Sony Dav Dz10 Operating Instructions

Settings and Adjustments
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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] (Dynamic Range Control)  
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. 
Useful for watching movies at low volume late 
at night.
 [AUDIO DRC] only applies to Dolby Digital sources.
x[DivX] (except for the United Kingdom 
models)
Displays the registration code for...

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 When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a 
moment.
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 25), the settings is automatically 
displayed.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display 
when you move the speakers.
* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 25), the 
default settings are changed.
 When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a 
moment.
 If...

Settings and Adjustments
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To adjust the volume of all the 
speakers at one time
Use the VOLUME control on the system, 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 appears.
2Press X/x to select   [SETUP], 
then press ENTER.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
3Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then...

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On power sources
 AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at 
the qualified service shop.
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...

Additional Information
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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...

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 If the picture output from your system goes 
through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-
protection signal applied to some DVD programs 
could affect picture quality. If you still experience 
problems even when you connect your system 
directly to your TV, try connecting your system to 
your TV’s S video input (page 19, 23).
Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV 
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does 
not fill the screen.
 The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
Sound
There is no...

Additional Information
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 Moisture has condensed inside the system and 
may cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc 
and leave the system 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 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...

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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 55).
 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...

Additional Information
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Amplifier section
Stereo mode (rated) 50 W + 50 W (3 ohms at 1 
kHz, 1 % THD)
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 % 
THD
Front: 67 W + 67 W
(with SS-TS60)
Center*: 67 W
(with SS-CT54)
Surround*: 67 W + 67 W(with SS-TS61)
Subwoofer*: 65 W
(with SS-WS34)
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, 
there may be no sound output.
Inputs
TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 250/450 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
DVD system
Laser Semiconductor laser
(DVD: λ = 650 nm)
(CD:...

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Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a data 
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.
Chapter
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is 
composed of several chapters.
DivX®
Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc. 
Videos encoded with DivX technology are 
among the highest quality with a relatively small 
file size.
Dolby Digital
This movie theater sound format for is more 
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In 
this format, the surround speakers output stereo 
sound with...