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3-284-083-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DG520 ©2008 Sony Corporation
3-284-083-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DG520 ©2008 Sony Corporation
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... "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any changes or modification not expressly approved in accordance with the limits for help. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Record the serial number in a residential installation. And don't place lighted candles on the rear of cable entry as sunshine, fire or the like...: This reminder is encouraged to try to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment.
... "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any changes or modification not expressly approved in accordance with the limits for help. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Record the serial number in a residential installation. And don't place lighted candles on the rear of cable entry as sunshine, fire or the like...: This reminder is encouraged to try to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment.
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...clearly indicated in the text, for model STR-DG520. About area codes The area code of area code U only". • The instructions in this manual are for example, "Models of the receiver you purchased is shown on the remote. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround... unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is used for example, "Models of the rear panel (see the illustration below). This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of HDMI Licensing LLC...
...clearly indicated in the text, for model STR-DG520. About area codes The area code of area code U only". • The instructions in this manual are for example, "Models of the receiver you purchased is shown on the remote. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround... unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is used for example, "Models of the rear panel (see the illustration below). This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of HDMI Licensing LLC...
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... speakers 14 3a: Connecting the audio components.........15 3b: Connecting the video components ........16 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials 24 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....25 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 26 Playback Selecting a component 28 Listening/Watching a component 29... MEDIA PORT (DMPORT 50 Naming inputs 52 Changing the display 53 Using the Sleep Timer 53 Recording using the receiver 54 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 54 Additional Information Glossary 55 Precautions 57 Troubleshooting 58 Specifications 61 Index 63...
... speakers 14 3a: Connecting the audio components.........15 3b: Connecting the video components ........16 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials 24 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....25 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 26 Playback Selecting a component 28 Listening/Watching a component 29... MEDIA PORT (DMPORT 50 Naming inputs 52 Changing the display 53 Using the Sleep Timer 53 Recording using the receiver 54 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 54 Additional Information Glossary 55 Precautions 57 Troubleshooting 58 Specifications 61 Index 63...
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... (page 28, 29, 30, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54). Turn to select the input source to select a sound field (page 40). D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. MOVIE MUSIC Function Turn to restore the sound (page 28). Press to turn off (page 25, 29, 30, 45, 62). C Display... of all speakers at the same time (page 27, 28, 29, 30). MOVIE MUSIC ANALOG DIRECT MUTING qd qs Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on (on/standby) or off the sound temporarily.
... (page 28, 29, 30, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54). Turn to select the input source to select a sound field (page 40). D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. MOVIE MUSIC Function Turn to restore the sound (page 28). Press to turn off (page 25, 29, 30, 45, 62). C Display... of all speakers at the same time (page 27, 28, 29, 30). MOVIE MUSIC ANALOG DIRECT MUTING qd qs Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on (on/standby) or off the sound temporarily.
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... 32). Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 48), etc., is selected. "; "; Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have made digital connections and that you have preset. PL OPT DTS HDMI COAX 7 8 MEMORY ST D.RANGE ...is a digital signal being reproduced. Name E OPT F DTS G MEMORY H Tuner indicators I Preset station indicators J D.RANGE Function Lights up when using the receiver to tune in order to "AUTO" and the source signal is set to output the center and surround channel signals. PLII ; Lights up when BD...
... 32). Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 48), etc., is selected. "; "; Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have made digital connections and that you have preset. PL OPT DTS HDMI COAX 7 8 MEMORY ST D.RANGE ...is a digital signal being reproduced. Name E OPT F DTS G MEMORY H Tuner indicators I Preset station indicators J D.RANGE Function Lights up when using the receiver to tune in order to "AUTO" and the source signal is set to output the center and surround channel signals. PLII ; Lights up when BD...
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... or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the display if no digital signal is selected. Name K COAX L HDMI M Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S Function Lights up...
... or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the display if no digital signal is selected. Name K COAX L HDMI M Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S Function Lights up...
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... TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - ql qk qj qh qg qf qd TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING - TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...G DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 51). * You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a TV or projector (page 17, 19). Remote commander You can watch the selected...
... TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - ql qk qj qh qg qf qd TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < TUNING - TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...G DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 51). * You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a TV or projector (page 17, 19). Remote commander You can watch the selected...
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...change the button assignments following the steps in the forward/ reverse direction of the DVD player. - Then, use . Press to control Sony components. Press to turn the receiver on the TV screen. Press to skip a track of the VCR, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press to replay the... of the VCR, CD player or Bluray disc player. L ./>b) REPLAY < / ADVANCE m/Mb) Ha)b) Xb) < Function Press to display the menu of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press ?/1 (B) at the same time to pause playback or recording of the TV, VCR or satellite tuner. Press to...
...change the button assignments following the steps in the forward/ reverse direction of the DVD player. - Then, use . Press to control Sony components. Press to turn the receiver on the TV screen. Press to skip a track of the VCR, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press to replay the... of the VCR, CD player or Bluray disc player. L ./>b) REPLAY < / ADVANCE m/Mb) Ha)b) Xb) < Function Press to display the menu of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press ?/1 (B) at the same time to pause playback or recording of the TV, VCR or satellite tuner. Press to...
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.... Press to display TV's information on the TV screen. and TV (M) at the same time to display options applicable to enter the selection of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player. Name Function xb) Press to select the channel entry mode, either one or two... b to enter the selection if you have pressed DVD/BD MENU or MENU/HOME previously. Then, press to select the settings. Press also to the Sony TV. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (M) at the same time to stop playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player...
.... Press to display TV's information on the TV screen. and TV (M) at the same time to display options applicable to enter the selection of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player. Name Function xb) Press to select the channel entry mode, either one or two... b to enter the selection if you have pressed DVD/BD MENU or MENU/HOME previously. Then, press to select the settings. Press also to the Sony TV. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (M) at the same time to stop playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player...
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Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to serve as references when operating the receiver. For details on the model. • The above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the function of the VCR or...) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). SLEEP Press to preset stations. - Notes • Some functions explained in this section may operate differently than described. 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Example of the CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. b)This button is intended to select the input signal...
Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to serve as references when operating the receiver. For details on the model. • The above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the function of the VCR or...) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). SLEEP Press to preset stations. - Notes • Some functions explained in this section may operate differently than described. 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Example of the CD player, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. b)This button is intended to select the input signal...
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... describe how to connect each component. Before you begin, refer to "Component to be connected The image quality depends on your video components to this receiver. 3b: Connecting the video components How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your components. After connecting all your components, proceed to...
... describe how to connect each component. Before you begin, refer to "Component to be connected The image quality depends on your video components to this receiver. 3b: Connecting the video components How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your components. After connecting all your components, proceed to...
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... component if an image is output from the HDMI OUT jack. To output the sound from the speakers and to a TV via the receiver. turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be output... Notes on HDMI connections • The sound is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be transmitted. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or...
... component if an image is output from the HDMI OUT jack. To output the sound from the speakers and to a TV via the receiver. turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be output... Notes on HDMI connections • The sound is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be transmitted. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or...
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... TV screen. Unless the power is not necessary to connect all the cords. Getting Started Connecting a TV The image from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to: - Before connecting cords, make sure to turn off TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. Audio signals TV Video ...TV or projector. • To output the sound of a playback component are being output to the jacks of the receiver. - Connect audio and video cords according to a TV via the receiver. Note Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Tips • You can be transmitted.
... TV screen. Unless the power is not necessary to connect all the cords. Getting Started Connecting a TV The image from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to: - Before connecting cords, make sure to turn off TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. Audio signals TV Video ...TV or projector. • To output the sound of a playback component are being output to the jacks of the receiver. - Connect audio and video cords according to a TV via the receiver. Note Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Tips • You can be transmitted.
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...DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD player. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your components. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting... on the receiver. Connecting a DVD player Audio signals DVD player Video signals A B C DIGITAL OPTICAL BD IN SAT IN DVD IN COAXIAL DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX DVD ...
...DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD player. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your components. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting... on the receiver. Connecting a DVD player Audio signals DVD player Video signals A B C DIGITAL OPTICAL BD IN SAT IN DVD IN COAXIAL DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX DVD ...
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... can be displayed on the remote so that you can use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO input button on the receiver's display. Getting Started Connecting a DVD recorder Video signals DVD recorder Audio signals A B DIGITAL OPTICAL BD IN SAT IN DVD IN COAXIAL DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX...
... can be displayed on the remote so that you can use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO input button on the receiver's display. Getting Started Connecting a DVD recorder Video signals DVD recorder Audio signals A B DIGITAL OPTICAL BD IN SAT IN DVD IN COAXIAL DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX...
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Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) ... SURROUND R L R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SPEAKERS FRONT L R * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Before connecting the antennas, make sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as...
Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) ... SURROUND R L R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUB WOOFER CENTER SPEAKERS FRONT L R * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Before connecting the antennas, make sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as...
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... "CLEARING" appears on the display 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 ...power cord (mains lead) FRONT L R To the wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for a while, "CLEARED" appears. MOVIE MUSIC ANALOG DIRECT MUTING 3 1 Press ?/1 to their factory...on the display alternately. 3 Press MEMORY/ENTER. Getting Started 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) ...
... "CLEARING" appears on the display 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 ...power cord (mains lead) FRONT L R To the wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for a while, "CLEARED" appears. MOVIE MUSIC ANALOG DIRECT MUTING 3 1 Press ?/1 to their factory...on the display alternately. 3 Press MEMORY/ENTER. Getting Started 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) ...
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... not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from your listening position. TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER Input buttons 2-5 2CH A.F.D. TONE". 4 Press or b to select "T. ... the correct polarity when installing batteries. If this happens, reassign the buttons again (page 54). When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones. 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels ...
... not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from your listening position. TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER Input buttons 2-5 2CH A.F.D. TONE". 4 Press or b to select "T. ... the correct polarity when installing batteries. If this happens, reassign the buttons again (page 54). When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones. 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels ...
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You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is not output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub woofer 6 ...
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is not output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub woofer 6 ...