Sony DAV-DZ777K User Manual

©2008 Sony Corporation3-285-994-11(1)DVD Home Theatre SystemOperating InstructionsDAV-DZ670M / DZ777K

10GBGetting StartedStep 1: Assembling the SpeakersBefore connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.(For the front and surround

100GBTo check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 file/DivX video file) textBy pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files or DivX video files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, y

Other Operations101GBReturning to the Default Settings1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.2 Press x, A, and "/1 on the unit at the same time.“

102GBPrecautionsOn 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 disco

Additional Information103GBNotes about the DiscsOn handling discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.• Do

104GBTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the prob

Additional Information105GBPictureSymptom RemedyThere is no picture. • The video connecting cords are not connected securely.• The video connecting co

106GBSoundSymptom RemedyThere is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely.• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in th

Additional Information107GBOperationNo sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers.• Check the speaker connections and se

108GBThe JPEG image file cannot be played.• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.• The DA

Additional Information109GBUSB deviceA disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.• Contact your Sony dealer or local auth

11GBGetting StartedDAV-DZ670MDAV-DZ777KSpeaker cordBottom of the base,PostTwo holesTop of the baseSpeaker cordBottom of the base (large),Post (short)T

110GBThere is no sound. • The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device.The sound is distorted. • The

Additional Information111GBThe USB device (audio file/ JPEG image file) cannot be played back.• USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT1

112GBThe S-AIR functionRecording to an USB device results in an error.• You are using an unsupported USB device. See “Playable USB Devices” (supplemen

Additional Information113GBSelf-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to preven

114GBSpecificationsAmplifier SectionStereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms,1 kHz, 1% THD)Surround mode (reference) RMS output powerFL/FR/C/SL/SR

Additional Information115GB1,335 mm × 315 mm (w/h/d) with standMass (approx.) 1.7 kg3.6 kg with standCenter (SS-CT80)Speaker system Full range Bass re

116GBGlossaryDigital Cinema Auto CalibrationDigital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker set

Additional Information117GBvaries from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced w

118GBLanguage Code ListThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language1027

Additional Information119GBIndex to Parts and ControlFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.A "/1 (on/standby) (34, 10

12GBGetting Started2 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post.Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post

120GBA SPEAKER jacks (27)B EZW-T100 slot (30)C COAXIAL 75Ω FM jack (32)D AM terminal (32)E SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (30)F TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jack

Additional Information121GBAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Lights up when the karaoke mode is on. (93)B Flashes when the sleep timer

122GBRemote controlALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONSA – M N – ZANALOG ek (91)ANGLE 4 (43)AUDIO eg (44)CLEAR ej (47, 59, 68)D.TUNING wg (68)DIGITA

Additional Information123GBGuide to the Control Menu DisplayYou can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information.

124GBExample: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.To turn off the displayPress DISPLAY.List of Control Menu itemsItem Item Name, Function

Additional Information125GB* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video file.List of Control Menu Items for USB dev

126GBList of Control Menu Items for karaokeTip• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow t when you select any item except [OFF] ([PROGR

127GBIndexNumerics4:3 OUTPUT 615.1 Channel Surround 44AA/V SYNC 57AAC file 74ANGLE 43ATT E N UATE 3 8AUDIO 60AUDIO (HDMI) 63AUDIO DRC 64AUDIO SETUP 6

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13GBGetting StartedDAV-DZ777KFront speakersBe careful the orientation of the post cover when placing the post.,Rear of the speakerSecure two screws (l

14GBGetting Started4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the spe

15GBGetting Started5 Attach the post to the base.Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base

16GBGetting StartedDAV-DZ777KNote• Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly.Front spea

17GBGetting Started6 Adjust the height of the speaker.Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws.

18GBGetting StartedDAV-DZ777KFront speakersSurround speakersLinesLoosen two screws.,PostSecure two screws.LinesLoosen two screws.,PostSecure two screw

19GBGetting Started7 Take up any speaker cord slack.Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base.DAV-DZ670MDAV-DZ777KAdjus

2GBTo 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, su

20GBGetting StartedFully-assembled illustrationDAV-DZ670MDAV-DZ777KSurround speaker (L): Blue labelWhiteRedSurround speaker (R): Gray labelFront speak

21GBGetting StartedStep 2: Positioning the SystemFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at t

22GBGetting StartedDAV-DZ777KNote• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:– Extremely hot o

23GBGetting Started1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below.2 Fasten th

24GBGetting Started3 Hang the speakers on the screws.Note• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is

25GBGetting StartedStep 3: Connecting the SystemSee the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 5 on the following pag

26GBGetting StartedDAV-DZ777K4 AM loop antenna (aerial)1 Subwoofer5 AC power cord (mains lead)4 FM wire antenna (aerial)2 TV1 Front speaker (L)1 Cente

27GBGetting StartedThe connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Be sure to match th

28GBGetting StartedUse the parts as follows:•Video cord (1)To listen to TV sound from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system wi

29GBGetting StartedNote• During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.To change the color

3GBTable of ContentsAbout This Operating Instructions...2About the S-AIR function...2Playable Discs...

30GBGetting StartedYou can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system.• Portable audio source: A• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter:

31GBGetting StartedNote• Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while pressing A.Wireles

32GBGetting StartedNote• Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result.• Be sure to full

33GBGetting 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

34GBGetting StartedStep 4: Performing the Quick SetupFollow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system.Note• When you connect

35GBGetting Started10 Press .11 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel.Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using

36GBGetting Started4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press .The Quick Setup display appears.Depending on the connection of the TV (page 28), select

37GBGetting Started– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.[ON]: The system outputs progressive signals. Select this

38GBGetting Started2 Press SYSTEM MENU.3 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c.4 Press X/x repe

Sound Adjustment39GBEnjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding ModeYou can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed

4GBPlayable Discs1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio La

40GB* Appears when using the surround amplifier.4 Press .The setting is made.5 Press SYSTEM MENU.The system menu turns off.To turn the surround effect

Sound Adjustment41GBSelecting the Sound ModeYou can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music.Press SOUND MODE +/– repeatedly during playback u

42GBPlaying a DiscDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions supplied

Disc43GBOther operations1)Except for JPEG image files.2)Scan speeds may differ with some discs.3)DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only.4)Except for

44GBPress SUBTITLE during playback to select the desired subtitle language.Note• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitl

Disc45GBx DVDExample:Dolby Digital 5.1 channelExample:Dolby Digital 3 channelx DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD (DivX video file)Example:MP3 audioYo

46GBx When the current layer is the Super Audio CD layer[CD] appears.3 Press to change the layer.• [SUPER AUDIO CD]: You can play the Super Audio CD

Disc47GB– you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).• For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA DVD, the system remembers the r

48GB6 To program other tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order.7 Press H to start Program Play.Program P

Disc49GBShuffle Play starts.To return to normal playPress CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.To turn off the Control Menu displayPress DISPLAY repeate

5GB2)JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regula

50GBSearching/Selecting a DiscA DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” W

Disc51GBThe number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files.3 Press .[** (**)] change

52GBPlaying MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files:• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 file) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (

Disc53GB2 Press X/x to select a folder.x To play JPEG image files in a folderPress H to start playing the selected folder.x To select a JPEG image fil

54GB1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.3 Press X/x to s

Disc55GBEnjoying DivX® Videos DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX® Certified produc

56GBTo go to the next or previous pagePress / .To turn off the displayPress DVD MENU repeatedly.To stop playbackPress x.1 After Step 2 of “Selecting a

Disc57GBAdjusting 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

58GBEnter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .The display for confirming the password appears.x When you have already registered

Disc59GB5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press .The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.6 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL t], then pres

6GB• 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

60GBThe options for the selected item appear.Example: [TV TYPE]7 Press X/x to select a setting, then press .The setting is selected and setup is compl

Disc61GBx [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

62GBx [BLACK LEVEL](North American, Mexican, and Latin American models only)You can select the black level (setup level) for the video signals output

Disc63GBNote• This function is available only when [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [ON].x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]You can select the type of HDMI signal output

64GBx [AUTO CALIBRATION]You can calibrate the appropriate settings automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically

Disc65GBx [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME] function to on/off.[ON]: The system stores the resume point

66GBx [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]When you move the surround speakers, be sure to set the parameters of the distance (B) from the listening position to the s

Tuner67GBPresetting Radio StationsYou can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.Tip•

68GBListening to the RadioPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 67)).1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeated

Tuner69GBYou can input letters, numbers, and other symbols for a radio station.If you make a mistakePress C/c repeatedly until the character to be cha

7GBGetting StartedDAV-DZ670MGetting StartedUnpacking• Front speakers (2) and surround speakers (2)• Center speaker (1)• Subwoofer (1)• AM loop antenna

70GBUsing the Radio Data System (RDS)(Russian models only)The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send add

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device71GBUsing the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” SyncThis function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Syn

72GBTo set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.2 Press DISPLAY w

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device73GB(System Audio Control)You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy operation.To use this function, connect

74GBPlaying Back Audio Files/JPEG Image Files of a USB DeviceYou can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC files)/JPEG image files stored in a USB device such

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device75GB• The following USB devices/situations can increase the time it takes to start playback:– a USB device recor

76GBPress X/x to select a file and press .The system starts playing the selected file. You can turn the file list off by pressing DVD MENU. Pressing

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device77GBTo play the next or previous JPEG image filePress c/C when the Control Menu display is not displayed. Note t

78GBFollow Step 2 of “Selecting a JPEG image file or folder.”If there is no JPEG image file in the selected folder, [No image data] appears. In this c

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device79GBPress DISPLAY repeatedly.Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc, the display changes:1 y 21 Play

8GBGetting StartedDAV-DZ777KAttaching the foot pads to the subwooferAttach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the su

80GBStoring Songs in a USB DeviceYou can record songs on an audio CD in a USB device by encoding to MP3 format. You can also copy the MP3 files on a D

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device81GBx To cancel the trackPress X/x to select the track, then press . The mark on the track is removed.x To canc

82GB2 Press X/x to select a folder.x To erase all audio files in a folderPress CLEAR.x To erase an audio filePress .The list of files contained in the

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device83GBThe sound and images from the connected component are played on the system or connected TV.For operation det

84GBthe unit and the wireless transceiver (not supplied) into the S-AIR sub unit.Note• When you insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver, make sure

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device85GBThe system turns on.2 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.3 Press

86GB• When you pair the unit and another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, by the pairing operation, you need to perform the pairing opera

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device87GBx After pairingSound transmission is established between the paired unit and S-AIR sub unit(s) only.To perfo

88GB12 Press C/c to select the next operation.x To finish pairingSelect [NO], then press .x To perform pairing of another S-AIR sub unitSelect [YES],

Other Operations89GBGetting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room[SPEAKER FORMATION]Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot install some speakers.

9GBGetting StartedInserting batteries into the remoteInsert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the

90GBCalibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically[AUTO CALIBRATION]D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround

Other Operations91GB• If an error message appears, follow the message, then select [YES].An error message appears when:– the headphones are connected

92GBCATVYou can control the TV using the following buttons. To use these buttons (other than THEATRE, TV [/1, and PROG +/–), set the remote to the TV

Other Operations93GBEnjoying Karaoke You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode. You can connect two

94GBTo adjust the microphone volumePress MIC VOL +/– to adjust the microphone volume.To add the echo effectPress ECHO.Each time you press ECHO, the ec

Other Operations95GB• The key automatically returns to the original key when:– you turn off the power.– you change the function.– the disc tray is ope

96GBNote• When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function works only with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format.• Depending on the discs, you may not be able to cha

Other Operations97GBUsing the Sound EffectYou can reinforce bass frequencies.Press DYNAMIC BASS.“D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel display and ba

98GBChanging the Brightness of the Front Panel DisplayThe brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels.1 Press SYSTEM MENU.2

Other Operations99GBx DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD (DivX video file)1 Playing time of the current file2 Current file name3 Current album and fil