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 reduce the risk of fire, do not
cover the ven tilation opening of the
apparatus with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not
place the naked flame sources such
as lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus
to dripping or splashing, and do not
place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not expose batteries or
apparatus with battery-installed to
excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
To prevent injury, this apparatus
must be securely attached to the
floor/wall in accordance with the
installation instructions.
Indoor use only.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. This
marking is located on the rear
exterior.
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
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 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 th e battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not
be treated as household waste. On
certain batteries this symbol might
be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. The chemical
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005%
mercury or 0.004% lead. 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 servi ce or
the shop where you purchased the
product.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries
applying EU directives.
The manufacturer of this product is
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japa n.
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.
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Precautions
On power sources
• The unit is not disconnected from
the mains as long as it is
connected to the AC outlet, even
if the unit itself has been turned
off.
• As the main plug is used to
disconnect the unit from the
mains, connect the unit to an
easily accessible AC outlet.
Should you notice an abnormality
in the unit, disconnect the main
plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
Copyrights
This system incorporates with
Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro
Logic adaptive m atrix 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.
This system incorporates HighDefinition Multimedia
Interface (HDMITM)
technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and
High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or
registered tra demarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
“DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,”
“DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD”
logos are trademarks.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
“PLAYSTATION” is a
trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
Windows Media is either a
registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
This product contains
technology subject to certain
intellectual property rights of
Microsoft. Use or distribution
of this technology outside of
this product is prohibited
without the appropriate
license(s) from Microsoft.
About MPEG-4 Visual
THIS PRODUCT IS
LICENSED UNDER THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR
THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER FOR
DECODING VIDEO IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL
STANDARD (“MPEG-4
VIDEO”) THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN
A PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED
FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER
LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO
PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED
OR SHALL BE IMPLIED
FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
INCLUDING THAT
RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL,
INTERNAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES AND
LICENSING MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG
LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://
WWW.MPEGLA.COM
All other trademarks are
trademarks of their respective
owners.
About These
Operating
Instructions
• The instructions in these
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 DVD-RW/
DVD-R.
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Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device
TypeDisc logoCharacteristicsIcon
DVD VIDEO• DVD VIDEO
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO
format or video mode
• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO
format
DVD VIDEO in VR
(Video Recording)
mode
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video
Recording) mode (except for DVD-R
DL)
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 that contains the following kinds
of files and conforms to ISO 9660
1)
Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet (extended
format):
2)3)
files
–MP3
– JPEG image files
4)
– Xvid/MPEG4 video files
DATA DVD –• DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA DVD
format that contains the following kinds
of files and conforms to UDF (Universal
Disk Format):
files
2)3)
4)
–MP3
– JPEG image files
– Xvid/MPEG4 video files
USB device –• USB device that contains the following
kinds of files:
–MP3 files
– JPEG image files
2)3)
or WMA/AAC files
4)
3)
– Xvid/MPEG4 video files
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1)
A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
2)
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3 files
must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.
3)
Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played by the system.
4)
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).)
Notes on discs
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
DualDiscs and some music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard. Therefore, these discs may not be compatible with this product.
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
• Super Audio CD
• DATA CD/DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files, Xvid video files, or
MPEG4 video files
• DATA CD/DATA DVD that is created in Packet Write format
•DVD-RAM
•Blu-ray Disc
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 stuck 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/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 of 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.
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Notes 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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
Notes 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 of
the DVD or VIDEO CD.
Notes about playable files
• The system can recognize up to 200 folders, including albums (folders) that do not contain audio files,
JPEG image files, or video files. When more than 200 folders are on the DATA CD/DATA DVD/
USB device or more than 150 files are in a folder, folders/files that are recognized by the system differ
depending on the folder configuration.
• The system can play the following files:
FileExtension of the file
MP3 file“.mp3”
WMA file*“.wma”
AAC file*“.m4a”
JPEG image file“.jpg” or “.jpeg”
Xvid video file“.avi”
MPEG4 video file“.mp4” or “.m4v”
* USB device only.
The system will attempt to play any data with the extensions above, even if it is not in MP3/WMA/
AAC/JPEG/Xvid/MPEG4 format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage
your speaker system.
• The following can increase the time it takes to start playback:
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– when a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device is recorded with a complicated tree structure.
– when the audio files, JPEG image files, or video files in another folder have just been played.
• Some files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs/USB devices cannot be played by the system depending on
the file format.
• The system can play to a depth of 8 folders only.
• The system may not be able to play an audio file, JPEG image file, or video file depending on the file
type.
• Files recorded by a device such as a computer may not be played in the order in which they were
recorded.
• Folders that have no audio files, JPEG image files, or video files are skipped.
• Compatibility with all MP3/WMA/AAC encoding/writing software, recording devices, and
recording media cannot be guaranteed.
• Compatibility with all MPEG4 video encoding/writing software, recording devices, and recording
media cannot be guaranteed.
• The playback order may not be applicable depending on the software used for creating the audio file,
JPEG image file, or video file, or if there are more than 200 folders or 150 files in each folder.
Notes about USB devices
• This system supports Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices.
• This system is not guaranteed to operate with all USB devices or memories.
• Although there are variety of complex functions for USB devices, the playable contents of USB
devices connected to the system are music, photo, and video contents only. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the USB device.
• When a USB device is inserted, the system reads all the files on the USB device. If there are many
folders or files on the USB device, it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device.
• Do not connect the system and a USB device through a USB hub.
• With some connected USB devices, there may be a delay before an operation is performed by this
system.
• The playback order for the system may differ from the playback order of the connected USB device.
• Always turn off the system before removing a USB device. Removing the USB device while the
system is on may corrupt the data on the USB device.
• Before using a USB device, make sure that no virus-ridden files are on the USB device.
supplied with certain models/in
certain areas only.
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
REC TOUSB
A Disc tray
B Remote sensor
Receives the remote signal. Point the
remote toward here when using the remote.
C Front panel display
D Power indicator
Lights up while the system is turned on.
E VOLUME control
Adjusts the system’s volume.
F REC TO USB (page 51)
Transfers tracks/MP3 files/radio programs
onto a USB device.
Lights up during transfer of tracks/MP3
files/radio programs.
G (USB) port (pages 27, 32)
Used for connecting a USB device.
H AUDIO IN jack (page 27)
Used for connecting other components,
such as a portable audio source.
I MIC jack (page 41)
Used for connecting a microphone.
J FUNCTION
Selects the playback source.
K Play operation buttons
Z (open/close)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
N (play)
Starts or restarts playback.
x (stop)
Stops playback and remembers the stop
point (resume point).
./> (previous/next)
Skip to the previous/next chapter, track, or
file.
L "/1 (on/standby)
Turns on the unit, or sets it to standby mode.
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Rear panel
SUR R SUR L
SPEAKERS
SUBWOOFER CENTER FRONT R FRONT L
SPEAKERS
DIGITAL
IN
OPTICAL
TV
AUDIO IN
RL
TV
ARC
COAXIAL 75
ANTENNA
OUT
FM
PBYP
R
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
A SPEAKERS jacks (page 23)
B TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (DAV-
DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K only) (page 24)
C TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (page 24)
D ANTENNA (COAXIAL 75Ω FM)jack
(page 28)
E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (DAV-
DZ640K/DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K
only) (page 24)
F VIDEO OUT jack (page 24)
G HDMI OUT jack (page 24)
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Remote control
TV
ONE-TOUCH
THEATRE
PLAY
BRAVIA Sync
SLEEP
MIC VOL
KEYCON
FUNCTION
9
ECHO
AUDIO
INPUT
CLEAR
DVD
TOP MENU
SUBTITLE
D.TUNING
ANGLE
MEMORY
SELECT
SYSTEM
MENU
ENTER
DVD
MENU
KARAOKE PON
DISPLAY
SOUND
MODE
DYNAMIC
BASS
NIGHT
PICTURE
NAVI
MUTING
MENU
VOLUME
8
TOOLS
DISPLAY
STEP
REPLAY ADVANCE
PRESET
7
RETURN
PROGPROG
PRESET
TUNINGTUNING
SLOWSLOW
TV
The number 5, VOLUME +, and H buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
reference when operating the remote.
About operation of the supplied
remote
You can operate this system and a Sony TV with
the supplied remote.
x System operation
Press buttons marked with .
x Sony TV operation
Press buttons marked with while
pressing the TV 7 button.
THEATRE 1 and TV "/1 1 buttons are
operated directly without pressing the TV 7
button.
Note
• Depending on your TV, you may not be able to
control your TV or to use some of the buttons.
1
2
3
4
5
6
A THEATRE (page 49)
Switches to the optimum video mode for
watching movies automatically.
Depending on your TV, this function may
not work.
ONE-TOUCH PLAY (page 49)
Activates One-Touch Play.
TV "/1 (on/standby)
Turns on your TV or sets it to standby
mode.
"/1 (on/standby) (page 29)
Turns on the system or sets it to standby
mode.
B SLEEP (page 54)
Sets the sleep timer.
ECHO (page 41)
Adjusts the level of the echo effect.
MIC VOL +/– (page 41)
Adjusts the microphone volume.
KEYCON #/2 (page 41)
Changes the key of a song.
FUNCTION (pages 32, 45, 46)
Selects the playback source.
KARAOKE PON (page 42)
Turns Karaoke Pon mode on/off.
C AUDIO (page 36)
Selects the audio format/track.
SUBTITLE (page 36)
Selects the subtitle language when
multilingual subtitles are recorded on a
DVD VIDEO.
ANGLE (page 36)
Switches to other viewing angles when
multiple angles are recorded on a DVD
VIDEO.
DISPLAY (page 43)
Changes the information in the front panel
display.
INPUT
Switches your TV’s input source.
D.TUNING (page 46)
Selects radio frequencies.
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MEMORY SELECT (pages 32, 51)
Selects the USB device’s memory number
for playback or transfer.
D SOUND MODE (page 48)
Selects the sound mode.
DYNAMIC BASS (page 48)
Reinforces bass frequencies.
NIGHT (page 48)
Activates the night mode function.
PICTURE NAVI (page 33)
Displays the image browser for JPEG file
selection.
SYSTEM MENU (pages 46, 54, 56)
Enters the system menu.
ENTER
Enters the selected item.
E MUTING
Turns off the sound temporarily.
VOLUME +/– (page 32)
Adjusts the volume.
F Playback operation buttons
See “Other Playback Operations”
(page 35).
./> (previous/next)
/ STEP
REPLAY/ADVANCE
m/M (fast reverse/fast forward)
/ SLOW
H (play)
X (pause)
x (stop)
H DVD TOP MENU (page 37)
Opens or closes the DVD’s Top Menu.
DVD MENU (page 37)
Opens or closes the DVD’s menu.
C/X/x/c
Moves the highlight to a displayed item.
(ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
O RETURN (page 33)
Returns to the previous display.
DISPLAY (pages 16, 29, 32, 35, 38,
41, 49, 51, 57)
Displays playback information on the TV
screen.
MENU
Displays the menu of your TV.
TOOLS
Displays the operation menu for the current
display.
I Number buttons (pages 35, 46)
Enters title/chapter numbers, radio
frequencies, etc.
CLEAR (pages 35, 38, 53)
Clears the entry field.
-
Selects a channel number greater than 10.
14
Radio operation buttons
See “Listening to the Radio” (page 46).
PRESET +/–
TUNING +/–
PROG +/–
Select the TV channel.
G TV
Changes to the TV operation mode for the
remote.
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To insert the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to
the markings inside the compartment.
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 forei gn object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
• 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.
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Guide to the Control Menu
You can use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information.
DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY while using the “DVD/CD” or “USB” function.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu changes:
1 t 2 t 3 t 1 t ...
1 Control Menu 1
2 Control Menu 2 (appears when available)
3 Control Menu off
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Control Menu
Example: Control Menu 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Currently playing title number
Currently playing chapter number
Total number of titles
Control Menu items
Selected item
13( 99)
T 0: 04: 17
OFF
Total number of chapters
98( 99)
DVD VIDEO
OFF
DISC
TITLE
CHAPTER
Function name of selected
Control Menu item
Operation message
REPEAT
ENTERDISPLAY
Quit:
List of Control Menu items
The Control Menus 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the source. For details, see the
pages in parentheses in the chart below.
You can select the title, scene, or track to be played.
[CHAPTER] (page 35)/[INDEX] (page 35)
You can select the chapter or index to be played.
[TRACK] (page 35)
You can select the track to be played.
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 37)
When using a DVD-RW/DVD-R, you can select the playback order ([ORIGINAL] or [PLAY
LIST]).
[TIME] (page 36)
You can check the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
You can play from a desired point by inputting the time code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR only).
[PROGRAM] (page 38)
You can select the track to play in the order you want.
[SHUFFLE] (page 39)
You can play the tracks/files in random order.
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[REPEAT] (page 39)
You can play the entire disc/USB device (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly or
one title/chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly.
[A/V SYNC] (page 54)
You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.
[DISC MENU] (page 37)
You can display the DVD’s menu.
[BROWSING] (page 33)
You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.
[SETUP] (page 57)
[CUSTOM]
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
[QUICK] (page 29)
You can make basic adjustments.
[FOLDER] (page 35)
You can select the folder to be played.
[FILE] (page 35)
You can select the JPEG image file or video file to be played.
1)
[DATE] (page 44)
You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
1)
[INTERVAL] (page 40)
You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.
1)
[EFFECT] (page 40)
You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
[MEDIA] (page 34)
You can select the playback priority of file types (MP3/AAC2)/WMA2) files, JPEG image
files, video files, or both MP3 and JPEG image files
3)
) to be played on a DATA CD/DATA
DVD/USB device.
[USB TRANSFER] (page 51)
You can transfer tracks on an audio CD or MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB
device.
1)
These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device with video files.
2)
USB device only.
3)
DATA CD/DATA DVD only.
List of Control Menu items for karaoke
ItemItem Name, Function, Relevant Source
[KARAOKE MODE] (page 41)
Set karaoke mode to on/off.
[VOCAL SELECT] (page 42)
Selects a different set of vocals recorded in the disc.
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Tip
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up yellow twhen you select any item except [OFF]
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC], [KARAOKE MODE], and [VOCAL SELECT] only). The
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up yellow when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).
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Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System
How to position the system
Getting Started
Install the system by referring to the illustration below.
AB
G
DE
To attach the foot pads to the subwoofer
,
F
C
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
Remove the foot pads from
the protective cover.
Note
• 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.
Assembling the speakers
(DAV-DZ640K/DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K only)
For assembling the speakers refer to the supplied “Speaker Installation Guide.”
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When installing the speakers on a wall
Caution
• Contact a screw shop or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
• 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. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.
• Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or
improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
Before installing the tall full stand-type speaker on a wall
(DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K only)
Install only the upper part of the speaker.
Remove the protection sheets from the two pieces of double-sided tape on the speakerbottom cover, then attach the speaker-bottom cover to the bottom of the upper part of the
speaker.
Getting Started
Speaker-bottom cover
Bottom of the upper part of
the speaker
,,
Protection sheets
Note
• When attaching the speaker-bottom cover, align it with the indentation on the bottom of the speaker.
To hang the speaker on a wall
1 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the
color tube to #.
Color tube
Front left speaker (L): White
Front right speaker (R): Red
Center speaker: Green
Surround left speaker (L): Blue
Surround right speaker (R): Gray
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2 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.
See the illustrations below.
Hole on the back of
4 mm
5 mm
the speaker
30 mm
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3 Fasten the screws to the wall, then hang the speaker on the wall.
Depth of fastened screw
8 mm to 10 mm
For the center speaker
145 mm
For the small speakers (DAV-DZ340K/
DAV-DZ640K only)
10 mm
For the tall speakers (DAV-DZ640K/DAVDZ840K/DAV-DZ940K only)
400 mm
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Step 2: Connecting the System
SPEAKERS
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Connecting the speakers
1 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the
color tube to #.
The subwoofer speaker cord is fixed to the subwoofer.
Rear of the speaker
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Color tube
Connector
(+)
(–)
Note
• Do not catch the speaker cord insulation (rubber covering) in the speaker terminals.
2 Insert the connectors of the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks
of the unit until they click.
White
(Front left speaker (L))
Red
(Front right speaker (R))
Gray
(Surround right speaker (R))
Purple
(Subwoofer)
Blue
(Surround left speaker (L))
Green
(Center speaker)
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Connecting your TV/set-top box
When connecting to a TV only
When connecting to a TV and set-top box
Video
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1 Video2 Audio
1 Video
2 Audio
1 Connecting the video to your TV
Depending on the jacks on your TV, select one of the connection methods.
x Method 1: Video cord (supplied) connection
This is the basic connection.
x Method 2: HDMI cable* connection
Picture quality will be improved compared to Method 1.
If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function, this connection also sends a digital
audio signal from the TV. You do not need to make a separate audio connection for listening to TV
sound. For details of the Audio Return Channel function, see “Receiving the digital audio signal of your
TV” (page 50).
x Method 3: Component video cable (not supplied) connection (DAV-DZ640K/DAV-DZ840K/
DAV-DZ940K only)
Picture quality will be improved compared to Method 1.
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Method 3
(not supplied)
Method 2*
* The High Speed HDMI cable is supplied with certain models/in certain areas only.
Getting Started
Method 1
(supplied)
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2 Connecting the audio from your TV/set-top box
To listen to TV or set-top box sound via the system, select one of the connection methods.
x Method 1: Audio cord (not supplied) connection
This is the basic connection and sends an analog audio signal.
x Method 2: Digital optical cord (not supplied) connection (DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K only)
Sound quality will be improved compared to Method 1.
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Method 2
(not supplied)
Note
• The TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack is available on DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K only.
• The syste m can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority o ver analog signals. If the digital
signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after a few seconds.
• If there is no sound from an analog input when making an audio connection via an audio cord (Method 1, analog
connection) and a video connection via an HDMI cable, set [AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL] in [HDMI SETUP]
to [Off] (page 60). For details, see “Receiving the digital audio signal of your TV” (page 50).
Tip
• You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV jacks
instead of your TV.
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To change the color system (PAL or NTSC)
Depending on your TV, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system.
The initial setting is PAL.
1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1.
2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 on the unit while pressing FUNCTION on the unit.
Each time you perform this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC.
“PAL” or “NTSC” appears in the front panel display.
Connecting the other components
You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers.
To connect:Perform the following:
A portable audio source (not supplied)A Use a stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied).
A USB device (not supplied)
B Directly connect the USB device, or connect via a USB
connection cable (not supplied).
B
A
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To a portable audio source
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Connecting the antenna (aerial)
5
7
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ANTENNA
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or
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
Note
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), extend and keep it as horizontal as possible.
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
1 Connect the AC power cord (mains lead).
The demonstration appears in the front panel display.
Wall outlet (mains): The shape of
the wall outlet (mains) differs
depending on the area.
2 Press "/1 on the remote to turn the system on, then press "/1 again to turn off the
demonstration.
"/1
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Step 3: Setting up the
System
Performing the Quick Setup
Displayed items vary depending on the area and
model.
"/1
Note
• If this message does not appear, press
FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD/CD.” If
this message still does not appear, recall the
Quick Setup display (page 56).
5 Press X/x to select a language, then
press .
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
6 Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type, then press .
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C/X/x/c,
DISPLAY
1 Turn on your TV.
2 Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system
appears on the TV screen.
3 Press "/1 to turn the system on.
4 Press without inserting a disc or
connecting a USB device.
Home Theatre System
ENTER
Press to run QUICK SETUP.
CLEAR
Press to erase this message.
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
PROGRESSIVE
4:3 OUTPUT:
COLOR SYSTEM
PAUSE MODE:
(COMPONENT OUT)
4:3 LETTER BOX
(VIDEO CD)
16:9
16:9
:
4:3 PAN SCAN
:
AUTO
• [16:9]: This aspect ratio is for a wide-
screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a
wide-screen mode (page 58).
• [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]:
This aspect ratio is for a 4:3 standard TV
(page 58).
7 Press X/x to select the Control for
HDMI setting, then press .
HDMI SETUP
HDMI RESOLUTION:
CONTROL FOR HDMI:
AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL:
YCBCR/RGB(HDMI):
AUDIO(HDMI):
JPEG RESOLUTION:
• [ON]: The Control for HDMI function is
set to on.
• [OFF]: The Control for HDMI function is
set to off.
AUTO
(1920x1080p)
ON
ON
BCR
YC
OFF
OFF
SD
To quit the Quick Setup
Press DISPLAY in any Step.
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Setting the type of video
output to match your TV
Depending on the connection of your TV
(page 24), select the type of video output of the
system.
To select the type of video signal
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output from the HDMI OUT jack
When you connect the unit and your TV with an
HDMI cable, select the type of video signals
output from the HDMI OUT jack.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
“DVD/CD.”
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
then press .
5 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then
press .
HDMI SETUP
HDMI RESOLUTION:
CONTROL FOR HDMI:
AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL:
YCBCR/RGB(HDMI):
AUDIO(HDMI):
JPEG RESOLUTION:
AUTO
(1920x1080p)
ON
AUTO
YC
BCR
OFF
SD
6 Press X/x to select [HDMI
RESOLUTION], then press .
HDMI SETUP
HDMI RESOLUTION:
CONTROL FOR HDMI:
AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL:
YCBCR/RGB(HDMI):
AUDIO(HDMI):
JPEG RESOLUTION:
AUTO
(1920x1080p)
ON
AUTO
YC
BCR
OFF
SD
7 Press X/x to select the desired setting,
then press .
CUSTOM
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press .
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
QUICK
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HDMI SETUP
HDMI RESOLUTION:
CONTROL FOR HDMI:
AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL:
YCBCR/RGB(HDMI):
AUDIO(HDMI):
JPEG RESOLUTION:
AUTO
(1920x1080p)
AUTO
(1920x1080p)
1920x1080i
1280x720p
720x480p
LEVEL2
AUTO
YC
BCR
OFF
SD
• [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 area, [720 × 480/576p] may
appear and the system may output 720 × 576p
video signals.
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To select the type of video signal
output from the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks
(DAV-DZ640K/DAV-DZ840K/DAVDZ940K only)
When you connect the unit and your TV with a
component video cable, select the type of video
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
“DVD/CD.”
6 Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT)], then press .
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
PROGRESSIVE
4:3 OUTPUT:
COLOR SYSTEM
PAUSE MODE:
(COMPONENT OUT)
(VIDEO CD)
16:9
:
OFF
FULL
AUTO
:
AUTO
7 Press X/x to select the desired setting,
then press .
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2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
then press .
CUSTOM
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press .
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
QUICK
5 Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP],
then press .
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
PROGRESSIVE
4:3 OUTPUT:
COLOR SYSTEM
PAUSE MODE:
(COMPONENT OUT)
(VIDEO CD)
16:9
:
OFF
FULL
AUTO
:
AUTO
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
PROGRESSIVE
4:3 OUTPUT:
COLOR SYSTEM
PAUSE MODE:
(COMPONENT OUT)
(VIDEO CD)
16:9
OFF
:
OFF
ON
FULL
AUTO
:
AUTO
•[OFF]: The system does not output
progressive signals. Select this setting
when:
– your TV does not accept progressive
signals, or,
– your TV is connected via jacks other
than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks.
• [ON]: The system outputs progressive
signals. Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals,
and,
– your TV is connected via the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
When you select [ON], the confirmation
display appears. Follow the Steps below.
8 Press C/c to select [START], then
press .
The system outputs a progressive signal for
about 5 seconds. Check that the screen is
displayed correctly.
9 Press C/c to select [YES], then press
.
The system outputs a progressive signal.
When you select [NO], the system does not
output a progressive signal.
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Playback
Playing a Disc
5 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.
Playing Files on a Disc/
Z
FUNCTION
VOLUME +/–
H
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
“DVD/CD.”
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press Z to open the disc tray.
3 Place a disc on the tray, then press Z.
USB Device
Z
"/1
FUNCTION
MEMORY
SELECT
PICTURE
C/X/x/c,
O
RETURN
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
the source you want to play.
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
• “DVD/CD”: For a disc.
• “USB”: For a USB device.
NAVI
DVD MENU
VOLUME +/–
DISPLAY
H
x
With the label side up
4 Press N to start playback.
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2 Load the source.
x For a disc
Place a disc on the tray by pressing Z to
open/close the disc tray.
x For a USB device
Connect a USB device to the (USB)
port.
To select the playback source of
the USB device
You can select the memory number for playback
depending on the USB device.
Press MEMORY SELECT.
Selected memory number
Playback
USB Memory 2 selected.
Home Theatre System
USB device
Note
• It may take about 10 seconds before
“READING” appears in the front panel display
depending on the type of USB device.
[FOLDER LIST] appears on the TV screen.
If [FOLDER LIST] does not appear, press
DVD MENU.
3 Press X/x to select a folder.
FOLDER LIST
01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)
02 1st Album (1986)
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)
04 Ready for Romance (1986)
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)
07 Back for Good (1988)
08 Alone (1999)
4 Press N to start playback.
x For video or audio files
The system starts playback of files in the
selected folder.
x For JPEG image files
The system starts a slide show of files in the
selected folder.
5 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.
Note
• When the memory cannot be selected, [Operation not
possible.] appears on the TV screen.
• The memory number changes depending on the USB
device.
To remove the USB device
1 Press x to stop playback.
2 Press [/1 to turn off the system.
3 Remove the USB device.
Playing a specific file
1 Select a folder by following Steps in
“Playing Files on a Disc/USB Device”
(page 32).
2 Press to display the file list.
3 Select a file.
When different file types are
on a disc/USB device
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4 Start playback.
x For video or audio files
Press N to start playba ck from the selected
file.
x For JPEG image files
Press N to start a slide show beginning
with the selected file. Press to display
only the selected file.
To display the thumbnail list of
JPEG image files
Press PICTURE NAVI.
To turn on/off the list of folders/
files
Press DVD MENU.
To display the list of folders/files
using the Control Menu
1 Press DISPLAY.
2 Press X/x to select
[BROWSING], then press .
3 Press X/x to select the desired list,
then press .
• [FOLDER LIST]: A list of folders
appears. To display a list of files, press X/x to select a folder, then press .
• [PICTURE LIST] (JPEG image files
only): A thumbnail list of the JPEG image
files in the folder appears.
You can select the file type that is played with
priority when mixed media (audio files, JPEG
image files, or video files) are on the disc/USB
device.
1 Press DISPLAY.
2 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],
then press .
3 Press X/x to select a setting, then
press .
• [MUSIC/PHOTO] (DATA CD/DATA
DVD only): You can play both JPEG
image files and MP3 files in the same
folder as a slide show.
• [MUSIC]: Audio file playback has
priority.
• [VIDEO]: Video file playback has
priority.
• [PHOTO]: JPEG image file playback has
priority. You can play JPEG image files as
a slide show.
The default setting differs depending on the
source.
For details of the playback priority of file
types under the [MEDIA] setting, see
“Playback Priority of File Types”
(page 75).
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Other Playback
Operations
Playback operation buttons on
the remote
Depending on the type of disc/file, the function
may not work.
ToPress
Stopx.
PauseX.
Return to normal
playback or resume
playback after
pause
Cancel the resume
point
Skip the current
chapter, track, file,
or scene
Skip the current
JPEG image file
Locate a point
quickly
Watch frame by
frame
N.
x twice.
. or >.
• .: go to the beginning.
• Press . twice in a second to
go to the previous item.
• >: go to the next item.
C or c during playback.
• C: go to the previous file.
• c: go to the next item.
/m or M/ while
playing a disc.
•/m: fast reverse scan.
• M/: fast forward scan.
Each time you press /m or M/ during scanning, the
scan speed changes.
X, then press /m or M/
.
•/m: slow-motion play
(reverse).
• M/: slow-motion play
(forward).
Each time you press /m or M/ during slow-motion
play, the playback speed
changes.
ToPress
Play one frame at a
time (freeze frame)
Replay the previous
scene or briefly fast
forward the current
scene
Go to the previous
or next page when a
list of folders/files
has multiple pages
Rotate a JPEG
image file
Tip
• When playing files, you can select the next folder by
continuing to press > (c for JPEG image files)
after the last file on the current folder, but you cannot
return to the previous folder by pressing .(C for
JPEG image files). To return to the previous folder,
select the folder from the folder list.
• You cannot rotate JPEG image files when you set
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920
× 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 60).
X, then press STEP or
STEP.
• STEP: go to the prece ding
frame.
• STEP: go to the next
frame.
or during playback.
•: 10 seconds before.
•: 30 seconds ahead.
or .
X/x while viewing a JPEG
image file.
Press CLEAR to return to
normal view.
Playing a specific title/
chapter/track/scene, etc.
To select the title/chapter/track/
scene/index/folder/file number for
playback
1 Press DISPLAY.
2 Press X/x to select the search method,
then press .
• [TITLE/SCENE/TRACK]
• [CHAPTER/INDEX]
• [TRACK]
• [FOLDER]
• [FILE]
Playback
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Example: [CHAPTER]
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,
indexes, scenes, folders, or files.
98( 99)
13( 99)
T 0: 03: 17
DVD VIDEO
Changing angles
Press ANGLE during playback to select the
desired angle.
Displaying subtitles
Selected row
Note
• If [MEDIA] is set to [MUSIC/PHOTO] and
[FILE] does not appear, press
DISPLAY again.
3 Press X/x or the number buttons to
select the desired number of the title,
chapter, track, scene, etc., then press
.
98( 99)
13( 99)
T 0: 03: 17
DVD VIDEO
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to
cancel the number.
To select a scene using the time
code
1 Press DISPLAY.
2 Press X/x to select [TIME], then
press .
3 Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press .
For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10
minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning: press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]).
Note
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using
the time code.
Press SUBTITLE during playback to select
the desired subtitle language.
Changing the audio
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to
select the sound.
x DVD VIDEO
You can toggle audio format or language when
the source contains multiple audio formats or
multilingual audio.
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a
language code. See “Language Code List”
(page 76) to confirm which language the code
represents.
When the same language is displayed two or
more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in
multiple audio formats.
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel
LFE (Low
Surround (L/R)
1: ENGLISH
Front (L/R) +
Center
Currently playing program format
x DVD-VR
You can toggle audio tracks when a disc
contains multiple audio tracks.
Frequency Effect)
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1
CLR
LFE
LSRS
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x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA
DVD (MP3 file)/USB device (audio file)
You can change the sound track.
• [STEREO]
• [1/L]: The sound of the left channel
(monaural).
• [2/R]: The sound of the right channel
(monaural).
x DATA CD (Xvid video file)/DATA DVD
(Xvid video file)/USB device (Xvid video
file)
You can toggle audio tracks when a video file
contains multiple audio tracks.
x Super VCD
You can change the sound track.
• [1:STEREO]
1.
• [1:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of audio
track 1 (monaural).
• [1:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of
audio track 1 (monaural).
• [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of audio track
2.
• [2:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of audio
track 2 (monaural).
• [2:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of
audio track 2 (monaural).
: The stereo sound.
: The stereo sound of audio track
2 Press X/x to select [DISC
MENU], then press .
3 Press X/x to select [MENU] or [TOP
MENU], then press .
Selecting an original title or
edited title on a DVD-VR
This function is only available for DVD-VRs
with a playlist created.
1 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
2 Press X/x to select [ORIGINAL/
PLAY LIST], then press .
3 Press X/x to select a setting, then
press .
• [PLAY LIST]: You can play the titles in
the order of the existing playlist.
• [ORIGINAL]: You can play the titles as
they were originally recorded.
Playback
Using the DVD’s menu
When you play a DVD which contains several
titles, you can select the title you want using
DVD TOP MENU.
When you play a DVD that allows you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles and
the language for the sound, select these items
using DVD MENU.
1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.
2 Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to
select the item you want to play or
change, then press .
To display the DVD’s menu on the
Control Menu
1 Press DISPLAY.
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Selecting the Playback
Mode
Playing in programmed order
(Program Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the order
you want by arranging the order of the tracks on
the disc to create your own program. You can
program up to 99 tracks.
1 Press DISPLAY.
2 Press X/x to select [PROGRAM],
then press .
3 Press X/x to select [SETt], then
press .
Total time of the programmed tracks
PROGRAM0: 00:00
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
– –– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Tracks recorded on a disc
4 Press c.
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in
this case, [01]).
PROGRAM0: 00:00
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
– –– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
T
01
02
03
04
05
06
T
01
02
03
04
05
06
5 Select the track you want to program.
Ex. To set track 2 as the first
programmed track
Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then
press .
Selected track
PROGRAM0: 03:51
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
Total time of the programmed tracks
Track number [T]
02– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
T
01
02
03
04
05
06
6 To program other tracks, repeat Steps
4 to 5.
7 Press N to start Program Play.
To return to normal playback
Press CLEAR when the display for the program
setting is not displayed on the TV screen, or
select [OFF] in Step 3. To play the same
program again, select [ON] in Step 3 and press
.
To change or cancel a program
1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Playing in
programmed order.”
2 Press X/x to select the program
number of the track you want to
change or cancel.
If you want to delete the track from the
program, press CLEAR.
3 Follow Step 5 of “Playing in
programmed order” for new
programming.
To cancel a program, select [--] under [T],
then press .
To cancel all of the tracks in the
program
1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Playing in
programmed order.”
2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR], then
press .
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Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)
Note
• The same song may be played repeatedly when you
are playing MP3 files.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
2 Press X/x to select [SHUFFLE],
then press .
3 Press X/x to select the item to be
shuffled.
x VIDEO CD/CD
•[OFF]: Off.
• [TRACK]: You can shuffle tracks on the
disc.
x During Program Play
•[OFF]: Off.
• [ON]: You can shuffle tracks selected in
Program Play.
x DATA CD (audio files only)/DATA
DVD (audio files only)/USB device
(audio files only)
•[OFF]: Off.
• [ON (MUSIC)]: You can shuffle audio
files in the folder on the current disc/USB
device. When no folder is selected, the
audio files in the first folder are shuffled.
4 Press to start Shuffle Play.
To return to normal playback
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.
Note
• You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or
Super VCD with PBC playback.
Playing repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
2 Press X/x to select [REPEAT],
then press .
3 Press X/x to select the item to be
repeated, then press .
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
•[OFF]: Off.
• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the titles on
the disc.
• [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title
on a disc.
• [CHAPTER]: You can repeat the current
chapter on a disc.
x VIDEO CD/CD
•[OFF]: Off.
• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the tracks
on the disc.
• [TRACK]: You can repeat the current
track.
x DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device
•[OFF]: Off.
• [DISC] (DATA CD/DATA DVD only):
You can repeat all of the folders on the
disc.
• [MEMORY] (USB device only): You can
repeat all of the folders on the USB
device.
• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current
folder.
• [TRACK] (audio files only): You can
repeat the current file.
• [FILE] (video files only): You can repeat
the current file.
4 Press N to start Repeat Play.
Playback
To return to normal playback
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.
Note
• You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or
Super VCD with PBC playback.
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Selecting an effect for the
slide show
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until
[EFFECT] appears on the
control menu.
2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT],
then press .
3 Press X/x to select a setting, then
press .
• [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps
in from the top to the bottom of the TV
screen.
• [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches
out from the left to the right of the TV
screen.
• [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches
out from the center of the TV screen.
• [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files
randomly cycle through the effects.
• [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file
slides over the previous image.
• [OFF]: Off.
Note
• The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920
× 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 60).
• The [EFFECT] setting cannot be selected when you
are playing a disc that does not contain JPEG image
files or a USB device, or when you set [MEDIA] to a
setting that cannot play JPEG image files.
Selecting the slide show
duration
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until
[INTERVAL] appears on the
control menu.
2 Press X/x to select [INTERVAL],
then press .
3 Press X/x to select a setting, then
press .
• [NORMAL]: Slide show images appear
for the standard duration.
• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter
than [NORMAL].
• [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration
longer than [NORMAL].
• [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration
longer than [SLOW 1].
Note
• Some JPEG image files may take longer to display
than the option you selected, especially progressive
JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000
pixels or more.
• The [INTERVAL] setting cannot be selected when
you are playing a disc that does not contain JPEG
image files or a USB device, or when you set
[MEDIA] to a setting that cannot play JPEG image
files.
Playing a slide show with
sound
1 Prepare a folder on a disc which
contains both MP3 files and JPEG
image files.
The MP3 files and JPEG image files must
not be in separate folders. For details of
making the disc, refer to the instructions of
your PC, software, etc.
2 Press DISPLAY.
3 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],
then press .
4 When [MUSIC/PHOTO] is selected, go
to Step 5. When other than [MUSIC/
PHOTO] is selected, press X/x to select
[MUSIC/PHOTO], then press .
5 If the folder list does not appear, press
DVD MENU.
You can turn the folder list on/off by
pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.
6 Press X/x to select the desired folder
and press N.
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Note
• If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at
the same time, the sound may skip. Sony
recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps
or lower when creating the file. If the sound still
skips, reduce the size of the JPEG image file.
Enjoying Karaoke
1 Plug a microphone into the MIC jack.
The system enters karaoke mode.
2 Start audio playback following the
Steps in “Playing a Disc” (page 32) or
“Playing Files on a Disc/USB Device”
(page 32).
3 Sing along to the audio.
Press MIC VOL +/– to adjust the
microphone volume.
To cancel karaoke mode
Disconnect the microphone, or set [KARAOKE
MODE] to [OFF].
Note
• Before connecting, press MIC VOL – to set the
microphone volume to minimum.
• Microphone sound is not output when:
– the microphone is not connected to the unit
properly.
– the microphone volume is set to minimum.
– you use a microphone other than the monaural
dynamic type.
• When you set the system to karaoke mode while
playing a VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 file, the sound track
(page 36) is set to [1/L] automatically.
Tip
• The karaok e play is performed with the audio chann el
you selected using AUDIO (page 36).
To add an echo effect
Press ECHO repeatedly.
Each time you press ECHO, the echo level
changes as follows:
“ECHO OFF” t “ECHO 1”
Rr
“ECHO 3” T “ECHO 2”
To cancel the echo effect, select “ECHO OFF.”
Note
• If howling occurs:
– Move the microphone away from the speakers.
– Lower the microphone volume or echo level.
– Lower the overall volume.
Playback
To set the system to karaoke
mode without the microphone
connected
1 Press DISPLAY.
Note
• The Control Menu will not appear if no disc/
USB device is inserted into the unit.
2 Press X/x repeatedly to select
[KARAOKE MODE], then press .
3 Press X/x to select [ON], then press
.
Changing the key of a song
(Key Control)
You can change the key to suit your vocal range,
except when the system is in stop mode.
Press KEYCON #/2 to suit your vocal range
in karaoke mode.
You can adjust the key lower or higher in
13 steps (
26 – #6).
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Note
• Depending on the source, you may not be able to
change the key.
• The key may return to the original key automatically
if you operate the system or the status of the system is
changed.
Reducing the vocal sound of a
non-karaoke source (Karaoke
Pon)
You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded
source, even if it is a non-karaoke source, by
reducing the sound of the vocals.
Press KARAOKE PON in karaoke mode.
To cancel Karaoke Pon mode
Press KARAOKE PON again.
Note
• This function may not work well depending on the
source.
• Karaoke Pon mode may be canceled automatically if
you operate the system.
Selecting the vocals (Vocal
Select)
When playing a karaoke DVD recorded in
Dolby Digital format in karaoke mode, you can
turn on or off the guide vocal recorded in the
karaoke track.
When playing a VIDEO CD/CD in karaoke
mode, you can listen to the vocals.
You can also change the guide vocal channel to
select different kinds of vocals.
1 Press DISPLAY in karaoke mode.
2 Press X/x repeatedly to select
[VOCAL SELECT], then press .
3 Press X/x repeatedly to select the
desired vocal channel.
x DVD VIDEO
•[OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled.
• [1+2]: Guide vocal 1+2 is output.
• [1]: Guide vocal 1 is output.
• [2]: Guide vocal 2 is output.
x VIDEO CD/CD
•[OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled.
• [L+R]: The same sound is output from
both speakers.
• [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound is
output.
x Super VCD
•[OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled.
• [1:L+R]: The same sound of audio track 1
is output from both speakers.
• [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of audio
track 1 is output.
• [2:L+R]: The same sound of audio track 2
is output from both speakers.
• [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of audio
track 2 is output.
4 Press .
Note
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to cha nge
the guide vocal channel.
• The channel may return to the default setting if you
operate the system.
About karaoke DVDs recorded
in Dolby Digital format
On karaoke DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital
format, guide melody and guide vocal tracks are
recorded in addition to the accompaniment. You
can select an accompaniment, guide melody, or
guide vocal track when the system is in karaoke
mode.
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Accompaniment
1
23
Front
(L)
Center
Accompaniment
Front
(R)
Displaying the
Information of a Disc/
Guide melody
Surround
(L)
Guide vocal 1
You can select any of these. These are output
from the respective speakers.
Surround
(R)
Guide vocal 2
You can check the audio information by
pressing AUDIO (page 36). When playing a
karaoke DVD, [ ] appears as the current audio
format.
Example:
1: ENGLISH
2/0: Recorded only with
accompaniment.
3/0: Recorded with guide melody.
3/1: Recorded with guide melody and
one guide vocal.
3/2: Recorded with guide melody and
two guide vocals.
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2
USB Device
Viewing playback information
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during
playback.
Information on the TV screen
192k MP3T 0: 13
4, 5
Dvorak/Tchaikovsky/NedPho/Kreizberg
Adagio - Allegro molto
1 [T **:**:**/C **:**:**/D **:**:**]
Playing time of the current item
“T” stands for title/track, “C” stands for
chapter, and “D” stands for disc.
[T-**:**:**/C-**:**:**/D-**:**:**]
Remaining time of the current item
“T” stands for title/track, “C” stands for
chapter, and “D” stands for disc.
[**:**:**]
Playing time of the current scene/video file
2 Bit rate
Appears when playing an audio file.
3 File type
Appears when playing an audio/video file.
4 Folder/file name
Appears when playing an audio file/JPEG
image file/video file.
If an MP3 file has an ID3 tag, the system
will display an album name/title name from
Playback
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the ID3 tag information.
The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/
2.3.
ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has
priority when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver
2.2/2.3 tags are used for a single MP3 file.
5 Text information
The DVD/CD text appears only when text
is recorded on the disc. You cannot change
the text. If the disc does not contain text,
“NO TEXT” appears.
Note
• Depending on the source being played, the system
can only display a limited number of characters. Also,
depending on the source, not all text characters will
be displayed.
Information in the front panel
display
Each time you press DISPLAY during playback,
the following information appears.
Some displayed items may disappear after a few
seconds.
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
1 Playing time of the current title
2 Remaining time of the current title
3 Playing time of the current chapter
4 Remaining time of the current chapter
5 Disc name
6 Title and chapter
x VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)/Super
VCD (with PBC functions)
1 Playing time of the current item
2 Disc name
3 Scene number
x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/CD
1 Playing time of the current track
2 Remaining time of the current track
3 Playing time of the disc
4 Remaining time of the disc
5 Track name
6 Track and index*
* VIDEO CD only.
x Super VCD (without PBC functions)
1 Playing time of the current track
2 Track text
3 Track and index number
x DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device (audio
file)
1 Playing time and current track number
2 Track (file) name*
* If an MP3 file has an ID3 tag, the system will
display a title name from the ID3 tag information.
The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.
ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are
used for a single MP3 file.
x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video
file)/USB device (video file)
1 Playing time of the current file
2 Current file name
3 Current album and file number
Note
• The system can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.
• The disc name or track name may not be displayed
depending on the text.
• Playing time of MP3 files and video files may not be
displayed correctly.
Viewing the date information
of a JPEG image file
You can check the date information during
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the
JPEG image file.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until
[DATE] appears on the control menu.
5( 8)
10( 15)
18/9/2002
Date information
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
DATA CD
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Enjoying the Audio/Video
of the Connected
Component
FUNCTION
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
the desired function.
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
3 Operate the connected component.
To enjoy a set-top box, select the input of
the set-top box via the TV to which it is
connected.
Playback
FunctionSource
“DVD/CD”Disc that is played by the
system
“FM”FM radio
“USB”USB device
“TV”TV or set-top box
“AUDIO IN”Portable audio source that
is connected to the AUDIO
IN jack on the front panel
2 Prepare the source.
• “DVD/CD”: Insert a disc into the unit
(page 32).
• “FM”: Select a radio program (page 46).
• “USB”: Connect a USB device directly
(page 32).
• “TV”: Select a channel on the TV or settop box.
• “AUDIO IN”: Connect a portable audio
source via an audio cord (stereo mini-plug
cord) (page 27).
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Tuner
Presetting Radio
Stations
You can preset 20 FM stations.
Current station
Current band and preset number
FM
FM 10 : 88.00 MHz
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
“FM.”
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press and hold TUNING +/– until the
auto scanning starts.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station.
3 Press SYSTEM MENU.
4 Press X/x to select “MEMORY.”
5 Press or c.
A preset number appears in the front panel
display.
6 Press X/x to select the preset number
you want.
7 Press .
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel
display, and the station is stored.
8 Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to store other
stations.
9 Press SYSTEM MENU.
To change the preset number
Select the desired preset number by pressing
PRESET +/– (page 46), then perform the
procedure from Step 3.
Listening to the Radio
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory
first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 46)).
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
“FM.”
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select
the preset station.
3 Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/–.
To listen to radio stations when
you know the frequencies
Press D.TUNING in Step 2, press the number
buttons to select the frequencies, then press .
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.
For manual tuning, press TUNING +/–
repeatedly.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING
+/–. The automatic tuning stops automatically
when the system receives the radio station. To
stop the automatic tuning manually, press
TUNING +/– or x.
If an FM program is noisy
If an FM program is noisy, you can select
monaural reception. There will be no stereo
effect, but reception will improve.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press X/x to select “FM MODE.”
3 Press or c.
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4 Press X/x to select “MONO.”
• “STEREO”: Stereo reception.
• “MONO”: Monaural reception.
5 Press .
6 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Tip
• You can check the frequency using the front panel
display. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows:
1 Frequency
Ex. “12 87.50”
2 The “FM MODE” setting
Ex. “STEREO”
Tuner
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Sound Effect
Selecting the Effect to
Suit the Source
The system has six pre-programmed sound
modes to suit the source or playback situation.
You can achieve the maximum sound effect of
the original source by simply selecting one of
the sound modes.
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly until the
desired mode appears in the front panel
display.
• “STANDARD”: The system automatically
selects a sound effect suitable for movies or
music, depending on the source.
• “CLEAR VOICE”: The system outputs sound
using dialog enhancement for voices that are
easier to hear.
• “MOVIE”: The system outputs sound suitable
for movies. If the original source is 2 channel,
the system simulates surround sound by using
the Dolby Pro Logic decoding system, and
outputs the sound from all speakers.
• “HI-FI”: The system outputs sound suitable
for music. You can enjoy the accurate sound of
the original source.
• “BGM”: The system outputs the same sound
across the entire room. You can enjoy this
mode, for example, in the large party room.
• “2CH STEREO”: The system outputs sound
from the front speakers and the subwoofer
regardless of the original numbers of channels.
If the original source is multi-channel, the
system downmixes it to 2 channels.
Note
• Depending on the source, the sound mode may not be
effective.
Reinforcing bass frequencies
Press DYNAMIC BASS.
“BASS ON” appears in the front panel display.
To turn off the sound effect
Press DYNAMIC BASS again.
Enjoying sound quietly
You can compress the dynamic range of nondialog sound. This effect is useful for watching
movies at night.
Press NIGHT.
“NIGHT ON” appears in the front panel display.
To turn off the sound effect
Press NIGHT again.
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Convenient Functions
Using the Control for
HDMI Function for
“BRAVIA” Sync
This function is available on TVs with the
“BRAVIA” Sync function.
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the Control for HDMI function
with an HDMI cable, operation is simplified as
below:
– System Power Off (page 49)
– One-Touch Play (page 50)
– Theatre Mode (page 50)
– System Audio Control (page 50)
– Audio Return Channel (page 50)
– Remote Easy Control (page 50)
– Language Follow (page 50)
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function
standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control) for HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface).
Note
• Depending on the connected component, the Control
for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the
operating instructions of the component.
1 Make sure that the system and your TV
are connected with an HDMI cable.
2 Turn on your TV and press [/1 to turn
on the system.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system through
the HDMI input appears on the TV
screen.
4 Set the Control for HDMI function of
your TV.
For details of the setting of your TV, refer
to the operating instructions of your TV.
5 On the system, press FUNCTION
repeatedly to select “DVD/CD.”
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
6 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
7 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
then press .
8 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press .
9 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then
press .
10Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR
HDMI], then press .
11Press X/x to select [ON], then press
.
Convenient Functions
Preparing the Control for HDMI
function
(Control for HDMI - Easy Setting)
If your TV is compatible with the Control for
HDMI - Easy Setting function, you can set the
system’s [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function
automatically by setting your TV. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
If your TV is not compatible with the Control for
HDMI - Easy Setting function, set the Control
for HDMI function of the system and TV
manually.
Turning the system off in sync
with your TV
(System Power Off)
When you turn your TV off by using the
POWER button on your TV’s remote or TV [/1
on the system’s remote, the system turns off
automatically.
Note
• This function depends on the settings of your TV. For
details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
• Depending on the status of the system (ex. while
playing a CD or listening to the radio), the system
may not turn off automatically.
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Watching a DVD by a single
button press
(One-Touch Play)
Press ONE-TOUCH PLAY
Your TV turns on, your TV’s function is set to
the HDMI input to which the system is
connected, and the system starts playing a disc
automatically.
The System Audio Control function is also
activated automatically.
Using the Theatre Mode
(Theatre Mode)
If your TV is compatible with the Theatre Mode,
you can enjoy optimal image and sound quality
suited for mo vies, and the System Aud io Control
function is activated automatically.
Press THEATRE.
Note
• Depending on your TV, this function may not work.
Enjoying TV sound from the
speakers by this system
(System Audio Control)
To use this function, connect the system and
your TV with an audio cord and an HDMI cable
(page 24).
Press [/1 to turn on the system while your
TV is turned on.
The System Audio Control function is activated.
TV sound is output from the system speakers,
and the volume of your TV’s speakers is
minimized automatically.
Note
• While your TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode,
the System Audio Control function will not work.
When your TV exits PAP mode, the output method of
your TV returns to the one before PAP mode.
• Depending on the TV, when you adjust the system’s
volume, the volume level appears on the TV screen.
In this case, the volume levels that appear on the TV
screen and the front panel display of the system may
differ.
Tip
• You can also operate the System Audio Control
function via the TV menu.
• You can operate the volume and mute control of the
system via the TV remote.
Receiving the digital audio
signal of your TV
(Audio Return Channel)
The system can receive the digital audio signal
of your TV via an HDMI cable when your TV is
compatible with the Audio Return Channel
function. You can enjoy TV sound via the
system by using just one HDMI cable. For
details, see [AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL]
(page 60).
Operating the system via the
TV remote
(Remote Easy Control)
You can control the basic functions of the
system via the TV remote when the system’s
video output is displayed on the TV screen. For
details, refer to the operating instructions of the
TV.
Changing the language for the
system’s on-screen display in
sync with your TV
(Language Follow)
When you change the language for the on-screen
display of your TV, the system’s on-screen
display language is also changed.
Note
• When the system’s on-screen display is displayed,
this function does not work.
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Transferring Songs onto
a USB Device
You can transfer songs on an audio CD or radio
programs onto a USB device by encoding to
MP3 format. You can also transfer MP3 files on
a DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB device.
For connecting the USB device, see “Playing
Files on a Disc/USB Device” (page 32).
the name without overwriting the original
folder or file.
To select the transfer destination
of the USB device
You can select the memory number for transfer
depending on the USB device.
Press MEMORY SELECT.
Selected memory number
The transferred music is limited to private use
only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires
permission of the copyright holders.
Notes on USB transferring
• Do not connect the unit and the USB device
through a USB hub.
• Make sure there is enough space in the USB
device for transferring.
• Do not remove the USB device during
transferring.
• When you are transferring tracks from an
audio CD, the tracks are recorded as 128 kbps
MP3 files.
• When you are transferring MP3 files from a
DATA CD/DATA DVD, the MP3 files are
transferred with the same bit rate as the
original MP3 files.
• When you are transferring a radio program, the
audio is recorded as a 128 kbps MP3 file.
• CD text information is not transferred in the
created MP3 files.
• If you stop a transfer from an audio CD
halfway, the MP3 file that was being created is
deleted.
• Transferring stops automatically if:
– the USB device runs out of space during
transfer.
– the number of folders on the USB device
reaches the limit for the number that the
system can recognize.
• You can store up to 150 files in a folder.
• You can store up to 199 folders in a single
USB device.
• If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer
already exists on the USB device with the
same name, a sequential number is added after
USB Memory 2 selected.
Home Theatre System
Note
• When the memory cannot be selected, [Operation not
possible.] appears on the TV screen.
• The memory number changes depending on the USB
device.
• Select a transfer destination before transfer.
Folder and file generation rules
When transferring onto a USB device, a
“MUSIC” folder is created directly below the
“ROOT”. Folders and files are generated within
this “MUSIC” folder as follows according to the
transferring method and source.
• When transferring multiple tracks on an audio
CD or multiple MP3 files on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD
SourceFolder nameFile name
MP3Same as the transferring source
Audio CD“FLDR001”2)“TRACK001”
1)
3)
• When transferring a single track on an audio
CD or a single MP3 file on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD
SourceFolder nameFile name
MP3“REC1-MP3”4)Same as the
Audio CD“REC1-CD”4)“TRACK001”
transferring
1)
source
3)
Convenient Functions
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• When transferring a radio program
Folder nameFile name
4)
“FM001”
1)
Up to 64 characters of the name are assigned
(including the extension).
2)
Folders are assigned in numeric order thereafter.
3)
Files are assigned in numeric order thereafter.
4)
A new file is transferred in the “REC1-MP3” or
“REC1-CD” folder each time single-track
transferring is performed.
“TRACK001”
3)
Transferring tracks on an
audio CD or MP3 files on a
DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB
device
1 Load an audio CD/DATA CD/DATA
DVD.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
3 Press X/x to select [USB
TRANSFER], then press .
x For an audio CD
Press and skip to Step 5.
x For a DATA CD/DATA DVD
Follow the next Step.
4 Press X/x to select [TRACK] or
[FOLDER], then press .
• [TRACK]: The folder list appears. Press
X/x to select the desired folder, then press
.
• [FOLDER]: The folders recorded on the
DATA CD/DATA DVD appear. You can
transfer all MP3 files in the folder.
5 Press C/X/x/c to select [x ALL] (for an
audio CD) or [ ALL] (for a DATA CD/
DATA DVD), then press .
To deselect all tracks, select [s ALL], then
press .
6 Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then
press .
To cancel transferring, press x.
To select individual tracks/MP3
files/folders
Press X/x to highlight the track/MP3 file/folder,
then press to add a check in Step 5.
To cancel the selection, highlight the track/MP3
file/folder, then press to remove the check.
You can transfer tracks/MP3 files simply onto a
USB device by using REC TO USB.
1 Load an audio CD/DATA CD/DATA
DVD.
2 Press x.
To transfer all tracks, skip to Step 4.
To transfer a single track, follow the next
Step.
3 Select the desired track/MP3 file, then
press N.
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4 Press REC TO USB on the unit.
REC TO USB lights up and “READING”
appears in the front panel display. Then,
“PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of
the USB device appear alternately in the
front panel display.
5 Press N to start transferring.
When transferring is completed,
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel
display and playback of the disc and USB
device stops automatically.
To cancel transferring, press x.
Transferring a radio program
You can transfer a radio program you are
listening to onto a USB device.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
“FM.”
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
2 Select the radio station by pressing
PRESET +/– or TUNING +/–.
3 Press REC TO USB on the unit.
REC TO USB lights up and “PLEASE
WAIT” appears in the front panel display.
Then, “PUSH PLAY” and the remaining
space of the USB device appear alternately
in the front panel display.
4 Press N to start transferring.
5 Press x to stop transferring.
To create a new MP3 file while
transferring
Press REC TO USB while transferring.
“NEW TRK” appears in the display and
transferring continues in a new MP3 file right
after you press REC TO USB.
If you press REC TO USB again within a few
seconds, a new MP3 file cannot be created.
Note
• When a new MP3 file is created, transferring is
temporarily disabled.
Tip
• A new MP3 file is created automatically after
approximately 1 hour of transferring.
Erasing audio files on a USB
device
You can erase audio files (“.mp3,” “.wma,” or
“.m4a”) on the USB device.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
“USB.”
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press X/x to select a folder.
3 Select the audio file(s).
x To erase all audio files in a folder
Press CLEAR.
x To erase an audio file
Press and press X/x to select the desir ed
audio file, then press CLEAR.
4 Press C/c to select [YES], then press
.
To cancel, select [NO], then press .
Note
• Do not remove the USB device while erasing.
• If the folder to be erased contains non-audio format
files or sub folders, these are erased from the list on
the TV screen, but are not erased from the USB
device.
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Using the Sleep Timer
Adjusting the Delay
You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display
(the remaining time) changes by 10 minutes.
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired
time.
To cancel the sleep timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears in
the front panel display.
To set the sleep timer using the
system menu
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press X/x to select “SLEEP,” then
press or c.
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
3 Press X/x to select a setting, then
press .
The minutes display (the remaining time)
changes by 10 minutes.
4 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Between the Picture and
Sound
[A/V SYNC]
When the sound does not match the pictures on
the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between
the picture and sound.
1 Press DISPLAY.
2 Press X/x to select [A/V SYNC],
then press .
3 Press X/x to select a setting, then
press .
• [OFF]: Off.
• [ON]: You can adjust the delay between
the picture and sound.
Note
• Depending on the input stream, [A/V SYNC] may not
be effective.
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Enjoying Multiplex
Changing the Input Level
Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO)
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when
the system receives or plays a Dolby Digital
multiplex broadcast signal.
Note
• To receive a Dolby Digital signal, you need to
connect a TV or other component to the unit with a
digital optical cord* (page 24). If your TV is
compatible with the Audio Return Channel function
(page 50), you can receive a Dolby Digital signal via
an HDMI cable.
* DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K only.
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the audio
signal.
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
•“MAIN”
output.
• “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be
output.
• “MAIN+SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main
and sub languages will be output.
: Sound of the main language will be
of the Sound from
Connected Components
The sound distortion of the connected
component may be improved by reducing the
input level.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
“TV” or “AUDIO IN.”
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
3 Press X/x to select “ATT,” then press
or c.
4 Press X/x to select a setting, then
press .
• “ON”: The input level is attenuated.
• “OFF”: Normal input level.
This setting is made separately for each
function.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
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Settings
Changing the Brightness
of the Front Panel
Display
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press X/x to select “DIMMER,” then
press or c.
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
3 Press X/x to select the brightness of
the front panel display, then press .
•“OFF”: The front panel display is bright.
• “ON”: The front panel display is dim.
4 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Tip
• The power indicator also becomes dim when you
select “ON.” In addition, for DAV-DZ940K, the
VOLUME control indicator turns off.
Reperforming the Quick
Setup
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
“DVD/CD.”
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
then press .
4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press
.
Perform the Quick Setup following the
procedure of “Performing the Quick Setup”
(page 29).
Setting the System to
Standby Mode
Automatically
Setting the
Demonstration Mode to
On/Off
You can turn on/off the demonstration in the
front panel display while the system is in
standby mode.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press X/x to select “DEMO,” then
press or c.
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
3 Press X/x to select a setting, then
press .
• “ON”: On.
•“OFF”: Off.
4 Press SYSTEM MENU.
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The system enters standby mode automatically
when you do not operate the system for about 30
minutes and the system is not outputting sound
for about 30 minutes. “AUTO.STBY” begins to
flash in the front panel display about 2 minutes
before the system enters standby mode.
You can turn the auto standby function on/off.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press X/x to select “AUTO.STBY,” then
press or c.
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
3 Press X/x to select the setting, then
press .
•“ON”: On.
• “OFF”: Off.
4 Press SYSTEM MENU.
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Performing Further
Settings
You can make various adjustments to items such
as picture and sound.
Displayed items vary depending on the area and
model.
Note
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions
described may work.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
“DVD/CD.”
The selected item appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
then press .
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press .
5 Press X/x to select the setup item, then
press .
• [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 57)
• [VIDEO SETUP] (page 58)
• [HDMI SETUP] (page 59)
• [AUDIO SETUP] (page 60)
• [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 61)
• [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 62)
Example: [VIDEO SETUP]
Selected item
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
PROGRESSIVE
4:3 OUTPUT:
COLOR SYSTEM
PAUSE MODE:
(COMPONENT OUT)
(VIDEO CD)
16:9
:
OFF
FULL
AUTO
:
AUTO
6 Press X/x to select an item, then press
.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [TV TYPE]
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
PROGRESSIVE
4:3 OUTPUT:
COLOR SYSTEM
PAUSE MODE:
(COMPONENT OUT)
4:3 LETTER BOX
(VIDEO CD)
16:9
16:9
:
OFF
FULL
AUTO
4:3 PAN SCAN
:
AUTO
Options
7 Press X/x to select a setting, then
press .
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: [4:3 LETTER BOX]
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
PROGRESSIVE
4:3 OUTPUT:
COLOR SYSTEM
PAUSE MODE:
To reset all of the [SETUP]
settings
To reset all of the [SETUP] settings, see
[RESET] (page 62).
Setting the display or sound
track language
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
Set various languages for the on-screen display
or sound track.
x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)
You can switch the display language on the TV
screen.
4:3 LETTER BOX
(COMPONENT OUT)
(VIDEO CD)
Selected setting
:
:
OFF
FULL
AUTO
AUTO
Settings
Setup items
x [MENU]
You can switch the language for the disc’s
menu.
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x [AUDIO]
You can switch the language of the sound track.
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language
given priority on the disc is selected.
x [SUBTITLE]
You can switch the language of the subtitles
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track.
Note
• When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO],
or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the
language may not be selected automatically).
Tip
• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code
from “Language Code List” (page 76) using the
number buttons.
Settings for the display
[VIDEO SETUP]
Select settings according to your TV.
x [TV TYPE]
You can select the aspect ratio of the connected
TV.
[16:9]
: Select this when you connect a wide-
screen TV or a TV with a wide-screen mode.
[4:3 PAN SCAN]: Select this when you connect
a 4:3 standard TV. The system automatically
displays a wide picture on the entire screen and
cuts off the portions that do not fit.
x [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)]
(DAV-DZ640K/DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K
only)
You can set the progressive signal that is output
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to
on/off. For details, see “To select the type of
video signal output from the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks” (page 31).
[OFF]: The system outputs interlace signals.
[ON]: The system outputs progressive signals.
When you select [ON], follow the Steps below.
1 Select [ON], then press .
2 Press C/c to select [START], then
press .
The system outputs a progressive signal for
about 5 seconds. Check that the screen is
displayed correctly.
3 Press C/c to select [YES], then press
.
The system outputs a progressive signal. If
you select [NO], the system will not output
a progressive signal.
Note
• [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] is
effective only when you con nect the unit and TV with
a component video cable (page 24).
[4:3 LETTER BOX]: Select this when you
connect a 4:3 standard TV. The system displays
a wide picture with bands on the upper and
lower portions of the TV screen.
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x [4:3 OUTPUT]
(DAV-DZ640K/DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K
only)
When you use a 16:9 aspect ratio TV, you can
adjust the aspect ratio to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on
your TV, change the setting on your TV, not the
system.
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[FULL]: Select this when you can change the
aspect ratio on your TV.
[NORMAL]: Select this when you cannot
change the aspect ratio on your TV. A 16:9
aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and
right sides of the image appears.
16:9 aspect ratio TV
Note
• [4:3 OUTPUT] is effective only when you set [TV
TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9].
x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]
(For Latin American and Taiwan models of
DAV-DZ640K/DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K
only)
You can select the black level (setup level) for
the video signals output from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
You cannot select this and the setting is not
effective when the system outputs a progressive
signal.
: You can set the black level of the output
[OFF]
signal to the standard level.
[ON]: You can raise the standard black level.
Use this when the picture becomes too black.
x [COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)]
You can select the color system when you play a
VIDEO CD.
[AUTO]
: The system outputs the disc’s video
signal, either PAL or NTSC. If your TV uses a
DUAL system, select [AUTO].
[PAL]: The system changes the video signal of
an NTSC disc and outputs it in the PAL system.
[NTSC]: The system changes the video signal of
a PAL disc and outputs it in the NTSC system.
Note
• You cannot change the color system of the disc itself.
• You can change the color system of this system
according to the connected TV (page 24).
x [BLACK LEVEL]
(Latin American and Taiwan models only)
You can select the black level (setup level) for
the video signals output from the jacks other
than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (DAVDZ640K/DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K only)/
HDMI OUT.
[ON]: The standard level.
[OFF]: You can lower the standard black level.
Use this when the picture becomes too white.
x [PAUSE MODE]
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW only)
You can select the picture in pause mode.
[AUTO]: The picture, including subjects that
move dynamically, is output with no jitter. This
setting is for normal usage.
[FRAME]: The picture, including subjects that
do not move dynamically, is output in high
resolution.
Settings for HDMI
[HDMI SETUP]
x [HDMI RESOLUTION]
You can select the type of video signal that is
output from the HDMI OUT jack.
[AUTO (1920
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.
×1080p)]: The system outputs
Settings
* i: interlace, p: progressive
** Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may
appear.
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x [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
This function is available when you connect the
system and TV that is compatible with the
Control for HDMI function with an HDMI
cable.
: On. You can operate mutually between
[ON]
components that are connected with an HDMI
cable.
[OFF]: Off.
x [AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL]
This function is available when you connect the
system and TV that is compatible with the Audio
Return Channel function.
[AUTO]: The system can receive the digital
audio signal of your TV via an HDMI cable
automatically.
[Off]: Off.
Note
• This function is available only when [CONTROL
FOR HDMI] is set to [ON].
x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]
You can select the type of HDMI signal output
from the HDMI OUT jack.
x [JPEG RESOLUTION]
You can select the resolution of JPEG image
files output from the HDMI OUT jack.
]: The system outputs standard
[SD
resolution with a black frame.
[HD ]: The system outputs HD resolution
with a black frame.
[HD]: The system outputs the HD resolution
without a black frame.
[(1920 ×1080i) HD ]: The system outputs
full size HD resolution with a black frame.
[(1920 ×1080i) HD]: The system outputs full
size HD resolution without a black frame.
Note
• [JPEG RESOLUTION] is effective only when you
set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9], and
you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP]
to other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 480/576p].
• You can select [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 ×
1080i) HD] only when you set [HDMI
RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 ×
1080i].
• The HDMI signal will stop momentarily when:
– the system is loading or unloading a DATA CD or
DATA DVD.
– you connect or remove a USB device.
YCBCR]: The system outputs YCBCR signals.
[
[RGB]: The system outputs RGB signals.
x [AUDIO (HDMI)]
You can select the audio output status from the
HDMI OUT jack.
[OFF]
: The system does not output sound from
the HDMI OUT jack.
[ON]: The system outputs audio signals by
converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/16-bit PCM.
Note
• When you set the function to other than “DVD/CD”
or “USB,” the system does not output the sound from
the HDMI OUT jack even if you set [AUDIO
(HDMI)] to [ON].
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Settings for the audio
[AUDIO SETUP]
x [AUDIO DRC]
You can compress the dynamic range of the
sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for
watching movies at low volume late at night.
[OFF]: No compression of dynamic range.
[STANDARD]: The system reproduces the
sound track with the kind of dynamic range that
the recording engineer intended.
[MAX]: The system compresses dynamic range
fully.
Note
• [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital.
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x [TRACK SELECTION]
You can give the sound track which contains the
highest number of channels priority when
multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, Dolby
Digital, or MPEG audio) are recorded.
: Off.
[OFF]
[AUTO]: The system selects the sound track
automatically according to the priority.
Note
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 57). (Depending on
the disc, this function may not work.)
Other Settings
[SYSTEM SETUP]
x [SCREEN SAVER]
You can reduce the
(ghosting). Press any button (e.g.,
the screen saver.
: The screen saver image appears if you do
[ON]
not operate the system for about 15 minutes.
[OFF]: Off.
x [BACKGROUND]
You can select the background color or picture
on the TV screen.
[JACKET PICTURE]
picture) appears, but only when the jacket
picture is already recorded on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a
jacket picture, a preset picture stored in the
system appears.
[GRAPHICS]: A preset picture stored in the
system appears.
[BLUE]: The background is blue.
[BLACK]: The background is black.
x [PARENTAL CONTROL]
The [PARENTAL CONTROL] function allows
you to restrict playback of DVDs that have
damage to the display device
N
) to cancel
: The jacket picture (still
ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes.
1 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
.
2 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then
press .
3 Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press .
When you select [OTHERS t], select and
enter a standard code from “Parental
Control Area Code List” (page 76) using
the number buttons.
4 Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press
.
5 Press X/x to select the desired level,
then press .
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
To turn off the [PARENTAL CONTROL]
function
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 5.
To play a disc for which [PARENTAL
CONTROL] is set
When you load the disc and press N, the
display for entering your password appears.
Enter your 4-digit password using the number
buttons, then press .
Tip
• If you forget your password, enter “199703” using
the number buttons, then press . The display will
ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you
enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
unit and press N. When the display for entering your
password appears, enter your new password.
Changing the password
1 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press .
2 Press X/x to select [CHANGE
PASSWORD t], then press .
3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press .
If you make a mistake entering your
password, press C before you press ,
then input the correct number.
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4 To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the number buttons, then press
.
x [MULTI-DISC RESUME]
This system recalls the point where you stopped
the disc the last time it was played and resumes
playback from that point the next time you insert
the same disc.
[ON]
: The system stores the resume points in
memory for up to 10 discs.
[OFF]: The system does not store the resume
points in memory. Playback restarts at the
resume point only for the current disc in the unit.
Note
• When the resume playback memory is full, the
resume playback point for the earliest disc is deleted.
x [RESET]
You can return the [SETUP] settings other than
[PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default
settings.
Press C/c to select [YES], then press .
You can also quit the process and return to the
Control Menu by selecting [NO] here.
Do not press [/1 while resetting the system as
it takes a few seconds to complete.
Note
• The [MEDIA], [INTERVAL], and [EFFECT]
settings also return to the default settings.
Settings for the speakers
[SPEAKER SETUP]
You can adjust the speaker settings manually
without performing the Quick Setup.
Select the speakers you will use, set the speaker
distance from your listening position, and then
adjust the sound level for each speaker. You can
adjust the sound level by using the [TEST
TONE] function.
x [CONNECTION]
[FRONT]
[YES]
[CENTER]
[YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used.
[SURROUND]
[YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no surround speakers are
used.
[SUBWOOFER]
[YES]
x [DISTANCE]
Set the distance of all the speakers from the
listening position.
For the best possible surround sound, place all
speakers at the same distance from the listening
position. The distance can be between 1.0 to 7.0
meters for the front speakers, and 0.0 to 7.0
meters for the center speaker and surround
speakers.
If you cannot place the center speaker at the
same distance, you can move the center speaker
up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position.
If you cannot place surround speakers at the
same distance, you can move the surround
speakers up to 5.0 meters closer to the listening
position.
[FRONT] 3.0 m: Set the front speaker distance.
[CENTER] 3.0 m
: Set the center speaker
distance (up to 1.6 meters closer to the front
speakers).
[SURROUND] 3.0 m
: Set the surround speaker
distance (up to 5.0 meters closer to the front
speakers).
x [LEVEL (FRONT)]
You can adjust the sound level of the front
speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. You
can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to 0 dB for
[L/R], and from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB for
[CENTER] and [SUBWOOFER]. Be sure to set
[TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment.
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: Set the front speaker level.
: Set the center speaker level.
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[SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer
level.
x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]
You can adjust the sound level of the surround
speakers. You can set the parameter from –6.0
dB to +6.0 dB. Set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for
easy adjustment.
[L/R] 0.0 dB
x [TEST TONE]
You can adjust the sound level of the speakers
by using the [TEST TONE] function.
[OFF]
speakers.
[ON]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker
in sequence while adjusting the level.
Adjust the sound level as follows.
: Set the surround speaker level.
: The test tone is not emitted from the
1 Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON].
2 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the
desired speaker and the level, then
press .
3 Repeat Step 2.
4 Press C/X/x/c to set [TEST TONE] to
[OFF] after adjusting the speaker level.
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Additional Information
Precautions
On power sources
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) 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.
On placement
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• At high volum e, over long periods of time, the cabi net
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
However, touching the cabinet s hould be avoided. Do
not place the system in a confined space where
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything
on the system. The system is equipped with a high
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked,
the system can overheat and malfunction.
• Do not place the system on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may
block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the system 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 system in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the system and discs away from components
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or
large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the system.
On operation
• If the syste m is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the unit. Should
this occur, the system may not operate properly. In
this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned
on for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
section is suddenly played.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens
cleaners
• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
(including wet or spray types). These may cause
the apparatus to malfunction.
On your TV’s color
• If the speakers should cause your TV screen to have
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,
place the speakers further away from your TV set.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
video image or on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still
video image or on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk
permanent damage to your television screen.
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to
this.
On moving the system
• Before moving the system, make sure that there is no
disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains
lead) from the wall outlet (mains).
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Notes about the Discs
On handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in
a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
Additional Information
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system can only play a standard circular
disc. Using neither standard nor circular discs
(e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause a
malfunction.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially
available accessory attached, such as a label or
ring.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting
guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
General
SymptomProblems and solutions
The power is not turned on.• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
The remote does not function.• The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.
• The batteries in the remote are weak.
The system does not work
normally.
Picture
SymptomProblems and solutions
There is no picture.• The video input on your TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the
There is no picture when you
make an HDMI cable
connection.
There is no picture when you
make a component video cable
connection (DAV-DZ640K/
DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K
only).
Picture noise appears.• If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your
An image is not displayed on the
entire TV screen.
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then
reconnect after several minutes.
• Perform the following procedure (noting that the system parameters, such as
preset stations, return to the default settings):
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press N, FUNCTION, and "/1 on the unit at the same time. “RESET”
appears in the front panel display.
system.
• Check the output method on your system.
• The unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP (High-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection) compliant.
• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, change the type of video signal
output from the HDMI OUT jack (page 59).
Connect your TV and the unit using a video jack other than HDMI OUT, and
switch your TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the onscreen displays. Change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT
jack, and switch your TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not
appear, repeat the Steps and try other options.
• You have set progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in
progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the
default setting) (pages 30, 58).
• You have set [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] in [VIDEO SETUP] to
[ON] (page 58) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In
this case, disconnect the HDMI cable from the unit and then set to [OFF].
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the
image may be affected when you set progressive format. In this case, return the
setting to interlace format (the default setting) (pages 30, 58).
TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. Connect the unit directly to your TV.
• Check the setting of [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] (page 58).
• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
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SymptomProblems and solutions
Color irregularity occurs on the
TV screen.
Playback picture becomes
distorted.
The system’s speakers contain magnet parts, so magnetic distortion may occur.
When color irregularity occurs on the TV screen, check the following items:
• Install the speakers at least 0.3 meters from your TV set.
• If the color irregularity persists, turn off your TV set once, then turn it on after
15 to 30 minutes.
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health care
device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers.
• Reposition the speakers farther away from your TV set.
•Set [YC
BCR] in [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)] to [RGB] (page 60).
Sound
SymptomProblems and solutions
There is no sound.• The speaker cord is not connected securely.
• Check the speaker settings (page 62).
There is no sound when the
component (digital satellite
receiver, PlayStation 3, etc.) is
connected directly to your TV
via HDMI.
There is no sound from the
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack
(DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K
only).
There is no digital sound from
the HDMI OUT jack when using
the Audio Return Channel
function.
The system does not output
sound correctly when connected
to a set-top box.
Severe hum or noise is heard.• Move your TV away from the audio components.
The sound loses stereo effect
when you play a VIDEO CD, a
CD, or an audio file.
There is no sound or the volume
level is very low from a certain
speaker or all the speakers.
The sound comes from the center
speaker only.
There is no system sound from
your TV.
• Perform the following:
– Connect an audio cable from the AUDIO OUT (audio out) jack of your TV
to the system (page 24) and select the “TV” function.
– Disable your TV’s speakers.
• The sampling frequency of the input stream is more than 48 kHz.
• Set [AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL] in [HDMI SETUP] to [AUTO] (page 60).
• Set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 60).
• Make sure that your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
• Make sure that an HDMI cable is connected to a jack on your TV that is
compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
• The sampling frequency of the input stream is more than 48 kHz.
• Set [AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL] in [HDMI SETUP] to [OFF] (page 60).
• Clean the disc.
• Select stereo sound by pressing AUDIO (page 36).
• Check the sound mode (page 48).
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 23, 62).
• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel.
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.
• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 60).
• Perform the following procedure:
1Turn the system off and on again.
2Turn the connected component off and on again.
3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cable again.
Additional Information
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SymptomProblems and solutions
The sound of files played from a
DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB
device is distorted.
There is noise or the sound skips
while playing a USB device.
• The bit rate used when encoding the audio files was low. Transfer audio files
encoded with higher bit rates onto the DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device.
• Copy the files to your computer, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or
FAT32 format, and transfer the files to the USB device again.
Disc playback
SymptomProblems and solutions
A disc does not play.• The region code on the DVD does not match the system.
• Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses.
Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour.
The language for the sound track
or subtitle cannot be changed.
A disc does not start playing
from the beginning.
A DATA CD/DATA DVD
cannot be played.
A file cannot be played.• The extension of the file name or file format is not correct. See “Playable Discs/
A JPEG image file cannot be
viewed.
A video file cannot be played.• The video file is larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height).
The titles of folders/files/file
names are not displayed
correctly.
• Set the language via the disc’s menu.
• While in stop mode, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback
(page 35).
• The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF (Universal Disk Format).
Files on a USB Device” (page 5).
• Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 34).
• The system can play to a depth of 8 folders only.
• Check that the number of folders is 200 or less.
• Check that the number of audio files/JPEG image files in the folder is 150 or
less.
• The JPEG image file is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) pixels in
normal format, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in progressive format which is
mainly used on Internet Web sites.
• The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabet. Other
characters are not displayed correctly.
USB playback
SymptomProblems and solutions
A USB device does not start
playing from the beginning.
A USB device cannot be played. • USB devices formatted with file systems other than FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32
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• While in stop mode, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback
(page 35).
are unsupported.*
* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB devices
may not support all of these. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
the USB device or contact the manufacturer.
• If you use a partitioned USB device, only audio files on the first partition can
be played.
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SymptomProblems and solutions
A file cannot be played.• The extension of the file name or file format is not correct. See “Playable Discs/
A JPEG image file cannot be
viewed.
A video file cannot be played.• The video file is larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height).
A WMA file cannot be played. • A WMA file that is in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless, or WMA PRO format
An AAC file cannot be played. • An AAC file that is in AAC DRM or AAC Lossless format cannot be played.
The titles of folders/files/file
names are not displayed
correctly.
It takes time until playback
starts.
A USB device which has been
used on another device does not
work.
Files on a USB Device” (page 5).
• Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 34).
• The system can play to a depth of 8 folders only.
• Check that the number of folders is 200 or less.
• Check that the number of audio files/JPEG image files in the folder is 150 or
less.
• Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played.
• The JPEG image file is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) pixels in
normal format, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in progressive format which is
mainly used on Internet Web sites.
cannot be played.
• The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabet. Other
characters are not displayed correctly.
• After the system reads all files on the USB device, playback may take more
time than usual if:
– there are many folders or files on the USB device.
– the folder or file organization structure is very complex.
– the memory capacity is very large.
– the file size is extremely large.
– the internal memory is fragmented.
• The system is playing an audio file in AAC format.
• It may be recorded in an unsupported format. If so, first take the precaution of
backing up important files on the USB device by copying them to your
computer hard disk. Next, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32
format, and transfer the files to the USB device again.
Additional Information
Audio track/file transfer
SymptomProblems and solutions
You cannot start transferring
onto a USB device.
Transferring stops before it is
finished.
• The following problems may have occurred:
– The USB device is full.
– The number of audio files and folders on the USB device has reached the
upper limit.
– The USB device is write-protected.
• The communication speed of the USB device is extremely slow. Connect a
USB device that this system can play.
• If the transferring and erasing operations are repeated multiple times, the file
structure within the USB device becomes complex. Follow the procedure in the
operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the
problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
• The USB device is full.
• The number of audio files and folders on the USB device has reached the upper
limit.
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SymptomProblems and solutions
Transferring to a USB device
results in an error.
Audio files or folders on the
USB device cannot be erased.
• The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during erasing.
Delete the partially-erased file. If this does not fix the problem, the USB device
may be broken. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB
device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest
Sony dealer.
• Check if the USB device is write-protected.
Tuner
SymptomProblems and solutions
Radio stations cannot be tuned
in.
FM reception is poor.• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM
• Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna
(aerial) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic
tuning). Use direct tuning.
antenna (aerial).
Control for HDMI
SymptomProblems and solutions
The Control for HDMI function
does not work.
No sound is output from the
system and TV while using the
System Audio Control function.
• Set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 60).
• Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the [CONTROL
FOR HDMI] function.
• Check the connected component’s setting for the Control for HDMI function.
Refer to the operating instructions of the component.
• If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power
cord (mains lead), or have a power failure, set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in
[HDMI SETUP] to [OFF], then set to [ON] (page 60).
• For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync”
(page 49).
• Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio Control
function.
• For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync”
(page 49).
Karaoke
SymptomProblems and solutions
Microphone sound is not output. • Set the karaoke mode to on (page 41).
• Connect the microphone to the unit properly.
• Connect a monaural dynamic microphone.
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Messages
SymptomProblems and solutions
“PROTECT” and “PUSH PWR”
appear alternately.
“OVERLOAD,” “REMOVE,”
“USB,” then “PUSH PWR”
appear.
“LOCKED” appears and a disc
cannot be ejected.
“DATA ERR” appears.• The file you want to play is broken.
“READING” is displayed for a
long time while playing.
•Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the following items after
“STANDBY” disappears:
– Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
– Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?
– After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system.
If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above
items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the
(USB) port. Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the
(USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display
pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
• The file format does not match the extension of the file name. See “Playable
Discs/Files on a USB Device” (page 5).
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.
• The reading process can take a long time if:
– there are many folders or files on the USB device.
– the folder or file organization structure is very complex.
– the memory capacity is very large.
– the internal memory is fragmented.
Additional Information
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Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on
the TV screen or front panel display. In this case,
check the following table:
C:13:50
When the version number
appears on the TV screen
When you turn on the system, the version
number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may
appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a
malfunction and for Sony service use only,
normal system operation will not be possible.
Turn off the system, and then turn on the system
again to operate.
VER.X.XX
First 3
characters of
the service
number
C 13The disc is dirty.
E XX
(XX is a
number)
Cause and/or corrective action
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth
(page 65).
To prevent a malfunction, the
system has performed the selfdiagnosis function.
,Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and give the 5character service number.
Example: E 61 10
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Specifications
Amplifier Section
POWER OUTPUT (rated):Front L/Front R/Center/
Surround L/Surround R:
108 W (per channel at 3
ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
POWER OUTPUT (reference):
Front L/Front R/Center/
Surround L/Surround R:
167 W (per channel at 3
ohms, 1 kHz)
Subwoofer: 165 W (at 3