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©2004 Sony Corporation
2-108-850-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-SB500W
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - DVD Home Theatre

©2004 Sony Corporation2-108-850-11(1)DVD Home TheatreSystemOperating InstructionsDAV-SB500W

Page 2 - Precautions

10GBTips• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:The Control Menu items vary depending on the disc.• The Control

Page 3 - Welcome!

Sony Corporation Printed in KoreaQuick Reference for Remote CommanderNoteThe remote control of the unit employs command signals in common with other

Page 4 - Table of Contents

Getting Started11GBCheck that you have the following items:•Speakers (5)• Subwoofer (1)• Surround amplifier (1)• Speaker cord cover (1)• Speaker cord

Page 5 - Additional Information

12GBConnect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of the cords. For the surround s

Page 6 - Terms for Discs

Getting Started13GBWhen using the IR receiver stand, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand are aligned.Surround ampli

Page 7 - Examples of discs that the

14GBTerminals for connecting the speakersConnect the To theFront speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the systemCenter speaker SPEAKE

Page 8 - Notes about the Discs

Getting Started15GBNotes on placing speakers• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:– Extr

Page 9 - List of Control Menu Items

16GBAbout the surround amplifierAfter connecting, you can attach the cover to the surround amplifier for organizing and storing excess speaker cords.A

Page 10

Getting Started17GBTo avoid short-circuiting the speakersShort-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow th

Page 11 - Inserting Batteries into

18GBAttachingWhile pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. Note that the cord marked with a line should be attach

Page 12 - Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

Getting Started19GBAbout the wireless systemThis wireless system adopts the Digital Infrared Audio Transmission system (page 86). The following diagra

Page 13 - POWER ON-LINE

2GB3To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase o

Page 14 - MONITOR OUT

20GBConnect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials)Notes• To prevent noise pi

Page 15 - Getting Started

Getting Started21GBRequired cordsVideo cord for connecting a TVAudio cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded slee

Page 16 - About the surround amplifier

22GBNotes• Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.• Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.• The system cannot output an audio si

Page 17 - To change the speaker cables

Getting Started23GBTo change the color system (PAL or NTSC)** Asian and Australian models only.Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be require

Page 18 - Attaching

24GBOutput the TV or VCR sound from the speakers1Connect audio cords.Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of TV or VCR to the VIDEO jacks (AUDIO IN L/R)

Page 19 - About the wireless system

Getting Started25GBBefore connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of this system and the surround amplifier to a wall outlet (mains), connect the

Page 20

26GBExample for installationPosition the IR transmitter and IR receiver as illustrated.Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver in direct line with

Page 21 - Required cords

Getting Started27GBHanging the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wallYou can hang the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall when:– there is an ob

Page 22

28GB3 Hang 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.TipY

Page 23 - FUNCTION

Getting Started29GBAfter completing the first 5 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup. You can set the initial setting of [LANGUAGE SETUP

Page 24 - Connect audio cords

3GBThank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future re

Page 25

30GB7 Select a suitable room size from [SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using X/x, then press ENTER.Setting is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears.

Page 26 - Example for installation

Getting Started31GBPositioning the speakersFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance

Page 27

32GBDepending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.1 Turn on

Page 28

Playing Discs33GBTo turn off the systemPress "/1. The system enters standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up in red. To turn off the syst

Page 29 - How to use the Quick Setup

34GBWhen you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME” appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not

Page 30 - LISTENING POSITION

Playing Discs35GBA DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play

Page 31 - Speaker Setup

36GBNotes• Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in Step 1.• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in Step 3 may appear as “Press SEL

Page 32 - Playing Discs

Playing Discs37GBSelecting an album and track1 Press DVD DISPLAY.The Control Menu and name of the MP3 data disc appear.2 Press X/x to select (ALBUM)

Page 33 - Additional operations

38GBYou can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet fo

Page 34 - Stopped the Disc

Playing Discs39GBWhen the list of all files or albums cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon, an

Page 35 - (PBC Playback)

4GBWelcome!...3Precautions...3About This Manual...

Page 36 - Playing an MP3 Audio

40GBTo rotate the current imageRotate the current image using C/cEach time you press c, the image turns clockwise by 90º.Each time you press C, the im

Page 37 - 4 Select (TRACK) using X/x

Playing Discs41GBYou can select the jump bar icon only if there are more than 9 programmed tracks or albums.2 Press c.The cursor moves to the track (i

Page 38 - Selecting an album and file

42GBYou can have the system “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent “shuffling” will produce a different playing order.1 In stop mo

Page 39 - JPEG data disc (JPEG only)

Playing Discs43GBYou can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc.In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeat

Page 40 - Creating Your Own

44GBYou can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or by playing back slowly.Notes• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you

Page 41 - 2 Press c

Playing Discs45GBYou can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), album (MP3,

Page 42 - Setting the shuffle mode in

46GBSearching for a chapter/index1 Press DVD DISPLAY.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select the search method.x When playing a DVD (CHAPTER)x

Page 43 - Playing Repeatedly

Playing Discs47GBViewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel displayYou can check disc information, such as the remaining time, tot

Page 44 - Point on a Disc

48GBWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CDWhen playing an MP3Playing time and current track number(when playing a CD)Re

Page 45 - Searching for a title/track/

Playing Discs49GBWhen playing a JPEG When program play is activateda) This information is skipped if name information does not exist.b) Returns to the

Page 46 - 5 Press ENTER

5GBAdditional InformationTroubleshooting...81Specifications...84Glossary ...

Page 47 - Viewing Information about

50GBTips• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, only the playing time of the scene is displayed.• The playing time and remaining time of the curr

Page 48 - When playing an MP3

Playing Discs51GB• C–**:**:**Remaining time of the current chapter• **:**:**Playing time of the menu or current title without a chapterx When playing

Page 49

52GBIf a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD.If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio

Page 50 - Checking the Playing Time

Sound Adjustments53GB4 Press ENTER.To turn off the Control MenuPress DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.Notes• For discs not

Page 51 - Checking the date

54GBYou can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sou

Page 52 - Changing the Sound

Sound Adjustments55GBSelecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button)Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you wa

Page 53 - 4 Press ENTER

56GBx HEADPHONE SURROUNDThis mode outputs the sound as surround from headphone L/R. To turn the surround effect offPress AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the rem

Page 54 - Enjoying Surround Sound

Using Various Additional Functions57GBIf various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing angle.For example

Page 55 - (MODE button)

58GBIf subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you c

Page 56 - Using the Sound Effect

Using Various Additional Functions59GBYou can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc.• Custom Parental ControlYou can set the playback rest

Page 57 - Changing the Angles

6GB• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar

Page 58 - Displaying the Subtitles

60GB5 Enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER.[Custom parental control is set.] appears and the screen returns to th

Page 59 - Locking Discs

Using Various Additional Functions61GB1 In stop mode, press DVD SETUP.The Setup Display appears.2 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM SETUP], then press ENTER

Page 60 - CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

62GB7 Press X/x to select [LEVEL] then press ENTER or c.The selection items for [LEVEL] are displayed.8 Select the level you want using X/x, then pres

Page 61 -

Using Various Additional Functions63GBArea CodeStandard Code numberArgentina 2044Australia 2047Austria 2046Belgium 2057Brazil 2070Canada 2079Chile 209

Page 62 - Parental Control is set

64GBBy 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

Page 63 - Area Code

Other Operations65GBControlling the TVYou can control your TV using the buttons below.Using the number buttons for controlling the TVWhen you set the

Page 64 - Supplied Remote

66GBNotes• 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

Page 65 - Controlling the TV

Other Operations67GBOperationPoint the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once.While transmitting the code from

Page 66 - Function

68GBYou 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

Page 67 - Operation

Other Operations69GB5 Press ENTER.A preset number appears in the front panel display.6 Press C/X/x/c to select the preset number you want.7 Press ENTE

Page 68 - Presetting Radio Stations

7GBNote on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback

Page 69 - Listening to the Radio

70GBFor 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, pre

Page 70 - Naming Preset Stations

Other Operations71GBYou can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minu

Page 71 - Using the Sleep Timer

72GBYou can return the system parameters, such as speaker settings and preset stations, to the default settings.Press >, X and A on the system at t

Page 72 - Settings

Settings and Adjustments73GBBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the sub

Page 73 - Using the Setup Display

74GB[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For de

Page 74 - Settings for the Display

Settings and Adjustments75GBNoteDepending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa.x SCREEN

Page 75 - To set to [PROGRESSIVE]

76GBNotes• If your TV accepts progressive signals, connect COMPONENT VIDEO OUT of the system to the TV using a component video cord (not supplied), an

Page 76 - Custom Settings

Settings and Adjustments77GBx TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)Gives the sound track having the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD on wh

Page 77

78GBTo obtain the best possible surround sound, set the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then

Page 78 - Settings for the Speakers

Settings and Adjustments79GBx LEVELYou can vary the level of each speaker as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment.* When yo

Page 79 - Adjusting the speaker

8GBNotes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RWIn some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on t

Page 80 - Quick Setup and Resetting

80GBSelect [SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 73).x QUICKNormally, when you turn the

Page 81 - Troubleshooting

Additional Information81GBIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy th

Page 82

82GBThere is no sound from the subwoofer.• Check the speaker connections and settings (page 31, 78).• Set the sound field to “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO”

Page 83

Additional Information83GBThe MP3 audio track cannot be played.• The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2

Page 84 - Specifications

84GBA disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.The

Page 85 - B/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p

Additional Information85GBTuner sectionSystem PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer systemFM tuner sectionTuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)a

Page 86 - Glossary

86GBAlbumSection of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.ChapterSubdivision of a title on a DVD. A title i

Page 87

Additional Information87GBDTSDigital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.

Page 88

88GBRegion CodeThis system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region. E

Page 89 - Index to Parts and Controls

Additional Information89GBFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front PanelA "/1 (power) (32)B Disc tray (32)C A (ope

Page 90 - Front Panel Display

9GBUse the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For

Page 91 - Rear Panel

90GBFront Panel DisplayWhen playing back a DVDWhen playing back a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD or MP3When listening to the radioWhen playing back a JP

Page 92

Additional Information91GBRear PanelA SPEAKER jacks (12)B DIR-T1 jack (12)C VIDEO AUDIO IN L/R jacks (21)D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (21)E MONITOR OUT

Page 93 - Surround amplifier

92GBRemoteA SONY TV DIRECT (66)B SLEEP (71)C TUNER/BAND (68, 69)D MUTING (33)E TUNER MENU (68)F PLAY MODE (40, 42)G REPEATH FM MODE (69)I TVJ AUDIO (5

Page 94 - Language Code List

Additional Information93GBSurround amplifierA POWER (25)B POWER/ON LINE indicator (25)C DIR-R1 jack (12)D SPEAKER jacks (12)DIR-R1SPEAKERSURROUNDLSURR

Page 95 - DVD Setup Menu List

94GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Language Code List 1245 Inupiak1248 Indonesian1253 Icelandic1254 Italian1257 He

Page 96 - SPEAKER SETUP

Additional Information95GBYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual di

Page 97

96GBSPEAKER SETUPSIZEDISTANCEFRONTCENTERSURROUNDYESYESNONEYESSUBWOOFERNONEYESFRONTCENTERSURROUNDLEVELCENTERSURROUND RIGHT–6 dB - +6 dB–6 dB - +6 dBSUB

Page 98

Additional Information97GBNumerics16:9 744:3 LETTER BOX 744:3 PAN SCAN 74AALBUM 37, 45Album 6, 86ANGLE 57Antenna (Aerial) Hookups 20AUDIO 52, 74AUDIO

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