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ON._ 3283 o3211/1/
@DVD Home Theatre
@System
Operating Instructions
DAV-HDX277WC / HDX279W / HDX576WF
Hii_lrni S-AIR ,,,,,,,o,,,,r_,
_IelTAL WIRELESS [Win _rive _U_WQD_F
02008 Sony Corporation
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WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to com.:_ly with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to To reduce the risk of fire or electric Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to shock, do not expose this apparatus to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This rain or moisture. equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in Caution - The use of optical instru
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blades with one wider than the other. A grounding Note to CATV system installer: type plug has two blades and a third grounding This reminder is provided to call the CATV system prong. The wide bhlde or the third prong am installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provided for your safety. If the provided plug does provides guidelines lk)r proper grounding and, in not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for p irticular, specifies that the cable ground shall be replacement o
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Aboutthe S-AIRfunction AboutThis Operating Instructions Tile system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of sound • Tile instructions in this Operating hlstructions between S-AIR products wirelessly. describe the controls on the remote. You can The R>llowiug S-AIR products call be used with also use tile controls on tile unit if they have tile the system: salne or sinlilar IUfflles as those Oll tile renlote. • Tile insmlctions in this manual are for DAV- • Surround am
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Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions .......... 4 Other Operations About the S-AIR function ....................... 4 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Playable Discs ......................................... 6 Room .............................................. 89 Getting Started Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ................................. 90 Step 1: Assembling Controlling the TV with the Supplied the Speakers ........................... 13 Remote .....
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Playable Discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD | VIDEO lx)rn'ml or video mode VIDEO • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD _ VIDEO format R RW R4.7 DVQ+R OVD +ReWHtabJe QVD÷R QL VR (Vide() • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Vide() Recording) mode _ _ Recording) mode (except for _ DVD-R DL) R RW R4.7 Super Audio CD _ • Super Audio CD SUPL'}:_ AUDIO CD VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0discs) • Super VCD • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD formal o1 Super VCD lk)rmal CD • Audk) CD
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2)JPEGimage files must confi)rm to the DCF image file format./DCF "Design rule for Camera File systenf': hnage standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Infi)rmation Technology lMustries Association /JEITA).) 3)A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs_ defined by ISO Ilnternational Organization lk)r Standardization). "DVD-RW," "DVD+RW," "DVD+R,'"'DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are trademarks. The system cannot play the tk)llowing discs: CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than
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• This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in tile first session. Ally subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back. • This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back. • If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD lormat t_rerecorded in the first session, only the first session will be pla
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DAV-HDX277WC • Front speakers (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set) or • Wireless transceiver l\_r the unit ( 1) • Speaker cords (6, red/while/ • Center speaker (1) green/gray/blue/purple) • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT • Video cord ( 1) adapter (TDM-iP 10) ( 1) • Surround speakers (2) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) • Remote conllnallder • S-MR receiver (AIR-SAI0) (remote) (1) (1) • Subwoofcr ( 1) ) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Wireless transceiver l\_r the
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DAV.HDX279W • Foot pads (1 set) • FM wire amenna (aerial) (1) • Front speakers (2) • Surround amplifier (1) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ • Center speaker (1) <,reen/_ray/blue/purple) % • Speaker cord cover ( 1) • Vide() cord (1) • Surround speakers (2) © • Uenwde comlllander • Speaker cord holder (l) 0"enmle) ( 1) • Subwoofer (1) <2> ) • Wireless transceivers (2) • R6 (size AA) bageries (2) • D1G1TAL MED1A PORT • Calibration mic (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) adapter (TDM -iP 10) (1) • Ope
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DAV.HDX576WF • Surround amplifier (I) • Remote corrrmander • Front speakers (2) (remote) (1) ) % • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Speaker cord cover (1) • Center speaker ( 1) • Calibration mic (1) • Speaker cord holder (l) • Surround speakers (2) <2> • Foot pads (1 set) • Wireless transceivers for the unit (2) • Posts (2) • S[ b'_v )ofer ( 1) • Bases (2) • D1G1TAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM dP 10) (1) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections • Mounting plates (2) (card) • AM loop antenna
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Inserting batteries into the remote lnserl two R6 (size AA) baueries (supplied) by matching d_e @ and @ ends on file batteries lo lhe markings inside lhe c(mlparlment. To use Ihe remole, poinl it at lhe remole sensor [] on the unit. m • 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 ol!ject into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or ligh
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Step 1: Assemblingthe Speakers (DA V-HDX576WF only) Belie)re connecting tile speakers, attach tile speaker stand to tile speaker. (For the front speakers) Use the parts as lk)llows: • Front speakers (2) • Speaker cords (2, red/white) • Posts (2) • Bases (2) • Mounting plates (2) • Post covers (2) • Screws (large, with washer) (4) • Screws (small) (6) About how to connect tile speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 25. • Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when you assem
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2 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post. Orient tile slot toward you, allach the post cover so thai tile slot of the post enguges with (he tab of the post cover, then secure w'ilh tile screw. Thread the speaker cord through hole of the post cover, Speaker cord Hole Post cover Jpper part of the post Screw (small) 3 Lay the post in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure the post with the mounting plate and screws. Select the speuker whose jack colo
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4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Be sure Io match Ihe speaker cords to tile appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker coM with the color lube lo (_),and Ihe speaker coM without Ihecolor tube Io 0. Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red _i Color tube Rear of the speaker 5 Attach the post to the base. Insert the post so that the slit on lhe lower purl of the posl aligns wid_ the projection of the base, then secure the posl wifl_ the Ix',,'<) screws. Post Blit Projectio
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6 Adjust the height of the speaker. Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws. Adjust the speaker of one side. tl_en adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide. • When a_[justing the height of Ihe speaken grasp the speaker so fllat the speaker does not figh 7 0 O Lines %. o C? .... Post Loosen two screws. 7 Take up any speaker cord slack. Take tip slack in Ille speaker cord by pulling t'rom the boltom of Ille base. Secure the speaker
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Fully-assembled illustration Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R): White label Red label White Red 17us
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Step 2: Positioning the System For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than tile subwoofcr should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (_). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 fl) closer (O) and tile surronnd speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 It) closer (_) to tile front speakers. The front speakers call be placed from 1.11to 7.1) meters (3 to 23 ft) (O) from the listening position. Place the system as illustrated
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DAV-HDX279W ® Front speaker (L (left)) ® Front speaker (R (right)) @ Center speaker @ Surround speaker (L (left)) ® Surround speaker (R (right)) (£) Subwoofer ® Unit ® ® Surround amplifier Top view ® ® DAV-HDX576WF ® Front speaker (L (left)) ® Front speaker (R (right)) ® Center speaker ® Surround speaker (L (left)) ® Surround speaker (R (right)) @ Subwoofer ® Unit ® ® Surround amplifier ® Top view ® m • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position • Do net place file speakers in locations tha
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Subject to vibrations Subject to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated lwaxed, oile& polishe& etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. • Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. • Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as Ibe speaker may fall down. • When you change the positions of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For de
