Sony Dav Dz310 Operating Instructions

Sound Effect
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Note You cannot select the surround settings while the system is loading a disc.
 Depending on the input stream, the surround settings may not be effective.“PRO LOGIC”
“PLII MOVIE”
“PLII MUSIC” 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound 
from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from all the 
speakers.
– “PRO LOGIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding.
– “PLII MOVIE” performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie 
mode decoding.
– “PLII MUSIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode...

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Selecting the Sound 
Effect
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during 
playback until the desired mode appears in 
the front panel display.
 “AUTO”: The system automatically selects 
“MOVIE” or “MUSIC” to produce the sound 
effect depending on the source. “AUTO” 
appears in the front panel display.
 “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for 
movies. “MOVIE” appears in the front panel 
display.
 “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for 
music. “MUSIC” appears in the front panel 
display.
Note When you...

Convenient Functions
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Using the Control for 
HDMI Function for 
“BRAVIA” Sync
This function is available on TVs with the 
“BRAVIA” Sync function.
By connecting Sony components that are 
compatible with the Control for HDMI function 
with an HDMI cable, operation is simplified as 
below:
– System Power Off (page 53)
– One-Touch Play (page 54)
– Theatre Mode (page 54)
– System Audio Control (page 54)
– Volume Limit (page 54)
– Audio Return Channel (page 54)
– Remote Easy Control (page 54)
– Language...

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(One-Touch Play)
Press ONE-TOUCH PLAY
Your TV turns on, your TV’s function is set to 
the HDMI input to which the system is 
connected, and the system starts playing a disc 
automatically.
The System Audio Control function is also 
activated automatically.
(Theatre Mode)
If your TV is compatible with the Theatre Mode, 
you can enjoy optimal image and sound quality 
suited for movies, and the System Audio Control 
function is activated automatically.
Press THEATRE.
(System Audio Control)
To use this...

Convenient Functions
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(Language Follow)
When you change the language for the on-screen 
display of your TV, the system’s on-screen 
display language is also changed.
Note When the system’s on-screen display is displayed, 
this function does not work.
Transferring Songs onto 
a USB Device
You can transfer songs on an audio CD or radio 
programs onto a USB device by encoding to 
MP3 format. You can also transfer MP3 files on 
a DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB device.
For connecting the USB device, see...

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 When transferring multiple tracks on an audio 
CD or multiple MP3 files on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD
 When transferring a single track on an audio 
CD or a single MP3 file on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD
 When transferring a radio program
1)Up to 64 characters of the name are assigned 
(including the extension).
2)Folders are assigned in numeric order thereafter.3)Files are assigned in numeric order thereafter.4)A new file is transferred in the “REC1-MP3” or 
“REC1-CD” folder each time single-track 
transferring...

Convenient Functions
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You can transfer tracks/MP3 files simply onto a 
USB device by using REC TO USB. 
1Load an audio CD/DATA CD/DATA 
DVD.
2Press x.
To transfer all tracks, skip to Step 4.
To transfer a single track, follow the next 
Step.
3Select the desired track/MP3 file, then 
press N.
4Press REC TO USB on the unit.
REC TO USB lights up and “READING” 
appears in the front panel display. Then, 
“PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of 
the USB device appear alternately in the 
front panel...

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Using the sleep timer
You can set the system to turn off at a preset 
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display 
(the remaining time) changes by 10 minutes.
When you set the sleep timer, “SLEEP” flashes 
in the front panel display.
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired 
time.
To cancel the sleep timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” 
appears in...

Convenient Functions
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: Sound of the main language will be 
output.
 “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be 
output.
 “MAIN+SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main 
and sub languages will be output.
Changing the Input Level 
of the Sound from 
Connected Components
The sound distortion of the connected 
component may be improved by reducing the 
input level.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select 
“TV” or “AUDIO IN.”
The selected item appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press SYSTEM MENU.
3Press X/x to...

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Changing the Brightness 
of the Front Panel 
Display
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x to select “DIMMER,” then 
press  or c.
The selected item appears in the front panel 
display.
3Press X/x to select the brightness of 
the front panel display, then press  .
 “DIMMER OFF”: The front panel display 
is bright.
 “DIMMER ON”: The front panel display 
is dim.
4Press SYSTEM MENU.
Setting the 
Demonstration Mode to 
On/Off
You can turn on/off the demonstration in the 
front panel display while the system is...