Sony Dav Dz500f Operating Instructions

Other Operations
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 This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function 
may not work on some SONY TVs.)
 If distance between TV and this system is too far, this 
function may not work. Install the system near the 
TV.
 Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV 
and this system while entering the code.
Selecting the connected 
component
You can use a VCR or other components 
connected to the SAT jacks on the rear panel or 
AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. Refer to the 
operation manual...

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To prevent this, you can change the output level 
of the sound from the AUDIO IN jack on the 
front panel.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “AUDIO 
ATT” appears in the front panel 
display, then press ENTER or c.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “ATT ON” 
appears in the front panel display.
The output level is changed.
When you select “ATT OFF” and press x, 
this operation will be canceled.
4Press ENTER or AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset 20 FM...

Other Operations
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6Press X/x to select the preset number 
you want.
7Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
8Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations.
To change the preset number
Restart from Step 1.
Listening to the radio
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory 
first (see “Presetting radio stations” (page 72)).
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” 
or “AM” appears in the front panel 
display.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to 
select the preset station you...

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To erase the character, press C/c 
repeatedly until the character to be erased 
flashes, then press CLEAR.
7Press ENTER.
The station name is stored.What is the Radio Data 
System? 
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting 
service that allows radio stations to send 
additional information along with the regular 
program signal. This tuner offers convenient 
RDS features, such as station name display. 
RDS is available only for FM stations.* 
 RDS may not work properly if the station you are...

Other Operations
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You can set the system to turn off at a preset 
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. 
You can preset the time in 10 minutes 
decrements.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press this button, the minutes 
display (the remaining time) changes as follows:
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired 
time.
To cancel the Sleep Timer 
function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP  OFF” 
appears in the front...

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You can return the system parameters, such as 
preset stations, to the default settings.
1Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2Press x, A, and "/1 on the system at 
the same time.
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel 
display and the default settings are returned.
Returning to the Default 
Settings
"/1xA
 

Settings and Adjustments
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By using the Setup Display, you can make 
various adjustments to items such as picture and 
sound. You can also set a language for the 
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other 
things. For details on each Setup Display item, 
see pages from 78 to 83. For an overall list of 
Setup Display items, see page 98.
 Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over 
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions 
described may work.
1Press   DISPLAY when the system...

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To reset all of the [SETUP] 
settings
1Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER.
2Select [YES] using X/x.
You can also quit the process and return to 
the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here.
3Press ENTER.
All the settings explained on pages 78 to 83 
return to the default settings. Do not press [/
1 while resetting the system as it takes a 
few seconds to complete.
 When you turn the system on after resetting and no 
disc is in the system, the guide message appears on 
the TV screen. To perform...

Settings and Adjustments
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Choose settings according to the TV to be 
connected.
Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. 
To use the display, see “Using the Setup 
Display” (page 77).
The default settings are underlined.
x[TV TYPE]
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 
standard or wide).
The default setting varies, depending on the 
country model.
 Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be 
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or 
vice versa.
x[SCREEN SAVER]
The...

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x[LINE]
Selects the output method for video signals from 
the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on 
the rear panel of the system.
 If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture 
appears on the TV screen even if you select [RGB]. 
Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.
x[4:3 OUTPUT]
This setting is effective only when you set [TV 
TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9] 
(page 79). Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio 
progressive signals. If you can change the aspect 
ratio on your...