3-283-036-11(3) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ260 ©2008 Sony Corporation
WARNING To 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, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Precautions On power sources • AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.
Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions.......... 3 Playable Discs......................................... 5 Getting Started Step 1: Positioning the System ...10 Step 2: Connecting the System ...13 Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup ........................................20 Step 4: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers ..................................23 Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode .............................. 25 Selecting the Sound Mode ................
Playable Discs Type 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) Super Audio CD • Super Audio CD VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.
2) JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).) 3) Except for United Kingdom and North American models. 4) DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. 5) DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
About Multi Session CD • 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 can also be played back. • This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.
Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking • Front speakers (2) and surround speakers (2) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Center speaker (1) or • Foot pads (1 set) • Subwoofer (1) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Remote commander (remote) (1) 8GB • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card)
Inserting batteries into the remote Note • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Getting Started Step 1: Positioning the System For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the front speakers. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position.
To install the speakers on a wall Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Center speaker: Green Surround speaker (L): Blue Surround speaker (R): Gray 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. 4 mm (5/32 inch) 5 mm (7/32 inch) 30 mm (1 3/16 inches) 2 Hole on the back of the speaker 10 mm (13/32 inch) Fasten the screws to the wall.
Getting Started Note • 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 and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
Step 2: Connecting the System Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted.
Getting Started 1 Connecting the Speakers The 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 the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals. Rear of speaker Color tube (+) (–) Connector When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks.
2 Connecting the TV Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) DIGITA COAXIAL L IN OPTICAL TV or To the digital coaxial output jack of the TV To the digital optical output jack of the TV FRONT L SUR R SUR L COAXIAL 75 FM CENTER Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R SPEAKER AM EURO AV DIGITAL IN SUBWOOFER COAXIAL DC5V 0.
Getting Started 3 Connecting the other components You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system. • Portable audio source: A • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) To the portable audio source Front panel (USB) port (See page 60.) ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R CENTER Rear panel SUR L COAXIAL 75 FM SPEAKER AM EURO AV DIGITAL IN SUBWOOFER COAXIAL DC5V 0.7A MAX OPTICAL TV HDMI OUT OUTPUT(TO TV) DMPORT DC5VMAX 0.
If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. TV VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. System :Signal flow Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive the sound from more than two components. 17GB Getting Started You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV.
Getting Started 4 Connecting the antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) A B Note • Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal. FRONT L SUR R SUR L COAXIAL 75 FM CENTER Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R SPEAKER AM EURO AV DIGITAL IN SUBWOOFER COAXIAL DC5V 0.
5 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L COAXIAL 75 FM SPEAKER CENTER AM EURO AV DIGITAL IN SUBWOOFER COAXIAL DC5V 0.7A MAX OPTICAL TV HDMI OUT DMPORT OUTPUT(TO TV) To the wall outlet (mains) About the demonstration After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. Setting the demonstration mode to on/off 1 Press [/1 on the unit. The system turns on.
Getting Started Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. Note • When you connect the system and the TV with the HDMI cable (not supplied), you need to set the type of video output for matching your TV. For details, see “Setting the type of video output to match your TV” (page 22). 5 Press X/x to select a language.
9 Press X/x to select the output method for video signals. Getting Started • [VIDEO]: outputs video signals. • [RGB]: outputs RGB signals. IC Note N/ IO I • If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select [RGB]. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV. 10 Press AL M A.C AUD . The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears.
Getting Started • If measurement fails, follow the message then retry [AUTO CALIBRATION]. 17 Press . Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in any Step. To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cable, select the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.
You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system. Note • When you use the TV (COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital connection), the digital connection takes priority. 2 3 4 FUNCTION +/– Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel display.
Getting Started 1 2 3 4 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV” or “AUDIO” appears in the front panel display. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “ATTENUATE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select a setting. • “ATT ON”: You can attenuate the input level. The output level is changed. • “ATT OFF”: Normal input level. 5 Press . The setting is made. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off.
Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode Sound Adjustment You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. SYSTEM MENU X/x/c, 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel display.
Display Decoding mode Effect “PLII MOVIE” Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding to the input signal and produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. This setting is ideal for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound You can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music. (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Note SOUND MODE • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to connect a TV or other component to the unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord (page 15) and set the digital output mode of the TV or other component to Dolby Digital.
Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. Disc Playing a Disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Note • When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray. • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not place more than one disc on the tray.
– [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [OFF] (page 57). To use the headphones Connect the headphones to PHONES jack on the unit. The sound of the system is muted. To Press Replay the previous scene (10 seconds before)7) (instant replay) during playback. (instant advance) Briefly fast forward the during playback.
To display the subtitles * * * Except for United Kingdom and North American models. If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on/off during playback. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language during playback, or turn the subtitles on/off whenever you want. Press SUBTITLE during playback to select the desired subtitle language.
Note • While the system is playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R]. x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD (DivX video file) (Except for United Kingdom and North American models) Example: MP3 audio * 1:MP3 128k Disc Checking the audio signal format Bit rate * * Except for United Kingdom and North American models.
To change a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer. You can change the playback layer you want to listen to. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. Press X/x to select [SUPER AUDIO CD/CD LAYER], then press [SUPER AUDIO CD] appears. x When the current layer is the Super Audio CD layer [CD] appears. Press to change the layer. • [SUPER AUDIO CD]: You can play the Super Audio CD layer.
The system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1. Note Disc • Depending on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point. • The point where you stopped playing may be cleared when: – you eject the disc. – the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). – you change or reset the settings on the Setup Display. – you change the parental control level. – you change the function by pressing FUNCTION +/–.
Selected track Using Play Mode PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7. TRACK Creating your own program (Program Play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks. 1 Press 2 Press X/x to select then press . [PROGRAM], 6 Press X/x to select [SET press .
To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order 1 2 3 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own program.” Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]. Press . Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu display Playing in random order Note Disc Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off. • You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback.
• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders on the disc. • [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current folder. • [TRACK] (MP3 files only): You can repeat the current file. • [FILE] (DivX video files only): You can repeat the current file (except for United Kingdom and North American models). 4 Press . Searching/Selecting a Disc Using the DVD’s menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off. A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature.
The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-VR 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 03: 17 DVD VIDEO This function is only available for DVD-VRs with a playlist created. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 2 Press X/x to select PLAY LIST], then press Selected row 3 [ORIGINAL/ . Press . [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].
3 Input the time code using the number buttons. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning. Press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]). 4 Press Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files . Note • You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code. You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files: • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 file) or “.JPG”/“.
2 Press X/x to select a folder. FOLDER LIST x To play MP3 files in a folder 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Press H to start playing the selected folder. x To select a MP3 file TRACK LIST 03 In the Middle of Nowher... 01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac 02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan 03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth 04_Sweet_Little_Shella 05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums 06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown 07_In_Shaire Press X/x to select a file and press . The system starts playing the selected file.
To rotate a JPEG image file When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file by 90 degrees. Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file. Press CLEAR to return to normal view. 1 2 To stop playback 3 4 Press DISPLAY during playback. 5 6 Press X/x to select [BROWSING], then press 7 . Press X/x to select the desired list, then press . • [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders appears.
The options for [INTERVAL] appear. 3 Press X/x to select a setting. 4 Press . Note • Some JPEG image files may take longer to display than the option you selected. Especially progressive JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000 pixels or more. • Duration of interval depends on the [JPEG RESOLUTION] setting in [HDMI SETUP] (page 48). To select an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show 1 Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.
DivX video files that the system can play The system can play data that is recorded in DivX format, and which has the extension “.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The system will not play files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video. Tip • For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD, see “Playable Discs” (page 5). Note • The system may not play a DivX video file when the file has been combined from two or more DivX video files.
To play the next or previous DivX video file without turning on the above file list Tip • If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play the DivX video files as many times as the preset number. The following occurrences are counted: – when the system is turned off. – when another file is played. – when the disc tray is opened. [A/V SYNC] * * * Except for United Kingdom and North American models Disc You can select the next or previous DivX video file in the same folder by pressing >/..
Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . The display for confirming the password appears. Restricting Playback of the Disc x When you have already registered a password [PARENTAL CONTROL] The display for entering the password appears. Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. You can set the playback restriction by registering a password.
To turn off the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function To play a disc for which [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set 6 The display for entering the password appears. Load the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears. 7 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . 8 The system starts playback. 9 Note • When you play discs which do not have the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function, playback cannot be limited on this system.
Using the Setup Display 6 Press X/x to select an item, then press . The options for the selected item appear. Example: [TV TYPE] You can make various adjustments of items such as picture and sound. Displayed items vary depending on the country model. VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: LINE: PAUSE MODE: Note • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.
Setting the display or sound track language Settings for the display [VIDEO SETUP] [LANGUAGE SETUP] LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: LINE: PAUSE MODE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW 16:9 VIDEO AUTO Disc Set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select settings according to the TV to be connected. x [TV TYPE] x [OSD] (On-Screen Display) You can switch the display language on the TV screen.
x [LINE] You can selects the output method for video signals from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel of the unit. [VIDEO]: The system outputs video signals. [RGB]: The system outputs RGB signals. Note • If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select [RGB]. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV. • You cannot select [RGB] while the HDMI indicator is lit.
x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)] You can select the type of HDMI signal output from HDMI OUT jack. [YCBCR]: The system outputs YCBCR signals. [RGB]: The system outputs RGB signals. Note x [AUDIO (HDMI)] You can select the audio output status from the HDMI OUT jack. [OFF]: The system does not output the sound from the HDMI OUT jack. [ON]: The system outputs audio signals by converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
Note • [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital. x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only) You can give the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG audio) are recorded. [OFF]: Off. [AUTO]: The system selects the sound track automatically according to the priority. Note • When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may change.
Settings for the speakers x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] [SPEAKER SETUP] Disc To obtain the best possible surround sound, set connection of the speakers and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level. When you move the front speakers and center speaker, be sure to set the parameters of the distance (A) from the listening position to the speakers. You can set the parameters from 1.0 to 7.
[L/R] 0.0 dB*: Set the surround speaker level. * This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. x [TEST TONE] B [L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft2)3): Set the surround speaker distance (up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer to the front speakers). 1)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. 2)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 20), the default settings are changed. 3) This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.
Tip • You can select the preset number directly by pressing the number buttons. Tuner Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. 7 Press . “COMPLETE” appears in the front panel display, and the station is stored. 8 9 Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to store other stations. Press SYSTEM MENU. • You can operate the tuner function by observing the following display on the TV screen.
If an FM program is noisy Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 53)). 1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. If an FM program is noisy, you can select monaural reception. There will be no stereo effect, but reception will improve. 1 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “FM MODE” appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in.
6 Create a name by using C/X/x/c. When the station name is not set: Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. 1 Frequency Ex. “FM1 87.50” 2 The “FM MODE” setting Ex. “STEREO” You can input letters, numbers, and other symbols for a radio station. If you make a mistake 7 1 Station name Ex. “SONY RADIO” 2 Frequency Ex. “AM1 576” When the station name is not set: 1 Frequency Ex. “AM1 576” Note Press .
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) What is the Radio Data System? The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display. RDS is available only for FM stations.* Note • RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, or if the signal strength is weak.
Note Control for HDMI/External Audio Device 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). The Control for HDMI function will not work in the following cases: – When you connect this system to a component which is not compatible with the Control for HDMI function. – A component does not have an HDMI jack.
To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off 1 2 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to select then press . [SETUP], The options for [SETUP] appear. 4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . The Setup Display appears. 5 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then press . The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.
Enjoying TV sound from the speakers in this system (System Audio Control) You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy operation. To use this function, connect the system and the TV with an audio cord (not supplied) and an HDMI cable (not supplied) (page 15). You can use the System Audio Control function as follows: • While you are watching the TV and the function of the system is switched to “TV,” TV sound is output from the system speakers automatically.
Playing Back Audio Files/JPEG Image Files of a USB Device Connect a USB device (digital music player or USB storage media) to the (USB) port. When you connect the USB device, “READING” appears in the front panel display until the system reads all data of the USB device. You can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC files)/JPEG image files stored in a USB device such as the digital music player or USB storage media (not supplied) by connecting the USB device to the unit.
Selecting an audio file or folder 1 2 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “USB” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to select [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press . The options for [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] appear. 4 5 6 Press X/x to select [MUSIC]. Press . Press DVD MENU. The folders recorded on the USB device appear. When a folder is being played, its title is shaded.
Press 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 DVD MENU again will display the folder list. The folders recorded on the USB device appear. When a folder is being played, its title is shaded. FOLDER LIST 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Tip • The system can recognize up to 150 audio files in a single folder.
To play the next or previous JPEG image file Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not displayed. Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press c after the last image on the current folder, but that you cannot return to the previous folder by pressing C. To return to the previous folder, select the folder from the folder list. Note • Some JPEG image files may take longer to display than the option you selected.
• [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders appears. Follow Step 2 of “Selecting an audio file or folder” or “Selecting a JPEG image file or folder.” • [PICTURE LIST]: Images of JPEG image files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens. Follow 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 case, select [FOLDER LIST] to display the list of folders. Searching for an audio file/ JPEG image file/folder, etc.
4 Press X/x or the number buttons to select the desired number. Bit rate If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number. 5 Press T 0: 13 192k MP3 . The system starts playback from the selected number.
Checking the date information of JPEG image file You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image file. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 2( 2) 6( 30) 16/9/2002 USB IMAGE Date information * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Tip • Date information is [DD/MM/YYYY].
x To cancel the track the name without overwriting the original folder or file. • Some USB devices cannot be played back on the system depending on the file format. Recording songs on an audio CD into a USB device 1 2 6 Press X/x to select [TRACK], then press . The system starts recording and the status of recording appears. To cancel recording, press x.
Recordable space of the USB device USB RECORDING 2002_Remixes 01_Back_Seat_O... 02_One_Nights_... 03_Are_You_Ma... 04_I_Can_Lose_... 05_Soul_Survivo... 06_Strangers_B... 07_Stay_maxi_ve... 2 x To erase all audio files in a folder Press CLEAR. Free: x To erase an audio file Press . The list of files contained in the folder appears. Press X/x to select the desired audio file, then press CLEAR. START ALL ALL 3 MP3 files/folders to be copied. Press X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then press .
Playable USB Devices You can use the following Sony USB devices on the system. Verified Sony devices Product name Model name Walkman® NWD-B103/B105/B103F/B105F NWZ-A815/A816/A818 NWZ-S515/S516/S615F/S616F/ S618F IC Recorder ICD-U50/U60/U70 ICD-SX57/SX67/SX77 “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Note • Do not use the USB devices other than these USB devices. Operation of models not listed here is not guaranteed.
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you may be able to operate a connected component using either the buttons on the remote or the unit. The following illustration shows an example of buttons that can be used in this case. .
• [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.
obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically IC AL M [AUTO CALIBRATION] O I AUD D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. A.C IN / Note • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbors. • Make sure that the headphones are not connected to the unit.
– front and surround speakers are not correctly connected. 10 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press . x The measurement is OK. Disconnect the calibration mic, then select [YES]. The result is implemented. x The measurement is not OK. Follow the message, then select [YES] to retry. Note Tip • You can check the distance between the listening position and each speaker. See page 51. You can control the TV (Sony only) by using following buttons.
Using the Sound Effect Using the Sleep Timer You can reinforce bass frequencies. You 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 1 or 10-minutes increments. Press DYNAMIC BASS. Press SLEEP. “D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel display and bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes by 10-minutes.
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select the brightness of the front panel display. 4 5 Press . Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc, the display changes: 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t .
x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ Super Audio CD/CD 2 Current file name 3 Current album and file number • T **:** Playing time of the current track • T-**:** Remaining time of the current track • D **:** Playing time of the current disc • D-**:** Remaining time of the current disc Note • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. • If a file name of the MP3 file cannot be displayed, “*” will appear in the front panel display instead.
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 file/DivX video file3)) text By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files or DivX video files3) on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of the folder/ MP3 file/DivX video file3), and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on the TV screen.
Returning to the Default Settings Returning the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings "/1 A x 5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press . The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. 6 7 Press X/x to [RESET] and press c. Press C/c to select [YES]. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] here. 8 Press . Do not press [/1 while resetting the system as it takes a few seconds to complete.
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 On operation • If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the control unit. Should this occur, the system may not operate properly.
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. On cleaning • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
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. Power Remedy The power is not turned on. • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. • Press "/1 after “STANDBY” disappears from the front panel display.
Symptom Remedy Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen. The subwoofer and the front speakers in this system are magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a high-strength magnet is employed. If this happens, check the following items: • If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 meters (1.0 ft) from the TV set.
Symptom Remedy The surround effect is difficult to • Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 25). hear when you are playing a • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 14, 51). sound track of Dolby Digital, • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It DTS, or MPEG audio. may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format.
Symptom Remedy The MP3 file cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet. • The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format). • The MP3 file does not have the extension “.MP3.” • The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.” • The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. • The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
Symptom Remedy You cannot perform some functions such as stop, search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat Play. • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of the operations above. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the language you want. • In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the on-screen display in [OSD] under [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 47).
USB device Symptom Remedy “OVERLOAD” appears in the front panel display. • A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the (USB) port. Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the (USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Are you using a supported USB • If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur.
Symptom Remedy “DATA ERROR” appears in the • The audio file/JPEG image file you want to play is broken. front panel display during • The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. playback of an USB device. • The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF. • The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format. Playback does not start. • Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device. • Connect the USB device that this system can play (page 69). • Press H to start play.
GB Symptom Remedy You cannot start recording/ copying to an USB device. • The following problems may have occurred. – The USB device is full. – The number of MP3 files and folders on the USB device has reached the upper limit. – The USB device is write-protected. Recording/copying is stopped before it is finished. • The communication speed of the USB device is extremely slow. Connect the USB device that this system can play.
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. When displaying the version number on the TV screen When you turn on the system, the version number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen.
Specifications Amplifier Section Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) Surround mode (reference) RMS output power FL/FR/C/SL/SR*: 142 watts (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Subwoofer*: 140 watts (at 3 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD) * Depending on the decoding mode settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
General Power requirements 220 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption On: 160 W Standby: 0.3 W (at the Power Saving mode) Output voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC 5 V Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) 700 mA Dimensions (approx.) 430 mm × 66 mm × 385 mm (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.) 4.2 kg Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Super Audio CD layer: A high-density signal layer for Super Audio CD • CD layer1): A layer that is readable by a conventional CD player surround speakers and a center speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound. DTS Digital audio compression technology developed by DTS, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format comprises of stereo rear channel and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (20, 78) G VOLUME control (28) B A (open/close) (28) H PHONES jack (28) C Front panel display (96) I AUDIO IN/A.
Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L COAXIAL 75 FM SPEAKER CENTER AM EURO AV DIGITAL IN SUBWOOFER COAXIAL DC5V 0.
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Playing status B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (74) C Displays system’s status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status, decoding mode, etc. F Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input.
Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER P–Z ANGLE 3 (29) AUDIO qh (30) CLEAR es (34, 46, 54) D.
Guide to the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes: 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... 1 Control Menu display 1 2 Control Menu display 2 (appears when available) 3 Control Menu display off Note • The Control Menu Display appears only during the “DVD” or “USB” function.
Example: Control Menu display 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.) Type of disc being played DVD VIDEO Playing time Current setting Options REPEAT ENTER Quit: DISPLAY Operation message To turn off the display Press DISPLAY.
[SHUFFLE] (page 35) You can play the track/file in random order. [REPEAT] (page 35) You can play the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly or one title/ chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 43) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. 1) 1) [DISC MENU] (page 36) You can display the DVD’s menu. [BROWSING] (page 40) You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.
List of Control Menu Items for USB device Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [REPEAT] (page 64) You can play the entire USB device (all folders/all files) repeatedly or one folder/file repeatedly. [BROWSING] (page 63) You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files. [DATE] (page 66) You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. [INTERVAL] (page 63) You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.
Index Numerics H R 5.1 Channel Surround 31 HDMI YCBCR/RGB (HDMI) 49 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 92 HDMI RESOLUTION 48 HDMI SETUP 48 RDS 56 Rear panel 95 Region Code 7 Remote 9 Repeat Play 35 RESET 50, 78 Resume Play 32 A A/V SYNC 43 AAC file 60 ANGLE 29 ATTENUATE 24 AUDIO 47 AUDIO (HDMI) 49 AUDIO DRC 49 AUDIO SETUP 49 AUTO CALIBRATION 49, 72, 91 B BACKGROUND 50 C COLD RESET 78 CONTROL FOR HDMI 48 Control for HDMI 57 Control Menu Display 98 CUSTOM 46 D D. C. A. C.
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