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DVD Home Theatre
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Operating
Instructions
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  • Page 1 ON'_ 3-283-o31-11. DVD Home Theatre _System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX275 / HDX276 / HDX475 i..lli::3rln| ,,,,,,to,,,,ro_t Twin Drive _u_waafer 02008 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Reli:r to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DAV-HDX275/DAV-HDX276/DAV- To reduce the risk of fire or electric HDX475 Serial No. shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3 8) Do not install near any heat sources such :ks • Install this system so that the AC power cord/mains radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket (including amplifiers) that produce heat. immediately in the event of trouble.

  • Page 4: About This Operating Instructions

    About the S-AIRfunction About This Operating Instructions (DA V-HDX275/DA V-HDX475 only) Tile system is compatible with tile S-AIR • The instructions in this Operating Instructions lhnction, which allows transmission of sound describe tile controls on the remote. You can between S-AIR products wirelessly.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Other Operations About This Operating Instructions ..4 About the S-AIR function ....... 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 VIDE() • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO formal or video mode VIDEO • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO fornml R4.7 OVO÷R VR (Vide() * DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode Recording) mode (except for DVD-R R4.7...
  • Page 7 2!JPEG image files must conforn3 to the DCF image file lkmnat./DCF "Design rule lk)rCamera File system": hnage standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association IJEITA).) 3!Except for United Kingdom and North American models. 4)DivX/k> ix a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. 5)DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc.
  • Page 8 Note on DualDiscs A DmdDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio nmterial ou the other side. However. since the audio nmterial side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
  • Page 9 This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia lntertktce (HDMI technology. HDMI, tile HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia lnterf_tce are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. R AVIA "BRAV1A" and B are trademarks ot' Sony Corporation. "S-AIR" and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 10: (Remote) (1

    DAV-HDX275/DAV-H DX276 • R6 (size AA) batleries (2) • Front speakers (2) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Calibration mic (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Cenler speaker ( 1) • Fool pads (1 set) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ •...
  • Page 11 DAV-HDX475 • From speakers (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Posts (2) • Bases (2) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/pu rple) • Mounting plates (2) • Cenler speaker (l ) • Video cord (1) • Post covers (2) •...
  • Page 12 Insertingbatteries into the remote markings inside lhe comparlmenl. To use Ihe remole, poinl it at the remole sensor [] on Ihe unit. • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with an old one. •...

  • Page 13: Step 1: Assembling The Speakers

    Step 1: Assemblingthe Speakers (DA V-HDX475 only) BeR_re connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the ti"ont speakers) Use the parts as IMlows: Front speakers Speaker cords (2, red/white) Posts (2) Bases (2) Mounting plates (2) Post covers (2) Screws (large, with washer) (4) Screws (small) (6)
  • Page 14 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post. Oricnl Ihc slot toward you, allach the post cover so that Ihc slot of the post engages with lhc tab of lhe post cover, then secure wilh the screv,,r. Thread the speaker cord through hole of the post cover.
  • Page 15 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on Ihe speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to (_), and Ihe speaker cord widloul the color (ube Io 0. Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Color...
  • 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. then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide. • When a_liusting the height of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fall. _ Lines Post screws.
  • Page 17 Fully-assembled illustration Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R): White label Red label White 17GB...

  • Page 18: Step 2: Positioning The System

    Step 2: Positioning the System For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofcr should be placed at tile same distance from the listening position (O). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 fl) closer (1_) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 It) closer (_) to tile front speakers.
  • Page 19 • Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down. • When you change the positions of Ihe speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 83) and "Calibratingthe Appropriate Settings Automatically"...
  • Page 20 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 (5/32 the speaker inch) 30 mm (1 3/16 inches) Fasten the screws to the wall. DAV-HDX275/DAV-H DX276 For the center...
  • Page 21 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength improper screw installation,...

  • Page 22: The System

    Step 3: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional inl\_rmation from (_ to (_ on tl_e lbllowing pages. • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with a voltlme...
  • Page 23 DAV-HDX475 23G8...
  • Page 24 The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are tire 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 wilh the color (ube to (_), and (lae speaker cord withoul the color lube (o @. Do nol catch lhe speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.
  • Page 25 DAV-HDX275/DAV-H DX475 Rear panel To the surround speaker (L) (blue) To the surround speaker (R) (gray) To the subwoofer (purple) (red) To the front speaker (L) (white) 25 GB...
  • Page 26 Use the parts as follows: • Vide() cord (1) To listee to TV sound from the six speakers of the system, connect 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 method O, or _.
  • Page 27 DAV-HDX275/DAV-H DX475 Digital optical cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord WhiteRed (not supplied) Green Blue 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 yeur accepts...
  • Page 28 To changethe color system(PALor NTSC) ( Asian,Australian,and MiddleEasternmodelsonly) Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC l\)r the color system. The initial setting of the system l_)rAustralian and Middle Eastern models is PAL. The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.
  • Page 29 You can enjoy tile connected component using the six speakers of the system. • Porlable audio source: t_ • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapler: 1_ DAV-HDX276 Stereo mini-plug cord j- ..(not supplied) To the portable audio source Front panel • You call connect another component, such as VCR, instead of the TV.
  • Page 30 DAV-HDX275/DAV-H DX475 Stereo mini-plug cord j ..(not supplied) T2t_'ee portable audi° Front panel EZW-T100 slot (See "Wireless system option" (page 31).) • Yeucan another connect component, such as VCR, instead ef the TV. Fer connectiondetails,seepage DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter * z_ CAUTION Please do not remove the screws before installing the EZW-TI00 (page 77).
  • Page 31 Wireless system option (DAV-HDX275/DAV-HDX475 only) By using all S-AIR product (not supplied), you call enioy wireless performance by transmission from the system. For details, see "Using an S-AIR Producl" (page 77) or refer Io Ihe operating instructions of tile S-AIR product. If your multiple audio/video...
  • Page 32 DAV-HDX276 • Cerd (A) or cord can be cennected to either terminaL Rear panel FM wire antenna (aerial) 32GB...
  • Page 33 DAV-HDX275/DAV-H DX475 AM loop antenna (aerial) • Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminah Rear panel FM wire antenna (aerial) • Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result. •...
  • Page 34 Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of Ihe unil Io a wall outlel (mains), connect all tlle speakers Io Ille unit. DAV-HDX276 Rear panel To thewall outlet (mains) DAV-HDX275/DAV-H DX475 Rearpanel To the wall outlet (mains) After connecling the AC power cord (mains lead), the denmnslration appears in the fi'ont panel display. Setting demonstration mode...

  • Page 35: Step 4: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step4: Performing the i i!iii i!iiiiii iiii!i! 'ANGUAGESETUP QuickSetup Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments li_r using tile system. • When you connect the system and the TV with the Press ,1,/4, to select a language. component video cord (not supplied) or HDMI cable The system displays the menu and subtitles (not supplied), you need to set the type of video ill the selected language.
  • Page 36 Press • Loud lesl sound is oulput when [AUTO Connect the calibration mic to the CALIBRATION] slarls. You cannol lurn Ihe A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel. volume down. Give conskleralion to children Set up Ihe ca]ibralion mic al the ear level and neighbors.
  • Page 37 Press €,/4, to select the desired setting, then press @. • [AUTO ( 1920 x 1080p)]: The system outputs the optimal vide() signal for the connected • [1920 x 1080i]: The system nntputs 1920 [QUICK x 1080i": video signals. • [1280 x 720p]: The system outputs 1280 x 720p* vide() signals.

  • Page 38: Step 5: Enjoying Sound From All The Speakers

    [OFF]: The system does not output Step5: Enjoying Sound progressive signals. Select this setting when: fromall the Speakers - your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound lrom - your TV is connected to jacks other than all the speakers in this system.
  • Page 39 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "TV/VlDEO" or "AUDIO" appears in the • When you use both the TV/VIDEO (AUDIO front panel display. IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV/VIDEO (COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack Press SYSTEM MENU. (digital connection) at the same time, the digital Press 'I'/.1, repeatedly until connection takes priority.

  • Page 40: Enjoying Surround Sound By Using Decoding Mode

    EnjoyingSurroundSoundby Using DecodingMode 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 lhealers inlo your home. © O © C_ < 4 }, <, :> SYSTEM MENU Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 41 Display Decoding mode Effect "PLII MOVIE" Dolby Pro Logic 11 Performs Pro Logic 11movie mode decoding Io Ille input signal and MOVIE produces five l_lll-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 Ihe speakers md subwoofer.

  • Page 42: Mode

    Enjoying Multiplex Selecting the Sound Broadcast Sound Mode You can selecl a suilable sound mode for movies (DUAL MONO) O1" mUSiC. You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast siglml. • To receive the Dolby Digit ,1 signal, you need to connect a TV or other component to Ihe unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord (page 26) and set the :>...

  • Page 43: Playing A Disc

    Press the button of the disc number you want. When no disc is in the disc stocker you select, "NO DISC" appears in the front Playing a Disc panel display. Perform next Step while "':DISC- 1": (eg., 2-5)" flashes. Press _. Load a disc.
  • Page 44 system. For details, see "Using the Control for HDMI Press Function for "BRAVIA" Sync" (page 73). Turn off the sound MUTING. temporarily To cancel, press it again or VOLUME + to adjust the • The DISC I-5 indicators change their color as follows: so/Ind vohllne.
  • Page 45 7)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only. The button can be used except for DivX vide() files • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able (except lk)r United Kingdom and North American to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded models).
  • Page 46 • I2:I/L]: The sound of the left channel of the Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select the desired audio signal. audio track 2 (monaural). • [2:21R]: The sound of tile right channel of tile • DVD VIDEO audio track 2 (monaural). Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of...
  • Page 47 • DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA To change a playback layer when (DivX video file) (Except for United playing a hybrid Super Audio Kingdom and North American models) Some Super Audio CDs consist of ml HD layer and a CD layer. Yon can change the playback Example: layer yon want to listen to.
  • Page 48 PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD "RESUME" appears in the front panel interactively by li)llowing the menu on the TV display. screen. Press [2>. Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC The system starts playback fl'om the point functions.

  • Page 49: Using Play Mode

    Using Play Mode • This system can store at least 10 resume playback points. • If [MULTI-DISC RESUMEI in [SYSTEM SETUPI is set to [OFFI (page 67), the resume point is cleared when you change the function by pressing FUNCTION +_. (Program Play) •...
  • Page 50 cancel all of the tracks in the Press "1"14, t o select [02] under IT], then press G). programmed order Selected track Follow Steps 1 to 3 of "Creating your own program." Press ,t, and select [ALL CLEAR]. Press @. I 2.TRACK RA_: (Shuffle...
  • Page 51 Press • [ALL DISCS]: You can repeat all of the discs. Shuffle Play starts. • [ONE DISC]: You can repeat all of the To return to normal play tracks on the current disc. Press CLEAR. or select [OFF] in • [TRACK]: You can repeat the current Step track.

  • Page 52: Disc

    Searching/Selecting a Disc This fnnctinn is only available tk_r DVD-VRs with a playlist created. Press O DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which The Control Menu display appears on the make up a picture or music lleature.
  • Page 53 The nmnber in parentheses indicates the Input the time code using the number buttons. lolal number of litles, chapters, tracks. indexes, scenes, folders, <}1" liles. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours. 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning.

  • Page 54: Image Files

    Press ,t/q, to select a folder. Playing MP3 Files/JPEG • To play MP3 files in a folder Press _ to start playing the selected Image Files Rqder. • To select a MP3 file Press @. You can play tile MP3 files or JPEG image files: The list of files contained in the folder •...
  • Page 55 return to the previous Rqder, select tile tkqder FOLDER LIST li'om tile fi)lder list. Let's Talk About Love (1985} To rotate a JPEG image file When a .1PEG iumge file is displayed on the TV screen, you carl rotate tile JPEG image file by 90 degrees.
  • Page 56 TV screen. • If you play large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends [MODE 4]: The JPEG image liles that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower randomly cycle thrnugh Ihe et'tbcts.
  • Page 57 ".A¥I," .DIYX." The system will not play liles with the exlension ".AVI" or ".D1VX" if EnjoyingDivX® Videos they do not contain a DivX \'iden. • For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG (Except for United Kingdom and North image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD, see American models)
  • Page 58 To select DivX video files, see "Selecting . To return to the previous l\qder, select it from the lkqder list. DivX video file" (page 58). go to the next or previous • If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play page the DivX video files as many times as the preset Press ,,,_/_,*.

  • Page 59: Of The Disc

    Adjusting the Delay RestrictingPlaybackof Betweenthe Pictureand the Disc Sound [PARENTAL CONTROL] [A/V S YNC] Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predeternlined level such as the r, Except lk)r United Kingdom and North American models age of the users. Scenes may be blncked nr replaced with different scenes.
  • Page 60 Enter a 4=digit password using tire number To turn off the [PARENTAL buttons, then press @. CONTROL] function The display R_r confirnfing tile password Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11. appears. play a disc which • When you have already registered a [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set...

  • Page 61: Using The Setup Display

    Press t,/,1, to select [SYSTEM SETUP], Usingthe Setup Display then press @. The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. You can make various adjustments of items such Press t"/.1, to select [PARENTAL as picture and sound. CONTROL --*], then press @. Displayed items vary depending on the country Tile display lor entering the password...
  • Page 62 The options for file selected item appear. • [OSD] (On-Screen Display) Exmnple: [TV TYPE] You can switch the display language on the TV ,!iii JJ V,0EOSETUP screen. • [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only) You can switch the language R_r the disc's menu.
  • Page 63 The system outputs the progressive signal • [TV TYPE] l_,_r5 seconds. Check that the screen is You can select the aspect ratio of the connected displayed correctly. Press ÷/÷ to select [YES]. The system outputs the progressive signal. [I 6:9]: Select this when you connect a wide- screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.
  • Page 64 • You cannot change the color system of the disc itself. • You can change the color system of this system [HDMI SETUP] according to the connected TV (page 28). • [BLACK LEVEL] HDMISETUP (North American, Mexican, and Latin American models only) You can select the black level (setup level) _r tile vide() signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT...
  • Page 65 • [VOLUME LIMIT] • [JPEG RESOLUTION] If you change tile output method of the TV to the You can select the resolution of JPEG image system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing files output Dom the HDMI OUT jack. THEATER/THEATRE*, the System Audio Control (page 75) is activated...
  • Page 66 [AUTO]: The system selects the sound track • [S-AIR SETUP] automatically according to the priority. (DAV-HDX275/DAV-HDX475 only) You cml set up the S-AIR setting. For details, • When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may see "Using an S-AIR Product" (page 77).
  • Page 67 • [PARENTAL CONTROL] SPEAKER SETUP You can set the playback restrictions. details, see "Restricting Playback of the Disc" (page 59). • [DivX] (Except for United Kingdom and North American models) You can display tbe registration code _r this • [CONNECTION] system.
  • Page 68 [L/R] 3.0 m/10 f12>3hSet the surround speaker distance (up to 5.0 meters (16 It) closer to the front speakers). 1}0.0to 6.9 meters fur Norlh American models. 2!When you perlkmn the Quick Setup (page 35), the default settings are changed. 3!This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.
  • Page 69 [ON]: The test tone is emitted fl'onl each speaker in sequence while adjusting level. When you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the test tone is emitted fl'om each speaker sequence. Adjust the sound level as follows. Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON]. Press <-/I,/4,/->...

  • Page 70: Presetting Radio Stations

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

  • Page 71: Listening To The Radio

    If an FM program is noisy Listening to the Radio If an FM program is noisy, you can select monaural reception. There will be no stereo Preset radio stations in the system's memory efti:ct, but reception will improve. first (see "Presetting Radio Stations"...
  • Page 72 When the station name is set @ Station name You can input letters, numbers, and other Ex. "SONY RADIO" symbols for a radio station. @ Frequency Ex. "AMI 576" If you make a mistake When the station name is not set: Press (-/-) repeatedly until the character to he changed flashes, then press '1"/4, to select...
  • Page 73 HDMI filnction 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 Usingthe Control for component is compatible with the Conlrol for HDMI ffmction.
  • Page 74 [CONTROL HDMI] function to on/off Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel (One-Touch Play) display. By only pressing ONE-TOUCH PLAY, the TV Press U2_DISPLAY while the system is turns on, the TV is set for DVD input mode. and in stop mode.
  • Page 75 You can also operate the System Audio Control lunction from the TV menu. For details, reli:r to the operating instructions of the TV. (System Power Off) • If the TV is turned on before turning on the system, TV sound will not he output for a moment. When ynu turn tile TV off by using the POWER •...

  • Page 76: Using The Digital Media Port Adapter

    Usingthe DIGITALMEDIA PORTAdapter Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) "DMPORT" appears in the front panel adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable display. audio source or computer. By connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can Start playback of the connected enjoy sound from...

  • Page 77: Using An S-Air Product

    Using an S-AIR Product (DA V-HDX275/DA V-HDX475 only) The unit is compatible with the S-AIR fnnction To make use of the S-AIR tbnction, you need to (page 104), which allows sound transmission insert the wireless transmitter (not supplied) into between S-AIR products.
  • Page 78 Rear of the unit QOQ_ For the surround amplifier For the S-AIR receiver Simply by matching the ID of the unit and the S-AIR unit, you can establish sound transmission. You can use multiple S-AIR main unit by setting a dit]i_rent 1D l\)r each component.
  • Page 79 inslalled anywhere, regardless nf Ihe localinu of Press Sel lhe S=AIR sub unil to the same ID. the unit. lnr enjoying lhe system's sound in another room. Sound transmission is eslablished lk)llows (example): For details of the S-AIR receiver, reler to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.
  • Page 80 To enjoy tile same fimction as the unit, • "ON": You can enjoy file S-AIR receiver select "MAIN UNIT." while the unit is in standby mode or turned When "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" is selected on tire unit, you call only select tire •...
  • Page 81 Press CO DISPLAY while the system is Your room Neighbor in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on rite TV screen. Press ,P/,l, to select B [SETUP], then press @. The npdons fin" [SETUP] appear. Press'l"/4' to select [CUSTOM], then press C).
  • Page 82 Press <,-/-.) t o select the next operation. Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. • To finish pairing Select [NO], then press @. When you set "RF CHANGE" to "OFF," select the ID so that sound • To perform pairing of another S-AIR transmission is most stabilized sub unit...

  • Page 83: Room

    The Setup Display appears. Ihe position of the speakers, Sony recommends you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO Press t'/4, to select [AUDIO SETUP], CALIBRATION ] (page 84). then press @. • When you change Ihe [CONNECTION] setting in The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.

  • Page 84: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    obslruclion between the speakers and the Calibrating the calibration 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 85: The Tv With The Supplied

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

  • Page 86: Usingthe Soundeffect

    Usingthe SoundEffect Usingthe Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can lhll asleep listening to music. Yon can preset the time in 1 or lI)-mi]mtes increments. You can rein[k)rce bass tYequencies. Press DYNAMIC BASS.

  • Page 87: Display

    ViewingInformation Changingthe Brightness Aboutthe Disc of the Front Panel Display ||||| The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either o12 levels. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press ,t,/4, repeatedly until "DIMMER" appears in the front panel display, then press @ or-.).
  • Page 88 • DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA • VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) (DivX video file) (Except for United Kingdom and North American models) Playing time of the current scene (_) Playing time of the current file • VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ (g) Current file name Super Audio CD/CD...
  • Page 89 To check DATA CD/DATA (MP3 file/DivX video file 3)) text By pressing DISPLAY while playing files or DivX vide() files 3) on _ DATA CD/DATA Date information DVD, you can display the name of the lolder/ tile/DivX video file 3), and the audio rate (the arnount of dala...

  • Page 90: Returning System Parameters To Default

    Press t,/4, to select [SYSTEM SETUP], Returning to the Default then press @. The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. Settings Press ,Phi,to [RESET] and press ->. Press <-/-.> to select [YES]. You cm_ also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] here.

  • Page 91: Precautions

    ()titby tile plug, never by solvent such as alcohol or benzine. file cord. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On placement • Place tile system in a location wilh adequate On cleaning...

  • Page 92: Notes About The Discs

    Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keel, the disc clean, handle tile disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked ill direct sunlight as the temperature...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    When you install the S-AIR sub unit (not supplied), in the event of a problem with the S-AIR function. have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (main trait and S-AIR sub unit). Power Symptom Remedy •...
  • Page 94 Picture Symptom Remedy • The vide() connecting cords arc, not connected securely. There is no picture. • The vide() connecting cords are damaged. • The unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 26). • The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system.
  • Page 95 Sound Symptom Remedy 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 Slowmotion Play mode Press [2:>...
  • Page 96 Symptom Remedy No sound or only a very low- • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 24, 67) level sound is heard from the • Make sure the "DEC. MODE" setting (page 411) • Depending on the source_ the effecl of Ihe surround speakers may be less surround speakers.
  • Page 97 Symptom Remedy • The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG fi)rmat that confi)rms to ISO 9660 The JPEG image file cannot be Level I/Level 2, or Joliet. played. • The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

  • Page 98: Function

    Symptom Remedy A disc cannot be _jected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service fi,cility. "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. ]Data error] appears on the TV • The MP3 file/JPEG image file/DivX vide() file you want to play is broken screen when playing a DATA (except for United Kingdom and Nol_h American models).
  • Page 99 Remedy Symptom No sound is heard from the • If you use another S-AIR main unit, phlce it more than 8 m (26 74 feet) a_ay from the unit. S-AIR product. • Confirm the ID of the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 78). •...

  • Page 100: Self-Diagnosis Function

    To prevent a malfunction, the (XX is a system has performed Ihe self- number) diagnosis flmctkm. ,-,l_Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5- character service number. Example: E 61 I0 100G8...

  • Page 101: Specifications

    Other models: NTSC_AL Specifications Tuner Section PLL quartz-locked digital System synthesizer AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS FM tuner section for the US model Tuning range POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC Norlh American models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz DISTORTION: (100 kHz step) With 3 ohms loads, both Other models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz 150...
  • Page 102 Front (DAV-HDX475) (SS-TS82) Standby: 0.3 W (at the Power Saving mode) Speaker systcnl Full range Bass reflex, DAV-HDX475 On: 165 W Magnetically Shielded Standby: (1.3 W (at the Speaker unit 65 mm (2 5/8 in/cone type 3 ohms Rated impedance Power Saving mode) 108 mm x 540 mmx...

  • Page 103: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calihration was developed Dolby Surround Pro Logic by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, the speaker settings to your listening Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four environment in a short period of time.
  • Page 104 A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2 channel area or tile multi-channel area. quality media are transmitted with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology • 2 channel area: All area ill which 2 channel called "S-AIR" l\_r the radio transmission...

  • Page 105: Languagecode List

    LanguageCode List The l_mguu_e spellings conl_rm to tile ISO 630: 1_,_ (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maod 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali...

  • Page 106: Index To Parts And Control

    Index to Parts and Control For more intk_rmation, reli:r to the pages indicated in parentheses. I/_ (on/standby) (35, 90) VOLUME control (43) _ (open/close) (43) PHONES jack (43) Front panel display (108) AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (29, 35, 84) Play operation buttons (43) DISC 1-5 buttons/indicators...
  • Page 107 DAV-HDX276 DAV-HDX275/DAV-HDX475 SPEAKER jacks (24) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (26) EZW-T10O slot (DAV-H DX275/DAV- DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack HDX475 only) (30) (29, 76) FM COAXIAL 75£_ jack (32) RDMI OUT jack (26) AM terminal (32) TV/VIDEO (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/ OPTICAL) jacks (26) TVNIDEO...
  • Page 108 About the indications in the front panel display Playing status Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to HDCP (High- Flashes when the sleep timer is set. bandwidth Digital Content Protection) (86) compliant device with HDMI or DVI Displays system's status such as (Digital Visual Interface) input.
  • Page 109 ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ANGLE [] (45) PICTURE NAVI [] (54) Number buttons [] (47, 71L 85) AUDIO [] (45) PRESET +1 [] (71) I/(_)(on/standby) [] (34, 35, 43) CLEAR [] (49, 61,71) PROG +/ 2) [] (85) TV I/(D (on/standby) [] (85) D.TUNING [] (71) S-AIR MODE 3) [] ÷/q,l,l,l+l @ [] (34+35, 47, 49,...

  • Page 110: Guideto The Control Menu Display

    Guideto the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Mem_ display lo select a function and Io view relaled hffonnation. < > > > (> > < DISPLAY Press O DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press O D1SPLAY, the Control Menu display changes: (_)---_ (_)---_ ...
  • Page 111 Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Total number of chapters Playback status Control Menu items Playback, II Pause, • Stop etc.) )e of disc being played Selected Playing time...
  • Page 112 [PROGRAM] (page 49) You can sck'ct the Irack to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 50) You can play the (rack/ilk' in random order. [REPEAT] (page 51) You can play the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly (51one title/ ch apter/track/l_)lder/file repeatedly.

  • Page 113: Index

    Index Numerics PBC Playback 47 PICTURE NAVI 55 4:3 OUTPUT 63 EFFECT 56 PLAY LIST 52 5. I Channel Surround 46 Playable discs 6 Program Play 49 FM MODE 71 PROGRESSIVE A/V SYNC 59 Front panel 106 (COMPONENT OUT) 63 ANGLE 45 Front panel display 87, 108 Progressive format 37.
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