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Sony DAV-HDX285 Operating Instructions - Page 83

Using the Sound Effect, Reinforcing bass frequencies, Enjoying the sound at low volume

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Other Operations Using the Sound Effect Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DYNAMIC BASS. "D. BASS ON" appears in the front panel display and bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. To turn off the sound effect Press DYNAMIC BASS again. - "DEC. MODE" is set to "A.F.D. STD," "A.F.D. MULTI," or "2CH STEREO". - Headphones are not connected. When all the conditions above are satisfied, you can activate/deactivate the effect by pressing DMPORT BOOSTER on the unit. The DMPORT BOOSTER indicator turns on. To turn off the sound effect Press DMPORT BOOSTER on the unit so that the DMPORT BOOSTER indicator turns off. Enjoying the sound at low volume 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. Press NIGHT. "NIGHT ON" appears in the front panel display and the sound effect is activated. Note • 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. To turn off the sound effect Press NIGHT again. Enhancing compressed sound You can enhance compressed sound such as an MP3 audio file. This effect is activated automatically when all the following conditions are satisfied: - The function is set to "DMPORT" or "AUDIO". 83GB

Section	Page
WARNING	2
About These Operating Instructions	4
About the S-AIR function	5
Playable Discs	7
Example of discs that the system cannot play	8
Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW	8
About Multi Session CD	8
Region code	9
Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD	9
Getting Started	10
Unpacking	10
Step 1: Installing the System	14
Positioning the system	14
Assembling the speakers	16
Installing the speakers on a wall	22
Step 2: Connecting the System	25
Connecting the speakers	25
Connecting the TV (Video connection)	26
Connecting the TV (Audio connection)	28
Connecting the other components	29
Connecting the antenna (aerial)	31
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)	32
About the demonstration	32
Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup	33
Setting the type of video output to match your TV	35
Step 4: Selecting the Source	36
Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound	37
Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect	37
Selecting surround sound effects based on your listening preference	37
Disc	40
Playing a Disc	40
Displaying multi-angles and subtitles	42
Changing the sound	42
Checking the audio signal format	43
Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD	44
Changing a playback layer for a hybrid Super Audio CD	44
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)	44
Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc	45
Using Play Mode	46
Creating your own program	46
Playing in random order	47
Playing repeatedly	47
Searching/Selecting Disc Contents	48
Using the DVD’s menu	48
Selecting an original title or edited title on a DVD-VR	49
Searching for a title/chapter/ track/scene, etc.	49
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files	50
Selecting an MP3 file or folder	50
Selecting a JPEG image file or folder	51
Playing a slide show with sound	52
Selecting the slide show duration of JPEG image files	53
Selecting an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show	53
Selecting playback priority of the file type	53
Displaying a list of MP3 files/ JPEG image files	54
Enjoying Video Files	54
About video files	54
Selecting a folder	55
Selecting a video file	55
Displaying a list of video files	56
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound	56
Restricting Playback of the Disc	57
Changing the password	58
Changing the System Settings by Using the Setup Display	59
Setting the display or sound track language	59
Settings for the display	60
Settings for HDMI	62
Settings for the audio	63
Other Settings	64
Settings for the speakers	64
Tuner	67
Presetting Radio Stations	67
Listening to the Radio	68
Naming preset stations	68
Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display	69
Control for HDMI/External Audio Device	70
Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync	70
Preparing the Control for HDMI function	70
Using the Theater/Theatre Mode	71
Watching a DVD by a single button press	71
Turning the system off in sync with the TV	71
Enjoying TV sound from the speakers by this system	71
Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System	72
Changing the language for the on-screen display of the TV	72
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter	73
Playing the connected component on the system	73
Using an S-AIR Product	74
Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver	74
Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)	75
Enjoying the system’s sound in another room	76
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode	77
Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)	77
If sound transmission is unstable	78
Other Operations	80
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room	80
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically	81
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote	82
Using the Sound Effect	83
Reinforcing bass frequencies	83
Enjoying the sound at low volume	83
Enhancing compressed sound	83
Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source	84
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound	84
Changing the Input Level of the Sound from Connected Components	85
Using the Sleep Timer	85
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display	86
Viewing Information About the Disc	86
Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display	86
Viewing the playing time and remaining time on the TV screen	87
Checking the play information of the disc	87
Checking the date information of a JPEG image file	88
Returning to the Default Settings	89
Returning the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings	89
Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default	89
Additional Information	90
Precautions	90
Notes about the Discs	91
Troubleshooting	92
Self-diagnosis Function	99
Specifications	100
Glossary	102
Playback priority of file types	105
Language Code List	106
Parental Control Area Code List	106
Index to Parts and Control	107
Front panel	107
Rear panel	108
Front panel display	109
Remote control	110
Guide to the Control Menu Display	111
Control Menu display	111