Sony HDMI DAV-TZ140 Operating Instructions

4-299-353-12(2)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China
DAV-TZ140
NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A
Trademarks
CONSUMER FOR DECODING VIDEO IN
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital
COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4
and Dolby Pro Logic adaptive matrix
VISUAL STANDARD ("MPEG-4 VIDEO")
surround decoders.
THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND
Laboratories.
NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO
Laboratories.
PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
This system incorporates High-Definition
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Inc.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
"BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
About these Operating
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
Instructions
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
"DVD" may be used as a general term for a
Thomson.
DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and
DVD-RW/DVD-R.
Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft The system enters standby mode
Corporation in the United States and/or other
automatically.
countries. This product contains technology
When the system is in pause, stop, open, or
subject to certain intellectual property rights
no disc mode, the system will enter standby
of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this
mode automatically after 30 minutes.
technology outside of this product is
prohibited without the appropriate license(s)
from Microsoft.
ABOUT MPEG-4 VISUAL: THIS PRODUCT
IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4
VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE
FOR THE PERSONAL AND
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Connecting the Speakers
Caution
Do not use any speakers other than those supplied with this system.
Insert the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS terminals of the unit.
Rear panel of the main unit
Speaker cord
Contact area (+)
Covering
Colored tube
Contact area (–)
Blue
Colored tube
Gray Green
FRONT LEFT: White
White
Purple FRONT RIGHT: Red
CENTER: Green
Red
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E U SE
SURROUND LEFT: Blue
D A N C
IM PE
SURROUND RIGHT: Gray
SUBWOOFER: Purple
R
ER OO FE
CE NT
SU BW
OU ND Note
SU RR LE FT
K E R S
RIG HT
FR ON T
LE FT S P E A
RIG HT  Connect the speaker cord with the colored
tube to +.
SUBWOOFER
CENTER FRONT R
FRONT L
Main unit
SUR R
SUR L
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Color System Setup Parts and Controls
1
Connect the AC power cord (mains
Front panel
lead).
2
Turn on the power of the main unit

and TV.
/
/

3
Press FUNCTION repeatedly or DVD/

/ (on/standby)
CD to switch the function to DVD/CD.
Turns on the unit, or sets it to standby
Playback starts automatically if a disc
mode.
with an auto playback function is loaded.

Press  twice to stop playback.
Play operation buttons
 (open/close)
4
Switch the input selector on your TV
Opens or closes the disc tray.
to display "Home Theatre System."
 (play)
5
Press SETUP in stop mode.
Starts or re-starts playback (resume play).
The Setup Menu appears.
 (stop)
6
Press / repeatedly to select
Stops playback and remembers the stop
[Preference Page], then press . point (resume point).
The resume point for a title/track is the
7
Press / repeatedly to select [TV
last point you played.
Type], then press .
8
Press / repeatedly to select [PAL]
or [NTSC] from the displayed list, then
Rear panel
press .
9
Press SETUP to turn off the Setup
Menu.
Note
 The display on the TV screen may be
interrupted momentarily after changing the
color system as described above.

SPEAKERS terminals

HDMI OUT jack

VIDEO OUT jack
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WARNING
For European models
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the apparatus with
Notice for customers: The following
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. information is only applicable to equipment
Do not place the naked flame sources such as sold in countries applying EU directives.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
lighted candles on the apparatus.
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
As the main plug is used to disconnect the
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
unit from the mains, connect the unit to an
easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice Representative for EMC and product safety is
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service
main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
or guarantee matters please refer to the
The main plug is used to disconnect this
addresses given in separate service or
device from the AC outlet, so position this
device in a location where it can be easily guarantee documents.
unplugged.
This equipment has been tested and found to
Do not install the appliance in a confined
comply with the limits set out in the EMC
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Directive using a connection cable shorter
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
than 3 meters. (European models only)
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
For the customers in the USA
The unit is not disconnected from the mains
as long as it is connected to the AC outlet,
Owner's Record
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
The model and serial numbers are located on
To prevent injury, this apparatus must be
the rear exterior of the unit. Record these
securely attached to the floor/wall in
numbers in the space provided below. Refer
accordance with the installation instructions.
to them whenever you call upon your Sony
Indoor use only.
dealer regarding this product.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this Model No. DAV-TZ140
product will increase eye hazard. Serial No.______________
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.
2
GB
Playable Discs Note on playback operations of a DVD
Some playback operations of a DVD may be
intentionally restricted by software producers.
DVD DVD-VIDEO
Since this system plays a DVD according to
DVD-ROM
the disc contents the software producers
DVD-R/DVD-RW
designed, some playback features may not be
DVD+R/DVD+RW
available.
CD CD-DA (Music CD)
Note about double-layer DVDs
CD-ROM
The playback picture and sound may be
CD-R/CD-RW
momentarily interrupted when the layers
VIDEO CD
switch.
Super VCD
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
A CD or DVD will not play if it has not been Your system has a region code printed on the
correctly finalized. For more information, rear of the unit and will only play a DVD
refer to the operating instructions supplied
VIDEO (playback only) labeled with an
with the recording device.
identical region code or
Discs that cannot be played
Note about Multi Session CD
 Blu-ray Discs You can play only the first session of a
 HD DVDs multisession disc.
 DVD-RAMs
 DVD Audio discs
 PHOTO CDs
 Super Audio CDs
 Data track of CD-Extras
 Audio material side on DualDiscs
 DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW in
VR (Video Recording) mode
 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media)-compatible DVD-R/RW containing
content flagged as "Copy once. "
Notes on discs
This product is designed to playback discs
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. DualDiscs and some music discs
encoded with copyright protection
technologies do not conform to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard. Therefore, these discs
may not be compatible with this product.
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Connecting your TV
Depending on the jacks on your TV or set-top box, select the video and audio connection method.
When connecting to a TV only
The TV has AUDIO OUT jacks*4: The TV has AUDIO OUT jacks:
Video Audio Video
Connecting a video cord and an audio cord
Select *1 or *2 for the video connection based on the jacks on the TV.
Audio  Video 
VIDEO IN HDMI IN AUDIO OUT
L R
*1 *2 *3
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Remote control
 
  
FUNCTION
Selects the playback source.

VOLUME –/+
Adjusts the system's volume.

(USB) port
Used for connecting a USB device.

Disc tray

Front panel display

(remote sensor)
SHIFT
Press and hold this button to use buttons with
purple text labels.
TV INPUT*
    
Switches the TV's input source between the
TV signal and other input sources.

TV/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks

FM ANTENNA jack
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NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to
This appliance
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
is classified as a
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
CLASS 1
These limits are designed to provide
LASER product.
reasonable protection against harmful
This marking is
interference in a residential installation. This
located on the
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
rear exterior.
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 determined
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.

Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit 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.
Playable Types of Files
Video
File format Extensions
MPEG4 Video 1) ".mp4, " ".m4v"
Xvid Video 2) ".avi"
Music
File format Extensions
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio ".mp3"
Layer 3) 3)
WMA 4) ".wma"
AAC 5) ".m4a"
Photo
.
ALL
File format Extensions
JPEG ".jpg, " ".jpeg, " ".jpe"
1) AVC is not compatible.
2) Unavailable on US models.
3) MP3PRO format is not compatible.
4) WMA DRM,WMA Lossless or WMA
PRO format are not compatible.
5) AAC DRM and AAC Lossless formats are
not supported.
Note
 Some files may not play depending on the
format, the encoding, or recording
condition.
 Some USB devices may not work with this
system.
 The system supports ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet in DATA CD.
 The system supports UDF (Universal Disk
Format) in DATA DVD.
 The system supports FAT12, FAT16, and
FAT32 in USB device.
 The system can recognize the following files
or folders in DATA DVD, DATA CD and
USB device:
 up to 300 folders

up to 648 files
When connecting a TV and set-top box/PlayStation®3
The TV does not have AUDIO OUT jacks:
Audio
Video
Set-top box/ Set-top box/
PS3™ PS3™
Video
Audio Video
VIDEO IN HDMI IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN HDMI IN AUDIO OUT
L R
*1 *2 *3 *1 *2 *3
BRAVIA Sync
ONE-TOUCH PLAY
Activates One-Touch Play.
TV I/ (on/standby)*
Turns on the TV or sets it to standby mode.
/ (on/standby)
Turns on the system or sets it to standby
mode.
Function selection buttons
Select the playback source.
DVD/CD
FM
USB
TV/CABLE
FUNCTION
Selects the functions in sequence.
REPEAT
Activates repeat/shuffle playback mode.
SURROUND
Selects surround audio output mode.
EQ
Selects equalizer mode.
AUDIO
Selects the audio format/track and FM mode.
SUBTITLE
Selects the subtitle language when
multilingual subtitles are available.
ANGLE
Switches to other viewing angles when multi-
angles are recorded on a DVD VIDEO.
Number buttons
Enter the title/chapter numbers, preset radio
stations, etc.
PROGRAM
Activates program play and presets radio
stations.
SLEEP
Sets the sleep timer.
DVD TOP MENU
Opens the DVD's Top Menu.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such
For North American, Mexican,
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
and Brazilian models
other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
polarized plug has two blades with one
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
wider than the other. A grounding type
shock to persons.
plug has two blades and a third 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
(servicing) instructions in the literature
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
accompanying the appliance.
10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
For the customers in Europe,
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
Russia and Australia
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 a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
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
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
consequences for the environment and
storms or when unused for long periods
human health, which could otherwise be
of time.
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
this product. The recycling of materials will
personnel. Servicing is required when the
help to conserve natural resources. For more
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
detailed information about recycling of this
such as power-supply cord or plug is
product, please contact your local Civic
damaged, liquid has been spilled or
Office, your household waste disposal service
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
or the shop where you purchased the product.
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
Applicable accessories: Remote Control.
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
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Unpacking
 It may take time to read files in the
following cases:
Checking the supplied items
 there are many folders or files.
 the memory capacity of the USB device  Main unit (1)
that you are using is very large.
 the memory of the USB device that you
are using is fragmented.
 Subwoofer (1)
* U.S. models only.
** High Speed HDMI cable and video cord are included only in certain areas.
Preparing the remote control
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the  and  ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the compartment.
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* 1 Supplied only in certain areas. This is the When Installing the
basic connection via video cord (yellow).
Speakers on a Wall
* 2 Supplied only in certain areas. Picture
quality will be improved compared to a
Caution
video cord.
 Contact a screw shop or installer for
* 3 Sold separately. To listen to TV audio via
information regarding the wall material or
the system, connect with an audio cord
screws to be used.
(red and white).
 Use screws that are suitable for the wall
* 4 If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT
material and strength. As a plaster board
jacks, TV sound does not output via this
wall is especially fragile, attach the screws
system.
securely to a beam. Install the speakers on a
vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is
Connecting the FM wire antenna
Audio
applied.
(aerial)
 Sony is not responsible for accidents or
damage caused by improper installation,
insufficient wall strength or improper screw
installation, natural calamity, etc.
1
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are
suitable for the hole on the back of
each speaker. See the illustrations
below.
FM
NN A
AN TE
30 mm (1 3/16 inches)
L R
Hole on the back of the speaker
Note
 Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception, and then set up the
antenna.
 Set up the antenna away from the AC power
cord (mains lead), other cables, and metal
objects such as windows.
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DVD MENU
Opens or closes the DVD's menu.
MUTING
Turns off the sound temporarily.
///
Moves the highlight to a displayed item.
(ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
VOLUME +/–
Adjusts the volume.
SETUP
Opens or closes the setup menu.
DISPLAY
Opens or closes the Display Menu.
TIME
Switches time information during playback.
Playback operation buttons
/ (previous/next)
/ (fast reverse/fast forward)
/ (slow)
Activates slow reverse/slow forward when
/ is pressed in pause mode.
 (pause)
 (play)
 (stop)
Radio operation buttons
PRESET +/–
TUNING +/–
* Works with Sony TVs only. Depending on
your TV, you may not be able to use some
of the buttons.
Note
AUDIO IN
This button does not work.
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Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
This symbol is intended to alert the
collection systems)
user to the presence of uninsulated
This symbol on the battery or
"dangerous voltage" within the
on the packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be
This symbol is intended to alert the
used in combination with a chemical symbol.
user to the presence of important
The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or
operating and maintenance
lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains
more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment
and human health which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of the
Disposal of Old Electrical &
battery. The recycling of the materials will
Electronic Equipment
help to conserve natural resources.
(Applicable in the European
In case of products that for safety,
Union and other European
countries with separate performance or data integrity reasons require
collection systems)
a permanent connection with an incorporated
This symbol on the product or
battery, this battery should be replaced by
on its packaging indicates that
qualified service staff only. To ensure that the
battery will be treated properly, hand over the
product at end-of-life to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section
on how to remove the battery from the
product safely. Hand the battery over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
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 Speakers (5)  Remote commander
(remote) (1)
 FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  R6 (size AA) batteries* (2)
 Video cord** (1)
 High Speed HDMI cable** (1)
 Operating Instructions
(this manual)
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2
Fasten the screws to the wall, then
hang the speaker on the wall.
Depth of fastened screw
7 to 9 mm
(9/32 to 3/8 inch)
4 mm (3/16 inch)
5 mm
(7/32 inch)
10 mm
(13/32 inch)
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Continued 