Sony Dav Dz210d Operating Instructions

							Getting Started – ADVANCED –
21GB
Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV.
Connecting the video cords
Sends a played back DVD image to a TV.
Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A or B. Picture quality improves in order 
from A (standard) to B (component).
A To connect to a TV with the 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 
system.
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.
B To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks
Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/
C
B, PR/CR), your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y,PB/CB, 
TV Hookup (Advanced)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTYPB/CBPR/CR(DVD
         ONLY)
COAXIAL
AM
FM75
SPEAKER
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFER
EURO AV
OUTPUT(TO TV)ANTENNADAB 75Ω
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
TV with COMPONENT 
VIDEO IN jacksTV
BA
To COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT 
To EURO AV 
T OUTPUT 
(TO TV) 
To EURO AV INPUT To COMPONENT VIDEO IN
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PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set the output 
channel of the system to progressive format (page 22).
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
To change the aspect ratio, see page 67.
Does your TV accept progressive signals?
Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. 
To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.
“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.”
2Press PROGRESSIVE.
Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:
xP AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and 
selects the appropriate conversion method.
Green
Blue
Red
PROGRESSIVE FUNCTION
tP AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)
r
P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)
r
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							Getting Started – ADVANCED –
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Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when 
either of the above conditions are not met.
xP VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and, 
– you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software.
Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when
either of the above conditions are not met.
xINTERLACE
Select this setting when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (EURO AV 
T OUTPUT (TO TV)).
About DVD software types and the conversion method
DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software. 
Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 
frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames 
per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film. 
In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the 
progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.
Note When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear 
unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Even though 
you set to “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO,” images from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO 
TV) jack are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.
 If you set [LINE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [RGB] (page 68), the system switches to “INTERLACE.” This will 
happen even though you select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO.”
 If you set [LINE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [RGB] (page 68), the system outputs no component video signals.
 
						

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Connecting the system and the other component
Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system.
To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system
Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel 
of the system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied).
Tip When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound.
Press FUNCTION to select “AUDIO.” Connect the portable audio source. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until 
“A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display.
To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”
Note Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.
 When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other component to a level 
where sound is not distorted.
Other Component Hookup
 
						

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Basic Operations
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, 
some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operation details 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 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 system.
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
Connect 
headphones H A
"/1
FUNCTION
x H
X./>MUTING
VOLUME +/–
/
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)
Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel 
muting, press it again 
or VOLUME + to 
adjust the sound 
volume.
Stop play and remove the 
discA
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.
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Basic Operations
* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only.
** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs only.
Note You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or 
Instant Advance function with some scenes.
Selecting the connected 
component
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of 
the system changes in the following sequence.
DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t DAB 
t TV t AUDIO t …
Changing the input level of 
the sound from connected 
components
Distortion may occur when listening to a 
component connected to the AUDIO IN jack on 
the front panel. This is not a malfunction and 
will depend on the component connected.
To prevent this, you can change the input level 
from the sound of the other components.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“AUDIO” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press AMP MENU.
3Press X/x repeatedly until 
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front 
panel display, then press ENTER or c.
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
AMP MENU
X/x/c
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Basic Operations
4Press X/x to select a setting.
 ATT ON: attenuates the input level. The 
output level is changed.
 ATT OFF: normal input level.
5Press ENTER.
The setting is reflected.
6Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.You can enjoy TV sound from all the speakers in 
this system.
For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” 
(page 21) and “Other Component Hookup” 
(page 24).
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 29.
Enjoying TV Sound from All 
Speakers
SOUND 
FIELDFUNCTION
 
						

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Basic Operations
You can choose a suitable sound mode for 
movies or music.
Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. 
Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the 
mode you want lights up in the front panel 
display. The default setting is underlined.
 AUTO
: selects the mode automatically to 
produce the sound effect depending on the 
disc.
 MOVIE: provides the sound for movies.
 MUSIC: provides the sound for music.
Tip When the movie or music mode is selected, 
“MOVIE” or “MUSIC” is displayed in the front panel 
display.
Note You cannot operate these setup items when you 
connect headphones to the system.
Selecting the Movie or 
Music Mode
     
MOVIE/
MUSIC
 
						

							Sound Adjustments
29GB
You can take advantage of surround sound 
simply by selecting one of system’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the 
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters 
into your home.
Press SOUND FIELD.
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound 
field you want appears in the front panel display.
All sound field
Automatic outputting of the 
original sound
xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD
The auto decoding function automatically 
detects the type of audio signal being input 
(Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel 
stereo) and performs the proper decoding if 
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it 
was recorded/encoded, without adding any 
effects (e.g. reverberation).
However, if there are no low frequency signals 
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low 
frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.
Outputting the sound from 
multiple speakers
xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI
This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all 
types of discs from multiple speakers.
Outputting 2 channel sources 
like CDs by 5.1channel
xDolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels 
from 2 channel sources. This mode performs Pro 
Logic decoding to the input signal and output to 
front, center, and surround speakers. 
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes 
monaural.
xDolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC
Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth 
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is 
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix 
surround decoder that extracts the spatial 
properties of the original recording without 
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
Note When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby 
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC 
are canceled and the multi channel source is output 
directly.
 When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby 
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC 
are not effective.
Sound Adjustments
Enjoying Surround Sound 
by Using Sound Field
     
Sound field Display
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
STANDARDA.F.D. STD
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
MULTIA.F.D. MULTI
Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC
Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE PLII MOVIE
Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC PLII MUSIC
2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO
HEADPHONE
2 CHANNEL STEREOHP 2CH
HEADPHONE VIRTUAL HP VIRTUAL
SOUND 
FIELD
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Using only the front speaker 
and subwoofer
x2 CHANNEL STEREO
This mode outputs the sound from the front left 
and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 
channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the 
sound field processing. Multi channel surround 
formats are downmixed to two channels.
This allows you to play any source using only 
the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
Enjoying the surround sound 
by headphones
xHEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO
This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/
R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources 
completely bypass the sound field processing. 
Multi channel surround formats are downmixed 
to two channels.
xHEADPHONE VIRTUAL
This mode outputs the sound as surround from 
headphone L/R. This mode is effective only 
when a multi channel source is played.
To turn the surround effect off
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. 
STD” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front 
panel display.