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3-283-031-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-HDX275 / HDX276 / HDX475
©2008 Sony Corporation
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the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. WARNING Model No. DAV-HDX275/DAV-HDX276/DAV- HDX475 To reduce the risk of fire or electric Serial No.______________ shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Date of Manufacture Marking is located on the bottom exterior. Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye The following FCC statement applies only to the hazard. version of this mode
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8) Do not install near any heat sources such as � Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket (including amplifiers) that produce heat. immediately in the event of trouble. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or Note on power cord plug shapes grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding (Saudi Arabian model only) type
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About This Operating About the S-AIR function Instructions (DAV-HDX275/DAV-HDX475 only) The system is compatible with the S-AIR � The instructions in this Operating Instructions function, which allows transmission of sound describe the controls on the remote. You can between S-AIR products wirelessly. also use the controls on the unit if they have the The following S-AIR products can be used with same or similar names as those on the remote. the system: � The instructions in this manual a
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Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions..........4 Other Operations About the S-AIR function.......................4 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Playable Discs.........................................6 Room .............................................. 83 Getting Started Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ................................. 84 Step 1: Assembling Controlling the TV with the Supplied the Speakers ........................... 13 Remote .......
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Playable Discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO � DVD VIDEO � DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode � DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video � DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) Super Audio CD � Super Audio CD VIDEO CD � VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs) � Super VCD � CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD format or Super VCD format CD � Audio CD � CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format DATA CD – � CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA C
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2) 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).) 3) Except for United Kingdom and North American models. 4) ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. 5) DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. 6) A logical format of files an
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Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. About Multi Session CD � 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. � This system can
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TM 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. “BRAVIA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. GB 9
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Getting Started Unpacking DAV-HDX275/DAV-HDX276 � Front speakers (2) � AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) � R6 (size AA) batteries (2) � Calibration mic (1) � FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) � Center speaker (1) or � Foot pads (1 set) � Speaker cords (6, red/white/ � Surround speakers (2) green/gray/blue/purple) � DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) (North American models only) �Video cord (1) � Operating Instructions � Subwoofer (1) � Speaker and TV connections (card) � Remote commander (remo
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Getting Started DAV-HDX475 � Front speakers (2) � FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) � Posts (2) or � Bases (2) � Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) � Mounting plates (2) � Center speaker (1) � Video cord (1) � Post covers (2) � Surround speakers (2) � Remote commander � Screws (large, with washer) (4) (remote) (1) � Subwoofer (1) � R6 (size AA) batteries (2) � Screws (small) (6) � DIGITAL MEDIA PORT � Calibration mic (1) adapter (TDM-iP10) (1) � Operating Instructions � AM loop an
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Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) 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 foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. � Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or l
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Getting Started Step 1: Assembling the Speakers (DAV-HDX475 only) Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers) Use the parts as follows: � Front speakers (2) � Speaker cords (2, red/white) �Posts (2) � Bases (2) � Mounting plates (2) � Post covers (2) � Screws (large, with washer) (4) � Screws (small) (6) About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 24. Note � Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor whe
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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) 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 screws. Select the speaker whose j
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Getting Started 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 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red 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 two screws. Post Slit
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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 Loosen two screws. Secure two screws. 7 Take up any speaker cord slack. Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base. Secure the spea
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Getting Started Fully-assembled illustration Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R): White label Red label White Red GB 17
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Step 2: Positioning the System For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the front speakers. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position. Place the system as illustrated be
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Getting Started DAV-HDX475 A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Center speaker B D Surround speaker (L (left)) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit A F C Top view G E A A A B C A B A A A A D C C D E * Not supplied. Note � Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. � Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight � Use caution when placing the speaker
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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 5 4 mm ( / inch) the speaker 5 mm 32 7 ( / inch) 32 3 30 mm (1 / inches) 16 10 mm 13 ( / inch) 32 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. DAV-HDX275/DAV-HDX276 For the other speakers For the center speaker 145 mm 3 (5 / inches) 4 8 to 10 mm 11 13 ( / to / inch) 32 32 8 to 10 mm 11 13 ( / to / inch) 32 32 DAV-HDX475 For the center speaker For the front speakers
