Sony DAV-DZ720K manual

©2006 Sony Corporation 2-661-566- 12 (1) DVD Home Theatr e System Operating Instructions DA V - D Z 7 2 0[...]

2 GB 3 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not ex pose this apparatus to rain or mo isture. Do not install t he appliance in a confin ed space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fi re, do not cover the ventilati on of the apparatus w ith news papers, ta ble-cloth s, curtains, etc. And don’ t place li ghted candl es o[...]

3 GB Welcome! ........... ......... ......... ........ ........... 2 About This Ma nual ......... ......... ........... .... 5 This System Ca n Play the Following Discs .............. ......... ......... ........... ...... 6 Getting Started – BASIC – Step 1: Assembling the Speakers .............. .............. . 9 Step 2: Connecting the System[...]

4 GB Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ................... ........... ......... 63 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Su rround Sound for a Room ............ ............ ........... ......... .. 66 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ............... ........... ....... 68 ([...]

5 GB • 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 Control Menu items may b e different depending on the area. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD +RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. [...]

6 GB “DVD+RW,” “DVD-R W,” “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” an d the “CD” logos are trademarks. Note about CDs/DVDs The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD - RWs recorded in the following formats: – audio CD format – CD Graphics (Latin American models only) – video CD format – MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files of[...]

7 GB characteristics of th e recording device and authoring softwar e. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the reco rding device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correc tly finalized. In this case, view[...]

8 GB Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 85. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote . Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings insi de the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the s[...]

9 GB Getting Started – BASIC – Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 13. Note • Spread a cloth on th e floor to avoi d damaging the floor. Ti p • You ca n use the speake r without the s peaker stand by installing it on the wall (pag e 20[...]

10 GB Getting Started – BASIC – 3 Secure the pedestal to the post. Note • If it is hard to s ecure the p edestal, re move and secu re it agai n. Securing the pedest al forcibl y may ruin the screw threads. 4 Connect the speaker co rds to the speaker, then run th em through the slots ( A , B , C , and D ) all the way. B D A C[...]

11 GB Getting Started – BASIC – 5 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. Note • Do not catch the s peaker co rd between t he speake r and the pe destal. • Do not drop the spea ker when mount ing. 6 Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2 . Adjust the length of the speaker cord. Screws (2) (supplied) 1 2[...]

12 GB Getting Started – BASIC – This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. Fo r other TV connections, see page 21. For other component connection, see page 25. To accept progressive signals, see page 23. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 15. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the addi[...]

13 GB Getting Started – BASIC – 1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and color tube of the speaker cords ar e the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Note • Do not catc h the speaker cor d insulation in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the [...]

14 GB Getting Started – BASIC – Ti p • Wh en you want to ou tput the TV sound or ster eo sound of a 2 channel source from th e 6 speaker s, select th e “Dolby Pro Logic, ” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVI E,” or “Dolby Pro Logic I I MUSIC” sound field (pa ge 30). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Ae rial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) The sh[...]

15 GB Getting Started – BASIC – To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial ) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack. Note • Be sure to fu lly extend the FM wir e antenna ( aerial) . • After connec ting the FM wire antenn a (aerial) , keep it as horizonta l as possibl e. Ti p • If you have poor FM recept ion, use a [...]

16 GB Getting Started – BASIC – Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround so und, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be th e same distance from the listening position ( A ). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer ( B ) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 [...]

17 GB Getting Started – BASIC – Follow the steps b elow to make the mi nimum number of basic adjustments for using the system . 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [ / 1 . Note • Disconnect the head phones when y ou perform the Quick Setup. You ca nnot operat e steps af ter 10 with th e headphon es connecte d. • Make sure that the function is set to [...]

18 GB Getting Started – BASIC – 10 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel an d press X / x to select [YES], then press . Set up the calibration mic at th e ear level using a tripod, etc. (no t supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no o bstruction between the speak[...]

Getting Started – ADV ANCED – 19 GB After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press " / 1 on the remote, the demonstration turns off. Note • When you pr ess " / 1 on the system, the demonstrat ion does not turn off. • When you set the demo nstration mode in the [...]

20 GB 1 Prepare screws (not su pplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. For the center spea ker For the other speakers 3 Hang the speakers o n the screws. Note • Use screws th at are suitable for the wall materi al and strength. As a pla ster board wall is es[...]

Getting Started – ADV ANCED – 21 GB Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV. Connecting the video/HDMI * cords Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose co nnection method A , B , C , o r D . Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI). * HDMI (high-d efinition mu ltimedia interf[...]

22 GB A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video co rd. . B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). When using the S video jac k instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video sig nals are on a separate b us from the video signals and wil[...]

Getting Started – ADV ANCED – 23 GB Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to conn ect to a TV that accep ts progressive signals. “PROGRE” lights up in the front panel displa y when the system outputs[...]

24 GB x INTERLACE Select this setting when: – your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, – your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). You cannot select NORMAL (INTERLACE) while “ HDMI” lights up in the front panel disp lay. About DVD software types and the co nversion method D[...]

Getting Started – ADV ANCED – 25 GB You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jack s of another component. Connecting the system and the othe r component Outputs the other component throug h the speakers of this system. To connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the TV/ VCR (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) jacks of this[...]

26 GB Basic Operations Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be di fferent or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to this system. 3 Press " / 1 . The system turns on. Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press FUNCTION +/– to sele[...]

27 GB Basic Operations * DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files. ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD- RWs/DVD -Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only . The button can be used ex cept for DivX video files. Note • You ma y not be able to use the Instan t Replay or Instant A dvance funct ion with s ome scenes. • When playin g CD Graphic[...]

28 GB Basic Operations 1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly unt il “TV/VCR” or “AUDIO” appears in th e front panel display. 2 Press AMP MENU. 3 Press X / x repeatedly unt il “ATTENUATE” appears in the front panel display, then p ress or c . 4 Press X / x to select a setting. • ATT ON: attenuates the i nput level. The output level is chan[...]

29 GB Basic Operations You can choose a suitab le sound mode for movies or music. Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. Press MOVIE/MUSIC re peatedly until the mode you want lights up in the front panel display. The default setting is underlined. •A U T O : selects the mode automatically to produce the sound effect depending on the disc. • MOVIE: [...]

30 GB You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre- programmed sound fiel ds. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. Press SOUND FIELD. Press SOUND FIELD repeat edly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. All sound field Automatic outputting of t[...]

Sound Adjustments 31 GB • When the bi lingual br oadcast sound is in put, Dolb y Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Lo gic II MOVIE/ MUSIC are not effec tive. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x 2 C HANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely b ypass [...]

32 GB You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the pi cture or playing back slowly. Note • Depending on th e DVD/DivX video/VIDEO CD, yo u may not be a ble to do some of the oper ations described. Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) (except for JPEG) Press / m or M / while pla[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 33 GB You can search a DVD by title or chap ter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/ CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code. [...]

34 GB Ti p • When the C ontrol Menu display is turned o ff, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD- RW), track ( VIDEO CD/Super Au dio CD/CD), o r file (DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing the number b uttons and . Note • You cannot search fo r a scene on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R usin g the time code. You can divide the screen into 9 s[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 35 GB When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME” appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the d isc, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing " / 1 . 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. ?[...]

36 GB You can play the conten ts of a disc in the orde r you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks. 1 Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X / x to select [PROGRAM], then press . The options for [PROGRAM] appear. 3 Press X / x to select [SET t ], t hen press . 4[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 37 GB To change or cancel a program 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Cre ating Your Own Program.” 2 Select the program number of the track you want to change or cancel using X / x . If you want to delete the track from the program, press CLEAR. 3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, sele ct [--[...]

38 GB To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Note • You cannot use th is functio n with VIDE O CDs and Super VCDs wit h PBC playba ck. You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a disc or a single titl e, chapter, track, or [...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 39 GB • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. • [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only ): repeats the current track. • [FILE] (DivX video files only): repeats the current file. 4 Press . The item is selected. To return to normal pl ay, press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in St ep 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DIS[...]

40 GB When playing a DVD VIDEO or D ATA CD/ DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With VIDEO CDs, C Ds, DATA CDs, or DATA DVDs, you can select the sound from the[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 41 GB Checking the audio signal format (DVD, DivX video only) If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. x When playing a D VD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch x Whe n playing a DATA CD ([...]

42 GB Some DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY LIST]). You can select the type of title to be played. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X [...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 43 GB * VIDEO CD only. When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) 1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name Ti p • When playing VIDEO CDs w ith PBC func tions, the playing time is d isplayed. Note • The system can only di splay th e first l evel of the DVD/CD text, such as[...]

44 GB To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX video) text By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 audio tracks or DivX video files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of the album/track/file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on your TV screen. * Appears wh en: – playing an MP 3 audio track on[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 45 GB If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can chang e the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback. Each time you press ANGL E, the angle changes. Note • Depe nding on the DVD VIDEO , you may not be able to change the an gle even if multi -angles are recorded on th[...]

46 GB When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X / x to select [A/V SYNC], then press . The options for [A/V SYNC] appear. 3 Press X / x to select the setting you want and press . The default se[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 47 GB Note • Each play mode function works only wit hin the selected layer or pl ayback area . • When you selec t a CD layer , you canno t change a playback area. • Super Audio CD audio signa ls are not o utput from th e HDMI OUT (high-defin ition multimedia int erface out) jack. What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is[...]

48 GB • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file) • which conform to the DCF* image file format * “Design rule for Camera File system” : Image standards fo r digital cam eras regulat ed by Japan Electronic s and Informatio n Technology In dustries Associatio n (JEITA). Note • The sys[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 49 GB Selecting an MP3 audio track or album 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The albums recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 2 Press X / x to select an album. x When selecting an album Press H to start playing the selected album. x When selecting a track [...]

50 GB Press C / X / x / c to select the image you want to view and press . To play the next or previous JPEG image file Press C / c when the Control Menu is not displayed. Note that you can select the next album by continuing to press c after the last image on the current album, but that you cannot return to the previous album by pressing C . To re[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 51 GB You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD, select [AUTO] mode as explained below. 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appe[...]

52 GB 3 Press X / x to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined. • [NORMAL] : sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds. (Images that are four million pixels or more will lengthen the duration.) • [FAST]: sets the du ration shorter than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW1]: Sets the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW2]: Sets the du[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 53 GB About DivX Video Files DivX ® is a video file compression techno logy, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX ® Certified product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain Di vX ® video files. DATA CDs and DATA D VDs that the system can play Playback of DATA CDs (CD-ROMs /CD-[...]

54 GB To go to the next or previous page Press C / c . To turn off the display Press MENU repeatedly. To stop playback Press x . Selecting a DivX video file 1 After Step 2 of “Selecting an albu m,” press . The list of files in the album appears. 2 Press X / x to select a file and press . The selected file starts playing. To go to the next or pr[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 55 GB With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and othe r such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen . 1 Start playing a VIDEO C D with PBC functions. The menu for your selection ap[...]

56 GB You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn d own the volume to minimum. 1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly unt il “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel d isplay. 2 Press and hold TU NING + or – until the auto scanning starts. Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “[...]

T uner Functions 57 GB Preset radio stations in the system’s mem ory first (see “Presetting Radio Stati ons” (page 56)). 1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel d isplay. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the preset station you want. [...]

58 GB Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display When the system is set to “TUNER AM” or “TUNER FM,” you can check the frequency using the front panel display. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as shown. 1 Station name* 2 Frequency** * This is displayed if you ha ve entered a name for a pr[...]

Other Operations 59 GB By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. Note • When y ou replace th e batteries of the remote, the code numbe r may reset itsel f to the default (SONY) setting. Res e t the appr opriate code number. Controlling TVs with the remote Press and hold TV [ / 1 while entering your TV’s m[...]

60 GB Note • Depend ing on the TV , you may not be able to cont rol your TV or to use some of the buttons ab ove. • The TV mode turns off when you d o not operat e the remote for 10 seco nds. THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s input source you set w[...]

Other Operations 61 GB * Except for North American models. Operating for the THEATRE SYNC function Point the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press THEATRE SYNC once. While transmitt ing the code from the remote, the TV button flashes. If this function does not work, change the transmit time. The transmit ti me varies depending o[...]

62 GB You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asl eep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once. To change the remaining time Press SLEEP rep[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 63 GB You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate disc s. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the us[...]

64 GB To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. 2 Enter you r 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . The system is ready for playback. Ti p • If you fo rget your pass word, enter th e 6-digit numb er “199703?[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 65 GB 4 Enter or re-enter your 4-dig it password using the numbe r buttons, then press . The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. 5 Press X / x to select [STANDARD] , then press . The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. 6 Press X / x to select a geographic area as the playback limi[...]

66 GB Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X / x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press . The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 3 Press X / x to select [PASSWORD t ], then press . The display for entering the password appears. 4 Enter your 4-digit password usin g the number[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 67 GB 5 Press C / c to select a setting. • [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally. • [NO CENTE R]: when installi ng the front and surround speakers. • [NO SURROUND]: when ins talling the center and front speakers. • [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the front speakers. • [ALL FRONT]: when ins[...]

68 GB Note • I n order to enjoy the surround sou nd after y ou change the positi on of the sp eakers, it i s recommended you set [SPEAKER FORMATION] , and then set [ AUTO CALIBRATION]. • To set [AUTO CALIBRATION], you need to connect the supplied ca libration mi c. • The front panel d isplay i ndicates t he selec ted [SPEAKER FORMATION]. It d[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 69 GB face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement. 5 Press X / x to select [YES], then press . Calibration starts. Note • Avoid being in th e measure ment area and making noi se during the measurement (about 3 minutes[...]

70 GB Ti p • You can check the d istance between the listenin g position an d each sp eaker. See pa ge 76. Note • While the Auto Calibra tion function works: – do not turn of f the power. – do not pr ess any but ton. – do not ch ange the vol ume. – do not ch ange the function. – do not ch ange the di sc. – do not i nsert or ej ect a[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 71 GB 5 Select an item using X / x , the n press . The options for the selected item appear. Example: [TV TYPE] 6 Select a setting using X / x , th en press . The setting is selected and setup is complete. To reset all of the [SETUP] settings 1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press . 2 Select [YES] using X / x . You[...]

72 GB [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETU P] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Usin g the Setup Display” (page 70). x [OSD] (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the screen. x [ME NU] (DVD VIDEO only) You can select the desired languag e[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 73 GB Note • Depending on the DVD, [ 4:3 LETTE R BOX] ma y be selected aut omaticall y instead of [ 4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice ve rsa. x [ HDMI RESOLUTION] Selects the type of vide o signals output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack. When you select [AUTO] (default), the system outputs[...]

74 GB x [BLACK LEVEL] (Except for Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models) Selects the black level (setup level) for th e video signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT VIDE O OUT/HDMI OUT. x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)] (Except for Asian , Australian, and Mid d le Eastern models) Selects the black level (setup level) for th e video[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 75 GB Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display ” (page 70). The default settings are underlined. x [PAUSE MODE] ( DVD VIDEO/DVD -R/ DVD-RW only) Selects the picture in pause mode. x [TRAC K SELECTION] ([...]

76 GB x [Div X] Displays the registration code for this system. For more information, go to http://www.divx.com on the Internet. To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers yo u have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers [...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 77 GB Note • When you select an item , the sound c uts off for a moment. • When you change t he [SIZE] s etting, the [SP EAKER FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD]. x [DISTANCE (FR ONT)] The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the liste ning position is shown below . When you set the [...]

78 GB x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can vary the leve l of surround speakers as follows. Be sure to set [T EST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Turn the VOLUME control on the system, or press VOLUME +/– on the remote. x [TEST TONE] The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust [LEVEL (FRONT)] and [[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 79 GB You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings. 1 Press " / 1 to turn on th e system. 2 Press x , A , and " / 1 on the system at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned. Returning to the Defaul[...]

80 GB On power sources • AC po wer cord (mai ns lead) must be change d only at the qualified service shop . • The unit is not di sconnected fr om the AC power source (ma ins) as lo ng as it is connected t o the wall outlet (mains), e ven if the unit itself has been turned off. On placement • Pl ace the system in a locati on with adequa te ven[...]

Additional I nformation 81 GB On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot ai r ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably i[...]

82 GB • If the HDMI OUT jack is used for vi deo output, changing th e [HDMI RESOLUTI ON] setting i n [SCREEN SETUP] may s olve the pro blem (page 73). Connect the TV and th e system using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to t he conne cted video input s o that you can see the on-s creen dis plays. Change the [HDMI[...]

Additional I nformation 83 GB The sound lo ses stereo effec t when you pla y a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. • Set [AUDIO] to [STERE O] by pressing AUDIO (page 40) . • Make sur e the syst em is connec ted properl y. The surround ef fect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Do lby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound trac k. • Make s ure the [...]

84 GB • It doe s not fit the screen ( those image s are reduced). • The [MODE (MP3, JP EG)] setting has been set to [AUDIO (MP3)] (page 5 1). • If you canno t change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting, r e-load t he disc or t urn the system of f, then on. • The DATA CD /DATA DVD contains a DivX video file . The MP3 audio tr acks and JPEG ima ge[...]

Additional I nformation 85 GB When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5- character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table. When displaying the version number on the screen [...]

86 GB Video section Outputs VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms S VIDEO: Y: 1 V p-p 75 ohms C: 0.286 V p-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 o hms P B /C B , P R /C R : 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms HDMI OUT: Type A (19 pin) Inputs TV/VCR: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers Front/Surround Speaker sys tem Two-Way Ba ss reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 70 × 10 0 mm cone type Tweeter: 50 mm co [...]

Additional I nformation 87 GB Album Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker sett[...]

88 GB about 1/40 of its orig inal size. The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that processes allocated data according to the status of the picture. The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more realis tic au dio pr esence . Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, m[...]

Additional I nformation 89 GB Region Code This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region . Each region code is shown on the system as well as on the disc packaging. The system can play discs that match its region co de. The system can also play discs with the “ [...]

90 GB Track Section of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD, CD, Super Audio CD, or MP3 . An album is composed of several tracks (MP 3 only). VIDEO CD A compact disc that cont ains moving pictures. The picture data uses th e MPEG 1 format, one of a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is co mpressed to about 1/[...]

Additional I nformation 91 GB The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Parental Control Area Code List Language Code List Code Langua ge Code Language Code La nguage Code Lan guage 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 105[...]

92 GB For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A " / 1 (on/standby) (26) B Front panel dis play (93) C A (open/close) (26) D Disc operation (26 ) E FUNCTION (26) F (remote sensor) (8) G PHONES jack (26) H VOLUME control (26) I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (17, 27) J Disc tray (26) Rear panel A SPEAKER jacks (12[...]

Additional I nformation 93 GB Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to HDCP ( high- bandwidt h digital content pro tection) compliant device with HD MI or DVI (digital visual interface) input. (21) B Lights up w hen the time information of a title or chapter ap[...]

94 GB Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view relate d 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 pa rentheses. Example: Control [...]

Additional I nformation 95 GB 1) Displays the scene numbe r for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on ), track nu mber for VIDEO CD s/Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX vi deo album number for D ATA CDs/DATA DVDs. 2) Displays the index numbe r for VIDEO CDs/ Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track numbe r, or JPEG image file number for DATA C D[...]

96 GB * These items are not disp layed when pla ying a DATA CD/DATA DVD wi th DivX video file . Ti p • T he Contro l Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you s elect any i tem except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [R EPEAT], and [A/V SYNC] onl y). The [ORIGIN AL/PLAY LIS T] indicato r lights up in green whe n you select [PLAY LIST] (defau lt[...]

Additional I nformation 97 GB Y ou can set the follo wing items with the D VD Setup Display . The order of the displayed items may be dif ferent from the actual display . DVD Setup Display List LANGU A GE SETUP OSD 1) MENU 1) SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE 2) SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND 16:9 4:3 LETTER 4:3 PAN SCAN ON OFF PICTURE BLUE BLACK JACKET CUST OM SETUP [...]

98 GB Y ou can set the follo wing items with AMP MENU on the remote. * “ATTENUATE” m ay not appear d epending on the se lected function. AMP Menu List AMP menu DEMO DEMO ON DEMO OFF DIMMER DIMMER ON DIMMER OFF ATTENU ATE * ATT ON ATT OFF[...]

99 GB Numerics 16:9 72 4:3 LETTER BOX 72 4:3 OUTPUT 74 4:3 P AN SCAN 72 5.1 Channel Surroun d 41 A A/V SYNC 46 ALBUM 33 Albu m 87 AMP MENU 19, 28, 62 AMP menu list 98 ANGLE 45 AT T E N U AT E 2 8 A UDIO 72 A UDIO (HDMI) 75 A UDIO DRC 75 Auto Calibration 68, 87 B BA CKGR OUND 73 Batteries 8 BLA CK LEVEL 74 BLA CK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 74 C CHAPTER 3[...]

100 GB RESET 71 Resume Play 35 S S VIDEO 22 Scan 32 SCENE 3 3 Scene 89 SCREEN S A VER 73 SCREEN S ETUP 72 Searching 32 Selecting 29 SETUP 70 Setup Display 70, 97 Shuffle Play 37 SLEEP 62 Slide Show 51 Slo w-motion Play 32 Sound Field 30 SPEAKER FORMA TION 66 SPEAKER SETUP 76 DIST ANCE 77 LEVEL 77, 78 SIZE 76 SUBTITLE 45, 72 Super Audio CD 46, 89 T [...]

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Sony Corporation Printed in China Remote control AMP MENU 4) 7 (19, 27, 62, 98 ) ANGLE 5 (45) AUDIO 3) ed (40) CLEAR ef (33, 5 7, 60, 71) D.TUNING wf (57) DISC SKI P 1) qs (26) DISPLA Y 2 (42, 58) DYNAMIC BASS 3 (61) ENTER 2) 4 (17, 19, 27, 33, 56, 63) FUNCTION +/– 3) 0 (23, 26, 27 , 35, 56, 66 ) MENU 6 (39, 56 ) MOVIE/MUSIC wd (29) MUTING wk (26[...]