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Sony DAV-DZ680 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-122-229-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
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Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ680 / DZ780
©2009 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-122-229-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ680 / DZ780 ©2009 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

  • Page 3: About These Operating Instructions

    Precautions On power sources • The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet.

  • Page 4: About The S-Air Function

    DivX, Inc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    “BRAVIA” Sync ... 64 Playing Back Files of a USB Device ... 67 Transferring Songs onto a USB Device ... 75 Using a Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone ... 78 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter ... 79 Using an S-AIR Product ...80...

  • Page 6: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Type Disc logo DVD VIDEO VR (Video Recording) mode VIDEO CD Super Audio CD DATA CD DATA DVD MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format. JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format.
  • Page 7 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 8: 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 If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking DAV-DZ680 • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (4, green/ gray/blue/purple) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) •...
  • Page 10 DAV-DZ780 • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (2, green/ purple) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) •...

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13 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 14: Assembling The Speakers

    Assembling the speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers of DAV-DZ680, and the front and surround speakers of DAV-DZ780) Use the parts as follows: DAV-DZ680 • Front speakers (2) • Bases (2) •...
  • Page 15 Turn the speaker upside down. Speaker Place the base on the bottom of the speaker, then secure the base with three screws (with washer). Bottom of the base Speaker cord Screws (with washer) Speaker...
  • Page 16 Fully-assembled illustration DAV-DZ680 Front left speaker (L): Front right speaker (R): White label Red label White DAV-DZ780 Front left speaker (L): Front right speaker (R): Red label White label White Surround left speaker (L): Blue label Blue Surround right speaker (R): Gray label Gray...

  • Page 17: 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 18 Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker. This screw is used when reassembling the speaker. Be sure not to lose the screw. Screw Disassemble the speaker by lifting the upper part of the speaker. Upper part Lower part Rear of the speaker Rear of the speaker...
  • Page 19 Pull out the speaker cord from the bottom of the lower part of the speaker. The removed speaker cord is used when installing the speaker on a wall. Lower part of the speaker Speaker cord Fully-disassembled illustration Upper part of the speaker To install the speakers on a wall Before installing the speakers on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker.
  • Page 20 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. 4 mm ( 30 mm (1 inches) Fasten the screws to the wall. DAV-DZ680 For the center speaker 8 to 10 mm inch) For the surround speakers 8 to 10 mm...
  • Page 21 Hang the speakers on the screws. 5 mm 10 mm Rear of the speaker Hole on the back of the speaker inch) inch)

  • Page 22: 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 23: Connecting The Tv

    Connecting the TV Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method. D Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) A L IN D IG IT IA L C O A X K E R S P E A O P T IC O O FE SU BW C E N TE...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Other Components

    Connecting the other components You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers. Portable audio source (not supplied): E USB device (not supplied): F DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: G (TDM-iP20 is supplied with United Kingdom models. You can also use other DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters.) EZW-T100 slot (See “Wireless system options”.) FR O N...
  • Page 25 If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. System Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive sound from more than one component.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)

    Connecting the antenna (aerial) N N A A N T E I A L 7 C O A X 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 27: 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. About the demonstration After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. Setting the demonstration mode to on/off Press [/1 on the unit.

  • Page 28: Step 3: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. Displayed items vary depending on the area. C/X/x/c, Turn on the TV. Press [/1. Note • Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” (page 31).
  • Page 29 HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: /RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: Press X/x to select the setting, then press • [OFF]: The Control for HDMI function is set to off. • [ON]: The Control for HDMI function (page 64) is set to on.
  • Page 30 To recall the Quick Setup display Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [SETUP] appear.

  • Page 31: Step 4: Selecting The Source

    Step 4: Selecting the Source You can select the playback source. 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”...

  • Page 32: 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. X/x/c, Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 33 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 86). The default setting is “A.F.D.
  • Page 34 Sound from Surround effect “HP VIRTUAL” (HEADPHONE VIRTUAL) To turn the surround effect off Select “A.F.D. STD,” “2CH STEREO,” or “HP 2CH” for “DEC. MODE.” Note • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective. •...

  • Page 35: Disc

    Disc 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. Adjust the volume "/1 FUNCTION OPERATION DIAL Disc tray Connect headphones STEP Turn on your TV.
  • Page 36 To use the headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack on the unit. The sound of the system is muted. You can also connect the headphones to the PHONES jack on the surround amplifier. (The sound of the system is muted.) Other operations Press Stop...

  • Page 37: Changing The Sound

    Press ANGLE during playback to select the desired angle. To display the subtitles If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on/off during playback. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language during playback, or turn the subtitles on/off whenever you want.

  • Page 38: Super Audio Cd

    x DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 channel Surround (L/R) 1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center Currently playing program format Example: Dolby Digital 3 channel Front (L/R) 1:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 Currently playing program format x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video file) Example:...

  • Page 39: Resume Play

    • [CD]: You can play the CD layer. When the system is playing a CD layer, “CD” lights up in the front panel display. Note • Each play mode function works only within the selected layer or playback area. • When you select a CD layer, you cannot change playback areas.

  • Page 40: Using Play Mode

    • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. To enjoy a disc that you played before with resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) This system recalls the point where you stopped the disc the last time it was played and resumes playback from that point the next time you insert the same disc.

  • Page 41: Playing In Random Order

    Select the track you want to program. For example, select track [02]. Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press Selected track PROGRAM 0: 03:51 ALL CLEAR – – 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK –...

  • Page 42: Playing Repeatedly

    Press Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off. Note • You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback.

  • Page 43: Searching/Selecting Disc Contents

    Searching/Selecting Disc Contents Using the DVD’s menu A DVD is divided into many sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using DVD TOP MENU.
  • Page 44 Press X/x to select the search method. Example: [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. 9 8 ( 9 9 ) 1 3 ( 9 9 ) 0 : 0 3 : 1 7 Selected row...

  • Page 45: Playing Mp3 Files/Jpeg Image Files

    Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files You can play MP3 files or JPEG image files: – which have the extension “.mp3” (MP3 file) or “.jpg”/“.jpeg” (JPEG image file). – which conform to the DCF* image file format. * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
  • Page 46 To play the next or previous MP3 file Press > to play the next MP3 file. Press . twice to play the previous MP3 file. When you press . once, you can go to the beginning of the current MP3 file. Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press >...
  • Page 47 Note • If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still skips, reduce the size of the JPEG image file.
  • Page 48 Selecting an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show Press DISPLAY. (If [MEDIA] is set to [MUSIC/PHOTO], press twice.) The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [EFFECT] appear. Press X/x to select a setting.

  • Page 49: Enjoying Video Files

    Enjoying Video Files About video files You can play DivX video files and MPEG4 video files. ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an ® official DivX Certified product. You can play a DATA CD or DATA DVD that ®...
  • Page 50 FOLDER LIST SUMMER 2003 NEW YEAR'S DAY MY FAVOURITES Press X/x to select the folder you want to play. Press H. The system starts playing the selected folder. To select video files, see “Selecting a video file” (page 50). To go to the next or previous page Press To stop playback...

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound [A/V SYNC] When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 52: Changing The Password

    Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press The display for confirming the password appears. x When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

  • Page 53: Changing The System Settings By Using The Setup Display

    Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press Press X/x to select [CHANGE PASSWORD t], then press Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press To confirm your password, re-enter it using the number buttons, then press If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you press...

  • Page 54: Settings For The Display

    Press X/x to select an item, then press The options for the selected item appear. Example: [TV TYPE] VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: LINE: PAUSE MODE: Press X/x to select a setting, then press The setting is selected and setup is complete.

  • Page 55: Settings For Hdmi

    x [TV TYPE] You can select the aspect ratio of the connected [16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide- screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. [4:3 LETTER BOX]: Select this when you connect a 4:3 standard TV. The system displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen.
  • Page 56 for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 64). [OFF]: Off. [ON]: On. You can operate mutually between components that are connected with an HDMI cable. x [VOLUME LIMIT] If you change the output method of the TV to the system speakers via the TV menu (or by pressing THEATRE), the System Audio Control (page 65) is activated and loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the...

  • Page 57: Settings For The Audio

    Settings for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] AUDIO SETUP SPEAKER FORMATION: AUTO CALIBRATION: AUDIO DRC: TRACK SELECTION: x [SPEAKER FORMATION] You can select the position of the speakers for better surround sound. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 86).

  • Page 58: Settings For The Speakers

    x [PARENTAL CONTROL] You can set the playback restrictions. For details, see “Restricting Playback of the Disc” (page 51). x [DivX] You can display the registration code for this system. For more information, go to http://www.divx.com on the Internet. x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME] function to on/off.
  • Page 59 [L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft : Set the front speaker distance. 3)4) [CENTER] 3.0 m/10 ft : Set the center speaker distance (up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer to the front speakers). 0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models. 0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
  • Page 60 • To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time, turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press VOLUME +/– on the remote. • To return to the default setting when changing a setting, select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that only the [CONNECTION] setting does not return to the default setting.

  • Page 61: Tuner

    You can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. Current station Current band and preset number FM 10 : 88.00 MHz SONY RADIO Station name Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 62: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 61)). Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the preset station.

  • Page 63: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    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 64: Control For Hdmi/External Audio Device

    HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component. • The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than a Sony component, even if the component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
  • Page 65 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [SETUP] appear. Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press The Setup Display appears. Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then press The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.

  • Page 66: Volume Limit

    sound is output from the system speakers automatically. • While you are watching the TV and the function of the system is switched to “DVD” or “USB,” sound of the selected system function is output from the system speakers; TV sound is not output via the TV speakers. •...

  • Page 67: Playing Back Files Of A Usb Device

    Playing Back Files of a USB Device You can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC files)/JPEG image files/video files (DivX/ MPEG4 video files) stored in a USB device such as the digital music player or USB storage media (not supplied) by connecting the USB device to the unit.
  • Page 68 • The system can play back the following files. File Extension of the file MP3 file “.mp3” WMA file “.wma” AAC file “.m4a” JPEG image file “.jpg” or “.jpeg” DivX video file “.avi” or “.divx” MPEG4 video file “.mp4” or “.m4v” The system will play back any data with the extension above, even if it is not MP3/WMA/ AAC/JPEG/DivX/MPEG4 format.

  • Page 69: Audio File

    FOLDER LIST 01 Let's Talk About Love (1985) 02 1st Album (1986) 03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986) 04 Ready for Romance (1986) 05 In the Garden of Venus (1987) 06 Romantic Warriors (1987) 07 Back for Good (1988) 08 Alone (1999) Press X/x to select a folder.
  • Page 70 FOLDER LIST 01 Happy birthday 02 Travelling 01 03 2003.08.20 04 Flowers 05 Travelling 02 06 Animals 07 2003.11.16 08 2003.12.03 Press X/x to select a folder. x To go to the next or previous page Press x To play JPEG image files in a folder as a slide show Press H to start playing the selected folder.
  • Page 71 Note • Some JPEG image files may take longer to display than the option you selected. Especially progressive JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000 pixels or more. To select an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show Press DISPLAY.
  • Page 72 To play the next or previous video file Press > to play the next video file. Press . twice to play the previous video file. When you press . once, you can go to the beginning of the current video file. Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press >...
  • Page 73 Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play the audio files/JPEG image files/ video files on the USB device repeatedly. Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [REPEAT] appear. Press X/x to select the item to be repeated.
  • Page 74 * If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3 tag information. The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3. 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 used for a single MP3 file.

  • Page 75: Transferring Songs Onto A Usb Device

    Transferring Songs onto a USB Device You can transfer songs on an audio CD onto a USB device by encoding to MP3 format. You can also transfer MP3 files on a DATA CD/ DATA DVD onto a USB device. For connecting the USB device, see “Connecting the USB device”...
  • Page 76 Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then press The system starts transferring and the status of transferring appears. To cancel transferring, press x. Transferring MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB device Load a DATA CD/DATA DVD. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.
  • Page 77 Press x. Press REC TO USB on the unit. REC TO USB lights up and “READING” appears in the front panel display. Then, “PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of the USB device appear alternately in the front panel display. Press H.

  • Page 78: Using A Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone

    TV screen, but are not erased from the USB device. 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.

  • Page 79: Using The Digital Media Port Adapter

    Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the system. Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area.

  • Page 80: Using An S-Air Product

    Using an S-AIR Product The unit is compatible with the S-AIR function (page 110), which allows sound transmission between S-AIR products. When you purchase the S-AIR product, you need to perform the following settings to establish the sound transmission. About S-AIR products There are two types of S-AIR products.
  • Page 81 S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver, see the operating instructions of the S-AIR sub unit. • When you change the S-AIR configuration, Sony recommends that you perform [AUTO CALIBRATION]. For details, see “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically”...
  • Page 82 • To confirm the current ID, perform Steps 1 to 3 above. When you pair the unit with the S-AIR sub unit (page 83), “(PAIRING)” appears beside ID in the front panel display. To set the ID of the surround amplifier Refer to the operating instructions of the surround amplifier.
  • Page 83 To control the system from the S-AIR receiver You can control the system from the S-AIR receiver by using the following buttons. Press Operation H, X, x, Share the same operations on the ./> remote and unit. S-AIR CH Change the function of the system. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.
  • Page 84 x After pairing Sound transmission is established between the paired unit and S-AIR sub unit(s) only. Your room This unit ID A ID A S-AIR sub unit Pairing To perform pairing Place the S-AIR sub unit that you want to pair near the unit. Note •...
  • Page 85 Press X/x to select the desired setting. • “AUTO”: Normally select this. The system changes “RF CHANGE” to “ON” or “OFF” automatically. • “ON”: The system transmits sound by searching for the better channel for transmitting. • “OFF”: The system transmits sound by fixing the channel for transmitting.

  • Page 86: Other Operations

    [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot install some speakers. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers. Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 87: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    Calibrating the 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. You cannot turn the volume down.

  • Page 88: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    [AUTO CALIBRATION]. Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the TV (Sony only) by using the following buttons. Use these buttons (other than TV [/1, THEATRE, and TV INPUT) while pressing the TV button.

  • Page 89: Using The Sound Effect

    Using the Sound Effect Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DYNAMIC BASS. “D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel display and bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. To turn off the sound effect Press DYNAMIC BASS again. Enjoying the sound at low volume You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you...

  • Page 90: Selecting The Effect To Suit The Source

    Selecting the Effect to 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. • “AUTO”: The system automatically selects “MOVIE”...

  • Page 91: Changing The Input Level Of The Sound From Connected Components

    Changing the Input Level of the Sound from Connected Components Distortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel, or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected.

  • Page 92: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display You can set the brightness of the front panel display to either of 2 levels. Press DIMMER. Each time you press DIMMER, the brightness of the front panel display changes. To set the brightness of the front panel display using the system menu Press SYSTEM MENU.

  • Page 93: Checking The Play Information

    x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video file) 1 Playing time of the current file 2 Current file name 3 Current album and file number Note • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. •...
  • Page 94 To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 file/video file) text By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files 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 screen.

  • Page 95: Returning To The Default Settings

    Returning to the Default Settings Returning the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings "/1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. Press x, N, and "/1 on the unit at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the system returns to default settings.

  • Page 96: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners • Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types).

  • Page 97: 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 98: Troubleshooting

    Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. When you install the S-AIR sub unit (optional), 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 Symptom The power is not turned on.
  • Page 99 Symptom Remedy Even though you set the aspect • The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed. ratio in [TV TYPE] of [VIDEO SETUP], the picture does not fill the TV screen. Color irregularity occurs on the The system’s speakers contain magnet parts, so magnetic distortion may occur. TV screen.
  • Page 100 Symptom The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a sound track of Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio. The sound comes from the center speaker only. No sound is heard from the center speaker. No sound or only a very low- level sound is heard from the surround speakers.
  • Page 101 • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 36). • 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 102: Usb Device

    (USB) port. Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the (USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. • If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur.
  • Page 103 – 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 104 – 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 •...
  • Page 105 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 106 Symptom There is noise or the sound skips. • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (about 25 feet) away Remedy from the S-AIR main unit you are using. • Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together. •...

  • Page 107: Self-Diagnosis Function

    [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Turn off the system, and then turn on the system again to operate.

  • Page 108: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section Stereo mode (rated) Surround mode (reference) RMS output power * Depending on the decoding mode settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Inputs (Analog) TV (AUDIO IN) AUDIO IN Inputs (Digital) TV (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN) Outputs (Analog) Phones Super Audio CD/DVD System...

  • Page 109: Glossary

    Glossary Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjust the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of time. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic.
  • Page 110 To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high- quality media are transmitted with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of digital audio signals with no compression, and has incorporated this technology into the EZW- RT10/EZW-RT10A/EZW-T100.
  • Page 111 2 channel area Super Audio CD Multi-channel area layer You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD player. Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary to turn the disc over. To select a layer, see “Changing a playback layer for a hybrid Super Audio CD”...

  • Page 112: 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 device Video files only JPEG image files only Audio files only Video files and JPEG image files Video files and audio files Audio files and JPEG image...

  • Page 113: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1045 Assamese 1209 Hausa 1051 Aymara 1217 Hindi...

  • Page 114: 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) (28, 95) B Z (open/close) (35) C Front panel display (116) D FUNCTION (31) (remote sensor) (11) F MOVIE/MUSIC indicator (90) G VOLUME control (35) H REC TO USB (76) (USB) port (67)

  • Page 115: Rear Panel

    Rear panel SPEAKER DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL CENTER SUBWOOFER A SPEAKER jacks (22) B EZW-T100 slot (80) C COAXIAL 75Ω FM jack (26) D EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack (23) E DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack (24, 79) Screws* SPEAKER FRONT R...

  • Page 116: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Playing status B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (91) C Displays the system’s status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status, decoding mode, etc.

  • Page 117: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O ANGLE ws (36) AUDIO qg (37) CLEAR es (40, 62) D.TUNING qh (62) DIMMER ed (92) DISPLAY wa (63, 73, 92) DVD MENU wg (43) DVD TOP MENU qd (43) DYNAMIC BASS 4 (89) ENTER wf (88) FUNCTION +/–...

  • Page 118: 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 119 Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Control Menu items Selected item Function name of selected REPEAT Control Menu item Operation message To turn off the display Press DISPLAY. List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE] (page 43)/[SCENE] (page 43)/[TRACK] (page 43) You can select the title, scene, or track to be played.
  • Page 120 [SHUFFLE] (page 41) You can play the tracks/files in random order. [REPEAT] (page 42) 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 51) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 43) You can display the DVD’s menu.
  • Page 121 [EFFECT] (page 71) You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MEDIA] (page 72) You can select the data type (MP3/AAC/WMA file, JPEG image file, or video file) on a USB device. [USB TRANSFER] (page 75) You can transfer tracks on an audio CD or MP3 files on a CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB device.

  • Page 122: Index

    Index Numerics 5.1 Channel Surround 37 A/V SYNC 51 AAC file 67 ANGLE 37 ATTENUATE 91 AUDIO 54 AUDIO (HDMI) 56 AUDIO DRC 57 Audio file 67 AUDIO SETUP 57 AUTO CALIBRATION 57, 87, BACKGROUND 57 COLD RESET 95 CONTROL FOR HDMI 55 Control for HDMI 64 Control Menu Display 118 CUSTOM 53, 95...
  • Page 124 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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