Enjoying Surround Sound, Getting Started, Or c | Sony DAV-HDX686W

Step 6: Enjoying Surround Sound

Getting Started

Step 6: Enjoying Surround Sound

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.

SYSTEM MENU

X/x/c,

Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press

or c.

3 Press X/x repeatedly until “PRO LOGIC” appears in the front panel display.

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Note

• When TV program sound is monaural, sound is output only from the center speaker.

Selecting surround sound effects based on your listening preference

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press

or c.

3 Press X/x repeatedly until the surround sound effect you want appears in the front panel display.

See the table below for surround sound effect descriptions.

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Sony DAV-HDX686W manual Enjoying Surround Sound, Getting Started, Press SYSTEM MENU, or c

Contents

DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDX589W /HDX686W About the surround amplifier PrecautionsFor the customers in the U.S.A Important Safety Instructions For the wireless transceiver EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10AFor the wireless transceiver EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10A Notice for the customers in Canada About These Operating Instructions Copyrights About the S-AIRfunction Table of Contents Step 1: Installing the SystemStep 2: Connecting the System Step 3: Setting up the Wireless Playable Discs Example of discs that the system cannot play Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RWAbout Multi Session CD Notes on discs Region code Unpacking Getting Started10US Getting Started DAV-HDX686W 11USGetting Started Getting Started 12USInserting batteries into the remote Positioning the system Step 1: Installing the SystemGetting Started 14US Getting StartedAttaching the foot pads to the subwoofer Remove the foot pads from the protective cover 15US Assembling the speakersGetting Started Getting Started 16USA B C D 17US Getting Started 18US Getting Started4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker 5 Attach the post to the base Adjust the length of the cord Fully-assembledillustration DAV-HDX589WGetting Started 6 Take up any speaker cord slack Getting Started 20USDAV-HDX686W 21US Installing the speakers on a wallGetting Started DAV-HDX589W DAV-HDX686W2 Fasten the screws to the wall Getting Started Getting Started 3 Hang the speakers on the screws5 mm 7/32 inch 10 mm 13/32 inch Rear of the speaker Step 2: Connecting the System Connecting the speakersGetting Started To connect speaker cords to the unit Rear of the speaker Connector– To connect speaker cords to the speakerGetting Started Connecting the TV Video connection 26USStarted Getting Connecting the TV Audio connection 27USGetting Started 28US Connecting the other componentsGetting Started If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs 29USGetting Started Connecting the antenna aerial 30USGetting Started To assemble the AM loop antenna aerial 31US Inserting the wireless transceiverGetting Started Connecting the AC power cords mains leads About the demonstrationSetting the demonstration mode to on/off 4 Press X/x to select a setting 33US Getting Started Step 3: Setting up the Wireless System 1 2 3To enjoy sound by using headphones When you use multiple S-AIRproducts Step 4 Performing the Quick Setup To attach the cover to the surround amplifierGetting Started 4 Press without inserting a disc 7 Press X/x to select the setting, then press 36USGetting Started 5 Press X/x to select a language, then press To quit the Quick Setup To recall the Quick Setup display3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Getting Started Press C/c to select START, then press Getting StartedPress C/c to select YES, then press 39US Step 5: Selecting the SourceGetting Started Step 6 Enjoying Surround Sound Getting Started1 Press SYSTEM MENU or c 41US About speaker outputGetting Started 4 Press 42US Getting StartedTo turn the surround effect off “HP VIRTUAL” Playing a Disc DiscAdjust the volume by using VOLUME + – on the remote or the VOLUME control To save power in standby mode To use the headphones44US To turn the system off Displaying multi-anglesand subtitles Changing the sound3 Press X/x to select a setting To change the angles Checking the audio signal format Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CDExample Example Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions Ver. xWhen the current layer is the CD layerDisc 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode 48US 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback2 Press H Multi-discResume Using Play Mode Creating your own programTo change or cancel a program To return to normal play Playing in random order Playing repeatedlyTo return to normal play To turn off the Control Menu display Searching/Selecting Disc Contents Using the DVD’s menuTo return to normal play To turn off the Control Menu display To search for a scene using the time code 3 Press X/x to select a setting3 Input the time code using the number buttons 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files Selecting an MP3 file or folderDisc 4 Press 4 5 6 Selecting a JPEG image file or folderMENU. When other than PHOTO is To play the next or previous MP3 file Playing a slide show with sound To play the next or previous JPEG image fileTo rotate a JPEG image file To stop playback Selecting playback priority of the file type Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound Displaying a list of MP3 files/ JPEG image files5 Press X/x to select a setting 3 Press X/x to select a setting Restricting Playback of the Disc 3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press5 Press X/x to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press xIf you have not entered a password Changing the password If you make a mistake entering your password3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press 5 Press X/x to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press Setting the display or sound track language To reset all of the SETUP settings3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press 5 Press X/x to select the setup item, then press Settings for the display VIDEO SETUPDisc xOSD On-ScreenDisplay Settings for HDMI HDMI SETUPxHDMI RESOLUTION 3 Press C/c to select YES, then press xVOLUME LIMIT xJPEG RESOLUTIONDisc xCONTROL FOR HDMI Settings for the audio Other SettingsAUDIO SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Settings for the speakers xRESETSPEAKER SETUP Disc TONE to OFF after adjusting the speaker level xDISTANCE SURROUNDxLEVEL FRONT xLEVEL SURROUND Presetting Radio Stations TunerTo change the preset number 6 Press X/x to select the preset number you want Naming preset stations Listening to the RadioTo listen to non-presetradio stations 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +/– If you make a mistake Tuner7 Press 8 Press SYSTEM MENU Preparing the Control for HDMI function Control for HDMI/External Audio DeviceControl for HDMI - Easy Setting To set the CONTROL FOR HDMI function to on/off Using the Theater Mode Watching a DVD by a single button pressTurning the system off in sync with the TV 3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the SystemVolume Limit Language Follow Using an S-AIRProduct 73USAbout S-AIRproducts Control for HDMI/External Audio Device ID setting 3 Press POWER on the surround amplifierTo set the ID of the unit To set the ID of the surround amplifier Enjoying the system’s sound in another room 3 Press X/x to select the desired settingxWhen “PARTY” is set xWhen “SEPARATE” is set To perform pairing 3 Press X/x to select the desired settingxBefore pairing xAfter pairing 3 4 5 6 7 If sound transmission is unstableTo cancel pairing Start pairing of the S-AIRsub unit Changing the RF output power 1 2 3 4Only when using the EZW-RT10Awireless transceiver Press X/x to select the desired setting Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 7 8 9Other Operations 3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press 5 Press X/x to select AUDIO SETUP, then press Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 81USOther Operations xThe measurement is not OK Using the Sound Effect Enjoying the sound at low volumeReinforcing bass frequencies Enhancing compressed sound Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast SoundDUAL MONO Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer To cancel the sleep timer functionTo set the sleep timer using the system menu 4 Press X/x to select a setting of the Front Panel Display Viewing Information About the DiscChanging the Brightness Other Checking the play information of the disc To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD textTo check DATA CD/DATA DVD MP3 file text 1 Press DISPLAY during playback Returning to the Default Settings Returning the SETUP settings to the default3 Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Other Operations 5 Press X/x to select SYSTEM SETUP, then press 6 Press X/x to select RESET and press c88US 7 Press C/c to select YES Precautions Additional InformationOn power sources On placement Notes about the Discs On cleaning90US About S-AIRfunction Troubleshooting Power91US Additional Information 92US Picture Sound 93USAdditional Information 94US Operation 95US Additional Information 96US The S-AIRfunction Surround amplifier operation 97USAdditional Information Self-diagnosisFunction When letters/numbers appear in the displayWhen the version number appears on the TV screen 98US Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the U.S. modelAdditional Information Amplifier Section Speakers Front SS-TS95 Center SS-CT91Surround DAV-HDX589W SS-TS92 Glossary Wireless transceiver EZW-RT10/EZWAdditional Information RT10A xMusic mode Dolby Surround Pro LogicHDMI High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface Interlace format Interlaced scanning 103US Additional Information Playback priority of file types 104US Language Code List Additional InformationCode Language Code Language Index to Parts and Control Front panelB DISC 1-5buttons/indicators E MOVIE/MUSIC indicator Rear panel Additional InformationASPEAKER jacks BEZW-RT10slot CCOAXIAL 75Ω FM jack DAM terminal ETV/VIDEO AUDIO IN R/L jacks Front panel display BFlashes when the sleep timer is set.DLights up when a station is received. Radio only ILights up when a Super Audio CD/CD is loaded. Surround amplifier APHONES jack BPOWER ON/OFFCPOWER / ON LINE indicator 34, DPAIRING indicator EPAIRING Remote control 110US Guide to the Control Menu Display Control Menu displayAdditional Information Press DISPLAY repeatedly To turn off the display List of Control Menu items0: 04: ALL DISCS 113US Additional Information Index NumericsPage Sony Corporation Printed in China