Sony DAV-DZ870KW User Manual

©2008 Sony Corporation3-283-043-11(1)DVD Home Theatre SystemOperating InstructionsDAV-DZ870KW

10GBGetting StartedStep 1: Assembling the SpeakersBefore connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.(For the front and surround

100GBTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the prob

Additional Information101GBPictureSymptom RemedyThere is no picture. • The video connecting cords are not connected securely.• The video connecting co

102GBSoundSymptom RemedyThere is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely.• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in th

Additional Information103GBOperationNo sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers.• Check the speaker connections and se

104GBThe JPEG image file cannot be played.• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.• The DA

Additional Information105GBUSB deviceA disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.• Contact your Sony dealer or local auth

106GBThere is no sound. • The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device.The sound is distorted. • The

Additional Information107GBThe USB device (audio file/ JPEG image file) cannot be played back.• USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT1

108GBThe S-AIR functionRecording to a USB device results in an error.• You are using an unsupported USB device. See “Playable USB Devices” (supplement

Additional Information109GBSurround amplifier operationIf no sound is output from the surround speakers, check the status of the POWER / ON LINE indic

11GBGetting Started2 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post.Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post

110GBSelf-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malf

Additional Information111GBSpecificationsAmplifier SectionStereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms,1 kHz, 1% THD)Surround mode (reference) RMS out

112GBCenter (SS-CT81)Speaker system Full range, Magnetically ShieldedSpeaker unit 30 mm × 60 mm cone typeRated impedance 3 ohmsDimensions (approx.) 38

Additional Information113GBGlossaryDigital Cinema Auto CalibrationDigital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and a

114GBvaries from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and s

Additional Information115GBLanguage Code ListThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language Code Langu

116GBIndex to Parts and ControlFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.A "/1 (on/standby) (29, 97)B A (open/close) (38)

Additional Information117GBA SPEAKER jacks (19)B EZW-RT10 slot (25)C COAXIAL 75Ω FM jack (24)D AM terminal (24)E SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (22)F

118GBAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Lights up when the karaoke mode is on. (89)B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (93)C Display

Additional Information119GBA PHONES jack (27)B POWER (ON/OFF) (27)C POWER / ON LINE indicator (27)D PAIRING indicator (82)E PAIRING (82)F Wireless tra

12GBGetting Started3 Lay the post in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure the post with the mounting plate and

120GBRemote controlALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONSA – M N – ZANALOG ek (87)ANGLE 4 (39)AUDIO eg (37, 40)CLEAR ej (43, 56, 65)D.TUNING wg (65)DI

Additional Information121GBGuide to the Control Menu DisplayYou can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information.

122GBExample: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.To turn off the displayPress DISPLAY.List of Control Menu itemsItem Item Name, Function

Additional Information123GB* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video file.List of Control Menu Items for USB dev

124GBList of Control Menu Items for karaokeTip• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow t when you select any item except [OFF] ([PROGR

125GBIndexNumerics4:3 OUTPUT 585.1 Channel Surround 41AA/V SYNC 53AAC file 70ANGLE 39ATT E N UATE 3 3AUDIO 57AUDIO (HDMI) 59AUDIO DRC 60AUDIO SETUP 6

126GBSuper Audio CD 41, 114Surround amplifier 80, 119SYSTEM MENU 26, 33, 34, 65, 82, 84, 93, 94SYSTEM SETUP 61TTEST TONE 63TIME 47TRACK SELECTION 60TV

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13GBGetting Started5 Attach the post to the base.Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base

14GBGetting Started7 Take up any speaker cord slack.Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base.Fully-assembled illustrat

15GBGetting StartedStep 2: Positioning the SystemFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at t

16GBGetting StartedTo install the speakers on a wallBefore installing the speakers on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker.Be sure to match

17GBGetting StartedNote• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the sc

18GBGetting StartedStep 3: Connecting the SystemSee the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 6 on the following pag

19GBGetting StartedThe 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 th

2GBTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.Do not install the appliance in a confined space, su

20GBGetting StartedUse 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 wi

21GBGetting Started** HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signa

22GBGetting StartedYou can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system.• Portable audio source: A• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter:

23GBGetting StartedNote• Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while pressing A.If your

24GBGetting StartedNote• Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result.• Be sure to full

25GBGetting StartedYou can transmit sound from the unit to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver.An S-AIR product is a comp

26GBGetting StartedBefore connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the unit and the surround amplifier to a wall outlet (mains), connect the fro

27GBGetting StartedStep 4: Setting up the Wireless SystemTo use the wireless system, you need to set up the surround amplifier. Before setting, make s

28GBGetting StartedTo prevent the transmission by neighborsTo prevent the transmission from neighbors, you can identify the unit and the surround ampl

29GBGetting StartedStep 5: Performing the Quick SetupFollow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system.Displayed items vary de

3GBTable of ContentsAbout This Operating Instructions...2About the S-AIR function...2Playable Discs...

30GBGetting Started10 Press .11 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel.Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using

31GBGetting Started4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press .The Quick Setup display appears.Depending on the connection of the TV (page 20), select

32GBGetting Started– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.[ON]: The system outputs progressive signals. Select this

33GBGetting StartedNote• When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV (COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital connection

34GBEnjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding ModeYou can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes.

Sound Adjustment35GB* DCS technology (page 36) is used.4 Press .The setting is made.5 Press SYSTEM MENU.The system menu turns off.To turn the surround

36GBSelecting the Sound ModeYou can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music.Press SOUND MODE +/– repeatedly during playback until the desired

Sound Adjustment37GBNote• The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise in the playback signal. • With decoding modes that use virtual speakers

38GBPlaying a DiscDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions supplied

Disc39GBTo use the headphonesConnect the headphones to PHONES jack on the surround amplifier. The sound of the system is muted. For details, see “To e

4GBPlayable Discs1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio La

40GBTo display the subtitles If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on/off during playback. If multilingual subtitles are

Disc41GBIf you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below.x

42GBThe Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.2 Press X/x to select [SUPER AUDIO CD/CD LAYER], then press .x When the current layer is the

Disc43GB– you eject the disc.– the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/DATA DVD only).– you change or reset the settings on the Setup Display.– you ch

44GB6 To program other tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order.7 Press H to start Program Play.Program P

Disc45GBShuffle Play starts.To return to normal playPress CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.To turn off the Control Menu displayPress DISPLAY repeate

46GBSearching/Selecting a DiscA DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” W

Disc47GBThe number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files.3 Press .[** (**)] change

48GBPlaying MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files:• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 file) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (

Disc49GBThe folders recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. When a folder is being played, its title is shaded.2 Press X/x to select a folder.x To

5GB2)JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regula

50GBYou 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.1 Load a DAT

Disc51GB• [OFF]: Off. 4 Press .Note• The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or

52GBfiles with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video.Tip• For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image file

Disc53GBTip• 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

54GBRestricting Playback of the Disc[PARENTAL CONTROL]Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of

Disc55GBTo turn off the [PARENTAL CONTROL] functionSet [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11.To play a disc for which [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set1 Load the disc a

56GBUsing the Setup DisplayYou can make various adjustments of items such as picture and sound.Displayed items vary depending on the country model.Not

Disc57GBx [OSD] (On-Screen Display)You can switch the display language on the TV screen.x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)You can switch the language for the d

58GBThe system outputs the progressive signal for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is displayed correctly.3 Press C/c to select [YES], then press .Th

Disc59GBx [HDMI RESOLUTION]You can select the type of video signal that is output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, see “To select the type of vide

6GB• 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 c

60GBx [JPEG RESOLUTION]You can select the resolution of JPEG image files output from the HDMI OUT jack.[SD ]: The system outputs standard resolution w

Disc61GBPCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in this order.x [SCREEN SAVER]You can reduce the display device damages (ghosting). Press any bu

62GB[CENTER][YES]: Normally select this.[NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. [SURROUND][YES]: Normally select this.[NONE]: Select this if

Disc63GB[SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer level.* This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.x [LEVEL (SURROUND

64GBPresetting Radio StationsYou can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.Tip• You c

Tuner65GBListening to the RadioPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 64)).1 Press FUNCTION +/– rep

66GBYou can input letters, numbers, and other symbols for a radio station.If you make a mistakePress C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device67GBUsing the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” SyncThis function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Syn

68GBTo set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.2 Press DISPLAY w

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device69GB(System Audio Control)You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy operation.To use this function, connect

7GBGetting StartedGetting StartedUnpacking• Front speakers (2) and surround speakers (2)• Center speaker (1)• Subwoofer (1)• AM loop antenna (aerial)

70GBPlaying Back Audio Files/JPEG Image Files of a USB DeviceYou can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC files)/JPEG image files stored in a USB device such

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device71GBNotes on the USB device• The system can play back up to 200 folders, including albums that do not contain au

72GB7 Press X/x to select a folder.x To play audio files in a folderPress H to start playing the selected folder.x To select an audio filePress .The l

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device73GBx To play JPEG image files in a folder as a slide showPress H to start playing the selected folder.The JPEG

74GB• [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.• [

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device75GB1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.)The Control Menu display appears

76GBID3 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.Note• Character

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device77GB• Some USB devices cannot be played back on the system depending on the file format.1 Load an audio CD.2 Pre

78GBx To select the desired MP3 file/folderPress X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then press .The MP3 files/folders are marked. x To select all MP3

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device79GBUsing the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT AdapterThe DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter (not supplied) is for enjoying s

8GBGetting StartedAttaching the foot pads to the subwooferAttach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer an

80GBUsing an S-AIR ProductThe unit is compatible with the S-AIR function (page 114), which allows sound transmission between S-AIR products. About S-A

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device81GBSound transmission is established as follows (example):Tip• To confirm the current ID, perform Steps 1 to 7

82GBTo control the system from the S-AIR receiverYou can control the system from the S-AIR receiver by using the following buttons.For details, refer

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device83GBTo perform pairing1 Place the S-AIR sub unit that you want to pair near the unit.Note• Remove headphones fro

84GBNote• If you perform the pairing operation between the unit and another S-AIR sub unit (page 82), sound transmission established by ID is canceled

Other Operations85GBGetting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room[SPEAKER FORMATION]Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot install some speakers.

86GBCalibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically[AUTO CALIBRATION]D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround

Other Operations87GB– the headphones are connected to the surround amplifier.– the calibration mic is not connected.– front speakers are not correctly

88GBCATVYou can control the TV using the following buttons. To use these buttons (other than THEATRE, TV [/1, and PROG +/–), set the remote to the TV

Other Operations89GBEnjoying Karaoke You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode. You can connect two

9GBGetting StartedNote• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. TV

90GBYou can adjust the microphone volume and level of the echo effect.To adjust the microphone volumePress MIC VOL +/– to adjust the microphone volume

Other Operations91GBYou can change the key to suit your vocal range, except when the system is in stop mode.Press KEYCON # or 2 to suit your vocal ran

92GBx Super VCD•[OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled. • [1:L+R]: Same sound of the audio track 1 is output from both speakers.• [1:STEREO]: The stereo s

Other Operations93GBUsing the Sound EffectYou can reinforce bass frequencies.Press DYNAMIC BASS.“D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel display and ba

94GBChanging the Brightness of the Front Panel DisplayThe brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels.1 Press SYSTEM MENU.2

Other Operations95GBx DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD (DivX video file)1 Playing time of the current file2 Current file name3 Current album and fil

96GBTo check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 file/DivX video file) textBy pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files or DivX video files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, yo

Other Operations97GBReturning to the Default Settings1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.2 Press x, A, and "/1 on the unit at the same time.“C

98GBPrecautionsOn 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 discon

Additional Information99GBtransmission may result. In this case, take the following steps:– Do not install the system near other wireless systems.– Do