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2-662-258-12 (2) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. STR-DG500 ©2006 Sony Corporation Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No.
2-662-258-12 (2) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. STR-DG500 ©2006 Sony Corporation Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No.
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..., there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the literature accompanying the appliance. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on the apparatus. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do...or moisture. To prevent fire, do not expose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may cause harmful ...
..., there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the literature accompanying the appliance. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on the apparatus. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do...or moisture. To prevent fire, do not expose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may cause harmful ...
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...of materials will help to the applicable collection point for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is clearly indicated in the text, for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by looking at the..." are clearly indicated in the text, for model STR-DG500. SURROUND BACK L L + - + - For more detailed information about recycling of this manual are for example, "Models of area code AA only". You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as ...
...of materials will help to the applicable collection point for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is clearly indicated in the text, for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by looking at the..." are clearly indicated in the text, for model STR-DG500. SURROUND BACK L L + - + - For more detailed information about recycling of this manual are for example, "Models of area code AA only". You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as ...
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...2: Connecting 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 speaker levels... 61 Naming inputs 62 Changing the display 62 Using the Sleep Timer 63 Recording using the receiver 63 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 64 Additional Information Glossary 65 Precautions 67 Troubleshooting 68 Specifications 71 Index 74 4GB...
...2: Connecting 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 speaker levels... 61 Naming inputs 62 Changing the display 62 Using the Sleep Timer 63 Recording using the receiver 63 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 64 Additional Information Glossary 65 Precautions 67 Troubleshooting 68 Specifications 71 Index 74 4GB...
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... 34 5 67 8 ?/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 MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. E Remote sensor Receives signals from children. B SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 25, 32, 33, 53, 55, 72). Getting...
... 34 5 67 8 ?/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 MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. E Remote sensor Receives signals from children. B SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 25, 32, 33, 53, 55, 72). Getting...
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... When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is connected. "; Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to the speaker system used. Name E ;PRO LOGIC (II)/ (IIx) F DTS (-ES)/ (96/24) G NEO:6 Function...and that INPUT MODE is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. "; "DTS-ES" lights up when DTS signals are input. Lights up when the receiver is not set to "ANALOG" (page 60). About the indicators on the display Getting Started 123 4 5 67 89 SW LFE SP A ;DIGITAL EX...
... When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is connected. "; Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to the speaker system used. Name E ;PRO LOGIC (II)/ (IIx) F DTS (-ES)/ (96/24) G NEO:6 Function...and that INPUT MODE is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. "; "DTS-ES" lights up when DTS signals are input. Lights up when the receiver is not set to "ANALOG" (page 60). About the indicators on the display Getting Started 123 4 5 67 89 SW LFE SP A ;DIGITAL EX...
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...Lights up when the sleep timer is set to "NO" (page 37) Sound Field: A.F.D. Name P Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S SB Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being input through the OPTICAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is activated (page 35). Lights up when INPUT MODE...LCR SL SR 8GB The boxes around the letters vary to tune in radio stations you have preset. Lights up when using the receiver to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on presetting radio stations, see page 56. Lights up when ANALOG DIRECT is activated. Name H...
...Lights up when the sleep timer is set to "NO" (page 37) Sound Field: A.F.D. Name P Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S SB Function The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being input through the OPTICAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is activated (page 35). Lights up when INPUT MODE...LCR SL SR 8GB The boxes around the letters vary to tune in radio stations you have preset. Lights up when using the receiver to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on presetting radio stations, see page 56. Lights up when ANALOG DIRECT is activated. Name H...
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... COAXIAL IN quality of a VCR or a DVD player (page 19, 20, 21, 22, 23). Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24). C AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jack Red (R) Connects to a DVD IN jack player, etc. Getting Started Rear...+ - B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 5.1 channel sound (page 16). continued 9GB White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24).
... COAXIAL IN quality of a VCR or a DVD player (page 19, 20, 21, 22, 23). Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24). C AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jack Red (R) Connects to a DVD IN jack player, etc. Getting Started Rear...+ - B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 5.1 channel sound (page 16). continued 9GB White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24).
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..., 21, 22). Remote commander You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU005 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a TV monitor (page 19). wg 1 AV ?/1 TV/VIDEO AUTO SLEEP CAL AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 (on/standby) switch wf 2 TV ?/1, ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY (on or off the...
..., 21, 22). Remote commander You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU005 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a TV monitor (page 19). wg 1 AV ?/1 TV/VIDEO AUTO SLEEP CAL AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 (on/standby) switch wf 2 TV ?/1, ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY (on or off the...
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...control buttons to perform menu operations. and TV (M) at the same time to select preset TV channels. Name Function L ./> Press to skip tracks of the CD player or DVD player (multidisc ... broadcast. Press TV VOL +/- Press to adjust the volume level of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time. m/M Ha) Press to - search tracks in recording standby.) x... stations. - O RETURN/ EXIT O Press to - continued 11GB Getting Started To turn the receiver on the TV screen. Press to select FM monaural or stereo reception. N MENU Press to ...
...control buttons to perform menu operations. and TV (M) at the same time to select preset TV channels. Name Function L ./> Press to skip tracks of the CD player or DVD player (multidisc ... broadcast. Press TV VOL +/- Press to adjust the volume level of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time. m/M Ha) Press to - search tracks in recording standby.) x... stations. - O RETURN/ EXIT O Press to - continued 11GB Getting Started To turn the receiver on the TV screen. Press to select FM monaural or stereo reception. N MENU Press to ...
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... to select information displayed on the component, the above explanation is intended to control Sony components as references when operating the receiver. disc protection), recorder (e.g. Press to activate the Auto Calibration function. channel numbers of the satellite tuner or DVD player. of the Digital CATV terminal. select... select 2CH STEREO mode. Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to select the channel entry mode, either one of the input buttons, the receiver turns on the model. • The above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on...
... to select information displayed on the component, the above explanation is intended to control Sony components as references when operating the receiver. disc protection), recorder (e.g. Press to activate the Auto Calibration function. channel numbers of the satellite tuner or DVD player. of the Digital CATV terminal. select... select 2CH STEREO mode. Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to select the channel entry mode, either one of the input buttons, the receiver turns on the model. • The above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on...
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... 40). Enjoying a 5.1/6.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Example of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one sub woofer). Getting Started 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you want...
... 40). Enjoying a 5.1/6.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Example of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one sub woofer). Getting Started 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you want...
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... antennas" (page 24). Select the connection according to connect each component. Before you begin, refer to "Component to be connected Component With Page Super Audio Multi-channel audio 16 CD player/CD outputa) player Analog audio output 17 onlyb) MD deck/Tape Analog audio output 17 deck onlyb) a)Model with AUDIO OUT... to be connected" below for the pages which describe how to the jacks of your components, proceed to output audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. b)Model equipped only with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc.
... antennas" (page 24). Select the connection according to connect each component. Before you begin, refer to "Component to be connected Component With Page Super Audio Multi-channel audio 16 CD player/CD outputa) player Analog audio output 17 onlyb) MD deck/Tape Analog audio output 17 deck onlyb) a)Model with AUDIO OUT... to be connected" below for the pages which describe how to the jacks of your components, proceed to output audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. b)Model equipped only with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc.
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... CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + - Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you will need to adjust the level of this receiver to connect an external multi channel decoder. Note When you make connections to the...
... CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + - Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you will need to adjust the level of this receiver to connect an external multi channel decoder. Note When you make connections to the...
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...Satellite tuner 22 VCR 23 Camcorder, video game, etc. 23 TV monitor, etc. INPUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Receiver MONITOR OUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Receiver INPUT jack Video component OUTPUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Video input/output jack to be reassigned to the.... Select the connection according to the jacks on your components to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. • Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of the receiver is not on the connecting jack. Component to be connected" below for the pages which describe how...
...Satellite tuner 22 VCR 23 Camcorder, video game, etc. 23 TV monitor, etc. INPUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Receiver MONITOR OUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Receiver INPUT jack Video component OUTPUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Video input/output jack to be reassigned to the.... Select the connection according to the jacks on your components to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. • Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of the receiver is not on the connecting jack. Component to be connected" below for the pages which describe how...
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... input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to connect all the cables. Connect video cords according to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. • Turn on a TV screen. TV monitor A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y ... OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + - If the power supply of your components. Tip You can be displayed on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the...
... input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to connect all the cables. Connect video cords according to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. • Turn on a TV screen. TV monitor A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y ... OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + - If the power supply of your components. Tip You can be displayed on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the...
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... rename the VIDEO 1 input so that you connect a DVD recorder • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the receiver's display. 2 Connecting video DVD player Getting Started A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN...-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 CENTER + -
... rename the VIDEO 1 input so that you connect a DVD recorder • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the receiver's display. 2 Connecting video DVD player Getting Started A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN...-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 CENTER + -
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...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. 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 ...
...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. 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 ...
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... Note Install 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 MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for 5 seconds. After "CLEARING" appears on the display alternately. 3 Press MEMORY/ENTER. This...
... Note Install 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 MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for 5 seconds. After "CLEARING" appears on the display alternately. 3 Press MEMORY/ENTER. This...
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.../A/B/A+B) repeatedly until the "SP A" and "SP B" indicators on the receiver for this operation. ?/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 MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE... TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly...
.../A/B/A+B) repeatedly until the "SP A" and "SP B" indicators on the receiver for this operation. ?/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 MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE... TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly...