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 
positions higher than the listener from a single 
set of actual surround speakers.
This mode creates 5 pairs of virtual speakers 
surrounding the listener at approximately a 30 ° 
angle of elevation. The effect differs according 
to the [BEHIND] or [SIDE] setting of the 
surround speakers (page 81).
Outputting 2 channel sources 
from the surround speakers
x MULTI ST.
This mode outputs 2 channel sources from the 
front speakers and surround speakers 
simultaneously. The sound that is output from 
the surround speakers is same as the sound that 
is output from the front speakers.
 When you select “MULTI ST.,” “LINK” lights up in 
the front panel display.
Selecting a sound field for 
music
x ROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC
The each mode provided sound to suit the 
source.
Enjoying the sound at low 
volume
xNIGHT
You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you 
would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It 
is useful for watching movies at night. 
In this mode, the sound is output from the front 
speakers only. When a 2 channel source is 
played, this function is not effective.
Enjoying the surround sound 
by headphones
xHEADPHONE VIRTUAL
This mode outputs the sound as surround from 
headphone L/R.
This mode is effective only when a multi 
channel source is played.
xHEADPHONE 2CHANNEL STEREO
This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/
R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources 
completely bypass the sound field processing. 
Multi channel surround formats are downmixed 
to two channels.
Note
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
SL: Surround speaker (left)
SR: Surround speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
SL SR
LR
LR
SL SR
[BEHIND]
[SIDE]
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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 display.
When you want to output the TV sound or 
stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 
6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,” 
“Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby 
Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field.
 When you select the “NIGHT” sound field (page 60), 
the sound is output from the front speakers only.
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound 
from All Speakers
Note
SOUND 
FIELDFUNCTION
 
						

							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 are recorded 
on the DVD VIDEO.
If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn 
the subtitles on or off while playing. If 
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, 
you can change the subtitle language while 
playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever 
you want. You can select a language you are 
learning, for example, and turn on the subtitles 
for better understanding.
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle 
language changes.
 Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able 
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles 
are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn 
them off.
 You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file 
has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains 
subtitle information within the same file.
Using Various Additional Functions
Changing the Angles
Note
ANGLE
Displaying the Subtitles 
   
Note
SUBTITLE
 
						

							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 playback of 
specific discs [CUSTOM 
PARENTAL CONTROL]
You can set the same Custom Parental Control 
password for up to 40 discs. When you set the 
41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.
1Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop 
playback.
2Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
3Press X/x to select   
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press 
ENTER.
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] 
appear.
4Press X/x to select [ON t], then press 
ENTER.
xIf you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password 
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number 
buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password 
appears.
xWhen you have already registered a 
password
The display for entering the password 
appears.
5Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password 
using the number buttons, then press 
ENTER.
[Custom parental control is set.] appears 
and the screen returns to the Control Menu.
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, 
PARENTAL CONTROL)
   
Number 
buttons
 DISPLAY
C/X/xENTER
x
OFF
PASSWORD PLAYERON
DVD VIDEOT       1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1 8 ( 
3 4 ) 1 2 ( 
2 7 )
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, 
then press         .ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press         .ENTER
 
						

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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 ENTER.
The system is ready for playback.
 If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number 
“199703” using the number buttons when the 
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display asks 
you for your password, then press ENTER. The 
display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
Limiting playback for children 
[PARENTAL CONTROL]
(DVD only)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited 
according to a predetermined level such as the 
age of the users. The [PARENTAL CONTROL] 
function allows you to set a playback limitation 
level.
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 [PLAYER t], then 
press ENTER.
xIf you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password 
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number 
buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password 
appears.
xWhen you have already registered a 
password
The display for entering the password 
appears.
4Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password 
using the number buttons, then press 
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback 
limitation level appears.
Tip
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
and press
          .ENTER
OFF
PASSWORD PLAYERON
DVD VIDEOT       1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1 8 ( 
3 4 ) 1 2 ( 
2 7 )
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, 
then press         .ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press         .ENTER
 
						

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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, 
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.The lower the value, the stricter the 
limitation.
To turn off the Parental Control 
function
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.
To play a disc for which Parental 
Control is set
1Insert the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password 
appears.
2Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The system starts playback.
 If you forget your password, remove the disc and 
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Preventing playback of specific 
discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].” When 
you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” 
using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The 
display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. 
After you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the 
disc in the system and press H. When the display for 
entering your password appears, enter your new 
password.
 The Control Menu display will show different items 
depending on the disc type.
 When you play discs which do not have the Parental 
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this 
system.
 Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change 
the parental control level while playing the disc. In 
this case, enter your password, then change the level. 
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns 
to the previous level.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
USA
STANDARD:
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:OFF
USA
STANDARD:
USA
OTHERS   
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
OFF STANDARD:
8:              
7:              
6:              
5:              NC17
R
Tip
Note
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD: USA4:              PG13
 
						

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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 it 
using the number buttons, then press 
ENTER.
If you make a mistake entering 
your password
Press C before you press ENTER and input the 
correct number.
Standard Code 
number
Argentina 2044
Australia 2047
Austria 2046
Belgium 2057
Brazil 2070
Canada 2079
Chile 2090
China 2092
Denmark 2115
Finland 2165
France 2174
Germany 2109
India 2248
Indonesia 2238
Italy 2254
Japan 2276
Korea 2304Malaysia 2363
Mexico 2362
Netherlands 2376
New 
Zealand2390
Norway 2379
Pakistan 2427
Philippines 2424
Portugal 2436
Russia 2489
Singapore 2501
Spain 2149
Sweden 2499
Switzerland 2086
Thailand 2528
United 
Kingdom2184
Standard Code 
number
 
						

							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 you set successfully the manufacturer’s code, 
the remote transmits the on/off signal of the TV. 
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try 
entering them one at a time until you find the one 
that works with your TV.
TV
To control the TV
You can control the TV by using following 
buttons.
* Only for the Sony TVs.
You can select the TV channels by using the 
number buttons.
- is for selecting a channel number greater than 
10. (For example, for channel 25, press -, then 
2 and 5.)
 Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control 
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
Other Operations
Controlling the TV with the 
Supplied Remote
Note
TV VOL +/– TV/VIDEO
Number 
buttons
TV CH –/+ TV ?/1
TV-Manufacturer Code number
SONY 01
DAEWOO 02
GRUNDIG 16
HITACHI 02, 04
JVC 05
MITSUBISHI/MGA 02, 06
PANASONIC 12, 15
PHILIPS 13, 14
SAMSUNG 02, 07, 13
SANYO 03
SHARP 08
THOMSON 09
TOSHIBA 08, 10, 11
By pressing You can
TV [/1Turn the TV on or off.
TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source 
between the TV and other input 
sources.
TV VOL +/– 
while pressing 
the TV buttonAdjust the TV volume.
TV CH +/– while 
pressing the TV 
buttonSelect the TV channel.
Number buttons 
while pressing 
the TV button*Select the TV channel.
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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 the system. For details, see the 
instructions of your TV.
* Except for North American models.
Operating for the THEATRE 
SYNC function
Point the remote to the direction of TV and this 
system, then press THEATRE SYNC once.
If this function does not work, change the 
transmit time. The transmit time varies 
depending on the TV.
To change the transmit time
Press and hold TV CH + while entering the 
code for transmit time (see the table) using the 
number buttons.
The transmit time from the remote is selected.
Using the THEATRE SYNC 
Function
TV CH + TV/VIDEO
Number 
buttonsTHEATRE 
SYNC
CLEARALBUM –/+By pressing Number TV’s input source
TV/VIDEO 0 No input source 
(Default)
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3VIDEO3
4VIDEO4
5VIDEO5
6VIDEO6
7VIDEO7
8VIDEO8
9* COMPONENT 1 
INPUT
CLEAR* COMPONENT 2 
INPUT
ALBUM –* COMPONENT 3 
INPUT
ALBUM +* COMPONENT 4 
INPUT
By pressing Number Transmit time
TV CH + 1 0.5 (Default)
21
31.5
42
52.5
63
73.5
84