3-283-036-11(2) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ260 ©2008 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. In door use only. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior. NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with mark or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is 2GB Precautions On power sources · AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop. · The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off. · Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble. About This Operating Instructions · The instructions in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. · The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. · "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. · Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for North American models. · The default setting is underlined. 3GB Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions.......... 3 Playable Discs......................................... 5 Other Operations Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room .............................................. 71 Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically................................. 72 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote ........................................... 73 Using the Sound Effect......................... 74 Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 74 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display.................................. 75 Viewing Information About the Disc ... 75 Returning to the Default Settings ......... 78 Getting Started Step 1: Positioning the System ...10 Step 2: Connecting the System ...13 Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup ........................................20 Step 4: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers ..................................23 Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode .............................. 25 Selecting the Sound Mode .................... 27 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound .............................................. 27 Additional Information Precautions ........................................... 79 Notes about the Discs ........................... 80 Troubleshooting.................................... 81 Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 89 Specifications ....................................... 90 Glossary................................................ 91 Language Code List.............................. 93 Index to Parts and Control .................... 94 Guide to the Control Menu Display ..... 98 Index ................................................... 102 Disc Playing a Disc ....................................... 28 Using Play Mode................................... 34 Searching/Selecting a Disc ................... 36 Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files... 38 Enjoying DivX® Videos....................... 41 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound ....................................... 43 Restricting Playback of the Disc........... 44 Using the Setup Display........................ 46 Tuner Presetting Radio Stations ...................... 53 Listening to the Radio ........................... 54 Using the Radio Data System (RDS).............................................. 56 Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync ............................ 57 Playing Back Audio Files/JPEG Image Files of a USB Device .................... 60 Storing Songs in a USB Device ............ 66 Playable USB Devices .......................... 69 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter ........................................... 69 4GB Playable Discs 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 VR (Video Recording) mode · DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) Super Audio CD · Super Audio CD VIDEO CD · VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs) · Super VCD · CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD format or Super VCD format · Audio CD · CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format ­ · CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD format, containing MP3 files1), JPEG image files2), and DivX video files3)4)5), and conforming to ISO 96606) Level 1/ Level 2, or Joliet (extended format) · DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA DVD format, containing MP3 files1), JPEG image files2), and DivX video files3)4)5), and conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format) CD DATA CD DATA DVD ­ 1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format. 5GB JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF "Design rule for Camera File system": Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).) 3)Except for United Kingdom and North American models. 4) DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. 5) DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. 6) A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). "DVD-RW," "DVD+RW," "DVD+R,""DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are trademarks. 2) Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: · CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 5 · CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format · Data part of CD-Extra · CD Graphics disc · DVD Audio · DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files, or DivX video files* * Except for United Kingdom and North American models. · DVD-RAM Also, 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 paper or stickers on it · A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. 6GB About Multi Session CD · 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 back. · This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back. · If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back. Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code. A DVD VIDEO labeled ALL will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited vie ...