4-165-486-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ310/DZ510/DZ610/DZ810 ©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.
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Table of Contents Precautions.............................................. 2 About These Operating Instructions ....... 3 Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device............................................... 5 Package Contents .................................. 10 Index to Parts and Control .................... 12 Guide to the Control Menu ................... 18 Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System .......22 Step 2: Connecting the System ...29 Step 3: Setting up the System .....
Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device Type 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) – DivX/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/DivX/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.
• 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.
Package Contents Main unit Speaker packages • DAV-DZ310 • DAV-DZ510 • DAV-DZ610 • DAV-DZ810 • Speaker cords (1 set) For DAV-DZ310/DAVDZ510/DAV-DZ610 (red/white/green/gray/blue) For DAV-DZ810 (green/ gray/blue) • Foot pads (1 set) • Wall mounting parts For DAV-DZ510 • Speaker assembly parts For DAV-DZ310 (4) (4) (4) (2) • Speaker assembly parts for the tall round pole-type speakers For DAV-DZ610/DAV-DZ810 (2) (2) • Speaker assembly parts for the tall square-type speakers For DAV-DZ810 (2) 10GB
Accessories • Remote commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Video cord (1) • HDMI cable (1) (Singapore, Indonesian, Malaysian, Filipino, Latin American, and Mexican models only) or • Speaker-bottom covers (2) (DAV-DZ810 only) • Operating Instructions • Quick Setup Guide • Speaker Installation Guide (DAV-DZ310/DAVDZ610/DAV-DZ810 only) 11GB
Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A Disc tray Opens or closes the disc tray. B Front panel display (page 13) N (play) C Starts or re-starts playback. (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 63) Transfers tracks/MP3 files/radio programs onto a USB device.
Front panel display A Karaoke indicator Lights up when the karaoke mode is on. B SLEEP indicator Flashes when the sleep timer is set. C System status display D TUNED indicator (Radio only) Lights up when a station is received. E ST indicator (Radio only) Lights up when stereo sound is received. F S-AIR indicator (only when the wireless transmitter (not supplied) is inserted into the unit) (DAV-DZ810 only) Lights up during wireless transmission.
Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKERS SUR R SUR L COAXIAL 75 FM EZW-T100 DIGITAL IN ARC FRONT R FRONT L SUBWOOFER Y OPTICAL CENTER SPEAKERS OUT PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT TV VIDEO OUT R AUDIO IN L TV Screws* A SPEAKERS jacks (page 29) G VIDEO OUT jack (page 30) B HDMI OUT jack (page 30) H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 30) C TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (DAVDZ510/DAV-DZ610/DAV-DZ810 only) (page 30) D EZW-T100 slot (DAV-DZ810 only) (page 60) E ANTENNA (COAXIAL 75Ω FM) jack (page 33) F
A THEATRE (page 58) Remote control Switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies automatically. ONE-TOUCH PLAY (page 58) THEATRE ONE-TOUCH PLAY Activates One-Touch Play. TV 1 BRAVIA Sync SLEEP MIC VOL KEYCON FUNCTION 2 ECHO KARAOKE PON TV "/1 (on/standby) Turns on your TV or sets it to standby mode. "/1 (on/standby) (page 34) AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY INPUT D.TUNING MEMORY SELECT 3 SOUND MODE B SLEEP (page 66) DYNAMIC BASS 9 4 NIGHT Adjusts the level of the echo effect.
D SOUND MODE (page 57) Opens or closes the DVD’s Top Menu. DYNAMIC BASS (page 57) DVD MENU (page 43) Reinforces bass frequencies. Opens or closes the DVD’s menu. NIGHT (page 57) C/X/x/c Activates the night mode function. Moves the highlight to a displayed item. PICTURE NAVI (page 39) (ENTER) Displays the image browser for JPEG file selection. Enters the selected item. SYSTEM MENU (pages 53, 55, 60, 66, 69) Returns to the previous display. Enters the system menu.
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 remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
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 44) You can select the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 45) You can play the tracks/files in random order. [REPEAT] (page 46) 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 67) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 43) You can display the DVD’s menu.
List of Control Menu Items for karaoke Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Source [KARAOKE MODE] (page 47) Set karaoke mode to on/off. [VOCAL SELECT] (page 49) Selects different kind of vocals recorded in the disc. Tip • The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow t when you select any item except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC], [KARAOKE MODE], and [VOCAL SELECT] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up in yellow when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).
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.
When installing the speakers on a wall • 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.
Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker. Getting Started 3 Screw 4 Rear of the speaker Lift the upper part of the speaker. Upper part of the speaker Upper part , Lower part Rear of the speaker 5 Pull out the speaker cord from the bottom of the lower part of the speaker. The removed speaker cord is used when installing the speaker on a wall.
6 Remove the protection paper from the speaker-bottom cover, then attach the speakerbottom cover to the bottom of the upper part of the speaker. Getting Started Bottom of the upper part of the speaker Speaker-bottom cover , , Protection paper Note • When removing the protection paper, pull it off via the section exposed by the notch in the speaker-bottom cover. To hang the speaker on a wall For DAV-DZ510, you can select the speaker hanging method.
Getting Started For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the small speakers (DAV-DZ310/ DAVDZ510/DAV-DZ610 only) For the tall round pole-type speakers (DAV-DZ610/DAV-DZ810 only) For the tall square-type speakers (DAVDZ810 only) 101.
2 Remove the cover from the mounting bracket, pass the speaker cord through the hole on the rear side of the mounting bracket and out from the front side of the bracket, then connect the speaker cord to the speaker. Getting Started Color tube Front left speaker (L): White Front right speaker (R): Red Surround left speaker (L): Blue Surround right speaker (R): Gray , Mounting bracket 3 Tightly secure the speaker to the mounting bracket with the screw (supplied).
After deciding the angle, secure a screw on the lower side (1), then secure a screw on the upper side (2). Getting Started 5 Note • Make sure that the wall is sufficiently thick before installing. • Do not loosen the screws at the mounting plate or screw to secure the speaker to the mounting bracket during the assembly process. If you do, the speaker may drop and cause an injury.
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/set-top box When connecting to a TV only When connecting to a TV and set-top box Video 1 Video 2 Audio 1 Video 2 Audio 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/set-top box To listen to TV or set-top box sound via the system, select one of the connection methods. This is the basic connection and sends an analog audio signal. x Method 2: Digital optical cord (not supplied) connection (DAV-DZ510/DAV-DZ610/DAVDZ810 only) Sound quality will be improved compared to Method 1.
Getting Started To change the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, Middle Eastern, and South African models only) Depending on your TV, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system. The initial setting for Australian, Middle Eastern, and South African models is PAL. The initial setting for Asian models is NTSC. 1 2 Turn off the system by pressing "/1. Turn on the system by pressing "/1 on the unit while pressing FUNCTION on the unit.
Connecting the antenna (aerial) Getting Started NNA ANTE IAL 75 COAXFM or FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), extend and keep it as horizontal as possible. Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Connect the AC power cord (mains lead). The demonstration appears in the front panel display. Wall outlet (mains): The shape of the wall outlet (mains) differs depending on the area.
Getting Started Step 3: Setting up the System this message still does not appear, recall the Quick Setup display (page 69). 5 Press X/x to select a language, then press . LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Performing the Quick Setup Displayed items vary depending on the area. ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE "/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 . Connect the calibration mic (supplied) to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel. Set up the calibration mic at ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. STANDARD • [STANDARD]: Select this when you install all the speakers normally.
11 Unplug the calibration mic, press C/c Getting Started to select [YES], then press 5 . Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then press . To quit the Quick Setup Press HDMI SETUP AUTO(1920x1080p) HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: ON VOLUME LIMIT: OFF AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL: AUTO YCBCR YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): OFF JPEG RESOLUTION: SD DISPLAY in any Step. Setting the type of video output to match your TV Depending on the connection of your TV (page 30), select the type of video output of the system.
6 VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 4:3 OUTPUT: COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): 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 16:9 OFF FULL AUTO AUTO Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD/CD.” 7 2 Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)], then press .
5 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume. Playback Playing a Disc Playing Files on a Disc/ USB Device Z Z FUNCTION "/1 FUNCTION VOLUME +/– C/X/x/c, H 1 O RETURN Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD/CD.” Press Z to open the disc tray. Place a disc on the tray, then press Z. With the label side up. 4 38GB VOLUME +/– DISPLAY H The selected item appears in the front panel display. 2 3 DVD MENU Press N to start playback.
2 x For a disc To select the playback source of the USB device Place a disc on the tray by pressing Z to open/close the disc tray. You can select the memory number for playback depending on the USB device. Load the source. Press MEMORY SELECT. x For a USB device Selected memory number (USB) USB Memory 2 selected. Home Theatre System Playback Connect a USB device to the port.
x For JPEG files Press C/X/x/c to select an image. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 When different file types are on a disc/USB device You can select the file type that is played with priority when mixed media (audio files, JPEG image files, or video files) are on the disc/USB device. 1 2 Start playback. x For video or audio files Press N to start playback from the selected file. x For JPEG image files Press N to start a slide show beginning with the selected file.
Other Playback Operations Press Play one frame at a X, then press STEP or time (Freeze STEP. Frame) • STEP: go to the preceding frame. • STEP: go to the next frame. Replay the previous scene or briefly fast • forward the current • scene or during playback. : 10 seconds before. : 30 seconds ahead. or Depending on the type of disc/file, the function may not work.
2 Press X/x to select the search method, then press . • • • • • • [TITLE/SCENE/TRACK] [CHAPTER/INDEX] [TRACK] [INDEX] [FOLDER] [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 3 Input the time code using the number buttons, then press .
Example: Using the DVD’s menu Dolby Digital 5.1 channel Surround (L/R) 1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 L C R LFE LS RS Currently playing program format x DVD-VR 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) 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).
• [CD]: You can play the CD layer. When the system is playing a CD layer, “CD” lights up in the front panel display. Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD Note Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to. 1 2 3 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. Press X/x to select 2CH], then press . Playing in programmed order Press X/x to select the setting, then press .
4 3 Press c. The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]). PROGRAM 5 –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– 01 02 03 04 05 06 Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press . Selected track PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7. TRACK 1 2 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Playing in programmed order.” Press X and select [ALL CLEAR], then press .
To return to normal playback To return to normal playback Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. Note Note • You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback. • You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback. Playing repeatedly Selecting an effect for the slide show (Repeat Play) 1 2 3 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. Press X/x to select then press .
2 3 Press X/x to select then press . [INTERVAL], Press X/x to select a setting, then press . Press X/x to select the desired folder and press N. Note • If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still skips, reduce the size of the JPEG image file. Enjoying Karaoke Playback • [NORMAL]: You can set to the standard duration.
– lower the overall volume. Note • The Control Menu will not appear if no disc/ USB device is inserted into the unit. 2 3 Press X/x repeatedly to select [KARAOKE MODE], then press . Press X/x to select [ON], then press . To cancel karaoke mode Disconnect the microphone, or set [KARAOKE MODE] to [OFF]. Note • Before connecting, press MIC VOL – to set the microphone volume to minimum. • If you play the Super Audio CD layer of a Super Audio CD (page 44), karaoke mode will be set to off automatically.
Selecting the vocals (Vocal Select) About karaoke DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital format 1 2 3 Press DISPLAY in karaoke mode. Press X/x repeatedly to select [VOCAL SELECT], then press Accompaniment x DVD VIDEO [OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled. [1+2]: Guide vocal 1+2 is output. [1]: Guide vocal 1 is output. [2]: Guide vocal 2 is output. x VIDEO CD/CD • [OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled. • [L+R]: Same sound is output from both speakers. • [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound is output.
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 The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears only when text is recorded on the disc. You cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT” appears. Viewing playback information Note Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback.
x DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device (audio file) 1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name* x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video file)/USB device (video file) FUNCTION Playback * 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. • “DVD/CD”: Insert the disc into the unit (page 38). • “TUNER FM”: Select the radio program (page 53). • “USB”: Connect the USB device directly (page 38), or iPod* via a USB cable (page 52). • “TV”: Select the channel on the TV or settop box. • “AUDIO IN”: Connect the portable audio source via an audio cord (stereo mini-plug cord) (page 32). 3 Operate the connected component. To enjoy a set-top box, select the input of the set-top box via the TV to which it is connected.
9 Press SYSTEM MENU. To change the preset number Tuner Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations. Current station FM Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 53)). 1 FM 10 : 88.00 MHz Tuner Current band and preset number Select the desired preset number by pressing PRESET +/– (page 53), then perform the procedure from Step 3. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “TUNER FM.
4 Press X/x to select “MONO.” • “STEREO”: Stereo reception. • “MONO”: Monaural reception. 5 6 54GB 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 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x to select “SUR.SETTING,” then press Sound Effect 1 2 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 Depending on the source. Surround setting Effect “PRO LOGIC” “PLII MOVIE” “PLII MUSIC” • 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.
Selecting the Sound Effect Reinforcing bass frequencies Press DYNAMIC BASS. “D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel display. Selecting the effect to suit the source Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. Note • When you play a Super Audio CD, this function does not work. Press DYNAMIC BASS again. Enjoying the sound at low volume You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume.
1 Convenient Functions Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync This function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Sync function.
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. Using the Theatre Mode Press THEATRE.
Changing the language for the system’s on-screen display in sync with your TV Room A (Language Follow) When you change the language for the on-screen display of your TV, the system’s on-screen display language is also changed. S-AIR main unit S-AIR sub unit (surround amplifier) Note • When the system’s on-screen display is displayed, this function does not work.
2 Note Tip • Remove the screws that are indicated in the illustration. Do not remove other screws. • When you change the S-AIR configuration, Sony recommends that you perform [AUTO CALIBRATION] (page 74). Insert the wireless transmitter. Rear of the unit EZW-T100 Setting the S-AIR ID to activate wireless transmission For the surround amplifier For the S-AIR receiver Simply by matching the ID of the main unit and the S-AIR sub unit, you can activate wireless transmission.
To set the ID of the surround amplifier Refer to the operating instructions of the surround amplifier. To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. Enjoying sound by the S-AIR receiver while the main unit is in standby mode For the S-AIR receiver You can receive the system’s sound by the S-AIR receiver while the main unit is in standby mode by setting “S-AIR STBY” to “STBY ON.
instrument, such as a paper clip, can be used.) The PAIRING indicator of the surround amplifier flashes when pairing starts. When wireless transmission is activated, the PAIRING indicator of the surround amplifier turns on and “PAIRING” and “COMPLETE” appear alternately in the front panel display. x For the S-AIR receiver Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. When wireless transmission is activated, “PAIRING” and “COMPLETE” appear alternately in the front panel display.
Notes on USB transferring • Do not connect the unit and the USB device through a USB hub. • Make sure there is enough space in the USB device for transferring. • Do not remove the USB device during transferring. • When you are transferring tracks from an audio CD, the tracks are recorded as 128 kbps MP3 files. • When you are transferring MP3 files from a DATA CD/DATA DVD, the MP3 files are transferred with the same bit rate as the original MP3 files.
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 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. Press X/x to select TRANSFER], then press 2 3 USB TRANSFER 2002_Remixes 01_Back_Seat_O... 02_One_Nights_... 03_Are_You_Ma... 04_I_Can_Lose_... 05_Soul_Survivo... 06_Strangers_B...
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 erase audio files (“.mp3,” “.wma,” or “.m4a”) on the USB device. 1 Transferring a radio program You can transfer a radio program you are listening to onto a USB device. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “TUNER FM.
To cancel the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the front panel display. To set the sleep timer using the system menu 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x to select “SLEEP,” then press or c. The selected item appears in the front panel display. 3 Press X/x to select a setting, then press . 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. [A/V SYNC] When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. 3 Press DISPLAY.
4 Press X/x to select a setting, then press . • “ATT ON”: You can attenuate the input level. • “ATT OFF”: Normal input level. This setting is made separately for each function. 5 68GB Press SYSTEM MENU.
Settings Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x to select “DIMMER,” then press or c. The selected item appears in the front panel display. 3 Reperforming the Quick Setup 1 The selected item appears in the front panel display. 2 3 4 Press X/x to select the brightness of the front panel display, then press . 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.
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 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)4:3 : PAN SCAN PAUSE MODE: AUTO 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.
[OFF]: You can set the black level of the output signal to the standard level. [ON]: You can raise the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too black. 16:9 aspect ratio TV x [PAUSE MODE] Note (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW only) • [4:3 OUTPUT] is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9]. You can select the picture in pause mode.
x [VOLUME LIMIT] When the System Audio Control (page 59) is activated, loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system. You can prevent this by limiting the maximum level of the volume when the System Audio Control function activates. [OFF]: Off. [LEVEL3]: Maximum volume level is set to 10. [LEVEL2]: Maximum volume level is set to 15. [LEVEL1]: Maximum volume level is set to 20. Note • This function is available only when [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [ON].
• [NO SURROUND]: Select this when you install the center and front speakers only. • [FRONT ONLY]: Select this when you install the front speakers only. • [ALL FRONT]: Select this when you install all the speakers in front of the listening position. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select this when you install the front and surround speakers in front of the listening position. 2 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press . Calibration mic • [YES]: Continue with [AUTO CALIBRATION].
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. x [TRACK SELECTION] [OFF]: Off.
enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the unit and press N. When the display for entering your password appears, enter your new password. Changing the password 1 2 3 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . Press X/x to select [CHANGE PASSWORD t], then press Note • When the resume playback memory is full, the resume playback point for the earliest disc is deleted. . Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .
[SUBWOOFER] [YES] Note • When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the [STANDARD] of [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting remains the same, but the other settings of [SPEAKER FORMATION] return to [STANDARD]. x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] [L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft: Set the front speaker distance. [CENTER] 3.0 m/10 ft: Set the center speaker distance. 1)0.9 2) You can adjust the sound level of the front speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. You can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to 0 dB for [L/R], and from –6.0 dB to +6.
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.
Symptom Problems and solutions There is no picture when you make a component video cable connection. • You have set progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the default setting) (pages 36, 71). • You have set [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [ON] (page 71) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, disconnect the HDMI cable from the unit and then set to [OFF].
Symptom Problems and solutions The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an audio file. • Select stereo sound by pressing AUDIO (page 42). There is no sound or the volume • Check the surround setting (page 55). level is very low from a certain • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 29, 76). speaker or all the speakers. • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. • A 2 channel source is being played.
Symptom Problems and solutions File names are not displayed properly. • The character codes that can be displayed by this system are numbers and letters of the alphabet only. Other characters are not displayed correctly. USB playback Symptom Problems and solutions A USB device does not start playing from the beginning. • While in stop mode, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback (page 41). A USB device cannot be played.
Audio track/file transfer Symptom Problems and solutions You cannot start transferring onto a USB device. • The following problems may have occurred. – The USB device is full. – The number of audio files and folders on the USB device has reached the upper limit. – The USB device is write-protected. Transferring stops before it is finished. • The communication speed of the USB device is extremely slow. Connect a USB device that this system can play.
Control for HDMI Symptom Problems and solutions The Control for HDMI function • Set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 72). does not work. • Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function. • Check the connected component’s setting for the Control for HDMI function. Refer to the operating instructions of the component.
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.
Signal format system Mexican and Latin American models: NTSC Other models: NTSC/PAL USB Section (USB) port: Maximum current: Mass (approx.) DAV-DZ810 (SS-TS104) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) 500 mA Tuner Section System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer Mass (approx.) 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Other models: 87.5 MHz - 108.
General Video codec: Power requirements North American and Mexican models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Taiwan models: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Argentine models: 220 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Latin American models: 110 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 220 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption DAV-DZ310/DAV-DZ510/DAV-DZ610 On: 170 W Standby: Taiwan models: 0.2 W*, Other models: 0.25 W* DAV-DZ810 On: 175 W Standby: 0.25 W* * Valid when the system is in the following status: – “DEMO” is set to “OFF.
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 I S 4:3 OUTPUT 71 INTERVAL 47 iPod 51 S-AIR ID 61 S-AIR receiver 60 S-AIR STBY 62 SCREEN SAVER 75 SETUP 70 Shuffle Play 45 SLEEP 66, 67 SPEAKER FORMATION 73 SPEAKER SETUP 76 CONNECTION 76 DISTANCE 77 LEVEL 77 SUBTITLE 42, 71 Super Audio CD 44 Surround amplifier 60 SYSTEM MENU 53, 55, 61, 62, 63, 67, 69 SYSTEM SETUP 75 A A/V SYNC 67 ANGLE 42 ATTENUATE 67 AUDIO 71 AUDIO (HDMI) 73 AUDIO DRC 75 AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL 73 AUDIO SETUP 73 AUTO CALIBRATION 74 AUTO STBY 69 B BACKGROUND 75 BLACK LE
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