Sony DAV-DZ290K User Manual

4-122-223-12(1)

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

DAV-DZ290K

WARNING

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 batteryinstalled 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 loca ted on the rear exterior.

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.

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

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.

on its packaging indicates that

About These Operating Instructions

“DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.

• 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 DVDRW/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.

“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 NONCOMMERCIAL 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

This system incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI

) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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

Playable Discs

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 image files MPEG4 video files, and conforming to ISO 9660

, DivX video files, and

Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet

files1), JPEG

(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)

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.

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).)

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.

Example of discs that the system cannot play

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

•DVD-RAM

•Blu-ray Disc

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

Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW

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.

About Multi Session CD

• 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.

Region code

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.

ALL

Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD

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.

Getting Started

Unpacking

• Front speakers (2)

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• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Subwoofer (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple)

•Video cord (1)

• 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 Guide

For 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)

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.

Getting Started

Step 1: Installing the System

Positioning the system

For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position

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(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.

Subwoofer

Front left speaker (L)

Center speaker

Front right speaker (R)

Surround left speaker (L)

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.

Surround right speaker (R)

Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer

Attach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it from slipping.

Remove the foot pads from the protective cover.

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Assembling the speakers

Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers)

Use the parts as follows:

• Front speakers (2)

Getting Started

• Speaker cords (2, red/white)

• Stand bases (2)

• Screws (2)

For details of how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 17.

Note

• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when you assemble the speakers.

• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 15).

1 Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the stand base.

The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected.

Use the speaker cords as follows:

• Front left speaker (L): White

• Front right speaker (R): Red

Bottom of the stand base

Speaker cord

Stand base

2 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.

Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.

Color tube Front left speaker (L): White Front right speaker (R): Red

Rear of the speaker

3 Attach the stand base to the speaker by engaging the protrusions on the stand base in

the holes of the speaker securely.

You can change the angle of the speaker depending on which set of holes you use.

Getting Started

Horizontal

Upward angle

4 Move the speaker cord so that it does not block the screw hole for securing the screw.

Speaker cord

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5 Secure the stand base with the screw.

Screw

Fully-assembled illustration

Front left speaker (L): White label

White

Front right speaker (R): Red label

Red

Installing the speakers on a wall

Caution

• Contact a screw shop or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to be used.

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.

• Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

Before installing the speakers on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.

Color tube Front left speaker (L): White Front right speaker (R): Red Center speaker: Green Surround left speaker (L): Blue Surround right speaker (R): Gray

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.

See the illustrations below.

Getting Started

4 mm (

30 mm (1 3/16 inches)

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

For the center speaker

145 mm (5

8 to 10 mm

/32 to 13/32

(

inch

)

/32 inch)

/4 inches)

5 mm

/32 inch)

(

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

For the other speakers

8 to 10 mm

/32 to 13/32

(

inch

)

Hole on the back of the speaker

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

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5 mm

/32 inch)

(

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

Rear of the speaker

Hole on the back of the speaker

Step 2: Connecting the System

For connecting the system, read the information on the following pages. Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other connections are made.

Note

• When you connect another component with a volume control, turn down the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted.

Connecting the speakers

The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded depending on the type of speaker. Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks of the unit. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Do not catch the speaker cord insulation (rubber covering) in the speaker terminals.

To connect speaker cords to the unit

When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks.

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Red (Front right speaker (R))

White (Front left speaker (L))

Purple (Subwoofer)

O W B

CENTER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R

SUR L

I O

DC5V

0.7A MAX

Green (Center speaker)

To connect speaker cords to the speaker

Connector

Color tube

(–)

(+)

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Blue (Surround left speaker (L))

Gray (Surround right speaker (R))

Rear of the speaker

Connecting the TV (Video connection)

This connection sends a video signal to the TV. Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method.

Getting Started

C Component video cable (not supplied)

SUR L

SUR R

FRONT R FRONT L

I O

R E F

CENTER

DC5V

0.7A MAX

AUDIO IN

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A Video cord (supplied)

B HDMI cable*

To the HDMI IN jack of the TV.

To the component video input jacks of the TV.

To the video input jack of the TV.

* The HDMI cable is supplied with Singapore, Indonesian, Malaysian, Hong Kong, Filipino, Mexican, Argentine,

and Latin American models only.

Method 1: Video cord (A) connection

This is the basic connection.

Method 2: HDMI* cable (B) and video cord (A) connection

If your TV has an HDMI jack, connect to the TV both with an HDMI cable and video cord. Picture quality will be improved compared to using only the video cord connection. When connecting with the HDMI cable, you need to select the type of output signal (page 26). To view images from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you need to connect to the TV with the video cord. Video signals from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter are not output via the HDMI OUT jack.

* HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

Method 3: Component video cable (C) and video cord (A) connection

If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, but has component video input jacks, connect to the TV both with a component video cable and video cord. Picture quality will be improved compared to using only the video cord connection. When connecting with the component video cable, you need to set the type of output signal to progressive format (page 26). To view images from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you need to connect to the TV with the video cord. Video signals from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter are not output via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack.

To change the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, Middle Eastern, and South African models only)

Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system. The initial setting of the system for Australian, Middle Eastern, and South African models is PAL. The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.

1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1. 2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 on the unit while turning OPERATION DIAL on the

unit counterclockwise.

Each time you perform this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC. “NTSC” lights up in the front panel display when the color system is set to NTSC.

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Connecting the TV (Audio connection)

This connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, perform this connection.

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SUR L

SUR R

FRONT R FRONT L

I O

R E F

CENTER

D Audio cord (not supplied)

DC5V

0.7A MAX

AUDIO IN

To the audio out jacks of the TV.

Audio cord (D) connection

This connection sends an analog audio signal.

• You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks instead of the TV.

Connecting the other components

You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers. Portable audio source (not supplied): E USB device (not supplied): F DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: G (TDM-iP20 is supplied with Australian models. You can also use other DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters.)

F Connect a USB device (page 63).

E Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied)

To a portable audio source

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SUR L

SUR R

FRONT R FRONT L

I O

R E

W B U

CENTER

DC5V

0.7A MAX

AUDIO IN

G DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 75)

Note

• Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while pressing .

• You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks instead of the TV.

If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs

You can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows.

VCR, digital satellite receiver, PlayStation, etc.

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System

VCR, digital satellite receiver, PlayStation, etc.

:Signal flow

Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive sound from more than one component.

Connecting the antenna (aerial)

ANTENNA

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FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Note

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.

Getting Started

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

Unit

ANTENNA

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Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the unit.

Getting Started

Wall outlet (mains): The shape of the wall outlet (mains) differs depending on the area.

About the demonstration

After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display.

Setting the demonstration mode to on/off

1 Press [/1 on the unit.

The system turns on.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press or

4 Press X/x to select a setting.

• “DEMO ON”: On.

• “DEMO OFF”: Off.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

• When you purchase the system new, or if the system is at its factory default settings (ex., after performing “COLD

RESET” (page 89)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on the remote.

Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup

5 Press X/x to select a language, then

press .

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.

Getting Started

Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. Displayed items vary depending on the area.

"/1

C/X/x/c,

DISPLAY

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1.

Note

• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” (page 28).

3 Switch 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 26).

4 Press without inserting a disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.

VIDEO SETUP

TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE 4:3 OUTPUT: COLOR SYSTEM PAUSE MODE:

(COMPONENT OUT)

4:3 LETTER BOX

(VIDEO CD)

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

AUTO

6 Press 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 52)

• [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]: For a 4:3 standard TV (page 52)

The Setup Display for the Control for HDMI function appears.

HDMI SETUP

HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION:

AUTO

(1920x1080p)

ON OFF OFF

7 Press X/x to select the setting, then

press .

• [ON]: The Control for HDMI function (page 61) is set to on.

• [OFF]: The Control for HDMI function is set to off.

The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD

8 Press 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 77).

9 Connect the calibration mic (supplied)

to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front

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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.

Calibration mic

from the status of the speaker installation, perform the speaker settings manually by following “Settings for the speakers” (page 56).

11 Unplug 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

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

94( 99) 1( 1) T 0: 01: 08

CUSTOM

CUSTOM QUICK

DVD VIDEO

10 Press 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.

• The environment of the room in which the system is installed may affect measurements. When the measurements differ considerably

4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press

The Quick Setup display appears.

Setting the type of video output to match your TV

Depending on the connection of the TV (page 18), 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.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then

press .

The Setup Display appears.

5 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then

press .

The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.

6 Press X/x to select [HDMI

RESOLUTION], then press .

7 Press X/x to select the desired setting,

then press .

• [AUTO (1920 outputs the optimal video signal for the connected TV.

• [1920 × 1080i* video signals.

• [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.

× 1080p)]: The system

× 1080i]: The system outputs 1920

× 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then

press .

The Setup Display appears.

5 Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP],

then press .

The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear.

6 Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE

(COMPONENT OUT)], then press .

7 Press 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.

8 Press C/c to select [START], then

press .

The system outputs a progressive signal for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is displayed correctly.

9 Press 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.

Getting Started

Step 4: Selecting the Source

You can select the playback source.

Getting Started

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/ VIDEO” t “DMPORT” t “AUDIO” t …

Function Source

“DVD” Disc that is played by the

system

“TUNER FM” FM radio (page 58)

“USB” USB device (page 63)

“TV/VIDEO” TV or component that is

connected to the TV/ VIDEO jacks on the rear panel

“DMPORT” DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter (page 75)

“AUDIO” Portable audio source that

is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel

FUNCTION

Step 5: 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.

SYSTEM MENU

X/x/c,

Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect

1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press

or c.

3 Press X/x repeatedly until “PRO LOGIC” appears in the front panel display. 4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Note

• When TV program sound is monaural, sound is output only from the center speaker.

Getting Started

Selecting surround sound effects based on your listening preference

1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press

or c.

3 Press 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.

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press 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 77).

Getting Started

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, the default setting is “HP 2CH”).

Sound from Surround effect Effect

Depending on the source. “A.F.D. STD”

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD)

“A.F.D. MULTI”

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI)

The system discriminates the sound format of the source and presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.

• 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”

“2CH STEREO” The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and

“HP 2CH”

(HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO)

• 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.

subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels. Multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

The system outputs the sound from the headphones regardless of sound format or number of channels. Multichannel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

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