Sony STR-DG500 Support Question
Sony STR-DG500 Support Question
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Question posted by projgar on March 5th, 2014
How To Manually Adjust Surround Speakers Sony Str-dg500
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Answer #1: Posted by StLFanMan on March 12th, 2014 9:27 AM
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Are you talking about manually adjusting the sound settings for the surround speakers?
You can find how to adjust sound settings of the speakers in the User Manual here:
Related Sony STR-DG500 Manual Pages
Operating Instructions - Page 1
Serial No. STR-DG500
©2006 Sony Corporation 2-662-258-12 (2)
Multi Channel AV Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Model No.
Operating Instructions - Page 3
... this product shall not be treated as those on the supplied remote.
R SURROUND
SPEAKERS
R FRONT A
RL
RL FRONT B SPEAKERS
Area code
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of this manual describe the controls on the remote. For more detailed information about recycling...
Operating Instructions - Page 16
...can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
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.
A
B
DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1
IN
VIDEO 2 IN
ANTENNA AM
COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE
Y
MONITOR
PB/CB /B-Y
VIDEO...
Operating Instructions - Page 27
...: • Check the connection between each speaker
and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of each speaker to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.
2 Place...speakers.
• When you face the speaker towards the optimizer microphone, you perform Auto Calibration
?/1
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B /A+B)
AUTO CAL MIC
PHONES
VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R
MULTI CHANNEL...
Operating Instructions - Page 30
...MULTI CH IN or ANALOG DIRECT is output from each speaker. 8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance
(TEST TONE)
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
• The adjusted... adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround back t Surround left t Sub woofer
6 Adjust the speaker ...
Operating Instructions - Page 32
....
5 Adjust to a suitable volume.
6 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.
32GB You can select the sound field to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel).
Refer to page 49 for a Sony Super Audio...
Operating Instructions - Page 43
... frequencies from other area code is "m". x CNT SPK (Center speaker) • LARGE
If you have not connected a sub woofer, select "NO". For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 34) and "Overview of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to this system.
This activates the bass redirection circuitry and...
Operating Instructions - Page 51
...Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studio in theaters. repeatedly to hear any sound coming from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals, or if the front or surround speakers...technology. or press A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
Sound fields with multi channel surround effects. With this "Digital ...
Operating Instructions - Page 52
... STEREO)
In this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can switch the audio of the selected input to the sound without any adjustment
(ANALOG DIRECT)
You can be adjusted.
?/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...
Operating Instructions - Page 69
... have turned on your audio components away from the TV. • The plugs and jacks are connected correctly. • Select the source component using the input buttons. Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
ANTENNA
AM
Ground wire (not supplied)
To ground
Additional Information
continued
69GB There is no sound from the surround back speaker.
• Some discs have...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2
...(Rear) Optical Audio Input(s): 2 (Rear) Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 1 (Rear) RCA Audio Input(s): 6 (2 Dedicated
Audio/4 Audio/Video) RCA Audio Output(s): 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- Mono)
Specifications
Speaker
Speaker Terminal Type...
Service Manual - Page 1
... MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
9-887-127-02 2006D04-1 © 2006. 04
Sony Corporation
Home Audio Division Published by Sony Techno...W 3), 125 W/ch
- STR-DG500/DG600
SERVICE MANUAL
Ver. 1.1 2006. 04
Photo: STR-DG600: Silver type
US Model Canadian Model
STR-DG500/DG600
AEP Model UK Model
STR-DG500
E Model
STR-DG500/DG600
Australian Model
STR-DG500
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories...
Service Manual - Page 5
... when the same components are connected to both the center and surround speakers are input.
DIGITAL EX" lights up when multi DECODING lamp channel audio is activated.
Lights... a sound field using the receiver to "YES" (page 37) and the audio signal is extracted from instruction manual.
STR-DG500:
SECTION 1 GENERAL
STR-DG500/DG600
This section is output from...
Service Manual - Page 6
...
3
ws
2CH A.F.D. Use the tactile dots as an example only. R SURROUND
SPEAKERS
R FRONT A
RL
RL FRONT B SPEAKERS
3
A DIGITAL INPUT section
OPTICAL Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which the receiver turns off .
?/1
Press to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC).
White (L) Red (R)
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack
Black
Connects to a DVD
IN jack
player, etc. F FM...
Service Manual - Page 7
... back left Surround back right 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 output from remote commander. Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are connected to "NO" (page 43) Sound Field: A.F.D. continued 7US
Getting Started
Getting Started
STR-DG500/DG600
Ver...
Service Manual - Page 8
..., 27, 28). Press ALT (G) and then press SLEEP to operate.
Press to speakers (page 16). Then, use the supplied remote RM-AAP012 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is programmed to perform menu operations.
STR-DG500/DG600
Rear panel
1
2
3
DIGITAL OPTICAL
VIDEO 1 IN
VIDEO 2 IN
MD/ TAPE
IN...
Service Manual - Page 9
...described. STR-DG500/DG600
Name S DISPLAY
T Control buttons
U TOP MENU/ GUIDE
V AV MENU... the input buttons, the receiver turns on the TV screen...Sony components as an example only. TUNING +/-
DUAL MONO Press to store a station. continued 13US
Getting Started
Name AUDIO...Sony components following the steps in tuner
AUX
Not assigned
wk TV ?/1
Press to Multiplex, Bilingual or Multi channel...
Service Manual - Page 14
... are not counted again. ALL segments light on . MHz
[MULTI CHANNEL DECODING] LED light on the main power. Turn the [INPUT SELECTOR] control, confirm display. Use this mode is used, the receiver scans the broadcasts that the antenna is displayed. * Procedure:
While depressing the [SPEAKERS $OFF/A/B/A+B%] and the [DISPLAY] buttons simultaneously, press the ?/1 button...
Service Manual - Page 15
.../AM) : VIDEO (AUDIO) : CD (ANALOG)
• R-ch is omitted due to same as L-ch.
• Abbreviation CND: Canadian model
J401 -5 -6 -3 -4
-1 -2
LR FRONT
LR SURROUND
CENTER
SUB WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
46
22
28...
SBL OUT SW OUT
C OUT SL OUT
L OUT
54 56 51 52 49
STR-DG500/DG600
Ver. 1.1
-7V +7V
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
LR LR LR
-3 -4 -1 -2 -5 -6
J404
68 AVEE
66 AVCC
...
Service Manual - Page 35
...
RY801 JW786
D818
R831
R830
R830
RY600
Q809 R824 CNP600
(Page 46)
D800
R800
Q800
R812
CNP601
(Page 24)
(Page 25)
STR-DG500/DG600
35
35 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - FRONT B SPEAKER SECTION -
4-21. FRONT B SPEAKER SECTION -
• Refer to page 21 for Circuit Boards Location.
: Uses unleaded solder.
1
2
3
4
5
6
A
TM600
B
C
(Page 22)
D
BT600 CNP601
R812 R830...
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