Sony DAV-HDX686W manual About the surround amplifier, Precautions, For the customers in the U.S.A

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About the surround amplifier

WARNING

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.

About the surround amplifier

The nameplate is located on the side exterior.

For the customers in the U.S.A.: Date of Manufacture Marking is located on the bottom exterior.

Precautions

On power sources

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.

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.

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 equipment 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.

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Contents DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX589W /HDX686WFor the customers in the U.S.A PrecautionsAbout the surround amplifier For the wireless transceiver EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10A Important Safety InstructionsFor the wireless transceiver EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10A Notice for the customers in CanadaAbout These Operating Instructions CopyrightsAbout the S-AIRfunction Step 2: Connecting the System Table of ContentsStep 1: Installing the System Step 3: Setting up the WirelessPlayable Discs About Multi Session CD Example of discs that the system cannot playNote about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW Notes on discsRegion code 10US UnpackingGetting Started Getting StartedGetting Started 11USDAV-HDX686W Inserting batteries into the remote 12USGetting Started Getting Started Step 1: Installing the SystemPositioning the system Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer 14USGetting Started Remove the foot pads from the protective coverGetting Started Assembling the speakers15US A B C D 16USGetting Started 17US Getting Started4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker 18USGetting Started 5 Attach the post to the baseGetting Started Adjust the length of the cordFully-assembledillustration DAV-HDX589W 6 Take up any speaker cord slackDAV-HDX686W 20USGetting Started Getting Started Installing the speakers on a wall21US 2 Fasten the screws to the wall DAV-HDX589WDAV-HDX686W Getting Started5 mm 7/32 inch 10 mm 13/32 inch Getting Started3 Hang the speakers on the screws Rear of the speakerGetting Started Step 2: Connecting the SystemConnecting the speakers To connect speaker cords to the unitGetting Rear of the speaker Connector–To connect speaker cords to the speaker StartedStarted Connecting the TV Video connection26US GettingGetting Connecting the TV Audio connection27US StartedGetting Started Connecting the other components28US Getting Started 29USIf your TV has multiple audio/video inputs Getting Started Connecting the antenna aerial30US To assemble the AM loop antenna aerialGetting Started Inserting the wireless transceiver31US Setting the demonstration mode to on/off Connecting the AC power cords mains leadsAbout the demonstration 4 Press X/x to select a setting33US Getting StartedTo enjoy sound by using headphones Step 3: Setting up the Wireless System1 2 3 When you use multiple S-AIRproductsGetting Started Step 4 Performing the Quick SetupTo attach the cover to the surround amplifier 4 Press without inserting a discGetting Started 7 Press X/x to select the setting, then press36US 5 Press X/x to select a language, then press3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press To quit the Quick SetupTo recall the Quick Setup display Getting StartedPress C/c to select YES, then press Getting StartedPress C/c to select START, then press Getting Started Step 5: Selecting the Source39US 1 Press SYSTEM MENU Step 6 Enjoying Surround SoundGetting Started or cGetting Started 41USAbout speaker output 4 PressTo turn the surround effect off 42USGetting Started “HP VIRTUAL”Adjust the volume by using VOLUME + Playing a DiscDisc – on the remote or the VOLUME control44US To save power in standby modeTo use the headphones To turn the system off3 Press X/x to select a setting Displaying multi-anglesand subtitlesChanging the sound To change the anglesExample Checking the audio signal formatSelecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD ExampleDisc Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions Ver.xWhen the current layer is the CD layer 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode2 Press H 48US1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback Multi-discResumeTo change or cancel a program Using Play ModeCreating your own program To return to normal playTo return to normal play Playing in random orderPlaying repeatedly To turn off the Control Menu displayTo return to normal play Searching/Selecting Disc ContentsUsing the DVD’s menu To turn off the Control Menu display3 Input the time code using the number buttons To search for a scene using the time code3 Press X/x to select a setting 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop modeDisc Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image FilesSelecting an MP3 file or folder 4 PressMENU. When other than PHOTO is 4 5 6Selecting a JPEG image file or folder To play the next or previous MP3 fileTo rotate a JPEG image file Playing a slide show with soundTo play the next or previous JPEG image file To stop playbackSelecting playback priority of the file type 5 Press X/x to select a setting Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and SoundDisplaying a list of MP3 files/ JPEG image files 3 Press X/x to select a setting5 Press X/x to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press Restricting Playback of the Disc3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press xIf you have not entered a password3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Changing the passwordIf you make a mistake entering your password 5 Press X/x to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Setting the display or sound track languageTo reset all of the SETUP settings 5 Press X/x to select the setup item, then pressDisc Settings for the displayVIDEO SETUP xOSD On-ScreenDisplayxHDMI RESOLUTION Settings for HDMIHDMI SETUP 3 Press C/c to select YES, then pressDisc xVOLUME LIMITxJPEG RESOLUTION xCONTROL FOR HDMIAUDIO SETUP Settings for the audioOther Settings SYSTEM SETUPSPEAKER SETUP Settings for the speakersxRESET DiscxLEVEL FRONT TONE to OFF after adjusting the speaker levelxDISTANCE SURROUND xLEVEL SURROUNDTo change the preset number Presetting Radio StationsTuner 6 Press X/x to select the preset number you wantTo listen to non-presetradio stations Naming preset stationsListening to the Radio 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +/–7 Press If you make a mistakeTuner 8 Press SYSTEM MENUControl for HDMI - Easy Setting Preparing the Control for HDMI functionControl for HDMI/External Audio Device To set the CONTROL FOR HDMI function to on/offTurning the system off in sync with the TV Using the Theater ModeWatching a DVD by a single button press 3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then pressVolume Limit Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT AdapterSetting the Maximum Volume Level of the System Language FollowAbout S-AIRproducts Using an S-AIRProduct73US Control for HDMI/External Audio DeviceTo set the ID of the unit ID setting3 Press POWER on the surround amplifier To set the ID of the surround amplifierxWhen “PARTY” is set Enjoying the system’s sound in another room3 Press X/x to select the desired setting xWhen “SEPARATE” is setxBefore pairing To perform pairing3 Press X/x to select the desired setting xAfter pairingTo cancel pairing 3 4 5 6 7If sound transmission is unstable Start pairing of the S-AIRsub unitOnly when using the EZW-RT10Awireless transceiver Changing the RF output power1 2 3 4 Press X/x to select the desired settingOther Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room7 8 9 3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Calibrating the Appropriate SettingsAutomatically 5 Press X/x to select AUDIO SETUP, then pressOther Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote81US xThe measurement is not OKReinforcing bass frequencies Using the Sound EffectEnjoying the sound at low volume Enhancing compressed soundDUAL MONO Selecting the Effect to Suit the SourceEnjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound Other OperationsTo set the sleep timer using the system menu Using the Sleep TimerTo cancel the sleep timer function 4 Press X/x to select a settingChanging the Brightness of the Front Panel DisplayViewing Information About the Disc OtherTo check DATA CD/DATA DVD MP3 file text Checking the play information of the discTo check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text 1 Press DISPLAY during playback3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Returning to the Default SettingsReturning the SETUP settings to the default Other Operations88US 5 Press X/x to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press6 Press X/x to select RESET and press c 7 Press C/c to select YESOn power sources PrecautionsAdditional Information On placement90US Notes about the DiscsOn cleaning About S-AIRfunction91US TroubleshootingPower Additional Information92US PictureAdditional Information 93USSound 94US Operation95US Additional Information96US The S-AIRfunctionAdditional Information 97USSurround amplifier operation When the version number appears on the TV screen Self-diagnosisFunctionWhen letters/numbers appear in the display 98USAdditional Information SpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the U.S. model Amplifier SectionSurround Speakers Front SS-TS95Center SS-CT91 DAV-HDX589W SS-TS92Additional Information GlossaryWireless transceiver EZW-RT10/EZW RT10AHDMI High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface xMusic modeDolby Surround Pro Logic Interlace format Interlaced scanning103US Additional InformationPlayback priority of file types 104USCode Language Language Code ListAdditional Information Code LanguageB DISC 1-5buttons/indicators Index to Parts and ControlFront panel E MOVIE/MUSIC indicatorASPEAKER jacks BEZW-RT10slot CCOAXIAL 75Ω FM jack Rear panelAdditional Information DAM terminal ETV/VIDEO AUDIO IN R/L jacksDLights up when a station is received. Radio only Front panel displayBFlashes when the sleep timer is set. ILights up when a Super Audio CD/CD is loaded.CPOWER / ON LINE indicator 34, DPAIRING indicator Surround amplifierAPHONES jack BPOWER ON/OFF EPAIRINGRemote control 110USAdditional Information Guide to the Control Menu DisplayControl Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly0: 04: To turn off the displayList of Control Menu items ALL DISCS113US Additional InformationIndex NumericsPage Sony Corporation Printed in China