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Sony DAV-DZ870W Operating Instructions Manual

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DVD Home Theatre
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Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ870W
©2008 Sony Corporation
3-283-044-12(1)

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  • Page 1 3-283-044-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ870W ©2008 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: About This Operating Instructions

    WARNING About This Operating Instructions To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The instructions in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such also use the controls on the unit if they have the as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

  • Page 3: About The S-Air Function

    About the S-AIR function The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of sound between S-AIR products wirelessly. The following S-AIR products can be used with the system: • Surround amplifier (supplied): You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Other Operations About This Operating Instructions..2 About the S-AIR function....... 3 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Playable Discs......... 5 Room ..........87 Getting Started Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically......... 88 Step 1: Assembling Controlling the TV with the Supplied the Speakers ......11 Remote ...........

  • Page 5: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) Super Audio CD •...
  • Page 6 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 7 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 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking • Front speakers (2) and • Video cord (1) • Screws (large, with washer) (8) surround speakers (2) • Screws (small) (12) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Surround amplifier (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) •...
  • Page 9 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 mount seat. 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.
  • Page 10 Note • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 11: 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: • Front and surround speakers (4) • Speaker cords (4, red/white/blue/gray) • Posts (4) •...
  • Page 12 Post Bottom of the base Two holes Speaker cord Top of the base Attach the post cover to the other end of the post. Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of the post cover, then secure with the screw.
  • Page 13 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. Post cover Be careful the orientation of the...
  • Page 14 Attach the post to the base. Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the two screws. Post Slit Projection Base Screws (small) Note •...
  • Page 15 Take up any speaker cord slack. Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base. Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Adjust the length of the cord. Fully-assembled illustration Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R): Surround speaker (R): Surround speaker (L):...

  • Page 16: Step 2: Positioning The System

    • 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 87) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically”...
  • Page 17 To install the speakers on a wall Before installing the speakers on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red...
  • Page 18 • 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 19: Step 3: Connecting The System

    Step 3: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 6 on the following pages. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted.
  • Page 20 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 21 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 22 ** HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 32). Note • During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
  • Page 23 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 24 Note • Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while pressing A. If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows.
  • Page 25 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 COAXIAL 75 SPEAKER EZW-RT10 DIGITAL IN CENTER SUBWOOFER DC5V COAXIAL OPTICAL 0.7A MAX...
  • Page 26 5 Inserting the wireless transceiver You can transmit sound from the unit to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function. To use the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the unit, surround amplifier, and S-AIR receiver.
  • Page 27 6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the unit and the surround amplifier to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front, center speakers and subwoofer to the unit and surround speakers to the surround amplifier.

  • Page 28: Step 4: Setting Up The Wireless System

    To check the transmission status Step 4: Setting up the You can check the status of sound transmission between the unit and surround amplifier by Wireless System checking the POWER / ON LINE indicator of the surround amplifier. To use the wireless system, you need to set up the surround amplifier.
  • Page 29 To prevent the transmission by Insert the tabs of the speaker cord holder in the slots of the speaker cord neighbors cover, and press it into place. To prevent the transmission from neighbors, you can identify the unit and the surround amplifier Speaker cord holder by performing the pairing operation.

  • Page 30: Step 5: Performing The Quick Setup

    The Setup Display for selecting the Step 5: Performing the language used in the on-screen display appears. Quick Setup LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH Follow the Steps below to make the basic MENU: ENGLISH FRENCH AUDIO: adjustments for using the system. SUBTITLE: SPANISH Displayed items vary depending on the country...
  • Page 31 cannot operate following Steps with the headphones connected. SPEAKER FORMATION Press [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Be quiet during the measurement. STANDARD Note • Loud test sound is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down. Give consideration to children Press and neighbors.
  • Page 32 Press X/x to select [SETUP], The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear. then press Press X/x to select [HDMI The options for [SETUP] appear. RESOLUTION], then press Press X/x to select the desired setting, 94( 99) then press 1( 1) DVD VIDEO 0: 01: 08 •...

  • Page 33: Step 6: Enjoying Sound From All The Speakers

    [OFF]: The system does not output Step 6: Enjoying Sound progressive signals. Select this setting when: from all the Speakers – your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from – your TV is connected to jacks other than all the speakers in this system.
  • Page 34 Function Source Changing the input level of the “AUDIO” Portable audio source (that sound from connected is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel) components Note • When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks Distortion may occur when you listen to a (analog connection) and TV (COAXIAL or component connected to the TV, SAT/CABLE OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital...

  • Page 35: 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 36 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 37: Selecting The Sound Mode

    In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and the Sony DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an...

  • Page 38: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

    Note Enjoying Multiplex • The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise in the playback signal. Broadcast Sound • With decoding modes that use virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital...

  • Page 39: 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 40 To use the headphones Press Connect the headphones to PHONES jack on the Play one frame at a time to go to the next frame 3)5)6) unit. The sound of the system is muted. (Freeze Frame) while the system is in pause You can also connect the headphones to mode.
  • Page 41 When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a Note language code. See “Language Code List” • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able (page 114) to confirm which language the code to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
  • Page 42 x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD Note (DivX video file) • While the system is playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come Example: out when you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R]. MP3 audio Checking the audio signal 1:MP3...
  • Page 43 To change a playback layer when PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD playing a hybrid Super Audio CD interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Some Super Audio CDs consist of a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer. You can change Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC the playback layer you want to listen to.
  • Page 44 “RESUME” appears in the front panel • If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP] is set to [OFF] (page 63), the resume point is cleared display. when you change the function by pressing Press H. FUNCTION +/–. The system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1.

  • Page 45: Using Play Mode

    Selected track Using Play Mode PROGRAM 0: 03:51 ALL CLEAR Creating your own program – – 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK (Program Play) – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK –...
  • Page 46 To cancel all of the tracks in the Shuffle Play starts. programmed order To return to normal play Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. own program.” To turn off the Control Menu Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].

  • Page 47: Searching/Selecting A Disc

    x DATA CD/DATA DVD Searching/Selecting a • [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders Disc on the disc. • [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current folder. Using the DVD’s menu • [TRACK] (MP3 files only): You can repeat the current file.
  • Page 48 The number in parentheses indicates the Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. LIST] on a DVD-VR 9 8 ( 9 9 ) 1 3 ( 9 9 ) DVD VIDEO 0 : 0 3 : 1 7 This function is only available for DVD-VRs with a playlist created.

  • Page 49: Playing Mp3 Files/Jpeg Image Files

    Input the time code using the number Playing MP3 Files/JPEG buttons. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 Image Files minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning. Press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]). Press You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files: Note •...
  • Page 50 Press X/x to select a folder. The folders recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. When a folder is being x To play MP3 files in a folder played, its title is shaded. Press H to start playing the selected folder.
  • Page 51 • If you play large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the If there is no JPEG image file in the same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower selected folder, [No image data] appears.
  • Page 52 To select the slide show duration • [OFF]: Off. of JPEG image files Press Press DISPLAY twice. Note The Control Menu display appears on the • The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set TV screen. [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 ×...

  • Page 53: 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 5). About DivX video files Note •...
  • Page 54 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 55: 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 56 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 57: 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 58 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 59 The system outputs the progressive signal x [TV TYPE] for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is You can select the aspect ratio of the connected displayed correctly. Press C/c to select [YES], then press [16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide- The system outputs the progressive signal.
  • Page 60 Note Settings for the HDMI • You cannot change the color system of the disc itself. • You can change the color system of this system [HDMI SETUP] according to the connected TV (page 22). x [BLACK LEVEL] HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO (1920x1080p)
  • Page 61 x [VOLUME LIMIT] x [JPEG RESOLUTION] If you change the output method of the TV to the You can select the resolution of JPEG image system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing files output from the HDMI OUT jack. THEATRE, the System Audio Control (page 70) is activated and loud sound may be ]: The system outputs standard...
  • Page 62 [ID] PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in this order. You can set the ID of the system. [PAIRING] You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit, Other Settings such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. [SYSTEM SETUP] x [SPEAKER FORMATION] You can select the position of the speakers for SYSTEM SETUP...
  • Page 63 [CENTER] http://www.divx.com on the Internet. [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) [SURROUND] You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME] [YES]: Normally select this. function to on/off. [NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is used.
  • Page 64 This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] [SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer in the [CONNECTION] setting. level. * This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] When you move the surround speakers, be sure to set the parameters of the distance (B) from x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] the listening position to the speakers.

  • Page 65: 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 66: 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 65)). Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 67 “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 68: Control For Hdmi/External Audio Device

    Device operating instructions supplied with the component. • 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 69 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 70 Enjoying TV sound from the • You can connect the system and the TV audio digitally. For details, see (page 23). 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 71: Playing Back Audio Files/Jpeg Image Files Of A Usb Device

    Connecting the USB device Playing Back Audio Files/JPEG Image Files Front panel of a USB Device You can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC files)/JPEG image 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 72 Notes on the USB device • The playback order for the system may differ from the playback order of the connected USB • The system can play back up to 200 folders, device. including albums that do not contain audio •...
  • Page 73 Note that you can select the next folder by FOLDER LIST continuing to press > after the last file on the current folder, but that you cannot return to the 01 Let's Talk About Love (1985) 02 1st Album (1986) previous folder by pressing ..
  • Page 74 Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file. x To play JPEG image files in a folder as a slide show Press CLEAR to return to normal view. Press H to start playing the selected Note folder. • You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set The JPEG images are played as a slide [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 show.
  • Page 75 • [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps Playing repeatedly in from top to bottom. • [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches (Repeat Play) out from left to right of the TV screen. • [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches You can play the audio files/JPEG image files out from the center of the TV screen.
  • Page 76 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a Each time you press DISPLAY while playing JPEG image files, press DISPLAY the disc, the display changes: twice.) 1 y 2 The Control Menu display appears on the 1 Playing time and current track number TV screen.

  • Page 77: Storing Songs In A Usb Device

    ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority Storing Songs in a USB when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are used for a single MP3 file. Device Note • Characters/marks may not be displayed in some languages. You can record songs on an audio CD in a USB •...
  • Page 78 • Some USB devices cannot be played back on x To cancel the track Press X/x to select the track, then press the system depending on the file format. The mark on the track is removed. x To cancel all the track Recording songs on an audio Press C/X/x/c to select [s ALL], then CD into a USB device...
  • Page 79 Press X/x to select a folder. Recordable space of x To erase all audio files in a folder the USB device Press CLEAR. USB RECORDING Free: 2002_Remixes x To erase an audio file Press 01_Back_Seat_O... START 02_One_Nights_... The list of files contained in the folder 03_Are_You_Ma...

  • Page 80: Using The Digital Media Port Adapter

    The sound and images from the connected Using the DIGITAL MEDIA component are played on the system or connected TV. PORT Adapter For operation details, refer to the operating instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) PORT adapter. adapter (not supplied) is for enjoying sound from a portable audio source or computer.

  • Page 81: Using An S-Air Product

    Establishing sound Using an S-AIR Product transmission between the unit The unit is compatible with the S-AIR function and S-AIR sub unit (page 112), which allows sound transmission (ID setting) between S-AIR products. For the surround amplifier About S-AIR products For the S-AIR receiver There are two types of S-AIR product.
  • Page 82 Sound transmission is established as with a specific S-AIR sub unit by performing the pairing operation (page 84). follows (example): Other S-AIR main Enjoying the system’s sound in This unit unit another room ID A ID B For the S-AIR receiver You can enjoy the system’s sound by using the S-AIR receiver.
  • Page 83 Select the desired function on the Enjoying the S-AIR receiver S-AIR receiver. while the unit is in standby x When “PARTY” is set The function changes in the same sequence mode as you press FUNCTION +/– (page 33). For the S-AIR receiver x When “SEPARATE”...
  • Page 84 Identifying the unit with a Your room Neighbor This unit specific S-AIR sub unit ID A (Pairing operation) No transmission For the surround amplifier For the S-AIR receiver It is easy to set the same ID for the unit and an S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier or ID A ID A...
  • Page 85 Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP], Note then press • If you perform the pairing operation between the unit and another S-AIR sub unit (page 84), sound The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear. transmission established by ID is canceled. Press X/x to select [S-AIR SETUP t], •...
  • Page 86 Note • When the wireless transceiver is not inserted in the unit, you cannot set the “RF CHANGE.” • In most cases, you will not need to change this setting. • If “RF CHANGE” is set to “OFF,” transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit can be performed using one of the following channels.

  • Page 87: 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 88).

  • Page 88: 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 89: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) press setting. Reset the appropriate code number. x The measurement is OK.
  • Page 90 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 91: 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 92: 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 DIMMER. remaining time in the front Each time you press DIMMER, the brightness of panel display the front panel display changes.
  • Page 93 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 94 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 95: 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 96: 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 97: Notes About The Discs

    transmission may result. In this case, take the Notes about the Discs following steps: – Do not install the system near other wireless systems. On handling discs – Do not use the system and the other wireless • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its systems at the same time.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. 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).
  • Page 99 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 21). • The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system.
  • Page 100 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 101 Symptom Remedy No sound or only a very low- • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 20, 63). level sound is heard from the • Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 35). surround speakers. • Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable.
  • Page 102 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 103 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 104 – 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 105 • 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 106 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 107 (mains lead) of the surround amplifier and turn on the surround amplifier. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound. • turns green Check the status of the POWER –...

  • Page 108: 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 109: Specifications

    USB Section Specifications Supported bit rate MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 kbps - 320 kbps Amplifier Section WMA: 48 kbps - 192 kbps Chinese models: AAC: 48 kbps - 320 kbps Surround mode (reference) RMS output power Sampling frequencies FL/FR/C/*: 100 watts (per MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz)
  • Page 110 Speakers Power consumption On: 130 W Standby: 0.3 W (at the Front (SS-TS83) Power Saving mode) Speaker system 2-Way 2-Driver + Passive Output voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) radiator, Magnetically DC 5 V Shielded Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) Speaker unit Tweeter: 50 mm cone type 700 mA Woofer: 65 mm cone type...

  • Page 111: Glossary

    Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10) Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Communication system S-AIR Specification Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed version 1.0 by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts Output 12.0 mW the speaker settings to your listening Frequency band 2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz environment in a short period of time.
  • Page 112 DTS quality media are transmitted with no provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high deterioration, Sony has developed a technology quality digital audio. The good channel called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of...
  • Page 113 • Super Audio CD layer: A high-density signal layer for Super Audio CD • CD layer : A layer that is readable by a conventional CD player Single layer disc (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer) Super Audio CD layer Hybrid disc (a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer)

  • Page 114: 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 115: 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) (30, 95) G VOLUME control (39) B A (open/close) (39) H PHONES jack (39) C Front panel display (117) I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (23, 30, 88) D Play operation buttons (39) (USB) port (71) K Disc tray (39)
  • Page 116 Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L COAXIAL 75 SPEAKER EZW-RT10 DIGITAL IN CENTER SUBWOOFER DC5V COAXIAL OPTICAL 0.7A MAX AUDIO IN AUDIO IN HDMI OUT DMPORT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT SAT/CABLE A SPEAKER jacks (20) G VIDEO OUT jack (21) B EZW-RT10 slot (26) H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (21) C COAXIAL 75Ω...
  • Page 117 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Playing status G Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to HDCP (High- B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. bandwidth Digital Content Protection) (91) compliant device with HDMI or DVI C Displays system’s status such as...
  • Page 118 Surround amplifier Front panel Rear panel EZW-RT POWER S-AIR ID SPEAKER POWER/ON LINE PAIRING SURROUND SELECTOR PHONES SURROUND SURROUND BACK A PHONES jack (28) F Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10) slot (26) B POWER (ON/OFF) (28) G S-AIR ID switch (28) C POWER / ON LINE indicator (28) H SPEAKER L jack (20) D PAIRING indicator (81) I SPEAKER R jack (20)
  • Page 119 Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A – M N – Z ANALOG ed (89) NIGHT w; (91) Number buttons 3 (43, 65, 89) ANGLE 5 (40) ONE-TOUCH PLAY eg (69) Colored buttons ea (89) AUDIO e; (38, 41) PICTURE NAVI qg (50, 73) [/1 (on/standby) 1 (27, 30, 39) CLEAR es (45, 57, 66) PRESET +/–...

  • Page 120: 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 121 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.) 9 8 ( 9 9 ) Type of disc being 1 3 ( 9 9 ) DVD VIDEO...
  • Page 122 [SHUFFLE] (page 46) You can play the track/file in random order. [REPEAT] (page 46) 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 55) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 47) You can display the DVD’s menu.
  • Page 123 [EFFECT] (page 74) You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (pages 72, 73) You can select the data type; MP3/AAC/WMA file or JPEG image file, when playing a USB device.

  • Page 124: Index

    Index Numerics DVD’s menu 47 DYNAMIC BASS 91 4:3 OUTPUT 59 PARENTAL CONTROL 55, 5.1 Channel Surround 42 62, 112 PAUSE MODE 60 EFFECT 52, 74 PBC Playback 43 PICTURE NAVI 50, 74 A/V SYNC 55 PLAY LIST 48 AAC file 71 FM MODE 66 Playable discs 5 ANGLE 40...
  • Page 125 TIME 48 TRACK SELECTION 62 TV TYPE 59 USB device 71 VIDEO SETUP 58 VOLUME LIMIT 61 WMA file 71...
  • Page 128 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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