Brand: SONY
Category: Audio
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for DAV-DZ100
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:51 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Warranty Information
Refer to your Sony dealer for warranty information regarding this product.
Getting Started
- Unpacking: Check that you have all the items listed, including speakers, subwoofer, antennas, cords, remote, batteries, foot pads, and manuals.
- Inserting Batteries into the Remote: Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries, matching the + and - ends. Point the remote at the sensor on the system.
- Hookup Overview: Follow steps 1-7 for connections and settings: Speaker System Hookup, Antenna Hookup, TV Hookup, Other Component Hookup, AC Power Cord connection, Turning off Demonstration, and Performing Quick Setup.
- Speaker System Hookup: Connect speakers using color-coded cords. Refer to page 71 for speaker parameters to optimize surround sound.
- Antenna (Aerial) Hookup: Connect AM/FM antennas for radio listening. Keep AM antenna away from system components to prevent noise. Ensure FM antenna is fully extended and horizontal.
- TV Hookup: Connect video and audio cords. Connect the video output to the TV's input (VIDEO IN, S VIDEO IN, or COMPONENT VIDEO IN) for DVD playback. Connect TV's audio output to the system's VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) for TV sound through system speakers.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| No sound is heard from a speaker during test tone output. | Speaker is short-circuited. | Check the speaker connection again. |
| Test tone is output from a speaker other than the one displayed on the Setup Display. | Speaker is short-circuited. | Check the speaker connection again. |
| Sound lacks bass or is distorted. | Speaker cords are reversed. | Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to +, and – to –. |
| No TV sound from system speakers. | TV does not have AUDIO OUT jacks. | This system cannot output TV sound from the speakers if your TV does not have AUDIO OUT jacks. |
| If you connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks, other components, such as a VCR, cannot be connected. | Connection conflict. | You cannot connect other components if the TV is connected to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks. |