Sony DAV-TZ215 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 4-295-622-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-TZ215/DAV-TZ715...
- Page 2 Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. systems) The Authorized Representative for This symbol on the battery or on the EMC and product safety is Sony packaging indicates that the battery Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger provided with this product shall not Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, be treated as household waste.
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Page 3: Precautions
“PLAYSTATION” is a RELATING TO mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. trademark of Sony Computer PROMOTIONAL, Should you notice an abnormality Entertainment Inc. INTERNAL AND in the unit, disconnect the main... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Settings Precautions..........3 About These Operating Instructions ..3 Changing the Brightness of the Front Playable Discs/Files on a USB Panel Display........52 Device..........5 Setting the Demonstration Mode to Package Contents ........9 On/Off ..........52 Index to Parts and Control .... -
Page 5: Playable Discs/Files On A Usb Device
Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device 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 VIDEO CD •... - Page 6 Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon USB device – • USB device that contains the following kinds of files. 2)3) – MP3 files or WMA/AAC files – JPEG image files – Xvid/MPEG4 video files A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
- Page 7 Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played. Notes about Multi Session CD •...
- Page 8 The system will attempt to play any data with the extensions above, even if it is not in MP3/WMA/ AAC/JPEG/Xvid/MPEG4 format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • The following can increase the time it takes to start playback: –...
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Page 9: Package Contents
Package Contents Main unit Speaker packages • DAV-TZ215 • DAV-TZ715 • Speaker cords (1 set) • Foot pads (1 set) (red/white/green/gray/blue) • Speaker assembly parts for the tall speakers For DAV-TZ715 (16) - Page 10 Accessories • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) (remote) (1) • Video cord (1) • High Speed HDMI cable* • Operating Instructions • Quick Setup Guide • Speaker Installation Guide (DAV-TZ715 only) * The High Speed HDMI cable is supplied with certain models/in certain areas only.
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Page 11: Index To Parts And Control
Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A Disc tray H Play operation buttons B Front panel display (page 12) Z (open/close) Opens or closes the disc tray. (remote sensor) Receives the remote signal. -
Page 12: Front Panel Display
Front panel display A Playing status indicator G HDMI indicator Lights up when a signal is established B SLEEP indicator between a TV and the unit via HDMI. Flashes when the sleep timer is set. H NTSC indicator C System status display Lights up when the color system is set to D TUNED indicator (Radio only) NTSC. -
Page 13: Rear Panel
Rear panel ANTENNA VIDEO COAXIAL 75 SPEAKERS AUDIO IN FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER ONLY FOR ONLY FOR ONLY FOR SS-TS SS-CT SS-WS A SPEAKERS jacks (page 22) D TV (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (page 23) B VIDEO OUT jack (page 23) E HDMI OUT jack (page 23) C ANTENNA (COAXIAL 75Ω... -
Page 14: Remote Control
B Buttons with black/white text labels Remote control Function selection buttons (pages 29, 40, 41) Select the playback source. The system is turned on automatically when ONE-TOUCH you press the function selection button THEATRE PLAY while the system is turned off. BRAVIA Sync DVD/CD DVD/CD... - Page 15 TV screen. Number buttons (pages 32, 41) Enters the title/chapter numbers, radio * Works with Sony TVs only. Depending on your TV, frequencies, etc. you may not be able to use some of the buttons. CLEAR (pages 31, 35, 50) Note Clears the entry field.
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Page 16: Guide To The Control Menu
Guide to the Control Menu You can use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY while using the “DVD/CD” or “USB” function. Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu changes: 1 t 2 t 3 t 1 t ... 1 Control Menu 1 2 Control Menu 2 (appears when available) 3 Control Menu off... -
Page 17: Control Menu
Control Menu Example: Control Menu 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Playback status Total number of chapters (N Playback, Control Menu items X Pause, x Stop, etc.) 98( 99) Type of source being 13( 99) DVD VIDEO... - Page 18 [PROGRAM] (page 35) You can select the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 36) You can play the tracks/files in random order. [REPEAT] (page 36) You can play the entire disc/USB device (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly.
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Page 19: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System How to position the system Install the system by referring to the illustration below. A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left)) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit To attach the foot pads to the subwoofer... - Page 20 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 21 Fasten the screws to the wall, then hang the speaker on the wall. Depth of fastened screw 8 to 10 mm For the tall speakers (DAV-TZ715 only) For the center speaker 145 mm 101.6 mm For the small speakers (DAV-TZ215 only)
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Page 22: Step 2: Connecting The System
Step 2: Connecting the System Connecting the speakers Insert the connectors of the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the unit until they click. Green (Center speaker) Purple (Subwoofer) K E R S S P E A O O F E S U B W F O R... - Page 23 Connecting your TV/set-top box When connecting to a TV only When connecting to a TV and set-top box Video 2 Audio 1 Video 1 Video 2 Audio 1 Connecting the video to your TV Depending on the jacks on your TV, select one of the connection methods. x Method 1: Video cord (supplied) connection This is the basic connection.
- Page 24 2 Connecting the audio from your TV/set-top box To listen to TV or set-top box sound via the system, you need to perform an audio cord (not supplied) connection. O U T A U D IO A U D IO Audio cord (not supplied) •...
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Page 25: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)
Connecting the antenna (aerial) N N A A N T E IA L 7 C O A X FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), extend and keep it as horizontal as possible. Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead). -
Page 26: Step 3: Setting Up The System
Press X/x to select a language, then Step 3: Setting up the press System LANGUAGE SETUP ENGLISH OSD: MENU: ENGLISH AUDIO: FRENCH SUBTITLE: SPANISH Performing the Quick Setup PORTUGUESE Displayed items vary depending on the area. "/1 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type, then press VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE:... - Page 27 Press C/c to select the speaker Press DISPLAY while the system is formation image as the speakers are in stop mode. actually positioned, then press Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press SPEAKER FORMATION CUSTOM STANDARD • [STANDARD]: Select this when you install all the speakers normally.
- Page 28 Press X/x to select the desired setting, then press HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO (1920x1080p) AUTO CONTROL FOR HDMI: (1920x1080p) VOLUME LIMIT: 1920x1080i LEVEL2 1280x720p /RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): 720x480p JPEG RESOLUTION: • [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs the optimal video signal for the connected TV.
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Page 29: Playback
Playing Files on a Disc/ Playback USB Device Playing a Disc "/1 DVD/CD FUNCTION DVD/CD FUNCTION C/X/x/c, DVD MENU VOLUME +/– RETURN VOLUME +/– DISPLAY Press DVD/CD or USB. Press DVD/CD. • DVD/CD: For a disc. You can also select this function by •... - Page 30 To remove the USB device Note • It may take about 10 seconds before Press x to stop playback. “READING” appears in the front panel display Press [/1 to turn off the system. depending on the type of USB device. Remove the USB device.
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Page 31: Other Playback Operations
To turn on/off the list of folders/ For details of the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting, see files “Playback Priority of File Types” Press DVD MENU. (page 68). To display the list of folders/files using the Control Menu Other Playback Press DISPLAY. - Page 32 Example: [CHAPTER] Press [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). X, then press /m or M/ Watch frame by The number in parentheses indicates the frame total number of titles, chapters, tracks, • /m: slow-motion play (reverse). indexes, scenes, folders, or files. •...
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Page 33: Changing Angles
Example: Note • You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using Dolby Digital 5.1 channel the time code. LFE (Low Frequency Effect) Surround (L/R) Changing angles 1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Press ANGLE during playback to select the Center desired angle. - Page 34 Using the DVD’s menu Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel DVD TOP MENU. playback area and a multi-channel playback When you play a DVD that allows you to select area.
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Page 35: Selecting The Playback Mode
Press c. Press to change the layer. • [SUPER AUDIO CD]: You can play the The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in Super Audio CD layer. this case, [01]). When the system is playing a Super Audio CD layer, “SA-CD” lights up in the front PROGRAM 0: 00:00 panel display. -
Page 36: Playing Repeatedly
To return to normal playback Follow Step 5 of “Playing in programmed order” for new Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT, or programming. select [OFF] in Step 3. To cancel a program, select [--] under [T], Note then press • You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback. -
Page 37: Slide Show
Press N to start Repeat Play. Selecting the slide show To return to normal playback duration Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT, or select [OFF] in Step 3. Note Press DISPLAY repeatedly until • You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or [INTERVAL] appears on the Super VCD with PBC playback. -
Page 38: Displaying The Information Of A Disc/Usb Device
• If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at 4 Folder/file name the same time, the sound may skip. Sony Appears when playing an audio file/JPEG recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps image file/video file. - Page 39 6 Title and chapter Viewing the date information x VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)/Super of a JPEG image file VCD (with PBC functions) 1 Playing time of the current item 2 Disc name 3 Scene number You can check the date information during x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the Super Audio CD/CD...
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Page 40: Enjoying The Audio/Video Of The Connected Component
Enjoying the Audio/Video of the Connected Component Function selection buttons Use the function selection buttons to select the desired function. The selected item appears in the front panel display. Button Source DVD/CD Disc that is played by the system FM radio USB device TV or set-top box You can also select the desired function by... -
Page 41: Tuner
To change the preset number Select the desired preset number by pressing Tuner PRESET +/– (page 41), then perform the procedure from Step 3. Presetting Radio Stations Listening to the Radio You can preset 20 FM stations. Preset radio stations in the system’s memory Current station first (see “Presetting Radio Stations”... - Page 42 Press Press SYSTEM MENU.
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Page 43: Sound Effect
Sound Effect Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed surround settings. Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x to select “SUR.SETTING,” then press or c. - Page 44 Sound from Surround setting Effect “PRO LOGIC” • 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from all the “PLII MOVIE” speakers. “PLII MUSIC” – “PRO LOGIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. – “PLII MOVIE” performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie mode decoding.
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Page 45: Selecting The Sound Effect
Selecting the Sound Effect Selecting the effect to suit the source Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • “AUTO”: The system automatically selects “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” to produce the sound effect depending on the source. -
Page 46: Convenient Functions
This function is available on TVs with the your TV. “BRAVIA” Sync function. For details of the setting of your TV, refer By connecting Sony components that are to the operating instructions of your TV. compatible with the Control for HDMI function On the system, press DVD/CD. - Page 47 • Depending on the TV, when you adjust the system’s Watching a DVD by a single volume, the volume level appears on the TV screen. In this case, the volume levels that appear on the TV button press screen and the front panel display of the system may differ.
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Page 48: Transferring Songs Onto A Usb Device
• If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer Transferring Songs onto already exists on the USB device with the same name, a sequential number is added after a USB Device the name without overwriting the original folder or file. - Page 49 To select individual tracks/MP3 • When transferring a radio program files/folders Folder name File name Press X/x to highlight the track/MP3 file/folder, “FM001” “TRACK001” then press to add a check in Step 5. To cancel the selection, highlight the track/MP3 Up to 64 characters of the name are assigned file/folder, then press to remove the check.
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Page 50: Using The Sleep Timer
Press REC TO USB on the unit. Erasing audio files on a USB z lights up and “READING” appears in the device front panel display. Then, “PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of the USB device appear alternately in the front panel display. You can erase audio files (“.mp3,”... -
Page 51: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound
Adjusting the Delay Changing the Input Level Between the Picture and of the Sound from Sound Connected Components [A/V SYNC] The sound distortion of the connected component may be improved by reducing the input level. Press TV. When the sound does not match the pictures on Press SYSTEM MENU. -
Page 52: Settings
Reperforming the Quick Settings Setup Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Press DVD/CD. Press DISPLAY while the system is Display in stop mode. Press X/x to select [SETUP], Press SYSTEM MENU. then press Press X/x to select “DIMMER,” then Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press press or c. -
Page 53: Performing Further Settings
Press X/x to select an item, then press Performing Further The options for the selected item appear. Settings Example: [TV TYPE] VIDEO SETUP You can make various adjustments to items such TV TYPE: 16:9 as picture and sound. COLOR SYSTEM 16:9 (VIDEO CD) PAUSE MODE:... -
Page 54: Settings For The Display
[4:3 PAN SCAN]: Select this when you connect x [AUDIO] a 4:3 standard TV. The system automatically You can switch the language of the sound track. displays a wide picture on the entire screen and When you select [ORIGINAL], the language cuts off the portions that do not fit. -
Page 55: Settings For Hdmi
Settings for HDMI x [YC /RGB (HDMI)] You can select the type of HDMI signal output [HDMI SETUP] from the HDMI OUT jack. ]: The system outputs YC signals. x [HDMI RESOLUTION] [RGB]: The system outputs RGB signals. You can select the type of video signal that is output from the HDMI OUT jack. -
Page 56: Settings For The Audio
Depending on the shape of the room, you may Other Settings not be able to install some speakers. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you [SYSTEM SETUP] decide the position of the speakers. [STANDARD]: Select this when you install all x [SCREEN SAVER] the speakers normally. -
Page 57: Settings For The Speakers
When you select [OTHERS t], select and [ON]: The system stores the resume points in enter a standard code from “Parental memory for up to 10 discs. Control Area Code List” (page 69) using [OFF]: The system does not store the resume the number buttons. - Page 58 [SUBWOOFER] x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] [YES] You can adjust the sound level of the surround Note speakers. You can set the parameter from –6.0 • When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the dB to +6.0 dB. Set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for [STANDARD] of [SPEAKER FORMATION] easy adjustment.
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Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. -
Page 62: Disc Playback
Symptom Problems and solutions Playback picture becomes • Set [YC ] in [YC /RGB (HDMI)] to [RGB] (page 55). distorted. Sound Symptom Problems and solutions There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Check the speaker settings (page 57). There is no sound when the •... -
Page 63: Usb Playback
Symptom Problems and solutions A file cannot be played. • The extension of the file name or file format is not correct. See “Playable Discs/ Files on a USB Device” (page 5). • Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 31). • The system can play to a depth of 8 folders only. •... - Page 64 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. • The USB device is full. • The number of audio files and folders on the USB device has reached the upper limit.
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Page 65: Control For Hdmi
(USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. “LOCKED” appears and a disc • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. cannot be ejected. “DATA ERROR” appears. -
Page 66: Specifications
TV screen. Although this is not a HDMI OUT: Type A (19 pin) malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Speakers Turn off the system, and then turn on the system Front again to operate. - Page 67 (w/h/d) Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz Mass (approx.) 0.6 kg Xvid Surround File Extension: DAV-TZ215 (SS-TS102) Video codec: Xvid video Bitrate: 4.854 Mbps (MAX) Dimensions (approx.) 103 mm × 164 mm × 85 Resolution/Frame rate: 720 × 480 / 30 fps mm (w/h/d) 720 ×...
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Page 68: 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 [MEDIA] setting device [VIDEO] [MUSIC/ [PHOTO] [MUSIC] PHOTO] Disc USB device Disc Disc/USB Disc/USB device device Video files only... -
Page 69: 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 70: Index
Index A/V SYNC 51 MEDIA 31, 38 ANGLE 33 MENU 53 ATTENUATE 51 Multi Session CD 7 AUDIO 54 MULTI-DISC RESUME 57 AUDIO (HDMI) 55 AUDIO DRC 56 AUDIO SETUP 56 OSD 53 AUTO STBY 52 PARENTAL CONTROL 56 BACKGROUND 56 PAUSE MODE 54 BLACK LEVEL 54 Playable discs 5... - Page 72 4-295-622-13(1) ©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China...