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3-095-059-12(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ230/DZ231
©2007 Sony Corporation
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Disposal of Old WARNING Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable To reduce the risk of fire or electric in the European Union shock, do not expose this apparatus to and other European rain or moisture. countries with separate collection systems) Caution – The use of optical instruments This symbol on the product or on with this product will increase eye its packaging indicates that this hazard. product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
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Table of Contents Welcome!................................................2 Playing in Random Order ..................... 33 About This Manual .................................5 (Shuffle Play) This System Can Play the Following Playing Repeatedly ............................... 34 Discs .................................................6 (Repeat Play) Using the DVD’s Menu........................ 35 Getting Started – BASIC – Changing the Sound.............................. 35 Step 1: Connecting th
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Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs .......................................59 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room ..............................................62 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically .................................64 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display........................66 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................68 [LANGU
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2) Except for United Kingdom and North American models. About This Manual 3) ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. � The instructions in this manual describe the 4) controls on the remote. You can also use the DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. � The instructions in this manual are for DAV- DZ230 and DAV-DZ231.
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The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the This System Can Play the following formats: Following Discs – MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files* of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format) Format of Disc logo * Except for United Kingdom and North American discs models. DVD VIDEO Example of discs that the system cannot play DVD-RW/ DVD-R The system cannot play the following discs: � CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded i
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view the disc by normal playback. Also some If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet message [Playback prohibited by area Write format cannot be played. limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code Music discs encoded with indication may be given even though playing the copyright protection DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. technologies This product is designed to play back discs that Note about
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Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 81. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries 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 rem
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Getting Started – BASIC – Step 1: Connecting the System and TV The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 19. For other component connection, see page 21. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages. Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) SPEAKER COAXIAL FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L AM FM75 DMPORT SPEAKER EURO AV CENTER WOOFER
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1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Color tube To the SPEAKER jack (+) (–) Note � Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch
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Getting Started – BASIC – 2 Connecting the TV Required cords SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) . Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the unit. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals. If the TV conforms to S video, change the input mode of the TV to RGB signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Tip � When you want to output the TV sound or st
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Insert the cord pushing down the terminal clamp. AB Insert until this part. Note � Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the unit or other AV equipment, as noise may result. Tip � Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound. 4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly. To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna
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Getting Started – BASIC – Tip Step 2: Positioning the � When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For System details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 62) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 64). Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this syste
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LANGUAGE SETUP Step 3: Performing the OSD: ENGLISH MENU: ENGLISH FRENCH Quick Setup AUDIO: SPANISH SUBTITLE: PORTUGUESE Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. 5 Press X/x to select a language. "/1 The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): 16:9 C/X/x/c, SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LET
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Getting Started – BASIC – 10Press . Note � Loud test sound is output when [AUTO 11 Connect the calibration mic to the CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and volume down. Give consideration to children press X/x to select [YES]. and neighbor. Set up the calibration mic at the ear level � Avoid being in the measurement area and using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front making noise during the measurement (which of each speaker should face the c
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Note 1 2 ( 2 7 ) � If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO T 0 : 0 0 : 0 2 picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “LINE RGB.” Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV. QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . The Quick Setup display appears. Selecting the output method for video signals Selects the output method for video signals from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel of the unit.
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Getting Started – ADVANCED – Setting the demonstration Getting Started – ADVANCED – mode to on/off 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. Turning off the 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” Demonstration appears in the front panel display, then press or c. 3 Press X/x to select a setting. "/1 The default setting is underlined. � “DEMO ON”: sets the demonstration mode to on. � “DEMO OFF”: sets the demonstration mode to off. 4 Press . SYSTEM The setting is made. MENU 5 Press SYSTEM MENU. X/x/c, The system
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For the other speakers Installing the Speakers on a Wall You can use the speakers by installing on the wall. 6 to 9 mm 1 3 ( / to / inch) Installing the speakers on a 4 8 wall 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. 4.6 mm 3 ( / inch) 16 10 mm 5 4 mm ( / inch) 32 13 ( / inch) 32 3 30 mm (1 / inches) 16 Hole on the back of 4.6 mm the speaker 3 ( / inch) 16 10 mm 13 ( / inch)
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Getting Started – ADVANCED – Connecting the TV (Advanced) Sends the played back DVD image to the connected TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A or B. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to B (HDMI). SPEAKER COAXIAL FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L AM FM75 DMPORT SPEAKER EURO AV CENTER WOOFER OUT (DVD ONLY) OUTPUT(TO TV) To HDMI* OUT To EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) B A IN TV with HDMI* IN jack TV with EURO AV INPUT jack :Signal flow * HDMI (high-definition mul
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B To connect to a TV with the HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) IN jack Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack. To connect to a TV with DVI (digital visual interface) input Use an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) converter cord (not supplied) with an HDMI
