Sony Dav Dz300 Operating Instructions

Other Operations
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What is the Radio Data 
System? 
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting 
service that allows radio stations to send 
additional information along with the regular 
program signal. This tuner offers convenient 
RDS features, such as station name display. 
RDS is available only for FM stations.* 
 RDS may not work properly if the station you are 
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, 
or if the signal strength is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service,...

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The brightness of the front panel display can be 
set to either of 2 levels.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press ENTER or c. 
3Press X/x to select the brightness of 
the front panel display.
4Press ENTER or AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
 
You can return the system parameters, such as 
preset stations, to the default settings.
1Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2Press x, A, and "/1 on the system at 
the same time.
“COLD...

Settings and Adjustments
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By using the Setup Display, you can make 
various adjustments to items such as picture and 
sound. You can also set a language for the 
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other 
things. For details on each Setup Display item, 
see pages from 74 to 79. For an overall list of 
Setup Display items, see page 94.
 Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over 
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions 
described may work.
1Press   DISPLAY when the system...

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To reset all of the [SETUP] 
settings
1Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER.
2Select [YES] using X/x.
You can also quit the process and return to 
the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here.
3Press ENTER.
All the settings explained on pages 74 to 79 
return to the default settings. Do not press [/
1 while resetting the system as it takes a 
few seconds to complete.
 When you turn the system on after resetting and no 
disc is in the system, the guide message appears on 
the TV screen. To perform...

Settings and Adjustments
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Choose settings according to the TV to be 
connected.
Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. 
To use the display, see “Using the Setup 
Display” (page 73).
The default settings are underlined.
x[TV TYPE]
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 
standard or wide).
The default setting varies, depending on the 
country model.
 Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be 
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or 
vice versa.
x[SCREEN SAVER]
The...

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x[LINE]
Selects the output method for video signals from 
the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on 
the rear panel of the system.
 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.
x[4:3 OUTPUT]
This setting is effective only when you set [TV 
TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9] 
(page 75). Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio 
progressive signals. If you can change the aspect 
ratio on your...

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. Resume playback point can be stored in 
memory for up to 40 different DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD discs (page 32).
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...

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 When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a 
moment.
 Depending on the settings of other speakers, 
subwoofer may be excessive.
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 28), 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 28), the 
default settings are...

Settings and Adjustments
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x[LEVEL (SURROUND)]
You can vary the level of surround speakers as 
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] 
for easy adjustment.
(This settings appear except when you set 
[SURROUND] to [NONE] in the [SIZE] 
setting.)
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...

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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...