Sony Dav Dz300 Operating Instructions

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Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, 
album number for DATA CDs. DivX video album number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs.
*2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file 
number for DATA CDs. DivX video file number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs.
*3 Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” Displays “MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu 
2 for DATA CDs.
*4 Displays the date for JPEG files.
To turn off the display
Press  DISPLAY.
List of Control Menu items
Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
[TITLE] (page 48)/[SCENE] (page 48)/[TRACK] (page 48)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.    
[CHAPTER] (page 48)/[INDEX] (page 48)Selects the chapter or index to be played.    
[INDEX] (page 48)Displays the index and selects the index to be played.
[TRACK] (page 48)Selects the track to be played.    
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 36)Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited [PLAY 
LIST].  
[TIME/TEXT] (page 49)Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. 
      
OFF
T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1 8 ( 
3 4 ) 1 2 ( 
2 7 )DVD VIDEO
Quit: REPEATENTERDISPLAY
DISC
TITLE
CHAPTEROFF
Currently playing title number*1
Playing time*4
Total number of chapters*2
OptionsCurrent setting Total number of titles*
1Playback status
(N Playback, X 
Pause, 
x Stop, etc.)
Function name of 
selected Control 
Menu item
Operation messageSelected item Control Menu items
Type of disc being 
played*
3
Currently playing chapter number*2
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* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD with DivX video file.
 The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green   when you select any item except [OFF] 
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up 
in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting). The [MULTI/2CH] indicator lights up in green when you 
select the multi-channel playback area on a Super Audio CD.
[MULTI/2CH] (page 36)Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.
[PROGRAM] (page 33)Selects the track to play in the order you want.     
[SHUFFLE] (page 34)Plays the track in random order.     
[REPEAT] (page 34)Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album 
repeatedly.       
[A/V SYNC] (page 46)Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.        
[PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 62)Sets to prohibit playback on this system.      
[SETUP] (page 73)[QUICK] Setup (page 28)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of 
the TV, and the size of the speakers you are using.
[CUSTOM] Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
[RESET]
Returns the settings in [SETUP] to the default setting.
      
[ALBUM] (page 48)Selects the album to be played.  
[FILE] (page 48)Selects the JPEG image file or DivX video file to be played.  
*[DATE] (page 53)Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
*[INTERVAL] (page 43)Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
*[EFFECT] (page 44)Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
*[MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 42)Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both 
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.
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Check that you have the following items:
Speakers (5)
 Subwoofer (1)
 AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
 FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
 Speaker cords (5 m × 4, 15 m × 2) 
(16.5 ft. × 4, 49.5 ft. × 2)
 Remote Commander (remote) (1)
 Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
 Wall-mount pads
 Operating Instructions
 Speaker and TV connections (card) (1)You can control the system using the supplied 
remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by 
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to 
the markings inside the compartment. When 
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor   
on the system.
 Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid 
place. 
 Do not use a new battery with an old one.
 Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, 
particularly when replacing the batteries.
 Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from 
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction. 
 If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended 
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible 
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Getting Started
Unpacking
Inserting Batteries into 
the Remote
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Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.
“Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 15)
“Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 20)
“Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 21)
“Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 25)
“Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)” (page 27)
“Step 6: Turning off the Demonstration” (page 27)
“Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup” (page 28)
Video signal is sent to the TV, and is output from the TV screen; audio signals are processed by this 
system and output from the speakers of this system. You can also enjoy sound of other sources, such 
as TV programs, in addition to DVDs or CDs.
Hookup Overview
 
						

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Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the 
jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on 
page 77.
Required cords
Speaker cords
The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be 
connected.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup
(+)
(–)
Color tube
Black Gray
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Connecting the speakers
 Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
 Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
Note
SPEAKERCOAXIALFM75
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R AUDIO IN VIDEO INLPB/CBPR/CRDVD ONLY
SAT
COMPONENT  VIDEO OUTEURO AV
OUTPUT(TO TV)AMFRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER
Front speaker (R)
Center speakerFront speaker (L)
Surround speaker (R)
SubwooferSurround speaker (L)
 
						

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 Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on 
a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
 When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses.
 Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
To connect the speaker cords
Connect the speaker cords after bending the bare wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the 
speaker insulation from being inserted in the speaker terminal.
 Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
Avoiding short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these 
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch 
another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to 
check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 79.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker 
other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this 
happens, check the speaker connection again.
 Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords 
are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.
Installing the speakers on the wall
1Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. 
See the illustrations below.
Note
Note
Stripped speaker cord is 
touching another speaker 
terminal.Stripped cords are touching each 
other due to excessive removal of 
insulation.
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2Fasten the screws to the wall.
The screws should protrude 8 to 9 mm (11/32 to 3/8 inch).
3Attach the wall-mount pads on the rear side of the speaker.
4Hang the speakers on the screws.
 Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach 
the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where 
reinforcement is applied.
Note
25 mm (1 inch)4 mm (
5/32 inch)Hole on the back of 
the speaker 4.6 mm 
(3/16 inch)
10 mm
(
13/32 inch)
8 to 9 mm
(11/32 to 3/8 inch)
Wall-mount pads
(7 × 7 mm, 3 mm thick)
(
9/32 × 9/32 inch, 1/8 inch thick)
4.6 mm 
(3/16 inch)
10 mm
(
13/32 inch)Hole on the back of 
the speaker
 
						

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 Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
 Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or 
improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
 
						

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Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.
 To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components.
 Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
 After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
 When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial), cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
 If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup
Note
Tip
AM loop antenna (aerial)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
A
B
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) System