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You can confirm that the System and TV are connected correctly using the Setup Disc.
Quick Setup Guide DAV-HDX285
For details, see the Operating Instructions.
1 Connecting the speakers
Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks of the unit.
Rear panel of the main unit

R EAKE

2 Connecting the TV
Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the video and audio connection method.
Video connection method Method 1

Method 2

VIDEO IN HDMI IN VIDEO IN

Method 3

COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN

KER SPEA

OO SUBW FER

ER CENT

DMPO RT

O TV/VIDE TV

DIGITAL

Purple White

DC5V AX M 0.7A

O TV/VIDE TV TV

R AUD COAXIAL OPTICAL IO OUT L

O TV/VIDE

OUT R AUD IO OUT L

O IN VIDE

COAXIAL OPTICAL

IN VIDEO PONENT

VIDE PONENT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

O IN ENT VIDE COMPON

IN HDMI

PB/CB Y

A ANTENN

COMPON R SPEAKE

PB/CB Y SUR R SUR L

0 EZW-T10

FM 75 COAXIAL
O TV/VIDE O OUT VIDEO OUT

IO R AUD PR/CR IN L

IO R AUD PR/CR PB/CB Y SUR R SUR L L FRONT SUR R SUR L Y IN L
O TV/VIDE O OUT ENT VIDE COMPON R SPEAKE

VIDEO OUT

IO R AUD IN L

ENT VIDE

COMPON SPEAKE R

DMPORT

DC5V MAX 0.7A

R FRONT

IN DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL

SUBWOOFER CENTER FRONT L

FRONT R

Video cord HDMI cable* Video cord Component video cable* Video cord

*Not supplied

Main unit
Audio connection method Method 1

AUDIO OUTPUT

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL

OUT AUDIO TV

PUT TV

TV/VIDEO
OUT DIGITAL R AUD COAXIAL IO OUT L OUT DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT

OUT L R

OUT DIGITAL OPTICAL

TV VIDE O IN

IO OUT

COMPON

COMPON IN HDMI

O IN ENT VIDE

PR/CR PB/CB Y

TV/VIDE O OUT VIDEO OUT

IO R AUD PR/CR PB/CB Y SUR R SUR L

O VIDEO OUT

O TV/VIDE O OUT O OUT VIDEO OUT

ENT VIDE COMPON SPEAKE R

IO R AUD PR/CR PB/CB

ENT VIDE COMPON R SPEAKE

IO R AUD PR/CR

Y SUR R SUR L L FRONT

L FRONT
To connect speaker cords to the speaker
Audio cord* Rear of the speaker Digital optical cord* Digital coaxial cord*

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3 Performing the Quick Setup

Note Note

Listening to TV sound from all speakers
Connect the calibration mic and set it at the listening position.
Do not insert a disc before performing the Quick Setup.
Displayed items vary depending on the area.
1 Connect the AC power cord.

Home Theatre System

1 Press FUNCTION +/ to display TV/VIDEO.
2 Turn on the power of the main unit and TV.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

Select an on-screen language.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE

/ (power)

/, Select the aspect ratio of the connected TV.
VIDEO SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: 16:9 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: OFF BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): AUTO PAUSE MODE:
3 Press / to display DEC. MODE, then press.
Select [YES] to perform [AUTO CALIBRATION].
AUTO CALIBRATION Connect calibration mic. Start measurement?
3 Switch the input selector on your TV to display SONY Home Theatre System. 4 Set. each following item, using /// and

///, (ENTER)

/, Select [ON] when you connect the main unit and the TV with an HDMI cable.
HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION:
/, Select [YES] to save the measurement results.
Measurement complete. FRONT L : YES FRONT R : YES CENTER : YES SUBWOOFER : YES SURROUND L : YES SURROUND R : YES If OK, unplug calibration mic and select YES. YES NO
4 Press / to display PRO LOGIC, then press.
AUTO(1920x1080p) ON ON OFF OFF SD
/, Select the speaker formation.
SPEAKER FORMATION QUICK SETUP is complete. Home Theatre System STANDARD
5 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

DAV-HDX285

Key Features Experience 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Powerful 1000 Watts HDMI Upscaling to 720p/1080i4 of DVD Media Multi-room S-AIR Technology (S-Air Ready) iPod9 dock with music and video playback Digital Direct Twin-Drive Subwoofer for great bass sound
Sony BRAVIA Theater System
Key Technologies HDMI Output with 1080p upscaling4 of DVD Media Reads the data on a standard DVD2 at 480p
and upscales the video resolution up to 1080p resolution for your compatible HDTV. This allows for you to enjoy superb video performance while delivering digital video and audio over one simple cable.
HDMI Connectivity One simple cable for both audio and video Night Mode Special feature to clearly hear dialogues, for example, there are dialogues in movies
that are hard to hear or understand like whisper. With Night mode, you can hear even whispered words.
S-AIR Ready Easy add-on features for multi-room listening and/or wireless surround for rear

speakers8

Booster Optimizes audio coming from any Digital Media Port devices Digital Media Port Ability to connect and playback iPod, Walkman MP3 Player, PC and Bluetoothenabled devices through the Digital Media Port
1000 watts Enough power to get the most from the included speakers and subwoofer

Features

General Video

HDMI Upscaling: Yes 4

Convenience
Timer: Yes- Sleep Input Terminal: Push Type Rated Impedance: 3 ohm Speaker System: 1 Way (Full Range) Woofer Unit: 65mm Front Grille/Material: Fixed - Punched Metal Speaker Unit: 1 Type: Micro Sat.

Inputs and Outputs

Analog Audio Input(s): 1 (Rear-RCA) & 1 (Front-Mini Jack) Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 1 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 (Rear) Composite Video Output(s): 1 (Rear) HDMI Connection Output(s): 1 (rear)- Up to 1080P Optical Audio Input(s): 1 Rear Digital Media Port (Input): Yes (TDM-iP20 included) Speaker Terminal: 6 DAV Clips (Rear- 2 Front/ 2 Surround/ 1 Center/ 1 Sub) D.C.A.C. (Auto Calibration): Yes Headphone Jack: 1 (Front- Mini Jack 3.5mm)

(upto 1080p)

Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.): 4.1" x 8.9" x 3.6" (103x225x91mm) Weight (Approx.): 1.5 Lbs (.7Kg)

Amplifier Audio

Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding: Yes A/V Synch: Yes Dolby Digital Decoding: Yes dts Decoding: Yes Digital Amplifier: Yes (S-Master (24 bit)) Surround Effect: Movie/Music Mode; Multi-stereo link; Speaker formation; Virtual Speaker Mode (Headphone)

Surround Speaker General

Enclosure Type: Bass Reflex (Ported) Front Grille/Material: Fixed - Punched Metal Rated Impedance: 3 ohm Speaker Unit: 1 Type: Micro Sat. Input Terminal: Push Type Speaker System: 1 Way (Full Range) Woofer Unit: 65mm
Power Requirements: 120V AC, 60Hz Power Consumption (in Operation): 160W Power Consumption (in Standby): less than 0.3 W

Speaker

Speaker Terminal Type: Front/Center/Surround/Sub Woofer

Power Save Mode: Yes

Dimensions (Approx.): 4.1" x 6.5" x 3.7" (103x164x94mm) Weight (Approx.): 1.1 Lbs (.5Kg)
DVD, VCD, CD Player Video
DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes
Dimensions (Approx.): 17" x 3.3" x 16.3" (433x85x415mm) Weight (Approx.): 11.4 Lbs (5.2Kg)

Subwoofer General

Enclosure Type: Bass Reflex (Ported) - Wood Input Terminal: Push Type Speaker Unit: 6 3/8" (160mm) Cone Type Front Grille/Material: Fixed Rated Impedance: 1.5 ohms

Disc Based Player Format

CD-R/RW: Yes 2 DVD-RW-/R (VR): Yes 2 DVD-Video: Yes 2 MP3: Yes (MP3/ID3Tag Ver.1.1/ID3Tag Ver.2.0) CD (CD-DA): Yes 2
DVD Playback: Yes DVD+R DL Read Compatibility: Yes 2 DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes 2 DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes 2 DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes 2 DVD-RW Read Compatibility: Yes 2 JPEG Playback: Yes 1 Precision Cinema Progressive Technology: Yes Progressive Scan: Yes VCD Playback: Yes 1
Subwoofer Speaker Speaker
Speaker Speaker Speaker Speaker Unit: 160mm Type: Bass Reflex (Ported) System: Bass Reflex (Ported) Terminal Type: DAV Connector

Mechanism

Tray Lock: Yes
DVD, VCD, CD Player General
Disc Capacity: 5 disc tray
CD Playback: Yes (CD-R, CD-RW) 1 MP3 Playback: Yes 1 SA-CD Playback: Yes 1
Dimensions (Approx.): 8.9" x 15.6" x 12.8" (225x395x325mm) Weight (Approx.): 14.3 Lbs (6.5Kg)
Picture Ability: Picture Navigation and On Screen Display Play Mode: Shuffle (CD/VCD/SA-CD); Program (CD/VCD); Repeat (DVD/CD/VCD/SA-CD) Digital-to-Analog Converter: 108MHz/12bit
Multiple Disc Resume: Yes (10 Discs) On-Screen Display: Yes

Supplied Accessories

RM-ADU007A Remote 2 AA Batteries Easy Setup Disc iP20 iPod dock Speaker Cables (3mx2 front, 2m center, 10m x2 Surround, 3m Sub) UPC Code: 027242753495
1. Playback depends on recording conditions 2. DVD Media and Formats are not universally compatible 4. Requires HDTV with HDMI connector and equivalent display capability. Image quality will vary. 5. Each product must include BRAVIA Theatre Sync feature. Please refer to owners manual for compatibility. 6. Not all Bluetooth enabled products may communicate with each other. 7. Requires Digital Media Port accessory compatible with the device (sold separately). 8. Transmits up to 164 feet. Signal and sound quality may vary. 9. iPod support is limited based upon which optional Digital Media Port is being used. The unit will support the following players: iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod Nano 1st, 2nd & 3rd generation, iPod 4th& 5th generation &iPod Mini. The TDM-IP 50 adds iPhone support as well. 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Sony, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Sync, and Walkman are trademarks of Sony. HDMI and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All weights and measures are approximate.

Specifications

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts and Labor
Station Preset(s): 10 AM, 20 FM Tuner Type: AM/FM Tuning: FM: 87.5 MHz-108.0 MHz (100 kHzstep); AM: 5301710 kHz (10k step)531-1710 kHz (9k step)

General Audio

Channel Power Rating: 5.1 Channel Sound Enhancer: Yes (Portable Audio Enhancer)
Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): Yes Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): Yes
Battery Type: AA / Manganese for remote (RM-ADU007) Power Save Mode: Yes

Wireless S-Air

S-Air Ready: Yes

Hardware

Media & Modes Supported: Music and Movie Mode

Center Speaker General

Enclosure Type: Bass Reflex (Ported) Rated Impedance: 3 ohm Input Terminal: Push Type Speaker Unit: 1 Way (Full Range) Front Grille/Material: Fixed Magnetically Shielded: Yes Woofer Unit: 65mm
A/V SYNC (Lip Sync): Yes Dimmer: Yes VACS: Yes DEMO Mode: Yes Illumination Mode: Yes

Amplifier General

Function: Tuner (FM, AM), DVD, TV/VIDEO, Audio In, DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Impedance: 3 ohms Speaker Type: Full Range Bass Reflex
Dimensions (Approx.): 10.4" X 3.7" x 3" (265x94x77mm) Equalizer: Bass Boost function (Dynamic Bass on RM); Night Mode; DMPORT BOOSTER Weight (Approx.): 1.5 Lbs (.7Kg) Audio Power Output: Amplifier: 1000W(RMS) / 512W Front Speaker (FTC), Center Speaker: 84W (FTC 0.7%THD), Center General Speaker: 143W (RMS), Front Speaker: 84W x 2 ((FTC 0.7%THD), Front Speaker: 144W x 2 (RMS 10%THD), Enclosure Type: Bass Reflex (Ported) Sony Electronics Inc. 160W (FTC 0.7%THD), Subwoofer Subwoofer Speaker: 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 1.800.222.7669 www.sony.com Speaker: 280W (RMS), Surround Speaker: 50W x 2 (FTC 0.7%THD ), Surround Speaker: 144W x 2 (RMS)
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