Sony Home Theater System DAV HDX277WC User Manual

3-283-032-11(1)  
DVD Home Theatre  
System  
Operating Instructions  
DAV-HDX277WC / HDX279W / HDX576WF  
©2008 Sony Corporation  
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Note to CATV system installer:  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding  
type plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does  
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system  
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that  
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in  
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be  
connected to the grounding system of the building, as  
close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
Precautions  
On power sources  
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned  
off.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with  
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution  
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
• Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains  
lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket  
immediately in the event of trouble.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has  
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
For the wireless transceiver  
(EZW-RT10)  
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in  
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.  
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure  
limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets  
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in  
Supplement C to OET65. This equipment should be  
installed and operated with at least 20cm and more  
between the radiator and person’s body (excluding  
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).  
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About This Operating  
Instructions  
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:  
• The instructions in this Operating Instructions  
describe the controls on the remote. You can  
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 are for DAV-  
HDX277WC, DAV-HDX279W, and DAV-  
HDX576WF. DAV-HDX277WC is the model  
used for illustration purposes. Any difference  
in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for  
example, “DAV-HDX277WC only.”  
• The Control Menu items may vary depending  
on the area.  
• Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround  
speaker sound wirelessly.  
• S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system sound  
in another room.  
The configuration of the S-AIR products is as  
follows:  
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for a  
DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVD-  
RW/DVD-R.  
• DAV-HDX277WC:  
Surround amplifier (optional)  
S-AIR receiver (supplied)  
• DAV-HDX279W:  
Surround amplifier (supplied)  
S-AIR receiver (optional)  
• DAV-HDX576WF:  
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for  
North American models.  
• The default setting is underlined.  
Surround amplifier (supplied)  
S-AIR receiver (supplied)  
The S-AIR product can be purchased as an  
option (the S-AIR product lineup differs  
depending on the area).  
Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier  
or S-AIR receiver in this operating instructions  
refer only to when the surround amplifier or  
S-AIR receiver is used.  
For details on the S-AIR function, see “Using an  
S-AIR Product” (page 83).  
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Table of Contents  
Other Operations  
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a  
Controlling the TV with the Supplied  
Panel Display.................................. 93  
Viewing Information About the Disc ... 93  
Getting Started  
Step 1: Assembling  
Step 2: Positioning the System... 18  
Step 4: Setting up the Wireless  
Step 5: Performing the Quick  
Sound Adjustment  
Glossary.............................................. 110  
Language Code List............................ 113  
Index to Parts and Control.................. 114  
Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 118  
Index ................................................... 121  
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using  
Selecting the Sound Mode ....................51  
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound...51  
Disc  
Playing a Disc .......................................52  
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture  
and Sound .......................................65  
Restricting Playback of the Disc...........66  
Tuner  
Listening to the Radio...........................77  
Audio Device  
Using the Control for HDMI Function for  
“BRAVIA” Sync ............................79  
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
Adapter ...........................................82  
Using an S-AIR Product .......................83  
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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  
Recording) mode  
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video  
Recording) mode (except for  
DVD-R DL)  
Super Audio CD  
VIDEO CD  
• Super Audio 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  
CD  
• Audio CD  
• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format  
DATA CD  
• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in  
DATA CD format, containing MP3  
1)  
2)  
files and JPEG image files , and  
3)  
conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/  
Level 2, or Joliet (extended format)  
DATA DVD  
• DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/  
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA  
DVD format, containing MP3  
1)  
2)  
files and JPEG image files , and  
conforming to UDF (Universal  
Disk Format)  
1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files  
must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.  
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2)JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image  
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association  
(JEITA).)  
3)A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for  
Standardization).  
“DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,”“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.  
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 6  
• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format  
• Data part of CD-Extra  
• CD Graphics disc  
• DVD Audio  
• DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files or JPEG image files  
• DVD-RAM  
Also, the system cannot play the following discs:  
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8)  
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it  
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it  
Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW  
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system  
due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording  
device and authoring software.  
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating  
instructions for the recording device.  
Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have  
been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA  
DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.  
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies  
This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.  
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some  
record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the  
CD standard and may not be playable by this product.  
Note on DualDiscs  
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital  
audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the  
Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.  
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About Multi Session CD  
• This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any  
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 format are recorded in the first  
session, only the first session will be played back.  
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 VIDEO CD  
Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers.  
Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers  
designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions  
supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD.  
Copyrights  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by  
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized  
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround  
decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
**Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.  
This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
“BRAVIA” and  
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
“S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
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Getting Started  
Unpacking  
DAV-HDX277WC  
• Front speakers (2)  
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
• Foot pads (1 set)  
or  
• Wireless transceiver for the  
unit (1)  
• Speaker cords (6, red/white/  
green/gray/blue/purple)  
• Center speaker (1)  
• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter (TDM-iP10) (1)  
• Operating Instructions  
• Speaker and TV connections  
(card)  
• Video cord (1)  
• Surround speakers (2)  
• S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10)  
(1)  
• Remote commander  
(remote) (1)  
• Subwoofer (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
• Calibration mic (1)  
• Wireless transceiver for the  
S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10)  
(1)  
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
• Operating Instructions of the  
S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10)  
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DAV-HDX279W  
• Front speakers (2)  
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set)  
or  
• Surround amplifier (1)  
• Speaker cords (6, red/white/  
green/gray/blue/purple)  
• Center speaker (1)  
• Video cord (1)  
• Speaker cord cover (1)  
• Surround speakers (2)  
• Remote commander  
(remote) (1)  
• Speaker cord holder (1)  
• Wireless transceivers (2)  
• Subwoofer (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
• Calibration mic (1)  
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter (TDM-iP10) (1)  
• Operating Instructions  
• Speaker and TV connections  
(card)  
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DAV-HDX576WF  
• Front speakers (2)  
• Remote commander  
(remote) (1)  
• Surround amplifier (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
• Calibration mic (1)  
• Speaker cord cover (1)  
• Speaker cord holder (1)  
• Center speaker (1)  
• Surround speakers (2)  
• Foot pads (1 set)  
• Wireless transceivers for the  
unit (2)  
• Posts (2)  
• Bases (2)  
• Subwoofer (1)  
• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter (TDM-iP10) (1)  
• Operating Instructions  
• Speaker and TV connections  
(card)  
• Mounting plates (2)  
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
• S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10)  
(1)  
• Post covers (2)  
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
• Screws (large, with washer) (4)  
or  
• Wireless transceiver for the  
S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10)  
(1)  
• Speaker cords (6, red/white/  
green/gray/blue/purple)  
• Screws (small) (6)  
• Operating Instructions of the  
S-AIR receiver (AIR-SA10)  
• Video cord (1)  
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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 lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage  
from battery leakage and corrosion.  
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 mount seat.  
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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers  
(DAV-HDX576WF only)  
Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.  
(For the front speakers)  
Use the parts as follows:  
• 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 the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 25.  
Note  
• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when you assemble the speakers.  
Tip  
• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 18).  
1
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 speaker (L): White  
• Front speaker (R): Red  
Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord)  
into the end of the post that has two holes.  
Post  
Bottom of the base  
Two holes  
,
Speaker cord  
Top of the base  
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2
Attach the post cover to the other end of the post.  
Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of  
the post cover, then secure with the screw.  
Thread the speaker cord through  
the hole of the post cover.  
Speaker cord  
,
,
Hole  
Post cover  
Upper 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 speaker whose jack color on its rear panel matches the color tube of the speaker cord.  
Post cover  
Be careful the  
orientation of the  
post cover when  
placing the post.  
Secure two screws (large, with  
washer).  
,
Rear of the speaker  
Mounting plate  
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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 speaker (L): White  
Front speaker (R): Red  
Rear of the speaker  
5
Attach the post to the base.  
Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base,  
then secure the post with the two screws.  
Post  
Slit  
,
Projection  
Base  
Screws  
(small)  
Note  
• Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly.  
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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.  
Note  
• When adjusting the height of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fall.  
Lines  
,
Post  
Secure two screws.  
Loosen two screws.  
7
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.  
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Fully-assembled illustration  
Front speaker (R):  
Red label  
Front speaker (L):  
White label  
Red  
White  
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Step 2: Positioning the System  
For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the  
same distance from the listening position (A).  
However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the  
surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the front speakers.  
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position.  
Place the system as illustrated below.  
DAV-HDX277WC  
A Front speaker (L (left))  
B Front speaker (R (right))  
C Center speaker  
D Surround speaker (L (left))  
B
E Surround speaker (R (right))  
F Subwoofer  
G Unit  
A
F
C
Top view  
G
E
A
A
A
B
C
A
B
A
A
A
A
D
C
C
D
E
* Not supplied.  
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DAV-HDX279W  
A Front speaker (L (left))  
B Front speaker (R (right))  
C Center speaker  
D Surround speaker (L (left))  
E Surround speaker (R (right))  
F Subwoofer  
B
G Unit  
H Surround amplifier  
A
F
C
Top view  
G
E
A
A
A
B
C
A
B
A
H
A
A
A
D
C
C
D
E
* Not supplied.  
DAV-HDX576WF  
A Front speaker (L (left))  
B Front speaker (R (right))  
C Center speaker  
D Surround speaker (L (left))  
B
E Surround speaker (R (right))  
F Subwoofer  
G Unit  
H Surround amplifier  
A
F
C
E
Top view  
G
A
A
A
B
C
A
B
A
H
A
A
A
D
C
C
D
E
* Not supplied.  
Note  
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.  
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:  
– Extremely hot or cold  
– Dusty or dirty  
– Very humid  
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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 (waxed,  
• 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 the speaker may fall down.  
Tip  
• When you change the positions of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, see  
“Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 89) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically”  
(page 90).  
To install the speakers on a wall  
Before installing the speakers on a wall, connect the speaker cord 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 speaker (L): White  
Front speaker (R): Red  
Center speaker: Green  
Surround speaker (L): Blue  
Surround speaker (R): Gray  
1
2
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  
4 mm (5/32 inch)  
the speaker  
5 mm  
(7/32 inch)  
30 mm (1 3  
/16 inches)  
10 mm  
13  
(
/32 inch)  
Fasten the screws to the wall.  
DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W  
For the other speakers  
For the center speaker  
145 mm  
(5 3  
/4 inches)  
11  
13  
(
/
32  
8 to 10 mm  
11  
13  
(
/
to  
/
inch)  
32  
32  
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DAV-HDX576WF  
For the front speakers  
For the center speaker  
145 mm  
(5 3  
4 inches)  
/
100 mm  
4 inches  
(
)
8 to 10 mm  
8 to 10 mm  
11  
13  
11  
13  
(
/
to  
/
inch)  
(
/
to  
/
inch)  
32  
32  
32  
32  
For the surround speakers  
8 to 10 mm  
11  
13  
(
/
to  
/
inch)  
32  
32  
3
Hang the speakers on the screws.  
Hole on the back of  
the speaker  
5 mm  
(7/32 inch)  
10 mm  
13  
(
/32 inch)  
Rear of the speaker  
Note  
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach  
the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where  
reinforcement is applied.  
• 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.  
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Step 3: Connecting the System  
See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 6 on the following  
pages.  
Note  
• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.  
• When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level  
where sound is not distorted.  
DAV-HDX277WC  
3 DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
3 Portable audio source  
3 VCR, digital satellite receiver,  
or PlayStation, etc.  
2 TV  
4 AM loop antenna (aerial)  
5 Wireless  
transceiver  
4 FM wire antenna (aerial)  
6 AC power cord (mains lead)  
1 Center speaker  
1 Subwoofer  
5 Wireless  
transceiver  
1 Front speaker (L)  
1 Front speaker (R)  
S-AIR receiver  
1 Surround speaker (R)  
1 Surround speaker (L)  
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DAV-HDX279W  
3 DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
3 Portable audio source  
3 VCR, digital satellite receiver,  
or PlayStation, etc.  
2 TV  
4 AM loop antenna (aerial)  
5 Wireless  
transceiver  
4 FM wire antenna (aerial)  
6 AC power cord (mains lead)  
1 Center speaker  
1 Subwoofer  
1 Front speaker (L)  
5 Wireless  
transceiver  
1 Front speaker (R)  
Surround amplifier  
6 AC power cord (mains lead)  
1 Surround speaker (R)  
1 Surround speaker (L)  
:Signal flow  
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DAV-HDX576WF  
3 DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
3 Portable audio source  
3 VCR, digital satellite receiver,  
or PlayStation, etc.  
2 TV  
4 AM loop antenna (aerial)  
5 Wireless  
transceiver  
4 FM wire antenna (aerial)  
6 AC power cord (mains lead)  
1 Center speaker  
1 Subwoofer  
1 Front speaker (L)  
5 Wireless  
1 Front speaker (R)  
5 Wireless  
transceiver  
transceiver  
Surround amplifier  
6 AC power cord  
(mains lead)  
S-AIR receiver  
1 Surround speaker (R)  
1 Surround speaker (L)  
:Signal flow  
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1 Connecting the Speakers  
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the 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 with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Do not catch the  
speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.  
Rear of speaker  
Color tube  
(+)  
(–)  
Connector  
When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks.  
DAV-HDX277WC  
Rear panel  
ANTENNA  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/VIDEO  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
TV/VIDEO  
DIGITAL IN  
SPEAKER  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
SPEAKER  
To the surround speaker (L)  
(blue)  
OOFE
SUBW  
CENTER  
To the surround speaker (R)  
(gray)  
SPEAKER  
R
U
S
R
U
S
To the center speaker  
(green)  
ONT  
FR  
L
ONT  
FR  
R
To the subwoofer  
(purple)  
To the front speaker (R)  
(red)  
To the front speaker (L) (white)  
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DAV-HDX279W  
Rear panel of the unit  
ANTENNA  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/VIDEO  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
TV/VIDEO  
DIGITAL IN  
SPEAKER  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
SPEAKER  
SPEAKER  
OOFE
SUBW  
ONT  
L
FR  
ONT  
FR  
R
CENTER  
To the center speaker  
(green)  
To the front speaker (R)  
(red)  
To the subwoofer  
(purple)  
To the front speaker (L)  
(white)  
Rear panel of the surround amplifier  
EZW-RT10  
S
P
E
A
K
E
R
S-AIR ID  
SPEAKER  
A
B
C
L
To the surround speaker (L)  
(blue)  
L
PAIRING  
SURROUND SELECTOR  
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
BACK  
R
R
To the surround speaker (R) (gray)  
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Rear panel of the unit  
ANTENNA  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV  
SAT/CABLE  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
TV  
SPEAKER  
DIGITAL IN  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
AUDIO IN  
L
R
AUDIO IN  
L
DMPOR
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
SPEAKER  
SPEAKER  
OOFE
SUBW  
ONT  
L
FR  
ON
FR  
R
CENTER  
To the front speaker (R)  
(red)  
To the center speaker  
(green)  
To the subwoofer  
(purple)  
To the front speaker (L)  
(white)  
Rear panel of the surround amplifier  
EZW-RT10  
S
P
E
A
K
E
R
S-AIR ID  
SPEAKER  
A
B
C
L
To the surround speaker (L)  
(blue)  
L
PAIRING  
SURROUND SELECTOR  
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
BACK  
R
R
To the surround speaker (R) (gray)  
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2 Connecting the TV  
Use the parts as follows:  
• Video cord (1)  
To listen to TV sound from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the  
audio cord (not supplied) (A).  
For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A,  
B, or C. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (HDMI).  
When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by  
connecting with the digital cord (B).  
DAV-HDX277WC  
Digital optical cord  
(not supplied)  
Audio cord  
(not supplied)  
Digital coaxial cord  
(not supplied)  
White  
Red  
TV/VIDEO  
L
O
IN  
E
L
D
ID  
IT  
U
A
/V  
IG  
V
T
D
R
A
L
A
IC  
T
P
O
L
IA  
X
A
O
C
or  
To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV  
To the digital coaxial output jack of  
the TV  
ANTENNA  
To the digital optical output jack of  
the TV  
T10  
Rear panel  
FM  
AM  
COAXIAL 75  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/VIDEO  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
TV/O  
DIGITIN  
SPEAKER  
Y
P
CB  
PR/CR  
R
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
HDMI** cable  
(not supplied)  
Component video cord  
(not supplied)*  
Video cord  
(supplied)  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
VIDEO  
OUT  
T
U
O
O
E
ID  
V
T
N
E
N
O
P
M
O
C
R/CR  
B/CB  
P
Y
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  
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DAV-HDX279W  
Digital optical cord  
(not supplied)  
Audio cord  
(not supplied)  
Digital coaxial cord  
(not supplied)  
White  
Red  
TV/VIDEO  
L
O
IN  
E
L
ID  
IT  
D
U
A
/V  
IG  
V
T
D
R
A
L
A
IC  
T
P
O
L
IA  
X
A
O
C
or  
To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV  
To the digital coaxial output jack of  
the TV  
To the digital optical output jack of  
the TV  
ANTENNA  
T10  
Rear panel  
FM  
AM  
COAXIAL 75  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/VIDEO  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
TV/
DIGITIN  
SPEAKER  
Y
P
BCB  
PR/CR  
R
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
HDMI** cable  
(not supplied)  
Component video cord  
(not supplied)*  
Video cord  
(supplied)  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
VIDEO  
OUT  
T
U
O
O
E
ID  
V
T
N
E
N
O
P
M
O
C
R/CR  
P
B/CB  
Y
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  
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Digital optical cord  
(not supplied)  
Audio cord  
(not supplied)  
Digital coaxial cord  
(not supplied)  
White  
Red  
TV  
L
D
V
IT  
T
U
A
R
IN  
L
A
IG  
D
L
A
IC  
T
P
O
L
IA  
X
A
O
C
or  
To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV  
To the digital coaxial output jack of  
the TV  
To the digital optical output jack of  
the TV  
ANTENNA  
T10  
Rear panel  
FM  
AM  
COAXIAL 75  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV  
SAT/CABLE  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SPEAKER  
DIGITN  
Y
P
BCB  
PR/CR  
R
AUDIO IN  
L
R
AUDIO IN  
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
HDMI** cable  
(not supplied)  
Component video cord  
(not supplied)*  
Video cord  
(supplied)  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
VIDEO  
OUT  
T
U
O
O
E
ID  
V
T
N
E
N
O
P
M
O
C
R/CR  
B/CB  
P
Y
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 your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to  
progressive format (page 46).  
**HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)  
If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 46).  
Note  
• During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
jacks.  
• The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals. (COAXIAL  
has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.  
Tip  
• You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV/VIDEO  
jacks (A or B) instead of the TV (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only).  
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3 Connecting the other components  
You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system.  
• Portable audio source: A  
• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B  
• VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc.: C  
DAV-HDX277WC  
Stereo mini-plug cord  
(not supplied)  
To the portable audio  
source  
Front panel  
ANTENNA  
Rear panel  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/VIDEO  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
TV/VIDEO  
DIGITAL IN  
SPEAKER  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
T
DMPOR  
Tip  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
• You can connect another  
component, such as VCR,  
instead of the TV. For  
connection details, see page  
28.  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
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DAV-HDX279W  
Stereo mini-plug cord  
(not supplied)  
To the portable audio  
source  
Front panel  
Rear panel  
ANTENNA  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/VIDEO  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
TV/VIDEO  
DIGITAL IN  
SPEAKER  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
T
DMPOR  
Tip  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
• You can connect another  
component, such as VCR,  
instead of the TV. For  
connection details, see page  
28.  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
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DAV-HDX576WF  
Stereo mini-plug cord  
(not supplied)  
To the portable audio  
source  
Front panel  
Rear panel  
ANTENNA  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV  
SAT/CABLE  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
TV  
SPEAKER  
DIGITAL IN  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
AUDIO IN  
L
R
AUDIO I
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
Audio cord  
(not supplied)  
T
DMPOR  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
White  
Red  
E
L
B
A
/C  
T
A
S
L
U
A
R
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
component  
To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10 is supplied) to the DMPORT jack. For details,  
see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 82).  
Note  
• Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while  
pressing A.  
A
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If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs  
You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the  
components as follows.  
VCR, digital satellite receiver  
TV  
or PlayStation, etc.  
VCR, digital satellite receiver  
or PlayStation, etc.  
System  
:Signal flow  
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 the sound  
from more than two components.  
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4 Connecting the antenna (aerial)  
DAV-HDX277WC  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
A
B
Note  
• Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.  
ANTENN
EZW-RT10  
Rear panel  
SPEAKER  
FM  
CAXIAL 75  
AM  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/VIDEO  
AUD
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
TV/VIDEO  
DIGITAL IN  
SPEAKER  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
A
N
N
TE  
N
A
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
M
IA  
F
X
5
7
L
A
O
C
or  
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DAV-HDX279W  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
A
B
Note  
• Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.  
ANTENN
EZW-RT10  
Rear panel  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/VIDEO  
AUD
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
TV/VIDEO  
DIGITAL IN  
SPEAKER  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
A
N
N
TE  
N
A
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
M
IA  
F
X
5
7
L
A
O
C
or  
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DAV-HDX576WF  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
A
B
Note  
• Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.  
ANTENN
EZW-RT10  
Rear panel  
SPEAKER  
FM  
CAXIAL 75  
AM  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV  
SAT/CABLE  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
TV  
SPEAKER  
DIGITAL IN  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
AUDI
L
R
AUDIO IN  
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
A
N
N
TE  
N
A
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
M
IA  
F
X
5
7
L
A
O
C
or  
Note  
• Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.  
Tip  
• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.  
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM  
antenna (aerial) as shown below.  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
Unit  
ANTENNA  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
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5 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.  
An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function.  
To use the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the unit, surround amplifier,  
and S-AIR receiver.  
For details of the S-AIR function, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 83).  
DAV-HDX277WC  
Rear panel of the unit  
Note  
ANTENNA  
• Also, insert the wireless  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
transceiver into the S-AIR  
receiver. For details, refer to  
the operating instructions of  
the S-AIR receiver.  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/VIDEO  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
TV/VIDEO  
DIGITAL IN  
SPEAKER  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
T10  
-R  
EZW  
Wireless  
transceiver  
DAV-HDX279W  
Rear panel of the  
surround amplifier  
Rear panel of the unit  
EZW-RT10  
ANTENNA  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
S-AIR ID  
SPEAKER  
A
B
C
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/VIDEO  
AUDIO IN  
L
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
P
AIRING  
TV/VIDEO  
DIGITAL IN  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND SELECTO
SURROUND  
R
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
DMPORT  
SURROUND  
BACK  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
10  
T
-R  
W
Z
E
T10  
-R  
EZW  
Wireless  
transceiver  
Wireless  
transceiver  
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DAV-HDX576WF  
Rear panel of the  
surround amplifier  
Rear panel of the unit  
EZW-RT10  
ANTENNA  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
S-AIR ID  
SPEAKER  
A
B
C
COMPONNT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV  
SAT/CABLE  
L
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
PAIRING  
TV  
SPEAKER  
DIGITAL IN  
SURROUND SELECT
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
BACK  
R
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
AUDIO IN  
L
R
AUDIO IN  
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
10  
T
-R  
W
Z
E
T10  
-R  
EZW  
Wireless  
transceiver  
Wireless  
transceiver  
Note  
• Also, insert the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions of  
the S-AIR receiver.  
Note  
• When you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to a wall  
outlet (mains).  
• Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transceiver.  
• Insert the wireless transceiver with the S-AIR logo facing up.  
• Insert the wireless transceiver so that the V marks are aligned.  
• Do not insert other than the wireless transceiver into the EZW-RT10 slot.  
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6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)  
DAV-HDX277WC  
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the  
speakers to the unit.  
Rear panel  
ANTENNA  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/VIDEO  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
TV/VIDEO  
DIGITAL IN  
SPEAKER  
Y
P
B/CB  
PR/CR  
R
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
To the wall outlet (mains)  
DAV-HDX279W  
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.  
Rear panel of the  
surround amplifier  
Rear panel of the unit  
EZW-RT10  
ANTENNA  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
S-AIR ID  
SPEAKER  
A
B
C
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/VIDEO  
AUDIO IN  
L
P
AIRING  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
TV/VIDEO  
DIGITAL IN  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND SELECTOR  
SURROUND  
R
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
DMPORT  
SURROUND  
BACK  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
To the wall outlet (mains)  
To the wall outlet (mains)  
DAV-HDX576WF  
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.  
Rear panel of the  
surround amplifier  
Rear panel of the unit  
EZW-RT10  
ANTENNA  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
S-AIR ID  
SPEAKER  
A
B
C
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV  
SAT/CABLE  
L
PAIRING  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
TV  
SPEAKER  
DIGITAL IN  
SURROUND SELECTOR  
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
BACK  
R
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
AUDIO IN  
L
R
AUDIO IN  
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
To the wall outlet (mains)  
To the wall outlet (mains)  
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After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display.  
Setting the demonstration mode to on/off  
1
Press [/1 on the unit.  
The system turns on.  
2
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press  
c.  
or  
4
Press X/x to select a setting.  
• “DEMO ON”: On.  
• “DEMO OFF”: Off.  
5
6
Tip  
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
• When you purchase the system from new, or if the system is at its factory default settings (ex., after performing  
“COLD RESET” (page 95)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on the remote.  
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To check the transmission status  
You can check the status of sound transmission  
between the unit and surround amplifier by  
checking the POWER / ON LINE indicator of  
the surround amplifier.  
Step 4: Setting up the  
Wireless System  
(DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF only)  
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 38).  
This wireless system is called “S-AIR.” For  
details of the S-AIR function, see “Using an  
S-AIR Product” (page 83).  
POWER / ON LINE Status  
indicator  
Turns green.  
Sound transmission is  
established.  
Flashes green.  
Sound transmission is not  
established.  
For details, see “Surround  
amplifier operation”  
(page 105).  
"/1  
Turns red.  
Turns off.  
The surround amplifier does  
not output sound.  
For details, see “Surround  
amplifier operation”  
(page 105).  
The surround amplifier turns  
off or its protection is active.  
For details, see “Surround  
amplifier operation”  
POWER / ON LINE  
Indicator  
S-AIR ID switch  
POWER  
EZW-RT10  
(page 105).  
POWER  
S-AIR ID  
SPEAKER  
A
B
C
POWER/ON LINE  
PHONES  
L
P
AIRING  
To enjoy the sound by using  
headphones  
SURROUND SELECTOR  
SURROUND  
R
SURROUND  
BACK  
You can enjoy the system’s sound in a place  
apart from the unit by connecting the  
headphones to the PHONES jack on the  
surround amplifier.  
PHONES jack  
SURROUND  
SELECTOR switch  
The unit transmits sound to the surround  
amplifier that is connected to the surround  
speakers. To establish sound transmission,  
perform the following Steps.  
Note  
• When you connect headphones to the surround  
amplifier, neither the unit nor the surround amplifier  
outputs sound from the system’s speakers.  
• The volume of the unit may become minimum if you  
turn off the surround amplifier while the headphones  
are connected to the surround amplifier, or radio  
reception is poor. In this case, “HP NO LINK” and  
“VOLUME MIN” appear alternately in the front  
panel display. Check radio reception, and set the  
volume again.  
1
2
Press "/1 on the unit.  
The system turns on.  
Make sure that the SURROUND  
SELECTOR switch of the surround  
amplifier is set to SURROUND.  
3
4
Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround  
amplifier to A.  
product  
You can prevent miss transmission between the  
S-AIR products by setting a different ID for each  
S-AIR product. For details, see “Establishing  
sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR  
sub unit (ID setting)” (page 83).  
Press POWER on the surround  
amplifier.  
The POWER / ON LINE indicator turns  
green. If not, check the transmission status  
as follows.  
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Insert the tabs of the speaker cord  
holder in the slots of the speaker cord  
cover, and press it into place.  
neighbors  
To prevent the transmission from neighbors, you  
can identify the unit and the surround amplifier  
by performing the pairing operation. For details,  
see “Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR  
sub unit (Pairing operation)” (page 86).  
Speaker cord holder  
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.  
Surround amplifier  
1
Attach the speaker cord cover by  
sliding it down along the grooves along  
the edges of the surround amplifier.  
m
Speaker cord cover  
Surround amplifier  
Note  
• When detaching, remove the speaker cord holder,  
then remove the speaker cord cover. To remove the  
speaker cord holder, slightly press the catch of the  
holder and lift off. To remove the speaker cord cover,  
slightly splay open the edges of the cover and slide  
down.  
Grooves  
Push the speaker cord cover down until you  
hear a click. Turn the surround amplifier  
upside down, then store the cords in the  
speaker cord cover.  
• Do not use excessive force to store the cords.  
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The Setup Display for selecting the  
language used in the on-screen display  
appears.  
Step 5: Performing the  
Quick Setup  
Follow the Steps below to make the basic  
adjustments for using the system.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
FRENCH  
MENU:  
SPANISH  
PORTUGUESE  
Note  
• When you connect the system and the TV with the  
component video cord (not supplied) or HDMI cable  
(not supplied), you need to set the type of video  
output for matching your TV. For details, see “Setting  
the type of video output to match your TV” (page 46).  
5
6
Press X/x to select a language.  
The system displays the menu and subtitles  
in the selected language.  
"/1  
Press  
.
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect  
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.  
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
16:9  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPON
4:3 OUTPUT:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
PAUSE MODE:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
OFF  
AUTO  
C/X/x/c,  
DISPLAY  
7
Press X/x to select the setting that  
matches your TV type.  
1
2
Turn on the TV.  
x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3  
standard TV with a wide-screen mode  
[16:9] (page 69)  
(DAV-HDX277WC)  
Press [/1 on the unit.  
(DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF)  
Press [/1 on the unit, and POWER on  
the surround amplifier.  
x If you have a 4:3 standard TV  
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]  
(page 69)  
Note  
8
9
Press  
.
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD”  
(page 47).  
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker  
3
4
Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the system  
appears on the TV screen.  
Press C/c to select the speaker  
formation image as the speakers are  
actually positioned.  
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]  
appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If  
this message does not appear, recall the  
Quick Setup display (page 45) and perform  
again.  
For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround  
Sound for a Room” (page 89).  
Press  
without inserting a disc.  
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cannot operate following Steps with the  
headphones connected.  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
13  
Press  
.
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.  
Be quiet during the measurement.  
STANDARD  
Note  
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO  
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the  
volume down. Give consideration to children  
and neighbors.  
10  
11  
Press  
.
Connect the calibration mic to the  
A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel.  
• Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], install the  
surround amplifier in the appropriate location. If  
you install the surround amplifier in an improper  
location, such as another room, proper  
measurement will not be obtained.  
• Avoid being in the measurement area and  
making noise during the measurement (which  
takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere with  
measurement.  
Set up the calibration mic at the ear level  
using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front  
of each speaker should face the calibration  
mic, and there should be no obstruction  
between the speakers and the calibration  
mic.  
14  
15  
Unplug the calibration mic and press C/  
c to select [YES].  
Note  
• The environment of the room in which the  
system is installed may affect measurements.  
• If measurement fails, follow the message then  
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].  
Press  
.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections  
and setup operations are complete.  
Calibration mic  
To quit the Quick Setup  
Press  
Tip  
• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the  
speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround  
Sound for a Room” (page 89) and “Calibrating the  
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 90).  
• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using  
the Setup Display” (page 68).  
To recall the Quick Setup display  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
E.g., DAV-HDX576WF  
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
12  
Press C/c to select [YES].  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
Note  
• Make sure that the headphones are not  
connected to the unit or surround amplifier. You  
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4
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.  
.
6
7
Press X/x to select [HDMI  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
RESOLUTION], then press  
Press X/x to select the desired setting,  
then press  
.
94( 99)  
1( 1)  
0: 01: 08  
.
DVD VIDEO  
T
• [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system  
outputs the optimal video signal for the  
connected TV.  
• [1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920  
× 1080i* video signals.  
CUSTOM  
CUSTOM  
QUICK  
• [1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×  
720p* video signals.  
Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press  
.
• [720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 ×  
480p* video signals.  
The Quick Setup display appears.  
* i: interlace, p: progressive  
**Depending on the country model, [720 × 576p]  
may appear.  
output to match your TV  
Note  
• When “HDMI” lights up in the front panel display,  
images other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p] are  
stretched vertically.  
Depending on the connection of the TV  
(page 28), select the type of video output of the  
system.  
Does your TV accept progressive  
signals?  
Progressive is the method for displaying TV  
images which reduces flickering and sharpens  
the image. To use this method, you need to  
connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.  
To select the type of video signal  
output from the HDMI OUT jack  
When you connect the unit and the TV with the  
HDMI cable, select the type of video signals  
output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
For details, refer also to the operating  
instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
2
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
in stop mode.  
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
3
4
5
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP],  
then press  
press  
.
.
The Setup Display appears.  
The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then  
Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE  
(COMPONENT OUT)], then press  
press  
.
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Press X/x to select the desired setting,  
then press  
.
Step 6: Enjoying Sound  
from all the Speakers  
[OFF]: The system does not output  
progressive signals. Select this setting  
when:  
You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from  
all the speakers in this system.  
– your TV does not accept progressive  
signals, or,  
– your TV is connected to jacks other than  
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
[ON]: The system outputs progressive  
signals. Select this setting when:  
FUNCTION  
+/–  
– your TV accepts progressive signals,  
and,  
– the TV is connected to the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
When you select [ON], the confirmation  
display appears. Follow the Steps below.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
X/x/c,  
8
9
Press C/c to select [START], then  
press  
.
The system outputs the progressive signal  
for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is  
displayed correctly.  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
the desired function appears in the  
front panel display.  
Press C/c to select [YES].  
The system outputs the progressive signal.  
When you select [NO], the system does not  
output the progressive signal.  
Each time you press FUNCTION +/–, the  
function changes as follows.  
x DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W  
“DVD” t “TUNER FM” t “TUNER  
AM” t“TV/VIDEO” t “DMPORT” t  
“AUDIO” t …  
Function  
Source  
“DVD”  
Disc that is played by the  
system  
“TUNER FM”/  
”TUNER AM”  
FM/AM radio (page 76)  
“TV/VIDEO”  
TV (or the component that  
is connected to the TV/  
VIDEO jacks on the rear  
panel)  
“DMPORT”  
“AUDIO”  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter (page 82)  
Portable audio source (that  
is connected to the AUDIO  
IN jack on the front panel)  
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Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Note  
• When you use both the TV/VIDEO (AUDIO  
IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV/VIDEO  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack  
(digital connection) at the same time, the digital  
connection takes priority.  
The system menu turns off.  
Note  
• Depending on your TV, you may need to turn off your  
TV’s speaker to enjoy surround sound of the system.  
Tip  
x DAV-HDX576WF  
• When listening to audio files using a portable audio  
source, you can enhance the sound.  
Press FUNCTION +/– to select “AUDIO.” Connect  
the portable audio source. Select “A.F.D. STD” for  
“DEC. MODE.”  
“DVD” t “TUNER FM” t “TUNER  
AM” t “TV” t “SAT/CABLE” t  
“DMPORT” t “AUDIO” t …  
To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”  
Function  
Source  
“DVD”  
Disc that is played by the  
system  
Changing the input level of the  
sound from connected  
components  
“TUNER FM”/  
”TUNER AM”  
FM/AM radio (page 76)  
“TV”  
TV  
“SAT/CABLE”  
Component that is  
connected to the SAT/  
CABLE jacks on the rear  
panel  
Distortion may occur when you listen to a  
component connected to the TV*, TV/  
VIDEO**, SAT/CABLE* 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.  
To prevent distortion, reduce the input level on  
the unit.  
“DMPORT”  
“AUDIO”  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter (page 82)  
Portable audio source (that  
is connected to the AUDIO  
IN jack on the front panel)  
Note  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“TV*,” “TV/VIDEO**,” “SAT/CABLE*,”  
or “AUDIO” appears in the front panel  
display.  
• When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks  
(analog connection) and TV (COAXIAL or  
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital  
connection) at the same time, the digital  
connection takes priority.  
2
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until  
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front  
2
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC.  
MODE” appears in the front panel  
panel display, then press  
or c.  
4
Press X/x to select a setting.  
display, then press  
or c.  
• “ATT ON”: You can attenuate the input  
level. The output level is changed.  
• “ATT OFF”: Normal input level.  
4
Press X/x repeatedly until the  
decoding mode you want appears in  
the front panel display.  
When you want to output the TV sound or  
stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the  
six speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,”  
“PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC”  
decoding mode.  
5
6
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
* DAV-HDX576WF only.  
For details, see page 49.  
**DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only.  
5
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
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Sound Adjustment  
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode  
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 theaters into your home.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
X/x/c,  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel  
display.  
Display  
Decoding mode  
Effect  
“A.F.D. STD”  
AUTO FORMAT  
DIRECT  
Presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.  
Depending on the source, the speakers that output sound will vary.  
STANDARD  
“A.F.D. MULTI” AUTO FORMAT  
DIRECT MULTI  
2 channel source: Sound that is recorded in 2 channel (front left and  
right channel) is also assigned to the surround left and right channel.  
This mode outputs sound from the front left and right speakers,  
surround left and right speakers, and subwoofer. The center speaker  
does not output any sound.  
Multi channel source: Depending on the source, speakers that output  
the sound will vary.  
“PRO LOGIC”  
Dolby Pro Logic  
Performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and simulates  
surround sound from 2 channel sources.  
This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound  
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.  
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Display  
Decoding mode  
Effect  
“PLII MOVIE”  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
MOVIE  
Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding to the input signal and  
produces five full-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 the speakers and subwoofer. Sound  
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.  
“PLII MUSIC”  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
MUSIC  
Performs Pro Logic II music mode decoding to the input signal and  
produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources.  
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as a CD.  
This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound  
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.  
“2CH STEREO”  
“HP 2CH”  
2 CHANNEL  
STEREO  
Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and  
subwoofer. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2  
channels.  
HEADPHONE  
2 CHANNEL  
STEREO  
Outputs the sound from headphone left and right. Multi channel  
surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.  
“HP VIRTUAL”  
HEADPHONE  
VIRTUAL  
Outputs the sound as surround from headphone left and right. This  
mode is effective only when a multi channel source is played.  
4
5
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
To turn the surround effect off  
Select “A.F.D. STD” or “2CH STEREO” for “DEC. MODE.”  
Note  
• When the input signal is multi channel source, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are canceled  
and the multi channel source is output directly.  
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective.  
• Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode may not be effective.  
• When you select “A.F.D. MULTI,” the surround or stereo effect may not be effective. In this case, select “A.F.D.  
STD,” “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC.”  
• When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip.  
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Selecting the Sound  
Mode  
You can select a suitable sound mode for movies  
or music.  
Enjoying Multiplex  
Broadcast Sound  
(DUAL MONO)  
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when  
the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital  
multiplex broadcast signal.  
Note  
• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to  
connect a TV or other component to the unit with an  
optical or coaxial digital cord (page 28) and set the  
digital output mode of the TV or other component to  
Dolby Digital.  
SOUND  
MODE  
AUDIO  
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during  
playback until the desired mode appears in  
the front panel display.  
• “AUTO”: The system selects “MOVIE” or  
“MUSIC” automatically to produce the sound  
effect depending on the disc.  
• “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for  
movies.  
Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired  
signal appears in the front panel display.  
• “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for  
music.  
• “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be  
output.  
Note  
• You cannot operate these setup items when you  
connect headphones to the unit or surround amplifier.  
• When changing the sound mode while using the  
S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may  
skip.  
• “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be  
output.  
• “MAIN+SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main  
and sub languages will be output.  
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Press the button of the disc number you  
want.  
Disc  
When no disc is in the disc stocker you  
select, “NO DISC” appears in the front  
panel display. Perform next Step while  
“*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes.  
Playing a Disc  
5
6
Press A.  
Load a disc.  
Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.  
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  
H
FUNCTION  
A
Note  
DISC 1-5/  
indicators  
Connect  
headphones  
Disc tray  
• When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the  
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is  
not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.  
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with  
your finger, as this may cause malfunction.  
• Do not place more than one disc on the tray.  
"/1  
FUNCTION  
+/–  
DISC SKIP  
7
Press H.  
The system starts playback (continuous  
play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is  
green.  
MUTING  
x To load other discs  
Press DISC 1-5 (that is not loaded with a  
disc) and A and load the disc.  
VOLUME +/–  
STEP  
/
/
,
./>  
H
x To play back other discs  
Press DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1-  
5 on the unit.  
/m/  
M/  
x
X
8
Adjust the volume by using VOLUME +/  
– on the remote or the VOLUME control  
on the unit.  
1
2
Turn on your TV.  
Switch the input selector on the TV to  
this system.  
The volume level appears on the TV screen  
and in the front panel display.  
3
Press "/1.  
Note  
The system turns on.  
• Depending on the system status, the volume level  
may not appear on the TV screen.  
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press  
FUNCTION +/– to select “DVD.”  
• When you set the Control for HDMI function to on,  
the TV that is connected to the system with an HDMI  
cable (not supplied) can be sync-operated with the  
4
Press DISC 1-5.  
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system. For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI  
Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 79).  
To  
Press  
Turn off the sound  
temporarily  
MUTING.  
Tip  
To cancel, press it again or  
VOLUME + to adjust the  
sound volume.  
• The DISC 1-5 indicators change their color as  
follows:  
– Green: the disc is selected, or the disc is being  
played back.  
Change a disc while  
playing another disc  
DISC SKIP  
– Off: there is no disc.  
Play the desired disc  
directly  
DISC 1-5 on the unit.  
– Orange: a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not  
selected.  
Stop play and remove  
the desired disc  
DISC 1-5 and A on the  
unit.  
– The indicator turns off if an unplayable disc is  
inserted.  
Locate a point quickly M/  
or  
/m while  
by playing a disc in fast playing a disc. Each time  
To turn the system off  
Press "/1 while the system is on. The system  
enters standby mode.  
forward or fast reverse you press M/  
or  
/
1)2)  
(Scan)  
m during scan, the  
playback speed changes.  
To return to normal speed,  
press H. Actual speeds  
may differ with some discs.  
4)  
To save power in standby mode  
Press "/1 while the system is on.  
To enter power saving mode, make sure that the  
system is in the following status.  
Watch frame by frame M/  
(Slow-motion Play)  
or  
/m  
3)  
while the system is in pause  
mode. Each time you press  
4)  
– “DEMO” is set to “OFF” (page 41).  
M/  
or  
/m  
– [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [OFF]  
(page 79).  
during Slow-motion Play,  
the playback speed  
changes. Two speeds are  
available. To return to  
normal playback speed,  
press H.  
– “S-AIR STBY” is set to “OFF” (page 85).  
To use the headphones  
Connect the headphones to PHONES jack on the  
unit. The sound of the system is muted.  
You can also connect the headphones to  
PHONES jack on the surround amplifier. (The  
sound of the system is muted.) See page “To  
enjoy the sound by using headphones”  
(page 42).  
Play one frame at a time STEP  
to go to the next  
3)5)  
(Freeze Frame)  
frame while the system is in  
pause mode. Press STEP  
to go to the preceding  
frame while the system is in  
pause mode (DVD VIDEO/  
DVD-R/DVD-RW only).  
To return to normal  
Other operations  
playback, press H.  
Replay the previous  
scene  
(instant replay) during  
playback.  
6)  
To  
Press  
x
Briefly fast forward the  
current scene  
(instant advance)  
during playback.  
Stop  
Pause  
7)  
X
1)Except for JPEG image files.  
Resume play after pause X or H  
2)Scan speeds may differ with some discs.  
3)DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only.  
4)Except for VIDEO CDs.  
5)You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-VR.  
6)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only.  
Go to the next chapter,  
track, or scene  
>
1)  
Go back to the  
. twice in a second.  
When you press . once,  
you can go to the beginning  
of the current chapter,  
track, or scene.  
preceding chapter,  
1)  
track, or scene  
7)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/  
DVD+R only.  
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To display the subtitles  
Note  
• You may not be able to use the instant replay or  
instant advance function with some scenes.  
• 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.  
If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn  
the subtitles on/off during playback. If  
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc,  
you can change the subtitle language during  
playback, or turn the subtitles on/off whenever  
you want.  
To turn on/off the DISC 1-5  
indicators’ illumination  
When you do not operate the system for more  
than 30 minutes, the illumination of the DISC 1-  
5 indicators starts automatically. You can turn  
the illumination on/off.  
Press SUBTITLE during playback to select  
the desired subtitle language.  
Note  
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able  
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles  
are recorded on the disc. You also may not be able to  
turn them off.  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “ILLUM  
MODE” appears in the front panel  
Changing the sound  
display, then press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x to select a setting.  
• “ILLUM ON”: On.  
• “ILLUM OFF”: Off.  
When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO  
recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM,  
Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can  
change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is  
recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also  
change the language.  
4
5
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
With a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA  
DVD, you can select the sound from the right or  
left channel and listen to the sound of the  
selected channel through both the right and left  
speakers.  
Displaying multi-angles and  
subtitles  
To change the angles  
You cannot change the sound for a Super Audio  
CD.  
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are  
recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the  
viewing angle.  
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to  
select the desired audio signal.  
x DVD VIDEO  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of  
language varies.  
Press ANGLE during playback to select the  
desired angle.  
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a  
language code. See “Language Code List”  
(page 113) to confirm which language the code  
represents. When the same language is  
displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO  
is recorded in multiple audio formats.  
Note  
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able  
to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded  
on the DVD VIDEO.  
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x DVD-VR  
Example:  
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are  
displayed.  
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel  
LFE (Low  
Frequency Effect)  
Example:  
Surround (L/R)  
• [1: MAIN] (main sound)  
• [1: SUB] (sub sound)  
• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)  
• [2: MAIN]  
1: ENGLISH  
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1  
L
C
R
Front (L/R) +  
Center  
LFE  
• [2: SUB]  
LS  
RS  
• [2: MAIN+SUB]  
Note  
Currently playing program format  
• [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not  
appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc.  
Example:  
x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA  
Dolby Digital 3 channel  
DVD (MP3 file)  
• [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound.  
• [1/L]: The sound of the left channel  
(monaural).  
Surround  
(Monaural)  
Front (L/R)  
• [2/R]: The sound of the right channel  
(monaural).  
1:SPANISH  
DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1  
L
R
x Super VCD  
• [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio  
track 1.  
S
Currently playing program format  
• [1:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of the  
audio track 1 (monaural).  
• [1:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of the  
audio track 1 (monaural).  
Selecting a playback area for a  
Super Audio CD  
• [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio  
track 2.  
• [2:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of the  
audio track 2 (monaural).  
• [2:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of the  
audio track 2 (monaural).  
You can play the Super Audio CD (page 111) by  
selecting the playback area.  
Note  
To select a playback area on a 2  
channel + Multi-channel Super  
Audio CD  
• While the system is playing a Super VCD on which  
the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come  
out when you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].  
Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel  
playback area and a multi-channel playback  
area. You can select the playback area you want  
to listen to.  
Checking the audio signal  
format  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during  
playback, the format of the current audio signal  
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as  
shown below.  
2
Press X/x to select  
[MULTI/  
2CH], then press  
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The options for [MULTI/2CH] appear.  
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
functions (Ver.2.0)  
(PBC Playback)  
3
Press X/x to select the desired setting  
and press  
.
• [MULTI]: You can play the multi-channel  
playback area.  
• [2CH]: You can play the 2 channel  
playback area.  
With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you  
can enjoy simple interactive operations, search  
functions, and other such operations.  
PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD  
interactively by following the menu on the TV  
screen.  
Note  
• You cannot change the playback area during  
playback.  
To change a playback layer when  
playing a hybrid Super Audio CD  
Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer  
and a CD layer. You can change the playback  
layer you want to listen to.  
1
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
functions.  
The menu for your selection appears.  
2
Select the item number you want using  
the number buttons.  
Note  
• When the Super Audio CD does not have the HD  
layer, you cannot select the playback layer.  
3
4
Press  
.
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
Follow the instructions in the menu for  
interactive operations.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the disc, as the operating procedure  
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.  
2
Press X/x to select  
[SUPER  
AUDIO CD/CD LAYER], then press  
.
To go back to the menu  
Press O RETURN.  
x When the current layer is the CD  
layer  
[SUPER AUDIO CD] appears.  
Note  
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in  
Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the  
operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this  
case, press H.  
x When the current layer is the HD  
layer  
[CD] appears.  
3
Press  
to change the layer.  
Tip  
• To play without using the PBC function, press ./  
> or the number buttons while the system is in stop  
mode to select a track, then press H or  
system starts playback. You cannot play still pictures  
such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x  
twice, then press H.  
• [SUPER AUDIO CD]: You can play the  
HD layer.  
When the system is playing an HD layer,  
“SA-CD” lights up in the front panel  
display  
. The  
• [CD]: You can play the CD layer.  
When the system is playing a CD layer,  
“CD” lights up in the front panel display.  
Note  
• Each play mode function works only within the  
selected layer or playback area.  
• When you select a CD layer, you cannot change a  
playback area.  
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the  
HDMI OUT jack.  
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To enjoy a disc that is played  
before by resume playback  
Resuming playback from the  
point where you stopped the  
disc  
(Multi-disc Resume)  
This system recalls the point where you stopped  
the disc the last time it was played and resumes  
playback from that point the next time you insert  
the same disc. When the resume playback  
memory is full, the resume playback point for  
the earliest disc is deleted.  
To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC  
RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP] to [ON]. For  
details, see “[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD  
VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)” (page 73).  
(Resume Play)  
When you stop the disc, the system remembers  
the point where you pressed x and “RESUME”  
appears in the front panel display. As long as  
you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will  
work even if the system is set to standby mode  
by pressing "/1.  
Note  
1
While playing a disc, press x to stop  
playback.  
• This system can store at least 10 resume playback  
points.  
“RESUME” appears in the front panel  
display.  
• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP]  
is set to [OFF] (page 73), the resume point is cleared  
when you change the function by pressing  
FUNCTION +/–.  
2
Press H.  
The system starts playback from the point  
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.  
Tip  
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,  
then press H.  
Note  
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system  
may not resume playback from exactly the same  
point.  
• The point where you stopped playing may be cleared  
when:  
– you eject the disc.  
– the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/  
DATA DVD only).  
– you change or reset the settings on the Setup  
Display.  
– you change the parental control level.  
– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION  
+/–.  
– you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
• For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD,  
DATA CD, or DATA DVD, the system remembers  
the resume playback point for the current disc.  
• The resume point is cleared when you select another  
disc.  
• Resume Play does not work during Program Play and  
Shuffle Play.  
• This function may not work properly with some  
discs.  
Tip  
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,  
then press H.  
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Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then  
press  
.
Using Play Mode  
Selected track  
PROGRAM  
0: 03:51  
T
Creating your own program  
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
(Program Play)  
02  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
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.  
Total time of the programmed tracks  
Note  
6
7
To program other tracks, repeat Steps  
4 to 5.  
• You can program the track on the current disc only.  
1
2
3
Press  
DISPLAY.  
The programmed tracks are displayed in the  
selected order.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
Press H to start Program Play.  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[PROGRAM],  
Program Play starts.  
.
When the program ends, you can restart the  
same program again by pressing H.  
The options for [PROGRAM] appear.  
Press X/x to select [SET t], then  
To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR while the display for the program  
setting is not displayed on the TV screen, or  
select [OFF] in Step 3. To play the same  
program again, select [ON] in Step 3 and press  
.
press  
.
Total time of the programmed tracks  
PROGRAM  
0: 00:00  
T
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
To turn off the Control Menu  
display  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu display is turned off.  
Tracks recorded on a disc  
To change or cancel a program  
4
5
Press c.  
1
2
Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your  
own program.”  
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in  
this case, [01]).  
Press X/x to select the program  
number of the track you want to  
change or cancel.  
PROGRAM  
0: 00:00  
T
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
If you want to delete the track from the  
program, press CLEAR.  
3
Follow Step 5 for new programming.  
To cancel a program, select [--] under [T],  
then press  
.
Select the track you want to program.  
For example, select track [02].  
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To cancel all of the tracks in the  
programmed order  
To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.  
1
Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your  
own program.”  
To turn off the Control Menu  
display  
2
3
Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu display is turned off.  
Press  
.
Note  
• You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or  
Super VCD with PBC playback.  
Playing in random order  
(Shuffle Play)  
Playing repeatedly  
You can play the contents on a disc in random  
order. Subsequent Shuffle Play may produce a  
different playing order.  
(Repeat Play)  
Note  
• Same song may be played repeatedly when you are  
playing MP3 files.  
You can play the contents on a disc repeatedly.  
You can use a combination of Shuffle Play or  
Program Play modes.  
• You can shuffle the tracks on the current disc only.  
1
2
3
Press  
DISPLAY during playback.  
1
2
3
Press  
DISPLAY during playback.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SHUFFLE],  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[REPEAT],  
.
.
The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.  
The options for [REPEAT] appear.  
Press X/x to select the item to be  
shuffled.  
Press X/x to select the item to be  
repeated.  
x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD  
• [OFF]: Off.  
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [TRACK]: You can shuffle tracks on the  
disc.  
• [ALL DISCS]: You can repeat all of the  
discs.  
• [ONE DISC]: You can repeat all of the  
titles on the current disc. (When the  
system is playing a DVD-VR, you can  
repeat all of the titles of the selected type.)  
• [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title  
on a disc.  
x During Program Play  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [ON]: You can shuffle tracks selected in  
Program Play.  
x DATA CD/DATA DVD  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [CHAPTER]: You can repeat the current  
chapter.  
• [ON (MUSIC)]: You can shuffle MP3  
files in the folder on the current disc.  
When no folder is selected, the first folder  
will play in random order.  
x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [ALL DISCS]: You can repeat all of the  
discs.  
4
Press  
.
Shuffle Play starts.  
• [ONE DISC]: You can repeat all of the  
tracks on the current disc.  
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• [TRACK]: You can repeat the current  
track.  
Searching/Selecting a  
Disc  
x DATA CD/DATA DVD  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [ALL DISCS]: You can repeat all of the  
discs.  
Using the DVD’s menu  
• [ONE DISC]: You can repeat all of the  
folders on the current disc.  
• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current  
folder.  
A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which  
make up a picture or music feature. These  
sections are called “titles.” When you play a  
DVD which contains several titles, you can  
select the title you want using DVD TOP  
MENU.  
• [TRACK] (MP3 files only): You can  
repeat the current file.  
4
Press  
.
The item is selected.  
When you play a DVD that allows you to select  
items such as the language for the subtitles and  
the language for the sound, select these items  
using DVD MENU.  
To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.  
To turn off the Control Menu  
display  
1
Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.  
The contents of the menu vary depending  
on the disc.  
Menu display is turned off.  
Note  
• You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or  
Super VCD with PBC playback.  
2
3
Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to  
select the item you want to play or  
change.  
• When the system is playing a DATA CD/DATA  
DVD which contains MP3 files and JPEG image  
files, and their playing time is not the same, the audio  
sound will not match the image.  
Press  
.
To display the DVD’s menu on the  
Control Menu display  
• When [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] is set to [IMAGE]  
(page 64), you cannot select [TRACK].  
1
Press  
DISPLAY during playback.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
2
Press X/x to select  
MENU], then press  
[DISC  
.
The options for [DISC MENU] appear.  
3
4
Press X/x to select [MENU] or [TOP  
MENU].  
Press  
.
To turn off the Control Menu  
display  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu display is turned off.  
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The number in parentheses indicates the  
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,  
indexes, scenes, folders, or files.  
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY  
LIST] on a DVD-VR  
98( 99)  
13( 99)  
DVD VIDEO  
T
0: 03: 17  
This function is only available for DVD-VRs  
with a playlist created.  
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2
3
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
Selected row  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
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4
Press  
.
Press X/x to select  
PLAY LIST], then press  
[ORIGINAL/  
.
[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].  
The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST]  
appear.  
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Press X/x to select a setting.  
• [PLAY LIST]: You can play the titles  
created from [ORIGINAL] for editing.  
• [ORIGINAL]: You can play the titles  
originally recorded.  
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Press  
.
Press X/x or the number buttons to  
select the desired number of the title,  
chapter, track, index, scene, etc.  
Searching for a title/chapter/  
track/scene, etc.  
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to  
cancel the number.  
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Press  
.
The system starts playback from the  
selected number.  
You can search a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR by  
title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO  
CD/Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA  
DVD by track, index, or scene. For a DATA CD/  
DATA DVD, you can search by folder or file.  
As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers  
on the disc, you can select the desired title or  
track by entering its number. Or, you can search  
for a scene using the time code.  
Tip  
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can  
search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-  
RW) or track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD) by  
pressing the number buttons and  
.
To search for a scene using the  
time code  
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In Step 2, select  
[TIME].  
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Press  
DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image  
files, press DISPLAY twice.)  
DISPLAY. (When playing a  
[T **:**:**] (playing time of the current  
title) is selected.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
2
3
Press  
.
[T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].  
2
Press X/x to select the search method.  
Input the time code using the number  
buttons.  
Example:  
[CHAPTER]  
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).  
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For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10  
minutes, and 20 seconds after the  
beginning. Press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]).  
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG  
Image Files  
4
Press  
.
Note  
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using  
the time code.  
You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files:  
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 file)  
or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)  
• which conform to the DCF* image file format  
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image  
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA).  
Note  
• The system will play any data with the extension  
“.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if they are not in  
MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may  
generate a loud noise which could damage your  
speaker system.  
• The system does not conform to audio in MP3PRO  
format.  
• The system can recognize up to 200 folders, and will  
not play any folders beyond the 200th. (Depending on  
the folder configuration, the number of folders that  
can be recognized by the system may decrease.)  
• The system can recognize up to 150 MP3 files/JPEG  
image files in a folder.  
• The system may take longer time to playback, when  
progressing to the following folder or jump to other  
folder.  
• The system may not play certain types of JPEG image  
files (ex. a JPEG image file that is less than 8 (width)  
× 8 (height)).  
Selecting an MP3 file or folder  
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Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
The folders recorded on the DATA CD or  
DATA DVD appear. When a folder is being  
played, its title is shaded.  
FOLDER LIST  
01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)  
02 1st Album (1986)  
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)  
04 Ready for Romance (1986)  
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)  
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)  
07 Back for Good (1988)  
08 Alone (1999)  
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Press X/x to select a folder.  
FOLDER LIST  
x To play MP3 files in a folder  
Press H to start playing the selected  
folder.  
01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)  
02 1st Album (1986)  
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)  
04 Ready for Romance (1986)  
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)  
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)  
07 Back for Good (1988)  
x To select a MP3 file  
Press  
.
08 Alone (1999)  
The list of files contained in the folder  
appears.  
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Press X/x to select a folder.  
TRACK LIST  
03 In the Middle of Nowher...  
x To play JPEG image files in a folder  
Press H to start playing the selected  
folder.  
01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac  
02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan  
03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth  
04_Sweet_Little_Shella  
05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums  
06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown  
07_In_Shaire  
x To select a JPEG image file by  
displaying the subscreens  
Press PICTURE NAVI.  
Images of JPEG image files in the folder  
appear in 16 subscreens.  
Press X/x to select a file and press  
.
The system starts playing the selected file.  
You can turn the file list off by pressing  
DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again  
will display the folder list.  
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2
3
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5
6
7
8
To stop playback  
Press x.  
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10  
14  
11  
15  
12  
16  
To play the next or previous MP3  
file  
13  
Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image  
file you want to view, then press  
Press >/.. Note that you can select the  
next folder by continuing to press > after the  
last file on the current folder, but that you cannot  
return to the previous folder by pressing ..  
To return to the previous folder, select the folder  
from the folder list.  
.
To return to normal screen, press O  
RETURN.  
Note  
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when you set  
[MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] to [MUSIC].  
To return to the previous display  
Tip  
Press O RETURN.  
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the  
TV screen. To display the additional JPEG  
image files, select the bottom JPEG image file  
and press x. To return to the previous JPEG  
image file, select the top JPEG image file and  
press X.  
To turn off the display  
Press DVD MENU.  
Selecting a JPEG image file or  
folder  
To play the next or previous JPEG  
image file  
Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not  
displayed. Note that you can select the next  
folder by continuing to press c after the last  
image on the current folder, but that you cannot  
return to the previous folder by pressing C. To  
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Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
The folders recorded on the DATA CD or  
DATA DVD appear. When a folder is being  
played, its title is shaded.  
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3
4
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
return to the previous folder, select the folder  
from the folder list.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
To rotate a JPEG image file  
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV  
screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file by 90  
degrees.  
Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file.  
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.  
Press X/x to select  
(MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press  
[MODE  
.
The options for [MODE (MUSIC,  
IMAGE)] appear.  
Press X/x to select a setting.  
Note  
• You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set  
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920  
• [AUTO]: You can play both the JPEG  
image files and MP3 files in the same  
folder as a slide show.  
× 1080i) HD  
] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 71).  
• [MUSIC]: You can play only MP3 files  
continuously.  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
• [IMAGE]: You can play only JPEG  
image files as a slide show.  
Displaying the list of MP3  
files/JPEG image files  
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6
Press  
.
Press DVD MENU.  
The list of folders recorded on the DATA  
CD or DATA DVD appears.  
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2
3
Press  
DISPLAY during playback.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
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Press X/x to select the desired folder  
and press H.  
Press X/x to select  
[BROWSING], then press  
The system starts playing the selected  
.
You can turn the folder list on/off by  
pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.  
then press  
.
Note  
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when [MUSIC] is  
• [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders  
appears. Follow Step 2 of “Selecting an  
MP3 file or folder” or “Selecting a JPEG  
image file or folder.”  
• If you play 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.  
• [PICTURE LIST]: Images of JPEG image  
files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens.  
Follow Step 2 of “Selecting a JPEG image  
file or folder.”  
To select the slide show duration  
of JPEG image files  
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2
3
Press  
DISPLAY twice.  
Playing MP3 files and JPEG  
image files as a slide show  
with sound  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[INTERVAL],  
.
You can play a slide show with sound by first  
placing both MP3 files and JPEG image files in  
the same folder on a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.  
Press X/x to select a setting.  
• [NORMAL]: You can set to the standard  
duration.  
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Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
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• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter  
than [NORMAL].  
Adjusting the Delay  
Between the Picture and  
Sound  
• [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration  
longer than [NORMAL].  
• [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration  
longer than [SLOW 1].  
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Press  
.
[A/V SYNC]  
Note  
• Some JPEG image files may take longer to display  
than the option you selected. Especially progressive  
JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000  
pixels or more.  
When the sound does not match the pictures on  
the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between  
the picture and sound.  
• Duration of interval depends on the [JPEG  
RESOLUTION] setting in [HDMI SETUP]  
(page 70).  
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2
3
Press  
DISPLAY.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
To select an effect for JPEG  
image files in the slide show  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[A/V SYNC],  
.
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2
3
Press  
DISPLAY twice.  
The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
Press X/x to select a setting.  
• [OFF]: Off.  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[EFFECT],  
• [ON]: You can adjust the difference  
between picture and sound.  
.
The options for [EFFECT] appear.  
4
Press  
.
Press X/x to select a setting.  
Note  
• [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps  
in from top to bottom.  
• Depending on the input stream, [A/V SYNC] may not  
be effective.  
• [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches  
out from left to right of the TV screen.  
• [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches  
out from the center of the TV screen.  
• [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files  
randomly cycle through the effects.  
• [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file  
slides over the previous image.  
• [OFF]: Off.  
4
Press  
.
Note  
• The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set  
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920  
× 1080i) HD  
] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 71).  
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Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons, then press  
.
Restricting Playback of  
the Disc  
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
x When you have already registered a  
password  
[PARENTAL CONTROL]  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited  
according to a predetermined level such as the  
age of the users. 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.  
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Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password  
using the number buttons, then press  
.
The display for setting the playback  
limitation level appears.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
STANDARD:  
CHANGE PASSWORD:  
OFF  
USA  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
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9
Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then  
press  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
.
The selection items for [STANDARD] are  
displayed.  
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
Press X/x to select a geographic area  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
press  
.
The area is selected.  
The Setup Display appears.  
When you select [OTHERS t], select and  
enter a standard code in the table of  
“Parental Control Area Code List”  
(page 113) using the number buttons.  
Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],  
then press  
.
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.  
10  
11  
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press  
Press X/x to select [PARENTAL  
.
CONTROL t], then press  
.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are  
displayed.  
x If you have not entered a password  
The display for registering a new password  
appears.  
Press X/x to select the desired level,  
then press  
.
PARENTAL CONTROL  
[PARENTAL CONTROL] setting is  
complete.  
The lower the value, the stricter the  
limitation.  
Enter a new 4-digit password,  
ENTER  
then press  
.
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6
Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],  
then press  
To turn off the [PARENTAL  
CONTROL] function  
.
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.  
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11.  
Press X/x to select [PARENTAL  
To play a disc for which  
[PARENTAL CONTROL] is set  
CONTROL t], then press  
.
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
1
Load the disc and press H.  
The display for entering your password  
appears.  
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Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press  
.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
8
Press X/x to select [CHANGE  
PASSWORD t], then press  
number buttons, then press  
.
.
The system starts playback.  
9
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press  
.
Note  
• When you play discs which do not have the  
[PARENTAL CONTROL] function, playback  
cannot be limited on this system.  
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11  
Enter a new 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press  
.
To confirm your password, re-enter it  
using the number buttons, then press  
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change  
the parental control level while playing the disc. In  
this case, enter your password, then change the level.  
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns  
to the previous level.  
If you make a mistake entering  
your password  
Tip  
Press C before you press , then input the  
correct number.  
• If you forget your password, remove the disc and  
repeat Steps 1 to 7 of “Restricting Playback of the  
Disc” (page 66). When you are asked to enter your  
password, enter “199703” using the number buttons,  
then press . The display will ask you to enter a new  
4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit  
password, replace the disc in the unit and press H.  
When the display for entering your password appears,  
enter your new password.  
Changing the password  
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
in stop mode.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
3
4
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
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The options for the selected item appear.  
Example: [TV TYPE]  
Using the Setup Display  
You can make various adjustments of items such  
as picture and sound.  
Displayed items vary depending on the country  
model.  
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
16:9  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPON
4:3 OUTPUT:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
PAUSE MODE:  
OFF  
AUTO  
Options  
Note  
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over  
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions  
described may work.  
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Press X/x to select a setting, then  
press  
.
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
The setting is selected and setup is  
complete.  
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
in stop mode.  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
OFF  
FULL  
ON  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
PAUSE MODE:  
OFF  
AUTO  
3
4
5
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
Selected setting  
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Note  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
• When you turn the system on after resetting and no  
disc is in the unit, the guide message appears on the  
TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup (page 44),  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
press  
. To return to normal screen, press CLEAR.  
Press X/x to select the setup item, then  
press  
.
To reset all of the [SETUP]  
settings  
• [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 68)  
• [VIDEO SETUP] (page 69)  
• [HDMI SETUP] (page 70)  
To reset all of the [SETUP] settings, see  
“Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default”  
(page 95).  
• [AUDIO SETUP] (page 72)  
• [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 72)  
• [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 73)  
Setting the display or sound  
track language  
Example: [VIDEO SETUP]  
Selected item  
[LANGUAGE SETUP]  
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
16:9  
OFF  
FULL  
ON  
Set various languages for the on-screen display  
or sound track.  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
PAUSE MODE:  
OFF  
AUTO  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ORIGINAL  
AUDIO FOLLOW  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
Setup items  
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Press X/x to select an item, then press  
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x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)  
You can switch the display language on the TV  
screen.  
x [TV TYPE]  
You can select the aspect ratio of the connected  
TV.  
[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide-  
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.  
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 in the disc is selected.  
[4:3 LETTER BOX]: Select this when you  
connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture  
with bands on the upper and lower portions of  
the TV screen.  
x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)  
You can switch the language of the subtitle  
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.  
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the  
language for the subtitles changes according to  
the language you selected for the sound track.  
[4:3 PAN SCAN]: Select this when you connect  
a 4:3 screen TV. The system automatically  
displays the wide picture on the entire screen  
and cuts off the portions that do not fit.  
Note  
• When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO],  
or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD  
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be  
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the  
language may not be selected automatically).  
Tip  
• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],  
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code  
from “Language Code List” (page 113) using the  
number buttons.  
Note  
• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be  
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or  
vice versa.  
Settings for the display  
[VIDEO SETUP]  
x [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)]  
You can set the progressive signal that is output  
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to  
on/off. For details, see “Does your TV accept  
progressive signals?” (page 46).  
Select settings according to the TV to be  
connected.  
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
OFF  
FULL  
ON  
[OFF]: The system outputs interlace signals.  
[ON]: The system outputs progressive signals.  
When you select [ON], follow the Steps below.  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
PAUSE MODE:  
OFF  
AUTO  
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2
Select [ON], then press  
.
The confirmation display appears.  
Press C/c to select [START], then  
press  
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The system outputs the progressive signal  
for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is  
displayed correctly.  
You cannot select this and the setting is not  
effective when the system outputs progressive  
signal.  
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Press C/c to select [YES].  
[OFF]: You can set the black level of the output  
signal to the standard level.  
[ON]: You can raise the standard black level.  
Use this when the picture becomes too black.  
The system outputs the progressive signal.  
If you select [NO], the system will not  
output the progressive signal.  
Note  
• [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] is  
effective only when you connect the unit and TV with  
a component video cord (page 28).  
x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/  
DVD-RW only)  
You can select the picture in pause mode.  
x [4:3 OUTPUT]  
[AUTO]: The picture, including subjects that  
move dynamically, is output with no jitter.  
Normally select this position.  
[FRAME]: The picture, including subjects that  
do not move dynamically, is output in high  
resolution.  
When you use a 16:9 aspect ratio TV, you can  
adjust the aspect ratio to watch 4:3 aspect ratio  
signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on  
your TV, change the setting on your TV, not the  
system.  
[FULL]: Select this when you can change the  
aspect ratio on your TV.  
[NORMAL]: Select this when you cannot  
change the aspect ratio on your TV. A 16:9  
aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and  
right sides of the image appears.  
Settings for the HDMI  
[HDMI SETUP]  
HDMI SETUP  
HDMI RESOLUTION:  
CONTROL FOR HDMI:  
VOLUME LIMIT:  
AUTO(1920x1080p)  
OFF  
LEVEL2  
YCBCR  
OFF  
SD  
YCB  
C
R/RGB(HDMI):  
AUDIO(HDMI):  
JPEG RESOLUTION:  
16:9 aspect ratio TV  
Note  
• [4:3 OUTPUT] is effective only when you set [TV  
TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9].  
x [HDMI RESOLUTION]  
You can select the type of video signal that is  
output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details,  
see “To select the type of video signal output  
from the HDMI OUT jack” (page 46).  
x [BLACK LEVEL]  
You can select the black level (setup level) for  
the video signals output from the jacks other  
than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT.  
[AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs  
the optimal video signal for the connected TV.  
[1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 ×  
1080i* video signals.  
[ON]: The standard level.  
[OFF]: You can lower the standard black level.  
Use this when the picture becomes too white.  
[1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×  
720p* video signals.  
[720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 ×  
480p* video signals.  
x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]  
You can select the black level (setup level) for  
the video signals output from the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
* i: interlace, p: progressive  
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**Depending on the country model, [720 × 576p] may  
appear.  
x [AUDIO (HDMI)]  
You can select the audio output status from the  
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” Sync”  
(page 79).  
[OFF]: The system does not output the sound  
from the HDMI OUT jack.  
[ON]: The system outputs audio signals by  
converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24 bit  
PCM signals to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.  
Note  
[OFF]: Off.  
• When you connect the unit and TV with an HDMI  
cable and [ON] is selected, [AUDIO DRC], [A/V  
SYNC], DYNAMIC BASS, “DEC. MODE,” and  
sound mode are not applied to the sound that is output  
from the TV.  
[ON]: On. You can operate mutually between  
components that are connected with an HDMI  
cable.  
Note  
• When you set the function to other than “DVD,” the  
system does not output the sound from the HDMI  
OUT jack even if you set [AUDIO (HDMI)] to [ON].  
• When you set to [ON] without the HDMI connection  
of the TV, [Please verify the HDMI connection.]  
appears and you cannot set to [ON].  
x [JPEG RESOLUTION]  
You can select the resolution of JPEG image  
files output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
x [VOLUME LIMIT]  
If you change the output method of the TV to the  
system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing  
THEATER, the System Audio Control  
(page 81) is activated and loud sound may be  
output depending on the volume level of the  
system. You can prevent this by limiting the  
maximum level of the volume.  
[SD  
]: The system outputs standard  
resolution with a black frame.  
[HD  
]: The system outputs HD resolution  
with a black frame.  
[HD]: The system outputs the HD resolution  
without a black frame.  
[LEVEL3]: Maximum volume level is set to 10.  
[LEVEL2]: Maximum volume level is set to 15.  
[LEVEL1]: Maximum volume level is set to 20.  
[OFF]: Off.  
[(1920 × 1080i) HD  
]: The system outputs  
full size HD resolution with a black frame.  
[(1920 × 1080i) HD]: The system outputs full  
size HD resolution without a black frame.  
Note  
Note  
• This function is available only when [CONTROL  
FOR HDMI] is set to [ON].  
• [JPEG RESOLUTION] is effective only when you  
set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9], and  
you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP]  
to other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p].  
x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]  
• You can select [(1920 × 1080i) HD  
1080i) HD] only when you set [HDMI  
RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 ×  
] or [(1920 ×  
You can select the type of HDMI signal output  
from HDMI OUT jack.  
1080i].  
[YCB  
C
R]: The system outputs YCB  
C
R
signals.  
• If you select [(1920 × 1080i) HD  
1080i) HD], the next image appears after the black  
screen.  
] or [(1920 ×  
[RGB]: The system outputs RGB signals.  
Note  
• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set  
[YCBCR] to [RGB].  
• HDMI signal will stop momentarily when:  
– The system is loading or unloading a DATA CD or  
DATA DVD.  
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to a component  
with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically  
output even when you select [YCBCR].  
– You change the disc from a DATA CD or DATA  
DVD.  
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– You play a DATA CD or DATA DVD to the end  
and the system stops playback automatically.  
Note  
• [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital.  
x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)  
You can give the sound track which contains the  
highest number of channels priority when you  
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio  
formats (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG  
audio) are recorded.  
Settings for the audio  
[AUDIO SETUP]  
AUDIO SETUP  
S-AIR SETUP:  
SPEAKER FORMATION:  
AUTO CALIBRATION:  
[OFF]: Off.  
[AUTO]: The system selects the sound track  
automatically according to the priority.  
AUDIO DRC:  
OFF  
OFF  
TRACK SELECTION:  
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may  
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has  
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in  
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 68). (Depending on  
the disc, this function may not work.)  
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio  
have the same number of channels, the system selects  
PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in  
this order.  
x [S-AIR SETUP]  
You can set up the S-AIR setting. For details,  
see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 83).  
[ID]  
You can set the ID of the system.  
[PAIRING]  
You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit,  
Other Settings  
[SYSTEM SETUP]  
x [SPEAKER FORMATION]  
You can select the position of the speakers for  
the better surround sound. For details, see  
“Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room”  
(page 89).  
SYSTEM SETUP  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
PARENTAL CONTROL:  
MULTI-DISC RESUME:  
RESET:  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
ON  
x [AUTO CALIBRATION]  
You can calibrate the appropriate settings  
automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the  
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 90).  
x [SCREEN SAVER]  
You can reduce the display device damages  
x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)  
You can compress the dynamic range of the  
sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for  
watching movies at low volume late at night.  
(ghosting). Press any button (e.g.,  
cancel the screen saver.  
H
button) to  
[ON]: The screen saver image appears if you do  
not operate the system for about 15 minutes.  
[OFF]: Off.  
[OFF]: No compression of dynamic range.  
[STANDARD]: The system reproduces the  
sound track with the kind of dynamic range that  
the recording engineer intended.  
[MAX]: The system compresses dynamic range  
fully.  
x [BACKGROUND]  
You can select the background color or picture  
on the TV screen.  
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[JACKET PICTURE]: The jacket picture (still  
picture) appears, but only when the jacket  
picture is already recorded on the disc (CD-  
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a  
jacket picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture  
appears.  
SPEAKER SETUP  
CONNECTION:  
DISTANCE(FRONT)  
:
DISTANCE(SURROUND):  
LEVEL(FRONT):  
LEVEL(SURROUND):  
TEFRONT:
CENTER:  
SURROUND:  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
[GRAPHICS]: A preset picture stored in the  
system appears.  
SUBWOOFER:  
[BLUE]: The background is blue.  
[BLACK]: The background is black.  
x [CONNECTION]  
If you do not connect center or surround  
x [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
You can set the playback restrictions. For  
details, see “Restricting Playback of the Disc”  
(page 66).  
speakers, set the parameters for [CENTER] and  
[SURROUND]. Since the front speaker and  
subwoofer setting is fixed, you cannot change  
them.  
[FRONT]  
x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/  
VIDEO CD only)  
You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME]  
function to on/off.  
[YES]  
[CENTER]  
[YES]: Normally select this.  
[NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used.  
[ON]: The system stores the resume points in  
memory for up to 10 discs.  
[OFF]: The system does not store the resume  
points in memory. Playback restarts at the  
resume point only for the current disc in the unit.  
[SURROUND]  
[YES]: Normally select this.  
[NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is  
used.  
[SUBWOOFER]  
[YES]  
x [RESET]  
Note  
You can return the [SET UP] settings other than  
[PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default  
settings. For details, see “Returning the  
[SETUP] settings to the default” (page 95).  
• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the  
[STANDARD] of [SPEAKER FORMATION]  
setting remains the same, but the other settings of  
[SPEAKER FORMATION] return to  
[STANDARD].  
Settings for the speakers  
x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]  
[SPEAKER SETUP]  
When you move the front speakers and center  
speaker, be sure to set the parameters of the  
distance (A) from the listening position to the  
speakers.  
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set  
connection of the speakers and their distance  
from your listening position. Then use the test  
tone to adjust the level and the balance of the  
speakers to the same level.  
You can set the parameters from 1.0 to 7.0  
1)  
meters (3 to 23 ft) for the front speakers, from  
2)  
0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft) for the center  
speaker.  
Note  
• You cannot operate [SPEAKER SETUP] when you  
connect headphones to the unit or surround amplifier.  
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[L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft2)3): Set the surround speaker  
distance (up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer to the  
front speakers).  
1)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.  
2)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 44), the  
default settings are changed.  
3)This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to  
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.  
A
Note  
• If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an  
equal distance from your listening position, set the  
distance according to the closest speaker.  
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from  
your listening position than the front speakers.  
• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE]  
setting may not be effective.  
[L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft3): Set the front speaker  
distance.  
[CENTER] 3.0 m/10 ft3)4): Set the center speaker  
distance (up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer to the  
front speakers).  
x [LEVEL (FRONT)]  
You can adjust the sound level of the front  
speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. You  
can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB.  
Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy  
adjustment.  
1)0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models.  
2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.  
3)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 44), the  
default settings are changed.  
4)This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES]  
in the [CONNECTION] setting.  
[L/R] 0.0 dB: Set the front speaker level.  
[CENTER] 0.0 dB*: Set the center speaker  
level.  
x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]  
[SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer  
When you move the surround speakers, be sure  
to set the parameters of the distance (B) from  
the listening position to the speakers.  
level.  
* This item appears when you set [CENTER] to  
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.  
You can set the parameters from 0.0 to 7.0  
1)  
meters (0 to 23 ft).  
x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]  
You can adjust the sound level of the surround  
speakers. You can set the parameter from –6.0  
dB to +6.0 dB. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to  
[ON] for easy adjustment.  
[L/R] 0.0 dB*: Set the surround speaker level.  
* This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to  
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.  
B
x [TEST TONE]  
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust  
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL  
(SURROUND)].  
[OFF]: The test tone is not emitted from the  
speakers.  
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[ON]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker  
in sequence while adjusting level. When you  
select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the  
test tone is emitted from each speaker in  
sequence.  
Adjust the sound level as follows.  
1
2
Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON].  
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the  
desired speaker and the level.  
3
4
5
Press  
.
Repeat Steps 1 to 3.  
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to set [TEST  
TONE] to [OFF] after adjusting the  
speaker level.  
Note  
• The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI  
OUT jack.  
Tip  
• To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time,  
turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press  
VOLUME +/– on the remote.  
• To return to the default setting when changing a  
setting, select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that  
only the [CONNECTION] setting does not return to  
the default setting.  
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• You can select the preset number directly by  
pressing the number buttons.  
Tuner  
7
Press  
.
Presetting Radio  
Stations  
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM  
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down  
the volume to minimum.  
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel  
display, and the station is stored.  
8
9
Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to store other  
stations.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
Tip  
To change the preset number  
• You can operate the tuner function by observing the  
following display on the TV screen.  
Restart from Step 2.  
Current station  
To change the AM tuning interval  
(except for Russian and Middle  
Eastern models)  
Current band and preset number  
FM  
The AM tuning interval can be set to either  
10 kHz or 9 kHz.  
FM 10 : 88.00 MHz  
SONY RADIO  
To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in  
any AM station, then turn off the system by  
pressing "/1 on the unit. While holding down  
> on the unit, press "/1 on the unit to turn on  
the power. If you change the interval, AM preset  
stations will be erased.  
Station name  
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.  
Press and hold TUNING +/– until the  
auto scanning starts.  
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a  
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo  
program) appear in the front panel display.  
3
4
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “MEMORY”  
appears in the front panel display.  
5
Press  
or c.  
A preset number appears in the front panel  
display.  
6
Press X/x to select the preset number  
you want.  
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If an FM program is noisy  
Listening to the Radio  
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory  
If an FM program is noisy, you can select  
monaural reception. There will be no stereo  
effect, but reception will improve.  
first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 76)).  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “FM MODE”  
appears in the front panel display.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select  
the preset station.  
3
4
Press  
or c.  
Each time you press the button, the system  
tunes in one preset station.  
Press X/x to select “MONO.”  
• “STEREO”: Stereo reception.  
• “MONO”: Monaural reception.  
Tip  
• You can select the preset station number directly  
by pressing the number buttons.  
5
6
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
3
Adjust the volume by pressing  
VOLUME +/–.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
To turn off the radio  
The system menu turns off.  
Press "/1.  
To listen to non-preset radio  
stations  
Naming preset stations  
You can enter a name for preset stations. These  
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front  
panel display when a station is selected.  
Only one name can be entered for each preset  
station.  
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.  
For manual tuning, press TUNING +/–  
repeatedly.  
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING  
+/–. The automatic tuning stops automatically  
when the system receives the radio station. To  
stop the automatic tuning manually, press  
TUNING +/– or x.  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
To listen to radio stations when  
you know the frequencies  
2
Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select  
the preset station you want to create an  
index name for.  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
3
4
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “NAME IN”  
appears in the front panel display.  
2
3
Press D.TUNING.  
Press the number buttons to select the  
frequencies.  
4
Press  
.
5
6
Press  
or c.  
Tip  
• To improve reception, reorient the connected  
antennas (aerials).  
Create a name by using C/X/x/c.  
Press X/x to select a character, then press c  
to move the cursor to the next position.  
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x “TUNER AM”  
When the station name is set  
1 Station name  
Ex. “SONY RADIO”  
2 Frequency  
You can input letters, numbers, and other  
symbols for a radio station.  
Ex. “AM1 576”  
If you make a mistake  
Press C/c repeatedly until the character to  
be changed flashes, then press X/x to select  
the desired character.  
When the station name is not set:  
1 Frequency  
Ex. “AM1 576”  
To erase the character, press C/c  
repeatedly until the character to be erased  
flashes, then press CLEAR.  
Note  
• The system returns to the original display when  
several seconds has elapsed.  
7
8
Press  
.
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel  
display, and the station name is stored.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
Viewing the station name or  
frequency in the front panel  
display  
When the system is set to “TUNER FM” or  
“TUNER AM,” you can check the frequency  
using the front panel display.  
Press DISPLAY.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes:  
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. “FM1 87.50”  
2 The “FM MODE” setting  
Ex. “STEREO”  
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Note  
• Depending on the connected component, the Control  
for 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 Sony, even if the  
component is compatible with the Control for HDMI  
function.  
Control for HDMI/External Audio  
Device  
Using the Control for  
HDMI Function for  
“BRAVIA” Sync  
Preparing for the Control for  
HDMI function  
This function is available on TVs with the  
“BRAVIA” Sync function only.  
(Control for HDMI - Easy Setting)  
The system is compatible with the Control for  
HDMI - Easy Setting function. If the TV is  
compatible with the Control for HDMI - Easy  
Setting function, you can set the system’s  
[CONTROL FOR HDMI] function  
By connecting Sony components that are  
compatible with the Control for HDMI function  
with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is  
simplified as below:  
– Theater Mode (page 80)  
– One-Touch Play (page 80)  
– System Power Off (page 80)  
– System Audio Control (page 81)  
– Volume Limit (page 81)  
automatically by setting the TV. For details,  
refer to the operating instructions of the TV.  
If the TV is not compatible with the Control for  
HDMI - Easy Setting function, set the Control  
for HDMI function of the system and TV  
manually.  
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function  
standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics  
Control) for HDMI (High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface).  
Note  
• Displayed items vary depending on the country  
model.  
The Control for HDMI function will not work in  
the following cases:  
1
2
Make sure that the system and the TV  
are connected with an HDMI cable.  
– When you connect this system to a  
component which is not compatible with the  
Control for HDMI function.  
Turn on the TV and press [/1 to turn on  
the system.  
– A component does not have an HDMI jack.  
Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the system through  
the HDMI input appears on the TV  
screen.  
There are convenient buttons on the system’s  
remote for operating the TV, such as  
THEATER, ONE-TOUCH PLAY, TV [/1. For  
details, see “Controlling the TV with the  
Supplied Remote” (page 91) and refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV.  
4
Set the Control for HDMI function of the  
system and TV.  
For details of the setting of the system, see  
the following Steps. For details of the  
setting of the TV, refer to the operating  
instructions of the TV (depending on the  
TV, the default setting of the Control for  
HDMI function is set to off).  
ONE-TOUCH  
PLAY  
TV  
THEATER  
BRAVIA Sync  
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The One-Touch Play also works when:  
To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]  
function to on/off  
– You press A while the disc tray is opened and  
H appears in the front panel display.  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
– You close the disc tray by pressing the disc  
tray.  
– You press DVD TOP MENU/DVD MENU  
and H appears in the front panel display.  
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
– You select the “DVD” function by pressing  
FUNCTION +/– and H appears in the front  
panel display.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
3
4
5
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
Note  
.
• One-Touch Play does not work when you press H.  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
The system and TV work as follows (e.g.):  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
This system  
TV  
Turns on. (If not already Turns on. (If not already  
Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then  
turned on.)  
turned on.)  
press  
.
r
r
The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.  
Switches to “DVD”  
function.  
Switches to HDMI input.  
6
7
Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR  
r
HDMI], then press  
Press X/x to select the setting, then  
press  
.
r
Minimizes sound level.  
(System Audio Control)  
Starts playing the disc and  
outputs the sound.  
.
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [ON]: On.  
Note  
• Make sure the HDMI connection is correct, and set  
the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] to [ON].  
• Depending on the TV, the beginning of the content  
may not be played back.  
Note  
• When [Please verify the HDMI connection.] appears,  
make sure the HDMI connection is correct.  
• Depending on the disc, playback may take a while to  
start.  
Using the Theater Mode  
(Theater Mode)  
Turning the system off in sync  
with the TV  
If your TV is compatible with the Theater Mode,  
you can enjoy optimal image suited for movies  
and the sound is output from the system’s  
speaker automatically by pressing THEATER.  
(System Power Off)  
When you turn the TV off by using the POWER  
button on the TV’s remote or TV [/1 on the  
system’s remote, the system turns off  
automatically.  
Watching DVD by a single  
button press  
Note  
• Before using the System Power Off function, set the  
function for TV power. For details, refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV.  
(One-Touch Play)  
By only pressing ONE-TOUCH PLAY, the TV  
turns on, the TV is set for DVD input mode, and  
the system starts playing a disc automatically.  
• Depending on the status of the system (ex. while  
other than “DVD,” “TV*,” or “TV/VIDEO**”  
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function, or playing a CD), the system may not turn  
off automatically.  
• If you select a TV program during DVD playback  
with the system, the “TV*” or “TV/VIDEO**”  
function is automatically set to output TV sound.  
* DAV-HDX576WF only  
* DAV-HDX576WF only  
**DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only  
**DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only  
• When you activate One-Touch Play during watching  
TV, the System Audio Control function is activated  
and the TV sound is muted.  
Enjoying TV sound from the  
speakers in this system  
Tip  
• You can connect the system and the TV audio  
digitally. For details, see (page 31).  
(System Audio Control)  
You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy  
operation.  
To use this function, connect the system and the  
TV with an audio cord (not supplied) and an  
HDMI cable (not supplied) (page 28).  
Setting the Maximum Volume  
Level of the System  
(Volume Limit)  
Depending on the TV, when you set the system  
to the “TV*” or “TV/VIDEO**” function, the  
System Audio Control function is activated. TV  
sound is output from the system speakers, and  
the volume of the TV speakers is minimized  
automatically.  
If you change the output method of the TV to the  
system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing  
THEATER, loud sound may be output  
depending on the volume level of the system.  
You can prevent this by limiting the maximum  
level of the volume. For details, see “[VOLUME  
LIMIT]” (page 71).  
You can use the System Audio Control function  
as follows:  
• While you are watching the TV and the  
function of the system is switched to “TV*” or  
“TV/VIDEO**,” TV sound is output from the  
system speakers automatically.  
• You can control the system’s volume by the  
remote of the TV.  
• If you turn the system off or set the function of  
the system to other than “TV*” or  
“TVVIDEO**,” TV sound is output from the  
TV speakers.  
You can also operate the System Audio Control  
function from the TV menu. For details, refer to  
the operating instructions of the TV.  
* DAV-HDX576WF only  
**DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only  
Note  
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the system,  
TV sound will not be output for a moment.  
• While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode,  
the System Audio Control function will not work.  
When the TV exits PAP mode, the output method of  
the TV returns to the one before PAP mode.  
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Start playback of the connected  
component.  
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT Adapter  
The sound and images from the connected  
component are played on the system or  
connected TV.  
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)  
adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable  
audio source or computer. By connecting a  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can  
enjoy sound from the connected component on  
the system.  
Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters  
vary in each area.  
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-  
iP10) is supplied with the system (a DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter other than TDM-iP10 is  
not supplied).  
For operation details, refer to the operating  
instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter.  
Tip  
• When listening to MP3 files or other compressed  
music using a portable audio source, you can enhance  
the sound. Select “A.F.D. STD” for “DEC. MODE”  
(page 49). To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”  
• 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. The following illustration shows an example  
of buttons that can be used in this case.  
For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, see “To connect the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 33).  
Note  
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter to/from the unit while the system is  
turned on.  
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, the images are also output. In this case, the  
system outputs the composite video signal only,  
regardless of the type of video signal.  
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• When you use the system and the Bluetooth Wireless  
Audio Adapter (such as TDM-BT1, not supplied) at  
the same time, transmission distance between the  
Bluetooth transmitter and Bluetooth Wireless Audio  
Adapter may be reduced. In this case, place the  
Bluetooth transmitter as far as possible from the  
system, or move the Bluetooth Wireless Audio  
Adapter closer to the Bluetooth transmitter.  
• When you use the system and the Wireless Network  
Audio Adapter (such as TDM-NC1, not supplied) at  
the same time, place the Wireless Network Audio  
Adapter as far as possible from the system.  
x
X
Playing the connected  
component on the system  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DMPORT” appears in the front panel  
display.  
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Establishing sound  
transmission between the unit  
and S-AIR sub unit  
(ID setting)  
Using an S-AIR Product  
The unit is compatible with the S-AIR function  
(page 111), which allows sound transmission  
between S-AIR products.  
For the surround amplifier  
For the S-AIR receiver  
About S-AIR products  
There are two types of S-AIR product.  
• S-AIR main unit (this unit): This is for  
transmitting sound. You can use up to three  
S-AIR main unit. (The number of usable  
S-AIR main unit depends on the use  
environment.)  
Simply by matching the ID of the unit and the  
S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound  
transmission. You can use multiple S-AIR main  
unit by setting a different ID for each  
component.  
• S-AIR sub unit: This is for receiving sound.  
– Surround amplifier: You can enjoy  
surround speaker sound wirelessly.  
To set the ID of the unit  
1
Press "/1 on the unit.  
– S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system  
sound in another room.  
The system turns on.  
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
3
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
S-AIR sub unit  
(S-AIR receiver)  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
4
5
6
7
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
S-AIR main unit  
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],  
then press  
.
S-AIR sub unit  
(surround amplifier)  
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [S-AIR SETUP t],  
then press  
Press X/x to select [ID], then press  
Press X/x to select the desired ID, then  
press  
.
8
9
.
.
You can select any ID (A, B, or C).  
The confirmation display appears.  
10  
Press  
.
Set the S-AIR sub unit to the same ID.  
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with a specific S-AIR sub unit by performing the  
pairing operation (page 86).  
Sound transmission is established as  
follows (example):  
Other S-AIR main  
unit  
This unit  
ID A  
Enjoying the system’s sound in  
another room  
ID B  
For the S-AIR receiver  
You can enjoy the system’s sound by using the  
S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be  
installed anywhere, regardless of the location of  
the unit, for enjoying the system’s sound in  
another room.  
ID A  
S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit  
ID B  
S-AIR sub unit  
ID A  
operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.  
Tip  
• To confirm the current ID, perform Steps 1 to 7  
above. When you pair the unit with the S-AIR sub  
unit (page 86), [(PAIRING)] appears beside ID on  
the display for selecting ID.  
1
Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver to that  
of the unit.  
• To set the ID of the unit, see “To set the ID  
of the unit” (page 83).  
• To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer  
to the operating instructions of the S-AIR  
receiver.  
To set the ID of the surround  
amplifier  
1
2
3
Make sure that the SURROUND  
SELECTOR switch of the surround  
amplifier is set to SURROUND.  
Note  
• When you are using another S-AIR sub unit,  
such as a surround amplifier, do not change the  
ID of the unit. Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver  
Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround  
amplifier to match the ID (A, B, or C) of  
the unit.  
• When you pair the unit and another S-AIR sub  
unit, such as a surround amplifier, by the pairing  
operation, you need to perform the pairing  
operation between the unit and the S-AIR  
receiver. For details, see “Identifying the unit  
with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing  
operation)” (page 86).  
Press POWER on the surround  
amplifier.  
When sound transmission is established,  
the POWER / ON LINE indicator of the  
surround amplifier turns green.  
For details of the POWER / ON LINE  
indicator, see “To check the transmission  
status” (page 42).  
2
Press S-AIR MODE on the remote.  
The S-AIR mode appears in the front panel  
display. Each time you press S-AIR  
MODE, the S-AIR mode changes.  
• “PARTY”: The S-AIR receiver outputs  
sound according to function set on the  
unit.  
To set the ID of the S-AIR  
receiver  
Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR  
receiver.  
• “SEPARATE”: You can set the desired  
function for the S-AIR receiver while unit  
functions do not change.  
Note  
• It is easy to set the same ID for the unit and S-AIR sub  
unit to establish sound transmission. However,  
neighbors may also receive your system’s sound if  
IDs are the same, or you may receive the sound from  
neighbors. To prevent this, you can identify the unit  
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Select the desired function on the  
S-AIR receiver.  
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver  
while the unit is in standby  
mode  
x When “PARTY” is set  
The function changes in the same sequence  
as you press FUNCTION +/– (page 47).  
For the S-AIR receiver  
x When “SEPARATE” is set  
The function changes as follows.  
You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the unit  
is in standby mode by setting “S-AIR STBY” to  
“ON.”  
“MAIN UNIT” t “TUNER FM” t  
“TUNER AM” t “DMPORT” t  
“AUDIO” t …  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “S-AIR  
STBY” appears in the front panel  
To enjoy the same function as the unit,  
select “MAIN UNIT.”  
display, then press  
or c.  
When “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” is  
selected on the unit, you can only select the  
same band for the tuner on the S-AIR  
receiver. In this case, when you select other  
than “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” on  
the unit, you can select any band for the  
tuner on the S-AIR receiver.  
3
Press X/x to select the desired setting.  
• “ON”: You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver  
while the unit is in standby mode or turned  
on.  
• “OFF”: You cannot enjoy the S-AIR  
receiver while the unit is in standby mode.  
The default setting differs depending on the  
model.  
4
Adjust the volume on the S-AIR  
receiver.  
4
Press  
.
Note  
• When the sound is other than 2 channel stereo, multi  
channel sound is downmixed to 2 channel.  
• The sound of the S-AIR receiver may be cut off by  
operation of the unit.  
The setting is made.  
5
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
Note  
To control the system from the  
S-AIR receiver  
• When you set “S-AIR STBY” to “ON,” the power  
consumption during the standby mode increases.  
• When you turn the system off while “S-AIR STBY”  
is set to “ON,” “S-AIR” flashes (when sound  
transmission between the unit and S-AIR receiver is  
not established), or lights up (when sound  
You can control the system from the S-AIR  
receiver by using the following buttons.  
Press  
Operation  
transmission between the unit and S-AIR receiver is  
established) in the front panel display.  
H, X, x,  
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Share the same operations on the  
remote and unit.  
• If you turn the system off with the disc tray opened  
while “S-AIR STBY” is set to “ON,” the disc tray  
may not close automatically.  
S-AIR CH  
Change the function of the system.  
• When the wireless transceiver is not inserted in the  
unit, you cannot set the “S-AIR STBY.”  
For details, refer to the operating instructions of  
the S-AIR receiver.  
• “S-AIR STBY” is set to “OFF” automatically when  
the wireless transceiver is removed from the unit.  
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Your room  
This unit  
Neighbor  
Identifying the unit with a  
specific S-AIR sub unit  
(Pairing operation)  
ID A  
No transmission  
For the surround amplifier  
For the S-AIR receiver  
It is easy to set the same ID for the unit and an  
S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier or  
S-AIR receiver, to establish sound transmission.  
However, neighbors may also receive your  
system’s sound if IDs are the same, or you may  
receive the sound from neighbors. To prevent  
this, you can identify the unit with a specific  
S-AIR sub unit by performing the pairing  
operation.  
ID A  
ID A  
S-AIR sub unit  
S-AIR sub unit  
Pairing  
1
Place the S-AIR sub unit that you want  
to pair near the unit.  
When you perform pairing  
Before pairing, sound transmission is  
established by the ID (example).  
Note  
amplifier (if connected).  
2
Match the IDs of the unit and the S-AIR  
sub unit.  
Your room  
This unit  
Neighbor  
• To set the ID of the unit, see “To set the ID  
of the unit” (page 83).  
ID A  
• To set the ID of the surround amplifier,  
see “To set the ID of the surround  
amplifier” (page 84).  
• To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer  
to the operating instructions of the S-AIR  
receiver.  
ID A  
ID A  
S-AIR sub unit  
3
4
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
S-AIR sub unit  
After pairing, sound transmission is established  
between the paired unit and S-AIR sub unit(s)  
only.  
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
in stop mode.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
5
6
7
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],  
then press  
.
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.  
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• When you perform pairing, [(PAIRING)] appears  
beside ID on the display for selecting ID.  
8
9
Press X/x to select [S-AIR SETUP t],  
then press  
.
Press X/x to select [PAIRING], then  
press  
To cancel pairing  
.
Perform the ID setting of the unit according to  
the procedure of “To set the ID of the unit.” If  
you select a new ID (you can select the same ID  
as before), pairing is canceled.  
The confirmation display appears.  
10  
11  
Press C/c to select [YES], then press  
.
The unit starts pairing.  
To not perform pairing, select [NO].  
If sound transmission is  
unstable  
For the surround amplifier  
For the S-AIR receiver  
Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit.  
x For the surround amplifier  
Press POWER on the surround amplifier to  
turn on the surround amplifier and press  
PAIRING on the rear panel of the surround  
amplifier.  
If you use multiple wireless systems which  
sharing the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless LAN  
or Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR  
products or other wireless systems may be  
unstable. In this case, the transmission may be  
improved by changing the following “RF  
CHANGE” setting.  
The PAIRING indicator of the surround  
amplifier flashes red when pairing starts.  
When sound transmission is established,  
the PAIRING indicator of the surround  
amplifier turns red and the confirmation  
display appears.  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Tip  
• To press PAIRING on the rear panel of the  
surround amplifier, a slim instrument, such as a  
paper clip, can be used.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “RF  
CHANGE” appears in the front panel  
display, then press  
or c.  
x For the S-AIR receiver  
Refer to the operating instructions of the  
S-AIR receiver.  
3
Press X/x to select the desired setting.  
• “AUTO”: Normally select this. The  
system change “RF CHANGE” to “ON”  
or “OFF” automatically.  
When sound transmission is established,  
the confirmation display appears.  
• “ON”: The system transmits sound by  
searching the better channel for  
transmitting.  
• “OFF”: The system transmits sound by  
fixing the channel for transmitting.  
Note  
• Perform the pairing within several minutes after  
Step 10. If you do not, the pairing is canceled  
automatically and the confirmation display  
appears. To perform pairing, select [YES]. To  
return to the previous display, select [NO].  
4
5
6
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
12  
Press C/c to select the next operation.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
x To finish pairing  
Select [NO], then press  
The system menu turns off.  
.
When you set “RF CHANGE” to “OFF,”  
select the ID so that sound  
transmission is most stabilized  
(page 83).  
x To perform pairing of another S-AIR  
sub unit  
Select [YES], then press  
.
Note  
Note  
• If you perform the pairing operation between the unit  
and another S-AIR sub unit (page 86), sound  
transmission established by ID is canceled.  
• When the wireless transceiver is not inserted in the  
unit, you cannot set the “RF CHANGE.”  
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• In most cases, you will not need to change this  
setting.  
• 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 Wi-Fi  
channel 1  
– S-AIR ID B: equivalent channel for Wi-Fi  
channel 6  
– S-AIR ID C: equivalent channel for Wi-Fi  
channel 11  
• The transmission may be improved by changing the  
transmission channel (frequency) of the other  
wireless system(s). For details, refer to the operating  
instructions of the other wireless system(s).  
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• [NO CENTER]: Select this when you  
install the front and surround speakers  
only.  
Other Operations  
• [NO SURROUND]: Select this when you  
install the center and front speakers only.  
• [FRONT ONLY]: Select this when you  
install the front speakers only.  
• [ALL FRONT]: Select this when you  
install all the speakers in front of the  
listening position.  
Getting Optimal  
Surround Sound for a  
Room  
[SPEAKER FORMATION]  
• [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select  
this when you install the front and  
surround speakers in front of the listening  
position.  
Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot  
install some speakers. For the better surround  
sound, Sony recommends that first you decide  
the position of the speakers.  
8
9
Press  
.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
The setting is made and the confirmation  
display appears.  
press  
2
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
.
in stop mode.  
• [YES]: Continue with [AUTO  
CALIBRATION]. Follow the procedure  
from Step 7 of “Calibrating the  
Appropriate Settings Automatically”  
(page 90).  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
• [NO]: Exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
Note  
press  
.
• In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change  
the position of the speakers, Sony recommends you  
set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO  
CALIBRATION] (page 90).  
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],  
then press  
.
• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting in  
[SPEAKER SETUP] (page 73), the [SPEAKER  
FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD].  
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [SPEAKER  
FORMATION], then press  
.
The options for [SPEAKER  
FORMATION] appear.  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
STANDARD  
7
Press C/c to select a setting.  
• [STANDARD]: Select this when you  
install all the speakers normally.  
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obstruction between the speakers and the  
calibration mic.  
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. Give consideration to children and neighbors.  
• Make sure that the headphones are not connected to  
the unit or surround amplifier. You cannot operate the  
following Steps with the headphones connected.  
Calibration mic  
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
in stop mode.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
E.g., DAV-HDX576WF  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
8
9
Press C/c to select [YES].  
press  
.
Press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.  
Be quiet during the measurement.  
Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],  
then press  
.
Note  
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.  
• Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], make sure  
that the surround amplifier turns on and you  
install the surround amplifier in the appropriate  
location. If you install the surround amplifier in  
an improper location, such as another room,  
proper measurement will not be obtained.  
• Avoid being in the measurement area and  
making noise during the measurement (about 3  
minute), to avoid measurement failure. During  
the measurement, test signals are output from  
the speakers.  
Press X/x to select [AUTO  
CALIBRATION], then press  
.
The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION]  
appear.  
7
Connect the calibration mic (supplied)  
to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front  
panel  
Set up the calibration mic at the ear level  
using a tripod, etc. (not supplied).  
• The environment of the room in which the  
system is installed may affect measurements.  
The front of each speaker should face the  
calibration mic, and there should be no  
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• If an error message appears, follow the message,  
then select [YES].  
An error message appears when:  
– the headphones are connected to the unit or  
surround amplifier.  
Controlling the TV with  
the Supplied Remote  
You can control the TV (Sony only) by using  
following buttons. Use these buttons (other than  
TV [/1, THEATER, TV INPUT, and TV VOL  
+/–) while pressing the TV button.  
– the calibration mic is not connected.  
– front speakers are not correctly connected.  
– surround speakers are not correctly  
connected.  
– front and surround speakers are not correctly  
connected.  
Note  
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control  
your TV or to use some of the buttons.  
10  
Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then  
press  
.
By pressing  
TV [/1  
You can  
x The measurement is OK.  
Disconnect the calibration mic, then select  
[YES]. The result is implemented.  
Turn the TV on/off.  
THEATER  
Enjoy optimal image suited for  
movies.  
x The measurement is not OK.  
Follow the message, then select [YES] to  
retry.  
TV INPUT  
Switch the TV’s input source  
between the TV and other input  
sources.  
Note  
TV VOL +/–  
TV CH +/–*  
Adjust the TV volume.  
Select the TV channel.  
Select the TV channel.  
• While the Auto Calibration function works:  
– do not turn off the power.  
Number  
buttons*,  
ENTER*  
– do not press any button.  
– do not change the volume.  
– do not change the function.  
TOOLS*  
Displays the operation menu for  
the current display.  
– do not change the disc.  
– do not insert or eject a disc.  
RETURN*  
Return to the previous channel or  
layer on the menu of the TV.  
– do not connect the headphones to the unit or  
surround amplifier.  
MENU*  
Display the menu of the TV.  
– do not disconnect the calibration mic.  
• The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always  
[YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer  
calibration.  
MUTING*  
Turn off the TV sound  
temporarily.  
C/X/x/c*,  
*
Select the item on the menu.  
Tip  
* Use these buttons while pressing the TV button.  
• You can check the distance between the listening  
position and each speaker. See page 73.  
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Using the Sound Effect  
Using the Sleep Timer  
You can set the system to turn off at a preset  
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.  
You can preset the time in 1 or 10-minutes  
increments.  
Reinforcing bass frequencies  
You can reinforce bass frequencies.  
Press DYNAMIC BASS.  
Press SLEEP.  
“D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel  
display and bass frequencies are effectively  
reinforced.  
Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display  
(the remaining time) changes by 10-minutes.  
When you set the sleep timer, “SLEEP” flashes  
in the front panel display.  
To turn off the sound effect  
To check the remaining time  
Press DYNAMIC BASS again.  
Press SLEEP once.  
To change the remaining time  
Enjoying the sound at low  
volume  
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired  
time.  
You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you  
would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It  
is useful for watching movies at night.  
To cancel the sleep timer  
function  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”  
appears in the front panel display.  
Press NIGHT.  
“NIGHT ON” appears in the front panel display  
and the sound effect is activated.  
To set the sleep timer using the  
system menu  
Note  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
• This effect does not work for a Super Audio CD.  
When you load a Super Audio CD during “NIGHT  
ON,” the sound effect turns off automatically.  
• When sound is output from the center speaker, this  
effect is more pronounced, as speech (movie dialog,  
etc.) is easy to hear. When sound is not output from  
the center speaker, or you are using the headphones,  
the system optimally adjusts the volume.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP”  
appears in the front panel display, then  
press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x to select a setting.  
The minutes display (the remaining time)  
changes in 10-minutes.  
To turn off the sound effect  
Tip  
• You can select the remaining time by pressing  
the number buttons. In this case, you can preset  
the time in 1-minute increments.  
Press NIGHT again.  
4
5
Press  
.
The setting is made and “SLEEP” flashes in  
the front panel display.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
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Changing the Brightness Viewing Information  
of the Front Panel  
Display  
About the Disc  
The brightness of the front panel display can be  
set to either of 2 levels.  
Viewing the playing time and  
remaining time in the front  
panel display  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”  
appears in the front panel display, then  
press  
or c.  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
3
Press X/x to select the brightness of  
the front panel display.  
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing  
the disc, the display changes:  
1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ...  
• “DIMMER OFF”: Bright.  
• “DIMMER ON”: Dark.  
Some displayed items may disappear after a few  
4
5
Press  
.
seconds.  
The setting is made.  
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR  
1 Playing time of the current title  
2 Remaining time of the current title  
3 Playing time of the current chapter  
4 Remaining time of the current chapter  
5 Disc name  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
6 Title and chapter  
x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/  
Super Audio CD/CD  
1 Playing time of the current track  
2 Remaining time of the current track  
3 Playing time of the disc  
4 Remaining time of the disc  
5 Track name  
6 Track and index*  
* VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD only.  
x Super VCD  
1 Playing time of the current track  
2 Track text  
3 Track and index number  
x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file)  
1 Playing time and current track number  
2 Track (file) name*  
* If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will  
display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3  
tag information.  
The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.  
ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority  
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are  
used for a single MP3 file.  
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Note  
Remaining time of the current track  
• 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.  
• The disc name or track name may not be displayed  
depending on the text.  
• D **:**  
Playing time of the current disc  
• D-**:**  
Remaining time of the current disc  
x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3  
file)  
• Playing time of MP3 files may not be displayed  
correctly.  
• T **:**  
Playing time of the current track  
Tip  
• When the system is playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
functions, the playing time is displayed.  
Note  
• Characters/marks may not be displayed in some  
languages.  
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the  
system can only display a limited number of  
characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text  
characters will be displayed.  
Viewing the playing time and  
remaining time on the TV  
screen  
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.  
Checking the play information  
of the disc  
The following display appears on the TV  
screen.  
To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD  
text  
T
1: 01: 40  
Time information  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback to  
display text recorded in the DVD/Super Audio  
CD/CD.  
The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears  
only when text is recorded in the disc. You  
cannot change the text. If the disc does not  
contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.  
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change  
the time information.  
The display and the kinds of time that you  
can check depend on the disc you are  
playing.  
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR  
• T **:**:**  
Playing time of the current title  
Dvorak/Tchaikovsky /NedPho/Kreizberg  
Adagio - Allegro molto  
• T-**:**:**  
Remaining time of the current title  
• C **:**:**  
Playing time of the current chapter  
• C-**:**:**  
Remaining time of the current chapter  
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD  
(MP3 file) text  
By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files  
on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display  
the name of the folder/MP3 file, and the audio  
bit rate (the amount of data per second of the  
current audio) on the TV screen.  
x VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)  
• **:**  
Playing time of the current scene  
x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/  
Super Audio CD/CD  
• T **:**  
Playing time of the current track  
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Returning to the Default  
Settings  
T
0: 13 192k MP3  
Returning the system  
parameters, such as preset  
stations, to the default  
settings  
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 a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3  
tag information.  
A
x
"/1  
The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.  
ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority  
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are  
used for a single MP3 file.  
1
2
Press "/1 to turn on the system.  
Press x, A, and "/1 on the unit at the  
same time.  
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel  
display and the system returns to default  
settings.  
Checking the date information  
of JPEG image file  
You can check the date information during  
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the  
JPEG image file.  
Returning the [SETUP] settings  
to the default  
Press  
DISPLAY twice during playback.  
You can return the [SETUP] settings (page 68)  
other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the  
default settings.  
The Control Menu display appears on the TV  
screen.  
5(  
8)  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
10( 15)  
DATA CD JPEG  
9/18/2002  
Date information  
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital  
camera image format defined by the Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA).  
3
4
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Tip  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
• Date information is [MM/DD/YYYY].  
MM: Month  
DD: Day  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
YYYY: Year  
• Date information varies depending on the area.  
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Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],  
then press  
.
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to [RESET] and press c.  
Press C/c to select [YES].  
6
7
You can also quit the process and return to  
the Control Menu display by selecting [NO]  
here.  
8
Press  
.
Do not press [/1 while resetting the system  
as it takes a few seconds to complete.  
Note  
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], [INTERVAL],  
[EFFECT], and [MULTI/2CH] settings are also  
return to the default settings.  
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On adjusting volume  
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section  
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you  
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level  
section is suddenly played.  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On power sources  
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if you do  
not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To  
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by  
the cord.  
On cleaning  
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
On placement  
• Place the system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.  
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet  
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.  
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do  
not place the unit in a confined space where  
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.  
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything  
on the system. The system is equipped with a high  
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked,  
the unit can overheat and malfunction.  
On cleaning discs, disc/lens  
cleaners  
• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners  
(including wet or spray types). These may cause  
the apparatus to malfunction.  
On your TV’s color  
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have  
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after  
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,  
place the speakers further away from the TV set.  
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)  
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block  
the ventilation slots.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still  
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as  
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct  
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or  
shock.  
video image or on-screen display image on your  
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still  
video image or on-screen display image displayed  
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk  
permanent damage to your television screen.  
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to  
this.  
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is  
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.  
• Keep the unit and discs away from components with  
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large  
loudspeakers.  
On moving the system  
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.  
1
2
3
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select  
“DVD.”  
On operation  
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm  
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture  
may condense on the lenses inside the control unit.  
Should this occur, the system may not operate  
properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the  
system turned on for about half an hour until the  
moisture evaporates.  
Make sure that all discs are removed  
from the unit.  
Press H and "/1 simultaneously.  
“MECHA LOCK” and “UNPLUG”  
appear alternately in the front panel  
display after “STANDBY.”  
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you  
don’t, the disc may be damaged.  
4
Remove the AC power cord (mains  
lead) from the wall outlet (mains).  
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and  
have it checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
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About S-AIR function  
• As the S-AIR function transmits sound by radio  
waves, sound may skip when radio waves are  
obstructed. This is a characteristic of radio waves and  
is not malfunction.  
Notes about the Discs  
On handling discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its  
edge. Do not touch the surface.  
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.  
• As the S-AIR function transmits sound by radio  
waves, equipment that generates electromagnetic  
energy, such as a microwave oven, may interfere with  
sound transmission.  
• As the S-AIR function uses the radio waves that share  
the same frequency as other wireless systems, such as  
wireless LAN or Bluetooth, interference or poor  
transmission may result. In this case, take the  
following steps:  
– Do not install the system near other wireless  
systems.  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or  
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in  
a car parked in direct sunlight as the  
temperature may rise considerably inside the  
car.  
– Do not use the system and the other wireless  
systems at the same time.  
• The transmission distance differs depending on the  
usage environment. Find a location where  
transmission between the S-AIR main unit and sub  
unit is most effective, and install the S-AIR main unit  
and sub unit there.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
On cleaning  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning  
cloth.  
About the surround amplifier  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
(DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF only)  
• The nameplate is located on the side exterior.  
• Date of Manufacture Marking is located on the  
bottom exterior.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
This system can only play back a standard  
circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular  
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause  
a malfunction.  
Do not use a disc that has a commercially  
available accessory attached, such as a label or  
ring.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting  
guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
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).  
Power  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The power is not turned on.  
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.  
• Press "/1 after “STANDBY” disappears from the front panel display.  
If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the following items after  
POWER” appear alternately in “STANDBY” disappears.  
the front panel display.  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?  
• Are you using only the specified speakers?  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?  
• After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If  
the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above  
items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
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Picture  
Symptom  
Remedy  
There is no picture.  
• The video connecting cords are not connected securely.  
• The video connecting cords are damaged.  
• The unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 28).  
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the  
system.  
• Check the output method on your system (page 28).  
• You have set progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in  
progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the  
default setting) (page 46).  
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the  
image may be affected when you set progressive format. In this case, return the  
setting to interlace format (the default setting) (page 46).  
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.  
• The unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP (High-bandwidth  
Digital Content Protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel does not  
light up) (page 28).  
• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the type of video  
signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. It may solve the problem (page 46).  
Connect the TV and the unit using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and  
switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-  
screen displays. Change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT  
jack, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not  
appear, repeat the Steps and try other options.  
• You have set [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] in [VIDEO SETUP] to  
[ON] (page 69) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In  
this case, disconnect the HDMI cable from the unit and then set to [OFF].  
Picture noise appears.  
• The disc is dirty or flawed.  
• If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your  
TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect  
picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your  
unit directly to your TV, try connecting your unit to your TV’s video input  
(page 28).  
* Depending on the country model, [720 × 576p] may appear.  
Even though you set the aspect • The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.  
ratio in [TV TYPE] of [VIDEO  
SETUP], the picture does not fill  
the TV screen.  
Color irregularity occurs on the The subwoofer and the front speakers in this system are magnetically shielded to  
TV screen.  
prevent magnetic leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a high-strength  
magnet is employed. If this happens, check the following items:  
• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers  
at least 0.3 meters (1.0 ft) from the TV set.  
• If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15  
to 30 minutes.  
• If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther away from the TV set.  
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health care  
device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers.  
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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.  
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press H to return to normal play  
mode.  
• Check the speaker settings (page 73).  
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
• The component connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the  
audio signal format, in this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to  
[ON] (page 71).  
No sound is output from the  
HDMI OUT jack.  
• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 71).  
• The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) device  
(DVI (Digital Visual Interface) jacks do not accept audio signals).  
• The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound.  
• Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on again. 2 Turn the connected  
component off and on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cable  
again.  
The left and right sounds are  
unbalanced or reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.  
There is no sound from the  
subwoofer.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 25, 73).  
• Select “A.F.D. STD” for “DEC. MODE” (page 49).  
Severe hum or noise is heard.  
• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at  
least 3 meters (10 ft) away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with  
alcohol.  
• Clean the disc.  
The sound loses stereo effect  
when you play a VIDEO CD, a  
CD, or an MP3 file.  
• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 54).  
• Make sure the unit is connected properly.  
The surround effect is difficult to • Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 49).  
hear when you are playing a  
sound track of Dolby Digital,  
DTS, or MPEG audio.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 25, 73).  
• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It  
may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital  
or MPEG audio format.  
The sound comes from the center • Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.  
speaker only.  
No sound is heard from the  
center speaker.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 25, 73).  
• Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 49).  
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less  
noticeable.  
• A 2 channel source is being played.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
No sound or only a very low-  
level sound is heard from the  
surround speakers.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 25, 73).  
• Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 49).  
• Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less  
noticeable.  
• Check the wireless setting (page 42).  
• A 2 channel source is being played.  
There is no sound from the  
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/  
OPTICAL jack.  
• The sampling frequency of the input signal is more than 48 kHz.  
Operation  
Symptom  
Remedy  
Radio stations cannot be tuned • Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna  
in.  
(aerial) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic  
tuning). Use direct tuning.  
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when  
tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 76).  
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display.  
Noise is heard on AM radio.  
The remote does not function.  
• Check the location of the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord (page 35).  
• There are obstacles between the remote and the unit.  
• The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.  
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.  
• The batteries in the remote are weak.  
The disc does not play.  
• There is no disc inserted.  
• The disc is upside down.  
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.  
• The disc is skewed on the disc tray.  
• The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 6).  
• The region code on the DVD does not match the system.  
• Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses.  
Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour.  
The MP3 file cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660  
Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.  
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to UDF  
(Universal Disk Format).  
• The MP3 file does not have the extension “.MP3.”  
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.”  
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.  
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting has been set to [IMAGE] (page 64).  
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting, re-load the disc  
or turn the system off, then on.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The JPEG image file cannot be • The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660  
played.  
Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.  
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to UDF  
(Universal Disk Format).  
• It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”  
• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal mode, or more than  
2,000,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG image file which is mainly used on the  
Internet WEB site.  
• It does not fit the TV screen (those images are reduced).  
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting has been set to [MUSIC] (page 64).  
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting, re-load the disc  
or turn the system off, then on.  
The MP3 files and JPEG image • [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (page 64).  
files starts playing  
simultaneously.  
The titles of folder/file/file name • The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabets. Other  
are not displayed correctly.  
characters are displayed as [*].  
A disc does not start playing  
from the beginning.  
• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected.  
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc.  
• Resume Play has been selected.  
During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback  
(page 57).  
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen.  
The system starts playing the  
disc automatically.  
• The DVD features an auto playback function.  
Playback stops automatically.  
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the  
system stops playback at the auto pause signal.  
You cannot perform some  
functions such as stop, search,  
Slow-motion Play, or Repeat  
Play.  
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of the operations  
above. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.  
Messages do not appear on the • In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the on-screen display in  
TV screen in the language you  
want.  
[OSD] under [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 68).  
The language for the sound track • Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.  
cannot be changed.  
• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track.  
The subtitle language cannot be • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played.  
changed.  
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.  
The subtitle cannot be turned off. • The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.  
The angles cannot be changed. • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 54).  
• 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 TV • The MP3 file/JPEG image file you want to play is broken.  
screen when playing a DATA  
CD or DATA DVD.  
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.  
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG  
format.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The system does not work  
normally.  
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then  
reconnect after several minutes.  
The Control for HDMI function • When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel display, check the HDMI  
does not work.  
connection (page 28).  
• Set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 71).  
• Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the [CONTROL  
FOR HDMI] function.  
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the connected component is  
connected securely.  
• Check the connected component’s setting for the Control for HDMI function.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.  
• If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power  
cord (mains lead), or have a power failure, set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]  
setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [OFF], then set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]  
setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 71).  
• For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync”  
(page 79).  
No sound is output from the  
system and TV while using the  
System Audio Control function.  
• Set the [AUDIO (HDMI)] setting in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 71).  
• Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio Control  
function.  
• For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync”  
(page 79).  
The S-AIR function  
Symptom  
Remedy  
S-AIR connection is not  
established (sound transmission  
is not established), e.g., the  
indicator of the S-AIR sub unit  
does the following:  
• Turns off.  
• If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (26 1/4 feet) away  
from the unit.  
• Confirm the ID of the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 83).  
• You performed pairing the unit and another S-AIR sub unit. Perform pairing of  
the desired S-AIR sub unit (page 86).  
• The unit is paired to another S-AIR sub unit. Cancel pairing.  
• Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless  
products.  
• Flashes.  
• Turns red.  
• Stop using another wireless product.  
• The S-AIR sub unit is turned off. Make sure the AC power cord (mains lead) is  
connected and turn on the S-AIR sub unit.  
No sound is heard from the  
S-AIR product.  
• If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (26 1/4 feet) away  
from the unit.  
• Confirm the ID of the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 83).  
• Confirm the pairing setting (page 86).  
• Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together.  
• Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a  
microwave oven.  
• Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless  
products.  
• Stop using another wireless product.  
• Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page 87).  
• Change the ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.  
• Turn off the system and S-AIR sub unit, then turn on them.  
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Remedy  
There is noise or the sound skips. • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (26 1/4 feet) away  
from the unit.  
• Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together.  
• Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a  
microwave oven.  
• Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless  
products.  
• Stop using another wireless product.  
• Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page 87).  
• Change the ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.  
Surround amplifier operation  
(DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF only)  
If no sound is output from the surround speakers, check the status of the POWER / ON LINE indicator  
on the surround amplifier. For details of the POWER / ON LINE indicator, see “Step 4: Setting up the  
Wireless System” (page 42).  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The power is not turned on.  
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.  
The POWER / ON LINE  
indicator does not turn on.  
Turn off the surround amplifier and remove the AC power cord (mains lead) of  
the surround amplifier, then check the following items.  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the surround amplifier?  
• After checking the above items and fixing any problems, connect the AC power  
cord (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.  
• turns green  
Check the status of the POWER  
/ ON LINE indicator on the  
surround amplifier.  
– The speaker cord is not connected securely.  
– Check the speaker connections and settings.  
– The volume of the unit is set to minimum.  
– The unit is in mute status.  
– Depending on the source or the settings of the unit, the effect of the speakers  
may be less noticeable.  
– Headphones are connected.  
• flashes green  
– The unit is not turned on.  
– You performed pairing the unit and another S-AIR sub unit.  
– The surround amplifier is paired to another S-AIR main unit.  
– Confirm the IDs of the unit and surround amplifier (page 83).  
– Pairing operation is not completed.  
– Sound transmission is poor.  
Move the surround amplifier so that the POWER / ON LINE indicator turns  
green.  
– Install the unit and surround amplifier apart from another wireless product.  
– Stop using another wireless product.  
– The wireless transceiver(s) is/are not inserted correctly.  
• turns red  
– Change the SURROUND SELECTOR switch (SURROUND or  
SURROUND BACK) of the surround amplifier to match the unit.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
“HP NO LINK” and “VOLUME • Volume becomes the minimum when you turn off the surround amplifier with  
MIN” appear alternately in the  
front panel display, and the  
volume of the unit becomes  
minimum.  
headphones connected before you turn off the unit or if radio reception is poor.  
In these cases, check radio reception, and set the volume again.  
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number on the TV screen  
Self-diagnosis Function  
(When letters/numbers appear in the  
display)  
When you turn on the system, the version  
number [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.  
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to  
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-  
character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a  
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on  
the TV screen or front panel display. In this case,  
check the following table.  
VER.X.XX  
C:13:50  
First 3  
Cause and/or corrective action  
characters of  
the service  
number  
C 13  
The disc is dirty.  
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth  
(page 98).  
C 31  
The disc is not inserted correctly.  
,Restart the system, then re-insert  
the disc correctly.  
E XX  
To prevent a malfunction, the  
system has performed the self-  
diagnosis function.  
(XX is a  
number)  
,Contact your nearest Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility and give the 5-  
character service number.  
Example: E 61 10  
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Super Audio CD/DVD System  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
(Super Audio CD/DVD: λ  
= 650 nm)  
(CD: λ = 790 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
Specifications  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
for the US model  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
Signal format system  
NTSC  
With 3 ohms loads, both  
Tuner Section  
System  
channels driven, from 180  
- 20,000 Hz; rated 84 watts  
per channel minimum  
PLL quartz-locked digital  
synthesizer  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
North American models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz  
(100 kHz step)  
RMS power, with no more  
than 0.7% total harmonic  
distortion from 250 milli  
watts to rated output.  
Other models:  
87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50  
kHz step)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Amplifier Section (DAV-HDX277WC)  
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power  
FL/FR/C/SL/SR*:143watts  
(per channel at 3 ohms, 1  
kHz, 10% THD)  
Antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
North American, Mexican, and Latin American  
models:  
10.7 MHz  
Subwoofer*: 285 watts (at  
1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10%  
THD)  
Amplifier Section (DAV-HDX279W/DAV-  
HDX576WF)  
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power  
FL/FR/C*: 143 watts (per  
channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz,  
10% THD)  
530 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with  
the interval set at 10 kHz)  
531 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with  
the interval set at 9 kHz)  
European, Russian, and Middle Eastern models:  
531 kHz - 1,602 kHz (with  
the interval set at 9 kHz)  
Australian and New Zealand models:  
531 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with  
the interval set at 9 kHz)  
Subwoofer*: 285 watts (at  
1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10%  
THD)  
*
Depending on the decoding mode settings and the  
source, there may be no sound output.  
530 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with  
the interval set at 10 kHz)  
Inputs (Analog)  
TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN) (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-  
HDX279W only)  
Sensitivity: 450/250 mV  
TV (AUDIO IN) (DAV- HDX576WF only)  
Sensitivity: 450/250 mV  
Other models:  
531 kHz - 1,602 kHz (with  
the interval set at 9 kHz)  
530 kHz - 1,610 kHz (with  
the interval set at 10 kHz)  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
450 kHz  
Antenna (aerial)  
Intermediate frequency  
SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) (DAV-HDX576WF only)  
Sensitivity: 450/250 mV  
Video Section  
Outputs  
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
COMPONENT:  
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p  
75 ohms  
AUDIO IN  
Sensitivity: 250/125 mV  
Inputs (Digital)  
TV/VIDEO (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN) (DAV-  
HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only)  
Impedance: 75 ohms/-  
HDMI OUT: Type A (19  
pin)  
TV (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN) (DAV-  
HDX576WF only)  
Outputs (Analog)  
Phones  
Impedance: 75 ohms/-  
Accepts low- and high-  
impedance headphones.  
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Speakers  
General  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
DAV-HDX277WC  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Front (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W)  
(SS-TS81)  
On: 165 W  
Standby: 0.3 W (at the  
Power Saving mode)  
Speaker system  
Full range Bass reflex,  
Magnetically Shielded  
65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type  
3 ohms  
103 mm × 225 mm × 82  
mm (4 1/8 in × 8 7/8 in ×  
3 1/4 in) (w/h/d)  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
DAV-HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF  
On: 125 W  
Standby: 0.3 W (at the  
Power Saving mode)  
Output voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)  
DC 5 V  
Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)  
700 mA  
Mass (approx.)  
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)  
Front (DAV-HDX576WF) (SS-TS82)  
Speaker system  
Full range Bass reflex,  
Magnetically Shielded  
65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type  
3 ohms  
108 mm × 540 mm × 78  
mm (4 3/8 in × 21 3/8 in ×  
3 1/8 in) (w/h/d)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
430 mm × 85 mm × 420  
mm (17 in × 3 3/8 in ×  
16 5/8 in) (w/h/d) incl.  
projecting parts  
430 mm × 85 mm × 450  
mm (17 in × 3 3/8 in ×  
17 3/4 in) (w/h/d) with the  
wireless transceiver  
inserted  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
290 mm × 1,045 mm -  
1,230 mm × 290 mm  
(11 1/2 in × 41 1/4 in - 48 1/2  
in × 11 1/2 in) (w/h/d) with  
stand  
Mass (approx.)  
5.2 kg (11 lb 8 oz)  
Surround amplifier (TA-SA100WR) (DAV-  
HDX279W/DAV-HDX576WF only)  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
for the US model  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
Mass (approx.)  
1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)  
2.9 kg (6 lb 7 oz) with  
stand  
Center (SS-CT80)  
Speaker system  
Full range Bass reflex,  
Magnetically Shielded  
65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type  
3 ohms  
265 mm × 93 mm × 71 mm  
(10 1/2 in × 3 3/4 in × 2 7/8 in)  
(w/h/d)  
With 3 ohms loads, both  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
channels driven, from 120  
- 20,000 Hz; rated 50 watts  
per channel minimum  
RMS power, with no more  
than 0.7% total harmonic  
distortion from 250 milli  
Mass (approx.)  
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)  
Surround (SS-TS80)  
watts to rated output.  
Speaker system  
Full range Bass reflex,  
Magnetically Shielded  
65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type  
3 ohms  
103 mm × 164 mm × 82  
mm (4 1/8 in × 6 1/2 in ×  
3 1/4 in) (w/h/d)  
Amplifier Section  
US models:  
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power: 143W  
(per channel at 3 ohms, 1  
kHz, 10 % THD)  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Other models:  
Stereo mode (rated)  
80 W + 80 W (at 3 ohms, 1  
kHz, 1 % THD)  
Mass (approx.)  
0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz)  
Surround mode (reference)RMS output power  
143 W (per channel at 3  
Subwoofer (SS-WS82)  
ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD)*  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Subwoofer Bass reflex  
160 mm (6 3/8 in) cone type  
1.5 ohms  
225 mm × 395 mm × 325  
mm (8 7/8 in × 15 5/8 in ×  
12 7/8 in) (w/h/d)  
*
Depending on the source, there may be no sound  
output.  
Rated impedance:  
3 - 16 Ω  
Mass (approx.)  
6.1 kg (14 lb 6 oz)  
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General  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
Dimensions (approx.)  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
On: 50 W  
Glossary  
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration  
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed  
by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts  
the speaker settings to your listening  
85 mm × 100 mm × 330  
3
mm (3 /8 in × 4 in × 13 in)  
(w/h/d) (incl. EZW-RT10)  
85 mm × 100 mm × 345  
3
5
mm (3 /8 in × 4 in × 13 /8  
in) (w/h/d) incl. speaker  
cord cover and speaker  
cord holder  
environment in a short period of time.  
Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer  
Utilizing Sony proprietary S-master technology,  
the Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer  
features two S-master Digital Amplifiers that  
provide dedicated power to a strategically  
located subwoofer for astounding sound  
performance. Easy to set up, Digital Direct Twin  
Drive Subwoofer provides a stable sound field  
over a much larger listening area without having  
to adjust frequency levels.  
Mass (approx.)  
1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz) incl.  
speaker cord cover and  
speaker cord holder  
Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10)  
Communication system  
S-AIR Specification  
version 1.0  
12.0 mW  
2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz  
DSSS  
DC 3.3 V, 350 mA  
50 mm × 13 mm × 60 mm  
(2 in × 17/32 in × 2 3/8 in) (w/  
h/d)  
Output  
Frequency band  
Modulation method  
Power requirements  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Dolby Digital  
This movie theater sound format is more  
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In  
this format, the surround speakers output stereo  
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a  
subwoofer channel for deep bass is  
Mass (approx.)  
24 g (1 oz)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
independently provided. This format is also  
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel  
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions  
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six  
channels in this format are recorded separately  
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,  
since all the signals are processed digitally, less  
signal degradation occurs.  
• Standby power consumption 0.3 W.  
• Halogenated flame retardants are not  
used in the printed wiring boards.  
• Over 85% power efficiency of  
amplifier block is achieved with the  
full digital amplifier, S-master.  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth  
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is  
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix  
surround decoder that extracts the spatial  
properties of the original recording without  
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.  
x Movie mode  
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television  
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby  
Surround. The result is enhanced sound field  
directionality that approaches the quality of  
discrete 5.1-channel sound.  
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x Music mode  
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,  
playback is completely prohibited, violent  
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes  
and so on.  
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music  
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound  
space.  
Dolby Surround Pro Logic  
Progressive format  
(sequential scanning)  
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,  
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four  
channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with  
the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby  
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right  
panning more naturally and localizes sounds  
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby  
Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of  
surround speakers and a center speaker. The  
surround speakers output monaural sound.  
In contrast to the Interlace format, the  
progressive format can reproduce 50 - 60 frames  
per second by reproducing all scanning lines  
(525 lines for the NTSC system). The overall  
picture quality increases and still images, text  
and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format  
is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive  
format.  
S-AIR  
(Sony Audio Interactive Radio  
frequency)  
Recent times have seen the rapid spread of DVD  
media, Digital Broadcasting, and other high-  
quality media.  
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-T100.  
This technology transfers digital audio signals  
with no compression using the 2.4 GHz band  
range of ISM band (Industrial, Scientific, and  
Medical band), such as wireless LANs and  
Bluetooth applications.  
DTS  
Digital audio compression technology  
developed by DTS, Inc. This technology  
conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format  
comprises of stereo rear channel and there is  
discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS  
provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high  
quality digital audio. The good channel  
separation is realized due to the all channel data  
being recorded discretely and processed in  
digitally.  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia  
Interface)  
HDMI is an interface that supports both video  
and audio on a single digital connection,  
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital  
picture and sound. The HDMI specification  
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital  
Content Protection), a copy protection  
technology that incorporates coding technology  
for digital video signals.  
Super Audio CD  
Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio  
disc standard where music is recorded in the  
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format  
(conventional CD is recorded in the PCM  
format). The DSD format, using a sampling  
frequency 64 times higher than that of a  
conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization,  
achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide  
dynamic range across the audible frequency  
range, and so provides music reproduction  
extremely faithful to the original sound.  
Interlace format  
(Interlaced scanning)  
The Interlace format is the NTSC standard  
method for displaying TV images at 30 frames  
per second. Each frame is scanned twice -  
alternately between the even numbered scanning  
lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at  
60 times per second.  
x Super Audio CD types  
Parental Control  
There are two types of discs, depending on the  
Super Audio CD layer and CD layer  
combination.  
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the  
disc by the age of the users according to the  
limitation level in each country. The limitation  
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• Super Audio CD layer: A high-density  
signal layer for Super Audio CD  
• CD layer1): 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 disc2)  
(a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer)  
CD layer3)  
Super Audio CD  
layer3)  
A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2  
channel area or the multi-channel area.  
• 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel  
stereo tracks are recorded  
• Multi-channel area: An area in which multi-  
channel (up to 5.1 channels) tracks are  
recorded  
2 channel area4)  
Multi channel area4)  
Super Audio CD  
layer  
player.  
to turn the disc over.  
3)To select a layer, see “To change a playback layer  
when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD” (page 56).  
4)To select an area, see “To select a playback area on a  
2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD”  
(page 55).  
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Language Code List  
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.  
Code Language  
Code Language  
Code Language  
Code Language  
1027 Afar  
1183 Irish  
1347 Maori  
1507 Samoan  
1508 Shona  
1509 Somali  
1511 Albanian  
1512 Serbian  
1513 Siswati  
1514 Sesotho  
1515 Sundanese  
1516 Swedish  
1517 Swahili  
1521 Tamil  
1028 Abkhazian  
1032 Afrikaans  
1039 Amharic  
1044 Arabic  
1045 Assamese  
1051 Aymara  
1052 Azerbaijani  
1053 Bashkir  
1057 Byelorussian  
1059 Bulgarian  
1060 Bihari  
1061 Bislama  
1066 Bengali;  
Bangla  
1067 Tibetan  
1070 Breton  
1079 Catalan  
1093 Corsican  
1097 Czech  
1103 Welsh  
1105 Danish  
1109 German  
1130 Bhutani  
1142 Greek  
1144 English  
1145 Esperanto  
1149 Spanish  
1150 Estonian  
1151 Basque  
1157 Persian  
1165 Finnish  
1166 Fiji  
1186 Scots Gaelic  
1194 Galician  
1196 Guarani  
1203 Gujarati  
1209 Hausa  
1349 Macedonian  
1350 Malayalam  
1352 Mongolian  
1353 Moldavian  
1356 Marathi  
1357 Malay  
1358 Maltese  
1363 Burmese  
1365 Nauru  
1217 Hindi  
1226 Croatian  
1229 Hungarian  
1233 Armenian  
1235 Interlingua  
1239 Interlingue  
1245 Inupiak  
1248 Indonesian  
1253 Icelandic  
1254 Italian  
1257 Hebrew  
1261 Japanese  
1269 Yiddish  
1283 Javanese  
1287 Georgian  
1297 Kazakh  
1298 Greenlandic  
1299 Cambodian  
1300 Kannada  
1301 Korean  
1305 Kashmiri  
1307 Kurdish  
1311 Kirghiz  
1369 Nepali  
1376 Dutch  
1525 Telugu  
1527 Tajik  
1528 Thai  
1379 Norwegian  
1393 Occitan  
1403 (Afan)Oromo  
1408 Oriya  
1417 Punjabi  
1428 Polish  
1435 Pashto;  
Pushto  
1436 Portuguese  
1463 Quechua  
1481 Rhaeto-  
Romance  
1482 Kirundi  
1483 Romanian  
1489 Russian  
1491 Kinyarwanda  
1495 Sanskrit  
1498 Sindhi  
1501 Sangho  
1502 Serbo-  
Croatian  
1529 Tigrinya  
1531 Turkmen  
1532 Tagalog  
1534 Setswana  
1535 Tonga  
1538 Turkish  
1539 Tsonga  
1540 Tatar  
1543 Twi  
1557 Ukrainian  
1564 Urdu  
1572 Uzbek  
1581 Vietnamese  
1587 Volapük  
1613 Wolof  
1632 Xhosa  
1665 Yoruba  
1684 Chinese  
1697 Zulu  
1313 Latin  
1326 Lingala  
1327 Laothian  
1332 Lithuanian  
1334 Latvian;  
Lettish  
1171 Faroese  
1174 French  
1181 Frisian  
1503 Singhalese  
1505 Slovak  
1506 Slovenian  
1345 Malagasy  
1703 Not specified  
Parental Control Area Code List  
Code Area  
Code Area  
Code Area  
Code Area  
2044 Argentina  
2047 Australia  
2046 Austria  
2057 Belgium  
2070 Brazil  
2079 Canada  
2090 Chile  
2165 Finland  
2174 France  
2109 Germany  
2248 India  
2238 Indonesia  
2254 Italy  
2276 Japan  
2304 Korea  
2363 Malaysia  
2362 Mexico  
2149 Spain  
2376 Netherlands  
2390 New Zealand  
2379 Norway  
2499 Sweden  
2086 Switzerland  
2528 Thailand  
2184 United  
Kingdom  
2427 Pakistan  
2424 Philippines  
2436 Portugal  
2489 Russia  
2092 China  
2115 Denmark  
2501 Singapore  
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Index to Parts and Control  
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.  
Front panel  
A "/1 (on/standby) (44, 95)  
B A (open/close) (52)  
G VOLUME control (52)  
H PHONES jack (52)  
C Front panel display (116)  
D Play operation buttons (52)  
I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (31, 44, 90)  
J DISC 1-5 buttons/indicators (52)  
K Disc tray (52)  
E
(remote sensor) (12)  
F FUNCTION (47)  
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Rear panel  
DAV-HDX277WC  
ANTENNA  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/VIDEO  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
TV/VIDEO  
DIGITAL IN  
SPEAKER  
Y
PB/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
DAV-HDX279W  
ANTENNA  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV/VIDEO  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT  
R
FRONT L  
TV/VIDEO  
DIGITAL IN  
SPEAKER  
Y
PB/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
DAV-HDX576WF  
ANTENNA  
EZW-RT10  
SPEAKER  
FM  
COAXIAL 75  
AM  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV  
SAT/CABLE  
FRONT L  
TV  
SPEAKER  
DIGITAL IN  
Y
PB/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
AUDIO IN  
L
R
AUDIO IN  
L
DMPORT  
DC5V  
HDMI OUT  
0.7A MAX  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
A SPEAKER jacks (25)  
G VIDEO OUT jack (28)  
B EZW-RT10 slot (42)  
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (28)  
C FM COAXIAL 75Ω jack (35)  
I DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack  
(31, 82)  
D AM terminal (35)  
J HDMI OUT jack (28)  
E SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks  
(DAV-HDX576WF only) (31)  
K TV/VIDEO (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/  
OPTICAL) jacks (DAV-HDX277WC/  
DAV-HDX279W) (28)  
F TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (DAV-  
HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W) (28, 31)  
TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (DAV-  
HDX576WF) (28)  
TV (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/OPTICAL)  
jacks (DAV-HDX576WF) (28)  
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Front panel display  
About the indications in the front panel display  
A Playing status  
F Lights up when the S-AIR transceiver is  
inserted in the unit and the system  
transmits the sound. (42, 83)  
B Flashes when the sleep timer is set.  
(92)  
G 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) input. (28)  
C Displays system’s status such as  
chapter, title, or track number, time  
information, radio frequency, playing  
status, decoding mode, etc.  
D Lights up when a station is received.  
H Current surround format (Except for  
(Radio only) (76)  
JPEG image file)  
E Stereo/Monaural effect (Radio only)  
I Lights up when Super Audio CD/CD is  
(77)  
loaded. (55)  
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Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A – O  
P – Z  
ANGLE 3 (54)  
PICTURE NAVI qg (63)  
PRESET +/– wj (77)  
S-AIR MODE 4  
Number buttons qf (56, 76, 91)  
[/1 (on/standby) 1 (41, 44, 52)  
TV [/1 (on/standby) ql (91)  
AUDIO qh (54)  
CLEAR es (58, 68, 77)  
D.TUNING ws (77)  
DISC SKIP ed (52)  
DISPLAY wa (78, 93)  
DVD MENU wg (60)  
DVD TOP MENU qd (60)  
DYNAMIC BASS 6 (92)  
ENTER* wf (41, 44, 55, 58, 76,  
89)  
SLEEP qj (92)  
C/X/x/c/  
qs (41, 44, 55, 58,  
76, 89)  
SOUND MODE 5 (51)  
SUBTITLE ws (54)  
SYSTEM MENU wf (41, 48, 92,  
93, 83)  
REPLAY/ADVANCE  
9 (52)  
./> wj (52)  
m/M 0 (52)  
THEATER qk (79)  
TOOLS wh (91)  
STEP  
/
9 (52)  
SLOW  
/
0 (52)  
TUNING +/– 0 (76)  
TV wl (91)  
H (play) e; (52)  
x (stop) wk (52)  
X (pause) qa (52)  
DISPLAY** wh (44, 55, 58,  
89)  
FUNCTION +/– 2 (47, 52)  
MENU wg (91)  
TV CH +/– wj (91)  
TV INPUT w; (91)  
TV VOL +/– ef (91)  
VOLUME +/– 8 (52)  
MUTING 7 (52)  
NIGHT wd (92)  
ONE-TOUCH PLAY eg (80)  
O RETURN ea (56, 91)  
es (91)  
* The ENTER button has the  
same function as the  
button. When you operate  
the TV, the ENTER button  
is used for selecting a  
channel, and the  
button  
is used for selecting menu  
items (page 91).  
**This button is available for  
the “DVD” or “DMPORT”  
function. Depending on the  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, this button may not  
work.  
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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.  
DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes:  
Each time you press  
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  
Note  
• The Control Menu Display appears during the “DVD” or “DMPORT” function. Depending on the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter, the Control Menu Display may not appear.  
Control Menu display  
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details,  
see the pages in parentheses.  
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Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.  
Currently playing title number  
Currently playing chapter number  
Total number of titles  
Playback status  
(N Playback,  
X Pause,  
Total number of chapters  
Control Menu items  
x Stop, etc.)  
98( 99)  
13( 99)  
Type of disc being  
played  
DVD VIDEO  
T
0: 04: 17  
Selected item  
OFF  
OFF  
Playing time  
ALL DISCS  
ONE DISC  
TITLE  
Current setting  
CHAPTER  
Options  
Function name of selected  
Control Menu item  
REPEAT  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
Quit:  
Operation message  
To turn off the display  
Press  
DISPLAY.  
List of Control Menu items  
Item  
Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type  
[TITLE] (page 61)/[SCENE] (page 61)/[TRACK] (page 61)  
You can select the title, scene, or track to be played.  
[CHAPTER] (page 61)/[INDEX] (page 61)  
You can select the chapter or index to be played.  
[INDEX] (page 61)  
You can display the index and select the index to be played.  
[TRACK] (page 61)  
You can select the track to be played.  
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 61)  
You can select the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or  
an edited [PLAY LIST].  
[TIME] (page 61)  
You can check the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.  
Input the time code for picture and music searching.  
The system displays the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text or the MP3 file name.  
[MULTI/2CH] (page 55)  
You can select the playback area on a Super Audio CD when available.  
[SUPER AUDIO CD/CD LAYER] (page 55)  
You can select the playback layer on a Super Audio CD when available.  
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[PROGRAM] (page 58)  
You can select the track to play in the order you want.  
[SHUFFLE] (page 59)  
You can play the track/file in random order.  
[REPEAT] (page 59)  
You can play the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly or one title/  
chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly.  
[A/V SYNC] (page 65)  
You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.  
[DISC MENU] (page 60)  
You can display the DVD’s menu.  
[BROWSING] (page 64)  
You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.  
[SETUP] (page 68)  
[QUICK] (page 44)  
You can make the basic adjustments. Use Quick Setup to select the desired language of the  
on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, and select yes or no to start the Auto Calibration.  
[CUSTOM]  
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.  
[FOLDER] (page 61)  
You can select the folder to be played.  
[FILE] (page 61)  
You can select the JPEG image file to be played.  
[DATE] (page 95)  
You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.  
[INTERVAL] (page 64)  
You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.  
[EFFECT] (page 65)  
You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.  
[MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (page 64)  
You can select the data type; MP3 file, JPEG image file, or both to be played when playing a  
DATA CD/DATA DVD.  
Tip  
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow  
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], and [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights  
up in yellow when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).  
t
when you select any item except [OFF]  
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Index  
Numerics  
4:3 OUTPUT 70  
Playable discs 6  
Program Play 58  
Progressive format 46, 111  
5.1 Channel Surround 55  
A
A/V SYNC 65  
ANGLE 54  
ATTENUATE 48  
AUDIO 69  
AUDIO (HDMI) 71  
AUDIO DRC 72  
AUDIO SETUP 72  
AUTO CALIBRATION 72, 90,  
110  
Quick Setup 44  
YCBCR/RGB (HDMI) 71  
HDMI (High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface) 111  
Rear panel 115  
Region Code 8  
Remote 12  
Repeat Play 59  
RESET 73, 96  
Resume Play 57  
ILLUM MODE 54  
Instant Advance 53  
Instant Replay 53  
B
BLACK LEVEL 70  
BLACK LEVEL  
S
S-AIR 111  
S-AIR SETUP 72  
S-AIR STBY 85  
SCREEN SAVER 72  
SETUP 68, 95  
C
JPEG image file 62  
COLD RESET 95  
JPEG RESOLUTION 71  
CONTROL FOR HDMI 71  
Control for HDMI 79  
Control Menu Display 118  
CUSTOM 68, 95  
Sound Mode 51  
SPEAKER SETUP 73  
SUBTITLE 54, 69  
Super Audio CD 55, 111  
SYSTEM SETUP 72  
D
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema  
Auto Calibration) 90, 110  
DEC. MODE 49  
MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE) 64  
MULTI-DISC RESUME 73  
Multiplex broadcast sound 51  
DEMO 41  
Digital Direct Twin Drive  
Subwoofer 110  
DIMMER 93  
DISC SKIP 53  
Naming preset stations 77  
DISPLAY 78  
Dolby Digital 54, 110  
Dolby Pro Logic II 110  
Dolby Surround Pro Logic 111  
DTS 54, 111  
DUAL MONO 51  
DVD’s menu 60  
O
ORIGINAL 61  
TRACK SELECTION 72  
P
DYNAMIC BASS 92  
V
PARENTAL CONTROL 66,  
73, 111  
VIDEO SETUP 69  
E
PAUSE MODE 70  
PBC Playback 56  
PICTURE NAVI 63  
PLAY LIST 61  
VOLUME LIMIT 71  
EFFECT 65  
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