Sony DAV-TZ200 User Manual

©2009 Sony Corporation4-122-242-11(1)DVD Home Theatre SystemOperating InstructionsDAV-TZ100 / TZ200 / TZ300

10GBGetting StartedInserting batteries into the remoteInsert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to th

100GBA SPEAKER jacks (20)B VIDEO OUT jack (21)C FM COAXIAL 75Ω jack (24)D TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (22)E HDMI OUT jack (21)Rear panelCENTERSUR L

Additional Information101GBAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Playing statusB Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (77)C Displays the s

102GBRemote controlALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONSA – O P – ZANGLE ws (32)AUDIO qg (33)CLEAR es (36, 57)D.TUNING qh (57)DIMMER ed (78)DISPLAY w

Additional Information103GBGuide to the Control Menu DisplayYou can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information.

104GBExample: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.To turn off the displayPress DISPLAY.List of Control Menu itemsItem Item Name, Function

Additional Information105GB* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with video files.List of Control Menu Items for USB device[

106GBTip• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow t when you select any item except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], and [A/V SYN

107GBIndexNumerics5.1 Channel Surround 33AA/V SYNC 47AAC file 61ANGLE 32ATTE NUAT E 7 7AUDIO 50AUDIO (HDMI) 52AUDIO DRC 53Audio file 61AUDIO SETUP 53B

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11GBGetting StartedStep 1: Installing the SystemFor the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening posit

12GBGetting StartedAttaching the foot pads to the subwooferAttach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer a

13GBGetting Started(DAV-TZ300 only)Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.(For the front and surround speakers)Use th

14GBGetting Started3 Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the post.Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord into th

15GBGetting Started6 Insert the post into the hole on the bottom of the speaker so that the screw on the post faces the front of the speaker.7 Adjust

16GBGetting Started8 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.Extend the twisted speaker cord as before.Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appr

17GBGetting Started10 Attach the post to the base.Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the bas

18GBGetting StartedCaution• Contact a screw shop or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to be used.• Use screws that are s

19GBGetting StartedDAV-TZ3003 Hang the speakers on the screws.8 to 10 mm(11/32 to 13/32 inch)145 mm(5 3/4 inches)For the center speaker101.6 mm (4 inc

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 2: Connecting the SystemFor connecting the system, read the information on the following pages.Do not connect the AC power cor

21GBGetting StartedThis connection sends a video signal to the TV.Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method.* The HDMI cable is

22GBGetting StartedThis connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, perform this connection.Audio

23GBGetting StartedYou can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers.USB device (not supplied): DTip• You can connect another component, su

24GBGetting StartedNote• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal a

25GBGetting StartedBefore connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the unit.After c

26GBGetting StartedStep 3: Performing the Quick SetupFollow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system.Displayed items vary de

27GBGetting Started8 Press C/c to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned, then press .For details, see “Getting O

28GBGetting StartedStep 4: Selecting the SourceYou can select the playback source.Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until the desired function appears in

29GBGetting StartedStep 5: Enjoying Surround SoundYou can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes.

3GBAbout These Operating Instructions• The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the cont

30GBGetting Started4 Press .The setting is made.5 Press SYSTEM MENU.The system menu turns off.About speaker outputThe table below describes the option

Disc31GBPlaying a DiscDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions suppl

32GBOther operations1)Except for JPEG image files.2)DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only.3)Except for VIDEO CDs.4)You cannot search for a still pictur

Disc33GBplayback, or turn the subtitles on/off whenever you want.Press SUBTITLE during playback to select the desired subtitle language.Note• You can

34GBx DVDExample:Dolby Digital 5.1 channelExample:Dolby Digital 3 channelx DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video file)Example:MP3 audioSome Super Audio

Disc35GB• [CD]: You can play the CD layer.When the system is playing a CD layer, “CD” lights up in the front panel display.Note• Each play mode functi

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

Disc37GB5 Select the track you want to program.For example, select track [02].Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press .6 To program other track

38GB4 Press .Shuffle Play starts.To return to normal playPress CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.To turn off the Control Menu displayPress DISPLAY re

Disc39GBSearching/Selecting Disc ContentsA DVD is divided into many sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “tit

4GBTable of ContentsAbout These Operating Instructions ...3Playable Discs...5Getting StartedStep 1: Installi

40GB2 Press X/x to select the search method.Example: [CHAPTER][** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).The number in parentheses indicates the t

Disc41GBPlaying MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files You can play MP3 files or JPEG image files:– which have the extension “.mp3” (MP3 file) or “.jpg”/“.jpeg” (

42GBTo play the next or previous MP3 filePress > to play the next MP3 file. Press . twice to play the previous MP3 file.When you press . once, you

Disc43GBreturn to the previous folder, select the folder from the folder list.To rotate a JPEG image fileWhen a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV

44GB1 Press DISPLAY. (If [MEDIA] is set to [MUSIC/PHOTO], press DISPLAY twice.)The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.2 Press X/x to se

Disc45GBEnjoying Video Files You can play DivX video files and MPEG4 video files.DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.

46GB6 Press X/x to select the folder you want to play.7 Press H.The system starts playing the selected folder.To select video files, see “Selecting a

Disc47GBAdjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound[A/V SYNC] When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the

48GBEnter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .The display for confirming the password appears.x When you have already registered

Disc49GB7 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .8 Press X/x to select [CHANGE PASSWORD t], then press .9 Enter a new 4-d

5GBPlayable Discs1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Laye

50GB6 Press X/x to select an item, then press .The options for the selected item appear.Example: [TV TYPE]7 Press X/x to select a setting, then press

Disc51GBx [TV TYPE]You can select the aspect ratio of the connected TV.[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode

52GB[1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 × 720p* video signals. [720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 × 480p* video signals. * i: interlace, p: pro

Disc53GBx [SPEAKER FORMATION]You can select the position of the speakers for better surround sound. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound f

54GBx [DivX]You can display the registration code for this system.For more information, go to http://www.divx.com on the Internet.x [MULTI-DISC RESUME

Disc55GB[SURROUND] 3.0 m/10 ft3)5): Set the surround speaker distance (up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer to the front speakers).1)0.9 to 6.9 meters for

56GBPresetting Radio StationsYou can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedl

Tuner57GBListening to the RadioPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 56)).1 Press FUNCTION +/– rep

58GBIf you make a mistakePress C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character. To erase the

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device59GBUsing the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” SyncThis function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Syn

6GB3)A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).Notes on discsThis product is d

60GB2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device61GBVIDEO,” TV sound is output from the system speakers automatically. • While you are watching the TV and the f

62GBoperating manual supplied with the Walkman®.1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “USB” appears in the front panel display.2 Connect a USB device

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device63GB• Always turn off the system before removing the USB device. Removing the USB device while the system is on

64GBNote that you can select the next folder by continuing to press > after the last file on the current folder, but that you cannot return to the

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device65GBreturn to the previous folder, select the folder from the folder list.To rotate a JPEG image fileWhen a JPEG

66GB4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA], then press .The options for [MEDIA] appear.5 When [VIDEO] is selected, press DVD MENU. When other than [VIDEO] i

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device67GB4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA], then press .The options for [MEDIA] appear.5 Press X/x to select a setting

68GB2 Press X/x to select the search method.•[FOLDER]: Folders.• [TRACK]: Audio files.• [FILE]: JPEG image files/video files.[** (**)] is selected (**

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device69GBwhen both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are used for a single MP3 file.Note• Characters/marks may not

7GBYour system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code.A DVD VIDEO labeled will

70GB1 Load an audio CD.2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.3 Press X/x to select [U

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device71GBx To select the desired MP3 file/folderPress X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then press .The MP3 files/fo

72GBWhen transferring onto a USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the “ROOT”. Folders and files are generated within this “MUSIC” fo

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device73GBUsing a Sony Ericsson Mobile PhoneYou can connect a Sony Ericsson mobile phone to the system and enjoy music

74GBGetting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room[SPEAKER FORMATION]Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot install some speakers. For better surro

Other Operations75GBControlling the TV with the Supplied RemoteYou can control the TV (Sony only) by using the following buttons. Use these buttons (o

76GBTo turn off the sound effectSelect other than “A.F.D. STD” or “A.F.D. MULTI” for “DEC. MODE” (page 29).Selecting the Effect to Suit the SourceYou

Other Operations77GBChanging the Input Level of the Sound from Connected ComponentsDistortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to th

78GBChanging the Brightness of the Front Panel DisplayYou can set the brightness of the front panel display to either of 2 levels.Press DIMMER.Each ti

Other Operations79GBx DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video file)1 Playing time of the current file2 Current file name3 Current album and file numberNo

8GBGetting StartedDAV-TZ100DAV-TZ200Getting StartedUnpacking• Front speakers (2)• Center speaker (1)• Surround speakers (2)• Subwoofer (1)• FM wire an

80GBTo check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 file/video file) textBy pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files or video files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can disp

Other Operations81GBReturning to the Default Settings1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.2 Press x, N, and "/1 on the unit at the same time.“C

82GBPrecautionsOn 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 Information83GBNotes about the DiscsOn handling discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.• Do n

84GBTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the probl

Additional Information85GBSoundColor irregularity occurs on the TV screen.The system’s speakers contain magnet parts, so magnetic distortion may occur

86GBOperationThe sound comes from the center speaker only.• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.No sound is heard f

Additional Information87GBThe video file cannot be played. • The file is not created in DivX format or MP4 file format.• The file has an extension oth

88GBUSB deviceThe Control for HDMI function does not work.• When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel display, check the HDMI connection (page

Additional Information89GBThe USB device cannot be connected into the (USB) port.• The USB device is being connected backwards. Connect the USB devi

9GBGetting StartedDAV-TZ300• Front speakers (2)• Center speaker (1)• Surround speakers (2)• Subwoofer (1)• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)• Speaker cords

90GBThe USB device (audio file/ JPEG image file/video file) cannot be played back.• USB devices formatted with file systems other than FAT12, FAT16, o

Additional Information91GBTransferring stops before it is finished.• The communication speed of the USB device is extremely slow. Connect a USB device

92GBSelf-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfu

Additional Information93GBSpecificationsAmplifier SectionStereo mode (rated) 65 W + 65 W (at 3 ohms,1 kHz, 1% THD)Surround mode (reference) RMS output

94GBDimensions (approx.) 169 mm × 300 mm × 335 mm (w/h/d)Mass (approx.) 3.8 kgDAV-TZ300 (SS-WS92)Speaker system Subwoofer Bass reflexSpeaker unit 180

Additional Information95GBGlossaryDolby DigitalThis movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this format, the sur

96GBSuper Audio CDSuper Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc standard where music is recorded in the DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format (conventi

Additional Information97GBPlayback priority of file typesThe table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting.* Whe

98GBLanguage Code ListThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language1027 A

Additional Information99GBIndex to Parts and ControlFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.A "/1 (on/standby) (26, 81)