Sony Dav Fz900 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
1Attach the speaker cord cover by 
sliding it down along the grooves at the 
edges of the surround amplifier.
Push the speaker cord cover down until you 
hear a click. Turn the surround amplifier 
upside down, then store the cords in the 
speaker cord cover.
2Insert the tabs of the speaker cord 
holder in the slots of the speaker cord 
cover, and press it into place.
Speaker cord cover
Surround amplifier
Grooves
Speaker cord holder
Surround amplifier
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Getting Started
Step 4: 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 on the unit, and POWER on 
the surround amplifier.
Note Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” 
(page 35).
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 33).
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 59)
 [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]: 
For a 4:3 standard TV (page 59)
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 68) is set to on.
 [OFF]: The Control for HDMI function is 
set to off.
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker 
formation appears.
"/1
 
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
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Getting Started
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 89).
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.
 Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], install the 
surround amplifier in the appropriate location. If 
you install the surround amplifier in an improper location, such as another room, proper 
measurement will not be obtained.
 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 63). 
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.
Calibration mic
 94( 99)
CUSTOM
CUSTOM
DVD VIDEOT    0: 01: 08    1(  1)
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Getting Started
Depending on the connection of the TV 
(page 21), 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. 
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. 
 [720 
× 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.
Setting the type of video 
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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.
Step 5: 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” 
t “SAT/CABLE” t “DMPORT” t 
“AUDIO” t …
Function Source
“DVD” Disc that is played by the 
system
“TUNER FM” FM radio (page 65)
“USB” USB device (page 71)
“TV” TV
“SAT/CABLE” Component that is 
connected to the SAT/
CABLE jacks on the rear 
panel
“DMPORT” DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (page 83)
“AUDIO” Portable audio source that 
is connected to the AUDIO 
IN jack on the front panel
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Getting Started
Step 6: 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
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Getting Started
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 89).
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 or surround amplifier, the default 
setting is “HP THEATER”).
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 THEATER”*
(HEADPHONE 
THEATER)
The system outputs the sound from the headphones by adding 
a surround effect regardless of sound format or number of 
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Getting Started* DCS technology (page 119) is used.
To turn the surround effect off
Select “A.F.D. STD,” “2CH STEREO,” or “HP 2CH” for “DEC. MODE.”
Note When you select “A.F.D. MULTI,” depending on the disc or source, the beginning of the sound may be cut off 
while the optimum mode is automatically selected. To avoid cutting the sound, select “A.F.D. STD.”
 When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective.
 “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are canceled when you set the sound mode (page 97) to either 
of the following settings.
– “SPORTS”
– “MOVIE-D.C.S.-”
 You cannot select the decoding mode while the system is loading a disc.
 You cannot select the decoding mode during karaoke mode.
 Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode may not be effective.
 When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip.
Tip The system memorizes the last decoding mode selected for each function.
Whenever you select a function such as “DVD” or “TUNER FM,” the decoding mode that was last applied to the 
function is automatically applied again. For example, if you select “DVD” with “PRO LOGIC” as the decoding 
mode, then change to another function, and then return to “DVD,” “PRO LOGIC” will be applied again. “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.
Sound from Surround effect Effect
 
						

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Playing a Disc
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, 
some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with 
your disc.
1Turn on your TV.
2Switch the input selector on the TV to 
this system.
3Press "/1.
The system turns on.
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press 
FUNCTION to select “DVD.”
4Press Z on the unit to open the disc 
tray, and place a disc on the tray.
Place one disc on the tray, and then press Z.
Note When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the 
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is 
not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
 Do not place more than one disc on the tray.
5Press H.
The system starts playback (continuous 
play).
6Adjust the volume by using VOLUME +/
– on the remote or the VOLUME control 
on the unit.
The volume level appears on the TV screen 
and in the front panel display.
Note When you set the Control for HDMI function to on, 
the TV that is connected to the system with an HDMI 
cable can be sync-operated with the system. For 
details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function 
for “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 68).
To turn the system off
Press "/1 while the system is on. The system 
enters standby mode.
To save power in standby mode
Press "/1 while the system is on.
To enter power saving mode, make sure that the 
system is in the following status.
– “DEMO” is set to “OFF” (page 29).
– [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [OFF] 
(page 68).
– “S-AIR STBY” is set to “STBY OFF” 
(page 86).
Disc
     
 
"/1
Disc trayFUNCTION Adjust the volume
PHONES jackN Z
OPERATION DIAL
"/1
FUNCTION
x H
X./>MUTING
VOLUME +/–
/m/
M/
STEP 
/, 
/
With the label side up.
 
						

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To use the headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack on 
the unit. The sound of the system is muted.
You can also connect the headphones to the 
PHONES jack on the surround amplifier. (The 
sound of the system is muted.)
See “To enjoy sound by using headphones” 
(page 30).
Other operations
1)Except for JPEG image files.2)DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only.3)Except for VIDEO CDs.4)You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-VR.5)For a DATA CD/DATA DVD, this function works 
only for video files.
6)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only. The button 
can be used except for DivX/MPEG4 video files.
7)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/
DVD+R only. The button can be used except for 
DivX/MPEG4 video files.
To change the angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are 
recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the 
viewing angle.
To Press
Stopx
PauseX
Resume play after pauseX or H
Go to the next chapter, 
track, or scene
1)>
Go back to the 
preceding chapter, 
track, or scene
1)
. twice in a second.
When you press . once, 
you can go to the beginning 
of the current chapter, 
track, or scene.
Find the desired chapter, 
track, or scene using 
OPERATION DIAL on 
the unit
1)
Turning OPERATION 
DIAL clockwise is the 
same operation as pressing 
>. 
Turning OPERATION 
DIAL counterclockwise is 
the same operation as 
pressing ..
Turn off the sound 
temporarilyMUTING. 
To cancel, press it again or 
press VOLUME + to adjust 
the sound volume.
Stop play and remove 
the discZ on the unit.
Locate a point quickly 
by playing a disc in fast 
forward or fast reverse 
(Scan)
1)
M/  or  /m while 
playing a disc. Each time 
you press M/ or  /
m during scan, the 
playback speed changes. 
To return to normal speed, 
press H. Actual speeds 
may differ with some discs.
Watch frame by frame 
(Slow-motion Play)2)M/  or  /m3) 
while the system is in pause 
mode. Each time you press 
M/  or  /m
3) 
during Slow-motion Play, 
the playback speed 
changes. Two speeds are 
available. To return to 
normal playback speed, 
press H. 
Play one frame at a time 
(Freeze Frame)
2)4)5)STEP   to go to the next 
frame while the system is in 
pause mode. Press STEP 
 to go to the preceding 
frame while the system is in 
pause mode (DVD VIDEO/
DVD-R/DVD-RW only). 
To return to normal 
playback, press H.
Replay the previous 
scene (10 seconds 
before)
6)
 (instant replay) during 
playback.
Briefly fast forward the 
current scene (30 
seconds ahead)
7)
 (instant advance) 
during playback.
Displaying multi-angles and 
subtitles 
To Press