Sony DVD Player DAV DZ270 User Manual

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  
Enjoying DivX® Videos.......................48  
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  
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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  
progressive format (page 29).  
**HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)  
If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 29).  
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  
(USB) port (See page 67.)  
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  
“COLD RESET” (page 85)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on the remote.  
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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  
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  
Quick Setup display (page 28) and perform  
again.  
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  
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  
optical or coaxial digital cord (page 18) and set the  
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.  
– “DEMO” is set to “OFF” (page 26).  
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  
(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  
You can play the Super Audio CD (page 101) by  
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  
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]  
is set to [OFF] (page 58), the resume point is cleared  
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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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.  
] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 56).  
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  
] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 56).  
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
After Step 2 of “Selecting a folder,”  
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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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  
TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup (page 27),  
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  
a component video cord (page 18).  
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  
according to the connected TV (page 20).  
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  
Control (page 66) is activated and 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.  
[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  
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 53). (Depending on  
the disc, this function may not work.)  
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio  
have the same number of channels, the system selects  
PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in  
this order.  
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  
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.  
2)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 27), the  
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.  
3)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 27), the  
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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• 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:  
– Theater/Theatre Mode (page 65)  
– One-Touch Play (page 65)  
– System Power Off (page 66)  
– System Audio Control (page 66)  
– Volume Limit (page 66)  
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  
PLAY, TV [/1. For details, see “Controlling the  
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  
digitally. For details, see (page 21).  
(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  
HDMI cable (not supplied) (page 18).  
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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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  
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  
slide show (page 70), and add effects to the  
slide show (page 70).  
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  
] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 56).  
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.  
2002_Remixes  
Soul_Survivor_rap_version  
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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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  
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  
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],  
then press  
.
• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting in  
[SPEAKER SETUP] (page 58), the [SPEAKER  
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  
position and each speaker. See page 58.  
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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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 unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 18).  
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the  
system.  
• Check the output method on your system (page 18).  
• You have set progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in  
progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the  
default setting) (page 29).  
• 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  
setting to interlace format (the default setting) (page 29).  
• 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  
light up) (page 18).  
• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the type of video  
signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. It may solve the problem (page 29).  
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  
[ON] (page 54) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In  
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.  
• Check the speaker settings (page 58).  
• 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  
[ON] (page 56).  
No sound is output from the  
HDMI OUT jack.  
• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 56).  
• 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.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 16, 58).  
• Select “A.F.D. STD” for “DEC. MODE” (page 32).  
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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.  
The surround effect is difficult to • Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 32).  
hear when you are playing a  
sound track of Dolby Digital,  
DTS, or MPEG audio.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 16, 58).  
• 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.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 16, 58).  
• Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 32).  
• 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.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 16, 58).  
• Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 32).  
• 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  
tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 61).  
• 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.  
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting has been set to [IMAGE] (page 46).  
• 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).  
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting has been set to [MUSIC] (page 46).  
• 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 MP3 files and JPEG image • [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (page 46).  
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.  
[OSD] under [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 53).  
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 angles cannot be changed. • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 36).  
• 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.  
connection (page 18).  
• 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).  
No sound is output from the  
system and TV while using the  
System Audio Control function.  
• Set the [AUDIO (HDMI)] setting in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 56).  
• Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio Control  
function.  
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?  
See “Playable USB Devices” (page 76) for the supported device types.  
– 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.  
• Connect the USB device that this system can play (page 76).  
• Press H to start play.  
Playback does not start from the • Cancel Repeat Play (page 71).  
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  
(pages 68, 69).  
• 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  
GB  
100  
 
                   
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.  
3)To select a layer, see “To select a playback layer  
x Super Audio CD types  
There are two types of discs, depending on the  
Super Audio CD layer and CD layer  
combination.  
4)To select an area, see “To select a playback area on a  
• 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  
GB  
101  
 
 
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  
GB  
102  
 
     
Index to Parts and Control  
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.  
Front panel  
A "/1 (on/standby) (27, 85)  
B A (open/close) (35)  
G VOLUME control (35)  
H PHONES jack (35)  
C Front panel display (105)  
D Play operation buttons (35)  
I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (21, 27, 79)  
J
(USB) port (DAV-DZ270 only) (67)  
E
(remote sensor) (11)  
K Disc tray (35)  
GB  
103  
 
   
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  
A SPEAKER jacks (16)  
B COAXIAL 75Ω FM jack (24)  
C AM terminal (24)  
G DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack  
(DAV-HDZ278 only) (21, 76)  
H HDMI OUT jack (18)  
I TV/VIDEO (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/  
OPTICAL) jacks (DAV-HDZ278 only)  
D TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (18, 21)  
E VIDEO OUT jack (18)  
F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (18)  
GB  
104  
 
 
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)  
GB  
105  
 
   
Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A – O  
P – Z  
ANGLE 3 (36)  
PICTURE NAVI qg (45, 69)  
Number buttons qf (39, 61, 80)  
[/1 (on/standby) 1 (26, 27, 35)  
TV [/1 (on/standby) ql (80)  
AUDIO qh (37)  
PRESET +/– wj (62)  
3)  
CLEAR es (40, 52, 62)  
D.TUNING ws (62)  
PROG +/– wj (80)  
1)  
S-AIR MODE  
4
C/X/x/c/  
1)  
61, 78)  
DISC SKIP ed  
SLEEP qj (81)  
REPLAY/ADVANCE  
DISPLAY wa (63, 72, 82)  
DVD MENU wg (43)  
SOUND MODE 5 (34)  
SUBTITLE ws (37)  
SYSTEM MENU wf (26, 31, 81,  
./> wj (35)  
DVD TOP MENU qd (43)  
DYNAMIC BASS 6 (81)  
m/M 0 (35)  
4)  
2)  
STEP  
/
THEATER/THEATRE qk (64)  
SLOW  
/
0 (35)  
TOOLS wh (80)  
TUNING +/– 0 (61)  
TV wl (80)  
H (play) e; (35)  
x (stop) wk (35)  
X (pause) qa (35)  
FUNCTION +/– 2 (30, 35)  
MENU wg (80)  
5)  
MUTING 7 (35)  
NIGHT wd (81)  
TV CH +/– wj (80)  
6)  
DISPLAY wh (27, 38, 40, 78)  
TV INPUT w; (80)  
TV VOL +/– ef (80)  
VOLUME +/– 8 (35)  
O RETURN ea (39, 80)  
ONE-TOUCH PLAY eg (65)  
3)  
-/-- es (80)  
5)  
es (80)  
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  
GB  
106  
 
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.  
GB  
107  
 
   
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  
[TITLE] (page 43)/[SCENE] (page 43)/[TRACK] (page 43)  
You can select the title, scene, or track to be played.  
[CHAPTER] (page 43)/[INDEX] (page 43)  
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].  
GB  
108  
 
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.  
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.  
You can select the JPEG image file or DivX video file to be played.  
1)  
2)  
2)  
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)  
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).  
GB  
109  
 
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.  
You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.  
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.  
[MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (pages 68, 69)  
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
GB  
110  
 
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
O
U
P
V
W
E
GB  
111  
 
 
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