Sony Dav Dz290 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
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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G DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (page 75) To a portable audio sourceE Stereo mini-plug cord
(not supplied)
Note Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter so that the V marks are aligned. 
When disconnecting, pull out while 
pressing .
F Connect a USB 
device (page 63).
 
						

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Getting Started
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, 
PlayStation, etc.
 
						

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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)
Unit
 
						

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Getting Started
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”: Off.
5Press .
The setting is made.
6Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Tip When you purchase the system new, or if the system is at its factory default settings (ex., after performing “COLD 
RESET” (page 89)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on the remote.
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
About the demonstration
Wall outlet (mains): The shape of the wall outlet (mains) 
differs depending on the area.
 
						

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Getting StartedStep 3: Performing the 
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 (page 26).
4Press   without inserting a disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the 
language used in the on-screen display 
appears.
5Press X/x to select a language, then 
press .
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect 
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
6Press X/x to select the setting that 
matches your TV type, then press  .
 [16:9]: For a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 
standard TV with a wide-screen mode 
(page 52)
 [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]: 
For a 4:3 standard TV (page 52)
The Setup Display for the Control for 
HDMI function appears.
7Press X/x to select the setting, then 
press .
 [ON]: The Control for HDMI function 
(page 61) is set to on.
 [OFF]: The Control for HDMI function is 
set to off.
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker 
formation appears.
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DISPLAY
C/X/x/c, 
LANGUAGE SETUP
MENU: OSD:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:ENGLISHENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
VIDEO SETUP
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): TV TYPE:
4:3 OUTPUT:
COLOR SYSTEM 
(VIDEO CD):16:9
AUTO
PAUSE MODE:
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
HDMI SETUP
HDMI RESOLUTION:
VOLUME LIMIT:AUTO(1920x1080p)
OFF
SD    YCBCR/RGB(HDMI):
JPEG RESOLUTION: AUDIO(HDMI):
CONTROL FOR HDMI:ONON
OFF
SPEAKER FORMATION
STANDARD
 
						

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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.
10Press C/c to select [YES], then press 
.
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.
Be quiet during the measurement.
Note Loud test sounds are output when [AUTO 
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the 
volume down. Give consideration to children 
and neighbors.
 The environment of the room in which the 
system is installed may affect measurements. 
When the measurements differ considerably from the status of the speaker installation, 
perform the speaker settings manually by 
following “Settings for the speakers” (page 56). 
11Unplug the calibration mic, press C/c 
to select [YES], then press  .
Quick Setup is finished. All connections 
and setup operations are complete.
To quit the Quick Setup
Press   DISPLAY in any Step.
To recall the Quick Setup display
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 [QUICK], then press 
.
The Quick Setup display appears.
Depending on the connection of the TV 
(page 18), select the type of video output of the 
system.
To select the type of video signal 
output from the HDMI OUT jack
When you connect the unit and the TV with an 
HDMI cable, select the type of video signals 
output from the HDMI OUT jack. 
Calibration mic
Setting the type of video 
output to match your TV
 94( 99)
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
DVD VIDEOT    0: 01: 08    1(  1)
QUICK
 
						

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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 .
The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.
6Press X/x to select [HDMI 
RESOLUTION], then press  .
7Press X/x to select the desired setting, 
then press  .
 [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system 
outputs the optimal video signal for the 
connected TV.
 [1920 
× 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 
× 1080i* video signals. 
 [1280 
× 720p]: The system outputs 1280 × 
720p* video signals. 
 
× 480p]**: The system outputs 720 × 
480p* video signals. 
* i: interlace, p: progressive
** Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may 
appear.
Does your TV accept progressive 
signals?
Progressive is a method for displaying TV 
images which reduces flickering and sharpens 
the image. To use this method, you need to 
connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.
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 [VIDEO SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear.
6Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE 
(COMPONENT OUT)], then press  .
7Press X/x to select the desired setting, 
then press  .
[OFF]: The system does not output 
progressive signals. Select this setting 
when:
– your TV does not accept progressive 
signals, or,
– your TV is connected via jacks other than 
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
[ON]: The system outputs progressive 
signals. Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, 
and,
– the TV is connected via the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
When you select [ON], the confirmation 
display appears. Follow the Steps below.
8Press C/c to select [START], then 
press .
The system outputs a progressive signal for 
5 seconds. Check that the screen is 
displayed correctly.
9Press C/c to select [YES], then press 
.
The system outputs a progressive signal. 
When you select [NO], the system does not 
output a progressive signal.
 
						

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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 
panel
“DMPORT” DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (page 75)
“AUDIO” Portable audio source that 
is connected to the AUDIO 
IN jack on the front panel
FUNCTION
 
						

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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.
Note When TV program sound is monaural, sound is output only from the center speaker.
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 the surround sound effect you want appears in the front panel 
display.
See the table below for surround sound effect descriptions.
Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect
Selecting surround sound effects based on your listening preference
SYSTEM MENU
X/x/c, 
 
						

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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 source. “A.F.D. STD”
(AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT STANDARD)
The system discriminates the sound format of the source and 
presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.
“A.F.D. MULTI”
(AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT MULTI)
 2 channel source: The system outputs 2 channel sound from 
the front and surround speakers by assigning the 2 channel 
sound to the surround left and right channels.
 Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the 
speakers depending on the number of channels of the 
source. 
“PRO LOGIC”
“PLII MOVIE”
“PLII MUSIC” 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound 
from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from all the 
speakers.
– “PRO LOGIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding.
– “PLII MOVIE” performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie 
mode decoding.
– “PLII MUSIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode 
decoding.
 Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the 
speakers depending on the number of channels of the 
source. 
“2CH STEREO” The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and 
subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels. 
Multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 
channels.
“HP 2CH”
(HEADPHONE 2 
CHANNEL STEREO)
The system outputs the sound from the headphones 
regardless of sound format or number of channels. Multi-
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.