Sony DAV-DZ10 Operations Instructions

©2006 Sony Corporation2-683-474-12(1)DVD Home TheatreSystemOperating InstructionsDA V-DZ10

10GBExample: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, a

11GB*1 Except for the United Kingdom models.*2 These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD with DivX video file.(Except for the United Kingdo

12GBCheck that you have the following items:• Speakers (5)• Subwoofer (1)• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)• Speaker cords (

Getting Started13GBPerform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 6.“Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 14)“Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) H

14GBConnect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any

Getting Started15GBConnecting the speakers• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:– Extrem

16GB• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.To connect the speaker cordsConnect the speaker cord

Getting Started17GB2 Fasten the screws to the wall.The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch).3 Hang the speakers on the screws.• Use sc

18GBConnect 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 Started19GBFirst, perform the video connection, and then audio connection.With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen

2GB3To 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, s

20GBBefore connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (page 14).Install thi

Getting Started21GBFollow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system.To skip an adjustment, press >. To r

22GB9 Press X/x to select the output method for video signals.• [VIDEO]: outputs video signals.• [RGB]: outputs RGB signals.• If your TV does not acce

Getting Started23GBPositioning the speakersFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance

24GBDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.1 Tu

Playing Discs25GB*1 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files (except for the United Kingdom models).*2 DVD V

26GB1 Press DISPLAY.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select [PROGRAM], then press ENTER.The options for [PROGRAM] appear.3 Press X/x to sele

Playing Discs27GBPlaying in random order (Shuffle Play)(VIDEO CD, CD only)You can have the system “shuffle” tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce

28GBx When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.• [DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the disc.• [ALBUM]: repeats the curre

Playing Discs29GBSome DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles t

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

30GB• 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 Discs31GB* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology

32GBSelecting an MP3 audio track or album1 Load a DATA CD.The albums recorded on the DATA CD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shade

Playing Discs33GB2 Press X/x to select an album.x When selecting an albumPress H to start playing the selected album.x When selecting an imagePress PI

34GBYou can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD. When you play back the DATA CD, sele

Playing Discs35GB2 Press X/x to select [INTERVAL], then press ENTER.The options for [INTERVAL] appear.3 Press X/x to select the setting you want.The

36GB(Except for the United Kingdom models)About DivX Video FilesDivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is

Playing Discs37GB• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended that you create the file at

38GBWhen the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.1 Press DISPLAY in stop mode.Th

Playing Discs39GBPlayback direction* Except for the United Kingdom models.Opposite direction* Except for the United Kingdom models.With each press, pl

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

40GBYou can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are as

Playing Discs41GB4 Press X/x or the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you want to search for.If you make

42GB4 Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter, or track, and press ENTER.Playback starts from the selected scene.To return to normal play during sett

Playing Discs43GBWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RWWhen playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for the United Kingdom models)

44GBPress DISPLAY.Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as shown in the charts.*1This is displayed if you have entered a name for a preset

Playing Discs45GBfiles*1 on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of the album/track/file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per secon

46GBWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video files*) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you

Sound Adjustments47GB• [1:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 (monaural)• [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the audio track 2• [2:

48GBYou can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sou

Sound Adjustments49GBEnjoying virtual surround speakersx VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSIONCreates an array of virtual surround speaker positions higher than the

5GBAdditional InformationPrecautions ...70Notes about the Discs...71Troubleshooting

50GBReinforcing bass frequenciesYou can reinforce bass frequencies.Press DSGX.Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.To turn off the sound effect

Using Various Additional Functions51GBIf various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle.Press

52GBYou 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 Functions53GBTo turn off the Custom Parental Control function1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing playback of specific d

54GB4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.The display for setting the playback limitation level appears

Using Various Additional Functions55GBArea CodeChanging the password1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu appears.2 Pres

56GBYou can control your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote.Controlling TVs with the remoteTo control the TVYou can control the TV by using follo

Other Operations57GBTHEATRE 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

58GB• 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 Operations59GB6 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 ch

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

60GBTo erase the character, press C/c repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR.7 Press ENTER.The station name is stored.W

Other Operations61GBYou 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 minu

62GB 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 &

Settings and Adjustments63GBBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound.For an overall list of Set

64GBTo reset all of the [SETUP] settings1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER.2 Select [YES] using X/x.You can also quit the process and return t

Settings and Adjustments65GBChoose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “U

66GBx [LINE]Selects the output method for video signals from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel of the system.• If your TV does not a

Settings and Adjustments67GBselects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks in this order.x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)

68GB• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.x [DISTANCE]The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening

Settings and Adjustments69GBTo adjust the volume of all the speakers at one timeUse the VOLUME control on the system, or press VOLUME +/– on the remot

7GBExample of discs that the system cannot playThe system cannot play the following discs:• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the form

70GBOn power sources• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop.On placement• Place the system in a location with

Additional Information71GBOn handling discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.• Do not stick paper or tap

72GBSoundThere is no sound.• The speaker cord is not connected securely.• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in the front panel di

Additional Information73GB• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.”• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.• The

74GBA disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.[Dat

Additional Information75GBAmplifier sectionStereo mode (rated) 50 W + 50 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, 1% THD)Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 % T

76GBAlbumSection of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.ChapterSubdivision of a title on a DVD. A title i

Additional Information77GBand Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recordin

78GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Language Code List 1245 Inupiak1248 Indonesian1253 Icelandic1254 Italian1257 He

Additional Information79GBFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelA "/1 (on/standby) (20, 24, 62)B Disc tray

8GBIf you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD V

80GBFront panel displayAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Lights up during PBC playback. (VIDEO CD only) (29)B Lights up when the time

Additional Information81GBRear panelA SPEAKER jacks (14)B EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jacks (19)C AM terminal (18)D FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (18)SPEAKERCOAXIA

82GBRemoteA TV [/1 (on/standby) (56)B TV/VIDEO (56)C TUNER MENU (58)D SLEEP (61)E REPEAT/FM MODE (27, 59)F TUNER/BAND (59)G Number buttons (28, 52, 56

Additional Information83GBYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual

84GBYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.AMP Menu ListAMP menuDIMMER DIMMER ONDIMMER OFFDEMO DEMO ONDEMO OFF

85GBNumerics16:9 654:3 LETTER BOX 654:3 PAN SCAN 655.1 Channel Surround 47AA/V SYNC 38Accessories 12ALBUM 40Album 76AMP menu 20AMP menu list 84ANGLE 5

86GBSpeaker System Hookup 14SUBTITLE 51, 64TTEST TONE 69THEATRE SYNC 57TIME/TEXT 41TITLE 40Title 77TRACK 40Track 77TRACK SELECTION 66Troubleshooting 7

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9GBUse the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display