Sony Dav Dz555m Operating Instructions

©2007 Sony Corporation2-895-970-E2(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ555M
 

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus to 
rain or moisture.
Caution – The use of optical instruments 
with this product will increase eye 
hazard.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such 
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the 
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. 
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects 
filled with...

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Welcome! ................................................ 2
About This Manual ................................. 5
This System Can Play the Following 
Discs ................................................. 5
Getting Started – BASIC –
Step 1: Assembling 
the Speakers ............................. 9
Step 2: Connecting the System and 
TV ............................................. 14
Step 3: Positioning the System ... 18
Step 4: Performing the Quick 
Setup ........................................ 19...

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Advanced Settings and 
Adjustments
Locking Discs ....................................... 69
(CUSTOM PARENTAL 
CONTROL, PARENTAL 
CONTROL)
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a 
Room .............................................. 72
(SPEAKER FORMATION)
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings 
Automatically ................................. 74
(AUTO CALIBRATION)
Using the Setup Display........................ 76
Setting the Display or Sound Track 
Language ........................................ 78...

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 The instructions in this manual describe the 
controls on the remote. You can also use the 
controls on the unit if they have the same or 
similar names as those on the remote.
 The Control Menu items may vary depending 
on the area.
 “DVD” may be used as a general term for 
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and 
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
 Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for 
North American models.
 The following symbols are used in this 
manual.
1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format 
defined by...

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The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the 
following formats:
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and 
DivX video files of format conforming to 
UDF (Universal Disc Format)
Example of discs that the 
system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
 CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those 
recorded in the formats listed on page 5
 CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format
 Data part of CD-Extras
 DVD Audios
 Super Audio CD
 DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3...

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indication may be given even though playing the 
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Note about playback 
operations of DVDs and 
VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO 
CDs may be intentionally set by software 
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and 
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the 
software producers designed, some playback 
features may not be available. Be sure to read the 
operating instructions supplied with the DVDs 
or VIDEO CDs.
Copyrights
This...

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Getting Started – BASIC –
See Unpacking in Specifications, page 91.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching 
the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it 
at the remote sensor   on the unit.
Note 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...

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Getting Started – BASIC –
Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.
(For the front speakers.)
About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 15.
Note Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor.
Tip You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 23).
Use the screws illustrated below.
1Thread the speaker cord through the hole on the base and post.
Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread...

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Getting Started – BASIC –
2Attach the post cover to the other end of the post.
Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of 
the post cover, then secure with the screw.
3Lay the post in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure 
the post with the mounting plate and screws.
Select the speaker whose color of the jack on the rear panel of speaker matches the color tube of 
the speaker cord.
When securing the...