Sony Dav Dz500f Operating Instructions

Sound Adjustments
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properties of the original recording without 
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC 
are canceled and the multi channel source is output 
directly.
 When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby  Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC 
are not effective.
Enjoying virtual surround 
speakers
x VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
Creates an array of virtual surround speaker...

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To turn the surround effect off
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. 
AUTO” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front 
panel display.
You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all 
speakers of this system.
For details, see “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 24) 
and “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” 
(page 28).
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV” 
or “SAT” (depending on connection) 
appears in the front panel display.
2Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until 
the sound field you want appears in the 
front panel...

Sound Adjustments
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Reinforcing bass frequencies
You can reinforce bass frequencies.
Press DSGX.
Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.
To turn off the sound effect
Press DSGX again.
 When you connect headphones to the system, the 
DSGX function does not work.
 Depending on the input stream, the DSGX function 
may not be effective.
Using the Sound Effect
Note
DSGX
 

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If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are 
recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the 
viewing angle.
For example, while playing a scene of a train in 
motion, you can display the view from either the 
front of the train, the left window of the train, or 
from the right window without having the train’s 
movement interrupted.
Press ANGLE during playback.
Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.
 Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able 
to change the angle even if multi-angles...

Using Various Additional Functions
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You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for 
the desired disc.
 Custom Parental Control 
You can set playback restrictions so that the 
system will not play inappropriate discs.
 Parental Control 
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be 
limited according to a predetermined level 
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be 
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Custom 
Parental Control and Parental Control.
Preventing...

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To turn off the Custom Parental 
Control function
1Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing 
playback of specific discs [CUSTOM 
PARENTAL CONTROL].”
2Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press 
ENTER.
3Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
To play a disc for which Custom 
Parental Control is set
1Insert the disc for which Custom Parental 
Control is set. 
The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] 
display appears.
2Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press...

Using Various Additional Functions
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5Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then 
press ENTER.
The selection items for [STANDARD] are 
displayed.
6Press X/x to select a geographic area 
as the playback limitation level, then 
press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select [OTHERS t], select and 
enter a standard code in the table on page 68 
using the number buttons.
7Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press 
ENTER.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are 
displayed.
8Press X/x to select the level you want,...

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Area Code
Changing the password
1Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2Press X/x to select   
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press 
ENTER.
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] 
appear.
3Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t], 
then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password 
appears.
4Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
5Enter a new 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
6To confirm your password, re-enter...

Other Operations
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By adjusting the remote signal, you can control 
your TV with the supplied remote.
 If you enter a new code number, the code number 
previously entered will be erased.
 When you replace the batteries of the remote, the 
code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) 
setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
Controlling TVs with the 
remote
Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your 
TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table) 
using the number buttons. Then release TV 
[/1.
If...

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THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your 
SONY TV and this system, changes the system 
mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s 
input source you set with one button push.
Preparing for the THEATRE 
SYNC function
Register the TV’s input source connected to this 
system.
Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering 
the code for the TV’s input source 
connected to this system (see the table) 
using the number buttons.
The TV’s input source is selected.
Set your TV’s input to the input you used to 
connect...