Sony Dav Dz720k Operating Instructions

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5Select an item using X/x, then press 
.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [TV TYPE]
6Select a setting using X/x, then press 
.
The setting is selected and setup is 
complete.
To reset all of the [SETUP] 
settings
1Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press  .
2Select [YES] using X/x.
You can also quit the process and return to 
the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here.
3Press .
All the settings explained on pages 72 to 78 
return to the default settings. Do not press [/
1 while resetting the system as it takes a 
few seconds to complete.
Note When you turn the system on after resetting and no 
disc is in the system, the guide message appears on 
the TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup 
(page 17), press  , to return to normal screen, press 
CLEAR.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:16:9
ON
BACKGROUND:
4:3 OUTPUT:FULL JACKET PICTURE
Selected item
Setup items
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:16:916:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCANBACKGROUND:4:3 OUTPUT:
Options
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
BACKGROUND:
4:3 OUTPUT:FULL JACKET PICTURE
Selected setting
 
						

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[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set 
various languages for the on-screen display or 
sound track.
Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 70).
x[OSD] (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
x[MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the 
disc’s menu.
x[AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language 
given priority in the disc is selected.
x[SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded 
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the 
language for the subtitles changes according to 
the language you selected for the sound track.
Tip If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO], 
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code 
from “Language Code List” (page 91) using the 
number buttons.
Note When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO], 
or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD 
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be 
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the 
language may not be selected automatically).
Choose settings according to the TV to be 
connected.
Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. 
To use the display, see “Using the Setup 
Display” (page 70).
The default settings are underlined.
x[TV TYPE]
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 
standard or wide).
The default setting varies, depending on the 
country model.
Setting the Display or 
Sound Track Language
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:                          
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
Settings for the Display
[SCREEN SETUP]
[4:3 LETTER 
BOX]Select this when you connect a 4:3 
screen TV. Displays a wide picture 
with bands on the upper and lower 
portions of the screen.
[4:3 PAN SCAN]Select this when you connect a 4:3 
screen TV. Automatically displays 
the wide picture on the entire 
screen and cuts off the portions 
that do not fit.
[16:9]Select this when you connect a 
wide-screen TV or a TV with a 
wide mode function.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
HDMI RESOLUTION:
YC
BCR/RGB (HDMI):16:9
AUTO
YCBCRCOLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): AUTO
ON
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE
ON
OFF
FULL
4:3 OUTPUT:BLACK LEVEL:BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
 
						

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Note Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be 
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or 
vice versa.
x[HDMI RESOLUTION]
Selects the type of video signals output from the 
HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia 
interface out) jack. When you select [AUTO] 
(default), the system outputs video signals of the 
highest resolution acceptable for your TV. 
If the picture is not clear, natural or to your 
satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc 
and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer 
also to the instruction manual supplied with the 
TV/projector, etc.
* i: interlace, p: progressive
** Depending on the country, [720 × 480/576p] may 
appear.
Note Even when a setting other than [AUTO] is selected 
and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution, 
the system automatically adjusts the video signals 
that are suitable for the TV. 
 When the HDMI indicator on the front panel lights 
up, images from the S VIDEO OUT jack is enlarged 
vertically. (Except when [720 × 480p] is selected.)
x[YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]
Selects the type of HDMI signal output from 
HDMI OUT jack.
Note If the playback picture becomes distorted, set 
[YCBCR] to [RGB].
 If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 
with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically 
output even when you select [YC
BCR].
x[COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)] (Asian, 
Australian, and Middle Eastern models 
only)
Select the color system when you play a VIDEO 
CD.
Note You cannot change the color system of the disc itself.
 You can change the color system of the system 
according to the connected TV (page 15).
x[SCREEN SAVER]
The screen saver image appears when you leave 
the system in pause or stop mode for 15 
minutes, 
or when you play back a Super Audio CD, CD, 
DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD for more 
than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help 
prevent your display device from becoming 
damaged (ghosting). Press any button (e.g., 
H 
button) to cancel the screen saver.
x[BACKGROUND]
Selects the background color or picture on the 
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a Super 
Audio CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio)
, or 
DATA DVD
.
[AUTO]Normally, select this. 
[1920 × 1080i*]Sends 1920 × 1080i video signals. 
[1280 × 720p*]Sends 1280 × 720p video signals. 
[720 × 480p*]Sends 720 × 480p video signals.**
[4:3 PAN SCAN] [4:3 LETTER BOX]
[16:9][
YCBCR]Outputs YCBCR signals.
[RGB]Outputs RGB signals.
[AUTO]Outputs the video signal in the 
system of the disc, either PAL or 
NTSC. If your TV uses a DUAL 
system, select [AUTO].
[PAL]Changes the video signal of an 
NTSC disc and outputs it in the 
PAL system.
[NTSC]Changes the video signal of a PAL 
disc and outputs it in the NTSC 
system.
[ON]Turns on the screen saver.
[OFF]Turns off the screen saver.
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x[BLACK LEVEL]
(Except for Asian, Australian, and Middle 
Eastern models)
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video 
signals output from the jacks other than 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT.
x[BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]
 (Except for Asian, Australian, and Middle 
Eastern models)
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video 
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO 
OUT jacks.
You cannot select this and the setting is not 
effective when the system outputs progressive 
signal.
x[4:3 OUTPUT]
This setting is effective only when you set [TV 
TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9] 
(page 72). Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio 
progressive signals. If you can change the aspect 
ratio on your progressive format compatible TV, 
change the setting on your TV, not the system. Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI 
connection or progressive signals output from 
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Note This setting is effective only when “P AUTO 
(PROGRESSIVE AUTO)” or “P VIDEO 
(PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)” is selected by using 
PROGRESSIVE (page 23).
[JACKET PICTURE]The jacket picture (still picture) 
appears, but only when the jacket 
picture is already recorded on the 
disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the 
disc does not contain a jacket 
picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture 
appears.
[GRAPHICS]A preset picture stored in the 
system appears.
[BLUE]The background color is blue.
[BLACK]The background color is black.
[ON]Sets the black level of the output 
signal to the standard level.
[OFF]Lowers the standard black level. 
Use this when the picture becomes 
too white.
[OFF]Sets the black level of the output 
signal to the standard level.
[ON]Raise the standard black level. 
Use this when the picture becomes 
too black.
[FULL]Select this when you can change 
the aspect ratio on your TV.
[NORMAL]Select this when you cannot 
change the aspect ratio on your 
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio 
signal with black bands on left and 
right sides of the image.
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Use this to set up playback related and other 
settings.
Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. 
To use the display, see “Using the Setup 
Display” (page 70).
The default settings are underlined.
x[PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/
DVD-RW only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
x[TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the highest 
number of channels priority when you play a 
DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats 
(PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital 
format) are recorded.
Note When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may 
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has 
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in 
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 72). (Depending on 
the disc, this function may not work.)
 If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio  
tracks have the same number of channels, the system 
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG 
audio tracks in this order.
x[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or 
off.
x[AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.
Useful for watching movies at low volume late 
at night.
x[AUDIO (HDMI)]
Selects the type of audio signal output from the 
HDMI OUT jack.
Note A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you 
connect the system to a TV that is not compatible 
with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS (digital theater system) 
signals and [AUTO] is selected. In this case, select 
[PCM].
 When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI 
cord and [AUTO] or [PCM] is selected, DYNAMIC 
BASS, MOVIE/MUSIC, and sound field are not 
applied to the sound that is output from the TV.
Custom Settings
[CUSTOM SETUP]
[AUTO]The picture, including subjects 
that move dynamically, is output 
with no jitter. Normally select this 
position.
[FRAME]The picture, including subjects 
that do not move dynamically, is 
output in high resolution.
[OFF]No priority given.
[AUTO]Priority given.
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTOPAUSE MODE:
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
ON
AUDIO DRC:OFF
AUDIO (HDMI):OFF
DivX:Registration Code    
[ON]Stores the resume settings in 
memory for up to 40 discs.
[OFF]Does not store the resume settings 
in memory. Playback restarts at 
the resume point only for the 
current disc in the system.
[OFF]No compression of dynamic 
range.
[STANDARD]Reproduces the sound track with 
the kind of dynamic range that the 
recording engineer intended.
[MAX]Compresses dynamic range fully.
[OFF]The sound is not output from the 
HDMI OUT jack.
[AUTO]Outputs audio signals that is 
matched to the requested audio 
stream from the connected TV.
[PCM]Converts Dolby Digital, DTS 
(digital theater system), or 96 
kHz/24 bit PCM (pulse code 
modulation) signals to 48 kHz/ 16 
bit PCM (pulse code modulation). 
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x[DivX]
Displays the registration code for this system.
For more information, go to 
http://www.divx.com
 on the Internet.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set 
for the size of the speakers you have connected 
and their distance from your listening position. 
Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the 
balance of the speakers to the same level.
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup 
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup 
Display” (page 70).
The default settings are underlined.
Note You cannot operate these setup items when you 
connect headphones to the system.
To return to the default setting 
when changing a setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that 
only the [SIZE] setting does not return to the 
default setting.
x[SIZE]
If you do not connect center or surround 
speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the 
parameters for [CENTER] and [SURROUND]. 
Since the front speaker and subwoofer setting is 
fixed, you cannot change them.
Settings for the Speakers
[SPEAKER SETUP]
[FRONT][YES]
[CENTER][YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no center 
speaker is used. 
[SURROUND][YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no 
surround speaker is used.
[SUBWOOFER][YES]
SPEAKER SETUP
DISTANCE(FRONT):
DISTANCE(SURROUND):LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND): 
OFF
TEST TONE:
SIZE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
YES YES YES YES
SURROUND:
SUBWOOFER:
 
						

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Note When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a 
moment.
 When you change the [SIZE] setting, the [SPEAKER 
FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD].
x[DISTANCE (FRONT)]
The default distance setting for the speakers in 
relation to the listening position is shown below.
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup 
(page 17), the settings is automatically 
displayed.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display 
when you move the speakers.
1)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 17), the 
default settings are changed.
2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.3)0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
x[DISTANCE (SURROUND)]
The default distance setting for the speakers in 
relation to the listening position is shown below.
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup 
(page 17), the settings is automatically 
displayed.Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display 
when you move the speakers.
* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 17), the 
default settings are changed.
** 0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
Note When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a 
moment.
 If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an 
equal distance from your listening position, set the 
distance according to the closest speaker.
 Do not place the surround speakers farther away from 
your listening position than the front speakers.
 Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] 
setting may not be effective.
x[LEVEL (FRONT)]
You can vary the level of front speakers as 
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] 
for easy adjustment.
[L/R] 
3.0 m/10 ft1)Front speaker distance from the 
listening position can be set in 
0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from 
1.0 to 7.0 meters
3) (3 to 23 ft).
[CENTER] 
3.0 m/10 ft1)
(appears when you 
set [CENTER] to 
[YES] in the [SIZE] 
setting.)
Center speaker distance can be 
moved up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) 
closer to the listening position 
from the front speaker distance, 
in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments.
1.0 - 7.0 m3)/ 
3 - 23 ft
0.0 - 7.0 m2)/ 
0 - 23 ft[L/R] 
3.0 m/10 ft*(appears when you 
set [SURROUND] 
to [YES] in the 
[SIZE] setting.)
Surround speaker distance from 
the listening position can be set in 
0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from 
0.0 to 7.0 meters** (0 to 23 ft).
[L/R]
0.0 dBSet this between –6.0 dB and 0.0 
dB in 1.0 dB increments.
[CENTER] 
0.0 dB
(appears when you 
set [CENTER] to 
[YES] in the [SIZE] 
setting.)
Set this between –6.0 dB and +6.0 
dB in 1.0 dB increments.
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x[LEVEL (SURROUND)]
You can vary the level of surround speakers as 
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] 
for easy adjustment.
To adjust the volume of all the 
speakers at one time
Turn the VOLUME control on the system, or 
press VOLUME +/– on the remote.
x[TEST TONE]
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust 
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL 
(SURROUND)].
Adjusting the speaker level by 
using the test tone
1Press   DISPLAY when the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2Press X/x to select   [SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
3Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then 
press .
The Setup Display appears.
4Press X/x repeatedly to select 
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press   or 
c.
5Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST 
TONE], then press   or c.
6Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], 
then press  .
You will hear the test tone from each 
speaker in sequence.
7From your listening position, adjust the 
value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL 
(SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.
The test tone is emitted from only the 
speaker which you are adjusting.
8Press   when you have finished 
making adjustments.
9Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST 
TONE], then press  .
10Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF], 
then press  .
Note When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts 
off for a moment.
 The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI 
OUT jack.
[SUBWOOFER] 
0.0 dBSet this between –6.0 dB and +6.0 
dB in 1.0 dB increments.
[L/R]
0.0 dB
(appears when 
you set 
[SURROUND] to 
[YES] in the 
[SIZE] setting.)
Set this between –6.0 dB and +6.0 
dB in 1.0 dB increments.
[OFF]The test tone is not emitted from the 
speakers.
[ON]The test tone is emitted from each speaker 
in sequence while adjusting level. When 
you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] 
items, the test tone is emitted from each 
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You can return the system parameters, such as 
preset stations, to the default settings.
1Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2Press x, A, and "/1 on the system at 
the same time.
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel 
display and the default settings are returned.
Returning to the Default 
Settings
A
"/1
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On power sources
 AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at 
the qualified service shop.
 The unit is not disconnected from the AC power 
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall 
outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned 
off.
On placement
 Place the system in a location with adequate 
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
 At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet 
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. 
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do 
not place the unit in a confined space where 
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
 Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything 
on the system. The system is equipped with a high 
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked, 
the unit can overheat and malfunction.
 Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug 
and do not block the ventilation holes.
 Do not place the system in a location near heat 
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, 
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
On operation
 If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm 
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture 
may condense on the lenses inside the system. Should 
this occur, the system may not operate properly. In 
this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned 
on for about half an hour until the moisture 
evaporates.
 When you move the system, take out any disc. If you 
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
On adjusting volume
 Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section 
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you 
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level 
section is suddenly played.
On cleaning
 Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth 
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do 
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or 
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.If you have any questions or problems concerning 
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens 
cleaner
 Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc 
or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may 
cause apparatus to malfunction.
On your TV’s color
 If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have 
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after 
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, 
place the speakers farther away from the set.
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.
On moving the system
Before moving the system, make sure that there is no 
disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains 
lead) from the wall outlet (mains).
Additional Information
Precautions
IMPORTANT NOTICECaution: This system is capable of holding a still 
video image or on-screen display image on your 
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still 
video image or on-screen display image displayed 
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk 
permanent damage to your television screen. 
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to 
this.