4-165-483-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ170/DZ171/DZ175 ©2010 Sony Corporation
WARNING 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 ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Precautions On power sources 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Table of Contents Precautions .............................................. 3 About These Operating Instructions ....... 4 Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device ............................................... 6 Package Contents .................................. 10 Index to Parts and Control .................... 11 Guide to the Control Menu ...................16 Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System....... 19 Step 2: Connecting the System... 21 Step 3: Setting up the System.....
Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device Type 6US Disc logo Characteristics 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.
Type USB device Disc logo – Characteristics Icon • USB device that contains the following kinds of files. – MP3 files2)3) or WMA/AAC files3) – JPEG image files4) – MPEG4 video files 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.
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.
• • • • • • • • • The system will attempt to play any data with the extensions above, even if it is not in MP3/WMA/ AAC/JPEG/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.
Package Contents Main unit Speaker packages • DAV-DZ170/DAV-DZ171 • DAV-DZ175 • Speaker cords (1 set) (red/white/green/gray/blue) • Foot pads (1 set) Accessories • Remote commander (remote) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) or 10US • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Video cord (1) • Operating Instructions • Quick Setup Guide • Easy Setup Disc (DVD) • HDMI cable (1) (DAV-DZ171 only)
Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A Disc tray B Front panel display (page 12) C (remote sensor) Receives the remote signal. Point the remote toward here when using the remote. D MASTER VOLUME control Adjusts the system’s volume. E REC TO USB (page 49) Transfers tracks/MP3 files onto a USB device. Lights up during transfer of tracks/MP3 files. F (USB) port (pages 24, 30) I FUNCTION Selects the playback source.
Front panel display A Playing status indicator B SLEEP indicator Flashes when the sleep timer is set. Lights up when a signal is established between a TV and the unit via HDMI. C System status display G Surround format indicator D TUNED indicator (Radio only) H SA-CD indicator Lights up when a station is received. E ST indicator (Radio only) Lights up when stereo sound is received. 12US F HDMI indicator Lights up when a Super Audio CD/CD is loaded.
Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKERS SUR R SUR L COAXIAL 75 FM TV/CABLE DIGITAL IN FRONT R FRONT L SUBWOOFER CENTER SPEAKERS OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT R AUDIO IN L TV/CABLE A SPEAKERS jacks (page 21) E VIDEO OUT jack (page 22) B HDMI OUT jack (page 22) F TV/CABLE (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (page 22) C TV/CABLE (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) jacks (page 22) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 22) G ANTENNA (COAXIAL 75Ω FM) jack (page 24) 13US
B Buttons with black/white text labels Remote control THEATER ONE-TOUCH PLAY Function selection buttons (pages 30, 40, 42) 1 TV BRAVIA Sync 1 2 DVD/CD 3 FM USB 4 5 6 TV/ CABLE AUDIO IN FUNCTION 7 8 9 TIME/ TEXT SOUND MODE SYSTEM MENU CLEAR 0 TV INPUT AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE D.TUNING MEM SEL DVD TOP MENU 2,3 USB TV/CABLE AUDIO IN FUNCTION Selects the functions in sequence.
C Buttons with pink text labels (The following buttons work when you press and hold SHIFT (6).) DISPLAY (pages 16, 26, 30, 32, 35, 47, 49, 54) Displays the playback information on the TV screen. Number buttons (pages 33, 42) Enters the title/chapter numbers, radio frequencies, etc. CLEAR (pages 32, 35, 51) * Works with Sony TVs only. Depending on your TV, you may not be able to use some of the buttons. Clears the entry field.
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 ...
Control Menu Example: Control Menu 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Total number of chapters Control Menu items 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 04: 17 OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER Selected item Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.
[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 37) 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.
Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System How to position the system Install the system by referring to the illustration below. A B F C G D A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left)) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit E To attach the foot pads to the subwoofer , Remove the foot pads from the protective cover.
Getting Started 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.
Step 2: Connecting the System 1 Insert the connectors of the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the unit until they click. Gray (Surround right speaker (R)) KERS SPEA L SUR SUR TR FRON R R OOFE SUBW TL RS FRON EAKE Blue (Surround left speaker (L)) ER CENT Green (Center speaker) SP Red (Front right speaker (R)) Purple (Subwoofer) White (Front left speaker (L)) 2 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.
Getting Started Connecting your TV/cable box When connecting to a TV only When connecting to a TV and cable box Video 2 Audio 1 Video 2 Audio 1 Video 1 Connecting the video to your TV Depending on the jacks on your TV, select one of the connection methods. x Method 1: Video cord (supplied) connection This is the basic connection. x Method 2: HDMI cable* connection Picture quality will be improved compared to Method 1.
2 Connecting the audio from your TV/cable box To listen to TV or cable box sound via the system, select one of the connection methods. Getting Started x Method 1: Audio cord (not supplied) connection This is the basic connection and sends an analog audio signal. x Method 2: Digital optical cord (not supplied) connection Sound quality will be improved compared to Method 1. x Method 3: Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) connection Sound quality will be improved compared to Method 1.
Getting Started Connecting the other components You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers. Connected component Required cord for connection Portable audio source (not supplied) A Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) USB device (not supplied) B USB connector (not supplied) B A To a portable audio source.
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Getting Started Wall outlet (mains): The shape of the wall outlet (mains) differs depending on the area.
Getting Started Step 3: Setting up the System 5 Press X/x to select a language, then press . LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Performing the Quick Setup ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE Displayed items vary depending on the area. "/1 6 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type, then press .
8 Press C/c to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned, then press . Getting Started SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD • [STANDARD]: Select this when you install all the speakers normally. • [NO CENTER]: Select this when you install the front and surround speakers only. • [NO SURROUND]: Select this when you install the center and front speakers only. • [FRONT ONLY]: Select this when you install the front speakers only.
Getting Started Setting the type of video output to match your TV 5 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then press . HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: Depending on the connection of your TV (page 22), select the type of video output of the system.
6 VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 4:3 OUTPUT: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): PAUSE MODE: When you connect the unit and your TV with a component video cable, select the type of video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. 1 3 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. Press X/x to select then press . Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP], then press .
Playing Files on a Disc/ USB Device Playback Playing a Disc Z Z "/1 USB DVD/CD FUNCTION DVD/CD FUNCTION C/X/x/c, DVD MENU VOLUME +/– O RETURN VOLUME +/– DISPLAY N N 1 x 1 Press DVD/CD. • DVD/CD: For a disc. • USB: For a USB device. You can also select the function by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly. You can also select this function by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly. 2 3 Press Z to open the disc tray. Place a disc on the tray, then press Z. Press DVD/CD or USB. 2 Load the source.
To remove the USB device Note • It may take about 10 seconds before “READING” appears in the front panel display depending on the type of USB device. [FOLDER LIST] appears on the TV screen. If [FOLDER LIST] does not appear, press DVD MENU. Press [/1 to turn off the system. Remove the USB device. Playing a specific file Press X/x to select a folder. FOLDER LIST 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 4 Press x to stop playback.
To turn on/off the list of folders/ files For details of the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting, see “Playback Priority of File Types” (page 73). Press DVD MENU. To display the list of folders/files using the Control Menu 1 2 3 Press DISPLAY. Press X/x to select [BROWSING], then press . Press X/x to select the desired list, then press . • [FOLDER LIST]: A list of folders appears. To display a list of files, press X/ x to select a folder, then press .
Press Watch frame by frame X, then press /m or M/ . • /m: slow-motion play (reverse). • M/ : slow-motion play (forward). Each time you press /m or M/ during slow-motion play, the playback speed changes. Rotate a JPEG image file Example: [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 03: 17 X/x while viewing a JPEG image file.
Note x DVD-VR • You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code. You can toggle audio tracks when a disc contains multiple audio tracks. x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file)/USB device (audio file) Changing angles Press ANGLE during playback to select the desired angle. Displaying subtitles You can change the sound track. • [STEREO]: The stereo sound. • [1/L]: The sound of the left channel (monaural). • [2/R]: The sound of the right channel (monaural).
2 3 Press X/x to select MENU], then press [DISC . Press X/x to select [MENU] or [TOP MENU], then press . Some Super Audio CDs consist of a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer. You can change the playback layer you want to listen to. 1 This function is only available for DVD-VRs with a playlist created. 1 2 3 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. Press X/x to select PLAY LIST], then press Press X/x to select [SUPER AUDIO CD/CD LAYER], then press .
1 2 3 Press To return to normal playback DISPLAY. Press X/x to select then press . [PROGRAM], Press X/x to select [SET press . t], then Total time of the programmed tracks PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7. TRACK 0: 00:00 T –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– 01 02 03 04 05 06 Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT when the display for the program setting is not displayed on the TV screen, or select [OFF] in Step 3.
3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD • [OFF]: Off. • [TRACK]: You can shuffle tracks on the disc. • [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeat all of the tracks on the disc. • [TRACK]: You can repeat the current track. x During Program Play x DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD x DATA CD (audio files only)/DATA DVD (audio files only)/USB device (audio files only) • [OFF]: Off.
• [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches out from the center of the TV screen. • [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files randomly cycle through the effects. • [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file slides over the previous image. • [OFF]: Off. Playing a slide show with sound 1 Note • The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 56).
Displaying the Information of a Disc/ USB Device 2.3. ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are used for a single MP3 file. 5 Text information Viewing playback information Note Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly during playback. Information on the TV screen 1 T 0: 13 2 3 192k MP3 • Depending on the source being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters.
x DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device (audio file) 1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name* * If an MP3 file has an ID3 tag, the system will display a title name from the ID3 tag information. The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3. ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are used for a single MP3 file.
2 Prepare the source. 3 Operate the connected component. To enjoy a cable box, select the input of the cable box via the TV to which it is connected. iPod models that can be operated via USB You can operate an iPod using the buttons on the remote by connecting the iPod via the (USB) port to the system. The battery of the iPod is charged via the system. The iPod models that can be operated via USB are as follows. Update your iPod with the latest software before using it with the system.
To change the preset number Tuner Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations. Current station Current band and preset number FM Select the desired preset number by pressing PRESET +/– (page 42), then perform the procedure from Step 3. Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 42)). 1 2 FM 10 : 88.00 MHz 3 1 2 Press FM. Press and hold TUNING +/– until the auto scanning starts.
5 6 Press . Press SYSTEM MENU.
Sound Effect Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed surround settings. Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x to select “SUR.SETTING,” then press or c. The selected item appears in the front panel display. 3 4 Press X/x to select “PRO LOGIC,” then press . Press SYSTEM MENU. Note • When TV program sound is monaural, sound is output only from the center speaker.
Sound from Effect • 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from all the speakers. – “PRO LOGIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. – “PLII MOVIE” performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. – “PLII MUSIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode decoding. • Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on the number of channels of the source.
Selecting the Sound Effect Selecting the effect to suit the source Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • “AUTO”: The system automatically selects “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” to produce the sound effect depending on the source. “AUTO” appears in the front panel display. • “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for movies. “MOVIE” appears in the front panel display. • “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for music.
1 Convenient Functions Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). 3 4 Turn on your TV and press [/1 to turn on the system. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the system through the HDMI input appears on the TV screen. Set the Control for HDMI function of your TV.
Watching a DVD by a single button press (One-Touch Play) Tip • You can also operate the System Audio Control function via the TV menu. • You can operate the volume and mute control of the system via the TV remote. Press ONE-TOUCH PLAY Your TV turns on, your TV’s function is set to the HDMI input to which the system is connected, and the system starts playing a disc automatically. The System Audio Control function is also activated automatically.
Transferring Songs onto a USB Device You can transfer songs on an audio CD onto a USB device by encoding to MP3 format. You can also transfer MP3 files on a DATA CD/ DATA DVD onto a USB device. For connecting the USB device, see “Playing Files on a Disc/USB Device” (page 30). To select the transfer destination of the USB device You can select the memory number for transfer depending on the USB device. Press MEM SEL. Selected memory number USB Memory 2 selected.
4) A new file is transferred in the “REC1-MP3” or “REC1-CD” folder each time single-track transferring is performed. x For an audio CD Remaining space of the USB device USB TRANSFER Transferring tracks on an audio CD or MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB device 1 2 3 Load an audio CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. Press X/x to select TRANSFER], then press 2 3 01_Back_Seat_O... 02_One_Nights_... 03_Are_You_Ma... 04_I_Can_Lose_... 05_Soul_Survivo...
5 Press N to start transferring. When transferring is completed, “COMPLETE” appears in the front panel display and playback of the disc and USB device stops automatically. To cancel transferring, press x. Erasing audio files on a USB device You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x to select “SLEEP,” then press or c. The selected item appears in the front panel display. You can erase audio files (“.mp3,” “.
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays a Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive a Dolby Digital signal, you need to connect a TV or other component to the unit with a digital optical or digital coaxial cord (page 22). Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the audio signal. The selected item appears in the front panel display. • “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be output.
Settings Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x to select “DIMMER,” then press or c. Reperforming the Quick Setup 1 2 3 4 The selected item appears in the front panel display. 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Setting the Demonstration Mode to On/Off You can turn on/off the demonstration in the front panel display while the system is in standby mode. 1 2 The selected item appears in the front panel display. 3 4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press .
Performing Further Settings 6 Press X/x to select an item, then press . The options for the selected item appear. Example: [TV TYPE] VIDEO SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: 16:9 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 LETTERFULL BOX 4:3 OUTPUT: AUTO 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF AUTO PAUSE MODE: You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. Displayed items vary depending on the area.
x [AUDIO] You can switch the language of the sound track. When you select [ORIGINAL], the language given priority on the disc is selected. [4:3 PAN SCAN]: Select this when you connect a 4:3 standard TV. The system automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. x [SUBTITLE] You can switch the language of the subtitles recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
Settings for HDMI [HDMI SETUP] 16:9 aspect ratio TV x [HDMI RESOLUTION] Note • [4:3 OUTPUT] is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9]. x [BLACK LEVEL] You can select the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT. [ON]: The standard level. [OFF]: You can lower the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too white.
x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)] You can select the type of HDMI signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. Settings for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] [YCBCR]: The system outputs YCBCR signals. [RGB]: The system outputs RGB signals. x [SPEAKER FORMATION] x [AUDIO (HDMI)] Depending on the shape of the room, you may not be able to install some speakers. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers. You can select the audio output status from the HDMI OUT jack.
obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. x [AUDIO DRC] You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. [OFF]: No compression of dynamic range. [STANDARD]: The system reproduces the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended. [MAX]: The system compresses dynamic range fully. Note • [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital.
[JACKET PICTURE]: The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, a preset picture stored in the system appears. [GRAPHICS]: A preset picture stored in the system appears. [BLUE]: The background is blue. [BLACK]: The background is black. enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the unit and press N.
1) Settings for the speakers 0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models. 2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. [SPEAKER SETUP] x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] You can adjust the speaker settings manually without performing the Quick Setup. Select the speakers you will use, set the speaker distance from your listening position, and then adjust the sound level for each speaker. You can adjust the sound level by using the [TEST TONE] function.
[ON]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting the level. Adjust the sound level as follows. 1 2 3 4 Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON]. Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the desired speaker and the level, then press . Repeat Step 2. Press C/X/x/c to set [TEST TONE] to [OFF] after adjusting the speaker level.
On adjusting volume Additional Information Precautions On power sources • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. On placement • Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system. • At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in its case.
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. General Symptom Problems and solutions The power is not turned on. • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. The remote does not function.
Symptom Problems and solutions Picture noise appears. • If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Connect the unit directly to your TV. An image is not displayed on the • Check the setting of [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55). entire TV screen. • The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed. Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen.
Symptom Problems and solutions There is noise or the sound skips • Copy the files to your computer, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or while playing a USB device. FAT32 format, and transfer the files to the USB device again. Disc playback Symptom Problems and solutions A disc does not play. • The region code on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour.
Symptom Problems and solutions A file cannot be played. • The extension of the file name or file format is not correct. See “Playable Discs/ Files on a USB Device” (page 6). • Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 32). • The system can play to a depth of 8 folders only. • Check that the number of folders is 200 or less. • Check that the number of audio files/JPEG image files in the folder is 150 or less. • Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played.
Symptom Problems and solutions Transferring to a USB device results in an error. • The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during erasing. Delete the partially-erased file. If this does not fix the problem, the USB device may be broken. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. • Check if the USB device is write-protected.
Symptom Problems and solutions “LOCKED” appears and a disc cannot be ejected. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “DATA ERROR” appears. • The file you want to play is broken. • The file format does not match the extension of the file name. See “Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device” (page 6). • The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF. “READING” is displayed for a long time while playing.
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on the TV screen or front panel display. In this case, check the following table. C:13:50 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the U.S.
Signal format system NTSC USB Section (USB) port: Maximum current: DAV-DZ170/DAV-DZ171 (SS-WS102) 500 mA Tuner Section System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer Tuning range North American models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Other models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Video Section Outputs VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.
DRM: Not compatible Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Standby power consumption 0.2 W. • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. • Over 85% power efficiency of amplifier block is achieved with the full digital amplifier, S-Master.
Playback Priority of File Types The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting.
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index Numerics J T 4:3 OUTPUT 55 JPEG RESOLUTION 57 A L A/V SYNC 51 ANGLE 34 ATTENUATE 52 AUDIO 55 AUDIO (HDMI) 57 AUDIO DRC 58 AUDIO SETUP 57 AUTO CALIBRATION 57 AUTO STBY 53 Language Code List 74 LANGUAGE SETUP 54 TEST TONE 60 TIME 33 TRACK SELECTION 58 TV TYPE 55 B O BACKGROUND 58 BLACK LEVEL 56 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 56 OSD 54 C CONTROL FOR HDMI 56 Control for HDMI 47 Control Menu 16 CUSTOM 54 D D. C. A. C.
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