DAV-HDX285 /HDX585 / HDX685
DVD Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
For the customers in the U.S.A
Precautions
Important Safety Instructions
Except for North American models
About These Operating Instructions
Copyrights
About MPEG-4Visual
About the S-AIRfunction
Setup
Table of Contents
Step 1 Installing the System
Step 2: Connecting the System
Playable Discs
Notes on discs
Example of discs that the system cannot play
Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
About Multi Session CD
Region code
Getting Started
Unpacking
Getting Started
10GB
Started
11GB
DAV-HDX585
Getting
DAV-HDX685
12GB
Getting Started
Getting Started
13GB
Inserting batteries into the remote
Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System
Positioning the system
Remove the foot pads from the protective cover
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Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer
Getting Started
DAV-HDX585/DAV-HDX685only
Assembling the speakers
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Getting Started
A B C D
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Getting Started
Getting Started
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5 Attach the post to the base
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Getting Started
4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker
6 Take up any speaker cord slack
Adjust the length of the cord
Getting Started
Fully-assembledillustration DAV-HDX585
Getting Started
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DAV-HDX685
DAV-HDX285
Installing the speakers on a wall
22GB
Getting Started
145 mm 5 3/4 inches
DAV-HDX585
Getting Started
DAV-HDX685
Rear of the speaker
Getting Started
3 Hang the speakers on the screws
5 mm 7/32 inch 10 mm 13/32 inch
Getting Started
Step 2: Connecting the System
Connecting the speakers
To connect speaker cords to the unit
Method 1: Video cord A connection
Connecting the TV Video connection
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Getting Started
1 Turn off the system by pressing /1
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Getting Started
Method 1: Audio cord D connection
Connecting the TV Audio connection
28GB
Getting Started
Getting Started
Connecting the other components
Wireless system options
29GB
If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs
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Getting Started
To connect the antenna aerial
Connecting the antenna aerial
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To assemble the AM loop antenna aerial
4 Press X/x to select a setting
Connecting the AC power cord mains lead
About the demonstration
Setting the demonstration mode to on/off
1 Turn on the TV 2 Press /1
Step 3 Performing the Quick Setup
7 Press X/x to select the setting, then press
Getting Started
Getting Started
To quit the Quick Setup
To recall the Quick Setup display
3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press
Getting Started
Does your TV accept progressive signals?
3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press
5 Press X/x to select VIDEO SETUP, then press
Press C/c to select START, then press
Step 4: Selecting the Source
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Getting Started
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Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound
Getting Started
1 Press SYSTEM MENU
4 Press
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Getting Started
About speaker output
“HP VIRTUAL”
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To turn the surround effect off
Getting Started
Adjust the volume by using VOLUME +
Playing a Disc
1 2 3
Disc
Other operations
To save power in standby mode
To use the headphones
To turn the system off
To change the angles
Displaying multi-anglesand subtitles
Changing the sound
3 Press X/x to select a setting
Example
Checking the audio signal format
Example
Example
1 2
Super Audio CD
Press X/x to select the desired setting and press
xWhen the current layer is the CD layer
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback
To go back to the menu
Disc
Resume Play
To return to normal play
Using Play Mode
Creating your own program
To change or cancel a program
To turn off the Control Menu
Playing in random order
Playing repeatedly
To return to normal play
To turn off the Control Menu display
Searching/Selecting Disc Contents
Using the DVD’s menu
To return to normal play
1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode
To search for a scene using the time code
3 Press X/x to select a setting
Disc
4 Press
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files
Selecting an MP3 file or folder
3 Input the time code using the number buttons
To play the next or previous MP3 file
Selecting a JPEG image file or folder
MENU. When other than PHOTO is
To stop playback
To stop playback
Playing a slide show with sound
To play the next or previous JPEG image file
To rotate a JPEG image file
Selecting playback priority of the file type
5 Press X/x to select a setting
Enjoying Video Files
Displaying a list of MP3 files/ JPEG image files
About video files
Disc
Selecting a folder
Selecting a video file
MPEG4 video files that the system can play
To go to the next or previous page
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound
Displaying a list of video files
3 Press X/x to select a setting
xIf you have not entered a password
Restricting Playback of the Disc
3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press
5 Press X/x to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press
5 Press X/x to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press
Changing the password
If you make a mistake entering your password
3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press
5 Press X/x to select the setup item, then press
Setting the display or sound track language
To reset all of the SETUP settings
3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press
xMENU DVD VIDEO only
Settings for the display
VIDEO SETUP
xOSD On-ScreenDisplay
xCOLOR SYSTEM VIDEO CD
Disc
3 Press C/c to select YES, then press
x4:3 OUTPUT
xVOLUME LIMIT
Settings for HDMI
HDMI SETUP
xHDMI RESOLUTION
xSPEAKER FORMATION
Settings for the audio
AUDIO SETUP
Disc
xRESET
Other Settings
Settings for the speakers
SYSTEM SETUP
xDISTANCE SURROUND
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Disc
xDISTANCE FRONT
3 Press 4 Repeat Steps 1 to
TONE to OFF after adjusting the speaker level
xLEVEL SURROUND
xTEST TONE
6 Press X/x to select the preset number you want
Presetting Radio Stations
Tuner
To change the preset number
3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +/–
Naming preset stations
Listening to the Radio
To listen to non-presetradio stations
8 Press SYSTEM MENU
If you make a mistake
Tuner
7 Press
To set the CONTROL FOR HDMI function to on/off
Preparing the Control for HDMI function
Control for HDMI/External Audio Device
Control for HDMI - Easy Setting
3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press
Using the Theater/Theatre Mode
Watching a DVD by a single button press
Turning the system off in sync with the TV
Language Follow
Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System
Volume Limit
72GB
Device
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter
Control for
HDMI/External
About S-AIRproducts
Using an S-AIRProduct
To insert the wireless transmitter into the unit
2 Insert the wireless transmitter
Control for HDMI/External Audio Device
ID setting
75GB
To set the ID of the surround amplifier
xWhen “SEPARATE” is set
Enjoying the system’s sound in another room
3 Press X/x to select the desired setting
xWhen “PARTY” is set
Control for HDMI/External Audio Device
3 Press X/x to select the desired setting
xBefore pairing
To control the system from the S-AIRreceiver
xAfter pairing
If sound transmission is unstable
To perform pairing
To cancel pairing
4 Press
3 Press X/x to select the desired setting
Control for HDMI/External Audio Device
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “RF
3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room
7 8 9
Other Operations
5 Press X/x to select AUDIO SETUP, then press
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Automatically
3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press
xThe measurement is not OK
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote
82GB
Enhancing compressed sound
Using the Sound Effect
Enjoying the sound at low volume
Reinforcing bass frequencies
DUAL MONO
Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound
4 Press X/x to select a setting
Using the Sleep Timer
To cancel the sleep timer function
To set the sleep timer using the system menu
1 Press SYSTEM MENU
of the Front Panel Display
Changing the Brightness
Viewing Information About the Disc
1 Press DISPLAY during playback
Checking the play information of the disc
To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text
Other Operations
Press DISPLAY during playback
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5 Press X/x to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press
Returning to the Default Settings
Returning the SETUP settings to the default
3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press
On placement
Precautions
Additional Information
On power sources
On handling discs
Notes about the Discs
On cleaning
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92GB
Troubleshooting
Power
Additional Information
93GB
Picture
Sound
94GB
Additional Information
95GB
Operation
96GB
Additional Information
97GB
The S-AIRfunction
98GB
99GB
Self-diagnosisFunction
When letters/numbers appear in the display
When the version number appears on the TV screen
Super Audio CD/DVD System
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the U.S. model
Amplifier Section
Center SS-CT91
Additional Information
Speakers Front DAV-HDX285 SS-TS94
DAV-HDX585/DAV-HDX685 SS-TS95
Dolby Digital
Glossary
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer
HDMI High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface
Additional Information
xMusic mode
Dolby Surround Pro Logic
104GB
Additional Information
Playback priority of file types
105GB
Code Language
Language Code List
Code Language
Code Language
E MOVIE/MUSIC indicator
Index to Parts and Control
Front panel
B DISC 1-5buttons/indicators
FVIDEO OUT jack GCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
Rear panel
ASPEAKER jacks BEZW-T100slot CCOAXIAL 75Ω FM jack
DAM terminal ETV/VIDEO AUDIO IN R/L jacks
JLights up when a Super Audio CD/CD is loaded
Front panel display
BFlashes when the sleep timer is set.
DLights up when a station is received. Radio only
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Remote control
Press DISPLAY repeatedly
Guide to the Control Menu Display
Control Menu display
Additional Information
ALL DISCS
To turn off the display
List of Control Menu items
0: 04:
Additional Information
113GB
Numerics
Index
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