Sony DAV-HDX587WC Operating Instructions - Page 56

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[OFF]

: The system does not output 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

• 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.

• 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].

x

[JPEG RESOLUTION]

You can select the resolution of JPEG image

files output from the HDMI OUT jack.

[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.

[(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

• [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 × 480/576p].

• You can select [(1920

×

1080i) HD

] or [(1920

×

1080i) HD] only when you set [HDMI

RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920

×

1080i].

• The HDMI signal will stop momentarily when:

–

the system is loading or unloading a DATA CD or

DATA DVD.

–

you change the disc from a DATA CD or DATA

DVD.

–

you play a DATA CD or DATA DVD to the end

and the system stops playback automatically.

x

[SPEAKER FORMATION]

You can select the position of the speakers for

better surround sound. For details, see “Getting

Optimal Surround Sound for a Room”

(page 71).

x

[AUTO CALIBRATION]

You can calibrate the appropriate settings

automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the

Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 72).

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.

[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.

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.

[OFF]

: Off.

[AUTO]: The system selects the sound track

automatically according to the priority.

Settings for the audio

[AUDIO SETUP]

AUDIO SETUP

AUTO CALIBRATION:

SPEAKER FORMATION:

AUDIO DRC:

OFF

OFF

TRACK SELECTION:

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	12
Positioning the system	12
Assembling the speakers	14
Installing the speakers on a wall	19
Step 2: Connecting the System	21
Connecting the speakers	21
Connecting the TV (Video connection)	22
Connecting the TV (Audio connection)	23
Connecting the other components	24
Connecting the antenna (aerial)	26
Inserting the wireless transceiver	27
Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)	28
About the demonstration	28
Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup	29
Setting the type of video output to match your TV	31
Step 4: Selecting the Source	32
Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound	33
Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect	33
Selecting surround sound effects based on your listening preference	33
Disc	36
Playing a Disc	36
Displaying multi-angles and subtitles	38
Changing the sound	38
Checking the audio signal format	39
Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD	39
Changing a playback layer for a hybrid Super Audio CD	39
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)	40
Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc	40
Using Play Mode	41
Creating your own program	41
Playing in random order	42
Playing repeatedly	43
Searching/Selecting Disc Contents	44
Using the DVD’s menu	44
Selecting an original title or edited title on a DVD-VR	44
Searching for a title/chapter/ track/scene, etc.	44
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files	46
Selecting an MP3 file or folder	46
Selecting a JPEG image file or folder	47
Playing a slide show with sound	48
Selecting the slide show duration of JPEG image files	48
Selecting an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show	49
Selecting playback priority of the file type	49
Displaying a list of MP3 files/ JPEG image files	49
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound	50
Restricting Playback of the Disc	50
Changing the password	51
Changing the System Settings by Using the Setup Display	52
Setting the display or sound track language	53
Settings for the display	53
Settings for HDMI	55
Settings for the audio	56
Other Settings	57
Settings for the speakers	57
Tuner	60
Presetting Radio Stations	60
Listening to the Radio	61
Naming preset stations	61
Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display	62
Control for HDMI/External Audio Device	63
Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync	63
Preparing the Control for HDMI function	63
Using the Theater Mode	64
Watching a DVD by a single button press	64
Turning the system off in sync with the TV	64
Enjoying TV sound from the speakers by this system	64
Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System	65
Changing the language for the on-screen display of the TV	65
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter	65
Playing the connected component on the system	65
Using an S-AIR Product	66
Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)	67
Enjoying the system’s sound in another room	67
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode	68
Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)	69
If sound transmission is unstable	70
Changing the RF output power	70
Other Operations	71
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room	71
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically	72
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote	73
Using the Sound Effect	74
Reinforcing bass frequencies	74
Enjoying the sound at low volume	74
Enhancing compressed sound	74
Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source	75
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound	75
Changing the Input Level of the Sound from Connected Components	76
Using the Sleep Timer	76
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display	77
Viewing Information About the Disc	77
Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display	77
Viewing the playing time and remaining time on the TV screen	78
Checking the play information of the disc	78
Checking the date information of a JPEG image file	79
Returning to the Default Settings	79
Returning the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings	79
Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default	79
Additional Information	81
Precautions	81
Notes about the Discs	82
Troubleshooting	83
Self-diagnosis Function	89
Specifications	90
Glossary	92
Playback priority of file types	94
Language Code List	95
Parental Control Area Code List	95
Index to Parts and Control	96
Front panel	96
Rear panel	97
Front panel display	98
Remote control	99
Guide to the Control Menu Display	100
Control Menu display	100

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