Sony Dav Sb500 Operating Instructions

							Getting Started
21GB
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 AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB 
signals. If the TV conforms to S video, change the input mode of the TV to RGB signals. Refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups
Connect the To the
TV (VIDEO IN)T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack
VCR (AUDIO OUT) VIDEO (AUDIO IN) jacks
Digital satellite receiver
(AUDIO OUT)SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks
White (L/audio)
Red 
(R/audio)
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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 distortion occurs during playback of the component that is connected to the VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks, connect 
the component to the SAT AUDIO IN jacks.
To listen to the game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound by using the 
system
Connect the audio output jacks of the game machine to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the system 
with the audio cords (not supplied).
Notes
 The system does not output S video signals.
 When you select VIDEO or SAT by pressing FUNCTION (page 66), the audio signal from the AUDIO L/R jack is 
output to the connected speakers. The audio signal is not output from the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack.
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 72.
R AUDIO
OUT
L
OUTPUT
R AUDIO
OUT
L
OUTPUT
L R
FRONT L
WOOFER CENTERSPEAKERFRONT R
WOOFEROUTPUT(TO TV)EURO AV
AUDIO INL
R
AUDIO INL
R
VIDEO
SATCOAXIALAMFM75DIR-T1
INOUTOUT
TV  Digital satellite 
receiver VCR
 
						

							Getting Started
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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 surround amplifier turn on 
and the POWER/ON LI NE indicator turns 
red.
2Orient the IR transmitter and IR 
receiver to face each other.
Adjust the position  until the POWER/ON 
LINE indicator turns green.
Tip
The IR transmitter is movable for easy reorientation.
Notes
• Make sure that there is no obstruction such as a 
person or object between the IR transmitter and the IR 
receiver. Otherwise, the sound from the surround 
speakers may be interrupted.
 If the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns red, the  transmission is incomplete. Adjust the position of the 
IR transmitter and IR receiver until the POWER/ON 
LINE indicator turns green.
 If the POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes in red, the  IR receiver is receiving an infrared ray from another 
Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter 
and/or the IR receiver so that the POWER/ON LINE 
indicator turns green.
Step 4: Connecting the AC  Power Cords (Mains Leads)
Step 5: Adjusting the Wireless System
POWER
POWER ON-LINE
"/1
POWER POWER/ON LINE 
indicator
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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
 
						

							Getting Started
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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 wall so that it protrudes 4 mm.
2Detach the IR receiver stand and hang 
it via hole on the rear side of the IR 
receiver on the screw.
Make sure that the IR receiver does not 
move after installation.
Tip
When reattaching the IR receiver stand to the IR 
receiver, attach the stand so that both delta marks on 
the IR receiver and stand are aligned  (page 13). 
To hang the IR transmitter on a 
wall
1Rotate the stand of the IR transmitter.
2Install 2 commercially available screws 
in the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm.
Install the screws 30 mm apart.
4 mm
IR receiver
IR receiver stand
Stand IR transmitter
30 mm
4 mm
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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 this product, or natural disaster.
 When connecting/disconnecting cords, detach the IR 
transmitter or IR receiver from the wall first.
IR transmitter
Stand
Troughs Stand
 
						

							Getting Started
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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 "/1.
4Press FUNCTION to select “DVD.”
The guide message appears on the TV 
screen.
Note
When a disc is in the system, the guide message 
does not appears on the TV screen.
5Press ENTER.
[LANGUAGE SETUP] appears.
Notes
 The selectable language is different depending 
on the area.
 The language you select in [LANGUAGE 
SETUP] is also used for [OSD], [DVD MENU], 
and [SUBTITLE] (page 72).
6Select a language using X/x, then press 
ENTER.
Setting is selected and [ROOM SIZE] 
appears.
Step 6: Performing the Quick Setup
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C/X/x/c
ENTER
CLEAR
DVD SETUP O RETURN "/1
FUNCTION
LANGUAGE SETUP
FRANÇAIS ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL ITALIANO
DANSK NEDERLANDS
SVENSKA
PORTUGUÉS SUOMI                 
ROOM SIZE
SMALLFRONT:
SURROUND:1 . 6m
1 . 6m
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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.
The Quick Setup is complete.
When the Quick Setup is completed, the 
settings are saved and the guide message 
will not appear the next time you turn on the 
system.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN, then select the item again. 
To quit the Quick Setup
Press DVD SETUP in any Step.
Notes
 When you press CLEAR in guide message, the 
message disappears. When you need to change 
settings, select [QUICK] from [SETUP] in Setup 
Display (page 77).
 When you select [4:3] in [TV TYPE], [4:3 LETTER 
BOX] is selected (page 72).
 The distance and level of each speaker will be set 
automatically according to the selection of [ROOM 
SIZE] and [LISTENING POSITION] (page 75).
 If you want to change each setting, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 71).
 The illustrations displayed for [ROOM SIZE] and 
[LISTENING POSITION] are only examples and 
may differ from the actual room size and layout. 
The settings for [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 75) do 
not appear on these displays.
LISTENING POSITION
FRONT:
SURROUND:1 . 6m
1 . 6m
TV TYPE
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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 center and surround speakers farther 
away from the listening position than the front 
speakers.
About magnetically shielded 
speakers (to prevent color 
irregularity occurring on the TV 
screen)
The subwoofer in this system is magnetically 
shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However, 
some leakage may occur, as a high-strength 
magnet is employed. If the subwoofer is used 
with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the 
subwoofer at least 0.3 meter from the TV set. If 
it is installed too close, color irregularity may 
occur on the screen. If color irregularity occurs, 
turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 
to 30 minutes. If color irregularity occurs again, 
place the subwoofer farther away from the TV 
set. If color irregularity still occurs after 
performing the above, make sure that no 
magnetic object is placed near the subwoofer. 
Color irregularity may occur as a result of 
interaction between the subwoofer and the 
magnetic object. 
Examples of possible sources of magnetic 
interference include: magnetic latches on a TV 
stand, etc., healthcare devices, toys, etc.
Specifying the speaker 
parameters
To obtain the best possible surround sound, first 
specify the distance of the speakers from your 
listening position, then set the level and balance. 
Use the test tone to adjust the speaker level and 
balance to the same level.
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the setup display. 
For details, see “Setting for the Speakers” 
(page 75).
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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 tray.
Press A on the system or Z on the 
remote again to close the disc tray.
6Press H.
The system starts playback (continuous 
play).
Adjust the volume on the system.
After following Step 6
Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on 
the TV screen. You can play the disc 
interactively by following the instructions on the 
menu. (DVD: page 33), (VIDEO CD: page 33).
To remove the disc 
Press A on the system or Z on the remote. 
Remove the disc after it is ejected from the 
system. “OPEN” appears in the front panel 
display.
To turn on the system
Press "/1.
Playing Discs
Playing Discs 
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"/1
STANDBY 
indicatorA
FUNCTIONAdjust the volume
Connect 
headphone H
"/1
HDisc tray
FUNCTION Z
x
When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the 
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc 
is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.