Sony Dav Dz10 Operating Instructions

©2006 Sony Corporation2-683-474-E3(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ10
 

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus to 
rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such 
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the 
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. 
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects 
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw away the battery with 
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Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home 
Theatre System. Before operating this system, 
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it 
for future reference.
Welcome!
 

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Welcome! ................................................ 3
About This Manual ................................. 6
This System Can Play the Following
Discs ................................................. 6
Guide to the Control Menu Display ........ 9
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................. 12
Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 12
Hookup Overview ................................. 13
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup ........... 14
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup...

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Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 74
Notes about the Discs............................ 75
Troubleshooting .................................... 75
Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 78
(When letters/numbers appear in 
the display)
Specifications ........................................ 79
Glossary ................................................ 80
Language Code List .............................. 83
Index to Parts and Controls...

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 The instructions in this manual describe the 
controls on the remote. You can also use the 
controls on the system if they have the same or 
similar names as those on the remote.
 The Control Menu items may be different 
depending on the area.
 “DVD” may be used as a general term for 
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and 
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
 Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for 
North American models.
 The following symbols are used in this 
manual.
*1 MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard...

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Example of discs that the 
system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
 CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those 
recorded in the formats listed on page 6
 CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format
 Data part of CD-Extras
 DVD Audios
 Super Audio CD
 DVD-RAMs
Also, the system cannot play the following 
discs:
 A DVD VIDEO with a different region code 
(page 7, 81).
 A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., 
card, heart).
 A disc with paper or stickers on it.
 A disc that has...

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If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the 
message [Playback prohibited by area 
limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. 
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code 
indication may be given even though playing the 
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Note on playback operations 
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO 
CDs may be intentionally set by software 
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and 
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the 
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Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press   DISPLAY 
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
Control Menu display
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details 
about each item, see the pages in parentheses.
Guide to the Control Menu Display
 
DISPLAY
Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only)
m
Control Menu display off ,
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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/CDs, album number for 
DATA CDs. DivX video album number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs (except for the United Kingdom models).
*2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA 
CDs. DivX video file number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs (except for the United Kingdom models).
*3 Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” Displays “MP3”...