3-283-038-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ270 / HDZ278
©2008 Sony Corporation
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains
lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket
immediately in the event of trouble.
Note on power cord plug shapes
(Saudi Arabian model only)
For AC 220 V wall sockets
Make sure that the 13 A 3-pin plug (Type BF)
is securely attached to the power cord. (The 13
A 3-pin plug is attached when shipped from the
factory.)
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
For AC 127 V wall sockets
1 Remove the 13 A 3-pin plug using a
screwdriver.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
2 Attach the supplied parallel blade plug (Type
A).
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Precautions
On power sources
• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at
the qualified service shop.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
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About This Operating
Instructions
• The instructions in this Operating Instructions
describe the controls on the remote. You can
also use the controls on the unit if they have the
same or similar names as those on the remote.
• The instructions in this manual are for DAV-
DZ270 and DAV-HDZ278. DAV-DZ270 is
the model used for illustration purposes. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in
the text, for example, “DAV-DZ270 only.”
• The Control Menu items may vary depending
on the area.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for a
DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVD-
RW/DVD-R.
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for
North American models.
• The default setting is underlined.
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Table of Contents
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a
Room .............................................. 78
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Automatically................................. 79
Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Remote ........................................... 80
Changing the Brightness of the Front
Panel Display.................................. 82
Step 3: Performing the Quick
Setup........................................ 27
Step 4: Enjoying Sound from all the
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using
Decoding Mode ..............................32
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture
and Sound .......................................50
Using the Control for HDMI Function for
“BRAVIA” Sync ............................64
Playing Back Audio Files/JPEG Image
Files of a USB Device ....................67
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Adapter ...........................................76
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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
Recording) mode
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video
Recording) mode (except for
DVD-R DL)
Super Audio CD
VIDEO CD
• Super Audio CD
• VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)
• Super VCD
• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video
CD format or Super VCD format
CD
• Audio CD
• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format
DATA CD
–
–
• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in
DATA CD format, containing MP3
1)
2)
files , JPEG image files , and
3)4)5)
DivX video files
conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet (extended format)
, and
6)
DATA DVD
• DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA
DVD format, containing MP3
1)
2)
files , JPEG image files , and
3)4)5)
DivX video files
, and
conforming to UDF (Universal
Disk Format)
1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files
must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.
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2)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).)
3)Except for United Kingdom and North American models.
®
4) DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.
5) DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
6)A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
“DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,”“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.
Example of discs that the system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 6
• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extra
• CD Graphics disc
• DVD Audio
• DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files, or DivX video files*
* Except for United Kingdom and North American models.
• DVD-RAM
Also, the system cannot play the following discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8)
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)
• A disc with paper or stickers on it
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it
Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system
due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording
device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating
instructions for the recording device.
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.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some
record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the
CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
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Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital
audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
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 back.
• This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session.
Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.
• If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first
session, only the first session will be played back.
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.
ALL
A DVD VIDEO labeled
will also play on this system.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even
though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD
Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers.
Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers
designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions
supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround
decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
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This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) 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.
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Getting Started
Unpacking
• Front speakers (2) and
surround speakers (2)
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Calibration mic (1)
or
• Foot pads (1 set)
• Speaker cords (6, red/white/
• Center speaker (1)
• Subwoofer (1)
green/gray/blue/purple)
• Operating Instructions
• Speaker and TVconnections
• Video cord (1)
(card)
• Remote commander
(remote) (1)
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
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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
• 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.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
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.
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Step 1: Positioning the System
For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the
same distance from the listening position (A).
However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the
surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the front speakers.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position.
Place the system as illustrated below.
A Front speaker (L (left))
B Front speaker (R (right))
C Center speaker
D Surround speaker (L (left))
B
E Surround speaker (R (right))
F Subwoofer
G Unit
A
F
C
Top view
G
E
A
A
A
B
C
A
B
A
A
A
A
D
C
C
D
E
Note
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed,
oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.
Tip
• 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 78) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically”
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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
Center speaker: Green
Surround speaker (L): Blue
Surround speaker (R): Gray
1
2
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.
See the illustrations below.
Hole on the back of
4 mm (5/32 inch)
the speaker
5 mm
(7/32 inch)
30 mm (1 3
/16 inches)
10 mm
13
(
/32 inch)
Fasten the screws to the wall.
For the other speakers
For the center speaker
145 mm
(5 3
4 inches)
/
11
13
(
/
32
8 to 10 mm
11
13
(
/
to
/
inch)
32
32
3
Hang the speakers on the screws.
Hole on the back of
the speaker
5 mm
(7/32 inch)
10 mm
13
(
/32 inch)
Rear of the speaker
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Note
• 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 and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where
reinforcement is applied.
• 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.
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Step 2: Connecting the System
See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 5 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.
3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter (DAV-HDZ278 only)
3 Portable audio source
3 VCR, digital satellite receiver,
or PlayStation, etc.
2 TV
4 AM loop antenna (aerial)
4 FM wire antenna (aerial)
5 AC power cord (mains lead)
1 Center speaker
1 Subwoofer
1 Front speaker (L)
1 Front speaker (R)
1 Surround speaker (R)
1 Surround speaker (L)
:Signal flow
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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 #. Do not catch the
speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.
Rear of speaker
Color tube
(+)
(–)
Connector
When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks.
DAV-DZ270
Rear panel
ANTENNA
SPEAKER
FRONT SUR
FRONT
R
L
R
SUR
L
COAXIAL 75
FM
AM
SPEAKER
CENTER SUBWOOFER
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
HDMI OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
TV/VIDEO
R
E
F
O
O
W
SPEAKER
B
U
To the surround speaker (L)
(blue)
S
R
E
T
N
E
C
To the surround speaker (R)
(gray)
R
L
U
S
SPEAKESR R R
U
L
T
N
O
R
F
R
T
N
O
R
F
To the center speaker
(green)
To the subwoofer
(purple)
To the front speaker (R)
(red)
To the front speaker (L) (white)
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DAV-HDZ278
Rear panel
ANTENNA
SPEAKER
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR
L
COAXIAL 75
FM
AM
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
DC5V
0.7A MAX
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
TV/VIDEO
HDMI OUT
DMPOR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
TV/VIDEO
R
E
F
O
O
W
SPEAKER
B
U
To the surround speaker (L)
(blue)
S
R
E
T
N
E
C
To the surround speaker (R)
(gray)
L
R
SU
SPEAKESR R R
U
L
T
N
O
R
F
R
T
N
O
R
F
To the center speaker
(green)
To the subwoofer
(purple)
To the front speaker (R)
(red)
To the front speaker (L) (white)
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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. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (HDMI).
When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by
connecting with the digital cord (B) (DAV-HDZ278 only).
DAV-DZ270
Audio cord
(not supplied)
White
Red
L
N
AU
R
TV/VIDEO
To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV
ANTENNA
SPEAKER
Rear panel
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR
L
COAXIAL 75
FM
AM
SPEAKER
CENTER SUBWOOFER
Y
PB/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN
HDMI OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
TV/VIDEO
HDMI** cable
(not supplied)
Component video cord
(not supplied)*
Video cord
(supplied)
Green
Blue
Red
T
U
O
O
E
ID
V
T
U
O
I
M
D
H
O
O
E
Y
ID
T
N
E
N
O
P
M
O
C
To the VIDEO IN jack of
the TV
To the HDMI IN jack of the TV
To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks
of the TV
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DAV-HDZ278
Digital optical cord
(not supplied)
Audio cord
(not supplied)
Digital coaxial cord
(not supplied)
White
Red
L
N
AU
N
R
DIGITAL
I
TV/VIDEO
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
TV/VIDEO
or
To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV
To the digital coaxial output jack of
the TV
To the digital optical output jack of
the TV
ANTENNA
Rear panel
COAXIAL 75
FM
AM
SPEAKER
CENTER SUBWOOFER
DIN
DC5V
0.7A MAX
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
TV/VIDEO
HDMI OUT
DMPORT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
TV/VIDEO
HDMI** cable
(not supplied)
Component video cord
(not supplied)*
Video cord
(supplied)
Green
Blue
Red
T
U
O
O
E
ID
V
T
U
O
I
M
D
H
O
O
E
Y
ID
T
N
E
N
O
P
M
O
C
To the VIDEO IN jack of
the TV
To the HDMI IN jack of the TV
To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks
of the TV
* If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to
**HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
Note
• During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks (DAV-HDZ278 only).
• The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals. (COAXIAL
has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds. (DAV-
HDZ278 only.)
Tip
• You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV/VIDEO
jacks (A or B*) instead of the TV.
* DAV-HDZ278 only.
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To change the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and
Middle Eastern models only)
Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color
system.
The initial setting of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is PAL.
The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.
1
2
Turn off the system by pressing "/1.
Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on the unit.
Each time you perform this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC.
“NTSC” lights up in the front panel display when the color system is set to NTSC.
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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 (DAV-HDZ278 only)
DAV-DZ270
Stereo mini-plug cord
(not supplied)
To the portable audio
source
Front panel
ANTENNA
SPEAKER
FRONT SUR
FRONT
R
L
R
SUR
L
Rear panel
COAXIAL 75
FM
AM
SPEAKER
CENTER SUBWOOFER
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
HDMI OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
TV/VIDEO
Tip
• You can connect another
component, such as VCR,
instead of the TV. For
connection details, see page
18.
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DAV-HDZ278
Stereo mini-plug cord
(not supplied)
To the portable audio
source
Front panel
Rear panel
ANTENNA
SPEAKER
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR
L
COAXIAL 75
FM
AM
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
DC5V
0.7A MAX
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
TV/VIDEO
HDMI OUT
DMPORT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
TV/VIDEO
V
.7A
5
C
D
X
A
M
Tip
0
T
R
O
M
D
• You can connect another
component, such as VCR,
instead of the TV. For
connection details, see page
18.
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
(not supplied)
To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
(DAV-HDZ278 only)
Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT jack. For details, see
Note
• Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while
pressing A.
A
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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.
VCR, digital satellite receiver
TV
or PlayStation, etc.
VCR, digital satellite receiver
or PlayStation, etc.
System
:Signal flow
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 the sound
from more than two components.
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4 Connecting the antenna (aerial)
DAV-DZ270
AM loop antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
A
B
Note
• Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either
terminal.
ANTENNA
SPEAKER
Rear panel
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR
L
COAXIAL 75
FM
AM
SPEAKER
CENTER SUBWOOFER
Y
PB/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
HDMI OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
TV/VIDEO
A
N
N
TE
N
A
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
5
7
L
M
IA
F
X
A
O
C
or
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DAV-HDZ278
AM loop antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
A
B
Note
• Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either
terminal.
ANTENNA
SPEAKER
Rear panel
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR
L
COAXIAL 75
FM
AM
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
DC5V
0.7A MAX
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
TV/VIDEO
HDMI OUT
DMPORT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
TV/VIDEO
A
N
EN
T
7
AN
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
5
L
IA
X
A
O
C
M
F
or
Note
• Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip
• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
Unit
ANTENNA
COAXIAL 75
FM
AM
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5 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.
DAV-DZ270
Rear panel
ANTENNA
SPEAKER
FRONT SUR
FRONT
R
L
R
SUR
L
COAXIAL 75
FM
AM
SPEAKER
CENTER SUBWOOFER
Y
PB/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
HDMI OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
TV/VIDEO
To the wall outlet (mains)
DAV-HDZ278
Rear panel
ANTENNA
SPEAKER
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR
L
COAXIAL 75
FM
AM
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
DC5V
0.7A MAX
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
TV/VIDEO
HDMI OUT
DMPORT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
TV/VIDEO
To the wall outlet (mains)
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
1
Press [/1 on the unit.
The system turns on.
2
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press
c.
or
4
Press X/x to select a setting.
• “DEMO ON”: On.
• “DEMO OFF”: Off.
5
6
Tip
Press
.
The setting is made.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
• When you purchase the system from new, or if the system is at its factory default settings (ex., after performing
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LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
Step 3: Performing the
Quick Setup
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
Follow the Steps below to make the basic
adjustments for using the system.
Note
• When you connect the system and the TV with the
component video cord (not supplied) or HDMI cable
(not supplied), you need to set the type of video
output for matching your TV. For details, see “Setting
5
6
Press X/x to select a language.
The system displays the menu and subtitles
in the selected language.
Press
.
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
"/1
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
16:9
PROGRESSIVE (COMPON
4:3 OUTPUT:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
PAUSE MODE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
OFF
AUTO
C/X/x/c,
7
Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
DISPLAY
x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
[16:9] (page 54)
1
2
Turn on the TV.
x If you have a 4:3 standard TV
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]
Press [/1.
Note
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD”
8
9
Press
.
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker
formation appears.
3
Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system
appears on the TV screen.
Press C/c to select the speaker
formation image as the speakers are
actually positioned.
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]
appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If
this message does not appear, recall the
again.
For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround
SPEAKER FORMATION
4
Press
without inserting a disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
STANDARD
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volume down. Give consideration to children
and neighbors.
10
11
Press
.
Connect the calibration mic to the
A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel.
• Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (which
takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere with
measurement.
Set up the calibration mic at the 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.
14
15
Unplug the calibration mic and press C/
c to select [YES].
Note
• The environment of the room in which the
system is installed may affect measurements.
• If measurement fails, follow the message then
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].
Press
.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
To quit the Quick Setup
Press
DISPLAY in any Step.
Tip
• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the
speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround
• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using
Calibration mic
To recall the Quick Setup display
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
2
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
12
13
Press C/c to select [YES].
.
Note
The options for [SETUP] appear.
• Make sure that the headphones are not
connected to the unit. You cannot operate
following Steps with the headphones connected.
94( 99)
1( 1)
0: 01: 08
DVD VIDEO
T
Press
.
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.
Be quiet during the measurement.
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
QUICK
Note
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the
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4
Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press
• [720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 ×
480p* video signals.
.
* i: interlace, p: progressive
**Depending on the country model, [720 × 576p]
may appear.
The Quick Setup display appears.
Setting the type of video
output to match your TV
Note
• When “HDMI” lights up in the front panel display,
images other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p] are
stretched vertically.
Depending on the connection of the TV
(page 18), select the type of video output of the
system.
Does your TV accept progressive
signals?
Progressive is the method for displaying TV
images which reduces flickering and sharpens
the image. To use this method, you need to
connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.
To select the type of video signal
output from the HDMI OUT jack
When you connect the unit and the TV with the
HDMI cable, select the type of video signals
output from the HDMI OUT jack.
For details, refer also to the operating
instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
2
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
2
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
3
4
5
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
in stop mode.
.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press
3
4
5
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
.
The Setup Display appears.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP],
then press
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
.
press
.
The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear.
The Setup Display appears.
6
7
Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE
Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then
(COMPONENT OUT)], then press
Press X/x to select the desired setting,
then press
.
press
.
The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.
.
6
7
Press X/x to select [HDMI
[OFF]: The system does not output
progressive signals. Select this setting
when:
RESOLUTION], then press
Press X/x to select the desired setting,
then press
.
.
– your TV does not accept progressive
signals, or,
• [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system
outputs the optimal video signal for the
connected TV.
– your TV is connected to jacks other than
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
• [1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920
× 1080i* video signals.
• [1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×
720p* video signals.
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[ON]: The system outputs progressive
signals. Select this setting when:
Step 4: Enjoying Sound
from all the Speakers
You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from
all the speakers in this system.
– your TV accepts progressive signals,
and,
– the TV is connected to the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
When you select [ON], the confirmation
display appears. Follow the Steps below.
8
9
Press C/c to select [START].
The system outputs the progressive signal
for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is
displayed correctly.
FUNCTION
+/–
Press C/c to select [YES].
The system outputs the progressive signal.
When you select [NO], the system does not
output the progressive signal.
SYSTEM
MENU
X/x/c,
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
the desired function appears in the
front panel display.
Each time you press FUNCTION +/–, the
function changes as follows.
“DVD” t “TUNER FM” t “TUNER
AM” t “USB”* t “TV/VIDEO” t
“DMPORT”** t “AUDIO” t …
Function
Source
“DVD”
Disc that is played by the
system
“TUNER FM”/
”TUNER AM”
FM/AM radio (page 61)
“USB”*
USB device (page 67)
“TV/VIDEO”
TV (or the component that
is connected to the TV/
VIDEO jacks on the rear
panel)
“DMPORT”**
“AUDIO”
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter (page 76)
Portable audio source (that
is connected to the AUDIO
IN jack on the front panel)
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* DAV-DZ270 only
**DAV-HDZ278 only
To prevent distortion, reduce the input level on
the unit.
Note
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TV/VIDEO” or “AUDIO” appears in the
front panel display.
• When you use both the TV/VIDEO (AUDIO
IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV/VIDEO
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack
(digital connection) at the same time, the digital
connection takes priority (DAV-HDZ278 only).
2
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front
2
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.
panel display, then press
or c.
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC.
MODE” appears in the front panel
display, then press
4
Press X/x to select a setting.
or c.
• “ATT ON”: You can attenuate the input
level. The output level is changed.
• “ATT OFF”: Normal input level.
4
Press X/x repeatedly until the
decoding mode you want appears in
the front panel display.
5
6
Press
.
When you want to output the TV sound or
stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the
six speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,”
“PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC”
decoding mode.
The setting is made.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
For details, see page 32.
5
Press
.
The setting is made.
6
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Note
• Depending on your TV, you may need to turn off your
TV’s speaker to enjoy surround sound of the system.
Tip
• When listening to audio files using a portable audio
source, you can enhance the sound.
Press FUNCTION +/– to select “AUDIO.” Connect
the portable audio source. Select “A.F.D. STD” for
“DEC. MODE.”
To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”
Changing the input level of the
sound from connected
components
Distortion may occur when you listen to a
component connected to the TV/VIDEO jacks
on the rear panel, or to the AUDIO IN jack on
the front panel. Distortion is not a malfunction
and will depend on the component connected.
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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.
SYSTEM
MENU
X/x/c,
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press
or c.
3
Press X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel
display.
Display
Decoding mode
Effect
“A.F.D. STD”
AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT
Presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.
Depending on the source, the speakers that output sound will vary.
STANDARD
“A.F.D. MULTI” AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT MULTI
2 channel source: Sound that is recorded in 2 channel (front left and
right channel) is also assigned to the surround left and right channel.
This mode outputs sound from the front left and right speakers,
surround left and right speakers, and subwoofer. The center speaker
does not output any sound.
Multi channel source: Depending on the source, speakers that output
the sound will vary.
“PRO LOGIC”
Dolby Pro Logic
Performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and simulates
surround sound from 2 channel sources.
This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.
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Display
Decoding mode
Effect
“PLII MOVIE”
Dolby Pro Logic II
MOVIE
Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding to the input signal and
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. Sound
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.
“PLII MUSIC”
Dolby Pro Logic II
MUSIC
Performs Pro Logic II music mode decoding to the input signal and
produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources.
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as a CD.
This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.
“2CH STEREO”
“HP 2CH”
2 CHANNEL
STEREO
Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and
subwoofer. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channels.
HEADPHONE
2 CHANNEL
STEREO
Outputs the sound from headphone left and right. Multi channel
surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
“HP VIRTUAL”
HEADPHONE
VIRTUAL
Outputs the sound as surround from headphone left and right. This
mode is effective only when a multi channel source is played.
4
5
Press
.
The setting is made.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
To turn the surround effect off
Select “A.F.D. STD” or “2CH STEREO” for “DEC. MODE.”
Note
• When the input signal is multi channel source, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are canceled
and the multi channel source is output directly.
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective.
• You cannot select the decoding mode when the unit is reading the files in the USB device or recording/copying
songs (DAV-DZ270 only).
• Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode may not by effective.
• When you select “A.F.D. MULTI,” the surround or stereo effect may not be effective. In this case, select “A.F.D.
STD,” “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC.”
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Selecting the Sound
Mode
You can select a suitable sound mode for movies
or music.
Enjoying Multiplex
Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO)
(DAV-HDZ278 only)
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when
the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital
multiplex broadcast signal.
Note
• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to
connect a TV or other component to the unit with an
digital output mode of the TV or other component to
Dolby Digital.
SOUND
MODE
AUDIO
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during
playback until the desired mode appears in
the front panel display.
• “AUTO”: The system selects “MOVIE” or
“MUSIC” automatically to produce the sound
effect depending on the disc.
• “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for
movies.
• “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for
music.
Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired
signal appears in the front panel display.
Note
• “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be
output.
• You cannot operate these setup items when you
connect headphones to the unit.
• “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be
output.
• “MAIN+SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main
and sub languages will be output.
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Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.
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.
Note
• When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is
not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with
your finger, as this may cause malfunction.
• Do not place more than one disc on the tray.
Adjust the volume
"/1
H
FUNCTION
A
6
7
Press H.
The system starts playback (continuous
play).
Disc tray
Connect
headphones
Adjust the volume by using VOLUME +/
– on the remote or the VOLUME control
on the unit.
"/1
The volume level appears on the TV screen
and in the front panel display.
FUNCTION
+/–
Note
• Depending on the system status, the volume level
may not appear on the TV screen.
• When you set the Control for HDMI function to on,
the TV that is connected to the system with an HDMI
cable (not supplied) can be sync-operated with the
system. For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI
MUTING
VOLUME +/–
STEP
/
/
,
./>
H
Tip
• When you connect the system and TV with an HDMI
cable (not supplied), you can operate them simply,
using the Control for HDMI function. For details, see
/m/
M/
x
X
1
2
Turn on your TV.
Switch the input selector on the TV to
this system.
To turn the system off
Press "/1 while the system is on. The system
enters standby mode.
3
Press "/1.
The system turns on.
To save power in standby mode
Press "/1 while the system is on.
To enter power saving mode, make sure that the
system is in the following status.
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press
FUNCTION +/– to select “DVD.”
4
5
Press A.
Load a disc.
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– [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [OFF]
To
Press
(instant replay) during
playback.
Replay the previous
scene (10 seconds
before)
7)
To use the headphones
Connect the headphones to PHONES jack on the
unit. The sound of the system is muted.
Briefly fast forward the
current scene (30
seconds after)
(instant advance)
during playback.
8)
Other operations
1)Except for JPEG image files.
2)Scan speeds may differ with some discs.
3)DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only.
4)Except for VIDEO CDs.
To
Press
x
Stop
Pause
X
5)You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-VR.
Resume play after pause X or H
6)For a DATA CD/DATA DVD, this function works
only for DivX video files (except for United
Kingdom and North American models).
7)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only.
The button can be used except for DivX video files
(except for United Kingdom and North American
models).
Go to the next chapter,
track, or scene
>
1)
Go back to the
.
preceding chapter,
1)
track, or scene
Turn off the sound
temporarily
MUTING.
To cancel, press it again or
VOLUME + to adjust the
sound volume.
8)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/
DVD+R only.
The button can be used except for DivX video files
(except for United Kingdom and North American
models).
Stop play and remove
the desired disc
A on the unit.
Locate a point quickly M/
or
/m while
Note
by playing a disc in fast playing a disc. Each time
• You may not be able to use the instant replay or
instant advance function with some scenes.
forward or fast reverse you press M/
or
/
1)2)
(Scan)
m during scan, the
playback speed changes.
To return to normal speed,
press H. Actual speeds
may differ with some discs.
4)
Displaying multi-angles and
subtitles
Watch frame by frame M/
(Slow-motion Play)
or
/m
3)
while the system is in pause
To change the angles
mode. Each time you press
4)
M/
or
/m
during Slow-motion Play,
the playback speed
changes. Two speeds are
available. To return to
normal playback speed,
press H.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the
viewing angle.
Press ANGLE during playback to select the
desired angle.
Play one frame at a time STEP
to go to the next
3)5)6)
(Freeze Frame)
frame while the system is in
pause mode. Press STEP
to go to the preceding
frame while the system is in
pause mode (DVD VIDEO/
DVD-R/DVD-RW only).
To return to normal
Note
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
playback, press H.
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When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a
language code. See “Language Code List”
(page 102) to confirm which language the code
represents. When the same language is
displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO
is recorded in multiple audio formats.
To display the subtitles
*
*
* Except for United Kingdom and North American
models.
If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn
the subtitles on/off during playback. If
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc,
you can change the subtitle language during
playback, or turn the subtitles on/off whenever
you want.
x DVD-VR
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are
displayed.
Example:
• [1: MAIN] (main sound)
• [1: SUB] (sub sound)
• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)
• [2: MAIN]
Press SUBTITLE during playback to select
the desired subtitle language.
Note
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles
are recorded on the disc. You also may not be able to
turn them off.
• [2: SUB]
• [2: MAIN+SUB]
Note
• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file
has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains
subtitle information within the same file (except for
United Kingdom and North American models).
• [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not
appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc.
x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA
DVD (MP3 file)
• [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound.
• [1/L]: The sound of the left channel
(monaural).
Changing the sound
• [2/R]: The sound of the right channel
(monaural).
x DATA CD (DivX video file) /DATA DVD
(DivX video file) (Except for United
Kingdom and North American models)
The choice of DATA CD or DATA DVD audio
signal formats differ, depending on the DivX
video file contained on the disc. The format is
shown in the display.
When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO or
DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video files*)
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.
With a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA
DVD, you can select the sound from the right or
left channel and listen to the sound of the
selected channel through both the right and left
speakers.
x Super VCD
• [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio
track 1.
• [1:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of the
audio track 1 (monaural).
You cannot change the sound for a Super Audio
CD.
• [1:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of the
audio track 1 (monaural).
* Except for United Kingdom and North American
models.
• [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio
track 2.
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to
select the desired audio signal.
• [2:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of the
audio track 2 (monaural).
• [2:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of the
audio track 2 (monaural).
x DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of
language varies.
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x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD
(DivX video file) (Except for United
Kingdom and North American models)
Note
• While the system is playing a Super VCD on which
the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come
out when you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].
Example:
MP3 audio
Checking the audio signal
format
1:MP3
128k
Bit rate
*
*
* Except for United Kingdom and North American
models.
Selecting a playback area for a
Super Audio CD
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during
playback, the format of the current audio signal
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as
shown below.
x DVD
selecting the playback area.
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel
To select a playback area on a 2
channel + Multi-channel Super
Audio CD
LFE (Low
Frequency Effect)
Surround (L/R)
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: ENGLISH
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1
L
C
R
Front (L/R) +
Center
LFE
LS
RS
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
Currently playing program format
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Example:
2
3
Press X/x to select
2CH], then press
[MULTI/
Dolby Digital 3 channel
.
The options for [MULTI/2CH] appear.
Surround
(Monaural)
Front (L/R)
Press X/x to select the desired setting
and press
.
1:SPANISH
DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1
L
• [MULTI]: You can play the multi-channel
playback area.
R
• [2CH]: You can play the 2 channel
playback area.
S
Currently playing program format
Note
• You cannot change the playback area during
playback.
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1
2
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
To select a playback layer when
playing a hybrid Super Audio CD
Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer
and a CD layer. You can select the playback
layer you want to listen to.
The menu for your selection appears.
Select the item number you want using
the number buttons.
Note
3
4
Press
.
• When the Super Audio CD does not have the HD
layer, you cannot select the playback layer.
Follow the instructions in the menu for
interactive operations.
1
2
3
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the disc, as the operating procedure
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
To go back to the menu
Press O RETURN.
Press X/x to select
AUDIO CD/CD LAYER], then press
[SUPER
.
The options for [SUPER AUDIO CD/CD
LAYER] appear.
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.
Press X/x to select the desired setting
and press
.
• [SUPER AUDIO CD]: You can play the
HD layer.
When the system is playing a HD layer,
“SA-CD” lights up in the front panel
display
• [CD]: You can play the CD layer.
When the system is playing a CD layer,
“CD” lights up in the front panel display.
Tip
• To play without using the PBC function, press ./
> or the number buttons while the system is in stop
mode to select a track, then press H or
system starts playback. You cannot play still pictures
such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x
twice, then press H.
. The
Note
Resuming playback from the
point where you stopped the disc
(Resume Play)
• Each play mode function works only within the
selected layer or playback area.
• When you select a CD layer, you cannot change a
playback area.
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the
HDMI OUT jack.
When you stop the disc, the system remembers
the point where you pressed x and “RESUME”
appears in the front panel display. As long as
you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will
work even if the system is set to standby mode
by pressing "/1.
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (Ver.2.0)
(PBC Playback)
1
While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you
can enjoy simple interactive operations, search
functions, and other such operations.
PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD
interactively by following the menu on the TV
screen.
“RESUME” appears in the front panel
display.
2
Press H.
The system starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
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Note
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system
may not resume playback from exactly the same
point.
Using Play Mode
• The point where you stopped playing may be cleared
when:
Creating your own program
– you eject the disc.
(Program Play)
– the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/
DATA DVD only).
– you change or reset the settings on the Setup
Display.
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.
– you change the parental control level.
– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION
+/–.
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY.
– you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
• For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD,
DATA CD, or DATA DVD, the system remembers
the resume playback point for the current disc.
• Resume Play does not work during Program Play and
Shuffle Play.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Press X/x to select
then press
[PROGRAM],
.
The options for [PROGRAM] appear.
• This function may not work properly with some
discs.
Press X/x to select [SET t], then
press
.
Tip
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,
then press H.
Total time of the programmed tracks
PROGRAM
0: 00:00
T
To enjoy a disc that is played
before by resume playback
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
(Multi-disc Resume)
This system recalls the point where you stopped
the disc the last time it was played and resumes
playback from that point the next time you insert
the same disc. When the resume playback
memory is full, the resume playback point for
the earliest disc is deleted.
To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC
RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP] to [ON]. For
details, see “[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD
Tracks recorded on a disc
4
5
Press c.
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in
this case, [01]).
PROGRAM
0: 00:00
T
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
Note
• This system can store at least 10 resume playback
points.
• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP]
when you change the function by pressing
FUNCTION +/–.
Select the track you want to program.
For example, select track [02].
Tip
Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,
press
.
then press H.
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To cancel all of the tracks in the
programmed order
Selected track
PROGRAM
0: 03:51
T
1
Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
02
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
2
3
Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].
Press
.
Playing in random order
Total time of the programmed tracks
(Shuffle Play)
6
7
To program other tracks, repeat Steps
4 to 5.
The programmed tracks are displayed in the
selected order.
You can play the contents on a disc in random
order. Subsequent Shuffle Play may produce a
different playing order.
Press H to start Program Play.
Program Play starts.
Note
• Same song may be played repeatedly when you are
playing MP3 files.
When the program ends, you can restart the
same program again by pressing H.
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR while the display for the program
setting is not displayed on the TV screen, or
select [OFF] in Step 3. To play the same
program again, select [ON] in Step 3 and press
.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Press X/x to select
then press
[SHUFFLE],
.
The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.
Press X/x to select the item to be
shuffled.
To turn off the Control Menu
display
x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD
• [OFF]: Off.
Press
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu display is turned off.
• [TRACK]: You can shuffle tracks on the
disc.
To change or cancel a program
x During Program Play
• [OFF]: Off.
1
2
Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your
• [ON]: You can shuffle tracks selected in
Program Play.
Press X/x to select the program
number of the track you want to
change or cancel.
x DATA CD (except for DivX video
file*)/DATA DVD (except for DivX video
file*)
If you want to delete the track from the
program, press CLEAR.
• [OFF]: Off.
3
Follow Step 5 for new programming.
• [ON (MUSIC)]: You can shuffle MP3
files in the folder on the current disc.
When no folder is selected, the first folder
will play in random order.
To cancel a program, select [--] under [T],
then press
.
* Except for United Kingdom and North
American models.
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4
Press
.
x DATA CD/DATA DVD
• [OFF]: Off.
Shuffle Play starts.
• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders
on the disc.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.
• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current
folder.
To turn off the Control Menu
display
• [TRACK] (MP3 files only): You can
repeat the current file.
Press
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
• [FILE] (DivX video files only): You can
repeat the current file (except for United
Kingdom and North American models).
Menu display is turned off.
Note
• You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or
Super VCD with PBC playback.
4
Press
.
The item is selected.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.
Playing repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
To turn off the Control Menu
display
Press
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu display is turned off.
You can play the contents on a disc repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle Play or
Program Play modes.
Note
• You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or
Super VCD with PBC playback.
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
• When the system is playing a DATA CD/DATA
DVD which contains MP3 files and JPEG image
files, and their playing time is not the same, the audio
sound will not match the image.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Press X/x to select
then press
[REPEAT],
• When [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] is set to [IMAGE]
(page 46), you cannot select [TRACK].
.
The options for [REPEAT] appear.
Press X/x to select the item to be
repeated.
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
• [OFF]: Off.
• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the titles on
the disc.
• [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title
on a disc.
• [CHAPTER]: You can repeat the current
chapter.
x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD
• [OFF]: Off.
• [DISC]: You can repeats all of the tracks
on the disc.
• [TRACK]: You can repeat the current
track.
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Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY
LIST] on a DVD-VR
Searching/Selecting a
Disc
This function is only available for DVD-VRs
with a playlist created.
Using the DVD’s menu
1
2
3
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which
make up a picture or music feature. These
sections are called “titles.” When you play a
DVD which contains several titles, you can
select the title you want using DVD TOP
MENU.
When you play a DVD that allows you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles and
the language for the sound, select these items
using DVD MENU.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Press X/x to select
PLAY LIST], then press
[ORIGINAL/
.
The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST]
appear.
Press X/x to select a setting.
• [PLAY LIST]: You can play the titles
created from [ORIGINAL] for editing.
• [ORIGINAL]: You can play the titles
originally recorded.
1
Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary depending
on the disc.
4
Press
.
2
3
Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to
select the item you want to play or
change.
Searching for a title/chapter/
track/scene, etc.
Press
.
To display the DVD’s menu on the
Control Menu display
You can search a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR by
title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO
CD/Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA
DVD by track, index, or scene. For a DATA CD/
DATA DVD, you can search by folder or file.
As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers
on the disc, you can select the desired title or
track by entering its number. Or, you can search
for a scene using the time code.
1
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
2
Press X/x to select
MENU], then press
[DISC
.
The options for [DISC MENU] appear.
3
4
Press X/x to select [MENU] or [TOP
MENU].
1
Press
DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image
files, press DISPLAY twice.)
DISPLAY. (When playing a
Press
.
To turn off the Control Menu
display
Press
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu display is turned off.
2
Press X/x to select the search method.
Example:
[CHAPTER]
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).
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3
Input the time code using the number
buttons.
The number in parentheses indicates the
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
beginning. Press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]).
98( 99)
13( 99)
DVD VIDEO
T
0: 03: 17
4
Press
.
Note
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using
the time code.
Selected row
3
4
Press
.
[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].
98( 99)
3( 99)
T
DVD VIDEO
0: 03: 17
Press X/x or the number buttons to
select the desired number of the title,
chapter, track, index, scene, etc.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to
cancel the number.
5
Press
.
The system starts playback from the
selected number.
Tip
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can
search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-
RW), track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD), or
file (DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video file))* by
pressing the number buttons and
.
* Except for United Kingdom and North American
models.
To search for a scene using the
time code
1
2
In Step 2, select
[TIME].
[T **:**:**] (playing time of the current
title) is selected.
Press
.
[T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].
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2
Press X/x to select a folder.
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG
Image Files
x To play MP3 files in a folder
Press H to start playing the selected
folder.
x To select a MP3 file
Press
.
You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files:
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 file)
or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)
The list of files contained in the folder
appears.
TRACK LIST
• which conform to the DCF* image file format
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
03 In the Middle of Nowher...
01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac
02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan
03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth
04_Sweet_Little_Shella
05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums
06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown
07_In_Shaire
Note
• The system will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if they are not in
MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may
generate a loud noise which could damage your
speaker system.
Press X/x to select a file and press
.
The system starts playing the selected file.
You can turn the file list off by pressing
DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again
will display the folder list.
• The system does not conform to audio in MP3PRO
format.
• The system can recognize up to 200 folders, and will
not play any folders beyond the 200th. (Depending on
the folder configuration, the number of folders that
can be recognized by the system may decrease.)
• The system can recognize up to 150 MP3 files/JPEG
image files in a folder.
To stop playback
Press x.
To play the next or previous MP3
file
• The system may take longer time to playback, when
progressing to the following folder or jump to other
folder.
Press >/.. Note that you can select the
next folder by continuing to press > after the
last file on the current folder, but that you cannot
return to the previous folder by pressing ..
To return to the previous folder, select the folder
from the folder list.
• The system may not play certain types of JPEG image
files (ex. a JPEG image file that is less than 8 (width)
× 8 (height)).
To return to the previous display
Selecting an MP3 file or folder
Press O RETURN.
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
To turn off the display
The folders recorded on the DATA CD or
DATA DVD appear. When a folder is being
played, its title is shaded.
Press DVD MENU.
Selecting a JPEG image file or
folder
FOLDER LIST
01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)
02 1st Album (1986)
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)
04 Ready for Romance (1986)
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)
07 Back for Good (1988)
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
The folders recorded on the DATA CD or
DATA DVD appear. When a folder is being
played, its title is shaded.
08 Alone (1999)
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return to the previous folder, select the folder
from the folder list.
FOLDER LIST
01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)
02 1st Album (1986)
To rotate a JPEG image file
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)
04 Ready for Romance (1986)
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)
07 Back for Good (1988)
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV
screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file by 90
degrees.
Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file.
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.
08 Alone (1999)
2
Press X/x to select a folder.
Note
• You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920
× 1080i) HD
x To play JPEG image files in a folder
Press H to start playing the selected
folder.
To stop playback
x To select a JPEG image file by
displaying the subscreens
Press PICTURE NAVI.
Press x.
Images of JPEG image files in the folder
appear in 16 subscreens.
Displaying the list of MP3
files/JPEG image files
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
5
6
7
8
9
10
14
11
15
12
16
Press X/x to select
[BROWSING], then press
.
13
The options for [BROWSING] appear.
Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image
file you want to view, then press
Press X/x to select the desired list,
then press
.
.
To return to normal screen, press O
RETURN.
• [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders
appears. Follow Step 2 of “Selecting an
Note
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when you set
[MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] to [MUSIC].
• [PICTURE LIST]: Images of JPEG image
files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens.
Follow Step 2 of “Selecting a JPEG image
Tip
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the
TV screen. To display the additional JPEG
image files, select the bottom JPEG image file
and press x. To return to the previous JPEG
image file, select the top JPEG image file and
press X.
Playing MP3 files and JPEG
image files as a slide show
with sound
To play the next or previous JPEG
image file
You can play a slide show with sound by first
placing both MP3 files and JPEG image files in
the same folder on a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not
displayed. Note that you can select the next
folder by continuing to press c after the last
image on the current folder, but that you cannot
return to the previous folder by pressing C. To
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
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2
3
4
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.
3
Press X/x to select a setting.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
• [NORMAL]: You can set to the standard
duration.
Press X/x to select
(MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press
[MODE
• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter
than [NORMAL].
.
The options for [MODE (MUSIC,
IMAGE)] appear.
• [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration
longer than [NORMAL].
• [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration
longer than [SLOW 1].
Press X/x to select a setting.
• [AUTO]: You can play both the JPEG
image files and MP3 files in the same
folder as a slide show.
4
Press
.
Note
• [MUSIC]: You can play only MP3 files
continuously.
• Some JPEG image files may take longer to display
than the option you selected. Especially progressive
JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000
pixels or more.
• [IMAGE]: You can play only JPEG
image files as a slide show.
• Duration of interval depends on the [JPEG
RESOLUTION] setting in [HDMI SETUP]
5
6
Press
.
Press DVD MENU.
The list of folders recorded on the DATA
CD or DATA DVD appears.
To select an effect for JPEG
image files in the slide show
7
Press X/x to select the desired folder
and press H.
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY twice.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
The system starts playing the selected
folder.
You can turn the folder list on/off by
pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.
Press X/x to select
then press
[EFFECT],
.
The options for [EFFECT] appear.
Note
• If you set [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] to [IMAGE]
on a disc that contains MP3 files only or [MUSIC] on
a disc that contains JPEG image files only, you may
not be able to change the [MODE (MUSIC,
IMAGE)] setting.
Press X/x to select a setting.
• [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps
in from top to bottom.
• [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches
out from left to right of the TV screen.
• [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches
out from the center of the TV screen.
• [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files
randomly cycle through the effects.
• [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file
slides over the previous image.
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when [MUSIC] is
selected.
• If you play 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.
• [OFF]: Off.
To select the slide show duration
of JPEG image files
4
Press
.
1
Press
DISPLAY twice.
Note
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
• The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920
× 1080i) HD
2
Press X/x to select
then press
[INTERVAL],
.
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“.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The system will not play
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if
they do not contain a DivX video.
Enjoying DivX® Videos
Tip
• For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG
image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD, see
(Except for United Kingdom and North
American models)
Note
• The system may not play a DivX video file when the
file has been combined from two or more DivX video
files.
About DivX video files
®
DivX is a video file compression technology,
• The system cannot play a DivX video file of size
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height) or 2GB.
• Depending on the DivX video file, sound may skip or
not match the pictures on the TV screen.
• The system cannot play some DivX video files that
are longer than 3 hours.
developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an
®
official DivX Certified product.
You can play a DATA CD or DATA DVD that
®
contains DivX video files.
A DATA CD or DATA DVD that the
system can play
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may
pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended
that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound
is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format.
Note, however, this system does not conform to
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format for playing
DivX files.
Playback of a DATA CD (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-
RW) or DATA DVD (DVD-ROM/DVD-R/
DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW) on this system
is subject to certain conditions:
– With a DATA CD/DATA DVD that contains
DivX video files in addition to MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files, the system plays
only the DivX video files.
• Because of the compression technology used for
DivX video files, it may take some time after you
press H for the picture to appear.
However, this system only plays a DATA CD of
format ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet, and a
DATA DVD of Universal Disk Format (UDF).
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the disc drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
Selecting a folder
1
Press DVD MENU.
A list of folders on the disc appears. Only
folders that contain DivX video files are
listed.
About playback order of data on a
DATA CD or DATA DVD
FOLDER LIST
Note that the playback order may not be
applicable, depending on the software used for
creating the DivX video file, or if there are more
than 200 folders and 150 DivX video files in
each folder.
SUMMER 2003
NEW YEAR'S DAY
MY FAVOURITES
Note
• The system may not be able to play some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format.
2
3
Press X/x to select the folder you want
to play.
Press H.
DivX video files that the system
can play
The system starts playing the selected
folder.
The system can play data that is recorded in
DivX format, and which has the extension
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To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a
.. To return to the previous folder, select it
from the folder list.
Tip
To go to the next or previous
page
• If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play
the DivX video files as many times as the preset
number. The following occurrences are counted:
Press
/
.
– when the system is turned off.
– when another file is played.
– when the disc tray is opened.
To turn off the display
Press DVD MENU repeatedly.
To stop playback
Press x.
Selecting a DivX video file
1
press
.
The list of files in the folder appears.
FILE LIST
MY FAVOURITES
HAWAII 2004
VENUS
2
Press X/x to select a file and press
.
The selected file starts playing.
To go to the next or previous
page
Press
/
.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To stop playback
Press x.
To play the next or previous DivX
video file without turning on the
above file list
You can select the next or previous DivX video
file in the same folder by pressing >/..
You can also select the first file of the next
folder by pressing > during playback of the
last file of the current folder. Note that you
cannot return to the previous folder by pressing
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Adjusting the Delay
Restricting Playback of
Between the Picture and the Disc
Sound
[PARENTAL CONTROL]
[A/V SYNC]
*
*
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as the
age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or
replaced with different scenes.
* Except for United Kingdom and North American
models
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.
When the sound does not match the pictures on
the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between
the picture and sound.
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
Press X/x to select
then press
[A/V SYNC],
.
2
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.
Press X/x to select a setting.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
• [OFF]: Off.
• [ON]: You can adjust the difference
between picture and sound.
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
4
Press
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Note
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
• Depending on the input stream, [A/V SYNC] may not
be effective.
press
.
The Setup Display appears.
Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],
then press
.
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [PARENTAL
CONTROL t], then press
.
x If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
ENTER
then press
.
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Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons, then press
To turn off the [PARENTAL
CONTROL] function
.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11.
To play a disc for which
[PARENTAL CONTROL] is set
x When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
1
Load the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password
appears.
7
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press
.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
The system starts playback.
Note
• When you play discs which do not have the
PARENTAL CONTROL
[PARENTAL CONTROL] function, playback
cannot be limited on this system.
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD:
OFF
USA
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change
the parental control level while playing the disc. In
this case, enter your password, then change the level.
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns
to the previous level.
Tip
8
9
Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then
press
• If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat Steps 1 to 7 of “Restricting Playback of the
Disc” (page 50). When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number buttons,
.
The selection items for [STANDARD] are
displayed.
then press
. The display will ask you to enter a new
Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit
password, replace the disc in the unit and press H.
When the display for entering your password appears,
enter your new password.
press
.
The area is selected.
When you select [OTHERS t], select and
enter a standard code in the table of
(page 102) using the number buttons.
Changing the password
10
11
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are
displayed.
2
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
Press X/x to select the desired level,
then press
.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
[PARENTAL CONTROL] setting is
complete.
3
4
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press
.
The Setup Display appears.
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5
6
Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],
then press
.
Using the Setup Display
You can make various adjustments of items such
as picture and sound.
Displayed items vary depending on the country
model.
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [PARENTAL
CONTROL t], then press
.
The display for entering the password
appears.
Note
7
Enter your 4-digit password using the
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions
described may work.
number buttons, then press
.
8
Press X/x to select [CHANGE
PASSWORD t], then press
.
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
9
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press
.
10
11
Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
.
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the number buttons, then press
.
3
4
5
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
If you make a mistake entering
your password
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
Press C before you press , then input the
correct number.
press
.
The Setup Display appears.
Press X/x to select the setup item, then
press
.
• [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 53)
• [VIDEO SETUP] (page 54)
• [HDMI SETUP] (page 55)
• [AUDIO SETUP] (page 57)
• [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 57)
• [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 58)
Example: [VIDEO SETUP]
Selected item
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
OFF
FULL
ON
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):
4:3 OUTPUT:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
AUTO
Setup items
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6
Press X/x to select an item, then press
.
Setting the display or sound
track language
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [TV TYPE]
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
16:9
Set various languages for the on-screen display
or sound track.
PROGRESSIVE (COMPON
4:3 OUTPUT:
BLACK LEVEL:
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
LANGUAGE SETUP
AUTO
OSD:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
Options
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
7
Press X/x to select a setting, then
press
.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)
You can switch the display language on the TV
screen.
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):
4:3 OUTPUT:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
FULL
ON
OFF
AUTO
x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can switch the language for the disc’s
menu.
Selected setting
x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)
Note
You can switch the language of the sound track.
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
• When you turn the system on after resetting and no
disc is in the unit, the guide message appears on the
press
. To return to normal screen, press CLEAR.
x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can switch the language of the subtitle
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
To reset all of the [SETUP]
settings
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track.
To reset all of the [SETUP] settings, see
Note
• When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO],
or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the
language may not be selected automatically).
Tip
• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code
number buttons.
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x [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)]
You can set the progressive signal that is output
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to
on/off. For details, see “Does your TV accept
Settings for the display
[VIDEO SETUP]
Select settings according to the TV to be
connected.
[OFF]: The system outputs interlace signals.
[ON]: The system outputs progressive signals.
When you select [ON], follow the Steps below.
VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
OFF
FULL
ON
OFF
AUTO
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):
4:3 OUTPUT:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
PAUSE MODE:
1
2
Select [ON], then press
.
The confirmation display appears.
Press C/c to select [START].
The system outputs the progressive signal
for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is
displayed correctly.
x [TV TYPE]
You can select the aspect ratio of the connected
TV.
3
Press C/c to select [YES].
The system outputs the progressive signal.
If you select [NO], the system will not
output the progressive signal.
[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide-
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.
Note
• [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] is
effective only when you connect the unit and TV with
x [4:3 OUTPUT]
[4:3 LETTER BOX]: Select this when you
connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture
with bands on the upper and lower portions of
the TV screen.
When you use a 16:9 aspect ratio TV, you can
adjust the aspect ratio to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on
your TV, change the setting on your TV, not the
system.
[FULL]: Select this when you can change the
aspect ratio on your TV.
[NORMAL]: Select this when you cannot
change the aspect ratio on your TV. A 16:9
aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and
right sides of the image appears.
[4:3 PAN SCAN]: Select this when you connect
a 4:3 screen TV. The system automatically
displays the wide picture on the entire screen
and cuts off the portions that do not fit.
16:9 aspect ratio TV
Note
Note
• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or
vice versa.
• [4:3 OUTPUT] is effective only when you set [TV
TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9].
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[AUTO]: The picture, including subjects that
move dynamically, is output with no jitter.
Normally select this position.
[FRAME]: The picture, including subjects that
do not move dynamically, is output in high
resolution.
x [COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)]
(Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern
models only)
You can select the color system when you play a
VIDEO CD.
[AUTO]: The system outputs the video signal in
the system of the disc, either PAL or NTSC. If
your TV uses a DUAL system, select [AUTO].
[PAL]: The system changes the video signal of
an NTSC disc and outputs it in the PAL system.
[NTSC]: The system changes the video signal of
a PAL disc and outputs it in the NTSC system.
Settings for the HDMI
[HDMI SETUP]
HDMI SETUP
HDMI RESOLUTION:
CONTROL FOR HDMI:
VOLUME LIMIT:
AUTO(1920x1080P)
OFF
Note
LEVEL2
YCBCR
OFF
HD
YCB
C
R/RGB(HDMI):
• You cannot change the color system of the disc itself.
• You can change the color system of this system
AUDIO(HDMI):
JPEG RESOLUTION:
x [BLACK LEVEL]
(North American, Mexican, and Latin
American models only)
x [HDMI RESOLUTION]
You can select the type of video signal that is
output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details,
You can select the black level (setup level) for
the video signals output from the jacks other
than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT.
[ON]: The standard level.
[OFF]: You can lower the standard black level.
Use this when the picture becomes too white.
[AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs
the optimal video signal for the connected TV.
[1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 ×
1080i* video signals.
[1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×
720p* video signals.
x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]
(North American, Mexican, and Latin
American models only)
[720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 ×
480p* video signals.
You can select the black level (setup level) for
the video signals output from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
You cannot select this and the setting is not
effective when the system outputs progressive
signal.
* i: interlace, p: progressive
**Depending on the country model, [720 × 576p] may
appear.
Note
• When “HDMI” lights up in the front panel display,
images other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p] are
stretched vertically.
[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.
x [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
You can set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
function to on/off. This function is available
when you connect the system and TV with an
HDMI cable. For details, see “Using the Control
x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/
DVD-RW only)
You can select the picture in pause mode.
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[ON]: The system outputs audio signals by
converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24 bit
PCM signals to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
[OFF]: Off.
Note
[ON]: On. You can operate mutually between
components that are connected with an HDMI
cable.
• 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.
Note
• When you set to [ON] without the HDMI connection
of the TV, [Please verify the HDMI connection.]
appears and you cannot set to [ON].
• When you set the function to other than “DVD,” the
system does not output the sound from the HDMI
OUT jack even if you set [AUDIO (HDMI)] to [ON].
x [VOLUME LIMIT]
x [JPEG RESOLUTION]
You can select the resolution of JPEG image
files output from the HDMI OUT jack.
If you change the output method of the TV to the
system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing
THEATER/THEATRE*, the System Audio
may be output depending on the volume level of
the system. You can prevent this by limiting the
maximum level of the volume.
[SD
]: The system outputs standard
resolution with a black frame.
[HD
]: The system outputs HD resolution
with a black frame.
[HD]: The system outputs the HD resolution
without a black frame.
* The button name differs depending on the area.
[LEVEL3]: Maximum volume level is set to 10.
[LEVEL2]: Maximum volume level is set to 15.
[LEVEL1]: Maximum volume level is set to 20.
[OFF]: Off.
[(1920 × 1080i) HD
]: The system outputs
full size HD resolution with a black frame.
[(1920 × 1080i) HD]: The system outputs full
size HD resolution without a black frame.
Note
Note
• This function is available only when [CONTROL
FOR HDMI] is set to [ON].
• [JPEG RESOLUTION] is effective only when you
set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9], and
you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP]
to other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p].
x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]
You can select the type of HDMI signal output
from HDMI OUT jack.
• You can select [(1920 × 1080i) HD
] or [(1920 ×
1080i) HD] only when you set [HDMI
RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 ×
1080i].
[YCB
C
R]: The system outputs YCB
C
R
signals.
• If you select [(1920 × 1080i) HD
] or [(1920 ×
[RGB]: The system outputs RGB signals.
1080i) HD], next image appears after black flame.
• HDMI signal will stop momentarily when:
– The system is loading or unloading a DATA CD or
DATA DVD disc.
Note
• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set
[YCBCR] to [RGB].
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to a component
with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically
output even when you select [YCBCR].
– You connect or remove a USB device (DAV-
DZ270 only).
x [AUDIO (HDMI)]
You can select the audio output status from the
HDMI OUT jack.
[OFF]: The system does not output the sound
from the HDMI OUT jack.
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Note
Settings for the audio
[AUDIO SETUP]
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in
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.
AUDIO SETUP
SPEAKER FORMATION:
AUTO CALIBRATION:
AUDIO DRC:
OFF
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
Other Settings
[SYSTEM SETUP]
x [SPEAKER FORMATION]
You can select the position of the speakers for
the better surround sound. For details, see
SYSTEM SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
PARENTAL CONTROL:
DivX:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
Registration Code
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
RESET:
ON
x [AUTO CALIBRATION]
You can calibrate the appropriate settings
automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the
x [SCREEN SAVER]
You can reduce the display device damages
x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)
(ghosting). Press any button (e.g.,
cancel the screen saver.
H
button) to
You can compress the dynamic range of the
sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for
watching movies at low volume late at night.
[ON]: The screen saver image appears when you
leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play back a Super Audio
CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 file), or DATA DVD
(MP3 file) for more than 15 minutes.
[OFF]: Off.
[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.
x [BACKGROUND]
Note
You can select the background color or picture
on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing
a CD, DATA CD (MP3 file), or DATA DVD
(MP3 file).
• [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital.
x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can give the sound track which contains the
highest number of channels priority when you
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG
audio) are recorded.
[JACKET PICTURE]: The jacket picture (still
picture) appears, but only when the jacket
picture is already recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a
jacket picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture
appears.
[OFF]: Off.
[AUTO]: The system selects the sound track
automatically according to the priority.
[GRAPHICS]: A preset picture stored in the
system appears.
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[BLUE]: The background is blue.
[BLACK]: The background is black.
SPEAKER SETUP
CONNECTION:
DISTANCE(FRONT)
:
DISTANCE(SURROUND):
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEFRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:
x [PARENTAL CONTROL]
You can set the playback restrictions. For
details, see “Restricting Playback of the Disc”
YES
YES
YES
YES
SUBWOOFER:
x [DivX]
x [CONNECTION]
If you do not connect center or surround
(Except for United Kingdom and North
American models)
speakers, set the parameters for [CENTER] and
[SURROUND]. Since the front speaker and
subwoofer setting is fixed, you cannot change
them.
You can display the registration code for this
system.
For more information, go to
http://www.divx.com on the Internet.
[FRONT]
[YES]
x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME]
function to on/off.
[CENTER]
[YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used.
[SURROUND]
[ON]: The system stores the resume points in
memory for up to 10 discs.
[OFF]: The system does not store the resume
points in memory. Playback restarts at the
resume point only for the current disc in the unit.
[YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is
used.
[SUBWOOFER]
[YES]
x [RESET]
Note
You can return the [SET UP] settings other than
[PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default
settings. For details, see “Returning the
• 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].
Settings for the speakers
[SPEAKER SETUP]
x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]
When you move the front speakers and center
speaker, be sure to set the parameters of the
distance (A) from the listening position to the
speakers.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set
connection of the speakers and their distance
from your listening position. Then use the test
tone to adjust the level and the balance of the
speakers to the same level.
You can set the parameters from 1.0 to 7.0
1)
meters (3 to 23 ft) for the front speakers, from
2)
0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft) for the center
speaker.
Note
• You cannot operate [SPEAKER SETUP] when you
connect headphones to the unit.
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[L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft2)3): Set the surround speaker
distance (up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer to the
front speakers).
1)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
default settings are changed.
3)This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.
A
Note
• If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an
equal distance from your listening position, set the
distance according to the closest speaker.
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from
your listening position than the front speakers.
• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE]
setting may not be effective.
[L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft3): Set the front speaker
distance.
[CENTER] 3.0 m/10 ft3)4): Set the center speaker
distance (up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer to the
front speakers).
x [LEVEL (FRONT)]
You can adjust the sound level of the front
speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. Be
sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy
adjustment.
1)0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
default settings are changed.
4)This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES]
in the [CONNECTION] setting.
[L/R] 0.0 dB: Set the front speaker level.
[CENTER] 0.0 dB*: Set the center speaker
level.
[SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer
x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]
level.
When you move the surround speakers, be sure
to set the parameters of the distance (B) from
the listening position to the speakers.
* This item appears when you set [CENTER] to
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.
You can set the parameters from 0.0 to 7.0
meters (0 to 23 ft).
x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]
1)
You can adjust the sound level of the surround
speakers. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]
for easy adjustment.
[L/R] 0.0 dB*: Set the surround speaker level.
* This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.
x [TEST TONE]
B
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL
(SURROUND)].
[OFF]: The test tone is not emitted from the
speakers.
[ON]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker
in sequence while adjusting level. When you
select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the
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test tone is emitted from each speaker in
sequence.
Adjust the sound level as follows.
1
2
Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON].
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the
desired speaker and the level.
3
4
5
Press
.
Repeat Steps 1 to 3.
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to set [TEST
TONE] to [OFF] after adjusting the
speaker level.
Note
• The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI
OUT jack.
Tip
• To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time,
turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press
VOLUME +/– on the remote.
• To return to the default setting when changing a
setting, select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that
only the [CONNECTION] setting does not return to
the default setting.
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Tip
• You can select the preset number directly by
pressing the number buttons.
Tuner
7
Press
.
Presetting Radio
Stations
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down
the volume to minimum.
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel
display, and the station is stored.
8
9
Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to store other
stations.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Tip
To change the preset number
• You can operate the tuner function by observing the
following display on the TV screen.
Restart from Step 2.
Current station
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for Russian and Middle
Eastern models)
Current band and preset number
FM
The AM tuning interval can be set to either
10 kHz or 9 kHz.
FM 10 : 88.00 MHz
SONY RADIO
To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in
any AM station, then turn off the system by
pressing "/1 on the unit. While holding down
> on the unit, press "/1 on the unit to turn on
the power. If you change the interval, AM preset
stations will be erased.
Station name
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Press and hold TUNING +/– until the
auto scanning starts.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo
program) appear in the front panel display.
3
4
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “MEMORY”
appears in the front panel display.
5
Press
or c.
A preset number appears in the front panel
display.
6
Press X/x to select the preset number
you want.
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If an FM program is noisy
Listening to the Radio
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory
If an FM program is noisy, you can select
monaural reception. There will be no stereo
effect, but reception will improve.
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.
Press X/x repeatedly until “FM MODE”
appears in the front panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select
the preset station.
3
4
Press
or c.
Each time you press the button, the system
tunes in one preset station.
Press X/x to select “MONO.”
• “STEREO”: Stereo reception.
• “MONO”: Monaural reception.
Tip
• You can select the preset station number directly
by pressing the number buttons.
5
6
Press
.
The setting is made.
3
Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/–.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
To turn off the radio
The system menu turns off.
Press "/1.
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
Naming preset stations
You can enter a name for preset stations. These
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front
panel display when a station is selected.
Only one name can be entered for each preset
station.
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.
For manual tuning, press TUNING +/–
repeatedly.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING
+/–. The automatic tuning stops automatically
when the system receives the radio station. To
stop the automatic tuning manually, press
TUNING +/– or x.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
To listen to radio stations when
you know the frequencies
2
Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select
the preset station you want to create an
index name for.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.
3
4
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “NAME IN”
appears in the front panel display.
2
3
Press D.TUNING.
Press the number buttons to select the
frequencies.
4
Press
.
5
6
Press
or c.
Tip
• To improve reception, reorient the connected
antennas (aerials).
Create a name by using C/X/x/c.
Press X/x to select a character, then press c
to move the cursor to the next position.
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x “TUNER AM”
When the station name is set
1 Station name
Ex. “SONY RADIO”
You can input letters, numbers, and other
symbols for a radio station.
2 Frequency
Ex. “AM1 576”
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.
When the station name is not set:
1 Frequency
Ex. “AM1 576”
To erase the character, press C/c
repeatedly until the character to be erased
flashes, then press CLEAR.
Note
• The system returns to the original display when
several seconds has elapsed.
7
8
Press
.
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel
display, and the station name is stored.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Viewing the station name or
frequency in the front panel
display
When the system is set to “TUNER FM” or
“TUNER AM,” you can check the frequency
using the front panel display.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes:
1 t 2 t .... t 1 t ....
x “TUNER FM”
When the station name is set
1 Station name
Ex. “SONY RADIO”
2 Frequency
Ex. “FM1 87.50”
3 The “FM MODE” setting
Ex. “STEREO”
When the station name is not set:
1 Frequency
Ex. “FM1 87.50”
2 The “FM MODE” setting
Ex. “STEREO”
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Note
• Depending on the connected component, the Control
for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the component.
• The Control for HDMI function may not work if you
connect a component other than Sony, even if the
component is compatible with the Control for HDMI
function.
Control for HDMI/External Audio
Device
Using the Control for
HDMI Function for
“BRAVIA” Sync
Preparing for the Control for
HDMI function
This function is available on TVs with the
“BRAVIA” Sync function only.
(Control for HDMI - Easy Setting)
The system is compatible with the Control for
HDMI - Easy Setting function. If the TV is
compatible with the Control for HDMI - Easy
Setting function, you can set the system’s
[CONTROL FOR HDMI] function
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the Control for HDMI function
with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is
simplified as below:
automatically by setting the TV. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
If the TV is not compatible with the Control for
HDMI - Easy Setting function, set the Control
for HDMI function of the system and TV
manually.
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function
standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control) for HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface).
Note
• Displayed items vary depending on the country
model.
The Control for HDMI function will not work in
the following cases:
1
2
3
Make sure that the system and the TV
are connected with an HDMI cable.
– When you connect this system to a
component which is not compatible with the
Control for HDMI function.
Turn on the TV and press [/1 to turn on
the system.
– A component does not have an HDMI jack.
Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system through
the HDMI input appears on the TV
screen.
There are convenient buttons on the system’s
remote for operating the TV, such as
THEATER/THEATRE*, ONE-TOUCH
refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
* The button name differs depending on the area.
4
Set the Control for HDMI function of the
system and TV.
For details of the setting of the system, see
the following Steps. For details of the
setting of the TV, refer to the operating
instructions of the TV (depending on the
TV, the default setting of the Control for
HDMI function is set to off).
ONE-TOUCH
PLAY
TV
THEATER
BRAVIA Sync
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To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
function to on/off
Watching DVD by a single
button press
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
(One-Touch Play)
By only pressing ONE-TOUCH PLAY, the TV
turns on, the TV is set for DVD input mode, and
the system starts playing a disc automatically.
2
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
The One-Touch Play also works when:
3
4
5
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
– You press A while the disc tray is opened and
H appears in the front panel display.
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
– You close the disc tray by pressing the disc
tray.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press
.
– You press DVD TOP MENU/DVD MENU
and H appears in the front panel display.
The Setup Display appears.
– You select the “DVD” function by pressing
FUNCTION +/– and H appears in the front
panel display.
Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then
press
.
The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.
6
7
Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR
Note
HDMI], then press
Press X/x to select the setting, then
press
.
• One-Touch Play does not work when you press H.
.
The system and TV work as follows:
• [OFF]: Off.
• [ON]: On.
This system
TV
Turns on. (If not already Turns on. (If not already
Note
turned on.)
turned on.)
• When [Please verify the HDMI connection.] appears,
make sure the HDMI connection is correct.
r
r
Switches to “DVD”
function.
Switches to HDMI input.
r
r
Minimizes sound level.
(System Audio Control)
Using the Theater/Theatre
Mode
Starts playing the disc and
outputs the sound.
(Theater/Theatre Mode)
Note
If your TV is compatible with the Theater/
Theatre Mode, you can enjoy optimal image
suited for movies and the sound is output from
the system’s speaker automatically by pressing
THEATER/THEATRE*.
• Make sure the HDMI connection is correct, and set
the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] to [ON].
• Depending on the TV, the beginning of the content
may not be played back.
• Depending on the disc, playback may take a while to
start.
* The button name differs depending on the area.
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You can also operate the System Audio Control
function from the TV menu. For details, refer to
the operating instructions of the TV.
Turning the system off in sync
with the TV
Note
(System Power Off)
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the system,
TV sound will not be output for a moment.
• While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode,
the System Audio Control function will not work.
When the TV exits PAP mode, the output method of
the TV returns to the one before PAP mode.
• If you select a TV program during DVD playback
with the system, the “TV/VIDEO” function is
automatically set to output TV sound.
When you turn the TV off by using the POWER
button on the TV’s remote or TV [/1 on the
system’s remote, the system turns off
automatically.
Note
• Before using the System Power Off function, set the
function for TV power. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the TV.
• When you activate One-Touch Play during watching
TV, the System Audio Control function is activated
and the TV sound is muted.
• Depending on the status of the system (ex. while
other than “DVD” or “TV/VIDEO” function, or
playing a CD), the system may not turn off
automatically.
• While recording songs on an audio CD into a USB
device, the System Audio Control function will not
work (DAV-DZ270 only).
Tip
Enjoying TV sound from the
speakers in this system
• You can connect the system and the TV audio
(System Audio Control)
You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy
operation.
To use this function, connect the system and the
TV with an audio cord (not supplied) and an
Setting the Maximum Volume
Level of the System
(Volume Limit)
If you change the output method of the TV to the
system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing
THEATER* or THEATRE*, 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. For details, see
Depending on the TV, when you set the system
to the “TV/VIDEO” function, the System Audio
Control function is activated. TV sound is output
from the system speakers, and the volume of the
TV speakers is minimized automatically.
* The button name differs depending on the area.
You can use the System Audio Control function
as follows:
• While you are watching the TV and the
function of the system is switched to “TV/
VIDEO,” TV sound is output from the system
speakers automatically.
• You can control the system’s volume by the
remote of the TV.
• If you turn the system off or set the function of
the system to other than “TV/VIDEO,” TV
sound is output from the TV speakers.
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2
Connect a USB device (digital music
player or USB storage media) to the
(USB) port.
Playing Back Audio
Files/JPEG Image Files
of a USB Device
When you connect the USB device,
“READING” appears in the front panel
display until the system reads all data of the
USB device.
(DAV-DZ270 only)
Note
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.
For a list of USB devices that can be connected
to the unit, see “Playable USB Devices”
The audio format that can be played back by the
system is MP3/WMA/AAC files* only.
* Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights
Management) cannot be played by the system.
• When you connect the USB device, make sure that
the direction of the jack is correct.
• Do not forcibly insert the USB device, as this may
cause the device to be damaged.
• Do not connect other device or objects besides the
USB device.
• It may take about 10 seconds before “READING”
appears in the front panel display depending on the
type of the USB device.
To remove the USB device
1
2
3
Press x to stop playback.
Press [/1 to turn off the system.
Remove the USB device.
Note
• The system cannot play WMA/AAC files on a DATA
CD/DATA DVD.
Notes on the USB device
• The system can play back up to 200 folders,
including albums that do not contain audio
files and JPEG image files. When more than
200 folders are in the USB device, folders that
are recognized by the system differ depending
on the folder configuration.
Connecting the USB device
Front panel
• The system can play back the following files.
File
Extension of the file
“.mp3”
MP3 file
WMA file
AAC file
JPEG image file
“.wma”
“.m4a”
“.jpg” or “.jpeg”
USB device
The system will play back any data with the
extension above, even if it is not MP3/WMA/
AAC/JPEG format. Playing this data may
generate a loud noise which could damage
your speaker system.
Note
• When you use the AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack
while a USB device is connected, be careful as space
is restricted.
• The following USB devices/situations can
increase the time it takes to start playback:
– a USB device recorded with a complicated
tree structure.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“USB” appears in the front panel
display.
– when the audio files or JPEG image files in
another folder have just been played back.
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• Some USB devices cannot be played back on
the system depending on the file format.
• The system can play back to a depth of 8
folders only.
Selecting an audio file or
folder
• The system may not be able to play an audio
file depending on the kind of file.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“USB” appears in the front panel
display.
• When the USB device is inserted, the system
reads all the files on the USB device. If there
are many folders or files on the USB device, it
may take a long time to finish reading the USB
device.
2
3
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
• Do not connect the system and the USB device
through a USB hub.
Press X/x to select
(MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press
[MODE
.
• With some connected USB devices, after an
operation is performed, there may be a delay
before it is performed by this system.
• If the system is turned off during Resume Play
mode, when the system is turned on again
playback starts from the beginning of the audio
file that was in Resume Play mode.
• This system does not necessarily support all
the functions provided in a connected USB
device.
The options for [MODE (MUSIC,
IMAGE)] appear.
4
5
6
Press X/x to select [MUSIC].
Press
.
Press DVD MENU.
The folders recorded on the USB device
appear. When a folder is being played, its
title is shaded.
• Files recorded by a device such as a computer
may not be played back in the order in which
they were recorded.
• The playback order for the system may differ
from the playback order of the connected USB
device.
FOLDER LIST
01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)
02 1st Album (1986)
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)
04 Ready for Romance (1986)
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)
07 Back for Good (1988)
• 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.
08 Alone (1999)
7
Press X/x to select a folder.
• 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.
x To play audio files in a folder
Press H to start playing the selected
folder.
x To select an audio file
Press
.
• Compatibility with all MP3/WMA/AAC
encoding/writing softwares, recording
devices, and recording media cannot be
guaranteed. Incompatible USB device may
produce noise or interrupted audio or may not
play at all.
The list of files contained in the folder
appears.
TRACK LIST
03 In the Middle of Nowher...
01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac
02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan
03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth
04_Sweet_Little_Shella
• Before using the USB device, make sure that
no virus-ridden files are on the USB device.
05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums
06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown
07_In_Shaire
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Press X/x to select a file and press
.
The folders recorded on the USB device
appear. When a folder is being played, its
title is shaded.
The system starts playing the selected file.
You can turn the file list off by pressing
DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again
will display the folder list.
FOLDER LIST
01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)
02 1st Album (1986)
Tip
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)
04 Ready for Romance (1986)
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)
07 Back for Good (1988)
• The system can recognize up to 150 audio files in a
single folder.
To stop playback
08 Alone (1999)
Press x.
To play the next or previous
audio file
7
Press X/x to select a folder.
x To play JPEG image files in a folder
as a slide show
Press H to start playing the selected
folder.
Press >/.. Note that you can select the
next folder by continuing to press > after the
last file on the current folder, but that you cannot
return to the previous folder by pressing ..
To return to the previous folder, select the folder
from the folder list.
The JPEG images are played as a slide
show. You can change the interval of the
To return to the previous display
x To select a JPEG image file by
displaying the subscreens
Press PICTURE NAVI.
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press DVD MENU.
Images of JPEG image files in the folder
appear in 16 subscreens.
Other operations
1
2
3
4
Selecting a JPEG image file or
folder
5
6
7
8
9
10
14
11
15
12
16
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“USB” appears in the front panel
display.
13
Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image
file you want to view, then press
.
2
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
To return to normal screen, press O
RETURN.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Tip
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the
TV screen. To display the additional JPEG
image files, select the bottom JPEG image file
and press x. To return to the previous JPEG
image file, select the top JPEG image file and
press X.
3
Press X/x to select
(MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press
[MODE
.
The options for [MODE (MUSIC,
IMAGE)] appear.
4
5
6
Press X/x to select [IMAGE].
• The system can recognize up to 150 JPEG
image files in a single folder.
Press
.
Press DVD MENU.
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To play the next or previous JPEG
image file
Note
• Some JPEG image files may take longer to display
than the option you selected. Especially progressive
JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000
pixels or more.
Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not
displayed. Note that you can select the next
folder by continuing to press c after the last
image on the current folder, but that you cannot
return to the previous folder by pressing C. To
return to the previous folder, select the folder
from the folder list.
To select an effect for JPEG
image files in the slide show
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY twice.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
To rotate a JPEG image file
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV
screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file by 90
degrees.
Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file.
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.
Press X/x to select
then press
[EFFECT],
.
The options for [EFFECT] appear.
Press X/x to select a setting.
• [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps
in from top to bottom.
Note
• You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920
• [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches
out from left to right of the TV screen.
• [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches
out from the center of the TV screen.
• [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files
randomly cycle through the effects.
• [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file
slides over the previous image.
× 1080i) HD
] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD].
To stop playback
Press x.
Other operations
• [OFF]: Off.
To select the slide show duration
of JPEG image files
4
Press
.
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY twice.
Note
• The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
× 1080i) HD
Press X/x to select
then press
[INTERVAL],
.
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.
Displaying the list of audio
files/JPEG image files
Press X/x to select a setting.
• [NORMAL]: You can set the duration to
about 6 to 9 seconds.
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter
than [NORMAL].
• [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration
longer than [NORMAL].
Press X/x to select
[BROWSING], then press
.
• [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration
longer than [SLOW 1].
The options for [BROWSING] appear.
Press X/x to select the desired list,
then press
4
Press
.
.
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• [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders
appears. Follow Step 2 of “Selecting an
Searching for an audio file/
JPEG image file/folder, etc.
• [PICTURE LIST]: Images of JPEG image
files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens.
Follow Step 2 of “Selecting a JPEG image
You can search a USB device by audio file,
JPEG image file, or folder. As audio files and
JPEG image files are assigned unique numbers
on the USB device, you can select the desired
audio file or JPEG image file by entering its
number.
Playing repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
1
Press
DISPLAY. (When playing a
JPEG image files, press
twice.)
DISPLAY
You can play the audio files/JPEG image files
on the USB device repeatedly.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
1
2
3
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
2
Press X/x to select the search method.
• [TRACK]: audio files.
Press X/x to select
then press
[REPEAT],
• [FILE]: JPEG image files.
• [FOLDER]: Folders.
.
The options for [REPEAT] appear.
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of audio files, JPEG image
files, or folders.
Press X/x to select the item to be
repeated.
• [OFF]: Off.
• [MEMORY]: You can repeat all of the
folders on the USB device.
• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current
folder.
1(
1( 144)
0: 23
1)
USB MUSIC
T
• [TRACK] (audio files only): You can
repeat the current file.
4
Press
.
Selected row
The item is selected.
3
Press
.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.
[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].
1(
1( 144)
1: 31
1)
To turn off the Control Menu
display
USB MUSIC
T
Press
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu display is turned off.
Note
• When [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] is set to [IMAGE]
(page 69), you cannot select [TRACK].
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4
5
Press X/x or the number buttons to
select the desired number.
Bit rate
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to
cancel the number.
T
0: 13 192k MP3
Press
.
The system starts playback from the
selected number.
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Viewing the information of an
audio file in the front panel
display
Folder name*
File name*
* If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will
display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3
tag information.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
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.
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing
the disc, the display changes:
1 y 2
Note
1 Playing time and current track number
2 Track (file) name*
* If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will
display a folder name/track (file) 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.
• Characters/marks may not be displayed in some
languages.
• Depending on the type of file being played, the
system can only display a limited number of
characters. Also, depending on the file, not all text
characters will be displayed.
Checking the date information
of JPEG image file
Note
• If a file name of the audio file cannot be displayed,
“*” will appear in the front panel display instead.
• The file name may not be displayed depending on the
text.
You can check the date information during
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the
JPEG image file.
• Playing time of MP3 files may not be displayed
correctly.
Press
DISPLAY twice during playback.
Viewing the information of an
audio file on the TV screen
The Control Menu display appears on the TV
screen.
2(
2)
6( 30)
USB IMAGE
You can display the information of an audio file
such as time information, name of the folder/
audio file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of
data per second of the current audio) on the TV
screen.
9/16/2002
Date information
Press DISPLAY during playback.
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
The information of an audio file appears on the
TV screen.
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Tip
• Date information is [MM/DD/YYYY].
MM: Month
DD: Day
Storing Songs in a USB
Device
YYYY: Year
• Date information varies depending on the area.
(DAV-DZ270 only)
You can record songs on an audio CD in a USB
device by encoding to MP3 format. You can also
copy the MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD
into the USB device.
For connecting the USB device, see
The recorded music is limited to private use
only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires
permission of the copyright holders.
Notes on the USB recording/
copying
• Do not connect the unit and the USB device
through an USB hub.
• Make sure there is enough space in the USB
device for recording or copying.
• Do not remove the USB device during
recording/copying.
• When you are recording tracks from a CD, the
tracks are recorded as 128 kbps MP3 files.
• When you are copying MP3 files from a
DATA CD/DATA DVD, the MP3 files are
recorded with the same bit rate as the original
MP3 files.
• CD text information is not recorded in the
created MP3 files.
• If you stop a recording partway, an MP3 file
whose recording was stopped halfway is
deleted.
• Recording stops automatically if:
– The USB device runs out of space during
recording/copying.
– The number of MP3 files on the USB
device reaches the limit for the number that
the system can recognize.
• You can store up to 150 files in a folder.
• You can store up to 199 folders in a single
USB device.
• If the folder to be erased contains non-audio
format files or sub folders, these are not erased.
• If a folder or file that you are trying to record
already exists on the USB device with the
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x To cancel the track
Press X/x to select the track, then press
The mark on the track is removed.
same name, a sequential number is added after
the name without overwriting the original
folder or file.
.
• Some USB devices cannot be played back on
the system depending on the file format.
x To cancel all the track
Press C/X/x/c to select [s ALL], then
press
.
6
Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then
Recording songs on an audio
CD into a USB device
press
.
The system starts recording and the status
of recording appears.
1
2
Load an audio CD.
To cancel recording, press x.
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Copying MP3 files on a DATA
CD/DATA DVD into a USB device
3
4
Press X/x to select
RECORDING], then press
[USB
.
1
2
Load a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
Press X/x to select [TRACK], then
press
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
.
in stop mode.
“READING” appears in the front panel
display until the tracks recorded on the
audio CD appear on the TV screen.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3
4
Press X/x to select
RECORDING], then press
[USB
.
Note
• It takes several minutes to display the tracks
depending on the number of tracks.
Press X/x to select [TRACK] or
[FOLDER], then press
• [TRACK]: The folders recorded on the
.
5
Select a track that you want to record.
DATA CD/DATA DVD appear. You can
copy the desired MP3 file.
Recordable space of
the USB device
• [FOLDER]: The folders recorded on the
DATA CD/DATA DVD appear. You can
copy all MP3 files in the folder. Go to
Step 6.
“READING” appears in the front panel
display until the tracks/folders appear on
the TV screen.
USB RECORDING
Free:
START
1
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
ALL
ALL
2
3
Note
Tracks to be recorded.
• It takes several minutes to display the tracks/
folders depending on the number of tracks/
folders.
x To select the desired track
Press X/x to select the track, then press
The tracks are marked in the order that you
select.
5
6
Press X/x to select the desired folder,
.
then press
.
The MP3 files in the selected folder appear.
Select a MP3 file/folder that you want to
copy.
x To select all tracks on the audio CD
Press C/X/x/c to select [x ALL], then
press
.
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2
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
2002_Remixes
Free:
x To erase an audio file
01_Back_Seat_O...
START
ALL
Press
.
02_One_Nights_...
03_Are_You_Ma...
04_I_Can_Lose_...
05_Soul_Survivo...
06_Strangers_B...
07_Stay_maxi_ve...
The list of files contained in the folder
appears.
ALL
Press X/x to select the desired audio file,
then press CLEAR.
3
Press C/c to select [YES], then press
MP3 files/folders to be copied.
.
To cancel, select [NO], then press
.
x To select the desired MP3 file/folder
Press X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then
Note
• Do not remove the USB device while erasing.
press
.
• If the folder to be erased contains non-audio format
files or sub folders, these are not erased.
The MP3 files/folders are marked.
x To select all MP3 files/folders
Press C/X/x/c to select [ ALL], then
To return to the previous display
press
.
Press O RETURN.
x To cancel the MP3 file/folder
Press X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then
press
. The mark on the MP3 file/folder
is removed.
x To cancel all MP3 files/folder
Press C/X/x/c to select [ ALL], then
press
.
7
Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then
press
.
The system starts copying and the copying
status appears.
To cancel copying, press x.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Note
• The audio file on a DATA CD/DATA DVD that you
can copy is the MP3 file only.
Erasing audio files on a USB
device
You can erase audio files on the USB device.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“USB” appears in the front panel
display.
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Playable USB Devices
(DAV-DZ270 only)
You can use the following Sony USB devices on
the system.
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT Adapter
(DAV-HDZ278 only)
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)
adapter (not supplied) is for enjoying sound
from a portable audio source or computer. By
connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter,
you can enjoy sound from the connected
component on the system.
Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters
vary in each area.
For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter, see “To connect the DIGITAL
Verified Sony digital music player
(as of April 2007)
Product name Model name
®
Walkman
NWD-B103/B105/B103F/B105F
NWZ-A815/A816/A818
NWZ-S515/S516/S615F/S616F/
S618F
Verified Sony IC recorder (as of
April 2007)
Note
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter.
Product name Model name
IC Recorder
ICD-U50/U60/U70
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter to/from the unit while the system is
turned on.
ICD-SX57/SX67/SX77
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter, the images are also output. In this case, the
system outputs the composite video signal only,
regardless of the type of video signal.
Verified Sony USB storage media
(as of April 2007)
Product name Model name
MICROVAULT USM 512JX/1GJX/2GJX/4GJX
Playing the connected
Note
component on the system
• Do not use the USB devices other than these USB
devices. Operation of models not listed here is not
guaranteed.
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DMPORT” appears in the front panel
display.
• Operation may not always be ensured even when
using these USB devices.
• Some of these USB devices may not be available for
purchase in certain areas.
Start playback of the connected
component.
The sound and images from the connected
component are played on the system or
connected TV.
For operation details, refer to the operating
instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
Tip
• When listening to MP3 files or other compressed
music using a portable audio source, you can enhance
the sound. Select “A.F.D. STD” for “DEC. MODE”
(page 32). To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”
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• 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.
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H
x
X
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• [NO CENTER]: Select this when you
install the front and surround speakers
only.
Other Operations
• [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.
Getting Optimal
Surround Sound for a
Room
[SPEAKER FORMATION]
• [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select
this when you install the front and
surround speakers in front of the listening
position.
Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot
install some speakers. For the better surround
sound, Sony recommends that first you decide
the position of the speakers.
8
9
Press
.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
The setting is made and the confirmation
display appears.
Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then
press
2
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
.
in stop mode.
• [YES]: Continue with [AUTO
CALIBRATION]. Follow the procedure
from Step 7 of “Calibrating the
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
• [NO]: Exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
Note
press
.
• In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change
the position of the speakers, Sony recommends you
set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO
CALIBRATION] (page 79).
The Setup Display appears.
Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],
then press
.
• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting in
FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD].
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [SPEAKER
FORMATION], then press
.
The options for [SPEAKER
FORMATION] appear.
SPEAKER FORMATION
STANDARD
7
Press C/c to select a setting.
• [STANDARD]: Select this when you
install all the speakers normally.
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obstruction between the speakers and the
calibration mic.
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. Give consideration to children and neighbors.
• Make sure that the headphones are not connected to
the unit. You cannot operate the following Steps with
the headphones connected.
Calibration mic
1
2
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.
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
8
9
Press C/c to select [YES].
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
Press
.
press
.
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.
Be quiet during the measurement.
The Setup Display appears.
Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],
then press
.
Note
• Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (about 3
minute), to avoid measurement failure. During
the measurement, test signals are output from
the speakers.
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [AUTO
CALIBRATION], then press
.
The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION]
appear.
• The environment of the room in which the
system is installed may affect measurements.
• If an error message appears, follow the message,
then select [YES].
An error message appears when:
– the headphones are connected to the unit.
– the calibration mic is not connected.
– front speakers are not correctly connected.
– surround speakers are not correctly
connected.
7
Connect the calibration mic (supplied)
to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front
panel
Set up the calibration mic at the ear level
using a tripod, etc. (not supplied).
The front of each speaker should face the
calibration mic, and there should be no
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– front and surround speakers are not correctly
connected.
Controlling the TV with
the Supplied Remote
You can control the TV (Sony only) by using
following buttons. Use these buttons (other than
TV [/1, TV INPUT, and TV VOL +/–) while
pressing the TV button.
10
Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then
press
.
x The measurement is OK.
Disconnect the calibration mic, then select
[YES]. The result is implemented.
x The measurement is not OK.
Follow the message, then select [YES] to
retry.
Note
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons.
• Depending on the area, the name of the button may
differ.
Note
• While the Auto Calibration function works:
– do not turn off the power.
– do not press any button.
By pressing
TV [/1
You can
– do not change the volume.
Turn the TV on/off.
– do not change the function.
TV INPUT
Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
sources.
– do not change the disc.
– do not insert or eject a disc.
– do not connect the headphones to the unit.
– do not disconnect the calibration mic.
• The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always
[YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer
calibration.
TV VOL +/–
Adjust the TV volume.
Select the TV channel.
TV CH +/–*
(PROG +/–*)
Number
Select the TV channel.
buttons*, -*
ENTER*
Tip
• You can check the distance between the listening
TOOLS*
Displays the operation menu for
the current display.
RETURN*
Return to the previous channel or
layer on the menu of the TV.
MENU*
Display the menu of the TV.
MUTING*
Turn off the TV sound
temporarily.
C/X/x/c*,
*
Select the item on the menu.
* Use these buttons while pressing the TV button.
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Using the Sound Effect
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-minutes
increments.
Reinforcing bass frequencies
You can reinforce bass frequencies.
Press DYNAMIC BASS.
Press SLEEP.
“D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel
display and bass frequencies are effectively
reinforced.
Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display
(the remaining time) changes by 10-minutes.
When you set the sleep timer, “SLEEP” flashes
in the front panel display.
To turn off the sound effect
To check the remaining time
Press DYNAMIC BASS again.
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Enjoying the sound at low
volume
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired
time.
You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you
would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It
is useful for watching movies at night.
To cancel the sleep timer
function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
appears in the front panel display.
Press NIGHT.
“NIGHT ON” appears in the front panel display
and the sound effect is activated.
To set the sleep timer using the
system menu
Note
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
• This effect does not work for a Super Audio CD.
When you load a Super Audio CD during “NIGHT
ON,” the sound effect turns off automatically.
• When sound is output from the center speaker, this
effect is more pronounced, as speech (movie dialog,
etc.) is easy to hear. When sound is not output from
the center speaker, or you are using the headphones,
the system optimally adjusts the volume.
Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP”
appears in the front panel display, then
press
or c.
3
Press X/x to select a setting.
The minutes display (the remaining time)
changes in 10-minutes.
To turn off the sound effect
Tip
Press NIGHT again.
• You can select the remaining time by pressing
the number buttons. In this case, you can preset
the time in 1-minute increments.
4
5
Press
.
The setting is made and “SLEEP” flashes in
the front panel display.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
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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
remaining time in the front
panel display
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”
appears in the front panel display, then
press
or c.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
3
Press X/x to select the brightness of
the front panel display.
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing
the disc, the display changes:
1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ...
• “DIMMER OFF”: Bright.
• “DIMMER ON”: Dark.
Some displayed items may disappear after a few
4
5
Press
.
seconds.
The setting is made.
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
1 Playing time of the current title
2 Remaining time of the current title
3 Playing time of the current chapter
4 Remaining time of the current chapter
5 Disc name
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
6 Title and chapter
x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/
Super Audio CD/CD
1 Playing time of the current track
2 Remaining time of the current track
3 Playing time of the disc
4 Remaining time of the disc
5 Track name
6 Track and index*
* VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD only.
x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file)
1 Playing time and current track number
2 Track (file) name*
* If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will
display a folder name/track (file) 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.
x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD
(DivX video file) (Except for United
Kingdom and North American models)
1 Playing time of the current file
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x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/
Super Audio CD/CD
2 Current file name
3 Current album and file number
• T **:**
Note
Playing time of the current track
• The system can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.
• If a file name of the MP3 file cannot be displayed, “*”
will appear in the front panel display instead.
• The disc name or track name may not be displayed
depending on the text.
• T-**:**
Remaining time of the current track
• D **:**
Playing time of the current disc
• D-**:**
• Playing time of MP3 files and DivX video files* may
not be displayed correctly.
Remaining time of the current disc
x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3
* Except for United Kingdom and North American
models.
file)
• T **:**
Playing time of the current track
Tip
• When the system is playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions, the playing time is displayed.
x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA
DVD (DivX video file) (Except for United
Kingdom and North American models)
• **:**:**
Viewing the playing time and
remaining time on the TV
screen
Playing time of the current file
Note
• Characters/marks may not be displayed in some
languages.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
system can only display a limited number of
characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text
characters will be displayed.
The following display appears on the TV
screen.
T
1: 01: 40
Checking the play information
of the disc
Time information
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change
the time information.
To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD
text
The display and the kinds of time that you
can check depend on the disc you are
playing.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback to
display text recorded in the DVD/Super Audio
CD/CD.
The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears
only when text is recorded in the disc. You
cannot change the text. If the disc does not
contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
• T **:**:**
Playing time of the current title
• T-**:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
Playing time of the current chapter
• C-**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter
Dvorak/Tchaikovsky /NedPho/Kreizberg
Adagio - Allegro molto
x VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)
• **:**
Playing time of the current scene
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To check DATA CD/DATA DVD
(MP3 file/DivX video file ) text
5(
8)
3)
10( 15)
DATA CD JPEG
9/18/2002
By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files
3)
or DivX video files on a DATA CD/DATA
Date information
DVD, you can display the name of the folder/
3)
MP3 file/DivX video file , and the audio bit
rate (the amount of data per second of the
current audio) on the TV screen.
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
Bit rate1)
T
0: 13 192k MP3
Tip
• Date information is [MM/DD/YYYY].
MM: Month
DD: Day
YYYY: Year
• Date information varies depending on the area.
2002_Remixes
Soul_Survivor_rap_version
Folder name2)
MP3 File2)/DivX video file3)
name
1)Appears when:
– playing an MP3 file on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
– playing a DivX video file that contains MP3 audio
signals on a DATA CD/DATA DVD (except for
United Kingdom and North American models).
2)If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will display
a folder name/track (file) 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.
3)Except for United Kingdom and North American
models.
Checking the date information
of JPEG image file
You can check the date information during
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the
JPEG image file.
Press
DISPLAY twice during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the TV
screen.
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5
Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],
then press
.
Returning to the Default
Settings
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to [RESET] and press c.
Press C/c to select [YES].
6
7
Returning the system
parameters, such as preset
stations, to the default
settings
You can also quit the process and return to
the Control Menu display by selecting [NO]
here.
8
Press
.
Do not press [/1while resetting the system
as it takes a few seconds to complete.
A
x
"/1
Note
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], [INTERVAL],
[EFFECT], and [MULTI/2CH] settings are also
return to the default settings.
1
2
Press "/1 to turn on the system.
Press x, A, and "/1 on the unit at the
same time.
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel
display and the system returns to default
settings.
Returning the [SETUP] settings
to the default
You can return the [SETUP] settings (page 52)
other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the
default settings.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
2
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3
4
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press
.
The Setup Display appears.
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On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
section is suddenly played.
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 cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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.
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do
not place the unit in a confined space where
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything
on the system. The system is equipped with a high
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked,
the unit can overheat and malfunction.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens
cleaners
• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
(including wet or spray types). These may cause
the apparatus to malfunction.
On your TV’s color
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,
place the speakers further away from the TV set.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation slots.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or
shock.
video image or on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still
video image or on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk
permanent damage to your television screen.
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to
this.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and discs away from components with
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
On moving the system
Before moving the system, make sure that there is no
disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains
lead) from the wall outlet (mains).
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the control unit.
Should this occur, the system may not operate
properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the
system turned on for about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
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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.
On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system can only play back a standard
circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause
a malfunction.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially
available accessory attached, such as a label or
ring.
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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
Remedy
The power is not turned on.
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
• Press "/1 after “STANDBY” disappears from the front panel display.
If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the following items after
POWER” appear alternately in “STANDBY” disappears.
the front panel display.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the specified speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?
• After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If
the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above
items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Picture
Symptom
Remedy
There is no picture.
• The video connecting cords are not connected securely.
• The video connecting cords are damaged.
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the
system.
• 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
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the
image may be affected when you set progressive format. In this case, return the
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
• The unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP (High-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel does not
• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the type of video
Connect the TV and the unit using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and
switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-
screen displays. Change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT
jack, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not
appear, repeat the Steps and try other options.
• You have set [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] in [VIDEO SETUP] to
this case, disconnect the HDMI cable from the unit and then set to [OFF].
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Symptom
Remedy
Picture noise appears.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
• If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your
TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your
unit directly to your TV, try connecting your unit to your TV’s video input
* Depending on the country model, [720 × 576p] may appear.
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 subwoofer and the front speakers in this system are magnetically shielded to
TV screen.
prevent magnetic leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a high-strength
magnet is employed. If this happens, check the following items:
• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers
at least 0.3 meters (1.0 ft) from the TV set.
• If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes.
• If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther away from the TV set.
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health care
device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers.
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.
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press H to return to normal play
mode.
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack.
• The component connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the
audio signal format, in this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to
No sound is output from the
HDMI OUT jack.
• The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) device
(DVI (Digital Visual Interface) jacks do not accept audio signals).
• The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound.
• Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on again. 2 Turn the connected
component off and on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cable
again.
The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.
There is no sound from the
subwoofer.
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Symptom
Remedy
Severe hum or noise is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at
least 3 meters (10 ft) away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with
alcohol.
• Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect
when you play a VIDEO CD, a
CD, or an MP3 file.
• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 37).
• Make sure the unit is connected properly.
hear when you are playing a
sound track of Dolby Digital,
DTS, or MPEG audio.
• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It
may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital
or MPEG audio format.
The sound comes from the center • Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.
speaker only.
No sound is heard from the
center speaker.
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less
noticeable.
• A 2 channel source is being played.
No sound or only a very low-
level sound is heard from the
surround speakers.
• Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less
noticeable.
• A 2 channel source is being played.
There is no sound from the
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/
OPTICAL jack (DAV-HDZ278
only).
• The sampling frequency of the input signal is more than 48 kHz.
Operation
Symptom
Remedy
Radio stations cannot be tuned • Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna
in.
(aerial) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic
tuning). Use direct tuning.
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display.
The remote does not function.
• There are obstacles between the remote and the unit.
• The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.
• The batteries in the remote are weak.
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Symptom
Remedy
The disc does not play.
• There is no disc inserted.
• The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.
• The disc is skewed on the disc tray.
• The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 6).
• The region code on the DVD does not match the system.
• Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses.
Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour.
The MP3 file cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660
Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to UDF
(Universal Disk Format).
• The MP3 file does not have the extension “.MP3.”
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.”
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting, re-load the disc
or turn the system off, then on.
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file (except for United
Kingdom and North American models).
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).
• It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal mode, or more than
2,000,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG image file which is mainly used on the
Internet WEB site.
• It does not fit the TV screen (those images are reduced).
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting, re-load the disc
or turn the system off, then on.
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file (except for United
Kingdom and North American models).
files starts playing
simultaneously.
The DivX video file cannot be • The file is not created in DivX format.
played (except for United
Kingdom and North American
models).
• The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or “.DIVX.”
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD is not created in a DivX format that conforms to
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or, Joliet/UDF.
• The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height).
The titles of folder/file/file name • The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabets. Other
are not displayed correctly. characters are displayed as [*].
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Symptom
Remedy
A disc does not start playing
from the beginning.
• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected.
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc.
• Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen.
The system starts playing the
disc automatically.
• The DVD features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the
system stops playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some
functions such as stop, search,
Slow-motion Play, or Repeat
Play.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of the operations
above. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.
Messages do not appear on the • In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the on-screen display in
TV screen in the language you
want.
The language for the sound track • Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.
cannot be changed.
• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
changed.
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
The subtitle cannot be turned off. • The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
A disc cannot be ejected and
“LOCKED” appears in the front
panel display.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
[Data error] appears on the TV • The MP3 file/JPEG image file/DivX video file you want to play is broken
screen when playing a DATA
CD or DATA DVD.
(except for United Kingdom and North American models).
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG
format.
• The file you want to play has the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” but is not in
DivX format, or is in DivX format but does not conform to a DivX Certified
profiles (except for United Kingdom and North American models).
The system does not work
normally.
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then
reconnect after several minutes.
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Symptom
Remedy
The Control for HDMI function • When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel display, check the HDMI
does not work.
• Set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 55).
• Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the [CONTROL
FOR HDMI] function.
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the connected component is
connected securely.
• Check the connected component’s setting for the Control for HDMI function.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.
• If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power
cord (mains lead), or have a power failure, set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [OFF], then set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 55).
• For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync”
No sound is output from the
system and TV while using the
System Audio Control function.
• Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio Control
function.
• For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync”
USB device
(DAV-DZ270 only)
Symptom
Remedy
“OVERLOAD” appears in the • A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the
front panel display.
(USB) port. Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the
(USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display
pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Are you using a supported USB • If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur.
device?
– The USB device is not recognized.
– File or folder names are not displayed on this system.
– Playback is not possible.
– The sound skips.
– There is noise.
– A distorted sound is output.
– Recording stops before it is finished.
There is no sound.
• The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system, then reconnect
the USB device.
The sound is distorted.
• The bit rate used when encoding the audio files was low. Send audio files
encoded with higher bit rates to the USB device.
There is noise or the sound skips. • Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device.
• Noise may have entered during the recording or copying process. Delete the
file, and try recording or copying again.
• Copy the files to your computer, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or
FAT32 format, and copy the files to the USB device again.*
* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB device may
not support all of these FAT. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
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Symptom
Remedy
The USB device cannot be
The USB device is being connected backwards. Connect the USB device in the
correct orientation.
connected into the
port.
(USB)
The USB device which has been • It may be recorded in an unsupported format. If so, first take the precaution of
used on another device does not backing up important files on the USB device by copying them to your
work.
computer hard disk. Next, format the USB device with a FAT12, FAT16, or
FAT32 file system and transfer the backed-up audio files onto the USB device
again.*
* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB device may
not support all of these FAT. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
“READING” is displayed for a • The reading process can take a long time in the following cases.
long time.
– There are many folders or files on the USB device.
– 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.
• Send the music data to the USB device again, as the data stored in the USB
device may have been corrupted.
• The character codes that can be displayed by this system are numbers and
alphabet only. Other characters are not displayed correctly.
“DATA ERROR” appears in the • The audio file/JPEG image file you want to play is broken.
front panel display during
playback of an USB device.
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG
format.
Playback does not start.
• Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device.
• Press H to start play.
first track.
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Symptom
Remedy
The USB device (audio file/
JPEG image file) cannot be
played back.
• USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32
are unsupported.*
• Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back.
• The MP3 file does not have the extension “.MP3.”
• The WMA file does not have the extension “.wma.”
• The AAC file does not have the extension “.m4a.”
• The data is not stored in the desired format.
• The MP3 files in format other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played
back.
• If you use partitioned USB device, only audio files on the first partition can be
played.
• The system can playback to a depth of 8 folders only.
• For audio files/JPEG image files, check the [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting
• The number of folders has exceeded 200.
• The number of files has exceeded 150.
• For audio files/JPEG image files, the folder contains more than 150 files.
• The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
• The JPEG image file is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal
mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG mode which is
mainly used on the Internet website.
• JPEG image files with a high width to length ratio cannot be played back.
• A WMA file that is the WMA DRM, WMA Lossless, or WMA PRO format
cannot be played back.
• An AAC file that is the AAC DRM or AAC Lossless format cannot be played
back.
* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB device may
not support all of these FAT. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
Audio files or JPEG image files • After the system reads all files on the USB device, playback may take more
take longer to play back than
others.
time than usual if:
– the number of folders or files is very large.
– the folder or file organization structure is very complex.
– the memory capacity is very large.
– the file size is extremely large.
– the physical structure within the memory is fragmented.
• Sony recommends following these guidelines.
– Total folders on the USB device: 200 or less
– Total files per folder: 150 or less
You cannot start recording/
copying to an USB device.
• The following problems may have occurred.
– The USB device is full.
– The number of MP3 files and folders on the USB device has reached the
upper limit.
– The USB device is write-protected.
Recording/copying is stopped
before it is finished.
• The communication speed of the USB device is extremely slow. Connect the
USB device that this system can play.
• 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.
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Symptom
Remedy
Recording to an USB device
results in an error.
• You are using an unsupported USB device. See “Playable USB Devices”
• The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during
recording/copying. Delete the partially-recorded file, and record/copy again. If
this does not fix the problem, the USB device may be broken. Follow the
procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB
device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Audio files or folders on the
USB device cannot be erased.
• Check if the USB device is write-protected.
• The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during erasing.
Delete the partially-erased file. If this does not fix the problem, the USB device
may be broken. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB
device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest
Sony dealer.
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When displaying the version
number on the TV screen
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
When you turn on the system, the version
number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may
appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a
malfunction and for Sony service use only,
normal system operation will not be possible.
Turn off the system, and then turn on the system
again to operate.
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. In this case,
check the following table.
VER.X.XX
C:13:50
First 3
Cause and/or corrective action
characters of
the service
number
C 13
The disc is dirty.
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth
C 31
The disc is not inserted correctly.
,Restart the system, then re-insert
the disc correctly.
E XX
To prevent a malfunction, the
system has performed the self-
diagnosis function.
(XX is a
number)
,Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
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Super Audio CD/DVD System
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(Super Audio CD/DVD: λ
= 650 nm)
(CD: λ = 790 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
for the US model
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
Signal format system
North American, Mexican, and Latin American
With 3 ohms loads, both
channels driven, from 180
- 20,000 Hz; rated 84 watts
per channel minimum
RMS power, with no more
than 0.7% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milli
watts to rated output.
models:
NTSC
NTSC/PAL
Other models:
USB Section (DAV-DZ270 only)
Supported bit rate
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32 kbps - 320 kbps
48 kbps - 192 kbps
48 kbps - 320 kbps
Amplifier Section
US models:
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
FL/FR/C/SL/SR*:142watts
(per channel at 3 ohms, 1
kHz, 10% THD)
Subwoofer*: 140 watts (at
3 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD)
Chinese models:
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
FL/FR/C/SL/SR*: 100
watts (per channel at 3
ohms, 1 kHz)
WMA:
AAC:
Sampling frequencies
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3):
32/44.1/48 kHz
WMA:
AAC:
(USB) port:
Maximum current:
44.1 kHz
44.1 kHz
500 mA
Tuner Section
System
PLL quartz-locked digital
synthesizer
Subwoofer*: 100 watts (at
3 ohms, 80 Hz)
FM tuner section
Tuning range
Other models:
Stereo mode (rated)
North American models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
(100 kHz step)
108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms,
1 kHz, 1% THD)
Other models:
87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50
kHz step)
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
FL/FR/C/SL/SR*: 142
Antenna (aerial)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
watts (per channel at 3
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Subwoofer*: 140 watts (at
3 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD)
Intermediate frequency
AM tuner section
Tuning range
10.7 MHz
North American, Mexican, and Latin American
models:
*
Depending on the decoding mode settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
530 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with
the interval set at 10 kHz)
531 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with
the interval set at 9 kHz)
Inputs (Analog)
TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV
AUDIO IN
Sensitivity: 250/125 mV
Inputs (Digital) (DAV-HDZ278 only)
TV/VIDEO (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN)
European, Russian, and Middle Eastern models:
531 kHz - 1,602 kHz (with
the interval set at 9 kHz)
Impedance: 75 ohms/-
Outputs (Analog)
Phones
Australian and New Zealand models:
531 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with
the interval set at 9 kHz)
Accepts low- and high-
impedance headphones.
530 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with
the interval set at 10 kHz)
Other models:
531 kHz - 1,602 kHz (with
the interval set at 9 kHz)
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530 kHz - 1,610 kHz (with
the interval set at 10 kHz)
AM loop antenna (aerial)
450 kHz
Taiwan models:
Argentine models:
120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
220 V - 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency
Latin American models: 110 V - 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Video Section
Outputs
Saudi Arabian models:
Chinese models:
Other models:
127 V - 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
220 V - 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
220 V - 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
COMPONENT:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p
75 ohms
HDMI OUT: Type A (19
pin)
Power consumption
DAV-HDZ278:
On: 155 W
Speakers
Front/Surround (SS-TS80)
Speaker system
Standby: 0.3 W (at the
Power Saving mode)
On: 160 W
Full range Bass reflex,
DAV-DZ270:
Magnetically Shielded
65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type
3 ohms
103 mm × 164 mm × 82
mm (4 1/8 in × 6 1/2 in ×
3 1/4 in) (w/h/d)
Standby: 0.3 W (at the
Power Saving mode)
Output voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)
(DAV-HDZ278 only) DC 5 V
Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
(DAV-HDZ278 only)
Dimensions (approx.)
700 mA
Mass (approx.)
0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz)
430 mm × 66 mm × 385
mm (17 in × 2 5/8 in ×
15 1/4 in) (w/h/d) incl.
projecting parts
Center (SS-CT80)
Speaker system
Full range Bass reflex,
Magnetically Shielded
65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type
3 ohms
265 mm × 93 mm × 71 mm
(10 1/2 in × 3 3/4 in × 2 7/8 in)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
4.2 kg (9 lb 5 oz)
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
• Standby power consumption 0.3 W.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in the printed wiring boards.
• Over 85% power efficiency of
amplifier block is achieved with the
full digital amplifier, S-master.
Mass (approx.)
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)
Subwoofer (DAV-HDZ278) (SS-WS80)
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
Subwoofer Bass reflex
160 mm (6 3/8 in) cone type
3 ohms
205 mm × 325 mm × 325
mm (8 1/8 in × 12 7/8 in ×
12 7/8 in) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
5.2 kg (11 lb 8 oz)
Subwoofer (DAV-DZ270) (SS-WS81)
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
Subwoofer Bass reflex
160 mm (6 3/8 in) cone type
3 ohms
225 mm × 395 mm × 325
mm (8 7/8 in × 15 5/8 in ×
12 7/8 in) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
6.1 kg (13 lb 8 oz)
General
Power requirements
North American models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Mexican models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
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surround speakers and a center speaker. The
surround speakers output monaural sound.
Glossary
DTS
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed
by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts
the speaker settings to your listening
Digital audio compression technology
developed by DTS, Inc. This technology
conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format
comprises of stereo rear channel and there is
discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS
provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high
quality digital audio. The good channel
separation is realized due to the all channel data
being recorded discretely and processed in
digitally.
environment in a short period of time.
Dolby Digital
This movie theater sound format is more
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In
this format, the surround speakers output stereo
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a
subwoofer channel for deep bass is
independently provided. This format is also
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six
channels in this format are recorded separately
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,
since all the signals are processed digitally, less
signal degradation occurs.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface)
HDMI is an interface that supports both video
and audio on a single digital connection,
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital
picture and sound. The HDMI specification
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection), a copy protection
technology that incorporates coding technology
for digital video signals.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
Interlace format
(Interlaced scanning)
The Interlace format is the NTSC standard
method for displaying TV images at 30 frames
per second. Each frame is scanned twice -
alternately between the even numbered scanning
lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at
60 times per second.
x Movie mode
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby
Surround. The result is enhanced sound field
directionality that approaches the quality of
discrete 5.1-channel sound.
Parental Control
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the
disc by the age of the users according to the
limitation level in each country. The limitation
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,
playback is completely prohibited, violent
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes
and so on.
x Music mode
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound
space.
Progressive format
(sequential scanning)
In contrast to the Interlace format, the
progressive format can reproduce 50 - 60 frames
per second by reproducing all scanning lines
(525 lines for the NTSC system). The overall
picture quality increases and still images, text
and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format
Dolby Surround Pro Logic
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four
channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with
the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right
panning more naturally and localizes sounds
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby
Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of
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is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive
format.
Super Audio CD
Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio
disc standard where music is recorded in the
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format
2 channel area4)
(conventional CD is recorded in the PCM
format). The DSD format, using a sampling
frequency 64 times higher than that of a
conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization,
achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide
dynamic range across the audible frequency
range, and so provides music reproduction
extremely faithful to the original sound.
Multi channel area4)
Super Audio CD
layer
1)You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD
player.
2)Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary
to turn the disc over.
x Super Audio CD types
There are two types of discs, depending on the
Super Audio CD layer and CD layer
combination.
• Super Audio CD layer: A high-density
signal layer for Super Audio CD
• CD layer1): A layer that is readable by a
conventional CD player
Single layer disc
(a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer)
Super Audio CD
layer
Hybrid disc2)
(a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer)
CD layer3)
Super Audio CD
layer3)
A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2
channel area or the multi-channel area.
• 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel
stereo tracks are recorded
• Multi-channel area: An area in which multi-
channel (up to 5.1 channels) tracks are
recorded
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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
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
Lettish
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1345 Malagasy
1703 Not specified
Parental Control Area Code List
Code Area
Code Area
Code Area
Code Area
2044 Argentina
2047 Australia
2046 Austria
2057 Belgium
2070 Brazil
2079 Canada
2090 Chile
2165 Finland
2174 France
2109 Germany
2248 India
2238 Indonesia
2254 Italy
2276 Japan
2304 Korea
2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico
2149 Spain
2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand
2379 Norway
2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland
2528 Thailand
2184 United
Kingdom
2427 Pakistan
2424 Philippines
2436 Portugal
2489 Russia
2092 China
2115 Denmark
2501 Singapore
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Rear panel
DAV-DZ270
ANTENNA
SPEAKER
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR L
COAXIAL 75
FM
AM
SPEAKER
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
HDMI OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
TV/VIDEO
DAV-HDZ278
ANTENNA
SPEAKER
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SUR
R
SUR L
COAXIAL 75
FM
AM
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
DC5V
0.7A MAX
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
R
AUDIO IN
L
TV/VIDEO
HDMI OUT
DMPORT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
TV/VIDEO
G DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack
I TV/VIDEO (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/
OPTICAL) jacks (DAV-HDZ278 only)
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Front panel display
About the indications in the front panel display
A Playing status
G Current surround format (Except for
JPEG image file)
B Flashes when the sleep timer is set.
H Lights up when the color system is set
to NTSC. (Asian, Australian, and Middle
Eastern models only)
C Displays system’s status such as
chapter, title, or track number, time
information, radio frequency, playing
status, decoding mode, etc.
I Lights up during USB recording/
copying. (DAV-DZ270 only) (73)
D Lights up when a station is received.
J Lights up when Super Audio CD/CD is
(Radio only) (61)
loaded. (38)
E Stereo/Monaural effect (Radio only)
F Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is
correctly connected to HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
compliant device with HDMI or DVI
(Digital Visual Interface) input. (18)
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Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A – O
P – Z
3)
1)
S-AIR MODE
4
C/X/x/c/
1)
DISC SKIP ed
REPLAY/ADVANCE
4)
2)
STEP
/
SLOW
/
5)
6)
3)
5)
1)This button is not available
for this model.
2)The ENTER button has the
same function as the
button. When you operate
the TV, the ENTER button is
used for selecting a channel,
and the
button is used for
selecting menu items
3)Except for North American
models.
4)The button name differs
depending on the area.
5)North American models
only.
6)This button is only available
for the “DVD” or “USB*”
function.
* DAV-DZ270 only
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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.
DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes:
Each time you press
1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ...
1 Control Menu display 1
2 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only)
3 Control Menu display off
Note
• The Control Menu Display appears only during the “DVD” or “USB*” function.
* DAV-DZ270 only
Control Menu display
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details,
see the pages in parentheses.
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Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Currently playing title number1)
Currently playing chapter number2)
Total number of titles1)
Playback status
(N Playback,
Total number of chapters2)
Control Menu items
X Pause,
x Stop, etc.)
98( 99)
13( 99)
Type of disc being
played3)
DVD VIDEO
T
0: 04: 17
Selected item
OFF
OFF
DISC
TITLE
CHAPTER
Playing time4)
Current setting
Options
Function name of selected
Control Menu item
REPEAT
ENTER
DISPLAY
Quit:
Operation message
1) The scene number for a VIDEO CD (PBC is on), track number for a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD, folder
number for a DATA CD/DATA DVD. DivX video folder number for a DATA CD/DATA DVD (Except for United
Kingdom and North American models).
2) The index number for a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD, MP3 file number or JPEG image file number for a DATA
CD/DATA DVD. DivX video file number for a DATA CD/DATA DVD (Except for United Kingdom and North
American models).
3) Super VCD as “SVCD.”
“MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu display 2 for a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
4) The date is displayed for JPEG image files.
To turn off the display
Press
DISPLAY.
List of Control Menu items (except for USB device)
Item
Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
You can select the title, scene, or track to be played.
You can select the chapter or index to be played.
[INDEX] (page 43)
You can display the index and select the index to be played.
[TRACK] (page 43)
You can select the track to be played.
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 43)
You can select the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or
an edited [PLAY LIST].
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[TIME] (page 44)
You can check the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
The system displays the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text or the MP3 file name.
[MULTI/2CH] (page 38)
You can select the playback area on a Super Audio CD when available.
[SUPER AUDIO CD/CD LAYER] (page 38)
You can select the playback layer on a Super Audio CD when available.
[PROGRAM] (page 40)
You can select the track to play in the order you want.
[SHUFFLE] (page 41)
You can play the track/file in random order.
[REPEAT] (page 42)
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 50)
You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.
1)
1)
[DISC MENU] (page 43)
You can display the DVD’s menu.
[BROWSING] (page 46)
You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.
[SETUP] (page 52)
[QUICK] (page 27)
You can make the basic adjustments. Use Quick Setup to select the desired language of the
on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, and select yes or no to start the Auto Calibration.
[CUSTOM]
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
[FOLDER] (page 43)
You can select the folder to be played.
[FILE] (page 43)
You can select the JPEG image file or DivX video file to be played.
1)
2)
2)
[DATE] (page 84)
You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
[INTERVAL] (page 47)
You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.
2)
2)
[EFFECT] (page 47)
You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
[MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (page 46)
You can select the data type; MP3 file, JPEG image file, or both to be played when playing a
DATA CD/DATA DVD.
1)Except for United Kingdom and North American models.
2)These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video file (except for United
Kingdom and North American models).
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List of Control Menu Items for USB device
(DAV-DZ270 only)
Item
Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
[REPEAT] (page 71)
You can play the entire USB device (all folders/all files) repeatedly or one folder/file
repeatedly.
[BROWSING] (page 70)
You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.
[DATE] (page 72)
You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
[INTERVAL] (page 70)
You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.
[EFFECT] (page 70)
You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
You can select the data type; audio file or JPEG image file, when playing a USB device.
[USB RECORDING] (page 73)
You can record tracks on an audio CD or copy MP3 files on an DATA CD to a USB device.
Tip
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], and [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights
up in yellow when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).
when you select any item except [OFF]
t
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Index
Numerics
PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT) 54
F
A
H
HDMI
Q
HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) 100
R
I
B
S
BLACK LEVEL
J
(COMPONENT OUT) 55
C
L
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO
CD) 55
M
D
T
N
DivX® 48, 58
O
U
P
V
W
E
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