Limited Warranty (US Only)
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...-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 within 90 days of the date of sale or receipted invoice which vary from the date of a service problem, or for all parts costs. 3. After the warranty period, you must be defective, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in...
...-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 within 90 days of the date of sale or receipted invoice which vary from the date of a service problem, or for all parts costs. 3. After the warranty period, you must be defective, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in...
Operating Instructions
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... of the rear panel (see the illustration below). Area code DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT HDMI ANTENNA ASSIGNABLE DVD IN TV/ SAT IN AM XM S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO L DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) MONITOR OUT SIGNAL GND L R TV/SAT DVD V L L L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SURR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN...
... of the rear panel (see the illustration below). Area code DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT HDMI ANTENNA ASSIGNABLE DVD IN TV/ SAT IN AM XM S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO L DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) MONITOR OUT SIGNAL GND L R TV/SAT DVD V L L L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SURR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN...
Operating Instructions
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...AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......61 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....63 Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO 66 Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT 66 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 67 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 67 Presetting radio stations 69 Listening to the XM Radio 72 Presetting XM Radio stations 76 Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE 78 Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN 78 Watching component images from other inputs (COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) ....... 80 Watching HDMI...
...AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......61 Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....63 Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO 66 Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT 66 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 67 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio 67 Presetting radio stations 69 Listening to the XM Radio 72 Presetting XM Radio stations 76 Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE 78 Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN 78 Watching component images from other inputs (COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) ....... 80 Watching HDMI...
Operating Instructions
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Name Function G Display The current status of the selected component or a list of all speakers at the same time (page 39, 40, 42, 43). J DISPLAY Press to both digital and analog jacks (page 78). L MASTER VOLUME Turn to adjust the volume level of selectable items appears here (page 7). K INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to select information displayed on the display (page 82). O INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select the input source to select 2CH STEREO mode (page 66...
Name Function G Display The current status of the selected component or a list of all speakers at the same time (page 39, 40, 42, 43). J DISPLAY Press to both digital and analog jacks (page 78). L MASTER VOLUME Turn to adjust the volume level of selectable items appears here (page 7). K INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to select information displayed on the display (page 82). O INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select the input source to select 2CH STEREO mode (page 66...
Operating Instructions
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... TV RM SET UP AV ?/1 ?/1 wk SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE wj wh 2CH A.F.D. E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Green Blue Red COMPONENT Connects to speakers (page 16). TUNING AUTO CAL wf wd 123 1 AV ?/1 (on/standby) switch 2 ?/1 (on/standby) switch 3 4 5 6 7 8 456 9 789 ws - /- - MOVIE MUSIC wg CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D. Connects to a TV monitor (page 25). You OUTPUT can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to sub woofer (page...
... TV RM SET UP AV ?/1 ?/1 wk SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE wj wh 2CH A.F.D. E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Green Blue Red COMPONENT Connects to speakers (page 16). TUNING AUTO CAL wf wd 123 1 AV ?/1 (on/standby) switch 2 ?/1 (on/standby) switch 3 4 5 6 7 8 456 9 789 ws - /- - MOVIE MUSIC wg CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D. Connects to a TV monitor (page 25). You OUTPUT can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to sub woofer (page...
Operating Instructions
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... remote is programmed to select the command mode of the input buttons, the receiver turns on or off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). Press to control Sony components as follows. continued 11US The buttons are factory assigned to select the current input for the main receiver. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2) VIDEO 3 VCR (VTR mode 1) DVD DVD player TV/SAT TV tuner MD/TAPE MD deck SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD player TUNER Built-in tuner PHONO...
... remote is programmed to select the command mode of the input buttons, the receiver turns on or off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). Press to control Sony components as follows. continued 11US The buttons are factory assigned to select the current input for the main receiver. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2) VIDEO 3 VCR (VTR mode 1) DVD DVD player TV/SAT TV tuner MD/TAPE MD deck SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD player TUNER Built-in tuner PHONO...
Operating Instructions
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.... Connect video cords according to this receiver can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV via the receiver. R FRONT B SPEAKERS DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) MONITOR OUT SIGNAL GND L R R R R TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT L L L L + - + - It is transmitted. CENTER L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SUB WOOFER R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER R SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L + - R SURROUND L + R FRONT A A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord...
.... Connect video cords according to this receiver can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV via the receiver. R FRONT B SPEAKERS DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) MONITOR OUT SIGNAL GND L R R R R TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT L L L L + - + - It is transmitted. CENTER L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SUB WOOFER R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER R SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L + - R SURROUND L + R FRONT A A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord...
Operating Instructions
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... CENTER L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SUB WOOFER R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER R SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L + - For details, see "Programming the remote" (page 86). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that you connect a DVD recorder • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the receiver's display. 2 Connecting video DVD player Getting Started C A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT HDMI ANTENNA ASSIGNABLE DVD...
... CENTER L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SUB WOOFER R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER R SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L + - For details, see "Programming the remote" (page 86). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that you connect a DVD recorder • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the receiver's display. 2 Connecting video DVD player Getting Started C A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT HDMI ANTENNA ASSIGNABLE DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... the receiver is set to "VOLUME MIN". • Input is turned on. • Make sure that the power cord can be used to return settings you have made to their factory settings. • All settings in the event of trouble. • The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the component(s) connected to a wall outlet. The following procedure. TONE + TUNING MODE - TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY...
... the receiver is set to "VOLUME MIN". • Input is turned on. • Make sure that the power cord can be used to return settings you have made to their factory settings. • All settings in the event of trouble. • The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the component(s) connected to a wall outlet. The following procedure. TONE + TUNING MODE - TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY...
Operating Instructions
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... . 5 Turn on the display cyclically after each measurement process as the Auto Calibration function will automatically adjust the settings. Warning codes During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again (page 36). To change the settings manually. The speakers are not detected speaker or only one surround back speaker is detected. Only one surround back speaker, connect it to ignore the warning code as follows: Error code...
... . 5 Turn on the display cyclically after each measurement process as the Auto Calibration function will automatically adjust the settings. Warning codes During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again (page 36). To change the settings manually. The speakers are not detected speaker or only one surround back speaker is detected. Only one surround back speaker, connect it to ignore the warning code as follows: Error code...
Operating Instructions
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... the PHONO jack *When headphone is selected. 2 Turn on the display. CATEGORY + REPLAY ADVANCE .< AMP > TUNING - Note The surround effect does not work when MULTI CH IN is connected, "HP MULTI" appears on the receiver. You can [Display] be played back VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 [VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2] VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack VIDEO 3 [VIDEO 3] Camcorder, video game, etc., connected to the VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN 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...
... the PHONO jack *When headphone is selected. 2 Turn on the display. CATEGORY + REPLAY ADVANCE .< AMP > TUNING - Note The surround effect does not work when MULTI CH IN is connected, "HP MULTI" appears on the receiver. You can [Display] be played back VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 [VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2] VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack VIDEO 3 [VIDEO 3] Camcorder, video game, etc., connected to the VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN 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...
Operating Instructions
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...sound fields: Movie: CINEMA ST. 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/music. Be sure this receiver to multi channel sound. - MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D. TUNING + m H M DISC SKIP X x TV VOL TV CH MASTER VOL PRESET MUTING 2 3 7 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) TONE MODE - Playback Watching a DVD TV RM SET UP AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE...
...sound fields: Movie: CINEMA ST. 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/music. Be sure this receiver to multi channel sound. - MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D. TUNING + m H M DISC SKIP X x TV VOL TV CH MASTER VOL PRESET MUTING 2 3 7 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) TONE MODE - Playback Watching a DVD TV RM SET UP AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE...
Operating Instructions
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... a multi channel signal is input, only Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is played as 2 channel. • Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for music. When 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 not generated for "NEO6 CINEMA" or "NEO6 MUSIC" when all speakers are set to "LARGE". TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE...
... a multi channel signal is input, only Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is played as 2 channel. • Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for music. When 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 not generated for "NEO6 CINEMA" or "NEO6 MUSIC" when all speakers are set to "LARGE". TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE...
Operating Instructions
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...balance can be adjusted. ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) TONE MODE - MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D. TUNING AUTO CAL Press 2CH. TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES 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 - Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to enjoy high quality analog sources. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub...
...balance can be adjusted. ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) TONE MODE - MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D. TUNING AUTO CAL Press 2CH. TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES 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 - Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to enjoy high quality analog sources. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub...
Operating Instructions
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... select the channel. Displaying the XM-RADIO information on the receiver repeatedly. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver. to select "AUTO TUNING", and then turn TUNING +/- Selecting channels by inputting the channel number directly (DIRECT TUNING) TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE 2CH A.F.D. Notes • When you select a channel in the channel, the display changes cyclically as follows; TONE + TUNING MODE - MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT Press DISPLAY on the front panel display DISPLAY ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) TONE MODE...
... select the channel. Displaying the XM-RADIO information on the receiver repeatedly. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver. to select "AUTO TUNING", and then turn TUNING +/- Selecting channels by inputting the channel number directly (DIRECT TUNING) TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE 2CH A.F.D. Notes • When you select a channel in the channel, the display changes cyclically as follows; TONE + TUNING MODE - MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT Press DISPLAY on the front panel display DISPLAY ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) TONE MODE...
Operating Instructions
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... current input is output. *2The audio signals of the current input are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks. • When "SOURCE" is selected. The analog audio signals of the last selected TUNER function (XM/FM/AM) is output. No signals are output. 85US Other Operations Listening to the sound in another zone You can enjoy sounds from a component connected to the receiver in the Zone 2. Zone 2 connections 1 ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jack Main Zone A STR-DG800 DIGITAL HDMI ANTENNA + - L R R PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE R R MULTI CH IN R ZONE 2 SPEAKERS...
... current input is output. *2The audio signals of the current input are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks. • When "SOURCE" is selected. The analog audio signals of the last selected TUNER function (XM/FM/AM) is output. No signals are output. 85US Other Operations Listening to the sound in another zone You can enjoy sounds from a component connected to the receiver in the Zone 2. Zone 2 connections 1 ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jack Main Zone A STR-DG800 DIGITAL HDMI ANTENNA + - L R R PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE R R MULTI CH IN R ZONE 2 SPEAKERS...
Operating Instructions
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... the sub woofer. • Check that the DVD, etc. The FM reception is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. To prevent a gas explosion, do not function for the audio output) of more than 48 kHz. you connect the receiver to a gas pipe. If you are connected correctly. • Select the source component using the input buttons...
... the sub woofer. • Check that the DVD, etc. The FM reception is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. To prevent a gas explosion, do not function for the audio output) of more than 48 kHz. you connect the receiver to a gas pipe. If you are connected correctly. • Select the source component using the input buttons...
Operating Instructions
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... remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in blue. • Check that the frequency appears on the power again. 96US PRI. Preset the stations (page 69). • Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the playback component is connected to a digital jack and the input is selected properly on the TV screen or monitor. • Select the appropriate input using the input buttons. • Set your TV to "DEC. The MULTI CHANNEL...
... remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in blue. • Check that the frequency appears on the power again. 96US PRI. Preset the stations (page 69). • Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the playback component is connected to a digital jack and the input is selected properly on the TV screen or monitor. • Select the appropriate input using the input buttons. • Set your TV to "DEC. The MULTI CHANNEL...
Quick Setup Guide
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... coaxial (non fourni) DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN HDMI ASSIGNABLE DVD IN MD/ TAPE IN TV/ SAT IN MD/ TAPE OUT DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) MONITOR OUT HDMI cable (not supplied)/ Câble HDMI (non fourni) HDMI OUTPUT HDMI cable (not supplied)/ Câble HDMI (non fourni) HDMI INPUT DVD player/ Lecteur DVD TV monitor/ Moniteur TV English This Quick Setup Guide describes how to connect a DVD player, TV monitor, speakers, and a sub woofer so that you can enjoy multi channel surround sound...
... coaxial (non fourni) DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN HDMI ASSIGNABLE DVD IN MD/ TAPE IN TV/ SAT IN MD/ TAPE OUT DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) MONITOR OUT HDMI cable (not supplied)/ Câble HDMI (non fourni) HDMI OUTPUT HDMI cable (not supplied)/ Câble HDMI (non fourni) HDMI INPUT DVD player/ Lecteur DVD TV monitor/ Moniteur TV English This Quick Setup Guide describes how to connect a DVD player, TV monitor, speakers, and a sub woofer so that you can enjoy multi channel surround sound...
Marketing Specifications
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...;www.sony.com Audio Video Receiver Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 06/20/2008 Mono) HDMI™ Technology: Pass-through Specifications Speaker Speaker Terminal Type: Screw Binding Posts (A & B) Audio Impedance: 8 Ohms Channel Power Rating: 7.1 Channel Power Rating: 110W x 7 Amp Power (770W) (8 ohms, THD 0.7%); 100W x 7 Amp Power (700W) (8 ohms, THD 0.09%) Sound Fields: Cinema - 3; Auto Format Decoding - 11; 2 Channel - 1 Zones: 2 Zone/2 Room Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name Convenience AM/FM Memory Presets: 30...
...;www.sony.com Audio Video Receiver Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 06/20/2008 Mono) HDMI™ Technology: Pass-through Specifications Speaker Speaker Terminal Type: Screw Binding Posts (A & B) Audio Impedance: 8 Ohms Channel Power Rating: 7.1 Channel Power Rating: 110W x 7 Amp Power (770W) (8 ohms, THD 0.7%); 100W x 7 Amp Power (700W) (8 ohms, THD 0.09%) Sound Fields: Cinema - 3; Auto Format Decoding - 11; 2 Channel - 1 Zones: 2 Zone/2 Room Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name Convenience AM/FM Memory Presets: 30...