User manual SONY DAV-DZ680

[. . . ] 4-122-229-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ680 / DZ780 ©2009 Sony Corporation WARNING Caution ­ The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] · While you are watching the TV and the function of the system is switched to "DVD" or "USB, " sound of the selected system function is output from the system speakers; TV sound is not output via the TV speakers. · You can control the system's volume by the remote of the TV. · If you turn the system off or set the function of the system to other than "TV, " "DVD, " or "USB, " TV sound is output from the TV speakers. You can also operate the System Audio Control function via the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Note Changing the language for the on-screen display of the TV (Language Follow) When you change the language for the on-screen display of the TV, the system's on-screen display language is also changed. However, when the system's on-screen display is displayed, this function does not work. · While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode, the System Audio Control function will not work. When the TV exits PAP mode, the output method of the TV returns to the one before PAP mode. · While transferring songs on an audio CD onto a USB device, the System Audio Control function will not work. Tip · You can connect the system and the TV audio digitally. For details, see page 23. Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System (Volume Limit) If you change the output method of the TV to the system speakers via the TV menu (or by pressing THEATRE), loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system. For details, see "[VOLUME LIMIT]" (page 56). 66GB Playing Back Files of a USB Device You can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC files)/JPEG image files/video files (DivX/ MPEG4 video files) stored in a USB device such as the digital music player or USB storage media (not supplied) by connecting the USB device to the unit. For a list of USB devices that can be connected to the unit, see "Playable USB Devices" (supplement). The audio formats that can be played back by the system are MP3/WMA/AAC files* only. * Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played by the system. Note operating manual supplied with the Walkman®. Connecting the USB device Control for HDMI/External Audio Device USB device 1 2 · The system cannot play WMA/AAC files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. Press FUNCTION +/­ repeatedly until "USB" appears in the front panel display. Connect a USB device (digital music player or USB storage media) to the (USB) port. About playable USB devices · Do not use USB devices other than these USB devices. · Operation may not always be ensured even when using these USB devices. · Some of these USB devices may not be available for purchase in certain areas. · During playback or transferring of files, there is a small possibility that these operations may be stopped due to excess static buildup in the system or the USB device. In this case, remove the USB device and reconnect it, then retry the operation from the beginning. · When formatting a USB device, be sure to do so using the device itself, or dedicated formatting software for the device. Otherwise, you may be unable to properly transfer from the USB device to this system. · Some files supported by the Walkman® are not supported by this system. · When connecting a Walkman® to the system, be sure to connect after the display "Creating Library" or "Creating Database" on the Walkman® has disappeared. · When transferring music to a Walkman® using "Media Manager for WALKMAN, " be sure to transfer in MP3 format. [. . . ] The good channel separation is realized due to the all channel data being recorded discretely and processed digitally. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 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 HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection, allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals. Parental Control There are two types of discs, depending on the Super Audio CD layer and CD layer combination. · Super Audio CD layer: A high-density signal layer for Super Audio CD · CD layer1): A layer that is readable by a conventional CD player Single layer disc (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer) A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of users according to the limitation level in each country. [. . . ]