2-663-710-11(2)
High Definition
Digital Receiver
DST-HD500
MENU
OK
Operating Guide
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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.
Safety information- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Accessories supplied - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Overview of the remote control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Overview of the receiver - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Getting started - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Connecting the receiver to a TV/display screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Inserting batteries into the remote control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Easy Setup procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Using the menu system- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
General operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Program List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Favorite List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Install menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Setup menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Other Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Teletext- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Picture In Picture (PIP)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Picture Freeze- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Audio Select - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
i-Plate display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Additional information- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Connecting a VCR/DVD recorder - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Connecting a Hi-Fi, Home Theatre, etc.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Using the remote control to operate other TVs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Channels Available (as of July 2004) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
Troubleshooting- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Index - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
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.
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Table of contents
Overview of the remote control
1 Mute button %
Press to increase/decrease
the TV volume level.
TV
/
Press to mute the sound on
your TV. Press again to
restore.
/
1
2
3
qs
qd
qf
qg
Note:These buttons only work
once you have configured the
remote control to operate your
brand of TV (refer to page 21).
Note:This button will only work
once you have configured the
remote control to operate your
brand of TV (refer to page 21).
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
Press to switch off your
receiver temporarily. Press
again to resume normal
operation.
6
9
4
5
2 TV PROG +/- buttons
Press to select the next or
previous channel.
Note:This button will only work
once you have configured the
remote control to operate your
brand of TV (refer to page 21).
qh
qj
Note:When the receiver is
turned on, it takes a few
seconds for the system to warm
6
7
up. During this interval,
‘
DST-
’
will be displayed in the
3 Video Input button t
Press to select signals
from equipment connected
to the TV set.
OK
front panel. Please wait until the
image shows up on the screen.
qk
ql
qd TV standby button l/1
Press to switch off your TV
temporarily. Press again to
resume normal operation.
once you have configured the
remote control to operate your
brand of TV (refer to page 21).
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.
8
9
0
LIST
RETURN
MENU
4 Numbered Buttons
Press to enter a channel
number, your password or
a numeric entry in a menu.
Note:For channel numbers 10
and above, enter the
PROG
qf Teletext button
Press to display teletext
(refer to page 17).
qa
w;
qg Video Format button
Press to select the video
format that best suits your
display (refer to page 15).
remaining digits within 2
seconds.
5 Picture In Picture button
DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL
RECEIVER
qh Picture Freeze button
Press to freeze the picture.
Press again to cancel the
freeze. (refer to page 17).
Note:Sound will be muted
Press to display the ‘PIP
page 17).
6 Favorite List button
Press to display the
Favorite List (refer to
page 12).
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).
Press to display the
present audio status you
are listening to, and press
again to change to another
audio output (refer to
page 17).
OK
qk Control pad
Use the V, v, B, b and OK
buttons to navigate through
the menu system and store
any changes you make.
8 LIST button
Press to display the
Program List (refer to
page 12).
ql MENU button
Press to enter the main
menu.
w; PROG +/- button
Press to select the next or
previous channel stored on
your receiver.
9 RETURN button
Press this button to cancel
a selection or to go back
one step in a menu.
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
0 Coloured buttons
These buttons are used to
select the coloured options
available in some text
displays.
cancel this, select a different
channel using the Program List.
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Overview of the remote control
Overview of the receiver
Front View
1 (Power)
indicator
Remotecontrol
sensor
Channel
information
Control pad
V (PROG+), v (PROG-), B, b and OK buttons
MENU
OK
1 (Power) button
MENU
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.
Composite
video output
Rear View
HDMI output
Power
External AC IN
(100-240V, 50-60Hz)
HD/Component
Audio Digital
Coaxial output
RF input
output
RF IN
Y
DIGITAL
COAX.
ANALOG
CVBS
L
L
P
b
r
P
RF OUT
OPTICAL
R
R
S-VIDEO
ANT.
VIDEO OUTPUT
RS-232
AUDIO OUTPUT
S-Video output
Audio Digital
Optical output
RS-232
Audio Analog
L/R output (x2)
RF output
For connection to a
PC (for software
upgrade)
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Overview of the receiver
Getting Started
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
To mains
AC Cord
(supplied)
HDMI cable
RF IN
Y
P
P
DIGITAL
COAX.
ANALOG
CVBS
L
L
b
r
RF OUT
OPTICAL
R
R
S-VIDEO
ANT.
VIDEO OUTPUT
RS-232
AUDIO OUTPUT
Connect your aerial cable to the socket labelled RF IN on the
1
2
rear of the receiver.
Connect the supplied RF cable from the socket labelled RF
OUT on the rear of the receiver to the aerial socket on your
TV/display screen.
Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the socket labelled
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.)
3
4
Connect the supplied AC cord from the AC IN socket on the
rear of the receiver to your mains socket (100 - 240V AC,
50/60Hz).
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Connecting to an HD TV/display screen via Component output
Rear of TV/display screen
HD IN
RF cable (supplied)
Video jack
(not required)
Y
P
P
RF IN
b
r
L
R
Y/Pb/Pr
cable
(supplied)
To mains
AV cable (supplied)
AC Cord
(supplied)
Video jack
(not required)
RF IN
Y
P
P
DIGIT
ANALOG
CVBS
L
L
b
r
COAX
RF OUT
OPTICAL
R
R
S-VIDEO
ANT.
VIDEO OUTPUT
RS-232
AUDIO OUTPUT
Connect your aerial cable to the socket labelled RF IN on the
rear of the receiver.
1
Connect the supplied RF cable from the socket labelled RF
OUT on the rear of the receiver to the aerial socket on your
TV/display screen.
2
3
4
Connect the supplied Y/Pb/Pr cable from the sockets labelled
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
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
rear of the receiver to your mains socket (100 - 240V AC,
50/60Hz).
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8
Getting Started
Getting Started
Connecting to an SD TV/display screen via S-Video
Rear of TV/display screen
RF cable (supplied)
RF IN
Video jack (not required)
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
S-Video
cable (not
supplied)
To mains
AC Cord
(supplied)
AV cable (supplied)
Video jack
(not required)
RF IN
Y
DIGITL
ANALOG
CVBS
L
L
P
b
r
COAX
P
RF OUT
OPTICAL
R
R
S-VIDEO
ANT.
VIDEO OUTPUT
RS-232
AUDIO OUTPUT
Connect your aerial cable to the socket labelled RF IN on the
1
2
rear of the receiver.
Connect the supplied RF cable from the socket labelled RF
OUT on the rear of the receiver to the aerial socket on your
TV/display screen.
Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) from the socket
labelled S-VIDEO on the rear of the receiver to the S-Video
input sockets on your TV/display screen.
3
4
Connect the supplied AV cable from the sockets labelled L, and
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
rear of the receiver to your mains socket (100 - 240V AC,
50/60Hz).
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9
Getting Started
Getting Started
Connecting to an SD TV/display screen via Composite Video
Rear of TV/display screen
RF cable (supplied)
RF IN
AV IN
V
L
R
AV cable (supplied)
To mains
AC Cord
(supplied)
RF IN
Y
DIGITAL
COAX.
ANALOG
CVBS
L
L
P
b
r
P
RF OUT
OPTICAL
R
R
S-VIDEO
ANT.
VIDEO OUTPUT
RS-232
AUDIO OUTPUT
Connect your aerial cable to the socket labelled RF IN on the
1
2
rear of the receiver.
Connect the supplied RF cable from the socket labelled RF
OUT on the rear of the receiver to the aerial socket on your
TV/display screen.
Connect the supplied AV cable from the sockets labelled
CVBS, L, and R on the rear of the receiver to the audio/video
input sockets on your TV/display screen.
3
4
Connect the supplied AC cord from the AC IN socket on the
rear of the receiver to your mains socket (100 - 240V AC,
50/60Hz).
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Inserting batteries into the remote control
1
2
Push and lift up the release clip to
remove the battery cover.
Insert the supplied batteries as
indicated inside the battery
compartment.
Easy Setup procedure
Easy Setup screen
Press the 1 (Power) button on the front of the receiver. When
the receiver is switched on for the first time, the ‘Easy Setup’
screen is displayed.
1
2
With the Time Setup option highlighted, press the b or OK
button. Then press the V or v buttons to select your state/region.
Note:This option allows you to set the time zone in which you are using
the receiver. This will ensure that the time displayed on the i-Plate is
correct.
Easy Setup
VIC
Time Setup
Full Scan
Quick Scan
Select your State / Region.
Select
:
Confirm
:
Exit
:
Press the V or v buttons to highlight Full Scan or Quick Scan
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to preset channels.
‘Full Scan’ All available channels are tuned and stored. This
procedure may take up to 15 minutes.
‘Quick Scan’ All expected channels in your area are tuned and
stored. You will need to select your nearest city to
help speed up this procedure.
Press the OK button to begin the autotune procedure. A display
appears showing a tuning progress bar and the channels found.
When autotune procedure has finished, the Program List is
displayed, showing all the available channels.
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Press the OK button to remove the Program List and view the
first channel captured.
Alternatively, press the v button to select a different channel.
Press the OK button to remove the Program List and view the
selected channel.
If no channels are found
If no channels have been captured and stored, a message
appears on screen to inform you.
1
Check your aerial cable is connected, then press the MENU
2
button and select Install menu to repeat the autotune
procedure.
If you are still unable to receive signals, please have your aerial
checked by an aerial installation company.
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11
Getting Started
Using the menu system
General operation
All the menus of this receiver are accessed by pressing the MENU button on the remote control or the front
panel.
Use the following buttons to operate the menu:
1
- Press the V or v button to highlight the required option.
- Press the OK or b button to enter the option.
- Press the V, v, B and b buttons to alter settings.
- Press the OK button to store each change you make,
- or press the RETURN button to cancel.
Press the RETURN button to go back one step or press the
MENU button to return to normal operation.
2
Most menu screens will automatically disappear after 90 seconds with
no buttons being pressed.
Program List
The Program List is a list of the available channels.
Program List
Press the MENU button to display the menu system.
1
With the
symbol highlighted, press the b or OK button to
2
display the Program List.
Program List
Press the V or v buttons to highlight the required channel.
Ten HD
06-0012
06-0013
06-0014
06-0015
06-0016
06-0017
3
4
Ten Digital
Ten Digital
Ten Digital
Ten Digital
Ten Digital
Press the OK button to exit the Program List and display the
selected channel.
Select
:
Confirm
:
EXIT
:
Alternatively, in normal operation, press the LIST button on the remote
control to display the ‘Program List’.
Favorite List
Favorite List
Favorite List 1
The Favorite List allows you to store your favorite channels in a list for
easy access.
To watch a Favorite channel
Press the MENU button to display the menu system.
1
With the
symbol highlighted, press the V or v buttons to
2
highlight Favorite List 1 or Favorite List 2. Press the b or OK
Digital ABC
Digital SBS
Digital 10
07-0018
08-1008
04-0032
buttons to display the Favorite List.
Press the V or v buttons to highlight your favorite channel.
3
4
Select
:
Confirm
:
EXIT
:
Press the OK button to exit the Favorite List and display the
selected channel.
Once you have used the Favorite List to select and view a channel,
pressing the PROG +/- buttons will select only channels from your
Favorite List. To cancel this, select a different channel using the
Program List.
Alternatively, in normal operation, press the
button on the remote
control to cycle through ‘Favorite List 1’, ‘Favorite List 2’ and exit from
the Favorite List.
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Using the menu system
Using the menu system
Install menu
The Install menu allows you to tune in new channels automatically or
manually, and set a parental rating for programs.
Install menu
Press the MENU button to display the menu system.
1
Press the v button to highlight the
symbol. Press the b or OK
2
button to display the Install menu.
Install
Full Scan
Full Scan
Quick Scan
Manual Scan
Program Edit
Favorite Preset
All the available channels were captured and stored when the
receiver was first installed. This option allows you to repeat that
process, searching for all available channels.
Searches all available channels, but takes a longer time.
Confirm BACK EXIT
Select
:
:
:
:
With the Full Scan option highlighted, press the b or OK button to
scan. For further instructions, please refer to the ‘Easy Setup
procedure’ on page 11.
Quick Scan
All the available channels were captured and stored when the
receiver was first installed. This option allows you to repeat that
process, searching for all the expected channels in your area.
With the Quick Scan option highlighted, press the b or OK button to
scan. For further instructions, please refer to the ‘Easy Setup
procedure’ on page 11.
Manual Scan
This option allows you to manually capture and store channels. Due
to the technical nature of the settings, it is recommended that only
experienced service personnel use this option.
Program Edit
This option allows you to edit the program list.
With the Program Edit option highlighted, press the b or OK button
to confirm. Press the V or v button to highlight the required setting
(refer to table below). Press the OK button to confirm.
Skip
This option allows you to skip unwanted
programs as you move through the channels by
pressing PROG +/- buttons.
With the Skip option highlighted, press the b or
OK button to confirm. Press the V or v buttons to
highlight the program to be skipped, then press
the OK button. Press the V or v button to ‘On’. To
cancel the skip channel, set it back to ‘Off’. Press
the OK button to confirm.
Program Sorting This option allows you to set the program list
sequence to your preference.
With the Program Sorting option highlighted,
press the b or OK button to confirm. Press the V
or v buttons to highlight the program you want to
move and press the OK button. Press the V or v
buttons to shift it to the new position. Press the
OK button to confirm.
Favorite Preset
This option allows you to preset Favorite List 1 and Favorite List 2.
With the Favorite Preset option highlighted, press the b or OK
button. Press the V or v button to choose Favorite List 1 or Favorite
List 2.
Setting favorite programs will give you easier access to the programs
you view most often.
In Favorite List 1 or Favorite List 2, press the V or v buttons to
highlight the desired number, and then press the OK button. Press
the V or v buttons to choose the program you want to allocate. Press
the OK button to confirm.
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Using the menu system
Using the menu system
Parental Control
This option allows you to set a parental guidance level. Programs that
exceed the set level can only be viewed after entering the correct
password.
Install
With the Parental Control option highlighted, press the b or OK
button. You will need to enter your password to access this menu. The
password is initially set to ‘0000’. For better security, the password
can be changed in the ‘Change Password’ option. Enter your
password as requested using the Numbered buttons on the remote
control. Press the V or v buttons to highlight the required setting (refer
to the following options). Press the OK button to confirm.
Quick Scan
Manual Scan
Program Edit
Favorite Preset
Parental Control
Sets a parental rating and changes password.
Select
:
Confirm
:
BACK
:
EXIT
:
Parental Rating
With the Parental Rating option highlighted, press the b or OK
button to adjust. Press the V or v buttons to highlight the required
setting (refer to the table below). Press the OK button to confirm.
Block All
All programs need a password to view.
To lock ‘General’ and above programs.
Block G and above
Block PG and above
To lock ‘Parental Guidance’ and above
programs.
Block M and above
Block MA and above
Block AV and above
Block R and above
To lock ‘Mature’ and above programs.
To lock ‘Mature Adult’ and above programs.
To lock ‘Adult/Violence’ and above programs.
To lock ‘Restricted’ and above programs.
No Block (default setting) No programs need a password to view.
Change Password
This option allows you to change the default password (0000) to a
more memorable one.
With the Change Password option highlighted, press the b or OK
button to adjust. Enter the new password using the Numbered
buttons on the remote control. Enter the new password again.
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Using the menu system
Using the menu system
Setup menu
The Setup menu allows you change various settings.
Setup menu
Press the MENU button to display the menu system.
1
2
Press the v button to highlight the
symbol. Press the b or
OK button to display the Setup menu.
Setup
Video / Audio Setup
Time Setup
Video/Audio Setup
This option enables you to enjoy video and audio in various
environments.
NSW/ACT
Restore to Default
S/W Update
Information
With the Video/Audio Setup option highlighted, press the b or OK
button to adjust. Press the V or v buttons to highlight the required
setting (refer to table below). Press the OK button to adjust.
Select
:
Confirm
:
BACK
:
EXIT
:
16:9 (Full Screen)
Video Format
This option allows you to set the picture quality.
With the Video Format option highlighted, press
the b or OK button to adjust. Press the V or v
buttons to ‘1080i’, ‘720p’, ‘576p’ or ‘576i’. Press
the OK button to confirm.
Note: If you have a high definition screen we
recommend that you select the ‘1080i’ setting. If you
have a standard definition screen it is likely that the
‘576i’ setting is the only setting suitable for your display.
Please check the specification of your TV or display
screen by referring to the manufacturer’s instruction
manual.
4:3 (Full Screen Crop)
Alternatively, in normal operation, press the
button on the remote control to cycle through all
the settings until the best quality display is seen.
Note:When the video format is changed, the picture
might be slightly disturbed during the transition between
video formats. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Aspect Ratio
This option allows you to set the aspect ratio.
With the Aspect Ratio option highlighted, press
the b or OK button to adjust. Press the V or v
buttons to ‘16:9 (Full Screen)’, ‘4:3 (Full Screen
Crop)’, or ‘4:3 (Letter Box)’. Press the OK button
to confirm.
4:3 (Letter Box)
Note: ‘16:9 (Full Screen)’ is for use with a widescreen
TV/display screen.
‘4:3 (Full Screen Crop) is for use with a non-widescreen
TV/display screen. The picture is stretched to fill the
screen. As a result, some of the picture may not be
visible.
‘4:3 (Letter Box) is for use with a non-widescreen TV/
display screen. The full picture is shown with black bars
at the top and bottom of the picture.
Audio Output
Control
This option allows you to set the priority for audio
output (when Dolby Digital and MPEG audio are
available).
With the Audio Output Control option
highlighted, press the b or OK button to adjust.
Press the V or v buttons to ‘Dolby Digital’, or
‘MPEG’. Press the OK button to confirm.
MPEG Volume
Control
This option allows you to adjust MPEG audio
level to Dolby Digital audio level.
With the MPEG Volume Control option
highlighted, press the b or OK button. Press the
B or b buttons to adjust the audio level. Press the
OK button to confirm.
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Using the menu system
Using the menu system
Time Setup
This option allows you to set the time zone in which you are using the
receiver. This will ensure that the time displayed on the i-Plate is
correct.
With the Time Setup option highlighted, press the b or OK button to
adjust. Press the V or v buttons to highlight the required setting. Press
the OK button to confirm.
Restore to Default
This option allows you to reset all the settings to factory default. It is
recommended that you only use this option when you move to a new
area.
With the Restore to Default option highlighted, press the b or OK
button to adjust. Press the B or b buttons to highlight ‘Yes’. Press the
OK button to confirm. Once the receiver has restarted, you will need to
perform the initial tuning setup procedure (refer to page 11).
S/W Update
This option allows the software in your receiver to be upgraded. It is
recommended that this is performed ONLY by experienced Sony
service personnel. Please contact your local Sony service centre for
details on this option.
Information
This option displays the receiver’s current hardware and software
versions. You may be asked to quote these details when contacting
your local Sony service centre.
With the Information option highlighted, press the b or OK button to
display the current hardware and software versions. Press the
RETURN button to cancel.
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Using the menu system
Other Features
Teletext
If the broadcast program contains teletext, the icon
is displayed on
the i-Plate display (see below). Press the
button to display the
teletext. You can now use the teletext service in the same way as if
using a traditional analogue TV.
Picture In Picture (PIP)
This feature allows you to view a different sub-channel in a window and
also access multiview services (when available from broadcaster, e.g
different camera angles).
Press the
button to display the PIP menu. Press the V or v buttons
to select the required channel/multiview service. Press the OK button to
confirm.
Note:Depending on the broadcast signal, the image displayed on the PIP sub
screen may be smaller than its frame size.
To remove the PIP:
Press the
button to display the PIP menu. Press the V or v buttons
to select ‘PIP OFF’. Press the OK button to confirm.
Picture Freeze
This feature allows you to freeze the screen (e.g. to make a note of a
telephone number). Press the
button to freeze the picture. Press
again to cancel the freeze (the picture quickly catches up with the
broadcast).
Note:Sound will be muted when using the freeze function.
Audio Select
This feature allows you to select which language or audio type to listen
to (when available from broadcaster). Press the 9 button to display the
present audio status you are listening and press the 9 button again to
change other audio output.
i-Plate display
i-Plate display
This feature gives you information on the current channel and also the
current and next programs. Press the
button to display the i-Plate.
This shows the date, time, whether the channel has teletext, whether
multi (MPEG and Dolby Digital) audio program available and whether
the picture is available in high definition or standard definition (HD or SD
is displayed).
i-Plate
Current Program
Sports Update
Ten HD 06-0012
May 27,2005 18:55 - 1925
Detail
Picture 576i
Audio MPEG En
A
Japanese venture recently announced
that they have developed
a
new style of
Press the b button to display information on the following program.
beef called Bright Smarty Extreme (BSE).
They are row ready to export it North
America.
Press the
operation.
button again (or the MENU button) to return to normal
Next Program
:
Exit
:
Time : 19:35
The following icons may be displayed on the i-Plate display according to
the program.
: SD (or HD)
: Teletext
: Parental rating
: multi audio program
Note:The code coming after MPEG determines the language type.
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language
Af
Afrikaans
El
Greek
Ita Italian
Spa Spanish
Tam Tamil
Afr Afrikaans
Ar Arabic
Ell Greek
En English
Eng English
Jpn Japanese
Kan Kannada
Kor Korean
Tel Telugu
Ara Arabic
Zho Chinese
U1 Unknown 1
U2 Unknown 2
Aus Australian
Ben Bengali
Bn Bengali
Chi Chinese
De German
Deu German
Dut Dutch
Fr
French
Mal Malayalam
Fra French
Fre French
Gem German
Ger German
Gre Greek
Nl
Dutch
Nld Dutch
Pan Panjabi
Por Portuguese
Raj Rajasthani
Rus Russian
San Sanskrit
Hi
Hindi
Egy Egyptian
Hin Hindi
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Other Features
Additional Information
Connecting a VCR/DVD recorder
Note: Before connecting, ensure all equipment is disconnected from the mains supply.
Connecting to an HD VCR/DVD recorder
RF IN
Y
DIGITAL
COAX.
ANALOG
CVBS
L
L
P
P
b
r
RF OUT
OPTICL
R
R
S-VIDEO
ANT.
VIDEO OUPUT
RS32
ADIO UTPUT
Video jack
RF cable
(not required)
Y/Pb/Pr
cable
AV cable
Video jack
(not required)
IN
V
L
OUT
To TV
aerial socket
R
P
r
P
b
Y
Rear of VCR/DVD recorder
Connecting to an S-Video VCR/DVD recorder
RF IN
Y
DIGITAL
ANALOG
CVBS
L
L
P
P
b
COAX.
r
RF OUT
OPTICL
R
R
S-VIDEO
ANT.
VIDEO OUTPUT
RS-232
ADIO UTPUT
Video jack
(not required)
S-Video
cable
RF cable
AV cable
Video jack
(not required)
IN
V
L
OUT
To TV
aerial socket
R
S-VIDEO
Rear of VCR/DVD recorder
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Connecting to a Composite VCR/DVD recorder
RF IN
Y
DIGITAL
COAX.
ANALOG
CVBS
L
L
P
P
b
r
RF OUT
OPTICL
R
R
S-VIDEO
ANT.
VIDEO UTPUT
RS-232
ADIO UTPUT
AV cable
RF cable
IN
V
L
OUT
To TV
aerial socket
R
Rear of VCR/DVD recorder
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Connecting a Hi-Fi, Home Theatre, etc.
Notes on connecting Hi-Fi equipment: This receiver can be connected to your Hi-Fi using either a digital optical cable or
an audio cable (stereo/mono).
Before connecting, ensure all equipment is disconnected from the mains supply.
Connecting to a Hi-Fi, Home Theatre, etc. via Optical output or Coaxial output
RF IN
Y
DIGITAL
COAX.
ANALOG
CVBS
L
L
P
b
r
P
RF OUT
OPTICAL
R
R
S-VIDEO
ANT.
VIDEO OUTPUT
RS-232
AUDIO OUTPUT
Digital coaxial
cable
COAXIAL
Digital optical cable
or
OPTICAL
Rear of Hi-Fi, Home Theatre, etc.
Connecting to a Hi-Fi, Home Theatre, etc. via audio cable
RF IN
Y
DIGITAL
COAX.
ANALOG
CVBS
L
L
P
b
r
P
RF OUT
OPTICL
R
R
S-VIDEO
ANT.
VIDEO OUTPUT
RS-232
ADIO UTPUT
Audio cable
L
R
Rear of Hi-Fi, Home Theatre, etc.
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Using the remote control to operate other TVs
The remote control supplied with your receiver can be programmed to operate
TVs made by other manufacturers. The following instructions guide you
through the set up procedure.
TV l/1 button
Find the three-digit code for your brand of TV from the list below.
1
TV
Whilst holding down the TV l/1 button on the remote control, enter the
2
/
/
three-digit code using the Numbered buttons.
Press the OK button to store, then release the TV l/1 button.
3
Turn on your TV and check that the remote control operates the main
4
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
functions. If not, repeat steps 2 - 3 and enter the next three-digit code
allocated to your brand of TV.
Notes: If your TV is not listed below it is not supported by this remote control.
The brand code you set may be lost if weak batteries are not replaced
immediately. Should this happen, use the above procedure to re-enter the code.
Even if your TV is listed in the table below, in some instances you may not be
able to operate all of the available TV functions.
OK
Brand
Aiwa
Akai
Code
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mivar
Code
036, 055
045
059, 060, 062, 063, 064,
065, 066, 067, 068
029, 106
LIST
RETURN
MENU
Beijing
022
NEC
020, 053, 058, 063, 094,
097
Blaupunkt
CGE
071
Noblex
Nokia
022
046, 106
031, 059, 097
023, 024, 025
011, 098, 099
034, 038, 039
010, 017, 021, 115
046, 078, 097, 100
052, 119, 158, 159
061
PROG
Daewoo
Ferguson
Finlux
017, 037, 069
027, 061, 073
030
Onwa
Panasonic
Peony
Funai
032, 054, 056, 057, 120
018, 063, 068, 075
015, 020
Philco
Goldstar
Gradiente
Grundig
Hitachi
Philips
Pioneer
Saba
DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL
RECEIVER
019, 071, 072, 076, 106
010, 047. 058, 064, 075,
077, 078, 079, 080, 082
Samsung
012, 033, 034, 035, 059,
063, 064, 067, 121
ITT
028, 059, 107, 083
Sanyo
013, 016, 049, 050, 059,
063, 067, 118
Jinxing
JVC
038
Sears
Sharp
013
007, 023, 024, 025, 042,
058, 060, 065, 073
006, 051, 058
Konka
LG
040, 037, 088, 093, 095
018, 063, 068, 075, 121
084
Sony
TCL
001, 002, 003
041
Loewe
Magnavox
Thomson
Toshiba
026, 061
046, 081
008, 014, 048, 058, 062,
072, 104, 118
Matsui
058, 059, 060, 061, 062,
063, 064, 071, 076, 086,
087, 089, 090, 091, 092,
096
Zenith
009
Matsushita
043, 044
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Specifications
Compliant Standard
DVB-T, MPEG-2
RF Input
Frequency:
51-858MHz
Loop Through:
Bandwidth:
51-858MHz
6/7/8 MHz
Connector:
IEC-Female
Demodulator:
FFT Mode:
COFDM
2K,8K
Constellation:
Guard Interval:
Inner Coding Rate:
QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
1/4,1/8,1/16,1/32
1/2,2/3,3/4,5/6,7/8
Video
Formats:
MP@ML, MP@HL
Aspect Ratio:
Picture Resolution:
4:3, 16:9
1920 x 1080i, 1280 x 720p, 720 x 576p, PAL: 720 x 576i
Output Connector
Composite:
RCA jack
Component (Y/Pb/Pr): RCA jacks
S-Video:
HDMI
Mini Din
HDMI jack
Audio
Formats:
Dolby Digital, MPEG (I and II)
SPDIF, Coaxial Digital, RCA jacks
Output Connector:
Data
Serial Data Port:
RS-232
>256
OSD
Number of Colours:
Application System Resources
CPU:
RAM Memory:
Flash Memory:
306MIPS
64 MB SDRAM
2 MB
Power Supply
Input Voltage:
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
18W
Consumption (max.):
Dimensions
Size (W x D x H):
Weight:
Approx. 360 x 270 x 80mm
Approx. 2.8kg
Environmental Data
Operating Temperature: 5 - 40ºC
Storage Temperature:
-40 - 65ºC
Supplied Accessories
Remote Control, type RM-X1022 (1)
AA size batteries (2)
RF Cable (1)
AC Cord (1)
AV Cable (1)
Y/Pb/Pr Cable (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Channels Available (as of July 2004)
City
Identifier
Channel and
Middle Frequency
Transmitter Location
Start Date
Adelaide
Digital 7
VHF 6 - 177.5MHz
VHF 8 - 191.625MHz
VHF 11 - 219.5MHz
VHF 12 - 226.5MHz
UHF 33 - 564.5MHz
Mt Lofty
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
Digital 9
Main Transmitter - Mt Lofty
Main Transmitter - Mt Lofty
Main Transmitter - Crafers
Main Transmitter - Mt Lofty
Digital 10
Digital ABC
Digital SBS
Brisbane
Melbourne
Perth
Digital 7
VHF 6 - 177.5MHz
VHF 8 - 191.625MHz
VHF 11 - 219.5MHz
VHF 12 - 226.5MHz
UHF 36 - 585.5MHz
Main Transmitter - Mt Coot-tha
Main Transmitter - Mt Coot-tha
Main Transmitter - Mt Coot-tha
Main Transmitter - Mt Coot-tha
Main Transmitter - Mt Coot-tha
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
Digital 9
Digital 10
Digital ABC
Digital SBS
Digital 7
Digital 9
Digital 10
Digital ABC
Digital SBS
VHF 6 - 177.5MHz
VHF 8 - 191.625MHz
VHF 11 - 219.5MHz
VHF 12 - 226.5MHz
UHF 29 - 536.5MHz
Main Transmitter - Mt Dandenong
Main Transmitter - Mt Dandenong
Main Transmitter - Mt Dandenong
Main Transmitter - Mt Dandenong
Main Transmitter - Mt Dandenong
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
Digital 7
Digital 9
Digital 10
Digital ABC
Digital SBS
VHF 6 - 177.5MHz
VHF 8 - 191.625MHz
VHF 11 - 219.5MHz
VHF 12 - 226.5MHz
UHF 29 - 536.5MHz
Main Transmitter - Bickley
Main Transmitter - Walliston
Main Transmitter - Carmel
Main Transmitter - Bickley
Main Transmitter - Bickley
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
Sydney
Digital 7
VHF 6 - 177.5MHz
VHF 8 - 191.625MHz
VHF 11 - 219.5MHz
VHF 12 - 226.5MHz
UHF 34 - 571.5MHz
Main Transmitter - Artarmon
Main Transmitter - Willoughby
Main Transmitter - Artarmon
Main Transmitter - Gore Hill
Main Transmitter - Gore Hill
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
1/1/2001
Digital 9
Digital 10
Digital ABC
Digital SBS
Batchelor
QQQ -51
SBS -54
ABD -69
NTD -60
TND -63
IMP -66
UHF 50 - 683.5MHz
UHF 53 - 704.5MHz
UHF 56 - 725.5MHz
UHF 59 - 746.5MHz
UHF 62 - 767.5MHz
UHF 65 - 788.5MHz
Canberra
CTC -7
ABC -9
WIN -31
CBN -34
SBS -28
VHF 6 -177.5MHz
VHF 9A - 205.5MHz
VHF 11 - 219.5MHz
VHF 12 - 226.5MHz
VHF 30 - 543.5MHz
Telstra Tower Black Mountain
Telstra Tower Black Mountain
Telstra Tower Black Mountain
Telstra Tower Black Mountain
Telstra Tower Black Mountain
30/6/2002
30/6/2002
30/6/2002
30/6/2002
30/6/2002
Darwin
SBS -28
ABD -6
NTD -8
TND -34
UHF 29 - 536.5MHz
UHF 30 - 543.5MHz
UHF 31 - 550.5MHz
UHF 32 - 557.5MHz
Deloraine Rd
Deloraine Rd
Deloraine Rd
Deloraine Rd
30/6/2002
30/6/2002
30/6/2002
30/6/2002
Newcastle
NBN -3
UHF 36 - 585.5MHz
UHF 53 - 704.5MHz
UHF 51 - 690.5MHz
Mt Sugarloaf
30/6/2001
NEN -54
NRN -57
Broadcast Site Mt Sugarloaf Range 30/6/2001
Broadcast Site Mt Sugarloaf Range 30/6/2001
ABHN -5A/4B UHF 37 - 592.5MHz
SBS -45
Mt Sugarloaf
Mt Sugarloaf
30/6/2001
30/6/2001
UHF 38 - 599.5MHz
Wollongong WIN -59
CTC -62
UHF 36 - 585.5MHz
UHF 37 - 592.5MHz
UHF 38 - 599.5MHz
UHF 51 - 690.5MHz
WIN Tower Knights Hill
NTL Tower Knights Hill
WIN Tower Knights Hill
NTL Tower Knights Hill
30/6/2002
30/6/2002
30/6/2002
30/6/2002
CBN -65
ABWN -56
SBS -53
UHF 54 - 711.625MHz NTL Tower Knights Hill
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
(1) The receiver front panel power indicator doesn’t (a) Check the mains lead and make sure it is
light up, and no message on the front panel.
connected to a stable power outlet.
(b) Check if the set top box is in ‘Standby’ mode by
pressing the I/1 (Standby) button on the remote
control.
(2) Has message on the front panel but no picture
on your TV screen.
(a) Press the MENU button on the remote control or
front panel to call up the On Screen Display.
(b) Make sure the connector type between the set
top box and your TV set matches each other.
(c) Check the brightness level of your TV screen.
(3) Poor picture quality.
(a) Check the antenna and make sure it is aligned
to the correct direction. Use receiver’s ‘Manual
Scan’ option to check the signal’s BER and RF
Level when aligning the antenna.
(b) If you use any kind of amplifier to boost the
signal level, please check that it is functioning
adequately.
(c) Refer to solutions in item (2) above.
(4) No audio service.
(a) Check the receiver and your TV’s volume are
properly set and not in ‘mute’ mode.
(b) Check the audio connectors are correctly and
firmly connected.
(c) Make sure the receiver switch is set to the
correct Audio mode: Dolby Digital or PCM
(MPEG).
(d) Check the left and right audio channel.
Sometimes the preferred audio service is set in
the left or right channel only. Please refer to
‘Audio Select’.
(5) No video service.
If there is a music banner being displayed, then there
is ONLY audio available on this channel (for example,
a radio channel).
(6) Does not have all the channels available after
using ‘Auto Scan’ when installing the receiver.
(a) Try ‘Full Scan’ to scan the missing channels
instead of ‘Quick Scan’. Some new channels
may be available in your area.
(b) Try getting your aerial installation checked for
good quality reception.
(7) Cannot lock signal by using ‘Manual Setup’.
(8) No Teletext.
(a) Check the frequency you enter is exactly the
centre frequency of the required channel.
(b) Refer to solutions in item (3) above.
(a) Make sure the channel you are watching
provides a teletext service.
(b) Press the
button on the remote control again
to confirm there is not teletext service.
Enter the Setup menu and use the ‘Restore to
(9) Cannot receive channels after moving the
receiver between cities (e.g. from Melbourne to default’ option to clear the channel memory, then
Sydney).
enter the Install menu and use ‘Full Scan’ or ‘Quick
Scan’ for your new area to scan through all the
channels again.
On Screen Error Message
Message
Solution
(1) Bad Signal.
(a) Check the antenna is connected correctly to the
tuner input (ANT. RF IN) of the receiver.
(b) Refer to solutions in item (3) above.
(2) Database is empty
Press the MENU button to call up OSD menu for
channel search.
Press menu for installation.
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Index
16:9 (Full Screen), 15
4:3 (Full Screen Crop), 15
4:3 (Letter Box), 15
O
Overview,
receiver, 6
remote control, 5
A, B
Accessories, supplied, 4
Aspect Ratio, 15
P, Q
Parental Contorol, 14
Parental Rating, 14
Picture Freeze, 17
Picture In Picture (PIP), 17
Program Edit, 13
Audio Output Control, 15
Audio Select, 17
Batteries, inserting into the remote control, 11
Program List, 12
Program Sorting, 13
Quick Scan, 13
C, D
Change Password, 14
Channels Available, 23
Connecting,
to a DVD recorder, 18
to a Hi-Fi, Home Theatre, 20
to a TV, 7
R
Receiver overview, 6
Remote control of TV, 21
Remote control overview, 5
Restore to Default, 16
to a VCR, 18
E, F
Easy Setup procedure, 11
Favorite List, 12
Favorite Preset, 13
Full Scan, 13
S
Safety information, 2
Setup menu, 15
Skip, 13
Specifications, 22
S/W Update, 16
G, H, I, J, K
Information, 16
Install menu, 13
i-Plate display, 17
T
Table of contents, 3
Teletext, 17
Time Setup, 16
Troubleshooting, 24
L, M, N
Manual Scan, 13
Menu system, general operation, 12
MPEG Volume Control, 15
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Video Format, 15
Video/Audio Setup, 15
25
Additional Information
DST-HD500
Sony Corporation Printed in Taiwan
Recyclable
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