Sony DAV-DZ7T User Manual

©2007 Sony Corporation2-895-958-12(1)DVD Home TheatreSystemOperating InstructionsDA V -DZ7T

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

100GBFront panel displayAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to HDCP (high-bandwi

Additional Information101GBUse the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or

102GB1)Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX video album numb

Additional Information103GBList of Control Menu Items for karaoke* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video file.

104GBYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.DVD Setup Di

Additional Information105GBYou can set the following items with SYSTEM MENU on the remote.System Menu ListSystem menuDEMO DEMO ONDEMO OFFDIMMER DIMMER

106GBNumerics16:9 784:3 LETTER BOX 784:3 OUTPUT 804:3 PAN SCAN 785.1 Channel Surround 41AA/V SYNC 46ALBUM 34Album 94ANGLE 45ATTE NUAT E 28AUDIO 78AUDI

107GBOOPTICAL (Digital Out) 25ORIGINAL 42OSD 78Other component connection 24PPARENTAL CONTROL 70Parental Control 95PAUSE MODE 81PBC Playback 55PCM (Pu

11GBGetting Started – BASIC –To avoid short-circuiting the speakersShort-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to

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12GBGetting Started – BASIC –3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)To connect the AM loop antenna (aerial)The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial)

13GBGetting Started – BASIC –Note• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as ho

14GBGetting Started – BASIC –Positioning the speakersFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers should be placed at the same distance from

15GBGetting Started – BASIC –Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system.1 Turn on the TV.2 Press [/1.

16GBGetting Started – BASIC –Note• The image in the illustration above is different from the actual system.10 Press .11 Connect the calibration mic to

17GBGetting Started – BASIC –To quit the Quick SetupPress DISPLAY in any Step.Tip• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker set

18GBAfter 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 –19GBYou can use the center speaker by installing on the wall.Installing the center speaker on a wall1 Prepare screws (not

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

20GBSends the played back DVD image to the connected TV.Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improv

Getting Started – ADVANCED –21GBA To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jackConnect the video cord..B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jackConnec

22GB2 Press VIDEO FORMAT.The current type of video signals appears in the front panel display.Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as

Getting Started – ADVANCED –23GB2 Press VIDEO FORMAT.The current signal appears in the front panel display.Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the displ

24GB You can enjoy other components by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of them.To connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of other components to the SA

Getting Started – ADVANCED –25GBTip• When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound.Press FUNCTION +

26GBBasic OperationsDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions supplie

27GBBasic OperationsAdditional operations* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files.** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DV

28GBBasic OperationsSelecting the connected componentYou can use a VCR or other components connected to the SAT/CABLE or TV jacks on the rear panel. R

29GBBasic OperationsYou can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system.For details, see “Step 1: Connecting the System and TV” (page 9

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

30GBYou 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 Adjustments31GBNote• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the mult

32GBTo turn the surround effect offPress SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until “A.F.D. STD” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front panel display.Tip• The sys

Various Functions for Playing Discs33GBYou can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.Note• Depe

34GBYou can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are as

Various Functions for Playing Discs35GBYou can divide the TV screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.1 Press PICTURE NAVI during p

36GBTip• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H.To enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resu

Various Functions for Playing Discs37GB4 Press c.The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]).5 Select the track you want to program.For

38GBYou can have the system “shuffle” tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.Note• Same song may be played repeatedly du

Various Functions for Playing Discs39GBYou can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album repeatedly.

4GBDeactivating the Buttons on the Unit... 68(Child Lock)Advanced Settings and AdjustmentsLocking Discs ... 69(CU

40GBA 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 c

Various Functions for Playing Discs41GB•[2: MAIN+SUB]Note• [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on t

42GBAbout audio signalsAudio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate spea

Various Functions for Playing Discs43GBViewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel displayYou can check disc information, such as t

44GBx When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)• **:**Playing time of the current scenex When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD• T *

Various Functions for Playing Discs45GBTip• Date information is [YYYY/MM/DD].YYYY: YearMM: MonthDD: Day• Date information varies depending on the area

46GBIf subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you c

Various Functions for Playing Discs47GBWhat is MP3/JPEG?MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image com

48GBPlayback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image filesThe playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD or DATA DVD

Various Functions for Playing Discs49GBSelecting an MP3 audio track or album1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.The albums recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DV

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

50GB2 Press X/x to select an album.x When selecting an albumPress H to start playing the selected album.x When selecting an imagePress PICTURE NAVI.Im

Various Functions for Playing Discs51GBYou can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD or

52GB3 Press X/x to select a setting.The default setting is underlined.• [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds.• [FAST]: sets the duratio

Various Functions for Playing Discs53GBAbout DivX Video FilesDivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an

54GBTo go to the next or previous pagePress C/c.To turn off the displayPress DVD MENU repeatedly.To stop playbackPress x.Selecting a DivX video file1

Various Functions for Playing Discs55GBWith PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other

56GBYou can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly unt

Tuner Functions57GBPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 56)).1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly unti

58GB6 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.Letters, numbers

Other Operations59GBBy adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote.Note• When you replace the batteries of the remot

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

60GB* To use these buttons while in the TV mode (the TV button lights up), press the TV button.- is for selecting a channel number greater than 10. (F

Other Operations61GB* Except for North American models.Operating the THEATRE SYNC functionPoint the remote to the direction of TV and this unit, then

62GBYou can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode. You can connect two microphones (not supplied) to the uni

Other Operations63GBNote• If howling occurs: – move the microphone away from the speakers. – lower the microphone volume or echo level. – lower the ov

64GBPlaying karaoke with any stereo disc (Karaoke Pon)You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing

Other Operations65GBSelecting the scoring mode (Score Mode)When karaoke mode is turned on, you can use the scoring mode.Your score is calculated by co

66GBReinforcing bass frequenciesYou can reinforce bass frequencies.Press DYNAMIC BASS.Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.To turn off the soun

Other Operations67GB4 Press .The setting is made and “SLEEP” lights up in the front panel display.5 Press SYSTEM MENU.The system menu turns off.The br

68GBYou can deactivate the buttons on the unit (except for "/1) for preventing misoperation, such as child mischief (child lock function).When th

Advanced Settings and Adjustments69GBYou can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.• Custom Parental Control You can set playbac

7GBRegion codeYour system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code.DVD VIDEOs label

70GBTo play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] d

Advanced Settings and Adjustments71GB4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .The display for setting the playb

72GBChanging the password1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu display appears.2 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL

Advanced Settings and Adjustments73GB5 Press C/c to select a setting.When you install the speakers in front of the listening position (page 14), selec

74GB7 Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then press .• [YES]: continue with [AUTO CALIBRATION], see Step 4 of “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Au

Advanced Settings and Adjustments75GBConnect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel, and set it up at the ear level using a trip

76GBTip• You can check the distance between the listening position and each speaker. See page 82.Note• While the Auto Calibration function works:– do

Advanced Settings and Adjustments77GB5 Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: [LANGUAGE SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], o

78GB[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For de

Advanced Settings and Adjustments79GBNote• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice vers

8GBGetting Started – BASIC –See Unpacking in Specifications, page 92.Inserting batteries into the remoteYou can control the system using the supplied

80GBx [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)](North American, Mexican, and Latin American models only)Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signal

Advanced Settings and Adjustments81GBx [STB SYNCHRO]Switches the STB SYNCHRO function on or off. This function is available when you connect the syste

82GBTo 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 Adjustments83GB1)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 15), the default settings are changed.2)0.00 to 7.01 meters for North Am

84GBx [LEVEL (FRONT)]You can vary the level of front speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment.x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]Y

Advanced Settings and Adjustments85GB You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings.1 Press "/1 to turn

86GBOn power sources• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull

Additional Information87GBOn handling discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.• Do not stick paper or tap

88GB• The unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel does

Additional Information89GBThe sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 40

9GBGetting Started – BASIC –The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 20. For other

90GB• The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file.The JPEG image file cannot be played.• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conform

Additional Information91GBDivX format but does not conform to a DivX Certified profiles.The system does not work normally.• Disconnect the AC power co

92GBAmplifier sectionStereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms,1 kHz, 1 % THD)Surround mode (reference) RMS output powerFL/FR/SL/SR*: 143 watts (p

Additional Information93GBSpeaker unit Woofer: 80 mm dia, cone typeTweeter: 50 mm dia, cone typeRated impedance 3.0 ohmsDimensions (approx.) 121 × 328

94GBAlbumSection 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 Information95GBprocesses allocated data according to the status of the picture.The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as in PC

96GBProgressive format(sequential scanning)In contrast to the Interlace format, the progressive format can reproduce 50 - 60 frames per second by repr

Additional Information97GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parental Control Area Code ListLanguage Code ListCode Lan

98GBFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelA "/1 (on/standby) (26)B A (open/close) (26)C Disc operation (26

Additional Information99GBRear panelA SPEAKER jacks (9)B TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (9)C MONITOR OUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO) jacks (20)D AM terminal (9)E COAXIAL