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3-283-028-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ30
©2008 Sony Corporation
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Disposal of waste WARNING batteries (applicable in the European Union and To reduce the risk of fire or electric other European countries shock, do not expose this apparatus to with separate collection rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such systems) as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the that the battery provided with this product shall not be appar
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Table of Contents Welcome!................................................2 Playing Repeatedly ............................... 30 About This Manual .................................5 (Repeat Play) This System Can Play the Following Using the DVD’s Menu........................ 31 Discs .................................................6 Changing the Sound.............................. 31 Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] Getting Started – BASIC – on a DVD-R/DVD-RW.................. 33 Step 1: C
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Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs .......................................54 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room ..............................................57 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Using the Setup Display........................59 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................60 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display.........................61 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings .............
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4) DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. About This Manual � The instructions in this manual 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. � The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. � “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. � Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for No
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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 Disc 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 71. 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 connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. 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) ANTENNA EURO AV COAXIAL AM FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER FM75 SPEAKER OUTPUT(TO TV) AC power cord (mains lead) FM wire antenna (aerial) TV Subwoofer Surround spe
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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. Gray To the SPEAKER jack (+) (–) Color tube Black 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 doe
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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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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 (aerial) (supplied) (supplied) or COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack Note � Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). � After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. Tip � If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm c
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Getting Started – BASIC – Step 2: Positioning the Step 3: Performing the System Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum Positioning the speakers number of basic adjustments for using 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 "/1 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
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4 Press without inserting a disc. 9 Press C/c to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are The Setup Display for selecting the actually positioned. language used in the on-screen display For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround appears. Sound for a Room” (page 57). LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH SPEAKER FORMATION ENGLISH MENU: FRENCH AUDIO: SUBTITLE: SPANISH PORTUGUESE STANDARD 5 Press X/x to select a language. 10Press . The system displays the menu and subtitles in the select
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Getting Started – BASIC – 12 Press X/x to select the center speaker 3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . distance from the listening position, The Quick Setup display appears. then press . Selecting the output method for Center speaker distance can be moved up to video signals 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer to the listening position from the front speaker distance. Selects the output method for video signals from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on SPEAKER SETUP the rear panel of the uni
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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 menu turns off. After connect
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Getting Started – ADVANCED – 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 5 mm below. 7 ( / inch) 32 10 mm 5 4 mm ( / inch) 13 32 ( / inch) 32 3 30 mm (1 / inches) 16 Hole on the back of 5 mm the speaker 7 ( / i
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5 Load a disc. Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. Basic Operations Playing Discs Adjust the volume "/1 A H FUNCTION Note � When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray. � Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may cause malfunction. Disc tray � Do not place more than one disc on the tray. 6 Press H. The system starts playback (continuous Z "/1 play).
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Basic Operations To Press Enjoying the Radio or Stop play and remove the Z on the remote or A disc on the unit. Other Components Replay the previous scene* (instant replay) during playback. Briefly fast forward the (instant current scene** advance) during playback. FUNCTION * DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files (except for United Kingdom and North American models). ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ SYSTEM MENU DVD+Rs only. The button
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3 Press X/x repeatedly until “ATTENUATE” appears in the front Enjoying TV Sound from All panel display, then press or c. Speakers 4 Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. You can enjoy TV sound from all the speakers in � “ATT ON”: attenuates the input level. this system. The output level is changed. For details, see “Step 1: Connecting the System � “ATT OFF”: normal input level. and TV” (page 9). 5 Press . The setting is made. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. FUNCTION The s
