Sony Dav Dz290 Operating Instructions

							Control for HDMI/External Audio Device
71GB
You can check the date information during 
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the 
JPEG image file.
Press   DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the TV 
screen.
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital 
camera image format defined by the Japan 
Electronics and Information Technology Industries 
Association (JEITA).
Transferring Songs onto 
a USB Device
You can transfer songs on an audio CD onto a 
USB device by encoding to MP3 format. You 
can also transfer MP3 files on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD onto a USB device.
For connecting the USB device, see 
“Connecting the USB device” (page 64).
The transferred music is limited to private use 
only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires 
permission of the copyright holders.
Notes on USB transferring
 Do not connect the unit and the USB device 
through a USB hub.
 Make sure there is enough space in the USB 
device for transferring.
 Do not remove the USB device during 
transferring.
 When you are transferring tracks from a CD, 
the tracks are recorded as 128 kbps MP3 files.
 When you are transferring MP3 files from a 
DATA CD/DATA DVD, the MP3 files are 
transferred with the same bit rate as the 
original MP3 files.
 CD text information is not transferred in the 
created MP3 files.
 If you stop a transfer halfway, the MP3 file that 
was being created is deleted.
 Transferring stops automatically if:
– The USB device runs out of space during 
transfer.
– The number of MP3 files on the USB 
device reaches the limit for the number that 
the system can recognize.
 You can store up to 150 files in a folder.
 You can store up to 199 folders in a single 
USB device.
 If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer 
already exists on the USB device with the 
same name, a sequential number is added after 
the name without overwriting the original 
folder or file.
Checking the date information 
of a JPEG image file 
USB IMAGE   6(  30)    2(    2)
  2002/9/16
Date information
 
						

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1Load an audio CD.
2Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
3Press X/x to select  [USB 
TRANSFER], then press  .
4Press .
“READING” appears in the front panel 
display until the tracks recorded on the 
audio CD appear on the TV screen.
Note It takes several minutes to display the tracks 
depending on the number of tracks.
5Select a track that you want to transfer.
xTo select the desired track
Press X/x to select the track, then press  .
The tracks are marked in the order that you 
select. 
xTo select all tracks on the audio CD
Press C/X/x/c to select [x ALL], then 
press .
xTo cancel the track
Press X/x to select the track, then press  . 
The mark on the track is removed.
xTo cancel all the tracks
Press C/X/x/c to select [s ALL], then 
press .
6Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then 
press .
The system starts transferring and the status 
of transferring appears.
To cancel transferring, press x.
1Load a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
2Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
3Press X/x to select  [USB 
TRANSFER], then press  .
4Press X/x to select [TRACK] or 
[FOLDER], then press  .
 [TRACK]: The tracks recorded on the 
DATA CD/DATA DVD appear. You can 
transfer the desired MP3 files.
 [FOLDER]: The folders recorded on the 
DATA CD/DATA DVD appear. You can 
transfer all MP3 files in the folder. Go to 
Step 6.
“READING” appears in the front panel 
display until the tracks/folders appear on 
the TV screen.
Note It takes several minutes to display the tracks/
folders depending on the number of tracks/
folders.
5Press X/x to select the desired folder, 
then press  .
The MP3 files in the selected folder appear.
6Select an MP3 file/folder that you want 
to transfer.
Transferring tracks on an 
audio CD onto a USB device
USB TRANSFER
TRACK 011STARTALL TRACK 02TRACK 032TRACK 043TRACK 05TRACK 06TRACK 07TRACK 08
ALL
Remaining space of the USB device
Tracks to be transferred.
Transferring MP3 files on a 
DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB 
device
 
						

							Control for HDMI/External Audio Device
73GB
xTo select the desired MP3 file/folder
Press X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then 
press .
The MP3 files/folders are marked. 
xTo select all MP3 files/folders
Press C/X/x/c to select [ ALL], then 
press .
xTo cancel the MP3 file/folder
Press X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then 
press  . The mark on the MP3 file/folder 
is removed.
xTo cancel all MP3 files/folders
Press C/X/x/c to select [ ALL], then 
press .
7Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then 
press .
The system starts transferring and the 
transferring status appears.
To cancel transferring, press x.
You can transfer tracks/MP3 files simply onto a 
USB device by using REC TO USB. 
To transfer all tracks on an audio 
CD or all MP3 files onto a USB 
device
Tracks on an audio CD are transferred onto a 
USB device by encoding to MP3 format.
1Load an audio CD/DATA CD/DATA 
DVD.
2Press x.
3Press REC TO USB on the unit.
REC TO USB lights up and “READING” 
appears in the front panel display. Then, 
“PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of 
the USB device appear alternately in the 
front panel display.
4Press H.
Transferring starts.
When transferring is completed, 
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel 
display and the disc and the USB device 
stop automatically.
To cancel transferring, press x.
To transfer a single track on an 
audio CD or a single MP3 file onto 
a USB device
You can transfer the track/MP3 file that is 
currently playing back. A track on an audio CD 
is transferred onto a USB device by encoding to 
MP3 format.
1Load an audio CD/DATA CD/DATA 
DVD.
2Select the desired track/MP3 file, then 
press H.
Playback of the selected track/MP3 file 
starts.
3Press REC TO USB on the unit.
REC TO USB lights up and “READING” 
appears in the front panel display. Then, 
“PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of 
the USB device appear alternately in the 
front panel display.
4Press H.
Transferring of the selected track/MP3 file 
starts.
When transferring is completed, 
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel 
display and the disc and the USB device 
stop automatically.
To cancel transferring, press x.
Transferring by single button 
press
USB TRANSFER 
STARTALL 01_Back_Seat_O...
02_One_Nights_...
03_Are_You_Ma...
04_I_Can_Lose_...
05_Soul_Survivo...
06_Strangers_B...
07_Stay_maxi_ve...ALL 2002_Remixes
Remaining space of the USB device
MP3 files/folders to be transferred.
 
						

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When transferring onto a USB device, a 
“MUSIC” folder is created directly below the 
“ROOT”. Folders and files are generated within 
this “MUSIC” folder as follows according to the 
transferring method and source.
 When transferring all tracks on an audio CD or 
all MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD
 When transferring a single track on an audio 
CD or a single MP3 file on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD
1)Up to 64 characters of the name are assigned 
(including the extension).
2)Folders are assigned in numeric order thereafter.3)Files are assigned in numeric order thereafter.4)A new file is transferred in the “REC1-MP3” or 
“REC1-CD” folder each time REC1 transferring is 
performed.
You can erase audio files (“.mp3,” “.wma,” or 
“.m4a”) on the USB device.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“USB” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press X/x to select a folder.
xTo erase all audio files in a folder
Press CLEAR.
xTo erase an audio file
Press .The list of files contained in the folder 
appears.
Press X/x to select the desired audio file, 
then press CLEAR.
3Press C/c to select [YES], then press 
.
To cancel, select [NO], then press  .
Note Do not remove the USB device while erasing.
 If the folder to be erased contains non-audio format 
files or sub folders, these are erased from the list on 
the TV screen, but are not erased from the USB 
device.
Folder and file generation 
rules
Source Folder name File name
MP3 Same as the transferring source1)
Audio CD “FLDR001”2)“TRACK001”3)
Source Folder name File name
MP3 “REC1-MP3”4)Same as the 
transferring 
source
1)
Audio CD “REC1-CD”4)“TRACK001”3)
Erasing audio files on a USB 
device
 
						

							Control for HDMI/External Audio Device
75GB
Using a Sony Ericsson 
Mobile Phone
You can connect a Sony Ericsson mobile phone 
to the system and enjoy music from it via this 
system, or transfer music from this system to the 
mobile phone.
1Connect the mobile phone to the   
(USB) port.
2Set the data transfer mode of your 
mobile phone to File Transfer (Mass 
Storage).
For details, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the mobile 
phone.
3Perform playback or transfer via the 
system.
 Playback: See “Playing Back Files of a 
USB Device” (page 63).
 Transferring: See “Transferring Songs 
onto a USB Device” (page 71)
Note Connect to this system with the mobile phone turned 
on.
 Use the USB cable supplied with the mobile phone 
when connecting to the system.
 While the mobile phone is connected to this system, 
do not insert or detach the memory card.
 Some files supported by the mobile phone may not be 
supported by the system.
 When a song is registered in a music playlist on your 
mobile phone and you erase the song via this system, 
the playlist entry is not modified.
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT Adapter
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) 
adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable 
audio source or computer. By connecting a 
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can 
enjoy sound from the connected component on 
the system.
Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters 
vary in each area.
For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter, see page 21.
Note Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter.
 Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter to/from the unit while the system is 
turned on.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DMPORT” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Start playback of the connected 
component.
The sound and images from the connected 
component are played on the system or 
connected TV.
For operation details, refer to the operating 
instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter.
Note Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter, images are also output. In this case, the 
system outputs the composite video signal only, 
regardless of the type of video signal.
Playing the connected 
component on the system
 
						

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Tip 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 or 
the unit. The following illustration shows an example 
of buttons that can be used in this case.
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							Other Operations
77GB
Getting Optimal 
Surround Sound for a 
Room
[SPEAKER FORMATION]
Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot 
install some speakers. For better surround 
sound, Sony recommends that first you decide 
the position of the speakers. 
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 [AUDIO SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.
6Press X/x to select [SPEAKER 
FORMATION], then press  .
The options for [SPEAKER 
FORMATION] appear.
7Press C/c to select a setting.
 [STANDARD]: Select this when you 
install all the speakers normally.
 [NO CENTER]: Select this when you 
install the front and surround speakers 
only.
 [NO SURROUND]: Select this when you 
install the center and front speakers only.
 [FRONT ONLY]: Select this when you 
install the front speakers only.
 [ALL FRONT]: Select this when you 
install all the speakers in front of the 
listening position.
 [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select 
this when you install the front and 
surround speakers in front of the listening 
position.
8Press .
The setting is made and the confirmation 
display appears.
9Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then 
press .
 [YES]: Continue with [AUTO 
CALIBRATION]. Follow the procedure 
from Step 7 of “Calibrating the 
Appropriate Settings Automatically” 
(page 78).
 [NO]: Exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].
Other Operations
SPEAKER FORMATION
STANDARD
 
						

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Calibrating the 
Appropriate Settings 
Automatically
[AUTO CALIBRATION]
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) 
can set the appropriate surround sound 
automatically.
Note The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO 
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume 
down. Give consideration to children and neighbors.
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 [AUDIO SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.
6Press X/x to select [AUTO 
CALIBRATION], then press  .
The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION] 
appear.
7Connect 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.
8Press C/c to select [YES].
9Press .
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.
Be quiet during the measurement.
Note 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). 
10Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then 
press .
xThe measurement is OK.
Disconnect the calibration mic, then select 
[YES]. The result is implemented.
When you want to cancel the measurement 
and retry [AUTO CALIBRATION], select 
[NO].
xThe measurement is not OK.
Follow the message, then select [YES] to 
retry.
Calibration mic
 
						

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Note While the Auto Calibration function is working, do 
not operate the system.
 The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always 
[YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer 
calibration, but the [SUBWOOFER] level in 
[SPEAKER SETUP] returns to the default setting 
when you perform [AUTO CALIBRATION].Controlling the TV with 
the Supplied Remote
You can control the TV (Sony only) by using the 
following buttons. Use these buttons (other than 
TV [/1 and THEATRE) while pressing the TV 
button.
Note Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control 
your TV or to use some of the buttons.
* Use these buttons while pressing the TV button.
By pressing You can
TV [/1Turn the TV on/off.
THEATREEnjoy optimal image quality 
suited for movies.
INPUT* Switch the TV’s input source 
between the TV and other input 
sources.
VOLUME +/–* Adjust the TV volume.
PROG +/–* Select the TV channel.
Number 
buttons*, 
-* 
ENTER*Select the TV channel.
TOOLS* Displays the operation menu for 
the current display.
RETURN* Return to the previous channel or 
layer on the menu of the TV.
MENU* Display the menu of the TV.
MUTING* Turn off the TV sound 
temporarily.
C/X/x/c*, * Select the item on the menu.
 
						

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Enjoying Karaoke 
     
You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a 
disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode.
Tip You can also enjoy the karaoke function with an 
audio file in the USB device. In this case, some 
functions may not work.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Plug a microphone into the MIC jack.
The system enters karaoke mode.
 “   ” lights up in the front panel display.
3Start music playback.
Sing along to the music.
The microphone sound is output from the 
system’s speakers.
To cancel karaoke mode
Disconnect the microphones.
To set the system to karaoke 
mode on the Control Menu 
display
1Press  DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears.
Note The Control Menu display will not appear if no 
disc is in the unit.
2Press X/x repeatedly to select  
[KARAOKE MODE], then press  . 
The options for [KARAOKE MODE] 
appear.
3Press X/x to select [ON], then press 
.
The system enters karaoke mode.
To cancel karaoke mode, select [OFF].
Note Before connecting, press MIC VOL – to set the 
microphone volume to minimum.
 If you play the Super Audio CD layer of a Super 
Audio CD (page 35), karaoke mode will be set to off 
automatically. In this case, the beginning of the sound 
may be cut off. To avoid the sound cutting, play the 
Super Audio CD after you set [KARAOKE MODE] 
to [OFF].
 In karaoke mode, the overall volume may drop.
 Microphone sound is not output when:
– the microphone is not connected to the unit 
properly.
– the microphone volume is set to minimum.
– you use a microphone other than the monaural 
dynamic type.
Tip The karaoke play is performed with the audio channel 
you selected using AUDIO (page 34).
You can adjust the microphone volume and 
level of the echo effect.
To adjust the microphone volume
Press MIC VOL +/– to adjust the 
microphone volume.
To add the echo effect
Press ECHO.
Setting the system to karaoke 
mode
AUDIO IN / MIC
 /
A.CAL MICPHONES
Adjusting the microphone