Sony Dav Dz250m Operating Instructions

							Other Operations
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 model name [DAV-DZ250M]
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61GB
The brightness of the front panel display can be 
set to either of 2 levels.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press  or c.
3Press X/x to select the brightness of 
the front panel display.
The default setting is underlined.
 “DIMMER OFF”
: Bright.
 “DIMMER ON”: The front panel display 
becomes dark.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.You can deactivate the buttons on the unit 
(except for "/1) for preventing misoperation, 
such as child mischief (child lock function).
When the child lock function is activated, the 
buttons on the unit are locked and “ ” lights 
up in the front panel display. (You can operate 
the system by using the remote.)
Note When you operate the buttons on the unit while the 
child lock function is on, “CHILD LOCK” appears in 
the front panel display.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “CHILD 
LOCK” appears in the front panel 
display, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.

: Child lock function off.
 “ON”: Child lock function on.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Tip You can activate the child lock function by pressing 
x for more than 5 seconds (“ ” lights up in the 
front panel display). 
To cancel, press x for more than 5 seconds so that 
“ ” disappears from the front panel display.
Changing the Brightness 
of the Front Panel DisplayDeactivating the Buttons 
on the Unit
(Child Lock)
 
						

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62GB
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions 
for the desired disc.
 Custom Parental Control 
You can set playback restrictions so that the 
system will not play inappropriate discs.
 Parental Control 
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be 
limited according to a predetermined level 
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be 
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Custom 
Parental Control and Parental Control.
Preventing playback of 
specific discs [CUSTOM 
PARENTAL CONTROL]
You can set the same Custom Parental Control 
password for up to 40 discs. When you set the 
41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.
1Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop 
playback.
2Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears.
3Press X/x to select   
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press 
.
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] 
appear.
4Press X/x to select [ON t], then press 
.
xIf you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password 
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number 
buttons, then press  .
The display for confirming the password 
appears.
xWhen you have already registered a 
password
The display for entering the password 
appears.
5Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password 
using the number buttons, then press 
.
[Custom parental control is set.] appears 
and the TV screen returns to the Control 
Menu display.
To turn off the Custom Parental 
Control function
1Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing 
playback of specific discs [CUSTOM 
PARENTAL CONTROL].”
2Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press 
.
3Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press  .
Advanced Settings and Adjustments
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, 
PARENTAL CONTROL)
  
OFF
PASSWORD PLAYERON
DVD VIDEOT       1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1 8 ( 
3 4 ) 1 2 ( 
2 7 )
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, 
then press         .ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press         .ENTER
 
						

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63GB
To play a disc for which Custom 
Parental Control is set
1Insert the disc for which Custom Parental 
Control is set. 
The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] 
display appears.
2Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press  .
The system is ready for playback.
Tip If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number 
“199703” using the number buttons when the 
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display asks 
you for your password, then press  . The display 
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
Limiting playback for children 
[PARENTAL CONTROL]
(DVD only)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited 
according to a predetermined level such as the 
age of the users. The [PARENTAL CONTROL] 
function allows you to set a playback limitation 
level.
1Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears.
2Press X/x to select   
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press 
.
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] 
appear.
3Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then 
press .
xIf you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password 
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number 
buttons, then press  .
The display for confirming the password 
appears.
xWhen you have already registered a 
password
The display for entering the password 
appears.
4Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password 
using the number buttons, then press 
.
The display for setting the playback 
limitation level appears.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
and press
          .ENTER
OFF
PASSWORD PLAYERON
DVD VIDEOT       1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1 8 ( 
3 4 ) 1 2 ( 
2 7 )
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, 
then press         .ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press         .ENTER
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64GB
5Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then 
press .
The selection items for [STANDARD] are 
displayed.
6Press X/x to select a geographic area 
as the playback limitation level, then 
press .
The area is selected.
When you select [OTHERS t], select and 
enter a standard code in the table of 
“Parental Control Area Code List” 
(page 88) using the number buttons.
7Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press 
.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are 
displayed.
8Press X/x to select the level you want, 
then press  .
Parental Control setting is complete.The lower the value, the stricter the 
limitation.
To turn off the Parental Control 
function
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.
To play a disc for which Parental 
Control is set
1Insert the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password 
appears.
2Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press  .
The system starts playback.
Tip If you forget your password, remove the disc and 
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Preventing playback of specific 
discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].” When 
you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” 
using the number buttons, then press  . The display 
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After 
you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in 
the unit and press H. When the display for entering 
your password appears, enter your new password.
Note When you play discs which do not have the Parental 
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this 
system.
 Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change 
the parental control level while playing the disc. In 
this case, enter your password, then change the level. 
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns 
to the previous level.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
USA
STANDARD:
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:OFF
USA
STANDARD:
USA
OTHERS   
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
OFF STANDARD:
8:              
7:              
6:              
5:              NC17
R
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD: USA4:              PG13
 
						

							Advanced Settings and Adjustments
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65GB
Changing the password
1Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears.
2Press X/x to select   
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press 
.
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] 
appear.
3Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t], 
then press  .
The display for entering the password 
appears.
4Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press  .
5Enter a new 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press  .
6To confirm your password, re-enter it 
using the number buttons, then press 
.
If you make a mistake entering 
your password
Press C before you press   and input the 
correct number.Depending on the shape of the room, there will 
be some speakers you cannot install. For the 
better surround sound, it is recommended that 
first you decide the position of the speakers. 
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press   DISPLAY when the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears.
3Press X/x to select   [SPEAKER 
FORMATION], then press  .
4Press X/x to select [SPEAKER 
FORMATION], then press  .
The options for [SPEAKER 
FORMATION] appear.
Getting Optimal Surround 
Sound for a Room
(SPEAKER FORMATION)
AUTO CALIBRATION SPEAKER FORMATION
T       0 : 0 3 : 0 4 3 ( 
2 8 ) 1 ( 
4 4 )DVD VIDEO
SPEAKER FORMATION
SPEAKER FORMATION
STANDARD
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66GB
5Press C/c to select a setting.
 [STANDARD]: when installing all the 
speakers normally.
 [NO CENTER]: when installing the front 
and surround speakers.
 [NO SURROUND]: when installing the 
center and front speakers.
 [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the 
front speakers. [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the 
speakers in front of the listening position.
 [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when 
installing the front and surround speakers 
in front of the listening position.
 [SECOND ROOM]: when installing the 
front speakers in one room and surround 
speakers in another.
Note Speaker sound in the other room is the same as 
that of the front and surround speakers.
6Press .
The setting is made.
7Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then 
press .
 [YES]: continue with [AUTO 
CALIBRATION], see Step 4 of 
“Calibrating the Appropriate Settings 
Automatically” (page 67).
 [NO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].
 
						

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67GB
Note In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change 
the position of the speakers, it is recommended you 
set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO 
CALIBRATION].
 To set [AUTO CALIBRATION], you need to 
connect the supplied calibration mic.
 The front panel display indicates the selected 
[SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indicate the 
speakers which output sound.
 When you change the [CONNECTION] setting in 
[SPEAKER SETUP], the [SPEAKER 
FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD].
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) 
can set the appropriate surround sound 
automatically.
Note Loud test sound is output when [AUTO 
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume 
down. Give consideration to children and neighbor.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press   DISPLAY when the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears.
3Press X/x to select   [SPEAKER 
FORMATION], then press  .
4Press X/x to select [AUTO 
CALIBRATION], then press  .
The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION] 
appear.
Continue with AUTO CALIBRATION?
YES
SPEAKER FORMATION
NO
Calibrating the 
Appropriate Settings 
Automatically
(AUTO CALIBRATION)
AUTO CALIBRATION SPEAKER FORMATION
T       0 : 0 3 : 0 4 3 ( 
2 8 ) 1 ( 
4 4 )DVD VIDEO
SPEAKER FORMATION
Connect calibration mic. Start
measurement?
YES
AUTO CALIBRATION
NO
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68GB
Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL 
MIC jack on the front panel, and set it up at 
the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not 
supplied). The front of each speaker should 
face the calibration mic, and there should be 
no obstruction between the speakers and the 
calibration mic. Be quiet during the 
measurement.
5Press X/x to select [YES], then press 
.
Calibration starts.
Note Avoid being in the measurement area and 
making noise during the measurement (about 
three minutes), to avoid measurement failure. 
During the measurement, test signals are output 
from the speakers.
 The environment of the room in which the 
system is installed may affect measurements.
 If an error message appears, follow the message, 
then select [YES].
An error message appears when:
– the calibration mic is not connected.
– front speakers are not correctly connected.
– surround speakers are not correctly 
connected.
– front and surround speakers are not correctly 
connected.
– there is excessive noise around the 
calibration mic.
– the calibration mic is overloaded.
6Press C/X/x/c to select [YES] or [NO], 
then press  .
xThe measurement is OK.
Disconnect the calibration mic, then select 
[YES]. The result is implemented.
xThe measurement is not OK.
Follow the message, then select [YES] to 
retry.
Tip You can check the distance between the listening 
position and each speaker. See page 74.
AUDIO IN / MIC 1 /
A.CAL MIC
Calibration mic
Measuring. Please wait a moment.
FRONT L :
FRONT R :
CENTER  :
SUBWOOFER :
SURROUND L :
SURROUND R :
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select
“YES”.
YES
YES
YES
NONE
YES
NONE
NONE Measurement complete.
NO
Check speaker connection.
Retry?
YES
Measurement failure.
NO
 
						

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69GB
Note While the Auto Calibration function works:
– do not turn off the power.
– do not press any button.
– do not change the volume.
– do not change the function.
– do not change the disc.
– do not insert or eject a disc.
– do not disconnect the calibration mic.
 The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always 
[YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer 
calibration.
By using the Setup Display, you can make 
various adjustments to items such as picture and 
sound.
For an overall list of Setup Display items, see 
page 96.
Displayed items vary depending on the country 
model.
Note Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over 
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions 
described may work.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press   DISPLAY when the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears.
3Press X/x to select   [SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
4Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then 
press .
The Setup Display appears.
Using the Setup Display
1 2 ( 
2 7 )
QUICK
QUICK
RESET
DVD VIDEO
BNR
T       0 : 0 0 : 0 21 8 ( 
3 4 )
CUSTOM
LANGUAGE SETUP
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW OSD:ENGLISH
ENGLISH
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70GB
5Press X/x to select the setup item from 
the displayed list: [LANGUAGE 
SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM 
SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then 
press .
The Setup item is selected.
Example: [SCREEN SETUP]
6Select an item using X/x, then press 
.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [TV TYPE]
7Select a setting using X/x, then press 
.
The setting is selected and setup is 
complete.
To reset all of the [SETUP] 
settings
1Select [RESET] in Step 4 and press  .
2Select [YES] using X/x.
You can also quit the process and return to the 
Control Menu display by selecting [NO] here.
3Press .
All the settings explained on pages 71 to 76 
return to the default settings. Do not press [/
1 while resetting the system as it takes a few 
seconds to complete.
Note When you turn the system on after resetting and no 
disc is in the unit, the guide message appears on the 
TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup (page 14), 
press  , to return to normal screen, press CLEAR.SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:16:9
ON
BACKGROUND:
4:3 OUTPUT:FULL JACKET PICTURE
Selected item
Setup items
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:16:916:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCANBACKGROUND:4:3 OUTPUT:
Options
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
BACKGROUND:
4:3 OUTPUT:FULL JACKET PICTURE
Selected setting