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2-895-959-12(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
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*DAV-HDX265/HDX267W only
DAV-HDX265/HDX266/HDX267W
©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. Welcome! 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution Theatre System. Before operating this system, when moving the cart/apparatus combination to please read this manual thoroughly and retain it avoid injury from tip-over. for future reference. 13) Unplug this apparatus during
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Table of Contents Welcome!................................................3 Playing in Random Order..................... 37 About This Manual .................................6 (Shuffle Play) This System Can Play the Following Playing Repeatedly............................... 38 Discs .................................................7 (Repeat Play) Using the DVD’s Menu........................ 39 Getting Started – BASIC – Changing the Sound ............................. 39 Step 1: Connecting the
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Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs .......................................63 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room ..............................................66 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically .................................68 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display........................70 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................72 [LANGU
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1) MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. About This Manual 2) Except for United Kingdom and North American models. � The instructions in this manual describe the 3) ® controls on the remote. You can also use the DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. controls on the unit if they have the same or 4) similar names as those on the remote. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX,
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The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the This System Can Play the following formats: Following Discs – MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files* of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format) Format of Disc logo * Except for United Kingdom and North American discs models. DVD VIDEO Example of discs that the system cannot play DVD-RW/ DVD-R The system cannot play the following discs: � CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded i
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view the disc by normal playback. Also some If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet message [Playback prohibited by area Write format cannot be played. limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code Music discs encoded with indication may be given even though playing the copyright protection DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. technologies This product is designed to play back discs that Note about
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Getting Started – BASIC – Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 85. 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: 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 20. For other component connection, see page 24. To accept progressive signals, see page 22. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 13. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages. Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker AM loop antenna (aerial) DIR-TC1 AM YPB/C
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Getting Started – BASIC – Tip � When you install the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX267W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you can enjoy wireless performance. For details, see “Connecting Other Components” (page 24) and the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1. 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 cor
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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 30). 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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Tip Step 2: Positioning the � When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For System details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 66) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 68). Positioning the speakers 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
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Getting Started – BASIC – LANGUAGE SETUP Step 3: Performing the OSD: ENGLISH MENU: ENGLISH FRENCH Quick Setup AUDIO: SPANISH SUBTITLE: PORTUGUESE Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. 5 Press X/x to select a language. "/1 The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): 16:9 C/X/x
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12Press . Note � When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied AUTO CALIBRATION with DAV-HDX267W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. Connect calibration mic. Start measurement? 10Press . YES 11 Connect the calibration mic to the NO A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES]. Set up the calibration mic at the ear level Auto Calibration starts. using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration Note � Loud test s
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Getting Started – BASIC – Tip � If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 66) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 68). � If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 70). To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . The options for
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Setting the demonstration Getting Started – ADVANCED – mode to on/off 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. Turning off the 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” Demonstration appears in the front panel display, then press or c. 3 Press X/x to select a setting. "/1 The default setting is underlined. � “DEMO ON”: sets the demonstration mode to on. � “DEMO OFF”: sets the demonstration mode to off. 4 Press . SYSTEM The setting is made. MENU 5 Press SYSTEM MENU. X/x/c, The system menu turns off. After connect
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Getting Started – ADVANCED – For the other speakers Installing the Speakers on a Wall You can use the speakers by installing on the wall. 6 to 9 mm 1 3 ( / to / inch) Installing the speakers on a 4 8 wall 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations 4.6 mm 3 below. ( / inch) 16 10 mm 13 5 ( / inch) 4 mm ( / inch) 32 32 3 30 mm (1 / inches) 16 Hole on the back of 4.6 mm the speaker 3 (
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Connecting the TV (Advanced) Sends the played back DVD image to the connected TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI). TV with HDMI* IN jack D IN To S VIDEO To HDMI* OUT 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 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO ANTENNA SPEAKER MONITOR OUT OUT DMPORT CENTER WOOFER (DVD ONLY) SPEAKER To COMPONENT
