Operating Instructions
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...manual, models of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 3GB Any difference in operation is shown on the remote. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured ...used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. CENTER + - You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as household waste. R SURROUND SPEAKERS ... of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in this manual are for model STR-DG500. Check your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help ...
...manual, models of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 3GB Any difference in operation is shown on the remote. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured ...used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. CENTER + - You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as household waste. R SURROUND SPEAKERS ... of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in this manual are for model STR-DG500. Check your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help ...
Operating Instructions
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...of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a DVD VIDEO player, TV, or a INPUT/ satellite tuner. 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 turn off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to speakers (page 14). F ...
...of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a DVD VIDEO player, TV, or a INPUT/ satellite tuner. 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 turn off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to speakers (page 14). F ...
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 can be displayed on the receiver's display. 2 Connecting video DVD player Getting Started A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM ...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 + - + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A DVD recorder A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (...
... 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 can be displayed on the receiver's display. 2 Connecting video DVD player Getting Started A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM ...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 + - + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A DVD recorder A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (...
Operating Instructions
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... may not be able to record from the analog AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is selected. You can record from a video component using the receiver. Using the Remote Changing button assignments You can change the assignment. Now you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this case, you can use INPUT... a DVD recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the playback component. See the operating instructions supplied with your system. Insert a blank video tape, etc. In this remote to control the DVD recorder. 1 Hold down the input button of the input buttons to the...
... may not be able to record from the analog AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is selected. You can record from a video component using the receiver. Using the Remote Changing button assignments You can change the assignment. Now you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this case, you can use INPUT... a DVD recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the playback component. See the operating instructions supplied with your system. Insert a blank video tape, etc. In this remote to control the DVD recorder. 1 Hold down the input button of the input buttons to the...
Operating Instructions
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...remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the remote with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning. • Make sure you perform Auto Calibration, see "Error and warning codes" (page 28) to solve the problem. DEC. Radio stations cannot be temporarily out of the system by scanning preset stations). The MULTI CHANNEL... DECODING lamp does not light up in blue. • Check that the antennas are tuned to the appropriate input mode. • Move your nearest Sony dealer. Refer to the following table to ...
...remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the remote with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning. • Make sure you perform Auto Calibration, see "Error and warning codes" (page 28) to solve the problem. DEC. Radio stations cannot be temporarily out of the system by scanning preset stations). The MULTI CHANNEL... DECODING lamp does not light up in blue. • Check that the antennas are tuned to the appropriate input mode. • Move your nearest Sony dealer. Refer to the following table to ...
Operating Instructions
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After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1. Additional Information 73GB To reset the scale to change without notice. AM tuner section Tuning range Area code ...0.2 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 430 × 157.5 × 316 mm (16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 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...
After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1. Additional Information 73GB To reset the scale to change without notice. AM tuner section Tuning range Area code ...0.2 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 430 × 157.5 × 316 mm (16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 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...
Marketing Specifications
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STR-DG500 Features Audio Dolby® Digital Decoding: Yes Dolby...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- Silver) HD Component Video Input(s): 2 (Rear) HD Component Video Output(s): 1 (Rear) Hardware Remote Control: Yes Power Power.... Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1-800-222-7669 •www.sony.com Audio Video Receiver Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com...
STR-DG500 Features Audio Dolby® Digital Decoding: Yes Dolby...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- Silver) HD Component Video Input(s): 2 (Rear) HD Component Video Output(s): 1 (Rear) Hardware Remote Control: Yes Power Power.... Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1-800-222-7669 •www.sony.com Audio Video Receiver Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com...
Service Manual
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...erased when you change the tuning scale. While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1. STR-DG500/DG600 Ver. 1.1 1) Measured under the following conditions: Area code US, CND ... : Canadian model E2 : 120 V AC area in any AM station, turn off the receiver. After tuning in E model TW : Taiwan model AUS : Australian model KR : Korea ...) 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) (DG500) Remote commander RM-AAP012 (1) (DG600: US, CND) Remote commander RM-AAP013 (1) (...
...erased when you change the tuning scale. While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1. STR-DG500/DG600 Ver. 1.1 1) Measured under the following conditions: Area code US, CND ... : Canadian model E2 : 120 V AC area in any AM station, turn off the receiver. After tuning in E model TW : Taiwan model AUS : Australian model KR : Korea ...) 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) (DG500) Remote commander RM-AAP012 (1) (DG600: US, CND) Remote commander RM-AAP013 (1) (...
Service Manual
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...Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC). D MOVIE, MUSIC Press to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which the receiver turns off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is ...channel sound (page 16). erasing multiple titles). SLEEP Press to select the settings. Use the tactile dots as follows. TUNING +/- 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 a list menu (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g. STR-DG500...
...Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC). D MOVIE, MUSIC Press to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which the receiver turns off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is ...channel sound (page 16). erasing multiple titles). SLEEP Press to select the settings. Use the tactile dots as follows. TUNING +/- 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 a list menu (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g. STR-DG500...
Service Manual
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...MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black PRE OUT White (L) jack Red (R) Connects to select the category mode for XM Radio (page 67). continued 9US Remote commander You can also program the remote to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver...remote RM-AAP012 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. qa qs qd qf qg continued 11US 8 Getting Started 10US Name A AV ?/1 B ?/1 SLEEP C MULTI... the TV volume level. G ALT Function Press to operate. STR-DG500/DG600 Rear panel 1 2 3 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN ...
...MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black PRE OUT White (L) jack Red (R) Connects to select the category mode for XM Radio (page 67). continued 9US Remote commander You can also program the remote to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver...remote RM-AAP012 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. qa qs qd qf qg continued 11US 8 Getting Started 10US Name A AV ?/1 B ?/1 SLEEP C MULTI... the TV volume level. G ALT Function Press to operate. STR-DG500/DG600 Rear panel 1 2 3 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN ...
Service Manual
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...channel numbers of the CD player, VCD player, LD player, MD deck, tape deck, TV, VCR, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, PSX, or satellite tuner. You can program the remote to control non-Sony... receiver turns on. Press ALT (G) and then press the numeric buttons to select sound fields (MOVIE). When you want during digital broadcast. STR-DG500/DG600 Name S DISPLAY T Control buttons U TOP MENU/ GUIDE V AV ... may not be output from the antenna terminal of the buttons to Multiplex, Bilingual or Multi channel TV sound of the satellite tuner, TV, or Blu-ray disc recorder. - Press...
...channel numbers of the CD player, VCD player, LD player, MD deck, tape deck, TV, VCR, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, PSX, or satellite tuner. You can program the remote to control non-Sony... receiver turns on. Press ALT (G) and then press the numeric buttons to select sound fields (MOVIE). When you want during digital broadcast. STR-DG500/DG600 Name S DISPLAY T Control buttons U TOP MENU/ GUIDE V AV ... may not be output from the antenna terminal of the buttons to Multiplex, Bilingual or Multi channel TV sound of the satellite tuner, TV, or Blu-ray disc recorder. - Press...
Service Manual
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... this mode is used, the receiver scans the broadcasts that the antenna... . Either the message "C.MODE.AV 1" or "C.MODE.AV 2" appears for a moment and... MHz [MULTI CHANNEL DECODING] LED light on the main power. Turn the [INPUT SELECTOR] control, all segments...remote commander can be selected. * Procedure: While depressing the [INPUT MODE] button, press the ?/1 button to turn on the main power. ALL segments light on the main power. CLR." Either the message "REST 13" (STR-DG500) or "REST 14" (STR-DG600) appears. Turn the [INPUT SELECTOR] control, confirm display. STR-DG500...
... this mode is used, the receiver scans the broadcasts that the antenna... . Either the message "C.MODE.AV 1" or "C.MODE.AV 2" appears for a moment and... MHz [MULTI CHANNEL DECODING] LED light on the main power. Turn the [INPUT SELECTOR] control, all segments...remote commander can be selected. * Procedure: While depressing the [INPUT MODE] button, press the ?/1 button to turn on the main power. ALL segments light on the main power. CLR." Either the message "REST 13" (STR-DG500) or "REST 14" (STR-DG600) appears. Turn the [INPUT SELECTOR] control, confirm display. STR-DG500...
Service Manual
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LED DRIVER Q110 SW NETWORK S101-107,124 SW NETWORK S108-111,115,112 (DG600) D105 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING STR-DG500/DG600 Ver. 1.1 STR-DG500/DG600 19 19 4-5. BLOCK DIAGRAM - J2000 AUTO CAL MIC MIC AMP IC2000 D2014 5 1 SYSTEM CONTROL IC1101 (4/5) 38 ADCC FL LAT 9 EEPROM IC1131 SDA 5 SCL 6 X1101 24MHz 83 X1 82 ... GRID12 31 II GRID1 42 FL101 VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY FL CLK FL DATA TUNER/ D AUDIO SECTION (Page 15) SW1 1 SIRCS 1 OUT 1 3 REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER IC102 RV101 INPUT SELECTOR 1 RV102 3 MASTER VOLUME DG600 1 RV103 3 TUNING +/- KEY/DISPLAY SECTION -
LED DRIVER Q110 SW NETWORK S101-107,124 SW NETWORK S108-111,115,112 (DG600) D105 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING STR-DG500/DG600 Ver. 1.1 STR-DG500/DG600 19 19 4-5. BLOCK DIAGRAM - J2000 AUTO CAL MIC MIC AMP IC2000 D2014 5 1 SYSTEM CONTROL IC1101 (4/5) 38 ADCC FL LAT 9 EEPROM IC1131 SDA 5 SCL 6 X1101 24MHz 83 X1 82 ... GRID12 31 II GRID1 42 FL101 VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY FL CLK FL DATA TUNER/ D AUDIO SECTION (Page 15) SW1 1 SIRCS 1 OUT 1 3 REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER IC102 RV101 INPUT SELECTOR 1 RV102 3 MASTER VOLUME DG600 1 RV103 3 TUNING +/- KEY/DISPLAY SECTION -