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    2-895-959-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions * *DAV-HDX265/HDX267W only DAV-HDX265/HDX266/HDX267W ©2007 Sony Corporation
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    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-HDX265/DAV-HDX266/DAVHDX267W Serial
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    Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop. • The unit is not disconnected from this system so that the AC power cord (mains
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    Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 58 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 58 Using the Sound Effect 59 Using the Sleep Timer 60 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 60 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 61 Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit ... 62 (Child Lock)
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    about the Discs 80 Troubleshooting 80 Self-diagnosis Function 84 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 85 Glossary 87 Language Code List 91 Index to Parts and Controls 92 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 95 DVD Setup Display List 98 System Menu List 99 Index
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    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual 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 DAVHDX265, DAV-HDX266, and DAVHDX267W. DAV-HDX265 is the model
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    Data part of CD-Extras • DVD Audios • Super Audio CD • DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files* * Except for United Kingdom and North American models. • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code
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    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 DVDs labeled with the same region code. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message
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    Getting Started - BASIC - Getting Started - BASIC - See Unpacking in Specifications, page 85. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the
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    , see page 22. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 13. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages. Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER AC power cord (mains lead) FRONT R FRONT
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    • When you install the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX267W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you can enjoy wireless performance. For details, see "Connecting Other Components" (page 24) and the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1. 1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and
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    audio) Tip • When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the "Dolby Pro Logic," "Dolby Pro Logic A Insert the cord pushing down the terminal clamp. B Insert until this part. Note • Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the unit
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    wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. Tip • If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the unit. Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and
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    - BASIC - Step 2: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers 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
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    16:9 YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: that the signal from the system appears on the TV screen speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 66). SPEAKER
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    DAV-HDX267W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. 10 Press . 11 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES]. Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker system
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    Surround Sound for a Room" (page 66) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 68). • If you want to change any of the settings, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 70). To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu
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    . To turn off the demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off, then press "/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 78)), you can turn off
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    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 installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation,
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    from A (standard) to D (HDMI). D TV with HDMI* IN jack IN CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER To HDMI* OUT To S VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SPEAKER SUR L DIR-TC1 OUT ( HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. HDMI, the HDMI
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    HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI HDMI cord, selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack. For details, refer also to the operating instructions
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    interlace, p: progressive **Depending on the country, [720 × 576p] may appear. Note • When the HDMI indicator on the front panel lights up, images other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "DVD." 22GB
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    if you select these settings when either of the above conditions are not met. Note • When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord during the system is set to "NORMAL (INTERLACE)," the system is set to "PROGRESSIVE" automatically. Tip • When you connect the unit and the TV with the
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    sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For video connection of other components, connect directly to the TV. Screws* DIR-TC1 slot for the WAHT-SD1 CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SPEAKER to match the color-coded sleeves to the
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    , select other than "A.F.D. STD." Wireless system option When you install the WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX267W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you can enjoy wireless performance by transmission of the sound to the surround speakers. For details, see the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1. Note
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    • Depending on the system status, the volume level may not appear on the TV screen. • When you set the HDMI CONTROL function to on (page 74), the TV that is connected to the system with the HDMI cord can be synch-operated with the system. For details, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately
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    Tip • When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI cord, you can operate them simply, using the HDMI CONTROL function. For details, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately). • The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as follows: - green: the disc is selected, or the disc is being played back
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    Operations Enjoying the Radio or Other Components X/x/c, FUNCTION SYSTEM MENU Selecting the connected component You can use a VCR or other components connected to the TV/VIDEO jacks on the rear panel. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the components for further information. Press
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    30. Note • When you set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 74), the System Audio Control function is activated and no sound may be output from the TV. For details of the System Audio Control function, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately). Press MOVIE/MUSIC during
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    Sound by Using Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the system's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. Automatic outputting of the original sound center, and surround speakers. Meanwhile, the
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    /MUSIC are not effective. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed
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    Except for United Kingdom and North American models. Press /m or M/ when the system is in pause mode. To return to normal playback speed, press H. Each VIDEO CD only) * Except for United Kingdom and North American models. When the system is in the pause mode, press (step) to go to the next frame.
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    using the time code. 1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.) The Control Menu display appears. another number. 5 Press . The system starts playback from the selected number. To search for a scene using the time code (DVD VIDEO and DVD-VR mode
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    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
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    playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) This system stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs • You can program the track on the current disc only. 1 Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press X/x to select [PROGRAM], then press . The options for
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    press CLEAR or select [OFF]. To play the same program again, select [ON] in Step 3 and press . To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off. To change or cancel a program 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Creating Your Own Program." 2 Select the
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    You can have the system "shuffle" tracks. Subsequent "shuffling" may produce a different playing order. Note • Same song may be played repeatedly during MP3 playback. • You can shuffle the tracks on the current disc only. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press
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    repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off. Note • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback. • When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD which contains MP3 audio track and JPEG image files, and their playing time is not the same, the audio sound will not
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    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. * Except displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to "Language Code List" (page 91) to see which language the code represents. When the same language
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    of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural) Note • While 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]. Checking the audio signal format (DVD, DivX video* only) * Except for United Kingdom and North
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    recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate speaker. • Front (L) • Front (R) the type of title to be played. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press X/x to select [ORIGINAL/ PLAY
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    audio) 1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name Tip • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the playing time is displayed. Note • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. • If an MP3 file name cannot be
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    time of the current file Note • Characters/marks may not be displayed for 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. Checking the play information
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    the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu display appears. 1 ( 8 ) 1 ( 2 0 ) 01/ 31/ 2007 Date information DATA CD JPEG Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
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    not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. 1 Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press X/x to select [A/V SYNC], then press . The options for [A/V SYNC] appear. 1 ( 1 2 ) 1 ( 2 8 ) T 0:00:02 DVD VIDEO OFF OFF ON 3 Press
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    9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the system to recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the operating instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-RW or DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not
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    DATA DVD, or if there are more than 200 albums and 300 files in each album. • The system can recognize up to 200 albums, and will not play any albums beyond the 200th. • The system may take longer time to playback, when progressing to the following album or jump to other album
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    Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files Selecting an MP3 audio track or album 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The albums recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 3( 30) ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE MY FAVOURITE SONG R&B
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    press x. To return to the previous image, select the top image and press X. 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 album by continuing to press c after the last image on the current album
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    sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD, select [AUTO] mode as explained below. 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control H. The system starts playing
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    play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slide show. 1 Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT], then press . The options for [EFFECT] appear. 3 ( 12) 1( 4) 1 0 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 7 MODE1 MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 MODE4 MODE5
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    system only plays DATA CDs whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). Refer to the operating instructions on the DivX video file, sound may skip or not match the pictures on the TV screen. • The system cannot play some DivX video files
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    viewing times is preset, you can play the DivX video files as many times as the preset number. The following occurrences are counted: - when the system is turned off. - when another file is played. - when the disc tray is opened. 2 Press X/x to select a file and press . The selected file starts
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    With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you appear as [Press SELECT] in the operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. Tip • To the number buttons while the system is in stop mode to select a track, then press H or . The system starts continuous play. You cannot
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    ST" (for stereo program) appear in the front panel display. 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. 4 Press X/x repeatedly until "MEMORY" appears in the front panel 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
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    + or - repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + or -. The automatic tuning stops automatically when the system receives the radio station. To stop the automatic tuning manually, press TUNING + or -. To listen to radio stations when you know the frequencies Use direct tuning in Step
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    . Tip • You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly (page 57). 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
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    2 and 5.) Note • Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above. Using the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your Sony TV and this system, changes the system mode to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you set
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    function may not work on some Sony TVs.) • If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this function may not work. Install the unit near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV and this unit while entering the code. Using the Sound Effect Reinforcing bass frequencies You
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    made and "SLEEP" lights up in the front panel display. 5 Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. To change the remaining time Restart from Step 1. To cancel front panel display and the Sony logo become dark. 4 Press . The setting is made. 5 Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. 60GB
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    appears in the front panel display. 2 Start playback of the connected component. The sound and images from the connected component are played on the system or connected TV. For operation details, see the operating instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied). Tip • When listening to
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    panel display. (You can operate the system by using the remote.) Note • When you operate the buttons on the unit while the child lock function is on, "CHILD LOCK" appears in the front panel display. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until "CHILD LOCK" appears in the front panel display
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    Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of
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    you to set a playback limitation level. 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press . The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO OFF ON PLAYER PASSWORD 3 Press
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    When you select [OTHERS t], select and enter a standard code in the table of "Parental Control Area Code List" (page 91) using the number buttons. 7 Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this system. • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level
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    cannot install. For the better surround sound, it is recommended that first you decide the position of the speakers. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears. 3 Press X/x to select
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    normally. • [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the speakers in front of the listening position. Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX267W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. For details, see the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1. • [NO CENTER]: when
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    Tip • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX267W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRED)] appears. For details, see the operating instructions of the WAHTSD1. 6 Press . The setting is made. 7 Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then press . • [YES]: continue with [AUTO CALIBRATION], see
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    the measurement (about three minutes), to avoid measurement failure. During the measurement, test signals are output from the speakers. • The environment of the room in which the system is installed may affect measurements. • If an error message appears, follow the message, then select [YES]. An
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    can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears. 3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . The
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    SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then press . The You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] here. 3 Press system as it takes a few seconds to complete. Note • When you turn the system on after resetting and no disc is in the unit, the guide
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    default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): YCBCR SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON the sound track. Tip • If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO], and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code from "Language Code List"
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    If the playback picture becomes distorted, set [YCBCR] to [RGB]. • If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically output even when you select [YCBCR]. x [COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)] (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) Select the color
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    AUDIO DRC: OFF AUDIO (HDMI): OFF DivX: Registration Code x [HDMI CONTROL] Switches the HDMI CONTROL function on or off. This function is available when you connect the system and TV with the HDMI cord. For details on this function, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately). [OFF] [ON
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    the unit and TV with the HDMI cord and [ON] is selected, DYNAMIC BASS, MOVIE/MUSIC, and sound field are not applied to the sound that is output from the TV. x [DivX] (Except for United Kingdom and North American models) Displays the registration code for this system. For more information, go to http
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    SETUP] 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. Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see "Using
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    the speakers at one time Turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press VOLUME +/- on the remote. x [TEST TONE] The speakers will speaker in sequence. Advanced Settings and Adjustments Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control
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    [ON], then press . You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. 7 From your listening position, adjust the value of [LEVEL test tone signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack. Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the
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    , 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 cleaning
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    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. Power The
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    on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers. Sound 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
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    . • 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 7). • The region code on the DVD does
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    remote and then start playback (page 34). • The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen. The system See the operating instructions that came with for the sound track cannot be LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
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    [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 74). • For details on the HDMI CONTROL function, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately). 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 75). • Make sure
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    rated output. Amplifier section DAV-HDX265/DAV-HDX267W US models: Surround mode ) * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Inputs (Analog) NTSC Tuner section System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer HDMI OUT: Type A (19 pin) continued 85GB
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    • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/green/gray/blue/purple) • Video Cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Foot pads (1 set) • WAHT-SD1 (1) (DAV-HDX267W only) • Operating Instructions • HDMI CONTROL Guide • Speaker and
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    Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of time. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer (DAV-HDX265/DAV-HDX267W only) Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master technology, the Digital Direct
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    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 coding Control
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    on the disc packaging. The system can play discs that match its region code. The system can also play discs with the " ALL " mark. Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still apply. Scene On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving
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    moving pictures. VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while sounds we can hear are not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold play only moving pictures and sounds. • Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions
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    1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu 1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese 1587 Volapük 1613 Wolof 1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba 1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu 1703 Not specified Parental Control Area Code List Code Area 2044 Argentina 2047 Australia 2046 Austria 2057 Belgium 2070 Brazil 2079 Canada 2090 Chile 2092 China 2115 Denmark
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    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (26) B A (open/close) (26) C Disc operation (26) D FUNCTION (26) E Front panel display (94) F (remote sensor) (9) G PHONES jack (26) H VOLUME control (26) I AUDIO IN/A.CAL
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    OUT S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) VIDEO MONITOR OUT DMPORT TV/VIDEO AM FM 75 COAXIAL ANTENNA A SPEAKER jacks (10) B DIR-TC1 slot for the WAHT-SD1 (24) C AM terminal (10) ) jack (24, 61) H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (20) I HDMI OUT jack (20) * CAUTION Please do not remove the screws before installing
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    up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to HDCP (highbandwidth digital content protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (digital child lock function is set to on. (62) K Lights up when the system outputs progressive signals (DVD function only). (22) L Indicates the selected [SPEAKER
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    Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: , Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) m Control
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    DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (Except for United Kingdom and North American models). 3) Displays Super VCD as "SVCD." Displays "MP3" in the Control Menu display 1 or "JPEG" in the Control Menu display 2 for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. 4) Displays the date for JPEG files. To turn off the display Press DISPLAY. List of
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    code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. [SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 66, 68) Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker the picture and sound. * * [PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 63) Sets to prohibit playback on this system. [SETUP] (page
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    CONTROL PAUSE MODE TRACK SELECTION OFF ON AUTO FRAME OFF AUTO MULTI-DISC ON RESUME OFF AUDIO DRC OFF STANDARD MAX AUDIO OFF (HDMI) ON DivX4) SPEAKER SETUP TV TYPE 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN CONNECTION FRONT CENTER SURROUND YCBCR/RGB (HDMI) YCBCR RGB SUBWOOFER COLOR SYSTEM
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    set the following items with SYSTEM MENU on the remote. System menu MEMORY1) FM MODE2) NAME IN1) SLEEP DIMMER ILLUM MODE DEMO ATTENUATE3) SL SR REV4) CHILD LOCK MEMORY 1-20 (FM), MEMORY on the selected function. 4)Appears when the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 is installed. Additional Information 99GB
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    72 AUDIO (HDMI) 75 AUDIO DRC 75 Auto Calibration 68, 87 B BACKGROUND 73 Batteries 9 BLACK LEVEL 73 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 74 C CHAPTER 33 Chapter 87 Child Lock 62 COLD RESET 78 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) 73 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 22 Continuous play 26 Control Menu Display 95 Controlling the TV 58
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    Play 32 Sound Field 30 SPEAKER FORMATION 66 SPEAKER SETUP 76 CONNECTION 76 DISTANCE 76 LEVEL 77 SUBTITLE 45, 72 SYSTEM MENU 18, 27, 28, 56, 60, 62 System menu list 99 T TEST TONE 77 THEATRE SYNC 58 TIME/TEXT 33 TITLE 33 Title 89 TRACK 33 Track 89 TRACK SELECTION 75 Troubleshooting 80 TV connection
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    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - O ANGLE 5 (44) AUDIO 4 (39) CLEAR ef (33, 58, 71) , 56, 58, 63) P - Z PICTURE NAVI 6 (34, 58) PRESET +/- wk es (56) SOUND FIELD qh (30) SUBTITLE wf (45) SYSTEM MENU wg (18, 28, 58, 60, 99) THEATRE SYNC w; (59) TUNING +/- 0 qs (55) TV e; (58) TV CH +/- wa (58) TV
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DVD Home Theatre
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