Sony Dav Sb500 Operating Instructions

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Amplifier section
Stereo mode (rated) 65 W+65 W (4 ohms at 
1 kHz, DIN)
Surround mode (reference)
Front: 96 W+96 W
(with SS-TS11)
Center: 96 W
(with SS-CT11)
Surround: 96 W+96 W
(with SS-TS11)
Subwoofer: 170 W
(with SS-WS11)
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, 
there may be no sound output.
Inputs VIDEO (AUDIO IN):
Sensitivity: 250 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
SAT (AUDIO IN):
Sensitivity: 450 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
Phones Accepts low-and high-
impedance headphones.
Super Audio CD/DVD system
Laser Semiconductor laser
(Super Audio CD/DVD: 
λ = 650 nm)
(CD: λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration: 
continuous
Signal format system PAL/NTSC
Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode)
DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 
kHz (±1.0 dB)
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 
dB)Tuner section
System PLL quartz-locked digital 
synthesizer system
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz 
step)
antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)
antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the 
interval set at 9 kHz)
antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency 450 Hz
Video section (EURO AV)
Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Speakers 
Front/Surround
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 70 mm dia. cone type
Rated impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 260 × 1,108 × 260 mm 
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 3.5 kg
Center
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 70 mm dia. cone type
Rated impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 291 × 99 × 79 mm 
(w/h/d, with the stand)
Mass (approx.) 0.8 kg
Subwoofer
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 160 mm dia. cone type
Rated impedance 2 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 177 × 380 × 402 mm 
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 6.7 kg
Specifications
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General
System
Power requirements 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 90 W (220-240 V AC)0.3 W (220-240 V AC) ( at 
the Power Saving Mode)
Dimensions (approx.) 430 × 70 × 393 mm  (w/h/d) incl. projecting 
parts
Mass (approx.) 4.4 kg
Surround amplifier
Power requirements 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 36 W (220-240 V AC)
Dimensions (approx.) 65 × 95 × 344 mm  (w/h/d) incl. speaker cord 
cover
Mass (approx.) 1.3 kg
Supplied accessories See page 11.
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a data 
CD containing MP3 audio  tracks or JPEG files.
Chapter
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is 
composed of several chapters.
Digital Infrared Audio Transmission
Recent times have been witness to the rapid 
spread of DVDs, Digital Broadcasting Satellite 
Receiver and other high-quality media. In order 
to ensure that the subtle nuances endowed by 
these high-quality media would be transmitted 
with no accompanying deterioration, Sony 
developed a technology called “Digital Infrared 
Audio Transmission” for the infrared 
transmission of digital audio signals using no 
compression, and it introduced it into the DAV-
SB500W.
This technology transfers  digital audio signals 
using no compression inside the subcarrier 
frequency band allocated by the IEC 
(International Electronic Committee) and 
JEITA (Japan Electroni cs and Information 
Technology Industries Asso ciation) for hi-fi 
audio transmission applications. (See Fig. 1)
Glossary
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5
4
3
2 6[MHz]
Analog 
transmissionDigital transmission (Digital 
infrared Audio Transmission)
Fig. 1 Signal spectrum for digital infrared audio 
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Dolby Digital
This movie theater sound format for is more 
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In 
this format, the surround speakers output stereo 
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a 
subwoofer channel for deep bass is 
independently provided. This format is also 
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel 
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions 
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six 
channels in this format are recorded separately 
for superior channel separation. Furthermore, 
since all the signals are processed digitally, less 
signal degradation occurs.
Dolby Pro Logic II 
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth 
output channels from two-channel sources. This 
is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix 
surround decoder that extracts the spatial 
properties of the original recording without 
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
xMovie mode
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television 
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby 
Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield 
directionality that approaches the quality of 
discrete 5.1-channel sound.
xMusic mode
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music 
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound 
space.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, 
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four 
channels from two-channel sound. Compared 
with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby 
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right 
panning more naturally and localizes sounds 
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby 
Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of 
surround speakers and a center speaker. The 
surround speakers output monaural sound.
DTS
Digital audio compression technology 
developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 
developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-
channel surround. This format comprises of 
stereo rear channel and there is discrete 
subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides 
the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality 
digital audio. The good channel separation is 
realized due to the all channel data being 
recorded discretely and processed in digitally.
DVD
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving 
pictures even though its diameter is the same as 
a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times 
that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a 
dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a 
single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and 
a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of 
a worldwide standard of digital compression 
technology. The picture data is compressed to 
about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also 
uses the variable rate coding technology that 
processes allocated data according to the status 
of the picture.
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as 
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more 
realistic audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such 
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental 
Control functions are provided with the DVD.
File
Section of a picture on a data CD containing 
JPEG image files.
Film based software, Video based 
software
DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video 
based software. Film based DVDs contain the 
same images (24 frames per second) that are 
shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs, 
such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays 
images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.
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Index (Super Audio CD, CD)/Video 
Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to 
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO 
CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Depending on the 
disc, no indexes may be recorded.
Multi-angle function
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the 
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a 
picture are recorded on some DVDs.
Parental Control
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the 
disc by the age of the users according to the 
limitation level in each country. The limitation 
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, 
playback is completely prohibited, violent 
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes 
and so on.
Playback Control (PBC)
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) 
to control playback.
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO 
CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing 
simple interactive programs, programs with 
search functions, and so on.
Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights. A 
region number is allocated on each DVD system 
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each 
region code is shown on the system as well as on 
the disc packaging. The system can play the 
discs that match its region code. The system can 
also play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when 
the region code is not shown on the DVD, the 
region limit may still be activated.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) 
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures 
and still pictures are divided into sections called 
“scenes.”
Super Audio CD 
A Super Audio CD disc can reproduce sounds 
that are extremely faithful to the original sound 
by use of DSD (Direct Stream Digital) 
technology. This technology utilizes a sampling 
frequency of 2.8224 MHz, which is 64 times that 
of a conventional CD, and 1-bit quantization that 
enables the disc to hold 4 times the amount of 
information that a standard PCM format CD can 
hold. Super Audio CDs are divided into the 
following types.
 Super Audio CD (single layer disc)
This disc consists of a single HD layer*.
* High density signal layer for the Super Audio CD
 Super Audio CD (dual layer disc)
This disc consists of dual HD layers and is 
capable of extended play over long periods.
Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD 
layers on one side only, you do not have to turn 
the disc over during playback.
 Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc)
This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD 
layer. Also, as the dual layers are on one side 
only, you do not have to turn the disc over 
during playback. You can play this CD layer 
using a conventional CD player.
ALL
HD (high density) layer
HD layer
HD layer
CD layer
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 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD
This disc consists of a 2 channel playback area 
and a multi-channel playback area.
Title
The longest section of a picture or music feature 
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the 
entire album in audio software. 
Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a Super 
Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD or MP3. An album 
is composed of several tracks (MP3 only). 
VIDEO CD
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of 
a worldwide standard of digital compression 
technology. The picture data is compressed to 
about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 
12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes 
of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data. 
Sounds outside the range of human hearing are 
compressed while sounds we can hear are not 
compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the 
audio information of conventional audio CDs.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
 Version 1.1: You can play only moving 
pictures and sounds.
 Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still 
pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This system conforms to both versions.
2 channel playback area
Multi-channel playback 
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For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front Panel
A"/1 (power) (30)
BDisc tray (30)
CA (open/close) (30)
DH (play) (30)
EX (pause) (31)
Fx (stop) (31)
G./>, PRESET –/+ (31, 67)HFUNCTION (30, 66, 67)
IVOLUME –/+ (30, 76)
JPHONES jack (30)
KFront panel display (87)
LSTANDBY indicator (30)
M (remote sensor) (11)
Index to Parts and Controls
STANDBYPHONES VOLUME
PRESET
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Front Panel Display
When playing back a DVD
When playing back a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD or MP3
When listening to the radio
When playing back a JPEG
Lights up when title or 
chapter names are 
contained in the discPlaying status
Current surround format
Current title or 
chapter numberPlaying timeCurrent sound effect Current mode
Current sound effect
Lights up during MULTI 
channel playback area 
(Super Audio CD only)Playing timeCurrent surround format Playing status
Current track number Lights up when album 
names are contained 
in the discLights up during PBC 
playback (VIDEO CD 
only) Current mode
Preset numberCurrent bandMonaural/Stereo effect
Current stationSound effect
Lights up when album 
names are contained 
in the discPlaying Status
Current mode
Current file number
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Rear Panel
ASPEAKER jacks (12)
BDIR-T1 jack (12)
CVIDEO AUDIO IN L/R jacks (21)
DSAT AUDIO IN L/R jacks (21)EEURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack (21)
FAM terminals (20)
GFM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (20)
FRONT L
WOOFER CENTERSPEAKERFRONT R
WOOFEROUTPUT(TO TV)EURO AV
AUDIO INL
R
AUDIO INL
R
VIDEO
SAT
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Remote
ASONY TV DIRECT (64)
BSLEEP (69)
CTUNER/BAND (66, 67)
DMUTING (31)
ETUNER MENU (66)
FPLAY MODE (38, 40)
GREPEAT
HFM MODE (67)
ITVJAUDIO (50)
KANGLE (55)
LSUBTITLE (56)
M./>, PRESET –/+ 
(33, 67)
NH PLAY (30, 33, 38, 40, 41, 42)
OX PAUSE (31)
PDVD TOP MENU/ALBUM– (33, 35, 36)
QC/X/x/c/ENTER (33, 35, 36, 38, 40, 41, 
43, 50, 55, 56, 57, 66, 71)
RDVD DISPLAY (35, 36, 41, 43, 48, 50, 55, 
56)
STV CH +/–
TTV VOL +/–
UTV [/1 (on/standby) (62)
V"/1 (standby) (30, 67)
WZ (open/close)
XDSGX (54)
YAUTO FORMAT DIRECT (52)
ZMODE
wjNIGHT MODE (54)
wkFUNCTION (30, 66, 67)
wlNumber buttons (33, 38, 43, 55, 57, 62)
e;ENTER
ezm/M/ /  SLOW, TUNING –/+ (42, 
66)
esx STOP (33, 57)
edDISPLAY (45, 48, 67)
efDVD MENU/ALBUM+ (33, 35, 36)
egVOLUME +/– (67)
ehO RETURN (33, 35, 36, 57, 71)
ejTV/VIDEO (62)
ekCLEAR (38, 43)
elDIMMER (69)
r;DVD SETUP (58, 71)
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Surround amplifier
APOWER (23)
BPOWER/ON LINE indicator (23)
CDIR-R1 jack (12)
DSPEAKER jacks (12)
DIR-R1
SPEAKER
SURROUNDL
SURROUNDR
POWER
POWER ON-LINE
Front panelRear panel