Sony Dav Dz30 Operating Instructions

							Advanced Settings and Adjustments
61GB
Choose settings according to the TV to be 
connected.
Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. 
For details, see “Using the Setup Display” 
(page 59).
The default settings are underlined.
x[TV TYPE]
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 
standard or wide).
The default setting varies, depending on the 
country model.
Note Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be 
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or 
vice versa.
x[SCREEN SAVER]
The screen saver image appears when you leave 
the system in pause or stop mode for 15 
minutes, 
or when you play back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 
audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) for more 
than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help 
prevent your display device from becoming 
damaged (ghosting). Press any button (e.g., 
H 
button) to cancel the screen saver.
x[BACKGROUND]
Selects the background color or picture on the 
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD, 
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
, or DATA DVD (MP3 
audio).
Settings for the Display
[SCREEN SETUP]
[16:9]Select this when you connect a 
wide-screen TV or a TV with a 
wide mode function.
[4:3 LETTER 
BOX]Select this when you connect a 4:3 
screen TV. Displays a wide picture 
with bands on the upper and lower 
portions of the TV screen.
[4:3 PAN SCAN]Select this when you connect a 4:3 
screen TV. Automatically displays 
the wide picture on the entire 
screen and cuts off the portions 
that do not fit.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
[ON]Turns on the screen saver.
[OFF]Turns off the screen saver.
[JACKET PICTURE]The jacket picture (still picture) 
appears, but only when the jacket 
picture is already recorded on the 
disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the 
disc does not contain a jacket 
picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture 
appears.
[GRAPHICS]A preset picture stored in the 
system appears.
[BLUE]The background color is blue.
[BLACK]The background color is black.
[4:3 PAN SCAN] [4:3 LETTER BOX] [16:9]
 
						

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Use this to set up playback related and other 
settings.
Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. 
For details, see “Using the Setup Display” 
(page 59).
The default settings are underlined.
x[PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/
DVD-RW only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
x[TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the highest 
number of channels priority when you play a 
DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats 
(PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital 
format) are recorded.
Note When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may 
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has 
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in 
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 60). (Depending on 
the disc, this function may not work.)
 If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio 
tracks have the same number of channels, the system 
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG 
audio tracks in this order.
x[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or 
off.
x[AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.
Useful for watching movies at low volume late 
at night.
x[DivX]
(Except for United Kingdom and North 
American models)
Displays the registration code for this system.
For more information, go to 
http://www.divx.com
 on the Internet.
Custom Settings
[CUSTOM SETUP]
[AUTO]The picture, including subjects 
that move dynamically, is output 
with no jitter. Normally select this 
position.
[FRAME]The picture, including subjects 
that do not move dynamically, is 
output in high resolution.
[OFF]No priority given.
[AUTO]Priority given.
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTOPAUSE MODE:
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
ON
AUDIO DRC:OFF
DivX:Registration Code    
[ON]Stores the resume settings in 
memory for up to 40 discs.
[OFF]Does not store the resume settings 
in memory. Playback restarts at 
the resume point only for the 
current disc in the unit.
[OFF]No compression of dynamic 
range.
[STANDARD]Reproduces the sound track with 
the kind of dynamic range that the 
recording engineer intended.
[MAX]Compresses dynamic range fully.
 
						

							Advanced Settings and Adjustments
63GB
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set 
connection of the speakers and their distance 
from your listening position. Then use the test 
tone to adjust the level and the balance of the 
speakers to the same level.
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup 
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup 
Display” (page 59).
The default settings are underlined.
To return to the default setting 
when changing a setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that 
only the [CONNECTION] setting does not 
return to the default setting.
x[CONNECTION]
If you do not connect center or surround 
speakers, set the parameters for [CENTER] and 
[SURROUND]. Since the front speaker and 
subwoofer setting is fixed, you cannot change 
them.
Note When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the 
[SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to 
[STANDARD].
x[DISTANCE]
The default distance setting for the speakers in 
relation to the listening position is shown below.
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup 
(page 13), the settings is automatically 
displayed.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display 
when you move the speakers.
1)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 13), the 
default settings are changed.
2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.3)0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
Note If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an 
equal distance from your listening position, set the 
distance according to the closest speaker.
Settings for the Speakers
[SPEAKER SETUP]
[FRONT][YES]
[CENTER][YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no center 
speaker is used. 
[SURROUND][YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no 
surround speaker is used.
[SUBWOOFER][YES]
SPEAKER SETUP
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND): 
TEST TONE:CONNECTION:
FRONT:
CENTER:
YES YES YES YES
SURROUND:
SUBWOOFER:OFF
[FRONT] 
3.0 m/10 ft1)Front speaker distance from the 
listening position can be set from 
1.0 to 7.0 meters
3) (3 to 23 ft).
[CENTER] 
3.0 m/10 ft1)
(appears when you 
set [CENTER] to 
[YES] in the 
[CONNECTION] 
setting.)Center speaker distance can be 
moved up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) 
closer to the listening position 
from the front speaker distance.
[SURROUND]
3.0 m/10 ft1)
(appears when you 
set [SURROUND] 
to [YES] in the 
[CONNECTION] 
setting.)Surround speakers distance can 
be moved up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) 
closer to the listening position 
from the front speaker distance.
1.0 - 7.0 m3)/ 
3 - 23 ft
0.0 - 7.0 m
2)/ 
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 Do not place the surround speakers farther away from 
your listening position than the front speakers.
 Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] 
setting may not be effective.
x[LEVEL (FRONT)]
You can vary the level of front speakers as 
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] 
for easy adjustment.
x[LEVEL (SURROUND)]
You can vary the level of surround speakers as 
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] 
for easy adjustment.
To adjust the volume of all the 
speakers at one time
Turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press 
VOLUME +/– on the remote.
x[TEST TONE]
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust 
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL 
(SURROUND)].
Adjusting the speaker level by 
using the test tone
1Press   DISPLAY when the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears.
2Press X/x to select   [SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
3Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then 
press .
The Setup Display appears.
4Press X/x repeatedly to select 
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press   or 
c.
5Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST 
TONE], then press   or c.
6Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], 
then press  .
You will hear the test tone from each 
speaker in sequence.
7From your listening position, adjust the 
value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL 
(SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.
The test tone is emitted from only the 
speaker which you are adjusting.
8Press   when you have finished 
making adjustments.
9Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST 
TONE], then press  .
10Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF], 
then press  .
[L/R]
0.0 dBSet this between –6.0 dB and 
0.0 dB.
[CENTER] 
0.0 dB
(appears when you 
set [CENTER] to 
[YES] in the 
[CONNECTION] 
setting.)Set this between –6.0 dB and 
+6.0 dB.
[SUBWOOFER] 
0.0 dBSet this between –6.0 dB and 
+6.0 dB.
[L/R]
0.0 dB
(appears when you 
set [SURROUND] 
to [YES] in the 
[CONNECTION] 
setting.)Set this between –6.0 dB and 
+6.0 dB.
[OFF]The test tone is not emitted from the 
speakers.
[ON]The test tone is emitted from each speaker 
in sequence while adjusting level. When 
you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] 
items, the test tone is emitted from each 
speaker in sequence.
 
						

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You can return the system parameters, such as 
preset stations, to the default settings.
1Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2Press x, A, and "/1 on the unit at the 
same time.
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel 
display and the default settings are returned.
Returning to the Default 
Settings
A "/1
x
 
						

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On power sources
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not 
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To 
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by 
the cord.
On placement
 Place the system in a location with adequate 
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
 At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet 
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. 
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do 
not place the unit in a confined space where 
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
 Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything 
on the system. The system is equipped with a high 
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked, 
the unit can overheat and malfunction.
 Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) 
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block 
the ventilation slots.
 Do not install the unit near heat sources such as 
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct 
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or 
shock.
 Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is 
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
 Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with 
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large 
loudspeakers.
 Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
On operation
 If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm 
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture 
may condense on the lenses inside the control unit. 
Should this occur, the system may not operate 
properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the 
system turned on for about half an hour until the 
moisture evaporates.
 When you move the system, take out any disc. If you 
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
 If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and 
have it checked by qualified personnel before 
operating it any further.
On adjusting volume
 Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section 
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you 
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level 
section is suddenly played.
On cleaning
 Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth 
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do 
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or 
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning 
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens 
cleaners
• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners 
(including wet or spray types). These may cause 
the apparatus to malfunction.
On your TV’s color
 If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have 
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after 
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, 
place the speakers further away from the TV set.
On moving the system
Before moving the system, make sure that there is no 
disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains 
lead) from the wall outlet (mains).
Additional Information
Precautions
IMPORTANT NOTICECaution: This system is capable of holding a still 
video image or on-screen display image on your 
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still 
video image or on-screen display image displayed 
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk 
permanent damage to your television screen. 
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to 
this.
 
						

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On handling discs
 To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its 
edge. Do not touch the surface.
 Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or 
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in 
a car parked in direct sunlight as the 
temperature may rise considerably inside the 
car.
 After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
 Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning 
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
 Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, 
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static 
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system can only play back a standard 
circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular 
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause 
a malfunction.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially 
available accessory attached, such as a label or 
ring.If you experience any of the following 
difficulties while using the system, use this 
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the 
problem before requesting repairs. Should any 
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony 
dealer.
Note that if service personnel changes some 
parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
Power
The power is not turned on.
 Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is 
connected securely.
 Press "/1 after “STANDBY” disappears from the 
front panel display.
If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH POWER” appear 
alternately in the front panel display.
Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the 
following items after “STANDBY” disappears.
 Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
 Are you using only the specified speakers?
 Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the 
system?
After checking the above items and fixing any 
problems, turn on the system. If the cause of the 
problem cannot be found even after checking all the 
above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Picture
There is no picture.
 The SCART (EURO AV) cord is not connected 
securely.
 The SCART (EURO AV) cord is damaged.
 The unit is not connected to the correct 
EURO AV t INPUT jack (page 9).
 The video input on the TV is not set so that you 
can view pictures from the system.
 Check the output method on your system 
(page 15).
Picture noise appears.
 The disc is dirty or flawed.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV 
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does 
not fill the TV screen.
 The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
Notes about the DiscsTroubleshooting
 
						

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Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen.
The subwoofer and the front speakers in this system 
are magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic 
leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a 
high-strength magnet is employed. If this happens, 
check the following items:
 If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or 
projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 meters 
(1.0 ft) from the TV set.
 If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set 
once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.
 If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther 
away from the TV set.
 Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch 
on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is 
placed near the speakers.
Sound
There is no sound.
 The speaker cord is not connected securely.
 Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” 
is displayed in the front panel display. 
 The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion 
Play mode. Press H to return to normal play 
mode.
 Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press 
H to return to normal play mode.
 Check the speaker settings (page 63). 
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or 
reversed.
 Check that the speakers and components are 
connected correctly and securely.
There is no sound from the subwoofer.
 Check the speaker connections and settings (page 
9, 63).
 Set the sound field to “A.F.D. STD
” (page 22).
Severe hum or noise is heard.
 Check that the speakers and components are 
connected securely.
 Check that the connecting cords are away from a 
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft) 
away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
 Move your TV away from the audio components.
 The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a 
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
 Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a 
VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.
 Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO 
(page 31).
 Make sure the unit is connected properly.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when 
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG 
audio sound track.
 Make sure the sound field function is on 
(page 22).
 Check the speaker connections and settings (page 
9, 63). 
 Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not 
be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or 
stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby 
Digital or MPEG audio format.
The sound comes from the center speaker 
only.
 Depending on the disc, the sound may come from 
the center speaker only.
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
 Check the speaker connections and settings (page 
9, 63).
 Make sure the sound field function is on 
(page 22).
 Depending on the source, the effect of the center 
speaker may be less noticeable.
 A 2 channel source is being played.
No sound or only a very low-level sound is 
heard from the surround speakers.
 Check the speaker connections and settings (page 
9, 63).
 Make sure the sound field function is on 
(page 22).
 Depending on the source, the effect of the 
surround speakers may be less noticeable.
 A 2 channel source is being played.
There is no sound from the speakers that are 
indicated in the front panel display.
 The front panel display indicates the selected 
[SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indicate 
the speakers which output sound (page 22, 57).
Operation
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
 Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected 
securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an 
external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
 The signal strength of the stations is too weak 
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct 
tuning.
 No stations have been preset or the preset stations 
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning 
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 47).
 Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in 
the front panel display.
The remote does not function.
 There are obstacles between the remote and the 
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 The distance between the remote and the unit is 
too far.
 The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on 
the unit.
 The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.
 There is no disc inserted.
 The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.
 The disc is skewed on the disc tray.
 The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 6).
 The region code on the DVD does not match the 
system.
 Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may 
cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc and 
leave the unit turned on for about half an hour.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
 The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format 
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or 
Joliet.
 The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3 
format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk 
Format).
 The MP3 audio track does not have the extension 
“.MP3.”
 The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it 
has the extension “.MP3.”
 The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
 The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO 
format.
 The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to 
[IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 42).
 If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] 
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then 
on.
 The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX 
video file (except for United Kingdom and North 
American models).
The JPEG image file cannot be played.
 The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format 
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or 
Joliet.
 The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format 
that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
 It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
 It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in 
normal mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in 
Progressive JPEG which is mainly used on the 
Internet WEB site.
 It does not fit the TV screen (those images are 
reduced). The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to 
[AUDIO (MP3)] (page 42).
 If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] 
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then 
on.
 The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX 
video file (except for United Kingdom and North 
American models).
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file 
starts playing simultaneously.
 [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3, 
JPEG)] (page 42).
The DivX video file cannot be played (except 
for United Kingdom and North American 
models).
 The file is not created in DivX format.
 The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or 
“.DIVX.”
 The DATA CD/DATA DVD is not created in a 
DivX format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or, Joliet/UDF.
 The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) 
× 
576 (height).
The titles of album/track/file name are not 
displayed correctly.
 The system can only display numbers and letters 
of the alphabets. Other characters are displayed as 
[*].
A disc does not start playing from the 
beginning.
 Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has 
been selected.
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before 
playing a disc.
 Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and 
then start playback (page 26).
 The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically 
appears on the TV screen.
The system starts playing the disc 
automatically.
 The DVD features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
 Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. 
While playing such a disc, the system stops 
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You cannot perform some functions such as 
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat 
Play.
 Depending on the disc, you may not be able to 
perform some of the operations above. See the 
operating instructions that came with the disc.
Messages do not appear on the TV screen in 
the language you want.
 In the Setup Display, select the desired language 
for the on-screen display in [OSD] under 
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 60).
The language for the sound track cannot be 
changed.
 Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD 
being played.
 The DVD prohibits changing the language for the 
sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be changed.
 Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the 
DVD being played.
 The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
The subtitle cannot be turned off.
 The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
 Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being 
played (page 36).
 The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” 
appears in the front panel display.
 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony 
service facility.
[Data error] appears on the TV screen when 
playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
 The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/DivX 
video file* you want to play is broken.
 The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
 The JPEG image file format does not conform to 
DCF.
 The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or 
“.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.
 The file you want to play has the extension “.AVI” 
or “.DIVX” but is not in DivX format, or is in 
DivX format but does not conform to a DivX 
Certified profiles.*
* Except for United Kingdom and North American 
models.
The system does not work normally.
 Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from 
the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after 
several minutes.
The unit does not work and “CHILD LOCK” 
appears in the front panel display when you 
press any button on the unit.
 Set the child lock function to off (page 53).