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Sony DAV-FX500 About This Manual, This System Can Play the Following Discs, manual, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, depending on the area, North American models

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About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual describe the

controls on the remote. You can also use the

controls on the system if they have the same or

This System Can Play the Following Discs

Format of

similar names as those on the remote.

• The Control Menu items may be different

discs

Disc logo

depending on the area.

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for

DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and

DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.

• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for

North American models.

• The following symbols are used in this

manual.

Symbol Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-Rs/

DVD-RWs in VR (Video

Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO

CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-

Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or

Super VCD format)

Functions available for Super Audio

CDs

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format, including discs containing CD Graphics (Latin American models only)

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks, JPEG image files

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks, JPEG image files

*MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/

DVD-R

DVD+RW/

DVD+R

Super Audio

CD

VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and

2.0discs)/CD Graphics (Latin American models only)/ Audio CD

CD-RW/CD-R (audio data) (MP3 files) (JPEG files)

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”

“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.

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Contents

Page WARNING For the customers in the U.S.A WARNING CAUTION Precautions Welcome Table of Contents This System Can Play the Following Installing the Speakers on a Wall Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) Changing the Brightness of the Front (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a About This Manual This System Can Play the Following Discs Note about CDs/DVDs The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following formats: –audio CD format –CD Graphics (Latin American models only) –video CD format Region code DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play on this system Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Copyrights See Unpacking in Specifications, page Inserting batteries into the remote Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer – BASIC – Started Getting Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 11US 7 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal 8 Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 12US Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 1Connecting the Speakers Required cords To avoid short-circuitingthe speakers 2Connecting the TV AVideo cord 3Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) 3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal 4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack 4Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) 16US Step 3: Positioning the System Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup A.CAL MIC Auto Calibration starts 11 Unplug the calibration mic and press C cto select [YES] Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in any Step Turning off the Demonstration Installing the Speakers on aWall TV Hookup (Advanced) ATo connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video cord BTo connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack CTo connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks To connect to a TV with the HDMI Does your TV accept progressive signals Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “DVD.” Press PROGRESSIVE xP AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO) xP VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO) xINTERLACE –your TV does not accept progressive signals, or About DVD software types and the conversion method 25US Other Component Hookup To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an DIGITAL OUT jack 27US Playing Discs To save the power in standby mode Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel About DVD 5-DISCchanger standby mode, press "/1 once Additional operations Enjoying the Radio or Other Components Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers Selecting the Movie or Music Mode Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field Enjoying Digital Cinema Sound About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) xCINEMA STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) xCINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) xCINEMA STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motionPlay, Freeze Frame) Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) Using the DVD’s Menu Changing the Sound Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R DVD-RW Viewing Information About the Disc xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD •T **: •T–**: Remaining time of the current track •D **: Changing the Angles Displaying the Subtitles Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files •which conform to the DCF* image file format •The system does not conform to audio in MP3PRO format Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files xStructure of disc contents . Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album ) do not appear in the list 50US Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files xWhen selecting an image Press PICTURE NAVI Images of files in the album appear in 16 subscreens Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press Press CLEAR to return to normal view Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound Press X/x to select the setting you want left to right of the screen • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about the center of the screen Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) Presetting Radio Stations Listening to the Radio Listening to the XM Radio Connecting the XM Radio 2 Press TUNING + or – to select a channel For slow tuning, press TUNING + or – briefly For fast tuning, press and hold TUNING + or – Checking the XM Radio ID Presetting XM Radio channels You can select a preset channel from 1 to XM Radio messages list Functions Tuner 61US Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Using the THEATRE SYNC Function Using the Sound Effect Using the Sleep Timer Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears 2Enter your 4-digitpassword using the number buttons, then press The system is ready for playback 5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed The area is selected 7 Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press The selection items for [LEVEL] are displayed Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room (SPEAKER FORMATION) 5 Press C/c to select a setting •[STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally •[NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers •[NO SURROUND]: when installing the center and front speakers •[FRONT ONLY]: when installing the front speakers Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) 5 Press X/x to select [YES], then press Calibration starts 6 Press C/X/x/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press xThe measurement is OK Disconnect the calibration mic, then select [YES]. The result is implemented Using the Setup Display Setting the Display or Sound Track Language [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display [SCREEN SETUP] x[SCREEN SAVER] x[BACKGROUND] DATA DVD x[BLACK LEVEL] COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT Custom Settings [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] x[DISTANCE (SURROUND)] x[LEVEL (SURROUND)] x[LEVEL (FRONT)] To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Press VOLUME +/– on the system, or press VOLUME +/– on the remote Returning to the Default Settings Precautions Notes about the Discs Troubleshooting *Depending on the country, [720 × 480/576p] may appear Picture noise appears •The disc is dirty or flawed • The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen If the speakers are used with a The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3 •Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 43) •Make sure the system is connected properly •Make sure the sound field function is on (page 32) The sound comes from the center speaker only The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file starts playing simultaneously The titles of album/track/file name are not displayed correctly A disc does not start playing from the beginning The system starts playing the disc automatically Playback stops automatically Self-diagnosisFunction (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications Super Audio CD/DVD system Tuner section Video section PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p Speakers Glossary xMovie mode xMusic mode Dolby Surround Pro Logic DTS DVD Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) Mica-reinforced-cellular-diaphragm Multi-anglefunction Multilingual function Parental Control Title Track VIDEO CD •Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds •Version 2.0: You can play high-resolutionstill Language Code List Index to Parts and Controls Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display ALights up when the sleep timer is set. (65) BCurrent surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) CLights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is selected. (64) Guide to the Control Menu Display 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 List of Control Menu items Selects the title, scene, or track to be played Selects the chapter or index to be played Displays the index and selects the index to be played Selects the track to be played 97US DVD Setup Display List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote Index Numerics 101US Page Page Remote control Sony Corporation Printed in China