Sony STR-LV500 User Manual

4-248-914-12(1)

FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver

Operating Instructions

STR-LV500

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ve ntilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Don’t throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste.

About this manual

The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the sa me or similar names as those on the remote.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Table of Contents

Hooking up the components

Required cords ........................................4

Connecting analog components..............5

Connecting digital components...............6

Connecting the antennas.........................7

Placing speakers......................................8

Connecting speakers ...............................9

Connecting the AC power cord.............10

Adjusting the speaker levels and

balance............................................11

— TEST TONE

Checking the connections .....................11

Basic Operations

Selecting the component.......................12

Receiving broadcasts ............................12

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....14

About the indications in the display......16

Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers ........... ....17

Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............17

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

Selecting a sound field..........................18

Other Operations/Settings

Switching the audio input mode for digital

components.....................................20

— INPUT MODE

Selecting the digital audio input decoding

priority ............................................20

Using the Sleep Timer .... ......................21

Using the supplied remote to controlling

the other component .......................21

Changing the factory setting of a input

button on the remote.......................23

Setting up the speakers..........................24

Customizing sound fields......................26

List of button locations and reference

pages............................................... 32

Index..................................................... 34

Additional Information

Precautions............................................28

Troubleshooting....................................29

Specifications........................................30

Hooking up the components

Required cords

Before you get started

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to E) (not supplied).

A Audio/video cord

Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)

B Audio cord

White (L) Red (R)

Notes

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the

components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plu gs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment.

C Video cord

Yellow

D Optical digital cord

E Coaxial digital cord

Tip

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the control center, replace bot h batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor of the control center to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause

a malfunction.

• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from

battery leakage and corrosion.

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

Connecting analog components

If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jack, you can watch the video from the selected input (page 12). For details on the required cords (A

–E), see page 4.

Hooking up the components

ANTENNA

LINE

INPUT OUTPUT

MD deck, Hard disc

INOUT

DVD player

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

OUTPUT

TV/SAT TV/SAT

HDD/MD

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

OUTPUT

VIDEODVD DVD

Satellite tuner

VIDEOINVIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

OPT OUT

OPT IN OPT IN OPT INININININOUT COAX IN

HDD/MD

INPUT

MONITOR IN

TV monitor

VIDEO

AAB

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

OUTPUT

VCR

Connecting digital components

Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player (etc.) to this system’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. For details on the required cords (A

–E), see page 4.

ANTENNA

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

VIDEO

DVD player

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OUT

MD deck, Hard disc

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

INOUT

VIDEOINVIDEO

MONITOR

TV/SAT TV/SAT

HDD/MD

OUT

OPT OUT

OPT IN OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN

ININININOUT

VIDEODVD DVD

HDD/MD

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

Satellite tuner

* Connect to either the COAX IN or the OPT IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAX IN jack.

Notes

• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

• To playback the multi channel surround sound through this receiver, you may have to change the digital output

setting on the connected component. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.

Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

FM wire antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

VIDEOINVIDEO

ANTENNA

TV/SAT TV/SAT

HDD/MD

MONITOR

OUT

OPT OUT

OPT IN OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN

ININININOUT

VIDEODVD DVD

HDD/MD

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.

VIDEO

Hooking up the components

Placing speakers

To fully enjoy surround sound, configure your speakers as below.

• Place the front speaker in a location 1 to 7 meters from the listening position (A).

• You can enjoy a higher quality sound effect if you place the center speaker from a d istance equal to

the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B).

• You can enjoy a higher quality sound effect if you place the surround speakers from a distance equ al

to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C).

• You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your

room (etc.).

• Place the sub woofer at the same distance from the listening position as the front speaker (left or

right).

When placing surround speakers to your side

sub woofer

Note

A A

30˚30˚

100˚-120˚100˚-120˚

When placing surround speakers behind you

sub woofer

A A

30˚30˚

100˚-120˚100˚-120˚

Listening position

Do not place the center speaker and surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.

Connecting speakers

When connecting speaker cords, make sure to attach the supplied speaker plugs to the speaker cords. For details on how to attach the speaker plugs, see the supplied flysheet.

Required cords

A Speaker cords (not supplied)

(+) (–)

B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Black

Hooking up the components

Front speaker (R)

Center speaker

EeAEe

FRONT R

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

SURR R

(IMPEDANCE USE 4-16 )

INPUT

AUDIO

Sub woofer

Surround speaker

(R)

To a wall outlet (Switch the power (POWER) to off bef ore connecting the power cord).

CENTER

SPEAKERS

FRONT L

SURR L

eAE

Front speaker (L)

Surround speaker

(L)

continued

Note

If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting may damage the speakers and cause a malfunction.

Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch the stripped end of another speaker cord.

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord

Connecting the AC power cord

Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver. Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet.

AC power

cord

Performing initial setup operations

Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

All of the following items are reset or cleared:

• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings.

• All SET UP parameters are reset to th eir factory settings.

• The sound fields memorized for each program source and preset stations are cleared.

• The master volume is set to “MIN”.

To a wall outlet

Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

— TEST TONE

Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Rotate VOLUME on the receiver

clockwise.

3 Turn on the power of the sub woofer. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround (left) t Sub woofer

5 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that

the level of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position.

To adjust the balance and level of speakers, press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select LEVEL menu, press V/v to select the parameter you want to adjust (page 26). Then press B/b to select the setting.

6 Press TEST TONE on the remote again

to turn off the test tone.

Tip

You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time. Rotate VOLUME on the system or press VOLUME +/– on the remote.

Notes

• The front balance, center level, surround level, and sub woofer level are shown in the display during adjustment.

• To enjoy the better sound quality, do not turn the volume of the sub woofer too high.

Checking the connections

Hooking up the components

After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select a

component (program source) that you connected (e.g., DVD player).

3 Turn on the component and start

playing it.

4 Rotate VOLUME to turn up the volume.

If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see “Troubleshooting” on page 29 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem.

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