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4-129-450-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH500 ©2009 Sony Corporation
4-129-450-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH500 ©2009 Sony Corporation
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...channel signal is actually being input through the OPTICAL jack. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 47. However, "NO INPUT" appears on the display if no digital signal is selected. Name D DTS E Tuning indicators MEMORY MONO ST Function Lights up when the receiver... signal is selected. A memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 47), etc., is selected. OPT COAX HDMI Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 18). Monaural broadcast Stereo broadcast A preset station number appears when the preset radio ...
...channel signal is actually being input through the OPTICAL jack. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 47. However, "NO INPUT" appears on the display if no digital signal is selected. Name D DTS E Tuning indicators MEMORY MONO ST Function Lights up when the receiver... signal is selected. A memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 47), etc., is selected. OPT COAX HDMI Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 18). Monaural broadcast Stereo broadcast A preset station number appears when the preset radio ...
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G D Lights up when the receiver is activated (page 52). The boxes around the letters vary to output the center and surround channel signals. Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the A.F.D. H SLEEP Lights up when dynamic range ...page 49). PL Dolby Pro Logic PLII Dolby Pro Logic II Note These indicators do not light up one of the respective indicators when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings).
G D Lights up when the receiver is activated (page 52). The boxes around the letters vary to output the center and surround channel signals. Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you select a sound field using the A.F.D. H SLEEP Lights up when dynamic range ...page 49). PL Dolby Pro Logic PLII Dolby Pro Logic II Note These indicators do not light up one of the respective indicators when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings).
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...press the input buttons (C). MASTER VOL +a)/- Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using a multi-disc changer. Press to pause playback or recording of the input buttons, the receiver turns on the TV screen. Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically ... the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). Name Function A TV ?/1 Press TV ?/1 and TV (M) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). If you want to operate (page 53). C Input buttons Press one of the CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc ...
...press the input buttons (C). MASTER VOL +a)/- Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using a multi-disc changer. Press to pause playback or recording of the input buttons, the receiver turns on the TV screen. Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically ... the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). Name Function A TV ?/1 Press TV ?/1 and TV (M) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). If you want to operate (page 53). C Input buttons Press one of the CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc ...
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... menu. - Press also to enter the selection of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press to display and select the options of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player. track numbers over 10 of the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner or Blu-ray... MENU or MENU/HOME previously. Press TV CH +/- and TV (M) at the same time to display options applicable to the Sony TV. and TV (M) at the same time to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the VCR. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to - Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (M) at...
... menu. - Press also to enter the selection of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press to display and select the options of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player. track numbers over 10 of the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner or Blu-ray... MENU or MENU/HOME previously. Press TV CH +/- and TV (M) at the same time to display options applicable to the Sony TV. and TV (M) at the same time to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the VCR. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to - Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (M) at...
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...have tactile dots. Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US select track numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner. Press TV INPUT and TV (M) at the same time to select the TV channels. preset/tune to select track number 10. - Press the...buttons (number 5a)) U TV INPUT Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. SLEEP Press to - To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a...
...have tactile dots. Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US select track numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner. Press TV INPUT and TV (M) at the same time to select the TV channels. preset/tune to select track number 10. - Press the...buttons (number 5a)) U TV INPUT Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. SLEEP Press to - To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a...
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... multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are compatible with certain types of source. • Refer to the operating instructions of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to - Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • ... digital audio jacks are not output. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the speakers and to the receiver. - connect the digital audio jacks on HDMI connections • The sound is output from the VIDEO OUT jacks, or MONITOR OUT jacks. • ...
... multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are compatible with certain types of source. • Refer to the operating instructions of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to - Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • ... digital audio jacks are not output. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the speakers and to the receiver. - connect the digital audio jacks on HDMI connections • The sound is output from the VIDEO OUT jacks, or MONITOR OUT jacks. • ...
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To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your components. Connecting a DVD player The ...following illustration shows how to connect all the cords. Refer to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD player. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from...
To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your components. Connecting a DVD player The ...following illustration shows how to connect all the cords. Refer to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD player. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from...
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...+ .< > < TUNING - m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 6 3 ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Be sure this receiver to select "DVD" or "BD". 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD or Blu-ray disc is displayed. 5 Play ... via a digital connection. - Tips • Select the sound format of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player is connected to multi channel sound. - Be sure the digital audio output of the disc to be played, if necessary. • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on ...
...+ .< > < TUNING - m TUNING + H M TV FM MODE X x 2 3 6 3 ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Be sure this receiver to select "DVD" or "BD". 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD or Blu-ray disc is displayed. 5 Play ... via a digital connection. - Tips • Select the sound format of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player is connected to multi channel sound. - Be sure the digital audio output of the disc to be played, if necessary. • You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on ...
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...CDs. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to a 2 channel signal. AUTO [A.F.D. However, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for normal stereo sources such as it was recorded/encoded without adding any... not be output from all speakers. ANALOG DIRECT is decoded into 4.1 channels. mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there...
...CDs. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to a 2 channel signal. AUTO [A.F.D. However, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for normal stereo sources such as it was recorded/encoded without adding any... not be output from all speakers. ANALOG DIRECT is decoded into 4.1 channels. mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there...
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.... PORTABLE AUDIO ENHANCER [PORTABLE] Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. HALL [HALL] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music. CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS ...field, etc. * You can only select this sound field if the headphones are downmixed to the receiver. 42US This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when 2 channel mode (page 43)/A.F.D. This mode is a standard mode, great for watching science-fiction or action...
.... PORTABLE AUDIO ENHANCER [PORTABLE] Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. HALL [HALL] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music. CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS ...field, etc. * You can only select this sound field if the headphones are downmixed to the receiver. 42US This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when 2 channel mode (page 43)/A.F.D. This mode is a standard mode, great for watching science-fiction or action...
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... When one of DVD software, etc., by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the 2CH STEREO mode. See "Glossary" (page 54). repeatedly to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left /right speakers only. TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH 2CH A.F.D. the sound field for movie/music Press 2CH to... off the surround effect for movie is no sound is output from the subwoofer. Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the surround speakers. • This function does not work when: - MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 Press 2CH. ...
... When one of DVD software, etc., by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the 2CH STEREO mode. See "Glossary" (page 54). repeatedly to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left /right speakers only. TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH 2CH A.F.D. the sound field for movie/music Press 2CH to... off the surround effect for movie is no sound is output from the subwoofer. Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the surround speakers. • This function does not work when: - MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 Press 2CH. ...
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...to select "A. The analog audio is output. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the input buttons on the receiver to select the input you want to listen to turn off the power. 2 While holding down 2CH/ A.DIRECT, press ?/1. MOVIE ...MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING INPUT SELECTOR 2CH/ Sound field A.DIRECT buttons 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the remote. 2 Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to two channel analog input. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING 2CH/A.DIRECT 1 Press ?/1 to in analog audio. appears on the display. • You cannot select...
...to select "A. The analog audio is output. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the input buttons on the receiver to select the input you want to listen to turn off the power. 2 While holding down 2CH/ A.DIRECT, press ?/1. MOVIE ...MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING INPUT SELECTOR 2CH/ Sound field A.DIRECT buttons 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the remote. 2 Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to two channel analog input. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING 2CH/A.DIRECT 1 Press ?/1 to in analog audio. appears on the display. • You cannot select...
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.... The three jacks are three modes, A/B/ C, available according to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound experience of -the-art dubbing theaters and recording studios, including Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studios. "Virtual Multi Dimensions", the virtual speaker technology,...player/DVD recorder 3 (command mode DVD1)b) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8 Blu-ray disc player 9 (command mode BD1)c) Blu-ray disc recorder 0/10 (command mode BD3)c) ...
.... The three jacks are three modes, A/B/ C, available according to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound experience of -the-art dubbing theaters and recording studios, including Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studios. "Virtual Multi Dimensions", the virtual speaker technology,...player/DVD recorder 3 (command mode DVD1)b) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8 Blu-ray disc player 9 (command mode BD1)c) Blu-ray disc recorder 0/10 (command mode BD3)c) ...
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If both channels are ) fully inserted into the jacks on the display and this troubleshooting guide to on the receiver has been activated. Additional Information continued 57US There is no sound from digital sources (from OPTICAL input jack) when selecting SAT input. ...MUTING to the receiver correctly. There is no sound from the headphones, the component may not be connected to cancel the muting function. • Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons. • The protective device on . Check that your nearest Sony dealer. Should any...
If both channels are ) fully inserted into the jacks on the display and this troubleshooting guide to on the receiver has been activated. Additional Information continued 57US There is no sound from digital sources (from OPTICAL input jack) when selecting SAT input. ...MUTING to the receiver correctly. There is no sound from the headphones, the component may not be connected to cancel the muting function. • Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons. • The protective device on . Check that your nearest Sony dealer. Should any...
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...is no sound from the subwoofer depending on the playback component to make sure it supports this receiver. 58US you have connected the digital audio jacks on the sound field. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is on (press MOVIE, or MUSIC). • Sound fields do not function for ...the audio output) of this receiver. • The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component is no sound from the...
...is no sound from the subwoofer depending on the playback component to make sure it supports this receiver. 58US you have connected the digital audio jacks on the sound field. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is on (press MOVIE, or MUSIC). • Sound fields do not function for ...the audio output) of this receiver. • The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component is no sound from the...
