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WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
Important Safety Instructions
For the wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10)
Precautions
About the S-AIRfunction
Table of Contents
Playable Discs
Example of discs that the system cannot play
Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
Note on DualDiscs
About Multi Session CD
Region code
Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD
Copyrights
Unpacking
DAV-HDX277WC
Started Getting
DAV-HDX279W
Getting Started
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Inserting batteries into the remote
Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer
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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers
2 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post
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4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker
5 Attach the post to the base
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6 Adjust the height of the speaker
7 Take up any speaker cord slack
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Fully-assembledillustration
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Step 2: Positioning the System
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To install the speakers on a wall
2 Fasten the screws to the wall
DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W
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3 Hang the speakers on the screws
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Step 3: Connecting the System
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1Connecting the Speakers
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2Connecting the TV
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3Connecting the other components
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To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
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If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs
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4Connecting the antenna (aerial)
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5Inserting the wireless transceiver
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6Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)
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About the demonstration
Setting the demonstration mode to on/off
Press [/1 on the unit
Press SYSTEM MENU
Press X/x to select a setting
Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System
To prevent the transmission by neighbors
To attach the cover to the surround amplifier
43US
Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup
10 Press
11 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel
12 Press C/c to select [YES]
13 Press
14 Unplug the calibration mic and press C
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press
4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press
Setting the type of video output to match your TV
To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press
Step 6: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers
xDAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W
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repeatedly until “DEC
MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press or
Changing the input level of the sound from connected components
2 Press SYSTEM MENU
4 Press X/x to select a setting
5 Press
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode
Adjustment Sound
1 Press SYSTEM MENU
or c
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4 Press
5 Press SYSTEM MENU
To turn the surround effect off
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Selecting the Sound Mode
(DUAL MONO)
Playing a Disc
To turn the system off
To save power in standby mode
To use the headphones
Other operations
Disc
Displaying multi-anglesand subtitles
To change the angles
Press ANGLE during playback to select the desired angle
To display the subtitles
Press SUBTITLE during playback to select the desired subtitle language
Checking the audio signal format
Example:
Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD
To select a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channelSuper Audio CD
1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver.2.0)
(PBC Playback)
1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions
2 Select the item number you want using the number buttons
3 Press
Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc
(Resume Play)
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback
2 Press H
To enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback
Using Play Mode
To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order
2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)
1 Press DISPLAY during playback
2 Press X/x to select [SHUFFLE], then press
3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled
Searching/Selecting a Disc
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-VR
2 Press X/x to select [ORIGINAL
PLAY LIST], then press
Searching for a title/chapter/ track/scene, etc
2 Press X/x to select the search method
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files
Selecting an MP3 file or folder
1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD
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2 Press X/x to select a folder
Selecting a JPEG image file or folder
xTo play JPEG image files in a folder
xTo select a JPEG image file by displaying the subscreens
To play the next or previous JPEG image file
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Playing MP3 files and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound
3 Press X/x to select [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press
6 Press DVD MENU
7 Press X/x to select the desired folder and press H
To select the slide show duration of JPEG image files
Adjusting the Delay
Between the Picture and
Sound
[A/V SYNC]
Restricting Playback of the Disc
If you make a mistake entering your password
Enter your
4-digit
password using the number buttons, then press
Changing the password
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Using the Setup Display
x[OSD] (On-ScreenDisplay)
x[MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)
x[AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)
x[SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)
Settings for the display
[VIDEO SETUP]
x[TV TYPE]
x[PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)]
1 Select [ON], then press
Settings for the HDMI
[HDMI SETUP]
x[HDMI RESOLUTION]
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x[CONTROL FOR HDMI]
x[VOLUME LIMIT]
x[YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]
x[AUDIO (HDMI)]
x[JPEG RESOLUTION]
Settings for the audio
[AUDIO SETUP]
x[S-AIRSETUP]
x[SPEAKER FORMATION]
x[AUTO CALIBRATION]
Settings for the speakers
[SPEAKER SETUP]
x[CONNECTION]
x[DISTANCE (FRONT)]
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x[DISTANCE (SURROUND)]
x[LEVEL (FRONT)]
x[LEVEL (SURROUND)]
x[TEST TONE]
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Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON]
2 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the desired speaker and the level
4 Repeat Steps 1 to
5 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to set [TEST
TONE] to [OFF] after adjusting the speaker level
Presetting Radio
Stations
Listening to the Radio
If you make a mistake
8 Press SYSTEM MENU
Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display
Press DISPLAY
x“TUNER FM”
x“TUNER AM”
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Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync
To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off
6 Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR
HDMI], then press
7 Press X/x to select the setting, then press
Using the Theater Mode
(Theater Mode)
Watching DVD by a single button press
(One-TouchPlay)
Turning the system off in sync with the TV
Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter
Using an S-AIRProduct
To set the ID of the surround amplifier
3 Press POWER on the surround amplifier
To set the ID of the S-AIRreceiver
Enjoying the system’s sound in another room
1 Set the ID of the S-AIRreceiver to that of the unit
2 Press S-AIRMODE on the remote
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3 Select the desired function on the S-AIRreceiver
Enjoying the S-AIRreceiver while the unit is in standby mode
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “S-AIR
STBY” appears in the front panel display, then press or c
3 Press X/x to select the desired setting
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Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIRsub unit (Pairing operation)
If sound transmission is unstable
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Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room
[SPEAKER FORMATION]
Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings
Automatically
[AUTO CALIBRATION]
10 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote
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Using the Sound Effect
Using the Sleep Timer
Changing the Brightness
of the Front Panel
Display
Viewing Information
About the Disc
Viewing the playing time and remaining time on the TV screen
2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the time information
xVIDEO CD (with PBC functions)
x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file)
Checking the play information of the disc
Returning to the Default Settings
6 Press X/x to [RESET] and press c. 7 Press C/c to select [YES]
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Precautions
Notes about the Discs
Troubleshooting
Picture
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Sound
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Operation
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The S-AIRfunction
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Surround amplifier operation
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Self-diagnosisFunction
(When letters/numbers appear in the display)
Specifications
General
Speakers
Front (DAV-HDX277WC/DAV-HDX279W)
(SS-TS81)
Front (DAV-HDX576WF) (SS-TS82)
Glossary
xMusic mode
Dolby Surround Pro Logic
DTS
HDMI (High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface)
Interlace format (Interlaced scanning)
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Language Code List
Index to Parts and Control
Rear panel
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Front panel display
About the indications in the front panel display
APlaying status
BFlashes when the sleep timer is set. (92)
DLights up when a station is received. (Radio only) (76)
Remote control
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Guide to the Control Menu Display
List of Control Menu items
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Index
Numerics