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 sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby 
Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 22).
3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)
To connect the AM loop antenna (aerial)
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle 
or roll up the antenna (aerial).
1Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand.
2Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).
3Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
Note Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the unit or other AV equipment, as noise may result.
Tip Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.
ABInsert until this 
part. Insert the cord pushing 
down the terminal clamp.
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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 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect the 
speakers to the unit.
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jackorFM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) Unit
 
						

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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 speakers as illustrated below.
Note 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
 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.
Tip When you change the positions of the speakers, it is 
recommended that you change the settings. For 
details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a 
Room” (page 57).
Follow the steps below to make the minimum 
number of basic adjustments for using the 
system.
1Turn on the TV.
2Press [/1.
Note Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” 
(page 18).
3Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system 
appears on the TV screen.
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] 
appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If 
this message does not appear, recall the 
Quick Setup display (page 15) and perform 
again.
Step 2: Positioning the 
SystemStep 3: Performing the 
Quick Setup
"/1
 
DISPLAY
C/X/x/c, 
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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 you have a 4:3 standard TV
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] 
(page 61)
8Press .
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker 
formation appears.
9Press C/c to select the speaker 
formation image as the speakers are 
actually positioned.
For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround 
Sound for a Room” (page 57).
10Press .
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker 
distance appears.
11Press X/x to select the front speaker 
distance from the listening position, 
then press  .
12Press X/x to select the center speaker 
distance from the listening position, 
then press  .
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
PORTUGUESEFRENCH ENGLISH
ENGLISH
SPANISH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN 4:3 LETTER BOX
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:16:9
SPEAKER FORMATION
STANDARD
SPEAKER SETUP
TEST TONE: LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND): 
OFF
CENTER:
3.0m 3.0m
SURROUND:
DISTANCE: CONNECTION:
FRONT:
3.0m
SPEAKER SETUP
TEST TONE: LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND): 
OFF
3.0m
SURROUND:
DISTANCE: CONNECTION:
FRONT:
3.0m
CENTER:3.0m
SPEAKER SETUP
TEST TONE: LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND): 
OFF
DISTANCE: CONNECTION:
FRONT:
3.0m
CENTER:3.0m
3.0m
SURROUND:
 
						

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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 display
1Press   DISPLAY when the system is in 
stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears.
2Press X/x to select   [SETUP], then 
press .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
3Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press  .
The Quick Setup display appears.
Selecting the output method for 
video signals
Selects the output method for video signals from 
the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on 
the rear panel of the unit.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select 
“DVD.”
2Press VIDEO FORMAT.
Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the 
display changes as follows:
 “LINE VIDEO”: outputs video signals.
 “LINE RGB”: outputs RGB signals.
Note If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no 
picture appears on the TV screen even if you 
select “LINE RGB.” Refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with your TV.
1 2 ( 
2 7 )
QUICK
QUICK
RESET
DVD VIDEO
BNR
T       0 : 0 0 : 0 21 8 ( 
3 4 )
CUSTOM
VIDEO 
FORMAT FUNCTION
tLINE VIDEO
r
LINE RGB
 
						

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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 the 
demonstration mode is set to off, the system saves 
power in standby mode.
 If the system is at its factory default settings (ex. after 
performing “COLD RESET” (page 65)), you can turn 
off the demonstration simply by pressing "/1 on the 
remote. Otherwise, to stop the demonstration, you 
need to set “DEMO” to “DEMO OFF.”
Setting the demonstration 
mode to on/off
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press  or c.
3Press X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
 “DEMO ON”
: sets the demonstration 
mode to on.
 “DEMO OFF”: sets the demonstration 
mode to off.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Getting Started – ADVANCED –
Turning off the 
Demonstration
SYSTEM 
MENU "/1
X/x/c, 
 
						

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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 speakers on a vertical and flat 
wall where reinforcement is applied.
 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.
Installing the Speakers on 
a Wall
25 mm (1inch)4 mm (
5/32 inch)
Hole on the back of 
the speaker (except 
for the center 
speaker) 4.6 mm 
(
3/16 inch)
10 mm
(
13/32 inch)
6 to 9 mm
(1/4 to 3/8 inch)
4.6 mm 
(3/16 inch)
10 mm
(
13/32 inch)
Rear of speaker
 
						

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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 that the disc is 
not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
 Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with 
your finger, as this may cause malfunction.
 Do not place more than one disc on the tray.
6Press H.
The system starts playback (continuous 
play).
Adjust the volume on the unit.
The volume level appears on the TV screen 
and in the front panel display.
Note Depending on the system status, the volume level 
may not appear on the TV screen.
To save the power in standby 
mode
Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel 
standby mode, press "/1 once.
Additional operations
Basic Operations
Playing Discs
     
"/1
Disc trayFUNCTIONAdjust the 
volume
H
A
"/1
FUNCTION
x H
X./>MUTING
VOLUME +/–
/
Z
To Press
Stopx
PauseX
Resume play after pauseX or H
Go to the next chapter, 
track, or scene> (except for JPEG)
Go back to the preceding 
chapter, track, or scene. (except for JPEG)
Turn off the sound 
temporarilyMUTING. To cancel, 
press it again or 
VOLUME + to adjust 
the sound volume.
 
						

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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 function name appears in the front 
panel display.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of 
the system changes in the following sequence.
DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t 
TV t …
Changing the input level of 
the sound from connected 
components
Distortion may occur when listening to a TV 
connected to the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO 
TV) jack on the rear panel. This is not a 
malfunction and will depend on the connected 
TV.
To prevent this, you can change the input level.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV” 
appears in the front panel display.
2Press SYSTEM MENU.
Stop play and remove the 
discZ on the remote or A 
on the unit.
Replay the previous scene*  (instant 
replay) during 
playback.
Briefly fast forward the 
current scene** (instant 
advance) during 
playback.
To PressEnjoying the Radio or 
Other Components
FUNCTION
SYSTEM 
MENU
X/x/c, 
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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 repeatedly until “TV” 
appears in the front panel display.
2Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until 
the sound field you want appears in the 
front panel display.
When you want to output the TV sound or 
stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 
6 speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII 
MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC” sound field.
For details of sound field, see page 22.
Enjoying TV Sound from All 
Speakers
SOUND 
FIELDFUNCTION