Operating Instructions
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...Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - This equipment generates, uses and can be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the limits for ... may not comply with the apparatus. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to qualified service personnel. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from tip-over. 13)Unplug this equipment. NOTE: ...
...Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - This equipment generates, uses and can be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the limits for ... may not comply with the apparatus. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to qualified service personnel. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from tip-over. 13)Unplug this equipment. NOTE: ...
Operating Instructions
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... number by looking at the lower right corner of the rear panel (see the illustration below). CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS Area code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote... High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are for model STR-DH500. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the remote. Any difference in operation is used for example, "Models of area code AA only". ...
... number by looking at the lower right corner of the rear panel (see the illustration below). CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS Area code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote... High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are for model STR-DH500. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the remote. Any difference in operation is used for example, "Models of area code AA only". ...
Operating Instructions
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... components ........ 16 4b: Connecting the video components ........ 17 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 22 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 23 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 24 Playback Selecting a component 25 Listening/Watching a component 27 Amplifier Operations Navigating through... and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......39 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....41 Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO 43 Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT)...........44 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings...
... components ........ 16 4b: Connecting the video components ........ 17 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 22 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 23 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 24 Playback Selecting a component 25 Listening/Watching a component 27 Amplifier Operations Navigating through... and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......39 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....41 Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO 43 Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT)...........44 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings...
Operating Instructions
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... 45, 48, 49, 53). A.F.D. Turn to select the input source to select a sound field (page 39). Receives signals from remote commander. Name Function H DISPLAY Press to adjust brightness of all speakers at the same time (page 25, 26, 27, 28). TUNING +/- MEMORY/ ENTER K INPUT MODE Press to ... tuner (FM/AM) (page 45). MOVIE MUSIC J TUNING MODE Press to both digital and analog jacks (page 49). Turn to turn the receiver on the display (page 52). Press MUTING again to headphones (page 57). 6US Description and location of selectable items appears here (page 7). L...
... 45, 48, 49, 53). A.F.D. Turn to select the input source to select a sound field (page 39). Receives signals from remote commander. Name Function H DISPLAY Press to adjust brightness of all speakers at the same time (page 25, 26, 27, 28). TUNING +/- MEMORY/ ENTER K INPUT MODE Press to ... tuner (FM/AM) (page 45). MOVIE MUSIC J TUNING MODE Press to both digital and analog jacks (page 49). Turn to turn the receiver on the display (page 52). Press MUTING again to headphones (page 57). 6US Description and location of selectable items appears here (page 7). L...
Operating Instructions
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...S Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to "NO" (page 36) and you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is activated (page 30). Note When ...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 output the center and surround channel signals. J Playback channel indicators The...
...S Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to "NO" (page 36) and you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is activated (page 30). Note When ...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 output the center and surround channel signals. J Playback channel indicators The...
Operating Instructions
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... Connects to a TV (page 18). The image and the sound are output to the speakers (page 14). D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page 22). B ANTENNA section ... IN DVD VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 76 5 4 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL Connects to a satellite tuner, DVD player or a Blu-ray disc player.
... Connects to a TV (page 18). The image and the sound are output to the speakers (page 14). D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page 22). B ANTENNA section ... IN DVD VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT MONITOR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 76 5 4 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL Connects to a satellite tuner, DVD player or a Blu-ray disc player.
Operating Instructions
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... Press to skip a track of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press to control Sony components. Press to start fast forward/rewind of the receiver. Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press any of the buttons to select the ...(on/standby) the same time to turn off all speakers at the same time. and TV (M) at the same time to activate the TV's muting function. D 2CH Press to enter direct tuning mode. To turn the TV on or off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). A.F.D. Press MUTING and TV ...
... Press to skip a track of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press to control Sony components. Press to start fast forward/rewind of the receiver. Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press any of the buttons to select the ...(on/standby) the same time to turn off all speakers at the same time. and TV (M) at the same time to activate the TV's muting function. D 2CH Press to enter direct tuning mode. To turn the TV on or off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). A.F.D. Press MUTING and TV ...
Operating Instructions
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... an example only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above explanation is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to select the input signal (TV input or video input). To...
... an example only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above explanation is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to select the input signal (TV input or video input). To...
Operating Instructions
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2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. 14US If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns ... AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER B CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS B 13/32 in. (10 mm) C E B A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer* * When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function...
2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to a subwoofer, then sound may not be output. 14US If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns ... AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER B CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS B 13/32 in. (10 mm) C E B A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer* * When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function...
Operating Instructions
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... or projector. Audio signals TV Audio/video signals Note Be sure to a TV via the receiver. turn on , neither video nor audio signals will be sure to disconnect the AC power... audio and video cords according to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver, be transmitted. Before connecting cords, make sure to : - Video signals A B C...cords. Tip To output the sound of the receiver. - C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 15US Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You ...
... or projector. Audio signals TV Audio/video signals Note Be sure to a TV via the receiver. turn on , neither video nor audio signals will be sure to disconnect the AC power... audio and video cords according to the TV AUDIO IN jacks of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver, be transmitted. Before connecting cords, make sure to : - Video signals A B C...cords. Tip To output the sound of the receiver. - C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 15US Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You ...
Operating Instructions
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C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 18US It is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals ... AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio signals Audio/video signals DVD player Audio/video signals Audio signals Blu-ray disc player Audio/video...
C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 18US It is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals ... AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio signals Audio/video signals DVD player Audio/video signals Audio signals Blu-ray disc player Audio/video...
Operating Instructions
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... not bend or tie optical digital cords. To output the sound from the speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are not output. • Video signals input to transfer... are compatible with certain types of source. • Refer to the operating instructions of a Super Audio CD are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be able to the HDMI IN jack can only be sure to the...
... not bend or tie optical digital cords. To output the sound from the speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are not output. • Video signals input to transfer... are compatible with certain types of source. • Refer to the operating instructions of a Super Audio CD are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be able to the HDMI IN jack can only be sure to the...
Operating Instructions
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..., 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. Audio signals DVD player Video signals A B C HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR...cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 20US 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...
..., 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. Audio signals DVD player Video signals A B C HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR...cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 20US 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...
Operating Instructions
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... TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 21US Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Audio signals Satellite tuner...
... TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 21US Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Audio signals Satellite tuner...
Operating Instructions
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...outlet. AC power cord (mains lead) ROUND L FRONT L R AKERS To the wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for this operation. ?/1 ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. All the settings... you have changed or adjusted are not touching each other between the speaker terminals. • Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly. Be sure to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for a while, "CLEARED" appears. After "CLEARING" appears on...
...outlet. AC power cord (mains lead) ROUND L FRONT L R AKERS To the wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for this operation. ?/1 ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. All the settings... you have changed or adjusted are not touching each other between the speaker terminals. • Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly. Be sure to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for a while, "CLEARED" appears. After "CLEARING" appears on...
Operating Instructions
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...reassign the buttons again (page 53). • When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones. 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from battery leakage and corrosion. ...2 Press menu. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to avoid possible damage from your listening position. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of time, remove the batteries to use a new...
...reassign the buttons again (page 53). • When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones. 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from battery leakage and corrosion. ...2 Press menu. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to avoid possible damage from your listening position. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of time, remove the batteries to use a new...
Operating Instructions
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...To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Note The test tone does not work when ANALOG DIRECT is not output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround...TONE N". When a test tone is selected. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is output from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. Playback 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a component....
...To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Note The test tone does not work when ANALOG DIRECT is not output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround...TONE N". When a test tone is selected. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is output from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. Playback 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a component....
Operating Instructions
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...BD jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, etc., connected to the DVD jack SAT [SAT] Satellite tuner, etc., connected to turn off the receiver. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you want to change flashes, then press V/v to select "7-SYSTEM". 4 Press menu. "1-LEVEL" appears on the display. 3 Press ...TV] TV, etc. The cursor flashes and you do the following. • Press MUTING again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver, be canceled when you can select the character type as follows by pressing V/v. or b to enter the 5 Press V/v to select "NAME IN". 6 ...
...BD jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, etc., connected to the DVD jack SAT [SAT] Satellite tuner, etc., connected to turn off the receiver. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you want to change flashes, then press V/v to select "7-SYSTEM". 4 Press menu. "1-LEVEL" appears on the display. 3 Press ...TV] TV, etc. The cursor flashes and you do the following. • Press MUTING again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver, be canceled when you can select the character type as follows by pressing V/v. or b to enter the 5 Press V/v to select "NAME IN". 6 ...
Operating Instructions
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...receiving modea) [FM MODE] Naming preset stationsa) [NAME IN] Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] Synchronizes audio and video outputa) [A.V. TONE N, T. DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S A.V.SYNC. N 30US TONE] Front speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL] Surround right speaker...For details, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. N, A.V.SYNC. TONE N BAL. MIN, EFCT. RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. R +1 to BAL. For details on navigating ...
...receiving modea) [FM MODE] Naming preset stationsa) [NAME IN] Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] Synchronizes audio and video outputa) [A.V. TONE N, T. DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S A.V.SYNC. N 30US TONE] Front speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL] Surround right speaker...For details, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. N, A.V.SYNC. TONE N BAL. MIN, EFCT. RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. R +1 to BAL. For details on navigating ...
Operating Instructions
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... frequencya) [CRS. a)For details, refer to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft. DIST. 10 ft. to the page in the parentheses. step) Center speaker distancea) [CNT DIST.] DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft. FREQ] Brightness of the displaya) [DIMMER] Naming inputsa) [NAME IN] DIST. 3 ft. SIDE/LO CRS > ...100 Hz 0% dim 31US step) Surround left speaker distancea) DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft. step) BEHD/HI, BEHD/LO, SIDE/HI, SIDE/LO CRS > 40 Hz to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft...
... frequencya) [CRS. a)For details, refer to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft. DIST. 10 ft. to the page in the parentheses. step) Center speaker distancea) [CNT DIST.] DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft. FREQ] Brightness of the displaya) [DIMMER] Naming inputsa) [NAME IN] DIST. 3 ft. SIDE/LO CRS > ...100 Hz 0% dim 31US step) Surround left speaker distancea) DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft. step) BEHD/HI, BEHD/LO, SIDE/HI, SIDE/LO CRS > 40 Hz to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft...