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Sony DAV-HDX576WF Operating Instructions Manual

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3283 o3211/1/
@ DVD Home Theatre
@System
Operating
Instructions
DAV-HDX277WC / HDX279W / HDX576WF
Hii_lrni
S-AIR
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_IelTAL
WIRELESS
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_U_WQD_F
02008
Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 ON._ 3283 o3211/1/ @ DVD Home Theatre @System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX277WC / HDX279W / HDX576WF Hii_lrni S-AIR ,,,,,,,o,,,,r_, _IelTAL WIRELESS [Win _rive _U_WQD_F 02008 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Instructions the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you 1) Read these instructions. call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 2) Keep these instructions. Model No. DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/ 3) Heed all warnings. DAV-HDX576WF 4) Follow all instructions.
  • Page 3 Note to CATV system installer: blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding This reminder is provided to call the CATV system prong. The wide bhlde or the third prong am installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provided for your safety.

  • Page 4: About This Operating Instructions

    About the S-AIR function About This Operating Instructions Tile system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of sound • Tile instructions in this Operating hlstructions between S-AIR products wirelessly. describe the controls on the remote. You can The R>llowiug S-AIR products call be used with also use tile controls on tile unit if they have tile the system:...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions ..4 Other Operations About the S-AIR function ....... 4 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Playable Discs ......... Room ..........Getting Started Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ......... Step 1: Assembling Controlling the TV with the Supplied the Speakers ......

  • Page 6: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO lx)rn'ml or video mode VIDEO • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format R4.7 DVQ+R +ReWHtabJe QVD÷R VR (Vide() • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Vide() Recording) mode Recording) mode (except for...
  • Page 7 2)JPEGimage files must confi)rm to the DCF image file format./DCF "Design rule for Camera File systenf': hnage standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Infi)rmation Technology lMustries Association /JEITA).) 3)A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs_ defined by ISO Ilnternational Organization lk)r Standardization).
  • Page 8 Interface (HDMI technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. R AVIA "BRAV1A" and B are trademarks of Sony Corporation. "S-AIR" and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 8/]8...
  • Page 9 DAV-HDX277WC • Front speakers (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set) • Wireless transceiver l\_r the unit ( 1) • Speaker cords (6, red/while/ • Center speaker (1) green/gray/blue/purple) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT • Video cord ( 1) adapter (TDM-iP 10) ( 1) •...
  • Page 10 DAV.HDX279W • FM wire amenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set) • Front speakers (2) • Surround amplifier (1) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ • Center speaker (1) <,reen/_ray/blue/purple) • Speaker cord cover ( 1) • Vide() cord (1) ©...
  • Page 11 DAV.HDX576WF • Surround amplifier (I) • Remote corrrmander • Front speakers (2) (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Speaker cord cover (1) • Center speaker ( 1) • Calibration mic (1) • Speaker cord holder (l) <2> •...
  • Page 12 Inserting batteries into remote lnserl two R6 (size AA) baueries (supplied) by matching d_e @ and @ ends on file batteries lo lhe markings inside lhe c(mlparlment. To use Ihe remole, poinl it at lhe remole sensor [] on the unit. •...

  • Page 13: Step 1: Assemblingthe Speakers

    Step 1: Assemblingthe Speakers (DA V-HDX576WF only) Belie)re connecting tile speakers, attach tile speaker stand to tile speaker. (For the front speakers) Use the parts as lk)llows: • Front speakers (2) • Speaker cords (2, red/white) • Posts (2) • Bases (2) •...
  • Page 14 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post. Orient tile slot toward you, allach the post cover so thai tile slot of the post enguges with (he tab of the post cover, then secure w'ilh tile screw. Thread the speaker cord through hole of the post cover, Speaker cord...
  • Page 15 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Be sure Io match Ihe speaker cords to tile appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker coM with the color lube lo (_),and Ihe speaker coM without Ihe color tube Io 0. Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Color tube Rear of the speaker...
  • Page 16 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. tl_en adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide. • When a_[justing the height of Ihe speaken grasp the speaker so fllat the speaker does not figh Lines ..
  • Page 17 Fully-assembled illustration Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R): White label Red label White 17us...

  • Page 18: Step 2: Positioning The System

    Step 2: Positioning the System For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than tile subwoofcr should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (_). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 fl) closer (O) and tile surronnd speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 It) closer (_) to tile front speakers.
  • Page 19 DAV-HDX279W ® Front speaker (L (left)) ® Front speaker (R (right)) @ Center speaker @ Surround speaker (L (left)) ® Surround speaker (R (right)) (£) Subwoofer ® Unit ® ® Surround amplifier ® Top view ® DAV-HDX576WF ® Front speaker (L (left)) ®...
  • Page 20 • Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as Ibe speaker may fall down. • When you change the positions of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, "Getting Optimal Surround Sound lk)r a Room '' (page 89) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically"...
  • Page 21 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material er screws te be used. • Sony is net responsible lk)r accident er damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength improper screw installation,...

  • Page 22: Step 3: Connecting The System

    Step 3: Connecting the System See tile connection diagram below, and read the additional information ffonl (_) to (_) on the fl)llowing pages. • 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.

  • Page 23: Wiring Diagram

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  • Page 24 DAV-HDX576WF 24us...
  • Page 25 The connector and color tube of tl_e speaker cords are tile same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on tile speakers: the speaker cord with Ihe color robe to (_, and Ihe speaker cord wilhout the color tube lo @. Do nol catch Ihe speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.
  • Page 26 DAV-HDX279W Rear panel of the unit To the subwoofer To the front speaker (purple) (white) Rear panel of the surround amplifier To the surround speaker (R) (gray) 26us...
  • Page 27 DAV-HDX576WF Rear panel of the unit To the subwoofer To the front speaker (L) (purple) (white) Rear panel of the surround amplifier To the surround speaker (R) (gray) 27us...
  • Page 28 Use the parls as follows: • Video cord (1) To listen to TV sound l?om the six speakers of the system, c(muect the TV and the system with the audio cord (not supplied) ((_)). For vide(>output to your TV, check the vide(>input jacks of the TV, and select connection meflmd O, {_, or _.
  • Page 29 DAV-HDX279W Digital optical cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) Blue reen 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 2gus...
  • Page 30 DAV-HDX576WF Digital optical cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV To the digital coaxial output jack of the TV Green Blue To the VIDEO IN jack of the TV To the HDMI IN jack of the TV To the COMPONENT...
  • Page 31 You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system. • Porlable audio source: t_ • DIG1TAL MEDIA PORT adapter: O • VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlaySlation, etc.: DAV-HDX277WC Front panel • You can connect another component, such as VCR, instead of the TV.
  • Page 32 DAV-HDX279W Stereo mini-plug cord .J" (not supplied) To the portable audio source Fron, an • Yeu call connect mether component, such as VCR, instead of the TV. For connectkm details, see page DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 32us...
  • Page 33 DAV-HDX576WF _=== ===_ 'Trent panel ............ii.-,::, ..Audio cord (not supplied) DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter To the AUDIO OUT jacks of another To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDMqPI 0 is supplied) to the DMPORTjack. For details, see "Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter"...
  • Page 34 If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs cornponemsas Rq]ows. or PlayStation, etc. CR, digital satellite receiver VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. System :Signal flow Select tile componenl on tile TV. For details, refi2r to file operating inslructions of tile TV. lllhe TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive the sotllld lro111 IllOl*e...
  • Page 35 DAV-HDX277WC AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) • Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal. Rear panel FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) __or 35us...
  • Page 36 DAV-HDX279W _,,o_ntenna _a0r,0,_ • Cord (A) or cord can be connected to either termimd Rearpanel ,.,o,,,, L9 9 9 t_J@/_i c:_, FM wire antenna (aerial) 36 _...
  • Page 37 DAV-HDX576WF AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) • Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal Rear panel ::,_A _-, I FM wire antenna (aerial) • Keep the AM leep antenna (aerial) and cerd away from the system or ether AV components, as noise may result •...
  • Page 38 You can transmit sound from the unit to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. An S-AIR product is a component that is compalible with the S-AIR function. To use tile S-AIR flmction, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the unit. surround amplifier. and S-AIR receiver.
  • Page 39 DAV-HDX576WF Rear panel of the surround arr 31ifier Rear panel of the unit Wireless Wireless transceiver transceiver • Also, insert the wireless transceiver inte the S-AIR receiver. details, refer te the operating instructions the S-AIR receiver. •When you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord imains lead) is net connected to a wall outlet imains).
  • Page 40 DAV-HDX277WC Belk)re connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the trait. Rear panel To the wall outlet (mains) DAV-HDX279W Bel\)re connecting the AC po\ver cords (mains leads) of the unit and the sm'round arnplit5er to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front, center speakers and subwooli:r to the unit and surround...
  • Page 41 After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonslralion appears in file front panel display. Setting demonstration mode to on/off Pressl/_) on the unit. The system turns on. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press €/_, repeatedly until "DEMO" appears in the front panel display, then press _ ..>.

  • Page 42: Step4: Settingup The Wirelesssystem

    To check the transmission status Step4: Settingup the You can check tile status of sound transmission between the unit and snrround amplifier by WirelessSystem checking the POWER / ON LINE indicator of the surround amplifier. (DA V-HDX279W/DA V-HDX576WF only) To use tire wireless system, you need to set up POWER / ON LINE Status tile SmToundamplifier.
  • Page 43 Insert the tabs of the speaker cord To prevent transmission holder in the slots of the speaker cord neighbors cover, and press it into place. To prevent the transmission _om neighbors, you can identil_ the unit mM the surround amplifier Speaker cord holder by perfbrming the pairing operation.

  • Page 44: Step5: Performing The Quicksetup

    The Setup Display for selecting the Step5: Performing the language used in the on-screen display appears. QuickSetup !¸!77 'ANGUAGESETUP Folk)w the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. • 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 lkirmatching your TV.
  • Page 45 cannol operale following Steps with Ihe headphones connected. SPEAKER FORMATION Press @. [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Be quiet during the measurentem. STANDARD • Loud lesl sound is outpul when [AUTO CALIBRATION] slarts. You cmnol lurn the vohmte down. Give conskleration Io children Press and neighbors.
  • Page 46 Press ,I,/4, to select _ [SETUP], The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear. then press @. Press ,1"/,1, t o select [HDMI The options for [SETUP] appear. RESOLUTION], then press @. Press t,/4, to select the desired setting, then press @. •...

  • Page 47: Step6: Enjoying Sound Fromall The Speakers

    Press ,I,/4, to select the desired setting, Step6: Enjoying Sound then press @. [OFF]: The system does not output fromall the Speakers progressive signals. Select this setting when: You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from your TV does not accept progressive all the speakers in this system.
  • Page 48 Press SYSTEM MENU. • When you use both the TV/VIDEO (AUDIO The system menu turns ot1. IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV/VIDEO (COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN).jack • Depending on your TV_you may need to lurn off your (digital connection) at the same tim< the digital TV's speaker (o enjoy surround sound of (he syslem.

  • Page 49: Enjoying Surround Souud By Using Decoding Mode

    EnjoyingSurroundSound by UsingDecoding Mode 1,/1 You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one oflhe system's pre-programmed decoding .-.t modes. They bring exciting and pow'erful sound ol movie theaters into your home. & iiil_2;;;_i t;i;;_ i;_;_ii _ ii_;;2i ¸ iii! i!{{ Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 50 Display Decoding mode Effect "PLII MOVIE" Dolby Pro Logic II Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding to the input signal and MOVIE produces five flfll-handwidth output channels fl'onl2 chann,:l sources. This setting is ideal lk)r watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofcr.

  • Page 51: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Enjoying Multiplex Selecting the Sound Broadcast Sound Mode You call select a suitable sound mode for movies (DUAL MONO) or mnsic. You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when e" the system receives or plays tile Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. &...

  • Page 52: Disc

    Press the button of the disc nmnber you want. When no disc is in the disc stocker you select, "NO DISC" appears in tile l?ont Playinga Disc panel display. Perform next Step while "':DISC-l* (eg., 2-5)" flashes. Press "_. ||||| Load a disc.
  • Page 53 system. For details, see "Using the Control lk)r HDMI Press Function for "BRAVIA" Sync' (page 79). MUTING. Turn off the sound temporarily To cancel, press it again or • The DISC I-5 indicators change their color as VOLUME + to adjust the follows: sound vo]ume.
  • Page 54 To display subtitles • You may not be able to use the instant replay or instal/t advance l/inction with some scenes. • Noise may come from the disc changer when If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn changing discs or turning the system on/off.
  • Page 55 • DVD-VR Example: The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are Dolhy Digital 5.1 channel displayed. LFE (Low Example: Frequency Effect) Surround (UR) [1 : MAIN] (main sound) [1 : SUB] (sub sound) [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound) [2: MAIN] ¢/ [2: SUB]...
  • Page 56 The options l\w [MULTI/2CH] appear. Press ,I,14,to select the desired setting and press @. • [MULTI]: You can play the multi-channel (PBC Playback) playback area. • [2CH]: You can play the 2 channel playback area. With PBC (Playback Control) functions, can enjoy simple interactive operations, search...
  • Page 57 enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) This system recalls the point where you stopped (Resume Play) the disc the last time it was played and resumes playback l)'om that point the next time you insert the same disc.

  • Page 58: Usingplay Mode

    Press 4"/4, to selecl 1It2] underIT], then UsingPlay Mode press Selected track (Program Play) wt_ml You can play the contents of a disc in the oMer you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks.
  • Page 59 To cancel all of the tracks in the To return to normal play programmed order Press CLEAR, o1" selecl [OFF] in Step 3. Follow Steps 1 to 3 of "Creating your turn off the Control Menu own program." display Press I' and select [ALL CLEAR]. Press O DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned olT.

  • Page 60: Searching/Selecting A Disc

    • [TRACK]: can repeat file current Searching/Selecting a 1rack. • DATA CD/DATA DVD Disc • _: Off. • [ALL DISCS]: You can repeat all of the iiiiiiiiiiiii ' !ii ii ' il i i i iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii iiii ! ..
  • Page 61 The number in parentheses irMicates the total number of titles, chaplers, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or liles. This flmction is only available li}r DVD-VRs with a playlist created. Press C_3 DISPLAY while the system is Selectedrow in stop mode. The Control Memr display appears on tile TV screen.

  • Page 62: Playingmp3 Files/Jpeg Imagefiles

    For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, l0 PlayingMP3 Files/JPEG miimtes, and 20 seconds after the beginning. Press 2, 1.0, 2.0 ([2:10:20]). ImageFiles Press Q. • You cannot search lbr a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code. You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files: •...
  • Page 63 Press ,I,/4, to select a folder. FOLDER LIST • To play MP3 files in a folder Let's Talk About Love 1985) Press I2:> to start playing tile selecled l_qder. • To select a MP3 file Press @. The list of files contained in the folder appears.
  • Page 64 • If you play large MP3 file and JPEG ilnage file at Ihe MP3 file or folder" or "Selecting a JPEG same tilne, the sound may skip. Sony recomlnends image file or IMder." that you sel Ihe MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower •...

  • Page 65: Adjustingthe Delay Betweenthe Pictureand Sound

    • [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter Adjustingthe Delay than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration Betweenthe Pictureand longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration Sound longer than [SLOW 11. Press @. [A/V S YNC] •...

  • Page 66: Restricting Playback Of The Disc

    Enter a 4-digit password using the number Restricting Playback of buttons, then press @. The display for confirming the password the Disc appears. • When you have already registered a [PARENTAL CONTROL] password The display for entering the passw'ord appears. Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password...
  • Page 67 Press 4"/4, to select [SYSTEM SETUP], To turn off the [PARENTAL then press @. CONTROL] function The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] hi Step 11. Press 4'/4, to select [PARENTAL To play a disc which CONTROL -+], then press @.

  • Page 68: Usingthe Setup Display

    The options R_r the selected item appear. Usingthe Setup Display Example: [TV TYPE] VIDEO SETUP You can make various adjustments of items such as picture and sound. Displayed items vary depending on tile country model. Options • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and net all the fimctiens Press ,P/4, to select a setting, then described may work.
  • Page 69 • [OSD] (On-Screen Display) • [TV TYPE] Yon can switch the display language oll the TV You can select the aspect ratio of tire connected screen. Selecl Ilaiswhen you connect a wide- • [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only) screen TV or a TV with a wide mode fimction. You can switch tile language for the disc's IIlelln.
  • Page 70 The system outputs the progressive signal You cannot select this and the setting is not for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is el'ti:ctive when the system outputs progressive displayed correctly. signal. Press ÷/+ to select [YES]. You can sel Ihe black level of the output The system outputs the progressive signal.
  • Page 71 ,i,,i: D epending on the country model, [720 x 576p] may • [AUDIO (HDMi)] appear. You can select the audio output status from the HDMI OUT jack. • [CONTROL FOR HDMI] You can set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] limction to nn/nff. This function is available The system does not output the sotmd t?oln the HDMI OUT jack.
  • Page 72 You play a DATA CD or DATA DVD Io Ihe eM and the systen_ slops pl lyback autonmtically. • [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digilah • [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only) You can give rite sound track which contains the highest nmnber nf channels priority when you [AUDIO...
  • Page 73 ]JACKET PICTURE]: The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD- EXTRA, etc.). If tile disc does not contain a jacket picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture appears. [GRAPHICS]: A preset picture stored ill tire ®...
  • Page 74 [L/R] 3.0 m/10 f12)3):Set the surround speaker distance (up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer to the l?ont speakers). 1)0.0 to 6.9 meters lk)r 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 [YESI in the [CONNECTIONI setting.
  • Page 75 [ON]: The test tone is emitted l]'om each speaker ill sequence while adjusting level. When you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, tile test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence. Adjust the sound level as t_)llows. Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON]. Press (.-/,I,/4,/--)repeatedly to select the desired speaker and the level.

  • Page 76: Tuner

    • Yeu can select the preset number directly by pressing the number buttons. Press @. Presetting Radio "COMPLETE" appears in the l_out panel Stations display, and the station is stored. Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to store other stations. Ynu can presel 20 FM slations, and 10 AM slalinns.

  • Page 77: Listening To The Radio

    If an FM program is noisy Listening to the Radio If an FM progranl is noisy, you can select monaural reception. There will be no stere<) Preset radio stations in the system's memory efli:ct, but reception will improve. first (see "Presetting Radio Stations"...
  • Page 78 I"TUNER AM" When the station name is set luN_ s @ Station name You can input letters, numbers, and other Ex. "SONY RADIO" symbols l\_r a radio station. @ Frequency Ex. "AM 1 576" If you make a mistake Press @/+ repeatedly...

  • Page 79: Bravia" Sync

    HDMI fimction may not work. Rel_:rto the operating instructions supplied with the component. • The Control for HDMI fimction may not work if you connect a component other than Sony, even if the Usingthe Control for component is compatible with the Control fur HDMI function.
  • Page 80 To set [CONTROL HDMI] The One-Touch Play also works when: function on/off - You press _ while the disc tray is opened aud 12:> appears in the front panel display. Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until - You close the disc tray by pressing the disc "DVD"...
  • Page 81 function, or playing a C[)), the system may not turn • If you select a TV program during DVD playback off automatically. with the system, the "TV*" or "TV/VIDEO**" " DAV-HDX576WF only function is automatically set to output TV sound. "* DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only "...

  • Page 82: Usingthe Digitalmedia Portadapter

    Start playback of the connected Usingthe DIGITALMEDIA component. The sound and images from the connected PORTAdapter component are played on the system or connected The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) For operation details, refer to tile operating instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA adapter is for enjoying...

  • Page 83: Usingan S-Air Product

    Usingan S-AIR Product The unit is compatible with the S-AIR function (page 111 ), which allows sound lransmission belween S-AIR products. For the surround amplifier About S-AIR products For the S-AIR receiver There are two types of S=AIR product. • S-AIR main unit (this unix): This is for Simply by matching the ID of the unit and the transmitting...
  • Page 84 Sound Iransmission is established with a specific S-AIR sub unil by performing tile follows (example): pairing operation (page 86). Other S-AIR main This unit unit For the S-AIR receiver You can enjoy the system's sound by using tire S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be installed anywhere, regardless...
  • Page 85 Select the desired function on the S-AIR receiver. • When "PARTY" is set The function chmlges in tile stone sequence as you press FUNCTION (page 47). For the S-AIR receiver • When "SEPARATE" is set Tile fimction changes as lollows. Ynu call enjoy tile S-AIR receiver while tile unit "MAIN UNIT"...

  • Page 86: Pairing Operation

    Your room Neighbor This unit y,,,,,_ No transmission For the surround amplifier For the S-AIR receiver It is easy to set tile same 1D for the unit and an S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver, to establish sound transmission.
  • Page 87 Press ,P/l, to select [S-AIR SETUP -_], • When you perlk)rm pairing, [(PAIRING)] appears beside ID on Ihe display lk)r selecting ID. then press @. Press'P/l, to select [PAIRING], then To cancel pairing press @. Per_rm the 1D setting nf the unit according tn The confirmation display appears.
  • Page 88 • 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 lk)r Wi-Fi channel 6...

  • Page 89: Getting Optimal Surroundsoundfor A Room

    C). • In order Io enjoy the sunound SOUlld after you change The Setup Display appears. the position of the speakers, Sony recommends you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then sel [AUTO Press,Pit, to select [AUDIO SETUP], CALIBRATION] (page 90).

  • Page 90: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    obstruction belv,,een the speakers and Ihe Calibrating the calibralion mic. Appropriate Settings Automatically [AUTO CALIBRATION] D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.

  • Page 91: Controlling The Tv With The Suppliedremote

    SuppliedRemote the headphones are connected to the unit or surround amplifier. the calibration mic is not connected. You can contrnl the TV (Sony only) by using speakers conectly front are not connected. following buttons. Use these buttons (other than...

  • Page 92: Using The Soundeffect

    Using the SoundEffect Usingthe Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn nfl at a preset tn music. time. sn you can fall asleep listening You can preset tile time in I or 10qninutes increments. Ynu can reint_)rce bass lbequencies. Press SLEEP.

  • Page 93: Changingthe Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    ViewingInformation Changingthe Brightness Aboutthe Disc of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ,P/I, repeatedly until "DIMMER" appears in the front panel display, then press @ or-).
  • Page 94 • T '<_:'_* Remaining time of the current track • The system only display the first level of the DVD/CD texL such as the disc name er title. • D ': ':" ':* • If a file name of the MP3 file cannot be displayed_" *" Playing time of the current disc will appear in the frent panel display instead.

  • Page 95: Returning To The Default Settings

    Bit rate* Returning to the Default Settings 4002 Remixes Soul Survivor rap versior_._ Folder name _: File name** ,i, The bil rale ippears when Ihe syslem is playing an I/(_ MP3 tile on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. ,i:,_ I f an MP3 file has Ihe ID3 tag, Ihe syslem will display a folder name/lrack (file) name from Ihe 1[)3 lag information.
  • Page 96 Press ,I,/4, to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press @. The options l\)r [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. Press t,/4, to [RESET] and press +. Press ÷/..> to select [YES]. You cml also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] here.

  • Page 97: Precautions

    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 On cleaning...

  • Page 98: Notesaboutthe Discs

    About S-AIR function Notesaboutthe Discs • As the S-AIR l)mction transmits sound hy radio waves, sound may skip when radio waves are obstructed. This is a characteristic of radio waves and On handling discs is not malfimction. • To kee l) the disc clean, handle the disc by its •...

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 100 Picture Symptom Remedy • The vide(>connecting cords are not connected securely. Thereisnopicture. • The vide(>connecting cords are damaged. • The unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 28). • The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system.
  • Page 101 Sound Remedy Symptom There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the remote if"MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display • The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode Press [2:>to return to normal play mode.
  • Page 102 Symptom Remedy No sound or only a very low= • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 25, 73). level sound is heard from the • Make sure the "DEC. MODE" setting (page 49). surround speakers. . Depending on Ihe source, the effect of Ihe surround speakers may be less noticeable.
  • Page 103 DVD being played (page 54). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. [Data error] appears on the TV •...
  • Page 104 Remedy Symptom • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the _r_]] outlet (mains), then The system does not work reconnect afler several minutes. normally. The Control for HDMI function • When "HDMI"does not light up in the front panel display, check the HDMI does not work.
  • Page 105 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 The speaker cord is not connected securely.
  • Page 106 Symptom Remedy "HP NO LINK" and"VOLUME • Voh]me becomes the minimum when you turn off the surround an/plifier with MIN" appear alternately in the headphones connected belZ)re you turn off the unit or if radio reception is poor. front panel display, and the In these cases, check radio receptiom and set the vohlme again.

  • Page 107: Self-Diagnosis Function

    [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may display) appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and liar Sony service use only, When the selffdiagnosis fnnctkm is activated m)rmal system operation will not be possible. prevent the system from malfunctioning,...

  • Page 108: Specifications

    Super Audio CD/DVD System Specifications Laser Semiconductor h,scr (Super Audio CD/DVD: £ = 650 nm/ AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (CD: E = 790 nm) for the US model Emission duration: POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC continLio/is DISTORTION: NTSC Signal fornlat system With 3 ohms loads, both Tuner Section...
  • Page 109 General Speakers Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Front (DAV-H DX277WC/DAV-H DX279W) Power (SS-TS81) constllllption DAV-HDX277WC On: 165 W Full range Bass Speaker system rcflcx_ Standby: (1.3 W (at the Magnetically Shielded Power Saving mode) Speaker unit 65 mm (2 5£ in) cone type DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF Rated impedance 3 ohms...

  • Page 110: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed lw/h/d) (inch EZW-RT 85 mmx 100 mmx by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts mm (3 3/s in x 4 in x 13 5/8 the speaker settings to your listening ill) (w/h/d) incl. speaker environment in a short period of time.
  • Page 111 To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high- quality media are transmitted with no provides tile same 5.1 discrete channels of high deterioration, Sony has developed a technology quality digital audio. Tile good channel 5" called "S-AIR" for the radio transmission 8"...
  • Page 112 • 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 disc 2) (a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer)

  • Page 113: Language Codelist

    Language CodeList The languuge spellings conl_)rm to the IS() 639:1988 (E/F) stundzu'd. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali 1039 Amhadc...

  • Page 114: Index To Parts And Control

    Index to Parts and Control For more inl_._rmation, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. I/@ (on/standby) (44, 95) VOLUME control (52) _ (open/close) (52) PHONES jack (52) Front panel display (116) AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (31,44, 90) Play operation buttons (52) DISC 1-5 buttons/indicators (52) Nt (remote sensor) (12)
  • Page 115 DAV-HDX277WC DAV-HDX279W _> DAV-HDX576WF SPEAKER jacks (25) VIDEO OUT jack (28) EZW-RT10 slot (42) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (28) FM COAXIAL 75_ jack (35) DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack (31, 82) AM terminal (35) RDMI OUT jack (28) SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (DAV-HDX578WF only) (31) TV/VIDEO (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/...
  • Page 116 About the indications in the front panel display Lights up when the S-AIR transceiver Playing status inserted in the unit and the system Flashes when the sleep timer is set. transmits the sound. (42, 83) (92) Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is Displays system's status...
  • Page 117 ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ANGLE (54) PICTURE NAVI [] (63) Number huttons (56, 76, 91 ) AUDIO [] (54) PRESET +_ [] (77) I/@ (on/standby) (41,44, CLEAR (58, 6& 77) S-AIR MODE TV |/(_) (on/standby) (91) DTUNING (77) SLEEP (')2) ÷/'1"/,1,/-.1/@ (41,44, 55, 5&...

  • Page 118: Guideto The Control Menu Display

    Guideto the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Menu display to select a tunction and to view related inl\_rmation. iiiiii ,i:::i i::i, _i_ o ¸ .._:> <> : , < : > > > <:>> <>> <:>...
  • Page 119 Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. -- Currently playing chapter number ..Total number of titles ....Currently playing title number Playback status Total number of chapters (IP- Playback II Pause, • Stop, etc.) Type of disc being played Playing time Current setting...
  • Page 120 [PROGRAM] (page 58) You can select Ihe track in Ihe order you Io play want. [SHUFFLE] (page 59) Youcan pb,y tbe,_ack/l'iI_, i,_ random orde,, m'_ _ [REPEAT] [page 59) You can play the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all fuLlers/all ilk's) repeatedly or onetitle/ chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly [A/V SYNC] (page 65) picture...

  • Page 121: Index

    Index Numerics Playable discs 6 Program Play 58 4:3 OUTPUT 70 FM MODE 77 PROGRESSIVE 5.1 Channel Surround 55 Front panel 114 (COMPONENT OUT) 69 Front panel display 93, 116 Progressive format 46. 11 I A/V SYNC 65 ANGLE 54 HDMI Quick Setup 44 ATTENUATE 48...
  • Page 122 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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