Sony DAV-DZ210D User Manual

2-661-557-11(1)

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

DAV-DZ210D

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear or bottom exterior.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with mark or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover.

If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

Safety

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on

its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treate d as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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.

Table of Contents

Welcome! ................................................ 2

About This Manual ................................. 5

Overview of DAB ................................... 5

This System Can Play the Following

Discs ................................................. 6

Getting Started – BASIC –

Step 1: Connecting the System and

TV ............................................. 10

Step 2: Positioning the System... 15 Step 3: Performing the Quick

Setup........................................ 16

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Turning off the Demonstration ............. 19

Installing the Speakers on a Wall.......... 20

TV Hookup (Advanced) ....................... 21

Other Component Hookup.................... 24

Basic Operations

Playing Discs ................................ 25

Enjoying the Radio or Other

Components............................ 26

Enjoying TV Sound from All

Speakers.................................. 27

Selecting the Movie or Music

Mode ........................................ 28

Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound

Field ................................................ 29

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Searching for a Particular Point

on a Disc ......................................... 31

(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze

Frame) Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Scene, etc. ....................................... 32

Searching by Scene ............................... 33

(Picture Navigation) Resuming Playback from the Point Where

You Stopped the Disc ..................... 33

(Resume Play)

Creating Your Own Program ................34

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order ..................... 36

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly ............................... 37

(Repeat Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu........................ 38

Changing the Sound.............................. 38

Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]

on a DVD-R/DVD-RW .................. 40

Viewing Information About

the Disc........................................... 40

Changing the Angles ............................ 42

Displaying the Subtitles........................ 43

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound....................................... 43

(A/V SYNC) About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG

Image Files ..................................... 44

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with

MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image

Files ................................................ 45

Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a

Slide Show with Sound .................. 47

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver.2.0) ......................................... 49

(PBC Playback)

Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations...................... 50

Listening to the Radio........................... 50

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ... 52

Receiving DAB Stations....................... 52

Other Operations

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote ........................................... 55

Using the THEATRE SYNC

Function.......................................... 55

Using the Sound Effect......................... 56

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 57

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display.................................. 57

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Locking Discs ....................................... 58

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a

Room .............................................. 61

(SPEAKER FORMATION)

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

Automatically ................................. 63

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

Using the Setup Display........................ 65

Setting the Display or Sound Track

Language ........................................ 67

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

Settings for the Display......................... 67

[SCREEN SETUP]

Custom Settings .................................... 69

[CUSTOM SETUP]

Settings for the Speakers....................... 70

[SPEAKER SETUP]

Returning to the Default Settings..........72

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 73

Notes about the Discs............................ 74

Troubleshooting .................................... 74

Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 78

(When letters/numbers appear in

the display)

Specifications ........................................ 78

Glossary ................................................ 80

Language Code List .............................. 83

Index to Parts and Controls................... 84

Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 86

DVD Setup Display List .......................89

AMP Menu List .................................... 90

Index ..................................................... 91

About This Manual

Overview of DAB

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area.

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.

• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for North American models.

• The following symbols are used in this manual.

Symbol Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CDRs/CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format)

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks and JPEG image files

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks, JPEG image files

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new multimedia broadcasting system that replaces the current FM/AM broadcast to transmit audio programs with a quality comparable to that of

CDs

. Each DAB multiplex radio station converts programs (services) into an ensemble, which it then broadcasts. Each service contains one or more components. All services and components are identified by name, so you can access any of them without having to know their frequencies. Furthermore, additional information (called program associated data) can be broadcast along with the services in the form of text.

With DAB digital radio, you can enjoy:

– CD sound quality without any hiss or crackle to

spoil the sound

– both music and data services from a single tuner

(this tuner does not support data services)

– the same radio stations o f the same frequency from

anywhere in the country

– multiple programs (services) from a single

frequency

* Some service components may not match CD quality

sound.

Note

• The status of the DAB broadcast depends on your

country or region. It may not be broadcasted or may be in test phase.

Ensemble

Service

Component Component

Component

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• DAB programs are broadcast in Band-III (174 to 240 MHz) and/or L-Band (1452 to 1491 MHz), with each band divided into channels. Each of these channels has its own channel label. For details on the channel labels and frequencies that this tuner supports, see the Frequency Table on page 79.

• This tuner supports Band-III only.

• This tuner does not support data services.

• This tuner supports reception in the United Kingdom and Scandinavian countries.

• This system cannot display certain characters in the front panel display.

This System Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/ DVD-R

DVD+RW/ DVD+R

VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and

2.0 discs)/ Audio CD

CD-RW/CD-R (audio data) (MP3 files) (JPEG files)

Disc logo

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.

Note about CDs/DVDs

The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:

– audio CD format

– video CD format

– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats:

– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files of format

conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format)

Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 6

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD Audios

• Super Audio CD

• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

• DVD-RAMs

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDisc

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Also, the system cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 7, 81)

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)

• A disc with paper or stickers on it

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it

Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. 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.

About Multi Session CD

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• If audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.

Region code

Your system has a region code printed on the bottom exterior and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code.

DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code

ALL

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indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and 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. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater

Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Getting Started – BASIC –

See Unpacking in Specifications, page 78.

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system.

Note

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer

Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it from slipping.

Getting Started – BASIC –

Step 1: Connecting the System and TV

This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 21. For other component connection, see page 24. To accept progressive signals, see page 22.

Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages.

Front speaker (R)

Getting Started – BASIC –

Center speaker

Front speaker (L)

AM loop antenna (aerial)

DAB wire antenna (aerial)

AC power cord

(mains lead)

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPB/CBPR/C

ANTENNA

DAB 75Ω

(DVD

ONLY)

EURO AV

OUTPUT(TO TV)

COAXIAL

FM wire antenna (aerial)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (L)Surround speaker (R)

1 Connecting the Speakers

Required cords

The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected.

Getting Started – BASIC –

Color tube

Note

• Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.

(+)

(–)

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below.

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.

After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 71. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.

Note

• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.

2 Connecting the TV

Required cords

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the system. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals. If the TV conforms to S video, change the input mode of the TV to RGB signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

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• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 29).

3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)

To connect the AM antenna (aerial)

Plastic stand (supplied)

Getting Started – BASIC –

Antenna (aerial)

The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial).

1 Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand. 2 Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).

3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.

Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.

Insert until this part.

Note

• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result.

• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.

Insert the cords pushing down the terminal clamp.

4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.

To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)

Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack.

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Getting Started – BASIC –

COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack

Note

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.

System

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack

To connect the DAB wire antenna (aerial)

With a DAB external antenna (aerial), you can obtain higher DAB sound quality. We recommend that you use the supplied DAB wire antenna (aerial) only temporarily until you install a DAB external antenna (aerial). Connect the supplied DAB wire antenna (aerial) to the ANTENNA DAB 75 Ω jack on the rear of the unit horizontally. Then turn the supplied DAB wire antenna (aerial) vertically.

ANTENNA DAB 75 Ω jack

DAB wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

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Connect a DAB external antenna (aerial) (not supplied) to the ANTENNA DAB 75 Ω jack on the rear

of the unit.

ANTENNA DAB 75 Ω jack

75-ohm coaxial cable with F male type connector (not supplied)

To DAB external antenna (aerial) (not supplied)

Getting Started – BASIC –

• To install the DAB external antenna (aerial) (not supplied), 75-ohm coaxial cable with F male type connector (not supplied) will be needed.

4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system. Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Step 2: Positioning the System

Positioning the speakers

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to

7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position.

Place speakers as illustrated below.

• When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 61) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 63).

Getting Started – BASIC –

Note

• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.

• 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.

• When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses.

• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

Getting Started – BASIC –

C/X/x/c ENTER

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1.

Note

• Disconnect the headphones when you perform the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after 12 with the headphones connected.

• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD.”

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so

that the signal from the system appears on the TV screen.

[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, display the Quick Setup and perform again (page 18).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.

"/1

DISPLAY

5 Press X/x to select a language.

The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.

6 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:

4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

FULL

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

x If you have a 4:3 standard TV

[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 67)

x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode

[16:9] (page 67)

8 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the output method for video signals from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel of the system appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT:

JACKET PICTURE

16:9

VIDEO VIDEO

RGB

9 Press X/x to select the output method

for video signals.

• [VIDEO]: outputs video signals.

• [RGB]: outputs RGB signals.

Note

• If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select [RGB]. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.

10Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears.

11Press C/c to select the speaker

formation image as the speakers are actually positioned, then press ENTER.

For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 61).

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD

12Connect the calibration mic to the

A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES], then press ENTER.

Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement.

A.CAL MIC

Calibration mic

AUTO CALIBRATION

Connect calibration mic. Start measurement?

YES NO

Getting Started – BASIC –

Auto Calibration starts.

Note

• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbor.

• Avoid being in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere with measurement.

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13Unplug the calibration mic and press C/

c to select [YES].

Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.

Measurement complete.

FRONT L : FRONT R : CENTER : SUBWOOFER : SURROUND L : SURROUND R : If OK, unplug calibration mic and select YES.

YES

YES YES NONE YES NONE NONE

Getting Started – BASIC –

Note

• If measurement fails, follow the message then retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].

To quit the Quick Setup

Press DISPLAY in any Step.

• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 61) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 63).

• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 65).

To recall the Quick Setup display

1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then

press ENTER.

The options for [SETUP] appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

BNR

1 8 ( 3 4

QUICK

QUICK CUSTOM

RESET

: :

DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press

ENTER.

The Quick Setup display appears.

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Turning off the Demonstration

"/1

AMP MENU

X/x/c

ENTER

After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press "/1 on the remote, the demonstration turns off.

Note

• When you pr ess "/1 on the system, the demonstration

does not turn off.

• When you set the demonstration mode in the AMP menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even though you press "/1 on the remote. To turn off the demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off, then press "/1 on the remote. When the demonstration mode is set to off, the system saves power in standby mode.

• DEMO OFF: sets the demonstration mode off.

4 Press ENTER.

The setting is reflected.

5 Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Setting the demonstration mode on/off

1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO”

appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c.

3 Press X/x to select the setting.

• DEMO ON: sets the demonstration mode on.

Installing the Speakers on a Wall

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are

suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below.

4 mm (

/32 inch)

30 mm (1 3/16 inch)

4.6 mm

/16 inch)

(

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

Hole on the back of the speaker

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

For the center speaker

160 mm

3/8

inch

)

(

4.6 mm

/16 inch)

(

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

Note

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.

• 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.

8 to 10 mm

/32 to 13/32

(

For the other speakers

8 to 10 mm

/32 to 13/32

(

inch

)

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

TV Hookup (Advanced)

Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV.

Connecting the video cords

Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A or B. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to B (component).

To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPB/CBPR/C

ANTENNA

DAB 75Ω

(DVD

ONLY)

EURO AV

OUTPUT(TO TV)

COAXIAL

To EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV)

PB/CB

PR/CR

TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

To EURO AV INPUTTo COMPONENT VIDEO IN

A To connect to a TV with the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

B 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, PB/ C

B, PR/CR), your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y,PB/CB,

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PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 22).

Green Blue Red

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 67.

Does your TV accept progressive signals?

Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.

PROGRESSIVE FUNCTION

“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.” 2 Press PROGRESSIVE.

Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:

t P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)

P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)

INTERLACE

x P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)

Select this setting when:

– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,

– 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 are not met.

x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)

Select this setting when:

– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,

– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and,

– you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software. Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.

Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions are not met.

x INTERLACE

Select this setting when:

– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,

– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (EURO AV

T OUTPUT (TO TV)).

About DVD software types and the conversion method

DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software. Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.

Note

• When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Even though you set to “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRES SIVE VIDEO,” images from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.

• If you set [LINE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [RGB] (page 68), the system switches to “INTERLACE.” This will happen even though you select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO.”

• If you set [LINE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [RGB] (page 68), the system outputs no component video signals.

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Other Component Hookup

Connecting the system and the other component

Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system.

To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system

Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel of the system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied).

• When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Press FUNCTION to select “AUDIO.” Connect the portable audio source. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display. To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”

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 component to a level where sound is not distorted.

Basic Operations

Playing Discs

"/1

Disc tray

FUNCTION

Adjust the volume

Connect headphones

"/1

FUNCTION

MUTING

VOLUME +/–

./>

H x

Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.

1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to

this system.

3 Press "/1.

The system turns on. Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press

FUNCTION to select “DVD.”

4 Press A. 5 Load a disc.

Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.

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.

Note

• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may cause malfunction.

• Do not place more than one disc on the tray.

6 Press H.

The system starts playback (continuous play).

Adjust the volume on the system. The volume level appears on the TV screen

and in the front panel display.

Note

• Depending on the system status, the volume level may not appear on the TV screen.

To save the power in standby mode

Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once.

Additional operations

To Press

Stop x Pause X Resume play after pause X or H

Go to the next chapter, track, or scene

Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene

Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel

Stop play and remove the disc

> (except for JPEG)

. (except for JPEG)

muting, press it again or VOLUME + to adjust the sound volume.

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Basic Operations

To Press

Replay the previous scene* (instant

Briefly fast forward the current scene**

replay) during playback.

(instant advance) during playback.

Enjoying the Radio or Other Components

* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only.

** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/

DVD+Rs only.

Note

• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes.

Basic Operations

FUNCTION

AMP MENU

X/x/c

ENTER

Selecting the connected component

Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence.

DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t DAB t TV t AUDIO t …

Changing the input level of the sound from connected components

Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected. To prevent this, you can change the input level from the sound of the other components.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“AUDIO” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press AMP MENU. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until

“ATTENUATE” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c.

4 Press X/x to select a setting.

• ATT ON: attenuates the input level. The

output level is changed.

• ATT OFF: normal input level.

5 Press ENTER.

The setting is reflected.

6 Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Enjoying TV Sound from All Speakers

You can enjoy TV sound from all the speakers in this system. For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” (page 21) and “Other Component Hookup” (page 24).

Basic Operations

SOUND FIELD

FUNCTION

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV”

appears in the front panel display.

2 Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until

the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.

When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC” sound field.

For details of sound field, see page 29.

Selecting the Movie or Music Mode

You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music.

MOVIE/

Basic Operations

MUSIC

Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback.

Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the mode you want lights up in the front panel display. The default setting is underlined.

• AUTO

: selects the mode automatically to produce the sound effect depending on the disc.

• MOVIE: provides the sound for movies.

• MUSIC: provides the sound for music.

• When the movie or music mode is selected, “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” is displaye d in the front panel display.

Note

• You cannot operate these setup items when you connect headphones to the system.

Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.

SOUND FIELD

Press SOUND FIELD.

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.

All sound field

Sound field Display

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI

Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE PLII MOVIE

Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC PLII MUSIC

2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO

HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO

HEADPHONE VIRTUAL HP VIRTUAL

A.F.D. STD

A.F.D. MULTI

HP 2CH

Automatic outputting of the original sound

x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD

The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation). However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.

Outputting the sound from multiple speakers

x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI

This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all types of discs from multiple speakers.

Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel

x Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels from 2 channel sources. This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output to front, center, and surround speakers. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural.

x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC

Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

Note

• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly.

• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective.

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Sound Adjustments

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