Sony DAV-DZ750K User Manual

©2007 Sony Corporation2-895-973-13(1)DVD Home TheatreSystemOperating InstructionsDAV-DZ750K

10GBGetting Started – BASIC –Common parts1 Thread the speaker cord through the hole on the base and post.Be careful with the orientation of the post.

100GBDVDA disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD.The data capacity of a single-layer and sin

Additional Information101GBPCM (Pulse Code Modulation)A method for converting analog audio to digital audio. It is used for the Compact Disc (CD) audi

102GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parental Control Area Code ListLanguage Code ListCode Language Code Language C

Additional Information103GBFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelA "/1 (on/standby) (35)B A (open/close) (

104GBRear panelA SPEAKER jacks (19)B DIR-TC1 slot for the WAHT-SD1 (33)C TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (33)D DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack (33, 73)

Additional Information105GBFront panel displayAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connecte

106GBUse the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Me

Additional Information107GB1)Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.

108GBList of Control Menu Items for karaoke* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video file.[SPEAKER FORMATION] (p

Additional Information109GBTip• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REP

11GBGetting Started – BASIC –Surround speakersSpeaker cordBottom of the base (small),Post (long)2 holesTop of the base (small)continued

110GBYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.DVD Setup Di

Additional Information111GBYou can set the following items with SYSTEM MENU on the remote.System Menu ListSystem menuDEMO DEMO ONDEMO OFFDIMMER DIMMER

112GBNumerics16:9 844:3 LETTER BOX 844:3 OUTPUT 854:3 PAN SCAN 845.1 Channel Surround 49AA/V SYNC 54ALBUM 42Album 99ANGLE 53ATTE N UAT E 3 7AUDIO 84A

113GBQQuick Setup 24RRadio 65Radio Stations 64Rear Panel 104Region Code 6, 101Remote 8, 67Repeat Play 47RESET 83Resume Play 43SS VIDEO 30Scan 41SCENE

Remote controlANGLE 5 (53)AUDIO 4 (48)CLEAR ef (42, 67, 83)D.TUNING wf (65)DISPLAY ej (51, 66)DVD MENU wh (48, 61, 67)DVD TOP MENU qf (48)DYNAMIC BASS

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12GBGetting Started – BASIC –2 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post.Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot o

13GBGetting Started – BASIC –3 Lay the post in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure the post with the mounting

14GBGetting Started – BASIC –4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the component

15GBGetting Started – BASIC –5 Attach the post to the base.Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection o

16GBGetting Started – BASIC –6 Adjust the height of the speaker.Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then secure t

17GBGetting Started – BASIC –7 Take up any speaker cord slack.Front speakersTake up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base a

18GBGetting Started – BASIC –Fully-assembled illustrationSurround speaker (L): Blue labelWhiteRedSurround speaker (R): Gray labelFront speaker (L): Wh

19GBGetting Started – BASIC –The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 29. For othe

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

20GBGetting Started – BASIC –1 Connecting the SpeakersRequired cordsThe connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label

21GBGetting Started – BASIC –2 Connecting the TVRequired cordsA Video cord.B Audio cord (not supplied)Tip• When you want to output the TV sound or ste

22GBGetting Started – BASIC –To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack.Note• Be sure to

23GBGetting Started – BASIC –Positioning the speakersFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed

24GBGetting 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.

25GBGetting Started – BASIC –Note• When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (not supplied) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead.10 Press .11 Conn

26GBGetting Started – BASIC –Tip• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Ro

Getting Started – ADVANCED –27GBAfter connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press

28GBYou 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 –29GBSends the played back DVD image to the connected TV.Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C,

3GBWelcome!...2About This Manual ...5This System Can Play the Following Dis

30GBA To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jackConnect the video cord..B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jackConnect an S video cord (not suppl

Getting Started – ADVANCED –31GB2 Press VIDEO FORMAT.The current type of video signals appears in the front panel display.Each time you press VIDEO FO

32GB2 Press VIDEO FORMAT.The current signal appears in the front panel display.Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows:x NORM

Getting Started – ADVANCED –33GB You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For vid

34GBTo listen to the portable audio source sound through the systemConnect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on

35GBBasic OperationsDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions supplie

36GBBasic Operations* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files.** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs o

37GBBasic OperationsChanging the input level of the sound from connected componentsDistortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the

38GBBasic OperationsYou can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music.Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the

Sound Adjustments39GBYou can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring exciting

4GBAdvanced Settings and AdjustmentsLocking Discs ... 75(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)Getting Optimal

40GB• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective.Using only the front speaker a

Various Functions for Playing Discs41GBYou can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.Note• Depe

42GBYou 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

Various Functions for Playing Discs43GBYou can divide the TV screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.1 Press PICTURE NAVI during p

44GBTip• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H.To enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resu

Various Functions for Playing Discs45GB4 Press c.The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]).5 Select the track you want to program.For

46GBYou can have the system “shuffle” tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.Note• Same song may be played repeatedly du

Various Functions for Playing Discs47GBYou can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album repeatedly.

48GBA DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which c

Various Functions for Playing Discs49GB•[2: MAIN+SUB]Note• [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on t

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

50GBAbout audio signalsAudio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate spea

Various Functions for Playing Discs51GBViewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel displayYou can check disc information, such as t

52GBx When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)• **:**Playing time of the current scenex When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD• T *

Various Functions for Playing Discs53GBChecking the date information (JPEG only)You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag

54GBIf subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you c

Various Functions for Playing Discs55GBWhat is MP3/JPEG?MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image com

56GBPlayback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image filesThe playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD or DATA DVD

Various Functions for Playing Discs57GBSelecting an MP3 audio track or album1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.The albums recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DV

58GB2 Press X/x to select an album.x When selecting an albumPress H to start playing the selected album.x When selecting an imagePress PICTURE NAVI.Im

Various Functions for Playing Discs59GBYou can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD or

6GBThe system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats:– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video f

60GB3 Press X/x to select a setting.The default setting is underlined.• [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds.• [FAST]: sets the duratio

Various Functions for Playing Discs61GBAbout DivX Video FilesDivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an

62GBTo go to the next or previous pagePress C/c.To turn off the displayPress DVD MENU repeatedly.To stop playbackPress x.Selecting a DivX video file1

Various Functions for Playing Discs63GBWith PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other

64GBYou can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “

Tuner Functions65GBPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 64)).1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “T

66GB6 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.Letters, numbers

Other Operations67GBYou can control your TV (Sony only) with the supplied remote.Controlling TVs with the remoteYou can control the TV by using follow

68GBOperating the THEATRE SYNC functionPoint the remote to the direction of TV and this unit, then press THEATRE SYNC once.If this function does not w

Other Operations69GB2 Press X/x repeatedly to select [KARAOKE MODE], then press . The options for [KARAOKE MODE] appear.3 Press X/x repeatedly to se

7GBindication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.Note about playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDsSo

70GBExample:Changing the key of a song (Key Control)You can change the key to suit your vocal range, except when the system is in stop mode.Press KEY

Other Operations71GBx When playing a VIDEO CD/CD•[OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled. • [L+R]: Same sound is output from both speakers. • [STEREO]: The

72GBReinforcing bass frequenciesYou can reinforce bass frequencies.Press DYNAMIC BASS.Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.To turn off the soun

Other Operations73GBThe brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels.1 Press SYSTEM MENU.2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMME

74GBNote• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you may be able to operate a connected component using either the button

Advanced Settings and Adjustments75GBYou can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.• Custom Parental Control You can set playbac

76GBTo 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 Adjustments77GB4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .The display for setting the playb

78GBChanging 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 Adjustments79GB5 Press C/c to select a setting.• [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally.Note• When the wireless k

8GBGetting Started – BASIC –See Unpacking in Specifications, page 97.Inserting batteries into the remoteYou can control the system using the supplied

80GB6 Press .The setting is made.7 Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then press .• [YES]: continue with [AUTO CALIBRATION], see Step 4 of “Calibratin

Advanced Settings and Adjustments81GBConnect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel, and set it up at the ear level using a trip

82GBNote• 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 Adjustments83GB5 Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: [LANGUAGE SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], o

84GB[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 Adjustments85GBNote• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice vers

86GBNote• This setting is effective only when “PROGRESSIVE” is selected by using VIDEO FORMAT (page 31).Use this to set up playback related and other

Advanced Settings and Adjustments87GBx [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority

88GBTo obtain the best possible surround sound, set connection of the speakers and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone

Advanced Settings and Adjustments89GBBe sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers.1)When you perform the Quick Setup (p

9GBGetting Started – BASIC –Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.(For the front and surround speakers.)About how to

90GB5 Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press or c.6 Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then press .You will hear the test tone fr

Additional Information91GBOn 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

92GBOn 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 Information93GBprotection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel does not light up). See page 105.• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video o

94GBThe sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 48).• Make sure the unit

Additional Information95GB• The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).• It has an extension other tha

96GBThe system does not work normally.• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes.T

Additional Information97GBAmplifier sectionStereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms,1 kHz, 1 % THD)Surround mode (reference) RMS output powerFL/F

98GBSubwoofer (SS-WS78)Speaker system Bass reflexSpeaker unit 160 mm dia, cone typeRated impedance 1.5 ohmsDimensions (approx.) 220 × 394 × 350 mm (w/

Additional Information99GBAlbumSection of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.ChapterSubdivision of a tit