Sony HCD-HDX678WF User Manuals

Table of Contents

• WARNING

  2
• About This Operating Instructions

  4
• About the S-AIR function

  4
• Playable Discs

  6
  • Example of discs that the system cannot play

    7
  • Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW

    7
  • About Multi Session CD

    8
  • Region code

    8
  • Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD

    8
  • Copyrights

    8
• Getting Started

  9
  • Unpacking

    9
  • Using the remote

    13
  • Step 1: Assembling the Speakers

    15
  • Step 2: Positioning the System

    21
  • Step 3: Connecting the System

    25
    • 1 Connecting the Speakers

      29
    • 2 Connecting the TV

      31
    • 3 Connecting the other components

      33
    • 4 Connecting the antenna (aerial)

      36
    • 5 Inserting the wireless transceiver

      38
    • 6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)

      40
    • About the demonstration

      40
  • Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System

    42
  • Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup

    44
    • Setting the type of video output to match your TV

      46
  • Step 6: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers

    47
    • Changing the input level of the sound from connected components

      48
• Sound Adjustment

  49
  • Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode

    49
  • Selecting the Sound Mode

    51
    • Enjoying Digital Cinema Sound

      51
  • Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

    52
• Disc

  53
  • Playing a Disc

    53
    • Displaying multi-angles and subtitles

      55
    • Changing the sound

      55
    • Checking the audio signal format

      56
    • Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD

      56
    • Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver.2.0)

      57
    • Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc

      58
  • Using Play Mode

    59
    • Creating your own program

      59
    • Playing in random order

      60
    • Playing repeatedly

      60
  • Searching/Selecting a Disc

    61
    • Using the DVD’s menu

      61
    • Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-VR

      62
    • Searching for a title/chapter/ track/scene, etc.

      62
  • Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files

    63
    • Selecting an MP3 file or folder

      63
    • Selecting a JPEG image file or folder

      64
    • Displaying the list of MP3 files/JPEG image files

      65
    • Playing MP3 files and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound

      65
  • Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound

    66
  • Restricting Playback of the Disc

    67
    • Changing the password

      68
  • Using the Setup Display

    69
    • Setting the display or sound track language

      69
    • Settings for the display

      70
    • Settings for the HDMI

      71
    • Settings for the audio

      73
    • Other Settings

      73
    • Settings for the speakers

      74
• Tuner

  77
  • Presetting Radio Stations

    77
  • Listening to the Radio

    78
    • Naming preset stations

      78
    • Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display

      79
• Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

  80
  • Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync

    80
    • Preparing for the Control for HDMI function

      80
    • Using the Theater Mode

      81
    • Watching DVD by a single button press

      81
    • Turning the system off in sync with the TV

      81
    • Enjoying TV sound from the speakers in this system

      82
    • Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System

      82
  • Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

    83
    • Playing the connected component on the system

      83
  • Using an S-AIR Product

    84
    • Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)

      84
    • Enjoying the system’s sound in another room

      85
    • Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode

      86
    • Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)

      87
    • If sound transmission is unstable

      88
• Other Operations

  90
  • Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room

    90
  • Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically

    91
  • Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote

    92
    • Preparing the remote for controlling the TV

      92
    • Controlling the TV with the remote

      93
  • Using the Sound Effect

    94
    • Reinforcing bass frequencies

      94
    • Enjoying the sound at low volume

      94
  • Using the Sleep Timer

    94
  • Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display

    95
  • Viewing Information About the Disc

    95
    • Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display

      95
    • Viewing the playing time and remaining time on the TV screen

      96
    • Checking the play information of the disc

      96
    • Checking the date information of JPEG image file

      97
  • Returning to the Default Settings

    97
    • Returning the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings

      97
    • Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default

      97
• Additional Information

  99
  • Precautions

    99
  • Notes about the Discs

    100
  • Troubleshooting

    101
  • Self-diagnosis Function

    109
  • Specifications

    110
  • Glossary

    113
  • Language Code List

    115
    • Parental Control Area Code List

      115
  • Index to Parts and Control

    116
    • Front panel

      116
    • Rear panel

      117
    • Front panel display

      118
    • Surround amplifier

      119
    • Remote control

      120
  • Guide to the Control Menu Display

    121
    • Control Menu display

      121
  • Index

    124