Sony DAV-DZ270, HDZ278 User Manual

3-283-038-11(1)

DVD Home Theatre

System

Operating Instructions

DAV-DZ270 / HDZ278

©2008 Sony Corporation

WARNING

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

Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

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. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

In door use only.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior. (Except for DAV-HDZ278.)

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

For the customers in the U.S.A

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear exterior of the control unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DAV-HDZ278

Serial No.______________

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial).

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Important Safety Instructions

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

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6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Precautions

On power sources

•AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

•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.

•Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Note on power cord plug shapes (Saudi Arabian model only)

For AC 220 V wall sockets

Make sure that the 13 A 3-pin plug (Type BF) is securely attached to the power cord. (The 13 A 3-pin plug is attached when shipped from the factory.)

For AC 127 V wall sockets

1Remove the 13 A 3-pin plug using a screwdriver.

2Attach the supplied parallel blade plug (Type A).

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About This Operating

Instructions

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

•The instructions in this manual are for DAVDZ270 and DAV-HDZ278. DAV-DZ270 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DAV-DZ270 only.”

•The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area.

•“DVD” may be used as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVD- RW/DVD-R.

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

•The default setting is underlined.

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Table of Contents
About This Operating Instructions..........	4
Playable Discs.........................................	6
Getting Started
Step 1: Positioning the System...	12
Step 2: Connecting the System...	15
Step 3: Performing the Quick
Setup........................................	27
Step 4: Enjoying Sound from all the
Speakers..................................	30
Sound Adjustment
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using
Decoding Mode ..............................	32
Selecting the Sound Mode ....................	34
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound...	34
Disc
Playing a Disc .......................................	35
Using Play Mode...................................	40
Searching/Selecting a Disc ...................	43
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files...	45
Enjoying DivX® Videos.......................	48
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture
and Sound .......................................	50
Restricting Playback of the Disc...........	50
Using the Setup Display........................	52
Tuner
Presetting Radio Stations ......................	61
Listening to the Radio...........................	62
Control for HDMI/External
Audio Device
Using the Control for HDMI Function for
“BRAVIA” Sync ............................	64
Playing Back Audio Files/JPEG Image
Files of a USB Device ....................	67
Storing Songs in a USB Device ............	73
Playable USB Devices ..........................	76
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Adapter ...........................................	76

Other Operations
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a
Room ..............................................	78
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Automatically .................................	79
Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Remote ...........................................	80
Using the Sound Effect.........................	81
Using the Sleep Timer ..........................	81
Changing the Brightness of the Front
Panel Display..................................	82
Viewing Information About the Disc ...	82
Returning to the Default Settings .........	85
Additional Information
Precautions............................................	86
Notes about the Discs ...........................	87
Troubleshooting....................................	88
Self-diagnosis Function ........................	97
Specifications........................................	98
Glossary ..............................................	100
Language Code List............................	102
Index to Parts and Control ..................	103
Guide to the Control Menu Display ...	107
Index ...................................................	111

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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				• Super Audio CD
VIDEO CD				• VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)
				• Super VCD
				• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video
				CD format or Super VCD format
CD				• Audio CD
				• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format
DATA CD		–		• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in
				DATA CD format, containing MP3
				files1), JPEG image files2), and
				DivX video files3)4)5), and
				conforming to ISO 96606) Level 1/
				Level 2, or Joliet (extended format)
DATA DVD		–		• DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
				DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA
				DVD format, containing MP3
				files1), JPEG image files2), and
				DivX video files3)4)5), and
				conforming to UDF (Universal
				Disk Format)

1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.

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2)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).)

3)Except for United Kingdom and North American models.

4)DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.

5)DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

6)A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

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

Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

•CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 6

•CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format

•Data part of CD-Extra

•CD Graphics disc

•DVD Audio

•DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files, or DivX video files*

* Except for United Kingdom and North American models.

•DVD-RAM

Also, the system cannot play the following discs:

•A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8)

•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

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

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/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, refer to 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.

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.

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Note on DualDiscs

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.

About Multi Session CD

•This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

•This system can play a Multi Session CD 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 MP3 files and JPEG image files 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 rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code.

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

Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD

Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD.

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 DTS, Inc.

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

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This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) 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.

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Getting Started

Getting Started

Unpacking

•Front speakers (2) and surround speakers (2)

•Center speaker (1)

•Subwoofer (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

or

•Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple)

•Video cord (1)

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

•Calibration mic (1)

•Foot pads (1 set)

•Operating Instructions

•Speaker and TV connections (card)

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Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit.

Note

•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 sunlight 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 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.

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Getting Started

Step 1: Positioning the System

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at 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 front speakers.

The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position.

Place the system as illustrated below.

B

A

C F

G

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

Top view

E

	A A	A	A	C	B	B
		A
	A			A	A
D
			C			C
				D	E

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 attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

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

•Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.

Tip

•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 78) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 79).

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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

Center speaker: Green

Surround speaker (L): Blue

Surround speaker (R): Gray

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below.

4 mm (5/32 inch)	5 mm
	(7/32 inch)
30 mm (1 3/16 inches)	10 mm
	(13/ inch)
	32

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

Hole on the back of the speaker

For the center speaker

For the other speakers

8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch)

145 mm

(5 3/4 inches)

	8 to 10 mm
(11/	to 13/	32	inch)
32

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

Hole on the back of 5 mm the speaker

(7/32 inch)

10 mm (13/32 inch)

Rear of the speaker

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		Note
		• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach
	Started	the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where
		• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or
		reinforcement is applied.
	Getting	• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
		improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

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Step 2: Connecting the System

See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 5 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.

3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT	3 Portable audio source
adapter (DAV-HDZ278 only)		3 VCR, digital satellite receiver,
		or PlayStation, etc.
2 TV		4 AM loop antenna (aerial)

4 FM wire antenna (aerial)

5 AC power cord (mains lead)

1 Center speaker

1 Subwoofer

1 Front speaker (L)

1 Front speaker (R)

1 Surround speaker (L)	1 Surround speaker (R)
	:Signal flow

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Getting Started

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 #. Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.

Rear of speaker

Color tube

(+)

(–)

Connector

When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks.

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Rear panel

	SPEAKER						ANTENNA
	FRONT R FRONT L	SUR R	SUR L
							COAXIAL 75	AM
							FM
SPEAKER
CENTER	SUBWOOFER
			Y	PB/CB	PR/CR	R	AUDIO IN L
	HDMI OUT		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT			VIDEO OUT	TV/VIDEO

R

SPEAKERBWOOFE

SU

CENTER

To the center speaker (green)

To the subwoofer (purple)

To the surround speaker (L) (blue)

To the surround speaker (R) (gray)

		R L
	SPEAKER R	SU
		R
	SU
	T L
	ON
	FR

FRONT R

To the front speaker (R) (red)

To the front speaker (L) (white)

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DAV-HDZ278

Rear panel

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L

SPEAKER

	DIGITAL IN
CENTER	SUBWOOFER
	COAXIAL	OPTICAL
	TV/VIDEO		HDMI

R

SPEAKERBWOOFE

SU

ENTER

C

To the center speaker (green)

To the subwoofer (purple)

ANTENNA

To the surround speaker (L) (blue)

To the surround speaker (R) (gray)

	R L
SPEAKER R	SU
	R
SU
T L
ON
FR

FRONT R

To the front speaker (R) (red)

To the front speaker (L) (white)

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Getting Started

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. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (HDMI).

When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by connecting with the digital cord (B) (DAV-HDZ278 only).

DAV-DZ270

Audio cord (not supplied)

White

Red

	AUDIO	IN	L
R
	TV/VIDEO

		To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R	SUR L	ANTENNA	Rear panel
SPEAKER
		COAXIAL 75
		FM AM
SPEAKER
CENTER SUBWOOFER
	Y PB/CB PR/CR	R AUDIO IN L
HDMI OUT	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	VIDEO OUT TV/VIDEO

HDMI** cable (not supplied)

HDMI	OUT

Component video cord (not supplied)*

Green

Blue

Red

	PB/C	B	PR/CR	T
Y	ONEN	T VID	EO OU
COMP

To the HDMI IN jack of the TV

To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of the TV

Video cord (supplied)

VIDEO	OUT

To the VIDEO IN jack of the TV

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DAV-HDZ278

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

				Audio cord
				(not supplied)
Digital coaxial cord							White
(not supplied)							Red
IN				AUDIO	IN	L
			R
DIGITAL				TV/VIDEO
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
TV/VIDEO	or
			To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV
To the digital coaxial output jack of
the TV
To the digital optical output jack of							Rear panel
the TV	SPEAKER					ANTENNA
	FRONT R FRONT L SUR R	SUR L
						COAXIAL 75
						FM AM
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN
CENTER SUBWOOFER
		DC5V
COAXIAL OPTICAL		0.7A MAX	Y PB/CB PR/CR
TV/VIDEO	HDMI OUT	DMPORT	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO

HDMI** cable (not supplied)

HDMI	OUT

Component video cord (not supplied)*

Green

Blue

Red

		PB/C	B	PR/CR	T
	Y			EO OU
		ONEN	T VID
	COMP

To the HDMI IN jack of the TV

To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of the TV

Video cord (supplied)

VIDEO	OUT

To the VIDEO IN jack of the TV

*If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to progressive format (page 29).

**HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 29).

Note

•During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (DAV-HDZ278 only).

•The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals. (COAXIAL has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds. (DAVHDZ278 only.)

Tip

•You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV/VIDEO jacks (A or B*) instead of the TV.

* DAV-HDZ278 only.

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Getting Started

To change the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only)

Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system.

The initial setting of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is PAL. The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.

1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1.

2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on the unit.

Each time you perform this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC. “NTSC” lights up in the front panel display when the color system is set to NTSC.

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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 (DAV-HDZ278 only)

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Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied)

	To the portable audio
	source
			Front panel
	(USB) port (See page 67.)
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R	SUR L	ANTENNA	Rear panel
SPEAKER
		COAXIAL 75
		FM AM
SPEAKER
CENTER SUBWOOFER
	Y PB/CB PR/CR	R AUDIO IN L
HDMI OUT	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT	TV/VIDEO

Tip

•You can connect another component, such as VCR, instead of the TV. For connection details, see page 18.

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Getting Started

DAV-HDZ278

Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied)

To the portable audio source

Front panel

FRONT R

FRONT L

SUR R

SUR L

ANTENNA

Rear panel

SPEAKER

COAXIAL 75

AM

FM

SPEAKER

DIGITAL IN

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

DC5V

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

0.7A MAX

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

R

AUDIO IN L

TV/VIDEO

HDMI OUT

DMPORT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

TV/VIDEO

Tip

•You can connect another component, such as VCR, instead of the TV. For connection details, see page 18.

		DC5V
		0.7A	MAX
DM	PO	RT

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied)

To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

(DAV-HDZ278 only)

Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT jack. For details, see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 76).

Note

•Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while pressing A.

A

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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.

	TV	VCR, digital satellite receiver
		or PlayStation, etc.

VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc.

System

:Signal flow

Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive the sound from more than two components.

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Getting Started

4 Connecting the antenna (aerial)

DAV-DZ270

			AM loop antenna (aerial)
			(supplied)
				A
				B
	Note
	• Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either
		terminal.
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R	SUR L			ANTENNA	Rear panel
SPEAKER
				COAXIAL 75
				FM AM
SPEAKER
CENTER SUBWOOFER
		Y PB/CB PR/CR		R AUDIO IN L
HDMI OUT		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT		VIDEO OUT TV/VIDEO
		ANTE	NNA	FM wire antenna (aerial)
				(supplied)
	COAX	IAL 75
		FM

or

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DAV-HDZ278

					AM loop antenna (aerial)
					(supplied)
						A
						B
			Note
			• Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either
				terminal.
						Rear panel
						COAXIAL 75
						FM AM
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN
CENTER SUBWOOFER
		DC5V
COAXIAL OPTICAL		0.7A MAX		Y PB/CB PR/CR		R AUDIO IN L
TV/VIDEO	HDMI OUT	DMPORT		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT		VIDEO OUT TV/VIDEO
				ANTEN	NA	FM wire antenna (aerial)
						(supplied)
			COAX	IAL 75
				FM

or

Note

•Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result.

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

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

Tip

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

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

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

Unit

ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75

FM AM

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5 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the unit.

DAV-DZ270

Rear panel

	SPEAKER						ANTENNA
	FRONT R FRONT L	SUR R	SUR L
							COAXIAL 75	AM
							FM
SPEAKER
CENTER	SUBWOOFER
			Y	PB/CB	PR/CR	R	AUDIO IN L
	HDMI OUT		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT			VIDEO OUT	TV/VIDEO

To the wall outlet (mains)

DAV-HDZ278

Rear panel

			SPEAKER							ANTENNA
		FRONT R	FRONT L	SUR R	SUR L
										COAXIAL 75	AM
										FM
SPEAKER
	DIGITAL IN
CENTER	SUBWOOFER
					DC5V
	COAXIAL	OPTICAL			0.7A MAX	Y	PB/CB	PR/CR	R	AUDIO IN L
	TV/VIDEO		HDMI OUT		DMPORT	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT			VIDEO OUT	TV/VIDEO

To the wall outlet (mains)

About the demonstration

After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display.

Setting the demonstration mode to on/off

1 Press [/1 on the unit.

The system turns on.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

3 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press or c.

4 Press X/x to select a setting.

•“DEMO ON”: On.

•“DEMO OFF”: Off.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Tip

•When you purchase the system from new, or if the system is at its factory default settings (ex., after performing “COLD RESET” (page 85)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on the remote.

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Step 3: Performing the

Quick Setup

Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system.

Note

•When you connect the system and the TV with the component video cord (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied), you need to set the type of video output for matching your TV. For details, see “Setting the type of video output to match your TV” (page 29).

"/1

C/X/x/c,

DISPLAY

1 Turn on the TV.

2 Press [/1.

Note

•Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” (page 30).

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 TV screen. If this message does not appear, recall the Quick Setup display (page 28) and perform again.

4 Press without inserting a disc.

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

LANGUAGE SETUP

		OSD:	ENGLISH
		MENU:	ENGLISH
		AUDIO:	FRENCH
		SUBTITLE:	SPANISH
			PORTUGUESE

5 Press X/x to select a language.

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

6 Press .

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

VIDEO SETUP

		TV TYPE:		16:9
		PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):		16:9
		4:3 OUTPUT:	4:3 LETTER BOX
		BLACK LEVEL:	4:3 PAN SCAN
		BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):		OFF
		PAUSE MODE:		AUTO

7 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type.

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

[16:9] (page 54)

xIf you have a 4:3 standard TV

[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 54)

8 Press .

The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears.

9 Press C/c to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned.

For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 78).

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD

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10 Press .

11 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel.

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.

		MIC
		.CAL
	A
/
IN
AUDIO

Calibration mic

12 Press C/c to select [YES].

Note

•Make sure that the headphones are not connected to the unit. You cannot operate following Steps with the headphones connected.

13 Press.

[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Be quiet during the measurement.

Note

•Loud test sound is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the

volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbors.

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

14 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/ c to select [YES].

Note

•The environment of the room in which the system is installed may affect measurements.

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

15 Press.

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

To quit the Quick Setup

Press DISPLAY in any Step.

Tip

•If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 78) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 79).

•If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 52).

To recall the Quick Setup display

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

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

The options for [SETUP] appear.

94( 99)

	1(	1)	DVD VIDEO
	T	0: 01: 08

CUSTOM

CUSTOM

QUICK

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

.

The Quick Setup display appears.

Setting the type of video output to match your TV

Depending on the connection of the TV

(page 18), select the type of video output of the system.

To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack

When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cable, select the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack.

For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

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

The options for [SETUP] appear.

4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press .

The Setup Display appears.

5 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then press .

The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.

6 Press X/x to select [HDMI

RESOLUTION], then press .

7 Press X/x to select the desired setting, then press .

•[AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs the optimal video signal for the connected TV.

•[1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 × 1080i* video signals.

•[1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 × 720p* video signals.

•[720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 × 480p* video signals.

*i: interlace, p: progressive

**Depending on the country model, [720 × 576p] may appear.

Note

•When “HDMI” lights up in the front panel display, images other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p] are stretched vertically.

Does your TV accept progressive signals?

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

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

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

The options for [SETUP] appear.

4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press .

The Setup Display appears.

5 Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP], then press .

The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear.

6 Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE

(COMPONENT OUT)], then press .

7 Press X/x to select the desired setting, then press .

[OFF]: The system does not output progressive signals. 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.

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[ON]: The system outputs progressive signals. Select this setting when:

–your TV accepts progressive signals, and,

–the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

When you select [ON], the confirmation display appears. Follow the Steps below.

Press C/c to select [START].

The system outputs the progressive signal for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is displayed correctly.

Press C/c to select [YES].

The system outputs the progressive signal. When you select [NO], the system does not output the progressive signal.

Step 4: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers

You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system.

FUNCTION +/–

SYSTEM MENU

X/x/c,

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until the desired function appears in the front panel display.

Each time you press FUNCTION +/–, the function changes as follows.

“DVD” t “TUNER FM” t “TUNER AM” t “USB”* t “TV/VIDEO” t “DMPORT”** t “AUDIO” t …

Function	Source
“DVD”	Disc that is played by the
	system
“TUNER FM”/	FM/AM radio (page 61)
”TUNER AM”
“USB”*	USB device (page 67)
“TV/VIDEO”	TV (or the component that
	is connected to the TV/
	VIDEO jacks on the rear
	panel)
“DMPORT”**	DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
	adapter (page 76)
“AUDIO”	Portable audio source (that
	is connected to the AUDIO
	IN jack on the front panel)

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