Sony Dav Fz900 Operating Instructions

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81GB
3Press REC TO USB on the unit.
The REC TO USB indicator flashes. Then, 
“PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of 
the USB device appear alternately in the 
front panel display.
4Press H.
Transferring starts and the REC TO USB 
indicator lights up.
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.
The REC TO USB indicator flashes. 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 and the REC TO USB indicator lights 
up.
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.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 .
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 
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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.
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 71).
 Transferring: See “Transferring Songs 
onto a USB Device” (page 79)
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.
 
						

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83GB
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 24.
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.
 When you use the system and the Bluetooth Wireless 
Audio Adapter (such as TDM-BT1, not supplied) at 
the same time, transmission distance between the 
Bluetooth transmitter and Bluetooth Wireless Audio 
Adapter may be reduced. In this case, place the 
Bluetooth transmitter as far as possible from the 
system, or move the Bluetooth Wireless Audio 
Adapter closer to the Bluetooth transmitter.
 When you use the system and the Wireless Network 
Audio Adapter (such as TDM-NC1, not supplied) at 
the same time, place the Wireless Network Audio 
Adapter as far as possible from the system.
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.
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.
Playing the connected 
component on the system
x H
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Using an S-AIR Product
The unit is compatible with the S-AIR function 
(page 120), which allows sound transmission 
between S-AIR products. 
About S-AIR products
There are two types of S-AIR products.
 S-AIR main unit (this unit): This is for 
transmitting sound. You can use up to three 
S-AIR main units. (The number of usable 
S-AIR main units depends on the use 
environment.)
 S-AIR sub unit: This is for receiving sound.
–Surround amplifier: You can enjoy 
surround speaker sound wirelessly.
–S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system 
sound in another room.
Note You cannot operate this function if you do not insert 
the wireless transceiver into the unit correctly 
(page 27).
Simply by matching the ID of the unit and the 
S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound 
transmission.
To set the ID of the unit
1Press "/1 on the unit.
The system turns on.
2Press SYSTEM MENU.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “S-AIR ID” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press  or c.
4Press X/x to select the desired ID.
You can select any ID (A, B, or C).
5Press .
The setting is made.
6Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
7Set the S-AIR sub unit to the same ID.
Sound transmission is established as 
follows (example):
Tip To confirm the current ID, perform Steps 1 to 3 
above. When you pair the unit with the S-AIR sub 
S-AIR sub unit(surround amplifier)
S-AIR main unit
S-AIR sub unit
(S-AIR receiver) Room A
Room B
Establishing sound 
transmission between the unit 
and S-AIR sub unit 
(ID setting)
For the surround amplifier
For the S-AIR receiver
ID A S-AIR main unit
(This unit)
ID A
S-AIR sub unitID A
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unit (page 86), “(PAIRING)” appears beside ID in 
the front panel display.
To set the ID of the surround 
amplifier
1Make sure that the SURROUND 
SELECTOR switch of the surround 
amplifier is set to SURROUND.
2Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround 
amplifier to match the ID (A, B, or C) of 
the unit.
3Press POWER on the surround 
amplifier.
When sound transmission is established, 
the POWER / ON LINE indicator of the 
surround amplifier turns green.
For details of the POWER / ON LINE 
indicator, see “To check the transmission 
status” (page 30).
To set the ID of the S-AIR 
receiver
Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR 
receiver.
To use multiple S-AIR main units
You can use multiple S-AIR main units by 
setting a different ID for each component.You can enjoy the system’s sound by using the 
S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be 
placed in another room for enjoying the 
system’s sound there.
For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the 
operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “S-AIR 
MODE” appears in the front panel 
display, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select the desired setting.
: The S-AIR receiver outputs 
sound according to functions set on the 
unit.
 “SEPARATE”: You can set the desired 
function for the S-AIR receiver while unit 
functions do not change.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
6Select the desired function on the 
S-AIR receiver.
xWhen “PARTY” is set
The S-AIR receiver’s function changes 
sequentially as you press FUNCTION of 
the main unit (page 35) or S-AIR CH of the 
S-AIR receiver.
xWhen “SEPARATE” is set
The S-AIR receiver’s function changes 
by pressing S-AIR CH of the S-AIR 
receiver as follows.
“MAIN UNIT” t “TUNER FM” t 
“DMPORT” t …
To enjoy the same function as the unit, 
select “MAIN UNIT.”
Other S-AIR 
main unit S-AIR main unit
(This unit)
ID A
S-AIR sub unitID A
S-AIR 
sub unitID B
S-AIR sub unit ID AID B
Enjoying the system’s sound in 
another room
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7Adjust the volume on the S-AIR 
receiver.
Note When the sound is other than 2 channel stereo, multi-
channel sound is downmixed to 2 channel.
To control the system from the 
S-AIR receiver
You can control the system from the S-AIR 
receiver by using the following buttons.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of 
the S-AIR receiver.
You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the unit 
is in standby mode by setting “S-AIR STBY” to 
“STBY ON.”
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “S-AIR 
STBY” appears in the front panel 
display, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select the desired setting.
 “STBY ON”: You can enjoy the S-AIR 
receiver while the unit is in standby mode 
or turned on. The power consumption 
during the standby mode increases.
 “STBY OFF”: You cannot enjoy the 
S-AIR receiver while the unit is in 
standby mode.
The default setting differs depending on the 
area.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Note When you turn the system off while “S-AIR STBY” 
is set to “STBY ON,” “S-AIR” flashes (when sound 
transmission between the unit and S-AIR receiver is 
not established), or lights up (when sound 
transmission between the unit and S-AIR receiver is 
established) in the front panel display.
It is easy to set the same ID for the unit and an 
S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier or 
S-AIR receiver, to establish sound transmission. 
However, neighbors may also receive your 
system’s sound if IDs are the same, or you may 
receive sound from neighbors. To prevent this, 
you can identify the unit with a specific S-AIR 
sub unit by performing the pairing operation.
xBefore pairing
Sound transmission is established by ID 
(example).
Press Operation
H, X, x, 
./>Share the same operations on the 
remote and unit.
S-AIR CH Change the function of the system.
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver 
while the unit is in standby 
mode
For the S-AIR receiver
Identifying the unit with a 
specific S-AIR sub unit 
(Pairing operation)
For the surround amplifier
For the S-AIR receiver
This unit
ID A
ID A
S-AIR sub unitID A
S-AIR sub unit Your room
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xAfter pairing
Sound transmission is established between the 
paired unit and S-AIR sub unit(s) only.
To perform pairing
1Place the S-AIR sub unit that you want 
to pair near the unit.
Note Remove headphones from the surround 
amplifier (if connected).
2Match the IDs of the unit and the S-AIR 
sub unit.
 To set the ID of the unit, see “To set the ID 
of the unit” (page 84).
 To set the ID of the surround amplifier, 
see “To set the ID of the surround 
amplifier” (page 85).
 To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer 
to the operating instructions of the S-AIR 
receiver.
3Press SYSTEM MENU.
4Press X/x repeatedly until “PAIRING” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press  or c.
5After “START” appears in the front 
panel display, press  .
The unit starts pairing and “SEARCH” 
flashes in the front panel display.
To cancel pairing, press SYSTEM MENU.
6Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit.
xFor the surround amplifier
Press POWER on the surround amplifier to 
turn on the surround amplifier and press 
PAIRING on the rear panel of the surround 
amplifier.
The PAIRING indicator of the surround 
amplifier flashes red when pairing starts.
When sound transmission is established, 
the PAIRING indicator of the surround 
amplifier turns red and “PAIRING” and 
“COMPLETE” appear alternately in the 
front panel display.
Tip To press PAIRING on the rear panel of the 
surround amplifier, a slim instrument, such as a 
paper clip, can be used.
xFor the S-AIR receiver
Refer to the operating instructions of the 
S-AIR receiver.
When sound transmission is established, 
“PAIRING” and “COMPLETE” appear 
alternately in the front panel display.
Note Perform pairing within several minutes of Step 
5. If you do not, “PAIRING” and 
“INCOMPLETE” appear alternately in the front 
panel display. To continue pairing, press   and 
start again from Step 5. To cancel pairing, press 
SYSTEM MENU.
7Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
To cancel pairing
Perform the ID setting of the unit according to 
the procedure of “To set the ID of the unit.” If 
you select a new ID, pairing is canceled.
This unit
ID A
S-AIR sub unitID A ID A
S-AIR sub unit Your room
Neighbor
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If you use multiple wireless systems which share 
the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless LAN or 
Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR products 
or other wireless systems may be unstable. In 
this case, the transmission may be improved by 
changing the following “RF CHANGE” setting.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “RF 
CHANGE” appears in the front panel 
display, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select the desired setting.
 “AUTO”: Normally select this. The 
system changes “RF CHANGE” to “ON” 
or “OFF” automatically.
 “ON”: The system transmits sound by 
searching for the better channel for 
transmitting.
 “OFF”: The system transmits sound by 
fixing the channel for transmitting.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
6When you set “RF CHANGE” to “OFF,” 
select the ID so that sound 
transmission is most stable (page 84).
Note In most cases, you will not need to change this 
setting.
– If “RF CHANGE” is set to “OFF,” transmission 
between the unit and S-AIR sub unit can be 
performed using one of the following channels.
– S-AIR ID A: equivalent channel for IEEE 
802.11b/g channel 1
– S-AIR ID B: equivalent channel for IEEE 
802.11b/g channel 6
– S-AIR ID C: equivalent channel for IEEE 
802.11b/g channel 11
 The transmission may be improved by changing the 
transmission channel (frequency) of the other 
wireless system(s). For details, refer to the operating 
instructions of the other wireless system(s).If sound transmission is 
unstable
For the surround amplifier
For the S-AIR receiver
 
						

							Other Operations
89GB
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 90).
 [NO]: Exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].
Other Operations
SPEAKER FORMATION
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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 Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], make sure 
that the surround amplifier turns on and you 
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). 
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].
Calibration mic