Caution – The use of
optical instruments with
this product will increase
eye hazard.
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not
cover the ven tilation opening of the
apparatus with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not
place the naked flame sources such
as lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus
to dripping or splashing, and do not
place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not expose batteries or
apparatus with battery-installed to
excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
To prevent injury, this apparatus
must be securely attached to the
floor/wall in accordance with the
installation instructions.
Indoor use only.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. This
marking is located on the rear
exterior.
For the customers in
Europe
Disposal of
Old Electrical
& Electronic
Equipment
(Applicable in
the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment
and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of
this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more
detailed information about
recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Disposal of
waste
batteries
(applicable in
the European
Union and
other
European countries with
separate collection
systems)
This symbol on th e battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not
be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol
might be used in combination with
a chemical symbol. The chemical
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005%
mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are
disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment
and human health which could
otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of the
battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity
reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated
battery, this battery should be
replaced by qualified service staff
only.
To ensure that the battery will be
treated properly, hand over the
product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view
the section on how to remove the
battery from the product safely.
Hand the battery over to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information
about recycling of this product or
battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries
applying EU directives.
The manufacturer of this product is
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japa n.
The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to
the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
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Precautions
On power sources
• The unit is not disconnected from
the mains as long as it is
connected to the AC outlet, even
if the unit itself has been turned
off.
• As the main plug is used to
disconnect the unit from the
mains, connect the unit to an
easily accessible AC outlet.
Should you notice an abnormality
in the unit, disconnect the main
plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
Copyrights
This system incorporates with
Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro
Logic (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.
This system incorporates HighDefinition Multimedia
Interface (HDMITM)
technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and
High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or
registered tra demarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
“DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,”
“DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD”
logos are trademarks.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
“PLAYSTATION” is a
trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
Windows Media is either a
registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
This product contains
technology subject to certain
intellectual property rights of
Microsoft. Use or distribution
of this technology outside of
this product is prohibited
without the appropriate
license(s) from Microsoft.
About MPEG-4 Visual
THIS PRODUCT IS
LICENSED UNDER THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR
THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER FOR
DECODING VIDEO IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL
STANDARD (“MPEG-4
VIDEO”) THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN
A PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED
FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER
LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO
PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED
OR SHALL BE IMPLIED
FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
INCLUDING THAT
RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL,
INTERNAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES AND
LICENSING MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG
LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://
WWW.MPEGLA.COM
All other trademarks are
trademarks of their respective
owners.
About These
Operating
Instructions
• The instructions in these
Operating Instructions
describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the
controls on the unit if they
have the same or similar
names as those on the remote.
• The Control Menu items may
vary depending on the area.
• “DVD” may be used as a
general term for a DVD
VIDEO, DVD+RW/
DVD+R, and DVD-RW/
DVD-R.
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Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device
TypeDisc logoCharacteristicsIcon
DVD VIDEO• DVD VIDEO
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO
format or video mode
• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO
format
VR (Video
Recording) mode
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video
Recording) mode (except for DVD-R
DL)
VIDEO CD• VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)
• Super VCD
• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD
format or Super VCD format
Super Audio CD• Super Audio CD
CD• Audio CD
• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format
DATA CD –• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD
format that contains the following kinds
of files and conforms to ISO 9660
1)
Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet (extended
format).
files
2)3)
4)
–MP3
– JPEG image files
– Xvid/MPEG4 video files
DATA DVD –• DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA DVD
format that contains the following kinds
of files and conforms to UDF (Universal
Disk Format).
2)3)
files
–MP3
– JPEG image files
4)
– Xvid/MPEG4 video files
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TypeDisc logoCharacteristicsIcon
USB device –• USB device that contains the following
1)
A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
2)
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3 files
must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.
3)
Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played by the system.
4)
JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
(JEITA).)
kinds of files.
– MP3 files
– JPEG image files
– Xvid/MPEG4 video files
2)3)
or WMA/AAC files
4)
3)
Notes on discs
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
DualDiscs and some music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be compatible with this product.
Example of discs that the system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 5
• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extra
• CD Graphics disc
• DVD Audio
• DATA CD/DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files, Xvid video files, or
MPEG4 video files
• DATA CD/DATA DVD that is created in Packet Write format
•DVD-RAM
•Blu-ray Disc
Also, the system cannot play the following discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 7)
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)
• A disc with paper or stickers on it
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker stuck on it
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system
due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording
device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating
instructions for the recording device.
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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.
Notes about Multi Session CD
• This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any
subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played.
• This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session.
Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played.
• If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first
session, only the first session will be played.
Region code
Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with
the same region code.
A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this system.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even
though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
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Notes about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD
Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers.
Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers
designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions of
the DVD or VIDEO CD.
Notes about playable files
• The system can recognize up to 200 folders, including albums (folders) that do not contain audio files,
JPEG image files, or video files. When more than 200 folders are on the DATA CD/DATA DVD/
USB device or more than 150 files are in a folder, folders/files that are recognized by the system differ
depending on the folder configuration.
• The system can play the following files.
FileExtension of the file
MP3 file“.mp3”
WMA file*“.wma”
AAC file*“.m4a”
JPEG image file“.jpg” or “.jpeg”
Xvid video file“.avi”
MPEG4 video file“.mp4” or “.m4v”
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The system will attempt to play any data with the extensions above, even if it is not in MP3/WMA/
AAC/JPEG/Xvid/MPEG4 format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage
your speaker system.
• The following can increase the time it takes to start playback:
– when a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device is recorded with a complicated tree structure.
– when the audio files, JPEG image files, or video files in another folder have just been played.
• Some files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs/USB devices cannot be played by the system depending on
the file format.
• The system can play to a depth of 8 folders only.
• The system may not be able to play an audio file, JPEG image file, or video file depending on the file
type.
• Files recorded by a device such as a computer may not be played in the order in which they were
recorded.
• Folders that have no audio files, JPEG image files, or video files are skipped.
• Compatibility with all MP3/WMA/AAC encoding/writing software, recording devices, and
recording media cannot be guaranteed.
• Compatibility with all MPEG4 video encoding/writing software, recording devices, and recording
media cannot be guaranteed.
• The playback order may not be applicable depending on the software used for creating the audio file,
JPEG image file, or video file, or if there are more than 200 folders or 150 files in each folder.
* USB device only.
Notes about USB devices
• This system supports Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices.
• This system is not guaranteed to operate with all USB devices or memories.
• Although there are variety of complex functions for USB devices, the playable contents of USB
devices connected to the system are music, photo, and video contents only. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the USB device.
• When a USB device is inserted, the system reads all the files on the USB device. If there are many
folders or files on the USB device, it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device.
• Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub.
• With some connected USB devices, there may be a delay before an operation is performed by this
system.
• The playback order for the system may differ from the playback order of the connected USB device.
• Always turn off the system before removing the USB device. Removing the USB device while the
system is on may corrupt the data on the USB device.
• Before using a USB device, make sure that no virus-ridden files are on the USB device.
Press and hold this button to use buttons
with pink text labels (3).
G DVD TOP MENU (page 34)
Opens or closes the DVD’s Top Menu.
DVD MENU (page 34)
Opens or closes the DVD’s menu.
C/X/x/c
Moves the highlight to a displayed item.
(ENTER)
Enters the selected item.
O RETURN (page 30)
Returns to the previous display.
DISPLAY (pages 16, 26, 29, 31, 35,
46, 48, 53)
Displays the playback information on the
TV screen.
* Works with Sony TVs only. Depend ing on your TV,
you may not be able to use some of the buttons.
Note
• The AUDIO IN button does not work for this model.
To insert the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to
the markings inside the compartment.
Note
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the rem ote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
• If you do no t intend to use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
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Guide to the Control Menu
You can use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information.
DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY while using the “DVD/CD” or “USB” function.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu changes:
1 t 2 t 3 t 1 t ...
1 Control Menu 1
2 Control Menu 2 (appears when available)
3 Control Menu off
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Control Menu
Example: Control Menu 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Currently playing title number
Currently playing chapter number
Total number of titles
Control Menu items
Selected item
13( 99)
T 0: 04: 17
OFF
Total number of chapters
98( 99)
DVD VIDEO
OFF
DISC
TITLE
CHAPTER
Function name of selected
Control Menu item
Operation message
REPEAT
ENTERDISPLAY
Quit:
List of Control Menu items
The Control Menu 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the source. For details, see the pages
in parentheses in the chart below.
You can select the title, scene, or track to be played.
[CHAPTER] (page 32)/[INDEX] (page 32)
You can select the chapter or index to be played.
[INDEX] (page 32)
You can display the index and select the index to be played.
[TRACK] (page 32)
You can select the track to be played.
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 34)
You can select the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or
an edited [PLAY LIST].
[TIME] (page 32)
You can check the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
You can play from a desired point by inputting the time code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR only).
[MULTI/2CH] (page 34)
You can select the playback area on a Super Audio CD when available.
[SUPER AUDIO CD/CD LAYER] (page 34)
You can select the playback layer on a Super Audio CD when available.
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[PROGRAM] (page 35)
You can select the track to play in the order you want.
[SHUFFLE] (page 36)
You can play the tracks/files in random order.
[REPEAT] (page 36)
You can play the entire disc/USB device (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly or
one title/chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly.
[A/V SYNC] (page 51)
You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.
[DISC MENU] (page 34)
You can display the DVD’s menu.
[BROWSING] (page 30)
You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.
[SETUP] (page 53)
[CUSTOM]
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
[QUICK] (page 26)
You can make basic adjustments. Use the Quick Setup to select the desired language of the
on-screen display and the aspect ratio of your TV.
[FOLDER] (page 32)
You can select the folder to be played.
[FILE] (page 32)
You can select the JPEG image file or video file to be played.
[DATE] (page 39)
You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
[INTERVAL] (page 37)
You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.
[EFFECT] (page 37)
You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
[MEDIA] (page 31)
You can select the playback priority of different types of media (MP3/AAC1)/WMA1) file,
JPEG image file, video file, or both MP3 and JPEG image files
2)
) to be played on a DATA
CD/DATA DVD/USB device.
[USB TRANSFER] (page 48)
You can transfer tracks on an audio CD or MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB
device.
1)
USB device only.
2)
DATA CD/DATA DVD only.
Tip
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow twhen you select any item except [OFF]
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], and [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights
up in yellow when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting). The [MULTI/2CH] indicator lights up in yellow when
you select the multi-channel playback area on a Super Audio CD.
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Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System
How to position the system
Install the system by referring to the illustration below.
AB
G
DE
F
C
To attach the foot pads to the subwoofer
,
A Front speaker (L (left))
B Front speaker (R (right))
C Center speaker
D Surround speaker (L (left))
E Surround speaker (R (r ight))
F Subwoofer
G Unit
Getting Started
Remove the foot pads from
the protective cover.
Note
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed,
oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
Assembling the speakers
(DAV-TZ715 only)
For assembling the speakers refer to “Speaker Installation Guide” (supplement).
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When installing the speakers on a wall
Caution
• Contact a screw shop or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach
the screws securely to a beam. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.
• Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or
improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
Getting Started
1 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the
color tube to #.
Color tube
Front left speaker (L): White
Front right speaker (R): Red
Center speaker: Green
Surround left speaker (L): Blue
Surround right speaker (R): Gray
2 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.
See the illustrations below.
Hole on the back of
4 mm
5 mm
the speaker
30 mm
10 mm
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3 Fasten the screws to the wall, then hang the speaker on the wall.
Depth of fastened screw
8 to 10 mm
Getting Started
For the center speaker
145 mm
For the small speakers (DAV-TZ215 only)
For the tall speakers (DAV-TZ715 only)
101.6 mm
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Step 2: Connecting the System
Connecting the speakers
1 Insert the connectors of the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks
Getting Started
of the unit until they click.
Green
(Center speaker)
Purple
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(Subwoofer)
R
Blue
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(Surround left speaker (L))
Red
(Front right speaker (R))
White
(Front left speaker (L))
Gray
(Surround right speaker (R))
2 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the
color tube to #.
The subwoofer speaker cord is fixed to the subwoofer.
Color tube
Connector
(+)
(–)
Note
• Do not catch the speaker cord insulation (rubber covering) in the speaker terminals.
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Rear of the speaker
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