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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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For the customers in the U.S.A. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye This symbol is intended to alert the user to hazard. the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. a risk
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– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate different from that to which the receiver is normally, or has been dropped. connected. ® – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ENERGY STAR is a U.S. technician for help. registered mark. ® As an ENERGY STAR partner, CAUTION Sony Corporation has determined You are cautioned that any changes or modifications that this product meets the ENERGY ® not expressly approved in this manua
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“DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,” “DVD+RW,” About These Operating “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks. Instructions “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. � The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the “PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony remote. You can also use the controls on the Computer Entertainment Inc. unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony � The Control Menu item
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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. � S-AIR receiver (optional): You can enjoy system sound in another room. The S-AIR receiver can be purchased as an option (the S-AIR product lineup differs depending on the area). Notes or instructions for t
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Table of Contents About These Operating Instructions .......4 Other Operations About the S-AIR function.......................5 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Playable Discs.........................................7 Room .............................................. 79 Getting Started Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically................................. 80 Step 1: Installing the System.......13 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Step 2: Connecting the System...24 Remote
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Playable Discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO � DVD VIDEO � DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode � DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video � DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) VIDEO CD � VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs) � Super VCD � CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD format or Super VCD format Super Audio CD � Super Audio CD CD � Audio CD � CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format DATA CD – � CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD
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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: � CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 7 � CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD f
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Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code. ALL A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. Note about playback operations of a DVD or VI
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Getting Started Unpacking DAV-HDX589W � Front speakers (2) � Speaker cords (6, red/white/ � Screws (with washer) (4) green/gray/blue/purple) � Surround amplifier (1) �Video cord (1) � Center speaker (1) � Remote commander (remote) (1) � Speaker cord cover (1) � Surround speakers (2) � R6 (size AA) batteries (2) � Speaker cord holder (1) � Calibration mic (1) � Subwoofer (1) � Wireless transceivers (2) � Foot pads (1 set) � Operating Instructions � Quick Setup Guide �Posts (2) � Setup Disc (DVD)
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Getting Started DAV-HDX686W � Front speakers (2) � Speaker cords (6, red/white/ � Screws (with washer) (8) green/gray/blue/purple) � Surround amplifier (1) � Video cord (1) � Center speaker (1) � Remote commander (remote) (1) � Speaker cord cover (1) � Surround speakers (2) � R6 (size AA) batteries (2) � Speaker cord holder (1) � Calibration mic (1) � Wireless transceivers (2) � Subwoofer (1) � Foot pads (1 set) � Operating Instructions � Quick Setup Guide � Posts (4) � Setup Disc (DVD) � Bases
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Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit. Note � Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. � Do not use a new battery with an old one. � Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. � Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or l
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Getting Started 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). The subwoofe
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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. US 14 Getting Started
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Getting Started 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) �Posts (2) � Bases (2) � Screws (black) (4) � Screws (with washer) (4) DAV-HDX686W � Front and surround speakers (4) � Speaker cords (4, red/white/blue/gray) �Posts (4) � Bases (4) � Screws (black) (8) � S
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1 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 2 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. Adjust the screw holes of the post to the holes on the rear of the speaker (A, B, C, or D). The height of the speaker can be increased by using the holes in order from A to D. Rear of the sp
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, Getting Started 3 Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the base and post. The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Use the speaker cords as follows: � Front 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 h
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4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Color tube Front 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) Rear of the speaker 5 Attach the post to the base. Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the
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Getting Started 6 Take up any speaker cord slack. Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base. Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Adjust the length of the cord. Fully-assembled illustration DAV-HDX589W Front left speaker (L): Front right speaker (R): White label Red label Red White US 19
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DAV-HDX686W Front left speaker (L): Front right speaker (R): Surround left speaker (L): Surround right speaker (R): White label Red label Blue label Gray label White Red Blue Gray US 20 Getting Started
