User manual SONY DAV-DZ260

[. . . ] 3-283-036-11(2) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ260 ©2008 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. [. . . ] To stop the automatic tuning manually, press TUNING +/­ or x. Naming preset stations You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, "XYZ") appear in the front panel display when a station is selected. Only one name can be entered for each preset station. Note · You cannot enter a name for preset stations of the Radio Data System (RDS) (page 56). To listen to radio stations when you know the frequencies 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Tip Press FUNCTION +/­ repeatedly until "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" appears in the front panel display. Press FUNCTION +/­ repeatedly until "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" appears in the front panel display. Press . The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET +/­ repeatedly to select the preset station you want to create an index name for. Press X/x repeatedly until "NAME IN" appears in the front panel display. · To improve reception, reorient the connected antennas (aerials). 5 54GB Press or c. 6 Create a name by using C/X/x/c. When the station name is not set: Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. 1 Frequency Ex. "STEREO" x "TUNER AM" When the station name is set You can input letters, numbers, and other symbols for a radio station. If you make a mistake Press C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character. To erase the character, press C/c repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR. 1 Station name Ex. "AM1 576" When the station name is not set: Tuner 1 Frequency Ex. "AM1 576" Note 7 8 Press . "COMPLETE" appears in the front panel display, and the station name is stored. Press SYSTEM MENU. · The system returns to the original display when several seconds has elapsed. The system menu turns off. Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display When the system is set to "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM, " you can check the frequency using the front panel display. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes: 1 t 2 t . . . . t 1 t . . . . x "TUNER FM" When the station name is set 1 Station name Ex. "STEREO" 55GB Using the Radio Data System (RDS) What is the Radio Data System? The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display. RDS is available only for FM stations. * Note · RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, or if the signal strength is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area. Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name* appears in the front panel display. * If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station name may not appear in the front panel display. 56GB Note Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync This function is available on TVs with the "BRAVIA" Sync function only. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as below: ­ Theatre Mode (page 58) ­ ­ ­ ­ One-Touch Play (page 58) System Power Off (page 58) System Audio Control (page 59) Volume Limit (page 59) · Depending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. · The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than Sony, even if the component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function. Preparing for the Control for HDMI function (Control for HDMI - Easy Setting) The system is compatible with the Control for HDMI - Easy Setting function. If the TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI - Easy Setting function, you can set the system's [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function automatically by setting the TV. If the TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI - Easy Setting function, set the Control for HDMI function of the system and TV manually. Note Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). The Control for HDMI function will not work in the following cases: ­ When you connect this system to a component which is not compatible with the Control for HDMI function. There are convenient buttons on the system's remote for operating the TV, such as THEATRE, ONE-TOUCH PLAY, TV [/1. For details, see "Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote" (page 73) and refer to the operating instructions of the TV. THEATRE ONE-TOUCH PLAY TV · Displayed items vary depending on the country model. 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the system and the TV are connected with an HDMI cable. [. . . ] · 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel stereo tracks are recorded · Multi-channel area: An area in which multichannel (up to 5. 1 channels) tracks are recorded A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on. Super Audio CD 2 channel area4) Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc standard where music is recorded in the DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format (conventional CD is recorded in the PCM format). The DSD format, using a sampling frequency 64 times higher than that of a conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization, achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide dynamic range across the audible frequency range, and so provides music reproduction extremely faithful to the original sound. x Super Audio CD types Multi channel area4) Super Audio CD layer 1)You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD player. both layers are on one side, it is not necessary to turn the disc over. 2)Since 3) There are two types of discs, depending on the Super Audio CD layer and CD layer combination. To select a layer, see "To select a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD" (page 32). [. . . ]