Sony DAV-DZ20 User Manual Page 1

©2007 Sony Corporation2-895-957-12(2)DVD Home TheatreSystemOperating InstructionsDA V -DZ20

10GBGetting Started – BASIC –1 Connecting the SpeakersRequired cordsThe connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label

11GBGetting Started – BASIC –2 Connecting the TVRequired cordsA Video cord.B Audio cord (not supplied)Tip• When you want to output the TV sound or ste

12GBGetting Started – BASIC –To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack.Note• Be sure to

13GBGetting Started – BASIC –Positioning the speakersFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed

14GBGetting Started – BASIC –4 Press without inserting a disc.The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.5 P

15GBGetting Started – BASIC –13 Press X/x to select the surround speaker distance from the listening position, then press .Quick Setup is finished. A

16GBAfter connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press "/1 on the remote, the

Getting Started – ADVANCED –17GBYou can use the speakers by installing on the wall.Installing the speakers on a wall1 Prepare screws (not supplied) th

18GBSends the played back DVD image to the connected TV.Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, or C. Picture quality improves

Getting Started – ADVANCED –19GBC To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacksConnect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPON

2GBTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.Caution – The use of optical instruments with this p

20GBx NORMAL (INTERLACE)Select this setting when:– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMP

Getting Started – ADVANCED –21GB You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For vid

22GBBasic OperationsDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions supplie

23GBBasic Operations* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files.** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs o

24GBBasic OperationsChanging the input level of the sound from connected componentsDistortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the

25GBBasic OperationsYou can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music.Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the

26GBYou can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring exciting and powerful sou

Sound Adjustments27GB• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective.Using only th

28GBYou can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.Note• Depending on the DVD/DivX video/VIDEO C

Various Functions for Playing Discs29GBYou can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index, or

3GBWelcome!...2About This Manual ...5This System Can Play the Following Dis

30GBYou can divide the TV screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.The following display appea

Various Functions for Playing Discs31GBTo enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume)(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)This syst

32GB4 Press c.The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]).5 Select the track you want to program.For example, select track [02].Press X

Various Functions for Playing Discs33GBYou can have the system “shuffle” tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.Note• Sa

34GBYou can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album repeatedly.You can use a combination of Shuffl

Various Functions for Playing Discs35GBA DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “t

36GBx When playing a DVD-VRThe types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined.Example:• [1: MAIN] (main sou

Various Functions for Playing Discs37GBAbout audio signalsAudio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each cha

38GBViewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel displayYou can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of

Various Functions for Playing Discs39GBx When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)•**:**Playing time of the current scenex When playing a VIDEO CD

4GBAdvanced Settings and AdjustmentsLocking Discs ... 58(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)Getting Optimal

40GBTip• Date information is [YYYY/MM/DD].YYYY: YearMM: MonthDD: Day• Date information varies depending on the area.If various angles (multi-angles) f

Various Functions for Playing Discs41GBIf subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtit

42GBWhat is MP3/JPEG?MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology.Discs that the

Various Functions for Playing Discs43GBPlayback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image filesThe playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image file

44GBSelecting an MP3 audio track or album1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.The albums recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. When an album is being pl

Various Functions for Playing Discs45GB2 Press X/x to select an album.x When selecting an albumPress H to start playing the selected album.x When sele

46GBYou can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When you play back the D

Various Functions for Playing Discs47GB3 Press X/x to select a setting.The default setting is underlined.• [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 to 9

48GBAbout DivX Video FilesDivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX® Certified product.Yo

Various Functions for Playing Discs49GBTo go to the next or previous pagePress C/c.To turn off the displayPress DVD MENU repeatedly.To stop playbackPr

5GB• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar n

50GBWith PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations.PBC playback allow

Tuner Functions51GBYou can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.1 Press FUNCTION rep

52GBPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 51)).1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TU

Tuner Functions53GB6 Create a name by using the cursor buttons.Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position.L

54GBYou can control your TV (Sony only) with the supplied remote.Controlling TVs with the remoteYou can control the TV by using following buttons.* Us

Other Operations55GBOperating the THEATRE SYNC functionPoint the remote to the direction of TV and this unit, then press THEATRE SYNC once.If this fun

56GBYou 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 increme

Other Operations57GBYou can deactivate the buttons on the unit (except for "/1) for preventing misoperation, such as child mischief (child lock f

58GBYou can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.• Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system

Advanced Settings and Adjustments59GBTo play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set

6GBThe system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats:– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video f

60GB4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.5 Pr

Advanced Settings and Adjustments61GBChanging the password1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu display appears.2 Press

62GB5 Press C/c to select a setting.• [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally.• [NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround spea

Advanced Settings and Adjustments63GBBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound.For an overall li

64GBTo reset all of the [SETUP] settings1 Select [RESET] in Step 4 and press .2 Select [YES] using X/x.You can also quit the process and return to th

Advanced Settings and Adjustments65GBChoose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see

66GBx [BACKGROUND]Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 a

Advanced Settings and Adjustments67GBUse this to set up playback related and other settings.Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, s

68GBTo obtain the best possible surround sound, set connection of the speakers and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone

Advanced Settings and Adjustments69GB• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers.• Dependin

7GBindication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.Note about playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDsSo

70GB You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings.1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.2 Press x, A, and &

Additional Information71GBOn power sources• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To dis

72GBOn 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

Additional Information73GB• If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some

74GBOperationRadio stations cannot be tuned in.• Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an exte

Additional Information75GBThe system starts playing the disc automatically.• The DVD features an auto playback function.Playback stops automatically.•

76GBWhen the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combi

Additional Information77GBAustralian and New Zealand models:531 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz)530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at

78GBAlbumSection of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.ChapterSubdivision of a title on a DVD. A title i

Additional Information79GBDVD+RWA DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD V

8GBGetting Started – BASIC –See Unpacking in Specifications, page 76.Inserting batteries into the remoteYou can control the system using the supplied

80GBTitleThe longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. TrackSecti

Additional Information81GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parental Control Area Code ListLanguage Code ListCode Lan

82GBFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelA "/1 (on/standby) (22)B A (open/close) (22)C Disc operation (22

Additional Information83GBFront panel displayAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Lights up when the time information of a title or chapt

84GBUse the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Men

Additional Information85GB1)Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.

86GB* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video file.Tip• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green whe

Additional Information87GBYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual

88GBYou can set the following items with SYSTEM MENU on the remote.System Menu ListSystem menuDEMO DEMO ONDEMO OFFDIMMER DIMMER OFFDIMMER ONATTENUATE3

89GBNumerics16:9 654:3 LETTER BOX 654:3 OUTPUT 664:3 PAN SCAN 655.1 Channel Surround 36AA/V SYNC 41ALBUM 29Album 78ANGLE 40ATTE NUAT E 24AUDIO 64AUDIO

9GBGetting Started – BASIC –The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 18. For other

90GBSLEEP 56Slide Show 46Slow-motion Play 28Sound Field 26SPEAKER FORMATION 61SPEAKER SETUP 68CONNECTION 68DISTANCE 68LEVEL 69SUBTITLE 41, 64SYSTEM ME

91GBRemote controlANGLE 5 (40)AUDIO 4 (35)CLEAR ef (29, 54, 64)D.TUNING wf (52)DISC SKIP* egDISPLAY 2 (38, 53)DVD MENU wh (35, 48, 54)DVD TOP MENU qf

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