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3-283-040-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ560
©2008 Sony Corporation
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disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human WARNING health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The To reduce the risk of fire or electric recycling of materials will help to conserve natural shock, do not expose this apparatus to resources. For more detailed information about rain or moisture. recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste
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Precautions About This Operating On power sources � AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at Instructions the qualified service shop. � The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall � The instructions in this Operating Instructions outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned describe the controls on the remote. You can off. also use the controls on the unit if they have the � Install this system so that the AC pow
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Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions..........3 Other Operations About the S-AIR function.......................3 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Playable Discs.........................................5 Room .............................................. 81 Getting Started Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically................................. 82 Step 1: Assembling Controlling the TV with the Supplied the Speakers............................10 Remote .........
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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) Super Audio CD � Super Audio CD 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 CD � Audio CD � CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format DATA CD – � CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA C
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2) JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).) ® 3) DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. 4) DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. 5) A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Orga
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About Multi Session CD � This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back. � This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back. � If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the
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Getting Started Unpacking � Front speakers (2) � FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) � Bases (2) or � Mounting plates (2) � Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) � Center speaker (1) � Post covers (2) � Remote commander (remote) (1) � Screws (large, with washer) (4) � Surround speakers (2) � R6 (size AA) batteries (2) � Screws (small) (6) � Subwoofer (1) � Calibration mic (1) � Operating Instructions � Speaker and TV connections (card) � Foot pads (1 set) � AM loop antenna (aerial) (1
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Getting Started 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 dire
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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers) Use the parts as follows: � Front speakers (2) � Speaker cords (2, red/white) � Posts (2) � Bases (2) � Mounting plates (2) � Post covers (2) � Screws (large, with washer) (4) � Screws (small) (6) About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 19. Note � Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when you assemble the speakers. Tip
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Getting Started 2 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post. Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of the post cover, then secure with the screw. Thread the speaker cord through the hole of the post cover. Speaker cord , , Hole Post cover Upper part of the post Screw (small) 3 Lay the post in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure the post with the mounting plate and screws. Select the
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4 Connect the speaker cords 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 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Rear of the speaker 5 Attach the post to the base. Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the two screws. Post Slit , Projection B
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Getting Started 6 Adjust the height of the speaker. Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws. Adjust the speaker of one side, then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide. Note � When adjusting the height of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fall. Lines , Post Loosen two screws. Secure two screws. 7 Take up any speaker cord slack. Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base.
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Fully-assembled illustration Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R): White label Red label White Red GB 14 Getting Started
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Getting Started Step 2: Positioning the System For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the front speakers. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position. Place the system a
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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 3, 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 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the bac
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Getting Started 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. Hole on the back of 5 mm the speaker 7 ( / inch) 32 10 mm 13 ( / inch) 32 Rear of the speaker Note � Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. � Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
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Step 3: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 5 on the following pages. Note � Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. � When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted. 3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 3 Portable audio source 2 TV 4 AM loop antenna (aerial) 4 FM wire antenna (aerial) 5 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Center
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Getting Started 1 Connecting the Speakers The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals. Rear of speaker Color tube (+) (–) Connector When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until i
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2 Connecting the TV For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A or B. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to B (HDMI). When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by connecting with the digital cord (A). Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) or To the digital coaxial output jack of the TV To the digital optical output jack of ANTENNA SPEAKER R
