Welcome! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, Don’t throw away the battery with please read this manual thoroughly and retain it general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.
Table of Contents Welcome! ..........2 Creating Your Own Program....39 About This Manual ......... 5 (Program Play) This System Can Play the Following Playing in Random Order ..... 41 Discs ..........6 (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly ....... 42 Getting Started – BASIC – (Repeat Play) Step 1: Assembling Using the DVD’s Menu......
Page 4
Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ........68 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room ..........71 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ......... 73 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display......75 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........
• The instructions in this manual are for DAV- DZ120K, DAV-DZ520K, and DAV-DZ620K. DAV-DZ120K is the model used for illustration purposes only. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DAV-DZ120K only.”...
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and This System Can Play the DivX video files of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Following Discs Joliet The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ Format of Disc logo DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the discs following formats:...
Page 7
they have been correctly finalized. In this case, If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the view the disc by normal playback. Also some message [Playback prohibited by area DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Write format cannot be played.
Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 88. 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 inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system.
Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 15. (For the front speakers of DAV-DZ520K and front and surround speakers of DAV-DZ620K only.) Note •...
Page 10
Secure the pedestal to the post. Note • If it is hard to secure the pedestal, remove and secure it again. Securing the pedestal forcibly may ruin the screw threads. Connect the speaker cords to the speaker, then run them through the slots (A, B, C, and D) all the way.
Page 11
Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. Adjust the length of the speaker cord. Note • Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the pedestal. • Do not drop the speaker when mounting. Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2. Screws (2) (supplied)
To accept progressive signals, see page 26. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 17. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages. DAV-DZ120K Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker...
Page 13
DAV-DZ520K Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker AM loop antenna (aerial) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SPEAKER (DVD ONLY) S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO IN TV/VCR COAXIAL AC power cord (mains lead)
Page 14
DAV-DZ620K Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker AM loop antenna (aerial) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SPEAKER (DVD ONLY) S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO IN TV/VCR COAXIAL AC power cord (mains lead)
1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Color tube (–) Note • Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system.
• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 34). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) Plastic stand (supplied)
Page 17
To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) (supplied) COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack Note •...
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker Step 3: Positioning the may fall down. System • When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Positioning the speakers Room”...
Step 4: Performing the LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH ENGLISH MENU: Quick Setup FRENCH AUDIO: SPANISH SUBTITLE: PORTUGUESE Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. Press X/x to select a language. "/1 The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.
Page 20
Connect the calibration mic to the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbor. A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES], then press • Avoid being in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which ENTER.
Page 21
To recall the Quick Setup display Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press ENTER. The options for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK...
• DEMO OFF: sets the demonstration mode off. Getting Started – ADVANCED – Press ENTER. Turning off the The setting is reflected. Demonstration Press AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off. "/1 AMP MENU X/x/c ENTER After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display.
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall 8 to 10 mm inch) material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall For the front speakers of DAV-DZ520K strength or improper screw installation, natural...
Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, or C. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (component). DAV-DZ120K To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT...
Page 25
DAV-DZ520K/DZ620K To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SPEAKER (DVD ONLY) S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO IN TV/VCR COAXIAL To VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO TV with VIDEO IN jack TV with S VIDEO IN jack TV with COMPONENT...
Page 26
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 77. 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 connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.
Page 27
x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO) Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and, – you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software. Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.
Other Component Hookup You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For video connection of other components, connect directly to the TV (DAV-DZ120K only). You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component (DAV-DZ520K/DZ620K only).
Page 29
• When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Press FUNCTION to select “AUDIO.” Connect the portable audio source. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display. To cancel, select other than “A.F.D.
Load a disc. Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. Basic Operations Playing Discs Adjust the When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the "/1 volume FUNCTION inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
Press Enjoying the Radio or Replay the previous scene* (instant replay) during Other Components playback. Briefly fast forward the (instant current scene** advance) during playback. * DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The FUNCTION button can be used except for DivX video files. ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only.
Changing the input level of Enjoying TV or VCR Sound the sound from connected from All Speakers components Distortion may occur when listening to a You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the component connected to the TV/VCR jacks on speakers in this system.
Selecting the Movie or Music Mode You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music. MOVIE/ MUSIC Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the mode you want lights up in the front panel display. The default setting is underlined. •...
Automatic outputting of the Sound Adjustments original sound Enjoying Surround Sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically by Using Sound Field detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
Page 35
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
With each press, playback speed becomes faster. Note Various Functions for Playing Discs • In the case of Latin American models, the Scan Searching for a Particular function does not work for CD Graphics. Point on a Disc Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame)
Press ENTER. Searching for a Title/ [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)]. Chapter/Track/Scene, 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO etc. 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ Press X/x or the number buttons to DATA DVD by track, index, or scene.
Searching by Scene Resuming Playback from the Point Where You (Picture Navigation) Stopped the Disc You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and (Resume Play) find the desired scene quickly. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. When you stop the disc, the system remembers CHAPTER VIEWER the point where you pressed x and “RESUME”...
Creating Your Own • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. Program To enjoy a disc that is played (Program Play) before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on This system stores the point where you stopped the disc to create your own program.
Page 40
Press c. To change or cancel a program The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own this case, [01]). Program.” Select the program number of the track you PROGRAM 0:00:00 want to change or cancel using X/x.
To return to normal play Playing in Random Order Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. (Shuffle Play) To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. You can have the system “shuffle” tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”...
• [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only): Playing Repeatedly repeats the current track. • [FILE] (DivX video files only): repeats (Repeat Play) the current file. Press ENTER. The item is selected. To return to normal play, press CLEAR, or You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a select [OFF] in Step 3.
Using the DVD’s Menu Changing the Sound A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ sections are called “titles.” When you play a DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in DVD which contains several titles, you can multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,...
• [2: MAIN+SUB] Checking the audio signal Note format • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do (DVD, DivX video only) not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc. If you press AUDIO repeatedly during x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA playback, the format of the current audio signal CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as...
About audio signals Selecting [ORIGINAL] or Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ channel is output from a separate speaker. DVD-RW • Front (L) • Front (R) • Center •...
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 Viewing Information About audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) the Disc 1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the playing time is displayed. Viewing the playing time and Note •...
Page 47
x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC Checking the play information functions) of the disc • **:** Playing time of the current scene To check DVD/CD text x When playing a VIDEO CD (without Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display PBC functions) or CD text recorded on the DVD/CD.
Checking the date Changing the Angles information (JPEG only) You can check the date information during If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the JPEG image data.
Displaying the Subtitles Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If (A/V SYNC) multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever When the sound does not match the pictures on you want.
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio About MP3 Audio Tracks track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file) • which conform to the DCF* image file format and JPEG Image Files * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD Playing DATA CDs or and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any DATA DVDs with MP3 sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the Audio Tracks and JPEG next album in the same tree.
Pressing MENU again will display the album list. To stop playback Press x. To play the next or previous MP3 audio track Press ./>. Note that you can select the Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want next album by continuing to press > after the last track on the current album, but that you to view and press ENTER.
To stop playback Playing Audio Tracks and Press x. Images as a Slide Show • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the with Sound screen. To display the additional image files, select the bottom image and press x. To return to the previous image, select the top image and press X.
You can turn the album list on and off by • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 pressing MENU repeatedly. to 9 seconds. (Images that are four million pixels or more will lengthen the duration.) • [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than •...
• [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle ® Enjoying DivX Videos through the effects. • [MODE5]: The next image slides over the previous image. • [OFF]: Turns off this function. About DivX Video Files Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect. ®...
Page 56
To go to the next or previous files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video. page Press C/c. • For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG To turn off the display image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs, see “Discs that the system can play”...
To play the next or previous DivX Playing VIDEO CDs with video file without turning on the above file list PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) You can select the next or previous DivX video (PBC Playback) file in the same album by pressing ./>. You can also select the first file of the next album by pressing >...
To change the AM tuning interval (except for Russian and Middle Tuner Functions Eastern models) Presetting Radio Stations The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz. To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM any AM station, then turn off the system by stations.
Naming preset stations Listening to the Radio You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the Preset radio stations in the system’s memory system’s front panel display when a station is first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 58)). selected.
Page 60
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.
Supplied Remote SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s You can control your TV (SONY only) with the input source you set with one button push. supplied remote. Preparing for the THEATRE...
MIC 2 A.CAL MIC Note • This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on some SONY TVs.) • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this function may not work. Install the system near the The system enters karaoke mode.
Page 63
Speaker output in normal Dolby • In karaoke mode, the overall volume may drop. • If you set [TEST TONE] to [ON] (page 81) during Digital format (5 channel the karaoke mode, the karaoke mode is set to off surround) automatically.
Page 64
– you change the function. Changing the key (Key – the disc tray is opened. Control) – AUDIO stream is changed. – you set [VOCAL] to [ON]. You can change the key to suit your vocal range. – you cancel karaoke mode. Press KEYCON # or 2 to suit your vocal range in karaoke mode.
Page 65
– the disc tray is opened. – you turn off the power. – AUDIO stream is changed. – you change the functions. – you turn Karaoke Pon mode on. – the disc tray is opened. – you cancel karaoke mode. –...
Using the Sound Effect Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset Reinforcing bass frequencies time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes You can reinforce bass frequencies. decrements.
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. Press X/x to select the brightness of the front panel display.
Press X/x to select [ON t], then press ENTER. Advanced Settings and Adjustments x If you have not entered a password Locking Discs The display for registering a new password appears. (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for then press ENTER...
Page 69
To play a disc for which Custom 1 2 ( 2 7 ) Parental Control is set 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears.
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password Press X/x to select the level you want, using the number buttons, then press then press ENTER. ENTER. Parental Control setting is complete. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: PG13 STANDARD:...
Changing the password Getting Optimal Surround Press DISPLAY while the system is Sound for a Room in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. (SPEAKER FORMATION) Press X/x to select Depending on the shape of the room, there will [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press be some speakers you cannot install.
Page 72
Press C/c to select a setting. • [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the speakers in front of the listening position. • [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when • [NO CENTER]: when installing the front installing the front and surround speakers and surround speakers.
Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then Calibrating the press ENTER. • [YES]: continue with [AUTO Appropriate Settings CALIBRATION], see Step 5 of “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically Automatically” (page 73). (AUTO CALIBRATION) • [NO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION]. D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) SPEAKER FORMATION can set the appropriate surround sound Continue with AUTO CALIBRATION?
Page 74
face the calibration mic, and there should be • If an error message appears, follow the message, then select [YES]. no obstruction between the speakers and the An error message appears when: calibration mic. Be quiet during the –the calibration mic is not connected. measurement.
Press X/x to select the setup item from Using the Setup Display the displayed list: [LANGUAGE SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then By using the Setup Display, you can make press ENTER. various adjustments to items such as picture and The Setup item is selected.
To reset all of the [SETUP] Setting the Display or settings Sound Track Language Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER. Select [YES] using X/x. [LANGUAGE SETUP] You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here. [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set Press ENTER.
[4:3 LETTER BOX] Settings for the Display [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be [4:3 PAN SCAN] connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup [16:9] Display” (page 75). The default settings are underlined.
Page 78
x [4:3 OUTPUT] This setting is effective only when you set [TV [ON] Turns on the screen saver. TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9] [OFF] Turns off the screen saver. (page 77). Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect x [BACKGROUND] ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p) Selects the background color or picture on the...
x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ Custom Settings VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or [CUSTOM SETUP] off. Use this to set up playback related and other [ON] Stores the resume settings in settings. memory for up to 40 discs. [OFF] Does not store the resume settings Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.
x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] Settings for the Speakers The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. [SPEAKER SETUP] When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 19), the settings is automatically To obtain the best possible surround sound, set displayed.
Page 81
x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] x [LEVEL (FRONT)] The default distance setting for the speakers in You can vary the level of front speakers as relation to the listening position is shown below. follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] When you set the distance using the Quick Setup for easy adjustment.
Adjusting the speaker level by Returning to the Default using the test tone Settings Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. You can return the system parameters, such as The Control Menu appears. preset stations, to the default settings. Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press ENTER.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information On cleaning discs, disc/lens Precautions cleaner • Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may On power sources cause apparatus to malfunction.
After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, •...
Page 85
protection signal applied to some DVD programs • Move your TV away from the audio components. could affect picture quality. If you still experience • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a problems even when you connect your system cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
Operation • If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected • The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX securely.
Page 87
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
Surround*: 142 W + 142 number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the screen. Although this is not a (with SS-TS51) malfunction and for Sony service use only, Subwoofer*: 140 W normal system operation will not be possible. (with SS-WS52)
Page 89
Sensitivity: 450/250 mV Inputs VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms AUDIO IN/MIC 1 Sensitivity: (DAV-DZ520K/DZ620K AUDIO IN 250/125 mV only) MIC 1 1 mV Speakers (DAV-DZ120K) MIC 2 Sensitivity: 1 mV Front/Surround DVD system Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically Laser Semiconductor laser shielded (DVD: λ...
Page 90
220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption On: 140 W (Latin Surround American models of Speaker system Bass reflex DAV-DZ120K), 150 W Speaker unit 65 mm dia. cone type (Mexican, Argentine, and Rated impedance 3.0 ohms other models of Dimensions (approx.)
Music mode Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed The Music mode is for use with any stereo music by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound the speaker settings to your listening space.
Page 92
technology. The picture data is compressed to Multi-angle function about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the uses the variable rate coding technology that video camera are recorded on some DVDs. processes allocated data according to the status Multilingual function of the picture.
Page 93
Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track Section of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3. An album is composed of several tracks (MP3 only).
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...
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (30) (remote sensor) (8) B Front panel display (97) G MIC 2 jack (62) H VOLUME control (30) C A (open/close) (30) I AUDIO IN/MIC 1/A.CAL MIC jack (32, 62) D Disc operation (30) J Disc tray (30)
Page 96
A SPEAKER jacks (12) E AM terminal (12) B TV/VCR (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (28) F COAXIAL FM 75Ω jack (12) (DAV-DZ120K only) G TV/VCR (AUDIO IN R/L, VIDEO IN) jacks C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (24) (28) (DAV-DZ520K/DZ620K only)
Page 97
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the time information of H Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is a title or chapter appears in the front selected. (66) panel display. (DVD only) (46) I Lights up when CD is loaded.
Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
Page 99
Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Playback status Total number of chapters (N Playback, X Pause, Control Menu items x Stop, etc.) 1 2 ( 2 7 ) Type of disc being 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO played 1 : 3 2 : 5 5...
Page 100
[SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 71, 73) Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [PROGRAM] (page 39) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 41) Plays the track in random order. [REPEAT] (page 42) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly.
Page 101
List of Control Menu Items for karaoke Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [KEY CONTROL] (page 62) Changes the key to suit your vocal range. [KARAOKE PON] (page 62) Enjoys karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals.
DVD Setup Display List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE AUTO MODE FRAME MENU TRACK AUDIO SELECTION AUTO SUBTITLE MULTI-DISC RESUME...
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. AMP menu DIMMER DIMMER ON DIMMER OFF DEMO DEMO ON DEMO OFF ATTENUATE* ATT ON ATT OFF * “ATTENUATE” may not appear depending on the selected function.
Index Numerics Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer 91 16:9 77 Language Code List 94 DIMMER 67 4:3 LETTER BOX 77 LANGUAGE SETUP 76 DISPLAY 60 4:3 OUTPUT 78 Listening to other components DivX® 55, 79, 91 4:3 PAN SCAN 77 Dolby Digital 43, 91 5.1 Channel Surround 44 Listening to TV sound 32...
Page 105
Repeat Play 42 RESET 76 Resume Play 38 S VIDEO 25 Scan 36 SCENE 37 Scene 92 SCREEN SAVER 77 SCREEN SETUP 77 Searching 36 Selecting 33 SETUP 75 Setup Display 75, 102 Shuffle Play 41 SLEEP 66 Slide Show 53 Slow-motion Play 36 Sound Field 34 SPEAKER FORMATION 71...
MIC VOL +/– eh (63) VOLUME + (TV VOL +) MOVIE/MUSIC qj (33) buttons have tactile dots. Use MUTING 7 (30) the tactile dots as references Number buttons* qg (37, 59, 61, when operating the system. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...