Sony DAVHDX576WF Operating Instructions - Page 48

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Getting Started

Note

• When you use both the TV/VIDEO (AUDIO

IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV/VIDEO

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack

(digital connection) at the same time, the digital

connection takes priority.

x

DAV-HDX576WF

“DVD”

t

“TUNER FM”

t

“TUNER

AM”

t

“TV”

t

“SAT/CABLE”

t

“DMPORT”

t

“AUDIO”

t

…

Note

• When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks

(analog connection) and TV (COAXIAL or

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital

connection) at the same time, the digital

connection takes priority.

2

Press SYSTEM MENU.

3

Press

X

/

x

repeatedly until “DEC.

MODE” appears in the front panel

display, then press

or

c

.

4

Press

X

/

x

repeatedly until the

decoding mode you want appears in

the front panel display.

When you want to output the TV sound or

stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the

six speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,”

“PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC”

decoding mode.

For details, see page 49.

5

Press

.

The setting is made.

6

Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Note

• Depending on your TV, you may need to turn off your

TV’s speaker to enjoy surround sound of the system.

Tip

• When listening to audio files using a portable audio

source, you can enhance the sound.

Press FUNCTION +/– to select “AUDIO.” Connect

the portable audio source. Select “A.F.D. STD” for

“DEC. MODE.”

To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”

Distortion may occur when you listen to a

component connected to the TV*, TV/

VIDEO**, SAT/CABLE* jacks on the rear

panel, or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front

panel. Distortion is not a malfunction and will

depend on the component connected.

To prevent distortion, reduce the input level on

the unit.

1

Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“TV

*

,” “TV/VIDEO

**

,” “SAT/CABLE

*

,”

or “AUDIO” appears in the front panel

display.

2

Press SYSTEM MENU.

3

Press

X

/

x

repeatedly until

“ATTENUATE” appears in the front

panel display, then press

or

c

.

4

Press

X

/

x

to select a setting.

• “ATT ON”

: You can attenuate the input

level. The output level is changed.

• “ATT OFF”: Normal input level.

5

Press

.

The setting is made.

6

Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

*

DAV-HDX576WF only.

** DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W only.

Function

Source

“DVD”

Disc that is played by the

system

“TUNER FM”/

”TUNER AM”

FM/AM radio (page 76)

“TV”

TV

“SAT/CABLE”

Component that is

connected to the SAT/

CABLE jacks on the rear

panel

“DMPORT”

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter (page 82)

“AUDIO”

Portable audio source (that

is connected to the AUDIO

IN jack on the front panel)

Changing the input level of the

sound from connected

components

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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