Page 2 - WARNING
2 GB 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 reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains...
Page 3 - Precautions; On power sources; Copyrights; is a digital video format
3 GB Precautions On power sources • The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long 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 mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you n...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
5 GB Table of Contents Precautions .............................................. 3About These Operating Instructions ....... 4Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device ............................................... 6 Package Contents .................................. 11Index to Parts and Control ........
Page 6 - Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device
6 GB Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device 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 Recording) mode • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (Ver...
Page 7 - Notes on discs; Example of discs that the system cannot play
7 GB 1) A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). 2) MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format. 3) Files with copyright protect...
Page 8 - Notes about Multi Session CD
8 GB 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 infor...
Page 9 - About DivX video files; (Except for United Kingdom and North American models)
9 GB • The system can play the following files. The system will attempt to play any data with the extensions above, even if it is not in MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/DivX 3) /MPEG4 1) format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • The following can increase the tim...
Page 10 - system is on may corrupt the data on the USB device.; Notes about USB devices
10 GB • This system supports Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices.• This system is not guaranteed to operate with all USB devices or memories.• Although there are variety of complex functions for USB devices, the playable contents of USB devices connected to the system are music, photo, and video conten...
Page 11 - Package Contents; Main unit; • Speaker assembly parts for the tall speakers
11 GB Package Contents Main unit Speaker packages Accessories • DAV-TZ230 • DAV-TZ630 • Speaker cords (1 set) For DAV-TZ230 (red/white/green/gray/blue)For DAV-TZ630 (green/gray/blue) • Foot pads (1 set) • Speaker assembly parts for the tall speakers For DAV-TZ630 • Remote commander (remote) (1) • FM...
Page 12 - Index to Parts and Control; Disc tray; Front panel
12 GB Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. A Disc tray B Front panel display (page 13) C (remote sensor) Receives the remote signal. Point the remote toward here when using the remote. D MASTER VOLUME control Adjusts the system’s volume. E REC...
Page 13 - Front panel display
13 GB A Playing status indicator B SLEEP indicator Flashes when the sleep timer is set. C System status display D TUNED indicator (Radio only) Lights up when a station is received. E ST indicator (Radio only) Lights up when stereo sound is received. F Surround format indicator G HDMI indicator Light...
Page 14 - Rear panel
14 GB A SPEAKERS jacks (page 25) B HDMI OUT jack (page 26) C ANTENNA (COAXIAL 75 Ω FM) jack (page 28) D EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack (page 26) Rear panel CENTER SUR L SUR R FRONT R FRONT L ONLY FOR SS-TS ONLY FOR SS-CT ONLY FOR SS-WS SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS COAXIAL 75 FM ANTENNA EURO AV OUTPUT(TO TV) OU...
Page 15 - Remote control
15 GB Number 5/AUDIO IN, VOLUME +, AUDIO, and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the remote. A THEATRE (page 49) Switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies automatically. ONE-TOUCH PLAY (page 49) Activates One-Touch Play. TV " / 1 (on/stan...
Page 16 - To insert the batteries
16 GB C Buttons with pink text labels (The following buttons work when you press and hold SHIFT ( 6 ).) Number buttons (pages 35, 44) Enters the title/chapter numbers, radio frequencies, etc. CLEAR (pages 34, 38, 53) Clears the entry field. TV INPUT * Switches your TV’s input source. D MUTING Turns ...
Page 17 - Guide to the Control Menu; Press
17 GB Guide to the Control Menu You can use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY while using the “DVD/CD” or “USB” function. Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu changes: 1 t 2 t 3 t 1 t ... 1 Control Menu 1 2 Control Menu 2 (appears when avai...
Page 18 - Example: Control Menu 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.; List of Control Menu items; Control Menu
18 GB Example: Control Menu 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. List of Control Menu items The Control Menu 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the source. For details, see the pages in parentheses in the chart below. Control Menu Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Source [TITLE] (page 35)/[SCENE...
Page 20 - Step 1: Installing the System; Install the system by referring to the illustration below.; To attach the foot pads to the subwoofer; Getting Started; How to position the system
20 GB Gettin g Star ted Step 1: Installing the System Install the system by referring to the illustration below. To attach the foot pads to the subwoofer Note • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) ...
Page 21 - Pull out the speaker cord from the slot of the rear of the speaker.; When installing the speakers on a wall
21 GB Getting Star te d 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 sp...
Page 22 - Lift the upper part of the speaker.
22 GB Gettin g Star ted 3 Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker. 4 Lift the upper part of the speaker. 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. Rear of the speaker Screw...
Page 23 - To hang the speaker on a wall; Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to
23 GB Getting Star te d 6 Remove the protection paper from the speaker-bottom cover, then attach the speaker-bottom cover to the bottom of the upper part of the speaker. Note • When removing the protection paper, pull it off via the section exposed by the notch in the speaker-bottom cover. To hang t...
Page 24 - Fasten the screws to the wall, then hang the speaker on the wall.
24 GB Gettin g Star ted 3 Fasten the screws to the wall, then hang the speaker on the wall. 8 to 10 mm ( 11 / 32 to 13 / 32 inch) Depth of fastened screw 145 mm(5 3 / 4 inches) For the center speaker 210 mm (8 3 / 8 inches) For the tall speakers (DAV-TZ630 only) For the small speakers
Page 25 - Step 2: Connecting the System; Connecting the speakers
25 GB Getting Star te d Step 2: Connecting the System 1 Insert the connectors of the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the unit until they click. 2 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3 , and the speaker cord without the color tube to # . The subwoofer speaker cor...
Page 26 - Connecting your TV
26 GB Gettin g Star ted Depending on the jacks on your TV, select one of the connection methods. x Method 1: SCART (EURO AV) cable connection This is the basic connection and sends both video and audio signals. To listen to TV stereo sound via the system, you need to perform this connection. Connect...
Page 28 - The demonstration appears in the front panel display.; Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
28 GB Gettin g Star ted Note • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), extend and keep it as horizontal as possible. 1 Connect the AC power cord (mains lead). The demonstration appears in the front panel display. 2 Press " / 1 to turn the system on, then press " / 1 again to turn off ...
Page 29 - Displayed items vary depending on the area.; Performing the Quick Setup
29 GB Getting Star te d Step 3: Setting up the System Displayed items vary depending on the area. 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the system appears on the TV screen. 3 Press " / 1 to turn the system on. 4 Press without inserting a disc or connec...
Page 30 - install all the speakers normally.; To quit the Quick Setup
30 GB Gettin g Star ted 8 Press X / x to select the Control for HDMI setting, then press . • [OFF]: The Control for HDMI function is set to off. • [ON]: The Control for HDMI function is set to on. 9 Press C / c to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned, then press...
Page 32 - Playing a Disc; Place a disc on the tray by pressing; Playback
32 GB Playing a Disc 1 Press DVD/CD. You can also select this function by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly. 2 Press Z to open the disc tray. 3 Place a disc on the tray, then press Z . 4 Press N to start playback. 5 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume. Playing Files on a Disc/USB Device 1 Press DVD/CD ...
Page 33 - ck; To remove the USB device; Playing a specific file
P layb a ck 33 GB Note • It may take about 10 seconds before “READING” appears in the front panel display depending on the type of USB device. [FOLDER LIST] appears on the TV screen.If [FOLDER LIST] does not appear, press DVD MENU. 3 Press X / x to select a folder. 4 Press N to start playback. x For...
Page 36 - Changing angles; Changing the audio
36 GB Note • You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code. Press ANGLE during playback to select the desired angle. Press SUBTITLE during playback to select the desired subtitle language. Note • You can select the subtitles if the DivX video file has an “.avi” or “.divx” extension a...
Page 37 - the order of the existing playlist.; Using the DVD’s menu
P layb a ck 37 GB 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...
Page 38 - To return to normal playback; Playing in programmed order
38 GB • [CD]: You can play the CD layer. When the system is playing a CD layer, “CD” lights up in the front panel display. Note • Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack. Selecting the Playback Mode You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the...
Page 39 - repeat the current file.; Playing in random order
P layb a ck 39 GB 3 Follow Step 5 of “Playing in programmed order” 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 “Playing in programmed order.” 2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR], then press . ...
Page 40 - out from the center of the TV screen.
40 GB 4 Press N to start Repeat Play. To return to normal playback Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT, or select [OFF] in Step 3. Note • You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback. 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until [EFFECT] appears on the control menu. 2 Press X / x t...
Page 41 - Information on the TV screen; Viewing playback information
P layb a ck 41 GB 4 When [MUSIC/PHOTO] is selected, go to Step 5. When other than [MUSIC/PHOTO] is selected, press X / x to select [MUSIC/PHOTO], then press . 5 If the folder list does not appear, press DVD MENU. You can turn the folder list on/off by pressing DVD MENU repeatedly. 6 Press X / x to s...
Page 43 - • TUNER FM: Select the radio program
P layb a ck 43 GB 1 Use the function selection buttons to select the desired function. The selected item appears in the front panel display. You can also select the desired function by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly. 2 Prepare the source. • DVD/CD: Insert the disc into the unit (page 32). • TUNER FM: ...
Page 44 - You can preset 20 FM stations.; To change the preset number; Listening to the Radio; If an FM program is noisy; Tuner
44 GB Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations. 1 Press FM. 2 Press and hold TUNING +/– until the auto scanning starts. Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” appears in the front panel display. When a stereo program is received, “ST” also appears in the front pane...
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Page 46 - Enjoying Surround Sound; The selected item appears in the front panel display.; About speaker output; Sound Effect; Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect
46 GB Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed surround settings. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X / x to select “SUR.SETTING,” then press or c . The selected item appears in the front panel display. 3 Press X / x to select “PRO LOGIC,...
Page 48 - – The function is set to “USB.”; To turn off the sound effect; Enhancing compressed sound
48 GB Selecting the Sound Effect Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • “AUTO”: The system automatically selects “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” to produce the sound effect depending on the source. “AUTO” appears in the front panel display. • “MOV...
Page 49 - Convenient Functions
Con ven ient Func tions 49 GB Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync This function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Sync function.By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable, operation is simplified as below: – System Po...
Page 50 - Using the Theatre Mode
50 GB (One-Touch Play) Press ONE-TOUCH PLAY Your TV turns on, your TV’s function is set to the HDMI input to which the system is connected, and the system starts playing a disc automatically.The System Audio Control function is also activated automatically. (Theatre Mode) If your TV is compatible wi...
Page 51 - Folder and file generation rules
Con ven ient Func tions 51 GB Transferring Songs onto a USB Device You can transfer songs on an audio CD onto a USB device by encoding to MP3 format. You can also transfer MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB device.For connecting the USB device, see “Playing Files on a Disc/USB Device” (page ...
Page 53 - Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT.; Using the sleep timer; the picture and sound.
Con ven ient Func tions 53 GB 5 Press N to start transferring. When transferring is completed, “COMPLETE” appears in the front panel display and playback of the disc and USB device stops automatically.To cancel transferring, press x . You can erase audio files (“.mp3,” “.wma,” or “.m4a”) on the USB ...
Page 54 - • “ATT ON”: You can attenuate the input
54 GB Changing the Input Level of the Sound from Connected Components The sound distortion of the connected component may be improved by reducing the input level. 1 Press TV. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Press X / x to select “ATTENUATE,” then press or c . 4 Press X / x to select a setting, then press . •...
Page 55 - Settings
Settings 55 GB Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X / x to select “DIMMER,” then press or c . The selected item appears in the front panel display. 3 Press X / x to select the brightness of the front panel display, then press . • “DIMMER OFF”: The front p...
Page 57 - Select settings according to your TV.; You can select the picture in pause mode.; Settings for the display
Settings 57 GB x [AUDIO] You can switch the language of the sound track.When you select [ORIGINAL], the language given priority on the disc is selected. x [SUBTITLE] You can switch the language of the subtitles recorded on the DVD VIDEO.When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the language for the subtitles ...
Page 58 - size HD resolution without a black frame.; Settings for the audio
58 GB [1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 × 720p* video signals. [720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 × 480p* video signals. * i: interlace, p: progressive ** Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may appear. x [CONTROL FOR HDMI] This function is available when you connect the system and TV t...
Page 59 - Other Settings
Settings 59 GB [NO CENTER]: Select this when you install the front and surround speakers only.[NO SURROUND]: Select this when you install the center and front speakers only.[FRONT ONLY]: Select this when you install the front speakers only.[ALL FRONT]: Select this when you install all the speakers i...
Page 60 - Changing the password; Settings for the speakers
60 GB 5 Press X / x to select the desired level, then press . The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. To turn off the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 5. To play a disc for which [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set When you load the disc and press N , the display for entering...
Page 62 - Additional Information
62 GB Precautions On power sources • 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 • Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat...
Page 63 - Notes about the Discs
A d ditio n al Inf o rm at ion 63 GB On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. • 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 s...
Page 64 - Troubleshooting; General
64 GB 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...
Page 66 - USB playback
66 GB USB playback A file cannot be played. • The extension of the file name or file format is not correct. See “Playable Discs/ Files on a USB Device” (page 6). • Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 34). • The system can play to a depth of 8 folders only. • Check that the number of folders is 200 or le...
Page 69 - Specifications; Self-diagnosis Function
A d ditio n al Inf o rm at ion 69 GB (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 ...
Page 70 - Supported file format
70 GB Mass (approx.) 0.5 kg DAV-TZ630 (SS-TS104) Speaker system Full range Bass reflex Speaker unit 65 mm cone type Rated impedance 3 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 255 mm × 1,185 mm × 255 mm (speaker only: 113 mm × 645 mm × 77 mm) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 3.1 kg Center (SS-CT101) Speaker system Full range...
Page 71 - Playback Priority of File Types
A d ditio n al Inf o rm at ion 71 GB The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting. 1) Except for North American models. 2) MPEG-4 files only playable on United Kingdom models. 3) When using a disc, you can play MP3 files only. Playback Priority of File Type...
Page 73 - Index
73 GB Index A A/V SYNC 53ANGLE 36ATTENUATE 54AUDIO 57AUDIO (HDMI) 58AUDIO DRC 59AUDIO SETUP 58AUTO STBY 55 B BACKGROUND 59 C CONTROL FOR HDMI 58Control for HDMI 49Control Menu 17CUSTOM 56 D DEMO 55DIMMER 55DivX® 9, 60DVD’s menu 37 E EFFECT 40 F FM MODE 44Front panel 12Front panel display 13 H HDMI Y...
