Sony DAV-TZ130 User Manual

You can also select this function by 

pressing FUNCTION repeatedly.

Press  to open the disc tray.

Place a disc on the tray, then press .

With the label side up.

Press  to start playback.

Press DVD/CD or USB.
 DVD/CD: For a disc.

 USB: For a USB device.

You can also select the function by 

pressing FUNCTION repeatedly.

 For a disc

Place a disc on the tray by pressing  to 

open/close the disc tray.

 For a USB device

Connect a USB device to the 

 (USB) 

port.

USB device

Press / to select a folder, then 

Press  to start playback.

Note

 Do not remove the USB device during 

operation. To avoid data corruption or 

damage to the USB device, turn the system 

off when connecting or removing the USB 

device.

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Press ANGLE during playback to select the 

desired angle.

Press SUBTITLE during playback to select 

the desired subtitle language.

When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO, 

DivX video file, or MPEG4 video file 

recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, 

Dolby Digital, or MPEG audio), you can 

change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO 

is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can 

also change the language.

With a VIDEO CD or CD, you can select the 

sound from the right or left channel and 

listen to the sound of the selected channel 

through both the right and left speakers.

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to 

select the desired audio signal.

The selected audio signal format is displayed 

on the TV screen.

When you start playing a VIDEO CD with 

PBC (Playback control) functions, the menu 

for your selection appears.
To play without using PBC

Press and hold SHIFT, then press the number 

buttons to select the item number you want 

in stop mode.

The Display Menu appears on the TV 

screen.

Press / to select an option, then 

The selection display appears on the TV 

screen.

The selection display appears on the TV 

screen.

Selects the tracks to play in the order you 

want (only for CDs).

The Program Menu display appears on 

the TV screen.

Press /// to select [Start] to play 

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Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the 

desired playback mode. The selected mode 

appears in the front panel display.

 “REP CHP”: Repeats the current chapter.

 “REP TT”: Repeats the current title.

 “REP ALL”: Repeats all titles.

 “REP TRA”: Repeats the current track.

 “REP OFF”: The system returns to normal 

playback mode.

 “SHUFFLE”: Plays the contents once in 

random order until all the contents have 

been played.

 “SHUF REP”: Repeats shuffle play.

 “FOLDER”: Plays the current folder.

 “RANDOM”: Plays all files in random 

order.

 “SINGLE”: Plays the current file.

 “REP ONE”: Repeats the current file.

 “REP FLD”: Repeats the current folder.

Note

 The selectable modes and their order differ 

depending on the disc or file.

Press EQ repeatedly during playback until 

the desired mode appears on the front panel 

display.

 “FLAT”: Flat and pure sound mode.

 “CLASSIC”: Ideal for listening to classical 

music and watching live concert DVDs.

 “JAZZ”: Clear mid and high range. 

Recreates the atmosphere of a live club with 

the artist just in front of you. Good for jazz 

music and watching dramas.

 “ROCK”: Enhanced low and high range for 

great sounding movie effects and 

atmosphere. Great for action movies and 

rock/pop music.

Press SURROUND repeatedly during 

playback to select a surround audio output 

mode. The selected mode appears in the 

front panel display.

 “MULTI” (A.F.D. MULTI): When the 

source is 2 channel, sound is output from 

all speakers.

 “STANDARD” (A.F.D. STANDARD): The 

system discriminates the sound format of 

the source and presents sound as it was 

recorded/encoded.

 “DOLBY PL”(PRO LOGIC): Performs 

Dolby Pro Logic decoding.

 “2CH ST” (2CH STEREO): All formats are 

downmixed to 2 channels.

Note

 Depending on the playback stream, the 

surround settings may not be effective.

You can preset 20 FM stations. You can then 

tune in any of those stations simply by 

selecting the corresponding preset number.

“SEARCH +” or “SEARCH –” appears in 

the front panel display until a radio 

station with sufficient signal strength is 

found.

“P 01” flashes in the front panel display.

You can also select a preset number by 

pressing and holding SHIFT, then 

pressing the number buttons.

If an FM program is noisy, you can select 

monaural reception. There will be no stereo 

effect, but reception will improve.
Press AUDIO.

“STEREO”: Stereo reception.

“MONO”: Monaural reception.

You can control a TV compatible with the 

Control for HDMI function by connecting it 

to the system via an HDMI cable.
Available features
 One-Touch Play 

With one touch of ONE-TOUCH PLAY on 

the remote control, the system and your 

TV automatically turn on and the TV’s 

input is switched to the system. Playback 

starts automatically.

 System-Power Off 

When you turn the TV off by using the / 

button on the TV’s remote control or TV 

/ on the system’s remote control, the 

system turns off automatically.

 System Audio Control 

You can switch the audio output to either 

the TV speakers or this system’s speakers 

via the TV’s menu.

You can set the system to turn off at a preset 

time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
Press and hold SHIFT, then press SLEEP.

Each time you press this button, the minute 

display (the remaining time) changes by 10 

minutes.

A countdown of the last 20 seconds until the 

unit turns off appears in the front panel 

display.
To check the remaining time

Press and hold SHIFT and SLEEP for 3 

seconds. The remaining time until the unit 

turns off appears in the front panel display.

Press and hold SHIFT, then press SLEEP 

repeatedly until “OFF” appears in the front 

panel display.

You can check the playing time and 

remaining time of the current title, chapter, 

or track.
Press and hold SHIFT, then press TIME 

Each time you press and hold SHIFT, then 

press TIME while playing the disc, the 

displayed item changes depending on the 

disc.

You can make various adjustments to items 

such as picture and sound.

Displayed items vary depending on the 

country model.

The default setting is underlined.

The setup menu appears.

Press / to select one of the setup 

Press / to select a setup item, then 

press  or  .

General Setup Page

TV Display

OSD Lang
Control for HDMI

16:9

ENG
On

4:3 Letter Box

16:9

4:3 Pan Scan

HDMI Audio
Screen Saver
Last Memory

Off
On
On

Auto Standby

On

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Selected category

Setup categories

Selected setting Options

[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide-

screen TV or a TV with a wide mode 

function.

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[4:3 Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture with 

black bands on the top and bottom.

[4:3 Pan Scan]: Displays a full-height picture 

on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.

You can switch the display language on the 

TV screen.

This function is available when you connect 

the system and a TV that is compatible with 

the Control for HDMI function via an HDMI 

cable.

[On]: You can operate mutually between 

components that are connected via an HDMI 

cable.

[Off]: Off.

This setting is only required if you are using 

the HDMI OUT jack for an audio 

connection.

[Off]: Turns off HDMI audio output. You can 

still enjoy sound output via the speaker 

system.

[All]: The HDMI audio output format will be 

same as the audio stream being played. If the 

playback audio format is not supported, the 

audio output will be changed to PCM 

automatically.

[PCM]: HDMI audio output will be 

downmixed to linear PCM (2-channel).

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[On]: The screen saver image appears if you 

do not operate the system for about 15 

minutes.

[Off]: Off.

This system recalls the point where you 

stopped the disc the last time it was played 

and resumes playback from that point the 

next time you insert the same disc.

[On]: The system stores the resume points in 

memory.

[Off]: The system does not store the resume 

points in memory. Playback restarts at the 

resume point only for the current disc in the 

unit.

Note

 When the resume playback memory is full, 

the resume playback point for the earliest 

disc is deleted.

[On]: Enters standby mode automatically 

when in stop, pause, no disc, or eject mode 

for more than 30 minutes.

[Off]: The unit does not enter standby mode 

automatically.

You can adjust the sound level of all the 

speakers and the subwoofer.

[L]: Adjusts the sound level of left speaker. It 

is possible to adjust the parameter from -6.0 

dB to +0.0 dB.

[C]: Adjusts the sound level of center speaker. 

It is possible to adjust the parameter from  

-6.0 dB to +6.0 dB.

[R]: Adjusts the sound level of right speaker. 

It is possible to adjust the parameter from  

-6.0 dB to +0.0 dB.

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[RS]: Adjusts the sound level of right 

surround speaker. It is possible to adjust the 

parameter from -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB.

[LS]: Adjusts the sound level of left surround 

speaker. It is possible to adjust the parameter 

from -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB.

[SW]: Adjusts the sound level of subwoofer. It 

is possible to adjust the parameter from -6.0 

dB to +6.0 dB.

If you move one of the speakers, be sure to 

set the parameters of the distance from the 

listening position to speakers.

[L/R]: Adjusts the distance of the left/right 

speakers. It is possible to adjust the parameter 

from 1.0 m to 7.0 m (3 to 23 ft).

[C]: Adjusts the distance of the center 

speaker. It is possible to adjust the parameter 

from (A) 1.6 m shorter than the setting of the 

L/R channel to (B) the same setting of the L/

R channel ({L/R-5 ft} to L/R).

[Ls/Rs]: Adjusts the distance of the left/right 

surround speaker. It is possible to adjust the 

parameter from (A) 5.0 m shorter than the 

setting of the L/R channel to (B) the same 

setting of the L/R channel ({L/R-16 ft} to L/

R).

[On]: Activates the center speaker.

[Off]: Deactivates the center speaker.

[On]: Activates the surround speakers.

[Off]: Deactivates the surround speakers.

The speakers will emit a test tone to set the 

Level.

[On]: The speakers emit the test tone.

[Off]: The speakers do not emit the test tone.

Tip

 To adjust the volume of all speakers, turn 

MASTER VOLUME on the unit or press 

VOLUME +/- on the remote control.

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 Press /// repeatedly to select the 

speaker and the desired level or distance.

You can select the type of video signal that is 

output from the HDMI OUT jack.

[Auto]: The system outputs the optimal video 

signal for the connected TV.

[480p/576p]: The system outputs 720 × 480p* 

or 720 × 576p* video signals.

[720p]: The system outputs 1280 × 720p* 

video signals.

[1080i]: The system outputs 1920 × 1080i* 

video signals.

[1080p]: The system outputs 1920 × 1080p* 

video signals.

*  i: interlace, p: progressive
For non-US models:

[]: Displays the DivX® registration code.

Tip

 Enter this unit’s DivX registration code 

when you rent or purchase video from vod.

divx.com/. DivX videos rented or 

purchased through the DivX® VOD (Video 

On Demand) service can be played only on 

the device to which they are registered.

The TV type default setting varies depending 

on the area.

[PAL]: For a PAL-system TV.

[NTSC]: For an NTSC-system TV.

Selects the preferred audio language for 

DVDs with multiple sound tracks.

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You can switch the language of the subtitles 

recorded on a DVD VIDEO.

You can switch the language for a disc’s 

menu.

You can restrict playback of DVDs that have 

ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced 

with different scenes.

Press / to select a rating level from 

This feature enables you to reset all the setup 

menu options and your personal settings to 

the factory defaults, except for your password 

for the [Password] and [Parental] items.

Press   to confirm the default reset.

The default password is “000000.” To change 

the password:

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 If the color irregularity persists, turn off 

the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 

to 30 minutes.

 Reposition the speakers farther away 

from your TV set.

[TV Type] can be reset according to the 

following procedure:

1.  Press  to take out the disc.

2. Press   DISPLAY.

3. Press  .

[TV Type] will be reset.

 The speaker cords are not connected 

securely.

 Clean the disc.

 Set the audio setting to [Stereo] by 

pressing AUDIO.

 Check that the antenna (aerial) is 

connected securely. Adjust the antenna 

(aerial) or connect an external antenna 

(aerial) if necessary.

 The region code on the DVD does not 

match the system.

 Moisture has condensed inside the unit 

and may cause damage to the lenses. 

Remove the disc and leave the unit turned 

on for about half an hour.

 The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO 

9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.

 The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF 

(Universal Disk Format).

 It is larger than 2,048 (width) × 1,536 

(height) in normal mode, or more than 

2,000,000 pixels in progressive format 

which is mainly used on Internet Web 

sites.

 The DivX video file is larger than 720 

(width) × 576 (height).

 The system can only display numbers and 

letters of the alphabet. Other characters 

are displayed as [_].

 Resume Play has been selected. 

During stop, press  and then start 

playback.

 Program play has been selected. During 

stop, press  and then start playback.

 Shuffle play has been selected. During 

stop, press  and then start playback.

 Contact your Sony dealer or local 

authorized Sony service facility.

 Disconnect the AC power cord (mains 

lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then 

reconnect after several minutes.

 Set the [Control for HDMI] setting in 

[General Setup Page] to [On].

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL 

HARMONIC DISTORTION: 

(FTC)

Front L + Front R 

With 3 ohms loads, 

both channels driven, 

from 180 - 15,000 Hz; 

rated 23 watts per 

channel minimum 

RMS power, with no 

more than 1% total 

harmonic distortion 

from 250 milli watts to 

rated output.

POWER OUTPUT (rated):

Front L + Front R 

32 W + 32 W (at 3 

ohms, 1 kHz, 1% 

THD)

POWER OUTPUT (reference): 

 

Front L/Front R/

Surround L/Surround 

R: 43 watts (per 

channel at 3 ohms, 1 

kHz) 

Center: 89 watts (per 

channel at 6 ohms, 1 

kHz) 

Subwoofer: 89 watts (at 

6 ohms, 100 Hz)

TV/CABLE : 

Pin jack

Laser Diode Properties   

Emission Duration: 

Continuous 

Laser Output*: Less 

than 1,000 μW

*  This output is the value measurement at a 

distance of 200 mm from the objective lens 

surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 

7 mm aperture.

 (USB) port:

Maximum current:  500 mA
Tuner Section

System 

PLL quartz-locked 

digital synthesizer

Tuning range

North American and Brazilian models: 

87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz 

(100 kHz step)

Other models: 

87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz 

(50 kHz step)

Antenna (aerial) terminals 

 

75 ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate frequency   

10.7 MHz

Outputs 

VIDEO: Pin jack

 

HDMI OUT: HDMI 

19-pin

Dimensions (approx.) 91 mm × 112 mm ×  

101 mm (3 

5

/

8

 in ×  

4 

1

/

2

 in × 4 in) (w/h/d) 

incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.) 

0.4 kg (15 oz)

Dimensions (approx.) 91 mm × 112 mm ×  

101 mm (3 

5

/

8

 in ×  

4 

1

/

2

 in × 4 in) (w/h/d) 

incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.) 

0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)

Dimensions (approx.) 91 mm × 112 mm ×  

101 mm (3 

5

/

8

 in ×  

4 

1

/

2

 in × 4 in) (w/h/d) 

incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.) 

0.4 kg (15 oz)

Dimensions (approx.) 190 mm × 345 mm ×  

225 mm (7 

1

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2

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13 

5

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8

 in × 8 

7

/

8

 in)  

(w/h/d) incl. projecting 

parts

Mass (approx.) 

3.5 kg (7 lb 12 oz)

Power requirements 

North American and Mexican models:  

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Argentine models:  220 V - 240 V AC, 

50/60 Hz

Brazilian models: 

127 V - 240 V AC, 

50/60 Hz

Latin American models:    

110 V - 240 V AC, 

50/60 Hz

Other models:  

220 V - 240 V AC, 

50/60 Hz

Power consumption  On: 67 W 

Standby: <1 W* 

* 

  [Control for HDMI] is set to [Off].

Dimensions (approx.) 360 mm × 56 mm × 

342 mm (14 

1

/

4

 in ×  

2 

1

/

4

 in × 13 

1

/

2

 in) (w/

h/d) incl. projecting 

parts

Mass (approx.) 

2.6 kg (5 lb 12 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to 

change without notice.

 Make sure that the connected component 

is compatible with the [Control for 

HDMI] function.

 Check the connected component’s setting 

for the Control for HDMI function. Refer 

to the operating instructions supplied 

with the component.

 Remove the USB device from the 

 (USB) port. Make sure there is no 

problem with the USB device.

 Files that are encrypted or protected by 

passwords, etc., cannot be played.

 There is no playable file in the USB 

device.

On placement
 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 system in a confined space where 

ventilation is poor as this may cause 

overheating.

 Do not install the system near heat sources 

such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place 

subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, 

mechanical vibration, or shock.

 Do not install the system in an inclined 

position. It is designed to be operated in a 

horizontal position only.

 Do not place heavy objects on the system.
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 unit. 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.

 If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug 

the unit and have it checked by qualified 

personnel before operating it any further.

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 cleaners
 Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens 

cleaners (including wet or spray types). 

These may cause the apparatus to 

malfunction.

Caution: 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.

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).
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.

On cleaning discs
 Before playing, clean the disc with a 

cleaning cloth. 

Wipe the disc from the center out.

 Do not use solvents such as benzine, 

thinner, commercially available cleaners, or 

anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

This system can only play back a standard 

circular disc. Using neither standard nor 

circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) 

may cause a malfunction.

Do not use a disc that has a commercially 

available accessory attached, such as a label 

or ring.
On heat radiation

Due to the slim type of main unit design, you 

may feel some heat on the top of the unit. 

This is normal. Please consult your nearest 

Sony dealer if you have any questions.

If you experience any of the following 

difficulties while using the system, use this 

troubleshooting guide to help remedy the 

problem before requesting repairs. Should 

any problem persist, consult your nearest 

Sony dealer.

Note that if service personnel changes some 

parts during repair, these parts may be 

retained.

 Check that the AC power cord (mains 

lead) is connected securely.

 The video connecting cords are not 

connected securely. 

 The unit is not connected to the correct 

TV input jack.

 The system is not selected via the video 

input of the TV.

 Check the output method on your 

system.

 The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.

The system’s speakers contain magnet 

parts, so magnetic distortion may occur. 

When color irregularity occurs on the 

TV screen, check the following items.

 Install the speakers at least 0.3 meters 

(1.0 ft) from your TV set.