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Sony DA V-HDX5OO Operating Instructions Manual

Sony DA V-HDX5OO Operating Instructions Manual

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DVD Home Theatre
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Operating
Instructions
U_H-O_F,._TmON M_*LTma_D_A
_NTER_ACE
Twin
DEiVe
5ubwoolr:eE
DIGITAL
AUDIO
DA V-HDX5OO/HDX501W
02007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions U_H-O_F,._TmON M_*LTma_D_A _NTER_ACE Twin DEiVe DA V-HDX5OO/HDX501W 02007 Sony Corporation 5ubwoolr:eE DIGITAL AUDIO...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Recol'd The model and serial numbers exterior of the control unit. Record the serial number in the space provided helow. Relk:r to them whenever call upon your Sony dealer regarding Model No. DAV-HDX5//0/DAV-HDX501W Serial No. 2 US WARNING This equipment with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 AC 12?O'_,r_'r as long as it is connected to the wall even if the unit itself has been turned from the wall socket immediately Sony DVD Home this system, and retain it 3 US...
  • Page 4 Welcome! About This Manual This System Can Play the Following Discs ... Getting Started Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Step 2: Connecting TV ... Step 3: Positioning Step 4: Performing Setu p ... Getting Started - ADVANCED Turning off tile Demonstration Installing the Speakers Connecting...
  • Page 5 Other Operations Controlling tile TV with the Supplied Remote ... Using the THEATRE SYNC Function ... Using the Sound Effect ... 75 Using the Sleep Timer ... 75 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display ... Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter ...
  • Page 6 • The instructions ill tills manual describe the controls on the remote. You cm_ 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 HDX5I)0 and DAV-HDX501W.
  • Page 7 The system can play DV[)-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/I)VD-Rs recorded lollowing lormats: - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of li)rmat conl\_rming to UDF (Universal Forma0 Example of discs that the system cannot play Tile system cannot play the following • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in tile t_)rmats listed on page 6...

  • Page 8: Video Cds

    Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. DVD VIDEOs labeled _=J will also play on ttlis system. lfyou try to play any other DVD VIDEO, message [Playback prohibited limitations.]...
  • Page 9 See Unpacking ill Specifications, Inserting batteries into You can control tire system using tire supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the (_ and G ends on the batteries to the markings at the remote sensor [] on the unit. •...
  • Page 10 Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to d_e speaker. (For the t?ont speakers.) About how m connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER • Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor. • You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 28). Use the screws illustraled below.
  • Page 11 DAV-HDX501W Bottom of the base Speaker cord Attach the post cover to the other end of the post, Orient the slot toward you, attach tlle post cover so that the slot of the post engages the post cover, then secure with the screw. Speakercord Upper part of the post...
  • Page 12 Lay the post in the slot of the speaker, the post with the mounting speaker Select whose color speaker tile cord. DAV-HDX500 Post cover Be careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post. speaker Rear of the DAV-HDX5OIW Post cover Be careful the...
  • Page 13 When securing the mounting plate, position the mounting plate depending on the desired height of the speaker. DAV-HDX500 Low position DAV-HDX501 Low position After attaching the post to the base, you can adjust the height of the speaker. High position High position 13 us...
  • Page 14 Connect the speaker cords Be sure to match Ihe speaker to (_. DAV-HDX500 DAV-HDX5OIW 14us to the speaker. cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: olor tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Rear of the speaker Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red...
  • Page 15 Attach the post to the base. Insert the post so that the slit on tile lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the 2 screws. DAV-HDX500 Projection DAV-HDX501W Projection • Make sure that the slot on the pest aligns with the projection Base Screws (small, silver)
  • Page 16 Adjust the height of the speaker. Loosen (but do not remove) Adjust the speaker of one side. • When a_[iusting the height ef the speaker, DAV-HDX500 Loosen 2 screws. DAV-HDX501W ... _,,_ Loosen 2 screws. 16us the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then adjust...
  • Page 17 Take up any speaker cord slack. DAV-HDX500 Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling lmm tile bottom of the base and hook the speaker cord ill the cord clamp. Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot, ...
  • Page 18 Fully-assembled illustration DAV-HDX500 Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R): White label Red label White DAV-HDX501W Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R): White label Red label White 18us...
  • Page 19 The fkHlowing is the basic connection of tile unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, page 30. For other cotnponem connecOon, see page 34. To accept progressive signals, see page 32. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from @ to @ on the lollowing...
  • Page 20 DAV-HDX501W • When you install Ihe wireless kit WAHT-SDI (supplied with DAV-HDX5//IW only) in Ihe DIR-TCI slot, you can enjoy wireless performance. For details, see "Connecting Other Components" (page 34) and the operating instructions of the WAHT 20us...
  • Page 21 (_) Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and color robe of the speaker cords arc the same color us the label of the jacks to be COUllCctcd. To the SPEAKER jack • Do not catch the speaker cord insulatkm in the SPEAKER.jack. To avoid short-circuiting Short-circuiting...
  • Page 22 @ Connecting the TV Required cords Video cord Audio cord (not supplied) • When you _,r{ln[ [O oulpul the TV sound Pro Logic," "Dolb 3 Pro Logic I1 MOVIE " or "Dolbv Pro Logic I1 MUSIC _sound field (page 42). @ Connecting the Antenna connect...
  • Page 23 To connect the FM wire antenna FM wire antenna (supplied) FM 75 _ COAXIAL •Be sure telkdly exlend Ihe FM wire anlenna • After connecting Ihe FM _.x,r]re antenna • If you have peer FM reception, use a 75-ehm antenna (aerial) as sll()_.x,'[) below.
  • Page 24 Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer placed at the same distance from the listening position (_). Place speakers as illustraled below. • Do not set the speakers in an inclined posmon. •...
  • Page 25 SETUP Press t"/4, to select a language. The system displays the menu and subtitles ill the selected language. Press @. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected Press ,t,/4, to select the setting matches your TV type.
  • Page 26 12PressQ. Auto Calibration slarts. • Loud test sound is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbor. • Aw)id being in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which takes about 1 minute), as it may interim:rewith n/easurement.

  • Page 27: Setting The Demonstration Mode To On/Off

    ÷1,1.1÷, _', After coimecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the f'ronl panel display. When you press I/(_) on the remote, the demonstration turns olT. • When you press I/_ on the uniL the demonstration does not turn oil. •...

  • Page 28: Installing The Speakers

    You can use the speakers by installing o11 the wall. Installing the speakers wall Prepare screws (not suitable for the hole on the back each speaker. See the illustrations below. 30 mm (1 3/16 inches) Fasten the screws For the center speaker 6to9mm (114to 3/8 inch)
  • Page 29 • 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.
  • Page 30 Sends file played back DVD image lo tl_e connected TV. Check lhe jacks of your TV, and choose conneclion melhod t_, O, _, or _. Picture quality improves in order lron_ t_ (standard) to 1_ (HDMI). TVwith HDMP' IN jack TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks "...
  • Page 31 To connect to a TV with Connect tile video cord. _) To connect to a TV with Cnnnect an S video cord (not supplied). To use the S ;iden jack instead nf the video jack, your TV mnnilor musl also be connected xia an S video jack. S viden signals are nn a separate bus from Ihevideo signals and will not be through Ihe video jack.
  • Page 32 Press VIDEO FORMAT. The current type of'_ideo Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, 128(1 _ 720p 'r: • "720 x 480p":": Sends 72(1 x 480p video signals/'' • "1280 x 720p"% Sends 128(t x 720p vide() signals. • "1920 x 1080i'>': Sends 1920 x 1080i vide() signals. "i: interlace, p: progressive "'Depending on the country, [720 x 576p1 may appear.
  • Page 33 Press VIDEO FORMAT. The current signal appears in the flout panel display. Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, tile display changes as lk)llows: ORMAL (INTERLACE) PROGRESSIVE • NORMAL (INTERLACE) Select this setting when: - your TV does not accept progressi'_e - your TV is connecled Io jacks odler than the COMPONENT OUT (V1DEO/S VIDEO)).
  • Page 34 You can enjoy oilier components VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc. _' _ CAUTION 34us by connecting lhe V1DEO/AUD10 To SAT/CABLE To SAT/CABLE =:::::Z:x (COMPONENT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter :Signal flow OUT jacks ol them. VIDEO IN)
  • Page 35 To connect VIDEO/AUDIO SAT/CABLE (VIDEO IN/AUDIO Connect the VCR or other components video/audio cord (not supplied). the appropriate jacks on the components. To connect DIGITAL Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT1 the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see "Using tile DIGITAL listen to the portable...
  • Page 36 Toconnectthe COMPONENT VIDEO OUTjacks ofother components to the COMPONENT VIDEOINjacks of this unit Connect other components to the SAT/CABLE (COMPONENT VIDEO IN)jacks (Y, PI_/CB, P P./CR) using the component vide(>cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color- coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks (>i1 the components.
  • Page 37 I/(!) FUNCTION Disc tray DISC 1-5/ indicators iii ii!: iii CI <i;_ Ci Depending on file DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD. some operations may be different or restricted. Refer In the operating instructions your disc. Turn on yourTV. Switch the input selector on the TV to this system.
  • Page 38 • When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI cor& you can operate then/ simply, using the HDMI CONTROL function. For details, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately). • The DISC I-5 indicators change color as follows: green: the disc is selecte&...
  • Page 39 ÷14,1÷, 0:) iiiiii _!il <!_ iiii iiiiii ill? ii!;_ !iii Selecting the connected component You can use a VCR or other components connected to the SAT/CABLE or TV jacks on the rear panel. Refer to the operating supplied with the components fnr fimher inlormatinu.
  • Page 40 You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system. For details, see "Step 2: Connecting and TV" (page 19), "Connecting (Advanced)" (page 30), and "Connecting Components" (page 34). :;;:: _o-- ::!!:i_ _ 1]i]i Press FUNCTION repeatedly "SAT/CABLE"...
  • Page 41 You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies 1)1"music. MOVIE/ M s,c iiiii ii:_ Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly mode you wmlt lights up in the fi'ont pmlel display. The delhult setting is underlined. • AUTO: selects tile mode automatically produce the sound et]i:ct depending or sotlIld stream.
  • Page 42 You can take advantage simply by selecting one of the system's programmed sound fields. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your honle. Press SOUND FIELD+/-. Press SOUND FIELD +/ repeatedly until tile sound field you want appears ill the front panel display.
  • Page 43 Cinema Studio EX is ideal lor enjoying movie software encoded with multi channel format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode reproduces tire sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Eutertainnrent's studios. Cinema Studio EX consists of the l\_llowing three elements.
  • Page 44 • The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise in the playback signah • When listening with sound fields that employ virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly lron/the surround speakers. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer •...

  • Page 45: Watching Frame By Frame (Slow-Motion Play)

    (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) mnt_ _ You can quickly locate a particulm" point on u disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. • Depending en the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may net be able te de some ef the operations described. Locating a point quickly playing...
  • Page 46 You can search a DVD by litle or chapter, you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As tides and Iracks are assigned unique numbers disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. Or, you call search lk_r a scene using the time code.
  • Page 47 (Picture Navigation) You can divide the TV screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER _ [ENT_ 1 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly select an item. • [TITLE VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only) •...
  • Page 48 • To play from the beginning of the disc. press • twice. then press E;>. enjoy a disc that before by resume (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO This system stores tile point where you stopped tile disc l\)r up to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc.
  • Page 49 Press "). cursor moves to ll_e track I/)lI). this case, PROGRAM 0:00:00 Select the track want For example, select track 102]. Press '1"/4, to select [02] under press Selected track PROGRAM (_15-3_)7_, ] 2. TRACK Total time of the programmed To program other tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.
  • Page 50 (Shuffle Play) You can have flae system "shu['fle" Subsequel]l "shuffling" playing order. • Same song may be played repeatedly during MP3 playback. • You can shuffle Ihe tracks on the currenl disc only. Press C_ DISPLAY during playback. Tile Control Menu display appears. Press '1"14, to select then press Q.
  • Page 51 (Repeat Play) Yon can play all the lilles, tracks or a]bun3s on a disc or a single lit]e, chapter, m,ck, or a]bmn repeatedly. You can use a combinalion of Shul fle or Program Play modes. Press © DISPLAY during playback. The Conlrol Menu display appears.
  • Page 52 i::_iii iii_!iii_!!i_iiii ;;{!I¸ ;i i il ii;i;i;i!i i_iiiil;i i!iiiiiil iiiliiiii!iiii{!i ¸; iiiiii!_ii_iiiii_; iii¸¸¸¸ ;::i:i<i!i;ili iii!]iiii;i !i!i_ii!:i! ;:¸¸¸iii_i!_i_i!_ _ :!i ¸¸¸¸; !_! _!; _ _i i!! ! ;i ii!ii!ij!i_i!ii_:il A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called "titles."...

  • Page 53: Checking The Audio Signal Format

    • 12: MAIN], 12:SUB], and 12: MAIN+SUB] de not api_earwhen one audie StlealIl is recorded on the disc. • When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. • [STEREO]: the standard stereo sound •...

  • Page 54: Dvd Video

    Some DVD-Rs/I)VD-RWs Recording) mode have two types of titles li_r playback: nriginally recorded ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can he created nn recnrdable DVD players lot editing ([PLAY LIST]). You can select the type of title to be played. Press O DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode.

  • Page 55: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC fimctions, the playing time is displayed. • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. • If an MP3 file name cannot be displayed, "'_" will appear in the front panel display instead.

  • Page 56: Checking Information

    Bit rate* Album name when playing an MP3 audio track on " Appears DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. Checking the date information (JPEG only) You can check tile date information playback when tile Exif '> tag is recorded JPEG image data. Press O DISPLAY twice during playback. Tile Control Menu display appears.
  • Page 57 If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc. you can change the subtitle language playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want.
  • Page 58 What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compression satisfies the 1SO/MPEG image compression technology. Discs that the system play You can play back DATA CDs (C[)-ROMs/CD- Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD- RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD-ROMs) recorded in MP3 (MPEGI JPEG R_rmat. However, tire DATA CDs must be recorded according to 1SO 9660 Level 1, Level...
  • Page 59 Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image The playback order of MP3 audio Iracks o1" JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD or DATA DVD is as follows: • Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Album...

  • Page 60: Selecting An Mp3 Audio Track Or Album

    NNNI m_m_ Selecting an MP3 audio track or album Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The allmms recorded DATA DVD appear, When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 3( 3o1 FAVOURITE Press ,I,/4, to select an album. •...

  • Page 61: To Stop Playback

    Press ,I,/4, to select an album. • When selecting an album Press I2:> to start playing the selected alhmn. • When selecting an image Press PICTURE NAV1. hnages of files ill tire album appear in 16 subscrcells. Press @/'1"/4,/÷ to select the image you want to view and press @.
  • Page 62 You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files ill tile same album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD, select IAUTO] mode as explained below. Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

  • Page 63: Selecting An Effect For Image Files In The Slide Show

    Press ,1,/4,to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. • [NORMAL]: sets the duratinn to about 6 to 9 seconds. • [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 1]: sets the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW2]: sets the duration longer than ISLOWl].
  • Page 64 With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive functions, and od_er such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs iuteractively by following screen. Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu ti)r your selection appears. Select the item number you want by the number buttons.
  • Page 65 You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM slatinns. Before tuning, make sure to mrn down lhe vnlmne I<)miuinmm. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "TUNER FM" or "TUNER in the front panel display. Press and hold TUNING + or- until the auto scanning starts.

  • Page 66: Naming Preset Stations

    Preset radio stations in the system's first (see "Presetting Radio Stations" Press FUNCTION "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" appears in the front panel display. The htst received station is tnned in. Press PRESET + or - repeatedly to select the preset station. Each time ynu press the buttnn, the system tunes in one preset station.
  • Page 67 Create a name by using the cursor buttons. Press '1"/4, to select a character, to nlove the cursor to the next position. Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be input for a radio station. If you make a mistake Press @/+ repeatedly until the character be changed flashes, then press 'I'/4, to select the desired character.
  • Page 68 Activate Satellite Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Dock, inserted the XM Mni-Tuner, the XM Dock to your XM Ready @ home audio system, and installed the autenua, to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. There are three places to find your eight character XM Radio 1D: nu the XM Miui-Tuner,...
  • Page 69 • "ONE CAT" : You can select a channel l?om one category. "CAT" lights up ill the l?'ontpanel display, when you set to "ONE CAT" mode. Press CATEGORY + or - to select the category you want. Tile category is selected and the channel with the lowest number in the specified category...

  • Page 70: Presetting Channels

    You can selecl the channels you want direclly by presetting them using the preset nmnbers. You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels. Presetting channels Press FUNCTION repeatedly until"XM" appears in the front panel display. Tune in the channel For details on selecting channels, "Listening Io the XM Radio"...
  • Page 71 XMRadiomessages list Message appears Explanation/Remedies ANTENNA The XM antenna is not connected or translld being received properly. "_Make sure that securely connected. Try to disconnect antenna then turn off the power then turn back on. UPDATING The encryption code is being updated.
  • Page 72 TV with tire supplied remote. • When you replace the batteries of Ihe remote, Ihe code number may reset itself to the defauh (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. Controlling TVs with the...
  • Page 73 • The TV mode turns off when you do not operate the remote for 10 seconds. THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your Sony TV and this system, changes mode to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you set with one button push.
  • Page 74 By pressing TV CH + 74us TV's input source • This function HDMl 4 may not work on some Sony TVs.) • If distance HDMl 5 function • Keep the remote and this unit while the TV button is flashing.

  • Page 75: Reinforcing Bass Frequencies

    Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinl\wce bass frequencies. Press DYNAMIC BASS. Bass frequencies are eflcctively reinl\wced. To turn off the sound effect Press DYNAMIC BASS again. You can set tile system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset tire time in I or 10=minutes increnlents.
  • Page 76 Press ,I,/4, to select the brightness of the front panel display. Tile default setting is underlined. • "DIMMER • "DIMMER and the Sony logo become dark. Press @. The setting is made. Press SYSTEM MENU. Tile system menu turns off.
  • Page 77 The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter is for enjoying sound from audio source or computer. By connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, enjoy sound fi'om tile connected the system. Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT vary in each area. For details on connecting the DIGITAL PORT adapter,...
  • Page 78 (Child Lock) You can deactivate tile buttons on the unit (except lk)r 11_)) for pre_enling such as child mischief (child lock fimction). When the child lock fimction is activated, buttons on the unit are locked and "(2_e_" lights up in the li'ont panel display. (You can operate the system by using the remote.) •...
  • Page 79 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions system will not plW inappropriate • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs limited according to a predetermined such as tile age of the users.

  • Page 80: Custom Parental Control]

    play a disc Parental Control Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL display appears. CUSTOM PARENTALCONTROL Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press E_TEn . 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press @.
  • Page 81 Enter or re=enter your 4=digit password using the number buttons, then press ®. The display for setting tile playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL ILEVEL: ST_tq Press ,I,/4, to select [STANDARD], press C). The selection items R)r [STANDARD] displayed. PARENTALCONTROL OTHERS_ Press ,I,/4, to select a geographic area as the playback limitation...

  • Page 82: Changing The Password

    Changing the password Press Q DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears. Press t'14, to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], The options for [PARENTAL appear. Press ,I,14,to select [PASSWORD-_], then press @. The disphty l%r entering the password appears.
  • Page 83 Press ÷/.-1to select a setting. • [STANDARD]: when installing all dae speakers normally. •When the wirelesskit WAHT-SDI(supplied withDAV-HDX501W only) is installed, ]STANDARD(WIRELESS)]appearsinstead. For details,seeIheoperatinginstructionsof the WAHT-SDI. • [NO CENTER]: when inslalling die front and surround speakers. • [NO SURROUND]: when installing center and front speakers.
  • Page 84 • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD 1(supplied with DAV-HDX5IIIW only) is installe& [STANDARD lWlRED)] appears. For details, see the operating instructions of the WAHT- SDI. Press C)" The setting is made. Press ,I,/4, to select [YES] or [NO], then press @. •...
  • Page 85 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on tile front panel, and set it up at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The t>ont of each speaker should face the calibration mic. and there should be no obstruction between tile speakers and the calibration...
  • Page 86 • Whi]e the Auto Calibration do not turn off the power. do not press button. do not change the volume. do not change the fimction. do not change the disc. do not insert or eject a disc. do not connect the headphones. do not disconnect the calibration mic.
  • Page 87 Press ,I,/4, to select the setup item from the displayed list: [LANGUAGE SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then press @. The Setup item is selected. Example: [SCREEN SETUP] Selected item Select an item using 'I'/4,, then press The options for the selected item appear.
  • Page 88 [LANGUAGE SETUP] [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 86). • [OSD] (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language • [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only) You can select the desired language disc's IlleIll_l.
  • Page 89 [16:9] [4:3 LETTER BOX] [4:3 PAN SCAN] • Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected autonlatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa. • [YCsCR/RGB (HDMI)] Selects the type of HDMI signal HDMI OUT jack. [YCBCR] Outputs YCBCR signals.

  • Page 90: Custom Setup

    • This setting is effective only when "PROGRESSIVE"is selected by using VIDEO FORMAT lpage 32). Select this when you can change [FULL] the aspect ratio on your TV. Select this when you cannot [NORMAL] change the aspect ratio on your TV.
  • Page 91 [ON] Selsthe STB SYNCHRO ffmction IO on. • This function is available only when you set [HDMI CONTROL] to [ON]. • [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/ DVD-RW only) Selects tile picture in pause mode. [AUTO] The picture, including suhjects that move dynamically, ix output with no jitter.
  • Page 92 [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible connection of the speakers from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjnst the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level. Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup Display.

  • Page 93: Adjusting The Speaker Level By Using The Test Tone

    • [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] Tile default distance setting t_)r tile speakers relation to tile listening position is shown below. When you set tile distance using the Quick Setup (page 24), tl_e settings is automatically displayed. 0,00 - 7.00 512)/ Be sure to change Ihe value in the Setup Display when you ulove fl_e speakers.
  • Page 94 Press ,I,/4, to select [CUSTOM], press @. The Setup Display appears. Press 'I'/4, repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press @ or Press t'/4, repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press @ or -). Press ,Phi, repeatedly to select [ON], then press @.
  • Page 95 If you have any questions your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning in the system. cleaners • Do not use cleaning (including...
  • Page 96 After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If the cause of the problem cannot be R)und even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There • The video connecting securely.
  • Page 97 protection) compliant ("HDMI" on the front panel does not light up). See page 110. • If the HDMI OUT jack is used for vide() output, changing the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO FORMAT rely solve the problem (plge 31).

  • Page 98: Operation

    The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. • Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] (page 52) • Make sure the unit is connected The surround effect is difficult you are playing a Dolby audio sound track.
  • Page 99 • 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 IV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
  • Page 100 [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen. Although malfmlction 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.
  • Page 101 AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the US model POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 3 ohms loads, both channels driven, fronl - 20,000 Hz; rated 84 watts per channel RMS power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion watts to rated output.
  • Page 102 Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Center (SS-CT72) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Surround (SS-TS72) Speaker systc, m Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Subwoofer (SS-WS74) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Speakers (DAV-HDX501W) Front (SS-TS73)
  • Page 103 Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing Chapter Subdivision composed of several chapters. Digital Cinema Digital Cinema Auto Calibration by Sony to automatically the speaker settings environment Digital Direct Utilizing Snny's proprietary technology, Subwnoli:r li:atures two S-Master Digital...
  • Page 104 • Movie mode The Movie mode is t\>r use with stere<) television shows and all programs Surround. The result is enhanced directionality that approaches discrete 5.1 -channel sound. • Music mode The Music mode is for use with any stere<) music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space.
  • Page 105 Interlace format (interlaced scanning) Tile Interlace format is the NTSC standard method fk)r displaying TV images at 30 l]'ames per second. Each frame is scanned twice - alternately between the even numbered lines and then odd numbered scanning 60 times per second. MPEG audio A coding system to compress...
  • Page 106 VIDEO A compact disc that contains The picture data uses the MPEG 1 l\_rmat, one of a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain of moving pictures. VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.
  • Page 107 The language spellings conlbrm to the 1SO 639:1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1045 Assamese 1209 Hausa 1051 Aymara 1217 Hindi 1052 Azerbaijani 1226 Croatian...

  • Page 108: Front Panel

    For more intimnation, Front panel I/_ (on/standby) _ (open/close) (37) Disc operation (37) FUNCTION (37) Front panel display (110) [] (remote sensor) (9) PHONES jack (37) 108US refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. (37) VOLUME control (37) AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (24, 34) DISC 1-5 buttons/indicators Disc tray (37) (37)
  • Page 109 Rearpanel SPEAKER jacks (19) SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) jack (34) SAT/CABLE (COMPONENT jacks (34) DIR-TC1 slot for the WAHT-SD1 (34) SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN R/L, VIDEO IN) jacks (34) AM terminal (19) FM 75£_ COAXIAL jack (19) DMPORT2 (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT2) jack (34, 77) TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (34) DMPORT1 (DIGITAL...
  • Page 110 Front panel display About the indications Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to HDCP (high- bandwidth digital content protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (digital visual interface) Lights up when thetime information a title or chapter appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 111: Control Menu Display

    Use the Control Menu display to select a function and Io view related information. repeatedly to mrn on or change Ihe Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 2 (appears for cel_ain discs only) Control Menu display I Control Menu display olT Control Menu display The Conlrol Mmm display 1 and 2 will show different ilems depending on Ihe disc lype.
  • Page 112 Control Menu Selected item Function name of selected Menu item Operation message J) Displays the scene number R)r VIDEO DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. 25Displays the index number lbr VIDEO DATA DVDs. 3! Displays Super VCD as "SVCD." display 2 fer DATA CDs/DATA 45Displays the date lbr JPEG files.

  • Page 113: Speaker Formation]

    [SPEAKER FORMATION] Sets the speaker formation./Adjust [PROGRAM] (page 48) Selects Ihe Irack to play in Ihc order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 50) Playsthe. t rackin random ord_.r. [REPEAT] (page 51) Plays the entire disc (till titles/all rep_'atedly. [NV SYNC] (page 57) A@,sts the deh,y b_._x_,rec.n t he picture [PARENTAL...

  • Page 114: Screen Setup

    You can set the following The order of the displayed LANGUAGE SETUP f OSD* MENU".' AUDIO".' L_ SUBTITLE",' SCREEN SETUP - TV TYPE --]- - YCBCdRGB (HDMI) _ SCREEN_ON SAVER BACKGROUND I--GRAPHICS BLACK LEVEL BLACK LEVEL T (COMPONENT OUT) 4:3 OUTPUT ,I: Select Ihe language 114us...
  • Page 115 You can set the following items with SYSTEM System menu MEMORY j) --MEMORY FM MODE 2! _STEREO LMONO NAME IN j) SLEEP SLEEP OFF, SLEEP 90M-1M DIMMER --]-DIMMER LDIMMER ILLUM MODE_ILLUM LILLUM DEMO --]-DEMO LDEMO OFF ATTENUATE 3/ _ATT LATT SL SR REV4)_REV LREV CHILD LOCK...
  • Page 116 Numerics 16:9 88 4:3 LETTER BOX 88 4:3 OUTPUT 89 4:3 PAN SCAN 88 5.1 Channel Surround 53 A/V SYNC 57 ALBUM 46 Album 103 ANGLE 56 ATTENUATE 39 AUDIO 88 AUDIO (HDMI) 91 AUDIO DRC 91 Auto Calibration 84. 103 BACKGROUND Batteries 9 BLACK LEVEL 89...
  • Page 117 Radio 66 Radio Stations 65 Rear Panel 109 Region (7ode 8, 105 Remote 9, 72 Repeat Play 51 RESET 87 Resume Play 47 S VIDEO 31 Scan 45 SCENE 46 Scene 105 SCREEN SAVER 89 SCREEN SETUP 88 Searching 45 Selecting 41 SETUP 86 Setup Display 86, 114...

  • Page 119: Video Format

    Remote control i ALPHABETICAL ORDER ANGLE [] (56) AUDIO *'¢ [] (52) CATEGORY (68) CATEGORY MODE (68) CLEAR (46, 6Z 73.87) D.TUNING (66) DISC SKIP [] (37) DISPLAY (54_ (37) DVD MENU (52) DVD TOP MENU (52) DYNAMIC BASS [] (75) ENTER:"...
  • Page 120 _< 2-895-962-11 http:/iwww.sony.net/ Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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