Sony Dav Dz500f Operating Instructions

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Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, 
album number for DATA CDs. DivX video album number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs.
*2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file 
number for DATA CDs. DivX video file number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs.
*3 Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” Displays “MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu 
2 for DATA CDs.
*4 Displays the date for JPEG files.
To turn off the display
Press  DISPLAY.
List of Control Menu items
Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
[TITLE] (page 51)/[SCENE] (page 51)/[TRACK] (page 51)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.    
[CHAPTER] (page 51)/[INDEX] (page 51)Selects the chapter or index to be played.    
[INDEX] (page 51)Displays the index and selects the index to be played.
[TRACK] (page 51)Selects the track to be played.      
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 39)Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited [PLAY 
LIST].  
OFF
T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1 8 ( 
3 4 ) 1 2 ( 
2 7 )DVD VIDEO
Quit: REPEATENTERDISPLAY
DISC
TITLE
CHAPTEROFF
Currently playing title number*1
Playing time*4
Total number of chapters*2
OptionsCurrent setting Total number of titles*
1
Playback status
(N Playback, X 
Pause, 
x Stop, etc.)
Function name of 
selected Control 
Menu item
Operation messageSelected item Control Menu items
Type of disc being 
played*
3
Currently playing chapter number*2
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* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD with DivX video file.
 The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green   when you select any item except [OFF] 
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up 
in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting). The [MULTI/2CH] indicator lights up in green when you 
select the multi-channel playback area on a Super Audio CD.
[TIME/TEXT] (page 52)Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. 
      
[MULTI/2CH] (page 39)Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.
[PROGRAM] (page 36)Selects the track to play in the order you want.     
[SHUFFLE] (page 37)Plays the track in random order.     
[REPEAT] (page 37)Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album 
repeatedly.       
[A/V SYNC] (page 49)Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.        
[PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 65)Sets to prohibit playback on this system.      
[SETUP] (page 77)[QUICK] Setup (page 31)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of 
the TV, and the size of the speakers you are using.
[CUSTOM] Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
[RESET]
Returns the settings in [SETUP] to the default setting.
      
[ALBUM] (page 51)Selects the album to be played.  
[FILE] (page 51)Selects the JPEG image file or DivX video file to be played.  
*[DATE] (page 56)Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
*[INTERVAL] (page 46)Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
*[EFFECT] (page 47)Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
*[MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 45)Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both 
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.
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							Getting Started
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Check that you have the following items:
Speakers (5)
 Subwoofer (1)
 Posts (long × 4, short × 4)
 Bases (4)
 Terminal covers (4)
 Screws (20)
 AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
 FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
 Speaker cords (5 m × 4, 15 m × 2) 
(16.5 ft. × 4, 49.5 ft. × 2)
 Remote Commander (remote) (1)
 Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
 Wall-mount pads
 Operating Instructions
 Speaker and TV connections (card) (1)You can control the system using the supplied 
remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by 
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to 
the markings inside the compartment. When 
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor   
on the system.
 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 light from 
the sun 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
Unpacking
Inserting Batteries into 
the Remote
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Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.
“Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 15)
“Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 23)
“Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 24)
“Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 28)
“Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)” (page 30)
“Step 6: Turning off the Demonstration” (page 30)
“Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup” (page 31)
Video signal is sent to the TV, and is output from the TV screen; audio signals are processed by this 
system and output from the speakers of this system. You can also enjoy sound of other sources, such 
as TV programs, in addition to DVDs or CDs.
Hookup Overview
 
						

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Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the 
jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on 
page 81.
Required cords
Speaker cords
The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be 
connected.
Attaching the speaker stand to the speaker
Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.
 Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor.
 You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 21).
1Insert the post into the base.
The long post is for floor use, the short post is for tabletop use.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup
Note
Tip
(+)
(–)
Color tube
Black Gray
(–) (+)
Post (long)Post (short)
Screw holes
Base or
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2Secure the base to the post by screws.
3Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the base, then stand it up.
4Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the speaker.
Screws (3) Bottom of the base
Speaker cord Bottom of the 
base
,
Speaker cord
Speaker
,
Hole
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5Mount the speaker on the post.
 Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the post.
 Do not drop the speaker when mounting.
6Connect the speaker cord to the speaker, then adjust the length of the speaker cord.
Note
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Adjust the length of the speaker cord.
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7Attach the terminal cover to the speaker by screws.
Screws (2)Terminal cover
 
						

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Connecting the speakers
SPEAKERCOAXIALFM75
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R AUDIO IN VIDEO INLPB/CBPR/CRDVD ONLY
SAT
COMPONENT  VIDEO OUTEURO AV
OUTPUT(TO TV)AMFRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER
Front speaker (R)
Center speakerFront speaker (L)
Surround speaker (R)
SubwooferSurround speaker (L) Rear side of the front 
speakerRear side of the front 
speaker
Rear side of 
the surround 
speakerRear side of 
the surround 
speaker
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 Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
 Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
 Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on 
a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
 When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses.
 Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
 Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.
To connect the speaker cords
Connect the speaker cords after bending the bare wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the 
speaker insulation from being inserted in the speaker terminal.
 Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
Avoiding short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these 
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch 
another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord.
Note
Note