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Sony DAV-HDX686W Operating Instructions Manual

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4-122-239-13(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-HDX589W / HDX686W
©2009 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-122-239-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX589W / HDX686W ©2009 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located on the rear exterior of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DAV-HDX589W Serial No.______________ Date of Manufacture Marking is located on the bottom exterior.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    ENERGY STAR registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY ® STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 4: About These Operating Instructions

    HDMI Licensing LLC. “DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ) technology.

  • Page 5: About The S-Air Function

    About the S-AIR function The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of sound between S-AIR products wirelessly. The following S-AIR products can be used with the system: • Surround amplifier (supplied): You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About These Operating Instructions ... 4 About the S-AIR function... 5 Playable Discs... 7 Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System ...13 Step 2: Connecting the System ...24 Step 3: Setting up the Wireless System ...34 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup ...35 Step 5: Selecting the Source ...39 Step 6: Enjoying Surround...

  • Page 7: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Type Disc logo DVD VIDEO VR (Video Recording) mode VIDEO CD Super Audio CD DATA CD – DATA DVD – MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.
  • Page 8 Notes on discs This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this product. Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: •...
  • Page 9 Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code. A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking DAV-HDX589W • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Video cord (1) •...
  • Page 11 DAV-HDX686W • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) •...

  • Page 12: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote

    Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit. Note •...

  • Page 13: Step 1: Installing The System

    Step 1: Installing the System Positioning the system For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position (A). The distance can be between 1.0 to 7.0 meters. If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as (A), you can move the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position (B), and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters closer to the listening position (C).
  • Page 14 Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer Attach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it from slipping. Remove the foot pads from the protective cover.

  • Page 15: Assembling The Speakers

    Assembling the speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers of DAV-HDX589W, and the front and surround speakers of DAV-HDX686W) Use the parts as follows: DAV-HDX589W • Front speakers (2) • Speaker cords (2, red/white) •...
  • Page 16 Insert the post into the hole on the bottom of the speaker so that the screw on the post faces the front of the speaker. Speaker Screw Post Adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the post with two screws (with washer). You can change the height of the speaker depending on the screw positions.
  • Page 17 • Front left speaker (L): White • Front right speaker (R): Red • Surround left speaker (L): Blue (DAV-HDX686W only) • Surround right speaker (R): Gray (DAV-HDX686W only) Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord into the end of the post that has two holes.
  • Page 18 Color tube Front left speaker (L): White Front right speaker (R): Red Surround left speaker (L): Blue (DAV-HDX686W only) Surround right speaker (R): Gray (DAV-HDX686W only) Attach the post to the base. Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the two screws (black).
  • Page 19 Take up any speaker cord slack. Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base. Adjust the length of the cord. Fully-assembled illustration DAV-HDX589W Front right speaker (R): Front left speaker (L): Red label White label White Secure the speaker cord by running it...
  • Page 20 DAV-HDX686W Front left speaker (L): Front right speaker (R): White label Red label White Surround left speaker (L): Blue label Blue Surround right speaker (R): Gray label Gray...

  • Page 21: Installing The Speakers On A Wall

    Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
  • Page 22 DAV-HDX589W For the center speaker 8 to 10 mm inch) For the surround speakers 8 to 10 mm inch) DAV-HDX686W For the center speaker 8 to 10 mm inch) For the front speakers 145 mm inches) 8 to 10 mm...
  • Page 23 Hang the speakers on the screws. 5 mm 10 mm Rear of the speaker Hole on the back of the speaker inch) inch)

  • Page 24: Step 2: Connecting The System

    Step 2: Connecting the System For connecting the system, read the information on the following pages. Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other connections are made. Note •...
  • Page 25 To connect speaker cords to the speaker Rear of the speaker Connector (–) Color tube...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Tv (Video Connection)

    Connecting the TV (Video connection) This connection sends a video signal to the TV. Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method. A L IN D IG IT IA L C O A X K E R S P E A O P T IC O O FE...

  • Page 27: Connecting The Tv (Audio Connection)

    Connecting the TV (Audio connection) This connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, perform this connection. A L IN D IG IT IA L K E R C O A X S P E A O P T IC O O FE...

  • Page 28: Connecting The Other Components

    Connecting the other components You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers. Portable audio source (not supplied): G DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: H (TDM-iP20 is supplied with U.S. models. You can also use other DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters.) To a portable audio source A L IN D IG IT IA L...
  • Page 29 If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. System Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive sound from more than one component.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)

    Connecting the antenna (aerial) To assemble the AM loop antenna (aerial) To connect the antenna (aerial) N N A A N T E I A L 7 C O A X Note • Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result. •...

  • Page 31: Inserting The Wireless Transceiver

    Inserting the wireless transceiver You can transmit sound from the unit to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. To transmit sound from the unit, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the unit, surround amplifier, and S-AIR receiver.

  • Page 32: About The Demonstration

    Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the unit and the surround amplifier to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front, center speakers and subwoofer to the unit and surround speakers to the surround amplifier.
  • Page 33 • When you purchase the system new, or if the system is at its factory default settings (ex., after performing “COLD RESET” (page 87)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on the remote (except for U.S. models).

  • Page 34: Step 3: Setting Up The Wireless System

    Step 3: Setting up the Wireless System To use the wireless system, you need to set up the surround amplifier. Before setting, make sure that the wireless transceivers are inserted into the unit and the surround amplifier correctly (page 31). This wireless system is called “S-AIR.”...

  • Page 35: Step 4: Performing The Quick Setup

    To attach the cover to the surround amplifier After connecting and setting, you can attach the cover to the surround amplifier for organizing and storing excess speaker cords. Attach the speaker cord cover by sliding it down along the grooves at the edges of the surround amplifier.
  • Page 36 LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: PORTUGUESE Press X/x to select a language, then press The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT) 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTER BOX BLACK LEVEL: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL...
  • Page 37 Press C/c to select [YES], then press [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Be quiet during the measurement. Note • Loud test sounds are output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbors. • Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], install the surround amplifier in the appropriate location.
  • Page 38 • [720 480p]**: The system outputs 720 × × 480p* video signals. * i: interlace, p: progressive ** Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may appear. Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is a method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image.

  • Page 39: Step 5: Selecting The Source

    Step 5: Selecting the Source You can select the playback source. Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until the desired function appears in the front panel display. Each time you press FUNCTION +/–, the function changes as follows. “DVD” y “TUNER FM” y “TUNER AM” y “TV/VIDEO”...

  • Page 40: Step 6: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Step 6: Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. X/x/c, Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 41 Press The setting is made. Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. About speaker output The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit and you set [SPEAKER FORMATION] to [STANDARD] (page 79). The default setting is “A.F.D.
  • Page 42 Sound from Surround effect “HP VIRTUAL” (HEADPHONE VIRTUAL) To turn the surround effect off Select “A.F.D. STD,” “2CH STEREO,” or “HP 2CH” for “DEC. MODE.” Note • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective. •...

  • Page 43: Disc

    Disc Playing a Disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Adjust the volume "/1 DISC 1-5/indicators Disc tray FUNCTION Connect headphones DISC SKIP STEP Turn on your TV.
  • Page 44 • The DISC 1-5 indicators change their color as follows: – Green: the disc is selected, or the disc is being played back. – Off: there is no disc. – Orange: a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not selected.

  • Page 45: Changing The Sound

    Note • Noise may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on/off. However, this is just noise produced by the operation of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction. To turn on/off the DISC 1-5 indicators’...
  • Page 46 • [2/R]: The sound of the right channel (monaural). x Super VCD • [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of audio track • [1:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of audio track 1 (monaural). • [1:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of audio track 1 (monaural).
  • Page 47 Changing a playback layer for a hybrid Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer. You can change the playback layer you want to listen to. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.
  • Page 48 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. “RESUME” appears in the front panel display. Press H. The system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1. Note • Depending on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point.

  • Page 49: Using Play Mode

    Using Play Mode Creating your own program (Program Play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks. Note •...

  • Page 50: Playing In Random Order

    To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own program.” Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]. Press Note • When you press CLEAR to return to normal play, Shuffle Play and Repeat Play are also canceled. Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play the contents on a disc in random...

  • Page 51: Searching/Selecting Disc Contents

    x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD • [OFF]: Off. • [ALL DISCS]: You can repeat all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: You can repeat all of the tracks on the current disc. • [TRACK]: You can repeat the current track. x DATA CD/DATA DVD •...
  • Page 52 Selecting an original title or edited title on a DVD-VR This function is only available for DVD-VRs with a playlist created. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select PLAY LIST], then press The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] appear.

  • Page 53: Playing Mp3 Files/Jpeg Image Files

    For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning: press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]). Press Note • You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code. Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files You can play MP3 files or JPEG image files:...
  • Page 54 Press X/x to select then press The options for [MEDIA] appear. When [MUSIC] is selected, press DVD MENU. When other than [MUSIC] is selected, press X/x to select [MUSIC], then press A list of folders that contain MP3 files appears. The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.
  • Page 55 FOLDER LIST 01 Happy birthday 02 Travelling 01 03 2003.08.20 04 Flowers 05 Travelling 02 06 Animals 07 2003.11.16 08 2003.12.03 Press X/x to select a folder. x To go to the next or previous page Press x To play JPEG image files in a folder Press H to start playing the selected folder.
  • Page 56 Note • If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still skips, reduce the size of the JPEG image file.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Press X/x to select then press The options for [MEDIA] appear. Press X/x to select a setting. • [MUSIC/PHOTO]: You can play both JPEG image files and MP3 files in the same folder as a slide show. • [MUSIC]: MP3 file playback has priority. •...

  • Page 58: Restricting Playback Of The Disc

    Restricting Playback of the Disc [PARENTAL CONTROL] The [PARENTAL CONTROL] function allows you to restrict playback of DVDs that have ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. You can set the playback restriction by registering a password. When you set the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function to on, you need to enter the password to play restricted discs.

  • Page 59: Changing The Password

    To turn off the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11. To play a disc for which [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set Load the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press The system starts playback.

  • Page 60: Changing The System Settings By Using The Setup Display

    Changing the System Settings by Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. Displayed items vary depending on the area. Note • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.

  • Page 61: Settings For The Display

    x [OSD] (On-Screen Display) You can switch the display language on the TV screen. x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only) You can switch the language for the disc’s menu. x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only) You can switch the language of the sound track. When you select [ORIGINAL], the language given priority on the disc is selected.

  • Page 62: Settings For Hdmi

    The system outputs a progressive signal for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is displayed correctly. Press C/c to select [YES], then press The system outputs a progressive signal. If you select [NO], the system will not output a progressive signal. Note •...
  • Page 63 ** Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may appear. x [CONTROL FOR HDMI] You can set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off. This function is available when you connect the system and TV with an HDMI cable. For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA”...

  • Page 64: Settings For The Audio

    Settings for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] AUDIO SETUP SPEAKER FORMATION: AUTO CALIBRATION: AUDIO DRC: TRACK SELECTION: x [SPEAKER FORMATION] You can select the position of the speakers for better surround sound. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 79).

  • Page 65: Settings For The Speakers

    x [PARENTAL CONTROL] You can set the playback restrictions. For details, see “Restricting Playback of the Disc” (page 58). x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME] function to on/off. [ON]: The system stores the resume points in memory for up to 10 discs.
  • Page 66 This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] When you move the surround speakers, be sure to set the parameters of the distance (B) from the listening position to the speakers. You can set the parameters from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft).

  • Page 67: Tuner

    Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. Current station Current band and preset number FM 10 : 88.00 MHz SONY RADIO Station name Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 68: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 67)). Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET +/–...
  • Page 69 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... x “TUNER FM” When the station name is set 1 Station name Ex. “SONY RADIO” 2 Frequency Ex. “FM1 87.50” 3 The “FM MODE” setting Ex. “STEREO” When the station name is not set 1 Frequency Ex.

  • Page 70: Control For Hdmi/External Audio Device

    HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component. • The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than a Sony component, even if the component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
  • Page 71 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [SETUP] appear. Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press The Setup Display appears. Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then press The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.

  • Page 72: Using The Digital Media Port Adapter

    VIDEO,” TV sound is output from the system speakers automatically. • While you are watching the TV and the function of the system is switched to “DVD,” sound of the “DVD” function is output from the system speakers; TV sound is not output via the TV speakers.

  • Page 73: Using An S-Air Product

    Note • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, images are also output. In this case, the system outputs the composite video signal only, regardless of the type of video signal. • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you may be able to operate a connected component using either the buttons on the remote or the unit.
  • Page 74 Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting) For the surround amplifier For the S-AIR receiver Simply by matching the ID of the unit and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound transmission. To set the ID of the unit Press "/1 on the unit.
  • Page 75 Enjoying the system’s sound in another room For the S-AIR receiver You can enjoy the system’s sound by using the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be placed in another room for enjoying the system’s sound there. For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.
  • Page 76 Press X/x to select the desired setting. • “STBY ON”: You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode or turned on. The power consumption during the standby mode increases. • “STBY OFF”: You cannot enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode.
  • Page 77 • To set the ID of the surround amplifier, see “To set the ID of the surround amplifier” (page 74). • To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “PAIRING”...
  • Page 78 – 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 IEEE 802.11b/g channel 1 – S-AIR ID B: equivalent channel for IEEE 802.11b/g channel 6 –...

  • Page 79: Other Operations

    [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot install some speakers. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers. Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 80: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically [AUTO CALIBRATION] D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. Note • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down.

  • Page 81: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    [AUTO CALIBRATION]. Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the TV (Sony only) by using the following buttons. Use these buttons (other than TV [/1, THEATER, TV INPUT, and TV VOL +/–) while pressing the TV button.

  • Page 82: Using The Sound Effect

    Using the Sound Effect Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DYNAMIC BASS. “D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel display and bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. To turn off the sound effect Press DYNAMIC BASS again. Enjoying the sound at low volume You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you...

  • Page 83: Selecting The Effect To Suit The Source

    Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source You can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music. Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • “AUTO”: The system automatically selects “MOVIE”...

  • Page 84: Changing The Input Level Of The Sound From Connected Components

    Changing the Input Level of the Sound from Connected Components Distortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to the TV/VIDEO jacks on the rear panel, or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected.

  • Page 85: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display You can set the brightness of the front panel display to either of 2 levels. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select the brightness of the front panel display.

  • Page 86: Checking The Play Information

    Note • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. • If a file name of the MP3 file cannot be displayed, “*” will appear in the front panel display instead. •...

  • Page 87: Returning To The Default Settings

    Bit rate* 0: 13 192k MP3 2002_Remixes Soul_Survivor_rap_version Folder name** File name** * The bit rate appears when the system is playing an MP3 file on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. ** If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will display an album name or title name from the ID3 tag information.
  • Page 88 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. Press X/x to select [RESET] and press Press C/c to select [YES]. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] here.

  • Page 89: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners • Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types).

  • Page 90: Notes About The Discs

    About S-AIR function • As the S-AIR product(s) transmits sound by radio waves, sound may skip when radio waves are obstructed. This is a characteristic of radio waves and is not malfunction. • As the S-AIR product(s) transmits sound by radio waves, equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a microwave oven, may prevent sound transmission.

  • Page 91: 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).
  • Page 92 Picture Symptom There is no picture. Picture noise appears. Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV TYPE] of [VIDEO SETUP], the picture does not fill the TV screen. Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen. Remedy • The video connecting cords are not connected securely. •...
  • Page 93 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 Slow-motion Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode.
  • Page 94 Symptom No sound or only a very low- level sound is heard from the surround speakers. There is no sound from the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/ OPTICAL jack. Noise is heard on AM radio. Operation Symptom Radio stations cannot be tuned The remote does not function.
  • Page 95 • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 45). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
  • Page 96 Symptom No sound is output from the system and TV while using the System Audio Control function. The S-AIR function Symptom S-AIR connection is not established (sound transmission is not established), e.g., the indicator of the S-AIR sub unit does the following: •...
  • Page 97 (mains lead) of the surround amplifier and turn on the surround amplifier. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound. Check the status of the POWER / ON LINE indicator on the surround amplifier.

  • Page 98: Self-Diagnosis Function

    [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Turn off the system, and then turn on the system again to operate.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the U.S. model POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 3 ohms loads, both channels driven, from 180 - 20,000 Hz; rated 84 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output.
  • Page 100 Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Surround DAV-HDX589W (SS-TS92) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) DAV-HDX686W (SS-TS95) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Subwoofer (SS-WS95) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.)

  • Page 101: Glossary

    × 4 in × 13 Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjust the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of time. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer...
  • Page 102 To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high- quality media are transmitted with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of digital audio signals with no compression, and has incorporated this technology into the EZW- RT10/EZW-RT10A/EZW-T100.
  • Page 103 • Super Audio CD layer: A high-density signal layer for Super Audio CD • CD layer : 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 (a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer)

  • Page 104: Playback Priority Of File Types

    Playback priority of file types The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting. File type JPEG image files only MP3 files only MP3 files and JPEG image files MP3 files and JPEG [MEDIA] setting [MUSIC/PHOTO] [PHOTO] JPEG image files...

  • Page 105: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 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...

  • Page 106: Index To Parts And Control

    Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (35, 87) B DISC 1-5 buttons/indicators (43) C Front panel display (108) (remote sensor) (12) E MOVIE/MUSIC indicator (83) F VOLUME control (43) G DMPORT BOOSTER (82) H PHONES jack (43) I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (28, 35, 80)
  • Page 107 Rear panel SPEAKER DIGITAL IN CENTER SUBWOOFER OPTICAL COAXIAL A SPEAKER jacks (24) B EZW-RT10 slot (31) C COAXIAL 75Ω FM jack (30) D AM terminal (30) E TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (27) F VIDEO OUT jack (26) EZW-RT10 SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L...

  • Page 108: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Playing status B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (84) C Displays the system’s status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status, decoding mode, etc.
  • Page 109 Surround amplifier Front panel POWER POWER/ON LINE PHONES A PHONES jack (34) B POWER (ON/OFF) (34, 74) C POWER / ON LINE indicator (34, 74) D PAIRING indicator (76) E PAIRING (76) Rear panel EZW-RT S-AIR ID SPEAKER PAIRING SURROUND SELECTOR SURROUND SURROUND BACK...

  • Page 110: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O ANGLE 3 (45) AUDIO qh (45) CLEAR es (49, 68) D.TUNING ws (68) DISC SKIP ed (43) DISPLAY wa (69, 85) DVD MENU wg (51) DVD TOP MENU qd (51) DYNAMIC BASS 6 (82) ENTER wf (81) FUNCTION +/–...

  • Page 111: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes: 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... 1 Control Menu display 1 2 Control Menu display 2 (appears when available) 3 Control Menu display off...
  • Page 112 Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Control Menu items Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message To turn off the display Press DISPLAY. List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE] (page 52)/[SCENE] (page 52)/[TRACK] (page 52) You can select the title, scene, or track to be played.
  • Page 113 [SHUFFLE] (page 50) You can play the tracks/files in random order. [REPEAT] (page 50) You can play all discs repeatedly, the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly, or one title/chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 57) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 51) You can display the DVD’s menu.

  • Page 114: Index

    Index Numerics 4:3 OUTPUT 62 5.1 Channel Surround 46 A/V SYNC 57 ANGLE 45 ATTENUATE 84 AUDIO 61 AUDIO (HDMI) 63 AUDIO DRC 64 AUDIO SETUP 64 AUTO CALIBRATION 64, 80, BACKGROUND 64 BLACK LEVEL 62 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 62 COLD RESET 87 CONTROL FOR HDMI 63 Control for HDMI 70...
  • Page 116 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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