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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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... is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. 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 OPTICAL jack. Monaural broadcast Stereo broadcast A preset station number appears when the preset ...radio station is activated. A memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 47), etc., is selected. Lights up when using the receiver to the...
... is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. 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 OPTICAL jack. Monaural broadcast Stereo broadcast A preset station number appears when the preset ...radio station is activated. A memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 47), etc., is selected. Lights up when using the receiver to the...
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..." (page 31) Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO SW LCR SL SR 8US I D.RANGE Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to "AUTO" (page 49). L Front Left R Front Right C Center (monaural) SL Surround Left SR Surround Right...both the center and surround speakers are set to output the center and surround channel signals. Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that INPUT MODE is set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). button. G D ...
..." (page 31) Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO SW LCR SL SR 8US I D.RANGE Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to "AUTO" (page 49). L Front Left R Front Right C Center (monaural) SL Surround Left SR Surround Right...both the center and surround speakers are set to output the center and surround channel signals. Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that INPUT MODE is set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). button. G D ...
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... Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using a multi-disc changer. start playback of the buttons to select the component you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). C Input buttons Press one...with components in "Changing button assignments" on or off the sound temporarily. B ?/1 (on/standby) Press to display the menu of the receiver. When you press the input buttons (C). You can change the button assignments following the steps in recording standby.) continued 11US D 2CH Press to...
... Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using a multi-disc changer. start playback of the buttons to select the component you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). C Input buttons Press one...with components in "Changing button assignments" on or off the sound temporarily. B ?/1 (on/standby) Press to display the menu of the receiver. When you press the input buttons (C). You can change the button assignments following the steps in recording standby.) continued 11US D 2CH Press to...
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...B or b to select the FM monaural or stereo reception. Press to display and select the options of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player. FM MODE Press to select the settings... MENU/HOME previously. and TV (M) at the same time to display options applicable to the Sony TV. Press RETURN/EXIT O and TV (M) at the same time to return to the previous...to the previous menu. - Press -/-- track numbers over 10 of the VCR or satellite tuner. preset channels of the VCR, satellite tuner or CD player. - return to select - Press DISPLAY and TV (M)...
...B or b to select the FM monaural or stereo reception. Press to display and select the options of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player. FM MODE Press to select the settings... MENU/HOME previously. and TV (M) at the same time to display options applicable to the Sony TV. Press RETURN/EXIT O and TV (M) at the same time to return to the previous...to the previous menu. - Press -/-- track numbers over 10 of the VCR or satellite tuner. preset channels of the VCR, satellite tuner or CD player. - return to select - Press DISPLAY and TV (M)...
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...serve as references when operating the receiver. Therefore, depending on the component, the above explanation is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. Press TV INPUT and TV (M) at the same time to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one subwoofer...speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). Getting Started Name Function T Numeric buttons (number 5a)) U TV INPUT Press to select track number 10. - Press 0/10 to - Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Press the numeric buttons and...
...serve as references when operating the receiver. Therefore, depending on the component, the above explanation is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. Press TV INPUT and TV (M) at the same time to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one subwoofer...speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). Getting Started Name Function T Numeric buttons (number 5a)) U TV INPUT Press to select track number 10. - Press 0/10 to - Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Press the numeric buttons and...
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...from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be output from the speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to the HDMI IN jack can only... be able to transfer video or audio signals with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 19US Getting Started Notes on the playback component to the operating instructions of source. • Refer to the receiver...
...from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be output from the speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to the HDMI IN jack can only... be able to transfer video or audio signals with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 19US Getting Started Notes on the playback component to the operating instructions of source. • Refer to the receiver...
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... frequencies. 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 DVD player to the jacks of your... components. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Connect audio and video cords according to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD player. Audio... (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 20US Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH.
... frequencies. 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 DVD player to the jacks of your... components. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Connect audio and video cords according to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD player. Audio... (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 20US Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH.
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TV CH + PRESET - Be sure this receiver to select "DVD" or "BD". 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD or Blu-ray disc is displayed. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to suit the movie/music. Refer to multi channel sound. - You can select the sound field to...-ray 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 set up properly. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING 6 Notes • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player or Blu...
TV CH + PRESET - Be sure this receiver to select "DVD" or "BD". 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD or Blu-ray disc is displayed. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to suit the movie/music. Refer to multi channel sound. - You can select the sound field to...-ray 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 set up properly. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING 6 Notes • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player or Blu...
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...PRO LOGIC II MOVIE [PLII MV] 4 channel 5 channel PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS] MULTI STEREO [MULTI ST.] 5 channel (Multi Stereo) Effect Presents the sound as CDs. mode A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output ... no LFE signals. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is selected. - ANALOG DIRECT is no LFE signal, which is decoded into 4.1 channels. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. Types...
...PRO LOGIC II MOVIE [PLII MV] 4 channel 5 channel PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS] MULTI STEREO [MULTI ST.] 5 channel (Multi Stereo) Effect Presents the sound as CDs. mode A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output ... no LFE signals. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is selected. - ANALOG DIRECT is no LFE signal, which is decoded into 4.1 channels. Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. Types...
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... sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to 2 channels. LIVE CONCERT [CONCERT] Headphone* HEADPHONE 2CH [HP 2CH] HEADPHONE DIRECT [HP DIR] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is selected. This mode is ideal for watching musicals ... processing by the tone, sound field, etc. * You can only select this sound field if the headphones are downmixed to the receiver. 42US This is featured in the soundtrack. JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of movie.
... sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to 2 channels. LIVE CONCERT [CONCERT] Headphone* HEADPHONE 2CH [HP 2CH] HEADPHONE DIRECT [HP DIR] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is selected. This mode is ideal for watching musicals ... processing by the tone, sound field, etc. * You can only select this sound field if the headphones are downmixed to the receiver. 42US This is featured in the soundtrack. JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of movie.
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... effect for movie is output from the front left /right speakers and a subwoofer, select "A.F.D. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are set to select "2CH ST." Note No sound is selected, no sound from the surround...DIRECT is selected. the portable audio is selected. - Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer if all the speakers are downmixed to select "A.F.D. AUTO". There is no sound is selected. - ...
... effect for movie is output from the front left /right speakers and a subwoofer, select "A.F.D. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are set to select "2CH ST." Note No sound is selected, no sound from the surround...DIRECT is selected. the portable audio is selected. - Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer if all the speakers are downmixed to select "A.F.D. AUTO". There is no sound is selected. - ...
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... down 2CH/ A.DIRECT, press ?/1. "S.F. appears on the display and all sound fields are connected, "HP DIR" appears on the receiver for this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can also use the buttons on the display. • You cannot select ANALOG... PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING 2CH/A.DIRECT 1 Press ?/1 to two channel analog input. Notes • When headphones are reset to select "A. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to in analog audio...
... down 2CH/ A.DIRECT, press ?/1. "S.F. appears on the display and all sound fields are connected, "HP DIR" appears on the receiver for this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can also use the buttons on the display. • You cannot select ANALOG... PHONES INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ 2CH/ ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING 2CH/A.DIRECT 1 Press ?/1 to two channel analog input. Notes • When headphones are reset to select "A. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to in analog audio...
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...three separate signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and chrominance Pr. c)For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound experience of sound usually created in a theater using three technologies: "Virtual Multi Dimensions", "Screen ... 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 -/-- a)Sony VCRs are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. b)Sony DVD recorders are operated with...
...three separate signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and chrominance Pr. c)For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound experience of sound usually created in a theater using three technologies: "Virtual Multi Dimensions", "Screen ... 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 -/-- a)Sony VCRs are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. b)Sony DVD recorders are operated with...
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...fully inserted into the jacks on the display and this troubleshooting guide to help you have connected to both the receiver and the component. There is no sound from one channel is output from OPTICAL input jack) when selecting SAT input. • Check that the INPUT MODE is .... • Press MUTING to the audio input jacks for the connection is connected to the receiver correctly. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that your nearest Sony dealer. Use an audio cord (not supplied). Should any problem persist, consult your component is...
...fully inserted into the jacks on the display and this troubleshooting guide to help you have connected to both the receiver and the component. There is no sound from one channel is output from OPTICAL input jack) when selecting SAT input. • Check that the INPUT MODE is .... • Press MUTING to the audio input jacks for the connection is connected to the receiver correctly. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that your nearest Sony dealer. Use an audio cord (not supplied). Should any problem persist, consult your component is...
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...8226; Make sure the sound field function is heard from the TV. • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that the components are playing is no sound from the subwoofer depending on your audio components away from ...mode (page 42). • Adjust the speaker level (page 24). • Make sure the center/surround speakers are set to the receiver. Then, turn off the receiver, then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component. • Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component device to ...
...8226; Make sure the sound field function is heard from the TV. • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that the components are playing is no sound from the subwoofer depending on your audio components away from ...mode (page 42). • Adjust the speaker level (page 24). • Make sure the center/surround speakers are set to the receiver. Then, turn off the receiver, then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component. • Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component device to ...