4-165-489-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-TZ230/TZ630 ©2010 Sony Corporation
WARNING Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
Precautions On 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 been turned off. • As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S.
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Table of Contents Precautions .............................................. 3 About These Operating Instructions ....... 4 Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device ............................................... 6 Package Contents .................................. 11 Index to Parts and Control .................... 12 Guide to the Control Menu ...................17 Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System....... 20 Step 2: Connecting the System... 25 Step 3: Setting up the System.....
Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device Type 6GB Disc logo Characteristics DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video Recording) mode • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.
Type USB device Disc logo – Characteristics Icon • USB device that contains the following kinds of files. – MP3 files2)3) or WMA/AAC files3) – JPEG image files4) – DivX5)/MPEG46) video files 1) A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). 2)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device.
• The system can play the following files. File • • • • • • • • • Extension of the file MP3 file “.mp3” WMA file2) “.wma” AAC file2) “.m4a” JPEG image file “.jpg” or “.jpeg” DivX video file3) “.avi” or “.divx” MPEG4 video file1) “.mp4” or “.m4v” The system will attempt to play any data with the extensions above, even if it is not in MP3/WMA/ AAC/JPEG/DivX3)/MPEG41) format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.
Notes about USB devices • This system supports Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices. • This system is not guaranteed to operate with all USB devices or memories. • Although there are variety of complex functions for USB devices, the playable contents of USB devices connected to the system are music, photo, and video contents only. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the USB device. • When a USB device is inserted, the system reads all the files on the USB device.
Package Contents Main unit Speaker packages • DAV-TZ230 • DAV-TZ630 • Foot pads (1 set) • Speaker assembly parts for the tall speakers For DAV-TZ630 • Speaker cords (1 set) For DAV-TZ230 (red/ white/green/gray/blue) For DAV-TZ630 (green/ gray/blue) (2) (6) Accessories • Remote commander (remote) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) or • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions • Quick Setup Guide • Speaker Installation Guide (DAV-TZ630 only) • Speaker-bottom covers (2) (DAV-TZ630 only)
Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A Disc tray Z (open/close) C Opens or closes the disc tray. (remote sensor) Receives the remote signal. Point the remote toward here when using the remote. D MASTER VOLUME control Adjusts the system’s volume. E REC TO USB (page 51) Transfers tracks/MP3 files onto a USB device. F (USB) port (page 32) Used for connecting a USB device or iPod*. * United Kingdom models only.
Front panel display A Playing status indicator B SLEEP indicator Flashes when the sleep timer is set. C System status display D TUNED indicator (Radio only) Lights up when a station is received. E ST indicator (Radio only) Lights up when stereo sound is received. F Surround format indicator G HDMI indicator Lights up when a signal is established between a TV and the unit via HDMI. H NTSC indicator Lights up when an NTSC disc is loaded. I USB transferring indicator Lights up during USB transferring.
Rear panel ANTENNA FM COAXIAL 75 SPEAKERS FRONT R FRONT L SUR R ONLY FOR SS-TS SUR L OUT CENTER SUBWOOFER ONLY FOR ONLY FOR SS-CT SS-WS A SPEAKERS jacks (page 25) B HDMI OUT jack (page 26) C ANTENNA (COAXIAL 75Ω FM) jack (page 28) D EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack (page 26) 14GB EURO AV OUTPUT(TO TV)
B Buttons with black/white text labels Remote control THEATRE ONE-TOUCH PLAY Function selection buttons (pages 32, 42, 44) 1 TV BRAVIA Sync 1 2 DVD/CD 3 FM USB 4 5 6 TV AUDIO IN FUNCTION 7 8 9 TIME/ TEXT SOUND MODE SYSTEM MENU CLEAR 0 TV INPUT AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE D.TUNING MEM SEL DVD TOP MENU 2,3 DVD/CD FM USB TV AUDIO IN This button does not work. DVD MENU MUTING FUNCTION VOLUME 4 7 Select the playback source.
C Buttons with pink text labels (The following buttons work when you press and hold SHIFT (6).) DISPLAY (pages 17, 29, 32, 34, 38, 49, 51, 56) Displays the playback information on the TV screen. Number buttons (pages 35, 44) Enters the title/chapter numbers, radio frequencies, etc. CLEAR (pages 34, 38, 53) * Works with Sony TVs only. Depending on your TV, you may not be able to use some of the buttons. Clears the entry field.
Guide to the Control Menu You can use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY while using the “DVD/CD” or “USB” function. Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu changes: 1 t 2 t 3 t 1 t ...
Control Menu Example: Control Menu 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Total number of chapters Control Menu items 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 04: 17 OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER Selected item Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.
[PROGRAM] (page 38) You can select the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 39) You can play the tracks/files in random order. [REPEAT] (page 39) You can play the entire disc/USB device (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 53) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 37) You can display the DVD’s menu.
Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System How to position the system Install the system by referring to the illustration below. A B F C G D A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left)) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit E To attach the foot pads to the subwoofer , Remove the foot pads from the protective cover.
When installing the speakers on a wall • Contact a screw shop or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.
Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker. Getting Started 3 Screw 4 Rear of the speaker Lift the upper part of the speaker. Upper part of the speaker Upper part , Lower part Rear of the speaker 5 Pull out the speaker cord from the bottom of the lower part of the speaker. The removed speaker cord is used when installing the speaker on a wall.
6 Remove the protection paper from the speaker-bottom cover, then attach the speakerbottom cover to the bottom of the upper part of the speaker. Getting Started Bottom of the upper part of the speaker Speaker-bottom cover , , Protection paper Note • When removing the protection paper, pull it off via the section exposed by the notch in the speaker-bottom cover. To hang the speaker on a wall 1 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.
3 Fasten the screws to the wall, then hang the speaker on the wall.
Step 2: Connecting the System 1 Insert the connectors of the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the unit until they click.
Getting Started Connecting your TV Audio Video Depending on the jacks on your TV, select one of the connection methods. x Method 1: SCART (EURO AV) cable connection This is the basic connection and sends both video and audio signals. To listen to TV stereo sound via the system, you need to perform this connection.
x Method 2: HDMI cable and SCART (EURO AV) cable connection Getting Started Picture quality will be improved compared to Method 1. To listen to TV stereo sound via the system, you need to connect a SCART (EURO AV) cable.
Getting Started Connecting the antenna (aerial) NNA ANTE FM IAL 75 COAX or FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), extend and keep it as horizontal as possible. Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Connect the AC power cord (mains lead). The demonstration appears in the front panel display. Wall outlet (mains): The shape of the wall outlet (mains) differs depending on the area.
Press X/x to select a language, then press . LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Performing the Quick Setup Getting Started Step 3: Setting up the System 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE Displayed items vary depending on the area.
Press X/x to select the Control for HDMI setting, then press . Getting Started 8 HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) OFF OFF ON OFF SD Setting the type of video output to match your TV Depending on the connection of your TV (page 26), select the type of video output of the system. To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack • [OFF]: The Control for HDMI function is set to off.
5 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then press . 6 7 AUTO(1920x1080p) OFF OFF YCBCR OFF SD Press X/x to select [HDMI RESOLUTION], then press HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: Getting Started HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: . AUTO(1920x1080p) OFF OFF YCBCR OFF SD Press X/x to select the desired setting, then press .
Playing Files on a Disc/ USB Device Playback Playing a Disc Z Z "/1 USB DVD/CD FUNCTION DVD/CD FUNCTION C/X/x/c, DVD MENU VOLUME +/– O RETURN VOLUME +/– DISPLAY N N 1 x 1 Press DVD/CD. • DVD/CD: For a disc. • USB: For a USB device. You can also select the function by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly. You can also select this function by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly. 2 3 Press Z to open the disc tray. Place a disc on the tray, then press Z. Press DVD/CD or USB. 2 Load the source.
To remove the USB device Note • It may take about 10 seconds before “READING” appears in the front panel display depending on the type of USB device. [FOLDER LIST] appears on the TV screen. If [FOLDER LIST] does not appear, press DVD MENU. Press [/1 to turn off the system. Remove the USB device. Playing a specific file Press X/x to select a folder. FOLDER LIST 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 4 Press x to stop playback.
To turn on/off the list of folders/ files For details of the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting, see “Playback Priority of File Types” (page 71). Press DVD MENU. To display the list of folders/files using the Control Menu 1 2 3 Press DISPLAY. Press X/x to select [BROWSING], then press . Press X/x to select the desired list, then press . • [FOLDER LIST]: A list of folders appears. To display a list of files, press X/ x to select a folder, then press .
Press Watch frame by frame X, then press /m or M/ . • /m: slow-motion play (reverse). • M/ : slow-motion play (forward). Each time you press /m or M/ during slow-motion play, the playback speed changes. Rotate a JPEG image file Example: [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 03: 17 X/x while viewing a JPEG image file.
Note Example: • You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code. Dolby Digital 5.1 channel Surround (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency Effect) Changing angles 1: ENGLISH Press ANGLE during playback to select the desired angle. Front (L/R) + Center DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 L C R LFE LS RS Currently playing program format Displaying subtitles x DVD-VR * * * * Except for United Kingdom and North American models. Press SUBTITLE during playback to select the desired subtitle language.
Using the DVD’s menu Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD 1 2 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU. Press C/X/x/c to select the item you want to play or change, then press Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to. 1 2 . You can also select the number by pressing the number buttons while holding down SHIFT. 3 3 Press Press X/x to select MENU], then press [DISC .
• [CD]: You can play the CD layer. When the system is playing a CD layer, “CD” lights up in the front panel display. 4 Press c. The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]). Note PROGRAM • Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack. Selecting the Playback Mode ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7. TRACK 5 0: 00:00 T –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Select the track you want to program. Ex.
3 Follow Step 5 of “Playing in programmed order” for new programming. To cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then press . To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order 2 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Playing in programmed order.” Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT, or select [OFF] in Step 3. Note • You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback. Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press X and select [ALL CLEAR], then press .
4 Press N to start Repeat Play. To return to normal playback Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT, or select [OFF] in Step 3. Note • You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback. Selecting an effect for the slide show 1 2 3 Selecting the slide show duration 1 2 3 DISPLAY repeatedly until [EFFECT] appears on the control menu. [EFFECT], Press X/x to select a setting, then press . • [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps in from the top to the bottom of the TV screen.
4 5 When [MUSIC/PHOTO] is selected, go to Step 5. When other than [MUSIC/ PHOTO] is selected, press X/x to select [MUSIC/PHOTO], then press . 1 [T **:**:**/C **:**:**/D **:**:**] Playing time of the current title, track/ chapter/disc [T-**:**:**/C-**:**:**/D-**:**:**] If the folder list does not appear, press DVD MENU. Remaining time of the current title, track/ chapter/disc You can turn the folder list on/off by pressing DVD MENU repeatedly. Press X/x to select the desired folder and press N.
6 Title and chapter x VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)/Super VCD (with PBC functions) 1 Playing time of the current item 2 Disc name 3 Scene number x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ Super Audio CD/CD 1 Playing time of the current track 2 Remaining time of the current track 3 Playing time of the disc 4 Remaining time of the disc 5 Track name 6 Track and index* Viewing the date information of a JPEG image file You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG imag
1 Use the function selection buttons to select the desired function. The selected item appears in the front panel display. Source DVD/CD Disc that is played by the system FM FM radio Playback Button USB USB device or iPod* that is connected to the (USB) port. TV TV or cable box/set-top box You can also select the desired function by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly. 2 Prepare the source. • DVD/CD: Insert the disc into the unit (page 32). • TUNER FM: Select the radio program (page 44).
To change the preset number Tuner Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations. Current station Current band and preset number FM Select the desired preset number by pressing PRESET +/– (page 44), then perform the procedure from Step 3. Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 44)). 1 2 FM 10 : 88.00 MHz 3 1 2 Press FM. Press and hold TUNING +/– until the auto scanning starts.
5 6 Press . Press SYSTEM MENU.
Sound Effect Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed surround settings. Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x to select “SUR.SETTING,” then press or c. The selected item appears in the front panel display. 3 4 Press X/x to select “PRO LOGIC,” then press . Press SYSTEM MENU. Note • When TV program sound is monaural, sound is output only from the center speaker.
Sound from Effect • 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from all the speakers. – “PRO LOGIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. – “PLII MOVIE” performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. – “PLII MUSIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode decoding. • Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on the number of channels of the source.
Selecting the Sound Effect Selecting the effect to suit the source Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • “AUTO”: The system automatically selects “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” to produce the sound effect depending on the source. “AUTO” appears in the front panel display. • “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for movies. “MOVIE” appears in the front panel display. • “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for music.
1 Convenient Functions Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). 3 4 Turn on your TV and press [/1 to turn on the system. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the system through the HDMI input appears on the TV screen. Set the Control for HDMI function of your TV.
Watching a DVD by a single button press (One-Touch Play) Press ONE-TOUCH PLAY Your TV turns on, your TV’s function is set to the HDMI input to which the system is connected, and the system starts playing a disc automatically. The System Audio Control function is also activated automatically. Using the Theatre Mode (Theatre Mode) If your TV is compatible with the Theatre Mode, you can enjoy optimal image and sound quality suited for movies, and the System Audio Control function is activated automatically.
Transferring Songs onto a USB Device You can transfer songs on an audio CD onto a USB device by encoding to MP3 format. You can also transfer MP3 files on a DATA CD/ DATA DVD onto a USB device. For connecting the USB device, see “Playing Files on a Disc/USB Device” (page 32). To select the transfer destination of the USB device You can select the memory number for transfer depending on the USB device. Press MEM SEL. Selected memory number USB Memory 2 selected.
4) A new file is transferred in the “REC1-MP3” or “REC1-CD” folder each time single-track transferring is performed. x For an audio CD Remaining space of the USB device USB TRANSFER Transferring tracks on an audio CD or MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB device 1 2 3 Load an audio CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. Press X/x to select TRANSFER], then press 2 3 01_Back_Seat_O... 02_One_Nights_... 03_Are_You_Ma... 04_I_Can_Lose_... 05_Soul_Survivo...
5 Press N to start transferring. When transferring is completed, “COMPLETE” appears in the front panel display and playback of the disc and USB device stops automatically. To cancel transferring, press x. Erasing audio files on a USB device You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x to select “SLEEP,” then press or c. The selected item appears in the front panel display. You can erase audio files (“.mp3,” “.
Changing the Input Level of the Sound from Connected Components The sound distortion of the connected component may be improved by reducing the input level. 1 2 3 4 Press TV. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x to select “ATTENUATE,” then press or c. Press X/x to select a setting, then press . • “ATT ON”: You can attenuate the input level. • “ATT OFF”: Normal input level. 5 54GB Press SYSTEM MENU.
Settings Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x to select “DIMMER,” then press or c. Reperforming the Quick Setup 1 2 3 4 The selected item appears in the front panel display. 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Setting the Demonstration Mode to On/Off You can turn on/off the demonstration in the front panel display while the system is in standby mode. 1 2 The selected item appears in the front panel display. 3 4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press .
Performing Further Settings 6 Press X/x to select an item, then press . The options for the selected item appear. Example: [TV TYPE] VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: LINE: PAUSE MODE: You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. Displayed items vary depending on the area. 16:9 16:9 OFF 4:3 LETTERFULL BOX AUTO 4:3 PAN SCAN Note Options • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.
x [AUDIO] You can switch the language of the sound track. When you select [ORIGINAL], the language given priority on the disc is selected. [4:3 PAN SCAN]: Select this when you connect a 4:3 standard TV. The system automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. x [SUBTITLE] You can switch the language of the subtitles recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
[1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 × 720p* video signals. [720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 × 480p* video signals. [ON]: The system outputs audio signals by converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/16-bit PCM. Note * i: interlace, p: progressive ** Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may appear. • When you set the function to other than “DVD/CD” or “USB,” the system does not output the sound from the HDMI OUT jack even if you set [AUDIO (HDMI)] to [ON].
[NO CENTER]: Select this when you install the front and surround speakers only. [NO SURROUND]: Select this when you install the center and front speakers only. [FRONT ONLY]: Select this when you install the front speakers only. [ALL FRONT]: Select this when you install all the speakers in front of the listening position. [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select this when you install the front and surround speakers in front of the listening position.
5 Press X/x to select the desired level, then press . The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. To turn off the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function To display the deactivation code again after deactivation Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 5. Press X/x to select [Deactivation Code c], then press . To play a disc for which [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set When you load the disc and press N, the display for entering your password appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .
Select the speakers you will use, set the speaker distance from your listening position, and then adjust the sound level for each speaker. You can adjust the sound level by using the [TEST TONE] function. [SURROUND] 3.0 m/10 ft: Set the surround speaker distance (up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer to the front speakers). x [CONNECTION] x [LEVEL (FRONT)] [FRONT] [YES] [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. [SURROUND] [YES]: Normally select this.
On adjusting volume Additional Information Precautions On 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 disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. On placement • Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system. • At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
Notes about the Discs On 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 expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in its case.
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. General Symptom Problems and solutions The power is not turned on. • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. The remote does not function.
Symptom Problems and solutions Playback picture becomes distorted. • Set [YCBCR] in [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)] to [RGB] (page 58). Sound Symptom Problems and solutions There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Check the speaker settings (page 60). There is no sound when the component (digital satellite receiver, PlayStation 3, etc.) is connected directly to your TV via HDMI. • Check the following status.
Symptom Problems and solutions A file cannot be played. • The extension of the file name or file format is not correct. See “Playable Discs/ Files on a USB Device” (page 6). • Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 34). • The system can play to a depth of 8 folders only. • Check that the number of folders is 200 or less. • Check that the number of audio files/JPEG image files in the folder is 150 or less. A JPEG image file cannot be viewed.
Symptom Problems and solutions It takes time until playback starts. • After the system reads all files on the USB device, playback may take more time than usual if: – there are many folders or files on the USB device. – the folder or file organization structure is very complex. – the memory capacity is very large. – the file size is extremely large. – the internal memory is fragmented. • The system is playing an audio file in AAC format.
Control for HDMI Symptom Problems and solutions The Control for HDMI function • Set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 58). does not work. • Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function. • Check the connected component’s setting for the Control for HDMI function. Refer to the operating instructions of the component.
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on the TV screen or front panel display. In this case, check the following table.
Mass (approx.) 0.5 kg 44.1 kHz DAV-TZ630 (SS-TS104) AAC (USB device only) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) File Extension: Bitrate: Sampling frequencies: Mass (approx.) Full range Bass reflex 65 mm cone type 3 ohms 255 mm × 1,185 mm × 255 mm (speaker only: 113 mm × 645 mm × 77 mm) (w/h/d) 3.1 kg Center (SS-CT101) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.
Playback Priority of File Types The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting.
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index A M A/V SYNC 53 ANGLE 36 ATTENUATE 54 AUDIO 57 AUDIO (HDMI) 58 AUDIO DRC 59 AUDIO SETUP 58 AUTO STBY 55 MEDIA 34, 40 MENU 56 Multi Session CD 8 MULTI-DISC RESUME 60 B BACKGROUND 59 C CONTROL FOR HDMI 58 Control for HDMI 49 Control Menu 17 CUSTOM 56 D DEMO 55 DIMMER 55 DivX® 9, 60 DVD’s menu 37 E EFFECT 40 F FM MODE 44 Front panel 12 Front panel display 13 H HDMI YCBCR/RGB (HDMI) 58 HDMI RESOLUTION 57 HDMI SETUP 57 I INTERVAL 40 iPod 43 O OSD 56 P PARENTAL CONTROL 59 PAUSE MODE 57 Playable
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