Sony DAV-HDX285 - Bravia Theater Home System User manual

SONY:
4-122-238-13(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-HDX285 /HDX585 /HDX685
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©2009 Sony Corporation

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Precautions
The following FCC statement applies only to the
version of this model manufactured for sale in the
USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC
technical regulations.
Serial No. _
Date of Manufacture Marking is located on the bottom
exterior.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear
exterior of the 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. DA V-HDX285/DAV-HDX585
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
arisk of electric shock to persons.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
On power sources
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long
as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
•As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit,
disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
This appliance is
classified as aCLASS I
LASER product. This
marking is locatedonthe
rear exterior.
CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT
lUOKAN 1LASERLAITE
KLASS 1LASERAPPARAT
Disposal of Old
Electrical &Electronic
Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union
and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or
on its packaging indicates that
this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
Do not install the appliance in aconfined space, such
as abookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation
opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources
such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do
not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely
attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the
installation instructions.
Indoor use only.
Caution -The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye
hazard.

NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in aresidential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be detennined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial).
-Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do notdefeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. Apolarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. Agrounding
type plug has two blades and athird grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When acart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personne1.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
ENERGY STAR® is aU.S.
registered mark.
As an ENERGY ST AR® partner,
Sony Corporation has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR®guidelines for energy
efficiency.

About These Operating
Instructions
•The instructions in these Operating
Instructions describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the controls on the
unit
if they have the same or similar names as
those on the remote.
•The Control Menu items may vary depending
on the area.
•"DVD" may be used as ageneral term for a
DVD VIDEO, DVD+RWIDVD+R, and DVD-
RWIDVD-R.
•Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for
North American models.
•The default setting is underlined.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that
is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use
of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and
is intended for
home and otherlimited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly
is prohibited.
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital
Surround System.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s:
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,487,535 &other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued &pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround
are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and
Symbol are trademarks ofDTS, Inc. ©1996-2008
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
This system incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface
(HDMJTM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing LLC.
"DVD-RW," "DVD-R," "DVD+RW,"
"DVD+R," "DVD VIDEO," and the "CD"
logos are trademarks.
"BRAVIA" is atrademark
of Sony Corporation.
"PLAYSTATION" is atrademark
of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
DivX® is avideo file compression technology,
developed by DivX, Inc. (Except for North
American models).
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks
of Div X, Inc. and are used under
license (Except for North American models).
"S-AIR" and its logo are trademarks
of Sony
Corporation.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer lIS and
Thomson.
About MPEG·4 Visual
(Except for North American models)
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIALUSE OFACONSUMER FOR
DECODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD
("MPEG-4 VIDEO") THAT WAS ENCODED
BY ACONSUMER ENGAGED IN A
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED
FROM AVIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY
MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE
IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONALINFORMATIONINCLUDING
THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL,
INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES
AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED
FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://
WWW.MPEGLA.COM

About the S·AIR function
The system is compatible with the S-AIR
function, which allows transmission
of sound
between S-AIR products wirelessly.
The following S-AIR products can be used with
the system:
•Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround
speaker sound wirelessly.
•S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system sound
in another room.
These S-AIR products can be purchased as an
options (the S-AIR product lineup differs
depending on the area).
Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier
or S-AIR receiver in these Operating
Instructions refer only to when the surround
amplifier or S-AIR receiver is used.
For details on the S-AIRfunction, see "Using an
S-AIR Product" (page 74).

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Table of Contents
About These Operating Instructions .4
About the S-AIR function 5
Playable Discs 7
Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System 14
Step
2: Connecting the System 25
Step
3: Performing the Quick
Setup 33
Step
4: Selecting the Source 36
Step
5: Enjoying Surround
Sound 37
Disc
Playing aDisc .40
Using Play Mode .46
Searching/Selecting Disc Contents 48
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files 50
Enjoying Video Files 54
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture
and Sound 56
Restricting Playback
of the Disc 57
Changing the System Settings by Using
the Setup Display 59
Tuner
Presetting Radio Stations 67
Listening to the Radio 68
Control for HDMl/External
Audio Device
Using the Control for HDMI Function for
"BRAVIA" Sync 70
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Adapter 73
Using an S-AIR Product 74
Other Operations
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a
Room 80
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Automatically
81
Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Remote 82
Using the Sound Effect..
83
Selecting the Effect to Suit
the Source 84
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast
Sound 84
Changing the Input Level
of the Sound
from Connected Components
85
Using the Sleep Timer 85
Changing the Brightness of the Front
Panel Display 86
Viewing Information About the Disc 86
Returning to the Default Settings 89
Additional Information
Precautions 90
Notes about the Discs
91
Troubleshooting 92
Self-diagnosis Function 99
Specifications 100
Glossary 102
Playback priority
of file types 105
Language Code List.. 106
Index to Parts and Control 107
Guide to the Control Menu Display
111
Index 114

Playable Discs
Type
DVDVIDEO
VR (Video
Recording) mode
VIDEO CD
Disc logo
DX2
VIDEO
DX2
R
R4.7
OVC+R
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DVD+R DL
DX2
R
R4.7
[Q]D~~
IDIGITAL VIDEOJ
DX2
RW
OVO+AeWrltebI.
DX2
RW
Characteristics
·DVDVIDEO
•DVD-RlDVD-RW in DVD VIDEO
format
or video mode
•DVD+RlDVD+RW in DVD VIDEO
format
•DVD-RlDVD-RW in VR (Video
Recording) mode (except for DVD-R
DL)
•VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.l and 2.0 discs)
•Super VCD
•CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD
format
or Super VCD format
Icon
Super Audio CD
CD
DATA CD
DATADVD
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SUPER AUDIO CD
[Q]D~i
DIGITAL AUDIO
•Super Audio CD
•Audio CD
•CD-R/CD-RW in audio
CD format
•CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA
CD
format, containing MP3 files!), JPEG
image files2), DivX video files3), and
MPEG4 video files3), and conforming to
ISO 96604)Level IlLevel 2, or Joliet
(extended format)
•DVD-ROM/DVD-RlDVD-RW/
DVD+RlDVD+RW in DATA DVD
format, containing MP3 files!), JPEG
image files2), DivX video files3), and
MPEG4 video files3), and conforming to
UDF (Universal Disk Format)
1)MP3
(MPEGI Audio Layer 3) is astandard format defined by ISOIMPEG for compresses audio data. MP3 files
must be in MPEG1Audio Layer 3format.
2)JPEG image files must conform to the
DCF image file format. (DCF "Design rule for Camera File system": Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
(JEITA).)
3)Except for North American models.
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4) Alogical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
Notes on discs
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
DualDiscs and some
of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this product.
The system cannot play the following discs:
•CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 7
•CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format
•Data part
of CD-Extra
•CD Graphics disc
•DVD Audio
•DATA CD/DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files, DivX video files*, or
MPEG4 video files*
•DVD-RAM
•Blu-ray Disc
*Except for North American models.
Also, the system cannot play the following discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with adifferent region code (page 9)
• A disc that has anon-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)
• A disc with paper or stickers on it
• A disc that has the adhesive
of cellophane tape or asticker still left on it
In somecases, CD-RlCD-RW/DVD-RlDVD-RW/DVD+RlDVD+RW cannotbe played on this system
due to the recording quality or physical condition
of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording
device and authoring software.
The disc will not play
if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating
instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even
if they have
been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA
DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.
•This system can
playa Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any
subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.
•This system can
playa Multi Session CD when aJPEG image file is contained in the first session.
Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first
session, only the first session will be played back.
Your system has aregion code printed on the rear
of the unit and will only playa DVD labeled with
the same region code.
A
DVD VIDEO labeled (I)will also play on this system.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will
appearon the TV screen. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region codeindication may be given even
though playing the
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Some playback operations on aDVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers.
Since this system will
playa DVD or VIDEO CD 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
DVD or VIDEO CD.
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•Operating Instructions for
the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter (TDM-iP20)
For U.S. models
•Setup Disc (DVD)
•Operating Instructions
•Quick Setup Guide
For U.S. and Australian
models
•DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter (TDM-iP20) (1)
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or
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•R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
•Calibration mic
(I)
•FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) •Foot pads (1 set)
•Video cord
(I)
•Remote commander
(remote) (1)
•Speaker cords (6, red/white/
green/gray~lue/purple)
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Gelling Started
•AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
•Subwoofer (I)
•Front speakers (2)
DAV·HDX285
•Surround speakers (2)
•Center speaker
(I)

DAV·HDX585
•Front speakers (2)
•Center speaker (1)
•Surround speakers (2)
•Subwoofer (1)
•AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
•FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
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or
•Speaker cords (6, red/white/
green/gray/blue/purple)
•Video cord (1)
•Remote commander
(remote) (1)
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00000000 0 0
00000000 000
•R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
•Calibration mic (1)
•Foot pads (1 set)
•Posts (2)
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•Bases (2)
•Screws (black) (4)
T
•Screws (with washer) (4)
•Operating Instructions
•Quick Setup Guide
•Setup Disc (DVD)
•DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter (TDM-iP20) (1)
•Operating Instructions for
the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter (TDM-iP20)
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•Screws (with washer) (8)
•Operating Instructions
•Quick Setup Guide
•Setup Disc (DVD)
IF
•Screws (black) (8)
•Foot pads
(I set)
•Posts (4)
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•R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
•Remote commander
(remote) (1)
•Video cord (1)
•Speaker cords (6, red/white/
green/gray/blue/purple) •Bases (4)
•FM wire antenna (aerial)
(I)
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•AM loop antenna (aerial) (I) •Calibration mic (1)
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•Subwoofer (1)
•Surround speakers (2)
DAV·HDX685
•Center speaker (I)
•Front speakers (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the (±) and eends on the batteries to the
markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor
I!iI on the unit.
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•Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
•Do not use anew 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 sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause amalfunction.
• 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.
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Surround right speaker (R)
Surround left speaker (L)
Subwoofer Center speaker
Front left speaker (L)
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Positioning the system
Step 1: Installing the System
For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position
(0). The distance can be between 1.0 to 7.0 meters.
If you cannotplace the center speakerand surround speakers at the same distance as (0), you can move
the center speaker up
to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position ((1)), and the surround speakers up
to 5.0 meters closer to the listening position
($).
The subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room.
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•Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on aspecially treated (waxed,
oiled, polished, etc.) floor,
as staining or discoloration may result.
•Do not lean or hang on a speaker,
as it may fall down.

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Remove the foot pads from
the protective cover.
Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer
Attach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent
it from slipping.

(DA V-HDX585/DAV-HDX685 only)
Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.
(For the front speakers
of DAV-HDX585, and the front and surround speakers of DAV-HDX685)
Use the parts
as follows:
DAV·HDX585
•Front speakers (2)
•Speaker cords (2, red/white)
•Posts (2)
•Bases (2)
•Screws (black) (4)
•Screws (with washer) (4)
DAV·HDX685
•Front and surround speakers (4)
•Speaker cords (4, red/white/blue/gray)
•Posts (4)
•Bases (4)
•Screws (black) (8)
•Screws (with washer) (8)
For details
of how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKERjacks, see page 25.
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•Spread acloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when you assemble the speakers.
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•You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 22).
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Secure two screws (with
washer).
Example: Lowest position
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@
Rear of the speaker
Post··
Speaker
o
t
Screw
1Insert the post into the hole on the bottom of the speaker so that the screw on the post
faces the front of the speaker.
2Adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the post with two screws (with washer).
You can change the height of the speakerdepending on the screw positions. Adjust the screw holes
of the post to the holes on the rear of the speaker <@, @, @, or @). The height of the speaker can
be increased by using the holes in order from @to
@.

Top of the base
Bottom of the base
Speaker cord
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Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speakercord into the end of the post that has
two holes.
3Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the base and post.
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be
connected.
Use the speaker cords as follows:
•Front left speaker (L): White
•Front right speaker (R): Red
•Surround left speaker (L): Blue (DAV-HDX685 only)
•Surround right speaker (R): Gray (DAV-HDX685 only)

Screws
(black)
Post
et
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Color tube
Front left speaker (L): White
Front right speaker (R): Red
Surround left speaker (L): Blue (DAV-HDX685 only)
Surround right speaker (R): Gray (DAV-HDX685 only)
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•Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly.
Projection
4Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.
Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord
with the color tube to ffi, and the speaker cord without the color tube to 8.
5Attach the post to the base.
Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base,
then secure the post with the two screws (black).

"0
.... --1_ Secure the speaker cord by running it
through the slot.
-,
0"
--+ Adjust the length of the cord.
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White Red
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Front left speaker (L): Front right speaker (R):
White label
Red label
DAV-HDX585
Fully-assembled illustration
6Take up any speaker cord slack.
Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base.