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Sony DAV-HDX686W Home Theater System User Manual

1. 83 39 43 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS Number buttons 14 47 67 81 Ve on standby 1 32 35 43 TV VC on standby 19 81 emi MA 67 79 32 35 46 49 lt 0 e REPLAY ADVANCE 9 43 Haa gt gt I lt gt 10 43 STEP 11 11 27 43 9 43 SLOW lt 6 3 gt 10 43 gt play BO 4 E stop 28 43 43 H pause 11 3 DISPLAY 26 35 46 49 60 79 111 d gt RETURN 31 47 81 BA 81 the DVD DIGITAL work This button is available for or DMPORT function Depending on the MEDIA PORT adapter this button may not Guide to the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information e DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY the Control Menu display changes Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 appears when available Contro
2. L R 3 0 m 10 ft Set the front speaker distance CENTER 3 0 m 10 ft Set the center speaker distance up to 1 6 meters 5 ft closer to the front speakers D0 9 to 6 9 meters for North American models 20 0 to 6 9 meters for North American models 3 When you perform the Quick Setup page 35 the default settings are changed 65 US 66 5 This item appears when you set CENTER to YES in the CONNECTION setting E DISTANCE SURROUND When you move the surround speakers be sure to set the parameters of the distance from the listening position to the speakers You can set the parameters from 0 0 to 7 0 meters 0 to 23 ft L R 3 0 m 10 ft Set the surround speaker distance up to 5 0 meters 16 ft closer to the front speakers 10 0 to 6 9 meters for North American models When you perform the Quick Setup page 35 the default settings are changed 3This item appears when you set SURROUND to YES in the CONNECTION setting e If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position set the distance according to the closest speaker e Do not place the surround speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers e Depending on the input stream the DISTANCE setting may not be effective E
3. Digital coaxial cord not supplied Digital optical cord not supplied To the audio out jacks of the TV To the digital optical out ng jack of the TV To the digital coaxial out jack of the TV Method 1 Audio cord connection This is the basic connection and sends an analog audio signal Method 2 Digital optical cord or digital coaxial cord connection When the TV has a digital optical or coaxial output jack you can improve sound quality by connecting with a digital optical or coaxial cord in addition to an audio cord connection Note e The system can accept both digital and analog signals Digital signals have priority over analog signals COAXIAL has priority over OPTICAL If the digital signal ceases the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds e You can connect another component such as a VCR digital satellite receiver or PlayStation to the TV VIDEO AUDIO IN R L jacks or DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL jacks instead of the TV 27 58 Connecting the other components You can enjoy connected components via the system s speakers Portable audio source not supplied DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter TDM iP20 is supplied with U S models You can also use other DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters ke o 2 ke x i D S E 7 0 Stereo mini plug cord not supplied P To a portable audio source DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 72 wa e Connect
4. 7708 784s If RF CHANGE is set to OFF transmission between the unit and S AIR sub unit can be performed using one of the following channels S AIR ID A equivalent channel for IEEE 802 11b g channel 1 S AIR ID B equivalent channel for IEEE 802 11b g channel 6 S AIR ID C equivalent channel for IEEE 802 11b g channel 11 e The transmission may be improved by changing the transmission channel frequency of the other wireless system s For details refer to the operating instructions of the other wireless system s Changing the RF output power Only when using the EZW RT10A wireless transceiver 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU Press t repeatedly until RF POWER appears in the front panel display then press or gt Press t to select the desired setting e HIGH Normally select this e LOW The RF output power is decreased Press The setting is made Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room SPEAKER FORMATION Depending on the shape of the room you cannot install some speakers For better surround sound Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers 1 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV sc
5. CAU Na e To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time turn the VOLUME control on the unit or press VOLUME on the remote e To return to the default setting when changing a setting select the item then press CLEAR Note that only the CONNECTION setting does not return to the default setting Tuner Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations Before tuning make sure to turn down the volume to minimum Current station Current band and preset number 88 00 MHz Station name 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TUNER FM or TUNER AM appears in the front panel display 2 Press and hold TUNING until the auto scanning starts Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station TUNED and ST stereo program appear in the front panel display 3 Press SYSTEM MENU 4 Press t repeatedly until MEMORY appears in the front panel display 5 Press G or gt A preset number appears in the front panel display ro fo TUNED ST ae 2 Wa T a h ese yay 6 Press t to select the preset number you want TL TUNED ST e You can select the preset number directly by pressing the number buttons 7 Press G COMPLETE appears in the front panel display and the station is stored 8 Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to store other stations 9 Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off To
6. suoljeiodo 1810 fl 87 US 5 Press 1 4 to select SYSTEM SETUP then press The options for SYSTEM SETUP appear 6 Press t to select RESET and press gt 7 Press gt to select YES You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting NO here 8 Press Do not press I while resetting the system as it takes a few seconds to complete wa The MEDIA INTERVAL EFFECT and MULTI 2CH settings also return to the default settings 88 5 Additional Information Precautions On power sources e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet mains if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord On placement e Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the system e At high volume over long periods of time the cabinet becomes hot to the touch This is not a malfunction However touching the cabinet should be avoided Do not place the system in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating e Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything on the system The system is equipped with a high power amplifier If the ventilation slots are blocked the system can overheat and malfunction e Do not place the system on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the v
7. BLACK LEVEL BLACK LEVEL COMFONENT OUT PAUSE MODE Selected setting To reset all of the SETUP settings To reset all of the SETUP settings see Returning the SETUP settings to the default page 87 Setting the display or sound track language LANGUAGE SETUP Set various languages for the on screen display or sound track LANGUAGE SETUP OSD ENGLISH MENU ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW AUDIO SUBTITLE E OSD On Screen Display You can switch the display language on the TV screen E MENU DVD VIDEO only You can switch the language for the disc s menu E AUDIO DVD VIDEO only You can switch the language of the sound track When you select ORIGINAL the language given priority on the disc is selected E SUBTITLE DVD VIDEO only You can switch the language of the subtitles recorded on the DVD VIDEO When you select AUDIO FOLLOW the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track Note e When you select a language in MENU AUDIO or SUBTITLE that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected depending on the disc the language may not be selected automatically If you select OTHERS in MENU AUDIO and SUBTITLE select and enter a language code from Language Code List page 105 using the number buttons Settings for
8. Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1352 Mongolian 1511 Albanian 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1353 Moldavian 1512 Serbian 1045 Assamese 1209 Hausa 1356 Marathi 1513 Siswati 1051 Aymara 1217 Hindi 1357 Malay 1514 Sesotho 1052 Azerbaijani 1226 Croatian 1358 Maltese 1515 Sundanese 1053 Bashkir 1229 Hungarian 1363 Burmese 1516 Swedish 1057 Byelorussian 1233 Armenian 1365 Nauru 1517 Swahili 1059 Bulgarian 1235 Interlingua 1369 Nepali 1521 Tamil 1060 Bihari 1239 Interlingue 1376 Dutch 1525 Telugu 1061 Bislama 1245 Inupiak 1379 Norwegian 1527 Tajik 1066 Bengali 1248 Indonesian 1393 Occitan 1528 Thai Bangla 1253 Icelandic 1403 Afan Oromo 1529 Tigrinya 1067 Tibetan 1254 Italian 1408 Oriya 1531 Turkmen 1070 Breton 1257 Hebrew 1417 Punjabi 1532 Tagalog 1079 Catalan 1261 Japanese 1428 Polish 1534 Setswana 1093 Corsican 1269 Yiddish 1435 Pashto 1535 Tonga 1097 Czech 1283 Javanese Pushto 1538 Turkish 1103 Welsh 1287 Georgian 1436 Portuguese 1539 Tsonga 1105 Danish 1297 Kazakh 1463 Quechua 1540 Tatar 1109 German 1298 Greenlandic 1481 Rhaeto 1543 Twi 1130 Bhutani 1299 Cambodian Romance 1557 Ukrainian 1142 Greek 1300 Kannada 1482 Kirundi 1564 Urdu 1144 English 1301 Korean 1483 Romanian 1572 Uzbek 1145 Esperanto 1305 Kashmiri 1489 Russian 1581 Vietnamese 1
9. Example Dolby Digital 5 1 channel LFE Low Surround L R Frequency Effect Front L R Center Currently playing program format Example Dolby Digital 3 channel Surround Monaural Front L R Currently playing program format Selecting a playback area fora Super Audio CD Supe Auio D Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi channel playback area You can select the playback area you want to listen to 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press t to select MULTI 2CH then press The options for MULTI 2CH appear 3 Press t to select the desired setting and press e MULTI You can play the multi channel playback area e 2CH You can play the 2 channel playback area e When the Super Audio CD does not have a multi channel playback area you cannot select the playback area Changing a playback layer for a hybrid Super Audio CD Super Avo CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer You can change the playback layer you want to listen to 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press 1 to select SUPER AUDIO CD CD LAYER then press E When the current layer is the CD layer SUPER AUDIO CD appears E When the curre
10. DVD ROM DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW in DATA DVD format containing MP3 files and JPEG image files and conforming to UDF Universal Disk Format DMP3 MPEGI Audio Layer 3 is a standard format defined by ISO MPEG for compresses audio data MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format DCF Design rule for Camera File system Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA 3A logical format of files and folders on CD ROMs defined by ISO International Organization for Standardization Tus gus Notes on discs This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc CD standard therefore these discs may not be playable by this product Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs e CD ROM CD R CD RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 7 e CD ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format e Data part of CD Extra e CD Graphics disc e DVD Audio e DATA CD DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files or JPEG image files e DVD RAM e Blu ray Disc Also the system cannot play the following discs e A DVD VIDEO with a different region code page 9 e A disc that has
11. Restricting Playback of the Disc page 58 When you are asked to enter your password enter 199703 using the number buttons then press The display will ask you to enter anew 4 digit password After you enter a new 4 digit password replace the disc in the unit and press D gt When the display for entering your password appears enter your new password Changing the password 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press 1 to select EEN SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press t to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears 5 Press 1 4 to select SYSTEM SETUP then press The options for SYSTEM SETUP appear 6 Press t to select PARENTAL CONTROL then press The display for entering the password appears 7 Enter your 4 digit password using the number buttons then press 8 Press 1 4 to select CHANGE PASSWORD then press 9 Enter a new 4 digit password using the number buttons then press 1 0 To confirm your password re enter it using the number buttons then press If you make a mistake entering your password Press before you press then input the correct number 59 US Changing the System Settings by Using the Setup Display You can make various
12. then press x The system outputs a progressive signal If you select NO the system will not output a progressive signal wa e PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT is effective only when you connect the unit and TV with a component video cable page 26 E 4 3 OUTPUT When you use a 16 9 aspect ratio TV you can adjust the aspect ratio to watch 4 3 aspect ratio signals If you can change the aspect ratio on your TV change the setting on your TV not the system FULL Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV NORMAL Select this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on your TV A 16 9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image appears O_O OOO 16 9 aspect ratio TV wa e 4 3 OUTPUT is effective only when you set TV TYPE in VIDEO SETUP to 16 9 E BLACK LEVEL You can select the black level setup level for the video signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI OUT ON The standard level OFF You can lower the standard black level Use this when the picture becomes too white E BLACK LEVEL COMPONENT OUT You can select the black level setup level for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks You cannot select this and the setting is not effective when the system outputs a progressive signal OFF You can set the black level of the output signal to the standard level ON You can ra
13. ENTER Enter a 4 digit password using the number buttons then press The display for confirming the password appears E When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears 7 Enter or re enter your 4 digit password using the number buttons then press z The display for setting the playback limitation level appears PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL STANDARD CHANGE PASSWORD 8 Press t to select STANDARD then press The selection items for STANDARD are displayed 9 Press t to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level then press G The area is selected When you select OTHERS select and enter a standard code from Parental Control Area Code List page 105 using the number buttons 1 0 Press t to select LEVEL then press i The selection items for LEVEL are displayed 1 1 Press 1 4 to select the desired level then press PARENTAL CONTROL setting is complete The lower the value the stricter the limitation To turn off the PARENTAL CONTROL function Set LEVEL to OFF in Step 11 To play a disc for which PARENTAL CONTROL is set 1 Load the disc and press The display for entering your password appears 2 Enter your 4 digit password using the number buttons then press The system starts playback e If you forget your password remove the disc and repeat Steps 1 to 6 of
14. LEVEL FRONT You can adjust the sound level of the front speakers center speaker and subwoofer You can set the parameters from 6 0 dB to 0 dB for L R and from 6 0 dB to 6 0 dB for CENTER and SUBWOOFER Be sure to set TEST TONE to ON for easy adjustment L R 0 0 dB Set the front speaker level CENTER 0 0 dB Set the center speaker level SUBWOOFER 2 0 dB Set the subwoofer level This item appears when you set CENTER to YES in the CONNECTION setting E LEVEL SURROUND You can adjust the sound level of the surround speakers You can set the parameter from 6 0 dB to 6 0 dB Be sure to set TEST TONE to ON for easy adjustment L R 0 0 dB Set the surround speaker level This item appears when you set SURROUND to YES in the CONNECTION setting E TEST TONE The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust LEVEL FRONT and LEVEL SURROUND OFF The test tone is not emitted from the speakers ON The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting the level When you select one of the SPEAKER SETUP items the test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence Adjust the sound level as follows Set the TEST TONE to ON Press t gt repeatedly to select the desired speaker and the level Press G Repeat Steps 1 to 3 Press t gt repeatedly to set TEST TONE to OFF after adjusting the speaker level
15. Press S AIR MODE The S AIR mode appears in the front panel display Each time you press S AIR MODE the S AIR mode changes To control the system from the S AIR receiver You can control the system from the S AIR receiver by using the following buttons Press Operation H E Share the same operations on the lea gt i remote and unit S AIR CH Change the function of the system For details refer to the operating instructions of the S AIR receiver Enjoying the S AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode For the S AIR receiver You can enjoy the S AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode by setting S AIR STBY to STBY ON T Press SYSTEM MENU 2 Press t repeatedly until S AIR STBY appears in the front panel display then press or gt 891N9q OIpny JeUsa XS IINGH 40 101 U09 75 US 764s 3 Press t to select the desired setting e STBY ON You can enjoy the S AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode or turned on The power consumption during the standby mode increases e STBY OFF You cannot enjoy the S AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode The default setting differs depending on the area 4 Press The setting is made D press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off Note e When you turn the system off while S AIR STBY is set to STBY ON S AIR flashes when sound transmission between the unit
16. Q e Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide e Setup Disc DVD e DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter TDM iP20 1 e Operating Instructions for the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter TDM iP20 DAV HDX686W e Front speakers 2 e Speaker cords 6 red white Screws with washer 8 green gray blue purple A e gt 5i ro ifi wn e Video cord 1 Surround amplifier 1 T q AT g I SP e Center speaker 1 e Remote commander k remote 1 e Speaker cord cover 1 e Surround speakers 2 R6 size AA batteries 2 9 gt e Speaker cord holder 1 e Calibration mic 1 KA e Wireless transceivers 2 Subwoofer 1 e Foot pads 1 set lL E LE e Operating Instructions e Quick Setup Guide i e Posts 4 e Setup Disc DVD ky e Bases 4 e AM loop antenna aerial 1 e Screws black 8 e FM wire antenna aerial 1 e 1145 ke 2 x i D S E 7 2 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries supplied by matching the and ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment To use the remote point it at the remote sensor J on the unit wa e Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing particularly when replacing the batteries e Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
17. The system can support ID3 ver 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 ID3 ver 2 2 2 3 tag information display has priority when both ID3 ver 1 0 1 1 and ver 2 2 2 3 tags are used for a single MP3 file suoljeiodo 19410 85 US e The system can only display the first level of the DVD CD text such as the disc name or title e Ifa file name of the MP3 file cannot be displayed will appear in the front panel display instead e The disc name or track name may not be displayed depending on the text e Playing time of MP3 files may not be displayed correctly e When the system is playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions the playing time is displayed Viewing the playing time and remaining time on the TV screen 1 Press DISPLAY during playback The following display appears on the TV screen T 1 01 40 Time information 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the time information The display and the kinds of time that you can check depend on the disc you are playing E DVD VIDEO DVD VR e T Hk 2k tok Playing time of the current title oa ek eek Remaining time of the current title e C RR Re Playing time of the current chapter e CoRR Re Remaining time of the current chapter E VIDEO CD with PBC functions e okk Playing time of the current scene E VIDEO CD without PBC functions Super Audio CD CD e T ee Ee Playing time of the current track 8615 e Tike Remaining time of the current track e D Fee Playin
18. connection This is the basic connection Method 2 HDMI cable and video cord connection If your TV has an HDMI jack connect to the TV both with an HDMI cable and video cord Picture quality will be improved compared to using only the video cord connection When connecting with the HDMI cable you need to select the type of output signal page 37 To view images from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you need to connect to the TV with the video cord Video signals from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter are not output via the HDMI OUT jack HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Method 3 Component video cable and video cord connection If your TV does not have an HDMI jack but has component video input jacks connect to the TV both with a component video cable and video cord Picture quality will be improved compared to using only the video cord connection When connecting with the component video cable you need to set the type of output signal to progressive format page 37 To view images from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you need to connect to the TV with the video cord Video signals from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter are not output via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack 264s Connecting the TV Audio connection This connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV To listen to TV sound via the system perform this connection Q E 3 Q n mr D Q Audio cord not supplied
19. in HDMI SETUP to ON page 63 e The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI Digital Visual Interface device DVI Digital Visual Interface jacks do not accept audio signals e The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound e Try the following Turn the system off and on again Turn the connected component off and on again Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cable again The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely There is no sound from the subwoofer e Check the speaker connections and settings pages 24 65 Severe hum or noise is heard e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters 10 ft away from your TV set or a fluorescent light e Move your TV away from the audio components e The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol e Clean the disc The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD a CD or an MP3 file e Select stereo sound by pressing AUDIO page 45 e Make sure the unit is connected properly The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a sound track of Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG audio e Check the DEC MODE setting page 40 e Check the speaker connections and settings pages 24 65 e
20. o Oe a a FOLDER page 52 You can select the folder to be played pata cp FILE page 52 You can select the JPEG image file to be played paTA cD DATE page 87 You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera DATA cD INTERVAL page 56 You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen D upp oar EFFECT page 56 You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show far Jem MEDIA page 56 You can select the data type MP3 file JPEG image file or both MP3 file and JPEG image file to be played on a DATA CD DATA DVD pata cn The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow when you select any item except OFF PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT and A V SYNC only The ORIGINAL PLAY LIST indicator lights up in yellow when you select PLAY LIST default setting The MULTI 2CH indicator lights up in yellow when you select the multi channel playback area on a Super Audio CD uo eunoyu jeuonippy i 1134 1140 Index Numerics 4 3 OUTPUT 62 5 1 Channel Surround 46 A A V SYNC 57 ANGLE 45 ATTENUATE 84 AUDIO 61 AUDIO HDMI 63 AUDIO DRC 64 AUDIO SETUP 64 AUTO CALIBRATION 64 80 101 BACKGROUND 64 BLACK LEVEL 62 BLACK LEVEL COMPONENT OUT 62 C COLD RESET 87 CONTROL FOR HDMI 63 Control for HDMI 70 Control Menu Display 111 CUSTOM 60 87 D D C
21. operating instructions supplied with the disc In this case press D gt To play without using the PBC function press K lt 4 PP or the number buttons while the system is in stop mode to select a track then press C gt or The system starts playback You cannot play still pictures such as a menu To return to PBC playback press Hl twice then press D gt Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc Resume Play Cm BE e Se uo para ovo When you stop the disc the system remembers the point where you pressed ll and RESUME appears in the front panel display As long as you do not remove the disc Resume Play will work even if the system is set to standby mode by pressing VQ 47 58 agus 1 While playing a disc press W to stop playback RESUME appears in the front panel display 2 Press The system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1 e Depending on where you stop the disc the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point e The point where you stopped playing may be cleared when you eject the disc the system enters standby mode DATA CD DATA DVD only you change or reset the settings on the Setup Display you change the parental control level you change the function by pressing FUNCTION you disconnect the AC power cord mains lead e For a DVD VR VIDEO CD Super Audio CD CD DATA CD
22. persons body excluding extremities hands wrists feet and ankles gus qus About These Operating Instructions e The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote e The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area e DVD may be used as a general term for a DVD VIDEO DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW DVD R e Measurements are expressed in feet ft for North American models e The default setting is underlined Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited This system incorporates with Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 487 535 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered tradem
23. x i fe E 2 e 720 x 480p The system outputs 720 x 480p video signals i interlace p progressive Depending on the area 720 x 480 576p may appear Does your TV accept progressive signals Progressive is a method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image To use this method you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals 1 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen Press 1 4 to select ME SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear Press t to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears Press t to select VIDEO SETUP then press The options for VIDEO SETUP appear Press t to select PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT then press Press 4 to select the desired setting then press OFF The system does not output progressive signals Select this setting when your TV does not accept progressive signals or your TV is connected via jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks ON The system outputs progressive signals Select this setting when your TV accepts progressive signals and the TV is connected via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks 384s When you select ON the confirmation display appears Fo
24. Depending on the DVD the output signal may not be the entire 5 1 channel It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format The sound comes from the center speaker only e Depending on the disc the sound may come from the center speaker only No sound is heard from the center speaker e Check the speaker connections and settings pages 24 65 e Check the DEC MODE setting page 40 e Depending on the source the effect of the center speaker may be less noticeable e A 2 channel source is being played uoneunoyu eEUOHIPPY 93 US gqus Symptom Remedy No sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the surround speakers e Check the speaker connections and settings pages 24 65 e Check the DEC MODE setting page 40 e Depending on the source the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable e Check the wireless setting page 34 e A 2 channel source is being played There is no sound from the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL jack e The sampling frequency of the input stream is more than 48 kHz Noise is heard on AM radio e Check the location of the AM loop antenna aerial and cord page 30 Operation Symptom Remedy Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antenna aerial is connected securely Adjust the antenna aerial or connect an external antenna aerial if
25. RW DVD R to be played the ORIGINAL one or an edited PLAY LIST pvo va TO TIME page 52 You can check the elapsed time and the remaining playback time You can play from a desired point by inputting the time code DVD VIDEO DVD VR only m OO oe ee Oe oo MULTI 2CH page 46 ma You can select the playback area on a Super Audio CD when available e SUPER AUDIO CD CD LAYER page 47 You can select the playback layer on a Super Audio CD when available Super Avio D Wha PROGRAM page 49 You can select the track to play in the order you want zo ol SHUFFLE page 50 You can play the tracks files in random order CoD B Eo Eo i REPEAT page 50 You can play all discs repeatedly the entire disc all titles all tracks all folders all files repeatedly or one title chapter track folder file repeatedly m m ee Oe ee Peay A V SYNC page 57 You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound EO BO Coo L DISC MENU page 51 You can display the DVD s menu Eau Loa BROWSING page 57 You can display the list of folders JPEG image files DATA cD a SETUP page 60 QUICK page 35 You can make the basic adjustments Use Quick Setup to select the desired language of the on screen display the aspect ratio of the TV and select yes or no to start the Auto Calibration CUSTOM In addition to the Quick Setup setting you can adjust various other settings m OO
26. With 3 ohms loads both channels driven from 180 20 000 Hz rated 84 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 7 total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output Amplifier Section U S models Surround mode reference RMS output power FL FR C 144 watts per channel at 3 ohms kHz 10 THD Subwoofer 280 watts at 1 5 ohms 80 Hz 10 THD Other models Stereo mode rated 108 W 108 W at 3 ohms 1 kHz 1 THD Surround mode reference RMS output power FL FR C 144 watts per channel at 3 ohms kHz 10 THD Subwoofer 280 watts at 1 5 ohms 80 Hz 10 THD Depending on the decoding mode settings and the source there may be no sound output Inputs Analog TV VIDEO AUDIO IN Sensitivity 450 250 mV AUDIO IN Sensitivity 250 125 mV Inputs Digital TV VIDEO COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN Impedance 75 ohms Input Stream Dolby Digital 5 1ch DTS 5 1ch Linear PCM 2ch Sampling Frequency less than 48 kHz Outputs Analog Phones Accepts low and high impedance headphones Super Audio CD DVD System Laser Diode Properties Emission Duration Continuous Laser Output Less than 44 6uW This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick up Block with 7mm aperture Signal format system Tuner Section System FM tuner section Tuning range North American models Other models Anten
27. You can repeat all of the discs e ONE DISC You can repeat all of the folders on the current disc e FOLDER You can repeat the current folder e TRACK MP3 files only You can repeat the current file 4 Press The item is selected To return to normal play Press CLEAR or select OFF in Step 3 To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off wa e You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback e When the system is playing a DATA CD DATA DVD which contains MP3 files and JPEG image files and their playing time is not the same the audio sound will not match the image e When you press CLEAR to return to normal play Program Play and Shuffle Play are also canceled Searching Selecting Disc Contents Using the DVD s menu Dvp v A DVD is divided into many sections which make up a picture or music feature These sections are called titles When you play a DVD which contains several titles you can select the title you want using DVD TOP MENU When you play a DVD that allows you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound select these items using DVD MENU 1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU The disc s menu appears on the TV screen The contents of the menu vary depending on the disc 2 Press 1 4 gt or the number buttons to select the item you w
28. a non standard shape e g card heart e A disc with paper or stickers on it e A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it Note about CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW In some cases CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW cannot be played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized For more information refer to the operating instructions for the recording device Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD RWs DVD Rs even if they have been correctly finalized In this case view the disc by normal playback Also some DATA CDs DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played About Multi Session CD e This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session Any subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back e This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back e If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session only the first session will be played back Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region
29. adjustments to items such as picture and sound Displayed items vary depending on the area Note e Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press 1 4 to select ME SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press 4 4 to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears 5 Press t to select the setup item then press e LANGUAGE SETUP page 60 e VIDEO SETUP page 61 e HDMI SETUP page 62 e AUDIO SETUP page 64 e SYSTEM SETUP page 64 e SPEAKER SETUP page 65 Example VIDEO SETUP Selected item VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE 16 9 PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT OFF 4 3 OUTPUT BLACK LEVEL BLACK LEVEL COMPONENT OUT PAUSE MODE Setup items 6 Press tY to select an item then press i The options for the selected item appear Example TV TYPE VIDEO SETUP MAE PROGRESSIVE comec 4 3 OUTPUT 4 3 LETTER BOX BLACK LEVEL 4 3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL COMPONENT OUT PAUSE MODE Options 7 Press 4 to select a setting then press The setting is selected and setup is complete Example 4 3 LETTER BOX VIDEO SETUP PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT 4 3 OUTPUT
30. change the preset number Select the desired preset number by pressing PRESET page 68 then perform the procedure from Step 3 To change the AM tuning interval except for CIS and Middle Eastern models The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz To change the AM tuning interval first tune in any AM station then turn off the system by pressing IC on the unit Press I C on the unit while pressing PI on the unit The tuning interval changes If you change the interval AM preset stations will be erased To reset the interval repeat the same procedure aaun 67 US 68 5 Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system s memory first see Presetting Radio Stations page 67 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TUNER FM or TUNER AM appears in the front panel display The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station Each time you press the button the system tunes in one preset station e You can select the preset station number directly by pressing the number buttons 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME To turn off the radio Press VQ To listen to non preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2 For manual tuning press TUNING repeatedly For automatic tuning press and hold TUNING The automatic tuning stops automatically when the system receives the r
31. channel separation Furthermore since all the signals are processed digitally less signal degradation occurs Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources This is done using an advanced high purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations E Movie mode The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround The result is enhanced sound field directionality that approaches the quality of discrete 5 1 channel sound uoneunoyu jeuonippY i 1014 1024 E Music mode The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings and provides a wide and deep sound space Dolby Surround Pro Logic As one method of decoding Dolby Surround Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from 2 channel sound Compared with the former Dolby Surround system Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left to right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely To take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic you should have one pair of surround speakers and a center speaker The surround speakers output monaural sound DTS Digital audio compression technology developed by DTS Inc This technology conforms to 5 1 channel surround This format is comprised of a stereo rear channel and a discrete subwoofer channel DTS provide
32. conventional CD player Single layer disc a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer C7 Super Audio CD layer Hybrid disc a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer BD CD layer PA Super Audio CD layer A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2 channel area or the multi channel area e 2 channel area An area in which 2 channel stereo tracks are recorded e Multi channel area An area in which multi channel up to 5 1 channels tracks are recorded 2 channel area Sy Multi channel area Super Audio CD layer DYou can play the CD layer on a conventional CD player Since both layers are on one side it is not necessary to turn the disc over 3 To select a layer see Changing a playback layer for a hybrid Super Audio CD page 47 To select an area see Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD page 46 uo eunoyu jeuonippy i 1034 1044s Playback priority of file types The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the MEDIA setting File type MEDIA setting MUSIC PHOTO PHOTO MUSIC JPEG image files only JPEG image files JPEG image files JPEG image files MP3 files only MP3 files MP3 files MP3 files MP3 files and JPEG image files MP3 files and JPEG JPEG image files MP3 files image files with slide show Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639 1988 E F standard Code Language
33. e ATT OFF Normal input level 5 Press The setting is made 6 Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time so you can fall asleep listening to music You can preset the time in 1 or 10 minute increments Press SLEEP Each time you press SLEEP the minutes display the remaining time changes by 10 minutes When you set the sleep timer SLEEP flashes in the front panel display To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once To change the remaining time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time To cancel the sleep timer function Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears in the front panel display To set the sleep timer using the system menu T Press SYSTEM MENU 2 Press t repeatedly until SLEEP appears in the front panel display then press or gt 3 Press t to select a setting The minutes display the remaining time changes by 10 minutes e You can select the remaining time by pressing the number buttons In this case you can preset the time in 1 minute increments 4 Press The setting is made and SLEEP flashes in the front panel display D press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display You can set the brightness of the front panel display to either of 2 levels 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU Pre
34. is connected securely e Press I O after STANDBY disappears from the front panel display If PROTECTOR and PUSH Press I to turn off the system and check the following items after POWER appear alternately in STANDBY disappears the front panel display e Are the and speaker cords short circuited e Are you using only the specified speakers e Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system e After checking the above items and fixing any problems turn on the system If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items consult your nearest Sony dealer uoneunoyu jeuonippY i 91 US 92 US Picture Symptom Remedy There is no picture e The video connecting cords are not connected securely e The video connecting cords are damaged e The unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack page 26 e The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system e Check the output method on your system page 26 e You have set progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format In this case return the setting to interlace format the default setting page 38 e Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format 525p 625p signals the image may be affected when you set progressive format In this case return the setting to interlace format the default setting page 38 e Re connect th
35. level where sound is not distorted ke o 2 he x 2 D 5 E 2 Connecting the speakers The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color coded depending on the type of speaker Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks of the unit Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers the speaker cord with the color tube to and the speaker cord without the color tube to Do not catch the speaker cord insulation rubber covering in the speaker terminals To connect speaker cords to the unit When connecting to the unit insert the connector until it clicks Rear panel of the unit Purple Subwoofer Front left speaker L Red Front right speaker R Green Rear panel of the surround amplifier Blue Surround left speaker L Gray Surround right speaker R 24us To connect speaker cords to the speaker Rear of the speaker Q Connector 2 dm v i a Color tube D a 25us 3 D 2 he x i D E 2 Connecting the TV Video connection This connection sends a video signal to the TV Depending on the jacks on your TV select the connection method Component video cable not supplied To the HDMI IN jack To the component _ of the TV video input jacks of To the video input jack of the TV the TV Method 1 Video cord
36. lighting apparatus Doing so may cause a malfunction e If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion 12us Step 1 Installing the System Positioning the system peyeys buryje5 For the best possible surround sound place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position The distance can be between 1 0 to 7 0 meters If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as you can move the center speaker up to 1 6 meters closer to the listening position and the surround speakers up to 5 0 meters closer to the listening position The subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room Subwoofer Center speaker Front left speaker L A cae EN Front right speaker R e Use caution when placing the speakers and or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated waxed oiled polished etc floor as staining or discoloration may result e Do not lean or hang on a speaker as it may fall down 13u5 Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer Attach the foot pads supplied to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it from slipping SS Remove the foot pads from the protective cover ke 2 b x i D E 7 2 140s Assembling the speakers Before connecting
37. or JPEG image files which have the extension mp3 MP3 file or jpg jpeg JPEG image file which conform to the DCF image file format Design rule for Camera File system Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA e The system will play any files with the extension mp3 jpg or jpeg even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format Playing these files may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system e The system does not play back audio in MP3PRO format e The system can recognize up to 200 folders and will not play any folders beyond the 200th Depending on the folder configuration the number of folders that can be recognized by the system may decrease e The system can recognize up to 150 MP3 files JPEG image files in a folder e The system may take a longer time to play files when progressing to the following folder or jumping to other folders e The system may not play certain types of JPEG image files ex a JPEG image file that is less than 8 width x 8 height Selecting an MP3 file or folder 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD After loading the disc the list of folders appears on the TV screen 3 Press DISPLAY The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen osiq
38. sound from the S AIR receiver may skip Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound DUAL MONO You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal e To receive a Dolby Digital signal you need to connect a TV or other component to the unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord page 27 and set the digital output mode of the TV or other component to Dolby Digital Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired signal appears in the front panel display e MAIN Sound of the main language will be output e SUB Sound of the sub language will be output e MAIN SUB Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output suoljeiodo 1910 fl 83 US Bqus Changing the Input Level of the Sound from Connected Components Distortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to the TV VIDEO 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 VIDEO or AUDIO appears in the front panel display Press SYSTEM MENU 3 Press t repeatedly until ATTENUATE appears in the front panel display then press or gt 4 Press 1 4 to select a setting e ATT ON You can attenuate the input level The output level is changed
39. the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the W marks are aligned When disconnecting pull out while pressing gt e You can connect another component such as a VCR digital satellite receiver or PlayStation to the TV VIDEO AUDIO IN R L jacks or DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL jacks instead of the TV 284s If your TV has multiple audio video inputs You can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV Connect the components as follows TV VCR digital satellite receiver PlayStation etc VCR digital satellite receiver PlayStation etc Signal flow Select the component on the TV For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV If the TV does not have multiple audio video inputs a switcher will be necessary to receive sound from more than one component 2gus peyeys Buma 3 2 ke x i D E 7 2 Connecting the antenna aerial To assemble the AM loop antenna aerial AM loop antenna aerial supplied FM wire antenna aerial supplied e Keep the AM loop antenna aerial and cord away from the system or other AV components as noise may result e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna aerial e After connecting the FM wire antenna aerial keep it as horizontal as possible e Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna aerial for best AM broadcast sound e If you have poor FM reception use a
40. the display VIDEO SETUP Select settings according to the TV to be connected VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT 4 3 OUTPUT BLACK LEVEL BLACK LEVEL COMPONENT OUT PAUSE MODE E TV TYPE You can select the aspect ratio of the connected TV 16 9 Select this when you connect a wide screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function 4 3 LETTER BOX Select this when you connect a 4 3 standard TV The system displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen 4 3 PAN SCAN Select this when you connect a 4 3 standard TV The system automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit e Depending on the DVD 4 3 LETTER BOX may be selected automatically instead of 4 3 PAN SCAN or vice versa E PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT You can set the progressive signal that is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to on off For details see Does your TV accept progressive signals page 38 OFF The system outputs interlace signals ON The system outputs progressive signals When you select ON follow the Steps below 1 Select ON then press The confirmation display appears 2 Press gt to select START then press 61 US 62 US The system outputs a progressive signal for 5 seconds Check that the screen is displayed correctly 3 Press gt to select YES
41. the room in which the system is installed may affect measurements When the measurements differ considerably from the status of the speaker installation perform the speaker settings manually by following Settings for the speakers page 65 10 Press gt to select YES or NO then press G E The measurement is OK Disconnect the calibration mic then select YES The result is implemented When you want to cancel the measurement and retry AUTO CALIBRATION select NO E The measurement is not OK Follow the message then select YES to retry e While the Auto Calibration function is working do not operate the system e The measurement for SUBWOOFER is always YES since the system does not perform subwoofer calibration but the SUBWOOFER level in SPEAKER SETUP returns to the default setting when you perform AUTO CALIBRATION Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the TV Sony only by using the following buttons Use these buttons other than TV VO THEATER TV INPUT and TV VOL while pressing the TV button e Depending on the TV you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons By pressing You can TV Turn the TV on off THEATER Enjoy optimal image quality suited for movies TV INPUT Switch the TV s input source between the TV and other input sources TV VOL Adjust the TV volume TV CH Se
42. using gt Press 4 to select a character then press gt to move the cursor to the next position j r TUNED ST r l at TE rete You can input letters numbers and other symbols for a radio station If you make a mistake When the station name is not set Frequency Press gt repeatedly until the character to Ex AM1 576 be changed flashes then press to select the desired character To erase the character press gt repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes then press CLEAR 7 Press COMPLETE appears in the front panel display and the station name is stored 8 Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display When the system is set to TUNER FM or TUNER AM you can check the frequency using the front panel display Press DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes E TUNER FM When the station name is set Station name Ex SONY RADIO Frequency Ex FM1 87 50 The FM MODE setting Ex STEREO When the station name is not set Frequency Ex FM1 87 50 The FM MODE setting Ex STEREO E TUNER AM When the station name is set Station name Ex SONY RADIO Frequency Ex AM1 576 Jaun 69 US 704 Control for HDMI External Audio Device Using the Contr
43. your own program 2 Press t to select the program number of the track you want to change or cancel If you want to delete the track from the program press CLEAR 3 Follow Step 5 for new programming To cancel a program select under T then press agus pus To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order 1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of Creating your own program 2 Press and select ALL CLEAR 3 Press Note e When you press CLEAR to return to normal play Shuffle Play and Repeat Play are also canceled Playing in random order Shuffle Play vipeo co oe Ge ooo You can play the contents on a disc in random order Subsequent Shuffle Play may produce a different playing order e The same song may be played repeatedly when you are playing MP3 files e You can shuffle the tracks on the current disc only 1 Press DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press t t to select SHUFFLE then press The options for SHUFFLE appear 3 Press t to select the item to be shuffled E VIDEO CD Super Audio CD CD OFF Off e TRACK You can shuffle tracks on the disc E During Program Play OFF Off e ON You can shuffle tracks selected in Program Play E DATA CD DATA DVD OFF Off e ON MUSIC You can shuffle MP3 files in the folder on the current disc When no folder is selected the first folder w
44. 102 Surround amplifier 73 109 SYSTEM MENU 32 40 45 68 74 75 77 78 84 85 SYSTEM SETUP 64 T TEST TONE 66 TIME 52 TRACK SELECTION 64 TV TYPE 61 V VIDEO SETUP 61 VOLUME LIMIT 63 4122239 1 7 Sony Corporation Printed in China http www sony net
45. 149 Spanish 1307 Kurdish 1491 Kinyarwanda 1587 Volap k 1150 Estonian 1311 Kirghiz 1495 Sanskrit 1613 Wolof 1151 Basque 1313 Latin 1498 Sindhi 1632 Xhosa 1157 Persian 1326 Lingala 1501 Sangho 1665 Yoruba 1165 Finnish 1327 Laothian 1502 Serbo 1684 Chinese 1166 Fiji 1332 Lithuanian Croatian 1697 Zulu 1171 Faroese 1334 Latvian 1503 Singhalese 1174 French Lettish 1505 Slovak 1181 Frisian 1345 Malagasy 1506 Slovenian 1703 Not specified Parental Control Area Code List Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina 2165 Finland 2362 Mexico 2149 Spain 2047 Australia 2174 France 2376 Netherlands 2499 Sweden 2046 Austria 2109 Germany 2390 New Zealand 2086 Switzerland 2057 Belgium 2248 India 2379 Norway 2528 Thailand 2070 Brazil 2238 Indonesia 2427 Pakistan 2184 United 2079 Canada 2254 Italy 2424 Philippines Kingdom 2090 Chile 2276 Japan 2436 Portugal 2092 China 2304 Korea 2489 Russia 2115 Denmark 2363 Malaysia 2501 Singapore uoneunoyu EUONIPPY i 1054s 1064 Index to Parts and Control For more information refer to the pages indicated in parentheses Front panel N e e e amp N E VC on standby 35 87 DISC 1 5 buttons indicators 43 Front panel display 108 remote sensor 12 MOVIE MUSIC indicator 83 VOLUME control 43 DMPORT BOOSTER 82 Beare PHONES jack 43 AU
46. 2 3 ID3 ver 2 2 2 3 tag information display has priority when both ID3 ver 1 0 1 1 and ver 2 2 2 3 tags are used for a single MP3 file Checking the date information of a JPEG image file You can check the date information during playback when the Exif tag is recorded in the JPEG image file Press DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 5 8 ey 5 DATA CD Esl 9 18 200 Date information Exchangeable Image File Format is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Returning to the Default Settings Returning the system parameters such as preset stations to the default settings Vd gt 1 Press I to turn on the system 2 Press W gt and I on the unit at the same time COLD RESET appears in the front panel display and the system returns to default settings Returning the SETUP settings to the default You can return the SETUP settings page 60 other than PARENTAL CONTROL to the default settings 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press t to select EEN SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press 1 4 to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears
47. 5 Press 1 4 to select HDMI SETUP then press The options for HDMI SETUP appear 6 Press 1 4 to select CONTROL FOR HDMI then press 7 Press t to select the setting then press e ON On e OFF Off Using the Theater Mode Theater Mode If your TV is compatible with the Theater Mode you can enjoy optimal image and sound quality suited for movies and sound is output from the system s speakers automatically by pressing THEATER Watching a DVD by a single button press One Touch Play By only pressing ONE TOUCH PLAY the TV turns on the TV is set for DVD input mode and the system starts playing a disc automatically e One Touch Play does not work when you press D gt The system and TV work as follows e g This system TV Turns on If not already Turns on If not already turned on turned on ou to DVD ate to HDMI input function J J Minimizes sound level Starts playing the disc and System Audio Control outputs the sound Turning the system off in sync with the TV System Power Off When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV s remote or TV I on the system s remote the system turns off automatically Note e Before using the System Power Off function set the function for TV power For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV e Depending on the status of the system ex while using other than DVD or TV VIDE
48. 50 mA 50 mm x 13 mm x 60 mm 2 in x 17 32 in x 2 3 8 in w h d 24 g 1 oz Power requirements Dimensions approx Mass approx Supported file format MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 File Extension mp3 Bitrate 32 kbps 320 kbps Sampling frequencies 32 44 1 48 kHz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Glossary Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjust the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of time Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer Utilizing Sony proprietary S master technology the Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer features two S master Digital Amplifiers that provide dedicated power to a strategically located subwoofer for astounding sound performance Easy to set up Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer provides a stable sound field over a much larger listening area without having to adjust frequency levels Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic In this format the surround speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided This format is also called 5 1 with the subwoofer channel designed as the 0 1 channel since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed All six channels in this format are recorded separately for superior
49. 53 US 541s 4 Press t t to select MEDIA then press The options for MEDIA appear 5 When MUSIC is selected press DVD MENU When other than MUSIC is selected press t V to select MUSIC then press A list of folders that contain MP3 files appears The selected folder is highlighted in yellow FOLDER LIST 01 Let s Talk About Love 1985 02 1st Album 1986 03 In the Middle of Nowhere 1986 04 Ready for Romance 1986 05 In the Garden of Venus 1987 06 Romantic Warriors 1987 07 Back for Good 1988 08 Alone 1999 v 6 Press t to select a folder E To play MP3 files in a folder Press gt to start playing the selected folder H To select an MP3 file Press The list of files contained in the folder appears TRACK LIST 1 03 In the Middle of Nowher 01_Geronimo_s_ Cadillac 02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan 03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth 04_Sweet_Little_Shella 05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums 06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown 07_In_Shaire v Press 4 to select a file and press The system starts playing the selected file You can turn the file list off by pressing DVD MENU Pressing DVD MENU again will display the folder list To go to the next or previous page Press e p q e To stop playback Press W To play the next or previous MP3 file Press PI to play the next MP3 file Press k twice to play the previous MP3 file When you p
50. 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the unit to an outdoor FM antenna aerial as shown below 304s Outdoor FM antenna aerial FM COAXIAL 752 Inserting the wireless transceiver You can transmit sound from the unit to an S AIR product such as a surround amplifier or S AIR receiver To transmit sound from the unit you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the unit surround amplifier and S AIR receiver For details of S AIR products see Using an S AIR Product page 73 peyeys buryje5 g Rear panel of the surround Rear panel of the unit amplifier Wireless Wireless transceiver transceiver e When you insert the wireless transceiver make sure that the AC power cord mains lead is not connected to a wall outlet mains e Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transceiver Insert the wireless transceiver so that the W marks are aligned e Do not insert anything other than the wireless transceiver into the EZW RT10 slot 314s 3 2 J s 2 D E 2 Connecting the AC power cords mains leads Before connecting the AC power cords mains leads of the unit and the surround amplifier to a wall outlet mains connect the front center speakers and subwoofer to the unit and surround speakers to the surround amplifier Rear panel of the unit Rear panel of the surround amplifier Wall outlet mains The shape of the wall out
51. A C Digital Cinema Auto Calibration 80 101 DEMO 32 Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer 101 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 72 DIMMER 85 DISPLAY 69 Dolby Digital 45 101 Dolby Pro Logic II 101 Dolby Surround Pro Logic 102 DTS 45 102 DUAL MONO 83 DVD s menu 51 DYNAMIC BASS 82 E EFFECT 56 F FM MODE 68 Front panel 106 Front panel display 85 108 H HDMI YCBCR RGB HDMI 63 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface 102 HDMI RESOLUTION 62 HDMI SETUP 62 ILLUM MODE 45 Instant Advance 44 Instant Replay 44 Interlace format 102 INTERVAL 56 J JPEG image file 53 JPEG RESOLUTION 63 L Language Code List 105 LANGUAGE SETUP 60 MEDIA 54 55 57 MENU 61 MP3 file 53 Multi Session CD 8 MULTI DISC RESUME 65 Multiplex broadcast sound 83 N Naming preset stations 68 NIGHT 82 O OSD 61 P PAIRING 77 PARENTAL CONTROL 58 65 102 PAUSE MODE 62 PBC Playback 47 PICTURE NAVI 55 Playable discs 7 Program Play 49 PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT 61 Progressive format 38 102 Q Quick Setup 35 R Rear panel 107 Region Code 9 Remote 12 Repeat Play 50 RESET 65 88 Resume Play 47 RF CHANGE 77 RF POWER 78 S S AIR 102 S AIR ID 74 S AIR MODE 75 S AIR receiver 73 S AIR STBY 75 SCREEN SAVER 64 SETUP 60 87 Shuffle Play 50 SLEEP 84 Slide Show 55 SPEAKER FORMATION 64 79 SPEAKER SETUP 65 CONNECTION 65 DISTANCE 65 66 LEVEL 66 SUBTITLE 45 61 Super Audio CD 46
52. DIO IN A CAL MIC jack 28 35 80 FUNCTION 39 Play operation buttons 43 open close 43 Disc tray 43 Rear panel gt e e amp N e SPEAKER jacks 24 EZW RT10 slot 31 COAXIAL 759 FM jack 30 AM terminal 30 TV VIDEO AUDIO IN R L jacks 27 VIDEO OUT jack 26 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks 26 DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT jack 28 72 HDMI OUT jack 26 TV VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL jacks 27 uo eunoyu jeuonippy i 1074 1084s Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display N E Playing status Flashes when the sleep timer is set 84 Displays the system s status such as chapter title or track number time information radio frequency playing status decoding mode etc Lights up when a station is received Radio only 67 Stereo Monaural effect Radio only 68 Lights up when the S AIR transceiver is inserted in the unit and the system transmits the sound 73 7 e Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection compliant device with HDMI or DVI Digital Visual Interface input 26 Cur
53. Discs On handling discs e To keep the disc clean handle the disc by its edge Do not touch the surface e Do not stick paper or tape on the disc e Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car e After playing store the disc in its case On cleaning e Before playing clean the disc with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out Kt L e Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs This system can only play back a standard circular disc Using neither standard nor circular discs e g card heart or star shape may cause a malfunction Do not use a disc that has a commercially available accessory attached such as a label or ring Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained In the event of a problem with the S AIR function have a Sony dealer check the entire system together main unit and S AIR sub unit Power Symptom Remedy The power is not turned on e Check that the AC power cord mains lead
54. EAKER FORMATION You can select the position of the speakers for better surround sound For details see Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room page 79 E AUTO CALIBRATION You can calibrate the appropriate settings automatically For details see Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically page 80 E 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 wa e AUDIO DRC works only for Dolby Digital E 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 wa e When you set the item to AUTO the language may change The TRACK SELECTION setting has higher priority than the AUDIO settings in LANGUAGE SETUP page 60 Depending on the disc this function may not work e If PCM DTS Dolby Digital sound and MPEG audio have the same number of channels the system selects PCM DTS Dolby Digital sound an
55. ETUP the picture does not fill the TV screen e The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen The system s speakers contain magnet parts so magnetic distortion may occur When color irregularity occurs on the TV screen check the following items e If the speakers are used with a CRT based TV or projector install the speakers at least 0 3 meters 1 0 ft from the TV set e If the color irregularity persists turn off the TV set once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes e If howling occurs reposition the speakers farther away from the TV set e Make sure that no magnetic object magnetic latch on a TV stand health care device toy etc is placed near the speakers Sound Symptom Remedy There is no sound e The speaker cord is not connected securely e Press MUTING on the remote if MUTING ON is displayed in the front panel display e The system is in pause mode or in Slow motion Play mode Press E gt to return to normal play mode e Fast forward or fast reverse is being performed Press D gt to return to normal play mode e Check the speaker settings page 65 e Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack e The component connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format in this case set AUDIO HDMI in HDMI SETUP to ON page 63 No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack e Set AUDIO HDMD
56. HDMI function Control for HDMI Easy Setting The system is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function If the TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function you can set the system s CONTROL FOR HDMI function automatically by setting the TV For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV If the TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function set the Control for HDMI function of the system and TV manually 1 Make sure that the system and the TV are connected with an HDMI cable 2 Turnonthe TV and press I to turn on the system 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the system through the HDMI input appears on the TV screen 4 Set the Control for HDMI function of the system and TV For details of the system settings see the following Steps For details of the setting of the TV refer to the operating instructions of the TV depending on the TV the default setting of the Control for HDMI function may be set to off To set the CONTROL FOR HDMI function to on off 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press 4 4 to select EEN SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press 4 4 to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears
57. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system please consult your nearest Sony dealer On cleaning discs disc lens cleaners e Do not use cleaning discs or disc lens cleaners including wet or spray types These may cause the apparatus to malfunction On your TV s color e If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color irregularity turn off the TV then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes If color irregularity should persist place the speakers further away from the TV set IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution This system is capable of holding a still video image or on screen display image on your television screen indefinitely If you leave the still video image or on screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this On moving the system T Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select DVD 2 Make sure that all discs are removed from the unit 3 Press gt and IC simultaneously MECHA LOCK and UNPLUG appear alternately in the front panel display 4 Remove the AC power cord mains lead from the wall outlet mains uoneWOyU jeuonIppy i 89 US gous About S AIR function e As the S AIR product s transmits sound by radio waves sound may skip when radio waves are obstructed This is a characteristic of radio waves and is not malfun
58. O functions or playing a CD the system may not turn off automatically Enjoying TV sound from the speakers by this system System Audio Control You can enjoy TV sound via this system easily To use this function connect the system and the TV with an audio cord and an HDMI cable pages 26 27 Depending on the TV when you set the system to the TV VIDEO function the System Audio Control function is activated TV sound is output from the system speakers and the volume of the TV speakers is minimized automatically You can use the System Audio Control function as follows e While you are watching the TV and the function of the system is switched to TV 891N9q OIpny JeUsa XS IINGH 40 101 U09 g 7145 72us VIDEO TV sound is output from the system speakers automatically While you are watching the TV and the function of the system is switched to DVD sound of the DVD function is output from the system speakers TV sound is not output via the TV speakers You can control the system s volume by the remote of the TV If you turn the system off or set the function of the system to other than TV VIDEO or DVD TV sound is output from the TV speakers You can also operate the System Audio Control function via the TV menu For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV Note e While the TV is in PAP picture and picture mode the System Audio Control function
59. S AIR products See Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S AIR sub unit ID setting page 74 To attach the cover to the surround amplifier After connecting and setting you can attach the cover to the surround amplifier for organizing and storing excess speaker cords 1 Attach the speaker cord cover by sliding it down along the grooves at the edges of the surround amplifier Speaker cord cover Surround amplifier Push the speaker cord cover down until you hear a click Turn the surround amplifier upside down then store the cords in the speaker cord cover 2 Insert the tabs of the speaker cord holder in the slots of the speaker cord cover and press it into place Speaker cord holder Surround amplifier Step 4 Performing the Quick Setup Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system Displayed items vary depending on the area e Ww Etik Koy S DISPLAY 1 Turn on the TV 2 Press U C on the unit and POWER on the surround amplifier e Make sure that the function is set to DVD page 39 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the system appears on the TV screen Press ENTER to run QUICK SETUP appears at the bottom of the TV screen If this message does not appear recall the Quick Setup display page 37 4 Press without inserting a disc The Setup Display for selecting the language u
60. S O N Y 4 122 239 13 1 DVD Home Theatre system Operating Instructions DAV HDX589W HDX686W Hormi S AIR Twin Dive SURROI OA COMPACT COMPACT 2 E MP3 2009 Sony Corporation 2 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 To reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like To prevent injury this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor wall in accordance with the installation instructions Indoor use only This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product This marking is located on the rear exterior CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT About the surround amplifier e The nameplate is located on the side exterior e For the customers in the U S A Date of Manufacture Marking is
61. This format is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive format S AIR Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency Recent times have seen the rapid spread of DVD media Digital Broadcasting and other high quality media To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high quality media are transmitted with no deterioration Sony has developed a technology called S AIR for the radio transmission of digital audio signals with no compression and has incorporated this technology into the EZW RT10 EZW RT10A EZW T100 This technology transfers digital audio signals with no compression using the 2 4 GHz band range of ISM band Industrial Scientific and Medical band also used by wireless LANs and Bluetooth applications Super Audio CD Super Audio CD is a new high quality audio disc standard where music is recorded in the DSD Direct Stream Digital format conventional CD is recorded in the PCM format The DSD format using a sampling frequency 64 times higher than that of a conventional CD and with 1 bit quantization achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide dynamic range across the audible frequency range and so provides music reproduction extremely faithful to the original sound E Super Audio CD types There are two types of discs depending on the Super Audio CD layer and CD layer combination Super Audio CD layer A high density signal layer for Super Audio CD e CD layer A layer that is readable by a
62. adio station To stop the automatic tuning manually press TUNING or W To listen to radio stations when you know the frequencies Press D TUNING in Step 2 press the number buttons to select the frequencies then press e To improve reception reorient the connected antennas aerials If an FM program is noisy If an FM program is noisy you can select monaural reception There will be no stereo effect but reception will improve T Press SYSTEM MENU 2 Press 1 4 repeatedly until FM MODE appears in the front panel display D Mb TE VOST rong Pt toatl 3 Press or gt 4 Press t to select MONO e STEREO Stereo reception e MONO Monaural reception 5 Press G The setting is made 6 Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off Naming preset stations You can enter a name for preset stations These names for example ABC appear in the front panel display when a station is selected Only one name can be entered for each preset station 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TUNER FM or TUNER AM appears in the front panel display The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want to create an index name for 3 Press SYSTEM MENU 4 Press t repeatedly until NAME IN appears in the front panel display TUNED ST Press or gt o1 Create a name by
63. and S AIR receiver is not established or lights up when sound transmission between the unit and S AIR receiver is established in the front panel display Identifying the unit with a specific S AIR sub unit Pairing operation For the surround amplifier For the S AIR receiver It is easy to set the same ID for the unit and an S AIR sub unit such as a surround amplifier or S AIR receiver to establish sound transmission However neighbors may also receive your system s sound if IDs are the same or you may receive sound from neighbors To prevent this you can identify the unit with a specific S AIR sub unit by performing the pairing operation E Before pairing Sound transmission is established by ID example Your room Neighbor This unit IDA S AIR sub unit S AIR sub unit E After pairing Sound transmission is established between the paired unit and S AIR sub unit s only Your room Neighbor This unit No transmission S AIR sub unit S AIR sub unit Pairing To perform pairing 1 Place the S AIR sub unit that you want to pair near the unit e Remove headphones from the surround amplifier if connected 2 Match the IDs of the unit and the S AIR sub unit e To set the ID of the unit see To set the ID of the unit page 74 e To set the ID of the surround amplifier see To set the ID of the surround amplifier page 74 To set the ID of the S AIR receiver refer to the o
64. ange the sound for a Super Audio CD Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select the desired audio signal E DVD VIDEO Depending on the DVD VIDEO the choice of language varies When 4 digits are displayed they indicate a language code See Language Code List page 105 to confirm which language the code represents When the same language is displayed two or more times the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats E DVD VR The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed Example e 1 MAIN main sound e 1 SUB sub sound e 1 MAIN SUB main and sub sound e 2 MAIN 2 SUB 2 MAIN SUB E VIDEO CD CD DATA CD MP3 file DATA DVD MP3 file e STEREO The standard stereo sound e 1 L The sound of the left channel monaural g a lz 451s e 2 R The sound of the right channel monaural E Super VCD e 1 STEREO The stereo sound of audio track 1 1 1 L The sound of the left channel of audio track 1 monaural 1 2 R The sound of the right channel of audio track 1 monaural 2 STEREO The stereo sound of audio track 2 2 1 L The sound of the left channel of audio track 2 monaural 2 2 R The sound of the right channel of audio track 2 monaural Checking the audio signal format If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback the format of the current audio signal PCM Dolby Digital DTS etc appears as shown below
65. another S AIR main unit place it more than 8 m about 25 feet away from the S AIR main unit you are using Place so that the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit closer together e Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven e Place so that the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit are separated from other wireless devices e Avoid using any other wireless devices e Change the RF CHANGE setting page 77 e Change the S AIR ID settings of the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit Surround amplifier operation 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 3 Setting up the Wireless System page 34 Symptom Remedy The power is not turned on e 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 e Are the and speaker cords short circuited e Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the surround amplifier e 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 a
66. ant to play or change 3 Press To display the DVD s menu on the Control Menu display 1 Press DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press 4 4 to select LEJ Disc MENU then press The options for DISC MENU appear 3 Press t to select MENU or TOP MENU 4 press To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off 51 US 52 US Selecting an original title or edited title on a DVD VR This function is only available for DVD VRs with a playlist created 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press to select ORIGINAL PLAY LIST then press The options for ORIGINAL PLAY LIST appear 3 Press t to select a setting e PLAY LIST You can play the titles in the order of the existing playlist e ORIGINAL You can play the titles originally recorded 4 Press Searching for a title chapter track scene etc a CE a ee ma DATA DvD You can search a DVD VIDEO DVD VR by title or chapter and you can search a VIDEO CD Super Audio CD CD DATA CD DATA DVD by track index or scene Fora DATA CD DATA DVD you can search by folder or file As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc you can select the desired title or track by entering its number Or you can search for a scene using t
67. arks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2008 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved This system incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD VIDEO and the CD logos are trademarks BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation PLAYSTATION is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc S AIR and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation About the S AIR function The system is compatible with the S AIR function which allows transmission of sound between S AIR products wirelessly The following S AIR products can be used with the system e Surround amplifier supplied You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly e S AIR receiver optional You can enjoy system sound in another room The S AIR receiver can be purchased as an option the S AIR product lineup differs depending on the area Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier or S AIR receiver in these Operating Instructions refer only to when the surround amplifier or S AIR receiver is used For details on the S AIR function see Using an S AIR Product page 73 Bus gus Table of Contents About These Operating Instructions 4 About the S AIR function Playable Dis
68. as a slide show You can change the interval of the slide show page 56 and add effects to the slide show page 56 E To select a JPEG image file by displaying the image browser Press PICTURE NAVI Previews of JPEG image files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens Press 4 gt to select the JPEG image file you want to view then press To return to the previous screen press 0 amp RETURN To play the next or previous JPEG image file Press gt when the Control Menu display is not displayed Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press gt after the last image on the current folder but that you cannot return to the previous folder by pressing To return to the previous folder select the folder from the folder list To rotate a JPEG image file When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV screen you can rotate the JPEG image file in 90 degree increments Press 4 while viewing a JPEG image file Press CLEAR to return to normal view e You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set JPEG RESOLUTION in HDMI SETUP to 1920 x 1080i HD _ or 1920 x 1080i HD page 63 To stop playback Press W To turn on off the display Press DVD MENU Other operations See Other operations page 44 Playing a slide show with sound You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 files and JPEG image files in the sa
69. blish sound transmission perform the following Steps T Press 1O on the unit The system turns on 2 Set the SURROUND SELECTOR switch of the surround amplifier to SURROUND Set the S AIR ID switch of the surround amplifier to A 4 Press POWER on the surround amplifier The POWER ON LINE indicator turns green If it doesn t check the transmission status as follows 34us To check the transmission status You can check the status of sound transmission between the unit and surround amplifier by observing the POWER ON LINE indicator of the surround amplifier POWER ONLINE Status indicator Turns green Sound transmission is established Flashes green Sound transmission is not established Turns red The surround amplifier does not output sound Turns off The surround amplifier turns off or its protection is active For details of the surround amplifier see Surround amplifier operation page 97 To enjoy sound by using headphones You can enjoy the system s sound by connecting the headphones to the PHONES jack on the surround amplifier e The volume of the unit may become minimum if you turn off the surround amplifier while the headphones are connected to the surround amplifier or radio reception is poor In this case HP NO LINK and VOLUME MIN appear alternately in the front panel display Check radio reception and set the volume again When you use multiple
70. bove items consult your nearest Sony dealer There is no sound Check the status of the POWER ON LINE indicator on the surround amplifier e turns green The speaker cord is not connected securely Check the speaker connections and settings The volume of the S AIR main unit is set to minimum The S AIR main unit is in mute status Depending on the source or the settings of the S AIR main unit the effect of the speakers may be less noticeable Headphones are connected e flashes green The S AIR main unit is not turned on Pair the S AIR main unit with another S AIR sub unit The surround amplifier is paired to another S AIR main unit Confirm the S AIR IDs of the S AIR main unit and surround amplifier being the same ID page 74 Pairing operation is not completed Sound transmission is poor Move the surround amplifier so that the POWER ON LINE indicator turns green Move the system away from another wireless devices Avoid using any other wireless devices The wireless transceiver s is are not inserted correctly e turns red Set the SURROUND SELECTOR switch of the surround amplifier to SURROUND HP NO LINK and VOLUME Volume becomes minimum when you turn off the surround amplifier with MIN appear alternately in the front panel display and the volume of the unit becomes minimum headphones connected before you turn off the unit or if radio rec
71. code A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this system If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO the message Playback prohibited by area limitations will appear on the TV screen Depending on the DVD VIDEO no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers designed some playback features may not be available Be sure to read the operating instructions supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD gus ke o 2 x 2 D 7 2 Unpacking DAV HDX589W e Front speakers 2 e Speaker cords 6 red white green gray blue purple e Video cord 1 a e Center speaker 1 e Remote commander remote 1 0000 8823 00 Surround speakers 2 e R6 size AA batteries 2 E e Calibration mic 1 e Subwoofer 1 e Foot pads 1 set SP e AM loop antenna aerial 1 Posts 2 ame SSS LON L gt e Bases 2 e FM wire antenna aerial 1 eee 5 or e Screws black 4 Sa 1045 Getting Started e Screws with washer 4 a e Surround amplifier 1 4 e Speaker cord cover 1 T e Speaker cord holder 1 e Wireless transceivers 2
72. cs ceeceeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Getting Started Step 1 Installing the System 13 Step 2 Connecting the System 24 Step 3 Setting up the Wireless System cscinsiiscencsscsccssecescvessemecess 34 Step 4 Performing the Quick SOQWUP AA 35 Step 5 Selecting the Source 39 Step 6 Enjoying Surround SOUNG RAAE N AE E ATT 40 Disc Playing a Distenn 43 Using Play Mode seeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeee 49 Searching Selecting Disc Contents 51 Playing MP3 Files JPEG Image Files 53 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound sssssseeeeeeeersesseeesreereeseeee Restricting Playback of the Disc Changing the System Settings by Using the Setup Display 60 Tuner Presetting Radio Stations 0 00 0 67 Listening to the Radio ee 68 Control for HDMI External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Syne ossessi 70 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapters ceduitess uskalsiee otis 72 Using an S AIR Product 0 73 Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a ROOM ronen rero an e 79 Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 00 80 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remotes dennnon ie 81 Using the Sound Effect 82 Selecting the Effect to Suit the SOUrCE seseseeseseesesesereesesesersesesese 83 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound 83 Changing the Input Level of the Sound from Connected Components 84 Using the Sleep Ti
73. ction e As the S AIR product s transmits sound by radio waves equipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven may prevent sound transmission e As the S AIR product s uses the radio waves that share the same frequency as other wireless systems such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth devices it may occur interference or poor transmission as a result In this case take the following steps to enhance the transmission of signals Avoid placing the S AIR product s near other wireless systems Avoid using the S AIR product s and the other wireless systems spontaneously The transmission may be improved by changing the transmission channel frequency of the other wireless system s For details refer to the operating instructions of the other wireless system s e The transmission distance differs depending on the usage of environment Find a location where transmission between the S AIR main unit and sub unit is most effective and install the S AIR main unit and sub unit there e Place the S AIR product s on the stable surface off the floor e Poor transmission may occur and the transmission distance may be too short if the following conditions exist There is a wall floor made of reinforced concrete or stone between the S AIR product s There is an iron divider door or furniture electric product made of fireproof glass metal etc between the S AIR product s Notes about the
74. d MPEG audio in this order Other Settings SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND JACKET PICTUR PARENTAL CONTROL a MULTI DISC RESUME ON RESET E SCREEN SAVER You can reduce the damage to the display device ghosting Press any button e g E gt to cancel the screen saver ON The screen saver image appears if you do not operate the system for about 15 minutes OFF Off E BACKGROUND You can select the background color or picture on the TV screen JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture still picture appears but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc CD EXTRA etc If the disc does not contain a jacket picture the GRAPHICS picture appears GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the system appears BLUE The background is blue BLACK The background is black E PARENTAL CONTROL You can set the playback restrictions For details see Restricting Playback of the Disc page 58 E MULTI DISC RESUME DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD only You can set the MULTI DISC RESUME function to on off ON The system stores the resume points in memory for up to 10 discs OFF The system does not store the resume points in memory Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the unit E RESET You can return the SET UP settings other than PARENTAL CONTROL to the default settings For details se
75. duration longer than NORMAL e SLOW 2 You can set the duration longer than SLOW 1 4 Press i wa e Some JPEG image files may take longer to display than the option you selected Especially progressive JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3 000 000 pixels or more Selecting an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show 1 Press DISPLAY If MEDIA is set to MUSIC PHOTO press DISPLAY twice The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press 1 to select EFFECT then press The options for EFFECT appear 3 Press t to select a setting e MODE 1 The JPEG image file sweeps in from top to bottom e MODE 2 The JPEG image file stretches out from left to right of the TV screen e MODE 3 The JPEG image file stretches out from the center of the TV screen e MODE 4 The JPEG image files randomly cycle through the effects e MODE 5 The next JPEG image file slides over the previous image e OFF Off 4 Press Note e The EFFECT setting is not effective when you set JPEG RESOLUTION in HDMI SETUP to 1920 x 1080i HD _ or 1920 x 1080i HD page 63 Selecting playback priority of the file type You can select playback priority when mixed media MP3 files or JPEG image files are in the disc 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD After loading the disc the li
76. e Returning the SETUP settings to the default page 87 Settings for the speakers SPEAKER SETUP To obtain the best possible surround sound set connection of the speakers and their distance from your listening position Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level SPEAKER SETUP CONNECTION DISTANCE FRONT DISTANCE SURROUND LEVEL FRONT LEVEL SURROUND M Li Tl FRONT YES CENTER YES SURROUND YES SUBWOOFER YES E CONNECTION If you do not connect center or surround speakers set the parameters for CENTER and SURROUND Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are fixed you cannot change them FRONT YES CENTER YES Normally select this NONE Select this if no center speaker is used SURROUND YES Normally select this NONE Select this if no surround speakers are used SUBWOOFER YES wa e When you change the CONNECTION setting the STANDARD of SPEAKER FORMATION setting remains the same but the other settings of SPEAKER FORMATION return to STANDARD E DISTANCE FRONT When you move the front speakers and center speaker be sure to set the parameters of the distance from the listening position to the speakers You can set the parameters from 1 0 to 7 0 meters 3 to 23 ft for the front speakers from 0 0 to 7 0 meters 0 to 23 ft for the center speaker
77. e connecting cord securely e The unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection compliant HDMI on the front panel does not light up page 26 e If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack It may solve the problem page 37 Connect the TV and the unit using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT and switch the TV s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on screen displays Change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack and switch the TV s input back to HDML If the picture still does not appear repeat the Steps and try other options e You have set PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT in VIDEO SETUP to ON page 61 even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal In this case disconnect the HDMI cable from the unit and then set it to OFF e If you are using the DMPORT function the video signal is output from the VIDEO OUT jack only Picture noise appears e The disc is dirty or flawed e If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV the copy protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality If you experience problems when you connect your unit through your VCR try connecting your unit to your TV s video input directly page 26 Even though you set the aspect ratio in TV TYPE of VIDEO S
78. e up any speaker cord slack Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base peyeys Buma Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot a gt Adjust the length of the cord Fully assembled illustration DAV HDX589W Front left speaker L Front right speaker R White label Red label White Red 194 DAV HDX686W Front left speaker L Front right speaker R Surround left speaker L Surround right speaker R White label Red label Blue label Gray label ke 2 p x i D E 7 2 White Red Blue Gray 204 Installing the speakers on a wall Caution e Contact a screw shop or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to be used e Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength As a plaster board wall is especially fragile attach the screws securely to a beam Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied e Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation natural calamity etc Q E 3 Q n mr D gt Q Before installing the speakers on a wall connect the speaker cord to the speaker Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers the speaker cord with the color tube to and the speaker cord without the color tube to Colo
79. entilation slots e Do not install the system near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock e Do not install the system in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only e Keep the system and discs away from components with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the system On operation e If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lenses inside the unit Should this occur the system may not operate properly In this case remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates e When you move the system take out any disc If you don t the disc may be damaged e If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On adjusting volume e Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals If you do the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is suddenly played On cleaning e Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine
80. eption is poor In these cases check radio reception and set the volume again uoneunoyu jeuonippY i 97 US ggus Self diagnosis Function When letters numbers appear in the display When the self diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning a 5 character service number e g C 13 50 with a combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on the TV screen or front panel display In this case check the following table OLEFS C 13 50 ay First 3 Cause and or corrective action characters of the service number C13 The disc is dirty gt Clean the disc with a soft cloth page 90 C31 The disc is not inserted correctly gt Restart the system then re insert the disc correctly EXX To prevent a malfunction the XXisa system has performed the self number diagnosis function gt Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5 character service number Example E 61 10 When the version number appears on the TV screen When you turn on the system the version number VER X XX X is a number may appear on the TV screen Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only normal system operation will not be possible Turn off the system and then turn on the system again to operate Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the U S model POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
81. g time of the current disc e Deke Remaining time of the current disc E DATA CD MP3 file DATA DVD MP3 file e T ee ee Playing time of the current track e Characters marks may not be displayed in some languages e Depending on the type of disc being played the system can only display a limited number of characters Also depending on the disc not all text characters will be displayed Checking the play information of the disc To check DVD Super Audio CD CD text Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback to display text recorded in the DVD Super Audio CD CD The DVD Super Audio CD CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc You cannot change the text If the disc does not contain text NO TEXT appears Dvorak Tchaikovsky NedPho Kreizberg Adagio Allegro molto To check DATA CD DATA DVD MP3 file text By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files on a DATA CD DATA DVD you can display the name of the folder MP3 file and the audio bit rate the amount of data per second of the current audio on the TV screen Bit rate 0 13 192k MP3 LO i 2002_Remixes Soul_Survivor_rap_versior Folder name File name The bit rate appears when the system is playing an MP3 file on a DATA CD DATA DVD Tf an MP3 file has the ID3 tag the system will display an album name or title name from the ID3 tag information The system can support ID3 ver 1 0 1 1 2 2
82. h Wireless Audio Adapter such as TDM BT1 not supplied at the same time transmission distance between the Bluetooth transmitter and Bluetooth Wireless Audio Adapter may be reduced In this case place the Bluetooth transmitter as far as possible from the system or move the Bluetooth Wireless Audio Adapter closer to the Bluetooth transmitter e When you use the system and the Wireless Network Audio Adapter such as TDM NC1 not supplied at the same time place the Wireless Network Audio Adapter as far as possible from the system Playing the connected component on the system 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DMPORT appears in the front panel display 2 Start playback of the connected component The sound and images from the connected component are played on the system or connected TV For operation details refer to the operating instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Note e Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter images are also output In this case the system outputs the composite video signal only regardless of the type of video signal e Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you may be able to operate a connected component using either the buttons on the remote or the unit The following illustration shows an example of buttons that can be used in this case good 27 e gt u lt Using an S AIR Product The unit is compatible with the S AIR functi
83. he time code 1 Press DISPLAY If MEDIA is set to MUSIC PHOTO press DISPLAY twice The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press t to select the search method Example CHAPTER is selected refers to a number The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles chapters tracks indexes scenes folders or files DVD VIDEO Selected row 3 Press changes to DVD VIDEO 4 Press 4 4 or the number buttons to select the desired number of the title chapter track index scene etc If you make a mistake press CLEAR to cancel the number 5 press The system starts playback from the selected number e When the Control Menu display is turned off you can search for a chapter DVD VIDEO DVD R DVD RW or track VIDEO CD Super Audio CD CD by pressing the number buttons and To search for a scene using the time code Do Oo T instep 2 select SUNN TIME T playing time of the current title is selected 2 Press T changes to T 3 Input the time code using the number buttons For example to find a scene at 2 hours 10 minutes and 20 seconds after the beginning press 2 1 0 2 0 2 10 20 4 Press Note e You cannot search for a scene on a DVD RW using the time code Playing MP3 Files JPEG Image Files You can play MP3 files
84. her 1645 3 Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the base and post The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected Use the speaker cords as follows e Front left speaker L White e Front right speaker R Red e Surround left speaker L Blue DAV HDX686W only e Surround right speaker R Gray DAV HDX686W only Q E z Q n mr D gt D Q Be careful with the orientation of the post Thread the speaker cord into the end of the post that has two holes Post Bottom of the base Top of the base gee Speaker cord Rear of the speaker 174s ke o 2 b x i D E 7 2 4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers the speaker cord with the color tube to and the speaker cord without the color tube to Color tube Front left speaker L White Front right speaker R Red Surround left speaker L Blue DAV HDX686W only Surround right speaker R Gray DAV HDX686W only Rear of the speaker 5 Attach the post to the base Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base then secure the post with the two screws black Screws black e Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly 184s 6 Tak
85. ill play in random order 4 Press Shuffle Play starts To return to normal play Press CLEAR or select OFF in Step 3 To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off wa e You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback e When you press CLEAR to return to normal play Program Play and Repeat Play are also canceled Playing repeatedly Repeat Play a CE ed M o DATA DVD You can play the contents on a disc repeatedly You can use a combination of Shuffle Play or Program Play modes 1 Press DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press 4 4 to select REPEAT then press The options for REPEAT appear 3 Press tY to select the item to be repeated E DVD VIDEO DVD VR e OFF Off e ALL DISCS You can repeat all of the discs e ONE DISC You can repeat all of the titles on the current disc When the system is playing a DVD VR you can repeat all of the titles of the selected disc e TITLE You can repeat the current title on a disc e CHAPTER You can repeat the current chapter on a disc E VIDEO CD Super Audio CD CD OFF Off e ALL DISCS You can repeat all of the discs e ONE DISC You can repeat all of the tracks on the current disc e TRACK You can repeat the current track E DATA CD DATA DVD e OFF Off e ALL DISCS
86. ion is established as follows example S AIR main unit This unit IDA S AIR sub unit S AIR sub unit unit page 76 PAIRING appears beside ID in the front panel display To set the ID of the surround amplifier T Make sure that the SURROUND SELECTOR switch of the surround amplifier is set to SURROUND 2 Set the S AIR ID switch of the surround amplifier to match the ID A B or C of the unit 3 Press POWER on the surround amplifier When sound transmission is established the POWER ON LINE indicator of the surround amplifier turns green For details of the POWER ON LINE indicator see To check the transmission status page 34 To set the ID of the S AIR receiver Refer to the operating instructions of the S AIR receiver To use multiple S AIR main units You can use multiple S AIR main units by setting a different ID for each component S AIR main unit This unit Other S AIR main unit IDB L A ID A IDB S AIR sub unit S AIR S AIR sub unit sub unit e To confirm the current ID perform Steps 1 to 3 above When you pair the unit with the S AIR sub Enjoying the system s sound in another room For the S AIR receiver You can enjoy the system s sound by using the S AIR receiver The S AIR receiver can be placed in another room for enjoying the system s sound there For details of the S AIR receiver refer to the operating instructions of the S AIR rece
87. ise the standard black level Use this when the picture becomes too black E PAUSE MODE DVD VIDEO DVD R DVD RW only You can select the picture in pause mode AUTO The picture including subjects that move dynamically is output with no jitter This setting is for normal usage FRAME The picture including subjects that do not move dynamically is output in high resolution Settings for HDMI HDMI SETUP HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION CONTROL FOR HDMI VOLUME LIMIT YCaCR RGB HDMI AUDIO HDMI JPEG RESOLUTION AUTO 1920x1080p ON E HDMI RESOLUTION You can select the type of video signal that is output from the HDMI OUT jack For details see To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack page 37 AUTO 1920 x 1080p The system outputs the optimal video signal for the connected TV 1920 x 1080i The system outputs 1920 x 1080i video signals 1280 x 720p The system outputs 1280 x 720p video signals 720 x 480p The system outputs 720 x 480p video signals i interlace p progressive Depending on the area 720 x 480 576p may appear E CONTROL FOR HDMI You can set the CONTROL FOR HDMI function to on off This function is available when you connect the system and TV with an HDMI cable For details see Using the Control for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Sync page 70 ON On You can operate mutually between component
88. iver T Press SYSTEM MENU 2 Press t repeatedly until S AIR MODE appears in the front panel display then press or gt 3 Press t to select the desired setting e PARTY The S AIR receiver outputs sound according to functions set on the unit e SEPARATE You can set the desired function for the S AIR receiver while unit functions do not change 4 Press The setting is made D press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off 6 Select the desired function on the S AIR receiver E When PARTY is set The S AIR receiver s function changes sequentially as you press FUNCTION of the main unit page 39 or S AIR CH of the S AIR receiver E When SEPARATE is set The S AIR receiver s function changes by pressing S AIR CH of the S AIR receiver as follows MAIN UNIT TUNER FM TUNER AM DMPORT AUDIO To enjoy the same function as the unit select MAIN UNIT When TUNER FM or TUNER AM is selected on the unit you can only select the same band for the tuner on the S AIR receiver In this case when you select other than TUNER FM or TUNER AM on the unit you can select any band for the tuner on the S AIR receiver 7 Adjust the volume on the S AIR receiver e When the sound is other than 2 channel stereo multi channel sound is downmixed to 2 channel To set S AIR MODE via the remote
89. kg 5 lb 2 oz Center SS CT91 Speaker system Full range Bass reflex Magnetically Shielded Speaker unit 65 mm 2 s in cone type Rated impedance 3 ohms 265 mm x 94 mm x 77 mm 10 tin x 3 3 4in x 3 sin w h d 0 7 kg 1 Ib 9 oz Dimensions approx Mass approx Surround DAV HDX589W SS TS92 Speaker system Full range Bass reflex Speaker unit 65 mm 2 s in cone type Rated impedance 3 ohms Dimensions approx 103 mm x 164 mm x 94 mm 4 sin x 6 2in x 3 3 4 in w h d Mass approx 0 5 kg 1 Ib 2 oz DAV HDX686W SS TS95 Speaker system Full range Bass reflex Speaker unit 65 mm 2 5 8 in cone type Rated impedance 3 ohms Dimensions approx 255 mm x 910 940 970 1000 mm x 255 mm 10 s in x 35 7 s 37 8 38 4 39 3 sin x 10 s in 103 mm x 545 mm x 86 mm 4 sin x 21 2in x 3 2in speaker only for reference w h d Mass approx 2 3 kg 5 lb 2 oz Subwoofer SS WS95 Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions approx Subwoofer Bass reflex 160 mm 6 7 s in cone type 1 5 ohms 225 mm x 395 mm x 325 mm 8 7 sin x 15 5 sin x 12 7 s in w h d Mass approx 6 5 kg 14 lb 6 0z General Power requirements Power consumption 120 V AC 60 Hz On 120 W Standby 0 3 W at the Power Saving mode Output voltage DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DC5V Output current DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 700 mA 430 mm x 85 mm x 420 mm 17 in x 3 3 s in x 16 5 s in w h d incl projec
90. l Menu display off Note The Control Menu Display appears during the DVD function Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type For details see the pages in parentheses uoneunoyu jeuonippy i 1115 1124 Example Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Playback status Playback Il Pause E Stop etc Total number of chapters Control Menu items j Type of disc being played gt DVD VIDEO Selected item Playing time ALL DISCS ONE DISC TITLE CHAPTER Current setting Options Function name of selected Control Menu item DISPLAY Operation message To turn off the display Press DISPLAY List of Control Menu items Item Item Name Function Relevant Disc Type O TITLE page 52 SCENE page 52 TRACK page 52 You can select the title scene or track to be played pvp v Dvp va vin o co CHAPTER page 52 INDEX page 52 You can select the chapter or index to be played Eo Go Coo Tes INDEX page 52 You can display the index and select the index to be played Supe AoC D TRACK page 52 You can select the track to be played Ee 2 Eo Ea ORIGINAL PLAY LIST page 52 You can select the type of titles DVD
91. lect the TV channel Number Select the TV channel buttons ENTER TOOLS Displays the operation menu for the current display RETURN Return to the previous channel or layer on the menu of the TV MENU Display the menu of the TV MUTING Turn off the TV sound temporarily 4 gt Select the item on the menu Use these buttons while pressing the TV button suoljeiodo 1810 f 81 US 82 US 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 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 e 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 e 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 E
92. let mains differs depending on the area About the demonstration After connecting the AC power cord mains lead the demonstration appears in the front panel display Setting the demonstration mode to on off 1 Press UC on the unit The system turns on Press SYSTEM MENU gt 3 Press t repeatedly until DEMO appears in the front panel display then press or Press t to select a setting e DEMO ON On DEMO OFF Off ol Press G The setting is made 6 Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off 325s e When you purchase the system new or if the system is at its factory default settings ex after performing COLD RESET page 87 you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing VC on the remote except for U S models peyeys Buma 3345 3 D 2 2 D 5 E 0 Step 3 Setting up the Wireless System To use the wireless system you need to set up the surround amplifier Before setting make sure that the wireless transceivers are inserted into the unit and the surround amplifier correctly page 31 This wireless system is called S AIR For details of the S AIR function see Using an S AIR Product page 73 POWER ON LINE Indicator S AIR ID switch PHONES jack SURROUND SELECTOR switch The unit transmits sound to the surround amplifier that is connected to the surround speakers To esta
93. llow the Steps below Press gt to select START then press The system outputs a progressive signal for 5 seconds Check that the screen is displayed correctly Press gt to select YES then press The system outputs a progressive signal When you select NO the system does not output a progressive signal Step 5 Selecting the Source You can select the playback source Ri FUNCTION Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the desired function appears in the front panel display Each time you press FUNCTION the function changes as follows DVD gt TUNER FM gt TUNER AM lt gt TV VIDEO gt DMPORT gt AUDIO lt gt Function Source DVD Disc that is played by the system TUNER FM FM AM radio page 67 TUNER AM TV VIDEO TV or component that is connected to the TV VIDEO jacks on the rear panel DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 72 AUDIO Portable audio source that is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel 39us Q E z Q n mr D gt D Q Step 6 Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system s pre programmed decoding modes They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home 3 o 2 ke 2 D E 2 1 473 Enjoying TV sound with the 5 1 channel s
94. located on the bottom exterior Precautions On power sources e The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off e As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in the unit disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately For the customers in the U S A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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 on the rear exterior of the 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 HDX589W 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 NOTE This eq
95. me folder on a DATA CD or DATA DVD 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD After loading the disc the list of folders appears on the TV screen 3 Press DISPLAY The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 4 Press 1 4 to select MEDIA then press The options for MEDIA appear 5 When MUSIC PHOTO is selected press DVD MENU When other than MUSIC PHOTO is selected press t to select MUSIC PHOTO then press The list of folders appears 55 US 6 Press t to select the desired folder and press The system starts playing the selected folder You can turn the folder list on off by pressing DVD MENU repeatedly Note e If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the same time the sound may skip Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file If the sound still skips reduce the size of the JPEG image file Selecting the slide show duration of JPEG image files 1 Press DISPLAY If MEDIA is set to MUSIC PHOTO press DISPLAY twice The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press t to select Hod INTERVAL then press The options for INTERVAL appear 3 Press t to select a setting e NORMAL You can set to the standard duration FAST You can set the duration shorter than NORMAL e SLOW 1 You can set the
96. mer 84 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display eee 85 Viewing Information About the Disc 85 Returning to the Default Settings 87 Additional Information Precautions ieoscdec scien eon esate aah 89 Notes about the Discs 90 Troubleshooting eG Self diagnosis Function 98 Specifications aenneren 99 GIOSSALY E ETE E 101 Playback priority of file types 104 Language Code List eee 105 Index to Parts and Control 00 106 Guide to the Control Menu Display 111 INO e EE OAE teva tease deeds aes 114 Playable Discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO F ovov DVD DVD R DVD RW in DVD VIDEO VIDEO format or video mode DVD DVD DVD R DVD RW in DVD VIDEO o e Poma R RW R4 7 DVD R DVD ReWritable VR Video DVD R DVD RW in VR Video Recording mode R R Recording mode except for DVD R R RW DL R4 7 VIDEO CD compact VIDEO CD Ver 1 1 and 2 0 discs vin o cD al e Super VCD CD R CD RW CD ROM in video CD format or Super VCD format Super Audio CD B e Super Audio CD ERED uper Audiol SUPER AUDIO CD CD e Audio CD COMPACT alice e CD R CD RW in audio CD format rew DIGITAL AUDIO DATA CD CD R CD RW CD ROM in DATA CD format containing MP3 files 1 and JPEG DATA CD image files and conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet extended format DATA DVD
97. na aerial NTSC PLL quartz locked digital synthesizer 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz 100 kHz step 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz 50 kHz step FM wire antenna aerial Antenna aerial terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range 10 7 MHz North American Mexican and Latin American European CIS and Middle Eastern models Australian and New Zealand models Other models Antenna aerial Intermediate frequency Video Section Outputs models 530 kHz 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz 531 kHz 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz 531 kHz 1 602 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz 531 kHz 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz 530 kHz 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz 531 kHz 1 602 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz 530 kHz 1 610 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz AM loop antenna aerial 450 kHz VIDEO 1 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Ps Cs Pr Cr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms HDMI OUT Type A 19 pin uoneunoyu eUONIPPY 99 US 1004 Speakers Front SS TS95 Speaker system Speaker unit Full range Bass reflex 65 mm 2 5 8 in cone type Rated impedance 3 ohms Dimensions approx 255 mm x 910 940 970 1000 mm x 255 mm 10 s in x 35 7 s 37 8 38 4 39 3 s in x 10 sin 103 mm x 545 mm x 86 mm 4 sin x 21 2in x 3 1 2 in speaker only for reference w h d Mass approx 2 3
98. necessary e The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 67 The remote does not function There are obstacles between the remote and the unit e The distance between the remote and the unit is too far e The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit The batteries in the remote are weak The disc does not play e There is no disc inserted e The disc is upside down Insert the disc with the playback side facing down e The disc is skewed on the disc tray e The system cannot play CD ROMs etc page 7 e The region code on the DVD does not match the system e Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour The MP3 file cannot be played The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF Universal Disk Format e The MP3 file does not have the extension mp3 e The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension mp3 e The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data e The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format e Check the MEDIA setting page 56 The JPEG image file cannot be played The DATA CD is
99. ngs Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions LY Clean only with dry cloth 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 blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been expo
100. nhancing 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 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 Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source You can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display e AUTO The system automatically selects MOVIE the MOVIE indicator lights up or MUSIC the MUSIC indicator lights up to produce the sound effect depending on the source e MOVIE The system provides the sound for movies The MOVIE indicator lights up e MUSIC The system provides the sound for music The MUSIC indicator lights up Note e When you play a Super Audio CD this function does not work e You cannot operate these setup items when you connect headphones to the unit or surround amplifier e When changing the sound mode while using the S AIR receiver
101. not recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF Universal Disk Format e It has an extension other than jpeg or jpg e It is larger than 3 072 width x 2 048 height in normal mode or more than 2 000 000 pixels in progressive JPEG image file which is mainly used on Internet Web sites e It does not fit the TV screen those images are reduced e Check the MEDIA setting page 56 The titles of folder file file name e The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabet Other are not displayed correctly characters are displayed as Symptom Remedy A disc does not start playing from the beginning e Program Play Shuffle Play or Repeat Play has been selected Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc e Resume Play has been selected During stop press W on the unit or the remote and then start playback page 47 e The title DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen The system starts playing the disc automatically e The DVD features an auto playback function Playback stops automatically e Some discs may contain an auto pause signal While playing such a disc the system stops playback at the auto pause signal You cannot perform some functions such as stop search Slow motion Play or Repeat Play e Depending on the disc you may not be able to perform some of these ope
102. nt layer is the Super Audio CD layer CD appears 3 Press to change the layer e SUPER AUDIO CD You can play the Super Audio CD layer When the system is playing a Super Audio CD layer SA CD lights up in the front panel display e CD You can play the CD layer When the system is playing a CD layer CD lights up in the front panel display e Each play mode function works only within the selected layer or playback area e When you select a CD layer you cannot change playback areas e Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions Ver 2 0 PBC Playback VIDEO cp With PBC Playback Control functions you can enjoy simple interactive operations search functions and other such operations PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD interactively by following the menu on the TV screen 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions The menu for your selection appears 2 Select the item number you want using the number buttons If you make a mistake press CLEAR to cancel the number 3 Press 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD To go back to the menu Press gt RETURN Note Depending on the VIDEO CD Press ENTER in Step 3 may appear as Press SELECT in the
103. nutes The Control for HDMI function does not work e When HDMI does not light up in the front panel display check the HDMI connection page 26 Set CONTROL FOR HDMI in HDMI SETUP to ON page 63 e Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function e Check that the AC power cord mains lead of the connected component is connected securely e Check the connected component s setting for the Control for HDMI function Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component e If you change the HDMI connection connect and disconnect the AC power cord mains lead or have a power failure set CONTROL FOR HDMI in HDMI SETUP to OFF then set CONTROL FOR HDMI in HDMI SETUP to ON page 63 e For details see Using the Control for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Sync page 70 uoneunoyu EUOHIPpY 95 US g6us Symptom Remedy No sound is output from the system and TV while using the System Audio Control function e Set AUDIO HDMD in HDMI SETUP to ON page 63 e Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function e For details see Using the Control for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Sync page 70 The S AIR function Symptom Remedy S AIR connection is not established sound transmission is not established e g the indicator of the S AIR sub unit d
104. nutes the illumination of the DISC 1 5 indicators starts automatically You can turn the illumination on off T Press SYSTEM MENU 2 Press t repeatedly until ILLUM MODE appears in the front panel display then press or gt 3 Press t to select a setting e ILLUM ON On e ILLUM OFF Off 4 Press The setting is made D Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off Displaying multi angles and subtitles To change the angles If various angles multi angles for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO you can change the viewing angle Press ANGLE during playback to select the desired angle To display the subtitles CA AA If subtitles are recorded on a disc you can turn the subtitles on off during playback If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc you can change the subtitle language during playback or turn the subtitles on off whenever you want Press SUBTITLE during playback to select the desired subtitle language Changing the sound When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats PCM Dolby Digital MPEG audio or DTS you can change the audio format If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks you can also change the language With a VIDEO CD CD DATA CD or DATA DVD you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers You cannot ch
105. oes the following e Turns off e Flashes Turns red e If you use another S AIR main unit place it more than 8 m about 25 feet away from the S AIR main unit you are using e Confirm the S AIR IDs of the unit and S AIR sub unit page 74 e Another S AIR sub unit is paired to the S AIR main unit Pair the desired S AIR sub unit with the S AIR main unit page 76 e Place so that the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit are separated from other wireless devices e Avoid using any other wireless devices e The S AIR sub unit is turned off Make sure the AC power cord mains lead is connected and turn on the S AIR sub unit No sound is heard from the S AIR sub unit e If you use another S AIR main unit place it more than 8 m about 25 feet away from the S AIR main unit you are using e Confirm the S AIR IDs of the unit and S AIR sub unit page 74 e Confirm the pairing setting page 76 Place so that the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit closer together e Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy such as a microwave oven e Place so that the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit are separated from other wireless devices e Avoid using any other wireless devices e Change the RF CHANGE setting page 77 e Change the S AIR ID settings of the S AIR main unit and S AIR sub unit e Turn off the system and S AIR sub unit then turn on them There is noise or the sound skips e If you use
106. ol for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Sync This function is available on TVs with the BRAVIA Sync function only By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable operation is simplified as below Theater Mode page 71 One Touch Play page 71 System Power Off page 71 System Audio Control page 71 Volume Limit page 72 Language Follow page 72 Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by CEC Consumer Electronics Control for HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface The Control for HDMI function will not work in the following cases When you connect this system to a component which is not compatible with the Control for HDMI function Acomponent does not have an HDMI jack There are convenient buttons on the system s remote for operating the TV such as THEATER ONE TOUCH PLAY TV I For details see Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote page 81 and refer to the operating instructions of the TV ONE TOUCH TV THEATER PLAY 1 BRAVIA Sync e Depending on the connected component the Control for HDMI function may not work Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component e The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than a Sony component even if the component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function Preparing the Control for
107. on page 102 which allows sound transmission between S AIR products About S AIR products There are two types of S AIR products e S AIR main unit this unit This is for transmitting sound You can use up to three S AIR main units The number of usable S AIR main units depends on the use environment e S AIR sub unit This is for receiving sound Surround amplifier You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly S AIR receiver You can enjoy system sound in another room S AIR main unit Df rap Jg S AIR sub unit surround amplifier i S AIR sub unit S AIR receiver wa e You cannot operate this function if you do not insert the wireless transceiver into the unit correctly page 31 891N9q Olpny JeUsa XS IINGH 40 101 U09 73 US 740s Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S AIR sub unit ID setting For the surround amplifier For the S AIR receiver Simply by matching the ID of the unit and the S AIR sub unit you can establish sound transmission To set the ID of the unit 1 Press I on the unit The system turns on Press SYSTEM MENU Press t repeatedly until S AIR ID appears in the front panel display then press or gt Press t to select the desired ID You can select any ID A B or C Press The setting is made Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off Set the S AIR sub unit to the same ID Sound transmiss
108. ont panel Set up the calibration mic at ear level using a tripod etc not supplied The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic 1 0 Press gt to select YES then press AUTO CALIBRATION starts Be quiet during the measurement e Loud test sounds are output when AUTO CALIBRATION starts You cannot turn the volume down Give consideration to children and neighbors e Before AUTO CALIBRATION install the surround amplifier in the appropriate location If you install the surround amplifier in an improper location such as another room proper measurement will not be obtained e The environment of the room in which the system is installed may affect measurements When the measurements differ considerably from the status of the speaker installation perform the speaker settings manually by following Settings for the speakers page 65 1 1 Unplug the calibration mic press gt to select YES then press Quick Setup is finished All connections and setup operations are complete To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in any Step To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press 1 to select EEN SETUP then
109. or DATA DVD the system remembers the resume playback point for the current disc e The resume point is cleared when you select another disc e Resume Play does not work during Program Play and Shuffle Play e This function may not work properly with some discs e To play from the beginning of the disc press ll twice then press D gt To enjoy a disc that you played before with resume playback Multi disc Resume This system recalls the point where you stopped the disc the last time it was played and resumes playback from that point the next time you insert the same disc When the resume playback memory is full the resume playback point for the earliest disc is deleted To activate this function set MULTI DISC RESUME in SYSTEM SETUP to ON For details see MULTI DISC RESUME DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD only page 65 e This system stores the resume points in memory for up to 10 discs e To play from the beginning of the disc press ll twice then press gt Using Play Mode Creating your own program Program Play KI K You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program You can program up to 99 tracks wa e You can program tracks on the current disc only T Press DISPLAY The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press t to select PROGRAM then press The options for PROGRAM appear 3 Pres
110. ormat or VIRTUAL number of channels To turn the surround effect off Select A F D STD 2CH STEREO or HP 2CH for DEC MODE wa e When the bilingual broadcast sound is input PRO LOGIC PLII MOVIE and PLII MUSIC are not effective e You cannot select the decoding mode while the system is loading a disc e Depending on the input stream the decoding mode may not be effective e When you select A F D MULTI the surround or stereo effect may not be effective In this case select A F D STD PRO LOGIC PLII MOVIE or PLII MUSIC e When changing the decoding mode while using the S AIR receiver sound from the S AIR receiver may skip 42us Playing a Disc EO OE Oe ee ona On Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD some operations may be different or restricted Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc Adjust the volume Bm FUNCTION Disc tray Connect headphones O DISC SKIP P TENTIS e MUTING VOLUME n1 lt P gt c o Ps o DETTA m lt lt gt gt j gt G HE n bo 1 Turn on your TV STEP 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to this system 3 Press O The system turns on Unless the system is set to DVD press FUNCTION to select DVD 4 Press DISC 1 5 Press the button of the disc number you want When no disc is in the disc stocker y
111. ou select NO DISC appears in the front panel display Perform next Step while DISC 1 e g 2 5 flashes 5 Press amp on the unit to open the disc tray and place a disc on the tray Place one disc on the tray and then press amp With the label side up wa e When you play an 8 cm disc place it on the inner circle of the tray Be careful that the disc is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray e Do not place more than one disc on the tray 6 Press The system starts playback continuous play of the disc whose DISC indicator is green E To load other discs Press DISC 1 5 any empty slot and amp to load the disc E To play back other discs Press DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1 5 on the unit 7 Adjust the volume by using VOLUME on the remote or the VOLUME control on the unit The volume level appears on the TV screen and in the front panel display Note e When you set the Control for HDMI function to on the TV that is connected to the system with an HDMI cable can be sync operated with the system For details see Using the Control for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Sync page 70 43s e The DISC 1 5 indicators change their color as follows Green the disc is selected or the disc is being played back Off there is no disc Orange a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not selected The indicator turns off if an unplayable disc is in
112. perating instructions of the S AIR receiver Press SYSTEM MENU Press t repeatedly until PAIRING appears in the front panel display then press or gt After START appears in the front panel display press The unit starts pairing and SEARCH flashes in the front panel display To cancel pairing press SYSTEM MENU Start pairing of the S AIR sub unit E For the surround amplifier Press POWER on the surround amplifier to turn on the surround amplifier and press PAIRING on the rear panel of the surround amplifier The PAIRING indicator of the surround amplifier flashes red when pairing starts When sound transmission is established the PAIRING indicator of the surround amplifier turns red and PAIRING and COMPLETE appear alternately in the front panel display e To press PAIRING on the rear panel of the surround amplifier a slim instrument such as a paper clip can be used E For the S AIR receiver Refer to the operating instructions of the S AIR receiver When sound transmission is established PAIRING and COMPLETE appear alternately in the front panel display e Perform pairing within several minutes of Step 5 If you do not PAIRING and INCOMPLETE appear alternately in the front panel display To continue pairing press G and start again from Step 5 To cancel pairing press SYSTEM MENU Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off e After yo
113. press The options for SETUP appear DVD VIDEO CUSTOM CUSTOM QUICK 4 Press 1 4 to select QUICK then press i The Quick Setup display appears Setting the type of video output to match your TV Depending on the connection of the TV page 26 select the type of video output of the system To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack When you connect the unit and the TV with an HDMI cable select the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack For details refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV projector etc 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press t to select EEN SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press 1 4 to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears 5 Press t to select HDMI SETUP then press The options for HDMI SETUP appear 6 Press 1 4 to select HDMI RESOLUTION then press 7 Press 1 4 to select the desired setting then press e AUTO 1920 x 1080p The system outputs the optimal video signal for the connected TV e 1920 x 1080i The system outputs 1920 x 1080i video signals e 1280 x 720p The system outputs 1280 x 720p video signals 37 US Q E3 3 Q 2 mr D Q ke D 2 ke
114. r tube Front left speaker L White Front right speaker R Red Center speaker Green Surround left speaker L Blue Surround right speaker R Gray 1 Prepare screws not supplied that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker See the illustrations below Hole on the back of hs 4 mm g9 inch 5mm the speaker A 32 inch H 30 mm 1 3 46 inches Lk 10mm 1 49 inch 21s 2 Fasten the screws to the wall DAV HDX589W For the center speaker For the front speakers 145 mm ae inches ke o 2 p x i D E 7 2 101 6 mm 4 inches 8 to 10mm g9 to 13 32 inch 8 to 10 mm t g to 13 3 inch For the surround speakers 8 to 10 mm 11 32 to 13 3 inch DAV HDX686W For the center speaker For the other speakers 145 mm oe inches 101 6 mm 4 inches 8 to 10mm 1 59 to 13 32 inch 8 to 10mm 1 9 to 13 32 inch 22us 3 Hang the speakers on the screws Hole on the back of 5mm the speaker 7 3 inch 10mm 3 32 inch peyeys Buma Rear of the speaker 2345 Step 2 Connecting the System For connecting the system read the information on the following pages Do not connect the AC power cord mains lead of the unit to a wall outlet mains until all the other connections are made e When you connect another component with a volume control turn down the volume of the other components to a
115. rations Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the language you want e In the Setup Display select the desired language for the on screen display in OSD under LANGUAGE SETUP page 60 The language for the sound track cannot be changed e Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played e The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track The subtitle language cannot be changed e Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played e The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles The subtitle cannot be turned off e The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles The angles cannot be changed e Multi angles are not recorded on the DVD being played page 45 e The DVD prohibits changing the angles A disc cannot be ejected and LOCKED appears in the front panel display e Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Data error appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD e The MP3 file JPEG image file you want to play is broken e The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data e The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF e The file has the extension jpg or jpeg but is not in JPEG format The system does not work normally e Disconnect the AC power cord mains lead from the wall outlet mains then reconnect after several mi
116. reen Press 7 to select SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear Press 1 4 to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears Press 1 4 to select AUDIO SETUP then press The options for AUDIO SETUP appear Press 1 4 to select SPEAKER FORMATION then press The options for SPEAKER FORMATION appear SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD Press gt to select a setting e STANDARD Select this when you install all the speakers normally e NO CENTER Select this when you install the front and surround speakers only e NO SURROUND Select this when you install the center and front speakers only e FRONT ONLY Select this when you install the front speakers only e ALL FRONT Select this when you install all the speakers in front of the listening position e ALL FRONT NO CENTER Select this when you install the front and surround speakers in front of the listening position Press The setting is made and the confirmation display appears Press gt to select YES or NO then press e YES Continue with AUTO CALIBRATION Follow the procedure from Step 7 of Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically page 80 NO Exit SPEAKER FORMATION suoe4ado 13410 f 79 08 8045 Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically AUTO CALIBRATION D C A C Digital Cinema Auto Calibration can set the appropriate
117. rent surround format Except for JPEG image file Lights up when a Super Audio CD CD is loaded 46 Surround amplifier e e N E Front panel 1 2 POWERION LINE G PHONES PHONES jack 34 POWER ON OFF 34 74 POWER ON LINE indicator 34 74 PAIRING indicator 76 PAIRING 76 Rear panel 4 5 6 7 RT10 S AIR ID SPEAKER B Te PAIRING SURROUND SELECTOR Q R amm era an N 10 10 9 8 Wireless transceiver EZW RT10 slot 31 S AIR ID switch 34 74 SPEAKER L jack 24 SPEAKER R jack 24 SURROUND SELECTOR switch 34 74 uo eunoyu jeuonippy i 1094 1104 Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER P Z PICTURE NAVI 15 54 PRESET 27 68 S AIR MODE 4 SLEEP 17 84 SOUND MODE 5 SUBTITLE 2 45 SYSTEM MENU 24 32 40 67 73 84 THEATER 18 70 TOOLS 26 81 TUNING 10 67 TV 29 81 TV CH 27 81 TV INPUT 29 81 TV VOL B4 81 VOLUME 8 43 A O ANGLE 3 45 AUDIO 16 45 CLEAR BJ 49 68 D TUNING 2 68 DISC SKIP 3 43 DISPLAY 21 69 85 DVD MENU 25 51 DVD TOP MENU 19 51 DYNAMIC BASS 6 82 ENTER 24 81 FUNCTION 2 MENU 25 81 MUTING 7 43 NIGHT 23 82 ONE TOUCH PLAY 85 71
118. ress K lt once you can go to the beginning of the current MP3 file Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press P after the last file on the current folder but that you cannot return to the previous folder by pressing k To return to the previous folder select the folder from the folder list To return to the previous display Press gt RETURN To turn on off the display Press DVD MENU Other operations See Other operations page 44 Selecting a JPEG image file or folder 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD After loading the disc the list of folders appears on the TV screen 3 Press DISPLAY The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 4 Press 1 to select MEDIA then press The options for MEDIA appear 5 When PHOTO is selected press DVD MENU When other than PHOTO is selected press t to select PHOTO then press A list of folders that contain JPEG files appears The selected folder is highlighted in yellow FOLDER LIST 01 Happy birthday 02 Travelling 01 03 2003 08 20 04 Flowers 05 Travelling 02 06 Animals 07 2003 11 16 08 2003 12 03 6 Press t to select a folder E To go to the next or previous page Press e qe E To play JPEG image files in a folder Press gt to start playing the selected folder The JPEG images are played
119. reverse you press P B or lt 0 Scan lt 4 during scan the playback speed changes To return to normal speed press C gt Actual speeds may differ with some discs Watch frame by frame DP B gt or ereo Slow motion Play while the system is in pause mode Each time you press P I or 1 4 during Slow motion Play the playback speed changes Two speeds are available To return to normal playback speed press gt Play one frame at atime STEP II gt to go to the next Freeze Frame frame while the system is in pause mode Press STEP dll to go to the preceding frame while the system is in pause mode DVD VIDEO DVD R DVD RW only To return to normal playback press E gt Replay the previous e instant replay during scene 10 seconds playback before Briefly fast forward the e p instant advance current scene 30 during playback seconds ahead DExcept for JPEG image files DVD VIDEO DVD R DVD RW VIDEO CD only Except for VIDEO CDs You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD VR DVD VIDEO DVD RW DVD R only DVD VIDEO DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R only Note e Noise may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on off However this is just noise produced by the operation of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction To turn on off the DISC 1 5 indicators illumination When you do not operate the system for more than 30 mi
120. s t to select SET then press G Total time of the programmed tracks PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 01 3 TRACK 02 4 TRACK 03 5 TRACK 04 6 TRACK 05 7 TRACK 06 Tracks recorded on a disc 4 Press gt The cursor moves to the track row T in this case 01 PROGRAM 0 00 00 T ALL CLEAR 1 TRACK 2 TRACK zie 01 3 TRACK ie 02 4 TRACK ae 03 5 TRACK s 04 6 TRACK 05 7 TRACK owas w 5 Select the track you want to program For example select track 02 Press 4 to select 02 under T then press Selected track PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1 TRACK 2 TRACK ae 3 TRACK 4 TRACK BS 5 TRACK 6 TRACK 7 TRACK as Total time of the programmed tracks 6 To program other tracks repeat Steps 4to5 The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order 7 Press to start Program Play Program Play starts When the program ends you can restart the same program again by pressing D gt To return to normal play Press CLEAR while the display for the program setting is not displayed on the TV screen or select OFF in Step 3 To play the same program again select ON in Step 3 and press To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off To change or cancel a program 1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of Creating
121. s that are connected with an HDMI cable OFF Off E VOLUME LIMIT If you change the output method of the TV to the system speakers via the TV menu or by pressing THEATER the System Audio Control page 71 is activated and loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system You can prevent this by limiting the maximum level of the volume LEVEL3 Maximum volume level is set to 10 LEVEL2 Maximum volume level is set to 15 LEVEL1 Maximum volume level is set to 20 OFF Off wa e This function is available only when CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to ON E YCsCr RGB HDMI You can select the type of HDMI signal output from the HDMI OUT jack YCsCr The system outputs YCsCr signals RGB The system outputs RGB signals e If the playback picture becomes distorted set YCsCr to RGB e If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to a component with a DVI jack RGB signals will be automatically output even when you select YCsCr E AUDIO HDMI You can select the audio output status from the HDMI OUT jack 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 e 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 tha
122. s the same 5 1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio The good channel separation is realized due to the all channel data being recorded discretely and processed digitally HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound The HDMI specification supports HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals Interlace format Interlaced scanning The interlace format is the NTSC standard method for displaying TV images at 30 frames per second Each frame is scanned twice alternately between the even numbered scanning lines and then odd numbered scanning lines at 60 times per second Parental Control A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of users according to the limitation level in each country The limitation varies from disc to disc when it is activated playback is completely prohibited violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on Progressive format sequential scanning In contrast to the interlace format the progressive format can reproduce 50 60 frames per second by reproducing all scanning lines 525 lines for the NTSC system The overall picture quality increases and still images text and horizontal lines appear sharper
123. sed in the on screen display appears 35 US Q E z Q 2 mr D gt Q 3 D 2 b x 2 D E 0 LANGUAGE SETUP OSD MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE PORTUGUESE 5 Press t to select a language then press The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears VIDEO SETUP INRE PROGRESSIVE compo 4 3 OUTPUT BLACK LEVEL BLACK LEVEL COMPONENT OUT PAUSE MODE 6 Press t to select the setting that matches your TV type then press 16 9 For a wide screen TV or a 4 3 standard TV with a wide screen mode page 61 4 3 LETTER BOX or 4 3 PAN SCAN For a 4 3 standard TV page 61 The Setup Display for the Control for HDMI function appears HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION AUTO 1920x1080p ON CONTROL FOR HDMI VOLUME LIMIT YCBCP RGB HDMI AUDIO HDMI JPEG RESOLUTION 7 Press t to select the setting then press ON The Control for HDMI function page 70 is set to on OFF The Control for HDMI function is set to off The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears 364s SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD 8 Press gt to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned then press For details see Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room page 79 Connect the calibration mic supplied to the A CAL MIC jack on the fr
124. sed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency For the wireless transceiver EZW RT10 EZW RT10A This equipment must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency RF Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and person s body excluding extremities hands wrists feet and ankles Notice for the customers in Canada For the wireless transceiver EZW RT10 EZW RT10A This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device complies with RSS Gen of IC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets RSS 102 of the IC radio frequency RF Exposure tules This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and
125. serted To turn the system off Press I while the system is on The system enters standby mode To save power in standby mode Press I C while the system is on To enter power saving mode make sure that the system is in the following status DEMO is set to OFF page 32 CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to OFF page 70 S AIR STBY is set to STBY OFF page 75 To use the headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack on the unit The sound of the system is muted You can also connect the headphones to the PHONES jack on the surround amplifier The sound of the system is muted See To enjoy sound by using headphones page 34 Other operations To Press Stop E Pause H Resume play after pause Ii or E gt Go to the next chapter PPH track or scene Go back to the preceding chapter track or scene K twice in a second When you press k d once you can go to the beginning of the current chapter track or scene To Press Turn off the sound MUTING temporarily To cancel press it again or press VOLUME to adjust the sound volume Change a disc while DISC SKIP playing another disc Play the desired disc DISC 1 5 on the unit directly Stop play and remove DISC 1 5 and amp on the the disc unit Locate a point quickly P b or lt lt 4 lt while by playing a disc in fast playing a disc Each time forward or fast
126. ss 1 4 repeatedly until DIMMER appears in the front panel display then press or gt Press t to select the brightness of the front panel display e DIMMER OFF The front panel display is bright e DIMMER ON The front panel display is dark Press The setting is made Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off Viewing Information About the Disc Cum no 0 Se a bara cb u Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc the display changes Some displayed items may disappear after a few seconds E DVD VIDEO DVD VR Playing time of the current title Remaining time of the current title Playing time of the current chapter Remaining time of the current chapter Disc name Title and chapter E VIDEO CD without PBC functions Super Audio CD CD Playing time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Track name Track and index VIDEO CD Super Audio CD only E Super VCD Playing time of the current track Track text Track and index number E DATA CD MP3 file DATA DVD MP3 file Playing time and current track number Track file name Tf an MP3 file has an ID3 tag the system will display an album name or title name from the ID3 tag information
127. st of folders appears on the TV screen 3 Press DISPLAY The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 4 Press 4 4 to select MEDIA then press The options for MEDIA appear 5 Press t to select a setting e MUSIC PHOTO You can play both JPEG image files and MP3 files in the same folder as a slide show e MUSIC MP3 file playback has priority e PHOTO JPEG image file playback has priority You can play JPEG image files as a slide show 6 Press f For details of the playback priority of file types under the MEDIA setting see Playback priority of file types page 104 Displaying a list of MP3 files JPEG image files 1 Press DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press 4 4 to select LE BROWSING then press The options for BROWSING appear 3 Press tY to select the desired list then press e FOLDER LIST The list of folders appears Follow Step 6 of Selecting an MP3 file or folder page 53 or Selecting a JPEG image file or folder page 54 e PICTURE LIST JPEG image files only Previews of JPEG image files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens Follow Step 6 of Selecting a JPEG image file or folder page 54 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound A V SYNC Cu CS er When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen you can adjust the delay between the pic
128. surround sound automatically e The system outputs a loud test sound when AUTO CALIBRATION starts You cannot turn the volume down Give consideration to children and neighbors 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press t to select EEN SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press 4 4 to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears 5 Press t to select AUDIO SETUP then press The options for AUDIO SETUP appear 6 Press t to select AUTO CALIBRATION then press The options for AUTO CALIBRATION appear 7 Connect the calibration mic supplied to the A CAL MIC jack on the front panel Set up the calibration mic at ear level using a tripod etc not supplied The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic 8 Press gt to select YES 9 Press AUTO CALIBRATION starts Be quiet during the measurement Note Before AUTO CALIBRATION make sure that the surround amplifier turns on and you install the surround amplifier in the appropriate location If you install the surround amplifier in an improper location such as another room proper measurement will not be obtained The environment of
129. t is output from the TV e 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 E 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 C1 The system outputs HD resolution with a black frame HD The system outputs the HD resolution without a black frame 1920 x 10801 HD C1 The system outputs full size HD resolution with a black frame 1920 x 1080i HD The system outputs full size HD resolution without a black frame Note e 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 x 480p or 720 x 480 576p e You can select 1920 x 1080i HD or 1920 x 1080i HD only when you set HDMI RESOLUTION in HDMI SETUP to 1920 x 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 g a 63 US B4us Settings for the audio AUDIO SETUP AUDIO SETUP SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION AUDIO DRC TRACK SELECTION E SP
130. the speakers attach the speaker stand to the speaker For the front speakers of DAV HDX589W and the front and surround speakers of DAV HDX686W Use the parts as follows DAV HDX589W e Front speakers 2 e Speaker cords 2 red white Posts 2 e Bases 2 e Screws black 4 e Screws with washer 4 DAV HDX686W e Front and surround speakers 4 e Speaker cords 4 red white blue gray Posts 4 e Bases 4 e Screws black 8 e Screws with washer 8 For details of how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks see page 24 e Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when you assemble the speakers e You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall page 21 15us Q E3 3 Q n mr D gt Q 1 Insert the post into the hole on the bottom of the speaker so that the screw on the post faces the front of the speaker Speaker ke 2 b x i D E 7 2 Screw 7 Post 2 Adjust the height of the speaker then secure the post with two screws with washer You can change the height of the speaker depending on the screw positions Adjust the screw holes of the post to the holes on the rear of the speaker or The height of the speaker can be increased by using the holes in order from to Rear of the speaker Example Lowest position 0000 Secure two screws with was
131. ting parts 430 mm x 85 mm x 450 mm 17 in x 3 3 s in x 17 3 4in w h d with the wireless transceiver Dimensions approx inserted Mass approx 5 2 kg 11 Ib 8 oz Surround amplifier TA SA100WR AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the U S model POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 3 ohms loads both channels driven from 120 20 000 Hz rated 50 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 7 total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output Amplifier Section U S models Surround mode reference RMS output power 144 W per channel at 3 ohms 1 kHz 10 THD Other models Stereo mode rated 80 W 80 W at 3 ohms 1 kHz 1 THD Surround mode reference RMS output power 144 W per channel at 3 ohms 1 kHz 10 THD Depending on the source there may be no sound output Rated impedance 3 160 General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions approx 120 V AC 60 Hz On 50 W 85 mm x 100 mm x 330 mm 3 3 8 in x 4 in x 13 in w h d incl Wireless transceiver 85 mm x 100 mm x 345 mm 3 3 8 in x 4 in x 13 9 8 in w h d incl speaker cord cover and speaker cord holder 1 7 kg 3 Ib 12 02 incl speaker cord cover and speaker cord holder Wireless transceiver EZW RT10 EZW RT10A Communication system Mass approx S AIR Specification version 1 0 Frequency band 2 4000 GHz 2 4835 GHz Modulation method DSSS DC 3 3 V 3
132. ture and sound 1 4 Press DISPLAY The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen Press 1 4 to select BEEN A V SYNC then press The options for A V SYNC appear Press t to select a setting e OFF Off e ON You can adjust the delay between picture and sound Press e Depending on the input stream A V SYNC may not be effective 57 US Restricting Playback of the Disc PARENTAL CONTROL Dv v The PARENTAL CONTROL function allows you to restrict playback of DVDs that have ratings Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes You can set the playback restriction by registering a password When you set the PARENTAL CONTROL function to on you need to enter the password to play restricted discs 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press 4 4 to select EEN SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press t t to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears 5 Press t to select SYSTEM SETUP then press The options for SYSTEM SETUP appear 6 Press t to select PARENTAL CONTROL gt then press E If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4 digit password then press
133. u have performed pairing if you select S AIR ID page 76 the ID setting A B or C that you last used is displayed first by default To cancel pairing Perform the ID setting of the unit according to the procedure of To set the ID of the unit If you select a new ID pairing is canceled If sound transmission is unstable For the surround amplifier For the S AIR receiver If you use multiple wireless systems which share the 2 4 GHz band such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth the transmission of S AIR products or other wireless systems may be unstable In this case the transmission may be improved by changing the following RF CHANGE setting T Press SYSTEM MENU 2 Press 1 4 repeatedly until RF CHANGE appears in the front panel display then press or gt 3 Press t to select the desired setting e AUTO Normally select this The system changes RF CHANGE to ON or OFF automatically ON The system transmits sound by searching for the better channel for transmitting OFF The system transmits sound by fixing the channel for transmitting 4 Press The setting is made D Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off 6 When you set RF CHANGE to OFF select the ID so that sound transmission is most stable page 74 e In most cases you will not need to change this setting 891N9q OIpny JeUse XS IINGH 40 101 U09
134. uipment 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 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 7 Do not block any ventilation openi
135. urce The system outputs 2 channel sound from AUTO FORMAT the front and surround speakers by assigning the 2 channel T a T DIRECT MULTI sound to the surround left and right channels e Multi channel source The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on the number of channels of the ij fj source PRO LOGIC e 2 channel source The system simulates surround sound i m i PLIT MOVIE from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from all the PLII MUSIC speakers PRO LOGIC performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding PLII MOVIE performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie T i mode decoding PLII MUSIC performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode decoding e Multi channel source The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on the number of channels of the source 2CH STEREO The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels T i i Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels HP 2CH The system outputs the sound from the headphones HEADPHONE 2 regardless of sound format or number of channels Multi CHANNEL STEREO channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels 41s ke 2 x i D S E 7 2 Sound from Surround effect Effect HP VIRTUAL The system outputs the sound from the headphones by fl Lh f HEADPHONE adding a surround effect regardless of sound f
136. urround sound effect Press SYSTEM MENU Press t repeatedly until DEC MODE appears in the front panel display then press or gt Press t repeatedly until PRO LOGIC appears in the front panel display Press G The setting is made Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off e When TV program sound is monaural sound is output only from the center speaker ar Fo N Selecting surround sound effects based on your listening preference 1 Press SYSTEM MENU 2 Press 1 4 repeatedly until DEC MODE appears in the front panel display then press or gt 3 Press t repeatedly until the surround sound effect you want appears in the front panel display See the table below for surround sound effect descriptions agus 4 Press The setting is made 5 Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off About speaker output The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit and you set SPEAKER FORMATION to STANDARD page 79 The default setting is A F D MULTT when connecting the headphones to the unit or surround amplifier the default setting is HP 2CH Q E z Q n mr D gt Q Sound from Surround effect Effect Depending on the source A F D STD The system discriminates the sound format of the source and AUTO FORMAT presents sound as it was recorded encoded DIRECT STANDARD i gt A F D MULTI e 2 channel so
137. will not work When the TV exits PAP mode the output method of the TV returns to the one before PAP mode e You can connect the system and the TV audio digitally For details see page 27 Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System Volume Limit If you change the output method of the TV to the system speakers via the TV menu or by pressing THEATER loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system You can prevent this by limiting the maximum level of the volume For details see VOLUME LIMIT page 63 Changing the language for the on screen display of the TV Language Follow When you change the language for the on screen display of the TV the system s on screen display language is also changed However when the system s on screen display is displayed this function does not work Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable audio source or computer By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the system Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter see page 28 e Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter e Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to from the unit while the system is turned on e When you use the system and the Bluetoot

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