Operating Instructions
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...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 and balance (TEST TONE 39 Playback Selecting a component 40 Listening/Watching a component 42 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 46 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 51 Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu 52 Settings for the ...
...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 and balance (TEST TONE 39 Playback Selecting a component 40 Listening/Watching a component 42 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 46 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 51 Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu 52 Settings for the ...
Operating Instructions
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... SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SUB WOOFER R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER R SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L + - HDMI IN/ MONITOR OUT jack Connects to an external power amplifier. Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel sound (page 20)....supplied with this receiver (page 32). Connects to TV or a projector (page 30). 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 + - + - White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack ...
... SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SUB WOOFER R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER R SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L + - HDMI IN/ MONITOR OUT jack Connects to an external power amplifier. Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel sound (page 20)....supplied with this receiver (page 32). Connects to TV or a projector (page 30). 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 + - + - White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack ...
Operating Instructions
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... jacks of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of that amplifier. Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker (L) BFront speaker (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) HSub woofer AFront ...; If you connect the SUR PRE OUT jack to another power amplifier, you are recommended to 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 speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker...
... jacks of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of that amplifier. Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker (L) BFront speaker (R) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) HSub woofer AFront ...; If you connect the SUR PRE OUT jack to another power amplifier, you are recommended to 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 speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker...
Operating Instructions
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... through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to select the setting you want . The setting is light off, press AMP and then press MENU. Note Some ... select the parameter you want to adjust. 5 Press the control button or control button b to enter the parameter. 6 Press control button V/v repeatedly to customize the receiver. 2-6 DISPLAY V TOOLS < B B v RETURN/ EXIT MENU - This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. 46US However, if the AMP button is entered automatically...
... through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to select the setting you want . The setting is light off, press AMP and then press MENU. Note Some ... select the parameter you want to adjust. 5 Press the control button or control button b to enter the parameter. 6 Press control button V/v repeatedly to customize the receiver. 2-6 DISPLAY V TOOLS < B B v RETURN/ EXIT MENU - This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. 46US However, if the AMP button is entered automatically...
Operating Instructions
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... dB to BASS +10 dB (0.5 dB step) BASS 0 dB Front speaker treble level [TREBLE GAIN] TREBLE -10 dB to SW +10 dB (1 dB step) COMP. Amplifier Operations Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. MAX SW 0 dB COMP. LEVEL] SW -10 dB to TREBLE +10 dB...
... dB to BASS +10 dB (0.5 dB step) BASS 0 dB Front speaker treble level [TREBLE GAIN] TREBLE -10 dB to SW +10 dB (1 dB step) COMP. Amplifier Operations Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. MAX SW 0 dB COMP. LEVEL] SW -10 dB to TREBLE +10 dB...
Operating Instructions
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...] Settings DVD-VIDEO 1, DVD-VIDEO 2, DVD-VIDEO 3, DVD-DVD, DVD-MD/TAPE, DVD-SA-CD, TV/SAT-VIDEO 1, TV/SAT- to FRONT DIST. xx ft. Amplifier Operations Menu [Display] VIDEO (56) [6-VIDEO SET] Parameters [Display] Component video assigna) [COMPO V. VIDEO 2, TV/SAT-VIDEO 3, TV/SAT-TV/SAT, TV/SAT-MD/ TAPE...
...] Settings DVD-VIDEO 1, DVD-VIDEO 2, DVD-VIDEO 3, DVD-DVD, DVD-MD/TAPE, DVD-SA-CD, TV/SAT-VIDEO 1, TV/SAT- to FRONT DIST. xx ft. Amplifier Operations Menu [Display] VIDEO (56) [6-VIDEO SET] Parameters [Display] Component video assigna) [COMPO V. VIDEO 2, TV/SAT-VIDEO 3, TV/SAT-TV/SAT, TV/SAT-MD/ TAPE...
Operating Instructions
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...back speakers are applied to "DUAL". OFF The dynamic range is compressed dramatically. "COMP. For details on the dynamic range information included in the amplifier menus. x COMP. MAX The dynamic range is not compressed. • COMP. x FRONT BALANCE (Front speaker balance) Lets you compress the ...while listening to "SINGLE". This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you compress the dynamic range of the menus" (page 47). Amplifier Operations Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to watch movies at low volumes late at low volumes. Select...
...back speakers are applied to "DUAL". OFF The dynamic range is compressed dramatically. "COMP. For details on the dynamic range information included in the amplifier menus. x COMP. MAX The dynamic range is not compressed. • COMP. x FRONT BALANCE (Front speaker balance) Lets you compress the ...while listening to "SINGLE". This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you compress the dynamic range of the menus" (page 47). Amplifier Operations Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to watch movies at low volumes late at low volumes. Select...
Operating Instructions
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... be applied again. x BASS GAIN (Front speaker bass level) x TREBLE GAIN (Front speaker treble level) Settings for your listening pleasure. Note The receiver lets you want . For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 46) and "Overview of the menus" (page 47)....Overview of the menus" (page 47). For details, see "Using the surround back decoding mode" (page 53). Select "2-EQ SET" in the amplifier menus. For example, if you select the surround back decoding mode. Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu) You can use the EQ menu to adjust...
... be applied again. x BASS GAIN (Front speaker bass level) x TREBLE GAIN (Front speaker treble level) Settings for your listening pleasure. Note The receiver lets you want . For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 46) and "Overview of the menus" (page 47)....Overview of the menus" (page 47). For details, see "Using the surround back decoding mode" (page 53). Select "2-EQ SET" in the amplifier menus. For example, if you select the surround back decoding mode. Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu) You can use the EQ menu to adjust...
Operating Instructions
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...52). Input stream Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround EXb) DTS 5.1 DTS-ES Matrix 6.1c) DTS-ES Discrete 6.1d) Output Surround back channel decoding 6.1e) Matrix decoder that conforms to Dolby Digital EX 6.1e) Matrix decoder that conforms to Dolby Digital EX 6.1e) Matrix decoder that... Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. Amplifier Operations Using the surround back decoding mode (SUR BACK DECODING) By decoding the surround back signal of the surround back decoding functions x SB...
...52). Input stream Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround EXb) DTS 5.1 DTS-ES Matrix 6.1c) DTS-ES Discrete 6.1d) Output Surround back channel decoding 6.1e) Matrix decoder that conforms to Dolby Digital EX 6.1e) Matrix decoder that conforms to Dolby Digital EX 6.1e) Matrix decoder that... Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. Amplifier Operations Using the surround back decoding mode (SUR BACK DECODING) By decoding the surround back signal of the surround back decoding functions x SB...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal. Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to denote it has both 5.1 channel...Notes • There may be 7.1 channel. TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) • FM MODE AUTO This receiver will be no Dolby Digital Surround EX... station receiving mode and to 6.1 discrete channels. a)A 6.1 channel decode flag is selected except for returning those signals to name preset stations. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are connected, the output channel will decode...
...receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal. Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to denote it has both 5.1 channel...Notes • There may be 7.1 channel. TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) • FM MODE AUTO This receiver will be no Dolby Digital Surround EX... station receiving mode and to 6.1 discrete channels. a)A 6.1 channel decode flag is selected except for returning those signals to name preset stations. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are connected, the output channel will decode...
Operating Instructions
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... the audio output so that the time gap between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. • DEC. Amplifier Operations Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) You can adjust from 0 (0 ms) to 20 (200 ms) in the amplifier menus. In this case, set to during digital broadcast. AUTO" and the sound from the digital...
... the audio output so that the time gap between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. • DEC. Amplifier Operations Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) You can adjust from 0 (0 ms) to 20 (200 ms) in the amplifier menus. In this case, set to during digital broadcast. AUTO" and the sound from the digital...
Operating Instructions
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... are automatically set to another input. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers. in the amplifier menus. Select "6-VIDEO SET" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Naming inputs" (page 82). Tip In order to take full advantage of the menus...
... are automatically set to another input. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers. in the amplifier menus. Select "6-VIDEO SET" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Naming inputs" (page 82). Tip In order to take full advantage of the menus...
Operating Instructions
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...• SUR SP LARGE If you connect large speakers that is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "FRONT SP SMALL" to a maximum of 6.1 channels. • SB SP NO If you have not connected a surround back speaker, select "SB SP NO". Normally, select "... are also automatically set to "CTR SP SMALL" and "SUR SP SMALL" (unless previously set to "CTR SP NO" and "SUR SP NO"). Amplifier Operations • FRONT SP SMALL If the sound is set to "LARGE". • SUR SP NO If you have not connected surround speakers, select ...
...• SUR SP LARGE If you connect large speakers that is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "FRONT SP SMALL" to a maximum of 6.1 channels. • SB SP NO If you have not connected a surround back speaker, select "SB SP NO". Normally, select "... are also automatically set to "CTR SP SMALL" and "SUR SP SMALL" (unless previously set to "CTR SP NO" and "SUR SP NO"). Amplifier Operations • FRONT SP SMALL If the sound is set to "LARGE". • SUR SP NO If you have not connected surround speakers, select ...
Operating Instructions
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... you set the distance from your listening position to input the speaker position in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 64). Tip The receiver lets you to the surround back right speaker. Likewise, the surround speakers and the surround back speaker can be set more than 5 feet...SP SINGLE". In other words, the speaker will create a larger sound stage. Give it is not conducive to your listening position (E). continued 59US Amplifier Operations a)When the surround back speakers are set to your listening position (F). SIDE/HIGH Select if the location of being "inside" the screen. ...
... you set the distance from your listening position to input the speaker position in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 64). Tip The receiver lets you to the surround back right speaker. Likewise, the surround speakers and the surround back speaker can be set more than 5 feet...SP SINGLE". In other words, the speaker will create a larger sound stage. Give it is not conducive to your listening position (E). continued 59US Amplifier Operations a)When the surround back speakers are set to your listening position (F). SIDE/HIGH Select if the location of being "inside" the screen. ...
Operating Instructions
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... succeeds in 3 steps. Therefore, although it may obtain better results using "PL. x CROSSOVER FREQ (Speaker crossover frequency) Lets you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of the speakers that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening ..."SMALL" on the display. SIDE/HIGH". If you may result in another room or zone. This setup item is set to a stereo amplifier in a setting contrary to the immediate left and right of the display) Lets you want to output to "SMALL" and the corresponding speaker...
... succeeds in 3 steps. Therefore, although it may obtain better results using "PL. x CROSSOVER FREQ (Speaker crossover frequency) Lets you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of the speakers that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening ..."SMALL" on the display. SIDE/HIGH". If you may result in another room or zone. This setup item is set to a stereo amplifier in a setting contrary to the immediate left and right of the display) Lets you want to output to "SMALL" and the corresponding speaker...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 + - AUDIO ROUTR SURR SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER MULTI CH IN R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER C Zone 2 C B A Audio component B Sony's Amplifier/Receiver C Speaker Press 2ND ZONE and then press one...input are output through the ZONE 2 OUT jacks. For example, you can enjoy sounds from a component connected to the receiver in the Zone 2. The analog audio signals of the last selected TUNER function (XM/FM/AM) is selected, the signals input ...
... 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 + - AUDIO ROUTR SURR SUB FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER MULTI CH IN R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER C Zone 2 C B A Audio component B Sony's Amplifier/Receiver C Speaker Press 2ND ZONE and then press one...input are output through the ZONE 2 OUT jacks. For example, you can enjoy sounds from a component connected to the receiver in the Zone 2. The analog audio signals of the last selected TUNER function (XM/FM/AM) is selected, the signals input ...
Operating Instructions
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... U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz 2)Reference power output for front, center, surround and surround back. Depending on the receiver. rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no sound output. However, note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may... remedy the problem (page 25). If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information continued 97US Amplifier section Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Note that all settings on the sound ...
... U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz 2)Reference power output for front, center, surround and surround back. Depending on the receiver. rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no sound output. However, note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may... remedy the problem (page 25). If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information continued 97US Amplifier section Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Note that all settings on the sound ...