Sony DAV-DZ290K User Manual

©2009 Sony Corporation4-122-223-12(1)DVD Home Theatre SystemOperating InstructionsDAV-DZ290K

10GBGetting StartedStep 1: Installing the SystemFor the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening posit

100GBTransferring stops before it is finished.• The communication speed of the USB device is extremely slow. Connect a USB device that this system can

Additional Information101GBSelf-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to preven

102GBSpecificationsAmplifier SectionStereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms,1 kHz, 1% THD)Surround mode (reference) RMS output powerFL/FR/C/SL/SR

Additional Information103GBOutput voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)DC 5 VOutput current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)700 mADimensions (approx.) 430 mm × 66 mm × 390

104GBsurround speakers and a center speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound.DTSDigital audio compression technology developed by DTS, Inc

Additional Information105GB1)You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD player.2)Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary to turn th

106GBPlayback priority of file typesThe table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting.* When using a disc, you c

Additional Information107GBLanguage Code ListThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language Code Langu

108GBIndex to Parts and ControlFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.A "/1 (on/standby) (25, 89)B Z (open/close) (32)

Additional Information109GBA SPEAKER jacks (17)B COAXIAL 75Ω FM jack (23)C TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (20)D VIDEO OUT jack (18)E COMPONENT VIDEO OU

11GBGetting StartedAttaching the foot pads to the subwooferAttach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer a

110GBAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Lights up when the karaoke mode is on. (80)B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (85)C Display

Additional Information111GBRemote controlALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONSA – M N – ZANGLE ws (33)AUDIO qg (34)CLEAR es (37, 59)D.TUNING qh (59)D

112GBGuide to the Control Menu DisplayYou can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeat

Additional Information113GBExample: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.To turn off the displayPress DISPLAY.List of Control Menu itemsIt

114GB* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with video files.List of Control Menu Items for USB device[SHUFFLE] (page 38)You

Additional Information115GBList of Control Menu Items for karaokeTip• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow t when you select any ite

116GBIndexNumerics4:3 OUTPUT 525.1 Channel Surround 34AA/V SYNC 48AAC file 63ANGLE 33ATTE NUAT E 8 5AUDIO 51AUDIO (HDMI) 54AUDIO DRC 55Audio file 63AU

117GBUUSB device 63VVIDEO SETUP 51VOLUME LIMIT 53WWMA file 63

12GBGetting StartedBefore connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.(For the front speakers)Use the parts as follows:• Front sp

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13GBGetting Started2 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the spe

14GBGetting Started4 Move the speaker cord so that it does not block the screw hole for securing the screw.5 Secure the stand base with the screw.Full

15GBGetting StartedCaution• Contact a screw shop or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to be used.• Use screws that are s

16GBGetting Started3 Hang the speakers on the screws.5 mm (7/32 inch)10 mm(13/32 inch)Hole on the back of the speakerRear of the speaker

17GBGetting StartedStep 2: Connecting the SystemFor connecting the system, read the information on the following pages.Do not connect the AC power cor

18GBGetting StartedThis connection sends a video signal to the TV.Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method.* The HDMI cable is

19GBGetting StartedTo change the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, Middle Eastern, and South African models only)Depending on the TV to b

2GBCaution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a boo

20GBGetting StartedThis connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, perform this connection.Audio

21GBGetting StartedYou can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers.Portable audio source (not supplied): EUSB device (not supplied): FDIG

22GBGetting StartedIf your TV has multiple audio/video inputsYou can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the

23GBGetting StartedNote• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal a

24GBGetting StartedBefore connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the unit.After c

25GBGetting StartedStep 3: Performing the Quick SetupFollow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system.Displayed items vary de

26GBGetting Started8 Press C/c to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned, then press .For details, see “Getting O

27GBGetting StartedFor details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” a

28GBGetting StartedStep 4: Selecting the SourceYou can select the playback source.Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the desired function appears in the

29GBGetting StartedStep 5: Enjoying Surround SoundYou can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes.

3GBAbout These Operating Instructions• The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the cont

30GBGetting Started4 Press .The setting is made.5 Press SYSTEM MENU.The system menu turns off.About speaker outputThe table below describes the option

31GBGetting StartedTo turn the surround effect offSelect “A.F.D. STD,” “2CH STEREO,” or “HP 2CH” for “DEC. MODE.”Note• When the bilingual broadcast so

32GBPlaying a DiscDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions supplied

Disc33GBOther operations1)Except for JPEG image files.2)DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only.3)Except for VIDEO CDs.4)You cannot search for a still pi

34GBplayback, or turn the subtitles on/off whenever you want.Press SUBTITLE during playback to select the desired subtitle language.Note• You can sele

Disc35GBx DVDExample:Dolby Digital 5.1 channelExample:Dolby Digital 3 channelx DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video file)Example:MP3 audioSome Super A

36GB• [CD]: You can play the CD layer.When the system is playing a CD layer, “CD” lights up in the front panel display.Note• Each play mode function w

Disc37GBTip• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H.To enjoy a disc that you played before with resume playback(Multi-dis

38GB6 To program other tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order.7 Press H to start Program Play.Program P

Disc39GB4 Press .Shuffle Play starts.To return to normal playPress CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.To turn off the Control Menu displayPress DISPLA

4GBTable of ContentsAbout These Operating Instructions ...3Playable Discs...5Getting StartedStep 1: Installi

40GBSearching/Selecting Disc ContentsA DVD is divided into many sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.

Disc41GBThe number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files.3 Press .[** (**)] change

42GBPlaying MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files You can play MP3 files or JPEG image files:– which have the extension “.mp3” (MP3 file) or “.jpg”/“.jpeg” (JPEG

Disc43GBTo play the next or previous MP3 filePress > to play the next MP3 file. Press . twice to play the previous MP3 file.When you press . once,

44GBTo rotate a JPEG image fileWhen a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file in 90 degree increments.Press

Disc45GBThe Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT], then press .The options for [EFFECT] appear.3 Press X/x t

46GBEnjoying Video Files You can play DivX video files and MPEG4 video files.DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. Thi

Disc47GB6 Press X/x to select the folder you want to play.7 Press H.The system starts playing the selected folder.To select video files, see “Selectin

48GBAdjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound[A/V SYNC] When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the del

Disc49GBEnter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .The display for confirming the password appears.x When you have already regist

5GBPlayable Discs1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Laye

50GB7 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .8 Press X/x to select [CHANGE PASSWORD t], then press .9 Enter a new 4-digit

Disc51GB6 Press X/x to select an item, then press .The options for the selected item appear.Example: [TV TYPE]7 Press X/x to select a setting, then pr

52GBx [TV TYPE]You can select the aspect ratio of the connected TV.[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode func

Disc53GBNote• You cannot change the color system of the disc itself.• You can change the color system of this system according to the connected TV (pa

54GB(page 62) is activated and loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system. You can prevent this by limiting the maximum leve

Disc55GBx [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for watching movies at low volume l

56GBsettings. For details, see “Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default” (page 89).To obtain the best possible surround sound, set connection of

Disc57GB[L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft2)3): Set the surround speaker distance (up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer to the front speakers).1)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North

58GBPresetting Radio StationsYou can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly un

Tuner59GBListening to the RadioPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 58)).1 Press FUNCTION repeate

6GB3)A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).Notes on discsThis product is d

60GBIf you make a mistakePress C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character. To erase the

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device61GBUsing the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” SyncThis function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Syn

62GB2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device63GBVIDEO,” TV sound is output from the system speakers automatically. • While you are watching the TV and the f

64GBoperating manual supplied with the Walkman®.1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “USB” appears in the front panel display.2 Connect a USB device (dig

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device65GB• Always turn off the system before removing the USB device. Removing the USB device while the system is on

66GBNote that you can select the next folder by continuing to press > after the last file on the current folder, but that you cannot return to the

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device67GBNote• You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i

68GB6 Press X/x to select a folder.x To play video files in a folderPress H to start playing the selected folder.x To select a video filePress .The li

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device69GB6 Press .For details of the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting, see “Playback priorit

7GBYour system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code.A DVD VIDEO labeled will

70GB3 Press .[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].4 Press X/x or the number buttons to select the desired number.If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to canc

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device71GBYou can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image file.Pre

72GB1 Load an audio CD.2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.3 Press X/x to select [U

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device73GBx To select the desired MP3 file/folderPress X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then press .The MP3 files/fo

74GBWhen transferring onto a USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the “ROOT”. Folders and files are generated within this “MUSIC” fo

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device75GBUsing a Sony Ericsson Mobile PhoneYou can connect a Sony Ericsson mobile phone to the system and enjoy music

76GBTip• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you may be able to operate a connected component using either the buttons on the remote

Other Operations77GBGetting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room[SPEAKER FORMATION]Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot install some speakers.

78GBCalibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically[AUTO CALIBRATION]D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround

Other Operations79GBNote• While the Auto Calibration function is working, do not operate the system.• The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always [YES]

8GBGetting StartedGetting StartedUnpacking• Front speakers (2)• Center speaker (1)• Surround speakers (2)• Subwoofer (1)• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

80GBEnjoying Karaoke You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode.Tip• You can also enjoy the karaoke

Other Operations81GBEach time you press ECHO, the echo level changes as follows:To cancel the echo effect, select “ECHO OFF.”Note• If howling occurs:

82GB• The key automatically returns to the original key when:– you turn off the power.– you change the function.– the disc tray is opened.– you stop p

Other Operations83GBNote• Depending on the discs, you may not be able to change the guide vocal channel.• The channel returns to the default setting w

84GB– “DEC. MODE” is set to “A.F.D. STD” or “A.F.D. MULTI.”– Headphones are not connected.– Karaoke mode is off.To turn off the sound effectSelect oth

Other Operations85GBChanging the Input Level of the Sound from Connected ComponentsDistortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to th

86GBChanging the Brightness of the Front Panel DisplayYou can set the brightness of the front panel display to either of 2 levels.1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

Other Operations87GBx DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video file)1 Playing time of the current file2 Current file name3 Current album and file numberNo

88GBTo check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 file/video file) textBy pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files or video files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can disp

Other Operations89GBReturning to the Default Settings1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.2 Press x, N, and "/1 on the unit at the same time.“C

9GBGetting StartedInserting batteries into the remoteInsert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the

90GBPrecautionsOn power sources• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To discon

Additional Information91GBNotes about the DiscsOn handling discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.• Do n

92GBTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the probl

Additional Information93GBPictureSymptom RemedyThere is no picture. • The video connecting cords are not connected securely.• The video connecting cor

94GBSoundSymptom RemedyThere is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely.• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in the

Additional Information95GBOperationNo sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers.• Check the speaker connections and set

96GBThe video file cannot be played. • The file is not created in DivX format or MP4 file format.• The file has an extension other than “.avi,” “.divx

Additional Information97GBUSB deviceThe Control for HDMI function does not work.• When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel display, check the

98GBThe USB device cannot be connected into the (USB) port.• The USB device is being connected backwards. Connect the USB device in the correct orie

Additional Information99GBThe USB device (audio file/ JPEG image file/video file) cannot be played back.• USB devices formatted with file systems othe