Sony Dav Dz290 Operating Instructions

							©2009 Sony Corporation4-122-223-12(1)
DVD Home Theatre 
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ290K
 
						

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Caution – The use of optical instruments 
with this product will increase eye 
hazard.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such 
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation 
opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, 
curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources 
such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do 
not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on 
the apparatus.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the 
like.
To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely 
attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the 
installation instructions.
Indoor use only.
This appliance is 
classified as a CLASS 1 
LASER product. This 
marking is located on the 
rear exterior.
Disposal of Old 
Electrical & Electronic 
Equipment (Applicable 
in the European Union 
and other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems) 
This symbol on the product or 
on its packaging indicates that 
this product shall not be treated as household waste. 
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable 
collection point for the recycling of electrical and 
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is 
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential 
negative consequences for the environment and human 
health, which could otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The 
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural 
resources. For more detailed information about 
recycling of this product, please contact your local 
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or 
the shop where you purchased the product. 
Precautions
On power sources
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long 
as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit 
itself has been turned off.
 As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from 
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC 
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, 
disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet 
immediately. 
WARNING
 
						

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About These Operating 
Instructions
 The instructions in these Operating 
Instructions describe the controls on the 
remote. You can also use the controls on the 
unit if they have the same or similar names as 
those on the remote.
 The Control Menu items may vary depending 
on the area.
 “DVD” may be used as a general term for a 
DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVD-
RW/DVD-R.
 Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for 
North American models.
 The default setting is underlined.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection 
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and 
other intellectual property rights. Use of this 
copyright protection technology must be 
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for 
home and other limited viewing uses only unless 
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse 
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital 
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix 
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital 
Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents 
issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround 
are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and 
Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
This system incorporates High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.“DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,” “DVD+RW,” 
“DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” 
logos are trademarks.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony 
Computer Entertainment Inc.
“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are 
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
DivX
® is a video file compression technology, 
developed by DivX, Inc.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are 
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under 
license.
About MPEG-4 Visual
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE 
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO 
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR 
DECODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE 
WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD 
(“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED 
BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A 
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL 
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED 
FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY 
MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. 
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE 
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING 
THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, 
INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES 
AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED 
FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://
WWW.MPEGLA.COM
 
						

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Table of Contents
About These Operating Instructions ....... 3
Playable Discs ......................................... 5
Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System ....... 10
Step 2: Connecting the System ... 17
Step 3: Performing the Quick 
Setup ........................................ 25
Step 4: Selecting the Source ....... 28
Step 5: Enjoying Surround 
Sound ....................................... 29
Disc
Playing a Disc ....................................... 32
Using Play Mode................................... 37
Searching/Selecting Disc Contents ....... 40
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files ... 42
Enjoying Video Files ............................ 46
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture 
and Sound ....................................... 48
Restricting Playback of the Disc ........... 48
Changing the System Settings by Using 
the Setup Display ............................ 50
Tuner
Presetting Radio Stations ...................... 58
Listening to the Radio ........................... 59
Control for HDMI/External 
Audio Device
Using the Control for HDMI Function for 
“BRAVIA” Sync ............................ 61
Playing Back Files of a USB Device .... 63
Transferring Songs onto a USB 
Device ............................................. 71
Using a Sony Ericsson Mobile 
Phone .............................................. 75
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
Adapter ........................................... 75
Other Operations
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a 
Room .............................................. 77
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings 
Automatically ................................. 78
Controlling the TV with the Supplied 
Remote ........................................... 79
Enjoying Karaoke ................................. 80
Using the Sound Effect ......................... 83
Selecting the Effect to Suit 
the Source ....................................... 84
Changing the Input Level of the Sound 
from Connected Components......... 85
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 85
Changing the Brightness of the Front 
Panel Display.................................. 86
Viewing Information About the Disc ... 86
Returning to the Default Settings ......... 89
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 90
Notes about the Discs ........................... 91
Troubleshooting .................................... 92
Self-diagnosis Function ...................... 101
Specifications ..................................... 102
Glossary .............................................. 103
Playback priority of file types ............ 106
Language Code List ............................ 107
Index to Parts and Control .................. 108
Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 112
Index ................................................... 116
 
						

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Playable Discs
1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compresses audio data. MP3 files 
must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.
2)JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image 
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association 
(JEITA).)
Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon
DVD VIDEO  DVD VIDEO
 DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO 
format or video mode
 DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO 
format
VR (Video 
Recording) mode DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video 
Recording) mode (except for DVD-R 
DL)
VIDEO CD  VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)
 Super VCD
 CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD 
format or Super VCD format
Super Audio CD  Super Audio CD
CD  Audio CD
 CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format
DATA CD            –  CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD 
format, containing MP3
 files1), JPEG 
image files2), DivX video files, and 
MPEG4 video files, and conforming to 
ISO 9660
3) Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet 
(extended format)
DATA DVD            –  DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA DVD 
format, containing MP3
 files1), JPEG 
image files2), DivX video files, and 
MPEG4 video files, and conforming to 
UDF (Universal Disk Format)
 
						

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A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for 
Standardization).
Notes on discs
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform 
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this product.
The system cannot play the following discs:
 CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 5
 CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format
 Data part of CD-Extra
 CD Graphics disc
 DVD Audio
 DATA CD/DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files, DivX video files, or 
MPEG4 video files


Also, the system cannot play the following discs:
 A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 7)
 A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)
 A disc with paper or stickers on it
 A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system 
due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording 
device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating 
instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have 
been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA 
DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.
 This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any 
subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.
 This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. 
Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back. 
 If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first 
session, only the first session will be played back.
Example of discs that the system cannot play
Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
About Multi Session CD
 
						

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Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with 
the same region code.
A DVD VIDEO labeled   will also play on this system.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will 
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even 
though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers. 
Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers 
designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions 
supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD.
Region code
Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Unpacking
 Front speakers (2)
 Center speaker (1)
 Surround speakers (2)
 Subwoofer (1)
 FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
 Speaker cords (6, red/white/
green/gray/blue/purple)
 Remote commander 
(remote) (1)
 R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
 Calibration mic (1)
 Foot pads (1 set)
 Stand bases (2)
 Screws (2)
 Operating Instructions
 Quick Setup GuideFor Singapore, Indonesian, 
Malaysian, Hong Kong, 
Filipino, Mexican, Argentine, 
and Latin American models
 HDMI cable (1)
For Australian models
 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (TDM-iP20) (1)
 Operating Instructions for 
the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter (TDM-iP20)
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Getting Started
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the 
markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor   on the unit.
Note Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. 
 Do not use a new battery with an old one.
 Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
 Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. 
 If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage 
from battery leakage and corrosion.
 
						

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Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the System
For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position 
(A). The distance can be between 1.0 to 7.0 meters.
If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as (A), you can move 
the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position (B), and the surround speakers up 
to 5.0 meters closer to the listening position (C).
The subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room.
Note Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, 
oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
 Do not lean or hang on a speaker, as it may fall down.
Positioning the system
AA
B
A
AACC
Front left speaker (L)
Front right speaker (R) Center speaker
Subwoofer
Surround left speaker (L)
Surround right speaker (R)