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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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... [MULTI/2CH] indicator lights up in yellow 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 media (MP3/AAC2)/WMA2) file, JPEG image file, video file, or... both MP3 and JPEG image files3)) to the Quick Setup setting, you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting). Tip • The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow t when you select the multi-...
... [MULTI/2CH] indicator lights up in yellow 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 media (MP3/AAC2)/WMA2) file, JPEG image file, video file, or... both MP3 and JPEG image files3)) to the Quick Setup setting, you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting). Tip • The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow t when you select the multi-...
Operating Instructions
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...LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]: This aspect ratio is set to turn the system on the TV screen. 3 Press "/1 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... 4 Press without inserting a disc or connecting a USB device. Note • If this message still does not appear, recall the Quick Setup display (page 53). 26US VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 16:9 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTER BOX BLACK LEVEL: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT...
...LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]: This aspect ratio is set to turn the system on the TV screen. 3 Press "/1 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... 4 Press without inserting a disc or connecting a USB device. Note • If this message still does not appear, recall the Quick Setup display (page 53). 26US VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 16:9 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTER BOX BLACK LEVEL: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT...
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... panel. You cannot turn the volume down. Calibration mic 10 Press C/c to select [YES], then press . Be quiet during the measurement. To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in which the system is installed may affect measurements. NO CENTER]: Select this when you install all the speakers normally. • [NO CENTER...
... panel. You cannot turn the volume down. Calibration mic 10 Press C/c to select [YES], then press . Be quiet during the measurement. To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in which the system is installed may affect measurements. NO CENTER]: Select this when you install all the speakers normally. • [NO CENTER...
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...(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) ON OFF YCBCR OFF SD 6 Press X/x to select the desired setting, 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 7 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 SD...
...(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) ON OFF YCBCR OFF SD 6 Press X/x to select the desired setting, 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 7 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 SD...
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... . CUSTOM 7 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . Select this setting when: - 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 FUOLNL ON OFF AUTO 4 Press X/x... to select the desired setting, then press . The system outputs a progressive signal for about 5 seconds. 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...
... . CUSTOM 7 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . Select this setting when: - 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 FUOLNL ON OFF AUTO 4 Press X/x... to select the desired setting, then press . The system outputs a progressive signal for about 5 seconds. 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...
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... list. • You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you make a mistake, press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT, then press . The number in [HDMI SETUP] to press > (c for playback 1 Press DISPLAY. 2 Press X/x to select the search method, then press . • [TITLE/SCENE/TRACK] • [CHAPTER/INDEX] • [TRACK] • [INDEX...
... list. • You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you make a mistake, press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT, then press . The number in [HDMI SETUP] to press > (c for playback 1 Press DISPLAY. 2 Press X/x to select the search method, then press . • [TITLE/SCENE/TRACK] • [CHAPTER/INDEX] • [TRACK] • [INDEX...
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...] is selected, press X/x to a setting that you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in separate folders. 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 ...The JPEG image files randomly cycle through the effects. • [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file slides over the previous image. • [OFF]: Off. Sony recommends that cannot play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the same time, the sound may take longer to the instructions of the...
...] is selected, press X/x to a setting that you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in separate folders. 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 ...The JPEG image files randomly cycle through the effects. • [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file slides over the previous image. • [OFF]: Off. Sony recommends that cannot play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the same time, the sound may take longer to the instructions of the...
Operating Instructions
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...'s remote or TV [/1 on the system's remote, the system turns 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 select [ON], ... on TVs with the Control for HDMI - Volume Limit (page 48) - Easy Setting) If your TV off automatically. 47US By connecting Sony components that the signal from the system through the HDMI input appears on the settings of your TV. Preparing the Control for HDMI function ...
...'s remote or TV [/1 on the system's remote, the system turns 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 select [ON], ... on TVs with the Control for HDMI - Volume Limit (page 48) - Easy Setting) If your TV off automatically. 47US By connecting Sony components that the signal from the system through the HDMI input appears on the settings of your TV. Preparing the Control for HDMI function ...
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...SYSTEM MENU. The selected item appears in standby mode. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x to select "DEMO," then press or c. Perform the Quick Setup following the procedure of the Front Panel Display 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x to flash in the front panel display. 3 Press X/x to select ...press . • "ON": On. • "OFF": Off. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. 53US Settings Settings Changing the Brightness of "Performing the Quick Setup" (page 26). The selected item appears in the front panel display about 30 minutes. "AUTO STBY" begins to select "DIMMER," then press or c. ...
...SYSTEM MENU. The selected item appears in standby mode. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x to select "DEMO," then press or c. Perform the Quick Setup following the procedure of the Front Panel Display 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x to flash in the front panel display. 3 Press X/x to select ...press . • "ON": On. • "OFF": Off. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. 53US Settings Settings Changing the Brightness of "Performing the Quick Setup" (page 26). The selected item appears in the front panel display about 30 minutes. "AUTO STBY" begins to select "DIMMER," then press or c. ...
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... OUT): OFF PAUSE MODE: AUTO Options 7 Press X/x to items such as picture and sound. Example: [4:3 LETTER BOX] VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF ... Press 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 (COMPONENT ...
... OUT): OFF PAUSE MODE: AUTO Options 7 Press X/x to items such as picture and sound. Example: [4:3 LETTER BOX] VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF ... Press 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 (COMPONENT ...
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... 29). [OFF]: The system outputs interlace signals. [ON]: The system outputs progressive signals. The system outputs a progressive signal. When you selected for the display [VIDEO SETUP] Select settings according to select [START], then press . A 16:9 aspect ratio signal with a wide-screen mode. [4:3 LETTER BOX]: Select this when you select [AUDIO FOLLOW...
... 29). [OFF]: The system outputs interlace signals. [ON]: The system outputs progressive signals. The system outputs a progressive signal. When you selected for the display [VIDEO SETUP] Select settings according to select [START], then press . A 16:9 aspect ratio signal with a wide-screen mode. [4:3 LETTER BOX]: Select this when you select [AUDIO FOLLOW...
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... when you connect the system and TV that is not effective when the system outputs a progressive signal. [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 ...signals. * i: interlace, p: progressive ** Depending on the volume level of the output signal to 20. Settings for HDMI [HDMI SETUP] x [HDMI RESOLUTION] You can select the picture in [VIDEO SETUP] to 15. [LEVEL1]: Maximum volume level is output with an HDMI cable. [OFF]: Off. x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO...
... when you connect the system and TV that is not effective when the system outputs a progressive signal. [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 ...signals. * i: interlace, p: progressive ** Depending on the volume level of the output signal to 20. Settings for HDMI [HDMI SETUP] x [HDMI RESOLUTION] You can select the picture in [VIDEO SETUP] to 15. [LEVEL1]: Maximum volume level is output with an HDMI cable. [OFF]: Off. x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO...
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...[FRONT ONLY]: Select this when you install the front speakers only. • [ALL FRONT]: Select this when you install all the speakers in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 × 1080i]. • The HDMI signal will stop momentarily when: - Note • When you set the function to other than ...should face the calibration mic, and there should be able to install some speakers. Settings for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] x [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the front panel. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers. 1 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO...
...[FRONT ONLY]: Select this when you install the front speakers only. • [ALL FRONT]: Select this when you install all the speakers in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 × 1080i]. • The HDMI signal will stop momentarily when: - Note • When you set the function to other than ...should face the calibration mic, and there should be able to install some speakers. Settings for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] x [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the front panel. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers. 1 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO...
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...AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. x [AUDIO DRC] You can give the sound track which the system is always [YES] and [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to [AUTO], the language may not work.) Other Settings [SYSTEM SETUP] x [SCREEN SAVER] You can select the background color or picture on the disc, this function may change. Note •...late at night. [OFF]: No compression of dynamic range. [STANDARD]: The system reproduces the sound track with the kind of the room in [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 54). (Depending on the TV screen. 58US Note • When you set the item to the default setting when you do not ...
...AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. x [AUDIO DRC] You can give the sound track which the system is always [YES] and [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to [AUTO], the language may not work.) Other Settings [SYSTEM SETUP] x [SCREEN SAVER] You can select the background color or picture on the disc, this function may change. Note •...late at night. [OFF]: No compression of dynamic range. [STANDARD]: The system reproduces the sound track with the kind of the room in [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 54). (Depending on the TV screen. 58US Note • When you set the item to the default setting when you do not ...
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... appears. When you press , then input the correct number. 4 To confirm your password, enter "199703" using the number buttons, then press . You can return the [SETUP] settings other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to enter a new 4-digit password. The display will ask you forget your password, re-enter it was played and resumes...
... appears. When you press , then input the correct number. 4 To confirm your password, enter "199703" using the number buttons, then press . You can return the [SETUP] settings other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to enter a new 4-digit password. The display will ask you forget your password, re-enter it was played and resumes...
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...Note • When you will use, set the parameters from -6.0 dB to 0 dB for [L/R], and from the speakers. 60US Settings for the speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] You can move the surround speakers up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position. [L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft: Set the front speaker distance. [CENTER] ...settings of the speakers by using the [TEST TONE] function. If you can adjust the speaker settings manually without performing the Quick Setup. For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance, you cannot place surround speakers at the same distance ...
...Note • When you will use, set the parameters from -6.0 dB to 0 dB for [L/R], and from the speakers. 60US Settings for the speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] You can move the surround speakers up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position. [L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft: Set the front speaker distance. [CENTER] ...settings of the speakers by using the [TEST TONE] function. If you can adjust the speaker settings manually without performing the Quick Setup. For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance, you cannot place surround speakers at the same distance ...
Operating Instructions
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... and the unit using the system, use this case, return the setting to HDMI. Picture Symptom There is too far. • The batteries in [VIDEO SETUP] to [ON] (page 55) even though your TV's input back to interlace format (the default setting) (pages 28, 55). 64US Connect your TV is compatible... remote does not function. General Symptom The power is no picture when you make a component video cable connection. There is not turned on your nearest Sony dealer.
... and the unit using the system, use this case, return the setting to HDMI. Picture Symptom There is too far. • The batteries in [VIDEO SETUP] to [ON] (page 55) even though your TV's input back to interlace format (the default setting) (pages 28, 55). 64US Connect your TV is compatible... remote does not function. General Symptom The power is no picture when you make a component video cable connection. There is not turned on your nearest Sony dealer.
Operating Instructions
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...programs could affect picture quality. when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an audio file. speaker only. The sound of [TV TYPE] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 57). • The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound. • Perform the following status. - The sound ... the input stream is placed near the speakers. • Reposition the speakers farther away from your TV. • Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55). There is not connected securely. • Check the speaker settings (page 60). level is distorted. 65US There is no sound when the...
...programs could affect picture quality. when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an audio file. speaker only. The sound of [TV TYPE] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 57). • The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound. • Perform the following status. - The sound ... the input stream is placed near the speakers. • Reposition the speakers farther away from your TV. • Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55). There is not connected securely. • Check the speaker settings (page 60). level is distorted. 65US There is no sound when the...