Sony DAVHDX576WF Operating Instructions - Page 105

Additional Information

105

US

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).

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.

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.

Check the status of the POWER

/ ON LINE indicator on the

surround amplifier.

• turns green

–

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.

Symptom

Remedy

Section	Page
WARNING	2
About This Operating Instructions	4
About the S-AIR function	4
Playable Discs	6
Example of discs that the system cannot play	7
Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW	7
About Multi Session CD	8
Region code	8
Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD	8
Copyrights	8
Getting Started	9
Unpacking	9
Step 1: Assembling the Speakers	13
Step 2: Positioning the System	18
Step 3: Connecting the System	22
1 Connecting the Speakers	25
2 Connecting the TV	28
3 Connecting the other components	31
4 Connecting the antenna (aerial)	35
5 Inserting the wireless transceiver	38
6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)	40
About the demonstration	41
Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System	42
Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup	44
Setting the type of video output to match your TV	46
Step 6: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers	47
Changing the input level of the sound from connected components	48
Sound Adjustment	49
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode	49
Selecting the Sound Mode	51
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound	51
Disc	52
Playing a Disc	52
Displaying multi-angles and subtitles	54
Changing the sound	54
Checking the audio signal format	55
Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD	55
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver.2.0)	56
Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc	57
Using Play Mode	58
Creating your own program	58
Playing in random order	59
Playing repeatedly	59
Searching/Selecting a Disc	60
Using the DVD’s menu	60
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-VR	61
Searching for a title/chapter/ track/scene, etc.	61
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files	62
Selecting an MP3 file or folder	62
Selecting a JPEG image file or folder	63
Displaying the list of MP3 files/JPEG image files	64
Playing MP3 files and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound	64
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound	65
Restricting Playback of the Disc	66
Changing the password	67
Using the Setup Display	68
Setting the display or sound track language	68
Settings for the display	69
Settings for the HDMI	70
Settings for the audio	72
Other Settings	72
Settings for the speakers	73
Tuner	76
Presetting Radio Stations	76
Listening to the Radio	77
Naming preset stations	77
Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display	78
Control for HDMI/External Audio Device	79
Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync	79
Preparing for the Control for HDMI function	79
Using the Theater Mode	80
Watching DVD by a single button press	80
Turning the system off in sync with the TV	80
Enjoying TV sound from the speakers in this system	81
Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System	81
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter	82
Playing the connected component on the system	82
Using an S-AIR Product	83
Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)	83
Enjoying the system’s sound in another room	84
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode	85
Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)	86
If sound transmission is unstable	87
Other Operations	89
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room	89
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically	90
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote	91
Using the Sound Effect	92
Reinforcing bass frequencies	92
Enjoying the sound at low volume	92
Using the Sleep Timer	92
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display	93
Viewing Information About the Disc	93
Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display	93
Viewing the playing time and remaining time on the TV screen	94
Checking the play information of the disc	94
Checking the date information of JPEG image file	95
Returning to the Default Settings	95
Returning the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings	95
Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default	95
Additional Information	97
Precautions	97
Notes about the Discs	98
Troubleshooting	99
Self-diagnosis Function	107
Specifications	108
Glossary	110
Language Code List	113
Parental Control Area Code List	113
Index to Parts and Control	114
Front panel	114
Rear panel	115
Front panel display	116
Remote control	117
Guide to the Control Menu Display	118
Control Menu display	118

Sony DAVHDX576WF Operating Instructions - Page 105

Surround amplifier operation, Wireless System - wireless connection problem

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