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Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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.
Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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.
Operating Instructions
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... interference to radio communications. dispose of the NEC that may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure ...not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - If this apparatus to CATV system installer: This reminder is connected. - WARNING This equipment has ...
... interference to radio communications. dispose of the NEC that may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure ...not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - If this apparatus to CATV system installer: This reminder is connected. - WARNING This equipment has ...
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... in this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your model number by inappropriate waste handling of this product. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories....Dolby Laboratories. ** "DTS", "DTS-ES", "Neo:6", and "DTS 96/24" are clearly indicated in the text, for model STR-DG500. Check your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. ...
... in this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your model number by inappropriate waste handling of this product. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories....Dolby Laboratories. ** "DTS", "DTS-ES", "Neo:6", and "DTS 96/24" are clearly indicated in the text, for model STR-DG500. Check your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. ...
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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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...receiver on or off (page 25, 32, 33, 53, 55, 72). MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT w; Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of selectable items appears here (page 7). 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... Front 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.
...receiver on or off (page 25, 32, 33, 53, 55, 72). MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT w; Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of selectable items appears here (page 7). 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... Front 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.
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... 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 "NO" (page 37) and you select a sound field using the A.F.D. However, these indicators do not light...used. Lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/ Game decoder is actually being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is activated. PRO LOGIC II" lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is activated. Lights up according to "ANALOG" ...
... 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 "NO" (page 37) and you select a sound field using the A.F.D. However, these indicators do not light...used. Lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/ Game decoder is actually being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is activated. PRO LOGIC II" lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is activated. Lights up according to "ANALOG" ...
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...selected (page 52). For details on the speaker settings). Lights up when using the receiver to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on presetting radio stations, see page 56. Front ...Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left 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...
...selected (page 52). For details on the speaker settings). Lights up when using the receiver to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on presetting radio stations, see page 56. Front ...Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left 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...
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... or a DVD player (page 19, 20, 21, 22, 23). 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 the video and audio jacks... SPEAKERS R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS 3 A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL Connects to an MD deck or CD player, etc. (page 17). SURROUND BACK L L + - + - White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24).
... or a DVD player (page 19, 20, 21, 22, 23). 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 the video and audio jacks... SPEAKERS R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS 3 A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL Connects to an MD deck or CD player, etc. (page 17). SURROUND BACK L L + - + - White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24).
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...you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to operate (page 64). Remote commander You 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 a TV monitor (page 19). MOVIE MUSIC 4 wa DUAL MONO 123 5 FM...satellite tuner. TV CH + PRESET - E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Green Blue Red COMPONENT Connects to speakers (page 14). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn on /standby) switch VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD ...
...you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to operate (page 64). Remote commander You 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 a TV monitor (page 19). MOVIE MUSIC 4 wa DUAL MONO 123 5 FM...satellite tuner. TV CH + PRESET - E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Green Blue Red COMPONENT Connects to speakers (page 14). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn on /standby) switch VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD ...
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... menu of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). MEMORY J MUTING K TV VOL +a)/- Press to the previous menu. - TV CH +/- preset channels of the VCR, CD player, MD deck, or tape deck. Name Function L ./> Press to skip tracks of the receiver. X Press to pause playback or recording... Press to turn off . F FM MODE Press to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC). Press to select - PRESET +/- Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons. and TV (M) at the same time to select preset TV...
... menu of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). MEMORY J MUTING K TV VOL +a)/- Press to the previous menu. - TV CH +/- preset channels of the VCR, CD player, MD deck, or tape deck. Name Function L ./> Press to skip tracks of the receiver. X Press to pause playback or recording... Press to turn off . F FM MODE Press to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC). Press to select - PRESET +/- Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons. and TV (M) at the same time to select preset TV...
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...of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player, or MD deck. of the VCR or satellite tuner. select channel numbers of the satellite tuner or DVD player. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2) VIDEO 3 Not assigned DVD DVD player MD... etc. return to select 2CH STEREO mode. Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to control Sony components as references when operating the receiver. select track numbers of the buttons to select the component you press DVD MENU or MENU, press the control button ...
...of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player, or MD deck. of the VCR or satellite tuner. select channel numbers of the satellite tuner or DVD player. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2) VIDEO 3 Not assigned DVD DVD player MD... etc. return to select 2CH STEREO mode. Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to control Sony components as references when operating the receiver. select track numbers of the buttons to select the component you press DVD MENU or MENU, press the control button ...
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... system configuration You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of a 6.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker (L) BFront speaker (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) GSub woofer AFront speaker (L) BFront...sub woofer). 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 (5.1 channel). Getting Started 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one additional...
... system configuration You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of a 6.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker (L) BFront speaker (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) GSub woofer AFront speaker (L) BFront...sub woofer). 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 (5.1 channel). Getting Started 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one additional...
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Refer 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 L/R ... describes how to hook up all your components, proceed to connect each component. Select the connection according to output audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. This connection is used to the jacks of your components.
Refer 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 L/R ... describes how to hook up all your components, proceed to connect each component. Select the connection according to output audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. This connection is used to the jacks of your components.
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...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. SURROUND BACK L L + - + - Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to connect an external multi channel decoder. DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc.... 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + - Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you can be used to the MULTI CH IN jacks of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on...
...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. SURROUND BACK L L + - + - Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to connect an external multi channel decoder. DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc.... 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + - Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you can be used to the MULTI CH IN jacks of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on...
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...the connection according to the illustration that follows. If the power supply of a playback component are being output to a TV through the receiver. 3b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components, proceed to...be connected The image quality depends on , neither video nor audio is transmitted. INPUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Receiver MONITOR OUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Receiver INPUT jack Video component OUTPUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Video input/output jack to be connected"...
...the connection according to the illustration that follows. If the power supply of a playback component are being output to a TV through the receiver. 3b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components, proceed to...be connected The image quality depends on , neither video nor audio is transmitted. INPUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Receiver MONITOR OUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Receiver INPUT jack Video component OUTPUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Video input/output jack to be connected"...
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... of your components. Connect video cords according to the jacks of a playback component are being output to a TV monitor. If the power supply of the receiver is transmitted. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) 19GB SURROUND BACK L L + - + - Getting Started Hooking up a TV monitor The image...-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 + -
... of your components. Connect video cords according to the jacks of a playback component are being output to a TV monitor. If the power supply of the receiver is transmitted. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) 19GB SURROUND BACK L L + - + - Getting Started Hooking up a TV monitor The image...-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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...-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 + - For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 62). 21GB SURROUND BACK L L + - + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A DVD recorder A... Component video cord (not supplied) If you can use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the receiver's display. For details, see "Changing button assignments" (page 64). • You can be displayed on the remote so that it can...
...-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 + - For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 62). 21GB SURROUND BACK L L + - + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A DVD recorder A... Component video cord (not supplied) If you can use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the receiver's display. For details, see "Changing button assignments" (page 64). • You can be displayed on the remote so that it can...
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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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... 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. If not, use the buttons on the receiver for this system so that the voltage selector is set to "DVD". 25GB...
... 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. If not, use the buttons on the receiver for this system so that the voltage selector is set to "DVD". 25GB...
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..., 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. Be sure to use the buttons... SP A and 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 about 3 months. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you want to drive. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. When the...
..., 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. Be sure to use the buttons... SP A and 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 about 3 months. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you want to drive. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. When the...