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Sony DAV-DZ870KW Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ870KW
©2008 Sony Corporation
3-283-043-11(1)

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  • Page 1 3-283-043-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ870KW ©2008 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: About This Operating Instructions

    WARNING About This Operating Instructions To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The instructions in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such also use the controls on the unit if they have the as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Other Operations About This Operating Instructions..2 About the S-AIR function....... 2 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Playable Discs ......... 4 Room ..........85 Getting Started Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ......... 86 Step 1: Assembling Controlling the TV with the Supplied the Speakers ......

  • Page 4: Playable Discs

    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 • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) Super Audio CD •...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ) 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.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking • Front speakers (2) and • Video cord (1) • Screws (large, with washer) (8) surround speakers (2) • Screws (small) (12) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Surround amplifier (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) •...

  • Page 8: Using The Remote

    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 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.
  • Page 9 Note • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 10: Step 1: Assembling The Speakers

    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) • Speaker cords (4, red/white/blue/gray) • Posts (4) •...
  • Page 11 Post Bottom of the base Two holes Speaker cord Top of the base 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.
  • Page 12 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 Be careful the orientation of the...
  • Page 13 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 Screws (small) Note •...
  • Page 14 Take up any speaker cord slack. Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base. Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Adjust the length of the cord. Fully-assembled illustration Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R): Surround speaker (R): Surround speaker (L):...

  • Page 15: Step 2: Positioning The System

    • 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 Sound for a Room” (page 85) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically”...
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17 • 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.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Connecting The System

    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 where sound is not distorted.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Speakers

    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 #.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Tv

    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). For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A, B, or C.
  • Page 21 ** 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 “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Other Components

    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 Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) To the portable audio source...
  • Page 23 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.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)

    4 Connecting the antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note • Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal. Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L COAXIAL 75 SPEAKER EZW-RT10 DIGITAL IN CENTER SUBWOOFER DC5V COAXIAL OPTICAL 0.7A MAX...

  • Page 25: Inserting The Wireless Transceiver

    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.

  • Page 26: About The Demonstration

    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.

  • Page 27: Step 4: Setting Up The Wireless System

    To check the transmission status Step 4: Setting up the You can check the status of sound transmission between the unit and surround amplifier by Wireless System checking the POWER / ON LINE indicator of the surround amplifier. To use the wireless system, you need to set up the surround amplifier.
  • Page 28 To prevent the transmission by Insert the tabs of the speaker cord holder in the slots of the speaker cord neighbors cover, and press it into place. To prevent the transmission from neighbors, you can identify the unit and the surround amplifier Speaker cord holder by performing the pairing operation.

  • Page 29: Step 5: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 5: Performing the LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH MENU: ENGLISH Quick Setup AUDIO: FRENCH SPANISH SUBTITLE: PORTUGUESE Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. Displayed items vary depending on the country model. Press X/x to select a language. Note The system displays the menu and subtitles •...
  • Page 30 Press volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbors. Connect the calibration mic to the • Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], install the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel. surround amplifier in the appropriate location. If Set up the calibration mic at the ear level you install the surround amplifier in an improper using a tripod, etc.
  • Page 31 Press X/x to select the desired setting, then press 94( 99) 1( 1) DVD VIDEO • [AUTO (1920 1080p)]: The system × 0: 01: 08 outputs the optimal video signal for the connected TV. CUSTOM • [1920 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 ×...

  • Page 32: Step 6: Enjoying Sound From All The Speakers

    – your TV is connected to jacks other than Step 6: Enjoying Sound the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. [ON]: The system outputs progressive from all the Speakers signals. Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from and, all the speakers in this system.
  • Page 33 Function Source Changing the input level of the “AUDIO” Portable audio source (that sound from connected is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel) components Note • When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks Distortion may occur when you listen to a (analog connection) and TV (COAXIAL or component connected to the TV, SAT/CABLE OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital...

  • Page 34: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC.
  • Page 35 Display Decoding mode Effect “PLII MOVIE” Dolby Pro Logic II Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding to the input signal and MOVIE produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. This setting is ideal for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Sound Mode

    In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and the Sony DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.

  • Page 37: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

    Note Enjoying Multiplex • The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise in the playback signal. Broadcast Sound • With decoding modes that use virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital...

  • Page 38: Disc

    Press A. Load a disc. Disc Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. Playing a Disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.
  • Page 39 To use the headphones Press Connect the headphones to PHONES jack on the Play one frame at a time to go to the next frame 3)5)6) surround amplifier. The sound of the system is (Freeze Frame) while the system is in pause muted.

  • Page 40: Changing The Sound

    To display the subtitles displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats. x DVD-VR If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are the subtitles on/off during playback.
  • Page 41 Checking the audio signal Selecting a playback area for a format Super Audio CD If you press AUDIO repeatedly during You can play the Super Audio CD (page 114) by playback, the format of the current audio signal selecting the playback area. (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below.
  • Page 42 The Control Menu display appears on the Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. TV screen. Refer to the operating instructions supplied Press X/x to select [SUPER with the disc, as the operating procedure AUDIO CD/CD LAYER], then press may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.

  • Page 43: Using Play Mode

    – you eject the disc. Using Play Mode – the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). – you change or reset the settings on the Setup Display. Creating your own program – you change the parental control level. (Program Play) –...

  • Page 44: Playing In Random Order

    To cancel all of the tracks in the Selected track programmed order PROGRAM 0: 03:51 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your ALL CLEAR own program.” – – 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]. –...

  • Page 45: Playing Repeatedly

    x DATA CD/DATA DVD Shuffle Play starts. • [OFF]: Off. To return to normal play • [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. on the disc. • [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current To turn off the Control Menu folder.

  • Page 46: Searching/Selecting A Disc

    Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY Searching/Selecting a LIST] on a DVD-VR Disc Using the DVD’s menu This function is only available for DVD-VRs with a playlist created. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which The Control Menu display appears on the make up a picture or music feature.
  • Page 47 The number in parentheses indicates the Input the time code using the number buttons. total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the 9 8 ( 9 9 ) beginning.

  • Page 48: Playing Mp3 Files/Jpeg Image Files

    Press X/x to select a folder. Playing MP3 Files/JPEG x To play MP3 files in a folder Press H to start playing the selected Image Files folder. x To select a MP3 file Press You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files: The list of files contained in the folder •...
  • Page 49 folder by continuing to press c after the last The folders recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. When a folder is being image on the current folder, but that you cannot return to the previous folder by pressing C. To played, its title is shaded.
  • Page 50 • If you play large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the out from left to right of the TV screen. same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends • [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower out from the center of the TV screen.

  • Page 51: Enjoying Divx® Videos

    • [OFF]: Off. ® Enjoying DivX Videos Press Note • The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 60). About DivX video files ®...

  • Page 52: Selecting A Folder

    To go to the next or previous files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video. page Press • For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG To turn off the display image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD, see “Playable Discs”...

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the Delay • If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play the DivX video files as many times as the preset Between the Picture and number. The following occurrences are counted: – when the system is turned off. Sound –...

  • Page 54: Restricting Playback Of The Disc

    Enter a 4-digit password using the number Restricting Playback of buttons, then press The display for confirming the password the Disc appears. x When you have already registered a [PARENTAL CONTROL] password The display for entering the password appears. Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password according to a predetermined level such as the using the number buttons, then press...
  • Page 55 To turn off the [PARENTAL Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press CONTROL] function The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11. Press X/x to select [PARENTAL To play a disc for which CONTROL t], then press [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set The display for entering the password appears.

  • Page 56: Using The Setup Display

    The options for the selected item appear. Using the Setup Display Example: [TV TYPE] VIDEO SETUP You can make various adjustments of items such 16:9 TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE 16:9 (COMPONENT OUT) as picture and sound. 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTER BOX FULL Displayed items vary depending on the country COLOR SYSTEM...

  • Page 57: Settings For The Display

    x [OSD] (On-Screen Display) x [TV TYPE] You can switch the display language on the TV You can select the aspect ratio of the connected screen. [16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide- x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only) screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. You can switch the language for the disc’s menu.
  • Page 58 The system outputs the progressive signal Note for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is • You cannot change the color system of the disc itself. displayed correctly. • You can change the color system of this system according to the connected TV (page 21). Press C/c to select [YES], then press x [BLACK LEVEL] The system outputs the progressive signal.

  • Page 59: Settings For The Hdmi

    Settings for the HDMI x [VOLUME LIMIT] If you change the output method of the TV to the [HDMI SETUP] system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing THEATRE, the System Audio Control (page 69) is activated and loud sound may be HDMI SETUP output depending on the volume level of the HDMI RESOLUTION:...

  • Page 60: Settings For The Audio

    [ID] x [JPEG RESOLUTION] You can set the ID of the system. You can select the resolution of JPEG image [PAIRING] files output from the HDMI OUT jack. You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. ]: The system outputs standard resolution with a black frame.

  • Page 61: Other Settings

    PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in http://www.divx.com on the Internet. this order. x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Other Settings You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME] function to on/off. [SYSTEM SETUP] [ON]: The system stores the resume points in memory for up to 10 discs.
  • Page 62 [CENTER] This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] [SURROUND] When you move the surround speakers, be sure [YES]: Normally select this. to set the parameters of the distance (B) from [NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is the listening position to the speakers.
  • Page 63 [SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer level. • To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time, * This item appears when you set [CENTER] to turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. VOLUME +/–...

  • Page 64: Tuner

    (except for Russian and Middle Eastern models) FM 10 : 88.00 MHz The AM tuning interval can be set to either SONY RADIO 10 kHz or 9 kHz. To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in Station name any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the unit.

  • Page 65: Listening To The Radio

    If an FM program is noisy Listening to the Radio If an FM program is noisy, you can select monaural reception. There will be no stereo Preset radio stations in the system’s memory effect, but reception will improve. first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 64)). Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 66 “TUNER AM” When the station name is set 1 Station name You can input letters, numbers, and other Ex. “SONY RADIO” symbols for a radio station. 2 Frequency If you make a mistake Ex. “AM1 576” Press C/c repeatedly until the character to...

  • Page 67: Control For Hdmi/External Audio Device

    Device • The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than Sony, even if the Using the Control for component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
  • Page 68 To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] The One-Touch Play also works when: function to on/off – You press A while the disc tray is opened and H appears in the front panel display. Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until – You close the disc tray by pressing the disc “DVD”...
  • Page 69 Enjoying TV sound from the • You can connect the system and the TV audio digitally. For details, see (page 22). speakers in this system (System Audio Control) Setting the Maximum Volume You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy Level of the System operation.

  • Page 70: Playing Back Audio Files/Jpeg Image Files Of A Usb Device

    Connecting the USB device Playing Back Audio Files/JPEG Image Files Front panel of a USB Device You can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC files)/JPEG image files stored in a USB device such as the digital music player or USB storage media (not supplied) by connecting the USB device to the unit.
  • Page 71 Notes on the USB device • The playback order for the system may differ from the playback order of the connected USB • The system can play back up to 200 folders, device. including albums that do not contain audio •...
  • Page 72 Note that you can select the next folder by FOLDER LIST continuing to press > after the last file on the current folder, but that you cannot return to the 01 Let's Talk About Love (1985) 02 1st Album (1986) previous folder by pressing ..
  • Page 73 x To play JPEG image files in a folder Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file. as a slide show Press CLEAR to return to normal view. Press H to start playing the selected Note folder. • You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set The JPEG images are played as a slide [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 show.
  • Page 74 • [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps Playing repeatedly in from top to bottom. • [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches (Repeat Play) out from left to right of the TV screen. • [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches You can play the audio files/JPEG image files out from the center of the TV screen.
  • Page 75 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a Each time you press DISPLAY while playing JPEG image files, press DISPLAY the disc, the display changes: twice.) 1 y 2 The Control Menu display appears on the 1 Playing time and current track number TV screen.

  • Page 76: Storing Songs In A Usb Device

    ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority Storing Songs in a USB when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are used for a single MP3 file. Device Note • Characters/marks may not be displayed in some You can record songs on an audio CD in a USB languages.
  • Page 77 x To cancel the track • Some USB devices cannot be played back on Press X/x to select the track, then press the system depending on the file format. The mark on the track is removed. x To cancel all the track Recording songs on an audio Press C/X/x/c to select [s ALL], then CD into a USB device...
  • Page 78 Press X/x to select a folder. Recordable space of the USB device x To erase all audio files in a folder Press CLEAR. USB RECORDING Free: 2002_Remixes x To erase an audio file Press 01_Back_Seat_O... START 02_One_Nights_... The list of files contained in the folder 03_Are_You_Ma...

  • Page 79: Using The Digital Media Port Adapter

    The sound and images from the connected Using the DIGITAL MEDIA component are played on the system or connected TV. PORT Adapter For operation details, refer to the operating instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) PORT adapter. adapter (not supplied) is for enjoying sound from a portable audio source or computer.

  • Page 80: Using An S-Air Product

    Establishing sound Using an S-AIR Product transmission between the unit The unit is compatible with the S-AIR function and S-AIR sub unit (page 114), which allows sound transmission (ID setting) between S-AIR products. For the surround amplifier About S-AIR products For the S-AIR receiver There are two types of S-AIR product.
  • Page 81 Sound transmission is established as with a specific S-AIR sub unit by performing the pairing operation (page 82). follows (example): Other S-AIR main Enjoying the system’s sound in This unit unit another room ID A ID B For the S-AIR receiver You can enjoy the system’s sound by using the S-AIR receiver.
  • Page 82 To control the system from the transmission between the unit and S-AIR receiver is established) in the front panel display. S-AIR receiver • If you turn the system off with the disc tray opened You can control the system from the S-AIR while “S-AIR STBY”...
  • Page 83 Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP], Your room Neighbor then press This unit The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear. ID A Press X/x to select [S-AIR SETUP t], then press No transmission Press X/x to select [PAIRING], then press The confirmation display appears. Press C/c to select [YES], then press ID A ID A...
  • Page 84 Note Note • If you perform the pairing operation between the unit • When the wireless transceiver is not inserted in the and another S-AIR sub unit (page 82), sound unit, you cannot set the “RF CHANGE.” transmission established by ID is canceled. •...

  • Page 85: Other Operations

    • In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change The Setup Display appears. the position of the speakers, Sony recommends you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP], CALIBRATION] (page 86).

  • Page 86: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    obstruction between the speakers and the Calibrating the calibration mic. Appropriate Settings Automatically [AUTO CALIBRATION] D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. Note • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.

  • Page 87: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) press setting. Reset the appropriate code number. x The measurement is OK.
  • Page 88 To exit the TV mode, press TV so that the TV • The function of these buttons are same as the remote flashes four times. buttons of the SONY TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

  • Page 89: Enjoying Karaoke

    To cancel karaoke mode Enjoying Karaoke Disconnect the microphones. To set the system to karaoke mode on the Control Menu display You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a Press DISPLAY. disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode. The Control Menu display appears. You can connect two microphones (not supplied) to the unit.
  • Page 90 Speaker output in normal Dolby Adjusting the microphone Digital format (5 channel surround) You can adjust the microphone volume and level of the echo effect. Front speaker Front speaker Center speaker To adjust the microphone volume Press MIC VOL +/– to adjust the microphone volume.

  • Page 91: Key Control

    • During Karaoke Pon mode, the stereo effect is Changing the key of a song reduced. • Karaoke Pon mode is automatically canceled when: (Key Control) – you turn off the power. – you change the function. You can change the key to suit your vocal range, –...
  • Page 92 x Super VCD • [EXPERT 1]: Advance level. The score is • [OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled. displayed while singing. • [1:L+R]: Same sound of the audio track 1 • [EXPERT 2]: Advance level. is output from both speakers. •...

  • Page 93: Using The Sound Effect

    Using the Sound Effect Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset Reinforcing bass frequencies time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 1 or 10-minutes You can reinforce bass frequencies.

  • Page 94: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Changing the Brightness Viewing Information of the Front Panel About the Disc Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. Viewing the playing time and Press SYSTEM MENU. remaining time in the front Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”...

  • Page 95: Checking The Play Information

    x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ (DivX video file) Super Audio CD/CD 1 Playing time of the current file • T **:** 2 Current file name Playing time of the current track 3 Current album and file number •...
  • Page 96 To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 file/DivX video file) text 1 0 ( 1 5 ) DATA CD JPEG 2 0 0 2 / 9 / 1 8 By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files or DivX video files on a DATA CD/DATA Date information DVD, you can display the name of the folder/ MP3 file/DivX video file, and the audio bit rate...

  • Page 97: Returning To The Default Settings

    Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], Returning to the Default then press The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. Settings Press X/x to [RESET] and press c. Press C/c to select [YES]. Returning the system You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] parameters, such as preset here.

  • Page 98: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On placement On cleaning discs, disc/lens • Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

  • Page 99: Notes About The Discs

    transmission may result. In this case, take the Notes about the Discs following steps: – Do not install the system near other wireless systems. On handling discs – Do not use the system and the other wireless • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its systems at the same time.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. In the event of a problem with the S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (main unit and S-AIR sub unit).
  • Page 101 Picture Symptom Remedy There is no picture. • The video connecting cords are not connected securely. • The video connecting cords are damaged. • The unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 20). • The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system.
  • Page 102 Sound Symptom Remedy There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode.
  • Page 103 Symptom Remedy No sound or only a very low- • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 19, 61). level sound is heard from the • Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 34). surround speakers. • Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable.
  • Page 104 Symptom Remedy The JPEG image file cannot be • The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660 played. Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet. • The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

  • Page 105: Usb Device

    Symptom Remedy A disc cannot be ejected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. [Data error] appears on the TV • The MP3 file/JPEG image file/DivX video file you want to play is broken.
  • Page 106 – The file structure is extremely complex. – The memory capacity is excessive. – The internal memory is fragmented. • Sony recommends following these guidelines. – Total folders on the USB device: 200 or less – Total files per folder: 150 or less Erroneous display.
  • Page 107 • If the recording, copying, and erase operations are repeated multiple times, the file structure within the USB device becomes complex. 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.
  • Page 108 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. Audio files or folders on the •...
  • Page 109 (mains lead) of the surround amplifier and turn on the surround amplifier. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound. • turns green Check the status of the POWER –...

  • Page 110: Self-Diagnosis Function

    [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may display) appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, When the self-diagnosis function is activated to normal system operation will not be possible. prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5- Turn off the system, and then turn on the system character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a...

  • Page 111: Specifications

    Other models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50 Specifications kHz step) Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Amplifier Section Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, AM tuner section 1 kHz, 1% THD) Tuning range...
  • Page 112 * Depending on the source, there may be no sound Center (SS-CT81) output. Speaker system Full range, Magnetically Shielded 3 - 16 Ω Rated impedance: Speaker unit 30 mm × 60 mm cone type Rated impedance 3 ohms General Dimensions (approx.) 385 mm ×...

  • Page 113: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed Dolby Surround Pro Logic by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, the speaker settings to your listening Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four environment in a short period of time.
  • Page 114 A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2 quality media are transmitted with no channel area or the multi-channel area. deterioration, Sony has developed a technology • 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of...

  • Page 115: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali...

  • Page 116: Index To Parts And Control

    Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (29, 97) G VOLUME control (38) B A (open/close) (38) H MIC2 jack (89) C Front panel display (118) I AUDIO IN/MIC1/A.CAL MIC jack (22, 29, D Play operation buttons (38) (USB) port (70) (remote sensor) (8)
  • Page 117 Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L COAXIAL 75 SPEAKER EZW-RT10 DIGITAL IN CENTER SUBWOOFER DC5V 0.7A MAX COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN HDMI OUT DMPORT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT SAT/CABLE A SPEAKER jacks (19) G VIDEO OUT jack (20) B EZW-RT10 slot (25) H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (20) C COAXIAL 75Ω...

  • Page 118: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the karaoke mode is G Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is on. (89) correctly connected to HDCP (High- bandwidth Digital Content Protection) B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. compliant device with HDMI or DVI (93) (Digital Visual Interface) input.
  • Page 119 Surround amplifier Rear panel Front panel EZW-RT POWER S-AIR ID SPEAKER POWER/ON LINE PAIRING PHONES SURROUND SELECTOR SURROUND SURROUND BACK A PHONES jack (27) F Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10) slot (25) B POWER (ON/OFF) (27) G S-AIR ID switch (27) C POWER / ON LINE indicator (27) H SPEAKER L jack (19) D PAIRING indicator (82) I SPEAKER R jack (19)

  • Page 120: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A – M N – Z ANALOG ek (87) NIGHT wd (93) Number buttons qk (42, 64, 87) ANGLE 4 (39) ONE-TOUCH PLAY r; (68) Colored buttons eh (87) AUDIO eg (37, 40) PICTURE NAVI qj (48, 72) [/1 (on/standby) 1 (26, 29, 38) CLEAR ej (43, 56, 65) PRESET +/–...

  • Page 121: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes: 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... 1 Control Menu display 1 2 Control Menu display 2 (appears when available) 3 Control Menu display off...
  • Page 122 Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Playback status Total number of chapters (N Playback, Control Menu items X Pause, x Stop, etc.) 98( 99) Type of disc being 13( 99) DVD VIDEO...
  • Page 123 [SHUFFLE] (page 44) You can play the track/file in random order. [REPEAT] (page 45) You can play the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly or one title/ chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 53) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 46) You can display the DVD’s menu.
  • Page 124 [EFFECT] (page 73) You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (pages 71, 72) You can select the data type; MP3/AAC/WMA file or JPEG image file, when playing a USB device.

  • Page 125: Index

    Index Numerics DVD’s menu 46 DYNAMIC BASS 93 4:3 OUTPUT 58 Naming preset stations 65 5.1 Channel Surround 41 NIGHT 93 EFFECT 50, 73 A/V SYNC 53 ORIGINAL 46 AAC file 70 OSD 57 FM MODE 65 ANGLE 39 Front panel 116 ATTENUATE 33 Front panel display 94, 118 AUDIO 57...
  • Page 126 Super Audio CD 41, 114 Surround amplifier 80, 119 SYSTEM MENU 26, 33, 34, 65, 82, 84, 93, 94 SYSTEM SETUP 61 TEST TONE 63 TIME 47 TRACK SELECTION 60 TV TYPE 57 USB device 70 VIDEO SETUP 57 VOLUME LIMIT 59 WMA file 70...
  • Page 128 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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