Sony Dav Dz300 Operating Instructions

Getting Started
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First, perform the video connection, and then audio connection.
With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen to TV sound through the system 
speakers.
Connecting the video cords
Sends a played back DVD image to a TV.
Connect the system to your TV using 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...

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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 75.
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...

Getting Started
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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 is not met.
xINTERLACE
Select this...

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To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks 
of this system
Connect a TV to the SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks using an audio cord (not supplied). When connecting a 
cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.
 Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.
 If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers of this system.
 If you connect a TV to the SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks, other...

Getting Started
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You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another 
component. For video connection of other components, connect directly to the TV.
 If you connect a TV to the SAT jacks in Step 3 (page 21), you cannot connect other components to the system.
Connecting the system and the other component
Outputs the other component through the system.
To connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the SAT 
(VIDEO/AUDIO IN) jacks of this...

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 When you connect another component to the system, you can enjoy the component by pressing FUNCTION 
(page 68).
Tip
 

Getting Started
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Before connecting the AC power cord (mains 
lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), 
connect the speakers to the system (page 15).
To turn on the system
Press "/1.
To turn off the system
Press "/1. The system enters standby mode.
While playing a disc, do not turn off the system 
by pressing "/1. Doing so may cancel the menu 
settings. When you turn off the system, first 
press x to stop playback and then press "/1.After connecting the AC power cord (mains...

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Follow the steps below to make the minimum 
number of basic adjustments for using the 
system.
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to 
the previous adjustment, press ..
1Turn on the TV.
2Press [/1.
 Disconnect the headphone when you perform 
the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after 
10 with the headphone connected.
 Make sure that the function is set to “DVD.”
3Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system 
appears on the TV screen.
[Press [ENTER] to run...

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9Press X/x to select the output method 
for video signals.
 [VIDEO]: outputs video signals.
 [RGB]: outputs RGB signals.
 If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no 
picture appears on the TV screen even if you 
select [RGB]. Refer to the instructions supplied 
with your TV.
10Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker 
distance appears.
11Press X/x to select the front speaker 
distance from the listening position, 
then press ENTER.
You can set from 1.0 to 7.0...

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Positioning the speakers
For the best possible surround sound, all the 
speakers other than the subwoofer should be 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 (4 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening 
position.
Place speakers as illustrated below.
 Do...