Sony DAV-DZ300 User Manual

©2005 Sony Corporation2-635-102-12(1)DVD Home TheatreSystemOperating InstructionsDAV-DZ300

10GBUse the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu displa

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11GBExample: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.*1Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super A

12GB* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD with DivX video file.• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select

Getting Started13GBCheck that you have the following items:•Speakers (5)• Subwoofer (1)• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)• S

14GBPerform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.“Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 15)“Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 20

Getting Started15GBConnect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of the cords. Do

16GBConnecting the speakers• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:– Extremely hot or cold

Getting Started17GB• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially tre

18GB2 Fasten the screws to the wall.The screws should protrude 8 to 9 mm (11/32 to 3/8 inch).3 Attach the wall-mount pads on the rear side of the spea

Getting Started19GB• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.• Sony is not responsible for accident or dama

2GB3To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase o

20GBConnect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from th

Getting Started21GBFirst, perform the video connection, and then audio connection.With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen

22GBPR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format

Getting Started23GBx P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)Select this setting when:– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,– the TV is connected to the COMPO

24GBTo connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks of this systemConnect a TV to the SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks using an audio cord (not

Getting Started25GB You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For video connection

26GB• When you connect another component to the system, you can enjoy the component by pressing FUNCTION (page 68).Tip

Getting Started27GBBefore connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (page

28GBFollow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system.To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the pr

Getting Started29GB• If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select [RGB]. Refer to the instructions s

3GBThank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future re

30GBPositioning the speakersFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the liste

Playing Discs31GBDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operation details supplied with y

32GB*1DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files.*2DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs only. The button can be u

Playing Discs33GBplay from the beginning, press x twice and then press H.Creating your own program (Program Play) (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD only)Y

34GBwant to delete the track from the program, press CLEAR.3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then press

Playing Discs35GBThe default setting is underlined.x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW•[OFF]: does not play repeatedly.• [DISC]: repeats all of the t

36GBSome DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be cr

Playing Discs37GBSelecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CDSome Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. You can se

38GB• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press

Playing Discs39GB* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology

4GBWelcome!...3About This Manual...6This System Can Play the Following Disc

40GBMP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) can be played on this system.• You can view the disc information

Playing Discs41GBThe list of tracks contained in the album appears.3 Press X/x to select a track and press ENTER.The selected track starts playing. Yo

42GBPress CLEAR to return to normal view.• Nothing happens when you press C while playing the first image file of the album.• If you press C/c to go t

Playing Discs43GB•[AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show.• [AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio

44GBSelecting an effect for image files in the slide show (JPEG only)When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewin

Playing Discs45GBYou can also play DATA CDs recorded in Multi Session (page 38), although DATA DVDs recorded in Multi Session are not playable.Refer t

46GBSelecting a DivX video file1 After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER.The list of files in the album appears. 2 Press X/x to select a fil

Playing Discs47GBYou can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD,

48GB(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only). To return to normal playback, press H.• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode.• For DATA CDs, this

Playing Discs49GB [INDEX]x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback [SCENE]x When playing a Super Audio CD [TRACK] [INDEX]x When playing a

5GBSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup Display...74Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ...

50GBYou can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.The following display appears.

Playing Discs51GBViewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time in the Front Panel DisplayYou can check disc information, such as the remaining time, tot

52GBWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CDWhen playing an MP3• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the playing

Playing Discs53GBx When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW• T **:**:**Playing time of the current title• T–**:**:**Remaining time of the current title• C *

54GB* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Associa

Sound Adjustments55GBWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audi

56GB• [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the audio track 2• [2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural)• [2:2/R]: the sound of

Sound Adjustments57GBYou can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting

58GBproperties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro

Sound Adjustments59GBTo turn the surround effect offPress SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front panel displa

6GB• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar

60GBReinforcing bass frequenciesYou can reinforce bass frequencies.Press DSGX.Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.To turn off the sound effect

Using Various Additional Functions61GBIf various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle.For e

62GBYou can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.• Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system w

Using Various Additional Functions63GBTo turn off the Custom Parental Control function1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing playback of specific d

64GBThe display for setting the playback limitation level appears.5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER.The selection items for [STANDARD

Using Various Additional Functions65GBArea CodeChanging the password1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu appears.2 Pres

66GBBy adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote.• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously ente

Other Operations67GBTHEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s inpu

68GB• This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on some SONY TVs.)• If distance between TV and this system is too far, this func

Other Operations69GB1 Press AMP MENU.2 Press X/x repeatedly until “AUDIO ATT” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c.3 Press X/x re

7GBThe system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats:– DivX video files of format conforming to UDF.Example

70GB6 Press X/x to select the preset number you want.7 Press ENTER.The station is stored.8 Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations.To change the preset

Other Operations71GBTo erase the character, press C/c repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR.7 Press ENTER.The station

72GBYou 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 10 minutes decrements.P

Other Operations73GB You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings.1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.2 P

74GBBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and

Settings and Adjustments75GBTo reset all of the [SETUP] settings1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER.2 Select [YES] using X/x.You can also quit

76GBChoose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display”

Settings and Adjustments77GBx [LINE]Selects the output method for video signals from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel of the system

78GBselects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks in this order.x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)Switches the Multi-disc

Settings and Adjustments79GB• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.• Depending on the settings of other speakers, subwoofer may be

8GBAbout the Super Audio CDSuper Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc standard where music is recorded in the DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format

80GBx [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

Additional Information81GBOn power sources• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop.On placement• Place the syst

82GBOn 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 Information83GBEven though you set the aspect ratio in [TV TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does not fill the screen.• The aspect ratio

84GBThe MP3 audio track cannot be played.• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.• The MP3

Additional Information85GBA disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

86GBAmplifier sectionStereo mode (rated) 55 W + 55 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)Surround mode (reference) music power outputFront: 133 W + 133 W(with SS-TS

Additional Information87GBGeneralPower requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 HzPower consumption On: 145 WStandby: 0.3 W (at the Power Saving mode) Dimen

88GBDolby Surround Pro LogicAs one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from 2 channel sound. Compared w

Additional Information89GBProgressive format(sequential scanning)In contrast to the Interlace format, the progressive format can reproduce 50 - 60 fra

9GBCopyrightsThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use o

90GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Language Code List 1245 Inupiak1248 Indonesian1253 Icelandic1254 Italian1257 He

Additional Information91GBFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelA "/1 (on/standby) (27, 31, 73)B Disc tray

92GBFront panel displayAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Lights up during PBC playback. (VIDEO CD only) (37)B Lights up when the time

Additional Information93GBRear panelA SPEAKER jacks (15)B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (21)C EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jacks (21)D AM terminal (20)E FM 75

94GBRemoteA TV [/1 (on/standby) (66)B TV/VIDEO (66)C TUNER MENU (69)D SLEEP (72)E SA-CD/CD (36)F PROGRESSIVE (22)G REPEAT/FM MODE (34, 70)H MULTI/2CH

Additional Information95GBYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual

96GBYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.AMP Menu ListAMP menuDIMMER DIMMER ONDIMMER OFFDEMO DEMO ONDEMO OFFAUDIO ATT ATT ONATT

97GBNumerics16:9 764:3 LETTER BOX 764:3 OUTPUT 774:3 PAN SCAN 765.1 Channel Surround 56AA/V SYNC 46Accessories 13ALBUM 48Album 87AMP menu 27, 69AMP me

98GBSCREEN SAVER 76SCREEN SETUP 76Searching 47SETUP 74Setup Display 74, 95Shuffle Play 34SIZE 78SLEEP 72Slide show 42Slow-motion play 47Sound Field 57