 10 % THD)
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
Other models:
Stereo mode (rated)
80 W + 80 W (at 3 ohms, 1
kHz, 1 % THD)
Mass (approx.)
0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz)
Surround mode (reference)RMS output power
143 W (per channel at 3
Subwoofer (SS-WS82)
ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD)*
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
Subwoofer Bass reflex
160 mm (6 3/8 in) cone type
1.5 ohms
225 mm × 395 mm × 325
mm (8 7/8 in × 15 5/8 in ×
12 7/8 in) (w/h/d)
*
Depending on the source, there may be no sound
output.
Rated impedance:
3 - 16 Ω
Mass (approx.)
6.1 kg (14 lb 6 oz)
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General
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (approx.)
120 V AC, 60 Hz
On: 50 W
Glossary
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed
by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts
the speaker settings to your listening
85 mm × 100 mm × 330
3
mm (3 /8 in × 4 in × 13 in)
(w/h/d) (incl. EZW-RT10)
85 mm × 100 mm × 345
3
5
mm (3 /8 in × 4 in × 13 /8
in) (w/h/d) incl. speaker
cord cover and speaker
cord holder
environment in a short period of time.
Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer
Utilizing Sony proprietary S-master technology,
the Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer
features two S-master Digital Amplifiers that
provide dedicated power to a strategically
located subwoofer for astounding sound
performance. Easy to set up, Digital Direct Twin
Drive Subwoofer provides a stable sound field
over a much larger listening area without having
to adjust frequency levels.
Mass (approx.)
1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz) incl.
speaker cord cover and
speaker cord holder
Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10)
Communication system
S-AIR Specification
version 1.0
12.0 mW
2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
DSSS
DC 3.3 V, 350 mA
50 mm × 13 mm × 60 mm
(2 in × 17/32 in × 2 3/8 in) (w/
h/d)
Output
Frequency band
Modulation method
Power requirements
Dimensions (approx.)
Dolby Digital
This movie theater sound format is more
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In
this format, the surround speakers output stereo
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a
subwoofer channel for deep bass is
Mass (approx.)
24 g (1 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
independently provided. This format is also
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six
channels in this format are recorded separately
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,
since all the signals are processed digitally, less
signal degradation occurs.
• Standby power consumption 0.3 W.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in the printed wiring boards.
• Over 85% power efficiency of
amplifier block is achieved with the
full digital amplifier, S-master.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
x Movie mode
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby
Surround. The result is enhanced sound field
directionality that approaches the quality of
discrete 5.1-channel sound.
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x Music mode
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,
playback is completely prohibited, violent
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes
and so on.
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound
space.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic
Progressive format
(sequential scanning)
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four
channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with
the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right
panning more naturally and localizes sounds
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby
Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of
surround speakers and a center speaker. The
surround speakers output monaural sound.
In contrast to the Interlace format, the
progressive format can reproduce 50 - 60 frames
per second by reproducing all scanning lines
(525 lines for the NTSC system). The overall
picture quality increases and still images, text
and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format
is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive
format.
S-AIR
(Sony Audio Interactive Radio
frequency)
Recent times have seen the rapid spread of DVD
media, Digital Broadcasting, and other high-
quality media.
To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high-
quality media are transmitted with no
deterioration, Sony has developed a technology
called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of
digital audio signals with no compression, and
has incorporated this technology into the EZW-
RT10/EZW-T100.
This technology transfers digital audio signals
with no compression using the 2.4 GHz band
range of ISM band (Industrial, Scientific, and
Medical band), such as wireless LANs and
Bluetooth applications.
DTS
Digital audio compression technology
developed by DTS, Inc. This technology
conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format
comprises of stereo rear channel and there is
discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS
provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high
quality digital audio. The good channel
separation is realized due to the all channel data
being recorded discretely and processed in
digitally.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface)
HDMI is an interface that supports both video
and audio on a single digital connection,
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital
picture and sound. The HDMI specification
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection), a copy protection
technology that incorporates coding technology
for digital video signals.
Super Audio CD
Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio
disc standard where music is recorded in the
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format
(conventional CD is recorded in the PCM
format). The DSD format, using a sampling
frequency 64 times higher than that of a
conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization,
achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide
dynamic range across the audible frequency
range, and so provides music reproduction
extremely faithful to the original sound.
Interlace format
(Interlaced scanning)
The Interlace format is the NTSC standard
method for displaying TV images at 30 frames
per second. Each frame is scanned twice -
alternately between the even numbered scanning
lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at
60 times per second.
x Super Audio CD types
Parental Control
There are two types of discs, depending on the
Super Audio CD layer and CD layer
combination.
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the
disc by the age of the users according to the
limitation level in each country. The limitation
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• 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 disc2)
(a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer)
CD layer3)
Super Audio CD
layer3)
A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2
channel area or the multi-channel area.
• 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel
stereo tracks are recorded
• Multi-channel area: An area in which multi-
channel (up to 5.1 channels) tracks are
recorded
2 channel area4)
Multi channel area4)
Super Audio CD
layer
player.
to turn the disc over.
3)To select a layer, see “To change a playback layer
when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD” (page 56).
4)To select an area, see “To select a playback area on a
2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD”
(page 55).
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Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
1027 Afar
1183 Irish
1347 Maori
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
Lettish
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1345 Malagasy
1703 Not specified
Parental Control Area Code List
Code Area
Code Area
Code Area
Code Area
2044 Argentina
2047 Australia
2046 Austria
2057 Belgium
2070 Brazil
2079 Canada
2090 Chile
2165 Finland
2174 France
2109 Germany
2248 India
2238 Indonesia
2254 Italy
2276 Japan
2304 Korea
2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico
2149 Spain
2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand
2379 Norway
2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland
2528 Thailand
2184 United
Kingdom
2427 Pakistan
2424 Philippines
2436 Portugal
2489 Russia
2092 China
2115 Denmark
2501 Singapore
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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)
G VOLUME control (52)
H PHONES jack (52)
C Front panel display (116)
D Play operation buttons (52)
I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (31, 44, 90)
J DISC 1-5 buttons/indicators (52)
K Disc tray (52)
E
(remote sensor) (12)
F FUNCTION (47)
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Rear panel
DAV-HDX277WC
ANTENNA
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO IN
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR
L
TV/VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
SPEAKER
Y
PB/CB
P
R/CR
R
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DAV-HDX279W
ANTENNA
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV/VIDEO
AUDIO IN
FRONT
R
FRONT L
TV/VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
SPEAKER
Y
PB/CB
P
R/CR
R
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DAV-HDX576WF
ANTENNA
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
FM
COAXIAL 75
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV
SAT/CABLE
FRONT L
TV
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN
Y
PB/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
L
DMPORT
DC5V
HDMI OUT
0.7A MAX
CENTER SUBWOOFER
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
A SPEAKER jacks (25)
G VIDEO OUT jack (28)
B EZW-RT10 slot (42)
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (28)
C FM COAXIAL 75Ω jack (35)
(31, 82)
D AM terminal (35)
J HDMI OUT jack (28)
(DAV-HDX576WF only) (31)
K TV/VIDEO (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/
OPTICAL) jacks (DAV-HDX277WC/
DAV-HDX279W) (28)
F TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (DAV-
HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W) (28, 31)
TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (DAV-
HDX576WF) (28)
TV (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/OPTICAL)
jacks (DAV-HDX576WF) (28)
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Front panel display
About the indications in the front panel display
A Playing status
F Lights up when the S-AIR transceiver is
inserted in the unit and the system
transmits the sound. (42, 83)
B Flashes when the sleep timer is set.
(92)
G Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is
correctly connected to HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
(Digital Visual Interface) input. (28)
chapter, title, or track number, time
status, decoding mode, etc.
D Lights up when a station is received.
H Current surround format (Except for
(Radio only) (76)
JPEG image file)
E Stereo/Monaural effect (Radio only)
I Lights up when Super Audio CD/CD is
(77)
loaded. (55)
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Remote control
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A – O
P – Z
ANGLE 3 (54)
PICTURE NAVI qg (63)
PRESET +/– wj (77)
S-AIR MODE 4
[/1 (on/standby) 1 (41, 44, 52)
TV [/1 (on/standby) ql (91)
AUDIO qh (54)
CLEAR es (58, 68, 77)
D.TUNING ws (77)
DISC SKIP ed (52)
DISPLAY wa (78, 93)
DVD MENU wg (60)
DVD TOP MENU qd (60)
DYNAMIC BASS 6 (92)
ENTER* wf (41, 44, 55, 58, 76,
89)
SLEEP qj (92)
C/X/x/c/
qs (41, 44, 55, 58,
76, 89)
SOUND MODE 5 (51)
SUBTITLE ws (54)
SYSTEM MENU wf (41, 48, 92,
93, 83)
REPLAY/ADVANCE
9 (52)
./> wj (52)
m/M 0 (52)
THEATER qk (79)
TOOLS wh (91)
STEP
/
9 (52)
SLOW
/
0 (52)
TUNING +/– 0 (76)
TV wl (91)
H (play) e; (52)
x (stop) wk (52)
X (pause) qa (52)
DISPLAY** wh (44, 55, 58,
89)
FUNCTION +/– 2 (47, 52)
MENU wg (91)
TV CH +/– wj (91)
TV INPUT w; (91)
TV VOL +/– ef (91)
VOLUME +/– 8 (52)
MUTING 7 (52)
NIGHT wd (92)
ONE-TOUCH PLAY eg (80)
O RETURN ea (56, 91)
es (91)
* The ENTER button has the
same function as the
button. When you operate
the TV, the ENTER button
is used for selecting a
channel, and the
button
is used for selecting menu
items (page 91).
**This button is available for
the “DVD” or “DMPORT”
function. Depending on the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter, this button may not
work.
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Guide to the Control Menu Display
You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information.
DISPLAY
Press
DISPLAY repeatedly.
DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes:
Each time you press
1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ...
1 Control Menu display 1
2 Control Menu display 2 (appears when available)
3 Control Menu display off
Note
• The Control Menu Display appears during the “DVD” or “DMPORT” function. Depending on the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter, the Control Menu Display may not appear.
Control Menu display
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details,
see the pages in parentheses.
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Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Currently playing title number
Currently playing chapter number
Total number of titles
Playback status
(N Playback,
X Pause,
Total number of chapters
Control Menu items
x Stop, etc.)
98( 99)
13( 99)
Type of disc being
played
DVD VIDEO
T
0: 04: 17
Selected item
OFF
OFF
Playing time
ALL DISCS
ONE DISC
TITLE
Current setting
CHAPTER
Options
Function name of selected
Control Menu item
REPEAT
ENTER
DISPLAY
Quit:
Operation message
To turn off the display
Press
DISPLAY.
List of Control Menu items
Item
[TITLE] (page 61)/[SCENE] (page 61)/[TRACK] (page 61)
[CHAPTER] (page 61)/[INDEX] (page 61)
You can select the chapter or index to be played.
[INDEX] (page 61)
You can display the index and select the index to be played.
[TRACK] (page 61)
You can select the track to be played.
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 61)
You can select the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or
an edited [PLAY LIST].
[TIME] (page 61)
You can check the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
The system displays the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text or the MP3 file name.
[MULTI/2CH] (page 55)
You can select the playback area on a Super Audio CD when available.
[SUPER AUDIO CD/CD LAYER] (page 55)
You can select the playback layer on a Super Audio CD when available.
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[PROGRAM] (page 58)
You can select the track to play in the order you want.
[SHUFFLE] (page 59)
[REPEAT] (page 59)
chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly.
[A/V SYNC] (page 65)
[DISC MENU] (page 60)
You can display the DVD’s menu.
[BROWSING] (page 64)
You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.
[SETUP] (page 68)
[QUICK] (page 44)
on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, and select yes or no to start the Auto Calibration.
[CUSTOM]
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
[FOLDER] (page 61)
You can select the folder to be played.
[FILE] (page 61)
You can select the JPEG image file to be played.
[DATE] (page 95)
You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
[INTERVAL] (page 64)
[EFFECT] (page 65)
You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
[MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (page 64)
You can select the data type; MP3 file, JPEG image file, or both to be played when playing a
DATA CD/DATA DVD.
Tip
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], and [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights
up in yellow when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).
t
when you select any item except [OFF]
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Index
Numerics
4:3 OUTPUT 70
Playable discs 6
Program Play 58
(COMPONENT OUT) 69
Progressive format 46, 111
FM MODE 77
5.1 Channel Surround 55
Front panel 114
A
A/V SYNC 65
ANGLE 54
ATTENUATE 48
AUDIO 69
AUDIO (HDMI) 71
AUDIO DRC 72
AUDIO SETUP 72
AUTO CALIBRATION 72, 90,
110
Quick Setup 44
HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) 111
HDMI SETUP 70
Rear panel 115
Region Code 8
Remote 12
Repeat Play 59
RESET 73, 96
Resume Play 57
ILLUM MODE 54
Instant Advance 53
Instant Replay 53
Interlace format 111
B
BACKGROUND 72
BLACK LEVEL 70
BLACK LEVEL
S
S-AIR 111
(COMPONENT OUT) 70
S-AIR SETUP 72
S-AIR STBY 85
SETUP 68, 95
Shuffle Play 59
C
JPEG image file 62
COLD RESET 95
JPEG RESOLUTION 71
CONTROL FOR HDMI 71
Control for HDMI 79
Control Menu Display 118
CUSTOM 68, 95
Slide Show 64
Sound Mode 51
SPEAKER SETUP 73
CONNECTION 73
SUBTITLE 54, 69
Super Audio CD 55, 111
SYSTEM SETUP 72
D
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema
Auto Calibration) 90, 110
DEC. MODE 49
MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE) 64
MULTI-DISC RESUME 73
Multiplex broadcast sound 51
DEMO 41
Digital Direct Twin Drive
Subwoofer 110
DIMMER 93
DISC SKIP 53
Naming preset stations 77
DISPLAY 78
Dolby Digital 54, 110
Dolby Pro Logic II 110
Dolby Surround Pro Logic 111
DTS 54, 111
DUAL MONO 51
DVD’s menu 60
O
TEST TONE 74
ORIGINAL 61
TRACK SELECTION 72
P
DYNAMIC BASS 92
V
PARENTAL CONTROL 66,
73, 111
VIDEO SETUP 69
E
PAUSE MODE 70
PBC Playback 56
PICTURE NAVI 63
PLAY LIST 61
VOLUME LIMIT 71
EFFECT 65
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