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4-129-450-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH500 ©2009 Sony Corporation
4-129-450-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH500 ©2009 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... the OPTICAL jack. A memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 47), etc., is selected. OPT COAX HDMI Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 18). For details on presetting radio stations, see page 47. continued 7US About ...8 7 Name A SW B LFE C Input indicators Function Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being input through the COAXIAL jack. Lights up when subwoofer selection is selected. Lights up when DVD input is set to...
... the OPTICAL jack. A memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 47), etc., is selected. OPT COAX HDMI Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 18). For details on presetting radio stations, see page 47. continued 7US About ...8 7 Name A SW B LFE C Input indicators Function Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being input through the COAXIAL jack. Lights up when subwoofer selection is selected. Lights up when DVD input is set to...
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...or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). Name Function F Dolby Pro Logic indicators Lights... up one of the respective indicators when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to "NO" (page 31) Sound Field: A.F.D. G D Lights up when dynamic range compression ...
...or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). Name Function F Dolby Pro Logic indicators Lights... up one of the respective indicators when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to "NO" (page 31) Sound Field: A.F.D. G D Lights up when dynamic range compression ...
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...to operate (page 53). AV ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn on page 53. G D.TUNING Press to skip a track of the input buttons, the receiver turns on the TV screen. Press to enter direct tuning mode. MOVIE MUSIC E DVD/BD MENU F D.SKIP Press to store a station. Press TV VOL...speakers at the same time to turn off . If you want to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using a multi-disc changer. MASTER VOL +a)/- Press to control Sony components. The buttons are factory assigned to - Press to turn the TV on /standby) the same ...
...to operate (page 53). AV ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn on page 53. G D.TUNING Press to skip a track of the input buttons, the receiver turns on the TV screen. Press to enter direct tuning mode. MOVIE MUSIC E DVD/BD MENU F D.SKIP Press to store a station. Press TV VOL...speakers at the same time to turn off . If you want to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using a multi-disc changer. MASTER VOL +a)/- Press to control Sony components. The buttons are factory assigned to - Press to turn the TV on /standby) the same ...
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... button with orange printing at the same time to display options applicable to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the TV. Press DISPLAY and TV (M) at the same time to the Sony TV. and TV (M) at the same time to clear a mistake when you have ... Then, press to display the TV's menu. Press -/-- track numbers over 10 of the VCR or satellite tuner. channel numbers of the VCR. PRESET +/- return to enter the selection of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player. Press to select the FM monaural or stereo...
... button with orange printing at the same time to display options applicable to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the TV. Press DISPLAY and TV (M) at the same time to the Sony TV. and TV (M) at the same time to clear a mistake when you have ... Then, press to display the TV's menu. Press -/-- track numbers over 10 of the VCR or satellite tuner. channel numbers of the VCR. PRESET +/- return to enter the selection of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player. Press to select the FM monaural or stereo...
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...only. b)This button is intended to select the input signal (TV input or video input). Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Getting Started Name Function T Numeric buttons (number 5a)) U TV INPUT Press to activate the Sleep Timer ...function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. select channel numbers of the button, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details on the model...
...only. b)This button is intended to select the input signal (TV input or video input). Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Getting Started Name Function T Numeric buttons (number 5a)) U TV INPUT Press to activate the Sleep Timer ...function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. select channel numbers of the button, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details on the model...
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... not output. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to - connect the digital audio jacks on HDMI connections • The sound is poor or the sound does not come out.... • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are compatible with certain types of source. • Refer to the operating instructions of a component connected via the HDMI jack...
... not output. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to - connect the digital audio jacks on HDMI connections • The sound is poor or the sound does not come out.... • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are compatible with certain types of source. • Refer to the operating instructions of a component connected via the HDMI jack...
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Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect all the cords. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. Audio signals DVD player Video signals A B C HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD ... C Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 20US To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. It is not necessary to connect a DVD player. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your DVD player to the operating instructions...
Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect all the cords. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. Audio signals DVD player Video signals A B C HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD ... C Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 20US To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. It is not necessary to connect a DVD player. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your DVD player to the operating instructions...
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... MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD or Blu-ray disc is connected to multi channel sound. - Be sure this receiver to watch a Blu-ray disc. TV CH + PRESET - Tips • Select the sound format of the disc to be played, if necessary. ... up properly. Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. 2 Turn on this receiver is displayed. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to a suitable volume. 7 After you cannot listen to the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player via a...
... MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD or Blu-ray disc is connected to multi channel sound. - Be sure this receiver to watch a Blu-ray disc. TV CH + PRESET - Tips • Select the sound format of the disc to be played, if necessary. ... up properly. Recommended sound fields: Movie: C.ST.EX Music: CONCERT 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. 2 Turn on this receiver is displayed. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to a suitable volume. 7 After you cannot listen to the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player via a...
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If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to a 2 channel signal. ANALOG DIRECT is decoded into 4.1 channels. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings. signals with a sampling frequency of A.F.D. mode A.F.D. However, sound may not be output from all ...
If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to a 2 channel signal. ANALOG DIRECT is decoded into 4.1 channels. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings. signals with a sampling frequency of A.F.D. mode A.F.D. However, sound may not be output from all ...
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...2CH] HEADPHONE DIRECT [HP DIR] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to 2 channels. Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone, sound ...field, etc. * You can only select this sound field if the headphones are downmixed to the receiver. 42US This mode...
...2CH] HEADPHONE DIRECT [HP DIR] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to 2 channels. Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone, sound ...field, etc. * You can only select this sound field if the headphones are downmixed to the receiver. 42US This mode...
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...signals. - To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Press 2CH to 2 channel. AUTO" (page 40). 43US Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are set to hear any sound coming directly from the subwoofer in the ...sound fields for movie is selected. - Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer. repeatedly to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left /right speakers only. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 Press 2CH...
...signals. - To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Press 2CH to 2 channel. AUTO" (page 40). 43US Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are set to hear any sound coming directly from the subwoofer in the ...sound fields for movie is selected. - Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer. repeatedly to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left /right speakers only. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 Press 2CH...
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...the buttons on the display and all sound fields are connected, "HP DIR" appears on the receiver again. DIRECT". The analog audio is output. Notes • When headphones are reset to two channel analog input. To cancel ANALOG DIRECT Press 2CH/A.DIRECT on the display. • You cannot ...select ANALOG DIRECT when you to use the input buttons on the receiver to select the input you want to listen to select "A. ...
...the buttons on the display and all sound fields are connected, "HP DIR" appears on the receiver again. DIRECT". The analog audio is output. Notes • When headphones are reset to two channel analog input. To cancel ANALOG DIRECT Press 2CH/A.DIRECT on the display. • You cannot ...select ANALOG DIRECT when you to use the input buttons on the receiver to select the input you want to listen to select "A. ...
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... DVD player/DVD recorder 3 (command mode DVD1)b) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8 Blu-ray disc player 9 (command mode BD1)c) Blu-ray disc recorder 0/10 (command mode BD3)c) TV -/-- ...clear all remote button assignments While holding down MASTER VOL -, press ?/1 and DMPORT. b)Sony DVD recorders are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which corresponds to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound experience of a theater with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. ...
... DVD player/DVD recorder 3 (command mode DVD1)b) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8 Blu-ray disc player 9 (command mode BD1)c) Blu-ray disc recorder 0/10 (command mode BD3)c) TV -/-- ...clear all remote button assignments While holding down MASTER VOL -, press ?/1 and DMPORT. b)Sony DVD recorders are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which corresponds to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound experience of a theater with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. ...
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... components are turned on. • Check that your nearest Sony dealer. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that you have connected to both channels are output from one channel is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. "NO INPUT" appears on the display...
... components are turned on. • Check that your nearest Sony dealer. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that you have connected to both channels are output from one channel is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. "NO INPUT" appears on the display...
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... 24). • Make sure the center/surround speakers are playing is not reproduced. • Check that the DVD, etc. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to either "SMALL" or "LARGE" (page 31)....the subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you are set to make sure it supports this receiver. 58US The surround effect cannot be carried out. • Check that the components are dirty. Turn off TV's volume or activate the TV's ...
... 24). • Make sure the center/surround speakers are playing is not reproduced. • Check that the DVD, etc. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to either "SMALL" or "LARGE" (page 31)....the subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you are set to make sure it supports this receiver. 58US The surround effect cannot be carried out. • Check that the components are dirty. Turn off TV's volume or activate the TV's ...