Sony DA V-HDX5OO User Manual
2-895-962-11(2)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
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DAV-HDX500/HDX501 \N
©2007 Sony Corporation
{PIGiTAL video)
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
Caution - The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye
hazard.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a hookcase or hiiilt-in cahinet.
To prevent fire or shock hazsird, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on Ihe apparatus.
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire, or the like.
For the customers in the U.S.A
DAtJtlON Ti if RISK Or eLfClTdC SerOCtK.
00 rsoi H=:(.!OV£. cyjvsa {Or liacKi.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
may he of suffieienl magnitude lo constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
literalure aecompanying the appliance.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear
exterior of the control unit. Record the serial number in
the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DAV-HDX500/DAV^HDX50IW
Serial No.
voltage" vvithin the product’s enclosure that
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance ( servicing) instiiictions in the
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WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with Ihe limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will, not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference lo radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on. the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial).
- increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that lo which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modificalions
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instmctioiis.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) C’lean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with Ihe manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not inslall near any hear sources such as
radiators, heat regislers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safely purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polariz.ed plug has two
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 ihe provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an eleelrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point w'hcre they exit from the
apparatus.
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11) Only use atlaehmenls/accessories specified by the
mamifacUirer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the inainifacturer. or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cartyapparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug Ihis 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 lo rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s atteiilion to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and. in
parlicLilar, specifies that Ihc cable ground shall be
connected to Ihe grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
Precautions
On power sources
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected lo the wall
outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
• Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains)
can he unplugged from the wall socket immediately
in the event of trouble.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home
Theatre System. Before operating Ihis system,
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
This product is manufactured under license from
Netiral Audio Corporation.
Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non
exclusive. non-lransferahlc. limited license right
to use this product under the US and Foreign
patents pending and other related technology
owned by Neural Audio Corporation.
"Neural” and “Neural Audio” and “Neural
Surround” are trademarks of Neural Audio
Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Welcome!................................................3
About This Manual..................................6
This System Can Play the Following
Discs.................................................6
Getting Started - BASIC -
Step 1: Assembling
the Speakers
Step 2; Connecting the System and
TV............................................... 19
Step 3: Positioning the System ...24
Step 4: Performing the Quick
Setup........
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Getting Started
- ADVANCED -
Turning off the Demonstration
Installing the Speakers on a Wall
Connecting the TV (Advanced)
Connecting Other Components
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Basic Operations
Playing Discs
Enjoying the Radio or Other
Components
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All
Speakers
Selecting the Movie or Music
Mode
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Sound Adjustments
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound
Field................................................42
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound...44
(DUAL MONO)
Various Functions for Piaying
Discs
Searching for a Particular Point on
a Disc
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(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze
Frame)
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Scene, etc
Searching by Scene
(Picture Navigation)
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24
41
27
34
37
40
45
46
47
28
30
Resuming Playback from the Point Where
You Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play)
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play)
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
Playing Repeatedly................................51
(Repeat Play)
Using the DVD’s Menu
Changing the Sound
Selecting lORIGINALl or |PLAY LIST]
on a DVD-R/DVD-RW
Viewing Information About the Disc ... 54
Changing the Angles
Displaying the Subtitles
Adjirsting the Delay Between the Picture
and Sound......................................57
(A/V SYNC)
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG
Image Files.....................................58
Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with
MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image
Files................................................60
Playing Audio Tracks and linages as a
Slide Show' with Sound..................62
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
(Ver-2.0)
(PBC Playback)
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Tuner Functions
Presetting Radio Stations
Listening to the Radio
Listening to the XM Radio
Presetting XM Radio Channels
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47
48
50
52
52
54
56
57
64
65
66
67
70
4iis
other Operations
Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Remote
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Usinsi the THEATRE SYNC
Chanttint; the Bristhtness of the Front
Usine the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
(Child Lock)
Advanced Settings and Adjustments
Locking Discs.........................................79
(CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a
Room..............................................82
(SPEAKER FORMATION)
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Automatically
(AUTO CALIBRATION)
Using the Setup Display
Setting the Display or Sound Track
Language
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
Settings for the Display.........................88
[SCREEN SETUP]
Custom Settings
[CUSTOM SETUP]
Settings for the Speakers
[SPEAKER SETUP]
Returning to the Default Settings
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Additional Information
Precautions............................................95
72 Notes about the Discs
T roubleshooting
73 Self-diagnosis Eunction
73 (When letters/numbers appear in
75 the display)
Specifications
76 Glossary
Language Code List
77 Index to Parts and Controls
78 Guide to the Control Menu Display .. .111
DVD Setup Display List
System Menu List
Index................................................... . 116
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86
88
90
92
94
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. 100
. 101
. 103
. 107
. 108
. 114
.115
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About This Manual
This System Can Play the
■ The instructions in this manual describe the
Following Discs
controis on the remote. You can also use the
controls on the unit if they have the same or
sitnilar names as those on the remote.
■ The instructions in this manual are for DAV-
Format of
discs
DVD VIDEO
HDX500 and DAV-HDX501W. DAYHDX500 is the model used for illustration
purposes. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for example,
‘■DAV-HDX500 only.”
DVD-RW/
DVD-R
■ The Control Menu items may vary depending
on the area.
■ “DVD” may he used as a general term ft>r
DVD VIDEOS, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and
DVD-sRW/
DVD-sR
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
■ Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for
North American models.
■ The following symbols are used in this
manual.
Symbol Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOS, DVD^Rs/DVD-RWs in
video mode, and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs
Functions available for DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWsin VR (Video
Recording) mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs (including Super VCDs or CDRs/CD-RWs in video CD format or
Super VCD format)
Functions available for music CDs
or CD-Rs/CD“RWs in music CD
format
Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD^RWs)
conlaining audio tracks and
JPEG image files
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs)
containing MP3-'' audio tracks and.
JPEG image files
MP3 (MPEGl Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined hy LSO/MPEG which compresses audio
data.
VIDEO CD
(Ver. I.l and
2.0 discs)/
Audio CD
CD-RW/CD-R
(audio data)
(MP3 files)
ilPEG flics)
“DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW," “DVD+R,”
“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.
Note about CDs/DVDs
The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:
- audio C’D format
- VIDEO CD format
- MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
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format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/
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The system eaii piay DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the
rollowing formats:
- MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc
Format)
Example of discs that the
system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
• CITROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those
recorded in the formats listed on page 6
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD Audios
• Super Audio CD
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files
• DVD-RAMs
Also, the system cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a differenl regioii code
(page 8. 10.3)
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (c.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
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
In some cases. CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD-i-R/DVD-i-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 solUvarc.
The disc will not play if il has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, sec the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not
work with some DVD-hRWs/DVD-i-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 technoiogies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection tcchtiologics are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there arc 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
jnates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side docs not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is n<.>t guaranteed.
About Multi Session CD
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is contained in the First
session. .Any subsequetii MP3 audio tracks
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
a JPEG image file is coniained in Ihe first
session. .Any subsequent JPEG image files
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
• If audio tracks and images in music CD format
or video CD formal are recorded in the first
session, only the first session will be played
back.
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Region code
Your system has a region code prinled on the
rear of the unit and tvill only play DVDs labeled
with the same region code.
DVD VIDEOS 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, tio region code
indication may be given even though playing the
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Note about playback
operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations ofDVDs and VIDEO
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. .Since this system plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs 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 DVDs
or VIDEO CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright proteclion
technology that is protected by U.sS. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright proteclion 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 Logie (II) adaptive matrix
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital
Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby". “Pro Logic”, and the doublC“D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboraiories.
** Manufactured under license from DTS. Inc.
“DTS” and "DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of DTS. Inc.
Getting Started - BASIC -
See Unpacking in Specifications, page 101.
inserting batteries into the remote
You cun control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) butteries by mulchtitg
the ® and © ends on the butteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it
at the remote sensor on the unit.
• 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 die 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 lo avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer
AUadi the supplied fool pads to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize Ihe subwoofer and prevent it
from slipping.
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step 1: Assembling the Speakers
Before comiecting the speakers, altacli the speaker stand to the speaker.
(For the front speakers.)
About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, sec page 2l.
• Spread a doth on the door to avoid damaging the door.
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• Yon can use the speaker without tlie speaker stand by insttilling it on the wall (page 28).
Use the screws illustrated below.
Screw (smalL black)
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Screw (small, silver) Screw (large, with
washer)
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1 Thread the speaker cord through the hole on the base and post.
Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord into the end of the post that has
2 holes.
About the speaker cord
The cotitiector and color tube of the speaker cords arc 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
DAV-HDX500
Post (short)
Bottom of the base
2 holes
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DAV-HDX501W
Bottom of the base
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 lab of
the post cover, then secure with the screw.
Thread the speaker cord through
Speaker cord
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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 color of the jack on the rear panel of speaker matches the color lube of
the speaker cord.
DAV-HDX500
Secure 2 screws (large, with
washer) in criss-cross pattern.
DAV-HDX501W
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Secure 2 screws (large, with
washer) in criss-cross pattern.
When securing lhe mounting plate, position the ¡noiintiiig plate dcpetidiiig on the desired height of
the speaker.
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Low position High position
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After attaching the post to the base, you can adjust the height of the speaker.
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Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: ® to ©. and ©
to 0.
DAV-HDX500
Color tube
Front speaker (L): White
Front speaker (R): Red
DAV-HDX501W
141/s
5
Attach the post to the base.
liiserl 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 2 screws.
DAV-HDX500
(smalf silver)
DAV-HDX501W
(small, silver)
• Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly.
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6 Adjust the height ot 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.
• When adjusting the height of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fa
DAV-HDX500
DAV-HDX501W
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7 Take up any speaker cord slack.
DAV-HDX500
Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling I'roni ihc bottom of the base and liook the speaker cord
in the cord clamp.
DAV-HDX501W
Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base.
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Fully-assembled Illustration
DAV-HDX500
Front speaker (L):
White label
Front speaker (R):
Red label
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Front speaker (L):
White label
Front speaker (R):
Red label
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0 Connecting the Speakers
Required cords
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords arc the same colr>r as the label of the jacks to be
connected.
• Do not catch the speaker cord insuliition in the SPEAKER jack.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting оГ the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch
another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, sucit as sliown below.
Stripped speaker cord is touching
another speaker terminai.
Stripped cords are touching each other
due to excessive removal of insuiation.
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to
check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test lone, sec page 93.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker
other than the one cuiTently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this
happens, check the speaker connection again.
•Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 0 to 0, and 0 to 0. !f the cords
are reversed, the sound will lack bass and mav be disloited.
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(g) Connecting the TV
Required cords
О Video cord
-СИВЕР
Yellow
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Ф Audio cord (not suppiied)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
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* When you want to outpiiUhc TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 5 speakers, selectthc "Dolby
Pro Logic,” "Dolby Pro Logic !I MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic !I MUSIC” sound field (page 42).
(3) Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)
To connect the AM ioop antenna (aeriai)
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to reeeive AM signals. Do not dismatitle
or roll up t.hc antcnria (aerial).
1 Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand.
2 Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).
3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
• Do nor place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the unit or other AV equipinenl, as noise may result.
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• Adjust Ihe direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.
4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.
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To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)
Conned the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Í2 COAXIAL jack.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
• After conneeling the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
* If you have poor FM reception, use a 7o-ohiii coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Unit
a
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
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0 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect the
speakers to the unit.
step 3: Positioning the
Step 4: Performing the
System
Positioning the speakers
For the best possible surround sound, ah the
speakers other than the subwoofer should be
placed at the same distance from the listening
position (©).
Place speakers as illustrated below.
* 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
- Subjeel ro vibrations
- Subject to direct sunlight
* Use caution when placing the speakers and/or
speaker stands that are attached with the speakers on
a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) tloor.
as staining or discoloration nuiy result.
* When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning
cloth for glasses.
* 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.
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* When you change the positions of the speakers, it is
recommended that you change the settings. For
details, sec "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a
Room” (page 82) and "Calibrating the Appropriate
Settings Automatically” (page 84).
Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the niiniimtm
number of basic adjustments lor using the
system.
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• DISPLAY
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press 1/(1).
• Disconnect the hetidphoncs when you perform
the Quick Setup. You ctiniiot operate steps after
11 with the headphones connected.
• Make sure lhat the function is set to "DVD"
(page 37).
Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system
appears on the TV screen.
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]
appears at the botlom of the TV screen. If
this message does not appear, recall the
Quick Setup display (page 26) and perform
again.
Press © without inserting a disc.
The Setup Display for selecUng the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
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LANGU.AOE SETUP
030: ■ ■■ ■ • : : :EN0LI'SH:
^MFNU::.:
■AUDIO:.
.................
SUBTITLE:-.
Press 1"/+ to select a language.
1 E'.OLI.'H
s . . FRENCH.
•••• • • •SPANI'^H
PORTUGUESE
The system displays the menu and subtitles
in the selected language.
Press ©.
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
itCREEN 'ETUR
■TVTYRE:' ^ ^ ■' ■'
fCs&fri.'.tB.iHDUir
".CREEN SAVER: ^
B.AOKGRCiUi-JlS: f ^
ELAeK.lE.'cEt:::t.
■EL'ACK hEVEiot::№iSyi-r.Su^;; ; Qpp
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.............................
/ Press I'/'J' to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
■ It you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
4:3EETTERB0X
■ ;4:S PAN SCAN
;;f: t: ■ f : fQi'f
V:V:V:V: ::RL!a:
• tCia-
[16:9| (page 88)
■ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
(4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]
(page 88)
8 Press ©.
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker
formatittii appears.
9 Press <-/■> to select the speaker
formation image as the speakers are
actualiy positioned.
For details, sec “Getting Optimal Surround
Sound for a Room” (page 82).
• When the wireless kit W'AHT-SDl (supplied
with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed,
[STAND.ARD (W'IRELE.SS)| appears instead.
10 Press ©.
11 Connect the calibration mic to the
A.CAL MiC Jack on the front panel and
press I'/'l' to select [YES].
Set up the calibration mic at the ear level
usiitg a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front
of each speaker shtiuld face the calibration
ijiic, and there should be no obstruction
between the speakers and the calibration
mic. Be quiet during the measurement.
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: ■ ■ ■ ■
AUDIO IN ■ A.CAL MIC ©)
Calibration mic
SPEAKER FORMATION
STANDARD
continued-
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12 Press © .
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l:n:>isL!'niì!Ont'i- VV ■; ■ :
YES
NO:.:-:-
Auto Calibration starts.
• Loud test (>oiind is oulpin when [AUTO
CAL!BRAT!ON] starts. You cannot turn the
volume down. Give consideration to children
and neighbor.
• Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (which
takes about 1 minute), as it may interfere with
measurement-
Unpiug the calibration mic and press H
13
to select [YES].
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PRONT 'L.: • •:•••■ Téitt -Т.в/'т ù.'xlB
FRONT:R :. •. ' .'.lAft. .d:.e7m: : O.C-dBCENTE R■ •: : : ibiU >J.i)7iTil-.ódS
CUB’a’ùOFER :• : . 1 idt : г!>77га : + А:ОсВ-
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surround FU '.Ipit ttgodirr .- ¿TkÌB.
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Ш
• if you change the position of the speakers, reset the
speaker settings. See "Getting Optimal Surround
Sound for a Room'” (page 82) and "Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 84).
• if you want to change any of the settings, see "Using
the Setup Display” (page 86).
To recall the Quick Setup display
1 Press O DISPLAY when the system is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears.
2 Press Ф/Ф to select 1 ij [SETUP], then
press ©.
The options Гог |.SETUP| tippcar.
:i 2Ì 2.7..I ■
.d « ; 4 »i 1 .■ .■ y;
:T. :0:o.G.:02-.
—
OUICK 1
.quk;k- : ■
........
•RESET
..................
......
DVD'. -'I
.
3 Press I'/’t to select [QUICK], then press © .
The Quick Setup display appears.
• The environment of the room in which the
system is installed may affect measurements.
• If measurement fails, follow the message then
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION]. ^
• When you select [SECOND ROOM] for
[SPEAKER FORMATION], measurement of
[SURROUND L] and [SURROUND Rj is not
displaved.
14 Press ©.
Quick .Setup is finished. All coimeclions
and setup operations are complete.
To quit the Quick Setup
Press CD DISPLAY in any Step.
26^5
Getting Started - ADVANCED -
Turning off the
Demonstration
1/0
”SYSTEM
MENU
After connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), the demoiistralion appears in the front
panel display. When you press 1/(1) on the
remote, the demonstration turns off.
•
Setting the demonstration mode to on/off
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press I'/-!' repeatedly until “DEMO”
appears in the front panel display, then
press 0 or ■».
3 Press I'/’i' to select a setting.
The dcfaijll selling is imderlincd.
• “DEMO ON": sets the dcmonstratioti
nu>de lo on.
• “DEMO OFF”: sets the demonstration
mode to olT.
4 Press 0.
The setting is made.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
0
3
3
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m
0
1
1
• When you press 1/(1) on the unit, the deinonslration
docs not turn off
•When you set the demonstration inode in the system
menu to on. the demonstration does not turn off even
though you press 1/(1) on tlie remote. To turn off the
demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off.
then press 1/(1) on the remote. When the
demonstration mode is set to off. the system saves
power in standby mode.
• If the system is at its factory default settings (ex. after
performing “COLD RESET” ('page 94)). you can turn
off the demonstration simply hy pressing 1/(1) on the
remote. Otherwise, to stop the demonstration, you
need to set "DEMO” to "DEMO OFF.”
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Installing the Speakers on
For the front speakers of DAV-HDX500
a Wall
You can use the speakers by installing on the
wall.
Installing the speakers on a
wall
1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are
suitable for the hole on the back of
each speaker. See the illustrations
below.
MTIinT\'\TT^
I«-
30 mm (1 inches)
Fasten the screws to the wall.
For the center speaker
...................
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4.6 mm
(^/,6 inch)
10 mm
(^%2 inch)
4 mm (%2 inch)
Hole on the back of
the speaker
265 mm
C-' i
■ '0 mm
Hi
Of
6 to 9 mm
(V4 to % inch) ^
For the front speakers of DAVHDX501W
For the other speakers
iit ^*/32 inches)
M i
28^s
3 Hang the speakers on the screws.
• Use screws lhar are suitable for the wall rnalerial 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 Hat
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
calaniitv. etc.
0
3
3
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0
1
1
29ÜS
Connecting the TV (Advanced)
Sciids the pkiyed back DVD image to the connected TV.
Qieck the jacks of your TV. and choose connection method o©- ©■ or ©. Picture quality improves
ill order from O (standard) to © (HDMI).
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TV with COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks
HDMI (high-definition nuiltimcdiii interface)
The system incorporates High-Definilion Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, tlie HDMI logo and Higli-Definition Multimedia Interface sire trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.
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■—tSignal flow
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