Operating Instructions
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...". • The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. About This Manual • The instructions in the text, for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Instead it ...shall be handed over to the area code, are for example, "Models of the receiver you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the recycling of the rear panel (see the illustration below). By...R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS Area code Any differences in the text, for model STR-DG500.
...". • The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. About This Manual • The instructions in the text, for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Instead it ...shall be handed over to the area code, are for example, "Models of the receiver you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the recycling of the rear panel (see the illustration below). By...R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS Area code Any differences in the text, for model STR-DG500.
Operating Instructions
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...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 and ...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
...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 and ...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
Operating Instructions
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... of parts Front panel 12 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. Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of selectable items appears here (page...
... of parts Front panel 12 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. Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of selectable items appears here (page...
Operating Instructions
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...DVD MENU - 0/10 ENTER 8 CLEAR qk 9 DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING qj q; m TUNING + H M qs TV qd X x Name A AV ?/1 Function Press to turn off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to sub woofer (page 14). * You can watch the selected input image when you press the input buttons... (W). 10GB You OUTPUT 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). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time...
...DVD MENU - 0/10 ENTER 8 CLEAR qk 9 DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING qj q; m TUNING + H M qs TV qd X x Name A AV ?/1 Function Press to turn off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to sub woofer (page 14). * You can watch the selected input image when you press the input buttons... (W). 10GB You OUTPUT 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). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time...
Operating Instructions
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...input so that it can use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you connect a DVD recorder • Be sure to control your DVD recorder. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R... FRONT A A DVD recorder A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) If you can be displayed on the receiver's display. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 62). 21GB SURROUND BACK L L + - + - 2 Connecting video DVD player Getting...VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + -
...input so that it can use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you connect a DVD recorder • Be sure to control your DVD recorder. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R... FRONT A A DVD recorder A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) If you can be displayed on the receiver's display. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 62). 21GB SURROUND BACK L L + - + - 2 Connecting video DVD player Getting...VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 L AUDIO CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + -
Operating Instructions
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...turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for a while, "CLEARED" appears. The following procedure. SURROUND BACK L + - R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS To the wall outlet 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 ... to "VOL MIN". • Input is set to "DVD". 25GB Getting Started 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the power cord can also be unplugged from...
...turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for a while, "CLEARED" appears. The following procedure. SURROUND BACK L + - R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS To the wall outlet 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 ... to "VOL MIN". • Input is set to "DVD". 25GB Getting Started 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the power cord can also be unplugged from...
Operating Instructions
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... conditions, the batteries should last 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. Doing so may cause a malfunction. ...the speaker output, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until the "SP A" and "SP B" indicators on the receiver for about 3 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of...
... conditions, the batteries should last 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. Doing so may cause a malfunction. ...the speaker output, press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until the "SP A" and "SP B" indicators on the receiver for about 3 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of...
Operating Instructions
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... any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT) You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press DIRECT on the receiver. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right speakers and a sub woofer, ... 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. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to enjoy high quality...
... any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT) You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press DIRECT on the receiver. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right speakers and a sub woofer, ... 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. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to enjoy high quality...
Operating Instructions
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... to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 54) or Direct Tuning (page 54). For more details on the display momentarily and the receiver returns to normal operation. The selected RDS stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after storing stations with the clearest signal....> < TUNING - "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears on tuning the stored stations, see page 59. Notes • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. • If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to select the FM or AM band. TV CH +...
... to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 54) or Direct Tuning (page 54). For more details on the display momentarily and the receiver returns to normal operation. The selected RDS stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after storing stations with the clearest signal....> < TUNING - "AUTO-BETICAL SELECT" appears on tuning the stored stations, see page 59. Notes • Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1. • If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to select the FM or AM band. TV CH +...
Operating Instructions
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...not fit into any categories above Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE) You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on recreational activities such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading, ...etc. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. Note Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the display. LEISURE ...
...not fit into any categories above Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE) You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on recreational activities such as Rhythm & Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading, ...etc. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. Note Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the display. LEISURE ...
Operating Instructions
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... VIDEO 1 jacks on this case, you may not be able to record from a video component using the receiver. Example: Press 4. See the operating instructions supplied with your system. In this remote to control the DVD recorder. 1 Hold down the input button of which you want to change the factory ...settings of the input buttons to prevent recording. You can set the VIDEO 1 button on the receiver, you can also use the VIDEO 1 button to the MULTI CH IN jacks...
... VIDEO 1 jacks on this case, you may not be able to record from a video component using the receiver. Example: Press 4. See the operating instructions supplied with your system. In this remote to control the DVD recorder. 1 Hold down the input button of which you want to change the factory ...settings of the input buttons to prevent recording. You can set the VIDEO 1 button on the receiver, you can also use the VIDEO 1 button to the MULTI CH IN jacks...
Operating Instructions
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...mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 MD deck 6 Tape deck B 7 Tuner (this receiver) 8 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 9 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10 a)Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to the...signal information consisting of front (left/right), center, surround (left and right surround channels so that the sound can be reproduced in stereo, more dynamic and realistic sound... Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. To clear all remote button assignments Press ?/1, AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL - The three jacks are ...
...mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 MD deck 6 Tape deck B 7 Tuner (this receiver) 8 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 9 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10 a)Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to the...signal information consisting of front (left/right), center, surround (left and right surround channels so that the sound can be reproduced in stereo, more dynamic and realistic sound... Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. To clear all remote button assignments Press ?/1, AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL - The three jacks are ...
Operating Instructions
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...• Move your nearest Sony dealer. The RDS information that you want does not appear.* • Contact the radio station and find out whether they are weak. • Make sure you are connected securely. The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp does not light up in the remote with new ones, if... they actually provide the service in . • Check that you select the correct input on the receiver. • Remove any problem persists, consult your audio ...
...• Move your nearest Sony dealer. The RDS information that you want does not appear.* • Contact the radio station and find out whether they are weak. • Make sure you are connected securely. The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp does not light up in the remote with new ones, if... they actually provide the service in . • Check that you select the correct input on the receiver. • Remove any problem persists, consult your audio ...
Operating Instructions
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... × 12 4/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 8.0 kg (17 lb 11 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAU005 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) For details on the area code of the component you change the AM tuning... 50 dB µ/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) 6)You can change the tuning scale. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. AM tuner section Tuning range Area code Tuning scale 10 kHz step 9 kHz step U, CA 530 - 531 - 1,710 kHz6) 1,710 kHz6) E2...
... × 12 4/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 8.0 kg (17 lb 11 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAU005 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) For details on the area code of the component you change the AM tuning... 50 dB µ/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) 6)You can change the tuning scale. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. AM tuner section Tuning range Area code Tuning scale 10 kHz step 9 kHz step U, CA 530 - 531 - 1,710 kHz6) 1,710 kHz6) E2...
Marketing Specifications
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... Audio Input(s): 6 (2 Dedicated Audio/4 Audio/Video) RCA Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear) Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear, 5.1 Channel) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): 1 (Rear) Headphone Output(s): 1 (Front- All Weights and measures are subject to change without notice. STR-DG500 Features Audio Dolby® Digital Decoding: Yes Dolby® Pro Logic...
... Audio Input(s): 6 (2 Dedicated Audio/4 Audio/Video) RCA Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear) Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear, 5.1 Channel) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): 1 (Rear) Headphone Output(s): 1 (Front- All Weights and measures are subject to change without notice. STR-DG500 Features Audio Dolby® Digital Decoding: Yes Dolby® Pro Logic...
Service Manual
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... Remote commander RM-AAU005 (1) (DG500) Remote commander RM-AAP012 (1) (DG600: US, CND) Remote commander RM-AAP013 (1) (DG600: E2, MY, SP, TH) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) Design and specifications are subject to change the AM tuning scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. STR-DG500/DG600...You can change without notice. • Abbreviation CND : Canadian model E2 : 120 V AC area in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1. To reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Depending on the sound field settings and...
... Remote commander RM-AAU005 (1) (DG500) Remote commander RM-AAP012 (1) (DG600: US, CND) Remote commander RM-AAP013 (1) (DG600: E2, MY, SP, TH) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) Design and specifications are subject to change the AM tuning scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure. STR-DG500/DG600...You can change without notice. • Abbreviation CND : Canadian model E2 : 120 V AC area in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1. To reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Depending on the sound field settings and...
Service Manual
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... 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...MULTI CH IN DIRECT w; J MULTI CH IN Press to 2 channel signals in radio stations you remove the cover, keep it out of reach from children. Press to select A.F.D. "DTS-ES" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to select the audio directly from remote... DISPLAY Press to high quality analog sound (page 52). STR-DG500: SECTION 1 GENERAL STR-DG500/DG600 This section is activated. When you have made digital ...
... 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...MULTI CH IN DIRECT w; J MULTI CH IN Press to 2 channel signals in radio stations you remove the cover, keep it out of reach from children. Press to select A.F.D. "DTS-ES" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to select the audio directly from remote... DISPLAY Press to high quality analog sound (page 52). STR-DG500: SECTION 1 GENERAL STR-DG500/DG600 This section is activated. When you have made digital ...
Service Manual
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...(M) at the same time to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is displayed on . m/M Ha) Press...MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to perform menu operations. Press TV CH +/- Connects to sub woofer (page 14). * You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU005 to operate the receiver... explanation is assigned to display the menu of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time to - return to speakers (page 14).... image (page 19, 21, 22). Therefore, depending on page 64. STR-DG500/DG600 Rear panel 12 4 5 6 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO ...
...(M) at the same time to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is displayed on . m/M Ha) Press...MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to perform menu operations. Press TV CH +/- Connects to sub woofer (page 14). * You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU005 to operate the receiver... explanation is assigned to display the menu of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time to - return to speakers (page 14).... image (page 19, 21, 22). Therefore, depending on page 64. STR-DG500/DG600 Rear panel 12 4 5 6 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO ...
Service Manual
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...7US Getting Started Getting Started STR-DG500/DG600 Ver. 1.1 Name ...AV video game (page 28, 37). Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. Lights up when the receiver...channel signals in order to both the center and surround speakers are input. M INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select the input source to select the category mode (page 67). G Remote sensor Receives signals from the components connected to "YES" (page 43) and the audio signal is set to the MULTI...
...7US Getting Started Getting Started STR-DG500/DG600 Ver. 1.1 Name ...AV video game (page 28, 37). Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. Lights up when the receiver...channel signals in order to both the center and surround speakers are input. M INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select the input source to select the category mode (page 67). G Remote sensor Receives signals from the components connected to "YES" (page 43) and the audio signal is set to the MULTI...
Service Manual
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...receiver on or off the audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a TV monitor (page 24). Press to select sound fields (MUSIC). STR-DG500... 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN R SUB WOOFER SURROUND PRE OUT CENTER L + - + - White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black PRE OUT White (L) jack ...receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is displayed on -screen guide of the receiver. ql qk qj qh TV ?/1 AV ?/1 ?/1 RM SET UP P SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AUX MULTI...
...receiver on or off the audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a TV monitor (page 24). Press to select sound fields (MUSIC). STR-DG500... 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN R SUB WOOFER SURROUND PRE OUT CENTER L + - + - White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black PRE OUT White (L) jack ...receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is displayed on -screen guide of the receiver. ql qk qj qh TV ?/1 AV ?/1 ?/1 RM SET UP P SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AUX MULTI...