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•Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

•Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

•If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit.

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DAV-FX10 specifications

The Sony DAV-FX10 is a sophisticated home theater system that embodies the fusion of advanced technology and user-friendly design. This all-in-one system is particularly aimed at delivering an immersive audio-visual experience, making it an ideal choice for cinephiles and music lovers alike.

One of the standout features of the DAV-FX10 is its elegant yet compact design. It seamlessly blends with various home decor styles while not compromising on performance. The system is equipped with a powerful 5.1-channel surround sound setup, which includes five satellite speakers and a robust subwoofer. This configuration delivers an engaging audio experience, ensuring that every film and music piece resonates with clarity and a rich depth of sound.

The DAV-FX10 supports multi-format playback, allowing users to enjoy various media through its versatile connectivity options. It is compatible with DVD, CD, and even VCD formats, making it a versatile option for different media sources. Additionally, the system features a built-in AM/FM tuner, providing access to a wide range of radio stations.

One of the notable technologies in the DAV-FX10 is the Dolby Digital and DTS decoding capabilities. These technologies enhance the audio quality significantly, enabling users to fully experience the nuances of soundtracks and intricate sound designs in films. The system also includes a Virtual 3D Sound feature that creates an expansive soundstage, making it feel like one is in the middle of the action.

A user-friendly remote control is included, simplifying the navigation through various functions and settings. Users can easily customize audio settings, select audio tracks, or switch between media sources without hassle.

Additional features of the DAV-FX10 include convenient analog video output connections, making it compatible with numerous television sets, and an HDMI output option for modern displays. Its compact size makes it easy to integrate into smaller living spaces, yet it does not compromise audio and video quality.

In conclusion, the Sony DAV-FX10 is a powerful, feature-rich home theater system that caters to a vast range of entertainment needs. With its sleek design, surround sound capabilities, and multi-format support, it offers an impressive solution for anyone looking to elevate their home viewing and listening experience. Whether watching the latest blockbuster or enjoying music, the DAV-FX10 stands out as a commendable choice for home entertainment.

Contents

DVD Home Theatre System Precautions For the customers in the U.S.AFor the customers in Canada Welcome Table of Contents Additional Information Settings and Adjustments About This Manual Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies Example of discs that the system cannot playAbout Multi Session CD About the Super Audio CD Types of Super Audio CDs Region code Copyrights Guide to the Control Menu Display Control Menu display10US Press Display 11USTo turn off the display List of Control Menu items 12US Getting Started UnpackingInserting Batteries into the Remote 13US 14US Hookup Overview Speaker cords Speaker System HookupRequired cords 15US 16US Connecting the speakers To connect the speaker cords Installing the speakers on the wallAvoiding short-circuiting the speakers 17US Hang the speakers on the screws 18USFasten the screws to the wall Attach the wall-mount pads on the rear side of the speaker 19US 20US Antenna Aerial Hookup To connect to a TV with the Video in jacks Connecting the video cordsTV Hookup 21US To connect to a TV with the Component Video in jacks Does your TV accept progressive signals?When connecting to a standard 43 screen TV 22US Video Progressive Video Connecting the audio cords23US About DVD software types and the conversion method To Video 2 Audio 24US Outputs the other component through the system Connecting the system and the other componentOther Component Hookup 25US 26US Setting the demonstration mode on/off Turning off Demonstration27US 28US Performing the Quick Setup To quit the Quick Setup To recall the Quick Setup display29US Speaker Setup Positioning the speakers30US Playing Discs To save the power in standby modePlaying Discs 31US While playing a disc, press x to stop playback About DVD 5-DISC changer32US Additional operations 33US Creating your own program Program Play 34US Playing in random order Shuffle Play 35US Playing repeatedly Repeat Play Using the DVD’s Menu 36USPress TOP Menu or Menu 37US For a Super Audio CD Start playing a Video CD with PBC functions Press SA-CD/CD when the system is in stop mode38US To go back to the menu 39US What is MP3/JPEG?Discs that the system can play MP3 audio track or Jpeg image file that the system can play Structure of disc contents Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or Jpeg image files40US Selecting an album Selecting an MP3 audio track41US To rotate a Jpeg image Selecting a Jpeg image file42US To return to the previous display Playing Press X/x to select Mode MP3, JPEG, then press EnterPress X/x to select the setting you want and press Enter 43US 44US Specifying the slide show duration Press X/x to select EFFECT, then press Enter Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture SoundSelecting an effect for image files in the slide show 45US Watching frame by frame Slow-motion Play Playing one frame at a time Freeze Frame46US 47US When playing a Video CD/Super VCD without PBC Playback To search for a scene using the time code DVD Video only 48USIf you make a mistake Press Picture Navi during playback To return to normal play during settingSearching by Scene 49US 50US When playing a DVD Video orWhen playing an MP3 Viewing Information About the Disc Press Display repeatedly to change the time information When playing a Video CD with PBC functionsChecking the Playing Time and Remaining Time 51US To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text Checking the play information of the DiscChecking the date information 52US Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound53US Example Checking the audio signal formatAbout audio signals 54US 55US Using only the front speaker and subwooferAutomatic outputting of the original sound Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Enjoying Digital Cinema SoundOutputting 2 channel sources from the surround speakers 56US To turn the surround effect off Enjoying the sound at low volumeEnjoying the surround sound by headphones 57US Press Dsgx Reinforcing bass frequencies58US To turn off the sound effect 59US Using Various Additional FunctionsChanging the Angles Displaying the Subtitles 60US Locking Discs To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Limiting playback for children61US To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 62US To turn off the Parental Control functionTo play a disc for which Parental Control is set 63US Changing the passwordIf you make a mistake entering your password Press X/x to select Password t To control the TV Controlling TVs with the remote64US Code numbers of controllable TVs Other Operations Using the Theatre Sync FunctionPreparing for the Theatre Sync function 65US Operating for the Theatre Sync function 66USTo change the transmit time DVD t Tuner FM t Tuner AM t Video 1 t Video 2 t DVD t Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast SoundSelecting the connected component 67US To turn off the radio To change the preset numberListening to the radio 68US 69US Naming preset stations To check the remaining time Using the Sleep TimerTo cancel the Sleep Timer function 70US 71US Returning to the Default Settings 72US Using the Setup DisplaySelect an item using X/x, then press Select a setting using X/x, then press To reset all of the Setup settings Settings and Adjustments73US Screen Saver Settings for the Display74US TV Type Output 75USBlack Level Black Level Component OUT Track Selection DVD Video only Custom SettingsPause Mode DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only 76US Size Settings for the SpeakersTo return to the default setting when changing a setting 77US Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time78US 79US 80US Precautions 81US Troubleshooting 82US SoundOperation MP3 audio track cannot be played 83US 84US Self-diagnosis Function 85US Specifications 86US Glossary 87US 88US Language Code List 89USLanguage spellings conform to the ISO 639 1988 E/F standard Stop 32 Pause Play Eject 31 Disc 1-5 On/standby 27, 31 Index to Parts and ControlsFront panel 90US Front panel display 91USAbout the indications in the front panel display 92US Rear panel 93US Remote 94US Eg TV CH -/+TV CH + button has a tactile dot DVD Setup Display List 95USWant to use from AMP Menu List 96USAMP menu 97US Index Test Tone 78 Theatre Sync 65 TIME/TEXT 48 Title 98US

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DAV-FX10 specifications