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...and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the front panel. Any difference in the text, for model STR-DG500. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your model number by looking at the ...be handed over to conserve natural resources. Instead it shall be treated as those on the supplied remote. The recycling of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 3GB You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as household waste. CENTER + - "Dolby", "...
...and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the front panel. Any difference in the text, for model STR-DG500. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your model number by looking at the ...be handed over to conserve natural resources. Instead it shall be treated as those on the supplied remote. The recycling of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 3GB You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as household waste. CENTER + - "Dolby", "...
Operating Instructions
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...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 and balance... 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
...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 and balance... 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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...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 MULTI CH IN DIRECT w; When you remove the cover, keep it out of the front speakers (page 26). E Remote sensor Receives signals from children. D MULTI CHANNEL Lights up when multi DECODING lamp channel... audio is decoded (page 33). B SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page...
...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 MULTI CH IN DIRECT w; When you remove the cover, keep it out of the front speakers (page 26). E Remote sensor Receives signals from children. D MULTI CHANNEL Lights up when multi DECODING lamp channel... audio is decoded (page 33). B SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page...
Operating Instructions
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... can use the supplied remote RM-AAU005 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to speakers (page 14). You OUTPUT can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR... M qs TV qd X x Name A AV ?/1 Function Press to turn off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a TV monitor (page 19). 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). F TV VOL...
... can use the supplied remote RM-AAU005 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to speakers (page 14). You OUTPUT can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR... M qs TV qd X x Name A AV ?/1 Function Press to turn off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a TV monitor (page 19). 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). F TV VOL...
Operating Instructions
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... 1 input so that you connect a DVD recorder • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that it can use the button to control your DVD recorder. 2 Connecting video DVD player Getting Started A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN...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 + - SURROUND BACK L L + - + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A DVD recorder A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (...
... 1 input so that you connect a DVD recorder • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that it can use the button to control your DVD recorder. 2 Connecting video DVD player Getting Started A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN...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 + - SURROUND BACK L L + - + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A DVD recorder A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (...
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5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the display alternately. 3 Press MEMORY/ENTER. VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220V 240V Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC ...R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS To the wall outlet Note Install this operation. 1,2 ?/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. This procedure can be used to return settings you have...
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the display alternately. 3 Press MEMORY/ENTER. VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220V 240V Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC ...R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS To the wall outlet Note Install this operation. 1,2 ?/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. This procedure can be used to return settings you have...
Operating Instructions
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..., 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. Doing ...batteries in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for about 3 months. To select Light up . 26GB Notes • Do not leave the remote in the RM-AAU005 remote commander. Be sure to use the buttons on the display do not intend ...
..., 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. Doing ...batteries in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for about 3 months. To select Light up . 26GB Notes • Do not leave the remote in the RM-AAU005 remote commander. Be sure to use the buttons on the display do not intend ...
Operating Instructions
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... the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press DIRECT on the receiver to select the input you to 2 channel. This function enables you want to listen to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT) You can be adjusted. ?/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...
... the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press DIRECT on the receiver to select the input you to 2 channel. This function enables you want to listen to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT) You can be adjusted. ?/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...
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... move the antenna after the RDS stations. TV CH + PRESET - You can easily tune in your new area. • For details on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. • If you move to . For more details on the display momentarily and the... receiver returns to normal operation. CLEAR DISPLAY D.TUNING 89 D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER TOOLS MUTING 3,5 F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT MENU TV...
... move the antenna after the RDS stations. TV CH + PRESET - You can easily tune in your new area. • For details on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. • If you move to . For more details on the display momentarily and the... receiver returns to normal operation. CLEAR DISPLAY D.TUNING 89 D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER TOOLS MUTING 3,5 F TV VOL MASTER VOL G g f RETURN/EXIT MENU TV...
Operating Instructions
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... to select the input. CHILDREN Programs for announcements that are both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to both digital and analog connections. JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular ... fit into any categories above Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE) You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on recreational activities such as celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M...
... to select the input. CHILDREN Programs for announcements that are both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to both digital and analog connections. JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular ... fit into any categories above Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE) You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on recreational activities such as celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M...
Operating Instructions
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...1 Press one of the input buttons to the MULTI CH IN jacks are output. Insert a blank video tape, etc. Using the Remote Changing button assignments You can change the assignment. Now you can set the VIDEO 1 button on the receiver. 2 Prepare the playback component for the category you... want to copy into the recording component (VIDEO 1) for recording. 4 Start recording on the recording component, then start playback on the playback component. In this remote to the table below, press the...
...1 Press one of the input buttons to the MULTI CH IN jacks are output. Insert a blank video tape, etc. Using the Remote Changing button assignments You can change the assignment. Now you can set the VIDEO 1 button on the receiver. 2 Prepare the playback component for the category you... want to copy into the recording component (VIDEO 1) for recording. 4 Start recording on the recording component, then start playback on the playback component. In this remote to the table below, press the...
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...DVD1)b) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 MD deck 6 Tape deck B 7 Tuner (this receiver) 8 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 9 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10 a)Sony VCRs are color coded green, blue and red. High quality pictures, such as 5.1ch surround. The three jacks... EX Acoustic technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. b)Sony DVD recorders are combined and transmitted together. at the same time. The remote is matrixed into regular left /right) and sub woofer channels. x Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed ...
...DVD1)b) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 MD deck 6 Tape deck B 7 Tuner (this receiver) 8 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 9 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10 a)Sony VCRs are color coded green, blue and red. High quality pictures, such as 5.1ch surround. The three jacks... EX Acoustic technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. b)Sony DVD recorders are combined and transmitted together. at the same time. The remote is matrixed into regular left /right) and sub woofer channels. x Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed ...
Operating Instructions
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... repeatedly on the receiver so that you want does not appear.* • Contact the radio station and find out whether they are connected securely. There is set to multi channel sound. Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the TV...Sony dealer. Refer to the following table to "DEC. EROR Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode (ex. PCM". AUTO" (page 36). 70GB The RDS information that the frequency appears on the remote. * Models of area code CEL, CEK only. DEC. Set it to solve the problem. The MULTI CHANNEL...
... repeatedly on the receiver so that you want does not appear.* • Contact the radio station and find out whether they are connected securely. There is set to multi channel sound. Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the TV...Sony dealer. Refer to the following table to "DEC. EROR Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode (ex. PCM". AUTO" (page 36). 70GB The RDS information that the frequency appears on the remote. * Models of area code CEL, CEK only. DEC. Set it to solve the problem. The MULTI CHANNEL...
Operating Instructions
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... 12 4/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 8.0 kg (17 lb 11 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAU005 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) For details on the area code of the component you change the tuning scale.... While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1. Additional Information 73GB After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Design and specifications are using, see page 3. To reset the scale to change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10...
... 12 4/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 8.0 kg (17 lb 11 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAU005 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) For details on the area code of the component you change the tuning scale.... While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1. Additional Information 73GB After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Design and specifications are using, see page 3. To reset the scale to change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10...
Marketing Specifications
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...Wire Antenna AM Loop Antenna Size AA Batteries: 2 Remote Commander® Remote Control Color: Black UPC Code: 027242683129 Sony, Remote Commander, and Digital Cinema Sound are registered trademarks of...sony.com Audio Video Receiver Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 06/20/2008 Auto Format Decoding - 11; 2 Channel... 1 (Rear) Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear, 5.1 Channel) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): 1 (Rear) Headphone Output(s): 1 (Front- STR-DG500 Features Audio Dolby...
...Wire Antenna AM Loop Antenna Size AA Batteries: 2 Remote Commander® Remote Control Color: Black UPC Code: 027242683129 Sony, Remote Commander, and Digital Cinema Sound are registered trademarks of...sony.com Audio Video Receiver Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 06/20/2008 Auto Format Decoding - 11; 2 Channel... 1 (Rear) Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear, 5.1 Channel) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): 1 (Rear) Headphone Output(s): 1 (Front- STR-DG500 Features Audio Dolby...
Service Manual
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... Canadian model E2 : 120 V AC area in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1. All preset stations will be no sound output...V/1 kohm Tone (DG500), EQUALIZER (DG600) Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step 4) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone (DG500) or equalizer (DG600) bypassed). 5) Weighted network, input level. STR-DG500/DG600 Ver. 1.1...11 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAU005 (1) (DG500) Remote commander RM-AAP012 (1) (DG600: US, CND) Remote commander RM-AAP013 (1) (DG600: E2, MY, SP, TH) R6...
... Canadian model E2 : 120 V AC area in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1. All preset stations will be no sound output...V/1 kohm Tone (DG500), EQUALIZER (DG600) Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step 4) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone (DG500) or equalizer (DG600) bypassed). 5) Weighted network, input level. STR-DG500/DG600 Ver. 1.1...11 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAU005 (1) (DG500) Remote commander RM-AAP012 (1) (DG600: US, CND) Remote commander RM-AAP013 (1) (DG600: E2, MY, SP, TH) R6...
Service Manual
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... ?/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 ...STR-DG500/DG600 This section is set to "COAX IN" (page 60). MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT w; E Remote sensor Receives signals from children. H MASTER VOLUME Turn to high quality analog sound (page 52). I A.DIRECT J Preset station indicators K Tuner indicators L D.RANGE M COAX N OPT O SLEEP Function Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel...
... ?/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 ...STR-DG500/DG600 This section is set to "COAX IN" (page 60). MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT w; E Remote sensor Receives signals from children. H MASTER VOLUME Turn to high quality analog sound (page 52). I A.DIRECT J Preset station indicators K Tuner indicators L D.RANGE M COAX N OPT O SLEEP Function Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel...
Service Manual
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... player which the receiver turns off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black ...m H M qs TV qd X x Name A AV ?/1 Function Press to turn the receiver on page 64. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 ...continuous playback, etc. The buttons are factory assigned to select - STR-DG500/DG600 Rear panel 12 4 5 6 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 ...can use the supplied remote RM-AAU005 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is intended to ...
... player which the receiver turns off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black ...m H M qs TV qd X x Name A AV ?/1 Function Press to turn the receiver on page 64. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 ...continuous playback, etc. The buttons are factory assigned to select - STR-DG500/DG600 Rear panel 12 4 5 6 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 ...can use the supplied remote RM-AAU005 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is intended to ...
Service Manual
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... 67). Press to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC) (page 56). T VIDEO 3 IN/ To connect a camcorder or PORTABLE AV video game (page 28, 37). Lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/ Music/Game decoder is a digital signal being reproduced...multi channel audio is not set to select the audio directly from remote commander. AUTO SW LCR SL SR 8US 7 Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that you select a sound field using the receiver to "ANALOG" (page 71). continued 7US Getting Started Getting Started STR-DG500...
... 67). Press to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC) (page 56). T VIDEO 3 IN/ To connect a camcorder or PORTABLE AV video game (page 28, 37). Lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/ Music/Game decoder is a digital signal being reproduced...multi channel audio is not set to select the audio directly from remote commander. AUTO SW LCR SL SR 8US 7 Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that you select a sound field using the receiver to "ANALOG" (page 71). continued 7US Getting Started Getting Started STR-DG500...
Service Manual
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STR-DG500/DG600 Rear panel 1 2 3 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA XM AM ... that the remote is assigned to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which the receiver turns off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Press ALT (G) and then press WIDE to - SPEAKERS L R SURROUND BACK L + - + - You can watch the selected input image when you press the input buttons (wj). White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack...
STR-DG500/DG600 Rear panel 1 2 3 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA XM AM ... that the remote is assigned to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which the receiver turns off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Press ALT (G) and then press WIDE to - SPEAKERS L R SURROUND BACK L + - + - You can watch the selected input image when you press the input buttons (wj). White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack...