Sony Dav Dz720k Operating Instructions

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On handling discs
 To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its 
edge. Do not touch the surface.
 Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or 
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in 
a car parked in direct sunlight as the 
temperature may rise considerably inside the 
car.
 After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
 Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning 
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center...

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 If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, 
changing the [HDMI RESOLUTION] setting in 
[SCREEN SETUP] may solve the problem 
(page 73). 
Connect the TV and the system using a video jack 
other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s 
input to the connected video input so that you can 
see the on-screen displays. Change the [HDMI 
RESOLUTION] setting in [SCREEN SETUP], 
and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the 
picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and 
try other options.
 You...

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The sound loses stereo effect when you play a 
VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.
 Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO 
(page 40).
 Make sure the system is connected properly.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when 
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG 
audio sound track.
 Make sure the sound field function is on 
(page 30).
 Check the speaker connections and settings (page 
12, 76). 
 Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not 
be the entire 5.1...

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 It does not fit the screen (those images are 
reduced).
 The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to 
[AUDIO (MP3)] (page 51).
 If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] 
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then 
on.
 The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX 
video file.
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file 
starts playing simultaneously.
 [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3, 
JPEG)] (page 51).
The DivX video file cannot be played.
 The file is not created in DivX...

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When the self-diagnosis function is activated to 
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-
character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a 
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on 
the screen and the front panel display. In this 
case, check the following table.
When displaying the version 
number on the screen
When you turn on the system, the version 
number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may 
appear on the screen. Although this is not a 
malfunction and for Sony...

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Video sectionOutputs VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
S VIDEO:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms
COMPONENT:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 
75 ohms
HDMI OUT: Type A (19 
pin)
Inputs TV/VCR: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Speakers
Front/Surround
Speaker system Two-Way  Bass reflex
Speaker  unit Woofer: 70 × 100 mm cone 
type
Tweeter: 50 mm cone type
Rated impedance 3.0 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 92 × 602 × 83 mm 
(w/h/d)
275 × 1,200 × 275 mm
(w/h/d) with stand (long)
275 × 800 × 275 mm
(w/h/d) with stand...

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Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a data 
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.
Chapter
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is 
composed of several chapters.
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed 
by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts 
the speaker settings to your listening 
environment in a short period of time. 
Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer
Utilizing Sonys proprietary S-Master 
technology, the...

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about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also 
uses the variable rate coding technology that 
processes allocated data according to the status 
of the picture.
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as 
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more 
realistic audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such 
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental 
Control functions are provided with the DVD.
DVD-RW
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc 
that is the same size as a DVD...

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Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights. A 
region number is allocated on each DVD system 
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each 
region code is shown on the system as well as on 
the disc packaging. The system can play discs 
that match its region code. The system can also 
play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when the 
region code is not shown on the DVD, the region 
limit may still apply.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) 
functions, the...

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Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a 
VIDEO CD, CD, Super Audio CD, or MP3. An 
album is composed of several tracks (MP3 
only). 
VIDEO CD
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of 
a worldwide standard of digital compression 
technology. The picture data is compressed to 
about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 
12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes 
of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data. 
Sounds...