Sony Dav Sb500 Operating Instructions

Using Various Additional Functions
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Area Code
Standard Code number
Argentina 2044
Australia 2047
Austria 2046
Belgium 2057
Brazil 2070
Canada 2079
Chile 2090
China 2092
Denmark 2115
Finland 2165
France 2174
Germany 2109
Hong Kong 2219
India 2248
Indonesia 2238
Italy 2254
Japan 2276
Korea 2304
Malaysia 2363
Mexico 2362
Netherlands 2376
New Zealand 2390
Norway 2379
Pakistan 2427
Philippines 2424
Portugal 2436
Russia 2489
Singapore 2501
Spain 2149
Sweden 2499
Switzerland 2086
Taiwan 2543
Thailand 2528...

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By adjusting the remote signal, you can control 
your TV with the supplied remote.
Notes
 If you enter a new code number, the code number 
previously entered will be erased.
 When you replace the batteries of the remote, the 
code number may be reset to the default (SONY) 
setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
Controlling TVs with the 
remote
Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your 
TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table) 
using the number buttons. Then release TV 
[/1.
If you set...

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Controlling the TV
You can control your TV using the buttons 
below.
Using the number buttons for 
controlling the TV
When you set the remote to the TV mode, you 
can use the number buttons for controlling the 
TV.
Press the TV button.
The TV button turns red and the remote is set to 
the TV mode. You can select the TV channels by 
using the number buttons.
>10 is for selecting the channel number greater 
than 10.
To cancel the TV mode, press the TV button 
again.
Kendo 027
Kiton...

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Notes
 The TV button turns off when you do not operate the 
remote for 10 seconds.
 Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control 
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
Tip
Depending on the TV manufacture, the following 
method works. For double-digit number, press 
-/-- first and then number. (For example, for channel 
25, press -/--, then 2 and 5.)
SONY TV DIRECT allows you to turn on your 
SONY TV and this system, change the system 
mode to “DVD,” and then switch the TV’s input...

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Operation
Point the remote to the direction of TV and 
this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT 
once.
While transmitting the code from the remote, the 
TV button flashes.
If this function does not work, change the 
transmit time. The transmit time varies 
depending on the TV.
To change the transmit time
Press and hold TV CH + while entering the 
code for transmit time (see table below) using 
the number buttons.
The transmit time from the remote is selected.
If you successfully set...

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You can use VCRs or other units connected to 
the VIDEO or SAT jacks. Refer to the operation 
manual supplied with the unit for further 
information on the operation.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” 
appears in the front panel display.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of 
the system changes in the following sequence.
TUNER FM t TUNER AM t VIDEO t 
SAT t TV* t DVD t TUNER FM t ...
* When selecting the TV, TV sound is output. When 
connecting to TV only using the SCART jack, no 
sound is...

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5Press ENTER.
A preset number appears in the front panel 
display.
6Press C/X/x/c to select the preset 
number you want.
7Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
8Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations.
To change the preset number
Restart from step 1.
Listening to the Radio
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory 
first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 
66).
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until FM 
or AM appears in the front panel 
display.
The last received station is tuned...

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For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + 
or – on the remote. Press x when you stop the 
automatic tuning. 
Tips
 If an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE on the 
remote so that “MONO” appears in the front panel 
display. There will be no stereo effect, but the 
reception will improve. Press the button again to 
restore the stereo effect.
 To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas 
(aerials).
To check the frequency or sound 
field
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press...

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What is the Radio Data 
System? 
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting 
service that allows radio stations to send 
additional information along with the regular 
program signal. This tuner offers convenient 
RDS features, such as station name display. 
RDS is available only for FM stations.* 
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned 
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, or if the 
signal strength is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS...

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To cancel the Sleep Timer 
function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLP OFF” 
appears in the display.
To change the brightness of the 
front panel display
Press DIMMER.
You can change the brightness of the front panel 
display by two steps.You can return the system parameters, such as 
speaker settings and preset stations, to the 
default settings.
Press >, X and A on the system at the 
same time.
“ColdRESET” appears in the front panel display 
and the default settings are returned.
Returning to the...