Sony Dav Dz500f Operating Instructions

Settings and Adjustments
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selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG 
audio tracks in this order.
x[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or 
off. Resume playback point can be stored in 
memory for up to 40 different DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD discs (page 35).
x[AUDIO DRC] (Dynamic Range Control)  
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. 
Useful for watching movies at low volume late 
at night.
 [AUDIO DRC] only applies to...

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 When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a 
moment.
 Depending on the settings of other speakers, 
subwoofer may be excessive.
x[DISTANCE]
The default distance setting for the speakers in 
relation to the listening position is shown below.
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup 
(page 31), the settings is automatically 
displayed.Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display 
when you move the speakers.
* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 31), the 
default settings are...

Settings and Adjustments
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x[LEVEL (SURROUND)]
You can vary the level of surround speakers as 
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] 
for easy adjustment.
(This settings appear except when you set 
[SURROUND] to [NONE] in the [SIZE] 
setting.)
To adjust the volume of all the 
speakers at one time
Use the VOLUME control on the system, or 
press VOLUME +/– on the remote.
x[TEST TONE]
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust 
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL 
(SURROUND)].
Adjusting the speaker level...

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On power sources
 AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at 
the qualified service shop.
On placement
 Place the system in a location with adequate 
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
 At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet 
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. 
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do 
not place the unit in a confined space where 
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
 Do not block the ventilation...

Additional Information
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On handling discs
 To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its 
edge. Do not touch the surface.
 Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or 
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in 
a car parked in direct sunlight as the 
temperature may rise considerably inside the 
car.
 After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
 Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning 
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center...

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Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV 
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does 
not fill the screen.
 The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
Sound
There is no sound.
 The speaker cord is not connected securely.
 Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” 
is displayed in the front panel display. 
 The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion 
Play mode. Press H to return to normal play 
mode.
 Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press 
H to return to normal play mode.
 Check the...

Additional Information
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The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
 The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format 
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or 
Joliet.
 The MP3 audio track does not have the extension 
“.MP3.”
 The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it 
has the extension “.MP3.”
 The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
 The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO 
format.
 The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to 
[IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 45).
 If you cannot change the...

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A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” 
appears in the front panel display.
 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony 
service facility.
[Data error] appears on the TV screen when 
playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
 The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/DivX 
video file you want to play is broken.
 The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
 The JPEG image file format does not conform to 
DCF.
 The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or 
“.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.
 The file you...

Additional Information
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Amplifier section
Stereo mode (rated) 55 W + 55 W (3 ohms at 1 
kHz, DIN)
Surround mode (reference) music power output
Front: 143 W + 143 W
(with SS-TS46)
Center*: 143 W
(with SS-CT46)
Surround*: 143 W + 143 
W
(with SS-TS46B)
Subwoofer*: 285 W
(with SS-WS42)
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, 
there may be no sound output.
Inputs
TV, SAT Sensitivity: 450 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
AUDIO INSensitivity: 250/125 mVImpedance: 50 kilohms
Phones Accepts low-and...

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General
Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption On: 160 W
Standby: 0.3 W (at the 
Power Saving mode) 
Dimensions  (approx.) 430 × 70 × 295 mm (w/h/d) 
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.) 3.6 kg
Supplied accessories See page 13.
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a data 
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.
Chapter
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is 
composed of several chapters....