The Sony DAV-FX500 DVD Dream System is one of the most affordable
home-theater-in-a-box systems you will find anywhere that includes a
five-disc DVD changer and XM-ready satellite radio connectivity. A 5.
1-speaker system, with an automatic speaker setup program and a
microphone to assist with proper speaker placement and optimizing sound
quality, along with an HDMI output, means that you can quickly convert
your living room into a full-fledged digital and high-definition theater
in no time. To go along with its sophisticated, contemporary design, the Sony
DAV-FX500 incorporates the latest audio and video technologies,
including an HDMI interface to ensure compatibility with the latest in
HD digital television. The system's HDMI output, with 720P/1080i
upscaling of DVD Media, reads the data on a standard DVD at 480P and
maximizes the video resolution to best fit your HDMI compatible TV. This
allows for you to enjoy the best in video performance while delivering
digital video and audio over one simple cable.
When it's time to calibrate the system to your room, Sony couldn't
have made it easier. The DAV-FX500 features Digital Cinema Auto
Calibration, which lets you simply place the included microphone in your
listening position while Sony's Digital Signal Processing takes over.
Speaker placement, distance, and delays are all adjusted automatically
to ensure a worry free listening experience. It couldn't be any easier
than this. And with the system's Multi-Speaker Formation Select feature,
you can use the on-screen display to configure the system for different
speaker layouts.
The receiver features Digital Cinema Sound Technology, Dolby Digital
and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding, dts Decoding and Digital Cinema Sound
technology for optimum sound quality. You'll experience a full 1000
watts of power from the receiver (143 watts x 5 speakers plus 285 watts
for the subwoofer). The receiver also includes one S-video input, two
analog audio inputs, a coaxial audio digital input, one rear component
video input, one component video output, two composite video inputs and
one composite video output, as well as an HDMI output.
The 5-disc, carousel-style DVD player offers CD, CD-R, CD-RW and MP3
audio playback, as well as DVD/DVD-RW and JPEG video compatibility. The
player also features both Precision Cinema Progressive Technology and
Progressive Scan ability. With XM Connect-and-Play, the DAV-FX500 is
ready to start streaming hundreds of XM satellite radio programs
directly to your home. All you need is the optional Connect-and-Play
antenna and an XM Radio subscription (both sold separately), and the
world of digital radio will be at your fingertips.
What's in the Box
Receiver, 5-disc CD/DVD player, subwoofer, five
speakers, and cables.