Operating Instructions
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...The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. In this manual, models of area code U is clearly indicated in the text, for model STR-DG500. By ensuring this product is shown on the lower right portion of this product, please contact your ...you will help prevent potential negative consequences for example, "Models of area code AA only". About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround...
...The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. In this manual, models of area code U is clearly indicated in the text, for model STR-DG500. By ensuring this product is shown on the lower right portion of this product, please contact your ...you will help prevent potential negative consequences for example, "Models of area code AA only". About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround...
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 ...system (SYSTEM menu) ...43 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of area code CEL, CEK only) Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE 60 Watching component images from other inputs ...
...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 ...system (SYSTEM menu) ...43 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of area code CEL, CEK only) Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE 60 Watching component images from other inputs ...
Operating Instructions
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... is set to tune in radio stations you have preset. Note "RDS" appears for models of area code CEL, CEK only. Lights up when using the receiver to "COAX IN" (page 60). Lights up when ANALOG DIRECT is selected (page 52). Lights up...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 ...
... is set to tune in radio stations you have preset. Note "RDS" appears for models of area code CEL, CEK only. Lights up when using the receiver to "COAX IN" (page 60). Lights up when ANALOG DIRECT is selected (page 52). Lights up...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 ...
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... antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. 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, keep it as horizontal as...-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 * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver.
... antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. 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, keep it as horizontal as...-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 * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver.
Operating Instructions
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...Auto Calibration starts: - Avoid making noise to get a more than one error code. For details, see "Error code and remedies" below shows the display when measurement starts. connection. Be sure to turn off the receiver. 4 Rectify the error. appears alternately* MEASURE and GAIN appears alternately* MEASURE... when headphone is detected. When measurement ends, "COMPLETE" appears on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again (page 27). Change the volume level. - To rectify the error 1 Record down the error code. 2 Press the control button. 3 Press ?/1 to connect the surround ...
...Auto Calibration starts: - Avoid making noise to get a more than one error code. For details, see "Error code and remedies" below shows the display when measurement starts. connection. Be sure to turn off the receiver. 4 Rectify the error. appears alternately* MEASURE and GAIN appears alternately* MEASURE... when headphone is detected. When measurement ends, "COMPLETE" appears on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again (page 27). Change the volume level. - To rectify the error 1 Record down the error code. 2 Press the control button. 3 Press ?/1 to connect the surround ...
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... surround left out of range. e)For details, refer "Surround left of range. You can choose to turn off the receiver. 4 Follow the solution provided in the "Warning code and solution" below. 5 Turn on the display cyclically as the Auto Calibration function will appear on the... receiver and perform Auto Calibration again (page 27). speaker.e) WARN. 74 The surround right Reposition your speaker distance is surround right ...
... surround left out of range. e)For details, refer "Surround left of range. You can choose to turn off the receiver. 4 Follow the solution provided in the "Warning code and solution" below. 5 Turn on the display cyclically as the Auto Calibration function will appear on the... receiver and perform Auto Calibration again (page 27). speaker.e) WARN. 74 The surround right Reposition your speaker distance is surround right ...
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... (47) [8-A. xx m (ft.) DIST. 3.0 m between front speaker distance and 1.5 m (5 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step) DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 10 ft.) DIST. b)The default setting for models of other area code is "ft." xx m (ft.) DIST. 3.0 m between front speaker distance (DIST. 10 ft.) and 4.5 m (15 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step) A. xx m (ft.) DIST. 3.0 m between front speaker distance (DIST...
... (47) [8-A. xx m (ft.) DIST. 3.0 m between front speaker distance and 1.5 m (5 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step) DIST. 3.0 m (DIST. 10 ft.) DIST. b)The default setting for models of other area code is "ft." xx m (ft.) DIST. 3.0 m between front speaker distance (DIST. 10 ft.) and 4.5 m (15 ft.) (0.1 m (1 ft.) step) A. xx m (ft.) DIST. 3.0 m between front speaker distance (DIST...
Operating Instructions
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... to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to "LARGE") or sub woofer. • NO If you connect large speakers that will be output from other area code is "ft." However, if the front speakers are automatically... frequency as high as possible. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 34) and "Overview of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to "NO"). x SW SPK (Sub woofer) • YES If you have not connected a sub woofer, select "NO...
... to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to "LARGE") or sub woofer. • NO If you connect large speakers that will be output from other area code is "ft." However, if the front speakers are automatically... frequency as high as possible. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 34) and "Overview of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to "NO"). x SW SPK (Sub woofer) • YES If you have not connected a sub woofer, select "NO...
Operating Instructions
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... to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on area codes, see page 3. For details on the receiver for direct tuning differs depending on the display and all sound fields are reset to the receiver (page 24). Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can ... on the area code as shown in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to their initial setting. Tip The tuning scale for 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...
... to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on area codes, see page 3. For details on the receiver for direct tuning differs depending on the display and all sound fields are reset to the receiver (page 24). Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can ... on the area code as shown in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to their initial setting. Tip The tuning scale for 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...
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...automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area. Tuner Operations continued 55GB Be sure to turn off the receiver. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 2 1 Press... ?/1 to use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver for 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 ...
...automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area. Tuner Operations continued 55GB Be sure to turn off the receiver. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 2 1 Press... ?/1 to use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver for 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... assigned a 2character preset code. TUNING + m H M TUNING +/- 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. When this procedure to store the stations again. REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING - If this happens, repeat this process is finished, "FINISH" appears on the receiver. 2 Tune in the..., the stored settings may no longer be valid. Presetting radio stations You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display momentarily and the receiver returns to normal operation. MOVIE MUSIC 1 DUAL MONO 123 4 FM MODE 456 7 >10/ - For more details on tuning the...
... assigned a 2character preset code. TUNING + m H M TUNING +/- 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. When this procedure to store the stations again. REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING - If this happens, repeat this process is finished, "FINISH" appears on the receiver. 2 Tune in the..., the stored settings may no longer be valid. Presetting radio stations You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display momentarily and the receiver returns to normal operation. MOVIE MUSIC 1 DUAL MONO 123 4 FM MODE 456 7 >10/ - For more details on tuning the...
Operating Instructions
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"1-LEVEL" appears on the receiver. 2 Tune in the preset station you entered. (You cannot change flashes, then press control button V/v to enter the parameter. To create an index name 1 Use ... Program Service name appears instead of the name you want to change the Program Service name. The entered name is registered. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) When you name an RDS station and tune in "To create an index name" below. Tip You can select the character type...
"1-LEVEL" appears on the receiver. 2 Tune in the preset station you entered. (You cannot change flashes, then press control button V/v to enter the parameter. To create an index name 1 Use ... Program Service name appears instead of the name you want to change the Program Service name. The entered name is registered. Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) When you name an RDS station and tune in "To create an index name" below. Tip You can select the character type...
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...a station does not provide a particular RDS service, "NO XXXX" (such as "NO TEXT") appears on the display. Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the FM band using direct tuning (page 54), automatic tuning (page 54), or preset tuning (page 57...messages sent by government authorities, "ALARM" flashes in 24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied a)Type of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you tuned to " and advice programs DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about the natural sciences and technology...
...a station does not provide a particular RDS service, "NO XXXX" (such as "NO TEXT") appears on the display. Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the FM band using direct tuning (page 54), automatic tuning (page 54), or preset tuning (page 57...messages sent by government authorities, "ALARM" flashes in 24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied a)Type of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you tuned to " and advice programs DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about the natural sciences and technology...
Operating Instructions
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... names of the connected components. 1 Press the input button to select the input you can enter a name of up to use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press AMP MENU. Naming inputs You can select a character. The cursor flashes and you want to the input or preset station (page 58, 62).... the parameter. All inputs except the FM and AM band Index name of area code CEL, CEK only) (page 59). 62GB "1-LEVEL" appears on the display. Changing the display You can also use the buttons on the receiver's display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces ...
... names of the connected components. 1 Press the input button to select the input you can enter a name of up to use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press AMP MENU. Naming inputs You can select a character. The cursor flashes and you want to the input or preset station (page 58, 62).... the parameter. All inputs except the FM and AM band Index name of area code CEL, CEK only) (page 59). 62GB "1-LEVEL" appears on the display. Changing the display You can also use the buttons on the receiver's display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces ...
Operating Instructions
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...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 a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. b)Sony DVD recorders are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR...with a more faithfully. The luminance signal Y and chrominance signal C are color coded green, blue and red. Using the Remote/Additional Information continued 65GB at the ...signal 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...
...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 a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. b)Sony DVD recorders are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR...with a more faithfully. The luminance signal Y and chrominance signal C are color coded green, blue and red. Using the Remote/Additional Information continued 65GB at the ...signal 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...
Operating Instructions
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never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other components, be sure to turn off . • If you are not going to use the receiver for the purpose of the cabinet that equipment, noise may result, and picture quality may...the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with your nearest Sony dealer. Do not use this is not a malfunction. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself has been turned off and unplug the receiver. If you have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) ...
never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other components, be sure to turn off . • If you are not going to use the receiver for the purpose of the cabinet that equipment, noise may result, and picture quality may...the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with your nearest Sony dealer. Do not use this is not a malfunction. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself has been turned off and unplug the receiver. If you have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) ...
Operating Instructions
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...connected to a digital jack and the input is selected properly on this receiver. • Check whether the input source of the software being played back corresponds to the appropriate input mode. • Move your nearest Sony dealer. The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp does not light up in . • Check that ...with new ones, if they are tuned to solve the problem. Use direct tuning. • Make sure you perform Auto Calibration, see "Error and warning codes" (page 28) to an FM RDS station. • Select a stronger FM station. RDS does not work.* • Make sure that you are weak...
...connected to a digital jack and the input is selected properly on this receiver. • Check whether the input source of the software being played back corresponds to the appropriate input mode. • Move your nearest Sony dealer. The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp does not light up in . • Check that ...with new ones, if they are tuned to solve the problem. Use direct tuning. • Make sure you perform Auto Calibration, see "Error and warning codes" (page 28) to an FM RDS station. • Select a stronger FM station. RDS does not work.* • Make sure that you are weak...
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...the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem ...120 W/ch 8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10% 125 W + 125 W, 150 W/ch Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from the speakers. Reference sections for clearing the receiver's memory To clear All memorized settings Customized sound fields See page 25 page 53 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS...
...the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem ...120 W/ch 8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10% 125 W + 125 W, 150 W/ch Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from the speakers. Reference sections for clearing the receiver's memory To clear All memorized settings Customized sound fields See page 25 page 53 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS...
Operating Instructions
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...kHz, +0.5/-2 dB 72GB Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. 3)Measured under the following conditions: Area code Power requirements AR, KR, TH6 220 V AC, 50 Hz Frequency response Analog 10 Hz - 70 kHz +0.5/-2 dB (with sound field and tone ...WOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm Tone Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step 4)INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone bypassed). 5)Weighted network, input level. Models of area code AR, KR Stereo Power Output1), Reference Power Output1)2) 8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09% 85 W + 85 W1), 70 W + 70 W3), 110 ...
...kHz, +0.5/-2 dB 72GB Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. 3)Measured under the following conditions: Area code Power requirements AR, KR, TH6 220 V AC, 50 Hz Frequency response Analog 10 Hz - 70 kHz +0.5/-2 dB (with sound field and tone ...WOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm Tone Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step 4)INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone bypassed). 5)Weighted network, input level. Models of area code AR, KR Stereo Power Output1), Reference Power Output1)2) 8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09% 85 W + 85 W1), 70 W + 70 W3), 110 ...
Operating Instructions
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...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 without notice. Design and specifications are using, see page 3. All preset stations will be erased when you are subject to... 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Additional Information 73GB After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. TW, KR, TH6, SP 531 - 1,602 kHz AR 530 - - 1,610 kHz Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB µ/m (...
...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 without notice. Design and specifications are using, see page 3. All preset stations will be erased when you are subject to... 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Additional Information 73GB After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. TW, KR, TH6, SP 531 - 1,602 kHz AR 530 - - 1,610 kHz Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB µ/m (...