Operating Instructions
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Serial No. Model No. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. STR-DG800 ©2006 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. 2-667-346-12 (1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
Serial No. Model No. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. STR-DG800 ©2006 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. 2-667-346-12 (1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
Operating Instructions
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...interference in a confined space, such as chemical waste. Do not install the appliance in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - CAUTION You are designed to CATV system installer: This reminder is connected. - To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus... could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to radio or television reception, which the...
...interference in a confined space, such as chemical waste. Do not install the appliance in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - CAUTION You are designed to CATV system installer: This reminder is connected. - To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus... could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this apparatus to radio or television reception, which the...
Operating Instructions
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... R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SURR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are for model STR-DG800. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ...at the lower right corner of XM Satellite Radio Inc. 3US Any difference in operation is a registered trademark of the front panel. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of ...
... R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SURR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are for model STR-DG800. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ...at the lower right corner of XM Satellite Radio Inc. 3US Any difference in operation is a registered trademark of the front panel. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of ...
Operating Instructions
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... Connecting speakers 16 3a: Connecting the audio components.........17 3b: Connecting the video components ........23 4: Connecting the antennas 32 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....33 6: Selecting the speaker system 35 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 35 8: Adjusting the speaker levels...inputs (HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN 81 Naming inputs 82 Changing the display 83 Using the Sleep Timer 83 Recording using the receiver 84 Listening to the sound in another zone ....... 85 Using the Remote Programming the remote 86 Additional Information Glossary...
... Connecting speakers 16 3a: Connecting the audio components.........17 3b: Connecting the video components ........23 4: Connecting the antennas 32 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....33 6: Selecting the speaker system 35 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 35 8: Adjusting the speaker levels...inputs (HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN 81 Naming inputs 82 Changing the display 83 Using the Sleep Timer 83 Recording using the receiver 84 Listening to the sound in another zone ....... 85 Using the Remote Programming the remote 86 Additional Information Glossary...
Operating Instructions
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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 - Name Function A ?/1 Press to scan a station (page 68, 70). D TONE +/- Turn to turn the receiver on or off (page 33, 42, 43, 67,...34 56 7 8 9 q; TONE + TUNING MODE - ql qk qj qh qg qf qd PUSH To remove the cover Press PUSH. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT wf wd ws wa w; C TONE MODE Press to select the tuning mode (page 71, 98). Getting Started Getting Started Description ...
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 - Name Function A ?/1 Press to scan a station (page 68, 70). D TONE +/- Turn to turn the receiver on or off (page 33, 42, 43, 67,...34 56 7 8 9 q; TONE + TUNING MODE - ql qk qj qh qg qf qd PUSH To remove the cover Press PUSH. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT wf wd ws wa w; C TONE MODE Press to select the tuning mode (page 71, 98). Getting Started Getting Started Description ...
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...audio directly from remote commander. R 2CH Press to both digital and analog jacks (page 78). H MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up when multi channel audio is decoded (page 43). I Remote sensor Receives signals from the components connected to adjust the volume level of selectable items appears here (page 7). ...optimizer microphone for movie or music (page 63). Name Function S CATEGORY +/- V VIDEO 3 IN/ To connect a camcorder or PORTABLE AV video game (page 29, 40). X AUTO CAL MIC Connects to select sound fields for the Auto Calibration function (page 35). 6US
...audio directly from remote commander. R 2CH Press to both digital and analog jacks (page 78). H MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up when multi channel audio is decoded (page 43). I Remote sensor Receives signals from the components connected to adjust the volume level of selectable items appears here (page 7). ...optimizer microphone for movie or music (page 63). Name Function S CATEGORY +/- V VIDEO 3 IN/ To connect a camcorder or PORTABLE AV video game (page 29, 40). X AUTO CAL MIC Connects to select sound fields for the Auto Calibration function (page 35). 6US
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...Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being input through the OPTICAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is...dynamic range compression is selected (page 66). qa qs qd SP.A SP.B A.DIRECT HDMI EQ D.RANGE SW LFE SLEEP MULTI CH IN ;PL IIx LCR SL S SR w; Lights up when the equalizer is connected. Note When playing a Dolby... decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. continued 7US DIGITAL EX" lights up when the receiver is not set to "ANALOG FIXED" (page 78). "DTS 96/24" lights up when Dolby Digital Surround EX ...
...Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being input through the OPTICAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is...dynamic range compression is selected (page 66). qa qs qd SP.A SP.B A.DIRECT HDMI EQ D.RANGE SW LFE SLEEP MULTI CH IN ;PL IIx LCR SL S SR w; Lights up when the equalizer is connected. Note When playing a Dolby... decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. continued 7US DIGITAL EX" lights up when the receiver is not set to "ANALOG FIXED" (page 78). "DTS 96/24" lights up when Dolby Digital Surround EX ...
Operating Instructions
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For details on the speaker settings). P D.ASSIGN Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you select a sound field using the receiver to tune in order to "COAX FIXED" (page 78). Q NEO:6 Lights up when using the A.F.D. "; Name U Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Function The letters (L, C, R,... IN Lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/ Game decoder is activated. PL IIx" lights up when MULTI CH IN is selected (page 40). R ;PL (II)/(IIx) Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 70), etc., is activated....
For details on the speaker settings). P D.ASSIGN Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you select a sound field using the receiver to tune in order to "COAX FIXED" (page 78). Q NEO:6 Lights up when using the A.F.D. "; Name U Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Function The letters (L, C, R,... IN Lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/ Game decoder is activated. PL IIx" lights up when MULTI CH IN is selected (page 40). R ;PL (II)/(IIx) Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 70), etc., is activated....
Operating Instructions
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...DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT L L L L + - + - B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA XM Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver) (page 72). White (L) Red (R) PRE OUT jack Connects to a DVD IN/OUT jack player, etc. R FRONT A AC OUTLET A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL Connects...to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 32). The image and the sound are output to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel sound (page 20). White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to TV or a ...
...DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT L L L L + - + - B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA XM Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver) (page 72). White (L) Red (R) PRE OUT jack Connects to a DVD IN/OUT jack player, etc. R FRONT A AC OUTLET A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL Connects...to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 32). The image and the sound are output to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel sound (page 20). White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to TV or a ...
Operating Instructions
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You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to control non-Sony audio/video components. CATEGORY + REPLAY ADVANCE .< > TUNING - E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Green Blue Red COMPONENT ... 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. 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 - /- - Connects to a TV monitor (page 25). B ...
You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to control non-Sony audio/video components. CATEGORY + REPLAY ADVANCE .< > TUNING - E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Green Blue Red COMPONENT ... 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. 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 - /- - Connects to a TV monitor (page 25). B ...
Operating Instructions
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To turn off , press TV(wk) and then press AV ?/1. To turn the TV on or off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time, it will turn the receiver on . Press to control non-Sony components by changing the code. Getting Started Name A AV ?/1 B ?/1 Function Press to turn on or off . Name Function C Input...
To turn off , press TV(wk) and then press AV ?/1. To turn the TV on or off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time, it will turn the receiver on . Press to control non-Sony components by changing the code. Getting Started Name A AV ?/1 B ?/1 Function Press to turn on or off . Name Function C Input...
Operating Instructions
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... recording), or multiple items on the TV screen. on a list menu (e.g. M MENU Press to skip disc of the receiver. Press to display the menus of the VCR, DVD player, DVD/VIDEO COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. preset/tune to...to light up the button, then press MENU (M) to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons. select track numbers of Sony TV, press TV (wk), and then press MENU. To display the menus of the CD...the menu of the CD player, VCD player, DVD player, MD deck or LD player (multi-disc changer only). disc protection), recorder (e.g.
... recording), or multiple items on the TV screen. on a list menu (e.g. M MENU Press to skip disc of the receiver. Press to display the menus of the VCR, DVD player, DVD/VIDEO COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. preset/tune to...to light up the button, then press MENU (M) to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons. select track numbers of Sony TV, press TV (wk), and then press MENU. To display the menus of the CD...the menu of the CD player, VCD player, DVD player, MD deck or LD player (multi-disc changer only). disc protection), recorder (e.g.
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... (wk), and then press TV CH +/- preset channels of the TV, press TV (wk) and then press MUTING. P F1, F2 Press to display the menu of Sony TV, press TV (wk), and then press RETURN/ EXIT O. DVD MENU Press to select the media (for receiver operation, DVD TOP MENU qj or DVD MENU... x Press to adjust the TV volume level. to select the wide picture mode. WIDE Press TV (wk), and then press WIDE to select preset TV channels. Press to mute the sound. Press to adjust the volume level of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT...
... (wk), and then press TV CH +/- preset channels of the TV, press TV (wk) and then press MUTING. P F1, F2 Press to display the menu of Sony TV, press TV (wk), and then press RETURN/ EXIT O. DVD MENU Press to select the media (for receiver operation, DVD TOP MENU qj or DVD MENU... x Press to adjust the TV volume level. to select the wide picture mode. WIDE Press TV (wk), and then press WIDE to select preset TV channels. Press to mute the sound. Press to adjust the volume level of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT...
Operating Instructions
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... TV (wk) and then press -/--. >10 Press to select A.F.D. wj MULTI CH Press to select the audio directly from the components connected to continuous playback... The above explanation is intended to select the category mode for Sony TVs only. Name Function V -/-- Press to serve as references when operating the receiver. a)The number 5, PRESET +, TV CH +, and H ... dots. Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Press to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD...
... TV (wk) and then press -/--. >10 Press to select A.F.D. wj MULTI CH Press to select the audio directly from the components connected to continuous playback... The above explanation is intended to select the category mode for Sony TVs only. Name Function V -/-- Press to serve as references when operating the receiver. a)The number 5, PRESET +, TV CH +, and H ... dots. Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Press to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD...
Operating Instructions
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... 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel) (see "Using the surround back decoding mode" on page 53). Do not connect the surround speakers to this receiver. 15US Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five...
... 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel) (see "Using the surround back decoding mode" on page 53). Do not connect the surround speakers to this receiver. 15US Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five...
Operating Instructions
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... This section describes how to hook up all your components to this receiver. b)Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. 17US This connection is used to be connected Component With Super Audio Digital audio outputa) CD player/CD player Multi-channel audio outputb) Page 18 20 Analog audio output 21 onlyc) MD ... After hooking up your components, proceed to connect each component. Before you begin, refer to "Component to output audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. c)Model equipped only with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc.
... This section describes how to hook up all your components to this receiver. b)Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. 17US This connection is used to be connected Component With Super Audio Digital audio outputa) CD player/CD player Multi-channel audio outputb) Page 18 20 Analog audio output 21 onlyc) MD ... After hooking up your components, proceed to connect each component. Before you begin, refer to "Component to output audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. c)Model equipped only with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc.
Operating Instructions
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... not bend or tie optical digital cords. Likewise, you cannot make only analog connections. Refer to the MULTI CH IN or SA-CD/CD IN jack. Use the analog jack for recording in this receiver. Getting Started Notes on playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player • No sound...
... not bend or tie optical digital cords. Likewise, you cannot make only analog connections. Refer to the MULTI CH IN or SA-CD/CD IN jack. Use the analog jack for recording in this receiver. Getting Started Notes on playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player • No sound...
Operating Instructions
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... cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) 20US Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you will need to enjoy multi channel sound. A A A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE...VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT L L L L + - + - DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to the MULTI CH IN jacks of this receiver to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.
... cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) 20US Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you will need to enjoy multi channel sound. A A A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE...VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT L L L L + - + - DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to the MULTI CH IN jacks of this receiver to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.
Operating Instructions
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This is not a malfunction and will depend on the front panel of this receiver. To prevent this receiver. For details, refer to operating instructions supplied with the Portable Audio. • Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN (AUDIO) jack of this , you can reduce the input level sound of the other components. 22US Notes • To listen to the portable audio source sound, connect the audio output jack of portable audio to the VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN (AUDIO) jack on the component connected.
This is not a malfunction and will depend on the front panel of this receiver. To prevent this receiver. For details, refer to operating instructions supplied with the Portable Audio. • Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN (AUDIO) jack of this , you can reduce the input level sound of the other components. 22US Notes • To listen to the portable audio source sound, connect the audio output jack of portable audio to the VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN (AUDIO) jack on the component connected.
Operating Instructions
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... your components This section describes how to hook up all your components, proceed to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page 32). Select the connection according to this receiver. continued 23US Refer to connect each component. Before you begin, refer to "Component to be connected The image quality depends on your components to the...
... your components This section describes how to hook up all your components, proceed to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page 32). Select the connection according to this receiver. continued 23US Refer to connect each component. Before you begin, refer to "Component to be connected The image quality depends on your components to the...