Sony DAV-DZ330 reviews: 5.1 Surround Sound Home Cinema System

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This home cinema system is a good all rounder.

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Sony DAV-DZ330: DVD, With HDMI See full product description

Ease of setting up	8.7
Ease of use	8.9
Surround sound effect	9.0
Clarity of instruction manual	8.2
Range of features	8.4
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.6

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David, Clapham Gadget lover

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Fantastic sound and a great price from Dixons, everywhere else was far more expensive....
Bad points:: It is a large unit, so make sure you have a big cabinet for it to fit on the cabinet shelf...

Ease of setting up	10.0
Ease of use	9.0
Surround sound effect	10.0
Clarity of instruction manual	8.0
Range of features	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 31 Jan 2011

Raj, London

Score 5.0/10

Good points:: Sounds is good but.......
Bad points:: Sometimes woofer sounds is shivering.

Ease of setting up	7.0
Ease of use	7.0
Surround sound effect	3.0
Clarity of instruction manual	7.0
Range of features	6.0
Value for money	4.0
Overall rating	5.0

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Confirmed purchase: 29 Apr 2011

Norman, Glasgow Gadget lover

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Sound quality
Bad points:: lack of input connections

Ease of setting up	10.0
Ease of use	10.0
Surround sound effect	10.0
Clarity of instruction manual	10.0
Range of features	8.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 23 Apr 2011

Arwel, Wrexham Gadget lover

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: easy set up,clear instructions,good bass,brings tv/dvds to life, why have an excellent HDpicture without surround sound,as the soundtrack is as much a part of viewing as the picture. Radio is an additional bonus.The wife was not happy at first with me buying this product, however she is now a convert to surround sound and loves the music channels on sky even more.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of setting up	10.0
Ease of use	10.0
Surround sound effect	10.0
Clarity of instruction manual	10.0
Range of features	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 17 Feb 2011

wojciech, Music listener

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: plenty of functionality for the price
Bad points:: could use more optical inputs

Ease of setting up	9.0
Ease of use	9.0
Surround sound effect	10.0
Clarity of instruction manual	9.0
Range of features	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 10 Mar 2011

Steve, Hull Movie fan

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Can play some of the older format DVDs and CDs that my new BluRay system can't!
Bad points:: None so far.

Ease of setting up	9.0
Ease of use	9.0
Surround sound effect	9.0
Clarity of instruction manual	9.0
Range of features	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 04 Jul 2011

Confirmed purchaser Movie fan

Score 7.0/10

Good points:: Great Value for Money, stylish bit of kit
Bad points:: Issues with Pro Logic sound surround settings - DVDs with pro logic output but unable to get satisfactory sound through system - have to use 2 channel stereo to get anything like....

Off to contact technical support to check system settings etc.....so not quite as easy as plug and play

Ease of setting up	6.0
Ease of use	7.0
Surround sound effect	7.0
Clarity of instruction manual	7.0
Range of features	5.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	7.0

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Confirmed purchase: 01 Jan 2011

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Product Features

Sound channels	5.1 surround sound

Built-in disc player	DVD Player
Some products come with built-in DVD players or Blu Ray players.
Built-in disc player	CD Player
Some products come with built-in DVD players or Blu Ray players.
Wireless system	Wired
Some models come with wireless-enabled speakers, meaning you don’t need wires trailing across the room.
Connections	HDMI

Connections	USB

Playback formats	Super Video CD
As well as playing your DVDs or Blu-Rays, some devices can also play video in a variety of formats (DivX, WMA etc.) and audio in a variety of formats.
Playback formats	DivX
As well as playing your DVDs or Blu-Rays, some devices can also play video in a variety of formats (DivX, WMA etc.) and audio in a variety of formats.
Playback formats	MP3
As well as playing your DVDs or Blu-Rays, some devices can also play video in a variety of formats (DivX, WMA etc.) and audio in a variety of formats.
Playback formats	Super Audio CD
As well as playing your DVDs or Blu-Rays, some devices can also play video in a variety of formats (DivX, WMA etc.) and audio in a variety of formats.
Playback formats	CD
As well as playing your DVDs or Blu-Rays, some devices can also play video in a variety of formats (DivX, WMA etc.) and audio in a variety of formats.
Audio technology	Dolby Digital and DTS

Upscaling	Yes
Upscaling DVD players use video processing techniques to improve the quality of a standard definition image from a DVD to a near high definition (HD) image.
3D	No

Number of speakers	6

Power (W)	1000

Width in cm	43

Release date	40298
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

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Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the Sony DAV-DZ330

can u run a lead to the sky form it ?

paul asked on 15 Apr 2011
1. Hi Paul,
  I dont have Sky but I do have Virgin linked to Bravia TV with HDMI.All inputs as follows,HDMI 1 DAV-DZ330.HDMI 2 PLAYSTATION.HDMI3 cable.HDMI4. SVR-HDT500.All units output to sound system when switched to TV.This might not be much help to you if you do not have a Bravia telly but Im sure the DAV will work fine useing a SCART to the cable box.
  
  KEV replied on 16 Apr 2011
2. hi paul have sky+ connected to bravia sony tv and dav all connected with scarf leads and sky sound will go through dav
  
  arthur replied on 18 Apr 2011
I am trying to link up my JVC HD TV to the Sony system so that everything that comes from the TV goes through the home theatre speakers.
There is a SPDIF coaxial out from the TV to a convertor to TOSlink in to the theatre system. Having problems with no sound. I have gone through the TV & DVD menus but to no avail...
Could you please help
Many thanks
Michael

Michael asked on 13 Jul 2011
1. We had this too. Make sure you plug it into the correct point in back of sony system. I can not remember which one.
  You have to have the sony sytem on everytime you use the tv. I think the setting on Sony box is TV.
  If you have a sky box then it goes from the sky box into Sony dvd.
  I hope this helps. We did keep playing around with it.
  If you remember the loop system from the diagram in sony booklet, cross off what you dont have and keep the loop going.
  
  All the best
  Carolle.
  
  Everything has to go in a loop to work.
  
  Carolle replied on 15 Jul 2011
can i connect my pc through this unit for sound stright from pc

andrew asked on 08 Aug 2011
1. yes,it has a USB port on the front panel and a USB selector button on the remote control.
  
  martin replied on 08 Aug 2011
is the product multi-region or region free?

bukky asked on 11 Aug 2011
1. So far I have not had any issues with playing DVD from different regions.
  
  jois replied on 12 Aug 2011
What are the dimentions of the dvd player? My tv stand is a bit narrow, so I was wondering if it would fit.

Pauline asked on 12 Sep 2011
1. Hi Pauline
  Here's what you need:
  430mm x 219mm x 36mm (width/depth/height).
  
  This includes any projecting parts so it's a maximum size. It looks very neat, slim and modern. Easy to use and produces excellent pictures on my Sony Bravia 3D HDTV. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask for more info. All good things, Steve.
  
  Steve replied on 13 Sep 2011
HI CANNOT PLAY FILMS VIA USB IS THERE A FORMAT I CAN USE THANK YOU CARL

CARL asked on 12 Oct 2011
1. sorry no idea
  
  arthur replied on 12 Oct 2011
what additional wires should i buy to link up with my TV, Playstation 3 and stereo for the best quality?? just waiting on this arriving and want to have the correct wires for when it comes.

Graeme asked on 16 Jan 2012
1. i cant honestly remember as it was over a year ago. i think it hdmi lead.
  
  just remeber it has to be a loop. might take some time but each item must be conected. good luck
  
  Carolle replied on 17 Jan 2012
How long are the wires for the rear speakers?

Graeme asked on 16 Jan 2012
1. 20 metres approx
  
  Norman replied on 17 Jan 2012
What additional wires will i need to set this up. I have a samsung TV with built in freeview and a playstation 3. if possible but not essential i would link up my mp3 player aswell ??

john asked on 17 Jan 2012
1. I guess you'll need an HDMI cable to connect to the TV (or maybe scart if it's an older TV). I think you use your red, blue and yellow cables to connect your game station. Hope this helps.
  
  Steve replied on 17 Jan 2012
2. agree with above as not got ps3
  
  arthur replied on 17 Jan 2012

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