Sony Dav Dz720k Operating Instructions

							Getting Started – ADVANCED –
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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) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing LLC.
TV Hookup (Advanced)
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
VIDEO
INS VIDEO
IN
COAXIAL
AM
FM75
SPEAKER
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFERMONITOR OUT
S VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)
VIDEO
RLAUDIO IN VIDEO INTV/VCR(DVD ONLY)OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTYPB/CBPR/CR(DVD ONLY)V
IN
TV with COMPONENT 
VIDEO IN jacks TV with S VIDEO IN jack
AB
C
To COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT 
To
S VIDEOTo VIDEO TV with HDMI* jack
D
To HDMI* OUT To HDMI* IN
TV with VIDEO IN jack
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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 VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/
C
B, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT 
VIDEO IN jacks (Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this 
connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 23).
D To connect to a TV with the HDMI (high-definition multimedia 
interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) input jack
Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality 
digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.
Note that Super Audio CD sound is not output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia 
interface out) jack.
To connect to a TV with DVI (digital visual interface) input 
Use an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) converter cord (not 
supplied) with an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) adaptor 
(not supplied). The DVI (digital visual interface) jack will not accept any audio signals. Furthermore, 
you cannot connect the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack to DVI (digital 
visual interface) jacks that are not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) compliant (e.g., 
DVI (digital visual interface) jacks on PC displays).
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
To change the aspect ratio, see page 72.
Yellow
Green
Blue
Red
 
						

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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 (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and 
selects the appropriate conversion method.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when 
either of the above conditions are not met.
xP VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and, 
– you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software.
Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when
either of the above conditions are not met.
PROGRESSIVE
FUNCTION +/–
tP AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)
r
P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)
r
INTERLACE
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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 images at 30 
frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames 
per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film. 
In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the 
progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.
Note When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear 
unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Even though 
you set to “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO,” images from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or 
S VIDEO) jack are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.
 
						

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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 match the color-coded sleeves to the 
appropriate jacks on the components.
To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system
Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel 
of the system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied).
Tip When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound.
Press FUNCTION +/- to select “AUDIO.” Connect the portable audio source. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly 
until “A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display.
To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”
Note Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.
Other Component Hookup
RAUDIO
OUT
L
VIDEO
OUT
COAXIAL
AM
FM75
SPEAKER
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFERMONITOR OUT
S VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)
VIDEO
RLAUDIO IN VIDEO INTV/VCR(DVD ONLY)OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTYPB/CBPR/CR(DVD ONLY)V
VCR, digital satellite receiver
or PlayStation 2, etc.
To TV/VCR (VIDEO IN/
AUDIO IN)
Yellow (Video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
 
						

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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 malfunction.
 Do not place more than one disc on the tray.
6Press H.
The system starts playback (continuous 
play).
Adjust the volume on the system.
The volume level appears on the TV screen 
and in the front panel display.
Note Depending on the system status, the volume level 
may not appear on the TV screen.
To save the power in standby 
mode
Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel 
standby mode, press "/1 once.
Additional operations
Basic Operations
Playing Discs
     
 
"/1
Disc trayFUNCTIONAdjust the 
volume
Connect 
headphones H A
"/1
FUNCTION 
+/– xH
X./>
MUTING
VOLUME 
+/–/
DISC SKIP
To Press
Stopx
PauseX
Resume play after pauseX or H
Go to the next chapter, 
track, or scene> (except for JPEG)
Go back to the preceding 
chapter, track, or scene. (except for JPEG)
Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel 
muting, press it again 
or VOLUME + to 
adjust the sound 
volume.
When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the 
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc 
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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 on the rear 
panel. Refer to the operation manual supplied 
with the components for further information on 
the operation.
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV/
VCR” appears in the front panel display.
Each time you press FUNCTION +/–, the mode 
of the system changes in the following sequence.
DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t
TV/VCR t AUDIO t …
Changing the input level of 
the sound from connected 
components
Distortion may occur when listening to a 
component connected to the TV/VCR jacks on 
the rear of the unit or to the AUDIO IN jack on 
the front panel. This is not a malfunction and 
will depend on the component connected.
To prevent this, you can change the input level 
from the sound of the other components.
Stop play and remove the 
discA
Replay the previous scene*  (instant replay) 
during playback.
Briefly fast forward the 
current scene** (instant advance) 
during playback.
To PressEnjoying the Radio or 
Other Components
AMP MENU X/x/c, 
FUNCTION 
+/–
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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 details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” 
(page 21) and “Other Component Hookup” 
(page 25).
1Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until 
“TV/VCR” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until 
the sound field you want appears in the 
front panel display.
When you want to output the TV sound or 
stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 
6 speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII 
MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC” sound field.
For details of sound field, see page 30.
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound 
from All Speakers
SOUND 
FIELD
FUNCTION 
+/–
 
						

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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 panel 
display.
Note You cannot operate these setup items when you 
connect headphones to the system.
 You cannot operate these setup items when the HD 
layer of a Super Audio CD is being played.
Selecting the Movie or 
Music Mode
     
MOVIE/
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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 standard 2 channel 
stereo) and performs the proper decoding if 
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it 
was recorded/encoded, without adding any 
effects (e.g. reverberation).
However, if there are no low frequency signals 
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low 
frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.
Outputting the sound from 
multiple speakers
xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI
This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all 
types of discs from multiple speakers.
Outputting 2 channel sources 
like CDs by 5.1channel
xDolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels 
from 2 channel sources. This mode performs Pro 
Logic decoding to the input signal and output to 
front, center, and surround speakers. 
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes 
monaural.
xDolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC
Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth 
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is 
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix 
surround decoder that extracts the spatial 
properties of the original recording without 
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
Note When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby 
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC 
are canceled and the multi channel source is output 
directly.
Sound Adjustments
Enjoying Surround Sound 
by Using Sound Field
     
Sound field Display
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
STANDARDA.F.D. STD
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
MULTIA.F.D. MULTI
Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC
Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE PLII MOVIE
Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC PLII MUSIC
2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO
HEADPHONE
2 CHANNEL STEREOHP 2CH
SOUND 
FIELD
HEADPHONE VIRTUAL HP VIRTUAL
Sound field Display