Operating Instructions
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... Area code Any differences in operation, according to the applicable collection point for model STR-DG500. Instead it shall be caused by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. ...other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on the supplied remote. For more detailed information about recycling of this manual, models of the receiver you purchased the product. About area codes The area code of area code U is ...
... Area code Any differences in operation, according to the applicable collection point for model STR-DG500. Instead it shall be caused by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. ...other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on the supplied remote. For more detailed information about recycling of this manual, models of the receiver you purchased the product. About area codes The area code of area code U is ...
Operating Instructions
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...) ....... 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 CAL... 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...
...) ....... 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 CAL... 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...
Operating Instructions
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...5GB Name Function A ?/1 Press to select OFF, A, B, A+B of reach from remote commander. D MULTI CHANNEL Lights up when multi DECODING lamp channel audio is decoded (page 33). C Display The current status of the selected component ...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. When you remove the cover, keep it out of the front speakers (page 26). Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of selectable items appears here (page 7). E Remote sensor Receives...
...5GB Name Function A ?/1 Press to select OFF, A, B, A+B of reach from remote commander. D MULTI CHANNEL Lights up when multi DECODING lamp channel audio is decoded (page 33). C Display The current status of the selected component ...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. When you remove the cover, keep it out of the front speakers (page 26). Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of selectable items appears here (page 7). E Remote sensor Receives...
Operating Instructions
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... Connects to operate (page 64). You OUTPUT 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 turn off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a DVD VIDEO player, TV, or a INPUT...switch VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD wd MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU 3 ws 2CH A.F.D. m TUNING + H M qs TV qd X x Name A AV ?/1 Function Press to operate (page 64). MOVIE MUSIC 4 wa DUAL MONO 123 5 FM MODE w; 456 6 D.TUNING 789 7 ql D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU - ...
... Connects to operate (page 64). You OUTPUT 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 turn off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a DVD VIDEO player, TV, or a INPUT...switch VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD wd MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU 3 ws 2CH A.F.D. m TUNING + H M qs TV qd X x Name A AV ?/1 Function Press to operate (page 64). MOVIE MUSIC 4 wa DUAL MONO 123 5 FM MODE w; 456 6 D.TUNING 789 7 ql D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU - ...
Operating Instructions
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R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A DVD recorder A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) If you can be displayed on the remote so that you connect a DVD recorder • Be sure to control your DVD recorder. SURROUND BACK L L + - + - 2 Connecting video DVD player Getting ... 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 + - For details, see "Changing button assignments" (page 64). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it...
R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A DVD recorder A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) If you can be displayed on the remote so that you connect a DVD recorder • Be sure to control your DVD recorder. SURROUND BACK L L + - + - 2 Connecting video DVD player Getting ... 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 + - For details, see "Changing button assignments" (page 64). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. If not, use the buttons on the receiver for inputs and preset stations. • MASTER VOLUME is set to...8226; Input is set to the local power supply voltage. AC power cord CENTER + - 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 the wall...
... 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. If not, use the buttons on the receiver for inputs and preset stations. • MASTER VOLUME is set to...8226; Input is set to the local power supply voltage. AC power cord CENTER + - 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 the wall...
Operating Instructions
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... on the receiver for about 3 months. Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last 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. Notes • Do not leave the remote in the...
... on the receiver for about 3 months. Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries should last 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. Notes • Do not leave the remote in the...
Operating Instructions
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...You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press DIRECT on the receiver to select the input you to two channel analog input. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 12 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Note When headphone is no sound from the ...front left /right speakers and a sub woofer, select "A.F.D. Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this function, only the volume and front speaker balance 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...
...You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press DIRECT on the receiver to select the input you to two channel analog input. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 12 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Note When headphone is no sound from the ...front left /right speakers and a sub woofer, select "A.F.D. Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this function, only the volume and front speaker balance 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...
Operating Instructions
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... stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after storing stations with the clearest signal. Notes • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. • If you move the antenna after the RDS stations. REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING -...>10/ - You can easily tune in the stations you move to another area, repeat this procedure to turn the receiver back on the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the station that you want to normal operation. When this...
... stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after storing stations with the clearest signal. Notes • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. • If you move the antenna after the RDS stations. REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING -...>10/ - You can easily tune in the stations you move to another area, repeat this procedure to turn the receiver back on the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the station that you want to normal operation. When this...
Operating Instructions
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... select the input. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the audio input mode. Program type Description indication VARIED Other types of programs such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae WEATHER... does not 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 the display.
... select the input. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the audio input mode. Program type Description indication VARIED Other types of programs such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae WEATHER... does not 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 the display.
Operating Instructions
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See the operating instructions supplied with your system. In this remote to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver, you can set the VIDEO 1 button on the playback component....1 Press one of the current or previously used input are not output from a video component using the receiver. Notes • Some sources contain copy guards to control the DVD recorder. 64GB Example: Press 4....output. Recording onto a recording media You can record from the analog AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is selected. into the VCR. 3 Prepare the recording component. Example: Press VIDEO ...
See the operating instructions supplied with your system. In this remote to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver, you can set the VIDEO 1 button on the playback component....1 Press one of the current or previously used input are not output from a video component using the receiver. Notes • Some sources contain copy guards to control the DVD recorder. 64GB Example: Press 4....output. Recording onto a recording media You can record from the analog AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is selected. into the VCR. 3 Prepare the recording component. Example: Press VIDEO ...
Operating Instructions
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...information consisting of front (left/right), center, surround (left and right surround channels so that the sound can be reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with fuller...Digital Surround EX Acoustic technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. To clear all remote button assignments Press ?/1, AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL - Additional Information Glossary x ...)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 operated with the DVD recorders. For details, refer to the operating...
...information consisting of front (left/right), center, surround (left and right surround channels so that the sound can be reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with fuller...Digital Surround EX Acoustic technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. To clear all remote button assignments Press ?/1, AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL - Additional Information Glossary x ...)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 operated with the DVD recorders. For details, refer to the operating...
Operating Instructions
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...remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the remote... with new ones, if they actually provide the service in question. DTS-CD) is a malfunction, the display shows a message. DEC. PRI." PCM". Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the remote...receiver...multi channel format. • Check whether the setup on this receiver. • Check whether the input source of the software being played back corresponds to multi channel...MULTI CHANNEL ... receiver ...
...remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the remote... with new ones, if they actually provide the service in question. DTS-CD) is a malfunction, the display shows a message. DEC. PRI." PCM". Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the remote...receiver...multi channel format. • Check whether the setup on this receiver. • Check whether the input source of the software being played back corresponds to multi channel...MULTI CHANNEL ... receiver ...
Operating Instructions
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... 2/8 × 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...to change the AM tuning scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. To reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Design and specifications are using, see page 3. AM tuner section Tuning range Area...
... 2/8 × 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...to change the AM tuning scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. To reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Design and specifications are using, see page 3. AM tuner section Tuning range Area...
Marketing Specifications
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...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...) RCA Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear) Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear, 5.1 Channel) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) Antenna ...Remote Commander® Remote Control Color: Black UPC Code: 027242683129 Sony, Remote...Channel Power Rating: 6.1 Channel Power Rating: 110W x 6 Amp Power (660W) (8 ohms, THD 0.7%); 100W x 6 Amp Power (600W) (8 ohms, THD 0.09%) Sound Fields: Cinema - 3; All Weights and measures are property of Sony. STR-DG500...
...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...) RCA Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear) Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear, 5.1 Channel) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) Antenna ...Remote Commander® Remote Control Color: Black UPC Code: 027242683129 Sony, Remote...Channel Power Rating: 6.1 Channel Power Rating: 110W x 6 Amp Power (660W) (8 ohms, THD 0.7%); 100W x 6 Amp Power (600W) (8 ohms, THD 0.09%) Sound Fields: Cinema - 3; All Weights and measures are property of Sony. STR-DG500...
Service Manual
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... 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 ...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 ...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 ...
Service Manual
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...appears here (page 7). Lights up when DTS signals are input. E Remote sensor Receives signals from instruction manual. "; Lights up when INPUT MODE is set ...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 ... 73). STR-DG500: SECTION 1 GENERAL STR-DG500/DG600 This section is extracted from remote commander. Name P Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S SB Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being reproduced....
...appears here (page 7). Lights up when DTS signals are input. E Remote sensor Receives signals from instruction manual. "; Lights up when INPUT MODE is set ...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 ... 73). STR-DG500: SECTION 1 GENERAL STR-DG500/DG600 This section is extracted from remote commander. Name P Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S SB Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being reproduced....
Service Manual
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STR-DG500.... F SPEAKER section Connects to select the settings. wg 1 AV ?/1 TV/VIDEO AUTO SLEEP CAL AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 (on/standby) switch wf 2 TV...channel entry mode, either one of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player, or MD deck. E DUAL MONO Press to adjust the TV volume level. F FM MODE Press to a DVD VIDEO player, TV, or a INPUT/ satellite tuner. Then, use the supplied remote RM-AAU005 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony...image (page 19, 21, 22). White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to a TV monitor (page 19)....
STR-DG500.... F SPEAKER section Connects to select the settings. wg 1 AV ?/1 TV/VIDEO AUTO SLEEP CAL AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 (on/standby) switch wf 2 TV...channel entry mode, either one of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player, or MD deck. E DUAL MONO Press to adjust the TV volume level. F FM MODE Press to a DVD VIDEO player, TV, or a INPUT/ satellite tuner. Then, use the supplied remote RM-AAU005 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony...image (page 19, 21, 22). White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to a TV monitor (page 19)....
Service Manual
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...activated (page 41). continued 7US Getting Started Getting Started STR-DG500/DG600 Ver. 1.1 Name Function E Display The current ...channel signals. Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in radio stations (page 60), etc. TUNING + VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL...remote commander. Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is decoded (page 39). PRO LOGIC IIx" lights up when multi channel audio is actually being played back. L MULTI...
...activated (page 41). continued 7US Getting Started Getting Started STR-DG500/DG600 Ver. 1.1 Name Function E Display The current ...channel signals. Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in radio stations (page 60), etc. TUNING + VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL...remote commander. Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is decoded (page 39). PRO LOGIC IIx" lights up when multi channel audio is actually being played back. L MULTI...
Service Manual
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...remote" (page 75). qa qs qd qf qg continued 11US 8 Getting Started 10US Name A AV ?/1 B ?/1 SLEEP C MULTI CH D MUSIC E CATEGORY MODE F PRESET/ CH/D.SKIP +/- skip disc of loud sound jack (page 18, 25, 27). Press to select preset TV channels. Press to mute the sound. Press to control non-Sony...the components connected to stop playback of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time, it will turn the receiver on or off automatically. Press to the MULTI CH IN jacks. STR-DG500/DG600 Rear panel 1 2 3 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2...
...remote" (page 75). qa qs qd qf qg continued 11US 8 Getting Started 10US Name A AV ?/1 B ?/1 SLEEP C MULTI CH D MUSIC E CATEGORY MODE F PRESET/ CH/D.SKIP +/- skip disc of loud sound jack (page 18, 25, 27). Press to select preset TV channels. Press to mute the sound. Press to control non-Sony...the components connected to stop playback of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time, it will turn the receiver on or off automatically. Press to the MULTI CH IN jacks. STR-DG500/DG600 Rear panel 1 2 3 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2...