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Sony DHC-AZ3DM User Manual

Sony DHC-AZ3DM
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©2005 Sony Corporation
2-629-502-11(1)
Display Side
Hi-Fi Component
System
Operating Instructions
DHC-AZ7DM
DHC-AZ3DM

Table of Contents

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Sony DHC-AZ3DM Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSony
ModelDHC-AZ3DM
CategoryStereo System
TunerYes
CD PlayerYes
MD Player/RecorderYes
USB PortNo
BluetoothNo
FM RadioYes
AM RadioYes
Remote ControlYes
TypeMini System
FunctionsCD
SpeakersIncluded

Summary

How to use this manual

Playable USB storage media

Lists compatible Sony USB storage devices for playback.

Playable discs

Lists the types of discs that can be played on the system.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Step-by-step guide to connect speakers, antennas, and other components.

Positioning the speakers

Instructions on optimal placement of front, center, and surround speakers.

Setting the clock

Procedures for setting the system's internal clock and adjusting it.

Performing the Quick Setup

Guides initial system setup for language, screen, and speaker configuration.

USB storage media – Play

Inserting USB storage media

How to correctly insert USB storage devices into the system's port.

Playing USB storage media

Instructions for playing MP3 audio tracks from USB storage.

Playing repeatedly

How to set the system to repeat playback of tracks or albums.

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG/DivX® video – Play

Loading a disc

Steps for inserting discs into the system's disc slot.

Playing a disc

Basic instructions for playing various disc formats.

Creating your own program

How to create custom playback sequences for tracks.

Playing in random order

How to set the system to play tracks in a random sequence.

Playing repeatedly

Details on using the repeat play function for discs.

Playing DVDs using the menu

How to navigate and use DVD menus for playback options.

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW

Choosing between original or edited titles on DVD-RW discs.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)

How to use PBC menus for interactive playback of VIDEO CDs.

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Explains MP3 and JPEG formats and their compatibility.

Playing DATA CDs with MP3 audio track and JPEG image files

How to play MP3 and JPEG files from data CDs.

Selecting an album

How to choose specific albums from a data CD for playback.

Selecting an MP3 audio track

How to select individual MP3 tracks from a data CD.

Selecting a JPEG image file

How to select and view JPEG image files from a data CD.

Playing audio tracks and images as a slide show with sound

Creating slide shows with music from data CDs.

Specifying the slide show duration (JPEG only)

Adjusting the time each JPEG image is displayed in a slide show.

Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show (JPEG only)

Applying visual effects to JPEG images during a slide show.

Playing DivX® video files

How to play DivX video files from data CDs and DVDs.

Selecting an album

How to choose specific albums from a data CD for playback.

Selecting a DivX video file

How to select individual DivX video files from a data CD/DVD.

Using the on-screen display to search

Methods for searching discs using the on-screen interface.

Searching by scene

Navigating video content by dividing the screen into scenes.

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG/DivX® video – Various functions

Changing the sound

How to select audio tracks, languages, or channels.

Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound

Correcting audio/video synchronization issues using A/V SYNC.

Using the Setup Display

Accessing and navigating the system's setup menu for various adjustments.

Setting the display or sound track language

Configuring OSD, menu, audio, and subtitle languages.

Settings for the display

Adjusting TV type, color system, and screen saver settings.

To change the type of signal output from the system

Selecting progressive or interlaced video output signals.

Custom settings

Making advanced playback and system adjustments via Custom Setup.

Speaker settings

Configuring speaker size, distance, and surround settings for optimal sound.

Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone

Using test tones to balance speaker volume levels.

Restricting disc playback

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Setting up custom playback restrictions and passwords for discs.

Limiting playback by children (DVD VIDEO only)

Using Parental Control to restrict playback based on age or content.

Changing the angles

Displaying the subtitles

Turning subtitles on/off and selecting subtitle languages.

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

Storing favorite radio stations for quick access.

Listening to the radio

How to tune into radio stations, both preset and manual.

Listening to non-preset radio station

Manually tuning into radio frequencies.

Tape – Play

Loading a tape

Instructions for inserting cassette tapes into the deck.

Playing a tape

How to play cassette tapes, including side selection and auto-stop.

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape

Using CD Synchro Recording to copy music from CDs to tapes.

Recording on a tape manually

Step-by-step guide for manual tape recording from various sources.

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

Overview of sound adjustment features like DSGX and EQ.

Selecting the sound effect

Choosing preset EQ modes or custom user EQ settings.

Selecting the surround effect

Applying various surround sound field modes for immersive audio.

Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing

Customizing audio frequency response and saving settings as USER EQ.

Singing along: Karaoke

Setting up the system for karaoke playback with microphones.

Changing the Key

Adjusting the vocal key for karaoke to match user's range.

Playing Karaoke with any stereo disc

Using Karaoke Pon mode to reduce vocals on non-karaoke discs.

Turning the vocals on and off

Controlling guide vocals or main vocals during karaoke playback.

Selecting the vocals

Choosing different vocal channels for karaoke playback.

Turning the guide melody on and off

Enabling or disabling the guide melody feature for karaoke.

Timer

Falling asleep to music

Setting the Sleep Timer to automatically turn off the system.

Waking up to music

Using the Play Timer to wake up to music at a set time.

Timer recording radio programs

Scheduling timer recordings of radio broadcasts.

Display

Turning off the display

Activating Power Saving Mode to turn off the display and indicator lights.

Adjusting the brightness of the display

Changing the brightness level of the system's display.

Viewing information about the USB storage media in the display

Checking track/album names and other data on USB media.

Viewing information about the disc in the display

Displaying track, title, and time information for discs.

Checking the total playing time and titles (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD)

Displaying total disc playback time and title information.

Viewing information about the disc in the on-screen display

Accessing detailed disc playback time and text information.

Checking the date information

Viewing date information embedded in JPEG image files.

Viewing the tuner information in the display

Displaying preset station numbers and clock information.

Optional Personal Computer

Connecting a personal computer to the system

Steps for connecting a PC to the system via USB for audio playback.

Installing the driver

Instructions for installing the necessary USB driver for PC connection.

Listening to audio files on a personal computer

How to play audio from a connected PC through the system's speakers.

Optional Components

Controlling the TV with the remote

Using the system remote to operate basic TV functions.

Using the THEATRE SYNC function

Synchronizing TV and system power and input source via a single button.

Hooking up optional components

Guides for connecting external audio/video devices like TVs and amplifiers.

Listening to audio from a connected component

How to play audio from external devices connected to the system.

Enjoying the 5.1 channel sound with the optional amplifier

Connecting an amplifier for true 5.1 channel Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound.

Recording audio from a connected component

Manual recording of audio from external sources onto tape.

Recording on a connected component

Recording audio from video sources (like VCR) to tape.

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

A comprehensive list of common issues and their solutions.

Speakers

Troubleshooting sound issues related to speakers and channels.

USB storage media

Solutions for problems with USB storage device recognition and playback.

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG/DivX video player

Troubleshooting issues related to disc playback and format compatibility.

Messages

Explains system messages related to USB media, discs, and playback errors.

Self-diagnosis Function

Interpreting service numbers that appear during self-diagnosis.

Additional Information

Precautions

Important safety and handling instructions for operating the system.

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for tuner, speakers, and components.

Language code list

A list of language codes used for system settings.

List of items that can be displayed and selected by disc type

Overview of control menu items available for different disc formats.

System setup item list

A summary table of all configurable system settings and their defaults.

Glossary

Definitions of technical terms and audio formats used in the manual.

List of button locations and reference pages

Visual guide to system buttons and their corresponding page numbers.

Remote control

List of button locations and reference pages

Visual guide to remote control buttons and their functions.

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