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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
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... touched during the normal operation. Model No. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these numbers in cabinet. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that may be hot if it is... not disconnected from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Record these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use attachments/accessories specified by...
... touched during the normal operation. Model No. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these numbers in cabinet. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that may be hot if it is... not disconnected from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Record these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use attachments/accessories specified by...
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...in the U.S.A. CAUTION You are designed to qualified service personnel. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may not comply with the apparatus. This equipment generates, uses and can be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance..., pursuant to operate this model manufactured for sale in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to touch the core of this equipment. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the...
...in the U.S.A. CAUTION You are designed to qualified service personnel. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may not comply with the apparatus. This equipment generates, uses and can be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance..., pursuant to operate this model manufactured for sale in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to touch the core of this equipment. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the...
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About This Manual • The instructions in the text, for example, "Models of area code U is shown on the lower right portion of... the controls on the remote. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of area code U only". • The instructions in the text, for example, "Models of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. In this manual are ... below). All Rights Reserved. and worldwide patents issued & pending. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is used for model STR-DH500.
About This Manual • The instructions in the text, for example, "Models of area code U is shown on the lower right portion of... the controls on the remote. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of area code U only". • The instructions in the text, for example, "Models of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. In this manual are ... below). All Rights Reserved. and worldwide patents issued & pending. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is used for model STR-DH500.
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... input signal (TV input or video input). Use the tactile dots as an example only. Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to select the TV channels. Getting Started Name...depending on the model. • The above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described. SLEEP Press to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Therefore, depending on the function of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker (left) ...
... input signal (TV input or video input). Use the tactile dots as an example only. Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to select the TV channels. Getting Started Name...depending on the model. • The above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described. SLEEP Press to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Therefore, depending on the function of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker (left) ...
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... the TV's muting function. • The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output. • Video signals input to the operating instructions of the multi channel surround sound, be output from the HDMI OUT jack. Tip All the digital audio jacks are connected via the HDMI cable.... • This receiver may not be able to transfer video or audio signals with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 19US The input...
... the TV's muting function. • The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output. • Video signals input to the operating instructions of the multi channel surround sound, be output from the HDMI OUT jack. Tip All the digital audio jacks are connected via the HDMI cable.... • This receiver may not be able to transfer video or audio signals with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 19US The input...
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... the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your components. It is not necessary to the jacks of your DVD player to the... the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Connect audio and video cords according to connect all the cords. Refer to connect a DVD player. Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to the operating instructions supplied with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96...
... the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your components. It is not necessary to the jacks of your DVD player to the... the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Connect audio and video cords according to connect all the cords. Refer to connect a DVD player. Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to the operating instructions supplied with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96...
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... After you have finished listening to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/ CD player. 27US TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x...INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Playback Listening/Watching a component Listening to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. Refer to suit the music. REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + ....< > < TUNING - You can select the sound field to page 39 for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to a Super Audio CD/CD TV INPUT TV...
... After you have finished listening to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/ CD player. 27US TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x...INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. Playback Listening/Watching a component Listening to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. Refer to suit the music. REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + ....< > < TUNING - You can select the sound field to page 39 for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to a Super Audio CD/CD TV INPUT TV...
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...disc. 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 connected to watch a DVD or press BD to the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player via a digital connection. - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< ...> < TUNING - MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING 6 Notes • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. • Check the following if you have finished watching the DVD or Blu...
...disc. 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 connected to watch a DVD or press BD to the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player via a digital connection. - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< ...> < TUNING - MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING 6 Notes • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. • Check the following if you have finished watching the DVD or Blu...
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You can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected. • ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details, refer to the AUDIO...input mode appears on the display. • AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are available for purchase depending on the receiver to either of them, or switch from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer. You cannot select other , ...
You can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected. • ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details, refer to the AUDIO...input mode appears on the display. • AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are available for purchase depending on the receiver to either of them, or switch from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer. You cannot select other , ...
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... page 51. To view the images, proceed to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver. 50US Notes • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted...to "Watching a connected component through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. You can listen to the sound from DMPORT jack 21 DC5V 0.7A MAX DMPORT Press and ...* The type of the connector and then pull out the connector. For details, refer to the receiver. Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can also view the images on the TV screen by connecting...
... page 51. To view the images, proceed to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver. 50US Notes • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted...to "Watching a connected component through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. You can listen to the sound from DMPORT jack 21 DC5V 0.7A MAX DMPORT Press and ...* The type of the connector and then pull out the connector. For details, refer to the receiver. Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can also view the images on the TV screen by connecting...
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... DMPORT, the images from DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the receiver (page 50). • Be sure you want to assign to the SAT VIDEO IN jack through DMPORT connection 1 Press DMPORT. Press MUSIC repeatedly to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details, refer... are VIDEO, DVD and SAT inputs. To return to select "6-VIDEO". 3 Press menu. You can view the images on the receiver to select "DMPORT". 2 Start playback of the receiver to DMPORT input so that you have connected the MONITOR OUT of the connected component. "1-LEVEL" appears on the...
... DMPORT, the images from DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the receiver (page 50). • Be sure you want to assign to the SAT VIDEO IN jack through DMPORT connection 1 Press DMPORT. Press MUSIC repeatedly to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. For details, refer... are VIDEO, DVD and SAT inputs. To return to select "6-VIDEO". 3 Press menu. You can view the images on the receiver to select "DMPORT". 2 Start playback of the receiver to DMPORT input so that you have connected the MONITOR OUT of the connected component. "1-LEVEL" appears on the...
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... can use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver (page 50). - Using the Remote continued 53US Now you can also use the VIDEO button to suit the components in the VIDEO menu (page 31). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your system. Note You cannot change the settings of...control the DVD recorder. to select the playback component. Notes • Some sources contain copy guards to the VIDEO VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. 2 Prepare the playback component for playing. Example: Hold down the input button of which you want. into the recording component (VIDEO) for...
... can use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver (page 50). - Using the Remote continued 53US Now you can also use the VIDEO button to suit the components in the VIDEO menu (page 31). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your system. Note You cannot change the settings of...control the DVD recorder. to select the playback component. Notes • Some sources contain copy guards to the VIDEO VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. 2 Prepare the playback component for playing. Example: Hold down the input button of which you want. into the recording component (VIDEO) for...
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...", the virtual speaker technology, creates a virtual multisurround environment with actual speakers up to the operating instructions supplied with the latest facilities into your home. x Component video A format for transmitting video signal...Sony VCRs are three modes, A/B/ C, available according to the front and center channels. Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories Press VCR (command mode VTR 3)a) 1 VCR (command mode VTR 2)a) 2 DVD player/DVD recorder 3 (command mode DVD1)b) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite Receiver...
...", the virtual speaker technology, creates a virtual multisurround environment with actual speakers up to the operating instructions supplied with the latest facilities into your home. x Component video A format for transmitting video signal...Sony VCRs are three modes, A/B/ C, available according to the front and center channels. Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories Press VCR (command mode VTR 3)a) 1 VCR (command mode VTR 2)a) 2 DVD player/DVD recorder 3 (command mode DVD1)b) DVD recorder 4 (command mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite Receiver...
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...a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in with automatic tuning). To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to the operating instructions supplied with direct tuning). • No stations have been... preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Additional Information 59US Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground wire (not supplied...
...a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in with automatic tuning). To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to the operating instructions supplied with direct tuning). • No stations have been... preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Additional Information 59US Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground wire (not supplied...
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....) 430 × 157.5 × 322 mm (17 × 6 1/4 × 12 3/4 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 7.4 kg (16 lb 6 oz) Supplied accessories Operating Instruction (this manual) Quick Setup Guide (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) Remote commander (RM-AAU020) (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For details on the...
....) 430 × 157.5 × 322 mm (17 × 6 1/4 × 12 3/4 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 7.4 kg (16 lb 6 oz) Supplied accessories Operating Instruction (this manual) Quick Setup Guide (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) Remote commander (RM-AAU020) (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For details on the...