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2-895-961-13(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-HDX465/HDX466/HDX665
©2007 Sony Corporation
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WARNING WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to To reduce the risk of fire or electric Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to shock, do not expose this apparatus to provide reasonable protection against harmful rain or moisture. interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio Caution – The use of optical instruments frequency energy and, if not in
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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
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Table of Contents Welcome!................................................3 Creating Your Own Program................ 41 About This Manual .................................6 (Program Play) This System Can Play the Following Playing in Random Order..................... 43 Discs .................................................6 (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly............................... 44 Getting Started – BASIC – (Repeat Play) Step 1: Assembling Using the DVD’s Menu.......................
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Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs .......................................66 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room ..............................................69 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically .................................71 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display........................73 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................75 [LANGU
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About This Manual This System Can Play the Following Discs � The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or Format of Disc logo similar names as those on the remote. discs � The instructions in this manual are for DAV- DVD VIDEO HDX465, DAV-HDX466, and DAV- HDX665. DAV-HDX465 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in DVD-RW/ operation is clearly indicated in the text, for DVD-R e
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The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ Music discs encoded with DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the copyright protection following formats: technologies – MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of This product is designed to play back discs that format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Format) Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that Example of discs
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Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. ALL DVD VIDEOs 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 DVDs an
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Getting Started – BASIC – Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 88. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit. Note � Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. � Do not use a new battery with an old one. � Do not drop any f
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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers of DAV-HDX465/DAV-HDX466 and front and surround speakers of DAV- HDX665.) About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 17. Note � Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor. Tip � You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 25). Use the screws illustrated below. Screw (small, black) Screw (s
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Getting Started – BASIC – 2 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post. Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of the post cover, then secure with the screw. Thread the speaker cord through the hole of the post cover. Speaker cord , , Hole Post cover Upper part of the post Screw (small, black) 3 Lay the post in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure the post with the mounting plate and s
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4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Surround speaker (L): Blue (DAV-HDX665 only) Surround speaker (R): Gray (DAV-HDX665 only) Rear of the speaker 5 Attach the post to the base. Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the 2 screws. Post Slit
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Getting Started – BASIC – 6 Adjust the height of the speaker. Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws. Adjust the speaker of one side, then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide. Note � When adjusting the height of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fall. Lines , Post In addition to the screws secured in Step 3, secure 2 more screws. (Secure 4 screws in total.) Loosen 2 screws. 7 Take up any speake
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Fully-assembled illustration Surround speaker (R): Surround speaker (L): Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R): Gray label Blue label White label Red label (DAV-HDX665 only) (DAV-HDX665 only) Blue White Red Gray US 14 Getting Started – BASIC –
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Getting Started – BASIC – Step 2: Connecting the System and TV The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 26. For other component connection, see page 30. To accept progressive signals, see page 28. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages. DAV-HDX465/DAV-HDX466 Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker AM loop antenna (aerial) DIR-TC1 AM YPB/CB PR/CR
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DAV-HDX665 Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker AM loop antenna (aerial) DIR-TC1 AM YPB/CB PR/CR RL AUDIO IN S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) FM 75 (DVD ONLY) COAXIAL TV/VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO SPEAKER MONITOR OUT OUT DMPORT CENTER WOOFER (DVD ONLY) SPEAKER AC power cord (mains lead) FM wire antenna A B (aerial) VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT L R TV Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) :Signal flow US 16 Getting Started – BASIC –
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Getting Started – BASIC – 1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Color tube To the SPEAKER jack (+) (–) Note � Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each s
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2 Connecting the TV Required cords A Video cord . Yellow B Audio cord (not supplied) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Tip � When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 36). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM loop antenna (aerial) The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not disman
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Getting Started – BASIC – To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) (supplied) or FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack Note � Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). � After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. Tip � If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an
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� Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down. Step 3: Positioning the Tip System � When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Positioning the speakers Room” (page 69) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 71). For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the l
