Sony DAV-DZ20 User Manual

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DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DA V -DZ20

Sony DAV-DZ20 Specifications

General

RMS rated power	400 W
Audio output channels	5.1 channels
Center speaker RMS power	67 W
Satellite speakers RMS power	4 W
AM band range	531 - 1602 kHz
FM band range	87.5 - 108 MHz
Radio Data System (RDS)	Yes
Preset stations quantity	30
Optical disc player type	DVD player
Weight	3200 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	430 x 310 x 67 mm
SCART ports quantity	2

Weight and Dimensions

Subwoofer weight	3800 g
Center speaker weight	300 g
Subwoofer dimensions (WxDxH)	300 x 335 x 169 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)	126 x 55 x 68 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)	69 x 51 x 125 mm

Summary

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Fire, Shock, and Laser Hazards

Covers electrical risks, optical safety, ventilation, heat, and laser classification.

Battery Disposal and UK Plug Safety

Guidance on battery disposal and UK plug fuse replacement.

Power Source and Environmental Precautions

AC power cord safety, product disposal guidelines.

System Configuration and Support

Advanced Settings for Disc, Speaker, and Display

Disc playback, parental control, speaker setup, screen, language, custom settings.

Precautions, Troubleshooting, and Diagnostics

Safety, disc handling, problem solving, error codes.

Disc Compatibility and Handling

Supported Disc Formats

Lists DVD VIDEO, CD, DATA-CD, DATA DVD and their variations.

Getting Started – BASIC –

Step 1: Connecting the System and TV

Speaker and Antenna Connections

Diagrams for connecting speakers, AM/FM antennas.

Connecting the Speakers

Speaker Cord Installation

Proper connection and avoiding short-circuits.

Verifying Speaker Connections

Using test tone for checking.

Connecting the TV

Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)

Step 2: Positioning the System

Optimal Speaker Placement

Guidelines for speaker positioning for surround sound.

Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup

Initial System Setup Steps

Turning on TV, selecting input, starting Quick Setup.

Quick Setup Process

Language, Screen, and Speaker Settings

Configuring OSD language, TV type, speaker formation.

Speaker Distance Adjustment

Setting distances for front, center, surround speakers.

Quick Setup Completion

Finalizing Setup and Video Output

Setting speaker distances, choosing video output format.

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Installing the Speakers on a Wall

Wall Mounting Procedures and Safety

Steps for attaching speakers to walls and safety notes.

Basic Operations

Playing Discs

Loading and starting disc playback.

Playback Controls and Standby Mode

Basic Operations: Radio and External Components

Basic Operations: TV Sound Enhancement

Enjoying TV Sound from All Speakers

Using surround sound for TV audio.

Basic Operations: Sound Modes

Selecting Movie or Music Sound Mode

Choosing AUTO, MOVIE, or MUSIC mode.

Sound Adjustments

Surround Sound Modes

Explains AUTO FORMAT, Dolby Pro Logic, 2 CHANNEL STEREO.

Audio Output Formats

Details on Dolby Digital, DTS, and 5.1 channel.

Sound Adjustments: Speaker Output

Using Front Speakers and Subwoofer

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Locating Points on a Disc

Frame-by-Frame Playback

Various Functions for Playing Discs: Searching

Searching by Title, Chapter, or Time Code

Various Functions for Playing Discs: Navigation

Resume Playback Function

Various Functions for Playing Discs: Playback Modes

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

Shuffling tracks for varied playback.

Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

Repeating discs, titles, chapters, tracks, or albums.

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

Programming Track Order

Arranging tracks to create a custom playback sequence.

Creating Your Own Program: Program Management

Modifying and Cancelling Programs

Various Functions for Playing Discs: DVD Navigation

Changing the Sound

Selecting Audio Tracks and Channels

Changing the Sound: Audio Format Details

Various Functions for Playing Discs: DVD-R/DVD-RW Specifics

Selecting Playback Titles on DVD-R/DVD-RW

Adjusting the Delay Between Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC)

Synchronizing Audio and Video

Playback Order of MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3/JPEG Files

Selecting MP3 Audio Tracks or Albums

Selecting JPEG Image Files or Albums

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3/JPEG Files (Continued)

Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound

Selecting Slide Show Mode

Choosing AUTO, AUDIO, or IMAGE mode.

Enjoying DivX® Videos

Playable DivX Video File Formats

Explains .AVI/.DIVX extensions, file size, length.

Selecting DivX Video Albums

Enjoying DivX® Videos (Continued)

Playing DivX Video Files

Starting album playback, selecting files.

Navigating DivX Video Files

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)

Interactive PBC Playback

Using menus and numbers for interactive operations.

Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations

Storing FM and AM stations.

Storing Preset Stations

Steps to save tuned stations.

Tuner Functions: Radio Operation

Listening to the Radio

Tuner Functions: RDS Features

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

Receiving RDS Broadcasts

Using the THEATRE SYNC Function

Preparing for THEATRE SYNC

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Disc Playback and Parental Control

Locking discs, setting playback restrictions.

Preventing Playback of Specific Discs

Setting custom parental control password.

Advanced Settings and Adjustments: Parental Control

Playing Discs with Custom Parental Control Set

Entering password to play locked discs.

Limiting Playback for Children [PARENTAL CONTROL]

Setting Parental Control Levels

Limiting playback based on age or region.

Limiting Playback for Children [PARENTAL CONTROL]: Level Settings

Setting Playback Limitation Levels

Selecting standard, geographic area, or level.

Turning Off Parental Control

Advanced Settings and Adjustments: Password and Speaker Setup

Changing the Password

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room (SPEAKER FORMATION)

Setting Speaker Configuration

Choosing speaker layout based on room setup.

Selecting Speaker Formation Settings

STANDARD, ALL FRONT, NO CENTER, etc.

Advanced Settings and Adjustments: Setup Menu Navigation

Using the Setup Display

Setting Up Language and Screen Options

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

[LANGUAGE SETUP] Options

Settings for the Display [SCREEN SETUP]

TV Type and Aspect Ratio Settings

Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP]

Speaker Connection Configuration

Setting connection for front, center, surround, subwoofer.

Speaker Distance Settings

Setting distances from listening position.

Settings for the Speakers: Level Adjustment

Adjusting Speaker Levels

Setting front and surround speaker volume levels.

Using Test Tone for Speaker Adjustment

Emitting test tone to adjust speaker levels.

Additional Information: Precautions and Care

Additional Information: Disc Handling and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem-solving for power, picture, noise issues.

Troubleshooting: Picture and Sound Issues

Picture and Sound Problems

Color irregularity, no sound, unbalanced sound, subwoofer issues.

Troubleshooting: File and Playback Issues

Disc Playback and File Format Issues

Disc not playing, MP3/JPEG/DivX file problems.

Playback Behavior Issues

Troubleshooting: System Limitations and Errors

System Errors and Child Lock

Self-diagnosis Function

Interpreting Service Numbers

Cause and corrective action for service codes.