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Sony DAV-DZ280 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-127-185-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ280
©2009 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-127-185-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ280 ©2009 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: About These Operating Instructions

    Precautions On power sources • The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet.
  • Page 4 “DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync ... 54 Playing Back Files of a USB Device ... 56 Transferring Songs onto a USB Device ... 63 Using a Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone ... 67 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter ... 67 Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room ...

  • Page 6: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Type Disc logo DVD VIDEO VR (Video Recording) mode VIDEO CD Super Audio CD DATA CD DATA DVD MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format. JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format.
  • Page 7 Notes on discs This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this product. Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: •...
  • Page 8 Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code. A DVD VIDEO labeled If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 9 Getting Started Unpacking • Front speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) •...

  • Page 10: Inserting Batteries Into 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. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit. Note •...

  • Page 11: Step 1: Installing The System

    Step 1: Installing the System Positioning the system For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position (A). The distance can be between 1.0 to 7.0 meters. If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as (A), you can move the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position (B), and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters closer to the listening position (C).
  • Page 12 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 protective cover.

  • Page 13: Installing The Speakers On A Wall

    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.
  • Page 14 Hang the speakers on the screws. 5 mm 10 mm Rear of the speaker Hole on the back of the speaker inch) inch)

  • Page 15: Step 2: Connecting The System

    Step 2: Connecting the System For connecting the system, read the information on the following pages. Note • When you connect another component with a volume control, turn down the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted. Connecting the speakers The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded depending on the type of speaker.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Tv

    Connecting the TV Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method. K E R S P E A O O FE SU BW C E N TE B HDMI cable (not supplied) To the HDMI IN jack of the TV. Method 1: SCART (EURO AV) cable (A) connection This connection sends both video and audio signals.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Other Components

    Connecting the other components You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers. Portable audio source (not supplied): C USB device (not supplied): D DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: E (TDM-iP20 is supplied. You can also use other DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters.) FR O N K E R S P E A...
  • Page 18 If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. System Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive sound from more than one component.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)

    Connecting the antenna (aerial) N N A A N T E I A L 7 C O A X Note • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. •...

  • Page 20: About The Demonstration

    Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the unit. About the demonstration After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. Setting the demonstration mode to on/off Press [/1 on the unit.

  • Page 21: Step 3: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. Displayed items vary depending on the area. C/X/x/c, Turn on the TV. Press [/1. Note • Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” (page 24).
  • Page 22 The Setup Display for the Control for HDMI function appears. HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: /RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: Press X/x to select the setting, then press • [OFF]: The Control for HDMI function is set to off.
  • Page 23 To recall the Quick Setup display Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [SETUP] appear.

  • Page 24: Step 4: Selecting The Source

    Step 4: Selecting the Source You can select the playback source. Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until the desired function appears in the front panel display. Each time you press FUNCTION +/–, the function changes as follows. “DVD” y “TUNER FM” y “USB” y “TV”...

  • Page 25: Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. X/x/c, Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 26 Press The setting is made. Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. About speaker output The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit and you set [SPEAKER FORMATION] to [STANDARD] (page 69). The default setting is “A.F.D.
  • Page 27 Sound from Surround effect “HP VIRTUAL” (HEADPHONE VIRTUAL) To turn the surround effect off Select “A.F.D. STD,” “2CH STEREO,” or “HP 2CH” for “DEC. MODE.” Note • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective. •...

  • Page 28: Disc

    Disc 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. "/1 Disc tray STEP Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to this system.
  • Page 29 Other operations Press Stop Pause Resume play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter, > track, or scene Go back to the . twice in a second. preceding chapter, When you press . once, track, or scene you can go to the beginning of the current chapter, track, or scene.

  • Page 30: Changing The Sound

    Changing the sound When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.
  • Page 31 Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD 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. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.
  • Page 32 To go back to the menu Press O RETURN. Note • Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. • To play without using the PBC function, press ./ >...

  • Page 33: Using Play Mode

    Using Play Mode Creating your own program (Program Play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks. Press DISPLAY.

  • Page 34: Playing In Random Order

    To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own program.” Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]. Press Note • When you press CLEAR to return to normal play, Shuffle Play and Repeat Play are also canceled. Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play the contents on a disc in random...

  • Page 35: Searching/Selecting Disc Contents

    • [TRACK]: You can repeat the current track. x DATA CD/DATA DVD • [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders on the disc. • [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current folder. • [TRACK] (MP3 files only): You can repeat the current file.
  • Page 36 Selecting an original title or edited title on a DVD-VR This function is only available for DVD-VRs with a playlist created. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select PLAY LIST], then press The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] appear.

  • Page 37: Playing Mp3 Files/Jpeg Image Files

    Input the time code using the number buttons. For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning: press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]). Press Note • You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code.
  • Page 38 Press X/x to select then press The options for [MEDIA] appear. When [MUSIC] is selected, press DVD MENU. When other than [MUSIC] is selected, press X/x to select [MUSIC], then press A list of folders that contain MP3 files appears. The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.
  • Page 39 A list of folders that contain JPEG files appears. The selected folder is highlighted in yellow. FOLDER LIST 01 Happy birthday 02 Travelling 01 03 2003.08.20 04 Flowers 05 Travelling 02 06 Animals 07 2003.11.16 08 2003.12.03 Press X/x to select a folder. x To go to the next or previous page Press x To play JPEG image files in a folder...
  • Page 40 When [MUSIC/PHOTO] is selected, press DVD MENU. When other than [MUSIC/PHOTO] is selected, press X/x to select [MUSIC/PHOTO], then press The list of folders appears. Press X/x to select the desired folder and press H. The system starts playing the selected folder.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Press X/x to select then press The options for [MEDIA] appear. Press X/x to select a setting. • [MUSIC/PHOTO]: You can play both JPEG image files and MP3 files in the same folder as a slide show. • [MUSIC]: MP3 file playback has priority. •...

  • Page 42: Restricting Playback Of The Disc

    Restricting Playback of the Disc [PARENTAL CONTROL] The [PARENTAL CONTROL] function allows you to restrict playback of DVDs that have ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. You can set the playback restriction by registering a password. When you set the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function to on, you need to enter the password to play restricted discs.

  • Page 43: Changing The Password

    To turn off the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11. To play a disc for which [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set Load the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press The system starts playback.

  • Page 44: Changing The System Settings By Using The Setup Display

    Changing the System Settings by Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. Displayed items vary depending on the area. Note • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.

  • Page 45: Settings For The Display

    x [OSD] (On-Screen Display) You can switch the display language on the TV screen. x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only) You can switch the language for the disc’s menu. x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only) You can switch the language of the sound track. When you select [ORIGINAL], the language given priority on the disc is selected.

  • Page 46: Settings For Hdmi

    x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/ DVD-RW only) You can select the picture in pause mode. [AUTO]: The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. This setting is for normal usage. [FRAME]: The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

  • Page 47: Settings For The Audio

    Note • When you connect the unit and TV with an HDMI cable and [ON] is selected, [AUDIO DRC], [A/V SYNC], DYNAMIC BASS, “DEC. MODE,” and sound mode are not applied to the sound that is output from the TV. •...

  • Page 48: Other Settings

    Note • When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 44). (Depending on the disc, this function may not work.) • If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in this order.
  • Page 49 [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. [SURROUND] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no surround speakers are used. [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].
  • Page 50 [CENTER] 0.0 dB : Set the center speaker level. [SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer level. * This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can adjust the sound level of the surround speakers.

  • Page 51: Tuner

    Tuner Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. Current station Current band and preset number FM 10 : 88.00 MHz SONY RADIO Station name Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM”...

  • Page 52: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 51)). Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the preset station.

  • Page 53: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    You can input letters, numbers, and other symbols for a radio station. If you make a mistake Press C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character. To erase the character, press C/c repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR.

  • Page 54: Control For Hdmi/External Audio Device

    Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync This function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Sync function only. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable, operation is simplified as below: –...
  • Page 55 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [SETUP] appear. Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press The Setup Display appears. Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then press The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.

  • Page 56: Playing Back Files Of A Usb Device

    sound is output from the system speakers automatically. • While you are watching the TV and the function of the system is switched to “DVD” or “USB,” sound of the selected system function is output from the system speakers; TV sound is not output via the TV speakers. •...
  • Page 57 operating manual supplied with the ® Walkman Connecting the USB device USB device Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “USB” appears in the front panel display. Connect a USB device (digital music player or USB storage media) to the (USB) port. When you connect the USB device, “READING”...
  • Page 58 • Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a USB device that has audio files or JPEG image files. • Folders that have no audio files or JPEG image files are skipped. • Compatibility with all MP3/WMA/AAC encoding/writing software, recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 59 To turn on/off the display Press DVD MENU. To select the folder via the remote During playback or pause, you can select the desired folder quickly by pressing Other operations See “Other operations” (page 29). Selecting a JPEG image file or folder Press FUNCTION +/–...
  • Page 60 Note • You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD]. To stop playback Press x. To turn on/off the display Press DVD MENU. To select the folder via the remote During playback or pause, you can select the...

  • Page 61: Playing Repeatedly

    • [PHOTO]: JPEG image file playback has priority. You can play JPEG image files as a slide show. Press For details of the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting, see “Playback priority of file types” (page 92). Displaying the list of audio files/JPEG image files Press...
  • Page 62 Press [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)]. 1 ( 1 4 4 ) 1 : 3 1 Press X/x or the number buttons to select the desired number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number. Press The system starts playback from the selected number.

  • Page 63: Transferring Songs Onto A Usb Device

    The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 6 ( 3 0 ) 1 6 / 9 / 2 0 0 2 Date information * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
  • Page 64 Transferring tracks on an audio CD onto a USB device Load an audio CD. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select TRANSFER], then press Press “READING”...
  • Page 65 Remaining space of the USB device 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... 07_Stay_maxi_ve... MP3 files/folders to be transferred. x To select the desired MP3 file/folder Press X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then press The MP3 files/folders are marked. x To select all MP3 files/folders Press C/X/x/c to select [ press...
  • Page 66 Folder and file generation rules When transferring onto a USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the “ROOT”. Folders and files are generated within this “MUSIC” folder as follows according to the transferring method and source. • When transferring all tracks on an audio CD or all MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD Source Folder name...

  • Page 67: Using A Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone

    Using a Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone You can connect a Sony Ericsson mobile phone to the system and enjoy music from it via this system, or transfer music from this system to the mobile phone. Connect the mobile phone to the (USB) port.
  • Page 68 • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you may be able to operate a connected component using either the buttons on the remote or the unit. The following illustration shows an example of buttons that can be used in this case. ./>...

  • Page 69: Other Operations

    Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot install some speakers. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers. Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD”...

  • Page 70: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    Calibrating the 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. You cannot turn the volume down.

  • Page 71: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    Note • While the Auto Calibration function is working, do not operate the system. • The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always [YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer calibration, but the [SUBWOOFER] level in [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to the default setting when you perform [AUTO CALIBRATION].

  • Page 72: Using The Sound Effect

    Using the Sound Effect Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DYNAMIC BASS. “D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel display and bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. To turn off the sound effect Press DYNAMIC BASS again. Enjoying the sound at low volume You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you...

  • Page 73: Selecting The Effect To Suit The Source

    Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source You can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music. Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • “AUTO”: The system automatically selects “MOVIE”...

  • Page 74: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 1 or 10-minute increments. Press SLEEP. Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes by 10 minutes.

  • Page 75: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc, the display changes: 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... Some displayed items may disappear after a few seconds.

  • Page 76: Checking The Play Information

    • T-**:** Remaining time of the current track • D **:** Playing time of the current disc • D-**:** Remaining time of the current disc x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file) • T **:** Playing time of the current track Note •...

  • Page 77: Returning To The Default Settings

    Returning to the Default Settings Returning the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings "/1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. Press x, N, and "/1 on the unit at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the system returns to default settings.

  • Page 78: Additional Information

    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.

  • Page 79: Notes About The Discs

    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...

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    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. Power Symptom The power is not turned on.
  • Page 81 Symptom Remedy Even though you set the aspect • The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed. ratio in [TV TYPE] of [VIDEO SETUP], the picture does not fill the TV screen. Color irregularity occurs on the The system’s speakers contain magnet parts, so magnetic distortion may occur. TV screen.
  • Page 82 Symptom The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a sound track of Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio. The sound comes from the center speaker only. No sound is heard from the center speaker. No sound or only a very low- level sound is heard from the surround speakers.
  • Page 83 Symptom Remedy The JPEG image file cannot be • The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet. played. • The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF (Universal Disk Format). • It has an extension other than “.jpeg” or “.jpg.” •...

  • Page 84: Usb Device

    Symptom The Control for HDMI function does not work. No sound is output from the system and TV while using the System Audio Control function. The TV input select does not change automatically when you connect the system and TV with a SCART (EURO AV) cable.
  • Page 85 Symptom Remedy There is noise or the sound skips. • Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device. • Noise may have entered during the transferring process. Delete the file, and try transferring again. • Copy the files to your computer, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 format, and transfer the files to the USB device again.* * This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB devices The USB device cannot be...
  • Page 86 Symptom The USB device (audio file/ JPEG image file) cannot be played back. Audio files or JPEG image files take longer to play back than others. You cannot start transferring onto a USB device. Transferring stops before it is finished. Remedy •...
  • Page 87 Symptom Remedy Transferring to a USB device • You are using an unsupported USB device. See “Playable USB Devices” results in an error. (supplement). • The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during transferring. The USB device may be broken. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device.

  • Page 88: Self-Diagnosis Function

    Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5- character 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.

  • Page 89: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) Surround mode (reference) RMS output power FL/FR/C/SL/SR*: 142 watts (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Subwoofer*: 140 watts (at 3 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD) * Depending on the decoding mode settings and the source, there may be no sound output.

  • Page 90: Glossary

    Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Glossary Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjust the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of time. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic.
  • Page 91 surround speakers and a center speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound. Digital audio compression technology developed by DTS, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format is comprised of a stereo rear channel and a discrete subwoofer channel. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio.

  • Page 92: Playback Priority Of File Types

    Playback priority of file types The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting. File type JPEG image files only Audio files only Audio files and JPEG image files [MEDIA] setting [MUSIC/PHOTO] [PHOTO] JPEG image files JPEG image files Audio files Audio files...

  • Page 93: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1045 Assamese 1209 Hausa 1051 Aymara 1217 Hindi...

  • Page 94: 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) (21, 77) B Z (open/close) (28) C Front panel display (96) D FUNCTION (24) (remote sensor) (10) F MOVIE/MUSIC indicator (73) G VOLUME control (28) H REC TO USB (65) (USB) port (57)
  • Page 95 Rear panel SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER A SPEAKER jacks (15) B COAXIAL 75Ω FM jack (19) C EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack (16) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L HDMI OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX D DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack (17, 67) E HDMI OUT jack (16) ANTENNA...

  • Page 96: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Playing status B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (74) C Displays the system’s status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status, decoding mode, etc.

  • Page 97: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O ANGLE ws (29) AUDIO qg (30) CLEAR es (33, 52) D.TUNING qh (52) DIMMER ed (74) DISPLAY wa (53, 62, 75) DVD MENU wg (35) DVD TOP MENU qd (35) DYNAMIC BASS 4 (72) ENTER wf (71) FUNCTION +/–...

  • Page 98: 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 99 Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Control Menu items Selected item Function name of selected REPEAT Control Menu item Operation message To turn off the display Press DISPLAY. List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE] (page 36)/[SCENE] (page 36)/[TRACK] (page 36) You can select the title, scene, or track to be played.
  • Page 100 [SHUFFLE] (page 34) You can play the tracks/files in random order. [REPEAT] (page 34) 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 41) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 35) You can display the DVD’s menu.
  • Page 101 [MEDIA] (page 60) You can select the data type (MP3/AAC/WMA file, JPEG image file, or video file) on a USB device. [USB TRANSFER] (page 63) You can transfer tracks on an audio CD or MP3 files on a CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB device.

  • Page 102: Index

    Index Numerics 5.1 Channel Surround 30 A/V SYNC 41 AAC file 56 ANGLE 29 ATTENUATE 73 AUDIO 45 AUDIO (HDMI) 46 AUDIO DRC 47 Audio file 56 AUDIO SETUP 47 AUTO CALIBRATION 47, 70, BACKGROUND 48 COLD RESET 77 CONTROL FOR HDMI 46 Control for HDMI 54 Control Menu Display 98 CUSTOM 44, 77...
  • Page 104 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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