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4-129-224-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
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Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ295K
©2009 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-129-224-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ295K ©2009 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: About These Operating Instructions

    WARNING About These Operating Instructions Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such remote.

  • Page 3: About The S-Air Function

    DivX, Inc. and are used under license. Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver in these Operating “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Instructions refer only to when the surround Corporation. amplifier or S-AIR receiver is used.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    “BRAVIA” Sync ......61 Playing Back Files of a USB Device ..63 Transferring Songs onto a USB Device..........71 Using a Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone ..........75 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter ........... 75 Using an S-AIR Product ....... 76...

  • Page 5: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode Recording) mode (except for DVD-R VIDEO CD •...
  • Page 6 A logical 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.
  • Page 7 Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code. A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking • Front speakers (2) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ • Stand bases (2) green/gray/blue/purple) • Video cord (1) • Center speaker (1) • Screws (2) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Operating Instructions • Surround speakers (2) •...
  • Page 9 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit. Note •...

  • Page 10: Step 1: Installing The System

    Step 1: Installing the System Positioning the system For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position (A). The distance can be between 1.0 to 7.0 meters. If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as (A), you can move the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position (B), and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters closer to the listening position (C).
  • Page 11 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. Remove the foot pads from the protective cover.
  • Page 12 Assembling the speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers) Use the parts as follows: • Front speakers (2) • Speaker cords (2, red/white) • Stand bases (2) • Screws (2) For details of how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page Note •...
  • Page 13 Connect 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 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Color tube Front left speaker (L): White Front right speaker (R): Red...
  • Page 14 Move the speaker cord so that it does not block the screw hole for securing the screw. Speaker cord Secure the stand base with the screw. Screw Fully-assembled illustration Front right speaker (R): Front left speaker (L): White label Red label White...
  • Page 15 Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
  • Page 16 Hang the speakers on the screws. Hole on the back of 5 mm the speaker inch) 10 mm inch) Rear of the speaker...

  • Page 17: Step 2: Connecting The System

    Step 2: Connecting the System For connecting the system, read the information on the following pages. Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other connections are made. Note •...
  • Page 18 Connecting the TV (Video connection) This connection sends a video signal to the TV. Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method. C Component video cable N N A A N T E (not supplied) IA L 75 C O A X -T 1 0 E Z W...
  • Page 19 To change the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system. The initial setting of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is PAL. The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.
  • Page 20 Connecting the TV (Audio connection) This connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, perform this connection. N N A A N T E IA L 75 C O A X -T 1 0 E Z W K E R...
  • Page 21 Connecting the other components You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers. Portable audio source (not supplied): E USB device (not supplied): F DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied): G F Connect a USB device (page 63). E Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) To a portable audio source N N A...
  • Page 22 If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. VCR, digital satellite receiver, PlayStation, etc. VCR, digital satellite receiver, PlayStation, etc. System :Signal flow Select the component on the TV.
  • Page 23 Connecting the antenna (aerial) N N A A N T E I A L 7 C O A X FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. •...
  • Page 24 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the unit. Wall outlet (mains): The shape of the wall outlet (mains) differs depending on the area.

  • Page 25: Step 3: Performing The Quick Setup

    Press X/x to select a language, then Step 3: Performing the press The Setup Display for selecting the aspect Quick Setup ratio of the TV to be connected appears. Follow the Steps below to make the basic VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 adjustments for using the system.
  • Page 26 Press C/c to select the speaker location, such as another room, proper measurement will not be obtained. formation image as the speakers are actually positioned, then press • The environment of the room in which the system is installed may affect measurements. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround When the measurements differ considerably Sound for a Room”...
  • Page 27 ** Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may Setting the type of video appear. output to match your TV Does your TV accept progressive signals? Depending on the connection of the TV Progressive is a method for displaying TV (page 18), select the type of video output of the images which reduces flickering and sharpens system.

  • Page 28: Step 4: Selecting The Source

    Press C/c to select [START], then Step 4: Selecting the press The system outputs a progressive signal for Source 5 seconds. Check that the screen is displayed correctly. You can select the playback source. Press C/c to select [YES], then press The system outputs a progressive signal.

  • Page 29: Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. SYSTEM MENU X/x/c, Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 30 Press The setting is made. Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. About speaker output The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit and you set [SPEAKER FORMATION] to [STANDARD] (page 82). For Australian models, the default setting is “A.F.D.
  • Page 31 Sound from Surround effect Effect “HP VIRTUAL” The system outputs the sound from the headphones by adding a surround effect regardless of sound format or (HEADPHONE VIRTUAL) number of channels. To turn the surround effect off Select “A.F.D. STD,” “2CH STEREO,” or “HP 2CH” for “DEC. MODE.” Note •...

  • Page 32: Disc

    Press Z on the unit to open the disc tray, and place a disc on the tray. Disc Place one disc on the tray, and then press Z. Playing a Disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with With the label side up.
  • Page 33 To use the headphones Press Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack on Watch frame by frame the unit. The sound of the system is muted. (Slow-motion Play) while the system is in pause You can also connect the headphones to the mode.
  • Page 34 Press ANGLE during playback to select the x DVD-VR desired angle. The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. To display the subtitles Example: • [1: MAIN] (main sound) • [1: SUB] (sub sound) If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn •...
  • Page 35 x DVD Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. Example: The Control Menu display appears on the Dolby Digital 5.1 channel TV screen. LFE (Low Press X/x to select [MULTI/ Frequency Effect) Surround (L/R) 2CH], then press The options for [MULTI/2CH] appear. 1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Press X/x to select the desired setting...
  • Page 36 • [CD]: You can play the CD layer. When the system is playing a CD layer, • To play without using the PBC function, press ./ “CD” lights up in the front panel display. > or the number buttons while the system is in stop mode to select a track, then press H or .

  • Page 37: Using Play Mode

    • This function may not work properly with some Using Play Mode discs. • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, Creating your own program then press H. To enjoy a disc that you played (Program Play) before with resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) You can play the contents of a disc in the order...
  • Page 38 To cancel all of the tracks in the Select the track you want to program. programmed order For example, select track [02]. Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your press own program.” Selected track Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].
  • Page 39 Press • [TRACK]: You can repeat the current track. Shuffle Play starts. x DATA CD/DATA DVD To return to normal play • [OFF]: Off. Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. • [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders on the disc.

  • Page 40: Searching/Selecting Disc Contents

    Selecting an original title or Searching/Selecting edited title on a DVD-VR Disc Contents Using the DVD’s menu This function is only available for DVD-VRs with a playlist created. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. A DVD is divided into many sections, which The Control Menu display appears on the make up a picture or music feature.
  • Page 41 Press X/x to select the search method. Press Example: [CHAPTER] [T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--]. [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). Input the time code using the number The number in parentheses indicates the buttons. total number of titles, chapters, tracks, For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10 indexes, scenes, folders, or files.

  • Page 42: Playing Mp3 Files/Jpeg Image Files

    Press X/x to select [MEDIA], Playing MP3 Files/JPEG then press The options for [MEDIA] appear. Image Files When [MUSIC] is selected, press DVD MENU. When other than [MUSIC] is selected, press X/x to select [MUSIC], then press You can play MP3 files or JPEG image files: A list of folders that contain MP3 files –...
  • Page 43 To play the next or previous MP3 FOLDER LIST file 01 Happy birthday Press > to play the next MP3 file. Press . 02 Travelling 01 twice to play the previous MP3 file. 03 2003.08.20 04 Flowers When you press . once, you can go to the 05 Travelling 02 06 Animals beginning of the current MP3 file.
  • Page 44 • If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at • You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set the same time, the sound may skip. Sony [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps ×...
  • Page 45 Press X/x to select [MEDIA], Selecting an effect for JPEG then press image files in the slide show The options for [MEDIA] appear. Press X/x to select a setting. Press DISPLAY. (If [MEDIA] is set to • [MUSIC/PHOTO]: You can play both [MUSIC/PHOTO], press DISPLAY JPEG image files and MP3 files in the...

  • Page 46: Enjoying Video Files

    • Depending on the DivX video file, sound may skip or Enjoying Video Files not match the pictures on the TV screen. • The system cannot play some DivX video files that are longer than 3 hours. • Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may pause or be unclear, in which case it is recommended that you create the file at a lower bit rate.
  • Page 47 To go to the next or previous FOLDER LIST page SUMMER 2003 Press NEW YEAR'S DAY MY FAVOURITES To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. To stop playback Press x. Press X/x to select the folder you want To play the next or previous video to play.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the Delay Restricting Playback of Between the Picture and the Disc Sound [PARENTAL CONTROL] [A/V SYNC] The [PARENTAL CONTROL] function allows you to restrict playback of DVDs that have When the sound does not match the pictures on ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between different scenes.
  • Page 49 To turn off the [PARENTAL Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press CONTROL] function The display for confirming the password Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11. appears. To play a disc for which x When you have already registered a [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set password The display for entering the password...

  • Page 50: Changing The System Settings By Using The Setup Display

    Enter your 4-digit password using the Changing the System number buttons, then press Press X/x to select [CHANGE Settings by Using the PASSWORD t], then press Setup Display Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press You can make various adjustments to items such To confirm your password, re-enter it as picture and sound.
  • Page 51 Press X/x to select an item, then press x [OSD] (On-Screen Display) You can switch the display language on the TV The options for the selected item appear. screen. Example: [TV TYPE] VIDEO SETUP x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only) TV TYPE: 16:9 You can switch the language for the disc’s PROGRESSIVE...
  • Page 52 The system outputs a progressive signal for x [TV TYPE] 5 seconds. Check that the screen is You can select the aspect ratio of the connected displayed correctly. Press C/c to select [YES], then press [16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide- The system outputs a progressive signal.
  • Page 53 Note Settings for HDMI • You cannot change the color system of the disc itself. • You can change the color system of this system [HDMI SETUP] according to the connected TV (page 18). x [BLACK LEVEL] HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO (1920x1080p) (North American, Mexican, and Latin...
  • Page 54 (page 62) is activated and loud sound may be ]: The system outputs standard output depending on the volume level of the resolution with a black frame. system. You can prevent this by limiting the ]: The system outputs HD resolution maximum level of the volume.
  • Page 55 x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only) x [SCREEN SAVER] You can compress the dynamic range of the You can reduce the damage to the display device (ghosting). Press any button (e.g., H) to cancel sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for watching movies at low volume late at night.
  • Page 56 x [RESET] x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] You can return the [SET UP] settings other than When you move the front speakers and center [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default speaker, be sure to set the parameters of the settings. For details, see “Returning the distance (A) from the listening position to the [SETUP] settings to the default”...
  • Page 57 x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can adjust the sound level of the surround speakers. You can set the parameter from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. [L/R] 0.0 dB : Set the surround speaker level. * This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.

  • Page 58: Tuner

    Current station PRESET +/– (page 59), then perform the Current band and preset number procedure from Step 3. FM 10 : 88.00 MHz SONY RADIO Station name Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER FM” appears in the front panel display. Press and hold TUNING +/– until the auto scanning starts.

  • Page 59: Listening To The Radio

    Press X/x repeatedly until “FM MODE” Listening to the Radio appears in the front panel display. Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 58)). Press or c. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER FM” appears in the front panel Press X/x to select “MONO.”...
  • Page 60 Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes: 1 t 2 t ..t 1 t ..When the station name is set 1 Station name Ex. “SONY RADIO” 2 Frequency Ex. “FM1 87.50” 3 The “FM MODE” setting Ex. “STEREO”...

  • Page 61: Control For Hdmi/External Audio Device

    Device • The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than a Sony component, Using the Control for even if the component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
  • Page 62 Press DISPLAY while the system is This system in stop mode. Turns on. (If not already Turns on. (If not already The Control Menu display appears on the turned on.) turned on.) TV screen. Switches to “DVD” Switches to HDMI input. Press X/x to select [SETUP], function.

  • Page 63: Playing Back Files Of A Usb Device

    VIDEO,” TV sound is output from the system Playing Back Files of a speakers automatically. • While you are watching the TV and the USB Device function of the system is switched to “DVD” or “USB,” sound of the selected system You can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC function is output from the system speakers;...
  • Page 64 operating manual supplied with the • The system can play back the following files. ® Walkman File Extension of the file MP3 file “.mp3” Connecting the USB device WMA file “.wma” AAC file “.m4a” JPEG image file “.jpg” or “.jpeg” DivX video file “.avi”...
  • Page 65 • Always turn off the system before removing FOLDER LIST the USB device. Removing the USB device while the system is on may corrupt the data on 01 Let's Talk About Love (1985) 02 1st Album (1986) the USB device. 03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986) 04 Ready for Romance (1986) •...
  • Page 66 Press X/x to select a folder. Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press > after the last file on the x To go to the next or previous page current folder, but that you cannot return to the Press previous folder by pressing ..
  • Page 67 Press X/x to select a setting. Note • You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set • [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 in from top to bottom. × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 ×...
  • Page 68 the previous folder, select the folder from the FOLDER LIST folder list. SUMMER 2003 To return to the previous display NEW YEAR'S DAY MY FAVOURITES Press O RETURN. To turn on/off the display Press DVD MENU. Other operations Press X/x to select a folder. See “Other operations”...
  • Page 69 Press • [MEMORY]: You can repeat all of the folders on the USB device. For details of the playback priority of file • [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current types under the [MEDIA] setting, see folder. “Playback priority of file types” (page 112). •...
  • Page 70 Press Viewing the information of an [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)]. audio file/video file on the TV screen 1 ( 1 4 4 ) 1 : 3 1 You can display the information of an audio file/ video file such as time information, name of the folder/audio file/video file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on the TV screen.

  • Page 71: Transferring Songs Onto A Usb Device

    Checking the date information Transferring Songs onto of a JPEG image file a USB Device You can check the date information during You can transfer songs on an audio CD onto a playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the USB device by encoding to MP3 format.
  • Page 72 Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then Transferring tracks on an press audio CD onto a USB device The system starts transferring and the status of transferring appears. To cancel transferring, press x. Load an audio CD. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.
  • Page 73 Press REC TO USB on the unit. Remaining space of the USB device REC TO USB lights up and “READING” appears in the front panel display. Then, USB TRANSFER “PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of 2002_Remixes the USB device appear alternately in the 01_Back_Seat_O...
  • Page 74 The list of files contained in the folder Folder and file generation appears. Press X/x to select the desired audio file, rules then press CLEAR. When transferring onto a USB device, a Press C/c to select [YES], then press “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the “ROOT”.

  • Page 75: Using A Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone

    Using a Sony Ericsson Using the DIGITAL MEDIA Mobile Phone PORT Adapter You can connect a Sony Ericsson mobile phone The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) to the system and enjoy music from it via this adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable system, or transfer music from this system to the audio source or computer.

  • Page 76: Using An S-Air Product

    Note Using an S-AIR Product • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, images are also output. In this case, the system outputs the composite video signal only, The unit is compatible with the S-AIR function regardless of the type of video signal. (page 110), which allows sound transmission between S-AIR products.
  • Page 77 Insert the wireless transmitter. Inserting the wireless Rear of the unit transmitter/transceiver ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L COAXIAL 75 EZW-T100 SPEAKER HDMI OUT To make use of the S-AIR function, you need to DMPORT DC5V VIDEO AUDIO IN 0.7A MAX...
  • Page 78 S-AIR main unit • When you change the S-AIR configuration, Sony (This unit) recommends that you perform [AUTO ID A CALIBRATION]. For details, see “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 83). Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit...
  • Page 79 To enjoy the same function as the unit, Enjoying the system’s sound in select “MAIN UNIT.” another room Adjust the volume on the S-AIR receiver. For the S-AIR receiver Note • When the sound is other than 2 channel stereo, multi- You can enjoy the system’s sound by using the channel sound is downmixed to 2 channel.
  • Page 80 The default setting differs depending on the x After pairing Sound transmission is established between the area. paired unit and S-AIR sub unit(s) only. Press The setting is made. Your room Neighbor This unit Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. ID A No transmission Note...
  • Page 81 Press X/x to select the desired setting. Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit. • “AUTO”: Normally select this. The x For the surround amplifier system changes “RF CHANGE” to “ON” Refer to the operating instructions of the or “OFF” automatically. surround amplifier.

  • Page 82: Other Operations

    For better surround listening position. sound, Sony recommends that first you decide • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select the position of the speakers. this when you install the front and...

  • Page 83: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically [AUTO CALIBRATION] D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. Note • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO Calibration mic CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down.

  • Page 84: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    Supplied Remote Note • While the Auto Calibration function is working, do You can control the TV (Sony only) by using the not operate the system. following buttons. Use these buttons (other than • The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always...

  • Page 85: Enjoying Karaoke

    To set the system to karaoke Enjoying Karaoke mode on the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu display appears. You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a Note disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode. • The Control Menu display will not appear if no disc is in the unit.
  • Page 86 To adjust the microphone volume Speaker output in Dolby Digital Karaoke format Press MIC VOL +/– to adjust the microphone volume. Accompaniment Accompaniment To add the echo effect Front Front Press ECHO. Center Each time you press ECHO, the echo level Guide melody changes as follows: Surround...
  • Page 87 • The key automatically returns to the original key Selecting the vocals (Vocal when: – you turn off the power. Select) – you change the function. – the disc tray is opened. – you stop playback. When playing a DVD with the Dolby Digital –...

  • Page 88: Using The Sound Effect

    Note Using the Sound Effect • Depending on the discs, you may not be able to change the guide vocal channel. • The channel returns to the default setting when: Reinforcing bass frequencies – you turn off the power. – you change the function. –...

  • Page 89: Selecting The Effect To Suit The Source

    – “DEC. MODE” is set to “A.F.D. STD” or Selecting the Effect to “A.F.D. MULTI.” – Headphones are not connected. Suit the Source – Karaoke mode is off. To turn off the sound effect You can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music.

  • Page 90: Changing The Input Level Of The Sound From Connected Components

    Changing the Input Level Using the Sleep Timer of the Sound from You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. Connected Components You can preset the time in 1 or 10-minute increments.

  • Page 91: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Changing the Brightness Viewing Information of the Front Panel About the Disc Display You can set the brightness of the front panel display to either of 2 levels. Viewing the playing time and Press SYSTEM MENU. remaining time in the front Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”...
  • Page 92 x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ file) Super Audio CD/CD 1 Playing time of the current file • T **:** 2 Current file name Playing time of the current track 3 Current album and file number •...
  • Page 93 To check DATA CD/DATA DVD * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan (MP3 file/video file) text Electronics and Information Technology Industries By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files Association (JEITA). or video files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of the folder/MP3 file/ video file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on the TV...

  • Page 94: Returning To The Default Settings

    Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], Returning to the Default then press The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. Settings Press X/x to select [RESET] and press Returning the system Press C/c to select [YES]. You can also quit the process and return to parameters, such as preset the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] stations, to the default...

  • Page 95: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On placement On cleaning discs, disc/lens • Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

  • Page 96: Notes About The Discs

    Notes about the Discs 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 air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the...

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. When you install the S-AIR sub unit (optional), in the event of a problem with the S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (main unit and S-AIR sub unit). Power...
  • Page 98 Picture Symptom Remedy There is no picture. • The video connecting cords are not connected securely. • The video connecting cords are damaged. • The unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 18). • The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system.
  • Page 99 Sound Symptom Remedy There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode.
  • Page 100 Symptom Remedy No sound or only a very low- • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 17, 56). level sound is heard from the • Check the “ ” setting DEC. MODE (page 29) surround speakers. • Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable.
  • Page 101 • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 33). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
  • Page 102 (USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Are you using a supported USB • If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur.
  • Page 103 – The file structure is extremely complex. – The memory capacity is excessive. – The internal memory is fragmented. • Sony recommends following these guidelines. – Total folders on the USB device: 200 or less – Total files per folder: 150 or less File names are not displayed •...
  • Page 104 – the file size is extremely large. – the physical structure within the memory is fragmented. • Sony recommends following these guidelines. – Total folders on the USB device: 200 or less – Total files per folder: 150 or less You cannot start transferring •...
  • Page 105 USB device becomes complex. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Transferring to a USB device • You are using an unsupported USB device. See “Playable USB Devices”...
  • Page 106 Symptom Remedy There is noise or the sound skips. • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (about 25 feet) away from the S-AIR main unit you are using. • Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together. •...

  • Page 107: Self-Diagnosis Function

    [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may display) appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, When the self-diagnosis function is activated to normal system operation will not be possible. prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5- Turn off the system, and then turn on the system character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a...

  • Page 108: Specifications

    HDMI OUT: Type A (19 Specifications pin) Speakers Amplifier Section Front (SS-TS92) Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, Speaker system Full range Bass reflex 1 kHz, 1% THD) Speaker unit 65 mm cone type Surround mode (reference) RMS output power Rated impedance 3 ohms FL/FR/C/SL/SR*: 142...

  • Page 109: Glossary

    Mass (approx.) 4.3 kg Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Supported file format Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjust the MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) File Extension: speaker settings to your listening environment in Bitrate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps a short period of time.
  • Page 110 DTS provides the deterioration, Sony has developed a technology same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of audio.
  • Page 111 Single layer disc (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer) Super Audio CD layer Hybrid disc (a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer) CD layer Super Audio CD layer A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2 channel area or the multi-channel area.

  • Page 112: Playback Priority Of File Types

    Playback priority of file types The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting. File type on a disc or USB [MEDIA] setting device [VIDEO] [MUSIC/ [PHOTO] [MUSIC] PHOTO] Disc USB device Disc Disc/USB Disc/USB device device Video files only...

  • Page 113: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali...

  • Page 114: Index To Parts And Control

    Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (25, 94) (USB) port (64) B Z (open/close) (32) J OPERATION DIAL (32) C Front panel display (116) K PHONES jack (32) D FUNCTION (28) L AUDIO IN/MIC/A.CAL MIC jack (21, 25, 83, 85)
  • Page 115 Rear panel Screws* ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L COAXIAL 75 EZW-T100 SPEAKER HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V AUDIO IN VIDEO 0.7A MAX CENTER SUBWOOFER COMPONENT VIDEO OUT TV/VIDEO A SPEAKER jacks (17) G DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack (21, 75) B EZW-T100 slot (76) H HDMI OUT jack (18)
  • Page 116 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the karaoke mode is G Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is on. (85) correctly connected to HDCP (High- bandwidth Digital Content Protection) B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. compliant device with HDMI or DVI (90) (Digital Visual Interface) input.
  • Page 117 Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A – M N – Z ANGLE ws (33) NIGHT 5 (88) Number buttons qf (36, 58, 84) AUDIO qg (34) ONE-TOUCH PLAY eg (62) [/1 (on/standby) 1 (24, 25, 32) CLEAR es (37, 59) PICTURE NAVI 6 (43, 66) TV [/1 (on/standby) ql (84) D.TUNING qh (59)

  • Page 118: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes: 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... 1 Control Menu display 1 2 Control Menu display 2 (appears when available) 3 Control Menu display off...
  • Page 119 Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Playback status Total number of chapters (N Playback, Control Menu items X Pause, x Stop, etc.) 9 8 ( 9 9 ) Type of disc being 1 3 ( 9 9 ) DVD VIDEO...
  • Page 120 [SHUFFLE] (page 38) You can play the tracks/files in random order. [REPEAT] (page 39) You can play the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly or one title/ chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 48) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 40) You can display the DVD’s menu.
  • Page 121 [EFFECT] (page 67) You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MEDIA] (page 68) You can select the data type (MP3/AAC/WMA file, JPEG image file, or video file) on a USB device. [USB TRANSFER] (page 71) You can transfer tracks on an audio CD or MP3 files on a CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB device.

  • Page 122: Index

    Index Numerics 4:3 OUTPUT 52 EFFECT 45, 67 OSD 51 5.1 Channel Surround 34 FM MODE 59 PAIRING 80 A/V SYNC 48 Front panel 114 PARENTAL CONTROL 48, AAC file 63 Front panel display 91, 116 55, 110 ANGLE 34 PAUSE MODE 53 ATTENUATE 90 PBC Playback 36...
  • Page 123 TEST TONE 57 TIME 41 TRACK SELECTION 55 TV TYPE 52 USB device 63 VIDEO SETUP 51 VOLUME LIMIT 53 WMA file 63...
  • Page 124 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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