Limited Warranty (ES Products)
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... part of five (5) years. In addition, if you . REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems...
... part of five (5) years. In addition, if you . REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems...
Dimensions Diagrams
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....sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. AVD-S500ES RM-SP50 REMOTE COMMANDER DESCRIPTION: DVD Changer DIMENSIONS Receiver (WHD): 17 " x 3 7/8 " x 18" WEIGHT: TBD POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V AC POWER 60Hz CONSUMPTION: TBD FRONT VIEW 17 " 3 1/4" R 3 7/8 " 1/2" 2" 12 " SIDE VIEW 18" 16 1/2" 2 " 1/2" 5/8" 1 1/2" 2" 9 3/4" BACK VIEW 2" 1 1/4 " ANTENNA FM COAXIAL GND AM COXIAL IN DIGITAL TV/SAT VIDEO 2 OPTICAL IN Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO...
....sony.com Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. AVD-S500ES RM-SP50 REMOTE COMMANDER DESCRIPTION: DVD Changer DIMENSIONS Receiver (WHD): 17 " x 3 7/8 " x 18" WEIGHT: TBD POWER REQUIREMENTS:120V AC POWER 60Hz CONSUMPTION: TBD FRONT VIEW 17 " 3 1/4" R 3 7/8 " 1/2" 2" 12 " SIDE VIEW 18" 16 1/2" 2 " 1/2" 5/8" 1 1/2" 2" 9 3/4" BACK VIEW 2" 1 1/4 " ANTENNA FM COAXIAL GND AM COXIAL IN DIGITAL TV/SAT VIDEO 2 OPTICAL IN Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of electric shock to Part 15 of the unit. Model No. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ENERGY STAR® is encouraged to try to comply with the instructions, may be determined by one or more of cable entry as practical. Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer...
... system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of electric shock to Part 15 of the unit. Model No. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ENERGY STAR® is encouraged to try to comply with the instructions, may be determined by one or more of cable entry as practical. Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer...
Operating Instructions
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... Manual 7 This receiver Can Play the Following Discs 7 Terms for discs 7 Notes about Discs 9 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 11 Getting Started Unpacking 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup........... 14 Step 2: Antenna Hookups 17 Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups 19 Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (mains lead 21 Speaker Setup 22 Playing Discs Playing Discs 23 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc 25 (Resume Play) Using the DVD's Menu 26 Playing VIDEO...
... Manual 7 This receiver Can Play the Following Discs 7 Terms for discs 7 Notes about Discs 9 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 11 Getting Started Unpacking 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup........... 14 Step 2: Antenna Hookups 17 Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups 19 Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (mains lead 21 Speaker Setup 22 Playing Discs Playing Discs 23 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc 25 (Resume Play) Using the DVD's Menu 26 Playing VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... protected by this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "DTS", "DTS-ES" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of this receiver plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW (Video mode) cannot be available. The disc will not play back discs...
... protected by this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "DTS", "DTS-ES" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of this receiver plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW (Video mode) cannot be available. The disc will not play back discs...
Operating Instructions
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..., XPause, xStop, etc.) number (Video CD/Super Audio CD/CD: index number) DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD Type of disc being played back Playing time T 1:32:55 Icon of selected Control Menu item Control Menu items 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH Current setting Options Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message SUBTITLE Select: ENTER List of Control Menu Items DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the receiver. For details, refer to be played. TIME (page 37...
..., XPause, xStop, etc.) number (Video CD/Super Audio CD/CD: index number) DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD Type of disc being played back Playing time T 1:32:55 Icon of selected Control Menu item Control Menu items 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH Current setting Options Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message SUBTITLE Select: ENTER List of Control Menu Items DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the receiver. For details, refer to be played. TIME (page 37...
Operating Instructions
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... SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT jack ANTENNA FM 75 AM COAXIAL COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN TV/SAT TV/SAT VIDEO2 DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR TV/SAT VIDEO2 VIDEO1 MONITOR TV/SAT VIDEO2 VIDEO1 (DVD ONLY) S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR OUT IN L R OPTICAL AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN IN IN TV/SAT VIDEO2 VIDEO1 IN IN OUT IN IN IN BACK R SURROUND L SPEAKERS CENTER IMPEDANCE USE 4-16 R L FRONT AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER...
... SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT jack ANTENNA FM 75 AM COAXIAL COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN TV/SAT TV/SAT VIDEO2 DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR TV/SAT VIDEO2 VIDEO1 MONITOR TV/SAT VIDEO2 VIDEO1 (DVD ONLY) S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR OUT IN L R OPTICAL AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN IN IN TV/SAT VIDEO2 VIDEO1 IN IN OUT IN IN IN BACK R SURROUND L SPEAKERS CENTER IMPEDANCE USE 4-16 R L FRONT AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER...
Operating Instructions
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... front panel display, the speaker may damage the receiver. Notes • Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on outputting a test tone, see page 72. Make sure the cords are touching each other or neighbouring terminals. 16US If the cords are connected correctly. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are reversed, the sound will...
... front panel display, the speaker may damage the receiver. Notes • Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on outputting a test tone, see page 72. Make sure the cords are touching each other or neighbouring terminals. 16US If the cords are connected correctly. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are reversed, the sound will...
Operating Instructions
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... you play ). STANDBY indicator POWER FUNCTION -/+ ZN x POWER STANDBY PHONES SOUND FIELD 2CH A. D. MODE DISPLAY TUNER/PRESET FUNCTION VOLUME Connect headphones DVD Disc tray Adjust the volume "/1 H x OPEN/CLOSE 1 Turn on your disc. Adjust the volume on the receiver. The receiver enters standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up in red. continued 23US After following the instructions on the menu. (DVD: page 26), (VIDEO CD: page 26). To turn on the receiver Press POWER on the receiver. Press "/1 on the remote. Playing Discs Playing Discs Playing Discs...
... you play ). STANDBY indicator POWER FUNCTION -/+ ZN x POWER STANDBY PHONES SOUND FIELD 2CH A. D. MODE DISPLAY TUNER/PRESET FUNCTION VOLUME Connect headphones DVD Disc tray Adjust the volume "/1 H x OPEN/CLOSE 1 Turn on your disc. Adjust the volume on the receiver. The receiver enters standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up in red. continued 23US After following the instructions on the menu. (DVD: page 26), (VIDEO CD: page 26). To turn on the receiver Press POWER on the receiver. Press "/1 on the remote. Playing Discs Playing Discs Playing Discs...
Operating Instructions
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... the screen. For "DOLBY DIGITAL," the channels in multiple audio format, you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the receiver outputs PCM (stereo) signals. • Even though the audio stream contains a surround back component, the surround back channel is turned off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is not displayed. Dolby Digital-EX or DTS-ES source is displayed. Current audio format* DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE DVD 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 * "PCM," "MPEG," "DTS," or "DOLBY DIGITAL" is displayed as...
... the screen. For "DOLBY DIGITAL," the channels in multiple audio format, you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the receiver outputs PCM (stereo) signals. • Even though the audio stream contains a surround back component, the surround back channel is turned off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is not displayed. Dolby Digital-EX or DTS-ES source is displayed. Current audio format* DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE DVD 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 * "PCM," "MPEG," "DTS," or "DOLBY DIGITAL" is displayed as...
Operating Instructions
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... a 2 channel source from the 7 speakers, select any sound coming directly from the headphone L/R. DTS-ES or DTS 96/24 encoded programs are marked with 5.1 ch discrete signal sources like Dolby Digital and DTS. When using headphones Sound field HEADPHONE THEATER HEADPHONE 2CH Display HP.THEATER HP.[2CH] x HP. Tips • When you play a Super Audio CD (Direct Stream Digital), the sound field changes to DVD with DTS-ES or DTS 96/24. - Sound Adjustments Cinema Studio...
... a 2 channel source from the 7 speakers, select any sound coming directly from the headphone L/R. DTS-ES or DTS 96/24 encoded programs are marked with 5.1 ch discrete signal sources like Dolby Digital and DTS. When using headphones Sound field HEADPHONE THEATER HEADPHONE 2CH Display HP.THEATER HP.[2CH] x HP. Tips • When you play a Super Audio CD (Direct Stream Digital), the sound field changes to DVD with DTS-ES or DTS 96/24. - Sound Adjustments Cinema Studio...
Operating Instructions
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... to the Control Menu display. The display for the current layer. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 In Step 4, select "OFF t," then press ENTER. 2 Enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you make a mistake Press O RETURN/EXIT, then start from Step 3 again. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is set the Custom Parental Control password for a Hybrid Super Audio CD...
... to the Control Menu display. The display for the current layer. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 In Step 4, select "OFF t," then press ENTER. 2 Enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you make a mistake Press O RETURN/EXIT, then start from Step 3 again. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is set the Custom Parental Control password for a Hybrid Super Audio CD...
Operating Instructions
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... the Setup Display Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password Set "LEVEL" to select "LEVEL," then press ENTER. The Parental Control setting is selected. To change the password 1 In Step 5, select "CHANGE PASSWORD t" using X/x, then press ENTER. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: 4: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD PG13 USA The lower the value, the more strict the limitation. The selection items for "STANDARD" are displayed. If you select "OTHERS t," select...
... the Setup Display Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password Set "LEVEL" to select "LEVEL," then press ENTER. The Parental Control setting is selected. To change the password 1 In Step 5, select "CHANGE PASSWORD t" using X/x, then press ENTER. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: 4: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD PG13 USA The lower the value, the more strict the limitation. The selection items for "STANDARD" are displayed. If you select "OTHERS t," select...
Operating Instructions
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... the selected channel. DVD DISPLAY Turn the display on the setting of the buttons above . • To operate a DVD player, press DVD, and then change the TV channel. C/X/x/c/ ENTER Select the item in the program guide or menu. The RM SET UP indicator lights up. 2 Press TV/SAT. 3 Enter your satellite receiver or to use some of the receiver to the previous display in the program guide or menu. You can be able to control your satellite receiver using the number buttons...
... the selected channel. DVD DISPLAY Turn the display on the setting of the buttons above . • To operate a DVD player, press DVD, and then change the TV channel. C/X/x/c/ ENTER Select the item in the program guide or menu. The RM SET UP indicator lights up. 2 Press TV/SAT. 3 Enter your satellite receiver or to use some of the receiver to the previous display in the program guide or menu. You can be able to control your satellite receiver using the number buttons...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD menu. Selects the language from the list using the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 66). x AUDIO (DVD only) Selects the language of the subtitle. x DVD MENU (DVD only) Selects the desired language for the on-screen display or sound track. Settings and Adjustments To turn off the Setup Display Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. * When you select "RESET" in step 2, the following items are returned to the default settings. • Setup Menu (except for "OSD"). Select...
... DVD menu. Selects the language from the list using the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 66). x AUDIO (DVD only) Selects the language of the subtitle. x DVD MENU (DVD only) Selects the desired language for the on-screen display or sound track. Settings and Adjustments To turn off the Setup Display Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. * When you select "RESET" in step 2, the following items are returned to the default settings. • Setup Menu (except for "OSD"). Select...
Operating Instructions
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... the speaker settings (pages 22, 70). • The connecting cord is in pause mode or in "TV TYPE" of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. from AMP MENU and set so that the AC power cord is performed. Press H to return to "AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" (page 44). PRI." Even though you set "PCM" (page 49). Should any of "SCREEN SETUP," the picture does...
... the speaker settings (pages 22, 70). • The connecting cord is in pause mode or in "TV TYPE" of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. from AMP MENU and set so that the AC power cord is performed. Press H to return to "AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" (page 44). PRI." Even though you set "PCM" (page 49). Should any of "SCREEN SETUP," the picture does...
Operating Instructions
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... the Control Menu display (page 42). • Make sure the receiver is connected appropriately. Operation Radio stations cannot be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in MP3 even though it has the extension ".MP3." • The receiver can only display alphabetical letters and numbers. Use manual tuning. • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have the extension ".MP3." • The data is not formatted in Dolby Digital...
... the Control Menu display (page 42). • Make sure the receiver is connected appropriately. Operation Radio stations cannot be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in MP3 even though it has the extension ".MP3." • The receiver can only display alphabetical letters and numbers. Use manual tuning. • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have the extension ".MP3." • The data is not formatted in Dolby Digital...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD being played (page 51). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. The display for entering the password does not appear for the sound track. The receiver starts playing the disc automatically. • The DVD features an auto playback function. You cannot perform some of a JPEG album or file is functioning. • Check the speaker connections. "PROTECT" appears in a JPEG format that came with the DVD top menu or a DVD menu displayed during DVD...
... DVD being played (page 51). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. The display for entering the password does not appear for the sound track. The receiver starts playing the disc automatically. • The DVD features an auto playback function. You cannot perform some of a JPEG album or file is functioning. • Check the speaker connections. "PROTECT" appears in a JPEG format that came with the DVD top menu or a DVD menu displayed during DVD...
Operating Instructions
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...) Inputs (Digital) Outputs (Analogue) Outputs (Digital) ANALOG IN: Sensitivity: 150 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms DIGITAL IN OPTICAL: DIGITAL IN COAXIAL: Impedance: 75 ohms SUB WOOFER OUT: Voltage: 3 V Impedance: 100 ohms PHONES: Accepts low- and highimpedance headphones DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL Super Audio CD/DVD system Laser Signal format system Semiconductor laser (Super Audio CD/DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous NTSC FM tuner section System Tuning range Antenna Antenna...
...) Inputs (Digital) Outputs (Analogue) Outputs (Digital) ANALOG IN: Sensitivity: 150 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms DIGITAL IN OPTICAL: DIGITAL IN COAXIAL: Impedance: 75 ohms SUB WOOFER OUT: Voltage: 3 V Impedance: 100 ohms PHONES: Accepts low- and highimpedance headphones DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL Super Audio CD/DVD system Laser Signal format system Semiconductor laser (Super Audio CD/DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous NTSC FM tuner section System Tuning range Antenna Antenna...
Operating Instructions
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... Program Play 31 R Radio 63 Rear Panel 83 Region Code 8, 79 Remote 59, 84 REPEAT 33 RESET 67 Resume Play 25 S S VIDEO 19 Scan 34 SCENE 11 Scene 7, 79 SCREEN SAVER 68 SCREEN SETUP 68 Setup Display 66 SHUFFLE 32 Shuffle Play 32 SIZE 70 Slide Show 30 Slow-motion 34 Sound Field 44 Speaker Impedance 50 SPEAKER SETUP 70 Speaker System Hookup 14 SUBTITLE 67 Super Audio CD 80 Surround Back Decoding Mode 48, 49 T TEST TONE...
... Program Play 31 R Radio 63 Rear Panel 83 Region Code 8, 79 Remote 59, 84 REPEAT 33 RESET 67 Resume Play 25 S S VIDEO 19 Scan 34 SCENE 11 Scene 7, 79 SCREEN SAVER 68 SCREEN SETUP 68 Setup Display 66 SHUFFLE 32 Shuffle Play 32 SIZE 70 Slide Show 30 Slow-motion 34 Sound Field 44 Speaker Impedance 50 SPEAKER SETUP 70 Speaker System Hookup 14 SUBTITLE 67 Super Audio CD 80 Surround Back Decoding Mode 48, 49 T TEST TONE...