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4-122-233-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ380W / DZ680W / DZ880W
(DAV-DZ880W only)
©2009 Sony Corporation
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recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or WARNING the shop where you purchased the product. Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in hazard. the European Union and Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such other European as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. countries with separate To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilat
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Precautions About These Operating On power sources � The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long Instructions as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. � As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from � The instructions in these Operating the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC Instructions describe the controls on the outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, remote. You can also use the controls on the disc
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“DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,” “DVD+RW,” About the S-AIR function “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks. The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of sound “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. between S-AIR products wirelessly. The following S-AIR products can be used with “PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony the system: Computer Entertainment Inc. � Surround amplifier (supplied): You can enjoy “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are surround spe
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Table of Contents About These Operating Instructions .......3 Other Operations About the S-AIR function.......................4 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Playable Discs.........................................6 Room .............................................. 94 Getting Started Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ................................. 95 Step 1: Installing the System....... 13 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Step 2: Connecting the System... 23 Rem
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Playable Discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO � DVD VIDEO � DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode � DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video � DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) VIDEO CD � VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs) � Super VCD � CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD format or Super VCD format Super Audio CD � Super Audio CD CD � Audio CD � CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format DATA CD – � CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD
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3) A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Notes on discs This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this product. Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the followi
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Region code 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. ALL 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 VI
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Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking DAV-DZ380W � Front speakers (2) � Speaker cords (6, red/white/ � Speaker cord cover (1) green/gray/blue/purple) � Remote commander � Speaker cord holder (1) (remote) (1) � Center speaker (1) � Wireless transceivers (2) � R6 (size AA) batteries (2) � Surround speakers (2) � Operating Instructions � Calibration mic (1) � Quick Setup Guide � Wireless Product Safety � Subwoofer (1) Information For United Kingdom models � Foot pads (1 set) � DIGITAL MEDIA P
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DAV-DZ680W � Front speakers (2) � Speaker cords (4, green/ � Speaker cord cover (1) gray/blue/purple) � Remote commander � Speaker cord holder (1) (remote) (1) � Wireless transceivers (2) � R6 (size AA) batteries (2) � Operating Instructions � Calibration mic (1) � Quick Setup Guide � Wireless Product Safety � Center speaker (1) Information For United Kingdom models � Foot pads (1 set) � DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP20) (1) � Surround speakers (2) � Bases (2) � Screws (with washer) (6) �
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Getting Started DAV-DZ880W � Front speakers (2) � FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) � Speaker cord cover (1) or � Speaker cord holder (1) � Speaker cords (2, green/ purple) � Wireless transceivers (2) � Remote commander (remote) (1) � Operating Instructions � Quick Setup Guide � R6 (size AA) batteries (2) � Wireless Product Safety � Center speaker (1) Information For United Kingdom models � Calibration mic (1) � DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP20) (1) � Surround speakers (2) � Foot pads (1 set)
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Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit. Note � Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. � Do not use a new battery with an old one. � Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. � Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or l
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Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System Positioning the system For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position (A). The distance can be between 1.0 to 7.0 meters. If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as (A), you can move the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position (B), and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters closer to the listening position (C). The subwoofe
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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. , Remove the foot pads from the protective cover. GB 14 Getting Started
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Getting Started Assembling the speakers (DAV-DZ680W/DAV-DZ880W only) Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers of DAV-DZ680W, and the front and surround speakers of DAV-DZ880W) Use the parts as follows: DAV-DZ680W � Front speakers (2) � Bases (2) � Screws (with washer) (6) DAV-DZ880W � Front and surround speakers (4) � Bases (4) � Screws (with washer) (12) For details of how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 23. Not
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2 Turn the speaker upside down. Speaker cord Speaker 3 Place the base on the bottom of the speaker, then secure the base with three screws (with washer). Screws (with washer) Bottom of the base Speaker GB 16 Getting Started
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Getting Started Fully-assembled illustration DAV-DZ680W Front left speaker (L): Front right speaker (R): White label Red label Red White DAV-DZ880W Front right speaker (R): Front left speaker (L): Surround left speaker (L): Surround right speaker (R): White label Red label Blue label Gray label White Red Blue Gray GB 17
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Installing the speakers on a wall Caution � Contact a screw shop or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to be used. � Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. � Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper
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Getting Started 3 Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker. This screw is used when reassembling the speaker. Be sure not to lose the screw. Screw Rear of the speaker 4 Disassemble the speaker by lifting the upper part of the speaker. Upper part Lower part Rear of the speaker GB 19
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5 Pull out the speaker cord from the bottom of the lower part of the speaker. The removed speaker cord is used when installing the speaker on a wall. Lower part of the speaker , Speaker cord Fully-disassembled illustration Upper part of Lower part of Speaker cord the speaker the speaker Screw 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 spe
