Sony DAV-HDZ485 User Manual

©2009 Sony Corporation4-122-226-11(1)DVD Home Theatre SystemOperating InstructionsDAV-HDZ485

10USGetting StartedStep 1: Installing the SystemFor the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening posit

100USTip• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow t when you select any item except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], and [A/V SYN

101USIndexNumerics4:3 OUTPUT 515.1 Channel Surround 35AA/V SYNC 47ANGLE 34ATT EN UAT E 7 4AUDIO 50AUDIO (HDMI) 53AUDIO DRC 53AUDIO SETUP 53AUTO CALIBR

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11USGetting StartedAttaching the foot pads to the subwooferAttach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer a

12USGetting StartedBefore connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.(For the front speakers)Use the parts as follows:• Front sp

13USGetting Started3 Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the post.Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord into th

14USGetting Started6 Insert the post into the hole on the bottom of the speaker so that the screw on the post faces the front of the speaker.7 Adjust

15USGetting Started8 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.Extend the twisted speaker cord as before.Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appr

16USGetting Started10 Attach the post to the base.Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the bas

17USGetting StartedCaution• Contact a screw shop or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to be used.• Use screws that are s

18USGetting Started2 Fasten the screws to the wall.3 Hang the speakers on the screws.8 to 10 mm(11/32 to 13/32 inch)145 mm(5 3/4 inches)For the center

19USGetting StartedStep 2: Connecting the SystemFor connecting the system, read the information on the following pages.Do not connect the AC power cor

2USTo 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

20USGetting StartedThis connection sends a video signal to the TV.Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method.Method 1: Video cord

21USGetting StartedThis connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, perform this connection.Method

22USGetting StartedYou can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers.Portable audio source (not supplied): GDIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not

23USGetting StartedIf your TV has multiple audio/video inputsYou can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the

24USGetting StartedNote• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal a

25USGetting StartedBefore connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the unit.After c

26USGetting StartedStep 3: Performing the Quick SetupFollow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system.Displayed items vary de

27USGetting Started8 Press C/c to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned, then press .For details, see “Getting O

28USGetting StartedDepending on the connection of the TV (page 20), select the type of video output of the system.To select the type of video signal o

29USGetting Started8 Press C/c to select [START], then press .The system outputs a progressive signal for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is displaye

3US“DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.“PLAYSTATION” is a

30USGetting StartedStep 5: Enjoying Surround SoundYou can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes.

31USGetting Started4 Press .The setting is made.5 Press SYSTEM MENU.The system menu turns off.About speaker outputThe table below describes the option

32USGetting StartedTo turn the surround effect offSelect “A.F.D. STD,” “2CH STEREO,” or “HP 2CH” for “DEC. MODE.”Note• When the bilingual broadcast so

Disc33USPlaying a DiscDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions suppl

34USTo use the headphonesConnect the headphones to the PHONES jack on the unit. The sound of the system is muted.You can also connect the headphones t

Disc35USTo display the subtitles If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on/off during playback. If multilingual subtitles ar

36USExample:Dolby Digital 3 channelSome Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the pla

Disc37USWith PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations.PBC playback a

38USTo enjoy a disc that you played before with resume playback(Multi-disc Resume) This system recalls the point where you stopped the disc the last t

Disc39US5 Select the track you want to program.For example, select track [02].Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press .6 To program other track

4USTable of ContentsAbout These Operating Instructions ...2About the S-AIR function...3Playable Discs...

40US4 Press .Shuffle Play starts.To return to normal playPress CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.To turn off the Control Menu displayPress DISPLAY re

Disc41USSearching/Selecting Disc ContentsA DVD is divided into many sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “tit

42US2 Press X/x to select the search method.Example: [CHAPTER][** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).The number in parentheses indicates the t

Disc43USPlaying MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files You can play MP3 files or JPEG image files:– which have the extension “.mp3” (MP3 file) or “.jpg”/“.jpeg” (

44USTo play the next or previous MP3 filePress > to play the next MP3 file. Press . twice to play the previous MP3 file.When you press . once, you

Disc45USTo rotate a JPEG image fileWhen a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file in 90 degree increments.Pr

46US1 Press DISPLAY. (If [MEDIA] is set to [MUSIC/PHOTO], press DISPLAY twice.)The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.2 Press X/x to se

Disc47USAdjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound[A/V SYNC] When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the d

48USEnter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .The display for confirming the password appears.x When you have already registered

Disc49US7 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .8 Press X/x to select [CHANGE PASSWORD t], then press .9 Enter a new 4-d

5USPlayable Discs1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Laye

50US6 Press X/x to select an item, then press .The options for the selected item appear.Example: [TV TYPE]7 Press X/x to select a setting, then press

Disc51USx [TV TYPE]You can select the aspect ratio of the connected TV.[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode

52USYou cannot select this and the setting is not effective when the system outputs a progressive signal.[OFF]: You can set the black level of the out

Disc53USx [AUDIO (HDMI)]You can select the audio output status from the HDMI OUT jack.[OFF]: The system does not output sound from the HDMI OUT jack.[

54USNote• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in [LA

Disc55US[CENTER][YES]: Normally select this.[NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. [SURROUND][YES]: Normally select this.[NONE]: Select thi

56US[CENTER] 0.0 dB*: Set the center speaker level.[SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer level.* This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in

Tuner57USPresetting Radio StationsYou can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.1 Press FUNCTION +/– repe

58USListening to the RadioPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 57)).1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeated

Tuner59USIf you make a mistakePress C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character. To erase

6USNotes on discsThis product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.DualDiscs and some of the music discs encod

60USUsing the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” SyncThis function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Sync function only.By connecting Sony com

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device61US2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.3 Press

62USVIDEO,” TV sound is output from the system speakers automatically. • While you are watching the TV and the function of the system is switched to “

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device63USNote• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, images are also output. In this case, the system

64USTo make use of the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transmitter into the unit and the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub unit.

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device65USSimply by matching the ID of the unit and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound transmission.To set th

66US2 Press X/x repeatedly until “S-AIR MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c.Note• When the wireless transmitter is not inserte

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device67USNote• When you turn the system off while “S-AIR STBY” is set to “STBY ON,” “S-AIR” flashes (when sound trans

68US6 Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit.x For the surround amplifierRefer to the operating instructions of the surround amplifier.When sound transmi

Other Operations69USGetting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room[SPEAKER FORMATION]Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot install some speakers.

7USYour system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code.A DVD VIDEO labeled will

70USCalibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically[AUTO CALIBRATION]D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround

Other Operations71USx The measurement is not OK.Follow the message, then select [YES] to retry.Note• While the Auto Calibration function is working, d

72USUsing the Sound EffectYou can reinforce bass frequencies.Press DYNAMIC BASS.“D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel display and bass frequencies a

Other Operations73USSelecting the Effect to Suit the SourceYou can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music.Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during

74USChanging the Input Level of the Sound from Connected ComponentsDistortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to the TV/VIDEO jacks

Other Operations75USChanging the Brightness of the Front Panel DisplayYou can set the brightness of the front panel display to either of 2 levels.1 Pr

76USNote• 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 di

Other Operations77US* The bit rate appears when the system is playing an MP3 file on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.** If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system

78US5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press .The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.6 Press X/x to select [RESET] and press c.7 Press C/c to

Additional Information79USPrecautionsOn power sources• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if you do not intend to use it for an extended per

8USGetting StartedGetting StartedUnpacking• Front speakers (2)• Center speaker (1)• Surround speakers (2)• Subwoofer (1)• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

80USNotes about the DiscsOn handling discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.• Do not stick paper or tape

Additional Information81USTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to

82USPictureSymptom RemedyThere is no picture. • The video connecting cords are not connected securely.• The video connecting cords are damaged.• The u

Additional Information83USSoundSymptom RemedyThere is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely.• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING O

84USOperationNo sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers.• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 19, 54).•

Additional Information85USA disc does not start playing from the beginning.• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected.Press CLEAR

86USThe S-AIR functionNo sound is output from the system and TV while using the System Audio Control function.• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to

Additional Information87USSelf-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent

88USSpecificationsAmplifier SectionStereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms,1 kHz, 1% THD)Surround mode (reference) RMS output powerFL/FR/C/SL/SR

Additional Information89USDimensions (approx.) 430 mm × 66 mm × 390 mm (17 in × 2 5/8 in × 15 3/8 in) (w/h/d) incl. projecting partsMass (approx.) 4.3

9USGetting StartedInserting batteries into the remoteInsert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the

90USx Music modeThe Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space.Dolby Surround Pro LogicAs one me

Additional Information91US• Super Audio CD layer: A high-density signal layer for Super Audio CD• CD layer1): A layer that is readable by a convention

92USPlayback priority of file typesThe table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting.File type [MEDIA] setting[M

Additional Information93USLanguage Code ListThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language Code Langua

94USIndex to Parts and ControlFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.A "/1 (on/standby) (26, 77)B Z (open/close) (33)C

Additional Information95USA SPEAKER jacks (19)B EZW-T100 slot (63)C COAXIAL 75Ω FM jack (24)D TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (21)E VIDEO OUT jack (20)F

96USAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Playing statusB Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (74)C Displays the system’s status such as

Additional Information97USRemote controlALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONSA – O P – ZANGLE 3 (34)AUDIO qh (35)CLEAR es (38, 58)D.TUNING ws (58)DIS

98USGuide to the Control Menu DisplayYou can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeate

Additional Information99USExample: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.To turn off the displayPress DISPLAY.List of Control Menu itemsIte