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... potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be handed over to the applicable collection point for model STR-DG500. SURROUND BACK L L + - + - For more detailed information about recycling of this product is clearly indicated in the text... the text, for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased the product. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS Area code Any differences in operation, according to conserve natural resources. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", ...
... potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be handed over to the applicable collection point for model STR-DG500. SURROUND BACK L L + - + - For more detailed information about recycling of this product is clearly indicated in the text... the text, for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased the product. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS Area code Any differences in operation, according to conserve natural resources. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", ...
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... 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 balance (TEST TONE 30 Playback Selecting a component 31 Listening/Watching a component 32 Amplifier Operations...
... 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 balance (TEST TONE 30 Playback Selecting a component 31 Listening/Watching a component 32 Amplifier Operations...
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... A ?/1 Press to select OFF, A, B, A+B 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. ql qk qj qh qg qf qd qs qa...
... A ?/1 Press to select OFF, A, B, A+B 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. ql qk qj qh qg qf qd qs qa...
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.../ENTER Press to scan a station (page 54, 57). Name Function R VIDEO 3 IN/ To connect a camcorder or PORTABLE AV IN video game (page 23, 31). M A.F.D. Press to playback (page 31, 32, 33, 52, 54, 57, ...optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 27). jacks S AUTO CAL MIC jack Connects to the MULTI CH IN jacks (page 31). I DIRECT Press to listen to a headphone (page 68). 6GB O... Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 30, 31, 32, 33). mode (page 47). N 2CH Press to...
.../ENTER Press to scan a station (page 54, 57). Name Function R VIDEO 3 IN/ To connect a camcorder or PORTABLE AV IN video game (page 23, 31). M A.F.D. Press to playback (page 31, 32, 33, 52, 54, 57, ...optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 27). jacks S AUTO CAL MIC jack Connects to the MULTI CH IN jacks (page 31). I DIRECT Press to listen to a headphone (page 68). 6GB O... Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 30, 31, 32, 33). mode (page 47). N 2CH Press to...
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...up when Dolby Digital signals are input. Lights up if the speaker output is turned off or if a headphone is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. "; "; However, these indicators do not light up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to "ANALOG" (page 60). Note Dolby... is not set to output the center and surround channel signals. Lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/ Game decoder is activated. PRO LOGIC IIx" lights up when DTS-ES signals are set to the speaker system used. "DTS-ES" lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/ ...
...up when Dolby Digital signals are input. Lights up if the speaker output is turned off or if a headphone is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. "; "; However, these indicators do not light up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to "ANALOG" (page 60). Note Dolby... is not set to output the center and surround channel signals. Lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/ Game decoder is activated. PRO LOGIC IIx" lights up when DTS-ES signals are set to the speaker system used. "DTS-ES" lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/ ...
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For details on the speaker settings). Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 53), etc. Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO" and the source signal is a digital signal being ... obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speaker is set to tune in radio stations you have preset. Lights up when using the receiver to "OPT IN" (page 60). The boxes around the letters vary to "AUTO...
For details on the speaker settings). Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 53), etc. Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO" and the source signal is a digital signal being ... obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speaker is set to tune in radio stations you have preset. Lights up when using the receiver to "OPT IN" (page 60). The boxes around the letters vary to "AUTO...
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... 16). continued 9GB B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24). SURROUND BACK L L + - + - White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to an MD deck or CD player, etc. (page 17). The COAXIAL jack provides...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 + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS 3 A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this...
... 16). continued 9GB B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 24). SURROUND BACK L L + - + - White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to an MD deck or CD player, etc. (page 17). The COAXIAL jack provides...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 + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS 3 A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this...
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... watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to turn off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 64). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will...SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU 3 ws 2CH A.F.D. F SPEAKER section Connects 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 operate (...
... watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to turn off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 64). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will...SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU 3 ws 2CH A.F.D. F SPEAKER section Connects 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 operate (...
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... the VCR or DVD player. F FM MODE Press to display the menus of the DVD player on or off all speakers at the same time to select preset TV channels. Press to perform menu operations. Then, use the control buttons to display the menu of the VCR, DVD player,...H DVD MENU I ENTER Press to skip tracks of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time to adjust the TV volume level. MEMORY J MUTING K TV VOL +a)/- Name Function L ./> Press to skip disc of the receiver. Press to display the menu of the CD player or DVD player (multidisc changer...
... the VCR or DVD player. F FM MODE Press to display the menus of the DVD player on or off all speakers at the same time to select preset TV channels. Press to perform menu operations. Then, use the control buttons to display the menu of the VCR, DVD player,...H DVD MENU I ENTER Press to skip tracks of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time to adjust the TV volume level. MEMORY J MUTING K TV VOL +a)/- Name Function L ./> Press to skip disc of the receiver. Press to display the menu of the CD player or DVD player (multidisc changer...
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... 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 of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one sub woofer). Enjoying a 5.1/6.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires...
... 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 of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one sub woofer). Enjoying a 5.1/6.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires...
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... CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER + - + - b)When you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminal. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS B D E A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker A (L) BFront speaker A (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSurround back speaker GSub wooferb) 14GB B A a)If you connect a sub...
... CENTER OUT R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER + - + - b)When you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminal. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS B D E A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker A (L) BFront speaker A (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSurround back speaker GSub wooferb) 14GB B A a)If you connect a sub...
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... woofer using the controls on the connected component. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) 16GB 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.
... woofer using the controls on the connected component. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) 16GB 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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R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A Audio cord (not supplied) 17GB SURROUND BACK L L + - + - Super Audio CD player/ CD player MD deck/ Tape deck A A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA ...-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 + - Getting Started Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such...
R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A Audio cord (not supplied) 17GB SURROUND BACK L L + - + - Super Audio CD player/ CD player MD deck/ Tape deck A A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA ...-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 + - Getting Started Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such...
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... as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. • Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to the jacks of the receiver is not turned on a TV screen. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) 19GB...-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 + -
... as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. • Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to the jacks of the receiver is not turned on a TV screen. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A Video cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) 19GB...-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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... WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) 20GB Refer to connect a DVD player/DVD recorder. SURROUND BACK L L + - + - It is not necessary to the jacks of your components. 1 Connecting audio Notes • To input multi channel digital audio...
... WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER CENTER + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) 20GB Refer to connect a DVD player/DVD recorder. SURROUND BACK L L + - + - It is not necessary to the jacks of your components. 1 Connecting audio Notes • To input multi channel digital audio...
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... 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 (not supplied) If you can be displayed on the remote so that... can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the receiver's display.
... 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 (not supplied) If you can be displayed on the remote so that... can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the receiver's display.
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...; When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied) 22GB ... 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 + - It is not necessary to the jacks of your components. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 ...
...; When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied) 22GB ... 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 + - It is not necessary to the jacks of your components. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 ...
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R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks (Front panel) VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN Camcorder/ video game A A Audio/video cord (not supplied) 23GB VCR A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y...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 + - + - Getting Started Hooking up components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect...
R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks (Front panel) VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN Camcorder/ video game A A Audio/video cord (not supplied) 23GB VCR A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y...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 + - + - Getting Started Hooking up components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect...
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... 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 INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for this system so that the voltage selector is set 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 INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ TUNING ENTER MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for this system so that the voltage selector is set to...
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... remote commander. Tip Under normal 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....SP A SP B SP A and SP B To turn off 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 ...
... remote commander. Tip Under normal 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....SP A SP B SP A and SP B To turn off 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 ...