Sony DAV-DZ361W Operating Instructions

3-879-443-11(1)

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

DAV-DZ361W

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.

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 loca ted on the rear 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.

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 treated 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 consequence s 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 Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

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.

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 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 DVDRW/DVD-R.

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

• The default setting is underlined.

About the S-AIR function

The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of sound between S-AIR products wirelessly. The following S-AIR products can be used with the system:

• Surround amplifier (supplied): You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly.

• S-AIR receiver (optional): You can enjoy system sound in another room.

The S-AIR receiver can be purchased as an option (the S-AIR product lineup differs depending on the area).

Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver in this operating instructions refer only to when the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver is used. For details on the S-AIR function, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 73).

Table of Contents

About This Operating Instructions..........3

About the S-AIR function .......................3

Playable Discs......................................... 5

Getting Started

Step 1: Positioning the System ...10 Step 2: Connecting the System ...13 Step 3: Setting up the Wireless

System .....................................21

Step 4: Performing the Quick

Setup ........................................23

Step 5: Enjoying Sound from all the

Speakers ..................................26

Sound Adjustment

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using

Decoding Mode ..............................28

Selecting the Sound Mode....................30

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound... 30

Disc

Playing a Disc ....................................... 31

Using Play Mode...................................36

Searching/Selecting a Disc ...................39

Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files... 41

Enjoying DivX® Videos.......................44

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound ....................................... 46

Restricting Playback of the Disc...........47

Using the Setup Display........................49

Tuner

Presetting Radio Stations ...................... 56

Listening to the Radio...........................57

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 59

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

Using the Control for HDMI Function for

“BRAVIA” Sync ............................ 60

Playing Back Audio Files/JPEG Image

Files of a USB Device .................... 63

Storing Songs in a USB Device ............ 69

Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Adapter ........................................... 72

Using an S-AIR Product ....................... 73

Other Operations

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a

Room .............................................. 79

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

Automatically................................. 80

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote ........................................... 81

Using the Sound Effect......................... 82

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 82

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display.................................. 83

Viewing Information About the Disc... 83

Returning to the Default Settings ......... 86

Additional Information

Precautions ........................................... 87

Notes about the Discs ........................... 88

Troubleshooting.................................... 89

Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 99

Specifications ..................................... 100

Glossary.............................................. 102

Language Code List............................ 104

Index to Parts and Control .................. 105

Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 110

Index ................................................... 114

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 Recording) mode

• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video 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 files conforming to ISO 9660

3)4)

, and

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 files

3)4)

, and conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format)

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.

JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).)

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

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

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 5

• 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

•DVD-RAM

Also, the system cannot play the following discs:

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

• 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.

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 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.

ALL

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.

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.

“S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Getting Started

Unpacking

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

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• Center speaker (1)

• Subwoofer (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

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

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Calibration mic (1)

• Foot pads (1 set)

• Surround amplifier (1)

• Speaker cord cover (1)

• Speaker cord holder (1)

• Wireless transceivers (2)

• Operating Instructions

• Speaker and T V connections (card)

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.

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Remove the foot pads from the mount seat.

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.

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Place the system as illustrated 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 H Surround amplifier

Top view

C C

* Not supplied.

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.

• When you change the positions of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound f or a Room” (page 79) and “Cal ibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ” (page 80).

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.

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4 mm (

/32 inch)

30 mm (1 3/16 inches)

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

For the center speaker

145 mm

/4 inches)

8 to 10 mm

/32 to 13/32

(

inch

)

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

5 mm

/32 inch)

(

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

For the other speakers

(

/32 to 13/32

Hole on the back of the speaker

5 mm

/32 inch)

(

10 mm

(

/32 inch)

8 to 10 mm

inch

)

Hole on the back of the speaker

Rear of the speaker

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.

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Step 2: Connecting the System

See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 6 on the following pages.

Note

• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.

• When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted.

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2 TV

1 Front speaker (L)

3 DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter

5 Wireless transceiver

1 Center speaker

Surround

amplifier

1 Subwoofer

5 Wireless

transceiver

6 AC power cord (mains lead)

3 Portable audio source

4 AM loop antenna (aerial)

4 FM wire antenna (aerial)

6 AC power cord (mains lead)

1 Front speaker (R)

1 Surround speaker (L)

:Signal flow

1 Surround speaker (R)

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.

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Color tube

Rear of speaker

(+)

Connector

(–)

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

Rear panel of the unit

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

SPEAKER

CENTER

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

SUBWOOFER

FRONT R FRONT L

TV HDMI OUT

To the center speaker (green)

To the subwoofer (purple)

Rear panel of the surround amplifier

EZW-RT

S-AIR ID

SPEAKER

PAIRIN G

SURROUND SELECTOR

B C

SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

To the surround speaker (L)

(blue)

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

To the front speaker (R) (red)

EZW-RT10

OUTPUT(TO TV)

SPEAKER

FRONT L

FRONT R

To the front speaker (L) (white)

ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75

EURO AV

To the surround speaker (R) (gray)

2 Connecting the TV

For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A or B. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to B (HDMI). When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by connecting with the digital cord (A).

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

Digital coaxial cord (not supplied)

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

To the digital coaxial output jack of the TV

To the digital optical output jack of the TV

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

TV HDMI OUT

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L

ANTENNA

Rear panel

COAXIAL 75

OUTPUT(TO TV)

EURO AV

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

EZW-RT10

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HDMI* cable (not supplied)

I O

To the HDMI IN jack of the TV

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

EURO AV

OUTPUT(TO TV)

To the SCART (EURO AV) jack of the TV

* HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 25).

Note

• During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT jack.

• 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.

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

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SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV HDMI OUT

Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied)

To the portable audio source

(USB) port (See page 63.)

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

EZW-RT10

0.7

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied)

COAXIAL 75

OUTPUT(TO TV)

EURO AV

ANTENNA

Front panel

Rear panel

To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT jack. For details, see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 72).

Note

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

pressing A.

If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs

You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows.

System

VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc.

: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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4 Connecting the antenna (aerial)

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AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Note

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

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV HDMI OUT

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

EZW-RT10

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

COAXIAL 75

OUTPUT(TO TV)

ANTENNA

EURO AV

Rear panel

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.

• 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

5 Inserting the wireless transceiver

You can transmit sound from the unit to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function. To use the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the unit, surround amplifier, and S-AIR receiver. For details of the S-AIR function, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 73).

Rear panel of the surround amplifier

EZW-RT

S-AIR ID

PAIRIN G

SURROUND SELECTOR

SPEAKER

A B C

SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

Rear panel of the unit

ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75

EURO AV

OUTPUT(TO TV)

transceiver

Wireless

-R

Note

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV HDMI OUT

EZW-RT10

Wireless

transceiver

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

EZW-RT10

• When you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to a wall outlet (mains).

• Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transceiver.

• Insert the wireless transceiver with the S-AIR logo facing up.

• Insert the wireless transceiver so that the V marks are aligned.

• Do not insert other than the wireless transceiver into the EZW-RT10 slot.

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6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains lead)

Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the unit and the surround amplifier to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front, center speakers and subwoofer to the unit and surround speakers to the surround amplifier.

Rear panel of the

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Rear panel of the unit

To the wall outlet (mains)

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV HDMI OUT

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L

ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75

OUTPUT(TO TV)

EURO AV

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

EZW-RT10

To the wall outlet (mains)

surround amplifier

EZW-RT

S-AIR ID

PAIRIN G

SURROUND SELECTOR

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

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.

• When you purchase the system from new, or if the system is at its factory default settings (ex., after performing

“COLD RESET” (page 86)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on the remote.

SPEAKER

A B C

SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

Step 3: Setting up the Wireless System

To use the wireless system, you need to set up the surround amplifier. Before setting, make sure that the wireless transceivers are inserted into the unit and the surround amplifier correctly (page 19). This wireless system is called “S-AIR.” For details of the S-AIR function, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 73).

"/1

POWER / ON LINE Indicator

POWER

POWER/ON LINE

PHONES

PHONES jack

The unit transmits sound to the surround amplifier that is connected to the surround speakers. To establish sound transmission, perform the following Steps.

1 Press "/1 on the unit.

The system turns on.

2 Make sure that the SURROUND

SELECTOR switch of the surround amplifier is set to SURROUND.

3 Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround

amplifier to A.

4 Press POWER on the surround

amplifier.

The POWER / ON LINE indicator turns green. If not, check the transmission status as follows.

S-AIR ID switch

EZW-RT

S-AIR ID

SPEAKER

A B C

PAIRIN G

SURROUND SELECTOR

SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

SURROUND SELECTOR switch

To check the transmission status

You can check the status of sound transmission between the unit and surround amplifier by checking the POWER / ON LINE indicator of the surround amplifier.

POWER / ON LINE indicator

Turns green. Sound transmission is

Flashes green. Sound transmission is not

Turns red. The surround amplifier does

Turns off. The surround amplifier turns

Status

established.

For details, see “Surround amplifier operation” (page 97).

not output sound.

For details, see “Surround amplifier operation” (page 97).

off or its protection is active.

For details, see “Surround amplifier operation” (page 97).

To enjoy the sound by using headphones

You can enjoy the system’s sound in a place apart from the unit by connecting the headphones to the PHONES jack on the surround amplifier.

Note

• When you connect headphones to the surround amplifier, neither the unit nor the surround amplifier outputs sound from the system’s speakers.

• The volume of the unit may become minimum if you turn off the surround amplifier while the headphones are connected to the surround amplifier, or radio reception is poor. In this case, “HP NO LINK” and “VOLUME MIN” appear alternately in the front panel display. Check radio reception, and set the volume again.

When you use the multiple S-AIR product

You can prevent miss transmission between the S-AIR products by setting a different ID for each S-AIR product. For details, see “Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)” (page 73).

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To prevent the transmission by neighbors

To prevent the transmission from neighbors, you can identify the unit and the surround amplifier by performing the pairing operation. For details, see “Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)” (page 76).

To attach the cover to the

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surround amplifier

After connecting and setting, you can attach the cover to the surround amplifier for organizing and storing excess speaker cords.

1 Attach the speaker cord cover by

sliding it down along the grooves along the edges of the surround amplifier.

Speaker cord cover

2 Insert the tabs of the speaker cord

holder in the slots of the speaker cord cover, and press it into place.

Speaker cord holder

Surround amplifier

Grooves

Push the speaker cord cover down until you hear a click. Turn the surround amplifier upside down, then store the cords in the speaker cord cover.

Note

• When detaching, remove the speaker cord holder, then remove the speaker cord cover. To remove the speaker cord holder, slightly press the catch of the holder and lift off. To remove the speaker cord cover, slightly splay open the edges of the cover and slide down.

• Do not use excessive force to store the cords.

Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup

Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. Displayed items vary depending on the country model.

Note

• When you connect the system and the TV with the HDMI cable (not supplied), you need to set the type of video output for matchi ng your TV. For details, see “Setting the type of video output to match your TV” (page 25).

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

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

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.

Getting Started

C/X/x/c,

DISPLAY

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1 on the unit, and POWER on

the surround amplifier.

Note

• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” (page 26).

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 25) and perform again.

4 Press without inserting a disc.

VIDEO SETUP

TV TYPE: LINE: PAUSE MODE:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

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

[16:9] (page 50)

x If you have a 4:3 standard TV

[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 50)

8 Press .

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 unit appears.

VIDEO SETUP

TV TYPE:

LINE:

PAUSE MODE:

16:9 VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO

RGB

VIDEO

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

Getting Started

select [RGB]. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.

10 Press .

The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears.

11 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 79).

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD

AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC

Calibration mic

12 Press . 13 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.

14 Press C/c to select [YES].

Note

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

15 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.

• Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], install the surround amplifier in the appropriate location. If you install the surroun d amplifier in an improper location, such as another room, proper measurement will not be obtained.

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

16 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].

17 Press .

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

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 79) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 80).

• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 49).

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) T 0: 01: 08

CUSTOM

CUSTOM QUICK

DVD VIDEO

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 15), 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 outputs the optimal video signal for the connected TV.

• [1920 × 1080i* video signals.

• [1280 720p* video signals.

• [720

× 480p]**: The system outputs 720 ×

480p* video signals.

* i: interlace, p: progressive

** Depending on the country model, [720 × 480/

576p] may appear.

× 1080p)]: The system

× 1080i]: The system outputs 1920

× 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×

Getting Started

Step 5: Enjoying Sound

from all the Speakers

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

Getting Started

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” t “DMPORT” t “AUDIO” t …

FUNCTION +/–

SYSTEM MENU

Note

• When you use th e TV (COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital connection), the digital connection takes priority.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC.

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

4 Press X/x repeatedly until the

decoding mode 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 six speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC” decoding mode. For details, see page 28.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Note

• Depending on your TV, you m ay need to t urn off your TV’s speaker to enjoy surround sound of the system.

• When listening to audio files using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Press FUNCTION +/– to select “AUDIO.” Connect the portable audio source. Select “A.F.D. STD” for “DEC. MODE.” To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”

Function Source

“DVD” Disc that is played by the

“TUNER FM”/ “TUNER AM”

“USB” USB device (page 63)

“TV” TV

“DMPORT” DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

“AUDIO” Portable audio source (that

system

FM/AM radio (page 56)

adapter (page 72)

is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel)

Changing the input level of the sound from connected components

Distortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel, or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected. To prevent distortion, reduce the input level on the unit.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“TV” or “AUDIO” appears in the front panel display.

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

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

4 Press X/x to select a setting.

• “ATT ON”: You can attenuate the input level. The output level is changed.

• “ATT OFF”: Normal input level.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Getting Started

Sound Adjustment

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.

SYSTEM

X/x/c,

1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press

or c.

3 Press X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel

display.

Display Decoding mode Effect

“A.F.D. STD” AUTO FORMAT

“A.F.D. MULTI” AUTO FORMAT

“PRO LOGIC” Dolby Pro Logic Performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and simulates

DIRECT STANDARD

DIRECT MULTI

Presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.

Depending on the source, the speakers that output sound will vary.

2 channel source: Sound that is recorded in 2 channel (front left and right channel) is also assigned to the surround left and right channel. This mode outputs sound from the front left and right speakers, surround left and right speakers, and subwoofer. The center speaker does not output any sound.

Multi channel source: Depending on the source, speakers that output the sound will vary.

surround sound from 2 channel sources.

This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.

Display Decoding mode Effect

“PLII MOVIE” Dolby Pro Logic II

MOVIE

“PLII MUSIC” Dolby Pro Logic II

MUSIC

“2CH STEREO” 2 CHANNEL

STEREO

“HP 2CH” HEADPHONE

2 CHANNEL STEREO

“HP VIRTUAL” HEADPHONE

VIRTUAL

Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding to the input signal and produces five full-ba ndwidth output channels from 2 channe l sources. This setting is ideal for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.

This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.

Performs Pro Logic II music mode decoding to the input signal and produces five full-ba ndwidth output channels from 2 channe l sources. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as a CD.

This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.

Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

Outputs the sound from headphone left and right. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

Outputs the sound as surround from headphone left and right. This mode is effective only when a multi channel source is played.

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

To turn the surround effect off

Select “A.F.D. STD” or “2CH STEREO” for “DEC. MODE.”

Note

• When the input signal is multi channel source, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly.

• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective.

• You cannot select the decoding mode when the unit is reading the files in the USB device or recording/copying songs.

• Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode may not be effective.

• When you select “A.F.D. MULTI,” the surround or stereo effect may not be effective. In this case, select “A.F.D. STD,” “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC.”

• When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip.

Sound Adjustment

Selecting the Sound

Enjoying Multiplex

Mode

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

SOUND MODE

Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display.

• “AUTO”: The system selects “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” automatically to produce the sound effect depending on the disc.

• “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for movies.

• “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for music.

Note

• You cannot operate these setup items when you

connect headphones to the unit or surround amplifier.

• When changing the sound mode while using the

S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip.

Broadcast Sound

(DUAL MONO)

You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal.

Note

• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to connect a TV or other component to the unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord (page 15) and set the digital output mode of the TV or other component to Dolby Digital.

AUDIO

Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired signal appears in the front panel display.

•“MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be

output.

• “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be

output.

• “MAIN+SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main

and sub languages will be output.

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