Sony Dav Sb500 Operating Instructions

Getting Started
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Required cords
SCART (EURO AV) cord for connecting a TV (not supplied)
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the 
components.
Terminals for connecting video and audio components
Connecting the system to a TV
Connect the system to your TV using the SCART (EURO AV) cord. Be sure to connect the SCART 
(EURO AV) cord to the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the system.
When you connect using the SCART (EURO...

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Notes
 Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.
 Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.
 The system cannot output component output signals.
 The system cannot output an audio signal to the connected TV. Only the audio signal of the TV is output from the 
system speakers.
Tips
 When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a two channel source from the 6 speakers, select any 
sound field other than “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO” or “2CHANNEL STEREO” (page 52).
 If a...

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Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of this system and the surround amplifier to a wall 
outlet (mains), connect the front and center speak ers to the system and surround speakers to the 
surround amplifier (page 14).
After connecting the speakers, surround 
amplifier, IR transmitter, IR receiver, and the 
AC power cords (mains leads), adjust the 
wireless system for good transmission.
1Press  "/1  on the system and POWER 
on the surround amplifier.
The system and...

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Example for installation
Position the IR transmitter and IR receiver as illustrated.
Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver in direct line with each other, and adjust the orientation of the 
IR transmitter and IR receiver until the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green.
TV 
Listening position Front 
speaker (L)Fro nt 
speaker (R) Center speaker
Surround 
speaker (L)Surround 
speaker (R) Subwoofer IR transmitter
IR receiverTop view
Surround amplifier
 

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Hanging the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall
You can hang the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall when:
– there is an obstruction between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver.
– people often pass between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver.
When hanging both the IR transmitter and IR receiver, adjust the position of the IR transmitter after 
deciding the position of the IR receiver.
To hang the IR receiver on a wall
1Install a commercially available screw 
in the...

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3Hang the IR transmitter via hole on the 
bottom of the stand on the screw.
Make sure that the IR transmitter does not 
move after installation.
Tip
You can store the cords in the troughs in the bottom of 
the stand.
Notes
 Use screws suitable for the material and strength of 
the wall.
 Do not install the IR transmitter or IR receiver to a 
wall of low strength.
 Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred 
by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength wall, etc.), 
incorrect use of...

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After completing the first 5 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup. You can set the initial 
setting of [LANGUAGE SETUP], [ROOM SIZE], [LISTENING POSITION], and [TV TYPE] step by 
step.
After performing the Quick Setup, the system is ready for playing back of movies, music CDs, etc. To 
perform further speakers settings, see “Settings for the Speakers” on page 75.
How to use the Quick Setup
1Turn on your TV.
2Switch the input selector on the TV to 
this system.
3Press...

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7Select a suitable room size from 
[SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using 
X/x, then press ENTER.
Setting is selected and [LISTENING 
POSITION] appears.
The [LISTENING POSITION] number you 
can select varies, depending on the [ROOM 
SIZE] setting.
[SMALL]: Three positions
[MEDIUM]: Four positions
[LARGE]: Five positions
8Select a suitable listening position 
using X/x, then press ENTER.
Setting is selected and [TV TYPE] appears.
9Select the TV type connected to the 
system using C/c, then press ENTER....

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Positioning the speakers
For the best possible surround sound, all the 
speakers other than the subwoofer should be the 
same distance from the listening position (A). 
However, this system allows you to place the 
center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer (B) and 
the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters closer 
(C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 
7.0 meters (A) from the listening position.
Place speakers as illustrated below
Note
Do not place the...

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Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some 
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operation details supplied with your 
disc.
1Turn on your TV.
2Switch the input selector on the TV to 
this system.
3Press "/1.
The system turns on.
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press 
FUNCTION to select “DVD.”
4Press A on the system or Z on the 
remote.
“OPEN” appears in the front panel display 
and the system is ready for loading the disc.
5Place a disc with the label side up on 
the disc...