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 
decoding.
 Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the 
speakers depending on the number of channels of the 
source. 
“2CH STEREO” The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and 
subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels. 
Multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 
channels.
Depending on the source. “A.F.D. STD”
(AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT STANDARD)
The system discriminates the sound format of the source and 
presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.
Sound from Surround setting Effect
 
						

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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 play a Super Audio CD, this function does 
not work.
You can enhance compressed sound such as an 
MP3 file.
This effect is activated automatically when all 
the following conditions are satisfied:
– The function is set to “AUDIO IN” or “USB.”
– “SUR.SETTING” is set to “A.F.D. STD” or 
“A.F.D. MULTI” (page 50).
To turn off the sound effect
Select other than “A.F.D. STD” or “A.F.D. 
MULTI” for “SUR.SETTING” (page 50).
Press DYNAMIC BASS.
“D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel 
display.
To turn off the sound effect
Press DYNAMIC BASS again.
You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you 
would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It 
is useful for watching movies at night.
Press NIGHT.
“NIGHT” lights up in the front panel display.
Note This effect does not work for a Super Audio CD. 
When you load a Super Audio CD while this function 
is activated, the sound effect turns off automatically.
To turn off the sound effect
Press NIGHT again.
Selecting the effect to suit the 
source
Enhancing compressed sound
Reinforcing bass frequencies
Enjoying the sound at low 
volume
 
						

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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 Follow (page 55)
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function 
standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics 
Control) for HDMI (High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface).
Note Depending on the connected component, the Control 
for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the 
operating instructions of the component.
(Control for HDMI - Easy Setting)
If your TV is compatible with the Control for 
HDMI - Easy Setting function, you can set the 
system’s [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function 
automatically by setting your TV. For details, 
refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
If your TV is not compatible with the Control for 
HDMI - Easy Setting function, set the Control 
for HDMI function of the system and TV 
manually.
1Make sure that the system and your TV 
are connected with an HDMI cable.
2Turn on your TV and press [/1 to turn 
on the system.
3Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system through 
the HDMI input appears on the TV 
screen.
4Set the Control for HDMI function of 
your TV.
For details of the setting of your TV, refer 
to the operating instructions of your TV.
5On the system, press FUNCTION 
repeatedly to select “DVD/CD.”
The selected item appears in the front panel 
display.
6Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.
7Press X/x to select   [SETUP], 
then press  .
8Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then 
press .
9Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then 
press .
10Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR 
HDMI], then press  .
11Press X/x to select [ON], then press 
.
(System Power Off)
When you turn your TV off by using the 
POWER button on your TV’s remote or TV [/1 
on the system’s remote, the system turns off 
automatically.
Note This function depends on the settings of your TV. For 
details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
 Depending on the status of the system (ex. while 
playing a CD), the system may not turn off 
automatically.
Convenient Functions
Preparing the Control for HDMI 
function
Turning the system off in sync 
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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 function, connect the system and 
your TV with an audio cord and an HDMI cable 
(page 25).
Press [/1 to turn on the system while your 
TV is turned on.
The System Audio Control function is activated. 
TV sound is output from the system speakers, 
and the volume of your TV’s speakers is 
minimized automatically.
Note While your TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode, 
the System Audio Control function will not work. 
When your TV exits PAP mode, the output method of 
your TV returns to the one before PAP mode.
 Depending on the TV, when you adjust the system’s 
volume, the volume level appears on the TV screen. 
In this case, the volume levels that appear on the TV 
screen and the front panel display of the system may 
differ.
Tip
 You can also operate the System Audio Control 
function via the TV menu.
 You can operate the volume and mute control of the 
system via the TV remote.
(Volume Limit)
When the System Audio Control function is 
activated and TV sound is output from the 
system’s speakers, the volume level is limited to 
the level that is set in [VOLUME LIMIT]. For 
details, see [VOLUME LIMIT] (page 64).
(Audio Return Channel)
The system can receive the digital audio signal 
of your TV via an HDMI cable when your TV is 
compatible with the Audio Return Channel 
function. You can enjoy TV sound via the 
system by using just one HDMI cable. For 
details, see [AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL] 
(page 64).
(Remote Easy Control)
You can control the basic functions of the 
system via the TV remote when the system’s 
video output is displayed on the TV screen. For 
details, refer to the operating instructions of the 
TV.
Watching a DVD by a single 
button press
Using the Theatre Mode
Enjoying TV sound from the 
speakers by this system
Limiting the volume level of TV 
sound from the system’s 
speakers
Receiving the digital audio 
signal of your TV
Operating the system via the 
TV remote
 
						

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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 “Playing 
Files on a Disc/USB Device” (page 33).
The transferred music is limited to private use 
only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires 
permission of the copyright holders.
Notes on USB transferring
 Do not connect the unit and the USB device 
through a USB hub.
 Make sure there is enough space in the USB 
device for transferring.
 Do not remove the USB device during 
transferring.
 When you are transferring tracks from an 
audio CD, the tracks are recorded as 128 kbps 
MP3 files.
 When you are transferring MP3 files from a 
DATA CD/DATA DVD, the MP3 files are 
transferred with the same bit rate as the 
original MP3 files.
 When you are transferring a radio program, the 
audio is recorded as a 128 kbps MP3 file.
 CD text information is not transferred in the 
created MP3 files. If you stop a transfer from an audio CD 
halfway, the MP3 file that was being created is 
deleted.
 Transferring stops automatically if:
– the USB device runs out of space during 
transfer.
– the number of folders on the USB device 
reaches the limit for the number that the 
system can recognize.
 You can store up to 150 files in a folder.
 You can store up to 199 folders in a single 
USB device.
 If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer 
already exists on the USB device with the 
same name, a sequential number is added after 
the name without overwriting the original 
folder or file.
To select the transfer destination 
of the USB device
You can select the memory number for transfer 
depending on the USB device.
Press MEMORY SELECT.
Note When the memory cannot be selected, [Operation not 
possible.] appears on the TV screen.
 The memory number changes depending on the USB 
device.
 Select a transfer destination before transfer.
Folder and file generation rules
When transferring onto a USB device, a 
“MUSIC” folder is created directly below the 
“ROOT”. Folders and files are generated within 
this “MUSIC” folder as follows according to the 
transferring method and source.
Changing the language for the 
system’s on-screen display in 
sync with your TV
Home Theatre System
USB Memory 2 selected.
Selected memory number
 
						

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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 is performed.
1Load an audio CD/DATA CD/DATA 
DVD.
2Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.
3Press X/x to select  [USB 
TRANSFER], then press  .
xFor an audio CD
Press   and skip to Step 5.
xFor a DATA CD/DATA DVD
Follow the next Step.
4Press X/x to select [TRACK] or 
[FOLDER], then press  .
 [TRACK]: The folder list appears. Press 
X/x to select the desired folder, then press 
.
 [FOLDER]: The folders recorded on the 
DATA CD/DATA DVD appear. You can 
transfer all MP3 files in the folder.
5Press C/X/x/c to select [x ALL] (for an 
audio CD) or [ ALL] (for a DATA CD/
DATA DVD), then press  .
To deselect all tracks, select [s ALL], then 
press .
6Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then 
press .
To cancel transferring, press x.
To select individual tracks/MP3 
files/folders
Press X/x to highlight the track/MP3 file/folder, 
then press   to add a check in Step 5.
To cancel the selection, highlight the track/MP3 
file/folder, then press   to remove the check.
xFor an audio CD
xFor a DATA CD/DATA DVD
Source Folder name File name
MP3 Same as the transferring source1)
Audio CD “FLDR001”2)“TRACK001”3)
Source Folder name File name
MP3 “REC1-MP3”4)Same as the 
transferring 
source
1)
Audio CD “REC1-CD”4)“TRACK001”3)
Folder name File name
“FM001”4)“TRACK001”3)
Transferring tracks on an 
audio CD or MP3 files on a 
DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB 
device
USB TRANSFER
TRACK 011STARTALL TRACK 02TRACK 032TRACK 043TRACK 05TRACK 06TRACK 07TRACK 08
ALL
Remaining space of the USB device
Tracks to be transferred.
USB TRANSFER 
STARTALL 01_Back_Seat_O...
02_One_Nights_...
03_Are_You_Ma...
04_I_Can_Lose_...
05_Soul_Survivo...
06_Strangers_B...
07_Stay_maxi_ve...ALL 2002_Remixes
Remaining space of the USB device
MP3 files/folders to be transferred.
 
						

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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 display.
5Press N to start transferring.
When transferring is completed, 
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel 
display and playback of the disc and USB 
device stops automatically.
To cancel transferring, press x.
You can transfer a radio program you are 
listening to onto a USB device.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select 
“TUNER FM.”
The selected item appears in the front panel 
display.
2Select the radio station by pressing 
PRESET +/– or TUNING +/–.
3Press REC TO USB on the unit.
REC TO USB lights up and “PLEASE” and 
“WAIT” appear alternately in the front 
panel display. Then, “PUSH PLAY” and 
the remaining space of the USB device 
appear alternately in the front panel display.
4Press N to start transferring.
5Press x to stop transferring.
To create a new MP3 file while 
transferring
Press REC TO USB while transferring.
“NEW TRACK” appears in the display and 
transferring continues in a new MP3 file right 
after you press REC TO USB.
If you press REC TO USB again within a few 
seconds, a new MP3 file cannot be created.
Note When a new MP3 file is created, transferring is 
temporarily disabled.
Tip
 A new MP3 file is created automatically after 
approximately 1 hour of transferring.
You can erase audio files (“.mp3,” “.wma,” or 
“.m4a”) on the USB device.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select 
“USB.”
The selected item appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press X/x to select a folder.
3Select the audio file(s).
xTo erase all audio files in a folder
Press CLEAR.
xTo erase an audio file
Press   and press X/x to select the desired 
audio file, then press CLEAR.
4Press C/c to select [YES], then press 
.
To cancel, select [NO], then press  .
Note Do not remove the USB device while erasing.
 If the folder to be erased contains non-audio format 
files or sub folders, these are erased from the list on 
the TV screen, but are not erased from the USB 
device.
Transferring by single button 
press
Transferring a radio program
Erasing audio files on a USB 
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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 the front panel display.
To set the sleep timer using the 
system menu
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x to select “SLEEP,” then 
press  or c.
The selected item appears in the front panel 
display.
3Press X/x to select a setting, then 
press .
The minutes display (the remaining time) 
changes by 10 minutes.
4Press SYSTEM MENU.
Adjusting the Delay 
Between the Picture and 
Sound
[A/V SYNC]
     
When the sound does not match the pictures on 
the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between 
the picture and sound.
1Press  DISPLAY.
2Press X/x to select  [A/V SYNC], 
then press  .
3Press X/x to select a setting, then 
press .
 [OFF]: Off.
 [ON]: You can adjust the delay between 
the picture and sound.
Note Depending on the input stream, [A/V SYNC] may not 
be effective.
Enjoying Multiplex 
Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO) 
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when 
the system receives or plays a Dolby Digital 
multiplex broadcast signal.
Note To receive a Dolby Digital signal, you need to 
connect a TV or other component to the unit with a 
digital optical cord* (page 25). If your TV is 
compatible with the Audio Return Channel function 
(page 54), you can receive a Dolby Digital signal via 
an HDMI cable.
* DAV-DZ610 only.
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the audio 
signal. 
The selected item appears in the front panel 
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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 select “ATTENUATE,” 
then press   or c.
4Press X/x to select a setting, then 
press .
 “ATT ON”: You can attenuate the input 
level.
 “ATT OFF”: Normal input level.
This setting is made separately for each 
function.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
 
 
 
						

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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 in 
standby mode.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x to select “DEMO,” then 
press  or c.
The selected item appears in the front panel 
display.
3Press X/x to select a setting, then 
press .
 “DEMO OFF”: Off.
 “DEMO ON”: On.
4Press SYSTEM MENU.
Reperforming the Quick 
Setup
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select 
“DVD/CD.”
The selected item appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.
3Press X/x to select   [SETUP], 
then press  .
4Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press 
.
Perform the Quick Setup following the 
procedure of “Performing the Quick Setup” 
(page 29).
Set the System to 
Standby Mode 
Automatically
The system enters standby mode automatically 
when you do not operate the system for about 30 
minutes and the system is not outputting sound 
for about 30 minutes. “AUTO STBY” begins to 
flash in the front panel display about 2 minutes 
before the system enters standby mode.
You can turn the auto standby function on/off.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x to select “AUTO STBY,” then 
press  or c.
The selected item appears in the front panel 
display.
3Press X/x to select the setting, then 
press .
: On.
 “OFF”: Off.
4Press SYSTEM MENU.
Settings