Sony Dav Sb500 Operating Instructions

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Check that you have the following items:
Speakers (5)
 Subwoofer (1)
 Surround amplifier (1)
 Speaker cord cover (1)
 Speaker cord holder (1)
 Screw (1)
 IR transmitter* (1)
 IR receiver* (1)
 IR receiver stand (1)
 AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
 FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
 Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 5m × 2) 
 Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP240 (1)
 Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
 Foot pads (4)
 Operating Instructions
 Speakers-connection and Installation (card) 
(1)
* The cords of the IR transmitter and IR receiver are 
for this system only. You cannot use a 
commercially available extension cord.
You can control the system using the supplied 
remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by 
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to 
the markings inside the compartment. When 
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor   
on the system.
Notes
 Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid 
place. 
 Do not use a new battery with an old one.
 Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, 
particularly when replacing the batteries.
 Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from 
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction. 
 If you do not use the remote for an extended period of 
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage 
from battery leakage and corrosion.
Getting Started
Unpacking
Inserting Batteries into 
the Remote
 
						

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Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the 
jacks to those of the cords. For the surround speakers, connect them to the surround amplifier that 
receives the sound by wireless. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on 
page 29.
Required cords
Speaker cords
The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be 
connected.
Required equipments for the wireless system
IR transmitter
Transmits the sound by the infrared ray. Connect it to the system.
IR receiver
Receive the sound by the infrared ray. Connect it to the surround amplifier.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup
(–)
(+)
color tube(+) (–)
 
						

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When using the IR receiver stand, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand 
are aligned.
Surround amplifier
Receive the sound from the IR receiver and send to the surround speakers. 
Connect the surround speakers and the IR receiver to the surround amplifier.
To attach the foot pads
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the center 
speaker, as shown.
IR receiver
IR receiver standDelta marks
POWER
POWER ON-LINE
 
						

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Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect the To the
Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the system
Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack of the system
Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks of the system
Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks of the surround amplifier
IR transmitter DIR-T1 (pink) jack of the system
IR receiver DIR-R1 (light blue) jack of the surround amplifier
FRONT L
WOOFER CENTERSPEAKERFRONT R
WOOFEROUTPUT(TO TV)EURO AV
AUDIO INL
R
AUDIO INL
R
VIDEO
SATCOAXIALAMFM75DIR-T1
DIR-R1
SPEAKER
SURROUNDL
SURROUNDR
Front speaker (R)
Center speakerFront speaker (L)
Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer
Surround speaker (L) Color label
IR transmitter
IR receiver
Surround amplifier
 
						

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Notes on placing speakers
 Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
 Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
 Use caution when placing the subwoofer or a speaker stand that is attached with the front/surround speakers on a 
specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
 Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.
Notes on placing IR transmitter and IR receiver
 Do not install the IR receiver in a place exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent lamp. 
 The cords of the IR transmitter and IR receiver are for this system only. You cannot use a commercially available 
extension cord.
Note
Do not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
Tip
Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker cable 
from being caught in the SPEAKER jack.
 
						

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About the surround amplifier
After connecting, you can attach the cover to the surround amplifier for organizing and storing excess 
speaker cords.
Attaching the cover
1Attach the speaker cord cover by 
sliding it down along the grooves at the 
edges of the surround amplifier.
Push the speaker cord cover down until you 
hear a click. Turn the surround amplifier 
upside down, then store the cords in the 
speaker cord cover.
2Insert the tabs of the speaker cord 
holder in the slots of the speaker cord 
cover, and press it into place.
3Secure the speaker cord holder with         
the supplied screw.
Notes
 Do not use the speaker cord cover and holder without 
the supplied screw.
 Before detaching the speaker cord cover, first remove 
the screw, then the speaker cord holder. Forcing the 
speaker cord cover off with the screw in place may 
cause damage.
 Gently pull apart the side of the speaker cord cover 
when detaching.
Surround amplifierSpeaker cord cover
Grooves
Surround amplifierSpeaker cord holder
Tabs
Screw
 
						

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To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these 
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch 
another speaker jack or the bare wire of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to 
check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 76.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker 
other than the one currently displayed in the front panel display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If 
this happens, check the speaker connection again.
Notes
 Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords 
are reversed, the sound and will lack bass may be distorted.
 If you connect the speaker cord to the system incorrectly, or turn up the volume in a state of a short circuit, the 
system enters standby mode and the STANDBY indicator flashes in red. In this case, disconnect the AC power cord 
(mains lead) of the system from the wall outlet (mains), reconnect, and then turn the system on.
 If you connect the speaker cord to the surround amplifier incorrectly, or turn up the volume in a state of a short 
circuit, the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns off. In this case, disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the 
surround amplifier from the wall outlet (mains), reconnect, and then turn the surround amplifier on.
To change the speaker cables
If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable.
Detaching 
With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords 
from plug.
Stripped speaker cord is 
touching another speaker 
terminal.Stripped cords are touching 
each other due to excessive 
removal of insulation.
Catcher
continued
 
						

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Attaching
While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. 
Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug. 
Notes
 Be careful not to damage the surface you use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords.
 When using the subwoofer cord, note that the two outside black cords or the cords marked with letters are negative.
 If you connect the subwoofer cord with the polarity incorrect, the STANDBY indicator flashes, and the system 
enters standby mode.
Tips
 You can use any commercially sold speaker cable of gauge cord AWG #18 - AWG #22.
 Before attaching a new cable, strip off 10 mm of its insulation and twist the bare wires of both cords.
(–)
(–)(–)
(+)
(–) (+)
10 mm
 
						

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About the wireless system
This wireless system adopts the Digital Infrared Audio Transmission system (page 82). The following 
diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared rays can reach).
Notes
 Do not install the IR receiver in a place exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent lamp. 
 Do not use the IR transmitter or IR receiver that is not supplied with the system.
10
10
10
10
Infrared signal
IR transmitterInfrared signal
IR transmitter
IR receiver
IR receiverApprox. 10mApprox. 10m Top view
Side view
 
						

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Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.
Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials)
Notes
 To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components.
 Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
 After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
 When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial), cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
Tip
If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookups
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna (aerial) AM terminal
FM wire antenna (aerial) FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack
L R
FRONT L
WOOFER CENTERSPEAKERFRONT R
WOOFEROUTPUT(TO TV)EURO AV
AUDIO INL
R
AUDIO INL
R
VIDEO
SATCOAXIALAMFM75DIR-T1
AM loop antenna (aerial)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
AMA
B
COAXIALAMFM75
Outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial) System