Sony DAV-DZ670M Operating Instructions Manual
Sony DAV-DZ670M Operating Instructions Manual

Sony DAV-DZ670M Operating Instructions Manual

Dvd home theatre system
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DVD Home Theatre
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Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ670M / DZ777K
©2008 Sony Corporation
3-285-994-11(1)

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  • Page 1 3-285-994-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ670M / DZ777K ©2008 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: About This Operating Instructions

    North American models. rear exterior. • The default setting is underlined. For the customers in Europe The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, About the S-AIR function 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Other Operations About This Operating Instructions..2 About the S-AIR function....... 2 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Playable Discs ......... 4 Room ..........89 Getting Started Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ......... 90 Step 1: Assembling Controlling the TV with the Supplied the Speakers ......
  • Page 4: 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 DL) Super Audio CD •...
  • Page 5 JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).) ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc.
  • Page 6 This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. “BRAVIA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking DAV-DZ670M • Front speakers (2) and • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ • • Bases (4) surround speakers (2) green/gray/blue/purple) • Video cord (1) • Mounting plates (4) • Remote commander • Post covers (4) • Center speaker (1) (remote) (1) •...
  • Page 8 DAV-DZ777K • Front speakers (2) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Foot pads (1 set) • Posts (short 2, long 2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Bases (large 2, small 2) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ • Center speaker (1) green/gray/blue/purple) •...
  • Page 9: Using The Remote

    Using 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. Note • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. •...
  • Page 10: 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) Use the parts as follows: DAV-DZ670M • Front and surround speakers (4) • Speaker cords (4, red/white/blue/gray) • Posts (4) •...
  • Page 11 DAV-DZ670M Post Bottom of the base Two holes Speaker cord Top of the base DAV-DZ777K Front speakers Post (short) Bottom of the base (large) Two holes Speaker cord Top of the base (large) Surround speakers Post (long) Bottom of the base (small)
  • Page 12 Lay the post in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure the post with the mounting plate and screws. Select the speaker whose jack color on its rear panel matches the color tube of the speaker cord. DAV-DZ670M Post cover Be careful the...
  • Page 13 DAV-DZ777K Front speakers Post cover Be careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post. Secure two screws (large, with washer). Post (short) Rear of the speaker Mounting plate Surround speakers Post cover Be careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post.
  • Page 14 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 #. DAV-DZ670M Color tube Front speaker (L): White...
  • Page 15 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 two screws. DAV-DZ670M Post Slit Projection Base...
  • Page 16 DAV-DZ777K Front speakers Post Slit Projection Base (large) Screws (small) Surround speakers Post Slit Projection Base (small) Screws (small) Note • Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly.
  • Page 17 Adjust the speaker of one side, then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide. Note • When adjusting the height of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fall. DAV-DZ670M Lines Post Secure two screws.
  • Page 18 DAV-DZ777K Front speakers Lines Post Secure two screws. Loosen two screws. Surround speakers Lines Post Secure two screws. Loosen two screws.
  • Page 19 Take up any speaker cord slack. Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base. DAV-DZ670M Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Adjust the length of the cord. DAV-DZ777K Front speakers Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot.
  • Page 20 Fully-assembled illustration DAV-DZ670M Front speaker (R): Surround speaker (R): Front speaker (L): Surround speaker (L): Red label Gray label White label Blue label Blue White Gray DAV-DZ777K Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R): Surround speaker (R): Surround speaker (L): Red label...
  • Page 21: Step 2: Positioning The System

    5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the front speakers. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position. Place the system as illustrated below. DAV-DZ670M A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right))
  • Page 22 • Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down. • When you change the positions of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 89) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically”...
  • Page 23 5 mm inch) 30 mm (1 inches) 10 mm inch) Fasten the screws to the wall. DAV-DZ670M For the other speakers For the center speaker 145 mm inches) 100 mm (4 inches) 8 to 10 mm 8 to 10 mm...
  • Page 24 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
  • Page 25: Step 3: Connecting The System

    • 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. DAV-DZ670M 3 DIGITAL MEDIA 3 Portable audio source...
  • Page 26 DAV-DZ777K 3 DIGITAL MEDIA 3 Portable audio source PORT adapter 3 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. 2 TV 4 AM loop antenna (aerial) 4 FM wire antenna (aerial) 5 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Center speaker 1 Subwoofer 1 Front speaker (L) 1 Front speaker (R) 1 Surround speaker (L)
  • Page 27: Connecting The Speakers

    1 Connecting the Speakers The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. 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 #.
  • Page 28: Connecting The Tv

    2 Connecting the TV Use the parts as follows: • Video cord (1) To listen to TV sound from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the audio cord (not supplied) (A). For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A, B, or C.
  • Page 29 Note • During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system.
  • Page 30: Connecting The Other Components

    3 Connecting the other components You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system. • Portable audio source: A • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B • VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc.: C Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) To the portable audio source...
  • Page 31 Note • Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while pressing A. Wireless system option By using an S-AIR product (not supplied), you can enjoy wireless performance by transmission from the system.
  • Page 32 4 Connecting the antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note • Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal. Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L EZW-T100 COAXIAL 75 SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER DC5V 0.7A MAX...
  • Page 33: About The Demonstration

    5 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. Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L EZW-T100 COAXIAL 75...
  • Page 34: Step 4: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 4: Performing the LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH MENU: ENGLISH Quick Setup AUDIO: FRENCH SPANISH SUBTITLE: PORTUGUESE Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. Note • When you connect the system and the TV with the Press X/x to select a language.
  • Page 35 Press volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbors. Connect the calibration mic to the • Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], install the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel. surround amplifier in the appropriate location. If Set up the calibration mic at the ear level you install the surround amplifier in an improper using a tripod, etc.
  • Page 36 Press X/x to select the desired setting, then press 94( 99) 1( 1) DVD VIDEO • [AUTO (1920 1080p)]: The system × 0: 01: 08 outputs the optimal video signal for the connected TV. CUSTOM • [1920 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 ×...
  • Page 37: Step 5: Enjoying Sound From All The Speakers

    – your TV is connected to jacks other than Step 5: Enjoying Sound the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. [ON]: The system outputs progressive from all the Speakers signals. Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from and, all the speakers in this system.
  • Page 38 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until Function Source “TV,” “SAT/CABLE,” or “AUDIO” “AUDIO” Portable audio source (that appears in the front panel display. is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel) Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 39: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC.
  • Page 40 Display Decoding mode Effect “PLII MOVIE” Dolby Pro Logic II Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding to the input signal and MOVIE produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. This setting is ideal for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer.
  • Page 41: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the Sound Mode You can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music. SOUND MODE +/– Press SOUND MODE +/– repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • “AUTO”: The system selects “MOVIE” or “MUSIC”...
  • Page 42: Disc

    Press A. Load a disc. Disc Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. 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 your disc.
  • Page 43 Other operations Press Briefly fast forward the (instant advance) current scene (30 during playback. Press seconds after) Stop Pause Except for JPEG image files. Resume play after pause X or H Scan speeds may differ with some discs. Go to the next chapter, >...
  • Page 44: Changing The Sound

    Press SUBTITLE during playback to select • [2: MAIN] the desired subtitle language. • [2: SUB] • [2: MAIN+SUB] Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able Note to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles •...
  • Page 45 x DVD To select a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Example: Audio CD Dolby Digital 5.1 channel Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback LFE (Low Frequency Effect) area.
  • Page 46 x When the current layer is the Super Note Audio CD layer • Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in [CD] appears. Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this Press to change the layer.
  • Page 47: Using Play Mode

    – you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Using Play Mode • For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA DVD, the system remembers the resume playback point for the current disc. • Resume Play does not work during Program Play and Creating your own program Shuffle Play.
  • Page 48: Playing In Random Order

    To cancel all of the tracks in the Selected track programmed order PROGRAM 0: 03:51 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your ALL CLEAR own program.” – – 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]. –...
  • Page 49 x DATA CD/DATA DVD Shuffle Play starts. • [OFF]: Off. To return to normal play • [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. on the disc. • [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current To turn off the Control Menu folder.
  • Page 50: Searching/Selecting A Disc

    Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY Searching/Selecting a LIST] on a DVD-VR Disc 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 a lot of sections, which The Control Menu display appears on the make up a picture or music feature.
  • Page 51 The number in parentheses indicates the Input the time code using the number buttons. total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the 9 8 ( 9 9 ) beginning.
  • Page 52: Playing Mp3 Files/Jpeg Image Files

    Press X/x to select a folder. Playing MP3 Files/JPEG x To play MP3 files in a folder Press H to start playing the selected Image Files folder. x To select a MP3 file Press You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files: The list of files contained in the folder •...
  • Page 53 To rotate a JPEG image file FOLDER LIST When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV 01 Let's Talk About Love (1985) screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file by 90 02 1st Album (1986) 03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986) degrees.
  • Page 54 • If you play large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the out from the center of the TV screen. same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends • [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower randomly cycle through the effects.
  • Page 55: 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 a DATA CD or DATA DVD, see “Playable Discs” (page 4). About DivX video files Note •...
  • Page 56 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 number. The following occurrences are counted: – when the system is turned off. To turn off the display –...
  • Page 57: 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] Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the When the sound does not match the pictures on age of the users.
  • Page 58: 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 59: Using The Setup Display

    Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], Using the Setup Display then press The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. You can make various adjustments of items such Press X/x to select [PARENTAL as picture and sound. CONTROL t], then press Displayed items vary depending on the country The display for entering the password model.
  • Page 60: Settings For The Display

    The options for the selected item appear. x [OSD] (On-Screen Display) Example: [TV TYPE] You can switch the display language on the TV VIDEO SETUP screen. 16:9 TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE 16:9 (COMPONENT OUT) 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTER BOX FULL x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only) COLOR SYSTEM 4:3 PAN SCAN AUTO...
  • Page 61 Press C/c to select [YES]. x [TV TYPE] The system outputs the progressive signal. You can select the aspect ratio of the connected If you select [NO], the system will not output the progressive signal. [16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide- Note •...
  • Page 62: Settings For The Hdmi

    x [BLACK LEVEL] x [HDMI RESOLUTION] You can select the type of video signal that is (North American, Mexican, and Latin output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, American models only) see “To select the type of video signal output You can select the black level (setup level) for from the HDMI OUT jack”...
  • Page 63: Settings For The Audio

    Note Note • This function is available only when [CONTROL • [JPEG RESOLUTION] is effective only when you FOR HDMI] is set to [ON]. set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9], and you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to other than [720 ×...
  • Page 64: Other Settings

    Other Settings x [AUTO CALIBRATION] You can calibrate the appropriate settings [SYSTEM SETUP] automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 90). SYSTEM SETUP x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only) SCREEN SAVER: You can compress the dynamic range of the BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE PARENTAL CONTROL:...
  • Page 65: Settings For The Speakers

    [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ [SURROUND] VIDEO CD only) [YES]: Normally select this. You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME] [NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is function to on/off. used. [ON]: The system stores the resume points in [SUBWOOFER] memory for up to 10 discs.
  • Page 66 [SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] level. When you move the surround speakers, be sure * This item appears when you set [CENTER] to to set the parameters of the distance (B) from [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. the listening position to the speakers.
  • Page 67: Tuner

    (except for Russian and Middle Eastern models) FM 10 : 88.00 MHz The AM tuning interval can be set to either SONY RADIO 10 kHz or 9 kHz. To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in Station name any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the unit.
  • Page 68: 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 67)). Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 69 “TUNER AM” When the station name is set 1 Station name You can input letters, numbers, and other Ex. “SONY RADIO” symbols for a radio station. 2 Frequency If you make a mistake Ex. “AM1 576” Press C/c repeatedly until the character to...
  • Page 70: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Russian models only) What is the Radio Data System? The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display.
  • Page 71: Control For Hdmi/External Audio Device

    Device • The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than Sony, even if the Using the Control for component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
  • Page 72 To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] The One-Touch Play also works when: function to on/off – You press A while the disc tray is opened and H appears in the front panel display. Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until – You close the disc tray by pressing the disc “DVD”...
  • Page 73 Enjoying TV sound from the • You can connect the system and the TV audio digitally. For details, see (page 30). speakers in this system (System Audio Control) Setting the Maximum Volume You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy Level of the System operation.
  • Page 74: Playing Back Audio Files/Jpeg Image Files Of A Usb Device

    Note Playing Back Audio • When you use the AUDIO IN/MIC1/A.CAL MIC jack while a USB device is connected, be careful as Files/JPEG Image Files space is restricted. Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until of a USB Device “USB” appears in the front panel display.
  • Page 75 • The following USB devices/situations can Selecting an audio file or increase the time it takes to start playback: folder – a USB device recorded with a complicated tree structure. Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until – when the audio files or JPEG image files in “USB”...
  • Page 76 Press X/x to select a file and press The folders recorded on the USB device appear. When a folder is being played, its The system starts playing the selected file. title is shaded. You can turn the file list off by pressing DVD MENU.
  • Page 77 To play the next or previous JPEG JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000 pixels or more. image file Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not To select an effect for JPEG displayed. Note that you can select the next image files in the slide show folder by continuing to press c after the last Press...
  • Page 78 Follow Step 2 of “Selecting a JPEG image JPEG image files are assigned unique numbers file or folder.” on the USB device, you can select the desired If there is no JPEG image file in the audio file or JPEG image file by entering its selected folder, [No image data] appears.
  • Page 79 * If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will Viewing the information of an display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3 tag information. audio file in the front panel The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3. display ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are...
  • Page 80: Storing Songs In A Usb Device

    the name without overwriting the original Storing Songs in a USB folder or file. • Some USB devices cannot be played back on Device the system depending on the file format. You can record songs on an audio CD in a USB Recording songs on an audio device by encoding to MP3 format.
  • Page 81 x To cancel the track Recordable space of Press X/x to select the track, then press the USB device The mark on the track is removed. USB RECORDING Free: x To cancel all the track 2002_Remixes Press C/X/x/c to select [s ALL], then 01_Back_Seat_O...
  • Page 82: Using The Digital Media Port Adapter

    Press X/x to select a folder. Using the DIGITAL MEDIA x To erase all audio files in a folder Press CLEAR. PORT Adapter x To erase an audio file Press The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) The list of files contained in the folder adapter (not supplied) is for enjoying sound appears.
  • Page 83: Using An S-Air Product

    The sound and images from the connected Using an S-AIR Product component are played on the system or connected TV. For operation details, refer to the operating The unit is compatible with the S-AIR function instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA (page 117), which allows sound transmission PORT adapter.
  • Page 84 the unit and the wireless transceiver (not • Insert the wireless transmitter so that the V marks are aligned. supplied) into the S-AIR sub unit. • Do not insert other than the wireless transmitter Note into the EZW-T100 slot. • When you insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver, Make sure to use the same screws to make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not secure the wireless transmitter.
  • Page 85 The system turns on. • To confirm the current ID, perform Steps 1 to 7 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until above. When you pair the unit with the S-AIR sub “DVD” appears in the front panel unit (page 86), [(PAIRING)] appears beside ID on display.
  • Page 86 • When you pair the unit and another S-AIR sub • “ON”: You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver unit, such as a surround amplifier, by the pairing while the unit is in standby mode or turned operation, you need to perform the pairing operation between the unit and the S-AIR •...
  • Page 87 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until Your room Neighbor “DVD” appears in the front panel display. This unit ID A Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press ID A...
  • Page 88 Press C/c to select the next operation. Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. x To finish pairing Select [NO], then press When you set “RF CHANGE” to “OFF,” select the ID so that sound x To perform pairing of another S-AIR transmission is most stabilized sub unit (page 84).
  • Page 89: Other Operations

    • In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change The Setup Display appears. the position of the speakers, Sony recommends you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP], CALIBRATION] (page 90).
  • Page 90: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    obstruction between the speakers and the Calibrating the calibration mic. Appropriate Settings Automatically [AUTO CALIBRATION] D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. Note • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.
  • Page 91: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    Note • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the – front and surround speakers are not correctly code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) connected. setting. Reset the appropriate code number. Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then...
  • Page 92 To exit the TV mode, press TV so that the TV • The function of these buttons are same as the remote flashes four times. buttons of the SONY TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
  • Page 93: Enjoying Karaoke

    To set the system to karaoke Enjoying Karaoke mode on the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu display appears. You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a Note disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode. • The Control Menu display will not appear if no You can connect two microphones (not disc is in the unit.
  • Page 94: Key Control

    To adjust the microphone volume Speaker output in Dolby Digital Karaoke format Press MIC VOL +/– to adjust the microphone volume. Accompaniment Accompaniment To add the echo effect Front Front Press ECHO. Center Each time you press ECHO, the echo level Guide melody changes as follows: Surround...
  • Page 95 • The key automatically returns to the original key Selecting the vocals (Vocal when: – you turn off the power. Select) – you change the function. – the disc tray is opened. – you stop playback. When playing a DVD with the Dolby Digital –...
  • Page 96 Your score is calculated on a scale of 0 to Note • When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function works only with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format. Your score is displayed for five seconds, • Depending on the discs, you may not be able to during which time the system enters pause change the guide vocal channel.
  • Page 97: 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 98: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Changing the Brightness Viewing Information of the Front Panel About the Disc Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. Viewing the playing time and Press SYSTEM MENU. remaining time in the front Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”...
  • Page 99: Checking The Play Information

    x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ (DivX video 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 100 To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 file/DivX video file) text 1 0 ( 1 5 ) DATA CD JPEG 2 0 0 2 / 9 / 1 8 By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files or DivX video files on a DATA CD/DATA Date information DVD, you can display the name of the folder/ MP3 file/DivX video file, and the audio bit rate...
  • Page 101: 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 [RESET] and press c. Press C/c to select [YES]. Returning the system You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] parameters, such as preset here.
  • Page 102: 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 103: 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 104: Troubleshooting

    Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. When you install the S-AIR sub unit (not supplied), in the event of a problem with the S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (main unit and S-AIR sub unit). Power...
  • Page 105 Picture Symptom Remedy There is no picture. • The video connecting cords are not connected securely. • The video connecting cords are damaged. • The unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 28). • The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system.
  • Page 106 Sound Symptom Remedy There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode.
  • Page 107 Symptom Remedy No sound or only a very low- • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 27, 65). level sound is heard from the • Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 39). surround speakers. • Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable.
  • Page 108 Symptom Remedy The JPEG image file cannot be • The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660 played. Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet. • The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
  • Page 109: Usb Device

    Symptom Remedy A disc cannot be ejected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. [Data error] appears on the TV • The MP3 file/JPEG image file/DivX video file you want to play is broken.
  • Page 110 – 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 Erroneous display.
  • Page 111 • If the recording, copying, and erase operations are repeated multiple times, the file structure within the 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.
  • Page 112 USB device may be broken. 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. Audio files or folders on the •...
  • Page 113: 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 114: Specifications

    HDMI OUT: Type A (19 Other models: NTSC/PAL pin) USB Section Speakers Supported bit rate Front (DAV-DZ670M) (SS-TS82) MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): Speaker system Full range Bass reflex, 32 kbps - 320 kbps Magnetically Shielded WMA: 48 kbps - 192 kbps...
  • Page 115 1,335 mm × 315 mm (w/h/ • Over 85% power efficiency of d) with stand amplifier block is achieved with the Mass (approx.) 1.7 kg full digital amplifier, S-master. 3.6 kg with stand Center (SS-CT80) Speaker system Full range Bass reflex, Magnetically Shielded Speaker unit 65 mm cone type...
  • Page 116: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed Dolby Surround Pro Logic by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, the speaker settings to your listening Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four environment in a short period of time.
  • Page 117 A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2 quality media are transmitted with no channel area or the multi-channel area. deterioration, Sony has developed a technology • 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of...
  • Page 118: 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 119: 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) (34, 101) G VOLUME control (42) B A (open/close) (42) H MIC2 jack (93) C Front panel display (121) I AUDIO IN/MIC1/A.CAL MIC jack (30, 34, D Play operation buttons (42) (USB) port (74) (remote sensor) (9)
  • Page 120: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Screws* ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L EZW-T100 COAXIAL 75 SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER DC5V 0.7A MAX AUDIO IN AUDIO IN HDMI OUT DMPORT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT SAT/CABLE A SPEAKER jacks (27) H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (28) B EZW-T100 slot (30) I DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack (30, 82)
  • Page 121: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the karaoke mode is G Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is on. (93) correctly connected to HDCP (High- bandwidth Digital Content Protection) B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. compliant device with HDMI or DVI (97) (Digital Visual Interface) input.
  • Page 122: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A – M N – Z ANALOG ek (91) NIGHT wd (97) Number buttons qk (46, 67, 91) ANGLE 4 (43) ONE-TOUCH PLAY r; (72) Colored buttons eh (91) AUDIO eg (44) PICTURE NAVI qj (52, 76) [/1 (on/standby) 1 (33, 34, 42) CLEAR ej (47, 59, 68) PRESET +/–...
  • Page 123: 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 124 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 125 [SHUFFLE] (page 48) You can play the track/file in random order. [REPEAT] (page 49) 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 57) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 50) You can display the DVD’s menu.
  • Page 126 [EFFECT] (page 77) You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (pages 75, 76) You can select the data type; audio file or JPEG image file, when playing a USB device. [USB RECORDING] (page 80) You can record tracks on an audio CD or copy MP3 files on a CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD to a USB device.
  • Page 127: Index

    Index Numerics 4:3 OUTPUT 61 HDMI Quick Setup 34 5.1 Channel Surround 44 /RGB (HDMI) 63 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 116 RDS 70 A/V SYNC 57 HDMI RESOLUTION 62 Rear panel 120 AAC file 74 HDMI SETUP 62 Region Code 6 ANGLE 43 Remote 9 ATTENUATE 38...
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