Operating Instructions
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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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... used for changing slides during a slide show. [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 The [MULTI/2CH] indicator lights up in yellow t when you... select any item except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], and [A/V SYNC] only). Use the Quick Setup to select the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of your TV, and start the Auto Calibration. [FOLDER] (page 33) You...
... used for changing slides during a slide show. [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 The [MULTI/2CH] indicator lights up in yellow t when you... select any item except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], and [A/V SYNC] only). Use the Quick Setup to select the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of your TV, and start the Auto Calibration. [FOLDER] (page 33) You...
Operating Instructions
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...selector on . • [OFF]: The Control for HDMI setting, then press . If this message does not appear, press DVD/CD. 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 ...[ON]: The Control for HDMI function is set to turn the system on the area. Getting Started Step 3: Setting up the System Performing the Quick Setup Displayed items vary depending on . 4 Press without inserting a disc or connecting a USB device. Home Theatre System Press ENTER to select a language, ...
...selector on . • [OFF]: The Control for HDMI setting, then press . If this message does not appear, press DVD/CD. 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 ...[ON]: The Control for HDMI function is set to turn the system on the area. Getting Started Step 3: Setting up the System Performing the Quick Setup Displayed items vary depending on . 4 Press without inserting a disc or connecting a USB device. Home Theatre System Press ENTER to select a language, ...
Operating Instructions
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... the measurements differ considerably from the status of the listening position. 9 Connect the calibration mic (supplied) to select [YES], then press . To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in front of the listening position. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select this when you install all the speakers normally. • [NO CENTER...
... the measurements differ considerably from the status of the listening position. 9 Connect the calibration mic (supplied) to select [YES], then press . To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in front of the listening position. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select this when you install all the speakers normally. • [NO CENTER...
Operating Instructions
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... from the HDMI OUT jack When you connect the unit and your TV (page 22), select the type of video output of the system. HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) ON OFF YCBCR OFF SD 7 Press X/x ...to select [CUSTOM], 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 X/x to select ...
... from the HDMI OUT jack When you connect the unit and your TV (page 22), select the type of video output of the system. HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) ON OFF YCBCR OFF SD 7 Press X/x ...to select [CUSTOM], 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 X/x to select ...
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... video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. 1 Press DVD/CD. 6 Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)], then press . VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 4:3 OUTPUT: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): PAUSE MODE: 16:9 OFF FULL ON OFF AUTO 2 Press ... the system is displayed correctly. 9 Press C/c to select the desired setting, then press . When you select [ON], the confirmation display appears. VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 4:3 OUTPUT: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): PAUSE MODE: 16:9 OFF FULL ON OFF AUTO [OFF]: ...
... video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. 1 Press DVD/CD. 6 Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)], then press . VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 4:3 OUTPUT: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): PAUSE MODE: 16:9 OFF FULL ON OFF AUTO 2 Press ... the system is displayed correctly. 9 Press C/c to select the desired setting, then press . When you select [ON], the confirmation display appears. VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 4:3 OUTPUT: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): PAUSE MODE: 16:9 OFF FULL ON OFF AUTO [OFF]: ...
Operating Instructions
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...). • M/ : slow-motion play , the playback speed changes. Each time you make a mistake, press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT to a number). The number in [HDMI SETUP] to normal view. To select the title/chapter/track/ scene/index/folder/file number for JPEG image files). Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT to...
...). • M/ : slow-motion play , the playback speed changes. Each time you make a mistake, press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT to a number). The number in [HDMI SETUP] to normal view. To select the title/chapter/track/ scene/index/folder/file number for JPEG image files). Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT to...
Operating Instructions
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... may take longer to display than [MUSIC/ PHOTO] is selected, go to Step 5. The MP3 files and JPEG image files must not be in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 56). • The [EFFECT] setting cannot be selected when you are playing a disc that... the folder list does not appear, press DVD MENU. You can set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. Sony recommends that you set the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 2]: You can turn the folder list on a disc which contains both MP3 files and...
... may take longer to display than [MUSIC/ PHOTO] is selected, go to Step 5. The MP3 files and JPEG image files must not be in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 56). • The [EFFECT] setting cannot be selected when you are playing a disc that... the folder list does not appear, press DVD MENU. You can set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. Sony recommends that you set the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 2]: You can turn the folder list on a disc which contains both MP3 files and...
Operating Instructions
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...compatible with the Control for HDMI function may not turn 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...Convenient Functions Using the Control for HDMI Function for HDMI function with an HDMI cable, operation is simplified as below: - By connecting Sony components that the signal from the system through the HDMI input appears on the connected component, the Control for HDMI - System Power Off...
...compatible with the Control for HDMI function may not turn 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...Convenient Functions Using the Control for HDMI Function for HDMI function with an HDMI cable, operation is simplified as below: - By connecting Sony components that the signal from the system through the HDMI input appears on the connected component, the Control for HDMI - System Power Off...
Operating Instructions
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...the front panel display. 3 Press X/x to flash in stop mode. 3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . 4 Press X/x to select "AUTO STBY," then press or c. Reperforming the Quick Setup 1 Press DVD/CD. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is dim. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. The ... outputting sound for about 2 minutes before the system enters standby mode. Settings Settings Changing the Brightness of "Performing the Quick Setup" (page 26). Perform the Quick Setup following the procedure of the Front Panel Display 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x to select the setting, then press ...
...the front panel display. 3 Press X/x to flash in stop mode. 3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . 4 Press X/x to select "AUTO STBY," then press or c. Reperforming the Quick Setup 1 Press DVD/CD. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is dim. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. The ... outputting sound for about 2 minutes before the system enters standby mode. Settings Settings Changing the Brightness of "Performing the Quick Setup" (page 26). Perform the Quick Setup following the procedure of the Front Panel Display 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x to select the setting, then press ...
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... the disc's menu. 54US x [MENU] You can switch the language for the selected item appear. 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 (COMPONENT OUT... 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 (...
... the disc's menu. 54US x [MENU] You can switch the language for the selected item appear. 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 (COMPONENT OUT... 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 (...
Operating Instructions
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... the aspect ratio of the TV screen. [4:3 PAN SCAN]: Select this when you connect a 4:3 standard TV. The system outputs a progressive signal for the display [VIDEO SETUP] Select settings according to on your TV. Check that the screen is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to your TV. A 16:9 aspect ratio...
... the aspect ratio of the TV screen. [4:3 PAN SCAN]: Select this when you connect a 4:3 standard TV. The system outputs a progressive signal for the display [VIDEO SETUP] Select settings according to on your TV. Check that the screen is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to your TV. A 16:9 aspect ratio...
Operating Instructions
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...for HDMI function with an HDMI cable. [ON]: On. You cannot select this by limiting the maximum level of the system. Settings for HDMI [HDMI SETUP] x [HDMI RESOLUTION] You can select the type of video signal that is output from the HDMI OUT jack. [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: ...lower the standard black level. x [CONTROL FOR HDMI] This function is output with an HDMI cable. [OFF]: Off. You can select the black level (setup level) for normal usage. [FRAME]: The picture, including subjects that are connected with no jitter. x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)] You can operate mutually ...
...for HDMI function with an HDMI cable. [ON]: On. You cannot select this by limiting the maximum level of the system. Settings for HDMI [HDMI SETUP] x [HDMI RESOLUTION] You can select the type of video signal that is output from the HDMI OUT jack. [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: ...lower the standard black level. x [CONTROL FOR HDMI] This function is output with an HDMI cable. [OFF]: Off. You can select the black level (setup level) for normal usage. [FRAME]: The picture, including subjects that are connected with no jitter. x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)] You can operate mutually ...
Operating Instructions
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...," the system does not output the sound from the HDMI OUT jack even if you connect or remove a USB device. Settings for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] x [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the front panel. Follow the Steps of the listening position. 2 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press . ...]. The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be able to install some speakers. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of HDMI signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. [YCBCR]: The system outputs YCBCR signals. [RGB...
...," the system does not output the sound from the HDMI OUT jack even if you connect or remove a USB device. Settings for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] x [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the front panel. Follow the Steps of the listening position. 2 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press . ...]. The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be able to install some speakers. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of HDMI signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. [YCBCR]: The system outputs YCBCR signals. [RGB...
Operating Instructions
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...device (ghosting). x [BACKGROUND] You can select the background color or picture on the disc, this function may not work.) Other Settings [SYSTEM SETUP] x [SCREEN SAVER] You can reduce the damage to cancel the screen saver. [ON]: The screen saver image appears if you do not ...the measurement. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in which contains the highest number of the room in [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 54). (Depending on the TV screen. 58US Calibration mic 2 Press C/c to children and neighbors. • The measurement for about 15...
...device (ghosting). x [BACKGROUND] You can select the background color or picture on the disc, this function may not work.) Other Settings [SYSTEM SETUP] x [SCREEN SAVER] You can reduce the damage to cancel the screen saver. [ON]: The screen saver image appears if you do not ...the measurement. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in which contains the highest number of the room in [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 54). (Depending on the TV screen. 58US Calibration mic 2 Press C/c to children and neighbors. • The measurement for about 15...
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..., enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . 2 Press X/x to complete. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. You can return the [SETUP] settings other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to 10 discs. [OFF]: The system does not store the resume points in the unit and press N. x [PARENTAL CONTROL] The...
..., enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . 2 Press X/x to complete. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. You can return the [SETUP] settings other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to 10 discs. [OFF]: The system does not store the resume points in the unit and press N. x [PARENTAL CONTROL] The...
Operating Instructions
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...] to 6.9 meters for North American models. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can adjust the speaker settings manually without performing the Quick Setup. x [TEST TONE] You can be effective. Settings for the speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] You can adjust the sound level of the surround speakers. The distance can adjust the sound level of the speakers...
...] to 6.9 meters for North American models. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can adjust the speaker settings manually without performing the Quick Setup. x [TEST TONE] You can be effective. Settings for the speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] You can adjust the sound level of the surround speakers. The distance can adjust the sound level of the speakers...
Operating Instructions
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... several minutes. • Perform the following difficulties while using a video jack other options. • You have set [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [ON] (page 55) even though your TV is not set progressive format. Picture Symptom There is used for video output, change the type of...from the system. • Check the output method on your system. • The unit is connected to [OFF]. • Even if your nearest Sony dealer. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the default setting) (pages 28, 55). • You have set to an input ...
... several minutes. • Perform the following difficulties while using a video jack other options. • You have set [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [ON] (page 55) even though your TV is not set progressive format. Picture Symptom There is used for video output, change the type of...from the system. • Check the output method on your system. • The unit is connected to [OFF]. • Even if your nearest Sony dealer. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the default setting) (pages 28, 55). • You have set to an input ...
Operating Instructions
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...your TV to the system (page 22) and select the "TV/CABLE" function. - speaker only. Playback picture becomes distorted. • Set [YCBCR] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 57). • The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound. • Perform the following procedure. 1 Turn the system... files was low. TV screen. There is no sound from the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/ COAXIAL jack. • The sampling frequency of [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55). when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an audio file. speaker or all the speakers. • Depending on the • ...
...your TV to the system (page 22) and select the "TV/CABLE" function. - speaker only. Playback picture becomes distorted. • Set [YCBCR] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 57). • The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound. • Perform the following procedure. 1 Turn the system... files was low. TV screen. There is no sound from the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/ COAXIAL jack. • The sampling frequency of [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55). when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an audio file. speaker or all the speakers. • Depending on the • ...