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Sony STR-DG810 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony STR-DG810 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
STR-DG810
©2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Inc. This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non- exclusive, non-transferable, limited license right to use this product under the US and foreign patents pending and other related technology owned by Neural Audio Corporation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts...5 1: Installing speakers ...15 2: Connecting speakers...16 3a: Connecting the audio components...17 3b: Connecting the video components ...18 4: Connecting the antennas...26 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote ...27 6: Selecting the speaker system ...28 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel TONE MODE TUNING MODE TONE TUNING SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver (on/standby) on or off (page 27, 37, 38, 58, 91).
  • Page 6 Name Function J DIRECT Press to listen to high quality analog sound (page 57). K AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto Calibration function (page 30). L INPUT Turn to select the input SELECTOR source to playback (page 35, 37, 38, 57, 59, 64, 71, 74, 76, 78).
  • Page 7 About the indicators on the display SP A D EX SP B Name Function A SW Lights up when sub woofer is set to “YES” (page 42) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. B LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
  • Page 8 Name Function G DTS/ “DTS” lights up when DTS DTS-ES/ signals are input. “DTS-ES” DTS 96/24 lights up when DTS-ES signals are input. “DTS 96/24” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear panel SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN DIGITAL ANTENNA (ASSIGNABLE) HDMI OPTICAL VIDEO 1 COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN DMPORT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD/CD-R VIDEO 1 A ANTENNA section Connects to the FM ANTENNA wire antenna...
  • Page 10 Remote commander Connects to You can use the supplied remote to operate the speakers (page 16). receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to Connects to sub operate. You can also program the remote to woofer (page 16).
  • Page 11 When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows. You can program the remote to control non-Sony components by changing the code. For details see “Programming the remote”...
  • Page 12 VCD player, LD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, satellite tuner, Blu- ray disc recorder, or PSX. To enter the value of Sony TV, press TV (wl) and then press ENTER. MEMORY Press to store a station during tuner operation.
  • Page 13 PSX, DVD/ VHS COMBO or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen. To return to the previous menu of Sony TV, press TV (wl), and then press RETURN/ EXIT O. After pressing RECEIVER (D), press MENU (L) for...
  • Page 14 The number 5, PRESET +, TV CH +, and H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. This button is also available for Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. For details on the function of the button, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

  • Page 15: 1: Installing Speakers

    1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one sub woofer). Enjoying a 5.1/6.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).

  • Page 16: 2: Connecting Speakers

    2: Connecting speakers SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN HDMI VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 WOOFER SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals A Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

  • Page 17: 3A: Connecting The Audio Components

    3a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/CD player/CD recorder The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player or CD recorder. After connecting your Super Audio CD player, CD player or CD recorder, proceed to “3b: Connecting the video components”...

  • Page 18: 3B: Connecting The Video Components

    3b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.

  • Page 19: Connecting Components With Hdmi Jacks

    AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD/CD-R A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. HDMI feature A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM.
  • Page 20 (page 76). Notes on HDMI connections • Use a HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony). • An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from any other audio jacks.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Tv

    Connecting a TV The image from a visual component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Audio signals SAT IN DIGITAL...

  • Page 22: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player and DVD recorder. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Connecting a DVD player Audio signals DIGITAL ANTENNA...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Dvd Recorder

    Connecting a DVD recorder DVD recorder Audio signals DIGITAL ANTENNA (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL VIDEO 1 COAXIAL VIDEO IN DMPORT AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD/CD-R A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Optical digital cord (not supplied) Notes •...
  • Page 24 Connecting a satellite tuner/ set-top box The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Satellite tuner/Set-top box Audio signals Video signals...

  • Page 25: Connecting Components With

    Connecting components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc. Audio signals SAT IN DIGITAL ANTENNA (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL VIDEO 1 COAXIAL VIDEO IN DMPORT AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD/CD-R To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks...

  • Page 26: 4: Connecting The Antennas

    4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL ANTENNA (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL VIDEO 1 COAXIAL DMPORT SA-CD/CD/CD-R * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Notes •...

  • Page 27: 5: Preparing The Receiver And The Remote

    5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord AC OUTLET SURROUND BACK CENTER To the wall outlet * The configuration, shape , number of AC outlets and the information described on the label will vary according to area.

  • Page 28: 6: Selecting The Speaker System

    Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAP016 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones. •...

  • Page 29: 7: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)

    7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to perform Automatic Calibration, such as checking the connection between each speaker and the receiver, adjusting the speaker level, and measuring the distance of each speaker from your listening position automatically.
  • Page 30 On setting up the active sub woofer • When a sub woofer is connected, turn on the sub woofer and turn up the volume beforehand. Turn the VOLUME knob to just before the mid-point. • If you connect a sub woofer with a crossover frequency function, set the value to the maximum.
  • Page 31 The table below shows the display when measurement starts. Measurement for Display Speaker existance TONE Speaker gain, distance, T.S.P. frequency response Subwoofer gain and distance WOOFER Note You cannot measure the speaker height of the surround speakers and the surround back speakers. Set this value using “SUR POS.”...
  • Page 32 Save the measurement result. Select “SAVE” in step 2. The measurement results are saved and you can select the calibration type in the A. CAL menu. For details on calibration type, see page The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is determined by the low frequency characteristics.
  • Page 33 • A.CAL YES The Auto Calibration function start. x CAL TYPE (Calibration type)* • ENGINEER Sets the frequency characteristics to a set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. • FLAT Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat.

  • Page 34: 8: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)

    8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. AV ?/1 RM SET UP SYSTEM STANDBY...

  • Page 35: Playback

    When a test tone is not output from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem. Note The test tone does not work when ANALOG DIRECT is selected. Playback Selecting a component SYSTEM STANDBY...

  • Page 36: Adjust The Volume

    The selected input appears on the display. Selected input Components that can [Display] be played back VIDEO 1 VCR, etc., connected to [VIDEO 1] the VIDEO 1 jack VIDEO 2 Blu-ray disc player, etc., [VIDEO 2/BD]* connected to the VIDEO 2/BD jack VIDEO 3 Camcorder, video game,...

  • Page 37: Listening/Watching A Component

    TV CH MASTER VOL PRESET MUTING Notes • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. Tips • You can select the sound field to suit the music.

  • Page 38: Watching A Dvd

    Watching a DVD RM SET UP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER DMPORT RECEIVER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D. TUNING AUTO CAL – /– – 0/10 CLEAR ENTER >10 MEMORY GUIDE DISPLAY OPTIONS RETURN/ MENU...

  • Page 39: Amplifier Operations

    Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. SA-CD/CD TUNER DMPORT RECEIVER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D. TUNING AUTO CAL – /– – 0/10 CLEAR ENTER >10 MEMORY GUIDE DISPLAY...
  • Page 40 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 39. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] LEVEL (43) Test tone [1-LEVEL] [T. TONE] Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]...
  • Page 41 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] TUNER (46) FM station receiving mode [4-TUNER] [FM MODE] Naming preset stations [NAME IN] AUDIO (46) Digital audio input decoding [5-AUDIO] priority [DEC. PRI.] Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL] Synchronizes audio with video output [A.V. SYNC.] Digital Assign [D.
  • Page 42 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] SYSTEM (48) Sub woofer [7-SYSTEM] [SW SPK] Front speakers [FRT SPK] Center speaker [CNT SPK] Surround speakers [SUR SPK] Surround back speaker [SB SPK] Front left speaker distance [FL DIST.] Front right speaker distance [FR DIST.] Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.] Surround left speaker distance...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Level (Level Menu)

    Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus”...

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Equalizer (Eq Menu)

    Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu) You can use the EQ menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Select “2-EQ” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 39) and “Overview of the menus”...
  • Page 45 Using the surround back decoding mode (SUR BACK DECODING) By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. Select the surround back decoding mode using “SB DEC”...

  • Page 46: Settings For The Tuner (Tuner Menu)

    Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 39) and “Overview of the menus”...

  • Page 47: Settings For The Video (Video Menu)

    x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.

  • Page 48: Settings For The System (System Menu)

    • TV+AMP The sound is output from TV’s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver. Notes • The sound quality of the playback component depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the number of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc.
  • Page 49 x CNT SPK (Center speaker) • NO If you have not connected a center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers. • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL”...

  • Page 50: Speaker Distance

    With only one surround back speaker 30˚ 30˚ 100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚ x CNT DIST. (Center speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) x SR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers.
  • Page 51 x SUR POS. (Surround speaker position) Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 55). This setup item is not available when the surround speakers are set to “NO”...

  • Page 52: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. DMPORT A.F.D.
  • Page 53 Types of A.F.D. mode Decoding A.F.D. mode mode [Display] (Detecting A.F.D. AUTO automatically) [A.F.D. AUTO] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC [DOLBY PL] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE [PLII MV] PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS] PRO LOGIC II GAME [PLII GM] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE...

  • Page 54: Selecting A Pre-Programmed Sound Field

    If you connect a sub woofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal.
  • Page 55 * You can select this sound field mode if the headphones are connected to the receiver. Effect Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.
  • Page 56 Sound fields with D CS mark use DCS technology. DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed...

  • Page 57: Using Only The Front Speakers (2Ch Stereo)

    Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

  • Page 58: Resetting Sound Fields To The Initial Settings

    Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. TONE MODE TUNING MODE TONE TUNING SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE CATEGORY A.F.D. MOVIE VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R...

  • Page 59: Automatic Tuning

    Automatic tuning SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER DMPORT RECEIVER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D. TUNING AUTO CAL – /– – 0/10 CLEAR ENTER >10 MEMORY GUIDE DISPLAY OPTIONS RETURN/ MENU TOOLS EXIT – CATEGORY + REPLAY ADVANCE <...

  • Page 60: Presetting Radio Stations

    Press ENTER. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. If you cannot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.

  • Page 61: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 59) or Direct Tuning (page 59). Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 59). Press MEMORY. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY”...

  • Page 62: Naming Preset Stations

    Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows: You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want. Then, press ENTER to enter the selection.

  • Page 63: Listening To The Xm Radio

    Listening to the XM Radio About XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan.
  • Page 64 Connecting the XM Radio Before operating the receiver, connect the XM Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack. XM jack SAT IN DIGITAL ANTENNA (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL VIDEO 1 COAXIAL VIDEO IN DMPORT AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD/CD-R Note To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal, move your antenna to various window locations around your home to see where the best reception will be received.
  • Page 65 Check the XM Radio ID on the display and write it in the space provided here. ID:_____________________________ If you cannot read the characters or numbers on the display clearly, refer to the following table. Display Description 2 (two) 5 (five) 6 (six) 8 (eight) 0 (zero)

  • Page 66: Select The Channel

    Selecting channels from a category (CATEGORY TUNING) You can select a channel from one category or all the categories by changing the category mode. SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER DMPORT RECEIVER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY SLEEP D.

  • Page 67: Direct Tuning

    Selecting channels by inputting the channel number directly (DIRECT TUNING) SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER DMPORT RECEIVER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY SLEEP D. TUNING AUTO CAL MODE – /– – 0/10 CLEAR ENTER >10 MEMORY Press TUNER repeatedly to select “XM RADIO”.

  • Page 68: Presetting Xm Radio Stations

    Presetting XM Radio stations You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels. Presetting channels using the preset numbers SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER DMPORT...
  • Page 69 Selecting the channel by using the preset numbers SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER DMPORT RECEIVER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY SLEEP D. TUNING AUTO CAL MODE – /– – 0/10 CLEAR ENTER >10 MEMORY GUIDE DISPLAY OPTIONS RETURN/ MENU...
  • Page 70 XM Radio messages list Message Explanation appears ANTENNA The XM antenna is not connected or transmission is not being received properly. UPDATING The encryption code is being updated. NO SIGNL The signal is too weak. LOADING The audio channel or information is being acquired.

  • Page 71: Other Operations

    Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE) You can select the audio input mode by setting the audio input mode when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input.

  • Page 72: Enjoying The Digital Media Port (Dmport)

    Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver.
  • Page 73 Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter To one of the VIDEO IN jacks * The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
  • Page 74 Listening to a connected component through DMPORT connection Press DMPORT. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”. Start playback of the connected component. The sound is played back on the receiver. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

  • Page 75: Listening To Digital Sound From Other Inputs (Digital Assign)

    Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN) You can reassign digital audio input that has OPTICAL or COAXIAL (SAT IN,VIDEO 1 IN, DVD IN) signals to another input when they are not currently being used. For example, to output the sound source for the DVD player using the OPTICAL IN jack on the receiver: •...

  • Page 76: Naming Inputs

    Assignable inputs for digital audio input The initial setting is marked with an underscore. Digital audio Assignable input inputs [Display] VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 OPTICAL VIDEO 2 [VD1 OPT] VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD VIDEO 1 COAXIAL VIDEO 2 [DVD COAX] VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD SAT OPTICAL VIDEO 2...

  • Page 77: Changing The Display

    Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows.

  • Page 78: Recording Using The Receiver

    Recording using the receiver Recording onto a CD-R You can record onto a CD-R using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your CD recorder. Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

  • Page 79: Using The Remote

    Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.
  • Page 80 Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the...
  • Page 81 742, 743, 744, 745 SANYO 717, 720, 746 SHARP 748, 749 TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 TOSHIBA 747, 756 ZENITH * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. continued...
  • Page 82 To control a DVD player Maker Code(s) SONY 401, 402, 403 SAMSUNG 416, 422 ZENITH 418, 420 PANASONIC 406, 408, 425 PHILIPS PIONEER 409, 410 TOSHIBA 404, 421 DENON BROKSONIC HITACHI 415, 423 MITSUBISHI ORITRON To control a DVD recorder...
  • Page 83 517, 518, 567 WARDS 503, 517, 566 YORK 503, 509, 510, 544 LOEWE 515, 534, 556 To control a satellite tuner Maker Code(s) SONY 801, 802, 803, 804, 824, 825, 865 AMSTRAD 845, 846 BskyB GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE) GRUNDIG 859, 860...

  • Page 84: Additional Information

    To control a cable box Maker Code(s) SONY 821, 822, 823 HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, JERROLD/G.I./ 806, 807, 808, 809, MOTOROLA 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 819 JERROLD 830, 831 841, 842, 843 PANASONIC 816, 826, 832, 833, 834, 835...
  • Page 85 x Dolby Pro Logic II This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded audio into 5.1ch for playback. There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music. Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1ch surround sound.

  • Page 86: Precautions

    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 your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. •...
  • Page 88 The source sound input from the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the receiver or TV speaker. • Check the setting of HDMI AUDIO in the VIDEO menu (page 41). • Check the HDMI connection. • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI.
  • Page 89 Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. • Select the appropriate input using the input buttons. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your audio components away from the TV.

  • Page 90: Error Messages

    If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory...

  • Page 91: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 92 Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms /B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohms /R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC OUT 5 V, 700 mA...

  • Page 93: Index

    Index Numerics 2 channel 57 2CH STEREO 57 5.1 channel 15 6.1 channel 15 AUTO CALIBRATION 29 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT CD player connecting 17 playback 37 DIGITAL ASSIGN 75 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 56 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 73 input 35 video assign 74 Dolby Digital 84 DTS 85...
  • Page 96 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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