Sony Dav Dz720k Operating Instructions

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Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV.
Connecting the video/HDMI* cords
Sends a played back DVD image to a TV.
Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves 
in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI).
* HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)
The system is based on version 1.1 of High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications.
The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI
TM)...

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A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack
Connect the video cord..
B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack
Connect an S video cord (not supplied). When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, your 
TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the 
video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
C To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks
Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT...

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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...

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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 (MONITOR 
OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)).
You cannot select NORMAL (INTERLACE) while “HDMI” lights up in the front panel display.
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...

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You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component.
Connecting the system and the other component
Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system.
To connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the TV/
VCR (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) jacks of this system
Connect the VCR or other components to the TV/VCR (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) jacks using the video/
audio cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to...

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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...

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Basic Operations* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The 
button can be used except for DivX video files.
** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs only. The button can be used except for 
DivX video files.
Note You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or 
Instant Advance function with some scenes.
 When playing CD Graphics (Latin American models 
only), the picture may not appear smoothly.
Selecting the connected 
component
You can use a VCR or other components 
connected to the TV/VCR jacks...

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Basic Operations
1Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until 
“TV/VCR” or “AUDIO” appears in the 
front panel display.
2Press AMP MENU.
3Press X/x repeatedly until 
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front 
panel display, then press   or c.
4Press X/x to select a setting.
 ATT ON: attenuates the input level. The 
output level is changed.
 ATT OFF: normal input level.
5Press .
The setting is reflected.
6Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the 
speakers in this system.
For...

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Basic OperationsYou 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...

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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...