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2-635-400-E1(2)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
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*DAV-DZ500KF only
DAV-DZ100K/DZ500KF
©2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-635-400-E1(2) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions *DAV-DZ500KF only DAV-DZ100K/DZ500KF ©2005 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 DAV-DZ100K/DZ500KF • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. WARNING • If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Home Theatre System and cause damage to the expose the unit to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome!..........3 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/ About This Manual ......... 6 Scene, etc........51 This System Can Play the Following Searching by Scene....... 53 Discs ..........7 (Picture Navigation) Guide to the Control Menu Display..10 Viewing Information About the Disc ... 54 Getting Started Sound Adjustments Unpacking ..........
  • Page 5 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display......79 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........80 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display......81 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings ........82 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers.......83 [SPEAKER SETUP] Additional Information Precautions ..........
  • Page 6: About This Manual

    • The instructions in this manual are for DAV- DZ100K and DAV-DZ500KF. DAV-DZ100K is the model used for illustration purposes only. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DAV- DZ500KF only.”...
  • Page 7: This System Can Play The Following Discs

    The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ This System Can Play the DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: Following Discs – DivX video files of format conforming to UDF. Format of Disc logo discs Example of discs that the DVD VIDEO system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: •...
  • Page 8 Note on DualDisc About the Super Audio CD A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio digital audio material on the other side. disc standard where music is recorded in the However, since the audio material side does not DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format...
  • Page 9 Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and 2 channel area* other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
  • Page 10: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
  • Page 11 *1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs. DivX video album number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs. *2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs.
  • Page 12 [ALBUM] (page 51) Selects the album to be played. [FILE] (page 51) Selects the JPEG image file or DivX video file to be played. [DATE] (page 57) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. [INTERVAL] (page 46) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    • Remote Commander (remote) (1) the sides. • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Wall-mount pads (DAV-DZ500KF only) • Foot pads* (DAV-DZ100K only) • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) (1) • Microphone (1) • DVD KARAOKE disc (1) •...
  • Page 14: Hookup Overview

    Hookup Overview Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7. “Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 15) “Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 24) “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 25) “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 29) “Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)”...
  • Page 15: Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

    Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 83.
  • Page 16 Insert the post into the base. The long post is for floor use, the short post is for tabletop use. Post (short) Post (long) Screw holes Base Secure the base to the post by screws. Bottom of the base Screws (3) Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the base, then stand it up.
  • Page 17 Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the speaker. Hole Speaker Speaker cord Speaker Mount the speaker on the post. Note • Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the post. • Do not drop the speaker when mounting. continued...
  • Page 18 Connect the speaker cord to the speaker, then adjust the length of the speaker cord. Adjust the length of the speaker cord. Attach the terminal cover to the speaker by screws. Terminal cover Screws (2)
  • Page 19 Connecting the speakers DAV-DZ100K Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker Color label Color label AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) DVD ONLY VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER...
  • Page 20 DAV-DZ500KF Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Rear side of the front Rear side of the front speaker speaker Center speaker AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) DVD ONLY VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER...
  • Page 21 • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
  • Page 22 25 mm (1 inch) 10 mm inch) Fasten the screws to the wall. For DAV-DZ500KF For DAV-DZ100K The screws should protrude 7 to 8 mm The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm (9/32 to 11/32 inch). (7/32 to 9/32 inch).
  • Page 23 • 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 24: Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup

    Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio. AM loop antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Note • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components. •...
  • Page 25: Step 3: Tv Hookup

    Step 3: TV Hookup First, perform the video connection, and then audio connection. With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen to TV sound through the system speakers. Connecting the video cords Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the A, B or C connection.
  • Page 26 To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, P ) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y, P ).
  • Page 27 – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met.
  • Page 28 Connecting the audio cords Outputs TV sound through the speakers of this system. AUDIO To VIDEO (AUDIO IN) AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) DVD ONLY VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER MONITOR OUT...
  • Page 29: Step 4: Other Component Hookup

    Step 4: Other Component Hookup You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. Note • If you connect a TV to the VIDEO jacks in Step 3 (page 25), you cannot connect other components to the system. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system.
  • Page 30: Step 5: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead)

    Step 5: Connecting the AC Step 6: Turning off the Power Cord (Mains Lead) Demonstration Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), "/1 connect the speakers to the system (page 15). "/1 X/x/c ENTER...
  • Page 31: Step 7: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 7: 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. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to Press X/x to select a language.
  • Page 32 To quit the Quick Setup SPEAKER SETUP Press DISPLAY in any Step. SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): Note LEVEL(SURROUND): • If you want to change each setting, see “Using the TEST TONE: Setup Display” (page 79). 3.0m FRONT: CENTER: 3.0m SURROUND: 3.0m To recall the Quick Setup display Press DISPLAY when the system is...
  • Page 33: Speaker Setup

    If color irregularity is observed Speaker Setup again... Place the speaker further away from the TV set. Positioning the speakers If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down the For the best possible surround sound, all the volume on the system. speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A).
  • Page 34: Playing Discs

    Load a disc. Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. Playing Discs Playing Discs FUNCTION "/1 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 35 Press H. Press The system starts playback from the point Stop play and remove the where you stopped the disc in Step 1. disc Replay the previous scene* (instant Note replay) during • If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] playback. is set to [OFF] (page 83), the resume point is cleared Briefly fast forward the (instant...
  • Page 36 Note 0:00:00 PROGRAM • If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] ALL CLEAR is set to [ON] (page 83) and you playback a recorded 1. TRACK – – – – 2. TRACK – – disc such as DVD-RW, the system may playback 3.
  • Page 37 Select the program number of the track you x When playing a VIDEO CD, Super want to change or cancel using X/x. If you Audio CD, or CD want to delete the track from the program, • [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc. press CLEAR.
  • Page 38: Using The Dvd's Menu

    The default setting is underlined. Using the DVD’s Menu x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD- • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [DISC]: repeats all of the titles on the disc. A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which •...
  • Page 39: Selecting [Original] Or [Play List] On A Dvd-Rw

    Selecting [ORIGINAL] or Selecting a Playback Area [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-RW for a Super Audio CD Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY LIST]).
  • Page 40: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Ver.2.0)

    Note Playing VIDEO CDs with • You cannot change a playback area during playback. PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) Selecting a playback layer (PBC Playback) when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer can enjoy simple interactive operations, search and a CD layer.
  • Page 41: (Pbc Playback) About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    • Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in About MP3 Audio Tracks Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press and JPEG Image Files • To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the system is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER.
  • Page 42 When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan numbered tracks (or files) are played Electronics and Information Technology Industries sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub- Association (JEITA).
  • Page 43: Playing Data Cds With Mp3 Audio Track And Jpeg Image Files

    Playing DATA CDs with 3 ( 3 0 ) MP3 Audio Track and R O C K B E S T H I T K A R A O K E M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G JPEG Image Files R &...
  • Page 44 The list of tracks contained in the album appears. M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G 1 ( 2 5 6 ) W A L T Z F O R D E B B Y M Y R O M A N C E M I L E S T O N E S M Y F U N N Y V A L E N T I N E...
  • Page 45: Playing Audio Tracks And Images As A Slide Show With Sound

    Press CLEAR to return to normal view. Playing Audio Tracks and Note Images as a Slide Show • Nothing happens when you press C while playing the first image file of the album. with Sound • If you press C/c to go to the next or previous image, the “Rotating a JPEG image”...
  • Page 46 • [AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio • If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is tracks continuously. recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 •...
  • Page 47: Enjoying Divx® Videos

    ® Selecting an effect for image Enjoying DivX Videos files in the slide show (JPEG only) When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slide show. Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. MENU Press X/x to select [EFFECT],...
  • Page 48 About playback order of data on • Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended DATA CDs or DATA DVDs that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound See “Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format.
  • Page 49: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Selecting a DivX video file Adjusting the Delay After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,” Between the Picture and press ENTER. Sound The list of files in the album appears. (A/V SYNC) M Y F A V O U R I T E S 1 ( 2 ) H A W A I I 2 0 0 4 When the sound does not match the pictures on...
  • Page 50: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc

    Playback direction Searching for a Particular × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M Point on a Disc 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DivX video/VIDEO (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze CD only) Frame) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD only) Opposite direction × 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back 3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DivX video/VIDEO...
  • Page 51: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Playing one frame at a time Searching for a Title/ (Freeze Frame) Chapter/Track/Scene, (except for Super Audio CD, CD, and JPEG) etc. When the system is in the pause mode, press (step) to go to the next frame. Press (step) to go to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only).
  • Page 52 x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super 1 2 ( 2 7 ) VCD without PBC Playback ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 [TRACK] [INDEX] x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback [SCENE] x When playing a Super Audio CD Press X/x or the number buttons to...
  • Page 53: Searching By Scene

    Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter, or track, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected scene. To return to normal play during C/X/x/c setting ENTER...
  • Page 54: Viewing Information About The Disc

    When playing a DVD VIDEO or Viewing Information About DVD-RW the Disc Playing time and number of the current title Remaining time of the current title Playing time and number of the current chapter Remaining time of the current chapter Disc name DISPLAY Title and chapter...
  • Page 55 When playing a VIDEO CD • If you play a disc containing JPEG image files only and you set [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] to [AUTO] or (without PBC functions), Super [AUDIO (MP3)] (page 45), the “NO AUDIO” Audio CD, or CD message appears on the front panel display.
  • Page 56 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change Checking the play information the time information. of the Disc The display and the kinds of time that you can check depend on the disc you are To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD playing. text x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD- Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD.
  • Page 57 Checking the date information (JPEG only) You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. 1 ( 8 ) DATA CD 1 ( 2 0 ) JPEG 01/ 01/ 2003...
  • Page 58: Sound Adjustments

    Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio signal. Sound Adjustments x When playing a DVD VIDEO Changing the Sound Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List”...
  • Page 59 • [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) the audio track 2 (monaural) Example: Note • While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track MP3 audio 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].
  • Page 60: Enjoying Surround Sound By Using Sound Field

    Sound field Display Enjoying Surround Sound MONO MOVIE MONO MOVIE by Using Sound Field NIGHT NIGHT 2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO *Use DCS Technology Automatic outputting of the You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre- original sound programmed sound fields.
  • Page 61 “into” the screen. data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP • Cinema Studio Reverberation (Digital Signal Processor) technology to Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a develop “Digital Cinema Sound.”...
  • Page 62: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From All Speakers

    x REAR ST. Enjoying TV or VCR Sound This mode outputs 2 channel sources from the surround speakers only. (Although no sound is from All Speakers output from the front speakers, sound is output from the front speakers when you set You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all [SURROUND] in [SPEAKER SETUP] to speakers of this system.
  • Page 63: Using The Sound Effect

    Press ENTER or AMP MENU. Using the Sound Effect The AMP menu turns off. Note • AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources. X/x/c ENTER DSGX AMP MENU With cover opened. Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DSGX.
  • Page 64: Using Various Additional Functions

    Displaying the Subtitles Using Various Additional Functions Changing the Angles If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are you can change the subtitle language while recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever...
  • Page 65: Locking Discs

    Press X/x to select Locking Discs [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press ENTER. (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] PARENTAL CONTROL) appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 the desired disc.
  • Page 66 To turn off the Custom Parental Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press Control function ENTER. Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] playback of specific discs [CUSTOM appear. PARENTAL CONTROL].” Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO...
  • Page 67 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 ENTER. ENTER. Parental Control setting is complete. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: PG13 STANDARD:...
  • Page 68 Area Code To confirm your password, re-enter it using the number buttons, then press Standard Code Standard Code ENTER. number number If you make a mistake entering Argentina 2044 Malaysia 2363 your password Australia 2047 Mexico 2362 Press C before you press ENTER and input the Austria 2046 Netherlands 2376...
  • Page 69: Other Operations

    Switch the TV’s input source • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the between the TV and other input code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) sources. setting. Reset the appropriate code number. TV VOL +/–* Adjust the TV volume.
  • Page 70: Using The Theatre Sync Function

    No input source Function (Default) VIDEO1 THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your VIDEO2 SONY TV and this system, changes the system VIDEO3 mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s VIDEO4 input source you set with one button push. VIDEO5...
  • Page 71: Enjoying The Sound Of Other Components

    X/x/c Note ENTER • This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on some SONY TVs.) • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this function may not work. Install the system near the •...
  • Page 72: Enjoying Multiplex Sound

    To prevent this, you can change the output level Enjoying Multiplex Sound of the sound from the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. (DUAL MONO) Press AMP MENU. You can select multiplex sound (main/sub Press X/x repeatedly until “AUDIO sound) recorded on a DVD-RW disc in VR ATT”...
  • Page 73: Enjoying The Radio

    Press X/x to select the preset number Enjoying the Radio you want. Press ENTER. FUNCTION The station is stored. PRESET TUNING –/+ –/+ C/X/x/c VOLUME +/– ENTER Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations. To change the preset number Restart from Step 1.
  • Page 74: Enjoying Karaoke

    will be no stereo effect, but the reception will Enjoying Karaoke improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect. • To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas (aerials). • You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly (page 55). You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode.
  • Page 75 To add the echo effect Microphone sound is output when you play a disc with DVD function. Press ECHO. Each time you press ECHO, the echo level When the microphone output function is on, changes as follows: “ ” lights up in the front panel display. To exit from karaoke mode ECHO OFF t ECHO 1 The system exits from karaoke mode when...
  • Page 76 – you start playback after pressing m or M Example: (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD only). 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 Dolby Digital Karaoke format (DVD only) 2/0: Recorded only with accompaniment. Dolby Digital format, which reproduces 3/0: Recorded with guide melody.
  • Page 77: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. The brightness of the front panel display can be You can preset the time in 10 minutes set to either of 2 levels.
  • Page 78: Returning To The Default Settings

    Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings. "/1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. Press x, A, and "/1 on the system at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned.
  • Page 79: Settings And Adjustments

    LANGUAGE SETUP ENGLISH OSD: Settings and Adjustments ENGLISH MENU: AUDIO: ORIGINAL Using the Setup Display SUBTITLE: ENGLISH By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the Press X/x to select the setup item from subtitles and the Setup Display, among other the displayed list: [LANGUAGE...
  • Page 80: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    Setting the Display or SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX Sound Track Language SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL [LANGUAGE SETUP] [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set Selected setting various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. To reset all of the [SETUP] settings Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup...
  • Page 81: Settings For The Display

    [4:3 LETTER BOX] Settings for the Display [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be [4:3 PAN SCAN] connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup [16:9] Display” (page 79). The default settings are underlined.
  • Page 82: [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 81). Adjust this 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 83: Settings For The Speakers

    • If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio Settings for the Speakers tracks have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks in this order. [SPEAKER SETUP] x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ To obtain the best possible surround sound, set VIDEO CD only) for the size of the speakers you have connected...
  • Page 84 [FRONT] [YES] [FRONT] Front speaker distance from the 3.0 m/10 ft* listening position can be set in 0.2 [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this. meter (1 ft) increments from 1.0 to [NONE]: Select this if no center 7.0 meters (4 to 23 ft). speaker is used.
  • Page 85 Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] then press ENTER. You can vary the level of surround speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] You will hear the test tone from each for easy adjustment. speaker in sequence.
  • Page 86: Additional Information

    Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 87: Notes About The Discs

    AC power cord (mains lead) again and turn on the system. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture.
  • Page 88 could affect picture quality. If you still experience • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not problems even when you connect your system be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or directly to your TV, try connecting your system to stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby your TV’s S video input (page 25, 29).
  • Page 89 The disc does not play. The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file starts playing simultaneously. • There is no disc inserted. • [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3, • The disc is upside down. JPEG)] (page 45). Insert the disc with the playback side facing down. •...
  • Page 90: Self-Diagnosis Function

    • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” C:13:50 appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the TV screen when First 3 Cause and/or corrective action playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
  • Page 91: (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display) Specifications

    Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode) Specifications DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±1.0 dB) CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 Amplifier section (DAV-DZ100K) Stereo mode (rated) 55 W + 55 W (3 ohms at 1 Harmonic distortion Less than 0.03 %...
  • Page 92 200 × 312 × 321 mm (w/h/d) Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mass (approx.) 5.0 kg Power consumption On: 145 W (DAV-DZ100K) Speakers (DAV-DZ500KF) On: 160 W Front (DAV-DZ500KF) Standby: 0.3 W (at the Speaker system Two-way Bass reflex,...
  • Page 93: Glossary

    Dolby Surround Pro Logic Glossary As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with Album the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Section of a music piece or an image on a data Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.
  • Page 94 DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode Progressive format (sequential scanning) and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, In contrast to the Interlace format, the while discs created in VR (Video Recording) progressive format can reproduce 50 - 60 frames mode allow the contents to be programmed or per second by reproducing all scanning lines...
  • Page 95 • Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds. • Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions. This system conforms to both versions.
  • Page 96: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1245 Inupiak 1489 Russian 1028 Abkhazian 1248 Indonesian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1032 Afrikaans 1253 Icelandic 1495 Sanskrit 1039 Amharic 1254 Italian 1498...
  • Page 97: 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) (30, 34, 78) H FUNCTION (34) B Disc tray (34) I MIC jack (74) C A (open/close) (34, 78) J VOLUME (34) D H (play) (34) (remote sensor) (13) E X (pause) (34)
  • Page 98 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up during PBC playback. F Current surround format (Except for (VIDEO CD only) (40) Super Audio CD) (59) B Lights up when the time information of G Lights up when the sound from the a title or chapter appears in the front microphone is output.
  • Page 99 Rear panel AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) DVD ONLY VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER MONITOR OUT COAXIAL SPEAKER FM75 A SPEAKER jacks (15) D MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / S VIDEO) jacks (25) B VIDEO VIDEO/AUDIO IN jacks (28, 29) E AM terminal (24)
  • Page 100 D ./> PRESET –/+, TV CH –/+ (31, Remote 34, 73) E H (play) (34) button has a tactile dot.* F TOP MENU (38) G C/X/x/c/ENTER (30, 36, 49, 60, 63, 65, 71, 79) C/X/x/c have tactile dots.* H O RETURN (40) I ALBUM –/+ (34, 70) J ANGLE (64) K AUDIO (58)
  • Page 101 eg KEYCON #/b (75) The KEYCON # button has a tactile dot.* eh MIC VOL +/– (75) ej MULTI/2CH (39) ek SA-CD/CD (39) el AMP MENU (30, 49, 63, 71) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.
  • Page 102: 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 SCREEN SETUP 16:9 (Select the language you TV TYPE 4:3 LETTER want to use from the displayed language list.) 4:3 PAN SCAN...
  • Page 103: Amp Menu List

    AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. AMP menu AUDIO DRC DRC STD DRC MAX DRC OFF DUAL MONO MAIN MAIN+SUB MAIN/SUB A/V SYNC SYNC OFF SYNC ON DIMMER DIMMER ON DIMMER OFF DEMO DEMO ON DEMO OFF...
  • Page 104: Index

    Index Numerics Dolby Digital 93 Listening to TV sound 62 Dolby Pro Logic II 93 Locating 16:9 81 Dolby Surround Pro Logic 93 a specific point by watching 4:3 LETTER BOX 81 DSGX 63 the TV screen 50 4:3 OUTPUT 82 DTS 58, 93 4:3 PAN SCAN 81 DUAL MONO 72...
  • Page 105 S VIDEO 25 Scan 50 SCENE 51 Scene 94 SCREEN SAVER 81 SCREEN SETUP 81 Searching 50 SETUP 79 Setup Display 79, 102 Shuffle Play 37 SIZE 83 SLEEP 77 Slide show 45 Slow-motion play 50 Sound Field 60 SPEAKER SETUP 83 Speaker setup 33 Speaker System Hookup 15 SUBTITLE 64, 80...
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