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Model No. Serial No. STR-DG500 ©2006 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 2-662-258-12 (2) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Model No. Serial No. STR-DG500 ©2006 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 2-662-258-12 (2) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a confined space, such as vases, on the apparatus. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by ... general house waste; These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc...
...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a confined space, such as vases, on the apparatus. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by ... general house waste; These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc...
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... front panel. You can also use the controls on its packaging indicates that this manual are for model STR-DG500. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is disposed of correctly,...are clearly indicated in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as household waste. About This Manual • The instructions in this product, please contact...
... front panel. You can also use the controls on its packaging indicates that this manual are for model STR-DG500. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is disposed of correctly,...are clearly indicated in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as household waste. About This Manual • The instructions in this product, please contact...
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...2: Connecting speakers 14 3a: Connecting the audio components.........15 3b: Connecting the video components ........18 4: Connecting the antennas 24 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....25 6: Selecting the speaker system 26 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 27 8: Adjusting the speaker levels... 61 Naming inputs 62 Changing the display 62 Using the Sleep Timer 63 Recording using the receiver 63 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 64 Additional Information Glossary 65 Precautions 67 Troubleshooting 68 Specifications 71 Index 74 4GB...
...2: Connecting speakers 14 3a: Connecting the audio components.........15 3b: Connecting the video components ........18 4: Connecting the antennas 24 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....25 6: Selecting the speaker system 26 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 27 8: Adjusting the speaker levels... 61 Naming inputs 62 Changing the display 62 Using the Sleep Timer 63 Recording using the receiver 63 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 64 Additional Information Glossary 65 Precautions 67 Troubleshooting 68 Specifications 71 Index 74 4GB...
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... panel 12 34 5 67 8 ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B /A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. B SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 25, 32, 33, 53, 55, 72). continued 5GB MOVIE MUSIC...
... panel 12 34 5 67 8 ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B /A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. B SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 25, 32, 33, 53, 55, 72). continued 5GB MOVIE MUSIC...
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... the LFE channel signal is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. "; Name E ;PRO LOGIC (II)/ (IIx) F DTS (-ES)/ (96/24) G NEO:6 Function Lights up when the receiver is actually being reproduced. Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals with a ...sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. "DTS 96/24" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to the speaker system used. PRO LOGIC II" lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/ Music/Game decoder...
... the LFE channel signal is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. "; Name E ;PRO LOGIC (II)/ (IIx) F DTS (-ES)/ (96/24) G NEO:6 Function Lights up when the receiver is actually being reproduced. Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals with a ...sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. "DTS 96/24" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to the speaker system used. PRO LOGIC II" lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/ Music/Game decoder...
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... Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speaker is set to "OPT IN" (page 60). Name H MEMORY I A.DIRECT J Preset station indicators K Tuner... the sleep timer is set to "COAX IN" (page 60). AUTO SW LCR SL SR 8GB Lights up when using the receiver to "NO" (page 37) Sound Field: A.F.D. Lights up when dynamic range compression is set to tune in radio stations you have ...
... Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speaker is set to "OPT IN" (page 60). Name H MEMORY I A.DIRECT J Preset station indicators K Tuner... the sleep timer is set to "COAX IN" (page 60). AUTO SW LCR SL SR 8GB Lights up when using the receiver to "NO" (page 37) Sound Field: A.F.D. Lights up when dynamic range compression is set to tune in radio stations you have ...
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...B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 5.1 channel sound (page 16). D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jack Red (R) Yellow VIDEO IN/ OUT jack* Connects.../OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jack Red (R) Connects to a DVD IN jack player, etc. White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24). SURROUND BACK L L + - + - Getting Started Rear panel 12 4 5 6 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN...
...B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 5.1 channel sound (page 16). D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jack Red (R) Yellow VIDEO IN/ OUT jack* Connects.../OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jack Red (R) Connects to a DVD IN jack player, etc. White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24). SURROUND BACK L L + - + - Getting Started Rear panel 12 4 5 6 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN...
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...use the supplied remote RM-AAU005 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a TV monitor (page 19). TV CH + PRESET - Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you connect the ...section Connects to a DVD VIDEO player, TV, or a INPUT/ satellite tuner. wg 1 AV ?/1 TV/VIDEO AUTO SLEEP CAL AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 (on/standby) switch wf 2 TV ?/1, ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY (on or off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Green Blue Red COMPONENT ...
...use the supplied remote RM-AAU005 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a TV monitor (page 19). TV CH + PRESET - Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you connect the ...section Connects to a DVD VIDEO player, TV, or a INPUT/ satellite tuner. wg 1 AV ?/1 TV/VIDEO AUTO SLEEP CAL AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 (on/standby) switch wf 2 TV ?/1, ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY (on or off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Green Blue Red COMPONENT ...
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...player, DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck. Press TV CH +/- preset stations. - O RETURN/ EXIT O Press to select preset TV channels. To turn the receiver on or off all speakers at the same time. MEMORY J MUTING K TV VOL +a)/- Name Function L ./> Press to skip tracks of the... VCR, CD player, DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck. PRESET +/- preset channels of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time ...
...player, DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck. Press TV CH +/- preset stations. - O RETURN/ EXIT O Press to select preset TV channels. To turn the receiver on or off all speakers at the same time. MEMORY J MUTING K TV VOL +a)/- Name Function L ./> Press to skip tracks of the... VCR, CD player, DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck. PRESET +/- preset channels of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time ...
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... of the buttons to select the component you press DVD MENU or MENU, press the control button to control Sony components as references when operating the receiver. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2) VIDEO 3 Not assigned DVD DVD... MENU (N), press the control button V, v, B or b to select - disc protection), recorder (e.g. erasing multiple titles). Press to select the settings. channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner. clear a mistake when you press any of the satellite tuner or DVD player. return to preset stations. -...
... of the buttons to select the component you press DVD MENU or MENU, press the control button to control Sony components as references when operating the receiver. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2) VIDEO 3 Not assigned DVD DVD... MENU (N), press the control button V, v, B or b to select - disc protection), recorder (e.g. erasing multiple titles). Press to select the settings. channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner. clear a mistake when you press any of the satellite tuner or DVD player. return to preset stations. -...
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Getting Started 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see "Using the surround back decoding mode" on page 40). Enjoying a 5.1/6.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer...
Getting Started 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see "Using the surround back decoding mode" on page 40). Enjoying a 5.1/6.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer...
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Audio input/output jack to be connected Component With Page Super Audio Multi-channel audio 16 CD player/CD outputa) player Analog audio output 17 onlyb) MD deck/Tape Analog audio output 17 deck onlyb) a)Model with AUDIO OUT ... the illustration that follows. After hooking up your components to the jacks of your components, proceed to output audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. This connection is used to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page 24). Refer to connect each component. Before you begin, refer to "Component to...
Audio input/output jack to be connected Component With Page Super Audio Multi-channel audio 16 CD player/CD outputa) player Analog audio output 17 onlyb) MD deck/Tape Analog audio output 17 deck onlyb) a)Model with AUDIO OUT ... the illustration that follows. After hooking up your components to the jacks of your components, proceed to output audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. This connection is used to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page 24). Refer to connect each component. Before you begin, refer to "Component to...
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... jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you will need to adjust the level of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to the MULTI CH IN jacks of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected...
... jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you will need to adjust the level of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to the MULTI CH IN jacks of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected...
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...18GB High quality image Notes • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. • Turn on the connecting jack. Reassigning video input signals to another input Component video input signals can be connected Component Page TV ..., proceed to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page 24). If the power supply of a playback component are being output to a TV through the receiver. After hooking up your components. Select the connection according to the jacks on , neither video nor audio is not on your components to the ...
...18GB High quality image Notes • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. • Turn on the connecting jack. Reassigning video input signals to another input Component video input signals can be connected Component Page TV ..., proceed to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page 24). If the power supply of a playback component are being output to a TV through the receiver. After hooking up your components. Select the connection according to the jacks on , neither video nor audio is not on your components to the ...
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...OUT IN MD/TAPE L L R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + - SURROUND BACK L L + - + - Connect video cords according to a TV monitor. Tip You can be displayed on a TV ...supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) 19GB Getting Started Hooking up a TV monitor The image from a visual component connected to this receiver can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to the jacks of a playback component are being output to connect ...
...OUT IN MD/TAPE L L R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + - SURROUND BACK L L + - + - Connect video cords according to a TV monitor. Tip You can be displayed on a TV ...supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) 19GB Getting Started Hooking up a TV monitor The image from a visual component connected to this receiver can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to the jacks of a playback component are being output to connect ...
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... can be displayed on the remote so that it can use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the receiver's display. SURROUND BACK L L + - + - For details, see "Changing button assignments" (page 64). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that you connect a DVD recorder...-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE L L R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + -
... can be displayed on the remote so that it can use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the receiver's display. SURROUND BACK L L + - + - For details, see "Changing button assignments" (page 64). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that you connect a DVD recorder...-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE L L R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + -
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...L L R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the... receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna...
...L L R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the... receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna...
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... CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following items are reset ...can be used to return settings you have made to "DVD". 25GB Getting Started 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the power cord can also be unplugged from...
... CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following items are reset ...can be used to return settings you have made to "DVD". 25GB Getting Started 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the power cord can also be unplugged from...
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... SP B To turn off the speaker output, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until the "SP A" and "SP B" indicators on the receiver for this operation. ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B /A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC...
... SP B To turn off the speaker output, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until the "SP A" and "SP B" indicators on the receiver for this operation. ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B /A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC...