Sony Dav Dz555m Operating Instructions

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You can control your TV (Sony only) with the 
supplied remote.
Controlling TVs with the 
remote
You can control the TV by using following 
buttons.
* Use these buttons while pressing the TV button.
- is for selecting a channel number greater than 
10. (For example, for channel 25, press -, then 
2 and 5.)
Note Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control 
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
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 INPUT* while entering 
the code for the TV’s input source 
connected to this unit (see the table) using 
the number buttons.
* Functions as both TV INPUT and DISPLAY button.
The TV’s input source is selected.
Set your TV’s input to the input you used to 
connect the unit. For details, see the operating 
instructions of your TV.
* Except for North American models.
Other Operations
Controlling the TV with the 
Supplied Remote
By pressing You can
TV [/1* Turn the TV on or off.
TV INPUT* Switch the TV’s input source 
between the TV and other input 
sources.
TV VOL +/–* Adjust the TV volume.
TV CH +/–* Select the TV channel.
Number 
buttons*, 
ENTER*Select the TV channel.
DVD MENU* Display the menu of the TV.
C/X/x/c*, * Select the item on the menu.
RETURN* Return to the previous channel or 
layer on the menu of the TV.
Using the THEATRE SYNC 
Function
By pressing Number TV’s input source
TV INPUT 0 No input source 
(Default)
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3VIDEO3
4VIDEO4
5VIDEO5
6VIDEO6
7VIDEO7
8VIDEO8
9* COMPONENT 1
CLEAR* COMPONENT 2
SYSTEM 
MENU*COMPONENT 3
PICTURE 
NAVI*COMPONENT 4
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Operating the THEATRE SYNC 
function
Point the remote to the direction of TV and this 
unit, 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.* Functions as both TV CH + and PRESET + button.
Note This function is only for Sony TVs. (This function 
may not work on some Sony TVs.)
 If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this 
function may not work. Install the unit near the TV.
 Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV 
and this unit while entering the code.
You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a 
disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode. 
You can connect two microphones (not 
supplied)* to the unit.
* Only Russian models, supplied with one 
microphone.
Setting the system to karaoke 
mode
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Plug a microphone into the MIC 1 or 
MIC 2 jack.
The system enters karaoke mode.
 “   ” lights up in the front panel display.
3Start playing the music.
Microphone sound is output with DVD 
function.
To cancel karaoke mode
Disconnect the microphones.
To set the system to karaoke 
mode on the Control Menu 
display
1Press  DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears.
By pressing Number Transmit time
TV CH + 1 0.5 (Default)
21
31.5
42
53
64
75
86
Enjoying Karaoke 
     
AUDIO IN / MIC 1 /
A.CAL MICMIC 2
 
						

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Note The Control Menu display has 2 pages. 
Depending on the source, press   DISPLAY 
twice to select [KARAOKE MODE].
2Press X/x repeatedly to select  [KARAOKE MODE], then press  . 
The options for [KARAOKE MODE] appear.
3Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then 
press .
The system enters karaoke mode.
To cancel karaoke mode, select [OFF].
Note Microphone sound may drop when changing discs.
 Before connecting, press MIC VOL – to set the 
microphone volume to minimum.
 You cannot change the sound field during karaoke 
mode.
 In karaoke mode, the overall volume may drop.
 If you set [TEST TONE] to [ON] (page 83) during 
the karaoke mode, the karaoke mode is set to off 
automatically.
 Microphone sound is not output when:
– the microphone is not connected to the unit 
properly.
– the microphone volume is set to minimum.
Tip The karaoke play is performed with the audio channel 
you selected using AUDIO (page 43).
Adjusting the microphone
You can adjust the microphone volume and 
level of the echo effect.
To adjust the microphone volume
Press MIC VOL +/– to adjust the 
microphone volume.
To add the echo effect
Press ECHO.
Each time you press ECHO, the echo level 
changes as follows:
To cancel the echo effect, select “ECHO OFF.”
Note If howling occurs: 
– move the microphone away from the speakers. 
– lower the microphone volume or echo level. 
– lower the overall volume. 
Dolby Digital Karaoke format
(DVD only)
Dolby Digital format, which reproduces 
surround sound using 5 channels, can also 
contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format 
which is specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby 
Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody and 
guide vocal tracks are recorded in addition to the 
accompaniment. You can select them when the 
system is in karaoke mode. 
Speaker output in normal Dolby 
Digital format (5 channel 
surround)
Speaker output in Dolby Digital 
Karaoke format
ECHO OFF t ECHO 1
Rr
  ECHO 3 T ECHO 2
Center 
speaker Front speaker 
(L)Front speaker 
(R)
Surround 
speaker (L)Surround 
speaker (R)
Guide melody Accompaniment
Accompaniment
Guide vocal 1
Guide vocal 2
You can select any of these. These are output 
from the respective speakers. Front 
(L)Front 
(R) Center
Surround 
(L)Surround 
(R)
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You can check the audio information by 
pressing AUDIO 
(page 43). When playing a 
Dolby Digital Karaoke disc, “ ” appears at the 
current audio format.
Example:
Changing the key of a song 
(Key Control)
You can change the key to suit your vocal range, 
except when the system is in stop mode.
Press KEY CON # or 2 to suit your vocal 
range in karaoke mode.
You can adjust the key higher or lower in 
13 steps (
26 – #6).
Note Depending on the discs, you may not be able to 
change the key.
 The key automatically returns to the original key 
when:
– you turn off the power.
– you change the function.
– the disc tray is opened.
– you stop playback.
– the title or track changes.
– you change the album.
– the play item is changed during PBC playback.
– you perform Scan Play.
– you cancel karaoke mode.
Playing karaoke with any 
stereo disc (Karaoke Pon)
You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded 
disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing 
the sound of the vocals.
Press KARAOKE PON in karaoke mode.
To cancel Karaoke Pon mode
Press KARAOKE PON again.
Note This function may not work well in the following 
cases:
– Only a few instruments are playing
– A duet is playing
– The vocals on the disc deviate from the center
– Monaural-recorded discs (the accompaniment is 
also reduced)
– Multiplex
 During Karaoke Pon mode, the stereo effect is 
reduced.
 Karaoke Pon mode is automatically canceled when:
– you turn off the power.
– you change the function.
– the disc tray is opened.
– AUDIO stream is changed.
– you set [VOCAL SELECT] to other than [OFF].
– you cancel karaoke mode.
Selecting the vocals (Vocal 
Select)
(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, CD only)
When playing a DVD with the Dolby Digital 
Karaoke format in karaoke mode, you can turn 
on or off the guide vocal recorded in the karaoke 
track.
When playing a VIDEO CD/CD in karaoke 
mode, you can listen to the vocals.
You can also change the guide vocal channel. 
You can select different kinds of vocals.
1Press   DISPLAY twice in karaoke 
mode.
The Control Menu display for karaoke 
mode appears.
2Press X/x repeatedly to select  
[VOCAL SELECT], then press  .
The options for [VOCAL SELECT] appear.
3Press X/x repeatedly to select the 
desired vocal channel.
The output channel changes as follows. The 
default settings are underlined.
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO
OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled. 
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL3 / 2
2/0: Recorded only with 
accompaniment. 
3/0: Recorded with guide 
melody. 
3/1: Recorded with guide melody 
and one guide vocal. 
3/2: Recorded with guide melody 
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 [1+2]: Guide vocal 1+2 
 [1]: Guide vocal 1
 [2]: Guide vocal 2
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD/CD
OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled. 
 [L+R]: Same sound is output from both 
speakers. 
 [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound
xWhen playing a Super VCD
OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled. 
 [1:L+R]: Same sound of the audio track 1 
is output from both speakers.
 [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the 
audio track 1
 [2:L+R]: Same sound of the audio track 2 
is output from both speakers.
 [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the 
audio track 2
4Press . 
Note When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function works 
only with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format.
 Depending on the discs, you may not be able to 
change the guide vocal channel.
 The channel returns to the default setting when:
– you turn off the power.
– you change the functions.
– the disc tray is opened.
– AUDIO stream is changed.
– you cancel karaoke mode.
– you set karaoke pon mode to on.
 When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded only with one 
kind of guide vocal, select [1].
Selecting the scoring mode 
(Score Mode)
When karaoke mode is turned on, you can use 
the scoring mode.
Your score is calculated by comparing your 
voice with the music source.
1Press  DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears.
Note The Control Menu display has 2 pages. 
Depending on the source, press   DISPLAY 
twice to select [SCORE MODE].
2Press X/x repeatedly to select  [SCORE MODE], then press  . 
The options for [SCORE MODE] appear.
3Press X/x repeatedly to select a 
setting.
The default settings are underlined.

: Beginner or Intermediate level.
 [NORMAL]: Advance or professional 
level. 
 [DEMO]: Demonstration mode. 
Consistently displays a high score for 
every song.
4Press . 
5Start playing the music.
6Press SCORE before singing a song in 
karaoke mode.
The previous highest score appears on the 
TV screen.
7After singing for more than a minute, 
press SCORE again to view your score.
Your score is calculated from a scale of 
0 to 99.
Your score is displayed for five seconds, 
during which time the system enters pause 
mode.
Note The highest score is reset when the system is turned 
off.
 The score mode function may be canceled when 
certain remote buttons are pressed.
 In some cases, you may not be able to use the scoring 
mode.
Tip The [SCORE MODE] setting is automatically 
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Reinforcing bass frequencies
You can reinforce bass frequencies.
Press DYNAMIC BASS.
Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.
To turn off the sound effect
Press DYNAMIC BASS again.You can set the system to turn off at a preset 
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. 
You can preset the time in 1 or 10-minutes 
increments.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press  or c.
3Press X/x to select a setting.
The minutes display (the remaining time) 
changes as follows:
Tip You can select the remaining time by pressing 
the number buttons. In this case, you can preset 
the time in 1-minute increments.
4Press .
The setting is made and “SLEEP” lights up 
in the front panel display.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
To change the remaining time
Restart from Step 1.
To cancel the Sleep Timer 
function
Select “SLEEP  OFF” in Step 3.
Using the Sound EffectUsing the Sleep Timer
SLEEP 90M y SLEEP 80M y SLEEP 70M
YY
SLEEP  OFF y SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M
 
						

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The brightness of the front panel display can be 
set to either of 2 levels.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press  or c.
3Press X/x to select the brightness of 
the front panel display.
The default setting is underlined.
 “DIMMER OFF”
: Bright.
 “DIMMER ON”: The front panel display 
becomes dark.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) 
adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable 
audio source or computer. By connecting a 
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can 
enjoy sound from the connected component on 
the system.
Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters 
vary in each area.
For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter, see “Connecting Other 
Components” (page 28).
Note Do not connect an adaptor other than the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter.
 Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter to/from the unit while the system is 
turned on.
 Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (not supplied), the images are also output. In 
this case, the system outputs the composite video 
signal only regardless of the type of video signal.
Playing the connected 
component on the system
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DMPORT” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Start playback of the connected 
component.
The sound and images from the connected 
component are played on the system or 
connected TV.
For operation details, see the operating 
instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter (not supplied).
Tip When listening to MP3 or other compressed music 
using a portable audio source, you can enhance the 
sound. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until 
“A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display. To 
cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”
Changing the Brightness 
of the Front Panel DisplayUsing the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT Adapter
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Note Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (not supplied), you may be able to operate a 
connected component using either the buttons on the 
remote or the unit. The following illustration shows 
an example of buttons that can be used in this case.
You can deactivate the buttons on the unit 
(except for "/1) for preventing misoperation, 
such as child mischief (child lock function).
When the child lock function is activated, the 
buttons on the unit are locked and “ ” lights 
up in the front panel display. (You can operate 
the system by using the remote.)
Note When you operate the buttons on the unit while the 
child lock function is on, “CHILD LOCK” appears in 
the front panel display.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “CHILD 
LOCK” appears in the front panel 
display, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
 “OFF”
: Child lock function off.
 “ON”: Child lock function on.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Tip You can activate the child lock function by pressing 
x for more than 5 seconds (“ ” lights up in the 
front panel display). 
To cancel, press x for more than 5 seconds so that 
“ ” disappears from the front panel display.
x H
X./>
Deactivating the Buttons 
on the Unit
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You can set two 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 display appears.
3Press X/x to select   
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press 
.
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] 
appear.
4Press X/x to select [ON t], then press 
.
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  .
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 
.
[Custom parental control is set.] appears 
and the TV screen returns to the Control 
Menu display.
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 
.
3Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press  .
Advanced Settings and Adjustments
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, 
PARENTAL CONTROL)
  
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 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  .
The system is ready for playback.
Tip 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  . 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 display appears.
2Press X/x to select   
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press 
.
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] 
appear.
3Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then 
press .
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  .
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 
.
The display for setting the playback 
limitation level appears.
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