Please follow the precautions below to ensure the safety of your receiver is not compromised in any way.
Never push objects of any kind into the receiver
as this could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind onto the receiver. If
any liquid or solid object does get into the
receiver, switch off immediately and have it
checked by qualified personnel.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the receiver to rain or moisture.
Never place the receiver in hot, humid or
excessively dusty places. Do not install the
receiver where it may be exposed to mechanical
vibrations or electromagnetic radiation.
Do not place any objects on top of the receiver.
To prevent fire, keep inflammable objects or
naked flames (e.g. candles) away from the
receiver.
Remember to dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly manner. Do not dispose
in domestic waste containers.
Clean the receiver with a soft, lightly dampened
cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
alkaline cleaner, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
10cm
10cm
Do not cover the ventilation openings of the
receiver with newspapers or curtains etc. For
ventilation, leave a space of at least 10cm all
around the receiver.
10cm
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Safety Information
Table of contents
Thank you for choosing this Sony product.
Before operating the receiver, please read this instruction manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Should you experience a problem with this receiver, please refer to the troubleshooting section on page 24. If
you are unable to rectify the problem, contact the Sony Australia Helpline on 1300 13 SONY (7669).
Please ensure you have the following information before calling the helpline:
Date of purchase:
Serial number:
Model number:DST-HD500
Post code:
Detailed fault description:
Hardware version:
Software version:
Note:You can check the Hardware and Software versions by using the menu system of this receiver. Page 12
explains how to access the menu, page 15 explains how to access the ‘Setup’ menu and page 16 explains
how to display the Hardware and Software versions. (Information option).
The serial number is located on the rear of the receiver.
Table of contents
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Accessories supplied
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DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL
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Accessories supplied
Overview of the remote control
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4
5
6
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PROG
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qs
qd
qf
qg
1 Mute button %
Press to mute the sound on
your TV. Press again to
restore.
Note:This button will only work
once you have configured the
remote control to operate your
brand of TV (refer to page 21).
2 TV PROG +/- buttons
Press to select the next or
previous channel.
qh
qj
Note:This button will only work
once you have configured the
remote control to operate your
brand of TV (refer to page 21).
3 Video Input button t
qk
ql
Press to select signals
from equipment connected
to the TV set.
Note:This button will only work
once you have configured the
remote control to operate your
brand of TV (refer to page 21)
and may not be compatible
with some Sony plasma
displays.
4 Numbered Buttons
Press to enter a channel
w;
number, your password or
a numeric entry in a menu.
Note:For channel numbers 10
and above, enter the
remaining digits within 2
seconds.
5 Picture In Picture button
qa Volume +/- button 2
Press to increase/decrease
the TV volume level.
Note:These buttons only work
once you have configured the
remote control to operate your
brand of TV (refer to page 21).
qs Standby button l/1
Press to switch off your
receiver temporarily. Press
again to resume normal
operation.
Note:
When the receiver is
turned on, it takes a few
seconds for the system to warm
up. During this interval,
HD500’ will be displayed in the
front panel. Please wait until the
image shows up on the screen.
‘
DST-
qd TV standby button l/1
Press to switch off your TV
temporarily. Press again to
resume normal operation.
Note:This button will only work
once you have configured the
remote control to operate your
brand of TV (refer to page 21).
qf Teletext button
Press to display teletext
(refer to page 17).
qg Video Format button
Press to select the video
format that best suits your
display (refer to page 15).
qh Picture Freeze button
Press to display the ‘PIP
Program’ menu (refer to
page 17).
6 Favorite List button
Press to display the
Favorite List (refer to
page 12).
7 Audio button 9
Press to display the
present audio status you
are listening to, and press
again to change to another
audio output (refer to
page 17).
8 LIST button
Press to display the
Program List (refer to
page 12).
9 RETURN button
Press this button to cancel
a selection or to go back
one step in a menu.
0 Coloured buttons
These buttons are used to
select the coloured options
available in some text
displays.
Press to freeze the picture.
Press again to cancel the
freeze. (refer to page 17).
Note:
Sound will be muted
when using the freeze function.
qj i-Plate display button
Press this button to display
information about the
current channel and
program (refer to page 17).
qk Control pad
OK
Use the V, v, B, b and OK
buttons to navigate through
the menu system and store
any changes you make.
ql MENU button
Press to enter the main
menu.
w; PROG +/- button
Press to select the next or
previous channel stored on
your receiver.
Note:
Once you have used the
Favorite List to select and view a
channel, pressing PROG +/buttons will select only channels
from your Favorite List. To
cancel this, select a different
channel using the Program List.
Overview of the remote control
5
Overview of the receiver
Front View
1 (Power)
indicator
Remote control
sensor
Channel
information
1 (Power) button
Note:When the receiver is turned on, it takes a few seconds for the system
to warm up. During this interval,
‘
DST-HD500’ will be displayed in the front
panel. Please wait until the image shows up on the screen.
Rear View
Composite
video output
Power
External AC IN
(100-240V, 50-60Hz)
RF input
V (PROG+), v (PROG-), B, b and OK buttons
Control pad
MENU
OK
MENU
button
HDMI output
HD/Component
output
Audio Digital
Coaxial output
RF output
RF IN
RF OUT
S-VIDEO
ANT.
VIDEO OUTPUTRS-232
S-Video output
Y
CVBS
b
P
P
r
For connection to a
Audio Digital
Optical output
RS-232
PC (for software
DIGITAL ANALOG
LRL
COAX.
OPTICAL
AUDIO OUTPUT
Audio Analog
L/R output (x2)
R
upgrade)
6
Overview of the receiver
Connecting the receiver to a TV/display screen
Note:Before connecting, ensure all equipment is disconnected from the mains supply.
Connecting to an HD TV/display screen via HDMI
Rear of TV/display screen (with HDMI input)
RF cable (supplied)
RF IN
Getting Started
To m a i n s
AC Cord
(supplied)
HDMI cable
RF IN
RF OUT
ANT.
Connect your aerial cable to the socket labelled RF IN on the
1
rear of the receiver.
Connect the supplied RF cable from the socket labelled RF
2
OUT on the rear of the receiver to the aerial socket on your
Y
CVBS
P
b
P
r
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUTPUT RS-232
DIGITAL ANALOG
LRL
COAX.
OPTICAL
AUDIO OUTPUT
R
TV/display screen.
Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the socket labelled
3
HDMI on the rear of the receiver to the HDMI input socket on
your TV/display screen. (When using an HDMI connection, it is
not necessary to connect the AV cable.)
Connect the supplied AC cord from the AC IN socket on the
4
rear of the receiver to your mains socket (100 - 240V AC,
50/60Hz).
Getting Started
7
Getting Started
Connecting to an HD TV/display screen via Component output
Rear of TV/display screen
RF cable (supplied)
To m ai n s
AC Cord
(supplied)
RF IN
Y/Pb/Pr
cable
(supplied)
HD IN
Y
b
P
P
r
L
R
Video jack
(not required)
AV cable (supplied)
Video jack
(not required)
RF IN
RF OUT
ANT.
Connect your aerial cable to the socket labelled RF IN on the
1
rear of the receiver.
Connect the supplied RF cable from the socket labelled RF
2
OUT on the rear of the receiver to the aerial socket on your
Y
CVBS
b
P
P
r
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUTPUT RS-232
DIGITAL ANALOG
LRL
COAX.
OPTICAL
AUDIO OUTPUT
R
TV/display screen.
Connect the supplied Y/Pb/Pr cable from the sockets labelled
3
Y, PB and PR on the rear of the receiver to the component input
sockets on your TV/display screen.
Connect the supplied AV cable from the sockets labelled L, and
4
R on the rear of the receiver to the audio input sockets on your
TV/display screen. (The yellow video jack does not need to be
connected.)
Connect the supplied AC cord from the AC IN socket on the
5
rear of the receiver to your mains socket (100 - 240V AC,
50/60Hz).
8
Getting Started
Connecting to an SD TV/display screen via S-Video
Rear of TV/display screen
RF cable (supplied)
To m a i n s
AC Cord
(supplied)
RF IN
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
S-Video
cable (not
supplied)
Getting Started
Video jack (not required)
AV cable (supplied)
Video jack
(not required)
RF IN
RF OUT
ANT.
Connect your aerial cable to the socket labelled RF IN on the
1
rear of the receiver.
Connect the supplied RF cable from the socket labelled RF
2
OUT on the rear of the receiver to the aerial socket on your
Y
CVBS
b
P
P
r
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUTPUT RS-232
DIGITAL ANALOG
LRL
COAX.
OPTICAL
AUDIO OUTPUT
R
TV/display screen.
Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) from the socket
3
labelled S-VIDEO on the rear of the receiver to the S-Video
input sockets on your TV/display screen.
Connect the supplied AV cable from the sockets labelled L, and
4
R on the rear of the receiver to the audio input sockets on your
TV/display screen. (The yellow video jack does not need to be
connected.)
Connect the supplied AC cord from the AC IN socket on the
5
rear of the receiver to your mains socket (100 - 240V AC,
50/60Hz).
Getting Started
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