Sony DAV-DZ720 Operating Instructions Manual
2-661-566-12(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV -DZ720
©2006 Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
marking is located on the
rear or bottom exterior.
Precautions
Safety
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by
the cord.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or
shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, moisture may condense inside the DVD
Home Theatre System and cause damage to the
lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about
30 minutes before operating the unit.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home
Theatre System. Before operating this system,
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
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Table of Contents
Welcome! ................................................ 2
About This Manual ................................. 5
This System Can Play the Following
Discs ................................................. 6
Getting Started – BASIC –
Step 1: Assembling
the Speakers ............................. 9
Step 2: Connecting the System and
TV ............................................. 12
Step 3: Positioning the System... 16
Step 4: Performing the Quick
Setup........................................ 17
Getting Started – ADVANCED –
Turning off the Demonstration ............. 19
Installing the Speakers on a Wall..........20
TV Hookup (Advanced) ....................... 21
Other Component Hookup....................25
Basic Operations
Playing Discs ................................ 26
Enjoying the Radio or Other
Components............................ 27
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All
Speakers.................................. 28
Selecting the Movie or Music
Mode ........................................ 29
Sound Adjustments
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound
Field ................................................ 30
Various Functions for Playing
Discs
Searching for a Particular Point
on a Disc ......................................... 32
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze
Frame)
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Scene, etc. ....................................... 33
Searching by Scene ............................... 34
(Picture Navigation)
Resuming Playback from the Point Where
You Stopped the Disc ..................... 35
(Resume Play)
Creating Your Own Program................ 36
(Program Play)
Playing in Random Order ..................... 37
(Shuffle Play)
Playing Repeatedly ............................... 38
(Repeat Play)
Using the DVD’s Menu........................ 39
Changing the Sound.............................. 40
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]
on a DVD-R/DVD-RW .................. 42
Viewing Information About
the Disc........................................... 42
Changing the Angles ............................ 45
Displaying the Subtitles........................ 45
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture
and Sound....................................... 46
(A/V SYNC)
Selecting a Playback Area for a Super
Audio CD ....................................... 46
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG
Image Files ..................................... 47
Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with
MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image
Files ................................................ 49
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a
Slide Show with Sound .................. 51
Enjoying DivX® Videos ...................... 53
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
(Ver.2.0) ......................................... 55
(PBC Playback)
Tuner Functions
Presetting Radio Stations...................... 56
Listening to the Radio........................... 57
Other Operations
Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Remote ........................................... 59
Using the THEATRE SYNC
Function.......................................... 60
Using the Sound Effect......................... 61
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 62
Changing the Brightness of the Front
Panel Display.................................. 62
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Advanced Settings and
Adjustments
Locking Discs .......................................63
(CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a
Room .............................................. 66
(SPEAKER FORMATION)
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Automatically ................................. 68
(AUTO CALIBRATION)
Using the Setup Display........................70
Setting the Display or Sound Track
Language ........................................ 72
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
Settings for the Display......................... 72
[SCREEN SETUP]
Custom Settings .................................... 75
[CUSTOM SETUP]
Settings for the Speakers.......................76
[SPEAKER SETUP]
Returning to the Default Settings..........79
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 80
Notes about the Discs............................ 81
Troubleshooting .................................... 81
Self-diagnosis Function ........................85
(When letters/numbers appear in
the display)
Specifications ........................................ 85
Glossary ................................................87
Language Code List .............................. 91
Index to Parts and Controls................... 92
Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 94
DVD Setup Display List .......................97
AMP Menu List ....................................98
Index ..................................................... 99
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About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the remote. You can also use the
controls on the system if they have the same or
similar names as those on the remote.
• The Control Menu items may be different
depending on the area.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for
North American models.
• The following symbols are used in this
manual.
Symbol Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in
video mode, and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs
Functions available for DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs in VR (Video
Recording) mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs (including Super VCDs or CDRs/CD-RWs in video CD format or
Super VCD format)
Functions available for Super Audi o
CDs
Functions available for music CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format, including discs containing
CD Graphics (Latin American
models only)
Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs)
containing MP31) audio tracks,
JPEG image files, and DivX
video files
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs)
containing MP31) audio tracks,
JPEG image files, and DivX
video files
2)3)
2)3)
2)
DivX® is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivX, Inc.
3)
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
1)
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
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This System Can Play the Following Discs
Format of
discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW/
DVD-R
DVD+RW/
DVD+R
Super Audio
CD
VIDEO CD
(Ver. 1.1 and
2.0 discs)/CD
Graphics
(Latin
American
models only)/
Audio CD
CD-RW/CD-R
(audio data)
(MP3 files)
(JPEG files)
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.
Disc logo
Note about CDs/DVDs
The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:
– audio CD format
– CD Graphics (Latin American models only)
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to ISO
9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the
following formats:
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and
DivX video files of format conforming to
UDF (Universal Disc Format)
Example of discs that the system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those
recorded in the formats listed on page 6
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD Audios
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio
tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files.
• DVD-RAMs
Also, the system cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code
(page 7, 89)
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart)
• A disc with paper or stickers on it
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape
or a sticker still left on it
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/
DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on
this system due to the recording quality or
physical condition of the disc, or the
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characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not
work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if
they have been correctly finalized. In this case,
view the disc by normal playback. Also some
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet
Write format cannot be played.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Note on DualDisc
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
About Multi Session CD
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
a JPEG image file is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent JPEG image files
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
• If audio tracks and images in music CD format
or video CD format are recorded in the first
session, only the first session will be played
back.
Region code
Your system has a region code printed on the
bottom exterior and will only play DVDs
labeled with the same region code.
DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this
ALL
system.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message [Playback prohibited by area
limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code
indication may be given even though playing the
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital
Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Getting Started – BASIC –
See Unpacking in Specifications, page 85.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching
the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote,
point it at the remote sensor on the system.
Getting Started – BASIC –
Note
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer
Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it
from slipping.
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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers
Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.
About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 13.
Note
• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor.
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• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 20).
1 Secure the post to the base.
The long post is for floor use, the short post is for tabletop use.
Getting Started – BASIC –
Post (long)
or
Base
Post (short)
2 Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the base, then stand it up.
Bottom of the
base
,
Speaker cord
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3 Secure the pedestal to the post.
Getting Started – BASIC –
Note
• If it is hard to secure the pedestal, remove and secure it again. Securing the pedestal forcibly may ruin the
screw threads.
4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker, then run them through the slots (A, B, C,
and D) all the way.
A
C
B
D
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5 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal.
Adjust the length of the speaker cord.
Note
• Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the pedestal.
• Do not drop the speaker when mounting.
6 Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2.
Getting Started – BASIC –
1
2
Screws (2)
(supplied)
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Step 2: Connecting the System and TV
This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections,
see page 21. For other component connection, see page 25.
To accept progressive signals, see page 23.
To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 15.
Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the
following pages.
Front speaker (R)
Center speaker
Getting Started – BASIC –
AM loop antenna (aerial)
Front speaker (L)
AC power cord
(mains lead)
Subwoofer
SPEAKER
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFER
OUT
(DVD ONLY)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
YPB/CBPR/C
RLAUDIO IN VIDEO IN
TV/VCR
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
R
(DVD ONLY)
AB
V
S VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
COAXIAL
FM
AM
75
FM wire antenna
(aerial)
VIDEO
IN
TV
Surround speaker (L)Surround speaker (R)
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1 Connecting the Speakers
Required cords
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be
connected.
Getting Started – BASIC –
Color tube
Note
• Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
(+)
(–)
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch
another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below.
Stripped speaker cord is
touching another speaker
terminal.
Stripped cords are touching each
other due to excessive removal of
insulation.
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to
check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 78.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker
other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this
happens, check the speaker connection again.
Note
• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.
2 Connecting the TV
Required cords
A Video cord
.
B Audio cord (not supplied)
Yellow
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
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• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby
Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 30).
3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)
To connect the AM antenna (aerial)
Plastic stand (supplied)
Getting Started – BASIC –
Antenna (aerial)
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle
or roll up the antenna (aerial).
1 Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand.
2 Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).
3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
Insert until this
part.
A
B
Note
• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result.
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• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.
AM
Insert the cords pushing
down the terminal clamp.
4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.
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To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)
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Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack.
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
or
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
Getting Started – BASIC –
COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack
Note
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
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• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
System
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack
4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the
speakers to the system.
Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.
Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC)
(Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only)
Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color
system.
The initial setting of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is PAL.
The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.
To change the color system
1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1.
2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on the system.
You need to hold X until the set powers on.
Each time you perform this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC.
“NTSC” lights up in the front display when the color system is set to NTSC.
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Step 3: Positioning the System
Positioning the speakers
For the best possible surround sound, all the
speakers other than the subwoofer should be the
same distance from the listening position (A).
However, this system allows you to place the
center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B)
and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16
Getting Started – BASIC –
ft) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening
position.
Place speakers as illustrated below.
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker
may fall down.
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• When you change the positions of the speakers, it is
recommended that you change the settings. For
details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a
Room” (page 66) and “Calibrating the Appropriate
Settings Automatically” (page 68).
Note
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or
speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with
the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled,
polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may
result.
• When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning
cloth for glasses.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
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Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
system.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
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"/1
C/X/x/c,
DISPLAY
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press [/1.
Note
• Disconnect the headphones when you perform
the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after
10 with the headphones connected.
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD.”
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system
appears on the TV screen.
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, display the Quick
Setup and perform again (page 18).
4 Press without inserting a disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
5 Press X/x to select a language.
The system displays the menu and subtitles
in the selected language.
6 Press .
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
HDMI RESOLUTION:
YC
BCR
/RGB (HDMI):
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD):
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL
4:3 OUTPUT:
4:3 LETTER BOX
JACKET PICTURE
(COMPONENT OUT):
16:9
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
ON
OFF
FULL
7 Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
x If you have a 4:3 standard TV
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]
(page 72)
x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
[16:9] (page 72)
8 Press .
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker
formation appears.
9 Press C/c to select the speaker
formation image as the speakers are
actually positioned, then press .
For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround
Sound for a Room” (page 66).
SPEAKER FORMATION
STANDARD
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10Connect the calibration mic to the
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A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and
press X/x to select [YES], then press
.
Set up the calibration mic at the ear level
using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front
of each speaker should face the calibration
mic, and there should be no obstruction
between the speakers and the calibration
mic. Be quiet during the measurement.
Getting Started – BASIC –
A.CAL MIC
• Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (which
takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere with
measurement.
11 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/
c to select [YES].
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
Measurement complete.
FRONT L :
FRONT R :
CENTER :
SUBWOOFER :
SURROUND L :
SURROUND R :
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select
YES.
YES
YES
YES
NONE
YES
NONE
NONE
NO
Calibration mic
AUTO CALIBRATION
Connect calibration mic. Start
measurement?
YES
NO
Auto Calibration starts.
Note
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the
volume down. Give consideration to children
and neighbor.
Note
• If measurement fails, follow the message then
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].
To quit the Quick Setup
Press DISPLAY in any Step.
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• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the
speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround
Sound for a Room” (page 66) and “Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 68).
• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using
the Setup Display” (page 70).
To recall the Quick Setup display
1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then
press .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
BNR
1 8 ( 3 4
: :
QUICK
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
DVD VIDEO
3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press .
The Quick Setup display appears.
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Getting Started – ADVANCED –
Turning off the Demonstration
"/1
X/x/c,
AMP MENU
After connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), the demonstration appears in the front
panel display. When you press "/1 on the
remote, the demonstration turns off.
Note
• When you pr ess "/1 on the system, the demonstration
does not turn off.
• When you set the demonstration mode in the AMP
menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even
though you press "/1 on the remote. To turn off the
demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off,
then press "/1 on the remote. When the
demonstration mode is set to off, the system saves
power in standby mode.
• DEMO OFF: sets the demonstration mode
off.
4 Press .
The setting is reflected.
5 Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
Getting Started – ADVANCED –
Setting the demonstration mode on/off
1 Press AMP MENU.
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO”
appears in the front panel display, then
press or c.
3 Press X/x to select the setting.
• DEMO ON: sets the demonstration mode
on.
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Installing the Speakers on a Wall
1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are
suitable for the hole on the back of
each speaker. See the illustrations
below.
5
4 mm (
/32 inch)
30 mm (1 3/16 inch)
4.6 mm
3
/16 inch)
(
10 mm
13
/32 inch)
(
Hole on the back of
the speaker
2 Fasten the screws to the wall.
For the center speaker
160 mm
6
3/8
inch
)
(
4.6 mm
3
/16 inch)
(
10 mm
13
/32 inch)
(
Note
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and
strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile,
attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them
to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat
wall where reinforcement is applied.
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall
material or screws to be used.
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage
caused by improper installation, insufficient wall
strength or improper screw installation, natural
calamity, etc.
8 to 10 mm
11
/32 to 13/32
(
For the other speakers
8 to 10 mm
11
/32 to 13/32
(
inch
inch
)
)
3 Hang the speakers on the screws.
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400 mm
15
3/4
(
inch
)
TV Hookup (Advanced)
D
Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV.
Connecting the video/HDMI* cords
Sends a played back DVD image to a TV.
Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves
in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI).
TV with HDMI* jack
IN
To HDMI* IN
To COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Getting Started – ADVANCED –
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
OUT
(DVD ONLY)
YPB/CBPR/C
RLAUDIO IN VIDEO IN
TV/VCR
SPEAKER
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFER
To HDMI* OUT
AB
VIDEO
IN
TV with VIDEO IN jack
S VIDEO
IN
TV with S VIDEO IN jack
R
(DVD ONLY)
To VIDEO
C
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
TV with COMPONENT
S VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
V
AM
COAXIAL
FM
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To
S VIDEO
VIDEO IN jacks
* HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)
The system is based on version 1.1 of High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications.
The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
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A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack
Connect the video cord.
.
Yellow
B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack
Connect an S video cord (not supplied). When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, your
TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the
video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
C To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks
Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/
C
B, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks (Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this
connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 23).
Green
Blue
Red
D To connect to a TV with the HDMI (high-definition multimedia
interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) input jack
Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality
digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.
Note that Super Audio CD sound is not output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia
interface out) jack.
To connect to a TV with DVI (digital visual interface) input
Use an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) converter cord (not
supplied) with an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) adaptor
(not supplied). The DVI (digital visual interface) jack will not accept any audio signals. Furthermore,
you cannot connect the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack to DVI (digital
visual interface) jacks that are not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) compliant (e.g.,
DVI (digital visual interface) jacks on PC displays).
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
To change the aspect ratio, see page 72.
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Does your TV accept progressive signals?
Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image.
To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.
PROGRESSIVE
FUNCTION +/–
“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “DVD.”
2 Press PROGRESSIVE.
Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:
t P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)
r
P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)
r
INTERLACE
Getting Started – ADVANCED –
x P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and
selects the appropriate conversion method.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when
either of the above conditions are not met.
x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and,
– you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software.
Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when
either of the above conditions are not met.
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x INTERLACE
Select this setting when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR
OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)).
You cannot select NORMAL (INTERLACE) while “HDMI” lights up in the front panel display.
About DVD software types and the conversion method
DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software.
Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30
frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames
per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.
In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the
progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.
Note
• When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear
unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Even though
you set to “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO,” images from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or
S VIDEO) jack are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.
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Other Component Hookup
You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component.
Connecting the system and the other component
Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system.
VCR, digital satellite receiver
or PlayStation 2, etc.
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
To TV/VCR (VIDEO IN/
AUDIO IN)
Getting Started – ADVANCED –
SPEAKER
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFER
OUT
(DVD ONLY)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
YPB/CBPR/C
RLAUDIO IN VIDEO IN
TV/VCR
R
(DVD ONLY)
S VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
V
AM
COAXIAL
FM
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To connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the TV/
VCR (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) jacks of this system
Connect the VCR or other components to the TV/VCR (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) jacks using the video/
audio cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the
appropriate jacks on the components.
Yellow (Video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system
Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel
of the system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied).
Ti
• When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound.
Press FUNCTION +/- to select “AUDIO.” Connect the portable audio source. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly
until “A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display.
To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”
Note
• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.
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Basic Operations
Playing Discs
4 Press A.
5 Load a disc.
Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.
"/1
A
H
FUNCTION
Basic Operations
Disc tray
/
X
DISC SKIP
MUTING
VOLUME
+/–
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,
some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operation details supplied with your
disc.
1 Turn on your TV.
2 Switch the input selector on the TV to
this system.
3 Press "/1.
The system turns on.
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press
FUNCTION +/– to select “DVD.”
Adjust the
volume
Connect
headphones
"/1
./>
H
x
FUNCTION
+/–
When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc
is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
Note
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with
your finger, as this may cause malfunction.
• Do not place more than one disc on the tray.
6 Press H.
The system starts playback (continuous
play).
Adjust the volume on the system.
The volume level appears on the TV screen
and in the front panel display.
Note
• Depending on the system status, the volume level
may not appear on the TV screen.
To save the power in standby
mode
Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel
standby mode, press "/1 once.
Additional operations
To Press
Stop x
Pause X
Resume play after pause X or H
Go to the next chapter,
track, or scene
Go back to the preceding
chapter, track, or scene
Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel
> (except for JPEG)
. (except for JPEG)
muting, press it again
or VOLUME + to
adjust the sound
volume.
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To Press
Stop play and remove the
disc
Replay the previous scene* (instant replay)
Briefly fast forward the
current scene**
* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The
button can be used except for DivX video files.
** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs only. The button can be used except for
DivX video files.
Note
• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or
Instant Advance function with some scenes.
• When playing CD Graphics (Latin American models
only), the picture may not appear smoothly.
A
during playback.
(instant advance)
during playback.
Enjoying the Radio or Other Components
X/x/c,
AMP MENU
FUNCTION
+/–
Selecting the connected component
You can use a VCR or other components
connected to the TV/VCR jacks on the rear
panel. Refer to the operation manual supplied
with the components for further information on
the operation.
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV/
VCR” appears in the front panel display.
Each time you press FUNCTION +/–, the mode
of the system changes in the following sequence.
Basic Operations
DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t
TV/VCR t AUDIO t …
Changing the input level of the sound from connected components
Distortion may occur when listening to a
component connected to the TV/VCR jacks on
the rear of the unit or to the AUDIO IN jack on
the front panel. This is not a malfunction and
will depend on the component connected.
To prevent this, you can change the input level
from the sound of the other components.
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1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TV/VCR” or “AUDIO” appears in the
front panel display.
2 Press AMP MENU.
3 Press X/x repeatedly until
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front
panel display, then press or c.
4 Press X/x to select a setting.
• ATT ON: attenuates the input level. The
output level is changed.
• ATT OFF: normal input level.
5 Press .
Basic Operations
The setting is reflected.
6 Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers
You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the
speakers in this system.
For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)”
(page 21) and “Other Component Hookup”
(page 25).
SOUND
FIELD
FUNCTION
+/–
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TV/VCR” appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until
the sound field you want appears in the
front panel display.
When you want to output the TV sound or
stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the
6 speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII
MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC” sound field.
For details of sound field, see page 30.
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Selecting the Movie or Music Mode
You can choose a suitable sound mode for
movies or music.
MOVIE/
MUSIC
Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback.
Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the
mode you want lights up in the front panel
display. The default setting is underlined.
•AUTO
: selects the mode automatically to
produce the sound effect depending on the
disc.
• MOVIE: provides the sound for movies.
• MUSIC: provides the sound for music.
Ti
• When the movie or music mode is selected,
“MOVIE” or “MUSIC” is displaye d in the front panel
display.
Note
• You cannot operate these setup items when you
connect headphones to the system.
• You cannot operate these setup items when the HD
layer of a Super Audio CD is being played.
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Sound Adjustments
Sound field Display
HEADPHONE VIRTUAL HP VIRTUAL
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of system’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
into your home.
SOUND
FIELD
Press SOUND FIELD.
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound
field you want appears in the front panel display.
All sound field
Sound field Display
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
STANDARD
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
MULTI
Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC
Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE PLII MOVIE
Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC PLII MUSIC
2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO
HEADPHONE
2 CHANNEL STEREO
A.F.D. STD
A.F.D. MULTI
HP 2CH
Automatic outputting of the original sound
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD
The auto decoding function automatically
detects the type of audio signal being input
(Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel
stereo) and performs the proper decoding if
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it
was recorded/encoded, without adding any
effects (e.g. reverberation).
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.
Outputting the sound from multiple speakers
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI
This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all
types of discs from multiple speakers.
Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel
x Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels
from 2 channel sources. This mode performs Pro
Logic decoding to the input signal and output to
front, center, and surround speakers.
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes
monaural.
x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC
Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
Note
• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC
are canceled and the multi channel source is output
directly.
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