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Sony DAV-TZ100 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-122-242-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-TZ100 / TZ200 / TZ300
©2009 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-122-242-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-TZ100 / TZ200 / TZ300 ©2009 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Precautions WARNING On power sources • The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long Caution – The use of optical instruments as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit with this product will increase eye itself has been turned off.

  • Page 3: About These Operating Instructions

    About These Operating “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks. Instructions “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • The instructions in these Operating “PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony Instructions describe the controls on the Computer Entertainment Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync ......59 Playing Back Files of a USB Device ..61 Transferring Songs onto a USB Device..........69 Using a Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone ..........73...

  • 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

    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 DAV-TZ100 • Front speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • Video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Center speaker (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Surround speakers (2) •...
  • Page 9 DAV-TZ300 • Front speakers (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Bases (4) • Screws (black) (8) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Screws (with washer) (8) • Center speaker (1) • Video cord (1) • Operating Instructions •...

  • Page 10: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote

    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 11: 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 12 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 13: Assembling The Speakers

    Assembling the speakers (DAV-TZ300 only) Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front and surround speakers) Use the parts as follows: • Front and surround speakers (4) • Speaker cords (4, red/white/blue/gray) • Posts (4) •...
  • Page 14 Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the post. Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord into the end of the post that has two holes. Post Two holes Top of the base Thread the speaker cord through the post and out the opposite end. Base Speaker cord Post...
  • Page 15 Insert the post into the hole on the bottom of the speaker so that the screw on the post faces the front of the speaker. Speaker Screw Post Adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the post with two screws (with washer). You can change the height of the speaker depending on the screw positions.
  • Page 16 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Extend the twisted speaker cord as before. 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 17 Attach the post to the base. Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with two screws (black). Post Slot Projection Base Screws (black) Pull the speaker cord in the direction of the arrow so that it does not get caught when...

  • Page 18: Installing The Speakers On A Wall

    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 19 DAV-TZ300 For the other speakers For the center speaker 145 mm inches) 101.6 mm (4 inches) 8 to 10 mm 8 to 10 mm inch) inch) Hang the speakers on the screws. Hole on the back of 5 mm the speaker inch) 10 mm inch)

  • Page 20: 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 21: Connecting The Tv (Video Connection)

    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. N N A A N T E IA L 75 C O A X V ID E O O U T A Video cord (supplied) I O U T...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Tv (Audio Connection)

    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 V ID E O O U T I O U T...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Other Components

    Connecting the other components You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers. USB device (not supplied): D D Connect a USB device (page 61). • You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks instead of the TV.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)

    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 25: About The Demonstration

    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 26: 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 27 Press C/c to select the speaker For details, refer also to the operating formation image as the speakers are instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc. actually positioned, then press Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround “DVD”...

  • Page 28: Step 4: Selecting The Source

    Step 4: Selecting the Source You can select the playback source. FUNCTION +/– Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until the desired function appears in the front panel display. Each time you press FUNCTION +/–, the function changes as follows. “DVD” y “TUNER FM” y “USB” y “TV/VIDEO”...

  • 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 74). For Australian models, the default setting is “A.F.D.

  • Page 31: 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 32 Other operations Press Play one frame at a time STEP to go to the next 2)4)5) (Freeze Frame) frame while the system is in Press pause mode. Press STEP Stop to go to the preceding Pause frame while the system is in pause mode (DVD VIDEO/ Resume play after pause X or H DVD-R/DVD-RW only).

  • Page 33: Changing The Sound

    playback, or turn the subtitles on/off whenever • [2: SUB] you want. • [2: MAIN+SUB] Press SUBTITLE during playback to select x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA the desired subtitle language. DVD (MP3 file) • [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound. Note •...

  • Page 34: Super Audio Cd

    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 35: Resume Play

    mode to select a track, then press H or • [CD]: You can play the CD layer. . The system starts playback. You cannot play still pictures When the system is playing a CD layer, such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x “CD”...

  • Page 36: Using Play Mode

    Using Play Mode • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. To enjoy a disc that you played Creating your own program before with resume playback (Program Play) (Multi-disc Resume) You can play the contents of a disc in the order This system recalls the point where you stopped you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc the last time it was played and resumes...

  • Page 37: Playing In Random Order

    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 38: Playing Repeatedly

    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 39: 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 40 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 41: 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 42 To play the next or previous MP3 A list of folders that contain JPEG files appears. file The selected folder is highlighted in yellow. Press > to play the next MP3 file. Press . twice to play the previous MP3 file. FOLDER LIST When you press .
  • Page 43 To stop playback • If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at Press x. the same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps To turn on/off the display or lower when creating the file.
  • Page 44 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 45: 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 46 Press X/x to select a file and press FOLDER LIST The selected file starts playing. SUMMER 2003 To go to the next or previous NEW YEAR'S DAY MY FAVOURITES page Press To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. Press X/x to select the folder you want To stop playback to play.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Changing The Password

    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 49: 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 50: Settings For The Display

    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 COLOR SYSTEM...

  • Page 51: Settings For Hdmi

    • You can change the color system of this system x [TV TYPE] according to the connected TV (page 21). You can select the aspect ratio of the connected x [BLACK LEVEL] (North American, Mexican, and Latin [16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide- American models only) screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.
  • Page 52 [1280 720p]: The system outputs 1280 × • If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to a component × with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically 720p* video signals. output even when you select [YC [720 480p]**: The system outputs 720 × ×...

  • Page 53: Settings For The Audio

    [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 50). (Depending on Settings for the audio the disc, this function may not work.) • If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio [AUDIO SETUP] have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in this order.

  • Page 54: Settings For The Speakers

    [FRONT] x [DivX] [YES] You can display the registration code for this [CENTER] system. [YES]: Normally select this. For more information, go to [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. http://www.divx.com on the Internet. [SURROUND] [YES]: Normally select this. x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ [NONE]: Select this if no surround speakers are VIDEO CD only)
  • Page 55 3)5) [SURROUND] 3.0 m/10 ft : Set the surround x [TEST TONE] speaker distance (up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust to the front speakers). [LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL 0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models. (SURROUND)].

  • Page 56: Tuner

    Current station PRESET +/– (page 57), 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.

  • Page 57: 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 56)). Press or c. Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” appears in the front panel Press X/x to select “MONO.”...
  • Page 58 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 59: 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 60 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 61: 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 62 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 63: Audio File

    • 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 64 Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press > after the last file on the FOLDER LIST current folder, but that you cannot return to the 01 Happy birthday 02 Travelling 01 previous folder by pressing .. To return to 03 2003.08.20 the previous folder, select the folder from the 04 Flowers...
  • Page 65 return to the previous folder, select the folder Note from the folder list. • Some JPEG image files may take longer to display than the option you selected. Especially progressive To rotate a JPEG image file JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000 When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV pixels or more.
  • Page 66 Press X/x to select To play the next or previous video [MEDIA], then press file The options for [MEDIA] appear. Press > to play the next video file. Press . twice to play the previous video file. When [VIDEO] is selected, press DVD When you press .
  • Page 67 Press X/x to select [MEDIA], Playing repeatedly then press The options for [MEDIA] appear. (Repeat Play) Press X/x to select a setting. You can play the audio files/JPEG image files/ • [MUSIC]: Audio file playback has video files on the USB device repeatedly. priority.
  • Page 68 Press X/x to select the search method. 2 Track (file) name* * If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will • [FOLDER]: Folders. display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3 • [TRACK]: Audio files. tag information. •...

  • Page 69: Transferring Songs Onto A Usb Device

    when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are Transferring Songs onto used for a single MP3 file. Note a USB Device • Characters/marks may not be displayed in some languages. You can transfer songs on an audio CD onto a •...
  • Page 70 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 71 Press REC TO USB on the unit. Remaining space of the USB device z lights up and “READING” appears in the front panel display. Then, “PUSH PLAY” USB TRANSFER and the remaining space of the USB device 2002_Remixes appear alternately in the front panel display. 01_Back_Seat_O...
  • Page 72 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 73: Using A Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone

    Using a Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone You can connect a Sony Ericsson mobile phone to the system and enjoy music from it via this system, or transfer music from this system to the mobile phone. Connect the mobile phone to the (USB) port.

  • Page 74: 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 Press FUNCTION +/–...

  • Page 75: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    Controlling the TV with Using the Sound Effect the Supplied Remote Reinforcing bass frequencies You can control the TV (Sony only) by using the following buttons. Use these buttons (other than You can reinforce bass frequencies. TV [/1, THEATRE, and TV INPUT) while Press DYNAMIC BASS.

  • Page 76: Selecting The Effect To Suit The Source

    To turn off the sound effect Selecting the Effect to Select other than “A.F.D. STD” or “A.F.D. MULTI” for “DEC. MODE” (page 29). Suit the Source You can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music. Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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 DIMMER. remaining time in the front Each time you press DIMMER, the brightness of panel display the front panel display changes.

  • Page 79: Checking The Play Information

    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 80 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 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: Troubleshooting

    • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system? • 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 Symptom Remedy There is no picture.
  • Page 85 Symptom Remedy Color irregularity occurs on the The system’s speakers contain magnet parts, so magnetic distortion may occur. TV screen. When color irregularity occurs on the TV screen, check the following items. • If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 meters (1.0 ft) from the TV set.
  • Page 86 Symptom Remedy The sound comes from the center • Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. speaker only. No sound is heard from the • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 20, 54). center speaker.
  • Page 87 • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 32). • 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 88: Usb Device

    (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 89 – 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 90 – 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 91 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 92: 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 93: Specifications

    Speakers Specifications Front DAV-TZ100/DAV-TZ200 (SS-TS92) Amplifier Section Speaker system Full range Bass reflex Stereo mode (rated) 65 W + 65 W (at 3 ohms, Speaker unit 65 mm cone type 1 kHz, 1% THD) Rated impedance 3 ohms Surround mode (reference) RMS output power Dimensions (approx.)
  • Page 94 Dimensions (approx.) 169 mm × 300 mm × 335 Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Profile mm (w/h/d) (AVC is not compatible.) Mass (approx.) 3.8 kg Bitrate: 4 Mbps Frame rate: 30 fps DAV-TZ300 (SS-WS92) Resolution: 720 × 576 Speaker system Subwoofer Bass reflex Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not Speaker unit...

  • Page 95: Glossary

    Glossary Digital audio compression technology developed by DTS, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format Dolby Digital is comprised of a stereo rear channel and a This movie theater sound format is more discrete subwoofer channel. DTS provides the advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic.
  • Page 96 Super Audio CD Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc standard where music is recorded in the DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format 2 channel area (conventional CD is recorded in the PCM format). The DSD format, using a sampling frequency 64 times higher than that of a conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization, achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide...

  • Page 97: 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 98: 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 99: 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) (26, 81) G REC TO USB (71) B Z (open/close) (31) (USB) port (62) C Front panel display (101) I OPERATION DIAL (31) D FUNCTION (28) J Play operation buttons (31) K Disc tray (31)

  • Page 100: Rear Panel

    Rear panel ANTENNA VIDEO COAXIAL 75 SPEAKER HDMI OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER ONLY FOR ONLY FOR ONLY FOR SS-TS95 SS-CT91 SS-WS92 A SPEAKER jacks (20) D TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (22) B VIDEO OUT jack (21) E HDMI OUT jack (21) C FM COAXIAL 75Ω...

  • Page 101: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Playing status G Current surround format (Except for JPEG image file) B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. H Lights up when the color system is set (77) to NTSC.

  • Page 102: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A – O P – Z ANGLE ws (32) PICTURE NAVI ef (42, 64) Number buttons qf (35, 56, 75) AUDIO qg (33) PRESET +/– wj (57) [/1 (on/standby) 1 (25, 26, 31) CLEAR es (36, 57) PROG +/–...

  • Page 103: 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 104 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.) 98( 99) Type of disc being 13( 99) DVD VIDEO...
  • Page 105 [SHUFFLE] (page 37) You can play the tracks/files in random order. [REPEAT] (page 38) 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 47) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 39) You can display the DVD’s menu.
  • Page 106 [EFFECT] (page 65) You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MEDIA] (page 66) You can select the data type (MP3/AAC/WMA file, JPEG image file, or video file) on a USB device. [USB TRANSFER] (page 69) You can transfer tracks on an audio CD or MP3 files on a CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB device.

  • Page 107: Index

    Index Numerics 5.1 Channel Surround 33 HDMI Rear panel 100 /RGB (HDMI) 52 Region Code 7 HDMI (High-Definition Remote 10 Multimedia Interface) 95 Repeat Play 38 A/V SYNC 47 HDMI RESOLUTION 51 RESET 54, 81 AAC file 61 HDMI SETUP 51 Resume Play 35 ANGLE 32 ATTENUATE 77...
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