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Sony DAV-DZ850KW Operating Instructions Manual

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2-895-977-12(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ850KW
©2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-895-977-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ850KW ©2007 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Welcome

    Welcome! WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home shock, do not expose this apparatus to Theatre System. Before operating this system, rain or moisture. please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome! ..........2 Resuming Playback from the Point Where About This Manual ......... 5 You Stopped the Disc..... 45 This System Can Play the Following (Resume Play) Discs ..........5 Creating Your Own Program....46 (Program Play) Getting Started –...
  • Page 4 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter ........... 78 (Except for Mexican and Latin American models) Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit..79 (Child Lock) Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ........80 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room ..........

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About This Manual This System Can Play the Following Discs • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or Format of Disc logo similar names as those on the remote.
  • Page 6 Music discs encoded with The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the copyright protection following formats: technologies – MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and This product is designed to play back discs that DivX video files of format conforming to conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
  • Page 7 Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. DVD VIDEOs 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 - Basic

    Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 102. 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. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit.

  • Page 9: Step 1: Assembling The Speakers

    Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front and surround speakers.) The procedure of assembling for the surround speaker (L) (the left surround speaker) is slightly different from the others. (The surround speaker (L) has the IR receiver.) Any difference in procedure is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “For the surround speaker (L).”...
  • Page 10 For the front speakers and the surround speaker (R) Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord) into the end of the post that has 2 holes. Post Bottom of the base 2 holes Speaker cord Top of the base...
  • Page 11 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post. Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of the post cover, then secure with the screw. Speaker system cord (surround speaker (L) only) Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system...
  • Page 12 Connect the speaker cords (and the speaker system cord) to the speaker. When connecting the speaker cords, be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. For the front speakers and the surround speaker (R) Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red...
  • Page 13 For the surround speaker (L) Use the speaker system cord of the AC adaptor (AC-SD1) only when connecting to the surround speaker SA-TS76W. Connector Speaker cord (gray) Speaker system cord of the AC adaptor (AC-SD1) SA-TS76W Color tube (blue) Connector (blue) Rear of the speaker continued...
  • Page 14 Attach the post to the base. Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the 2 screws. e.g., front speaker Post Slit Projection Base Screws...
  • Page 15 Take up any speaker cord (and the speaker system cord ) slack. Take up slack in the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord*) by pulling from the bottom of the base and hook the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord*) in the cord clamp. * Surround speaker (L) only.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Connecting The System And Tv

    Step 2: Connecting the System and TV The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 29. For other component connection, see page 33. To accept progressive signals, see page 31. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 20.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Speakers

    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 To the SPEAKER jack (–) 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.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Tv

    2 Connecting the TV Required cords Video cord Yellow Audio cord (not supplied) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) • 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,”...
  • Page 19 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 •...
  • Page 20 Changing 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 21: Step 3: Positioning The System

    Side view Step 3: Positioning the Infrared signal System Positioning the speakers Approx. 10m IR transmitter For the best possible surround sound, all the (33 ft) IR receiver speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A).
  • Page 22 • If the IR status indicator flashes orange, the IR receiver is receiving an infrared ray from another Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter POWER AC adaptor and/or the surround speaker (L) so that the IR status indicator turns green.

  • Page 23: Step 4: Performing The Quick Setup

    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 24 Press Note • Loud test sound is output when [AUTO Connect the calibration mic to the CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and volume down. Give consideration to children press X/x to select [YES]. and neighbor.
  • Page 25 To recall the Quick Setup display Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears. Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press The options for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 0 : 0 0 : 0 2 QUICK...

  • Page 26: Getting Started - Advanced

    Setting the demonstration Getting Started – ADVANCED – mode to on/off Turning off the Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” Demonstration appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select a setting. "/1 The default setting is underlined.

  • Page 27: Installing The Speakers And The Ir Transmitter On A Wall

    Fasten the screws to the wall. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. For the center speaker • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage 265 mm caused by improper installation, insufficient wall inches) strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
  • Page 28 • Do not install the IR transmitter to a wall of low strength. • Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred by incorrect installation (i.e. wall of low strength, etc.), incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Tv (Advanced)

    Connecting the TV (Advanced) Sends the played back DVD image to the connected TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI). TV with HDMI* IN jack To VIDEO To HDMI* OUT...
  • Page 30 To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video cord. Yellow To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). To use the S video jack instead of the video jack, your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack.
  • Page 31 Press VIDEO FORMAT. The current type of video signals appears in the front panel display. Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows: 480p* × 1280 720p* × 480p* × 1920 1080i* × • “720 480p*”: Sends 720 × 480p video signals. ×...
  • Page 32 Press VIDEO FORMAT. The current signal appears in the front panel display. Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows: NORMAL (INTERLACE) PROGRESSIVE x NORMAL (INTERLACE) Select this setting when: – your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, –...

  • Page 33: Connecting Other Components

    Connecting Other Components You can enjoy other components by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of them. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter To DMPORT jack D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack SPEAKER COAXIAL FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L FM75 DMPORT AUDIO IN DIR-T1 SPEAKER VIDEO...
  • Page 34 D-LIGHT SYNC controller cord * “D-LIGHT SYNC” is registered trademark of Sony Corporation. ** Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the D-LIGHT SYNC controller for the recommended lighting...
  • Page 35 Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted.

  • Page 36: Basic Operations

    Load a disc. Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. Basic Operations Playing Discs "/1 FUNCTION Note • When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.

  • Page 37: Enjoying The Radio Or Other Components

    Additional operations Enjoying the Radio or Other Components Press Stop Pause X or H Resume play after pause > (except for JPEG) Go to the next chapter, FUNCTION track, or scene +/– Go back to the preceding . (except for JPEG) chapter, track, or scene Turn off the sound MUTING.

  • Page 38: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From All Speakers

    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 SAT/CABLE or speakers in this system.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Movie Or Music Mode

    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. •...

  • Page 40: Sound Adjustments

    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 You can take advantage of surround sound necessary.
  • Page 41 Entertainment, Sony measured the sound movie theater. Cinema Studio EX is the environment of their studios and integrated the integrated mode which operates these data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP elements simultaneously. (Digital Signal Processor) technology to Note develop “Digital Cinema Sound.”...

  • Page 42: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

    Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive or play the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to connect a digital satellite tuner to the unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord (page 33) and set the digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to Dolby Digital.

  • Page 43: Various Functions For Playing Discs

    With each press, playback speed becomes faster. Various Functions for Playing Discs Watching frame by frame Searching for a Particular (Slow-motion Play) (DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DivX Point on a Disc video, VIDEO CD only) (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Press /m or M/ when the system is in Frame)

  • Page 44: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Press 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.

  • Page 45: Searching By Scene

    Searching by Scene Resuming Playback from the Point Where You (Picture Navigation) Stopped the Disc You can divide the TV screen into 9 subscreens (Resume Play) and find the desired scene quickly. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME”...

  • Page 46: Creating Your Own Program

    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 47 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.

  • Page 48: Playing In Random Order

    To turn off the Control Menu Playing in Random Order display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control (Shuffle Play) Menu display is turned off. Note You can have the system “shuffle” tracks. • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback.

  • Page 49: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly

    x When playing a DATA CD or DATA Playing Repeatedly • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. (Repeat Play) • [DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. • [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track.

  • Page 50: Using The Dvd's Menu

    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,...

  • Page 51: Checking The Audio Signal Format

    • [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...

  • Page 52: Selecting [Original] Or [Play List] On A Dvd-R/Dvd-Rw

    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 •...

  • Page 53: Viewing Information About The Disc

    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 54 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 in the DVD/CD.

  • Page 55: Changing The Angles

    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.

  • Page 56: Displaying The Subtitles

    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.

  • Page 57: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    MP3 audio track or JPEG About MP3 Audio Tracks image file that the system can and JPEG Image Files play You can play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files: • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio What is MP3/JPEG? track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG”...
  • Page 58 Playback order of MP3 audio • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the tracks or JPEG image files track (or file) names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks (or files) will be played in The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or that order.

  • Page 59: Playing Data Cds Or Data Dvds With Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    To stop playback Playing DATA CDs or Press x. DATA DVDs with MP3 To play the next or previous MP3 audio track Audio Tracks and JPEG Press ./>. Note that you can select the Image Files next album by continuing to press > after the last track on the current album, but that you cannot return to the previous album by pressing ..
  • Page 60 Press X/x to select an album. To rotate a JPEG image When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV x When selecting an album screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees. Press H to start playing the selected Press X/x while viewing an image.

  • Page 61: Playing Audio Tracks And Images As A Slide Show With Sound

    Press X/x to select the album you want Playing Audio Tracks and and press H. The system starts playing the selected Images as a Slide Show album. with Sound You can turn the album list on and off by pressing DVD MENU repeatedly. •...

  • Page 62: Selecting An Effect For Image Files In The Slide Show

    Press X/x to select a setting. Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. The default setting is underlined. • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 • [MODE1]: The image sweeps in from top to 9 seconds. to bottom.

  • Page 63: Enjoying Divx® Videos

    files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if ® Enjoying DivX Videos they do not contain a DivX video. • For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs, see “Discs that the system can play” (page 57). About DivX Video Files Note ®...
  • Page 64 To go to the next or previous page • If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play the DivX video files as many times as the preset Press C/c. number. The following occurrences are counted: – when the system is turned off. To turn off the display –...

  • Page 65: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Ver.2.0)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

  • Page 66: Tuner Functions

    To change the preset number Restart from Step 1. Tuner Functions To change the AM tuning interval Presetting Radio Stations (except for Russian and Middle Eastern models) You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM The AM tuning interval can be set to either stations.

  • Page 67: Listening To The Radio

    If an FM program is noisy Listening to the Radio If an FM program is noisy, you can select monaural reception. There will be no stereo Preset radio stations in the system’s memory effect, but reception will improve. first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 66)). Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 68 Create a name by using the cursor buttons. Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be input for a radio station. If you make a mistake Press C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character.

  • Page 69: Other Operations

    535, 541, 551 Note • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the ZENITH 543, 567 code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. CATV Manufacturer Code number Controlling TVs with the...

  • Page 70: Using The Theatre Sync Function

    THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your * To use these buttons while in the TV mode (the TV Sony TV and this system, changes the system button lights up), press the TV button. mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s input source you set with one button push.
  • Page 71 By pressing Number TV’s input source Note • This function is only for Sony TVs. (This function MOVIE/ HDMI 4 may not work on some Sony TVs.) MUSIC* • If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this...

  • Page 72: Enjoying Karaoke

    Note Enjoying Karaoke • The Control Menu display has 2 pages. Depending on the source, press DISPLAY twice to select [KARAOKE MODE]. Press X/x repeatedly to select [KARAOKE MODE], then press You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a The options for [KARAOKE MODE] appear. disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode.

  • Page 73: Key Control

    You can check the audio information by Note pressing AUDIO . When playing a (page 50) • If howling occurs: Dolby Digital Karaoke disc, “ ” appears at the – move the microphone away from the speakers. current audio format. –...
  • Page 74 Press X/x repeatedly to select Playing karaoke with any [VOCAL SELECT], then press stereo disc (Karaoke Pon) The options for [VOCAL SELECT] appear. You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded Press X/x repeatedly to select the disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing desired vocal channel.
  • Page 75 Selecting the scoring mode • The [SCORE MODE] setting is automatically (Score Mode) changed to [EASY] when the system is turned off. When karaoke mode is turned on, you can use the scoring mode. Your score is calculated by comparing your voice with the music source.

  • Page 76: Using The Sound Effect

    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 1 or 10-minutes You can reinforce bass frequencies.

  • Page 77: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Press Changing the Brightness The setting is made and “SLEEP” lights up in the front panel display. of the Front Panel Display Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. Press SYSTEM MENU.

  • Page 78: Using The Digital Media Port Adapter

    Note Using the DIGITAL MEDIA • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you may be able to operate a PORT Adapter connected component using either the buttons on the remote or the unit. The following illustration shows (Except for Mexican and Latin an example of buttons that can be used in this case.

  • Page 79: Deactivating The Buttons On The Unit

    Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit (Child Lock) You can deactivate the buttons on the unit (except for "/1) for preventing misoperation, such as child mischief (child lock function). When the child lock function is activated, the buttons on the unit are locked and “ ”...

  • Page 80: Advanced Settings And Adjustments

    Press X/x to select [ON t], then press 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 two kinds of playback restrictions then press ENTER...
  • Page 81 To play a disc for which Custom Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] Control is set. appear. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO...

  • Page 82: Custom Parental

    Press X/x to select the level you want, Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press then press Parental Control setting is complete. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: PG13 STANDARD: PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL:...

  • Page 83: Getting Optimal Surround Sound For A Room

    Changing the password Getting Optimal Surround Press DISPLAY while the system is Sound for a Room in stop mode. The Control Menu display 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 84 Press C/c to select a setting. • [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the speakers in front of the listening position. • [STANDARD (WIRELESS)]: when installing the front and center speakers, connecting the unit with the speaker cords and surround speakers using the wireless system.

  • Page 85: (Speaker Formation) Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    Note Calibrating the • Speaker sound in the other room is the same as that of the front and surround speakers. Appropriate Settings • [STANDARD (WIRED)]: when Automatically installing all the speakers and connecting the unit by the speaker cords. (AUTO CALIBRATION) D.
  • Page 86 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL Note MIC jack on the front panel, and set it up at • Avoid being in the measurement area and the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not making noise during the measurement (about one minute), to avoid measurement failure.

  • Page 87: Using The Setup Display

    Note Using the Setup Display • While the Auto Calibration function works: – do not turn off the power. – do not press any button. By using the Setup Display, you can make – do not change the volume. various adjustments to items such as picture and –...
  • Page 88 Press X/x to select the setup item from To reset all of the [SETUP] the displayed list: [LANGUAGE settings SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM Select [RESET] in Step 4 and press SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then press Select [YES] using X/x. The Setup item is selected.

  • Page 89: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    Setting the Display or Settings for the Display Sound Track Language [SCREEN SETUP] [LANGUAGE SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. sound track.
  • Page 90 Note [OFF] Turns off the screen saver. • Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or x [BACKGROUND] vice versa. Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD, x [YC /RGB (HDMI)] DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3...

  • Page 91: [Screen Setup] Custom Settings

    x [4:3 OUTPUT] Custom Settings This setting is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9] [CUSTOM SETUP] (page 89). Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect Use this to set up playback related and other ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p) settings.
  • Page 92 x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only) [ON] Sets the STB SYNCHRO function Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. to on. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. Note • This function is available only when you set [HDMI CONTROL] to [ON].

  • Page 93: Settings For The Speakers

    [SPEAKER FORMATION] return to [STANDARD Settings for the Speakers (WIRELESS)]. x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] [SPEAKER SETUP] The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. To obtain the best possible surround sound, set When you set the distance using the Quick Setup connection of the speakers and their distance (page 23), the settings is automatically from your listening position.
  • Page 94 [SUBWOOFER] Set this between –6.0 dB and 0.0 dB +6.0 dB. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can vary the level of surround speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. 0.00 - 7.00 m 0 - 23 ft [L/R] Set this between –6.0 dB and 0.0 dB...

  • Page 95: Returning To The Default Settings

    Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST Returning to the Default TONE], then press or c. Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], Settings then press You will hear the test tone from each You can return the system parameters, such as speaker in sequence.

  • Page 96: Additional Information

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

  • Page 97: Notes About The Discs

    In the event of a problem with the surround system, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (main unit, IR transmitter, AC • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or adaptor, and surround speaker (L)).
  • Page 98 this case, return the setting to interlace format (the leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a default setting) (page 31). high-strength magnet is employed. If this happens, check the following items: • Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be •...
  • Page 99 • The IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) is • Clean the surface of the IR transmitter and IR receiving an infrared signal from another Sony’s receiver of the surround speaker (L). wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or...
  • Page 100 the surround speaker so that the IR status indicator • The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to turns green. [AUDIO (MP3)] (page 61). • Move the wireless system away from any other • If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] nearby wireless system(s).
  • Page 101 A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” with the System Audio Control function. appears in the front panel display. • For details on the System Audio Control function, • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied service facility. separately).

  • Page 102: Self-Diagnosis Function

    Inputs (Analog) appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a TV (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV malfunction and for Sony service use only, SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN)Sensitivity: 450/250 mV normal system operation will not be possible. AUDIO IN/MIC 1...
  • Page 103 DVD system Inputs VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms Laser Semiconductor laser (DVD: λ = 650 nm) Speakers (CD: λ = 790 nm) Front (SS-TS74) Emission duration: Speaker system Two way, Bass reflex, continuous magnetically shielded Signal format system Speaker unit Woofer: 65 mm dia, cone Mexican and Latin American models: type ×...
  • Page 104 General • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) Power requirements • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) Mexican models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz • Speaker cords (6, red/white/green/gray/blue/purple) Latin American models: 110 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • Speaker cords (OPTION) (2, gray/blue)* Chinese models: 220 V - 240 V AC, •...

  • Page 105: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Fig. 1 Signal spectrum for digital infrared audio Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed transmission by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening ® DivX environment in a short period of time.
  • Page 106 x Music mode DVD+RW The Music mode is for use with any stereo music A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording space. format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.
  • Page 107 MPEG audio Region Code A coding system to compress digital audio This system is used to protect copyrights. A signals. MPEG-1 is used for MP3 (MPEG-1 region number is allocated on each DVD system Audio Layer-3). MPEG-2 is used for one of the or DVD disc according to the sales region.

  • Page 108: 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 109: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (36) G VOLUME control (36) B A (open/close) (36) H MIC 2 jack (72) C Disc operation (36) I AUDIO IN/MIC 1/A.CAL MIC jack (23, 33, D FUNCTION (36) J Disc tray (36) E Front panel display (111)
  • Page 110 Rear panel SPEAKER COAXIAL FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L FM75 DMPORT AUDIO IN DIR-T1 SPEAKER VIDEO CENTER WOOFER DIGITAL IN (DVD ONLY) S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) (DVD ONLY) COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO IN AUDIO IN D-LIGHT SYNC OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SAT/CABLE...
  • Page 111 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is J Current repeat mode (49) correctly connected to HDCP (high- K Lights up when the child lock function bandwidth digital content protection) is set to on.
  • Page 112 AC adaptor A Speaker system cord (9) C POWER (ON/OFF) (22) B POWER indicator (22) D AC power cord (19) Surround speaker (L) A IR receiver (22) B IR status indicator (22)

  • Page 113: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu display 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 114 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 115 [SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 83, 85) Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [PROGRAM] (page 46) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 48) Plays the track in random order. [REPEAT] (page 49) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly.
  • Page 116 • The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC], [KARAOKE MODE], and [VOCAL SELECT] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).

  • Page 117: Dvd Setup Display List

    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 HDMI CONTROL MENU AUDIO SYNCHRO SUBTITLE PAUSE AUTO MODE FRAME TRACK...

  • Page 118: System Menu List

    System Menu List You can set the following items with SYSTEM MENU on the remote. System menu MEMORY MEMORY 1-20 (FM), MEMORY 1-10 (AM) FM MODE STEREO MONO NAME IN SLEEP SLEEP OFF, SLEEP 90M-1M DIMMER DIMMER OFF DIMMER ON DEMO DEMO ON DEMO OFF...

  • Page 119: Index

    Index Numerics Digital Cinema Auto Calibration 85, 105 16:9 89 INDEX 44 Digital Cinema Sound 41 4:3 LETTER BOX 89 Installing the speakers and the Digital connection 34 4:3 OUTPUT 91 IR transmitter on a wall 27 Digital Direct Twin Drive 4:3 PAN SCAN 89 Instant Advance 37 Subwoofer 105...
  • Page 120 SPEAKER SETUP 93 CONNECTION 93 OPTICAL (Digital Out) 34 DISTANCE 93 ORIGINAL 52 LEVEL 94 OSD 89 STB SYNCHRO 91 Other component connection SUBTITLE 56, 89 SYSTEM MENU 26, 38, 67, 76, 77, 79 System menu list 118 PARENTAL CONTROL 81 Parental Control 107 PAUSE MODE 92 TEST TONE 94...

  • Page 123: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS [/1 (on/standby) 1 (23, 26, 36, A – O P – Z 45, 67) ANGLE 4 (55) PICTURE NAVI qk (45, 70) TV [/1 (on/standby) ra (69) AUDIO** ej (50) PRESET +/– 7 qg (67) C/X/x/c/ qj (23, 26, 38, 44, CLEAR ek (44, 68, 70, 88)
  • Page 124 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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