Sony Dav Dz20 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started – BASIC –
2 Connecting the TV
Required cords
SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)
.
Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the 
unit.
When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB 
signals. If the TV conforms to S video, change the input mode of the TV to RGB signals. Refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.
Tip When you want to output the TV sound or stereo...

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Getting Started – BASIC –
4Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.
To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω  jack.
Note Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
 After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
4...

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Getting Started – BASIC –
Positioning the speakers
For the best possible surround sound, all the 
speakers other than the subwoofer should be 
placed at the same distance from the listening 
position (A). 
However, this system allows you to place the 
center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) 
and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 
ft) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 
7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening 
position.
Place...

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Getting Started – BASIC –
4Press   without inserting a disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the 
language used in the on-screen display 
appears.
5Press X/x to select a language.
The system displays the menu and subtitles 
in the selected language.
6Press .
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect 
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
7Press X/x to select the setting that 
matches your TV type.
xIf you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
[16:9] (page 61)
xIf...

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Getting Started – BASIC –
13Press X/x to select the surround 
speaker distance from the listening 
position, then press  .
Quick Setup is finished. All connections 
and setup operations are complete.
To quit the Quick Setup
Press   DISPLAY in any Step.
Tip If you change the position of the speakers, reset the 
speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround 
Sound for a Room” (page 57).
 If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using 
the Setup Display” (page 59).
To recall the Quick Setup...

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After connecting the AC power cord (mains 
lead), the demonstration appears in the front 
panel display. When you press "/1 on the 
remote, the demonstration turns off.
Note When you press "/1 on the unit, the demonstration 
does not turn off.
 When you set the demonstration mode in the system 
menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even 
though you press "/1 on the remote. To turn off the 
demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off, 
then press "/1 on the remote. When...

Getting Started – ADVANCED –
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You can use the speakers by installing on the 
wall.
Installing the speakers on a 
wall
1Prepare screws (not supplied) that are 
suitable for the hole on the back of 
each speaker. See the illustrations 
below.
2Fasten the screws to the wall.
3Hang the speakers on the screws.
Note 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...

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Basic Operations
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, 
some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with 
your disc.
1Turn on your TV.
2Switch the input selector on the TV to 
this system.
3Press "/1.
The system turns on.
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press 
FUNCTION to select “DVD.”
4Press A.
5Load a disc.
Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.
Note When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the 
inner circle of the tray. Be careful...

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Basic Operations
* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The 
button can be used except for DivX video files 
(except for United Kingdom and North American 
models).
** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs only. The button can be used except for 
DivX video files (except for United Kingdom and 
North American models).
Note You may not be able to use the instant replay or 
instant advance function with some scenes.
Selecting the connected 
component
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the 
desired...

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Basic Operations
3Press X/x repeatedly until 
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front 
panel display, then press   or c.
4Press X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
 “ATT ON”
: attenuates the input level. 
The output level is changed.
 “ATT OFF”: normal input level.
5Press .
The setting is made.
6Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.You can enjoy TV sound from all the speakers in 
this system.
For details, see “Step 1: Connecting the System 
and TV” (page 9).
1Press FUNCTION...