Sony DAVHDX576WF Operating Instructions - Page 2

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US

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 bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be

exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the

like.

In door use only.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to

the presence of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that

may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute

a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to

the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying 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-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W/

DAV-HDX576WF

Serial No.______________

Date of Manufacture Marking is located on the bottom

exterior.

The following FCC statement applies only to the

version of this model manufactured for sale in the

USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC

technical regulations.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the 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 to 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 to which the receiver is

connected.

–

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES

WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION

IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO

CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT

CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2)

THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY

INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING

INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE

UNDESIRED OPERATION.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

Important Safety Instructions

1)

Read these instructions.

2)

Keep these instructions.

3)

Heed all warnings.

4)

Follow all instructions.

5)

Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)

Clean only with dry cloth.

7)

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)

Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

WARNING

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

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