Sony DAV-DZ500F User Manual

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About This Manual

This System Can Play the Following Discs
- Note about CDs/DVDs
- Example of discs that the system cannot play
- Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)
- About Multi Session CD
- About the Super Audio CD
- Region code
- Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
- Copyrights

Guide to the Control Menu Display
- Control Menu display

Getting Started
- Unpacking
- Inserting Batteries into the Remote
- Hookup Overview
- Step 1: Speaker System Hookup
  - Required cords
  - Attaching the speaker stand to the speaker
  - Connecting the speakers
  - Avoiding short-circuiting the speakers
  - Installing the speakers on the wall
- Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup
- Step 3: TV Hookup
  - Connecting the video cords
  - Does your TV accept progressive signals?
  - Connecting the audio cords
- Step 4: Other Component Hookup
  - Connecting the system and the other component
- Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)
- Step 6: Turning off the Demonstration
  - Setting the demonstration mode on/off
- Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup
- Speaker Setup
  - Positioning the speakers

Playing Discs
- Playing Discs
  - Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play)
  - Creating your own program (Program Play)
  - Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)
  - Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
- Using the DVD’s Menu
- Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-RW
- Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD
  - Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD
  - Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD
- Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)
- About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files
  - What is MP3/JPEG?
  - Discs that the system can play
  - MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the system can play
  - Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files
- Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Track and JPEG Image Files
  - Selecting an album
  - Selecting an MP3 audio track
  - Selecting a JPEG image file
- Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound
  - Specifying the slide show duration
  - Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show
- Enjoying DivX® Videos
  - About DivX Video Files
  - Playing DivX Video Files
  - Selecting a DivX video file
- Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound
- Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc
  - Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)
  - Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)
  - Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)
- Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc.
- Searching by Scene
- Viewing Information About the Disc
  - Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time in the Front Panel Display
  - Viewing the Station Name or Frequency in the front panel display
  - Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time
  - Checking the play information of the Disc
  - Checking the date information

Sound Adjustments
- Changing the Sound
  - Checking the audio signal format
- Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field
  - Automatic outputting of the original sound
  - Using only the front speaker and subwoofer
  - Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel
  - Enjoying virtual surround speakers
  - Outputting 2 channel sources from the surround speakers and center speaker
  - Selecting a sound field for music
  - Enjoying the sound at low volume
  - Enjoying the surround sound by headphones
- Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers
- Using the Sound Effect
  - Reinforcing bass frequencies

Using Various Additional Functions
- Changing the Angles
- Displaying the Subtitles
- Locking Discs
  - Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]
  - Limiting playback for children [PARENTAL CONTROL]
  - Changing the password

Other Operations
- Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote
  - Controlling TVs with the remote
- Using the THEATRE SYNC Function
  - Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function
  - Operating for the THEATRE SYNC function
- Enjoying the Sound of Other Components
  - Selecting the connected component
  - Changing the output level of the sound from the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel
- Enjoying the Radio
  - Presetting radio stations
  - Listening to the radio
  - Naming preset stations
- Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
  - What is the Radio Data System?
  - Receiving RDS broadcasts
- Using the Sleep Timer
- Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display
- Returning to the Default Settings

Settings and Adjustments
- Using the Setup Display
- Setting the Display or Sound Track Language
- Settings for the Display
- Custom Settings
- Settings for the Speakers
  - Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone

Additional Information
- Precautions
- Notes about the Discs
- Troubleshooting
- Self-diagnosis Function
- Specifications
- Glossary
- Language Code List
- Index to Parts and Controls
  - Front panel
  - Front panel display
  - Rear panel
  - Remote
- DVD Setup Display List
- AMP Menu List
- Index

Sony DAV-DZ500F User Manual

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