The Sony DAV-DZ870W is a DVD Home Theatre System designed to provide an immersive surround sound experience. It is compatible with the S-AIR function, allowing for wireless sound transmission between S-AIR products like the supplied surround amplifier and optional S-AIR receivers.
Function Description:
The system plays various disc formats including DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/RW (in DVD VIDEO and VR modes), DVD+R/RW (in DVD VIDEO format), Super Audio CD, VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD, and DATA DVD. It supports playback of MP3 files, JPEG image files, and DivX® video files from discs and USB devices. The system also features an FM/AM tuner with station presetting capabilities. For enhanced connectivity, it includes HDMI, Component Video, and Composite Video outputs, as well as digital and analog audio inputs. The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT allows for connection of compatible adapters for portable audio sources or computers. A key feature is the "BRAVIA" Sync Control for HDMI, enabling simplified operation with compatible Sony TVs, including Theatre Mode, One-Touch Play, and System Power Off. The system also supports recording songs from audio CDs or copying MP3 files from data discs to a USB device.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Amplifier Section:
- Chinese models: Surround mode (reference) RMS output power: FL/FR/C: 100 watts (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz); Subwoofer: 100 watts (at 3 ohms, 80 Hz).
- Latin American models: Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD); Surround mode (reference) RMS output power: FL/FR/C: 142 watts (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD); Subwoofer: 284 watts (at 1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD).
- Other models: Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD); Surround mode (reference) RMS output power: FL/FR/C: 143 W (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD); Subwoofer: 285 W (at 1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD).
- Inputs (Analog): TV (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV; SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV; AUDIO IN Sensitivity: 250/125 mV.
- Inputs (Digital): TV (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN) Impedance: 75 ohms/-.
- Outputs (Analog): Phones: Accepts low- and high-impedance headphones.
- Super Audio CD/DVD System: Laser: Semiconductor laser (Super Audio CD/DVD: λ = 650 nm; CD: λ = 790 nm); Emission duration: continuous.
- Signal format system: Mexican and Latin American models: NTSC; Other models: PAL/NTSC.
- USB Section: Supported bit rate: MP3 (32 kbps - 320 kbps), WMA (48 kbps - 192 kbps), AAC (48 kbps - 320 kbps); Sampling frequencies: MP3 (32/44.1/48 kHz), WMA (44.1 kHz), AAC (44.1 kHz); (USB) port: Maximum current: 500 mA.
- Tuner Section: System: PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer; FM tuning range: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step for North American, 50 kHz step for others); AM tuning range: 530 kHz - 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step) or 531 kHz - 1,710 kHz (9 kHz step) for North American, Mexican, and Latin American models; 531 kHz - 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step) for European, Russian, and Middle Eastern models; 531 kHz - 1,710 kHz (9 kHz step) or 530 kHz - 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step) for Australian and New Zealand models; 531 kHz - 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step) or 530 kHz - 1,610 kHz (10 kHz step) for other models.
- Video Section: Outputs: VIDEO (1 Vp-p 75 ohms), COMPONENT (Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms, PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms), HDMI OUT (Type A (19 pin)).
- Speakers:
- Front (SS-TS83): 2-Way 2-Driver + Passive radiator, Magnetically Shielded; Tweeter: 50 mm cone type, Woofer: 65 mm cone type, Passive radiator: 65 mm cone type; Rated impedance: 3 ohms; Dimensions (approx.): 113 mm × 830 mm × 84 mm (w/h/d) or 315 mm × 1,015 mm - 1,335 mm × 315 mm (w/h/d) with stand; Mass (approx.): 1.9 kg or 3.8 kg with stand.
- Center (SS-CT81): Full range, Magnetically Shielded; Speaker unit: 30 mm × 60 mm cone type; Rated impedance: 3 ohms; Dimensions (approx.): 385 mm × 50 mm × 67 mm (w/h/d); Mass (approx.): 0.4 kg.
- Surround (SS-TS84): Full range Bass reflex, Magnetically Shielded; Speaker unit: 65 mm cone type; Rated impedance: 3 ohms; Dimensions (approx.): 113 mm × 830 mm × 84 mm (w/h/d) or 315 mm × 1,015 mm - 1,335 mm × 315 mm (w/h/d) with stand; Mass (approx.): 1.7 kg or 3.6 kg with stand.
- Subwoofer (SS-WS85): Subwoofer Bass reflex; Speaker unit: 160 mm cone type; Rated impedance: 1.5 ohms; Dimensions (approx.): 225 mm × 395 mm × 325 mm (w/h/d); Mass (approx.): 6.1 kg.
- Surround amplifier (TA-SA100WR): Rated impedance: 3 - 16 Ω.
- Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10): Communication system: S-AIR Specification version 1.0; Output: 12.0 mW; Frequency band: 2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz; Modulation method: DSSS; Power requirements: DC 3.3 V, 350 mA; Dimensions (approx.): 50 mm × 13 mm × 60 mm (w/h/d); Mass (approx.): 24 g.
- General: Power consumption: On: 130 W, Standby: 0.3 W (at the Power Saving mode).
Usage Features:
- Quick Setup: Guides users through basic adjustments like language, TV aspect ratio, and speaker formation.
- Auto Calibration (D.C.A.C.): Automatically measures and adjusts speaker settings for optimal surround sound in the listening environment using a supplied calibration microphone.
- Decoding Modes: Offers various decoding modes like "A.F.D. STD" (Auto Format Direct Standard), "A.F.D. MULTI" (Auto Format Direct Multi), "PRO LOGIC" (Dolby Pro Logic), "PLII MOVIE" (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie), "PLII MUSIC" (Dolby Pro Logic II Music), "2CH STEREO," "HP THEATER," and "HP 2CH" for customized sound experiences.
- Sound Modes: Provides "AUTO," "MOVIE," "MOVIE-D.C.S.-," "MUSIC," "SPORTS," and "NEWS" sound modes for different content types.
- Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO): Allows enjoyment of Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast sound with options for "MAIN," "SUB," or "MAIN+SUB" output.
- Disc Playback: Supports continuous play, program play (creating custom track orders), shuffle play (random order), and repeat play (disc, title, chapter, track, folder, or file).
- Resume Play: Remembers the stop point on a disc for resuming playback. Multi-disc Resume stores points for up to 10 discs.
- Searching/Selecting: Allows searching by title, chapter, track, index, scene, folder, or time code.
- MP3/JPEG Playback: Supports playing MP3 and JPEG files from discs and USB devices, including slide shows with sound.
- DivX® Video Playback: Plays DivX® video files from DATA CD/DVD.
- A/V Sync: Adjusts delay between picture and sound.
- Parental Control: Restricts disc playback based on a predetermined level and password.
- Front Panel Display Brightness: Adjustable to two levels.
- Sleep Timer: Sets the system to turn off automatically after a preset time.
- Dynamic Bass: Reinforces bass frequencies.
- Night Mode: Optimizes sound effects and dialogue for low-volume listening.
- S-AIR Function: Enables wireless surround sound with the supplied surround amplifier and multi-room audio with optional S-AIR receivers. Includes ID setting and pairing for stable transmission.
- USB Recording/Copying: Records audio CDs to MP3 files on a USB device (128 kbps) or copies MP3 files from DATA CD/DVD to a USB device (original bit rate).
- HDMI Control ("BRAVIA" Sync): Offers Theatre Mode, One-Touch Play, System Power Off, and System Audio Control with compatible Sony TVs.
Maintenance Features:
- Self-diagnosis Function: Displays a 5-character service number on the TV screen or front panel display in case of malfunction, with a table for cause and corrective action.
- Cleaning: Recommends cleaning the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth and mild detergent solution. Discs should be wiped from the center out.
- Troubleshooting Guide: Provides solutions for common issues related to power, picture, sound, operation, USB devices, and S-AIR function.
- Reset to Default Settings: Allows resetting system parameters and SETUP settings to their factory defaults.
- Screen Saver: Reduces display device damages (ghosting) by showing a screen saver image after 15 minutes of inactivity.
- Background Color/Picture: Customizable background for the TV screen display.
- RF Change: Allows changing the wireless transmission channel to improve stability in environments with multiple wireless systems.
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