Sony Dav Fx999w Operating Instructions

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*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, 
album number for DATA CDs. DivX video album number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs (Asian, Australian, and 
Middle Eastern models only).
*2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file 
number for DATA CDs. DivX video file number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs (Asian, Australian, and Middle 
Eastern models only).
*3 Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” Displays “MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu 
2 for DATA CDs.
*4 Displays the date for JPEG files.
To turn off the display
Press  DISPLAY.
List of Control Menu items
Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
[TITLE] (page 61)/[SCENE] (page 61)/[TRACK] (page 61)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.    
[CHAPTER] (page 61)/[INDEX] (page 61)Selects the chapter or index to be played.    
[INDEX] (page 61)Displays the index and selects the index to be played.
[TRACK] (page 61)Selects the track to be played.      
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 49)Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited [PLAY 
LIST].  
[TIME/TEXT] (page 62)Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. 
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1 
[MULTI/2CH] (page 49)Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.
[PROGRAM] (page 45)Selects the track to play in the order you want.     
[SHUFFLE] (page 47)Plays the track in random order.     
[REPEAT] (page 47)Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album 
repeatedly.      *1 
[PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 75)Sets to prohibit playback on this system.      
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*1 Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only.
*2 These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD with DivX video file. (Asian, Australian, and Middle 
Eastern models only)
 The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green   when you select any item except [OFF] 
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up in green when 
you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting). The [MULTI/2CH] indicator lights up in green when you select the 
multi-channel playback area on a Super Audio CD.
[SETUP] (page 90)[QUICK] Setup (page 39)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of 
the TV, and the size of the speakers you are using.
[CUSTOM] Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
[RESET]
Returns the settings in [SETUP] to the default setting.
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1 
[ALBUM] (page 61)Selects the album to be played.   *1
[FILE] (page 61)Selects the JPEG image file or DivX video file*1 to be played.   *1
*2[DATE] (page 67)Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
*2[INTERVAL] (page 56)Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
*2[EFFECT] (page 57)Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
*2[MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 55)Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both 
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.
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							Getting Started
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Check that you have the following items:
Speakers (5)
 Subwoofer (1)
 Posts (long × 4, short × 4)
 Bases (4)
 Terminal covers (SS-TS47 × 2, SS-TS45 or 
SS-TS46 × 2)
 Screws (20)
 Surround amplifier (1)
 IR transmitter* (1)
 IR receiver* (1)
 IR receiver stand (1)
 Speaker base (1)
 AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
 FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
 Speaker cords (5 m × 6) 
(16.5 ft. × 6)
 Video Cord (1)
 Remote Commander (remote) (1)
 Size AAA (R03) batteries (2)
 Wall-mount pads
 Operating Instructions
 Speaker and TV connections (card) (1)
* The cords of the IR transmitter and IR receiver are 
for this system only. You cannot use a commercially 
available extension cord.
You can control the system using the supplied 
remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by 
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to 
the markings inside the compartment. When 
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor   
on the system.
 Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid 
place. 
 Do not use a new battery with an old one.
 Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, 
particularly when replacing the batteries.
 Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from 
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction. 
 If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended 
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible 
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Getting Started
Unpacking
Inserting Batteries into 
the Remote
Note
1Slide open the cover.
2Remove the 
cover by pinching 
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Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 8.
“Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 15)
“Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 26)
“Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 27)
“Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 34)
“Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)” (page 36)
“Step 6: Turning off the Demonstration” (page 36)
“Step 7: Adjusting the Wireless System” (page 37)
“Step 8: Performing the Quick Setup” (page 39)
Video signal is sent to the TV, and is output from the TV screen; audio signals are processed by this 
system and output from the speakers of this system. You can also enjoy sound of other sources, such 
as TV programs, in addition to DVDs or CDs.
Hookup Overview
 
						

							Getting Started
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Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the 
jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on 
page 95.
Required cords
Speaker cords
The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be 
connected.
Required equipments for the wireless system
IR transmitter
Transmits the sound by the infrared ray. Connect it to the system.
IR receiver
Receive the sound by the infrared ray. Connect it to the surround amplifier.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup
(+)
(–)
Color tube
Black Gray
(–) (+)
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When using the IR receiver stand, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand 
are aligned.
Surround amplifier
Receive the sound from the IR receiver and send to the surround speakers. 
Connect the surround speakers and the IR receiver to the surround amplifier.
Attaching the speaker stand to the speaker
Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.
 Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor.
 You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 23).
1Insert the post into the base.
Note
Tip
IR receiver
IR receiver standDelta marks
POWER/ON LINE
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The long post is for floor use, the short post is for tabletop use.
2Secure the base to the post by screws.
3Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the base, then stand it up.
Post (long)Post (short)
Screw holes
Base or
Screws (3) Bottom of the base
Speaker cord Bottom of the 
base
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4Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the speaker.
5Mount the speaker on the post.
Mount the speaker so that the speaker names inscribed on the speaker and base are alligned.
• Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the post.
 Do not drop the speaker when mounting.
Note
Speaker cord
Speaker
,
Hole
Speaker
,
Front speaker: SS-TS47
Surround speaker: SS-TS46B
Front speaker: SS-TS47
Surround speaker: SS-TS46B
 
						

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6Connect the speaker cord to the speaker, then adjust the length of the speaker cord.
7Attach the terminal cover to the speaker by screws.
Adjust the length of the speaker cord.
Screws (2) Terminal cover
(SS-TS47 for the front speakers, 
SS-TS45 or SS-TS46 for the 
surround speakers)
Before attaching, ensure 
that the speaker name 
inscribed on the terminal 
cover is for the correct 
speaker.
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Connecting the speakers
DAV-FX999W
AUDIO IN
RL
RL
AUDIO INVIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
SPEAKERSAT DIR-T1COMPONENT VIDEO  OUTMONDIGITAL IN OPTICAL
(DVD ONLY)
YPB/CBPR/CR
FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER
SAT
VIDEO
SURROUND LSURROUND R SPEAKER DIR-R2
Front speaker (R)
Center speakerFront speaker (L)
Surround speaker (L)Subwoofer
Surround speaker (R) Rear side of the front 
speakerRear side of the front 
speaker
Rear side of 
the surround 
speakerRear side of 
the surround 
speaker IR transmitter
IR receiver
Surround amplifier