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; • The instructions in these
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 4 - Table of Contents
4 GB Table of Contents Precautions .............................................. 3About These Operating Instructions ....... 3Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device ............................................... 5 Package Contents .................................... 9Index to Parts and Controls ......
Page 5 - Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device
5 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 DVD VIDEO in VR (Video Recording) mode • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) VIDEO CD • ...
Page 6 - Notes on discs; MPEG4 video files; Example of discs that the system cannot play
6 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 7 - Notes about Multi Session CD
7 GB • 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. • This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image fil...
Page 8 - Notes about USB devices
8 GB • The following can increase the time it takes to start playback: – when a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device is recorded with a complicated tree structure. – when the audio files, JPEG image files, or video files in another folder have just been played. • Some files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs/USB devices ...
Page 9 - Package Contents; Main unit; • Speaker assembly parts for the tall speakers
9 GB Package Contents Main unit Speaker packages Accessories • DAV-DZ340 • DAV-DZ740 • Speaker cords (1 set) (red/white/green/gray/blue) • Foot pads (1 set) • Speaker assembly parts for the tall speakers For DAV-DZ740 • Remote commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Operating Instructi...
Page 10 - Index to Parts and Controls; Front panel
10 GB Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. A Disc tray B Remote sensor Receives the remote signal. Point the remote toward here when using the remote. C Front panel display D Power indicator (DAV-DZ740 only) Lights up while the system is turn...
Page 11 - Rear panel
11 GB A SPEAKERS jacks (page 20) B TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (page 21) C ANTENNA (COAXIAL 75 Ω FM) jack (page 23) D EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack (page 21) E HDMI OUT jack (page 21) Rear panel SPEAKERS SUR R SUR L TV OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER CENTER FRONT R FRONT L ANTENNA EURO AV COA...
Page 12 - Remote control
12 GB The 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 42) Switches to the optimum video mode for watching movies automatically.Depending on your TV, this function may not work. ONE-TOUCH PLAY (pag...
Page 13 - To insert the batteries
13 GB C The following buttons have pink text labels, and function when you press and hold SHIFT ( 6 ): Number buttons (pages 31, 39) Enters the title/chapter numbers, radio frequencies, etc. CLEAR (pages 30, 33, 46) Clears the entry field. TV INPUT * Switches your TV’s input source. D MUTING Turns o...
Page 14 - Guide to the Control Menu; Press
14 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 15 - Example: Control Menu 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.; List of Control Menu items; Control Menu; OFF
15 GB Example: Control Menu 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. List of Control Menu items The Control Menus 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 31)/[SCEN...
Page 17 - 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
17 GB Getting Star te d 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 18 - Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to; When installing the speakers on a wall
18 GB Gettin g Star ted 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 19 - Fasten the screws to the wall, then hang the speaker on the wall.
19 GB Getting Star te d 3 Fasten the screws to the wall, then hang the speaker on the wall. 8 mm to 10 mm Depth of fastened screw 145 mm For the center speaker 400 mm For the tall speakers (DAV-DZ740 only) For the small speakers
Page 20 - Step 2: Connecting the System; Connecting the speakers
20 GB Gettin g Star ted Step 2: Connecting the System 1 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3 , and the speaker cord without the color tube to # . The subwoofer speaker cord is fixed to the subwoofer. Note • Do not catch the speaker cord insulation (rubber covering) in the speaker termin...
Page 21 - Connecting the video to your TV
21 GB Getting Star te d 1 Connecting the video to your TV Depending on the jacks on your TV, select one of the connection methods. x Method 1: SCART (EURO AV) cable (not supplied) connection This is the basic connection and sends both video and audio signals (analog stereo). x Method 2: HDMI cable (...
Page 22 - For this connection, see Method 1 of “
22 GB Gettin g Star ted 2 Connecting the audio from your TV/set-top box To listen to TV or set-top box sound via the system, select one of the connection methods. x Method 1: SCART (EURO AV) cable (not supplied) connection (for TV connection only) For this connection, see Method 1 of “ 1 Connecting ...
Page 24 - The demonstration appears in the front panel display.; Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
24 GB Gettin g Star ted 1 Connect the AC power cord (mains lead). The demonstration appears in the front panel display. 2 Press " / 1 on the remote to turn the system on, then press " / 1 again to turn off the demonstration. Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Wall outlet (mains): The ...
Page 25 - Performing the Quick Setup
25 GB Getting Star te d Step 3: Setting up the System Displayed items vary depending on the area and model. 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...
Page 28 - Playing a Disc; Place a disc on the tray by pressing; Playback
28 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 29 - ck; To remove the USB device; Playing a specific file
P layb a ck 29 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 32 - Changing angles; Using the DVD’s menu
32 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. Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select the sound. x DVD VIDEO You can toggle audio fo...
Page 33 - the order of the existing playlist.; Playing in programmed order
P layb a ck 33 GB 2 Press C / X / x / c to select the item you want to play or change, then press . You can also select the number by pressing the number buttons while holding down SHIFT. To display the DVD’s menu on the Control Menu 1 Press DISPLAY. 2 Press X / x to select [DISC MENU], then press ....
Page 34 - To return to normal playback; Playing in random order
34 GB 5 Select the track you want to program. Ex. To set track 2 as the first programmed track Press X / x to select [02] under [T], then press . 6 To program other tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5. 7 Press N to start Program Play. To return to normal playback Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT when th...
Page 35 - repeat the current file.; out from the center of the TV screen.; Playing repeatedly
P layb a ck 35 GB 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. 2 Press X / x to select [REPEAT], then press . 3 Press X / x to select the item to be repeated, then press . x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR • [OFF]: Off.• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the titles on the disc. • [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title on a dis...
Page 36 - for the standard duration.; Information on the TV screen; Viewing playback information
36 GB 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until [INTERVAL] appears on the control menu. 2 Press X / x to select [INTERVAL], then press . 3 Press X / x to select a setting, then press . • [NORMAL]: Slide show images appear for the standard duration. • [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter than [NORMAL]. • ...
Page 37 - Bit rate
P layb a ck 37 GB [T- ** : ** : ** /C- ** : ** : ** /D- ** : ** : ** ] Remaining time of the current item“T” stands for title/track, “C” stands for chapter, and “D” stands for disc. [ ** : ** : ** ] Playing time of the current scene/video file 2 Bit rate Appears when playing an audio file. 3 File ty...
Page 39 - une; You can preset 20 FM stations.; To change the preset number; Listening to the Radio; If an FM program is noisy; Tuner
T une r 39 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. 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. 4 Press X / x to select “MEMORY.” 5 Press or c . A preset number appears in the front...
Page 40 - Frequency; Receiving RDS broadcasts
40 GB 5 Press . 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. You can check the station name or frequency using the front panel display.The first 8 letters of the station name are displayed. Press TIME/TEXT. Each time you press TIME/TEXT, the display changes as follows. When the station name is received via the RDS function...
Page 41 - Sound Effect
Sound Eff ect 41 GB Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source The system has six pre-programmed sound modes to suit the source or playback situation. You can achieve the maximum sound effect of the original source by simply selecting one of the sound modes. Press SOUND MODE repeatedly until the desire...
Page 42 - Convenient Functions
42 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 Power Off (page 42) – One-...
Page 43 - Using the Theatre Mode
Con ven ient Func tions 43 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 ...
Page 44 - Notes on USB transferring; Folder and file generation rules
44 GB Transferring Songs onto a USB Device You can transfer songs on an audio CD or radio programs 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 28). T...
Page 46 - Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT.; Using the Sleep Timer; Transferring a radio program
46 GB 4 Press REC TO USB on the unit. REC TO USB lights up and “READING” appears in the front panel display. Then, “PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of the USB device appear alternately in the front panel display. 5 Press N to start transferring. When transferring is completed, “COMPLETE” appears ...
Page 47 - the picture and sound.; • “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be
Con ven ient Func tions 47 GB Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound [A/V SYNC] When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. 1 Press DISPLAY. 2 Press X / x to select [A/V SYNC], then press . 3 Press X / x to select a ...
Page 48 - Settings
48 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 . • “OFF”: The front panel display is ...
Page 50 - Select settings according to your TV.; You can select the picture in pause mode.; Settings for the display
50 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 changes a...
Page 51 - size HD resolution without a black frame.; Settings for the audio
Settings 51 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...
Page 52 - When you select [OTHERS; Changing the password; Other Settings
52 GB Note • [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital. x [TRACK SELECTION] You can give the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG audio) are recorded. [OFF]: Off.[AUTO]: The system selects the sound track auto...
Page 53 - Settings for the speakers
Settings 53 GB 3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . If you make a mistake entering your password, press C before you press , then input the correct number. 4 To confirm your password, re-enter it using the number buttons, then press . x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] This syste...
Page 55 - • Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners; Additional Information
A d ditio n al Inf o rm at ion 55 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 adequ...
Page 56 - Notes about the Discs
56 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 sunlight as the temperature may ...
Page 57 - Troubleshooting; General
A d ditio n al Inf o rm at ion 57 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 pers...
Page 58 - Sound
58 GB Sound Playback picture becomes distorted. • Set [YC B C R ] in [YC B C R /RGB (HDMI)] to [RGB] (page 51). Symptom Problems and solutions There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Check the speaker settings (page 53). There is no sound when the component (digital satell...
Page 60 - Audio track/file transfer
60 GB Audio track/file transfer A WMA file cannot be played. • A WMA file that is in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless, or WMA PRO format cannot be played. An AAC file cannot be played. • An AAC file that is in AAC DRM or AAC Lossless format cannot be played. The titles of folders/files/file names are not displ...
Page 62 - Messages
62 GB Messages Symptom Problems and solutions “PROTECT” and “PUSH PWR” appear alternately. • Press " / 1 to turn off the system, and check the following items after “STANDBY” disappears: – Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited? – Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system? ...
Page 63 - Self-diagnosis Function
A d ditio n al Inf o rm at ion 63 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 64 - Specifications
64 GB Specifications Amplifier Section POWER OUTPUT (rated): Front L/Front R/Center/ Surround L/Surround R:108 W (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) POWER OUTPUT (reference): Front L/Front R/Center/Surround L/Surround R: 167 W (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz)Subwoofer: 165 W (at 3 ohms, 80 Hz) Inpu...
Page 65 - Xvid
A d ditio n al Inf o rm at ion 65 GB WMA (USB device only) File Extension: wma Bitrate: 48 kbps - 192 kbps Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz AAC (USB device only) File Extension: m4a Bitrate: 48 kbps - 320 kbps Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz Xvid File Extension: avi Video codec: Xvid video Bitrate: 4.8...
Page 66 - Playback Priority of File Types
66 GB The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting. * When using a disc, you can play MP3 files only. Playback Priority of File Types File type on a disc or USB device [MEDIA] setting [VIDEO] [MUSIC/PHOTO] [PHOTO] [MUSIC] Disc USB device Disc Disc/USB devic...
Page 67 - Language Code List
A d ditio n al Inf o rm at ion 67 GB The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Language Code List Parental Control Area Code List
Page 68 - Index
68 GB Index A A/V SYNC 47ANGLE 32AUDIO 50AUDIO (HDMI) 51AUDIO DRC 51AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL 51 AUDIO SETUP 51AUTO.STBY 48 B BACKGROUND 52 C CONTROL FOR HDMI 51Control for HDMI 42Control Menu 14CUSTOM 49 D DEMO 48DIMMER 48DUAL MONO 47DVD’s menu 32 E EFFECT 35 F FM MODE 39Front panel 10 H HDMI YC B C R /...
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