Sony Dav Dz290 Operating Instructions

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The number in parentheses indicates the 
total number of titles, chapters, tracks, 
indexes, scenes, folders, or files.
3Press .
[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].
4Press X/x or the number buttons to 
select the desired number of the title, 
chapter, track, index, scene, etc.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to 
cancel the number.
5Press .
The system starts playback from the 
selected number.
Tip When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can 
search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-
RW), track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD), or 
file (DATA CD/DATA DVD (video file)) by 
pressing the number buttons and  .
To search for a scene using the 
time code
 
1In Step 2, select   [TIME].
[T **:**:**] (playing time of the current 
title) is selected.
2Press .
[T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].
3Input the time code using the number 
buttons.
For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10 
minutes, and 20 seconds after the 
beginning: press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]).
4Press .
Note You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using 
the time code.
DVD VIDEO 13( 99)  98( 99)
T    0: 03: 17
Selected row
DVD VIDEO 13( 99)  98( 99)
T    0: 03: 17
 
						

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Playing 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 image file).
– which conform to the DCF* image file 
format.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image 
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan 
Electronics and Information Technology Industries 
Association (JEITA).
Note The system will play any files with the extension 
“.mp3,” “.jpg,” or “.jpeg” even if they are not in MP3 
or JPEG format. Playing these files may generate a 
loud noise which could damage your speaker system.
 The system does not play back audio in MP3PRO 
format.
 The system can recognize up to 200 folders, and will 
not play any folders beyond the 200th. (Depending on 
the folder configuration, the number of folders that 
can be recognized by the system may decrease.)
 The system can recognize up to 150 MP3 files/JPEG 
image files in a folder.
 The system may take a longer time to play files when 
progressing to the following folder or jumping to 
other folders.
 The system may not play certain types of JPEG image 
files (ex. a JPEG image file that is less than 8 (width) 
× 8 (height)).
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
After loading the disc, the list of folders 
appears on the TV screen.
3Press  DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
4Press X/x to select  [MEDIA], 
then press  .
The options for [MEDIA] appear.
5When [MUSIC] is selected, press DVD 
MENU. When other than [MUSIC] is 
selected, press X/x to select [MUSIC], 
then press  .
A list of folders that contain MP3 files 
appears. 
The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.
6Press X/x to select a folder.
xTo play MP3 files in a folder
Press H to start playing the selected 
folder.
xTo select an MP3 file
Press .
The list of files contained in the folder 
appears.
Press X/x to select a file and press  .
The system starts playing the selected file. 
You can turn the file list off by pressing 
DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again 
will display the folder list.
To go to the next or previous 
page
Press / .
To stop playback
Press x.
Selecting an MP3 file or folder
FOLDER LIST
02  1st Album (1986)
03  In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)
04  Ready for Romance (1986)
05  In the Garden of Venus (1987)
06  Romantic Warriors (1987)
07  Back for Good (1988)
08  Alone (1999) 01  Lets Talk About Love (1985)
TRACK LIST
03  In the Middle of Nowher...
02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan
03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth
04_Sweet_Little_Shella
05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums
06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown
07_In_Shaire 01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac
 
						

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To play the next or previous MP3 
file
Press > to play the next MP3 file. Press . 
twice to play the previous MP3 file.
When you press . once, you can go to the 
beginning of the current MP3 file.
Note 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 
previous folder by pressing .. To return to 
the previous folder, select the folder from the 
folder list.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn on/off the display
Press DVD MENU.
Other operations
See “Other operations” (page 33).
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
After loading the disc, the list of folders 
appears on the TV screen.
3Press  DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
4Press X/x to select  [MEDIA], 
then press  .
The options for [MEDIA] appear.
5When [PHOTO] is selected, press DVD 
MENU. When other than [PHOTO] is 
selected, press X/x to select [PHOTO], 
then press  .
A list of folders that contain JPEG files 
appears. 
The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.
6Press X/x to select a folder.
xTo go to the next or previous page
Press / .
xTo play JPEG image files in a folder
Press H to start playing the selected 
folder.
The JPEG images are played as a slide 
show. You can change the interval of the 
slide show (page 44), and add effects to the 
slide show (page 44).
xTo select a JPEG image file by 
displaying the image browser
Press PICTURE NAVI.
Previews of JPEG image files in the folder 
appear in 16 subscreens.
Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image 
file you want to view, then press  .
To return to the previous screen, press O 
RETURN.
To play the next or previous JPEG 
image file
Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not 
displayed. Note that you can select the next 
folder by continuing to press c after the last 
image on the current folder, but that you cannot 
return to the previous folder by pressing C. To 
return to the previous folder, select the folder 
from the folder list.
Selecting a JPEG image file or 
folder
FOLDER LIST
02  Travelling 01
03  2003.08.20 
04  Flowers
05  Travelling 02
06  Animals
07  2003.11.16
08  2003.12.03  01  Happy birthday
1234
5678
13 14 15 16 9101112
 
						

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To rotate a JPEG image file
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV 
screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file in 90 
degree increments.
Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file.
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.
Note You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set 
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 
× 1080i) HD  ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 54).
To stop playback
Press x.
To turn on/off the display
Press DVD MENU.
Other operations
See “Other operations” (page 33).
You can play a slide show with sound by first 
placing both MP3 files and JPEG image files in 
the same folder on a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
After loading the disc, the list of folders 
appears on the TV screen.
3Press  DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
4Press X/x to select  [MEDIA], 
then press  .
The options for [MEDIA] appear.
5When [MUSIC/PHOTO] is selected, 
press DVD MENU. When other than 
[MUSIC/PHOTO] is selected, press X/x 
to select [MUSIC/PHOTO], then press 
.
The list of folders appears.
6Press X/x to select the desired folder 
and press H.
The system starts playing the selected 
folder.
You can turn the folder list on/off by 
pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.
Note If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at 
the same time, the sound may skip. Sony 
recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps 
or lower when creating the file. If the sound still 
skips, reduce the size of the JPEG image file.
1Press   DISPLAY. (If [MEDIA] is set to 
[MUSIC/PHOTO], press   DISPLAY 
twice.)
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
2Press X/x to select   [INTERVAL], 
then press  .
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.
3Press X/x to select a setting.
 [NORMAL]: You can set to the standard 
duration.
 [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter 
than [NORMAL].
 [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration 
longer than [NORMAL].
 [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration 
longer than [SLOW 1].
4Press .
Note Some JPEG image files may take longer to display 
than the option you selected. Especially progressive 
JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000 
pixels or more.
1Press   DISPLAY. (If [MEDIA] is set to 
[MUSIC/PHOTO], press   DISPLAY 
twice.)
Playing a slide show with 
sound
Selecting the slide show 
duration of JPEG image files
Selecting an effect for JPEG 
image files in the slide show
 
						

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The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
2Press X/x to select   [EFFECT], 
then press  .
The options for [EFFECT] appear.
3Press X/x to select a setting.
: The JPEG image file sweeps 
in from top to bottom.
 [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches 
out from left to right of the TV screen.
 [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches 
out from the center of the TV screen.
 [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files 
randomly cycle through the effects.
 [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file 
slides over the previous image.
 [OFF]: Off. 
4Press .
Note The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set 
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 
× 1080i) HD  ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 54).
You can select playback priority when mixed 
media (MP3 files, JPEG image files, or video 
files) are in the disc.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
After loading the disc, the list of folders 
appears on the TV screen.
3Press  DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
4Press X/x to select  [MEDIA], 
then press  .
The options for [MEDIA] appear.
5Press X/x to select a setting.
 [MUSIC/PHOTO]: You can play both 
JPEG image files and MP3 files in the 
same folder as a slide show.
 [MUSIC]: MP3 file playback has priority.
 [VIDEO]: Video file playback has 
priority.
 [PHOTO]: JPEG image file playback has 
priority. You can play JPEG image files as 
a slide show.
6Press .
For details of the playback priority of file 
types under the [MEDIA] setting, see 
“Playback priority of file types” (page 106).
1Press   DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
2Press X/x to select   
[BROWSING], then press  .
The options for [BROWSING] appear.
3Press X/x to select the desired list, 
then press  .
 [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders 
appears. Follow Step 6 of “Selecting an 
MP3 file or folder” (page 42) or 
“Selecting a JPEG image file or folder” 
(page 43).
 [PICTURE LIST] (JPEG image files 
only): Previews of JPEG image files in the 
folder appear in 16 subscreens. Follow 
Step 6 of “Selecting a JPEG image file or 
folder” (page 43).
Selecting playback priority of 
the file type
Displaying a list of MP3 files/
JPEG image files
 
						

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Enjoying Video Files
 
You can play DivX video files and MPEG4 
video files.
DivX
® is a video file compression technology, 
developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an 
official DivX
® Certified product.
You can play a DATA CD or DATA DVD that 
contains DivX
® video files.
A DATA CD or DATA DVD that the 
system can play
The system only plays a DATA CD of format 
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet, and a DATA 
DVD of Universal Disk Format (UDF). 
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with 
the disc drives and the recording software (not 
supplied) for details on the recording format.
About playback order of data on a 
DATA CD or DATA DVD
Note that the playback order may not be 
applicable, depending on the software used for 
creating the video file, or if there are more than 
200 folders and 150 video files in each folder.
Note The system may not be able to play some DATA 
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write 
format.
DivX video files that the system 
can play
The system can play data that is recorded in 
DivX format, and which has the extension “.avi” 
or “.divx.” The system will not play files with 
the extension “.avi” or “.divx” if they do not 
contain a DivX video.
Note The system may not play a DivX video file when the 
file has been combined from two or more DivX video 
files.
 The system cannot play a DivX video file of size 
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height) or 2GB. Depending on the DivX video file, sound may skip or 
not match the pictures on the TV screen.
 The system cannot play some DivX video files that 
are longer than 3 hours.
 Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may 
pause or be unclear, in which case it is recommended 
that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound 
is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format. 
Note, however, this system does not conform to 
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format for playing 
DivX files.
 Because of the compression technology used for 
DivX video files, it may take some time after you 
press H for the picture to appear.
MPEG4 video files that the 
system can play
The system can play data that is recorded in 
MP4 file format, and which has the extension 
“.mp4” or “.m4v.” The system will not play files 
with the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v” if they do 
not contain a MPEG4 video.
Note Compatibility with all MPEG4 video encoding/
writing software, recording devices, and recording 
media cannot be guaranteed.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
After loading the disc, the list of folders 
appears on the TV screen.
3Press  DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
4Press X/x to select  [MEDIA], 
then press  .
The options for [MEDIA] appear.
5When [VIDEO] is selected, press DVD 
MENU. When other than [VIDEO] is 
selected, press X/x to select [VIDEO], 
then press  .
A list of folders that contain video files 
appears. 
The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.
About video files
Selecting a folder
 
						

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6Press X/x to select the folder you want 
to play.
7Press H.
The system starts playing the selected 
folder.
To select video files, see “Selecting a video 
file” (page 47).
To go to the next or previous 
page
Press / .
To stop playback
Press x.
To turn on/off the display
Press DVD MENU.
Other operations
See “Other operations” (page 33).
1After Step 6 of “Selecting a folder,” 
press .
The list of files in the folder appears. 
2Press X/x to select a file and press  .
The selected file starts playing.
To go to the next or previous 
page
Press / .
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To stop playback
Press x.
To play the next or previous video 
file without turning on the above 
file list
You can select the next or previous video file in 
the same folder by pressing >/.. 
You can also select the first file of the next 
folder by pressing > during playback of the 
last file of the current folder. Note that you 
cannot return to the previous folder by pressing 
.. To return to the previous folder, select it 
from the folder list. 
Tip If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play 
a DivX video file as many times as the preset number. 
The following occurrences are counted:
– when the system is turned off.
– when another file is played.
– when the disc tray is opened.
1Press   DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
2Press X/x to select   
[BROWSING], then press  .
The options for [BROWSING] appear.
3Press X/x to select [FOLDER LIST], 
then press  .
The list of folders appears. Follow Step 6 of 
“Selecting a folder” (page 46).
Selecting a video file
FOLDER LIST
NEW YEARS DAY
MY FAVOURITES SUMMER 2003
FILE LIST
MY FAVOURITES
VENUS
 
 
 
 
  HAWAII 2004
Displaying a list of video files
 
						

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Adjusting 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 delay between 
the picture and sound.
1Press  DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
2Press X/x to select  [A/V SYNC], 
then press  .
The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.
3Press X/x to select a setting.
: Off.
 [ON]: You can adjust the delay between 
picture and sound.
4Press .
Note Depending on the input stream, [A/V SYNC] may not 
be effective.
Restricting Playback of 
the Disc
[PARENTAL CONTROL]
The [PARENTAL CONTROL] function allows 
you to restrict playback of DVDs that have 
ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with 
different scenes.
You can set the playback restriction by 
registering a password. When you set the 
[PARENTAL CONTROL] function to on, you 
need to enter the password to play restricted 
discs.
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 [SYSTEM SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
6Press X/x to select [PARENTAL 
CONTROL t], then press  .
xIf you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password 
appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, 
then press       .ENTER
 
						

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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.
7Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password 
using the number buttons, then press 
.
The display for setting the playback 
limitation level appears.
8Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then 
press .
The selection items for [STANDARD] are 
displayed.
9Press 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 from “Parental 
Control Area Code List” (page 107) using 
the number buttons.
10Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press 
.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are 
displayed.
11Press X/x to select the desired level, 
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 11.
To play a disc for which 
[PARENTAL CONTROL] is set
1Load 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 6 of “Restricting Playback of the 
Disc” (page 48). 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.
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 [SYSTEM SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
6Press X/x to select [PARENTAL 
CONTROL t], then press  .
The display for entering the password 
appears.
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD:OFF
USA
PARENTAL CONTROL
Changing the password
 
						

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7Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press  .
8Press X/x to select [CHANGE 
PASSWORD t], then press  .
9Enter a new 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press  .
10To 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  , then input the 
correct number.
Changing the System 
Settings by Using the 
Setup Display
You can make various adjustments to items such 
as picture and sound.
Displayed items vary depending on the area.
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 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 the setup item, then 
press .
 [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 51)
 [VIDEO SETUP] (page 51)
 [HDMI SETUP] (page 53)
 [AUDIO SETUP] (page 54)
 [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 55)
 [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 56)
Example: [VIDEO SETUP]
VIDEO SETUP
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): TV TYPE:
4:3 OUTPUT:
COLOR SYSTEM 
(VIDEO CD):16:9
OFF
FULL
AUTO
PAUSE MODE:
AUTO
Selected item
Setup items