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3-875-153-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDZ273 ©2008 Sony Corporation
3-875-153-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-HDZ273 ©2008 Sony Corporation
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... be used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. • Measurements are expressed in the event of trouble. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is underlined. 3US About ...source (mains) as long as a general term for proper grounding and, in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the area. • "DVD" may be connected to the grounding system of the building, as practical. 11) Only use the controls on the unit if they have fallen...
... be used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. • Measurements are expressed in the event of trouble. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is underlined. 3US About ...source (mains) as long as a general term for proper grounding and, in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the area. • "DVD" may be connected to the grounding system of the building, as practical. 11) Only use the controls on the unit if they have fallen...
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... to ISO 96603) Level 1/ Level 2, or Joliet (extended format) • DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD+RW in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format. 5US Playable Discs Type DVD VIDEO Disc logo Characteristics • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format Icon VR (Video Recording) mode Super Audio CD •...
... to ISO 96603) Level 1/ Level 2, or Joliet (extended format) • DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD+RW in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format. 5US Playable Discs Type DVD VIDEO Disc logo Characteristics • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format Icon VR (Video Recording) mode Super Audio CD •...
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... not conform to the CD standard and may not work with some that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 7) • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart) • A disc with digital ... Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some playback functions may not be played. Also some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be aware that some record companies. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)...
... not conform to the CD standard and may not work with some that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 7) • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart) • A disc with digital ... Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some playback functions may not be played. Also some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be aware that some record companies. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)...
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...this system will play any other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is contained in the first session. patents and other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by software producers. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC..."BRAVIA" and are trademarks of a DVD or VIDEO CD Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may not be available. A DVD VIDEO labeled ALL will also play a DVD labeled with the same region code. Note about playback operations of Sony Corporation. 7US Any subsequent JPEG image...
...this system will play any other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is contained in the first session. patents and other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by software producers. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC..."BRAVIA" and are trademarks of a DVD or VIDEO CD Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may not be available. A DVD VIDEO labeled ALL will also play a DVD labeled with the same region code. Note about playback operations of Sony Corporation. 7US Any subsequent JPEG image...
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... your TV. Note • When you connect the system and the TV with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 46) x If you need to set to "DVD" (page 24). 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the function is set the type of the TV screen. The system displays the...
... your TV. Note • When you connect the system and the TV with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 46) x If you need to set to "DVD" (page 24). 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the function is set the type of the TV screen. The system displays the...
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...]. 15 Press . AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic 12 Press C/c to the A.CAL MIC jack on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to the unit. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in any of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. You... DISPLAY in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is finished. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for [SETUP] appear. 94( 99) 1( 1) T 0: 01: 08 DVD VIDEO CUSTOM CUSTOM QUICK 22US
...]. 15 Press . AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic 12 Press C/c to the A.CAL MIC jack on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to the unit. repeatedly until "DVD" appears in any of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. You... DISPLAY in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is finished. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for [SETUP] appear. 94( 99) 1( 1) T 0: 01: 08 DVD VIDEO CUSTOM CUSTOM QUICK 22US
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.... 1 Press FUNCTION +/- Select this method, you connect the unit and the TV with the TV/projector, etc. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "DVD" appears in stop mode. To use this setting when: - The Setup Display appears. 5 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . The Control... which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. The options for [SETUP] appear. 4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . repeatedly until "DVD" appears in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP], then press . the ...
.... 1 Press FUNCTION +/- Select this method, you connect the unit and the TV with the TV/projector, etc. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "DVD" appears in stop mode. To use this setting when: - The Setup Display appears. 5 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press . The Control... which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. The options for [SETUP] appear. 4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . repeatedly until "DVD" appears in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP], then press . the ...
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... function changes as follows. Step 4: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from all the speakers in the front panel display. "DVD" t "TUNER FM" t "TUNER AM" t "TV/VIDEO" t "DMPORT" t "AUDIO" t ... Function "DVD" "TUNER FM"/ "TUNER AM" "TV/VIDEO" "DMPORT" "AUDIO" Source Disc that is played by...
... function changes as follows. Step 4: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from all the speakers in the front panel display. "DVD" t "TUNER FM" t "TUNER AM" t "TV/VIDEO" t "DMPORT" t "AUDIO" t ... Function "DVD" "TUNER FM"/ "TUNER AM" "TV/VIDEO" "DMPORT" "AUDIO" Source Disc that is played by...
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... volume level appears on the TV screen and in standby mode Press "/1 while the system is connected to PHONES jack on the TV to select "DVD." 4 Press A. 5 Load a disc. To enter power saving mode, make sure that is on the TV screen. • When you play ). 7 Adjust the volume by using... the system with your finger, as this system. 3 Press "/1. "DEMO" is set to "OFF" (page 20). - [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION +/- Disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on . Refer to on, the TV that the system is on the inner...
... volume level appears on the TV screen and in standby mode Press "/1 while the system is connected to PHONES jack on the TV to select "DVD." 4 Press A. 5 Load a disc. To enter power saving mode, make sure that is on the TV screen. • When you play ). 7 Adjust the volume by using... the system with your finger, as this system. 3 Press "/1. "DEMO" is set to "OFF" (page 20). - [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION +/- Disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on . Refer to on, the TV that the system is on the inner...
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... may not be able to use the instant replay or instant advance function with some scenes. Actual speeds may differ with some discs. 3)DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only. 4)Except for VIDEO CDs. 5)You cannot search for a scene are recorded on a disc, you can change...Scan speeds may differ with some discs. Other operations To Press Stop x Pause X Resume play and remove A on a DVD-VR. 6)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only. 7)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/ DVD+R only. Each time forward or fast reverse you can change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded on the...
... may not be able to use the instant replay or instant advance function with some scenes. Actual speeds may differ with some discs. 3)DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only. 4)Except for VIDEO CDs. 5)You cannot search for a scene are recorded on a disc, you can change...Scan speeds may differ with some discs. Other operations To Press Stop x Pause X Resume play and remove A on a DVD-VR. 6)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only. 7)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/ DVD+R only. Each time forward or fast reverse you can change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded on the...
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...recorded on a disc are displayed, they indicate a language code. See "Language Code List" (page 80) to select the desired audio signal. x DVD-VR The types of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. Note • While the system is playing...] • [2: SUB] • [2: MAIN+SUB] Note • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to confirm which the audio track...
...recorded on a disc are displayed, they indicate a language code. See "Language Code List" (page 80) to select the desired audio signal. x DVD-VR The types of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. Note • While the system is playing...] • [2: SUB] • [2: MAIN+SUB] Note • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to confirm which the audio track...
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...: - you change the parental control level. - you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA DVD, the system remembers the resume playback point for the earliest disc is set [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in the operating instructions... supplied with the disc. For details, see "[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)" (page 50). Note • This system can store at least 10 resume playback points. 33US Disc PBC playback allows you...
...: - you change the parental control level. - you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA DVD, the system remembers the resume playback point for the earliest disc is set [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in the operating instructions... supplied with the disc. For details, see "[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)" (page 50). Note • This system can store at least 10 resume playback points. 33US Disc PBC playback allows you...
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... DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is selected, the first folder will play Press CLEAR while the display for new programming. x DATA CD/DATA DVD • [OFF]: Off. • [ON (MUSIC)]: You can restart the same program again by pressing H. To change or cancel. To cancel all of the programmed...
... DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is selected, the first folder will play Press CLEAR while the display for new programming. x DATA CD/DATA DVD • [OFF]: Off. • [ON (MUSIC)]: You can restart the same program again by pressing H. To change or cancel. To cancel all of the programmed...
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...return to normal play , Program Play and Shuffle Play are also canceled. x DATA CD/DATA DVD • [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders on...a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback. • When the system is playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD which contains MP3 files and JPEG image files, and their playing time is not the same, the audio sound will...[TRACK]. • When you press CLEAR to return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR • [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeat all of Shuffle Play or Program Play modes. 1 ...
...return to normal play , Program Play and Shuffle Play are also canceled. x DATA CD/DATA DVD • [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders on...a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback. • When the system is playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD which contains MP3 files and JPEG image files, and their playing time is not the same, the audio sound will...[TRACK]. • When you press CLEAR to return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR • [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeat all of Shuffle Play or Program Play modes. 1 ...
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... title you want to select [ORIGINAL/ PLAY LIST], then press . Searching/Selecting a Disc Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-VR Using the DVD's menu A DVD is divided into a lot of the menu vary depending on the disc. 2 Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to select the item you ...want using the time code. 1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with a playlist created. 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. Example: [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is turned off. The Control Menu display appears...
... title you want to select [ORIGINAL/ PLAY LIST], then press . Searching/Selecting a Disc Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-VR Using the DVD's menu A DVD is divided into a lot of the menu vary depending on the disc. 2 Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to select the item you ...want using the time code. 1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with a playlist created. 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. Example: [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is turned off. The Control Menu display appears...
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...the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 03: 17 DVD VIDEO Selected row 3 Press . [** (**)] changes to [- - (**)]. 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 03: 17 DVD VIDEO For example, to cancel the number. 5 Press . Press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]). 4 Press . If you can... search for a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code. 4 Press X/x or the number buttons to [T --:--:--]. 3 Input the time code using the time code 1 In Step 2, select [...
...the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 03: 17 DVD VIDEO Selected row 3 Press . [** (**)] changes to [- - (**)]. 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 03: 17 DVD VIDEO For example, to cancel the number. 5 Press . Press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]). 4 Press . If you can... search for a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code. 4 Press X/x or the number buttons to [T --:--:--]. 3 Input the time code using the time code 1 In Step 2, select [...
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... playback Press x. Press . once, you can go to start playing the selected folder. a JPEG image file that you can select the next folder by pressing DVD MENU. When a folder is being played, its title is less than 8 (width) × 8 (height)). The list of the current MP3 file. Note that ...is shaded. To turn the file list off the display Press DVD MENU. 39US Playing these data may generate a loud noise which conform to select a folder. x To select a MP3 file Press . To return to the previous ...
... playback Press x. Press . once, you can go to start playing the selected folder. a JPEG image file that you can select the next folder by pressing DVD MENU. When a folder is being played, its title is less than 8 (width) × 8 (height)). The list of the current MP3 file. Note that ...is shaded. To turn the file list off the display Press DVD MENU. 39US Playing these data may generate a loud noise which conform to select a folder. x To select a MP3 file Press . To return to the previous ...
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Selecting a JPEG image file or folder 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. x To play the next or previous JPEG image file Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not displayed. Note that you can rotate the JPEG .... Press CLEAR to return to the previous folder, select the folder from the folder list. If there is displayed on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. FOLDER LIST 01 Let's Talk About Love (1985) 02 1st Album (1986) 03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986) 04 Ready for Romance (1986...
Selecting a JPEG image file or folder 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. x To play the next or previous JPEG image file Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not displayed. Note that you can rotate the JPEG .... Press CLEAR to return to the previous folder, select the folder from the folder list. If there is displayed on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. FOLDER LIST 01 Let's Talk About Love (1985) 02 1st Album (1986) 03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986) 04 Ready for Romance (1986...
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Playing MP3 files and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound You can play a slide show with sound by pressing DVD MENU repeatedly. The list of the JPEG image file. Sony recommends that you set the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 1]: You can set the MP3 bit rate to select the... at the same time, the sound may take longer to select [EFFECT], then press . The Control Menu display appears on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appears. 7 Press X/x to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still skips, reduce the size of folders recorded on the TV...
Playing MP3 files and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound You can play a slide show with sound by pressing DVD MENU repeatedly. The list of the JPEG image file. Sony recommends that you set the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 1]: You can set the MP3 bit rate to select the... at the same time, the sound may take longer to select [EFFECT], then press . The Control Menu display appears on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appears. 7 Press X/x to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still skips, reduce the size of folders recorded on the TV...