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Sony DAV-DZ270 User's Manual

1. 27 80 TV VO on standby 19 80 D TUNING 2 62 S AIR MODE 4 4 v 9 13 26 27 38 40 DISC SKIP 33 SLEEP 17 81 61 78 DISPLAY 21 63 72 82 SOUND MODE 5 34 e gt REPLAY ADVANCE DVD MENU 25 43 SUBTITLE 2 37 9 35 DVD TOP MENU iJ 43 SYSTEM MENU P4 26 31 81 M gt 27 35 DYNAMIC BASS 6 81 82 lt lt gt gt 10 35 ENTER 24 26 27 38 40 61 THEATER THEATRE I8 64 STEP n m 9 35 78 TOOLS 26 80 SLOW lt 0 B gt 10 35 FUNCTION 2 30 35 TUNING 10 61 gt gt play BO 35 MENU 25 80 TV P9 80 E stop 28 35 MUTING 7 35 TV CH 27 80 H pause 11 35 NIGHT 23 81 TV INPUT 2 80 DISPLAY 24 27 38 40 78 ONE TOUCH PLAY 84 65 TV VOL B4 80 d RETURN 1 39 80 VOLUME 8 35 3 B2 80 BJ 80 DThis button is not available 18 1 for this model 17 2The ENTER button has the 2 same function as the 16 button When you operate 15 3 the TV the ENTER button is 4 used for selecting a channel 14 2 e gogo and the button is used for D oe 5 selecting menu items ogno m 6l page 80 13 7 DExcept for North American models 12 18 The button name differs 9 depending on the area 5North American models 10 only O This button is only available 11 for the DVD or USB function DAV DZ270 only 106 Guide to the Control Men
2. Front speaker L left Front speaker R right Center speaker Surround speaker L left Surround speaker R right Subwoofer Unit e Do not set the speakers in an inclined position e Do not place the speakers in locations that are Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Subject to vibrations Subject to direct sunlight e Use caution when placing the speakers and or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated waxed oiled polished etc floor as staining or discoloration may result e Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine e Do not lean or hang on the speaker as the speaker may fall down e When you change the positions of the speakers Sony recommends that you change the settings For details see Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room page 78 and Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically page 79 1268 To install the speakers on a wall Before installing the speakers on a wall connect the speaker cord to the speaker Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers the speaker cord with the color tube to and the speaker cord without the color tube to Color tube Front speaker L White Front speaker R Red Center speaker Green Surround speaker L Blue Surround speaker R Gray Q E 5 Q n mr D
3. Recordable space of the USB device USB RECORDING 0 2002_Remixes 01_Back_Seat_O START vl 02_One_Nights_ vl 03_Are_You_Ma MALL 04_I_Can_Lose_ ALL l 05 Soul Survivo 06_Strangers_B U 07_Stay_maxi_ve hal MP3 files folders to be copied E To select the desired MP3 file folder Press 4 to select the MP3 file folder then press The MP3 files folders are marked E To select all MP3 files folders Press 4 9 to select M ALL then press E To cancel the MP3 file folder Press 4 to select the MP3 file folder then press The mark on the MP3 file folder is removed E To cancel all MP3 files folder Press 4 9 to select O ALL then press G 7 Press t gt to select START then press The system starts copying and the copying status appears To cancel copying press W To return to the previous display Press gt RETURN Note e The audio file on a DATA CD DATA DVD that you can copy is the MP3 file only Erasing audio files on a USB device You can erase audio files on the USB device 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until USB appears in the front panel display 2 Press t to select a folder E To erase all audio files in a folder Press CLEAR E To erase an audio file Press G The list of files contained in the folder appears Press 4 to select the desired audio
4. The setting is made and the confirmation display appears 9 Press gt to select YES or NO then press e YES Continue with AUTO CALIBRATION Follow the procedure from Step 7 of Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically page 79 e NO Exit SPEAKER FORMATION e In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change the position of the speakers Sony recommends you set SPEAKER FORMATION and then set AUTO CALIBRATION page 79 e When you change the CONNECTION setting in SPEAKER SETUP page 58 the SPEAKER FORMATION setting returns to STANDARD Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically AUTO CALIBRATION D C A C Digital Cinema Auto Calibration can set the appropriate surround sound automatically e The system outputs a loud test sound when AUTO CALIBRATION starts You cannot turn the volume down Give consideration to children and neighbors e Make sure that the headphones are not connected to the unit You cannot operate the following Steps with the headphones connected 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press 4 4 to select SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press 4 4 to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears 5 Press t to select AU
5. 4 Press G Note e 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 e Duration of interval depends on the JPEG RESOLUTION setting in HDMI SETUP page 55 To select an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show T Press DISPLAY twice The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press t t to select EFFECT then press G The options for EFFECT appear 3 Press t to select a setting e MODE 1 The JPEG image file sweeps in from top to bottom e MODE 2 The JPEG image file stretches out from left to right of the TV screen e MODE 3 The JPEG image file stretches out from the center of the TV screen e MODE 4 The JPEG image files randomly cycle through the effects e MODE 5 The next JPEG image file slides over the previous image e OFF Off 4 Press wa The EFFECT setting is not effective when you set JPEG RESOLUTION in HDMI SETUP to 1920 x 1080i HD C or 1920 x 1080i HD page 56 47 48e Enjoying DivX Videos um DATA DVD Except for United Kingdom and North American models About DivX video files DivX is a video file compression technology developed by DivX Inc This product is an official DivX Certified product You can play a DATA CD or DATA DVD that contains DivX video files A D
6. About Multi Session CD e 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 e 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 e If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session only the first session will be played back Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this system If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO the message Playback prohibited by area limitations will appear on the TV screen Depending on the DVD VIDEO no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers designed some playback features may not be available Be sure to read the operating instructions supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other in
7. gt Q 1 Prepare screws not supplied that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker See the illustrations below Hole on the back of hs 4 mm g9 inch 5mm the speaker A 32 inch ______ 30 mm 1 9 46 inches JA mm 1 49 inch 2 Fasten the screws to the wall For the center speaker For the other speakers 145 mm i inches 8 to 10 mm 11 32 to 13 32 inch 8 to 10 mm 1 32 to 13 32 inch 3 Hang the speakers on the screws Hole on the back of 5mm the speaker 7 39 inch t 10mm 3 39 inch Rear of the speaker 1348 e 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 e Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used e Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation natural calamity etc ke 2 _ x 2 D E 7 2 14 Step 2 Connecting the System See the connection diagram below and read the additional information from to on the following pages Note e Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise e When you connect another component with a volume contr
8. gt EFFECT page 47 You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show zmo mmm N a Ho aga t E MODE MUSIC IMAGE page 46 You can select the data type MP3 file JPEG image file or both to be played when playing a DATA CD DATA DVD Gin DExcept for United Kingdom and North American models These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD DATA DVD with DivX video file except for United Kingdom and North American models 109 List of Control Menu Items for USB device DAV DZ270 only Item Name Function Relevant Disc Type REPEAT page 71 You can play the entire USB device all folders all files repeatedly or one folder file repeatedly BROWSING page 70 You can display the list of folders JPEG image files DATE page 72 You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera INTERVAL page 70 You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen EFFECT page 70 You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show MODE MUSIC IMAGE pages 68 69 You can select the data type audio file or JPEG image file when playing a USB device USB RECORDING page 73 You can record tracks on an audio CD or copy MP3 files on an DATA CD to a USB device t a 3 98 il The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow ERIA
9. not supplied supplied pt ae Ti mas TT amas Bue m ME Red Ge N PN To the VIDEO IN jack of To the HDMI IN jack of the TV the TV To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of the TV If your TV accepts progressive format signals use this connection and set the output signal of the system to progressive format page 29 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface If your TV has the HDMI jack use this connection and select the type of output signal page 29 Note e During the DMPORT function video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks DAV HDZ278 only e The system can accept both digital and analog signals Digital signals have priority over analog signals COAXIAL has priority over OPTICAL If the digital signal ceases the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds DAV HDZ278 only e You can connect another component such as a VCR digital satellite receiver or PlayStation to the TV VIDEO jacks or instead of the TV DAV HDZ278 only 1968 Q E z Q n mr D gt Q ke 2 b S 7 D E 0 To change the color system PAL or NTSC Asian Australian and Middle Eastern models only Depending on the TV to be connected you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system The initial setting of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is PAL The initial setting of the system for
10. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press t to select EEN SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press 4 4 to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears 5 Press 1 4 to select VIDEO SETUP then press The options for VIDEO SETUP appear 6 Press 1 4 to select PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT then press G 7 Press 1 4 to select the desired setting then press OFF The system does not output progressive signals Select this setting when your TV does not accept progressive signals or your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks 2968 Q E3 5 Q 2 mr D gt D Q ke D 2 he x i D E 2 ON The system outputs progressive signals Select this setting when your TV accepts progressive signals and the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks When you select ON the confirmation display appears Follow the Steps below 8 Press gt to select START The system outputs the progressive signal for 5 seconds Check that the screen is displayed correctly 9 Press gt to select YES The system outputs the progressive signal When you select NO the system does not output the progressive signal 308
11. Does your TV accept progressive signals page 29 OFF The system outputs interlace signals ON The system outputs progressive signals When you select ON follow the Steps below 1 Select ON then press The confirmation display appears 2 Press gt to select START The system outputs the progressive signal for 5 seconds Check that the screen is displayed correctly 3 Press gt to select YES The system outputs the progressive signal If you select NO the system will not output the progressive signal Note PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT is effective only when you connect the unit and TV with a component video cord page 18 E 4 3 OUTPUT When you use a 16 9 aspect ratio TV you can adjust the aspect ratio to watch 4 3 aspect ratio signals If you can change the aspect ratio on your TV change the setting on your TV not the system FULL Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV NORMAL Select this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on your TV A 16 9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image appears 5 OOO 16 9 aspect ratio TV O wa e 4 3 OUTPUT is effective only when you set TV TYPE in VIDEO SETUP to 16 9 E COLOR SYSTEM VIDEO CD Asian Australian and Middle Eastern models only You can select the color system when you play a VIDEO CD AUTO The system outputs the vide
12. e Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display The remote does not function There are obstacles between the remote and the unit The distance between the remote and the unit is too far e The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit The batteries in the remote are weak Symptom Remedy The disc does not play e There is no disc inserted e The disc is upside down Insert the disc with the playback side facing down e The disc is skewed on the disc tray e The system cannot play CD ROMs etc page 6 e The region code on the DVD does not match the system e Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour 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 e The MP3 file does not have the extension MP3 e The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension MP3 e The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data e The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format e The MODE MUSIC IMAGE setting has been set to IMAGE page 46 e If you cannot change the MODE MUSIC IMAGE setting re load the disc or turn the system off then on The DATA CD DATA DVD
13. gt BEF when you select any item except OFF PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT and A V SYNC only The ORIGINAL PLAY LIST indicator lights up in yellow when you select PLAY LIST default setting 110 Index Numerics 4 3 OUTPUT 54 5 1 Channel Surround 38 A A V SYNC 50 AAC file 67 ANGLE 36 ATTENUATE 31 AUDIO 53 AUDIO HDMI 56 AUDIO DRC 57 AUDIO SETUP 57 AUTO CALIBRATION 57 79 100 BACKGROUND 57 BLACK LEVEL 55 BLACK LEVEL COMPONENT OUT 55 Cc COLD RESET 85 COLOR SYSTEM VIDEO CD 55 CONTROL FOR HDMI 55 Control Menu Display 107 CUSTOM 52 85 D D C A C Digital Cinema Auto Calibration 79 100 DATA CD 48 DATA DVD 48 DEC MODE 32 DEMO 26 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 76 DIMMER 82 DISPLAY 63 DivX 48 58 Dolby Digital 37 100 Dolby Pro Logic II 100 Dolby Surround Pro Logic 100 DTS 37 100 DUAL MONO 34 DVD s menu 43 DYNAMIC BASS 81 E EFFECT 47 70 F FM MODE 62 Front panel 103 Front panel display 82 105 H HDMI YCBCR RGB HDMI 56 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface 100 HDMI RESOLUTION 55 HDMI SETUP 55 Instant Advance 36 Instant Replay 36 Interlace format 100 INTERVAL 47 70 J JPEG image file 45 67 JPEG RESOLUTION 56 L Language Code List 102 LANGUAGE SETUP 53 MENU 53 MODE MUSIC IMAGE 47 68 69 MP3 file 45 67 Multi Session CD 8 MULTI DISC RESUME 58 Multiplex broadcast sound 34 N Naming preset stations 62
14. Asian models is NTSC T Turn off the system by pressing l c 2 Turn on the system by pressing I C while pressing II on the unit Each time you perform this operation the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC NTSC lights up in the front panel display when the color system is set to NTSC 2068 Connecting the other components You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system e Portable audio source DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter DAV HDZ278 only DAV DZ270 peyeys burjje5 Stereo mini plug cord not supplied Tm 3 m H gt To the portable audio source You can connect another component such as VCR instead of the TV For connection details see page 18 2168 ke o 2 b x i D E 7 2 DAV HDZ278 Stereo mini plug cord o not supplied To the portable audio source Front panel Rear panel e You can connect another component such as VCR instead of the TV For connection details see page 18 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter not supplied To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter DAV HDZ278 only Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter not supplied to the DMPORT jack For details see Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter page 76 Conn
15. BROWSING appear 3 Press 1 4 to select the desired list then press e FOLDER LIST The list of folders appears Follow Step 2 of Selecting an audio file or folder e 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 Playing repeatedly Repeat Play You can play the audio files JPEG image files on the USB device repeatedly 1 Press DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press 4 4 to select REPEAT then press The options for REPEAT appear 3 Press t to select the item to be repeated e OFF Off e MEMORY You can repeat all of the folders on the USB device e FOLDER You can repeat the current folder e TRACK audio files only You can repeat the current file 4 Press The item is selected To return to normal play Press CLEAR or select OFF in Step 3 To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off wa e When MODE MUSIC IMAGE is set to IMAGE page 69 you cannot select TRACK Searching for an audio file JPEG image file folder etc You can search a USB device by audio file JPEG image file or folder As audio files and JPEG image files are assigned unique numbers on the USB device you can select the desired audio file or JPEG image file by entering
16. D gt Q 32 GB Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode 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 PLL system gt MENU 4 9 CED 1 Press SYSTEM MENU 2 Press 4 repeatedly until DEC MODE appears in the front panel display then press or gt 3 Press 4 repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel display Display Decoding mode Effect A F D STD AUTO FORMAT Presents sound as it was recorded encoded DIRECT Depending on the source the speakers that output sound will vary STANDARD A F D MULTI AUTO FORMAT 2 channel source Sound that is recorded in 2 channel front left and DIRECT MULTI right channel is also assigned to the surround left and right channel This mode outputs sound from the front left and right speakers surround left and right speakers and subwoofer The center speaker does not output any sound Multi channel source Depending on the source speakers that output the sound will vary PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic Performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and simulates surround sound from 2 channel sources This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer Sound may not be output from all speakers depending on the source Display Decoding mode Effec
17. Display 52 Tuner Presetting Radio Stations Listening to the Radio seeeeeeeeeeees Control for HDMI External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Syne oc eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 64 Playing Back Audio Files JPEG Image Files of a USB Device 67 Storing Songs in a USB Device 13 Playable USB Devices 0 0 0 cee 76 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT ACApPler siti eirese e ta aanas 76 568 Playable Discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO DVD DVD R DVD RW in DVD Ba VIDEO format or video mode TARBIS DVD R DVD RW in DVD DVD DVD VDO fma R RW R4 7 DVD R DVD ReWritable RW VR Video DVD R DVD RW in VR Video Recording mode DVD DVD Recording mode except for pvn ve gt Ee DVDRDI R RW R4 7 Super Audio CD e Super Audio CD OA Se Avice SUPER AUDIO CD VIDEO CD Ise f AA S Ver 1 1 and 2 0 discs VIDEO co per Ciamar VIDEO VIDEO CD R CD RW CD ROM in video CD format or Super VCD format CD e Audio CD COMPACT e CD R CD RW in audio CD format cp DIGITAL AUDIO DATA CD CD R CD RW CD ROM in DATACD format containing MP3 DATA CD files JPEG image files and DivX video files and conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet extended format DATA DVD DVD ROM DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW in DATA DATA DVD DVD format containing MP3 files JPEG image files and DivX video files and conforming t
18. FM wire antenna aerial keep it as horizontal as possible e Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna aerial for best AM broadcast sound e If you have poor FM reception use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the unit to an outdoor FM antenna aerial as shown below Outdoor FM antenna aerial COAXIAL 750 FM 2568 Q E z Q n mr D gt Q 3 o 2 he x i D S E 2 Connecting the AC power cord mains lead Before connecting the AC power cord mains lead of the unit to a wall outlet mains connect all the speakers to the unit DAV DZ270 Rear panel To the wall outlet mains DAV HDZ278 Rear panel 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 T Press UC on the unit The system turns on Press SYSTEM MENU 3 Press 1 4 repeatedly until DEMO appears in the front panel display then press or gt Press t to select a setting e DEMO ON On DEMO OFF Off 5 Press G The setting is made 6 Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off e When you purchase the system from new or if the system is at its factory default settings ex after performing COLD RESET page 85 you can turn off
19. INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance A Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear exterior of the control unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DAV HDZ278 Serial No The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipm
20. MAIN 2 SUB and 2 MAIN SUB do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc E VIDEO CD CD DATA CD MP3 file DATA DVD MP3 file e STEREO The standard stereo sound e 1 L The sound of the left channel monaural 2 R The sound of the right channel monaural E DATA CD DivX video file DATA DVD DivX video file Except for United Kingdom and North American models The choice of DATA CD or DATA DVD audio signal formats differ depending on the DivX video file contained on the disc The format is shown in the display E Super VCD e 1 STEREO The stereo sound of the audio track 1 1 1 L The sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 monaural 1 2 R The sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 monaural 2 STEREO The stereo sound of the audio track 2 2 1 L The sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 monaural 2 2 R The sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 monaural osiq 37 GB Note e 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 Checking the audio signal format a Od on Except for United Kingdom and North American models If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback the format of the current audio signal PCM Dolby Digital DTS etc appears as shown below E DVD Example Dolby Digit
21. Step 4 Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers You can enjoy DVD TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system FUNCTION 2 system Dd MENU 4 4 9 SS 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the desired function appears in the front panel display Each time you press FUNCTION the function changes as follows DVD TUNER FM gt TUNER AM gt USB TV VIDEO DMPORT AUDIO gt Function Source DVD Disc that is played by the system TUNER FM FM AM radio page 61 TUNER AM USB USB device page 67 TV VIDEO TV or the component that is connected to the TV VIDEO jacks on the rear panel DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 76 AUDIO Portable audio source that is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel DAV DZ270 only DAV HDZ278 only Note e When you use both the TV VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks analog connection and TV VIDEO COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack digital connection at the same time the digital connection takes priority DAV HDZ278 only 2 Press SYSTEM MENU 3 Press t repeatedly until DEC MODE appears in the front panel display then press G or gt 4 Press 1 4 repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel display When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 chan
22. When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV screen you can rotate the JPEG image file by 90 degrees Press 4 7 while viewing a JPEG image file Press CLEAR to return to normal view e You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set JPEG RESOLUTION in HDMI SETUP to 1920 x 10801 HD _ or 1920 x 1080i HD page 56 To stop playback Press W Displaying the list of MP3 files JPEG image files 1 Press DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press 4 4 to select LE BROWSING then press The options for BROWSING appear 3 Press 1 4 to select the desired list then press e FOLDER LIST The list of folders appears Follow Step 2 of Selecting an MP3 file or folder e 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 Playing MP3 files and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 files and JPEG image files in the same folder on a DATA CD or DATA DVD 1 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 to select MODE MUSIC IMAGE then press The options for MODE MUSIC IMAGE appear 4 Press t to select a setting e AUTO You can play both the JPEG image file
23. a DVD RW using the time code Playing MP3 Files JPEG Image Files bara co fata ovo You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files e which have the extension MP3 MP3 file or JPG JPEG JPEG image file e which conform to the DCF image file format Design rule for Camera File system Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA e The system will play any data with the extension MP3 JPG or JPEG even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format Playing these data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system e The system does not conform to audio in MP3PRO format e The system can recognize up to 200 folders and will not play any folders beyond the 200th Depending on the folder configuration the number of folders that can be recognized by the system may decrease e The system can recognize up to 150 MP3 files JPEG image files in a folder e The system may take longer time to playback when progressing to the following folder or jump to other folder e The system may not play certain types of JPEG image files ex a JPEG image file that is less than 8 width x 8 height Selecting an MP3 file or folder 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD The folders recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear When a folder is being played its title is shaded FOLDER LIST 01
24. a TV or other component to the unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord page 18 and set the digital output mode of the TV or other component to Dolby Digital AUDIO Toa Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired signal appears in the front panel display e MAIN Sound of the main language will be output e SUB Sound of the sub language will be output e MAIN SUB Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output Playing a Disc A OE Ce M ona Cn Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD some operations may be different or restricted Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc Adjust the volume Connect headphones Disc tray O FUNCTION MUTING STEP Bj vowue Pa 7 coag amam e e ce aw 9 Oe PP p gt E AEN le 1 Turn on your TV 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to this system 3 Press 1O The system turns on Unless the system is set to DVD press FUNCTION to select DVD 4 Press amp 5 Load a disc Place one disc on the tray and then press amp e 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 e Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger as this may cause malfunction e Do not place more than one disc on the tray 6 Press The system start
25. changing the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack It may solve the problem page 29 Connect the TV and the unit using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT and switch the TV s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on screen displays Change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack and switch the TV s input back to HDML If the picture still does not appear repeat the Steps and try other options e You have set PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT in VIDEO SETUP to ON page 54 even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal In this case disconnect the HDMI cable from the unit and then set to OFF Symptom Remedy Picture noise appears e The disc is dirty or flawed e If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV the copy protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality If you still experience problems even when you connect your unit directly to your TV try connecting your unit to your TV s video input page 18 Depending on the country model 720 x 576p may appear Even though you set the aspect ratio in TV TYPE of VIDEO SETUP the picture does not fill the TV screen e The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed 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 leakag
26. contains a DivX video file except for United Kingdom and North American models The 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 DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to UDF Universal Disk Format e It has an extension other than JPEG or JPG e It is larger than 3 072 width x 2 048 height in normal mode or more than 2 000 000 pixels in Progressive JPEG image file which is mainly used on the Internet WEB site e It does not fit the TV screen those images are reduced e The MODE MUSIC IMAGE setting has been set to MUSIC page 46 e If you cannot change the MODE MUSIC IMAGE setting re load the disc or turn the system off then on The DATA CD DATA DVD contains a DivX video file except for United Kingdom and North American models The MP3 files and JPEG image files starts playing simultaneously e AUTO has been selected in MODE MUSIC IMAGE page 46 The DivX video file cannot be played except for United Kingdom and North American models The file is not created in DivX format e The file has an extension other than AVI or DIVX e The DATA CD DATA DVD is not created in a DivX format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet UDF e The DivX video file is larger than 720 width X 576 height The titles of folder file file
27. device If this display pattern persists contact your nearest Sony dealer Are you using a supported USB device e If you connect an unsupported USB device the following problems may occur See Playable USB Devices page 76 for the supported device types The USB device is not recognized File or folder names are not displayed on this system Playback is not possible The sound skips There is noise A distorted sound is output Recording stops before it is finished There is no sound e The USB device is not connected correctly Turn off the system then reconnect the USB device The sound is distorted e The bit rate used when encoding the audio files was low Send audio files encoded with higher bit rates to the USB device There is noise or the sound skips e Turn off the system then reconnect the USB device e Noise may have entered during the recording or copying process Delete the file and try recording or copying again e Copy the files to your computer format the USB device in FAT12 FAT 16 or FAT32 format and copy the files to the USB device again This system supports FAT12 FAT16 and FAT32 but some USB device may not support all of these FAT For details refer to the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer uo eunoyu jeuonippy i 93 GB g4se Symptom Remedy The USB device cannot be connected into the lt
28. does not have an HDMI jack There are convenient buttons on the system s remote for operating the TV such as THEATER THEATRE ONE TOUCH PLAY TV VO For details see Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote page 80 and refer to the operating instructions of the TV The button name differs depending on the area ONE TOUCH TV THEATER PLAY VO BRAVIA Sync e Depending on the connected component the Control for HDMI function may not work Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component e The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than Sony even if the component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function Preparing for the Control for HDMI function Control for HDMI Easy Setting The system is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function If the TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function you can set the system s CONTROL FOR HDMI function automatically by setting the TV For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV If the TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function set the Control for HDMI function of the system and TV manually wa e Displayed items vary depending on the country model 1 Make sure that the system and the TV are connected with an HDMI cable 2 TurnontheTVand press I to turn on the system 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that
29. equipped with a high power amplifier If the ventilation slots are blocked the unit can overheat and malfunction e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots e Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock e Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only e Keep the unit and discs away from components with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the unit On operation e 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 In this case remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates e When you move the system take out any disc If you don t the disc may be damaged e If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On adjusting volume e Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals If you do the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section
30. file number or JPEG image file number for a DATA CD DATA DVD DivX video file number fora DATA CD DATA DVD Except for United Kingdom and North American models 3 Super VCD as SVCD MP3 in the Control Menu display 1 or JPEG in the Control Menu display 2 fora DATA CD DATA DVD The date is displayed for JPEG image files To turn off the display Press DISPLAY List of Control Menu items except for USB device Item Item Name Function Relevant Disc Type ra TITLE page 43 SCENE page 43 TRACK page 43 You can select the title scene or track to be played pvp v Dvp vr vin o co CHAPTER page 43 INDEX page 43 You can select the chapter or index to be played Eo Coo a INDEX page 43 EE You can display the index and select the index to be played TRACK page 43 You can select the track to be played B ua ae Ea ORIGINAL PLAY LIST page 43 You can select the type of titles DVD RW DVD R to be played the ORIGINAL one or an edited PLAY LIST pvo va 108 TIME page 44 You can check the elapsed time and the remaining playback time b Input the time code for picture and music searching The system displays the DVD Super Audio CD CD text or the MP3 file name 0m es MULTI 2CH page 38 oa e You can select the playback area on a Super Audio CD when available SUPER AUDIO CD CD LAYER page 38 You can selec
31. front panel display instead e The disc name or track name may not be displayed depending on the text e Playing time of MP3 files and DivX video files may not be displayed correctly Except for United Kingdom and North American models e When the system is playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions the playing time is displayed Viewing the playing time and remaining time on the TV screen 1 Press DISPLAY during playback The following display appears on the TV screen T 1 01 40 Time information 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the time information The display and the kinds of time that you can check depend on the disc you are playing E DVD VIDEO DVD VR e T Rkp Playing time of the current title e T A ek ae Remaining time of the current title e CR eR ee Playing time of the current chapter e CEE sR k Remaining time of the current chapter E VIDEO CD with PBC functions ook ek Playing time of the current scene E VIDEO CD without PBC functions Super Audio CD CD e T ees Playing time of the current track e Takk Remaining time of the current track e D k Playing time of the current disc e Dok ek Remaining time of the current disc E DATA CD MP3 file DATA DVD MP3 file e T kk kk Playing time of the current track E DATA CD DivX video file DATA DVD DivX video file Except for United Kingdom and North American models e okok ok Playing time of the current file e Chara
32. gt USB port The USB device is being connected backwards Connect the USB device in the correct orientation The USB device which has been used on another device does not work e It may be recorded in an unsupported format If so first take the precaution of backing up important files on the USB device by copying them to your computer hard disk Next format the USB device with a FAT12 FAT16 or FAT32 file system and transfer the backed up audio files onto the USB device again This system supports FAT12 FAT16 and FAT32 but some USB device may not support all of these FAT For details refer to the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer READING is displayed for a long time e The reading process can take a long time in the following cases There are many folders or files on the USB device The file structure is extremely complex The memory capacity is excessive The internal memory is fragmented e Sony recommends following these guidelines Total folders on the USB device 200 or less Total files per folder 150 or less Erroneous display e Send the music data to the USB device again as the data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted e The character codes that can be displayed by this system are numbers and alphabet only Other characters are not displayed correctly DATA ERROR appears in the front panel display during
33. is suddenly played On cleaning e Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any questions or problems concerning your system please consult your nearest Sony dealer On cleaning discs disc lens cleaners e Do not use cleaning discs or disc lens cleaners including wet or spray types These may cause the apparatus to malfunction On your TV s color e If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color irregularity turn off the TV then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes If color irregularity should persist place the speakers further away from the TV set IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution This system is capable of holding a still video image or on screen display image on your television screen indefinitely If you leave the still video image or on screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this On moving the system Before moving the system make sure that there is no disc inserted and remove the AC power cord mains lead from the wall outlet mains Notes about the Discs On handling discs e To keep the disc clean handle the disc by its edge Do not touch the surface e Do not stick paper or ta
34. may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format The sound comes from the center speaker only e Depending on the disc the sound may come from the center speaker only No sound is heard from the center speaker e Check the speaker connections and settings pages 16 58 e Make sure the DEC MODE setting page 32 e Depending on the source the effect of the center speaker may be less noticeable e A 2 channel source is being played No sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the surround speakers e Check the speaker connections and settings pages 16 58 e Make sure the DEC MODE setting page 32 e Depending on the source the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable e A 2 channel source is being played There is no sound from the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL jack DAV HDZ278 only e The sampling frequency of the input signal is more than 48 kHz Operation Symptom Remedy Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antenna aerial is connected securely Adjust the antenna aerial or connect an external antenna aerial if necessary e The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 61
35. name The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabets Other are not displayed correctly characters are displayed as uopewuoyu jeuonippy j 91 GB 92 GB Symptom Remedy A disc does not start playing from the beginning e Program Play Shuffle Play or Repeat Play has been selected Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc e Resume Play has been selected During stop press W on the unit or the remote and then start playback page 39 e The title DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen The system starts playing the disc automatically e The DVD features an auto playback function Playback stops automatically e Some discs may contain an auto pause signal While playing such a disc the system stops playback at the auto pause signal You cannot perform some functions such as stop search Slow motion Play or Repeat Play e 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 e In the Setup Display select the desired language for the on screen display in OSD under LANGUAGE SETUP page 53 The language for the sound track cannot be changed e Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played e The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound trac
36. 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 e Install this system so that the AC power cord mains lead can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble Note on power cord plug shapes Saudi Arabian model only For AC 220 V wall sockets Make sure that the 13 A 3 pin plug Type BF is securely attached to the power cord The 13 A 3 pin plug is attached when shipped from the factory For AC 127 V wall sockets 1 Remove the 13 A 3 pin plug using a screwdriver 368 468 About This Operating Instructions e The instructions in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote e The instructions in this manual are for DAV DZ270 and DAV HDZ278 DAV DZ270 is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example DAV DZ270 only e The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area e DVD may be used as a general term for a DVD VIDEO DVD RW DVD2R and DVD RW DVD R e Measurements are expressed in feet ft for North American models e The default setting is underlined Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions 4 Other Operations Playable Discs cceeseeseee
37. of channels the system selects PCM DTS Dolby Digital sound and MPEG audio in this order Other Settings SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND JACKET PICTUR PARENTAL CONTROL a Divx Registration Code gt ON MULTI DISC RESUME RESET E SCREEN SAVER You can reduce the display device damages ghosting Press any button e g E gt button to cancel the screen saver ON The screen saver image appears when you leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes or when you play back a Super Audio CD CD DATA CD MP3 file or DATA DVD MP3 file for more than 15 minutes OFF Off E BACKGROUND You can select the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD DATA CD MP3 file or DATA DVD MP3 file JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture still picture appears but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc CD EXTRA etc If the disc does not contain a jacket picture the GRAPHICS picture appears GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the system appears 57 GB 5868 BLUE The background is blue BLACK The background is black E PARENTAL CONTROL You can set the playback restrictions For details see Restricting Playback of the Disc page 50 E DivX Except for United Kingdom and North American models You can display the registration code for this system For more i
38. the demonstration simply by pressing VQ on the remote 268 Step 3 Performing the Quick Setup Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system e When you connect the system and the TV with the component video cord not supplied or 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 29 e Wo ES Ett gt ie ACA Ee DISPLAY 1 Turn on the TV 2 press UC wa e Make sure that the function is set to DVD page 30 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the system appears on the TV screen Press ENTER to run QUICK SETUP appears at the bottom of the TV screen If this message does not appear recall the Quick Setup display page 28 and perform again 4 Press without inserting a disc The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on screen display appears LANGUAGE SETUP OSD MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE PORTUGUESE Press t to select a language The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language Press The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE PROGRESSIVE compo 4 3 OUTPUT 4 3 LETTER BOX BLACK LEVEL 4 3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL COMPONENT OUT OFF PAUSE MODE AUTO Press t to select the setti
39. the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds FAST You can set the duration shorter than NORMAL e SLOW 1 You can set the duration longer than NORMAL e SLOW 2 You can set the duration longer than SLOW 1 4 Press G Note e 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 To select an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show T Press DISPLAY twice The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press 4 4 to select EFFECT then press The options for EFFECT appear 3 Press t to select a setting e MODE 1 The JPEG image file sweeps in from top to bottom e MODE 2 The JPEG image file stretches out from left to right of the TV screen e MODE 3 The JPEG image file stretches out from the center of the TV screen e MODE 4 The JPEG image files randomly cycle through the effects e MODE 5 The next JPEG image file slides over the previous image e OFF Off 4 Press i wa e The EFFECT setting is not effective when you set JPEG RESOLUTION in HDMI SETUP to 1920 x 1080i HD C or 1920 x 1080i HD page 56 Displaying the list of audio files JPEG image files T Press DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press 4 4 to select LE BROWSING then press The options for
40. the front panel display Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc the display changes Some displayed items may disappear after a few seconds E DVD VIDEO DVD VR Playing time of the current title Remaining time of the current title Playing time of the current chapter Remaining time of the current chapter Disc name Title and chapter E VIDEO CD without PBC functions Super Audio CD CD Playing time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Track name Track and index VIDEO CD Super Audio CD only E DATA CD MP3 file DATA DVD MP3 file Playing time and current track number Track file name Tf an MP3 file has the ID3 tag the system will display a folder name track file name from the ID3 tag information The system can support ID3 ver 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 ID3 ver 2 2 2 3 tag information display has priority when both ID3 ver 1 0 1 1 and ver 2 2 2 3 tags are used for a single MP3 file E DATA CD DivX video file DATA DVD DivX video file Except for United Kingdom and North American models Playing time of the current file Current file name Current album and file number e The system can only display the first level of the DVD CD text such as the disc name or title e Ifa file name of the MP3 file cannot be displayed will appear in the
41. the number buttons then press F If you make a mistake entering your password Press before you press then input the correct number Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments of items such as picture and sound Displayed items vary depending on the country model e Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press 4 4 to select SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press 4 4 to select CUSTOM then press G The Setup Display appears 5 Press t to select the setup item then press e LANGUAGE SETUP page 53 e VIDEO SETUP page 54 e HDMI SETUP page 55 e AUDIO SETUP page 57 e SYSTEM SETUP page 57 e SPEAKER SETUP page 58 Example VIDEO SETUP Selected item VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE 16 9 PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT OFF 4 3 OUTPUT FULL BLACK LEVEL ON BLACK LEVEL COMPONENT OUT OFF PAUSE MODE AUTO Setup items 6 Press 1 4 to select an item then press Setting the display or sound The options for the selected item appear track language Example TV TYPE LANGUAGE SETUP VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE 16 9 PROGRESSIVE compd 4 3 OUT
42. this function works only for DivX video files except for United Kingdom and North American models DVD VIDEO DVD RW DVD R only The button can be used except for DivX video files except for United Kingdom and North American models DVD VIDEO DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R only The button can be used except for DivX video files except for United Kingdom and North American models Note e You may not be able to use the instant replay or instant advance function with some scenes Displaying multi angles and subtitles To change the angles If various angles multi angles for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO you can change the viewing angle Press ANGLE during playback to select the desired angle Note e Depending on the DVD VIDEO you may not be able to change the angle even if multi angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO To display the subtitles Cm OE Ee oo 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 Depending on the DVD VIDEO you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc You also may not be able to turn them
43. 01 U09 7768 7868 Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room SPEAKER FORMATION Depending on the shape of the room you cannot install some speakers For the better surround sound Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press t to select BEN SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press 4 to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears 5 Press t to select AUDIO SETUP then press The options for AUDIO SETUP appear 6 Press 1 4 to select SPEAKER FORMATION then press The options for SPEAKER FORMATION appear SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD 7 Press gt to select a setting e STANDARD Select this when you install all the speakers normally e NO CENTER Select this when you install the front and surround speakers only e NO SURROUND Select this when you install the center and front speakers only e FRONT ONLY Select this when you install the front speakers only e ALL FRONT Select this when you install all the speakers in front of the listening position e ALL FRONT NO CENTER Select this when you install the front and surround speakers in front of the listening position 8 Press G
44. 155 W Standby 0 3 W at the Power Saving mode DAV DZ270 On 160 W Standby 0 3 W at the Power Saving mode Output voltage DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DAV HDZ278 only DC5V Output current DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DAV HDZ278 only 700 mA Dimensions approx 430 mm x 66 mm x 385 mm 17 in x 2 5 sin x 15 4in w h d incl projecting parts Mass approx 4 2 kg 9 lb 5 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice e Standby power consumption 0 3 W e Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the printed wiring boards e Over 85 power efficiency of amplifier block is achieved with the full digital amplifier S master uo eunoyu jeuonippy i 9968 100 Glossary Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of time Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic In this format the surround speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided This format is also called 5 1 with the subwoofer channel designed as the 0 1 channel since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed All six channels in this format are recorded separately for superior channel separation Furthermore since all the signals are processed di
45. 2 Mongolian 1353 Moldavian 1356 Marathi 1357 Malay 1358 Maltese 1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru 1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch 1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan 1403 Afan Oromo 1408 Oriya 1417 Punjabi 1428 Polish 1435 Pashto Pushto 1436 Portuguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto Romance 1482 Kirundi 1483 Romanian 1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1495 Sanskrit 1498 Sindhi 1501 Sangho 1502 Serbo Croatian 1503 Singhalese 1505 Slovak 1506 Slovenian 1507 Samoan 1508 Shona 1509 Somali 1511 Albanian 1512 Serbian 1513 Siswati 1514 Sesotho 1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish 1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil 1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik 1528 Thai 1529 Tigrinya 1531 Turkmen 1532 Tagalog 1534 Setswana 1535 Tonga 1538 Turkish 1539 Tsonga 1540 Tatar 1543 Twi 1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu 1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese 1587 Volap k 1613 Wolof 1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba 1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu 1703 Not specified Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina 2047 Australia 2046 Austria 2057 Belgium 2070 Brazil 2079 Canada 2090 Chile 2092 China 2115 Denmark 2165 Finland 2174 France 2109 Germany 2248 India 2238 Indonesia 2254 Italy 2276 Japan 2304 Korea 2363 Malaysia 2362 Mexico 2376 Netherlands 2390 New Zealand 2379 Norway 2427 Pakistan 2424 Philippines 2436 Portugal 2489 Russia 2501 Singapore 2149 Spain 2499 Sweden 2086 Switzerland 2528 Thailand 2184 United Kingdom Index to Parts and Control For more informati
46. 3 files only You can repeat the current file e FILE DivX video files only You can repeat the current file except for United Kingdom and North American models 4 Press The item is selected To return to normal play Press CLEAR or select OFF in Step 3 To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off Note e You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback e When the system is playing a DATA CD DATA DVD which contains MP3 files and JPEG image files and their playing time is not the same the audio sound will not match the image When MODE MUSIC IMAGE is set to IMAGE page 46 you cannot select TRACK Searching Selecting a Disc Using the DVD s menu Dvp v A DVD is divided into a lot of sections which make up a picture or music feature These sections are called titles When you play a DVD which contains several titles you can select the title you want using DVD TOP MENU When you play a DVD that allows you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound select these items using DVD MENU 1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU The disc s menu appears on the TV screen The contents of the menu vary depending on the disc 2 Press 4 gt or the number buttons to select the item you want to play or change 3 press To display the D
47. AGE i 30 9 16 200 Date information Exchangeable Image File Format is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Date information is MM DD YYYY MM Month DD Day YYYY Year e Date information varies depending on the area Storing Songs in a USB Device DAV DZ270 only You can record songs on an audio CD in a USB device by encoding to MP3 format You can also copy the MP3 files ona DATA CD DATA DVD into the USB device For connecting the USB device see Connecting the USB device page 67 The recorded music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders Notes on the USB recording copying e Do not connect the unit and the USB device through an USB hub e Make sure there is enough space in the USB device for recording or copying Do not remove the USB device during recording copying e When you are recording tracks from a CD the tracks are recorded as 128 kbps MP3 files e When you are copying MP3 files from a DATA CD DATA DVD the MP3 files are recorded with the same bit rate as the original MP3 files e CD text information is not recorded in the created MP3 files If you stop a recording partway an MP3 file whose recording was stopped halfway is deleted e Recording stops automatically if The USB device runs out of s
48. ATA CD or DATA DVD that the system can play Playback of a DATA CD CD ROM CD R CD RW or DATA DVD DVD ROM DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW on this system is subject to certain conditions With a DATA CD DATA DVD that contains DivX video files in addition to MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files the system plays only the DivX video files However this system only plays a DATA CD of format ISO 9660 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet and a DATA DVD of Universal Disk Format UDF Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software not supplied for details on the recording format About playback order of data ona DATA CD or DATA DVD Note that the playback order may not be applicable depending on the software used for creating the DivX video file or if there are more than 200 folders and 150 DivX video files in each folder wa e The system may not be able to play some DATA CDs DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format 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 AVT or DIVX if they do not contain a DivX video e For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD see Playable Discs page 6 e The system may not play a DivX video file when the file has been co
49. DIO SETUP then press The options for AUDIO SETUP appear 6 Press t to select AUTO CALIBRATION then press The options for AUTO CALIBRATION appear 7 Connect the calibration mic supplied to the A CAL MIC jack on the front panel Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod etc not supplied The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic Press gt to select YES Press AUTO CALIBRATION starts Be quiet during the measurement e Avoid being in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement about 3 minute to avoid measurement failure During the measurement test signals are output from the speakers The environment of the room in which the system is installed may affect measurements e If an error message appears follow the message then select YES An error message appears when the headphones are connected to the unit the calibration mic is not connected front speakers are not correctly connected surround speakers are not correctly connected suoljeiodo 1810 ff 7968 80 front and surround speakers are not correctly connected 1 0 Press gt to select YES or NO then press E The measurement is OK Disconnect the calibration mic then select YES The result is implemented E Th
50. EG 1 Audio Layer 3 WMA AAC Sampling frequencies 32 kbps 320 kbps 48 kbps 192 kbps 48 kbps 320 kbps MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 WMA AAC USB port Maximum current Tuner Section System FM tuner section Tuning range North American models Other models Antenna aerial 32 44 1 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 44 1 kHz 500 mA PLL quartz locked digital synthesizer 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz 100 kHz step 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz 50 kHz step FM wire antenna aerial Antenna aerial terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range 10 7 MHz North American Mexican and Latin American models 530 kHz 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz 531 kHz 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz European Russian and Middle Eastern models Australian and New Zealand models Other models 531 kHz 1 602 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz 531 kHz 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz 530 kHz 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz 531 kHz 1 602 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz Antenna aerial Intermediate frequency Video Section Outputs Speakers 530 kHz 1 610 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz AM loop antenna aerial 450 kHz VIDEO Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Ps Cs Pr Cr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms HDMI OUT Type A 19 pin Front Surround SS TS80 Speaker system Speaker unit Rated i
51. G image files the folder contains more than 150 files e The JPEG image file does not have the extension JPG or JPEG e The JPEG image file is larger than 3 072 width x 2 048 height in normal mode or more than 2 000 000 pixels in Progressive JPEG mode which is mainly used on the Internet website e JPEG image files with a high width to length ratio cannot be played back A WMA file that is the WMA DRM WMA Lossless or WMA PRO format cannot be played back e An AAC file that is the AAC DRM or AAC Lossless format cannot be played back This system supports FAT12 FAT16 and FAT32 but some USB device may not support all of these FAT For details refer to the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer Audio files or JPEG image files take longer to play back than others e After the system reads all files on the USB device playback may take more time than usual if the number of folders or files is very large the folder or file organization structure is very complex the memory capacity is very large the file size is extremely large the physical structure within the memory is fragmented e Sony recommends following these guidelines Total folders on the USB device 200 or less Total files per folder 150 or less You cannot start recording copying to an USB device e The following problems may have occurred The USB device is full The n
52. LAY the display changes E TUNER FM When the station name is set Station name Ex SONY RADIO Frequency Ex FM1 87 50 The FM MODE setting Ex STEREO When the station name is not set Frequency Ex FM1 87 50 The FM MODE setting Ex STEREO E TUNER AM When the station name is set Station name Ex SONY RADIO Frequency Ex AM1 576 When the station name is not set Frequency Ex AM1 576 Note e The system returns to the original display when several seconds has elapsed JounL 63 GB 6458 Control for HDMI External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Sync This function is available on TVs with the BRAVIA Sync function only By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable not supplied operation is simplified as below Theater Theatre Mode page 65 One Touch Play page 65 System Power Off page 66 System Audio Control page 66 Volume Limit page 66 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 Acomponent
53. Let s Talk About Love 1985 02 1st Album 1986 03 In the Middle of Nowhere 1986 04 Ready for Romance 1986 05 In the Garden of Venus 1987 06 Romantic Warriors 1987 07 Back for Good 1988 08 Alone 1999 v 2 Press t to select a folder E To play MP3 files in a folder Press D gt to start playing the selected folder E To select a MP3 file Press The list of files contained in the folder appears TRACK LIST 1 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 M Press 4 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 To stop playback Press W To play the next or previous MP3 file Press PP I IK4 lt 4 Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press P after the last file on the current folder but that you cannot return to the previous folder by pressing Ke To return to the previous folder select the folder from the folder list To return to the previous display Press RETURN To turn off the display Press DVD MENU Selecting a JPEG image file or folder 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD The folders recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear When a fold
54. NAMIC BASS DEC MODE and sound mode are not applied to the sound that is output from the TV e When you set the function to other than DVD the system does not output the sound from the HDMI OUT jack even if you set AUDIO HDMI to ON E JPEG RESOLUTION You can select the resolution of JPEG image files output from the HDMI OUT jack SD J The system outputs standard resolution with a black frame HD C1 The system outputs HD resolution with a black frame HD The system outputs the HD resolution without a black frame 1920 x 10801 HD C1 The system outputs full size HD resolution with a black frame 1920 x 10801 HD The system outputs full size HD resolution without a black frame Note e JPEG RESOLUTION is effective only when you set TV TYPE in VIDEO SETUP to 16 9 and you set HDMI RESOLUTION in HDMI SETUP to other than 720 x 480p or 720 x 576p e You can select 1920 x 1080i HD or 1920 x 1080i HD only when you set HDMI RESOLUTION in HDMI SETUP to 1920 x 1080i e If you select 1920 x 10801 HD or 1920 x 1080i HD next image appears after black flame e HDMI signal will stop momentarily when The system is loading or unloading a DATA CD or DATA DVD disc You connect or remove a USB device DAV DZ270 only Settings for the audio AUDIO SETUP AUDIO SETUP SPEAKER FORMATION AU
55. NIGHT 81 O ORIGINAL 43 OSD 53 P PARENTAL CONTROL 50 58 100 PAUSE MODE 55 PBC Playback 39 PICTURE NAVI 46 69 PLAY LIST 43 Playable discs 6 Program Play 40 PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT 54 Progressive format 29 100 Q Quick Setup 27 R Rear panel 104 Region Code 8 Remote 11 Repeat Play 42 RESET 58 85 Resume Play 39 S SCREEN SAVER 57 SETUP 52 85 Shuffle Play 41 SLEEP 81 Slide Show 46 Sound Mode 34 SPEAKER FORMATION 57 78 SPEAKER SETUP 58 CONNECTION 58 DISTANCE 58 59 LEVEL 59 SUBTITLE 37 53 Super Audio CD 38 101 SYSTEM MENU 26 31 32 62 81 82 SYSTEM SETUP 57 T TEST TONE 59 TIME 44 TRACK SELECTION 57 TV TYPE 54 U USB device 67 V VIDEO SETUP 54 VOLUME LIMIT 56 W WMA file 67 111 328303811 Sony Corporation Printed in China http www sony net
56. ORTION With 3 ohms loads both channels driven from 180 20 000 Hz rated 84 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 7 total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output Amplifier Section US models 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 Chinese models Surround mode reference RMS output power FL FR C SL SR 100 watts per channel at 3 ohms kHz Subwoofer 100 watts at 3 ohms 80 Hz Other models 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 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 Inputs Analog TV VIDEO AUDIO IN Sensitivity 450 250 mV AUDIO IN Sensitivity 250 125 mV Inputs Digital DAV HDZ278 only TV VIDEO COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN Impedance 75 ohms Outputs Analog Phones Accepts low and high impedance headphones Super Audio CD DVD System Laser Signal format system Semiconductor laser Super Audio CD DVD A 650 nm CD 790 nm Emission duration continuous North American Mexican and Latin American Other models models NTSC NTSC PAL USB Section DAV DZ270 only Supported bit rate MP3 MP
57. Off e ON You can adjust the difference between picture and sound 4 Press J wa e Depending on the input stream A V SYNC may not be effective Restricting Playback of the Disc PARENTAL CONTROL C 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 When you set the PARENTAL CONTROL function to on you need to enter the password to play restricted discs 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press 4 4 to select SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press 4 4 to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears 5 Press t to select SYSTEM SETUP then press The options for SYSTEM SETUP appear 6 Press t to select PARENTAL CONTROL then press E If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4 digit password then press ENTER Enter a 4 digit password using the number buttons then press The display for confirming the password appears E When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password app
58. PUT L 16 9 4 3 LETTER BOX BLACK LEVEL 4 3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL COMPONENT OUT OFF Set various languages for the on screen display Ea or sound track s1a PAUSE MODE AUTO LANGUAGE SETUP OSD ENGLISH Options MENU ENGLISH AUDIO ORIGINAL SUBTITLE AUDIO FOLLOW 7 Press t to select a setting then press The setting is selected and setup is complete E OSD On Screen Display VIDEO SETUP You can switch the display language on the TV TV TYPE 4 3 LETTER BOX PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT O ieee 4 3 OUTPUT BLACK LEVEL BLACK LEVEL COMPONENT OUT E MENU DVD VIDEO only PAUSE MODE You can switch the language for the disc s Selected setting menu E AUDIO DVD VIDEO only You can switch the language of the sound track When you select ORIGINAL the language given priority in the disc is selected e When you turn the system on after resetting and no disc is in the unit the guide message appears on the TV screen To perform the Quick Setup page 27 press To return to normal screen press CLEAR To reset all of the SETUP E SUBTITLE DVD VIDEO only You can switch the language of the subtitle settings recorded on the DVD VIDEO To reset all of the SETUP settings see When you select AUDIO FOLLOW the Returning the SETUP settings to the default language for the subtitles changes according to page 85 the languag
59. RITES HAWAII 2004 VENUS 2 Press t to select a file and press The selected file starts playing To go to the next or previous page Press e qeo To return to the previous display Press RETURN To stop playback Press W To play the next or previous DivX video file without turning on the above file list You can select the next or previous DivX video file in the same folder by pressing PP 1 Kt lt You can also select the first file of the next folder by pressing P1 during playback of the last file of the current folder Note that you cannot return to the previous folder by pressing I lt To return to the previous folder select it from the folder list e 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 ages 5068 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound A V SYNC ma OE a Or oo Except for United Kingdom and North American models When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound 1 Press DISPLAY The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press 4 4 to select Eel A V SYNC then press The options for A V SYNC appear 3 Press t to select a setting OFF
60. S O N Y 3 283 038 11 1 DVD Home Theatre system Operating Instructions DAV DZ270 HDZ278 mo i ce VIDEO SUPER AUDIO CD 2008 Sony Corporation 288 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard 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 Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like In door use only This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product This marking is located on the CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT rear exterior Except for DAV HDZ278 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN No operator serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only For the customers in the U S A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
61. Super Audio CD is a new high quality audio disc standard where music is recorded in the DSD Direct Stream Digital format conventional CD is recorded in the PCM format The DSD format using a sampling frequency 64 times higher than that of a conventional CD and with 1 bit quantization achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide dynamic range across the audible frequency range and so provides music reproduction extremely faithful to the original sound E Super Audio CD types There are two types of discs depending on the Super Audio CD layer and CD layer combination Super Audio CD layer A high density signal layer for Super Audio CD e CD layer A layer that is readable by a conventional CD player Single layer disc a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer C7 Super Audio CD layer Hybrid disc a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer CD layer Super Audio CD layer A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2 channel area or the multi channel area e 2 channel area An area in which 2 channel stereo tracks are recorded e Multi channel area An area in which multi channel up to 5 1 channels tracks are recorded 2 channel area Sy Multi channel area Super Audio CD layer DYou can play the CD layer on a conventional CD player Since both layers are on one side it is not necessary to turn the disc over 3To select a layer see To select a playback laye
62. TO CALIBRATION AUDIO DRC TRACK SELECTION E SPEAKER FORMATION You can select the position of the speakers for the better surround sound For details see Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room page 78 E AUTO CALIBRATION You can calibrate the appropriate settings automatically For details see Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically page 79 E AUDIO DRC DVD VIDEO only You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track AUDIO DRC is useful for watching movies at low volume late at night OFF No compression of dynamic range STANDARD The system reproduces the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended MAX The system compresses dynamic range fully wa e AUDIO DRC works only for Dolby Digital E 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 wa e When you set the item to AUTO the language may change The TRACK SELECTION setting has higher priority than the AUDIO settings in LANGUAGE SETUP page 53 Depending on the disc this function may not work If PCM DTS Dolby Digital sound and MPEG audio have the same number
63. VD s menu on the Control Menu display 1 Press DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press 1 to select KEJ Disc MENU then press The options for DISC MENU appear 3 Press 1 4 to select MENU or TOP MENU 4 press To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off Selecting ORIGINAL or PLAY LIST on a DVD VR This function is only available for DVD VRs with a playlist created 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press t to select EEZ ORIGINAL PLAY LIST then press The options for ORIGINAL PLAY LIST appear 3 Press t to select a setting PLAY LIST You can play the titles created from ORIGINAL for editing e ORIGINAL You can play the titles originally recorded 4 Press Searching for a title chapter track scene etc Eum EE a Se lbara co fata DvD You can search a DVD VIDEO DVD VR by title or chapter and you can search a VIDEO CD Super Audio CD CD DATA CD DATA DVD by track index or scene Fora DATA CD DATA DVD you can search by folder or file As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc you can select the desired title or track by entering its number Or you can search for a scene using the time code 1 Press DISPLAY When playing a DATA CD DATA DVD
64. akers 10 0 to 6 9 meters for North American models 2 When you perform the Quick Setup page 27 the default settings are changed 3 This item appears when you set SURROUND to YES in the CONNECTION setting e If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position set the distance according to the closest speaker e Do not place the surround speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers Depending on the input stream the DISTANCE setting may not be effective E LEVEL FRONT You can adjust the sound level of the front speakers center speaker and subwoofer Be sure to set TEST TONE to ON for easy adjustment L R 0 0 dB Set the front speaker level CENTER 0 0 dB Set the center speaker level SUBWOOFER 2 0 dB Set the subwoofer level This item appears when you set CENTER to YES in the CONNECTION setting E LEVEL SURROUND You can adjust the sound level of the surround speakers Be sure to set TEST TONE to ON for easy adjustment L R 0 0 dB Set the surround speaker level This item appears when you set SURROUND to YES in the CONNECTION setting E TEST TONE The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust LEVEL FRONT and LEVEL SURROUND OFF The test tone is not emitted from the speakers ON The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjus
65. al 5 1 channel LFE Low Surround L R Frequency Effect 1 ENGLISH nosy nen Front L R Center Currently playing program format Example Dolby Digital 3 channel Surround Front L R Monaural 1 SPANISH poLBy piciTau 7 Currently playing program format 3838 E DATA CD DivX video file DATA DVD DivX video file Except for United Kingdom and North American models Example MP3 audio D irs Bit rate Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD Sure Avie D You can play the Super Audio CD page 101 by selecting the playback area To select a playback area on a 2 channel Multi channel Super Audio CD 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 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press V to select MULTI 2CH then press The options for MULTI 2CH appear 3 Press t to select the desired setting and press e MULTI You can play the multi channel playback area e 2CH You can play the 2 channel playback area wa e You cannot change the playback area during playback To select a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer You can select the playback layer yo
66. arily 4 9 Select the item on the menu Use these buttons while pressing the TV button Using the Sound Effect Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies Press DYNAMIC BASS D BASS ON appears in the front panel display and bass frequencies are effectively reinforced To turn off the sound effect Press DYNAMIC BASS again Enjoying the sound at low volume You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue as you would in a movie theater even at low volume It is useful for watching movies at night Press NIGHT NIGHT ON appears in the front panel display and the sound effect is activated Note e This effect does not work for a Super Audio CD When you load a Super Audio CD during NIGHT ON the sound effect turns off automatically e When sound is output from the center speaker this effect is more pronounced as speech movie dialog etc is easy to hear When sound is not output from the center speaker or you are using the headphones the system optimally adjusts the volume To turn off the sound effect Press NIGHT again Using the Sleep Timer 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 or 10 minutes increments Press SLEEP Each time you press SLEEP the minutes display the remaining time changes by 10 minutes When you set the sleep timer SLEEP fla
67. ating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device If the problem persists contact your nearest Sony dealer Self diagnosis Function When letters numbers appear in the display When the self diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning a 5 character 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 First 3 Cause and or corrective action characters of the service number c13 The disc is dirty C ean the disc with a soft cloth page 87 C31 The disc is not inserted correctly gt Restart the system then re insert the disc correctly EXX To prevent a malfunction the XXisa system has performed the self number diagnosis function Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5 character service number Example E 61 10 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 Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only normal system operation will not be possible Turn off the system and then turn on the system again to operate uo eunoyu jeuonippy i 97 GB 9862 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the US model POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DIST
68. ay check the HDMI connection page 18 e Set the CONTROL FOR HDMI setting in HDMI SETUP to ON page 55 e Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function e Check that the AC power cord mains lead of the connected component is connected securely e Check the connected component s setting for the Control for HDMI function Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component e If you change the HDMI connection connect and disconnect the AC power cord mains lead or have a power failure set the CONTROL FOR HDMI setting in HDMI SETUP to OFF then set the CONTROL FOR HDMI setting in HDMI SETUP to ON page 55 e For details see Using the Control for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Sync page 64 No sound is output from the system and TV while using the System Audio Control function e Set the AUDIO HDMD setting in CUSTOM SETUP to ON page 56 e Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function e For details see Using the Control for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Sync page 64 USB device DAV DZ270 only Symptom Remedy OVERLOAD appears in the front panel display A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the lt USB port Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the lt USB port Make sure there is no problem with the USB
69. cters marks may not be displayed in some languages e Depending on the type of disc being played the system can only display a limited number of characters Also depending on the disc not all text characters will be displayed Checking the play information of the disc To check DVD Super Audio CD CD text Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback to display text recorded in the DVD Super Audio CD CD The DVD Super Audio CD CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc You cannot change the text If the disc does not contain text NO TEXT appears Dvorak Tchaikovsky NedPho Kreizberg Adagio Allegro molto suoijei0do 19410 83 GB 8458 To check DATA CD DATA DVD MP3 file DivX video file text By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files or DivX video files on a DATA CD DATA DVD you can display the name of the folder MP3 file DivX video file and the audio bit rate the amount of data per second of the current audio on the TV screen Bit rate oT 0 13 192k MP3 Soul_Survivor_rap_versior MP3 File2 Divx video file name Folder name D Appears when playing an MP3 file on a DATA CD DATA DVD playing a DivX video file that contains MP3 audio signals on a DATA CD DATA DVD except for United Kingdom and North American models If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag the system will display a folder name track file name from the ID3 tag info
70. display Press DVD MENU Other operations See Other operations page 36 Selecting a JPEG image file or folder 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until USB appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press 4 4 to select MODE MUSIC IMAGE then press The options for MODE MUSIC IMAGE appear Press to select IMAGE Press G Press DVD MENU oc The folders recorded on the USB device appear When a folder is being played its title is shaded FOLDER LIST 01 Let s Talk About Love 1985 02 1st Album 1986 03 In the Middle of Nowhere 1986 04 Ready for Romance 1986 05 In the Garden of Venus 1987 06 Romantic Warriors 1987 07 Back for Good 1988 08 Alone 1999 v Press t to select a folder E To play JPEG image files in a folder as a slide show Press E gt to start playing the selected folder The JPEG images are played as a slide show You can change the interval of the slide show page 70 and add effects to the slide show page 70 E To select a JPEG image file by displaying the subscreens Press PICTURE NAVI Images of JPEG image files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens Press 4 gt to select the JPEG image file you want to view then press To return to normal screen press 0 RETURN e A scrol
71. does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over An 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Precautions On power sources e AC power cord mains lead must be changed only at the qualified service shop The unit is
72. e Resume Play mode is canceled the level returns to the previous level e If you forget your password remove the disc and repeat Steps 1 to 7 of Restricting Playback of the Disc page 50 When you are asked to enter your password enter 199703 using the number buttons then press The display will ask you to enter anew 4 digit password After you enter a new 4 digit password replace the disc in the unit and press D gt When the display for entering your password appears enter your new password Changing the password 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press t t to select EEN SETUP then press G The options for SETUP appear 4 Press 1 to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears 51 GB 52 GB 5 Press t to select SYSTEM SETUP then press The options for SYSTEM SETUP appear 6 Press t to select PARENTAL CONTROL then press The display for entering the password appears 7 Enter your 4 digit password using the number buttons then press 8 Press t to select CHANGE PASSWORD then press 9 Enter your 4 digit password using the number buttons then press 1 0 Enter a new 4 digit password using the number buttons then press 1 1 To confirm your password re enter it using
73. e folder configuration The system can play back the following files File Extension of the file MP3 file mp3 WMA file wma AAC file m4a JPEG image file jpg or jpeg The system will play back any data with the extension above even if it is not MP3 WMA AAC JPEG format Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system The following USB devices situations can increase the time it takes to start playback a USB device recorded with a complicated tree structure when the audio files or JPEG image files in another folder have just been played back 891N9q OIpny JeUsA XS IINGH 40 101 U09 67 GB 6848 e Some USB devices cannot be played back on the system depending on the file format e The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders only e The system may not be able to play an audio file depending on the kind of file e When the USB device is inserted the system reads all the files on the USB device If there are many folders or files on the USB device it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device e Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub With some connected USB devices after an operation is performed there may be a delay before it is performed by this system e If the system is turned off during Resume Play mode when the system is turned on again playback starts from the beginning
74. e may occur as a high strength magnet is employed If this happens check the following items e 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 e If the color irregularity persists turn off the TV set once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes e If howling occurs reposition the speakers farther away from the TV set e Make sure that no magnetic object magnetic latch on a TV stand health care device toy etc is placed near the speakers Sound Symptom Remedy There is no sound e The speaker cord is not connected securely e Press MUTING on the remote if MUTING ON is displayed in the front panel display e The system is in pause mode or in Slow motion Play mode Press D gt to return to normal play mode e Fast forward or fast reverse is performed Press E gt to return to normal play mode e Check the speaker settings page 58 e Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack e The component connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format in this case set AUDIO HDMI in HDMI SETUP to ON page 56 No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack e Set AUDIO HDMD in HDMI SETUP to ON page 56 e The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI Digital Visual Interface device DVI Digital Visual Interface jacks do not accept audio signals The HDMI OUT jack does n
75. e measurement is not OK Follow the message then select YES to retry e While the Auto Calibration function works do not turn off the power do not press any button do not change the volume do not change the function do not change the disc do not insert or eject a disc do not connect the headphones to the unit do not disconnect the calibration mic e The measurement for SUBWOOFER is always YES since the system does not perform subwoofer calibration e You can check the distance between the listening position and each speaker See page 58 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the TV Sony only by using following buttons Use these buttons other than TV 0 TV INPUT and TV VOL while pressing the TV button e Depending on the TV you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons e Depending on the area the name of the button may differ By pressing You can TV Turn the TV on off TV INPUT Switch the TV s input source between the TV and other input sources TV VOL Adjust the TV volume TV CH Select the TV channel PROG Number Select the TV channel buttons ENTER TOOLS Displays the operation menu for the current display RETURN Return to the previous channel or layer on the menu of the TV MENU Display the menu of the TV MUTING Turn off the TV sound tempor
76. e you selected for the sound track Note e When you select a language in MENU AUDIO or SUBTITLE that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected depending on the disc the language may not be selected automatically If you select OTHERS in MENU AUDIO and SUBTITLE select and enter a language code from Language Code List page 102 using the number buttons 53 GB 5468 Settings for the display VIDEO SETUP Select settings according to the TV to be connected VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT 4 3 OUTPUT BLACK LEVEL BLACK LEVEL COMPONENT OUT PAUSE MODE E 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 function 4 3 LETTER BOX Select this when you connect a 4 3 screen TV Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen 4 3 PAN SCAN Select this when you connect a 4 3 screen TV The system automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit e Depending on the DVD 4 3 LETTER BOX may be selected automatically instead of 4 3 PAN SCAN or vice versa E PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT OUT You can set the progressive signal that is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to on off For details see
77. ears 7 Enter or re enter your 4 digit password using the number buttons then press The display for setting the playback limitation level appears PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL STANDARD CHANGE PASSWORD 8 Press t to select STANDARD then press The selection items for STANDARD are displayed 9 Press t to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level then press G The area is selected When you select OTHERS select and enter a standard code in the table of Parental Control Area Code List page 102 using the number buttons 1 0 Press 1 4 to select LEVEL then press 7 The selection items for LEVEL are displayed 1 1 Press t to select the desired level then press PARENTAL CONTROL setting is complete The lower the value the stricter the limitation To turn off the PARENTAL CONTROL function Set LEVEL to OFF in Step 11 To play a disc for which PARENTAL CONTROL is set 1 Load the disc and press The display for entering your password appears 2 Enter your 4 digit password using the number buttons then press The system starts playback Note e When you play discs which do not have the PARENTAL CONTROL function playback cannot be limited on this system e Depending on the disc you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc In this case enter your password then change the level If th
78. ect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the Y marks are aligned When disconnecting pull out while pressing Q 2268 If your TV has multiple audio video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV Connect the components as follows TV VCR digital satellite receiver or PlayStation etc VCR digital satellite receiver or PlayStation etc 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 2368 p yezs buryje5 Connecting the antenna aerial DAV DZ270 AM loop antenna aerial supplied 3 2 s 2 D E 7 2 e Cord A or cord B can be connected to either terminal Rear panel lt A EM wire antenna aerial o supplied on Ry 24 DAV HDZ278 AM loop antenna aerial supplied e Cord A or cord B can be connected to either terminal Rear panel PTEN lt E EM wire antenna aerial en supplied r wT oe or N Keep the AM loop antenna aerial and cord away from the system or other AV components as noise may result e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna aerial e After connecting the
79. el display instead e The file name may not be displayed depending on the text e Playing time of MP3 files may not be displayed correctly Viewing the information of an audio file on the TV screen You can display the information of an audio file such as time information name of the folder audio file and the audio bit rate the amount of data per second of the current audio on the TV screen Press DISPLAY during playback The information of an audio file appears on the TV screen Bit rate LO i 0 13 192k MP3 2002_Remixes Soul_Survivor_rap_versior Folder name File name Tf an MP3 file has the ID3 tag the system will display a folder name track file name from the ID3 tag information The system can support ID3 ver 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 ID3 ver 2 2 2 3 tag information display has priority when both ID3 ver 1 0 1 1 and ver 2 2 2 3 tags are used for a single MP3 file Note e Characters marks may not be displayed in some languages e Depending on the type of file being played the system can only display a limited number of characters Also depending on the file not all text characters will be displayed 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 A A o a USB IM
80. ent does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna aerial Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 7 a Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 s Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug
81. er is being played its title is shaded 46 FOLDER LIST 01 Let s Talk About Love 1985 02 1st Album 1986 03 In the Middle of Nowhere 1986 04 Ready for Romance 1986 05 In the Garden of Venus 1987 06 Romantic Warriors 1987 07 Back for Good 1988 08 Alone 1999 iv 2 Press t to select a folder E To play JPEG image files in a folder Press gt to start playing the selected folder E To select a JPEG image file by displaying the subscreens Press PICTURE NAVI Images of JPEG image files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens Press 4 gt to select the JPEG image file you want to view then press To return to normal screen press c RETURN Note e PICTURE NAVI does not work when you set MODE MUSIC IMAGE to MUSIC e A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the TV screen To display the additional JPEG image files select the bottom JPEG image file and press To return to the previous JPEG image file select the top JPEG image file and press T To play the next or previous JPEG image file Press when the Control Menu display is not displayed Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press gt after the last image on the current folder but that you cannot return to the previous folder by pressing To return to the previous folder select the folder from the folder list To rotate a JPEG image file
82. ese names for example X YZ appear in the front panel display when a station is selected Only one name can be entered for each preset station 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TUNER FM or TUNER AM appears in the front panel display The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want to create an index name for 3 Press SYSTEM MENU 4 Press t repeatedly until NAME IN appears in the front panel display TUNED ST hl cb a T Wl I dota Press or gt o1 Create a name by using gt Press 4 to select a character then press gt to move the cursor to the next position ci Tl 7 TUNED ST PY oat You can input letters numbers and other symbols for a radio station If you make a mistake Press gt repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes then press 4 to select the desired character To erase the character press gt repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes then press CLEAR 7 Press G COMPLETE appears in the front panel display and the station name is stored 8 Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display When the system is set to TUNER FM or TUNER AM you can check the frequency using the front panel display Press DISPLAY Each time you press DISP
83. ff the sound MUTING temporarily To cancel press it again or VOLUME to adjust the sound volume Stop play and remove on the unit the desired disc Locate a point quickly PP B gt or lt lt 4 lt 4 while by playing a disc in fast playing a disc Each time forward or fast reverse you press PP B gt or af Scan D2 lt 4 during scan the playback speed changes To return to normal speed press C gt Actual speeds may differ with some discs Pre or lt t 4 lt while the system is in pause mode Each time you press Pre or alta during Slow motion Play the playback speed changes Two speeds are available To return to normal playback speed press E gt Watch frame by frame Slow motion Play Play one frame at atime STEP II to go to the next Freeze Frame gt gt frame while the system is in pause mode Press STEP dll to go to the preceding frame while the system is in pause mode DVD VIDEO DVD R DVD RW only To return to normal playback press D gt To Press Replay the previous e instant replay during scene 10 seconds playback before Briefly fast forward the e p instant advance current scene 30 seconds after during playback DExcept for JPEG image files Scan speeds may differ with some discs DVD VIDEO DVD R DVD RW VIDEO CD only Except for VIDEO CDs gt You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD VR For a DATA CD DATA DVD
84. file then press CLEAR 3 Press gt to select YES then press To cancel select NO then press x e Do not remove the USB device while erasing If the folder to be erased contains non audio format files or sub folders these are not erased To return to the previous display Press gt RETURN 891N9q OIpNy JeUsa XS IINGH 40 101 U09 75 GB 768 Playable USB Devices DAV DZ270 only You can use the following Sony USB devices on the system Verified Sony digital music player as of April 2007 Model name NWD B103 B 105 B103F B105F NWZ A815 A816 A818 NWZ S515 S516 S615F S616F S618F Product name Walkman Verified Sony IC recorder as of April 2007 Model name ICD U50 U60 U70 ICD SX57 SX67 SX77 Product name IC Recorder Verified Sony USB storage media as of April 2007 Product name Model name MICROVAULT USM 512JX 1GJX 2GJX 4GJX e Do not use the USB devices other than these USB devices Operation of models not listed here is not guaranteed e Operation may not always be ensured even when using these USB devices e Some of these USB devices may not be available for purchase in certain areas Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter DAV HDZ278 only The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT adapter not supplied is for enjoying sound from a portable audio source or computer By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you can enjoy sound from the con
85. gitally less signal degradation occurs Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources This is done using an advanced high purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations E Movie mode The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround The result is enhanced sound field directionality that approaches the quality of discrete 5 1 channel sound E Music mode The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings and provides a wide and deep sound space Dolby Surround Pro Logic As one method of decoding Dolby Surround Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from 2 channel sound Compared with the former Dolby Surround system Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left to right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely To take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic you should have one pair of 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 1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio The good channel separation i
86. he system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press 4 4 to select EEN SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press t to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears O Press 1 4 to select SYSTEM SETUP then press The options for SYSTEM SETUP appear Press 1 4 to RESET and press gt Press gt to select YES You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting NO here Press Do not press I while resetting the system as it takes a few seconds to complete The MODE MUSIC IMAGE INTERVAL EFFECT and MULTI 2CH settings are also return to the default settings suoljes0do 19410 8568 864 Additional Information Precautions On power sources e 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 e Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the system e At high volume over long periods of time the cabinet becomes hot to the touch This is not a malfunction However touching the cabinet should be avoided Do not place the unit in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating e Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything on the system The system is
87. ing the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program You can program up to 99 tracks T Press DISPLAY The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press t t to select PROGRAM then press The options for PROGRAM appear 3 Press t to select SET then press Total time of the programmed tracks PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 01 3 TRACK 02 4 TRACK 03 5 TRACK 04 6 TRACK a 05 7 TRACK acy 06 Tracks recorded on a disc 4 Press gt The cursor moves to the track row T in this case 01 PROGRAM 0 00 00 T ALL CLEAR TIROK 2 TRACK 07 3 TRACK 02 4 TRACK 03 5 TRACK 04 6 TRACK 05 7 TRACK 06 5 Select the track you want to program For example select track 02 Press to select 02 under T then press Selected track PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK gt 4 TRACK 5 TRACK gt 6 TRACK 7 TRACK a Total time of the programmed tracks 6 To program other tracks repeat Steps 4to 5 The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order 7 Press to start Program Play Program Play starts When the program ends you can restart the same program again by pressing D gt To return to normal play Press CLEAR while the display for the program setting is not displayed on the TV screen or selec
88. ion FRAME The picture including subjects that do not move dynamically is output in high resolution Settings for the HDMI HDMI SETUP HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION CONTROL FOR HDMI VOLUME LIMIT YCBCR RGB HDMI AUTO 1920x1080P AUDIO HDMI JPEG RESOLUTION E HDMI RESOLUTION You can select the type of video signal that is output from the HDMI OUT jack For details see To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack page 29 AUTO 1920 x 1080p The system outputs the optimal video signal for the connected TV 1920 x 1080i The system outputs 1920 x 1080i video signals 1280 x 720p The system outputs 1280 x 720p video signals 720 x 480p The system outputs 720 x 480p video signals i interlace p progressive Depending on the country model 720 x 576p may appear Note e When HDMI lights up in the front panel display images other than 720 x 480p or 720 x 576p are stretched vertically E CONTROL FOR HDMI You can set the CONTROL FOR HDMI function to on off This function is available when you connect the system and TV with an HDMI cable For details see Using the Control 5668 for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Sync page 64 OFF Off ON On You can operate mutually between components that are connected with an HDMI cable wa e When you set to ON without the HDMI connection of the TV Please ve
89. ith paper or stickers on it e A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it Note 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 Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD RWs DVD Rs even if they have been correctly finalized In this case view the disc by normal playback Also some DATA CDs DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product 788 868 Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side However since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc CD standard playback on this product is not guaranteed
90. its number 1 Press DISPLAY When playing a JPEG image files press DISPLAY twice The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press t to select the search method e TRACK audio files FILE JPEG image files e FOLDER Folders is selected refers to a number The number in parentheses indicates the total number of audio files JPEG image files or folders USB music Selected row 3 Press changes to 11 144 i ene USB music 891N9q OIpny JeUsa XS IINGH 40 101 U09 716 7268 4 Press 1 4 or the number buttons to select the desired number If you make a mistake press CLEAR to cancel the number 5 press The system starts playback from the selected number Viewing the information of an audio file in the front panel display Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc the display changes ORAO Playing time and current track number Track file name Ifan MP3 file has the ID3 tag the system will display a folder name track file name from the ID3 tag information The system can support ID3 ver 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 ID3 ver 2 2 2 3 tag information display has priority when both ID3 ver 1 0 1 1 and ver 2 2 2 3 tags are used for a single MP3 file Note e If a file name of the audio file cannot be displayed will appear in the front pan
91. k The subtitle language cannot be changed e Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played e The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles The subtitle cannot be turned off e The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles The angles cannot be changed e Multi angles are not recorded on the DVD being played page 36 e The DVD prohibits changing the angles A disc cannot be ejected and LOCKED appears in the front panel display e Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Data error appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD e The MP3 file JPEG image file DivX video file you want to play is broken except for United Kingdom and North American models e The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data e The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF e The JPEG image file has the extension JPG or JPEG but is not in JPEG format e The file you want to play has the extension AVI or DIVX but is not in DivX format or is in DivX format but does not conform to a DivX Certified profiles except for United Kingdom and North American models The system does not work normally e Disconnect the AC power cord mains lead from the wall outlet mains then reconnect after several minutes Symptom Remedy The Control for HDMI function does not work e When HDMI does not light up in the front panel displ
92. l box is displayed at the right side of the TV screen To display the additional JPEG image files select the bottom JPEG image file and press To return to the previous JPEG image file select the top JPEG image file and press e The system can recognize up to 150 JPEG image files in a single folder 891N9q OIpny JeUs8 XS IINGH 40 101 U09 6968 To play the next or previous JPEG image file Press when the Control Menu display is not displayed Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press gt after the last image on the current folder but that you cannot return to the previous folder by pressing To return to the previous folder select the folder from the folder list 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 while viewing a JPEG image file Press CLEAR to return to normal view e You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set JPEG RESOLUTION in HDMI SETUP to 1920 x 1080i HD _ or 1920 x 1080i HD To stop playback Press W Other operations See Other operations page 36 To select the slide show duration of JPEG image files T Press DISPLAY twice The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press t to select INTERVAL then press The options for INTERVAL appear 3 Press t to select a setting e NORMAL You can set
93. lays system s status such as chapter title or track number time information radio frequency playing status decoding mode etc Lights up when a station is received Radio only 61 Stereo Monaural effect Radio only 62 Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection compliant device with HDMI or DVI Digital Visual Interface input 18 Current surround format Except for JPEG image file Lights up when the color system is set to NTSC Asian Australian and Middle Eastern models only Lights up during USB recording copying DAV DZ270 only 73 Lights up when Super Audio CD CD is loaded 38 uo eunoyu jeuonippy i 105 Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A O P Z ANGLE 3 36 PICTURE NAVI 15 45 69 Number buttons 14 39 61 80 AUDIO 16 37 PRESET 27 62 VC on standby 1 26 27 35 CLEAR 8 40 52 62 PROG
94. le e OFF Off e ON MUSIC You can shuffle MP3 files in the folder on the current disc When no folder is selected the first folder will play in random order Except for United Kingdom and North American models 416 420 4 Press Shuffle Play starts To return to normal play Press CLEAR or select OFF in Step 3 To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off wa e You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback Playing repeatedly Repeat Play a CE a ee A ma DATA DvD You can play the contents on a disc repeatedly You can use a combination of Shuffle Play or Program Play modes 1 Press DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press t to select REPEAT then press The options for REPEAT appear 3 Press t to select the item to be repeated E DVD VIDEO DVD VR e OFF Off e DISC You can repeat all of the titles on the disc e TITLE You can repeat the current title on a disc e CHAPTER You can repeat the current chapter E VIDEO CD Super Audio CD CD e OFF Off e DISC You can repeats all of the tracks on the disc e TRACK You can repeat the current track E DATA CD DATA DVD e OFF Off e DISC You can repeat all of the folders on the disc e FOLDER You can repeat the current folder e TRACK MP
95. m is MP3 WMA AAC files only Files with copyright protection Digital Rights Management cannot be played by the system Note e The system cannot play WMA AAC files on a DATA CD DATA DVD Connecting the USB device Front panel USB device Note e When you use the AUDIO IN A CAL MIC jack while a USB device is connected be careful as space is restricted 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until USB appears in the front panel display 2 Connect a USB device digital music player or USB storage media to the lt 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 Note e When you connect the USB device make sure that the direction of the jack is correct e Do not forcibly insert the USB device as this may cause the device to be damaged e Do not connect other device or objects besides the USB device e It may take about 10 seconds before READING appears in the front panel display depending on the type of the USB device To remove the USB device 1 Press W to stop playback 2 Press I to turn off the system 3 Remove the USB device Notes on the USB device The system can play back up to 200 folders including albums that do not contain audio files and JPEG image files When more than 200 folders are in the USB device folders that are recognized by the system differ depending on th
96. mbined from two or more DivX video files e The system cannot play a DivX video file of size more than 720 width x 576 height or 2GB e Depending on the DivX video file sound may skip or not match the pictures on the TV screen e The system cannot play some DivX video files that are longer than 3 hours e Depending on the DivX video file the picture may pause or be unclear In which case it is recommended that you create the file at a lower bit rate If the sound is still noisy MP3 is the recommended audio format Note however this system does not conform to WMA Windows Media Audio format for playing DivX files e Because of the compression technology used for DivX video files it may take some time after you press C gt for the picture to appear Selecting a folder T Press DVD MENU A list of folders on the disc appears Only folders that contain DivX video files are listed FOLDER LIST SUMMER 2003 NEW YEAR S DAY MY FAVOURITES 2 Press t to select the folder you want to play 3 Press The system starts playing the selected folder To select DivX video files see Selecting a DivX video file page 49 To go to the next or previous page Press e p qo To turn off the display Press DVD MENU repeatedly To stop playback Press W Selecting a DivX video file 1 After Step 2 of Selecting a folder press The list of files in the folder appears FILE LIST 1 MY FAVOU
97. ment 1 4 Unplug the calibration mic and press gt to select YES The environment of the room in which the system is installed may affect measurements e If measurement fails follow the message then retry AUTO CALIBRATION 15 Press Quick Setup is finished All connections and setup operations are complete To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in any Step e If you change the position of the speakers reset the speaker settings See Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room page 78 and Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically page 79 e If you want to change any of the settings see Using the Setup Display page 52 To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press 4 4 to select SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 94 99 1 1 T 0 01 08 DVD VIDEO CUSTOM CUSTOM QUICK 4 Press t to select QUICK then press The Quick Setup display appears Setting the type of video output to match your TV Depending on the connection of the TV page 18 select the type of video output of the system 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
98. mpedance Dimensions approx Mass approx Center SS CT80 Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions approx Mass approx Full range Bass reflex Magnetically Shielded 65 mm 2 5 s in cone type 3 ohms 103 mm x 164 mm x 82 mm 4 sin x 6 2in x 3 1 4in w h d 0 6 kg 1 Ib 6 oz Full range Bass reflex Magnetically Shielded 65 mm 2 s in cone type 3 ohms 265 mm x 93 mm x 71 mm 10 tzin x 3 3 4in x 2 7 sin w h d 0 7 kg 1 Ib 9 oz Subwoofer DAV HDZ278 SS WS80 Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions approx Mass approx Subwoofer Bass reflex 160 mm 6 s in cone type 3 ohms 205 mm x 325 mm x 325 mm 8 sin x 12 7 sin x 12 7 8 in w h d 5 2 kg 11 Ib 8 oz Subwoofer DAV DZ270 SS WS81 Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions approx Mass approx General Power requirements North American models Mexican models Subwoofer Bass reflex 160 mm 6 s in cone type 3 ohms 225 mm x 395 mm x 325 mm 8 7 sin x 15 5 sin x 12 7 8 in w h d 6 1 kg 13 Ib 8 oz 120 V AC 60 Hz 120 V AC 60 Hz 120 V AC 50 60 Hz 220 V 240 V AC Taiwan models Argentine models 50 60 Hz Latin American models 110 V 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Saudi Arabian models 127 V 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Chinese models 220 V 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Other models 220 V 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption DAV HDZ278 On
99. nected component on the system Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter see To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 22 Note e Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter e Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to from the unit while the system is turned on e Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter the images are also output In this case the system outputs the composite video signal only regardless of the type of video signal Playing the connected component on the system 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DMPORT appears in the front panel display 2 Start playback of the connected component The sound and images from the connected component are played on the system or connected TV For operation details refer to the operating instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter e When listening to MP3 files or other compressed music using a portable audio source you can enhance the sound Select A F D STD for DEC MODE page 32 To cancel select other than A F D STD e 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 891N9q OIpny JeUs8 XS IINGH 40 1
100. nel source from the six speakers select the PRO LOGIC PLIT MOVIE or PLIT MUSIC decoding mode For details see page 32 5 Press G The setting is made 6 Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off e Depending on your TV you may need to turn off your TV s speaker to enjoy surround sound of the system e When listening to audio files using a portable audio source you can enhance the sound Press FUNCTION to select AUDIO Connect the portable audio source Select A F D STD for DEC MODE To cancel select other than A F D STD Changing the input level of the sound from connected components Distortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to the TV VIDEO jacks on the rear panel or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected To prevent distortion reduce the input level on the unit 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TV VIDEO or AUDIO appears in the front panel display 2 Press SYSTEM MENU 3 Press t repeatedly until ATTENUATE appears in the front panel display then press or gt 4 Press 1 4 to select a setting e ATT ON You can attenuate the input level The output level is changed e ATT OFF Normal input level 5 Press The setting is made 6 Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off 318 Q E 3 Q 2 mr
101. nformation go to http www divx com on the Internet E 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 points in memory for up to 10 discs OFF The system does not store the resume points in memory Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the unit E RESET You can return the SET UP settings other than PARENTAL CONTROL to the default settings For details see Returning the SETUP settings to the default page 85 Settings for the speakers SPEAKER SETUP 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 wa e You cannot operate SPEAKER SETUP when you connect headphones to the unit SPEAKER SETUP CONNECTION DISTANCE FRONT DISTANCE SURROUND LEVEL FRONT LEVEL SURROUND TI FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER E CONNECTION If you do not connect center or surround speakers set the parameters for CENTER and SURROUND Since the front speaker and subwoofer setting is fixed you cannot change them FRONT YES CENTER YES Normally select this NONE Select this if no center speaker is used SURROUND YES Normally select this NONE Select this if no surround
102. ng that matches your TV type E If you have a wide screen TV or a 4 3 standard TV with a wide screen mode 16 9 page 54 E if you have a 4 3 standard TV 4 3 LETTER BOX or 4 3 PAN SCAN page 54 Press The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears Press gt to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned For details see Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room page 78 SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD 2768 Q E z Q 2 mr D gt D Q ke D 2 he x i D E 2 10 Press 1 1 Connect the calibration mic to the A CAL MIC jack on the front panel Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod etc not supplied The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic 1 2 Press gt to select YES Note e Make sure that the headphones are not connected to the unit You cannot operate following Steps with the headphones connected 13 Press AUTO CALIBRATION starts Be quiet during the measurement e Loud test sound is output when AUTO CALIBRATION starts You cannot turn the 2858 volume down Give consideration to children and neighbors e Avoid being in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement which takes about 3 minutes as it may interfere with measure
103. o UDF Universal Disk Format DMP3 MPEGI Audio Layer 3 is a standard format defined by ISO MPEG which compresses audio data MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format 668 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 gt Except for United Kingdom and North American models 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 A logical format of files and folders on CD ROMs defined by ISO International Organization for Standardization DVD RW DVD RW DVD R DVD VIDEO and the CD logos are trademarks Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs e CD ROM CD R CD RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 6 e CD ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format e Data part of CD Extra e CD Graphics disc e DVD Audio e DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files JPEG image files or DivX video files Except for United Kingdom and North American models e DVD RAM Also the system cannot play the following discs A DVD VIDEO with a different region code page 8 e A disc that has a non standard shape e g card heart e A disc w
104. o signal in the system of the disc either PAL or NTSC If your TV uses a DUAL system select AUTO PAL The system changes the video signal of an NTSC disc and outputs it in the PAL system NTSC The system changes the video signal of a PAL disc and outputs it in the NTSC system e You cannot change the color system of the disc itself e You can change the color system of this system according to the connected TV page 20 E BLACK LEVEL North American Mexican and Latin American models only You can select the black level setup level for the video signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI OUT ON The standard level OFF You can lower the standard black level Use this when the picture becomes too white E BLACK LEVEL COMPONENT OUT North American Mexican and Latin American models only You can select the black level setup level for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks You cannot select this and the setting is not effective when the system outputs progressive signal OFF You can set the black level of the output signal to the standard level ON You can raise the standard black level Use this when the picture becomes too black E PAUSE MODE DVD VIDEO DVD R DVD RW only You can select the picture in pause mode AUTO The picture including subjects that move dynamically is output with no jitter Normally select this posit
105. of the audio file that was in Resume Play mode e This system does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device e Files recorded by a device such as a computer may not be played back in the order in which they were recorded e The playback order for the system may differ from the playback order of the connected USB device e Always turn off the system before removing the USB device Removing the USB device while the system is on may corrupt the data on the USB device e Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a USB device that has audio files or JPEG image files e Folders that have no audio files or JPEG image files are skipped e Compatibility with all MP3 WMA AAC encoding writing softwares recording devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed Incompatible USB device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all e Before using the USB device make sure that no virus ridden files are on the USB device Selecting an audio file or folder 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until USB appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press 4 4 to select MODE MUSIC IMAGE then press The options for MODE MUSIC IMAGE appear Press t to select MUSIC Press G Press DVD MENU The folders recorded on the USB device appear When a f
106. of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack For details refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV projector etc 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press t 4 to select EN SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press 1 4 to select CUSTOM then press The Setup Display appears 5 Press 1 4 to select HDMI SETUP then press The options for HDMI SETUP appear 6 Press t to select HDMI RESOLUTION then press 7 Press tY to select the desired setting then press e AUTO 1920 x 1080p The system outputs the optimal video signal for the connected TV e 1920 x 1080i The system outputs 1920 x 1080i video signals 1280 x 720p The system outputs 1280 x 720p video signals e 720 x 480p The system outputs 720 x 480p video signals i interlace p progressive Depending on the country model 720 x 576p may appear Note e When HDMI lights up in the front panel display images other than 720 x 480p or 720 x 576p are stretched vertically Does your TV accept progressive signals Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image To use this method you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals
107. off e You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file has an AVI or DIVX extension and contains subtitle information within the same file except for United Kingdom and North American models Changing the sound Em GE eo ae Oe When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD DATA DVD DivX video files recorded in multiple audio formats PCM Dolby Digital MPEG audio or DTS you can change the audio format If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks you can also change the language With a VIDEO CD CD DATA CD or DATA DVD you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers You cannot change the sound for a Super Audio CD Except for United Kingdom and North American models Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select the desired audio signal E DVD VIDEO Depending on the DVD VIDEO the choice of language varies When 4 digits are displayed they indicate a language code See Language Code List page 102 to confirm which language the code represents When the same language is displayed two or more times the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats E DVD VR The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed Example e 1 MAIN main sound e 1 SUB sub sound e 1 MAIN SUB main and sub sound e 2 MAIN e 2 SUB 2 MAIN SUB wa e 2
108. ol turn up the volume of the other components to a level peyeys Buma 9 where sound is not distorted DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter DAV HDZ278 only Portable audio source VCR digital satellite receiver ow AM loop antenna aerial FM wire antenna aerial AC power cord mains lead mae n Center speaker E Subwoofer Front speaker L Front speaker R LAS Surround speaker L Surround speaker R Signal flow 1568 3 2 b x 2 D S E 7 2 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 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 DAV DZ270 Rear panel eesieas Fal To the surround speaker L blue wih Sa To the surround speaker R P x To the center speaker green To the subwoofer purple To the front speaker R red To the front speaker L white 166 DAV HDZ278 Rear panel To the surround speaker L blue To the s
109. ol function will not work When the TV exits PAP mode the output method of the TV returns to the one before PAP mode e If you select a TV program during DVD playback with the system the TV VIDEO function is automatically set to output TV sound e When you activate One Touch Play during watching TV the System Audio Control function is activated and the TV sound is muted e While recording songs on an audio CD into a USB device the System Audio Control function will not work DAV DZ270 only e You can connect the system and the TV audio digitally For details see page 21 Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System Volume Limit If you change the output method of the TV to the system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing THEATER or THEATRE loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system You can prevent this by limiting the maximum level of the volume For details see VOLUME LIMIT page 56 The button name differs depending on the area Playing Back Audio Files JPEG Image Files of a USB Device DAV DZ270 only 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 For a list of USB devices that can be connected to the unit see Playable USB Devices page 76 The audio format that can be played back by the syste
110. older is being played its title is shaded oc FOLDER LIST 01 Let s Talk About Love 1985 02 1st Album 1986 03 In the Middle of Nowhere 1986 04 Ready for Romance 1986 05 In the Garden of Venus 1987 06 Romantic Warriors 1987 07 Back for Good 1988 08 Alone 1999 M 7 Press 4 to select a folder E To play audio files in a folder Press D gt to start playing the selected folder E To select an audio file Press The list of files contained in the folder appears TRACK LIST 1 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 v Press 4 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 e The system can recognize up to 150 audio files in a single folder To stop playback Press W To play the next or previous audio file Press PP I IK lt Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press Pl after the last file on the current folder but that you cannot return to the previous folder by pressing k To return to the previous folder select the folder from the folder list To return to the previous display Press gt RETURN To turn off the
111. on refer to the pages indicated in parentheses Front panel 1 3 4 5 6 7 k 11 10 9 8 VC on standby 27 85 7 VOLUME control 35 amp open close 35 8 PHONES jack 35 Front panel display 105 9 AUDIO IN A CAL MIC jack 21 27 79 e e e e OS Play operation buttons 35 remote sensor 11 FUNCTION 30 10 11 USB port DAV DZ270 only 67 Disc tray 35 uo eunoyu jeuonippy i 103 Rear panel DAV DZ270 DAV HDZ278 CORES a N E 104 SPEAKER jacks 16 COAXIAL 759 FM jack 24 AM terminal 24 TV VIDEO AUDIO IN R L jacks 18 21 VIDEO OUT jack 18 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks 18 DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT jack DAV HDZ278 only 21 76 HDMI OUT jack 18 TV VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL jacks DAV HDZ278 only 18 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display 1 2 3 e ie SA CD 10 9 Playing status Flashes when the sleep timer is set 81 Disp
112. on the Setup Display you change the parental control level you change the function by pressing FUNCTION you disconnect the AC power cord mains lead e For a DVD VR VIDEO CD Super Audio CD CD DATA CD or DATA DVD the system remembers the resume playback point for the current disc e Resume Play does not work during Program Play and Shuffle Play e This function may not work properly with some discs e To play from the beginning of the disc press ll twice then press D gt To enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback Multi disc Resume This system recalls the point where you stopped the disc the last time it was played and resumes playback from that point the next time you insert the same disc When the resume playback memory is full the resume playback point for the earliest disc is deleted To activate this function set MULTI DISC RESUME in SYSTEM SETUP to ON For details see MULTI DISC RESUME DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD only page 58 Note e This system can store at least 10 resume playback points If MULTI DISC RESUME in SYSTEM SETUP is set to OFF page 58 the resume point is cleared when you change the function by pressing FUNCTION e To play from the beginning of the disc press Ill twice then press D gt Using Play Mode Creating your own program Program Play I K You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arrang
113. ot output Super Audio CD sound e Try the following Turn the system off and on again Turn the connected component off and on again Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cable again The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely There is no sound from the subwoofer e Check the speaker connections and settings pages 16 58 e Select A F D STD for DEC MODE page 32 uoneunoyu jeuonippY i 8962 9062 Symptom Remedy Severe hum or noise is heard e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters 10 ft away from your TV set or a fluorescent light e Move your TV away from the audio components e The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol e Clean the disc The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD a CD or an MP3 file e Set AUDIO to STEREO by pressing AUDIO page 37 e Make sure the unit is connected properly The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a sound track of Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG audio e Make sure the DEC MODE setting page 32 e Check the speaker connections and settings pages 16 58 e Depending on the DVD the output signal may not be the entire 5 1 channel It
114. ource PRO LOGIC PLII MOVIE and PLII MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly e When the bilingual broadcast sound is input PRO LOGIC PLII MOVIE and PLII MUSIC are not effective e You cannot select the decoding mode when the unit is reading the files in the USB device or recording copying songs DAV DZ270 only e Depending on the input stream the decoding mode may not by effective e When you select A F D MULTI the surround or stereo effect may not be effective In this case select A F D STD PRO LOGIC PLII MOVIE or PLI MUSIC juowysnipy punos g 33 GB Selecting the Sound Mode You can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music SOUND MODE Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display e AUTO The system selects MOVIE or MUSIC automatically to produce the sound effect depending on the disc e MOVIE The system provides the sound for movies e MUSIC The system provides the sound for music wa e You cannot operate these setup items when you connect headphones to the unit Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound DUAL MONO DAV HDZ278 only You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal e To receive the Dolby Digital signal you need to connect
115. pace during recording copying The number of MP3 files on the USB device reaches the limit for the number that the system can recognize e You can store up to 150 files in a folder e You can store up to 199 folders in a single USB device e If the folder to be erased contains non audio format files or sub folders these are not erased e If a folder or file that you are trying to record already exists on the USB device with the 891N9q OIpny JeUsa XS IINGH 40 101 U09 73 GB 74 same name a sequential number is added after the name without overwriting the original folder or file e 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 Load an audio CD 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen Press 1 4 to select USB RECORDING then press 4 Press t to select TRACK then press READING appears in the front panel display until the tracks recorded on the audio CD appear on the TV screen e It takes several minutes to display the tracks depending on the number of tracks 5 Select a track that you want to record Recordable space of the USB device USB RECORDING TRACK 01 START TRACK 02 TRACK 03 iA TRACK 04 MALL TRACK 05 TRACK 06 TRACK 07 TRACK 08 WA Tracks to be recorded E To select
116. pe on the disc e 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 e After playing store the disc in its case On cleaning e Before playing clean the disc with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out G Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs This system can only play back a standard circular disc Using neither standard nor circular discs e g card heart or star shape may cause a malfunction Do not use a disc that has a commercially available accessory attached such as a label or ring uo eunoyu jeuonippy i 87 GB 8848 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 Symptom Remedy The power is not turned on e Check that the AC power cord mains lead is connected securely e Press I O after STANDBY disappears from the front panel display If PROTECTOR and PUSH POWER appear alternately in the front panel display Press I C to turn off the s
117. playback of an USB device The audio file JPEG image file you want to play is broken e The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF e The JPEG image file has the extension JPG or JPEG but is not in JPEG format Playback does not start e Turn off the system then reconnect the USB device e Connect the USB device that this system can play page 76 e Press D gt to start play Playback does not start from the first track e Cancel Repeat Play page 71 Symptom Remedy The USB device audio file JPEG image file cannot be played back e USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT12 FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported e Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords etc cannot be played back e The MP3 file does not have the extension MP3 e The WMA file does not have the extension wma e The AAC file does not have the extension m4a e The data is not stored in the desired format e The MP3 files in format other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played back e If you use partitioned USB device only audio files on the first partition can be played e The system can playback to a depth of 8 folders only e For audio files JPEG image files check the MODE MUSIC IMAGE setting pages 68 69 e The number of folders has exceeded 200 e The number of files has exceeded 150 e For audio files JPE
118. r when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD page 39 To select an area see To select a playback area on a 2 channel Multi channel Super Audio CD page 38 uo eunoyu jeuonippy i 101 102 Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639 1988 E F standard Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali Bangla 1067 Tibetan 1070 Breton 1079 Catalan 1093 Corsican 1097 Czech 1103 Welsh 1105 Danish 1109 German 1130 Bhutani 1142 Greek 1144 English 1145 Esperanto 1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian 1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1171 Faroese 1174 French 1181 Frisian Parental Control Area Code List 1183 Irish 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi 1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian 1233 Armenian 1235 Interlingua 1239 Interlingue 1245 Inupiak 1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic 1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew 1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish 1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian 1297 Kazakh 1298 Greenlandic 1299 Cambodian 1300 Kannada 1301 Korean 1305 Kashmiri 1307 Kurdish 1311 Kirghiz 1313 Latin 1326 Lingala 1327 Laothian 1332 Lithuanian 1334 Latvian Lettish 1345 Malagasy 1347 Maori 1349 Macedonian 1350 Malayalam 135
119. rify the HDMI connection appears and you cannot set to ON E VOLUME LIMIT If you change the output method of the TV to the system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing THEATER THEATRE the System Audio Control page 66 is activated and loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system You can prevent this by limiting the maximum level of the volume The button name differs depending on the area LEVEL3 Maximum volume level is set to 10 LEVEL2 Maximum volume level is set to 15 LEVEL1 Maximum volume level is set to 20 OFF Off Note e This function is available only when CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to ON E YCsCr RGB HDMI You can select the type of HDMI signal output from HDMI OUT jack YCsCr The system outputs YCsCr signals RGB The system outputs RGB signals e If the playback picture becomes distorted set YCsCr to RGB e If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to a component with a DVI jack RGB signals will be automatically output even when you select YCsCr E 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 e When you connect the unit and TV with an HDMI cable and ON is selected AUDIO DRC A V SYNC DY
120. rmation The system can support ID3 ver 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 ID3 ver 2 2 2 3 tag information display has priority when both ID3 ver 1 0 1 1 and ver 2 2 2 3 tags are used for a single MP3 file Except for United Kingdom and North American models 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 5 8 al gt DATA CD JPEG 10 Ba 9 18 200 Date information Exchangeable Image File Format is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA e Date information is MM DD Y YYY MM Month DD Day YYYY Year e Date information varies depending on the area Returning to the Default Settings Returning the system parameters such as preset stations to the default settings 1 Press I to turn on the system 2 Press W and I on the unit at the same time COLD RESET appears in the front panel display and the system returns to default settings Returning the SETUP settings to the default You can return the SETUP settings page 52 other than PARENTAL CONTROL to the default settings 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while t
121. s and MP3 files in the same folder as a slide show e MUSIC You can play only MP3 files continuously e IMAGE You can play only JPEG image files as a slide show Press Press DVD MENU The list of folders recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appears o1 7 Press 1 4 to select the desired folder and press The system starts playing the selected folder You can turn the folder list on off by pressing DVD MENU repeatedly Note If you set MODE MUSIC IMAGE to IMAGE on a disc that contains MP3 files only or MUSIC on a disc that contains JPEG image files only you may not be able to change the MODE MUSIC IMAGE setting PICTURE NAVI does not work when MUSIC is selected e If you play large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the same time the sound may skip Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file If the sound still skips reduce the size of the JPEG image file To select the slide show duration of JPEG image files T Press DISPLAY twice The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press t to select INTERVAL then press The options for INTERVAL appear 3 Press 1 4 to select a setting e NORMAL You can set to the standard duration e FAST You can set the duration shorter than NORMAL e SLOW 1 You can set the duration longer than NORMAL e SLOW 2 You can set the duration longer than SLOW 1
122. s playback continuous play 7 Adjust the volume by using VOLUME on the remote or the VOLUME control on the unit The volume level appears on the TV screen and in the front panel display e Depending on the system status the volume level may not appear on the TV screen e When you set the Control for HDMI function to on the TV that is connected to the system with an HDMI cable not supplied can be sync operated with the system For details see Using the Control for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Sync page 64 e When you connect the system and TV with an HDMI cable not supplied you can operate them simply using the Control for HDMI function For details see Using the Control for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Sync page 64 To turn the system off Press I while the system is on The system enters standby mode To save power in standby mode Press IC while the system is on To enter power saving mode make sure that the system is in the following status DEMO is set to OFF page 26 35 GB 3648 CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to OFF page 64 To use the headphones Connect the headphones to PHONES jack on the unit The sound of the system is muted Other operations To Press Stop E Pause H Resume play after pause Ii or E gt Go to the next chapter PPH track or scene Go back to the lea preceding chapter track or scene Turn o
123. s realized due to the all channel data being recorded discretely and processed in digitally HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound The HDMI specification supports HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals Interlace format Interlaced scanning The Interlace format is the NTSC standard method for displaying TV images at 30 frames per second Each frame is scanned twice alternately between the even numbered scanning lines and then odd numbered scanning lines at 60 times per second Parental Control A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country The limitation varies from disc to disc when it is activated playback is completely prohibited violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on Progressive format sequential scanning In contrast to the Interlace format the progressive format can reproduce 50 60 frames per second by reproducing all scanning lines 525 lines for the NTSC system The overall picture quality increases and still images text and horizontal lines appear sharper This format is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive format Super Audio CD
124. seeseeeeeeeees 6 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Getting Started ROOM a AAEE 78 Step 1 Positioning the System 12 Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Step 2 Connecting the System 15 Automatically occ eee eee 79 Step 3 Performing the Quick Controlling the TV with the Supplied LTS ee eA 27 Remoterreencgnurnreeneni 80 Step 4 Enjoying Sound from all the Using the Sound Effect ee 81 SPeakers ccsscsssssssessessesesseseees 30 Using the Sleep Timer 81 3 Changing the Brightness of the Front Sound Adjustment Panel Display eeeeeeeeeee 82 Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Viewing Information About the Disc 82 Decoding Mode ou eters 32 Returning to the Default Settings 85 Selecting the Sound Mode 34 Additional Information Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound 34 P Precautions ceeeeee Disc Notes about the Discs Playing a Dise sive cdececeiavsecncnubnen 35 Troubleshooting Using Play Mode seeeseeeeseeeeeeereee 40 Self diagnosis Function 0c ccce Searching Selecting a Disc 43 Specifications eee Playing MP3 Files JPEG Image Files 45 Glossa enso A Enjoying DivX Videos 48 Language Code List Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture Index to Parts and Control and Sound ccisesiescescesvesccnsronss ceeds ss 50 Guide to the Control Menu Display 107 Restricting Playback of the Disc 50 NGG xi i cot Sots eevee b at ee ee 111 Using the Setup
125. shes in the front panel display To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once To change the remaining time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time To cancel the sleep timer function Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears in the front panel display To set the sleep timer using the system menu T Press SYSTEM MENU 2 Press 1 4 repeatedly until SLEEP appears in the front panel display then press or gt 3 Press t to select a setting The minutes display the remaining time changes in 10 minutes e You can select the remaining time by pressing the number buttons In this case you can preset the time in 1 minute increments 4 Press The setting is made and SLEEP flashes in the front panel display D Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off suoljeiodo 194 0 i 81 GB 82 GB Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels T Press SYSTEM MENU 2 Press t repeatedly until DIMMER appears in the front panel display then press or gt 3 Press t to select the brightness of the front panel display e DIMMER OFF Bright e DIMMER ON Dark 4 Press The setting is made D press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off Viewing Information About the Disc a CO ee ee A ona On Viewing the playing time and remaining time in
126. speaker is used SUBWOOFER YES Note e When you change the CONNECTION setting the STANDARD of SPEAKER FORMATION setting remains the same but the other settings of SPEAKER FORMATION return to STANDARD E DISTANCE FRONT When you move the front speakers and center speaker be sure to set the parameters of the distance from the listening position to the speakers You can set the parameters from 1 0 to 7 0 meters 3 to 23 ft for the front speakers from 0 0 to 7 0 meters 0 to 23 ft for the center speaker L R 3 0 m 10 ft Set the front speaker a NS p distance CENTER 3 0 m 10 ft Set the center speaker et ae p distance up to 1 6 meters 5 ft closer to the front speakers 10 9 to 6 9 meters for North American models 20 0 to 6 9 meters for North American models 3 When you perform the Quick Setup page 27 the default settings are changed This item appears when you set CENTER to YES in the CONNECTION setting E DISTANCE SURROUND When you move the surround speakers be sure to set the parameters of the distance from the listening position to the speakers You can set the parameters from 0 0 to 7 0 meters 0 to 23 ft L R 3 0 m 10 ft Set the surround speaker distance up to 5 0 meters 16 ft closer to the front spe
127. t PLII MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding to the input signal and MOVIE 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 PLII MUSIC Dolby Pro Logic II Performs Pro Logic II music mode decoding to the input signal and MUSIC produces five full bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as a CD This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer Sound may not be output from all speakers depending on the source 2CH STEREO 2 CHANNEL Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and STEREO subwoofer Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels HP 2CH HEADPHONE Outputs the sound from headphone left and right Multi channel 2 CHANNEL surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels STEREO HP VIRTUAL HEADPHONE Outputs the sound as surround from headphone left and right This VIRTUAL mode is effective only when a multi channel source is played 4 Press The setting is made 5 Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off To turn the surround effect off Select A F D STD or 2CH STEREO for DEC MODE e When the input signal is multi channel s
128. t OFF in Step 3 To play the same program again select ON in Step 3 and press s To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off To change or cancel a program 1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of Creating your own program 2 Press t to select the program number of the track you want to change or cancel If you want to delete the track from the program press CLEAR 3 Follow Step 5 for new programming To cancel a program select under T then press To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order 1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of Creating your own program 2 Press t and select ALL CLEAR 3 Press Playing in random order Shuffle Play vinco cn K Gs ooo You can play the contents on a disc in random order Subsequent Shuffle Play may produce a different playing order e Same song may be played repeatedly when you are playing MP3 files 1 Press DISPLAY during playback The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press t to select SHUFFLE then press The options for SHUFFLE appear 3 Press t to select the item to be shuffled E VIDEO CD Super Audio CD CD e OFF Off TRACK You can shuffle tracks on the disc E During Program Play OFF Off e ON You can shuffle tracks selected in Program Play E DATA CD except for DivX video file DATA DVD except for DivX video fi
129. t the playback layer on a Super Audio CD when available Syer AuioCD KA PROGRAN page 40 You can select the track to play in the order you want zo aJ SHUFFLE page 41 You can play the track file in random order EO a Ge Soo REPEAT page 42 You can play the entire disc all titles all tracks all folders all files repeatedly or one title chapter track folder file repeatedly m m OE a a amp S a A V SYNC page 50 You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound mm n a a a DISC MENU page 43 You can display the DVD s menu pvp v BROWSING page 46 You can display the list of folders JPEG image files DATA cD SETUP page 52 Pad E QUICK page 27 You can make the basic adjustments Use Quick Setup to select the desired language of the on screen display the aspect ratio of the TV and select yes or no to start the Auto Calibration CUSTOM In addition to the Quick Setup setting you can adjust various other settings m OO a Oe ea uo eunoyu jeuonippy i FOLDER page 43 You can select the folder to be played pata cp FILE page 43 You can select the JPEG image file or DivX video file to be played pata cD 2 DATE page 84 You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera DATA cD 8 INTERVAL page 47 You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen 2m0 mmm N
130. tellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited This system incorporates with Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic ID adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from DTS Inc DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of DTS Inc This system incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC BRAVIA and BRAVIA are trademarks of Sony Corporation gas ke o 2 x 2 D S E 7 0 Getting Started Unpacking e Front speakers 2 and e FM wire antenna aerial 1 e Calibration mic 1 surround speakers 2 p or SA e Speaker cords 6 red white e Center speaker 1 green gray blue purple KS e Foot pads 1 set e Operating Instructions e Speaker and TV connections card e Subwoofer 1 e Remote commander remote 1 e R6 size AA batteries 2 106 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert t
131. the button the system tunes in one preset station e You can select the preset station number directly by pressing the number buttons 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME To turn off the radio Press VQ To listen to non preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2 For manual tuning press TUNING repeatedly For automatic tuning press and hold TUNING The automatic tuning stops automatically when the system receives the radio station To stop the automatic tuning manually press TUNING or W To listen to radio stations when you know the frequencies 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TUNER FM or TUNER AM appears in the front panel display Press D TUNING Press the number buttons to select the frequencies Press x OON e To improve reception reorient the connected antennas aerials If an FM program is noisy If an FM program is noisy you can select monaural reception There will be no stereo effect but reception will improve T Press SYSTEM MENU 2 Press 1 4 repeatedly until FM MODE appears in the front panel display Tr TUNED ST 3 Press G or gt 4 Press 1 4 to select MONO e STEREO Stereo reception e MONO Monaural reception 5 Press The setting is made 6 Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off Naming preset stations You can enter a name for preset stations Th
132. the desired track Press 4 to select the track then press i The tracks are marked in the order that you select E To select all tracks on the audio CD Press 4 gt to select W ALL then press E To cancel the track Press 4 to select the track then press The mark on the track is removed E To cancel all the track Press 4 gt to select 1 ALL then press Press t gt to select START then press The system starts recording and the status of recording appears To cancel recording press W Copying MP3 files on a DATA CD DATA DVD into a USB device 1 2 Load a DATA CD DATA DVD Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen Press 1 4 to select USB RECORDING then press Press t to select TRACK or FOLDER then press e TRACK The folders recorded on the DATA CD DATA DVD appear You can copy the desired MP3 file e FOLDER The folders recorded on the DATA CD DATA DVD appear You can copy all MP3 files in the folder Go to Step 6 READING appears in the front panel display until the tracks folders appear on the TV screen e It takes several minutes to display the tracks folders depending on the number of tracks folders Press 1 4 to select the desired folder then press The MP3 files in the selected folder appear Select a MP3 file folder that you want to copy
133. the signal from the system through the HDMI input appears on the TV screen 4 Set the Control for HDMI function of the system and TV For details of the setting of the system see the following Steps For details of the setting of the TV refer to the operating instructions of the TV depending on the TV the default setting of the Control for HDMI function is set to off To set the CONTROL FOR HDMI function to on off 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until DVD appears in the front panel display 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 3 Press 4 4 to select EEN SETUP then press The options for SETUP appear 4 Press 4 4 to select CUSTOM then press G The Setup Display appears 5 Press 1 4 to select HDMI SETUP then press The options for HDMI SETUP appear 6 Press 1 4 to select CONTROL FOR HDMI then press 7 Press t to select the setting then press OFF Off e ON On wa e When Please verify the HDMI connection appears make sure the HDMI connection is correct Using the Theater Theatre Mode Theater Theatre Mode If your TV is compatible with the Theater Theatre Mode you can enjoy optimal image suited for movies and the sound is output from the system s speaker automatically by pressing THEATER THEATRE The button name differs depending on the area Watching DVD by a single but
134. til MEMORY appears in the front panel display Press or gt A preset number appears in the front panel display lot Sit TUNED ST rl ri ha CL oad Fl ES I 2 6 Press t to select the preset number you want 1 ha copa bd ties eee I tri e You can select the preset number directly by pressing the number buttons 7 Press COMPLETE appears in the front panel display and the station is stored 8 Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to store other stations 9 Press SYSTEM MENU The system menu turns off To change the preset number Restart from Step 2 To change the AM tuning interval except for Russian and Middle Eastern models The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz To change the AM tuning interval first tune in any AM station then turn off the system by pressing I on the unit While holding down PPI on the unit press IC on the unit to turn on the power If you change the interval AM preset stations will be erased To reset the interval repeat the same procedure aaun 61 GB 62 GB Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system s memory first see Presetting Radio Stations page 61 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TUNER FM or TUNER AM appears in the front panel display The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station Each time you press
135. ting level When you select one of the SPEAKER SETUP items the 5968 6062 test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence Adjust the sound level as follows Set the TEST TONE to ON Press ft 4 gt repeatedly to select the desired speaker and the level Press G Repeat Steps 1 to 3 Press t gt repeatedly to set TEST TONE to OFF after adjusting the speaker level e The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack GAUG Na e To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time turn the VOLUME control on the unit or press VOLUME on the remote e To return to the default setting when changing a setting select the item then press CLEAR Note that only the CONNECTION setting does not return to the default setting 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 e You can operate the tuner function by observing the following display on the TV screen Current station Current band and preset number Station name 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TUNER FM or TUNER AM appears in the front panel display 2 Press and hold TUNING until the auto scanning starts Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station TUNED and ST for stereo program appear in the front panel display 3 Press SYSTEM MENU 4 Press t repeatedly un
136. tions supplied with the disc as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD To go back to the menu Press gt RETURN wa Depending on the VIDEO CD Press ENTER in Step 3 may appear as Press SELECT in the operating instructions supplied with the disc In this case press D gt To play without using the PBC function press K lt 4 PP or the number buttons while the system is in stop mode to select a track then press E gt or The system starts playback You cannot play still pictures such as a menu To return to PBC playback press ll twice then press D gt Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc Resume Play Cu CO a ee o fata vo When you stop the disc the system remembers the point where you pressed ll and RESUME appears in the front panel display As long as you do not remove the disc Resume Play will work even if the system is set to standby mode by pressing VO 1 While playing a disc press W to stop playback RESUME appears in the front panel display 2 Press The system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1 osid 40 e Depending on where you stop the disc the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point e 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
137. ton press One Touch Play By only pressing ONE TOUCH PLAY the TV turns on the TV is set for DVD input mode and the system starts playing a disc automatically The One Touch Play also works when You press amp while the disc tray is opened and appears in the front panel display You close the disc tray by pressing the disc tray You press DVD TOP MENU DVD MENU and C gt appears in the front panel display You select the DVD function by pressing FUNCTION and D gt appears in the front panel display One Touch Play does not work when you press D gt The system and TV work as follows This system TV Turns on If not already Turns on If not already turned on turned on cals to DVD sae to HDMI input function J J Minimizes sound level Starts playing the disc and System Audio Control outputs the sound Make sure the HDMI connection is correct and set the CONTROL FOR HDMI to ON e Depending on the TV the beginning of the content may not be played back e Depending on the disc playback may take a while to start 891N9q OIpny JeUsa XS IINGH 40 101 U09 6548 6648 Turning the system off in sync with the TV System Power Off When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV s remote or TV IC on the system s remote the system turns off automatically e Before using the System Power Off function set the function for TV po
138. u Display You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information e DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY the Control Menu display changes Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 appears for certain discs only Control Menu display off Note e The Control Menu Display appears only during the DVD or USB function DAV DZ270 only Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type For details see the pages in parentheses uo eunoyu jeuonippy i 107 Example Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Playback status B Playback Il Pause E Stop etc Total number of chapters Control Menu items Type of disc being played gt DVD VIDEO Selected item Playing time OFF Current setting CHAPTER Options Function name of selected Control Menu item DISPLAY Operation message D The scene number for a VIDEO CD PBC is on track number for a VIDEO CD Super Audio CD CD folder number fora DATA CD DATA DVD DivX video folder number fora DATA CD DATA DVD Except for United Kingdom and North American models 2 The index number for a VIDEO CD Super Audio CD MP3
139. u want to listen to Note e When the Super Audio CD does not have the HD layer you cannot select the playback layer 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press 4 4 to select SUPER AUDIO CD CD LAYER then press The options for SUPER AUDIO CD CD LAYER appear 3 Press t to select the desired setting and press e SUPER AUDIO CD You can play the HD layer When the system is playing a HD layer SA CD lights up in the front panel display e CD You can play the CD layer When the system is playing a CD layer CD lights up in the front panel display e Each play mode function works only within the selected layer or playback area e When you select a CD layer you cannot change a playback area e Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions Ver 2 0 PBC Playback VIDEO cn With PBC Playback Control functions you can enjoy simple interactive operations search functions and other such operations PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD interactively by following the menu on the TV screen 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions The menu for your selection appears 2 Select the item number you want using the number buttons Press Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations A w Refer to the operating instruc
140. umber 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 e The communication speed of the USB device is extremely slow Connect the USB device that this system can play e If the recording copying and erase operations are repeated multiple times the file structure within the USB device becomes complex Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device If the problem persists contact your nearest Sony dealer uopewuoyu jeuonippy j 95 GB 9648 Symptom Remedy Recording to an USB device results in an error e You are using an unsupported USB device See Playable USB Devices page 76 e The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during recording copying Delete the partially recorded file and record copy again If this does not fix the problem the USB device may be broken Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device If the problem persists contact your nearest Sony dealer Audio files or folders on the USB device cannot be erased e Check if the USB device is write protected e The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during erasing Delete the partially erased file If this does not fix the problem the USB device may be broken Follow the procedure in the oper
141. urround speaker R To the center speaker green To the subwoofer purple To the front speaker R red To the front speaker L white 17 peyeys Buma 3 2 b x 2 D E 7 2 Connecting the TV Use the parts as follows e Video cord 1 To listen to TV sound from the six speakers of the system connect the TV and the system with the audio cord not supplied For video output to your TV check the video input jacks of the TV and select connection method or Q Picture quality improves in order from standard to HDMD When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack you can improve sound quality by connecting with the digital cord DAV HDZ278 only DAV DZ270 Audio cord not supplied ae KS White HDMI cable Component video cord Video cord not supplied not supplied supplied O peN 7a E Green a D a Ssu Ge P N To the VIDEO IN jack of l S the TV To the HDMI IN jack of the TV P To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of the TV 1848 DAV HDZ278 Digital optical cord not supplied Audio cord D f f o not supplied Digital coaxial cord White not supplied gt Se Red GA COR Cas ea i To the digital coaxial output jack of the TV To the digital optical output jack of fc HDMI cable Component video cord Video cord not supplied
142. wer For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV e Depending on the status of the system ex while other than DVD or TV VIDEO function or playing a CD the system may not turn off automatically 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 18 Depending on the TV when you set the system to the TV VIDEO function the System Audio Control function is activated TV sound is output from the system speakers and the volume of the TV speakers is minimized automatically You can use the System Audio Control function as follows e While you are watching the TV and the function of the system is switched to TV VIDEO TV sound is output from the system speakers automatically e You can control the system s volume by the remote of the TV e If you turn the system off or set the function of the system to other than TV VIDEO TV sound is output from the TV speakers You can also operate the System Audio Control function from the TV menu For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV Note e If the TV is turned on before turning on the system TV sound will not be output for a moment e While the TV is in PAP picture and picture mode the System Audio Contr
143. with JPEG image files press DISPLAY twice The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen 2 Press t to select the search method Example CHAPTER is selected refers to a number 43 4458 The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles chapters tracks indexes scenes folders or files DVD VIDEO Selected row 3 Press changes to 98 99 99 DVD VIDEO i Oe Wee iI 4 Press 4 4 or the number buttons to select the desired number of the title chapter track index scene etc If you make a mistake press CLEAR to cancel the number 5 press The system starts playback from the selected number e When the Control Menu display is turned off you can search for a chapter DVD VIDEO DVD R DVD RW track VIDEO CD Super Audio CD CD or file DATA CD DATA DVD DivX video file by pressing the number buttons and Except for United Kingdom and North American models To search for a scene using the time code Do Oo T instep 2 select UMN TIME T playing time of the current title is selected 2 Press T changes to T 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 O 2 10 20 4 Press 5 wa e You cannot search for a scene on
144. wo R6 size AA batteries supplied by matching the and ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment To use the remote point it at the remote sensor J on the unit peyeys Buma e Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing particularly when replacing the batteries e Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus Doing so may cause a malfunction e If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer Attach the foot pads supplied to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it from slipping ES Remove the foot pads from the mount seat 11 ke D 2 x 2 D 5 E 2 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 However this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1 6 meters 5 ft closer and the surround speakers up to 5 0 meters 16 ft closer to the front speakers The front speakers can be placed from 1 0 to 7 0 meters 3 to 23 ft from the listening position Place the system as illustrated below
145. ystem and check the following items after STANDBY disappears e Are the and speaker cords short circuited e Are you using only the specified speakers e Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system e After checking the above items and fixing any problems turn on the system If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items consult your nearest Sony dealer Picture Symptom Remedy There is no picture e The video connecting cords are not connected securely e The video connecting cords are damaged e The unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack page 18 e The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system e Check the output method on your system page 18 e You have set progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format In this case return the setting to interlace format the default setting page 29 e Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format 525p 625p signals the image may be affected when you set progressive format In this case return the setting to interlace format the default setting page 29 e Re connect the connecting cord securely e The unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection compliant HDMI on the front panel does not light up page 18 e If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output

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