Sony Dav Fx999w Operating Instructions

©2005 Sony Corporation2-590-787-
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DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-FX999W/FX1000W
*DAV-FX1000W only
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not 
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such 
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the 
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. 
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects 
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.Don’t throw away the battery with 
general house waste, dispose...

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Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home 
Theatre System. Before operating this system, 
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it 
for future reference.
Welcome!
 

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Welcome! ................................................ 3
About This Manual ................................. 6
This System Can Play the Following 
Discs ................................................. 7
Guide to the Control Menu Display ...... 10
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................. 13
Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13
Hookup Overview ................................. 14
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup ........... 15
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup...

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Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display........................ 90
Setting the Display or Sound Track 
Language ........................................ 91
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
Settings for the Display......................... 92
[SCREEN SETUP]
Custom Settings .................................... 94
[CUSTOM SETUP]
Settings for the Speakers....................... 95
[SPEAKER SETUP]
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 98
Notes about the...

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 The instructions in this manual describe the 
controls on the remote. You can also use the 
controls on the system if they have the same or 
similar names as those on the remote.
 The instructions in this manual are for DAV-
FX999W and DAV-FX1000W. DAV-
FX999W is the model used for illustration 
purposes only. Any difference in operation is 
clearly indicated in the text, for example, 
“DAV-FX999W only.”
 The Control Menu items may be different 
depending on the area.
 “DVD” may be used as a...

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The “DVD VIDEO” logo and “DVD-RW” logo are 
trademarks.
Note about CDs/DVDs
The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– audio CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and 
DivX video files* of format conforming to 
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended 
format, JolietThe system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the 
following formats:
– DivX video files of format conforming to 
UDF.*
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there are some that do not conform to the CD standard 
and may not be playable by this product.
Note on DualDisc
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which 
mates DVD recorded material on one side with 
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not 
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, 
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Note on PBC (Playback 
Control) (VIDEO CDs)
This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of 
VIDEO CD standards. You can...

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*1 You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD 
player.
*2 Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary 
to turn the disc over.
*3 To select a layer, see “Selecting a Playback Area for 
a Super Audio CD” (page 49).
*4 To select an area, see “Selecting a Playback Area for 
a Super Audio CD” (page 49). 
Region code
Your system has a region code printed on the 
back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled 
with the same region code.
DVD VIDEOs labeled   will also play on this 
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Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press   DISPLAY 
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
Control Menu display
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details 
about each item, see the pages in parentheses.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Guide to the Control Menu Display
 
DISPLAY
Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain...