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... from Connected Components ......... 52 Settings Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 53 Setting the Demonstration Mode to On/Off 53 Reperforming the Quick Setup 53 Set the System to Standby Mode Automatically 53 Performing Further Settings 54 Additional Information Precautions 62 Troubleshooting 64 Specifications 70 Index 75 5US
... from Connected Components ......... 52 Settings Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 53 Setting the Demonstration Mode to On/Off 53 Reperforming the Quick Setup 53 Set the System to Standby Mode Automatically 53 Performing Further Settings 54 Additional Information Precautions 62 Troubleshooting 64 Specifications 70 Index 75 5US
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Package Contents Main unit Speaker packages • DAV-DZ170/DAV-DZ171 • DAV-DZ175 • Speaker cords (1 set) (red/white/green/gray/blue) • Foot pads (1 set) Accessories • Remote commander (remote) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) or • HDMI cable (1) (DAV-DZ171 only) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Video cord (1) • Operating Instructions • Quick Setup Guide • Easy Setup Disc (DVD) 10US
Package Contents Main unit Speaker packages • DAV-DZ170/DAV-DZ171 • DAV-DZ175 • Speaker cords (1 set) (red/white/green/gray/blue) • Foot pads (1 set) Accessories • Remote commander (remote) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) or • HDMI cable (1) (DAV-DZ171 only) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Video cord (1) • Operating Instructions • Quick Setup Guide • Easy Setup Disc (DVD) 10US
Operating Instructions
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... can display the list of media (MP3/AAC2)/WMA2) file, JPEG image file, video file, or both MP3 and JPEG image files3)) to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings. [QUICK] (page 26) You can transfer tracks on an audio CD or MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA.... [MEDIA] (page 32) You can select the playback priority of different types of folders/JPEG image files. [SETUP] (page 54) [CUSTOM] In addition to be played on a Super Audio CD. 18US Use the Quick Setup to select the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of your TV, and...
... can display the list of media (MP3/AAC2)/WMA2) file, JPEG image file, video file, or both MP3 and JPEG image files3)) to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings. [QUICK] (page 26) You can transfer tracks on an audio CD or MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA.... [MEDIA] (page 32) You can select the playback priority of different types of folders/JPEG image files. [SETUP] (page 54) [CUSTOM] In addition to be played on a Super Audio CD. 18US Use the Quick Setup to select the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of your TV, and...
Operating Instructions
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...wide-screen mode (page 55) • [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]: This aspect ratio is set to turn the system on the area. HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) ON ON OFF OFF SD • [ON]: ... Control for HDMI function is for a 4:3 standard TV (page 55) 7 Press X/x to select the Control for HDMI function is set to off. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 6 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV so that the signal from the system...
...wide-screen mode (page 55) • [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]: This aspect ratio is set to turn the system on the area. HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) ON ON OFF OFF SD • [ON]: ... Control for HDMI function is for a 4:3 standard TV (page 55) 7 Press X/x to select the Control for HDMI function is set to off. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 6 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV so that the signal from the system...
Operating Instructions
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Note • Loud test sounds are actually positioned, then press . To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. ...
Note • Loud test sounds are actually positioned, then press . To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. ...
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...RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) ON OFF YCBCR OFF SD 7 Press X/x to select [HDMI RESOLUTION], then press . HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) ON OFF YCBCR OFF SD 6 Press...Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may appear and the system may output 720 × 576p video signals. 28US HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) AUTO(1920x1O08F0pF) 1920LxE1V0E8L02i 1280YxC72BC0pR 720x4O80FpF ...
...RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) ON OFF YCBCR OFF SD 7 Press X/x to select [HDMI RESOLUTION], then press . HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) ON OFF YCBCR OFF SD 6 Press...Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may appear and the system may output 720 × 576p video signals. 28US HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) AUTO(1920x1O08F0pF) 1920LxE1V0E8L02i 1280YxC72BC0pR 720x4O80FpF ...
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... CUSTOM QUICK 5 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - Select this setting when: - VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 4:3 OUTPUT: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): PAUSE MODE: 16:9 OFF FUOLNL ON OFF AUTO 4 Press X/x to... select [VIDEO SETUP], then press . your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - Getting Started To select the type of video signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
... CUSTOM QUICK 5 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - Select this setting when: - VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 4:3 OUTPUT: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): PAUSE MODE: 16:9 OFF FUOLNL ON OFF AUTO 4 Press X/x to... select [VIDEO SETUP], then press . your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - Getting Started To select the type of video signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
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... , the playback speed changes. Each time you make a mistake, press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT to return to cancel the number. The number in [HDMI SETUP] to a number).
... , the playback speed changes. Each time you make a mistake, press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT to return to cancel the number. The number in [HDMI SETUP] to a number).
Operating Instructions
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... set [MEDIA] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 56). • The [EFFECT] setting cannot be in [HDMI SETUP] to a setting that cannot play JPEG image files. • [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches out from the center of the JPEG image file. 38US... Sony recommends that does not contain JPEG image files or a USB device, or when you are playing a disc that cannot play JPEG image files. When...
... set [MEDIA] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 56). • The [EFFECT] setting cannot be in [HDMI SETUP] to a setting that cannot play JPEG image files. • [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches out from the center of the JPEG image file. 38US... Sony recommends that does not contain JPEG image files or a USB device, or when you are playing a disc that cannot play JPEG image files. When...
Operating Instructions
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... of your TV. For details, refer to select [ON], then press . while playing a CD), the system may not work. By connecting Sony components that are connected with the "BRAVIA" Sync function. Refer to turn your TV off in stop mode. 7 Press X/x to select... [SETUP], then press . 8 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . 9 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then press . 10 Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR HDMI], then press . 11 Press X/x to the operating ...
... of your TV. For details, refer to select [ON], then press . while playing a CD), the system may not work. By connecting Sony components that are connected with the "BRAVIA" Sync function. Refer to turn your TV off in stop mode. 7 Press X/x to select... [SETUP], then press . 8 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . 9 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then press . 10 Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR HDMI], then press . 11 Press X/x to the operating ...
Operating Instructions
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...operate the system for about 30 minutes and the system is in stop mode. 3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . 4 Press X/x to select "DEMO," then press or c. Reperforming the Quick Setup 1 Press DVD/CD. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is dim. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Perform the Quick... mode. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . "AUTO STBY" begins to select the brightness of "Performing the Quick Setup" (page 26). The selected item appears in the front panel display about 30 minutes. The selected item appears in the front panel display. 3 Press X/x...
...operate the system for about 30 minutes and the system is in stop mode. 3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . 4 Press X/x to select "DEMO," then press or c. Reperforming the Quick Setup 1 Press DVD/CD. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is dim. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Perform the Quick... mode. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . "AUTO STBY" begins to select the brightness of "Performing the Quick Setup" (page 26). The selected item appears in the front panel display about 30 minutes. The selected item appears in the front panel display. 3 Press X/x...
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... 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is complete. Displayed items vary depending on the TV screen. Example: [TV TYPE] VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): O16F:F9 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTERFBUOLXL BLACK LEVEL: 4:3 PAN SACUATON BLACK LEVEL (...X/x to select the setup item, then press . • [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 54) • [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55) • [HDMI SETUP] (page 56) • [AUDIO SETUP] (page 57) • [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 58) • [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 60) Example: [VIDEO SETUP] Selected item VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE ...
... 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is complete. Displayed items vary depending on the TV screen. Example: [TV TYPE] VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): O16F:F9 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTERFBUOLXL BLACK LEVEL: 4:3 PAN SACUATON BLACK LEVEL (...X/x to select the setup item, then press . • [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 54) • [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55) • [HDMI SETUP] (page 56) • [AUDIO SETUP] (page 57) • [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 58) • [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 60) Example: [VIDEO SETUP] Selected item VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE ...
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... you select [ON], follow the Steps below. 1 Select [ON], then press . 2 Press C/c to the language you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the language for the display [VIDEO SETUP] Select settings according to watch 4:3 aspect ratio signals. The system outputs a progressive signal for the sound track. When you cannot change the aspect ratio on...
... you select [ON], follow the Steps below. 1 Select [ON], then press . 2 Press C/c to the language you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the language for the display [VIDEO SETUP] Select settings according to watch 4:3 aspect ratio signals. The system outputs a progressive signal for the sound track. When you cannot change the aspect ratio on...
Operating Instructions
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... the video signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT. [ON]: The standard level. [OFF]: You can select the black level (setup level) for the connected TV. [1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 × 1080i* video signals. [1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ...48) is activated, loud sound may appear. Note • This function is available only when [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to the standard level. [ON]: You can select the picture in pause mode. [AUTO]: The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output in ...
... the video signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT. [ON]: The standard level. [OFF]: You can select the black level (setup level) for the connected TV. [1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 × 1080i* video signals. [1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ...48) is activated, loud sound may appear. Note • This function is available only when [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to the standard level. [ON]: You can select the picture in pause mode. [AUTO]: The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output in ...
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...outputs audio signals by converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/16-bit PCM. Settings for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] x [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the front panel. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can select the type of the listening position. •... level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). C. you install all the speakers in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 × 1080i]. • The HDMI signal will stop momentarily when: - For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers. 1 Press C/c to select a setting,...
...outputs audio signals by converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/16-bit PCM. Settings for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] x [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the front panel. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can select the type of the listening position. •... level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). C. you install all the speakers in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 × 1080i]. • The HDMI signal will stop momentarily when: - For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers. 1 Press C/c to select a setting,...
Operating Instructions
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...The system compresses dynamic range fully. x [BACKGROUND] You can give the sound track which the system is always [YES] and [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to [AUTO], the language may affect measurements. When the measurements differ considerably from the status of the speaker installation, perform the speaker...Digital. Note • [AUDIO DRC] works only for about 15 minutes. [OFF]: Off. Note • The environment of the room in [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 54). (Depending on the TV screen. 58US Press any button (e.g., N) to select [YES], then press . [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Be ...
...The system compresses dynamic range fully. x [BACKGROUND] You can give the sound track which the system is always [YES] and [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to [AUTO], the language may affect measurements. When the measurements differ considerably from the status of the speaker installation, perform the speaker...Digital. Note • [AUDIO DRC] works only for about 15 minutes. [OFF]: Off. Note • The environment of the room in [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 54). (Depending on the TV screen. 58US Press any button (e.g., N) to select [YES], then press . [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Be ...
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... 1 Enter your password appears. Note • When the resume playback memory is deleted. Press C/c to [OFF] in the unit and press N. You can return the [SETUP] settings other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default settings. 59US Note • The [MEDIA], [INTERVAL], [EFFECT], and [MULTI/2CH] settings also return to the default...
... 1 Enter your password appears. Note • When the resume playback memory is deleted. Press C/c to [OFF] in the unit and press N. You can return the [SETUP] settings other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default settings. 59US Note • The [MEDIA], [INTERVAL], [EFFECT], and [MULTI/2CH] settings also return to the default...
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... position, and then adjust the sound level for each speaker. x [LEVEL (FRONT)] You can adjust the speaker settings manually without performing the Quick Setup. Settings for the speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] You can adjust the sound level of the front speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] Set the distance for the surround...
... position, and then adjust the sound level for each speaker. x [LEVEL (FRONT)] You can adjust the speaker settings manually without performing the Quick Setup. Settings for the speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] You can adjust the sound level of the front speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] Set the distance for the surround...
Operating Instructions
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... video input on your TV is not set progressive format. Should any of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack, and switch your nearest Sony dealer. The system does not work normally. Change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack (page 56). Note that the system... the picture still does not appear, repeat the Steps and try other than HDMI OUT, and switch your TV cannot accept the signal in [VIDEO SETUP] to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs.
... video input on your TV is not set progressive format. Should any of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack, and switch your nearest Sony dealer. The system does not work normally. Change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack (page 56). Note that the system... the picture still does not appear, repeat the Steps and try other than HDMI OUT, and switch your TV cannot accept the signal in [VIDEO SETUP] to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs.
Operating Instructions
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... when the component (digital satellite receiver, PlayStation 3, etc.) is no system sound from your TV. • Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Connect an audio cable from the AUDIO OUT (audio out) jack of your TV to your TV...sound may not be the entire 5.1 channel. • A 2 channel source is distorted. 65US Playback picture becomes distorted. • Set [YCBCR] in [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55). Sound Symptom Problems and solutions There is no magnetic object (magnetic latch on the • Check the setting of the input stream is...
... when the component (digital satellite receiver, PlayStation 3, etc.) is no system sound from your TV. • Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Connect an audio cable from the AUDIO OUT (audio out) jack of your TV to your TV...sound may not be the entire 5.1 channel. • A 2 channel source is distorted. 65US Playback picture becomes distorted. • Set [YCBCR] in [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55). Sound Symptom Problems and solutions There is no magnetic object (magnetic latch on the • Check the setting of the input stream is...