Sony DAV-HDX501W/S - 5 Disc Dvd Home Theater System driver and firmware
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Limited Warranty (US Only) - Page 1
..., or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any authorized Sony service facility.
This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 2
... the rear exterior of the control unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DAV-HDX500/DAV-HDX501W Serial No
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WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 3
...turned off. • Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains) can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.
13) Unplug this ... Audio Corporation.
"Neural" and "Neural Audio" and "Neural Surround" are trademarks of Neural Audio Corporation.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual ...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 4
... 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following
Discs 6
Getting Started - BASIC -
Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 10
Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 19
Step 3: Positioning the System ...24 Step 4: Performing the Quick
Setup 24
Getting Started - ADVANCED -
Turning off the Demonstration 27 Installing the Speakers on a Wall.......... 28 Connecting the TV (Advanced 30 Connecting...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 7
...-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD Audios • Super Audio CD • DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files • DVD-RAMs
Also, the system cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code
(page 8, 105) • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart) • A disc with...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 8
... VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 10
...cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor.
Tip
• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 28).
Use the screws illustrated below.
Screw (small, black)
Screw (small, silver)
...: • Front speaker (L): White • Front speaker (R): Red
DAV-HDX500
Post (short)
Bottom of the base
2 holes
Speaker cord
,
Top of the base (large)
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Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 20
Getting Started - BASIC -
DAV-HDX501W
Front speaker (R)
Center speaker
Front speaker (L)
CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER
AC power cord (mains lead)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
AM loop antenna (aerial)
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SPEAKER
SUR L
DIR-TC1
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
SAT/CABLE
OUT
(DVD ONLY)
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
AM SAT/CABLE
R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN
S VIDEO (DVD ONLY)
Y
PB...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 25
...[4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 88)
8 Press .
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears.
9 Press C/c to select the speaker
formation image as the speakers are actually positioned. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 82).
SPEAKER FORMATION
Note
• When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 26
...84).
• If you want to change any of the settings, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 86).
To recall the Quick Setup display
1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears.
2 Press X/x to select
press .
[SETUP], then
The options for [SETUP] appear.
1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 0:00:02
DVD VIDEO
QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR
3 Press X/x to select [QUICK...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 28
... on a Wall
You can use the speakers by installing on the wall.
Installing the speakers on a wall
1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are
suitable for the hole ... to the wall.
For the center speaker 265 mm (10 7/16 inches)
6 to 9 mm (1/4 to 3/8 inch)
For the front speakers of DAV-HDX500
6 to 9 mm (1/4 to 3/8 inch)
170 mm (6 23/32 inches)
For the front speakers of DAVHDX501W
6 to 9 mm (1/4 to...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 29
... and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
• Sony is not responsible for...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 33
... type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack" (page 31).
About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software. Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 34
...-SD1
DIR-TC1
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
SAT/CABLE
OUT
(DVD ONLY)
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
AM SAT/CABLE
R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN
S VIDEO (DVD ONLY)
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO MONITOR OUT
R AUDIO IN L TV
XM
DMPORT1
FM 75
COAXIAL ANTENNA
DMPORT2
To DMPORT1 or 2 jack
Screws*
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
:Signal flow
* CAUTION Please...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 36
... the appropriate jacks on the components.
Green Blue Red
Wireless system option When you install the WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you can enjoy wireless performance by transmission of the sound to the surround speakers. For details, see the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1.
Note
• Be sure to...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 43
... field is set to "A.F.D. STD" automatically.
Enjoying Digital Cinema Sound About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop "Digital Cinema Sound." "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates in a home theater an...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 58
... format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the system to recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the operating instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-RW or DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.
About the Multi-Session disc If MP3 audio tracks or...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 59
... or JPEG image files
The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD or DATA DVD is as follows: x Structure of disc contents
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5
Tip
• If you ... illustration depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD or DATA DVD, or if there are more than 200 albums and 300 files in each album.
• The system can recognize up to...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 68
...Mni-Tuner, connected the XM Dock to your XM Ready® home audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM ...system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack.
OPTICAL
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
AM SAT/CABLE
R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN
S VIDEO (DVD ONLY)
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO MONITOR OUT
R AUDIO IN L TV...
Operating Instructions (DAV-HDX500/HDX501W) - Page 116
... Continuous play 37 Control Menu Display 111 Controlling the TV 72 CUSTOM 86 CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL 79 CUSTOM SETUP 90
D
D. C. A. C. 84, 103 DATA CD 60 DATA DVD 60 DEMO 27 Demonstration 27 Digital Cinema Auto
Calibration 84, 103 Digital Cinema Sound 43
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Digital connection 35 Digital Direct Twin Drive
Subwoofer 103 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 77 DIMMER 76 DISC SKIP 38 DISPLAY 67 Dolby Digital 52, 103...