29US, If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs

If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs

You can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows.

	TV	VCR, digital satellite receiver,
	TV	PlayStation, etc.
		PlayStation, etc.

VCR, digital satellite receiver,

PlayStation, etc.

System

:Signal flow

Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive sound from more than one component.

Getting Started

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Sony DAV-HDX686W manual 29US, If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs, Getting Started

Contents

Operating Instructions DAV-HDX589W /HDX686W DVD Home Theatre System For 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 Canada Copyrights About These Operating Instructions About the S-AIRfunction Step 1: Installing the System Table of ContentsStep 2: Connecting the System Step 3: Setting up the Wireless Playable Discs Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW Example of discs that the system cannot playAbout Multi Session CD Notes on discs Region code Getting Started Unpacking10US Getting Started Getting Started 11USDAV-HDX686W Inserting batteries into the remote 12USGetting Started Getting Started Step 1: Installing the SystemPositioning the system Getting Started 14USAttaching the foot pads to the subwoofer Remove the foot pads from the protective cover Getting Started Assembling the speakers15US A B C D 16USGetting Started Getting Started 17US Getting Started 18US4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker 5 Attach the post to the base Fully-assembledillustration DAV-HDX589W Adjust the length of the cordGetting Started 6 Take up any speaker cord slack DAV-HDX686W 20USGetting Started Getting Started Installing the speakers on a wall21US DAV-HDX686W DAV-HDX589W2 Fasten the screws to the wall Getting Started 3 Hang the speakers on the screws Getting Started5 mm 7/32 inch 10 mm 13/32 inch Rear of the speaker Connecting the speakers Step 2: Connecting the SystemGetting Started To connect speaker cords to the unit To connect speaker cords to the speaker Rear of the speaker Connector–Getting Started 26US Connecting the TV Video connectionStarted Getting 27US Connecting the TV Audio connectionGetting Started Getting Started Connecting the other components28US Getting Started 29USIf your TV has multiple audio/video inputs 30US Connecting the antenna aerialGetting Started To assemble the AM loop antenna aerial Getting Started Inserting the wireless transceiver31US About the demonstration Connecting the AC power cords mains leadsSetting the demonstration mode to on/off 4 Press X/x to select a setting Getting Started 33US 1 2 3 Step 3: Setting up the Wireless SystemTo enjoy sound by using headphones When you use multiple S-AIRproducts To attach the cover to the surround amplifier Step 4 Performing the Quick SetupGetting Started 4 Press without inserting a disc 36US 7 Press X/x to select the setting, then pressGetting Started 5 Press X/x to select a language, then press To recall the Quick Setup display To quit the Quick Setup3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Getting Started Press C/c to select YES, then press Getting StartedPress C/c to select START, then press Getting Started Step 5: Selecting the Source39US Getting Started Step 6 Enjoying Surround Sound1 Press SYSTEM MENU or c About speaker output 41USGetting Started 4 Press Getting Started 42USTo turn the surround effect off “HP VIRTUAL” Disc Playing a DiscAdjust the volume by using VOLUME + – on the remote or the VOLUME control To use the headphones To save power in standby mode44US To turn the system off Changing the sound Displaying multi-anglesand subtitles3 Press X/x to select a setting To change the angles Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD Checking the audio signal formatExample Example xWhen the current layer is the CD layer Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions Ver.Disc 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback 48US2 Press H Multi-discResume Creating your own program Using Play ModeTo change or cancel a program To return to normal play Playing repeatedly Playing in random orderTo return to normal play To turn off the Control Menu display Using the DVD’s menu Searching/Selecting Disc ContentsTo return to normal play To turn off the Control Menu display 3 Press X/x to select a setting To search for a scene using the time code3 Input the time code using the number buttons 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode Selecting an MP3 file or folder Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image FilesDisc 4 Press Selecting a JPEG image file or folder 4 5 6MENU. When other than PHOTO is To play the next or previous MP3 file To play the next or previous JPEG image file Playing a slide show with soundTo rotate a JPEG image file To stop playback Selecting playback priority of the file type Displaying a list of MP3 files/ JPEG image files Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound5 Press X/x to select a setting 3 Press X/x to select a setting 3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Restricting Playback of the Disc5 Press X/x to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press xIf you have not entered a password If you make a mistake entering your password Changing the password3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press 5 Press X/x to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press To reset all of the SETUP settings Setting the display or sound track language3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press 5 Press X/x to select the setup item, then press VIDEO SETUP Settings for the displayDisc xOSD On-ScreenDisplay HDMI SETUP Settings for HDMIxHDMI RESOLUTION 3 Press C/c to select YES, then press xJPEG RESOLUTION xVOLUME LIMITDisc xCONTROL FOR HDMI Other Settings Settings for the audioAUDIO SETUP SYSTEM SETUP xRESET Settings for the speakersSPEAKER SETUP Disc xDISTANCE SURROUND TONE to OFF after adjusting the speaker levelxLEVEL FRONT xLEVEL SURROUND Tuner Presetting Radio StationsTo change the preset number 6 Press X/x to select the preset number you want Listening to the Radio Naming preset stationsTo listen to non-presetradio stations 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +/– Tuner If you make a mistake7 Press 8 Press SYSTEM MENU Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Preparing the Control for HDMI functionControl for HDMI - Easy Setting To set the CONTROL FOR HDMI function to on/off Watching a DVD by a single button press Using the Theater ModeTurning the system off in sync with the TV 3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT AdapterVolume Limit Language Follow 73US Using an S-AIRProductAbout S-AIRproducts Control for HDMI/External Audio Device 3 Press POWER on the surround amplifier ID settingTo set the ID of the unit To set the ID of the surround amplifier 3 Press X/x to select the desired setting Enjoying the system’s sound in another roomxWhen “PARTY” is set xWhen “SEPARATE” is set 3 Press X/x to select the desired setting To perform pairingxBefore pairing xAfter pairing If sound transmission is unstable 3 4 5 6 7To cancel pairing Start pairing of the S-AIRsub unit 1 2 3 4 Changing the RF output powerOnly when using the EZW-RT10Awireless transceiver Press X/x to select the desired setting 7 8 9 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a RoomOther Operations 3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Automatically Calibrating the Appropriate Settings3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press 5 Press X/x to select AUDIO SETUP, then press 81US Controlling the TV with the Supplied RemoteOther Operations xThe measurement is not OK Enjoying the sound at low volume Using the Sound EffectReinforcing bass frequencies Enhancing compressed sound Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound Selecting the Effect to Suit the SourceDUAL MONO Other Operations To cancel the sleep timer function Using the Sleep TimerTo set the sleep timer using the system menu 4 Press X/x to select a setting Viewing Information About the Disc of the Front Panel DisplayChanging the Brightness Other To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text Checking the play information of the discTo check DATA CD/DATA DVD MP3 file text 1 Press DISPLAY during playback Returning the SETUP settings to the default Returning to the Default Settings3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Other Operations 6 Press X/x to select RESET and press c 5 Press X/x to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press88US 7 Press C/c to select YES Additional Information PrecautionsOn power sources On placement On cleaning Notes about the Discs90US About S-AIRfunction Power Troubleshooting91US Additional Information Picture 92US Additional Information 93USSound Operation 94US Additional Information 95US The S-AIRfunction 96US Additional Information 97USSurround amplifier operation When letters/numbers appear in the display Self-diagnosisFunctionWhen the version number appears on the TV screen 98US AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the U.S. model SpecificationsAdditional Information Amplifier Section Center SS-CT91 Speakers Front SS-TS95Surround DAV-HDX589W SS-TS92 Wireless transceiver EZW-RT10/EZW GlossaryAdditional Information RT10A Dolby Surround Pro Logic xMusic modeHDMI High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface Interlace format Interlaced scanning Additional Information 103US 104US Playback priority of file types Additional Information Language Code ListCode Language Code Language Front panel Index to Parts and ControlB DISC 1-5buttons/indicators E MOVIE/MUSIC indicator Additional Information Rear panelASPEAKER jacks BEZW-RT10slot CCOAXIAL 75Ω FM jack DAM terminal ETV/VIDEO AUDIO IN R/L jacks BFlashes when the sleep timer is set. Front panel displayDLights up when a station is received. Radio only ILights up when a Super Audio CD/CD is loaded. APHONES jack BPOWER ON/OFF Surround amplifierCPOWER / ON LINE indicator 34, DPAIRING indicator EPAIRING 110US Remote control Control Menu display Guide to the Control Menu DisplayAdditional Information Press DISPLAY repeatedly List of Control Menu items To turn off the display0: 04: ALL DISCS Additional Information 113US Numerics IndexPage Sony Corporation Printed in China