Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... in the United States. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to state. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the date of a service problem, or for frequently asked questions: To locate the...
... in the United States. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to state. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the date of a service problem, or for frequently asked questions: To locate the...
Operating Instructions
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... Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)....... 54 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field .... 56 Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO 59 Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT 59 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 60 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 60 Presetting radio stations 62 Listening to the XM Radio 64 Presetting XM Radio stations 68 Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE 71 Watching component images from other inputs (COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) ....... 71 Naming inputs 72 Changing the display...
... Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)....... 54 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field .... 56 Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO 59 Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT 59 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 60 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 60 Presetting radio stations 62 Listening to the XM Radio 64 Presetting XM Radio stations 68 Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE 71 Watching component images from other inputs (COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) ....... 71 Naming inputs 72 Changing the display...
Operating Instructions
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I INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC) (page 56). N MOVIE, MUSIC Press to both digital and analog jacks (page 71). S MEMORY/ ENTER Press to high quality analog sound (page 59). Name Function E Display The current status of the selected component or a list of all speakers at the same time (page 36, 37, 38, 39). F MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up when multi channel audio is decoded...
I INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to select sound fields (MOVIE, MUSIC) (page 56). N MOVIE, MUSIC Press to both digital and analog jacks (page 71). S MEMORY/ ENTER Press to high quality analog sound (page 59). Name Function E Display The current status of the selected component or a list of all speakers at the same time (page 36, 37, 38, 39). F MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up when multi channel audio is decoded...
Operating Instructions
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... to skip tracks of the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX on the TV screen. MOVIE Press to start playback of the VCR, DAT deck, or tape deck. Press to select sound fields (MOVIE). D. return to select the settings. for XM Radio (page 67). After pressing AMP MENU (L), TOP MENU/GUIDE (U), or AV MENU (V), press the control button V, v, B or b to continuous playback, etc. fast...
... to skip tracks of the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX on the TV screen. MOVIE Press to start playback of the VCR, DAT deck, or tape deck. Press to select sound fields (MOVIE). D. return to select the settings. for XM Radio (page 67). After pressing AMP MENU (L), TOP MENU/GUIDE (U), or AV MENU (V), press the control button V, v, B or b to continuous playback, etc. fast...
Operating Instructions
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... for receiver operation. 14US Notes • Some functions explained in tuner AUX Not assigned wk TV ?/1 Press to turn the TV on page 75. Press MEMORY to control non-Sony components following the steps in "Programming the remote" on or off. Name Function wj Input buttons Press one of the DVD player. You can program the remote to store a station. Press ALT (G) and then press the numeric buttons to set up the remote. Use...
... for receiver operation. 14US Notes • Some functions explained in tuner AUX Not assigned wk TV ?/1 Press to turn the TV on page 75. Press MEMORY to control non-Sony components following the steps in "Programming the remote" on or off. Name Function wj Input buttons Press one of the DVD player. You can program the remote to store a station. Press ALT (G) and then press the numeric buttons to set up the remote. Use...
Operating Instructions
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.../TAPE S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO OUT L L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN R SUB WOOFER SURROUND PRE OUT CENTER L + - + - If the power supply of the receiver is not necessary to the jacks of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. R R SURROUND FRONT A SPEAKERS A S-video cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) 24US It is not turned on a TV screen. Notes • Connect image display...
.../TAPE S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO OUT L L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN R SUB WOOFER SURROUND PRE OUT CENTER L + - + - If the power supply of the receiver is not necessary to the jacks of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. R R SURROUND FRONT A SPEAKERS A S-video cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) 24US It is not turned on a TV screen. Notes • Connect image display...
Operating Instructions
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..., see "Programming the remote" (page 75). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the receiver's display. SPEAKERS L R SURROUND BACK L + - + - 2 Connecting video DVD player A B C DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA XM AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN PR/CR /R-Y MONITOR OUT L L R IN IN AUX SA...
..., see "Programming the remote" (page 75). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the receiver's display. SPEAKERS L R SURROUND BACK L + - + - 2 Connecting video DVD player A B C DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA XM AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN PR/CR /R-Y MONITOR OUT L L R IN IN AUX SA...
Operating Instructions
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... a malfunction. Be sure to turn off the receiver. Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for 5 seconds. TUNING + VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 3 1 Press ?/1 to use the buttons on the receiver for this outlet. This procedure can be used to return settings you purchased. "TURNING" and "OFF" appears on the display alternately. 30US "PUSH...
... a malfunction. Be sure to turn off the receiver. Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for 5 seconds. TUNING + VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 3 1 Press ?/1 to use the buttons on the receiver for this outlet. This procedure can be used to return settings you purchased. "TURNING" and "OFF" appears on the display alternately. 30US "PUSH...
Operating Instructions
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... codes Error codes When an error is quiet during Auto Calibration, an error code will automatically adjust the settings. If you connect only one surround back speaker is detected. Error code Explanation Remedies ERROR 22 Only one surround back speaker, connect it to connect the surround speakers. To rectify the error 1 Record down the warning code. 2 Press the control button. 3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 4 Rectify the error. You can also change the settings manually 1 Record down the error code. 2 Press the control button...
... codes Error codes When an error is quiet during Auto Calibration, an error code will automatically adjust the settings. If you connect only one surround back speaker is detected. Error code Explanation Remedies ERROR 22 Only one surround back speaker, connect it to connect the surround speakers. To rectify the error 1 Record down the warning code. 2 Press the control button. 3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 4 Rectify the error. You can also change the settings manually 1 Record down the error code. 2 Press the control button...
Operating Instructions
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... jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, etc., connected to DVD jack MD/TAPE [MD/TAPE] MD deck, tape deck, etc., connected to the MD/TAPE jack SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD player, [SA-CD/CD] etc., connected to the [MULTI IN*] MULTI CH IN jack * When headphone is selected. 2 Turn on the display. ANT CLEAR SEARCH MODE H TOP MENU/ GUIDE X x MUTING AV MENU F G g MASTER VOL f O DISPLAY TV VOL RETURN/EXIT TV/ AMP TV CH VIDEO MENU AUTO WIDE CAL MULTI CH MUTING 3 1 Press the input button to adjust the volume...
... jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, etc., connected to DVD jack MD/TAPE [MD/TAPE] MD deck, tape deck, etc., connected to the MD/TAPE jack SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD player, [SA-CD/CD] etc., connected to the [MULTI IN*] MULTI CH IN jack * When headphone is selected. 2 Turn on the display. ANT CLEAR SEARCH MODE H TOP MENU/ GUIDE X x MUTING AV MENU F G g MASTER VOL f O DISPLAY TV VOL RETURN/EXIT TV/ AMP TV CH VIDEO MENU AUTO WIDE CAL MULTI CH MUTING 3 1 Press the input button to adjust the volume...
Operating Instructions
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... turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/ CD player. 38US ANT CLEAR SEARCH MODE H TOP MENU/ GUIDE X x MUTING AV MENU F G g MASTER VOL f O DISPLAY TV VOL RETURN/EXIT TV/ AMP TV CH VIDEO MENU AUTO WIDE CAL 2 3 5 ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES TUNING MODE - You can select the sound field to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). Refer to page 56 for details. 1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD player...
... turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/ CD player. 38US ANT CLEAR SEARCH MODE H TOP MENU/ GUIDE X x MUTING AV MENU F G g MASTER VOL f O DISPLAY TV VOL RETURN/EXIT TV/ AMP TV CH VIDEO MENU AUTO WIDE CAL 2 3 5 ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES TUNING MODE - You can select the sound field to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). Refer to page 56 for details. 1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD player...
Operating Instructions
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... TV VOL RETURN/EXIT TV/ AMP TV CH VIDEO MENU AUTO WIDE CAL 2 3 7 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES TUNING MODE - TUNING + VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. Be sure the sound source corresponds to multi channel sound. - MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 7 3 Notes • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver. 6 Playback the disc. 7 Adjust to suit the movie...
... TV VOL RETURN/EXIT TV/ AMP TV CH VIDEO MENU AUTO WIDE CAL 2 3 7 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES TUNING MODE - TUNING + VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. Be sure the sound source corresponds to multi channel sound. - MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 7 3 Notes • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver. 6 Playback the disc. 7 Adjust to suit the movie...
Operating Instructions
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... bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. Normally, select "LARGE". x SB SPK (Surround back speakers) When the surround speakers are set to "NO", the surround back speakers are set to "SMALL", you cannot set to the same setting. • LARGE If you connect large speakers that will be set the center speaker to "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select...
... bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. Normally, select "LARGE". x SB SPK (Surround back speakers) When the surround speakers are set to "NO", the surround back speakers are set to "SMALL", you cannot set to the same setting. • LARGE If you connect large speakers that will be set the center speaker to "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select...
Operating Instructions
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... LFE signal, which is effective. MOVIE MUSIC 1 CATEGORY 2 3 DUAL CATEGORY MONO MODE 4 5 6 AUDIO ANGLE JUMP/ PRESET/ TUNING TIME CH/D.SKIP 7 8 9 MUSIC MOVIE Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for output to "LARGE". For details, see "Types of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. When you connect a sub woofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for music. They bring the exciting and powerful sound...
... LFE signal, which is effective. MOVIE MUSIC 1 CATEGORY 2 3 DUAL CATEGORY MONO MODE 4 5 6 AUDIO ANGLE JUMP/ PRESET/ TUNING TIME CH/D.SKIP 7 8 9 MUSIC MOVIE Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for output to "LARGE". For details, see "Types of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. When you connect a sub woofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for music. They bring the exciting and powerful sound...
Operating Instructions
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...sub woofer in analog audio. AUTO" (page 55). Listening to 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub woofer. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 12 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the display. 59US Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted. ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES TUNING MODE - TUNING + VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME...
...sub woofer in analog audio. AUTO" (page 55). Listening to 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub woofer. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 12 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the display. 59US Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted. ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES TUNING MODE - TUNING + VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME...
Operating Instructions
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...12 D.TUNING DISC ALT mM - For details on the receiver. 68US MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT Press DISPLAY on the front panel display DISPLAY ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES TUNING MODE - Each time you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AUX 1 MULTI CH 3 2CH A.F.D. TUNING + VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. Displaying the XM-RADIO information...
...12 D.TUNING DISC ALT mM - For details on the receiver. 68US MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT Press DISPLAY on the front panel display DISPLAY ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES TUNING MODE - Each time you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AUX 1 MULTI CH 3 2CH A.F.D. TUNING + VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. Displaying the XM-RADIO information...
Operating Instructions
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... ENTER. Replace both batteries. • If the indicator flashes 4 times in step 1, the batteries are going to control a CD player, press SA-CD/CD. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to control. Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL - continued 75US Using the Remote Using the Remote Programming the remote You can use those components as part of...
... ENTER. Replace both batteries. • If the indicator flashes 4 times in step 1, the batteries are going to control a CD player, press SA-CD/CD. 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to control. Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL - continued 75US Using the Remote Using the Remote Programming the remote You can use those components as part of...
Operating Instructions
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... digital input jacks of more than 48 kHz. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos. The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not function for the audio output...
... digital input jacks of more than 48 kHz. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos. The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not function for the audio output...
Operating Instructions
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... for receiver operation. Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the TV screen or monitor. • Select the appropriate input using the input buttons. • Set your TV to "DEC. on the AUDIO menu is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the receiver. • Remove any problem persists, consult your audio components away from the speakers. Preset the stations (page 62). • Press DISPLAY repeatedly...
... for receiver operation. Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the TV screen or monitor. • Select the appropriate input using the input buttons. • Set your TV to "DEC. on the AUDIO menu is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the receiver. • Remove any problem persists, consult your audio components away from the speakers. Preset the stations (page 62). • Press DISPLAY repeatedly...
Marketing Specifications
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... of Dolby Laboratories. STR-DG600 Features Video Up Conversion: Yes (S-Video Up-Conversion from Composite) Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): 1 (Rear) Headphone Output(s): 1 (Front- Music - 3; All other trademarks are subject to change without notice. Auto Format Decoding - 11; 2 Channel - 1 Zones: Single Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name 1. Sony and Remote Commander trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. dts is a trademark of Sony. Dolby, Dolby Digital, and ProLogic are sold separately. XM Connect and Play™...
... of Dolby Laboratories. STR-DG600 Features Video Up Conversion: Yes (S-Video Up-Conversion from Composite) Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): 1 (Rear) Headphone Output(s): 1 (Front- Music - 3; All other trademarks are subject to change without notice. Auto Format Decoding - 11; 2 Channel - 1 Zones: Single Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name 1. Sony and Remote Commander trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. dts is a trademark of Sony. Dolby, Dolby Digital, and ProLogic are sold separately. XM Connect and Play™...