Sony 4-140-464-21-2 User Manual
Active
Speaker
System
4-140-464-21(2)
Operating Instructions
SRS-DB500
©2009 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not place the naked flame sources such as
lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of f ire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing, and do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the
system from the mains, connect the system
to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you
notice an abnormality in the system,
disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
The system is not disconnected from the
mains as long as it is connected to the AC
outlet, even if the system itself has been
turned off.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
For customers in Europe
Disposal of Old
Electrical &
Electronic
Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union
and other European
countries with
separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. The recycling of materials will
help to conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
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For customers in Europe
Disposal of waste
batteries (applicable
in the European
Union and other
European countries
with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that t he battery provided
with this product shall not be treated as
household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be
used in combination with a chemical symbol .
The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or
lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains
more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment
and human health which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
the battery. The recycling of the materials
will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrit y reasons require
a permanent connection with an incorporated
battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated
properly, hand over the pro duct at end-of-life
to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the
section on how to remove the battery from
the product safely. Hand the battery over to
the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Notice for customers: The
following information is only
applicable to equipment sold in
countries applying EU
Directives.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee
matters please refer to the addresses given
in separate service or guarantee
documents.
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Table of Contents
Unpacking.................................... 5
Guide to parts and controls.......... 6
Getting Started
Hooking up the system ................ 8
Positioning the speakers ............ 11
Basic Operations
Listening to the sound ............... 12
Adjusting the sound................... 13
Changing the display ................. 14
Additional Information
Troubleshooting......................... 15
Precautions ................................ 16
Specifications ............................ 17
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Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Subwoofer (1)
• Satellite speakers (2)
• Remote Commander (1)
• Audio cord (1)
• Operating Instructions (1)
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Guide to parts and controls
Subwoofer
1
3
5
7
9
2
4
6
8
q;
A JOG
Turn to adjust the volume, bass and
treble level.
B Illuminator
Lights up when the system is turned
on.
C MUTING indicator
Lights up when the muting function
is activated.
D "/1 (on/standby) button
(pages 9, 12, 15, 16)
Press to turn the system on or off.
The "/1 indicator lights up when the
system is turned off.
E TREBLE button
Press to enter or exit from the treble
level setting mode.
TREBLE indicator
Flashes during treble level setting
mode.
Lights up when the treble level
setting is done by remote.
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F BASS button
Press to enter or exit from the bass
level setting mode.
BASS indicator
Flashes during bass level setting
mode.
Lights up when the bass level setting
is done by remote.
G INPUT button
Press to select the input source.
H INPUT 2 jack (pages 10, 12, 17)
Connect to headphones jack of a
portable audio device, etc.
INPUT 2 indicator
Lights up when INPUT 2 source is
selected.
I i (headphones) jack (pages 12,
17)
Connect the headphones.
J Remote sensor
Receives signals from remote.
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