Sony DAV-DZ230 User Manual

©2007 Sony Corporation2-895-965-13(1)DVD Home TheatreSystemOperating InstructionsDAV-DZ230/DZ231

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 cordsSCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied).Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the E

12GBGetting Started – BASIC –Note• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the unit or other AV equipment, as noise may result.Tip• Adjust the

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

14GBGetting 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.

15GBGetting Started – BASIC –10 Press .11 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES].Set up th

16GBGetting Started – BASIC –3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press .The Quick Setup display appears.Selecting the output method for video signals

Getting Started – ADVANCED –17GBAfter connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press

18GBYou can use the speakers by installing on the wall.Installing the speakers on a wall1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole

Getting Started – ADVANCED –19GBSends the played back DVD image to the connected TV.Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A or B. P

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

20GBB To connect to a TV with the HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) IN jackUse a certified HDMI (high-definit

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

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

23GBBasic OperationsAdditional operations* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files (except for United Kingd

24GBBasic Operations2 Press SYSTEM MENU.3 Press X/x repeatedly until “ATTENUATE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c.4 Press X/x to

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

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 Discs31GBTip• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H.To enjoy a disc that is played before

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

36GB• [2: MAIN]•[2: SUB]• [2: MAIN+SUB]Note• [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc.x When

Various Functions for Playing Discs37GBx When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for United Kingdom and North American mo

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 Discs39GB• T–**:**:**Remaining time of the current title• C **:**:**Playing time of the current chapter• C–**:**:**Remai

4GBAdvanced Settings and AdjustmentsLocking Discs ... 59(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)Getting Optimal

40GBChecking the date information (JPEG only)You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data.

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 Discs45GBPress C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press .To play the next or previous JPEG image filePres

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 Discs49GB3 Press H.The system starts playing the selected album.To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a DivX video

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 Operations57GBThe DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL ME

58GBYou 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 Adjustments59GBYou can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.• Custom Parental Control You can set playbac

6GB“DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,”“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.Note about CDs/DVDsThe system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in

60GBTo 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 Adjustments61GB4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .The display for setting the playb

62GBChanging 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 Adjustments63GB5 Press C/c to select a setting.• [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally.• [NO CENTER]: when insta

64GBNote• In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change the position of the speakers, it is recommended you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then

Advanced Settings and Adjustments65GBface the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be qui

66GBNote• While the Auto Calibration function works:– do not turn off the power.– do not press any button.– do not change the volume.– do not change t

Advanced Settings and Adjustments67GB5 Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: [LANGUAGE SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], o

68GB[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 Adjustments69GBNote• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice vers

7GBview the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.Music discs encoded with copyright p

70GBUse this to set up playback related and other settings.Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (pag

Advanced Settings and Adjustments71GBx [AUDIO (HDMI)]Selects the audio output status from the HDMI OUT jack.Note• When you connect the unit and TV wit

72GBNote• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD].x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]The default distance set

Advanced Settings and Adjustments73GBx [LEVEL (SURROUND)]You can vary the level of surround speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] fo

74GB 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 Information75GBOn 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

76GBOn 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 Information77GBother than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays.

78GBThe sound comes from the center speaker only.• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.No sound is heard from the c

Additional Information79GBThe MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file starts playing simultaneously.• [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (pag

8GBGetting Started – BASIC –See Unpacking in Specifications, page 81.Inserting batteries into the remoteYou can control the system using the supplied

80GB• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the connected component is connected securely.• Check the connected component’s setting for the HDM

Additional Information81GBAmplifier sectionStereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms,1 kHz, 1 % THD)Surround mode (reference) RMS output powerFL/F

82GBUnpacking• Front speakers (2)• Center speaker (1)• Surround speakers (2)• Subwoofer (1)• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1

Additional Information83GBx Music modeThe Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space.Dolby Surro

84GBMultilingual functionSeveral languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs.Parental ControlA function of the DVD to

Additional Information85GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parental Control Area Code ListLanguage Code ListCode Lan

86GBFor 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 Information87GBFront panel displayAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected

88GBUse 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 Information89GB1)Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.

9GBGetting Started – BASIC –The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 19. For other

90GB* Except for United Kingdom and North American models.** These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video file (excep

Additional Information91GBYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual

92GBYou can set the following items with SYSTEM MENU on the remote.System Menu ListSystem menuDEMO DEMO ONDEMO OFFDIMMER DIMMER OFFDIMMER ONATTENUATE3

93GBNumerics16:9 684:3 LETTER BOX 684:3 PAN SCAN 685.1 Channel Surround 36AA/V SYNC 41ALBUM 29Album 82ANGLE 40ATTE N UAT E 2 4AUDIO 68AUDIO (HDMI) 71

94GBSScan 28SCENE 29Scene 84SCREEN SAVER 69SCREEN SETUP 68Searching 28Selecting 25SETUP 66Setup Display 66, 91Shuffle Play 33SLEEP 56Slide Show 46Slow

Remote controlANGLE 5 (40)AUDIO 4 (35)CLEAR ef (29, 54, 67)D.TUNING wf (52)DISC SKIP* egDISPLAY 2 (38, 53)DVD MENU wh (35, 48, 54)DVD TOP MENU qf (35)

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