Sony Dav Dz555m Operating Instructions

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4Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # 
to #.
5Attach the post to the base.
Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, 
then secure the post with the 2 screws.
Note Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly.
Rear of the speakerColor tube
Front speaker (L):...

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6Adjust the height of the speaker.
Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws.
Adjust the speaker of one side, then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide.
Note When adjusting the height of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fall. 
7Take up any speaker cord slack.
Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base.
Lines
Loosen 2 screws.
,
Post
In addition to the...

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Fully-assembled illustration
White
Red Front speaker (L): 
White labelFront speaker (R): 
Red label
 

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The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see 
page 24. For other component connection, see page 28. 
To accept progressive signals, see page 26.
Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the 
following pages.
Step 2: Connecting the System and TV
RAUDIO
OUT
L
VIDEO
IN
COAXIALAMFM75
(DVD ONLY)OUT
DMPORTDIR-TC1
FRONT R
CENTER WOOFERFRONT L SUR R SUR LSPEAKER
SPEAKER
TV /...

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1 Connecting the Speakers
Required cords
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be 
connected.
Note Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
To avoid 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...

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2 Connecting the TV
Required cords
A Video cord.
B Audio cord (not supplied)
Tip 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 (page 34).
3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)
To connect the AM loop antenna (aerial)
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle 
or roll up...

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To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω  jack.
Note Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
 After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
Before connecting the AC power cord...

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Positioning the speakers
For the best possible surround sound, all the 
speakers other than the subwoofer should be 
placed at the same distance from the listening 
position (A). 
However, this system allows you to place the 
center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) 
and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 
ft) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 
7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening 
position.
Place...

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Follow the steps below to make the minimum 
number of basic adjustments for using the 
system.
1Turn on the TV.
2Press [/1.
Note Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” 
(page 30).
3Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system 
appears on the TV screen.
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] 
appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If 
this message does not appear, recall the 
Quick Setup display (page 21) and perform 
again.
4Press   without...

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Note When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (not 
supplied) is installed, [STANDARD 
(WIRELESS)] appears instead.
10Press .
11Connect the calibration mic to the 
A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and 
press X/x to select [YES].
Set up the calibration mic at the ear level 
using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front 
of each speaker should face the calibration 
mic, and there should be no obstruction 
between the speakers and the calibration 
mic. Be quiet during the...