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4-248-074-12(1)
Super Audio CD/
DVD RECEIVER
US
Operating instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
AVD-S500ES
©2003 Sony Corporation
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3 WARNING WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Caution – The use of optical instruments Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to with this product will increase eye provide reasonable protection against harmful hazard. interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio For the customers in the U.S.A frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
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Precautions Welcome! Safety If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and Thank you for purchasing this Sony Super have it checked by qualified personnel before Audio CD/DVD RECEIVER. Before operating operating it any further. this system, please read this manual thoroughly The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long and retain it for future reference. as it is connected to the mains outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Unplug the unit from the wall
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On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult you
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Table of Contents Welcome!................................................3 Sound Adjustments Precautions..............................................3 Changing the Sound.............................. 42 About this Manual...................................7 Enjoying Surround Sound .................... 44 This receiver Can Play the Following Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Discs .................................................7 Mode............................................... 48 Terms
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Additional Information Troubleshooting ....................................74 Specifications........................................77 Glossary ................................................78 Index to Parts and Controls...................81 Language Code List ..............................85 DVD Setup Menu List ..........................86 Index .....................................................88 US 6
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Format of Disc logo discs About this Manual Audio CD The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same CD-R/CD-RW or similar names as those on the remote. (audio data) The following symbols are used in this (MP3 files) manual. (JPEG files) Symbol Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode or DVD+Rs/ The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. DVD+RWs in video mode Functions
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If audio tracks and images in music CD format Disc or video CD format are recorded in the first DVD Title session, only the first session will be played structure back. Chapter VIDEO Disc CD, Super Track Audio CD, Region code or CD structure Index Your receiver has a region code printed on the Disc back of the unit and will only play DVDs MP3 Album labelled with the same region code. structure Track ALL DVDs labelled will also play on this Disc receiver. JPEG Album If you try to play
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Do not load the following discs: home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse A DVD with a different region code (page 8, engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 79). A disc that is neither standard nor circular This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital (e.g., card, heart, or star shape). and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix A disc with paper or stickers on it. surround decoder and the DTS** Digital A disc that has adhesive
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Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. This receiver can only play back a standard circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause a malfunction. Do not use a disc that has a commercially available accessory attached, such as a label or ring. US 10
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Guide to the Control Menu Display Use 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 details, refer to the page in parentheses. Total number of titles or tracks Currently playing title number (Video CD/ recorded Super Audio CD/CD: track number) Total number of chapters or indexes recorded Currently playing Disc name or disc Playback status title name type (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.) Current
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ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 29, 35) Selects the album (JPEG) to be played. FILE (JPEG only) (page 29, 35) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 41) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 51) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 32) REPEAT (page 33) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/ track/album, or contents of program repeatedly. PICTURE MODE (DVD/VIDEO Adjusts t
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Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Getting Started the Remote Unpacking You can control the receiver using the supplied Check that you have the following items: remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by AM loop antenna (1) matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When FM wire antenna (1) using the remote, point it at the remote sensor S Video cord (1) on the receiver. Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP500 (1) R6 (size AA) batteries
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Step 1: Speaker System Hookup You can enjoy surround sound by connecting 6 speakers (front L/R speakers, center speaker, surround L/R speakers, surround back speaker) and active subwoofer to the receiver. If you do not connect 6 speakers and active subwoofer to the receiver, the receiver offers the means to optimize the signal depending on the number of connected speakers. When you connect 2 speakers to the receiver, connect the speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT L/R jacks. Notes Be sure to ma
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Getting Started Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect To the Front speakers SPEAKERS FRONT L and R terminals Surround speakers SPEAKERS SURROUND L and R terminals Surround back speaker SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminal Center speaker SPEAKERS CENTER terminal Subwoofer SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT jack ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR TV/SAT VIDEO2 VIDEO1 MONITOR TV/SAT VIDEO2 VIDEO1 (DVD ONLY) S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO FM 75 AM Y PB/CB PR/CR COAXIAL OUT IN IN IN O
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Note for connecting the speaker cords to the receiver 3 Remove about 10 mm ( /8 inch) of insulation at the end of the cord, then twist the exposed wires. Connect the stripped ends of the cords to the terminals, taking care to avoid contact between the cords. Make sure the cords are firmly connected to the speaker and receiver terminals. 10 mm (3/8 in.) To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, be sure to follow these preca
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Getting Started AM Step 2: Antenna Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio. Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect the To the AM loop antenna AM terminals FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack AM loop antenna ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR TV/SAT VIDEO2 VIDEO1 MONITOR TV/SAT VIDEO2 VIDEO1 (DVD ONLY) S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO FM 75 PB/CB PR/CR AM Y COAXIAL OUT IN IN IN OUT IN IN IN L AUDIO OUT R COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN OPTICAL
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If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA FM 75 AM COAXIAL Earth wire (not supplied) To earth Note If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it to protect against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the earth wire to a gas pipe. US 18
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Getting Started Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Required cords S Video cord for connecting a TV monitor Audio/Video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. Yellow (Video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Jacks for connecting video components Connect a To the TV monitor MONITOR (S VIDEO OUT or VIDEO OUT) jack VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 (S VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN/AUDIO L/R IN) jacks Digital satellite receiver TV/
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TV with TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks S VIDEO IN jack TV COMPONENT INPUT INPUT VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO Y IN IN PB/CB PR/CR IN IN IN ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR TV/SAT VIDEO2 VIDEO1 MONITOR TV/SAT VIDEO2 VIDEO1 (DVD ONLY) S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO FM 75 AM Y PB/CB PR/CR COAXIAL OUT IN IN IN OUT IN IN IN L AUDIO OUT R COAXIAL IN OPTICAL IN OPTICAL AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO BACK R L R L TV/SAT TV/SAT VIDEO2 OUT IN IN IN SURROUND CENTER FRONT SUB DIGITAL TV/SAT VID
