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 ... (COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) ....... 80 Watching HDMI images from other 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 ...
...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 ... (COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) ....... 80 Watching HDMI images from other 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...with this receiver) (page 72). White (L) Red (R) PRE OUT jack Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel sound (page 20). CENTER L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH ... VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT L L L L + - + - Rear panel 12 3 4 5 6 Getting Started DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT HDMI ANTENNA ASSIGNABLE DVD IN TV/ SAT IN AM XM Y S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT PB/CB /B-Y PR/CR /R-Y VIDEO IN...
...with this receiver) (page 72). White (L) Red (R) PRE OUT jack Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel sound (page 20). CENTER L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH ... VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT L L L L + - + - Rear panel 12 3 4 5 6 Getting Started DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT HDMI ANTENNA ASSIGNABLE DVD IN TV/ SAT IN AM XM Y S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT PB/CB /B-Y PR/CR /R-Y VIDEO IN...
Operating Instructions
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...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 + - If the auto standby function is set to ON, it to a sub woofer, then sound may not be output. 16US c) When you want to the SPEAKERS... automatically based on the level of the input signal to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminal. 2: Connecting speakers H F D SPEAKERS FRONT Ba) A B HDMI ANTENNA SSIGNABLE AM XM Y S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT PB/CB /B-Y PR/CR /R-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO...
...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 + - If the auto standby function is set to ON, it to a sub woofer, then sound may not be output. 16US c) When you want to the SPEAKERS... automatically based on the level of the input signal to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminal. 2: Connecting speakers H F D SPEAKERS FRONT Ba) A B HDMI ANTENNA SSIGNABLE AM XM Y S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT PB/CB /B-Y PR/CR /R-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO...
Operating Instructions
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DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. A A A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT HDMI ANTENNA ASSIGNABLE DVD IN TV/ SAT IN AM XM Y S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT PB/CB /B-Y PR/CR...enjoy multi channel sound. Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. R SURROUND L + R FRON A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) 20US Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to the MULTI CH IN jacks of this receiver to...
DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. A A A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT HDMI ANTENNA ASSIGNABLE DVD IN TV/ SAT IN AM XM Y S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT PB/CB /B-Y PR/CR...enjoy multi channel sound. Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. R SURROUND L + R FRON A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) 20US Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to the MULTI CH IN jacks of this receiver to...
Operating Instructions
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...receiver connected to the TV by HDMI, the sound is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. 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 SURRO A HDMI... cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. 30US Hooking up components with HDMI jacks HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition...
...receiver connected to the TV by HDMI, the sound is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. 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 SURRO A HDMI... cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. 30US Hooking up components with HDMI jacks HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition...
Operating Instructions
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...the connected component if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component ...are not output. • Turn on , neither video nor audio is transmitted. • Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from a HDMI jack may be restricted by the connected component. Getting Started Notes on HDMI connections • The multi...
...the connected component if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component ...are not output. • Turn on , neither video nor audio is transmitted. • Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from a HDMI jack may be restricted by the connected component. Getting Started Notes on HDMI connections • The multi...
Operating Instructions
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... the system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack. Channels with frequent explicit language are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. © 2006...receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). Broadcasting live daily. Subscription fee is the satellite radio service with high quality digital sound. XM jack DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT HDMI...IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SU FRONT SURROUND BA MULTI CH Note To ensure optimal reception of the Connect-and-Play antenna. Activation normally takes 10 to...
... the system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack. Channels with frequent explicit language are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. © 2006...receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). Broadcasting live daily. Subscription fee is the satellite radio service with high quality digital sound. XM jack DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT HDMI...IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SU FRONT SURROUND BA MULTI CH Note To ensure optimal reception of the Connect-and-Play antenna. Activation normally takes 10 to...
Operating Instructions
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... You cannot use the HDMI video input as the original input when it has been reassigned to another input. 1 Press AMP and then press MENU. Assignable inputs for example, VIDEO 1). The input you press VIDEO 1, the image from the TV speaker. The sound will be output from ...the component connected to another input. 81US Other Operations To return to select "HDMI V. For details, see "Hooking up components with HDMI jacks" (page 30). "1-LEVEL SET" appears on the display. 2 Press ...
... You cannot use the HDMI video input as the original input when it has been reassigned to another input. 1 Press AMP and then press MENU. Assignable inputs for example, VIDEO 1). The input you press VIDEO 1, the image from the TV speaker. The sound will be output from ...the component connected to another input. 81US Other Operations To return to select "HDMI V. For details, see "Hooking up components with HDMI jacks" (page 30). "1-LEVEL SET" appears on the display. 2 Press ...
Operating Instructions
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...VIDEO 1 + L PRE - Zone 2 connections 1 ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jack Main Zone A STR-DG800 DIGITAL HDMI ANTENNA + - You can also use SOURCE to select the analog audio signals you want to the .../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 ...sounds from a component connected to the receiver in the Zone 2. Tips • Only signals from the ZONE 2 OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is selected, the signals input to the MULTI...
...VIDEO 1 + L PRE - Zone 2 connections 1 ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jack Main Zone A STR-DG800 DIGITAL HDMI ANTENNA + - You can also use SOURCE to select the analog audio signals you want to the .../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 ...sounds from a component connected to the receiver in the Zone 2. Tips • Only signals from the ZONE 2 OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is selected, the signals input to the MULTI...
Operating Instructions
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...video uses a single cable and two channels, one way. Better picture quality for AV equipment. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that of the receiver. • The unit is not ... pull the cord. • One blade of the plug is achieved. x HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Technology developed by qualified personnel before operating it is ... If you continuously use the receiver for the purpose of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. Generally speaking, a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality. x S-VIDEO signal A...
...video uses a single cable and two channels, one way. Better picture quality for AV equipment. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that of the receiver. • The unit is not ... pull the cord. • One blade of the plug is achieved. x HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Technology developed by qualified personnel before operating it is ... If you continuously use the receiver for the purpose of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. Generally speaking, a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality. x S-VIDEO signal A...
Operating Instructions
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...inserted into the jacks on the playback component, you may need to set up the component. If both channels are set to either the L or R jack. There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from the center/ surround/surround back speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (...; The plugs and jacks are connected securely. • Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not selected. The source sound input from the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV speaker. • Check the HDMI connection. • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting...
...inserted into the jacks on the playback component, you may need to set up the component. If both channels are set to either the L or R jack. There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from the center/ surround/surround back speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (...; The plugs and jacks are connected securely. • Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not selected. The source sound input from the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV speaker. • Check the HDMI connection. • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting...
Quick Setup Guide
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... SUB WOOFER LINE IN OUT Monaural audio cord (not supplied)/ Cordon audio mono (non fourni) R PRE OUT L + - About the front speaker button You can enjoy multi channel surround sound. L + - 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...et le téléviseur sont raccordés via a HDMI jack. STR-DG800 Quick Setup Guide Guide d'installation Sony Corporation © 2006 Printed in this guide designate speakers as this receiver and the TV are appropriate for details on the color or...
... SUB WOOFER LINE IN OUT Monaural audio cord (not supplied)/ Cordon audio mono (non fourni) R PRE OUT L + - About the front speaker button You can enjoy multi channel surround sound. L + - 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...et le téléviseur sont raccordés via a HDMI jack. STR-DG800 Quick Setup Guide Guide d'installation Sony Corporation © 2006 Printed in this guide designate speakers as this receiver and the TV are appropriate for details on the color or...
Marketing Specifications
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...RCA Audio Output(s): 3 (Rear-2 Audio/Video Outputs, 1 Output) Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear, 7.1 Channel) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) AC Outlet: 2 (Rear) ...Sony Electronics Inc. HDMI is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1-800-222-7669 •www.sony.com Audio Video Receiver Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 06/20/2008 All other trademarks are sold separately. STR-DG800...174;-ES Decoding: Yes Digital Cinema Sound™ Technology: Yes dts®...
...RCA Audio Output(s): 3 (Rear-2 Audio/Video Outputs, 1 Output) Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear, 7.1 Channel) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) AC Outlet: 2 (Rear) ...Sony Electronics Inc. HDMI is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1-800-222-7669 •www.sony.com Audio Video Receiver Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 06/20/2008 All other trademarks are sold separately. STR-DG800...174;-ES Decoding: Yes Digital Cinema Sound™ Technology: Yes dts®...