Operating Instructions
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...station indicators Lights up when using the receiver to output the center and surround channel signals. However, these indicators do not light up if both the center and surround speakers are set to "NO" (page 49) Sound Field: A.F.D. Note Dolby Pro Logic ...IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for selected input. R ;PL (II)/(IIx) Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to tune in radio stations (page 67), etc. S MULTI...
...station indicators Lights up when using the receiver to output the center and surround channel signals. However, these indicators do not light up if both the center and surround speakers are set to "NO" (page 49) Sound Field: A.F.D. Note Dolby Pro Logic ...IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for selected input. R ;PL (II)/(IIx) Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to tune in radio stations (page 67), etc. S MULTI...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 + - The image and the sound are output to a DVD IN/OUT jack player, etc. D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White ... MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to an external power amplifier. 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). HDMI IN/ MONITOR OUT jack Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver...
... 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 + - The image and the sound are output to a DVD IN/OUT jack player, etc. D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White ... MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to an external power amplifier. 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). HDMI IN/ MONITOR OUT jack Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver...
Operating Instructions
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... reproduction of that amplifier. Getting Started 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). 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, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer...
... reproduction of that amplifier. Getting Started 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). 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, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer...
Operating Instructions
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...TAPE R R SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SUB WOOFER R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER R SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L + - You can select the front speakers you connect a sub woofer with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see "6: Selecting the speaker system" (page 35). If the auto... on the level of the input signal to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminal. R SURROUND L + - b) If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to a sub woofer, then sound may not be output. 16US 2: Connecting speakers H F D SPEAKERS FRONT Ba) A B HDMI ANTENNA SSIGNABLE AM XM...
...TAPE R R SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN SUB WOOFER R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER R SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L + - You can select the front speakers you connect a sub woofer with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see "6: Selecting the speaker system" (page 35). If the auto... on the level of the input signal to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminal. R SURROUND L + - b) If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to a sub woofer, then sound may not be output. 16US 2: Connecting speakers H F D SPEAKERS FRONT Ba) A B HDMI ANTENNA SSIGNABLE AM XM...
Operating Instructions
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...multi channel decoder. 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 + - Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to the MULTI CH IN jacks of the speakers... (not supplied) 20US DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. 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 adjust the level of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound.
...multi channel decoder. 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 + - Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect it to the MULTI CH IN jacks of the speakers... (not supplied) 20US DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. 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 adjust the level of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound.
Operating Instructions
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... this receiver and this receiver connected to the TV by HDMI, the sound is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. 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...
... this receiver and this receiver connected to the TV by HDMI, the sound is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. 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...
Operating Instructions
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... level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround back right* t Surround back left* t Surround left speaker when surround back speaker selection is set to select "TEST TONE NO". Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at the same time, press...
... level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround back right* t Surround back left* t Surround left speaker when surround back speaker selection is set to select "TEST TONE NO". Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at the same time, press...
Operating Instructions
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...)b) x SW LEVEL (Sub woofer level) a)When the surround back speakers are applied to all sound fields. x CENTER LEVEL (Center speaker level) x SUR L LEVEL (Surround left speaker level) x SUR R LEVEL (Surround right speaker level) x SB LEVEL (Surround back speaker level)a) x SB L LEVEL (Surround back left and right speakers. STD The dynamic range is not compressed. • COMP. Therefore, we recommend...
...)b) x SW LEVEL (Sub woofer level) a)When the surround back speakers are applied to all sound fields. x CENTER LEVEL (Center speaker level) x SUR L LEVEL (Surround left speaker level) x SUR R LEVEL (Surround right speaker level) x SB LEVEL (Surround back speaker level)a) x SB L LEVEL (Surround back left and right speakers. STD The dynamic range is not compressed. • COMP. Therefore, we recommend...
Operating Instructions
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...NO If you have not connected a center speaker, select "CTR SP NO". The sound will be set to the same setting. • SUR SP LARGE If you connect large speakers that will be output to a maximum of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "FRONT SP SMALL" to ..."SUR SP NO", the surround back speaker is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "CTR SP SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to "FRONT SP LARGE") or...
...NO If you have not connected a center speaker, select "CTR SP NO". The sound will be set to the same setting. • SUR SP LARGE If you connect large speakers that will be output to a maximum of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "FRONT SP SMALL" to ..."SUR SP NO", the surround back speaker is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "CTR SP SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to "FRONT SP LARGE") or...
Operating Instructions
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...there is cut the bass signal from that channel. With only one surround back speaker. Center speaker distance should be set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. B A A 30˚ 30˚ 100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚ C D E With two surround back speakers (The angle G should be the same) ... use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. Therefore, even when using a large speaker, but prefer not to have a certain amount of directionality, it to "SMALL". If the overall sound level is best not to cut them to "LARGE" if you set it is ...
...there is cut the bass signal from that channel. With only one surround back speaker. Center speaker distance should be set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. B A A 30˚ 30˚ 100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚ C D E With two surround back speakers (The angle G should be the same) ... use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. Therefore, even when using a large speaker, but prefer not to have a certain amount of directionality, it to "SMALL". If the overall sound level is best not to cut them to "LARGE" if you set it is ...
Operating Instructions
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... of being "inside" the screen. In other words, the speaker will create a larger sound stage. However, it is further away. For example, setting the center speaker distance 3-6 feet closer than the front speakers. BEHD/LOW Select if the location of your listening position (F). Tip The receiver lets you set further away from the listening position than...
... of being "inside" the screen. In other words, the speaker will create a larger sound stage. However, it is further away. For example, setting the center speaker distance 3-6 feet closer than the front speakers. BEHD/LOW Select if the location of your listening position (F). Tip The receiver lets you set further away from the listening position than...
Operating Instructions
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... other than the main room. You can also use SOURCE to select the analog audio signals you can enjoy sounds from the ZONE 2 OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is output. *2The audio signals of the audio input button (SOURCE*1, MD/TAPE, SA-CD/...AUDIO OUT jack Main Zone A STR-DG800 DIGITAL HDMI ANTENNA + - For example, you want to output. *1The audio signals of the current input is selected. 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 ...
... other than the main room. You can also use SOURCE to select the analog audio signals you can enjoy sounds from the ZONE 2 OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is output. *2The audio signals of the audio input button (SOURCE*1, MD/TAPE, SA-CD/...AUDIO OUT jack Main Zone A STR-DG800 DIGITAL HDMI ANTENNA + - For example, you want to output. *1The audio signals of the current input is selected. 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...from the center/ surround/surround back speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 64). • Adjust the speaker level (page 39). • Make sure the center/surround speakers are dirty. There is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and ...channel sources. • Check that the speakers and components are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to "COAX FIXED" for the selected input (page 78). • Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not selected. The source sound input from the HDMI jack on the receiver is no sound...
...from the center/ surround/surround back speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 64). • Adjust the speaker level (page 39). • Make sure the center/surround speakers are dirty. There is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and ...channel sources. • Check that the speakers and components are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to "COAX FIXED" for the selected input (page 78). • Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not selected. The source sound input from the HDMI jack on the receiver is no sound...
Quick Setup Guide
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... d'enceinte. STR-DG800 Quick Setup Guide Guide d'installation Sony Corporation © 2006 Printed in this receiver and the TV are appropriate for the width of the room. • By deciding on the color or mark of your components. CENTER L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN...
... d'enceinte. STR-DG800 Quick Setup Guide Guide d'installation Sony Corporation © 2006 Printed in this receiver and the TV are appropriate for the width of the room. • By deciding on the color or mark of your components. CENTER L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SUR FRONT SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN...