Sony DAV-DZ340K User Manual

DAV-DZ340K/DAV-DZ640K/DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K4-286-726-11 (1)DVD Home Theatre SystemOperating Instructions

10GBAccessories• Remote commander (remote) (1)• R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • High Speed HDMI cable* (1)* The High Speed HDMI cable is supplied with ce

11GBIndex to Parts and ControlsFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.A Disc trayB Remote sensorReceives the remote signal.

12GBA SPEAKERS jacks (page 23)B TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K only) (page 24)C TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (page 24)D ANTENNA (COAXI

13GBThe number 5, VOLUME +, and H buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the remote.About operation of the supp

14GBMEMORY SELECT (pages 32, 51) Selects the USB device’s memory number for playback or transfer.D SOUND MODE (page 48) Selects the sound mode.DYNAMIC

15GBTo insert the batteriesInsert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compa

16GBGuide to the Control MenuYou can use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information.Press DISPLAY while using the “DVD/CD

17GBExample: Control Menu 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.List of Control Menu itemsThe Control Menus 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the so

18GB1)These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device with video files.2)USB device only.3)DATA CD/DATA DVD only.List of Cont

19GBTip• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up yellow t when you select any item except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC], [KAR

2GBCaution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a boo

20GBGetting StartedStep 1: Installing the SystemInstall the system by referring to the illustration below.To attach the foot pads to the subwooferNote

21GBGetting StartedCaution• Contact a screw shop or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to be used.• Use screws that are s

22GBGetting Started2 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below.3 Fasten th

23GBGetting StartedStep 2: Connecting the System1 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.

24GBGetting Started1 Connecting the video to your TVDepending on the jacks on your TV, select one of the connection methods.x Method 1: Video cord (su

25GBGetting Started* The High Speed HDMI cable is supplied with certain models/in certain areas only.VIDEO INCOMPONENT VIDEO INPB/CBPR/CRYHDMI INCOMPO

26GBGetting Started2 Connecting the audio from your TV/set-top boxTo listen to TV or set-top box sound via the system, select one of the connection me

27GBGetting StartedTo change the color system (PAL or NTSC)Depending on your TV, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system

28GBGetting StartedNote• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), extend and keep it as horizontal as possible.1 Connect the AC power cord (main

29GBGetting StartedStep 3: Setting up the SystemDisplayed items vary depending on the area and model.1 Turn on your TV.2 Switch the input selector on

3GBPrecautionsOn power sources• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has b

30GBGetting StartedDepending on the connection of your TV (page 24), select the type of video output of the system.To select the type of video signal

31GBGetting StartedTo select the type of video signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks(DAV-DZ640K/DAV-DZ840K/DAV-DZ940K only)When you connect

32GBPlaying a Disc1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD/CD.”The selected item appears in the front panel display.2 Press Z to open the disc tray.

Playback33GB2 Load the source.x For a discPlace a disc on the tray by pressing Z to open/close the disc tray.x For a USB deviceConnect a USB device to

34GBx For JPEG filesPress C/X/x/c to select an image.4 Start playback.x For video or audio filesPress N to start playback from the selected file.x For

Playback35GBOther Playback OperationsDepending on the type of disc/file, the function may not work.Tip• When playing files, you can select the next fo

36GBExample: [CHAPTER][** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks,

Playback37GBx VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file)/USB device (audio file)You can change the sound track.• [STEREO]: The stereo sound.•

38GBSelecting the Playback ModeYou can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create yo

Playback39GBNote• The same song may be played repeatedly when you are playing MP3 files.1 Press DISPLAY during playback.2 Press X/x to select [SHU

4GBTable of ContentsPrecautions...3About These Operating Instructions ...3Playable Discs/Files on a USB

40GB1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until [EFFECT] appears on the control menu.2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT], then press .3 Press X/x to select a se

Playback41GBNote• If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate

42GBNote• Depending on the source, you may not be able to change the key.• The key may return to the original key automatically if you operate the sys

Playback43GBYou can check the audio information by pressing AUDIO (page 36). When playing a karaoke DVD, [ ] appears as the current audio format.Examp

44GBthe ID3 tag information.The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority when both ID3 ver 1.0/

Playback45GBEnjoying the Audio/Video of the Connected Component1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the desired function.The selected item appears in

46GBPresetting Radio StationsYou can preset 20 FM stations.1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “FM.”The selected item appears in the front panel dis

Tuner47GB4 Press X/x to select “MONO.”• “STEREO”: Stereo reception.• “MONO”: Monaural reception.5 Press .6 Press SYSTEM MENU.Tip• You can check the fr

48GBSelecting the Effect to Suit the SourceThe system has six pre-programmed sound modes to suit the source or playback situation. You can achieve the

Convenient Functions49GBUsing the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” SyncThis function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Sync function.By conn

5GBPlayable Discs/Files on a USB DeviceType Disc logo Characteristics IconDVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode• DVD+R

50GB(One-Touch Play)Press ONE-TOUCH PLAYYour TV turns on, your TV’s function is set to the HDMI input to which the system is connected, and the system

Convenient Functions51GBTransferring Songs onto a USB DeviceYou can transfer songs on an audio CD or radio programs onto a USB device by encoding to M

52GB• When transferring a radio program1)Up to 64 characters of the name are assigned (including the extension).2)Folders are assigned in numeric orde

Convenient Functions53GB4 Press REC TO USB on the unit.REC TO USB lights up and “READING” appears in the front panel display. Then, “PUSH PLAY” and th

54GBUsing the Sleep TimerYou can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.Press SLEEP.Each time you pres

Convenient Functions55GBEnjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound(DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays a Dolb

56GBChanging the Brightness of the Front Panel Display1 Press SYSTEM MENU.2 Press X/x to select “DIMMER,” then press or c.The selected item appears i

Settings57GBPerforming Further SettingsYou can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound.Displayed items vary depending on the area

58GBx [AUDIO] You can switch the language of the sound track.When you select [ORIGINAL], the language given priority on the disc is selected.x [SUBTIT

Settings59GB[FULL]: Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV.[NORMAL]: Select this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on your

6GB1)A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).2)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is

60GBx [CONTROL FOR HDMI]This function is available when you connect the system and TV that is compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HD

Settings61GBx [TRACK SELECTION] You can give the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when multiple audio formats (PCM,

62GB4 To confirm your password, re-enter it using the number buttons, then press .x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] This system recalls the point where you stop

Settings63GB[SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer level.x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]You can adjust the sound level of the surround speakers. You can set the

64GBPrecautionsOn 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 Information65GBOn handling discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.• Do not stick paper or tap

66GBTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the probl

Additional Information67GBSoundColor irregularity occurs on the TV screen.The system’s speakers contain magnet parts, so magnetic distortion may occur

68GBDisc playbackUSB playbackThe sound of files played from a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device is distorted.• The bit rate used when encoding the audio fil

Additional Information69GBAudio track/file transferA file cannot be played. • The extension of the file name or file format is not correct. See “Playa

7GB• 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

70GBTunerControl for HDMIKaraokeTransferring to a USB device results in an error.• The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during

Additional Information71GBMessagesSymptom Problems and solutions“PROTECT” and “PUSH PWR” appear alternately.•Press "/1 to turn off the system, an

72GB(When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-character

Additional Information73GBSpecificationsAmplifier SectionPOWER OUTPUT (rated):Front L/Front R/Center/Surround L/Surround R:108 W (per channel at 3 ohm

74GBDAV-DZ840K (SS-TS113)Dimensions (approx.) 108 mm × 595 mm × 79 mm (w/h/d) (wall-mounted part)260 mm × 1,005 mm × 260 mm (w/h/d) (whole speaker)Mas

Additional Information75GBThe table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting.* When using a disc, you can play MP

76GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Language Code ListParental Control Area Code List

77GBIndexNumerics4:3 OUTPUT 58AA/V SYNC 54ANGLE 36AUDIO 58AUDIO (HDMI) 60AUDIO DRC 60AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL 60AUDIO SETUP 60AUTO.STBY 56BBACKGROUND 61BL

8GB– when a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device is recorded with a complicated tree structure.– when the audio files, JPEG image files, or video files in anot

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9GBPackage ContentsMain unitSpeaker packages• DAV-DZ340K • DAV-DZ640K • DAV-DZ840K• DAV-DZ940K • Speaker cords (1 set)(red/white/green/gray/blue)• Foo