Sony Dav Dz290 Operating Instructions

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You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers.
Portable audio source (not supplied): E
USB device (not supplied): F
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: G (TDM-iP20 is supplied with Australian models. You can also 
use other DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters.)
Tip You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV/VIDEO 
(AUDIO IN R/L) jacks instead of the TV.
Connecting the other components
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If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs
You can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the 
components as follows.
Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive sound from 
more than one component.
System
:Signal flowVCR, digital satellite receiver, 
PlayStation, etc. TV
VCR, digital satellite receiver,...

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Note Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
 After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Connecting the antenna (aerial)
COAXIAL 75
FM
ANTENNA
or
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
COAXIAL 75
FM
ANTENNA
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
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Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the 
speakers to the unit.
After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display.
Setting the demonstration mode to on/off
1Press [/1 on the unit.
The system turns on.
2Press SYSTEM MENU.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press   or 
c.
4Press X/x to select a setting.
 “DEMO ON”: On.
 “DEMO OFF”:...

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Quick Setup
Follow the Steps below to make the basic 
adjustments for using the system.
Displayed items vary depending on the area.
1Turn on the TV.
2Press [/1.
Note Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” 
(page 28).
3Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system 
appears on the TV screen.
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] 
appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If 
this message does not appear, recall the 
Quick Setup display...

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8Press C/c to select the speaker 
formation image as the speakers are 
actually positioned, then press  .
For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround 
Sound for a Room” (page 77).
9Connect the calibration mic (supplied) 
to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front 
panel.
Set up the calibration mic at 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....

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For details, refer also to the operating 
instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
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.
5Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then 
press .
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Step 4: Selecting the 
Source
You can select the playback source.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the 
desired function appears in the front panel 
display.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the function 
changes as follows.
“DVD” t “TUNER FM” t “USB” t “TV/
VIDEO” t “DMPORT” t “AUDIO” t …
Function Source
“DVD” Disc that is played by the 
system
“TUNER FM” FM radio (page 58)
“USB” USB device (page 63)
“TV/VIDEO” TV or component that is 
connected to the TV/
VIDEO jacks on the rear...

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Getting StartedStep 5: Enjoying Surround Sound
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding 
modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press 
 or c.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “PRO LOGIC” appears in the front panel display.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
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4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
About speaker output
The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit and you set 
[SPEAKER FORMATION] to [STANDARD] (page 77).
For Australian models, the default setting is “A.F.D. STD.” For other models, the default setting is 
“A.F.D. MULTI” (when connecting the headphones to the unit, the default setting is “HP 2CH”).
Sound from Surround effect Effect
Depending on the...