Sony DAV-DZ810W User Manual

2-661-567-11(1)

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

DAV-DZ810W

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

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

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

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

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

Precautions

Safety

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

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

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

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

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

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

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

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

This symbol on the product or on

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

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Table of Contents

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

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

This System Can Play the Following

Discs ................................................. 5

Getting Started – BASIC –

Step 1: Assembling the Speakers

and Installing the Surround

Amplifier .................................... 9

Step 2: Connecting the System and

TV ............................................. 15

Step 3: Positioning the System... 19 Step 4: Performing the Quick

Setup........................................ 20

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Turning off the Demonstration ............. 24

Installing the Speakers and the IR

transmitter on a Wall ...................... 25

TV Hookup (Advanced) ....................... 27

Other Component Hookup.................... 31

Basic Operations

Playing Discs ................................ 33

Enjoying the Radio or Other

Components............................ 34

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All

Speakers.................................. 35

Selecting the Movie or Music

Mode ........................................ 36

Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound

Field ................................................ 37

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound... 39

(DUAL MONO)

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Searching for a Particular Point

on a Disc ......................................... 40

(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze

Frame) Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Scene, etc. ....................................... 41

Searching by Scene ............................... 42

(Picture Navigation)

Resuming Playback from the Point Where

You Stopped the Disc..................... 43

(Resume Play)

Creating Your Own Program................ 44

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order ..................... 45

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly ............................... 46

(Repeat Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu........................ 47

Changing the Sound.............................. 48

Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]

on a DVD-R/DVD-RW .................. 50

Viewing Information About

the Disc........................................... 50

Changing the Angles ............................ 53

Displaying the Subtitles........................ 53

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound....................................... 54

(A/V SYNC) Selecting a Playback Area for a Super

Audio CD ....................................... 54

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG

Image Files ..................................... 55

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with

MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image

Files ................................................ 57

Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a

Slide Show with Sound .................. 59

Enjoying DivX® Videos ...................... 61

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver.2.0) ......................................... 63

(PBC Playback)

Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations...................... 64

Listening to the Radio........................... 64

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ... 66

Other Operations

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote ........................................... 67

Using the THEATRE SYNC

Function.......................................... 68

Using the Sound Effect......................... 69

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 70

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display .................................. 70

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Locking Discs ....................................... 71

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a

Room .............................................. 74

(SPEAKER FORMATION)

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

Automatically ................................. 76

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

Using the Setup Display........................ 78

Setting the Display or Sound Track

Language ........................................ 79

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

Settings for the Display......................... 80

[SCREEN SETUP]

Custom Settings .................................... 82

[CUSTOM SETUP]

Settings for the Speakers....................... 83

[SPEAKER SETUP]

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

Additional Information

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

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

Troubleshooting .................................... 88

Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 92

(When letters/numbers appear in

the display)

Specifications ........................................ 93

Glossary ................................................ 94

Language Code List .............................. 98

Index to Parts and Controls................... 99

Guide to the Control Menu Display.... 102

DVD Setup Display List .....................105

AMP Menu List .................................. 106

Index ................................................... 107

About This Manual

This System Can Play the

• 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

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

MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

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

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

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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)/ 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.

Note about CDs/DVDs

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

– audio CD format

– video CD format

Disc logo

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– 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 5

• 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 6, 96)

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it

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

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

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case,

view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

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 system.

ALL

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.

Getting Started – BASIC –

See Unpacking in Specifications, page 93.

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.

Step 1: Assembling the Speakers and Installing the Surround Amplifier

Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 16. The IR receiver cord should be used for the surround speaker (L) only. The illustrations below show how to install the surround speaker (L).

Note

• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor.

• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 25).

1 Secure the post to the base.

The long post is for floor use, the short post is for tabletop use.

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Post (long)

2 Secure the base with the screws.

Screws with washer (long) (3) (supplied)

Base

Post (short)

Bottom of the base

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3 Pull the speaker cord out to a straight length of about 700 mm (28 inch). Fold back about

100 mm (4 inch) and twist together.

About 100 mm (4 inch)

4 Draw the IR receiver cord first, and then the speaker cord through the hole on the base.

Stand the speaker up, and untwist and straighten out the speaker cord.

Untwist and straighten out the speaker cord.

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Bottom of the base

IR receiver cord

Speaker cord

5 Secure the pedestal to the post with the screws.

Screws with washer (long) (3) (supplied)

6 Connect the IR receiver cord to the speaker and run the cord around the pin.

7 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Then run the cords through the slots (A, B,

C, and D) all the way.

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8 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal.

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Adjust the length of the speaker cord (and the IR receiver cord).

Note

• Do not catch the speaker cord (and the IR receiver cord) between the speaker and the pedestal.

• Do not drop the speaker when mounting.

9 Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2.

Screws with washer (short) (2) (supplied)

Installing the surround amplifier (speaker base)

You can put on the surround speaker (L) to the surround amplifier, the surround speaker (R) to the speaker base. The illustrations below show how to attach the surround speaker (L) to the surround amplifier.

Note

• Lay the surround speakers down when attaching the surround amplifier and speaker base.

1 Attach the spacers.

Spacers (4) (supplied)

Guide pins (2) (supplied)

Push open the cover (surround amplifier only).

2 Attach the surround amplifier (speaker base) to the surround speaker with the guide

pins.

Rear of surround speaker

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3 Secure the surround amplifier (speaker base) with the screws to the circle marked holes.

Run cords through the slot.

Screws (4) (supplied)

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4 Connect the speaker cords and the IR receiver cord to the surround amplifier.

From surround speaker (R).

SS-TS56W

From surround speaker (L).

SPEAKER

SUR L SUR R

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5 Bundle the cords into the storage space. Stand the speaker up.

The speaker base has storage space in the back.

Attach the cover (surround amplifier only).

Storage space

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 27. For other component connection, see page 31. To accept progressive signals, see page 29.

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

Front speaker (R)

AC power cord

(mains lead)

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFER

Center speaker

AM loop antenna (aerial)

LINE1 LINE2

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPB/CBPR/C

RLAUDIO IN

LINE1

(DVD ONLY)

Front speaker (L)

EURO AV

OUTPUT(TO TV)

DIR-T1

COAXIAL

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Subwoofer

SPEAKER

SUR L SUR R

IR transmitter

Surround speaker (L)Surround speaker (R)

SS-TS56W

AC power cord

FM wire antenna (aerial)

(mains lead)

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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.

Note

Getting Started – BASIC –

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

Color tube

(+)

(–)

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 85. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.

Note

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

2 Connecting the TV

Required cords

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

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

• 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 37).

3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)

To connect the AM antenna (aerial)

Plastic stand (supplied)

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).

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

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

Insert until this part.

Note

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

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

Insert the cords pushing down the terminal clamp.

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

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To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)

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

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack

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Note

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

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

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

System

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

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

Step 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). The front speakers can be placed from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position. Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) in direct line with each other. For details, see “To adjust the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)” (page 22).

Place speakers as illustrated below.

IR transmitter

IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)

The following diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared rays can reach).

Top view

Infrared signal

IR transmitter

Approx. 10m (33 ft)

Surround speaker (L)

Side view

Infrared signal

IR transmitter

IR receiver

Note

• Do not install the surround speaker (L) (or IR receiver) in a place exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent lamp.

• The cord of the IR transmitter and IR receiver is for this system only.

• Do not step on or place objects other than supplied speakers on the surround amplifier and speaker base.

• When you install the speaker on the surround amplifier or speaker base, make sure the speaker is properly stacked.

• 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.

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

• If transmission is poor, you can also connect the surround speakers to the system by the speaker cords (OPTION) (supplied).

• 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 74) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 76).

Approx. 10m (33 ft)

Surround speaker (L)

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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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C/X/x/c,

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

amplifier.

Note

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

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

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so

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

[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, display the Quick Setup and perform again (page 22).

4 Press without inserting a disc.

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

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DISPLAY

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): SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:

4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

VIDEO

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 80)

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

[16:9] (page 80)

8 Press .

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION:

BCR

/RGB (HDMI):

YC SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: LINE:

4:3 OUTPUT:

JACKET PICTURE

16:9

AUTO

BCR

VIDEO VIDEO

FULL

RGB

9 Press X/x to select the output method

for video signals.

• [VIDEO]: outputs video signals.

• [RGB]: outputs RGB signals.

Note

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

10Press .

The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears.

11Press C/c to select the speaker

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

For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 74).

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD(WIRELESS)

12Connect the calibration mic to the

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.

A.CAL MIC

Calibration mic

AUTO CALIBRATION

Connect calibration mic. Start measurement?

YES NO

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Auto Calibration starts.

Note

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

• Avoid being in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which takes about 1 minute), as it may interfere with measurement.

13 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/

c to select [YES].

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

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Measurement complete.

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

Note

YES

5.0m 0.0dB

5.0m

0.0dB

5.0m + 1.0dB

5.0m + 4.0dB

3.0m

2.0dB

3.0m

2.0dB

• Reflections from walls or the floor may affect measurements.

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

To quit the Quick Setup

Press DISPLAY in any Step.

• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 74) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 76).

• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 78).

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.

To adjust the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)

After connecting the speakers, surround amplifier, IR transmitter, and the AC power cords (mains leads), adjust the wireless system for good transmission.

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POWER/ ON LINE indicator

POWER

1 Press "/1 on the system and POWER on

the surround amplifier.

The system and surround amplifier turn on and the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns red.

2 Orient the IR transmitter and IR receiver of

the surround speaker (L) to face each other.

Adjust the position until the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green.

• The IR transmitter is movable for easy reorientation.

Note

• Make sure that there is no obstruction such as a person or object between th e IR transmitter and the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L). Otherwise, the sound from the surround speakers may be interrupted.

• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns red, transmission is not occuring. Adjust the position of the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) until the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green.

• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes red, the IR receiver is receiving an infrared ray from another Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or the surround speaker (L) so that the POWER/ ON LINE indicator turns green.

To place the surround speaker (L) in the (R) position

Depending on the location of the wall outlet (mains), you can also place the surround speaker (L) (with the IR receiver) in the (R) position if necessary.

1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “SL SR REV”

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

3 Press X/x to select the setting.

•REV ON: Sets the surround speaker (L) (with the IR receiver) in the (R) position.

•REV OFF: Sets the surround speaker (L) (with the IR receiver) in the (L) position.

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Getting Started – BASIC –

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 press "/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.

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.

Installing the Speakers and the IR transmitter on a Wall

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are

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

4 mm (

/32 inch)

30 mm (1 3/16 inch)

4.6 mm

/16 inch)

(

10 mm

(

/32 inch)

Hole on the back of the speaker

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.

Installing the IR transmitter on a wall

You can hang the IR transmitter on a wall when:

– there is an obstruction between the IR

transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L).

– people often pass between the IR transmitter

and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L).

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

For the front and surround speakers

330 mm

13 inch

(

8 to 10 mm

/32 to 13/32

(

inch

)

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

4.6 mm

/16 inch)

(

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

When hanging both the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L), adjust the position of the IR transmitter after deciding the position of the surround speaker (L).

1 Rotate the stand of the IR transmitter.

)

IR transmitter

Stand

2 Install 2 commercially available screws in

the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm (

Install the screws 30 mm (1

/16 inch).

/16 inch) apart.

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30 mm (1 3/16 inch)

4 mm (3/16 inch)

3 Hang the IR transmitter via hole on the

bottom of the stand on the screw.

Make sure that the IR transmitter does not move after installation.

IR transmitter

Note

• Use screws suitable for the material and strength of the wall.

• Do not install the IR transmitter to a wall of low strength.

• Sony is not lia ble for any damage or accident incurred by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength wall, etc.), incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster.

• When connecting/disconnecting the cord, detach the IR transmitter from the wall first.

Stand

• You can store the cords in the troughs in the bottom of the stand.

Stand

Troughs

TV Hookup (Advanced)

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

TV with COMPONENT

VIDEO IN jacks

PB/CB

PR/CR

LINE1 LINE2

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

YPB/CBPR/C

COAXIAL

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFER

To HDMI* OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RLAUDIO IN

LINE1

(DVD ONLY)

To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

EURO AV

OUTPUT(TO TV)

DIR-T1

To EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV)

COAXIAL

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

To HDMI* IN

To EURO AV INPUT

TV with HDMI* jack

* 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 SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

B To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/ C

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

R/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 29).

Green Blue Red

C 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 80.

Does your TV accept progressive signals?

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

PROGRESSIVE

FUNCTION +/–

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

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

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

t P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)

P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)

INTERLACE

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 (EURO AV

T OUTPUT (TO TV)).

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 “PROGRES SIVE VIDEO,” images from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.

• If you set [LINE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [RGB] (page 81), the system switches to “INTERLACE.” This will happen even though you select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO.”

• If you set [LINE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [RGB] (page 81), the system outputs no component video signals.

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