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...determined by hand. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for sale in ...accordance with the limits for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to touch the core of speaker cord by turning the equipment off and...
...determined by hand. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for sale in ...accordance with the limits for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to touch the core of speaker cord by turning the equipment off and...
Operating Instructions
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...L R SPEAKERS Area code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in this manual are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are for model STR-DH500. Patent ...#'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround ...
...L R SPEAKERS Area code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in this manual are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are for model STR-DH500. Patent ...#'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround ...
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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... level of the display. Press repeatedly to select information displayed on or off the sound temporarily. Name Function H DISPLAY Press to adjust brightness of all speakers at the same time (page 25, 26, 27, 28). TUNING +/- L PHONES jack Connects to play back (page 25, 26, 27, 28,... qs qa q; 9 8 76 Name A ?/1 (on/standby) B INPUT SELECTOR C Display D Remote sensor E MASTER VOLUME F MUTING G DIMMER Function Press to turn the receiver on the display (page 52). MOVIE MUSIC J TUNING MODE Press to select a sound field (page 39). Press to turn off (page 23, 27, 28, 44...
... level of the display. Press repeatedly to select information displayed on or off the sound temporarily. Name Function H DISPLAY Press to adjust brightness of all speakers at the same time (page 25, 26, 27, 28). TUNING +/- L PHONES jack Connects to play back (page 25, 26, 27, 28,... qs qa q; 9 8 76 Name A ?/1 (on/standby) B INPUT SELECTOR C Display D Remote sensor E MASTER VOLUME F MUTING G DIMMER Function Press to turn the receiver on the display (page 52). MOVIE MUSIC J TUNING MODE Press to select a sound field (page 39). Press to turn off (page 23, 27, 28, 44...
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...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). Name Function...G D Lights up when dynamic range compression is set to "NO" (page 31) Sound Field: A.F.D. button. I D.RANGE Lights up when the receiver is activated (page 52). J Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. AUTO SW LCR SL SR ...
...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). Name Function...G D Lights up when dynamic range compression is set to "NO" (page 31) Sound Field: A.F.D. button. I D.RANGE Lights up when the receiver is activated (page 52). J Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. AUTO SW LCR SL SR ...
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...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 the speakers (page 14). The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack sound quality (page 18, 20, 21). Connects to... the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 22). 3 C SPEAKERS section Connects to a DVD IN jacks player, etc. The image and the sound are output to the supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page 22)....
...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 the speakers (page 14). The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack sound quality (page 18, 20, 21). Connects to... the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 22). 3 C SPEAKERS section Connects to a DVD IN jacks player, etc. The image and the sound are output to the supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) (page 22)....
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... player. - If you want to skip a disc when using the numeric buttons of the VCR, CD player or Bluray disc player. To turn off all speakers at the same time. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to select a sound field. Press to activate the TV's muting function. Name H AMP MENU I .... search tracks in "Changing button assignments" on page 53. The buttons are factory assigned to display the menu of the receiver. MOVIE MUSIC E DVD/BD MENU F D.SKIP Press to control Sony components. G D.TUNING Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. L ./>b)...
... player. - If you want to skip a disc when using the numeric buttons of the VCR, CD player or Bluray disc player. To turn off all speakers at the same time. Then, use V, v, B, b and (P) to select a sound field. Press to activate the TV's muting function. Name H AMP MENU I .... search tracks in "Changing button assignments" on page 53. The buttons are factory assigned to display the menu of the receiver. MOVIE MUSIC E DVD/BD MENU F D.SKIP Press to control Sony components. G D.TUNING Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. L ./>b)...
Operating Instructions
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...H buttons have tactile dots. b)This button is intended to select the TV channels. Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Example of the button, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT ... same time to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one subwoofer). Therefore, depending on the function of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer Tip Since the subwoofer does not emit...
...H buttons have tactile dots. b)This button is intended to select the TV channels. Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Example of the button, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT ... same time to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one subwoofer). Therefore, depending on the function of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSubwoofer Tip Since the subwoofer does not emit...
Operating Instructions
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... 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...
... 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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Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. Unless the power is not necessary to a TV or projector. Video signals A B C D HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT ...or activate the TV's muting function. It is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of the TV from the speakers connected to a TV via the receiver. C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 15US turn on , neither video nor audio signals will be sure...
Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. Unless the power is not necessary to a TV or projector. Video signals A B C D HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT ...or activate the TV's muting function. It is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of the TV from the speakers connected to a TV via the receiver. C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 15US turn on , neither video nor audio signals will be sure...
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... Audio/video signals Audio signals TV, projector, etc. It is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 18US Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Audio/video signals A B B C B A B HDMI CONNECT TO... 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.
... Audio/video signals Audio signals TV, projector, etc. It is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 18US Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Audio/video signals A B B C B A B HDMI CONNECT TO... 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.
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The input video signals cannot be output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be sure to the receiver. - Tip All the digital audio jacks are not output. • Video ...signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound...
The input video signals cannot be output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be sure to the receiver. - Tip All the digital audio jacks are not output. • Video ...signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound...
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...SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 20US It is not necessary to the jacks of your DVD player to connect a DVD player. To output sound from the DVD player, set the... digital audio output setting on the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Connect audio and video cords...
...SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 20US It is not necessary to the jacks of your DVD player to connect a DVD player. To output sound from the DVD player, set the... digital audio output setting on the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Connect audio and video cords...
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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 It is not necessary to the jacks of your components.
... 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 It is not necessary to the jacks of your components.
Operating Instructions
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... their factory defaults. All the settings you have made to return settings you have changed or adjusted are not touching each other between the speaker terminals. • Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly. Notes • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead),... make sure that the stripped end of the speaker cords are reset to a wall outlet. Be sure to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for this operation. ?/1 ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY...
... their factory defaults. All the settings you have made to return settings you have changed or adjusted are not touching each other between the speaker terminals. • Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly. Notes • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead),... make sure that the stripped end of the speaker cords are reset to a wall outlet. Be sure to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for this operation. ?/1 ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY...
Operating Instructions
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...when installing batteries. "1-LEVEL" appears on the display. 2 Press menu. Tip The receiver employs a test tone 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. ... to enter the parameter. 24US If this happens, reassign the buttons again (page 53). • When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. or b to enter the 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "T. MOVIE MUSIC...
...when installing batteries. "1-LEVEL" appears on the display. 2 Press menu. Tip The receiver employs a test tone 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. ... to enter the parameter. 24US If this happens, reassign the buttons again (page 53). • When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. or b to enter the 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "T. MOVIE MUSIC...
Operating Instructions
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... right t Surround right t Surround left t Subwoofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/-. The selected input appears on the receiver. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display. The test ...STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER V/v/B/b, 2CH A.F.D. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is not output from each speaker. continued 25US You can also press any input buttons. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 D.TUNING 789...
... right t Surround right t Surround left t Subwoofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/-. The selected input appears on the receiver. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the display. The test ...STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER V/v/B/b, 2CH A.F.D. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is not output from each speaker. continued 25US You can also press any input buttons. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 D.TUNING 789...
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...the display. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to the SAT jack TV [TV] TV, etc. to enter the parameter. "1-LEVEL" appears on the receiver. To activate the muting function Press MUTING. This is registered. 26US Selected input Components that can [Display] be canceled when you want to ... Press V/v to select a character, then press B/b to move the cursor to the next position. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press AMP MENU. The name you entered is convenient for . You can select the character type as follows by ...
...the display. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to the SAT jack TV [TV] TV, etc. to enter the parameter. "1-LEVEL" appears on the receiver. To activate the muting function Press MUTING. This is registered. 26US Selected input Components that can [Display] be canceled when you want to ... Press V/v to select a character, then press B/b to move the cursor to the next position. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press AMP MENU. The name you entered is convenient for . You can select the character type as follows by ...
Operating Instructions
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...Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. OFF BASS -6 dB to BASS +6 dB (1 dB step) BASS 0 dB TRE -6 dB to BAL. SELCT] Effect levela) [EFFECT] FM station receiving ...modea) [FM MODE] Naming preset stationsa) [NAME IN] Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] Synchronizes audio and video outputa) [A.V. SYNC.] Settings Initial setting T. OFF, COMP. N, A.V.SYNC. Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. MAX COMP. TONE] Front speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker...
...Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. OFF BASS -6 dB to BASS +6 dB (1 dB step) BASS 0 dB TRE -6 dB to BAL. SELCT] Effect levela) [EFFECT] FM station receiving ...modea) [FM MODE] Naming preset stationsa) [NAME IN] Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] Synchronizes audio and video outputa) [A.V. SYNC.] Settings Initial setting T. OFF, COMP. N, A.V.SYNC. Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. MAX COMP. TONE] Front speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker...
Operating Instructions
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... speakera) [CNT SPK] NO, SMALL, LARGE Surround speakersa) [SUR SPK] NO, SMALL, LARGE Front speaker distancea) [FRT DIST.] DIST. 3 ft. step) Surround left speaker distancea) DIST. 3 ft. step) [SL DIST.] Surround right speaker distancea) [SR DIST.] Surround speaker positiona) [SUR POS.] Speaker crossover frequencya) [CRS. DIST. 10 ft. to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft. to DIST... the parentheses. a)For details, refer to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft. DIST. 10 ft. Initial setting -NONE YES LARGE LARGE LARGE DIST. 10 ft. step) Center speaker distancea) [CNT DIST.] DIST. 3 ft.
... speakera) [CNT SPK] NO, SMALL, LARGE Surround speakersa) [SUR SPK] NO, SMALL, LARGE Front speaker distancea) [FRT DIST.] DIST. 3 ft. step) Surround left speaker distancea) DIST. 3 ft. step) [SL DIST.] Surround right speaker distancea) [SR DIST.] Surround speaker positiona) [SUR POS.] Speaker crossover frequencya) [CRS. DIST. 10 ft. to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft. to DIST... the parentheses. a)For details, refer to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft. DIST. 10 ft. Initial setting -NONE YES LARGE LARGE LARGE DIST. 10 ft. step) Center speaker distancea) [CNT DIST.] DIST. 3 ft.