Sony Dav Dz555m Operating Instructions

Advanced Settings and Adjustments
81GB
Note When you connect the unit and TV with the HDMI 
cord and [ON] is selected, DYNAMIC BASS, 
MOVIE/MUSIC, and sound field are not applied to 
the sound that is output from the TV.
x[DivX]
Displays the registration code for this system.
For more information, go to 
http://www.divx.com
 on the Internet.To obtain the best possible surround sound, set 
connection of the speakers and their distance 
from your listening position. Then use the test 
tone to adjust the...

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x[DISTANCE (FRONT)]
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 19), the settings is automatically 
displayed.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display 
when you move the speakers.
1)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 19), the 
default settings are changed.
2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.3)0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
x[DISTANCE (SURROUND)]
The...

Advanced Settings and Adjustments
83GB
x[LEVEL (SURROUND)]
You can vary the level of surround speakers as 
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] 
for easy adjustment.
To adjust the volume of all the 
speakers at one time
Turn the VOLUME control on the unit, 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 by 
using the test tone
1Press   DISPLAY when the system is 
in stop mode.
The...

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You can return the system parameters, such as 
preset stations, to the default settings.
1Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2Press x, A, and "/1 on the unit at the 
same time.
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel 
display and the default settings are returned.
Returning to the Default 
Settings
A "/1x
 

Additional Information
85GB
On power sources
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not 
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To 
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by 
the cord.
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...

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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 out.
 Do not use solvents such...

Additional Information
87GB
protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel 
does not light up). See page 98.
 If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, 
changing the type of video signal output from the 
HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO FORMAT 
may solve the problem (page 25). 
Connect the TV and the unit using a video jack 
other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s 
input to the connected video input so that you can 
see the on-screen displays. Change the type of 
video signal output from the...

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The sound loses stereo effect when you play a 
VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.
 Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO 
(page 43).
 Make sure the unit is connected properly.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when 
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG 
audio sound track.
 Make sure the sound field function is on 
(page 34).
 Check the speaker connections and settings (page 
14, 81). 
 Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not 
be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or...

Additional Information
89GB
 The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format 
that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
 It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
 It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in 
normal mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in 
Progressive JPEG which is mainly used on the 
Internet WEB site.
 It does not fit the TV screen (those images are 
reduced).
 The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to 
[AUDIO (MP3)] (page 53).
 If you cannot change the [MODE...

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The system does not work normally.
 Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from 
the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after 
several minutes.
The unit does not work and “CHILD LOCK” 
appears in the front panel display when you 
press any button on the unit.
 Set the child lock function to off (page 68).
The HDMI CONTROL function does not work.
 When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel 
display, check the HDMI connection (page 24).
 Set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in [CUSTOM 
SETUP] to...