Sony Bdv Z7 Operating Instructions

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Note Depending on the input stream, [Distance] may not 
be effective.x[Level]You can adjust the sound level of the speakers. 
You can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to +6.0 
dB. Be sure to set [Test Tone] to [On] for easy 
adjustment.
[Front Left/Right] 0.0 dB
: Set the front speaker 
level.
[Subwoofer] 0.0 dB
: Set the subwoofer level.
x[Test Tone]The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust 
[Level].
[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 Settings] items, the 
test tone is emitted from each speaker in 
sequence.
Adjust the sound level as follows.
1
Set [Test Tone] to [On].
2
Press X/x to select [Level], then press 
.
3
Press X/x to select the desired speaker 
type, then press  .
4
Press C/c to select the left or right 
speaker, then press X/x to adjust the 
level.
5
Press .
6
Repeat Steps 3 to 5.
7
Press RETURN.The system returns to the previous display.
8
Press X/x to select [Test Tone], then 
press .
9
Press X/x to select [Off], then press 
.
Note The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI 
OUT jack.Tip To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time, 
press 2 +/–.
 
						

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62GB
Controlling the TV with 
the Supplied RemoteBy adjusting the remote signal, you can control 
your TV with the supplied remote.Note When you replace the batteries of the remote, the 
code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) 
setting. Reset the appropriate code number.Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your 
TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table) 
using the number buttons. Then release TV 
[/1.If you successfully set the manufacturer’s code, 
the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting 
is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times 
quickly.Code numbers of controllable TVsIf more than one code number is listed, try 
entering them one at a time until you find the 
code that works with your TV.You can control the TV using the following 
buttons. To use these buttons (other than 
THEATRE, TV [/1, 
t/
), set the remote to 
the TV mode by pressing TV, so that TV lights 
up for 1 second.
To exit the TV mode, press TV so that TV 
flashes four times.
Note While in the TV mode, if you press any of the 
following buttons, TV lights up. (Depending on the 
manufacturer setting, some buttons may not work, 
and TV does not light up.)
 When you press other than the following buttons 
while the remote is in the TV mode, TV flashes four 
times and the remote exits the TV mode 
automatically, and the system is operated as the 
function of the pressed button.
 Depending on the TV, you may not be able to use 
some or all of the buttons.
Preparing the remote for 
controlling the TVManufacturer Code numberSONY 501 (default), 502
DAEWOO 506
EMERSON 567
FUNAI 548
GE 509
GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 517, 544, 568
GRUNDIG 533
HITACHI 514
ITT 521, 522
JVC 516
LOEWE 518
MITSUBISHI/MGA 527
NEC 503
NOKIA 521, 522, 573, 575
PANASONIC 553, 572
PHILIPS 515, 518, 557, 570
PIONEER 526
RADIO SHACK 565
RCA/PROSCAN 510
SABA 530, 537, 558
SAMSUNG 515, 517, 544, 566, 569, 571, 
574
SANYO 508, 545
SHARP 535, 565
TELEFUNKEN 547, 558
THOMSON 547, 549
TOSHIBA 541, 551
ZENITH 543Controlling the TV with the 
remoteBy pressing You canTV "/1Turn the TV on or off.
THEATRE Enjoy optimal image suited for 
movies.
t/ Switch the TV’s input source 
between the TV and other input 
sources.
After pressing /, you can hold 
the current text page.
2 +/– Adjust the TV volume.Manufacturer Code number
 
						

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63GB
Tip The function of these buttons are same as the remote 
buttons of the SONY TV. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions of the TV.
Using the Sleep TimerYou can set the system to turn off at a preset 
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. 
You can preset the time in 10-minute 
increments.Press SLEEP.Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display 
(the remaining time) changes by 10-minutes.
When you set the sleep timer, “SLEEP” flashes 
in the front panel display.To check the remaining timePress SLEEP once.To change the remaining timePress SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired 
time.To set the sleep timer using the 
system menu1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
2
Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP 
MENU” appears in the front panel 
display, then press   or c.
3
Press X/x to select a setting.The minutes display (the remaining time) 
changes by 10 minutes.Tip You can select the remaining time by pressing 
the number buttons. In this case, you can preset 
the time in 1-minute increments.
4
Press .The setting is made and “SLEEP” flashes in 
the front panel display.
5
Press SYSTEM MENU.The system menu turns off.
PROG +/–,
c/CSelect the TV channel.
After pressing /, you can select 
the next (c) or previous (C) text 
page.
Turn off the TV sound 
temporarily.
Number buttons, -
Select the TV channel.
After pressing /, you can select 
the text page by entering the three 
digit page number.
HOME Display the menu of the TV.
ANALOG Switch to analogue mode.
DIGITAL Switch to digital mode.
/ Display the information.
/Access text.
Display the Digital Electronic 
Programme Guide (EPG).
TOOLS Display the operation menu for the 
current display.
RETURN Return to the previous channel or 
layer on the menu of the TV.
Change the aspect ratio of the 
connected TV.
C/X/x/c, Select the item on the menu.
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64GB
Using the Dimmer 
FunctionThe brightness of the front panel display, logo 
illumination LED and illumination LED can be 
set.1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
2
Press X/x repeatedly until “DISP 
MENU” appears in the front panel 
display, then press   or c.
3
Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press  or c.
4
Press X/x to select the brightness of 
the front panel display. “DIMMER OFF”
: Bright.
 “DIMMER ON”: Dark.
5
Press .The setting is made.
6
Press SYSTEM MENU.The system menu turns off.
Changing the 
Illumination LED Lighting 
Type(Illumination Mode) 
You can select to have the illumination LED 
light up either perpetually or only when you 
press a button.1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
2
Press X/x repeatedly until “DISP 
MENU” appears in the front panel 
display, then press   or 
c.
3
Press X/x repeatedly until “ILLUM 
MODE” appears in the front panel 
display, then press   or 
c.
4
Press X/x to select a setting. “STANDARD”
: turns on the illumination 
at all times.
 “SIMPLE”: turns on the illumination for 
about 10 seconds when you press a button 
(except the \/1 button) on the control 
unit.
5
Press .The setting is made.
6
Press SYSTEM MENU.The system menu turns off.
 
						

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65GB
Deactivating the Buttons 
on the Control Unit(Child Lock)
You can deactivate the buttons on the control 
unit (except for "/1) for preventing 
misoperation, such as child mischief (child lock 
function).Press x on the control unit for more than 5 
seconds.“CHILD LOCK” and “
ON” appear in the front 
panel display.
The child lock function is activated and the 
buttons on the control unit are locked. (You can 
operate the system by using the remote.)
To cancel, press x for more than 5 seconds so 
that “
CHILD LOCK” and “
OFF” appear in the 
front panel display.
Note When you operate the buttons on the control unit 
while the child lock function is on, “CHILD LOCK” 
appears in the front panel display.
 
						

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66GB
Using the Setup DisplayYou can make various adjustments of items such 
as picture and sound.
Select   (Setup) on the home menu when you 
need to change the settings of the system.Note Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over 
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions 
described may work.1
Press HOME.The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2
Press C/c to select   [Setup].
3
Press X/x to select the setup category 
icon to change, then press  .Example: [Video Settings]You can setup the following options.
4
Press X/x to select an item, then press 
.The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [TV Type]
Settings and Adjustments
Setup
Video Settings
Audio Settings
BD/DVD Viewing Settings
Photo Settings Network Update
Setup
TV Type
Set the screen aspect ratio of your TV.
Screen FormatOriginal
DVD Aspect RatioLetter Box
Auto
Cinema Conversion Mode
Icon Explanation
[Network Update] (page 67)
Updates the software of the 
system.[Video Settings] (page 68)Makes the video settings 
according to the type of 
connecting jacks.[Audio Settings] (page 70)Makes the audio settings 
according to the type of 
connecting jacks.[BD/DVD Viewing Settings] 
(page 71)Makes detailed settings for BD/
DVD playback.[Photo Settings] (page 73)Makes the photo-related 
settings.[HDMI Settings] (page 74)Makes the HDMI settings.[System Settings] (page 74)Makes the system-related 
settings.[Network Settings] (page 75)Makes detailed settings for 
Internet and network.[Easy Setup] (page 77)Re-runs the Easy Setup to make 
the basic settings.[Resetting] (page 77)Resets the system to the factory 
settings.
Setup
TV Type 16:9
4:3
Screen Format
DVD Aspect Ratio
Cinema Conversion Mode
Options
 
						

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Press X/x to select a setting, then 
press .The setting is selected and setup is 
complete.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [4:3]
[Network Update]
You can update and improve the functions of the 
system.
For information about update functions, refer to 
the following website:
http://support.sony-europe.com/Note Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) or 
network cable while downloading or updating 
software.
 All operations, including opening the disc tray, are 
disabled while updating.
 Downloading times may differ depending on the 
server provider or line status.
 When error messages on network connections 
appear, check the network connections using 
[Network Diagnostic] of [Internet Settings] in 
[Network Settings] (page 75).Tip The “UPDATE */9” counter (“*” indicates update 
step) in the front panel display also shows progress of 
the update.
 You can check the current software version by 
selecting [System Information] in [System Settings] 
(page 75).
 The [Setup] settings remain after updating.
 The system informs you of newer software version 
information when [Software Update Notification] is 
set to [On] (default) (page 75).1
Press X/x to select [Network Update], 
then press  .The system connects to the network, and the 
display asks for confirmation.
2
Press C/c to select [OK], then press 
.The system starts downloading, then 
updating the software automatically.
When updating finishes, “COMPLETE!” 
appears for 5 seconds in the front panel 
display, then the system automatically turns 
off.
Setup
TV Type
Set the screen aspect ratio of your TV.
Screen FormatOriginal
DVD Aspect RatioLetter Box
Auto
Cinema Conversion Mode4 : 3
Selected setting
Updating the system’s 
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Press "/1 to turn the system on.The system starts up with the updated 
software.
You can update and improve the functions of the 
system using an update disc provided by a Sony 
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 
1
Insert the update disc.The display asks for confirmation.
2
Select [OK], and press  .Software update starts.
When updating finishes, “COMPLETE!” 
appears for 5 seconds in the front panel 
display, then the system automatically turns 
off.
3
Press "/1 to turn the system on.The system starts up with the updated 
software.
4
Press Z to remove the disc.
[Video Settings]
You can make the video settings according to 
the type of connecting jacks.x[TV Type]You can select the aspect ratio of the connected 
TV.
[16:9]
: Select this when connecting to a wide-
screen TV or a TV with a wide-mode function.
[4:3]: Select this when connecting to a 4:3 
screen TV without a wide-mode function.
x[Screen Format]You can select the display configuration for a 
4:3 screen picture on a 16:9 wide-screen TV.
[Original]
: Select this when connecting to a TV 
with a wide-mode function. Displays a 4:3 
screen picture in 16:9 aspect ratio even on a 
wide-screen TV.
[Fixed Aspect Ratio]: Changes the picture size 
to fit the screen size with the original picture 
aspect ratio.
x[DVD Aspect Ratio]You can select the display configuration for 
playback of 16:9 screen pictures on a 4:3 screen 
TV (selectable when [TV Type] is set to [4:3] 
and [Screen Format] is set to [Fixed Aspect 
Ratio]).
[Letter Box]
: Displays a wide picture with black 
bands on the top and bottom.
[Pan & Scan]: Displays a full-height picture on 
the entire screen, with trimmed sides.
Updating the system’s 
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x[Cinema Conversion Mode]You can set the video conversion method for 
480p/576p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p* signals from 
the HDMI OUT jack or the COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT jacks.* HDMI only[Auto]
: Normally select this. The system 
automatically detects whether the material is 
video-based or film-based, and switches to the 
appropriate conversion method.
[Video]: The conversion method suited for 
video-based material will always be selected 
regardless of the material.
x[Output Video Format]You can select the jack type to output video 
signals. For details, see “Video Output 
Resolution” (page 91).1
Press X/x to select the jack type to 
output video signals, then press  .Note When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and 
other video output jacks at the same time, select 
[Component Video].[TV Connection Method][HDMI]: Outputs signals from the HDMI 
OUT jack according to the [HDMI 
Resolution] setting below.
[Component Video]: Outputs signals from 
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks 
according to the [Component Resolution] 
setting below.
[Video]
: Outputs signals from the VIDEO 
OUT jack.
2
(When you select [HDMI] or 
[Component Video])
Press X/x to select the signal type for 
the HDMI OUT jack or COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT jacks, then press  .When you change the video output 
resolution, a picture is displayed in the 
selected resolution for about 30 seconds, 
then the display asks for confirmation.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
“HD” lights up in the front panel display 
when outputting 720p/1080i/1080p video 
signals.
Note If the picture is distorted or no picture appears, 
wait for about 30 seconds without pressing any 
buttons. The display returns to the resolution 
setting screen.
 If the selected video output resolution is 
incorrect, no picture appears on the screen when 
you press any button in 30 seconds. In this case, 
press and hold N and Z on the control unit for 
more than 5 seconds to reset the video output 
resolution to the lowest resolution.
 When connecting the HDMI OUT jack and 
other video output jacks at the same time, video 
signals may not output from the jacks, other than 
from the HDMI OUT jack, when [Auto] or 
[1080p] is selected.[HDMI Resolution] / [Component 
Resolution][Auto] (HDMI only): Normally select this.
The system outputs signals starting from 
the highest resolution acceptable to the TV:
1080p > 1080i > 720p > 480p/576p > 480i/
576i
If the resulting image format is undesirable, 
try another setting that suits your TV.
[480i/576i]: Outputs 480i/576i video 
signals.
[480p/576p]: Outputs 480p/576p video 
signals.
[720p]: Outputs 720p video signals.
[1080i]: Outputs 1080i video signals.
[1080p] (HDMI only): Outputs 1080p 
video signals.
x[BD-ROM 1080/24p Output]You can set to output 1920 
× 1080p/24 Hz video 
signals when playing film-based materials on 
BD-ROMs (720p/24 Hz or 1080p/24 Hz).
1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video signals can be output 
when all of the following conditions are met.
– You connect a 1080/24p-compatible TV 
using the HDMI OUT jack,
– [Output Video Format] is set to [HDMI], and
– [HDMI Resolution] is set to [Auto] or 
[1080p].
The 24P indicator lights up when outputting 
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[Auto]
: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video 
signals only when connecting a 1080/24p-
compatible TV using the HDMI OUT jack.
[On]: Outputs 1920 × 1080p/24 Hz video 
signals regardless of the connected TV type.
[Off]: Select this when your TV is not 
compatible with 1080/24p video signals.
Note Video signals may not be output when [BD-ROM 
1080/24p Output] is set to [On].x[YCbCr/RGB (HDMI)]You can set the color setting for video signals 
output from the HDMI OUT jack. Select the 
setting that matches the connected TV type.
[Auto]
: Automatically detects the type of 
external device, and switches to the matching 
color setting.
[YCbCr (4:2:2)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:2:2 video 
signals.
[YCbCr (4:4:4)]: Outputs YCbCr 4:4:4 video 
signals.
[RGB (16-235)]: Select this when connecting to 
a device with an HDCP-compliant DVI jack.
[RGB (0-255)]: Select this when connecting to 
an RGB (0-255) device.
x[x.v.Colour Output]Sets whether to send xvYCC information to the 
connected TV.
Combining xvYCC-compatible video with a TV 
that supports x.v.Colour display makes it 
possible to more accurately reproduce object 
colors present in the natural world.
[Auto]
: Normally select this.
[Off]: Select this when the picture is unstable or 
colors appear unnatural.
x[Pause Mode] (BD/DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/
DVD-RW only)You can select the picture in pause mode.
[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.
[Audio Settings]
You can make the audio settings.x[BD Audio Setting]You can select whether to mix or not mix the 
interactive audio (button sound, effect sound, 
etc.) and secondary audio (commentary) when 
playing a BD that contains such audio.
[Mix]: Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the 
interactive audio and secondary audio to the 
primary audio.
[Direct]
: Outputs the primary audio only.
x[Audio DRC] (BD/DVD VIDEO only)You can compress the dynamic range of the 
sound track. [Audio DRC] is useful for watching 
movies at low volume late at night.
[Auto]
: Performs playback at the dynamic range 
specified by the disc (BD-ROM only).
[Off]: No compression of dynamic range.
[On]: The system reproduces the sound track 
with the kind of dynamic range that the 
recording engineer intended.
x[Attenuate - AUDIO]Distortion may occur when you listen to a 
component connected to the AUDIO (AUDIO 
IN L/R) jacks. You can prevent distortion by 
reducing the input level on the system. 
Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend 
on the component connected.
[On]
: Attenuates the input level. The output 
level is changed.
[Off]: Normal input level.
x[BD/DVD Audio Output]The system cannot output multi-channel sound 
from both the HDMI OUT jack and system’s 
speakers simultaneously. You can select the 
output method.
[Speaker only]
: Outputs multi-channel sound 
from the system’s speakers only.