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Model No. Serial No. STR-DG500 ©2006 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 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. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Model No. Serial No. STR-DG500 ©2006 Sony Corporation Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 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. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Operating Instructions
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...dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to the presence of cable... equipment. Don't throw away batteries with liquids, such as a bookcase or built-in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - And don't place lighted candles on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in this manual could void your...
...dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to the presence of cable... equipment. Don't throw away batteries with liquids, such as a bookcase or built-in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - And don't place lighted candles on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in this manual could void your...
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... recycling of materials will help to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for the recycling of the receiver you purchased is clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A RL... ensuring this product. Check your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for model STR-DG500. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. SURROUND...
... recycling of materials will help to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for the recycling of the receiver you purchased is clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A RL... ensuring this product. Check your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for model STR-DG500. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. SURROUND...
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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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... (OFF/A/B/A+B) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 25, 32, 33, 53, 55, 72). C Display The current status of the selected component or a list 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...
... (OFF/A/B/A+B) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 25, 32, 33, 53, 55, 72). C Display The current status of the selected component or a list 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...
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...Name E ;PRO LOGIC (II)/ (IIx) F DTS (-ES)/ (96/24) G NEO:6 Function Lights up when the receiver is activated (page 48). button. "DTS 96/24" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to "ANALOG" (page 60). Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you... MODE is not set to the speaker system used. Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is not set to "ANALOG" (page 60). Lights up when Dolby Digital Surround EX signals are input. DIGITAL EX" lights up...
...Name E ;PRO LOGIC (II)/ (IIx) F DTS (-ES)/ (96/24) G NEO:6 Function Lights up when the receiver is activated (page 48). button. "DTS 96/24" lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to "ANALOG" (page 60). Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you... MODE is not set to the speaker system used. Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is not set to "ANALOG" (page 60). Lights up when Dolby Digital Surround EX signals are input. DIGITAL EX" lights up...
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Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 57), etc., is activated. 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 COAXIAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is set to "NO" (page 37) Sound Field: A.F.D. Name H MEMORY I A....63). Note "RDS" appears for models of area code CEL, CEK only. Lights up when ANALOG DIRECT is set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on presetting radio stations, see page 56. The boxes around the letters vary to "COAX IN" (page ...
Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 57), etc., is activated. 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 COAXIAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is set to "NO" (page 37) Sound Field: A.F.D. Name H MEMORY I A....63). Note "RDS" appears for models of area code CEL, CEK only. Lights up when ANALOG DIRECT is set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on presetting radio stations, see page 56. The boxes around the letters vary to "COAX IN" (page ...
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... IN WOOFER CENTER + - B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24). SURROUND BACK L L + - + - continued 9GB Connects to a DVD IN jack player, etc. White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to an MD deck or CD player, etc. (page 17). R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT...
... IN WOOFER CENTER + - B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24). SURROUND BACK L L + - + - continued 9GB Connects to a DVD IN jack player, etc. White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to an MD deck or CD player, etc. (page 17). R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT...
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...COMPONENT Connects to speakers (page 14). 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 receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). MOVIE MUSIC 4... wa DUAL MONO 123 5 FM MODE w; 456 6 D.TUNING 789 7 ql D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU - 0/10 ENTER 8 CLEAR qk 9 DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING qj q; TV CH + PRESET - Connects to operate (page 64). m TUNING + H M qs TV qd X x Name A AV ?/1 Function Press to turn off the Sony...
...COMPONENT Connects to speakers (page 14). 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 receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). MOVIE MUSIC 4... wa DUAL MONO 123 5 FM MODE w; 456 6 D.TUNING 789 7 ql D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU - 0/10 ENTER 8 CLEAR qk 9 DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING qj q; TV CH + PRESET - Connects to operate (page 64). m TUNING + H M qs TV qd X x Name A AV ?/1 Function Press to turn off the Sony...
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...DVD player (multidisc changer only). Press TV CH +/- Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons. N MENU Press to adjust the TV volume level. ... scan a station. Press to - return to select FM monaural or stereo reception. To turn the receiver on the TV screen. F FM MODE Press to the previous menu. - Press to select the ...(M) at the same time. X Press to pause playback or recording of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time to adjust the volume level of the VCR, CD player, DVD player...
...DVD player (multidisc changer only). Press TV CH +/- Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons. N MENU Press to adjust the TV volume level. ... scan a station. Press to - return to select FM monaural or stereo reception. To turn the receiver on the TV screen. F FM MODE Press to the previous menu. - Press to select the ...(M) at the same time. X Press to pause playback or recording of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time to adjust the volume level of the VCR, CD player, DVD player...
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... Press to the entire disc (e.g. Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to control Sony components as follows. mode. The buttons are factory assigned to select the TV channels. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2) VIDEO 3 Not assigned DVD DVD...above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the TV screen of the input buttons, the receiver turns on a list menu (e.g. Press to select the channel entry mode, either one of the buttons to select the component you press any of the VCR, satellite tuner...
... Press to the entire disc (e.g. Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to control Sony components as follows. mode. The buttons are factory assigned to select the TV channels. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2) VIDEO 3 Not assigned DVD DVD...above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the TV screen of the input buttons, the receiver turns on a list menu (e.g. Press to select the channel entry mode, either one of the buttons to select the component you press any of the VCR, satellite tuner...
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... 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 a 6.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker (L) BFront speaker (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) GSub...can place it wherever you want. 13GB Getting Started 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see "Using the surround back decoding mode" on page 40). Example...
... 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 a 6.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker (L) BFront speaker (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) GSub...can place it wherever you want. 13GB Getting Started 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see "Using the surround back decoding mode" on page 40). Example...
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... audio output 17 deck onlyb) a)Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. This connection is used to output audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. Getting Started 3a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components. b)Model...
... audio output 17 deck onlyb) a)Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. This connection is used to output audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. Getting Started 3a: Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all your components. b)Model...
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... connect it to the MULTI CH IN jacks of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component. 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 enjoy multi channel sound.
... connect it to the MULTI CH IN jacks of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component. 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 enjoy multi channel sound.
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...to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. • Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of the receiver is not on, neither video nor audio is transmitted. INPUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Receiver MONITOR OUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Receiver INPUT jack Video component OUTPUT jack ...etc. If the power supply of a playback component are being output to a TV through the receiver. Component to be connected The image quality depends on your components to this receiver. Select the connection according to the jacks on the connecting jack. Reassigning video input signals to ...
...to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. • Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of the receiver is not on, neither video nor audio is transmitted. INPUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Receiver MONITOR OUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Receiver INPUT jack Video component OUTPUT jack ...etc. If the power supply of a playback component are being output to a TV through the receiver. Component to be connected The image quality depends on your components to this receiver. Select the connection according to the jacks on the connecting jack. Reassigning video input signals to ...
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... Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) 19GB 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 receiver. If the power supply of your components. TV monitor A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 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 + - Connect video cords according to the jacks of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is not necessary to connect all the cables. Getting Started...
... Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) 19GB 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 receiver. If the power supply of your components. TV monitor A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 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 + - Connect video cords according to the jacks of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is not necessary to connect all the cables. Getting Started...
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...) B Component video cord (not supplied) If 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 + - SURROUND BACK L L + - + -
...) B Component video cord (not supplied) If 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 + - SURROUND BACK L L + - + -
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... antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. 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 antenna, keep it as horizontal as...-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 * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this...
... antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. 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 antenna, keep it as horizontal as...-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 * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this...
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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 inputs and preset stations. • MASTER VOLUME is set to "VOL MIN...
... 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 inputs and preset stations. • MASTER VOLUME is set to "VOL MIN...
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... (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you do not light up. 26GB When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of time, remove the ...press SPEAKERS (OFF/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. ...
... (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you do not light up. 26GB When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of time, remove the ...press SPEAKERS (OFF/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. ...