Sony DAV-DZ870KW Operating Instructions Manual

3-283-043-11(1)

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

DAV-DZ870KW

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

In door use only.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is loca ted on the rear exterior.

Precautions

On power sources

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

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

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

About This Operating Instructions

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

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

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

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

• The default setting is underlined.

About the S-AIR function

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

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

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

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

Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver in this operating instructions refer only to when the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver is used. For details on the S-AIR function, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 80).

Table of Contents

About This Operating Instructions..........2

About the S-AIR function.......................2

Playable Discs......................................... 4

Getting Started

Step 1: Assembling

the Speakers ........................... 10

Step 2: Positioning the System... 15 Step 3: Connecting the System... 18 Step 4: Setting up the Wireless

System ..................................... 27

Step 5: Performing the Quick

Setup........................................ 29

Step 6: Enjoying Sound from all the

Speakers.................................. 32

Sound Adjustment

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using

Decoding Mode .............................. 34

Selecting the Sound Mode .................... 36

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound ... 37

Disc

Playing a Disc ....................................... 38

Using Play Mode...................................43

Searching/Selecting a Disc ...................46

Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files... 48

Enjoying DivX® Videos....................... 51

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound .......................................53

Restricting Playback of the Disc...........54

Using the Setup Display........................56

Tuner

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

Listening to the Radio...........................65

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

Using the Control for HDMI Function for

“BRAVIA” Sync ............................67

Playing Back Audio Files/JPEG Image

Files of a USB Device ....................70

Storing Songs in a USB Device............76

Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Adapter ........................................... 79

Using an S-AIR Product .......................80

Other Operations

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a

Room .............................................. 85

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

Automatically................................. 86

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote ........................................... 87

Enjoying Karaoke................................. 89

Using the Sound Effect......................... 93

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 93

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display.................................. 94

Viewing Information About the Disc ... 94

Returning to the Default Settings ......... 97

Additional Information

Precautions............................................ 98

Notes about the Discs ........................... 99

Troubleshooting.................................. 100

Self-diagnosis Function ...................... 110

Specifications...................................... 111

Glossary.............................................. 113

Language Code List ............................ 115

Index to Parts and Control ..................116

Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 121

Index ................................................... 125

Playable Discs

Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon

DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO

• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode

• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format

VR (Video Recording) mode

• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL)

Super Audio CD • Super Audio CD

VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)

• Super VCD

• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD format or Super VCD format

CD • Audio CD

• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format

DATA CD – • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in

DATA CD format, containing MP3 files1), JPEG image files2), and DivX video files conforming to ISO 9660

3)4)

, and

Level 1/

Level 2, or Joliet (extended format)

DATA DVD – • DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/

DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA DVD format, containing MP3 files1), JPEG image files2), and DivX video files

3)4)

, and conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format)

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

must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.

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

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

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

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

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

Standardization).

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

Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 4

• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format

• Data part of CD-Extra

• CD Graphics disc

• DVD Audio

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

• DVD-RAM

Also, the system cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 6)

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it

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

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

In some c ases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R /DVD-RW/DVD+R /DVD+RW cannot be played on th is system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

About Multi Session CD

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

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

• If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.

Region code

Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code.

A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

ALL

Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD

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

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.

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

This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

“BRAVIA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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

Getting Started

Unpacking

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

• Center speaker (1)

• Subwoofer (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Video cord (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Calibration mic (1)

• Foot pads (1 set)

• Posts (4)

• Bases (4)

• Mounting plates (4)

• Screws (large, with washer) (8)

• Screws (small) (12)

• Surround amplifier (1)

• Speaker cord cover (1)

• Speaker cord holder (1)

• Wireless transceivers (2)

• Operating Instructions

• Speaker and TV connections (card)

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

• Post covers (4)

Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer

Attach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it from slipping.

Remove the foot pads from

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the mount seat.

Using the remote

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.

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.

• 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.

About operation of the remote

You can operate this system and TV using the supplied remote.

x System operation

Press TV so that TV flashes four times. The remote enters system operation mode. When operating the system, point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit.

x TV operation

Press TV so that TV lights up for 1 second. The remote enters the TV mode. To operate the system, point the remote at the TV. For details, see “Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote” (page 87).

Note

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

Getting Started

Step 1: Assembling the Speakers

Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front and surround speakers)

Use the parts as follows:

• Front and surround speakers (4)

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• Speaker cords (4, red/white/blue/gray)

• Posts (4)

• Bases (4)

• Mounting plates (4)

• Post covers (4)

• Screws (large, with washer) (8)

• Screws (small) (12)

Although the rear layout of the front speaker is slightly different from it of the surround speaker, the way of the assembling is the same. (The illustrations in the following steps are for the front speakers as example.)

About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 19.

Note

• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when you assemble the speakers.

• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 15).

1 Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the base and post.

The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Use the speaker cords as follows:

• Front speaker (L): White

• Front speaker (R): Red

• Surround speaker (L): Blue

• Surround speaker (R): Gray

Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord) into the end of the post that has two holes.

Post

Bottom of the base

Two holes

Speaker cord

Top of the base

2 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post.

Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of the post cover, then secure with the screw.

Thread the speaker cord through the hole of the post cover.

Speaker cord

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Hole

Upper part of the post

Post cover

Screw (small)

3 Lay the post in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure

the post with the mounting plate and screws.

Select the speaker whose jack color on its rear panel matches the color tube of the speaker cord.

Post cover

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Rear of the speaker

Be careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post.

4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.

Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.

Secure two screws (large, with washer).

Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Surround speaker (L): Blue Surround speaker (R): Gray

Mounting plate

Rear of the speaker

5 Attach the post to the base.

Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the two screws.

Post

Slit

Projection

Base

Note

• Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly.

Screws (small)

6 Adjust the height of the speaker.

Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws. Adjust the speaker of one side, then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide.

Note

• When adjusting the height of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fall.

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Loosen two screws.

Lines

Post

Secure two screws.

7 Take up any speaker cord slack.

Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base.

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Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot.

Fully-assembled illustration

Adjust the length of the cord.

Front speaker (L): White label

Front speaker (R): Red label

White

Surround speaker (L): Blue label

Red

Surround speaker (R): Gray label

Blue

Gray

Step 2: Positioning the System

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A).

Place the system as illustrated below.

A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right))

Note

• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.

• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Subject to vibrations

– Subject to direct sunlight

• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

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

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

• When you change the positions of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround S ound for a Room” (page 85) and “Ca librating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 86).

C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left)) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit H Surround amplifier

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To install the speakers on a wall

Before installing the speakers on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.

Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Center speaker: Green

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Surround speaker (L): Blue Surround speaker (R): Gray

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

See the illustrations below.

4 mm (

/32 inch)

30 mm (1 3/16 inches)

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

For the center speaker

219 mm

/8 inches)

8 to 10 mm

(

/32 to 13/32

inch

)

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

5 mm

(

/32 inch)

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

For the other speakers

/32 to 13/32

(

Hole on the back of the speaker

5 mm

/32 inch)

(

10 mm

(

/32 inch)

8 to 10 mm

inch

)

Hole on the back of the speaker

217 mm

5/8

inches

(

)

Rear of the speaker

Note

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.

• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.

• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

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Step 3: Connecting the System

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

Note

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

• When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level

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where sound is not distorted.

3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

2 TV

1 Front speaker (L)

3 Portable audio source

5 Wireless

transceiver

1 Center speaker

1 Subwoofer

5 Wireless

transceiver

3 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc.

4 AM loop antenna (aerial)

4 FM wire antenna (aerial)

6 AC power cord (mains lead)

1 Front speaker (R)

1 Surround speaker (L)

Surround

amplifier

6 AC power cord (mains lead)

1 Surround speaker (R)

:Signal flow

1 Connecting the Speakers

The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.

Rear of speaker

Color tube

(+)

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Connector

(–)

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

Rear panel of the unit

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

SPEAKER

CENTER

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

SUBWOOFER

FRONT R FRONT L

TV HDMI OUT

To the center speaker (green)

To the subwoofer (purple)

Rear panel of the surround amplifier

EZW-RT

S-AIR ID

SPEAKER

PAIRIN G

SURROUND SELECTOR

B C

SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

To the surround speaker (L)

(blue)

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

To the front speaker (R) (red)

EZW-RT10

B/CBPR/CR

FRONT R

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

SPEAKER

FRONT L

VIDEO OUT TV

AUDIO IN

SAT/CABLE

To the front speaker (L) (white)

ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75

AUDIO IN LR

To the surround speaker (R) (gray)

2 Connecting the TV

Use the parts as follows:

•Video cord (1)

To listen to TV sound from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the audio cord (not supplied) (A).

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For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A, B, or C. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (HDMI).

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

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

Audio cord (not supplied)

Digital coaxial cord (not supplied)

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

To the digital coaxial output jack of the TV

To the digital optical output jack of the TV

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV HDMI OUT

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L

AUDIO IN

To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV

ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75

AUDIO IN LR

AUDIO IN

SAT/CABLE

B/CBPR/CR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

EZW-RT10

VIDEO OUT TV

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

White Red

Rear panel

HDMI** cable (not supplied)

I O

Component video cord (not supplied)*

Green Blue Red

Video cord (supplied)

To the VIDEO IN jack of

To the HDMI IN jack of the TV

the TV

To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of the TV

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

progressive format (page 31).

** HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 31).

Note

• During the “D MPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

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

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

Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system. The initial setting of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is PAL. The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.

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

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

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3 Connecting the other components

You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system.

• Portable audio source: A

• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B

• VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc.: C

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Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied)

To the portable audio source

(USB) port (See page 70.)

Front panel

AUDIO IN LR

AUDIO IN

SAT/CABLE

Audio cord (not supplied)

AUDIO

BLE

SAT/CA

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ANTENNA

Rear panel

White Red

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV HDMI OUT

.7A

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied)

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L

B/CBPR/CR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

EZW-RT10

VIDEO OUT TV

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

To the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component

To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT jack. For details, see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 79).

Note

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

If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs

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

System

VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc.

:Signal flow

Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive the sound from more than two components.

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4 Connecting the antenna (aerial)

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AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Note

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

ANTENNA

Rear panel

COAXIAL 75

AUDIO IN LR

AUDIO IN

SAT/CABLE

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV HDMI OUT

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

EZW-RT10

B/CBPR/CR

VIDEO OUT TV

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Note

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

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

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

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

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

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

Unit

ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75

5 Inserting the wireless transceiver

You can transmit sound from the unit to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function. To use the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the unit, surround amplifier, and S-AIR receiver. For details of the S-AIR function, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 80).

Rear panel of the surround amplifier

EZW-RT

S-AIR ID

PAIRIN G

SURROUND SELECTOR

SPEAKER

A B C

SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

Rear panel of the unit

ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75

AUDIO IN LR

AUDIO IN

SAT/CABLE

-R

Wireless

transceiver

Note

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV HDMI OUT

EZW-RT10

Wireless

transceiver

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L

B/CBPR/CR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

EZW-RT10

VIDEO OUT TV

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

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

• Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transceiver.

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

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

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

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6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)

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

Rear panel of the

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Rear panel of the unit

To the wall outlet (mains)

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV HDMI OUT

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L

ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75

AUDIO IN LR

AUDIO IN

SAT/CABLE

B/CBPR/CR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

EZW-RT10

VIDEO OUT TV

DC5V

0.7A MAX

DMPORT

To the wall outlet (mains)

surround amplifier

EZW-RT

S-AIR ID

PAIRIN G

SURROUND SELECTOR

About the demonstration

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

Setting the demonstration mode to on/off

1 Press [/1 on the unit.

The system turns on.

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

4 Press X/x to select a setting.

• “DEMO ON”: On.

• “DEMO OFF”: Off.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

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

“COLD RESET” (page 97)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on the remote.

SPEAKER

A B C

SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System

To use the wireless system, you need to set up the surround amplifier. Before setting, make sure that the wireless transceivers are inserted into the unit and the surround amplifier correctly (page 25). This wireless system is called “S-AIR.” For details of the S-AIR function, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 80).

"/1

POWER / ON LINE Indicator

POWER

POWER/ON LINE

PHONES

PHONES jack

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

1 Press "/1 on the unit.

The system turns on.

2 Make sure that the SURROUND

SELECTOR switch of the surround amplifier is set to SURROUND.

3 Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround

amplifier to A.

4 Press POWER on the surround

amplifier.

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

S-AIR ID switch

EZW-RT

S-AIR ID

SPEAKER

A B C

PAIRIN G

SURROUND SELECTOR

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

SURROUND SELECTOR switch

To check the transmission status

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

POWER / ON LINE indicator

Turns green. Sound transmission is

Flashes green. Sound transmission is not

Turns red. The surround amplifier does

Turns off. The surround amplifier turns

Status

established.

For details, see “Surround amplifier operation” (page 109).

not output sound.

For details, see “Surround amplifier operation” (page 109).

off or its protection is active.

For details, see “Surround amplifier operation” (page 109).

To enjoy the sound by using headphones

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

Note

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

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

When you use the multiple S-AIR product

You can prevent miss transmission between the S-AIR products by setting a different ID for each S-AIR product. For details, see “Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)” (page 80).

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To prevent the transmission by neighbors

To prevent the transmission from neighbors, you can identify the unit and the surround amplifier by performing the pairing operation. For details, see “Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)” (page 82).

To attach the cover to the

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surround amplifier

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

1 Attach the speaker cord cover by

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

Speaker cord cover

2 Insert the tabs of the speaker cord

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

Speaker cord holder

Surround amplifier

Grooves

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

Note

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

• Do not use excessive force to store the cords.

Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup

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

Note

• When you connect the system and the TV with the component video cord (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied), you need to set the type of video output for matching your TV. For details, see “S etting the type of video output to match your TV” (page 31).

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

5 Press X/x to select a language.

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

6 Press .

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

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"/1

C/X/x/c,

DISPLAY

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

the surround amplifier.

Note

• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” (page 32).

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so

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

[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If this message does not appear, recall the Quick Setup display (page 30) and perform again.

4 Press without inserting a disc.

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

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

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

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

[16:9] (page 57)

x If you have a 4:3 standard TV

[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 57)

8 Press .

The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears.

9 Press C/c to select the speaker

formation image as the speakers are actually positioned.

For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 85).

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD

10 Press .

11 Connect the calibration mic to the

A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel.

Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction

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between the speakers and the calibration mic.

AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC

Calibration mic

volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbors.

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

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

14 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/

c to select [YES].

Note

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

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

15 Press .

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

To quit the Quick Setup

Press DISPLAY in any Step.

• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 85) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 86).

• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 56).

To recall the Quick Setup display

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

12 Press C/c to select [YES].

Note

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

13 Press .

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

Note

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

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

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Sony DAV-DZ870KW Operating Instructions Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

About This Operating Instructions

About the S-AIR function

Playable Discs

Example of discs that the system cannot play

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

About Multi Session CD

Region code

Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD

Copyrights

Getting Started

Unpacking

Using the remote

Step 1: Assembling the Speakers

Step 2: Positioning the System

Step 3: Connecting the System

1 Connecting the Speakers

2 Connecting the TV

3 Connecting the other components

4 Connecting the antenna (aerial)

5 Inserting the wireless transceiver

6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)

About the demonstration

Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System

Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup