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4-122-223-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ290K ©2009 Sony Corporation
4-122-223-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ290K ©2009 Sony Corporation
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You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. • Measurements are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. and worldwide patents issued & pending. HDMI,... Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. "DVD-RW," "DVD-R," "DVD+RW," "DVD+R," "DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. "WALKMAN" and "WALKMAN" logo are used as those on the remote. • The Control Menu items...
You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R. • Measurements are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. and worldwide patents issued & pending. HDMI,... Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. "DVD-RW," "DVD-R," "DVD+RW," "DVD+R," "DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. "WALKMAN" and "WALKMAN" logo are used as those on the remote. • The Control Menu items...
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...video files, and MPEG4 video files, and conforming to ISO 96603) Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet (extended format) • 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 the DCF image ... (JEITA).) 5GB Playable Discs Type DVD VIDEO Disc logo Characteristics Icon • 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 VIDEO CD Super Audio CD • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode...
...video files, and MPEG4 video files, and conforming to ISO 96603) Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet (extended format) • 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 the DCF image ... (JEITA).) 5GB Playable Discs Type DVD VIDEO Disc logo Characteristics Icon • 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 VIDEO CD Super Audio CD • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode...
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...Disc Also, the system cannot play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is designed to playback discs that some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played back. 6GB In this case, view the disc by this system due to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Any subsequent... MP3 files recorded in Packet Write format cannot be playable by normal playback. DualDiscs and some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not...
...Disc Also, the system cannot play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is designed to playback discs that some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played back. 6GB In this case, view the disc by this system due to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Any subsequent... MP3 files recorded in Packet Write format cannot be playable by normal playback. DualDiscs and some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not...
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... VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers. Note about playback operations of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the DVD or VIDEO CD. 7GB Be sure to read the operating instructions supplied with the same region code. Depending on the TV screen. Region code Your... system has a region code printed on the rear of a DVD or VIDEO CD Some playback operations on this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the...
... VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers. Note about playback operations of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the DVD or VIDEO CD. 7GB Be sure to read the operating instructions supplied with the same region code. Depending on the TV screen. Region code Your... system has a region code printed on the rear of a DVD or VIDEO CD Some playback operations on this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the...
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... the setting that matches your TV so that the function is set to make the basic adjustments for HDMI function (page 61) is set to "DVD" (page 28). 3 Switch the input selector on the area. Displayed items vary depending on your TV type, then press . • [16:9]: For a wide-screen TV...
... the setting that matches your TV so that the function is set to make the basic adjustments for HDMI function (page 61) is set to "DVD" (page 28). 3 Switch the input selector on the area. Displayed items vary depending on your TV type, then press . • [16:9]: For a wide-screen TV...
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...Note • Loud test sounds are actually positioned, then press . For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for [SETUP] appear. 94( 99) 1( 1) T 0: 01: 08 DVD VIDEO CUSTOM CUSTOM QUICK 4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until... "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in any Step. When the measurements differ considerably 26GB Setting the...
...Note • Loud test sounds are actually positioned, then press . For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for [SETUP] appear. 94( 99) 1( 1) T 0: 01: 08 DVD VIDEO CUSTOM CUSTOM QUICK 4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until... "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in any Step. When the measurements differ considerably 26GB Setting the...
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...then press . Getting Started For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear. 6... signal for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. Check that accepts progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is connected via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. The Setup Display...
...then press . Getting Started For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear. 6... signal for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. Check that accepts progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is connected via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. The Setup Display...
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Function "DVD" "TUNER FM" "USB" "TV/VIDEO" "DMPORT" "AUDIO" Source Disc that is played by the system FM radio (page 58) USB device (page 63) TV or ... the rear panel DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 75) Portable audio source that is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel 28GB "DVD" t "TUNER FM" t "USB" t "TV/ VIDEO" t "DMPORT" t "AUDIO" t ... Each time you press FUNCTION, the function changes as follows. FUNCTION Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the desired function...
Function "DVD" "TUNER FM" "USB" "TV/VIDEO" "DMPORT" "AUDIO" Source Disc that is played by the system FM radio (page 58) USB device (page 63) TV or ... the rear panel DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 75) Portable audio source that is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel 28GB "DVD" t "TUNER FM" t "USB" t "TV/ VIDEO" t "DMPORT" t "AUDIO" t ... Each time you press FUNCTION, the function changes as follows. FUNCTION Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the desired function...
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... use the headphones Connect the headphones to open the disc tray, and place a disc on the tray. The sound of the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this system. 3 Press "/1. Unless the system is muted. on the remote or the VOLUME control on . Adjust the volume "/1 Z N FUNCTION ... FUNCTION MUTING STEP /, / /m/ M/ X VOLUME +/- ./> H x 1 Turn on your disc. The volume level appears on the TV screen and in the following status. - Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be sync-operated with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to select...
... use the headphones Connect the headphones to open the disc tray, and place a disc on the tray. The sound of the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this system. 3 Press "/1. Unless the system is muted. on the remote or the VOLUME control on . Adjust the volume "/1 Z N FUNCTION ... FUNCTION MUTING STEP /, / /m/ M/ X VOLUME +/- ./> H x 1 Turn on your disc. The volume level appears on the TV screen and in the following status. - Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be sync-operated with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to select...
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... to the preceding chapter, track, or scene1) . Turning OPERATION DIAL counterclockwise is the OPERATION DIAL on a DVD VIDEO, you can be used except for video files. 6)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only. The button can be used except for a scene are recorded on a disc, you can go ...to select the desired angle. The button can turn the subtitles on/off the sound temporarily MUTING. twice in pause mode (DVD VIDEO/ DVD-R/DVD-RW only). Actual speeds may differ with some discs. Displaying multi-angles and subtitles To change the viewing angle. If multilingual subtitles...
... to the preceding chapter, track, or scene1) . Turning OPERATION DIAL counterclockwise is the OPERATION DIAL on a DVD VIDEO, you can be used except for video files. 6)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only. The button can be used except for a scene are recorded on a disc, you can go ...to select the desired angle. The button can turn the subtitles on/off the sound temporarily MUTING. twice in pause mode (DVD VIDEO/ DVD-R/DVD-RW only). Actual speeds may differ with some discs. Displaying multi-angles and subtitles To change the viewing angle. If multilingual subtitles...
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... right and left channel (monaural). • [2/R]: The sound of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed, they indicate a language code. x DVD-VR The types of the right channel (monaural). Note • You can select the subtitles if the DivX video file has an ".avi" or ... • [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound) • [2: MAIN] • [2: SUB] • [2: MAIN+SUB] x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file) • [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound. • [1/L]: The sound of the left speakers. Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to confirm which language the...
... right and left channel (monaural). • [2/R]: The sound of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed, they indicate a language code. x DVD-VR The types of the right channel (monaural). Note • You can select the subtitles if the DivX video file has an ".avi" or ... • [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound) • [2: MAIN] • [2: SUB] • [2: MAIN+SUB] x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file) • [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound. • [1/L]: The sound of the left speakers. Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to confirm which language the...
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... press . Changing a playback layer for a Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer. Disc x DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 channel Surround (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center LCR LFE LS RS...Digital 3 channel Front (L/R) Surround (Monaural) 1:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video file) Example: MP3 audio 1:MP3 128k Bit rate Selecting a playback area for a hybrid Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a ...
... press . Changing a playback layer for a Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer. Disc x DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 channel Surround (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center LCR LFE LS RS...Digital 3 channel Front (L/R) Surround (Monaural) 1:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video file) Example: MP3 audio 1:MP3 128k Bit rate Selecting a playback area for a hybrid Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a ...
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...) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA DVD, the system remembers the resume playback point for your selection appears. 2 Select the item number you do not remove... without using the number buttons. "RESUME" appears in stop playback. In this case, press H. the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). - • [CD]: You can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with...
...) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA DVD, the system remembers the resume playback point for your selection appears. 2 Select the item number you do not remove... without using the number buttons. "RESUME" appears in stop playback. In this case, press H. the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). - • [CD]: You can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with...
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... it was played and resumes playback from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. TRACK - - 6. TRACK - - 2. TRACK - - 4. For details, see "[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)" (page 55). Note • This system stores the resume points in memory for the earliest disc is full, the resume playback...
... it was played and resumes playback from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. TRACK - - 6. TRACK - - 2. TRACK - - 4. For details, see "[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)" (page 55). Note • This system stores the resume points in memory for the earliest disc is full, the resume playback...
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... Repeat Play are playing MP3 files. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. When the program ends, you are also canceled. x DATA CD (except for video files)/ DATA DVD (except for [SHUFFLE] appear. 3 Press X/x to select the item to 3 of "Creating your own program." 2 Press X/x to select the program number of "Creating your own...
... Repeat Play are playing MP3 files. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. When the program ends, you are also canceled. x DATA CD (except for video files)/ DATA DVD (except for [SHUFFLE] appear. 3 Press X/x to select the item to 3 of "Creating your own program." 2 Press X/x to select the program number of "Creating your own...
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... to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can repeat the current file. 4 Press . x DATA CD/DATA DVD • [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeat all of the titles on the disc. • [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title on...only): You can repeat the current file. • [FILE] (video files only): You can play , Program Play and Shuffle Play are also canceled. x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR • [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeat the current chapter on a disc. To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly...
... to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can repeat the current file. 4 Press . x DATA CD/DATA DVD • [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeat all of the titles on the disc. • [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title on...only): You can repeat the current file. • [FILE] (video files only): You can play , Program Play and Shuffle Play are also canceled. x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR • [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeat the current chapter on a disc. To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly...
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... 2 Press X/x to select [DISC MENU], then press . The options for the sound, select these items using DVD MENU. 1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU. You can search a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR by title or chapter, and you can search by folder or file. Example: [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is ... . The options for a title/chapter/ track/scene, etc. Searching/Selecting Disc Contents Selecting an original title or edited title on a DVD-VR Using the DVD's menu A DVD is selected (** refers to a number). The contents of the existing playlist. • [ORIGINAL]: You can search a VIDEO CD/Super...
... 2 Press X/x to select [DISC MENU], then press . The options for the sound, select these items using DVD MENU. 1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU. You can search a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR by title or chapter, and you can search by folder or file. Example: [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is ... . The options for a title/chapter/ track/scene, etc. Searching/Selecting Disc Contents Selecting an original title or edited title on a DVD-VR Using the DVD's menu A DVD is selected (** refers to a number). The contents of the existing playlist. • [ORIGINAL]: You can search a VIDEO CD/Super...
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... • When the Control Menu display is selected. 2 Press . [T **:**:**] changes to [- - (**)]. 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 03: 17 DVD VIDEO 3 Input the time code using the number buttons. Note • You cannot search for a scene using the time code. 4 Press X/x or the number ...press CLEAR to select the desired number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 03: 17 DVD VIDEO Selected row 3 Press . [** (**)] changes to [T --:--:--]. 41GB Disc The number in parentheses indicates the total number of the title, chapter, track, index,...
... • When the Control Menu display is selected. 2 Press . [T **:**:**] changes to [- - (**)]. 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 03: 17 DVD VIDEO 3 Input the time code using the number buttons. Note • You cannot search for a scene using the time code. 4 Press X/x or the number ...press CLEAR to select the desired number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 03: 17 DVD VIDEO Selected row 3 Press . [** (**)] changes to [T --:--:--]. 41GB Disc The number in parentheses indicates the total number of the title, chapter, track, index,...
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...conform to select a file and press . The list of folders that can be recognized by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Pressing DVD MENU again will not play any files with the extension ".mp3," ".jpg," or ".jpeg" even if they are not in the front panel ...the TV screen. 4 Press X/x to select a folder. To stop playback Press x. 42GB Selecting an MP3 file or folder 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in MP3 or JPEG format. which have the extension ".mp3" (MP3 file) or ".jpg"/".jpeg" (JPEG image file). - You can play ...
...conform to select a file and press . The list of folders that can be recognized by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Pressing DVD MENU again will not play any files with the extension ".mp3," ".jpg," or ".jpeg" even if they are not in the front panel ...the TV screen. 4 Press X/x to select a folder. To stop playback Press x. 42GB Selecting an MP3 file or folder 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in MP3 or JPEG format. which have the extension ".mp3" (MP3 file) or ".jpg"/".jpeg" (JPEG image file). - You can play ...