Operating Instructions
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...BACK MULTI CH IN Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are trademarks or registered trademarks of area code AA only". HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of HDMI Licensing LLC. This receiver incorporates ...area code CA only". • The instructions in this manual, models of area code U is used for model STR-DG800. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is a registered trademark of the rear panel (see the illustration below). "Dolby", "Pro Logic", "...
...BACK MULTI CH IN Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are trademarks or registered trademarks of area code AA only". HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Models of HDMI Licensing LLC. This receiver incorporates ...area code CA only". • The instructions in this manual, models of area code U is used for model STR-DG800. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is a registered trademark of the rear panel (see the illustration below). "Dolby", "Pro Logic", "...
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 ... other inputs (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...
...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 ... other inputs (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...
Operating Instructions
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...according to "ONE CAT". continued 7US Lights up when Dolby Digital Surround EX signals are input. Lights up when the receiver is activated (page 47). For details on the display 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 q; Note When... that you select "HDMI V. ASSIGN" in the Video menu (page 81). Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is selected (... XM Radio station, see page 76. 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; Flashes when you have made digital...
...according to "ONE CAT". continued 7US Lights up when Dolby Digital Surround EX signals are input. Lights up when the receiver is activated (page 47). For details on the display 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 q; Note When... that you select "HDMI V. ASSIGN" in the Video menu (page 81). Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is selected (... XM Radio station, see page 76. 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; Flashes when you have made digital...
Operating Instructions
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... Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel sound (page 20). Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver) (page 72). White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to a DVD IN/OUT jack player, etc. R FRONT B SPEAKERS DVD... player, or a satellite tuner. 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 ...
... Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel sound (page 20). Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver) (page 72). White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to a DVD IN/OUT jack player, etc. R FRONT B SPEAKERS DVD... player, or a satellite tuner. 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...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 adjust the level of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. 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 + - A A A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT HDMI ...
...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 adjust the level of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. 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 + - A A A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT HDMI ...
Operating Instructions
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... Component Page TV monitor 25 DVD player/DVD recorder 26 Satellite tuner 28 VCR 29 Camcorder, video game, etc. 29 With HDMI jack 30 Video input/output jack to this receiver. Getting Started 3b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all...
... Component Page TV monitor 25 DVD player/DVD recorder 26 Satellite tuner 28 VCR 29 Camcorder, video game, etc. 29 With HDMI jack 30 Video input/output jack to this receiver. Getting Started 3b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up all...
Operating Instructions
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... appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output. TV monitor etc., INPUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO Receiver MONITOR OUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO Signal processing HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO Receiver INPUT jack Video component OUTPUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO Notes • Connect image display components such as a TV...
... appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output. TV monitor etc., INPUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO Receiver MONITOR OUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO Signal processing HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO Receiver INPUT jack Video component OUTPUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO Notes • Connect image display components such as a TV...
Operating Instructions
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...can be displayed on , neither video nor audio 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 + - Notes • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector... not turned on a TV screen. Connect video cords according to a TV via the receiver. TV monitor A B ED C 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 S-VIDEO IN IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-...
...can be displayed on , neither video nor audio 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 + - Notes • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector... not turned on a TV screen. Connect video cords according to a TV via the receiver. TV monitor A B ED C 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 S-VIDEO IN IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-...
Operating Instructions
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...82). 27US 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 + - 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 IN TV/ SAT IN AM XM Y S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT...supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) C S-video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder If you can be displayed on the receiver's display.
...82). 27US 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 + - 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 IN TV/ SAT IN AM XM Y S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT...supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) C S-video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder If you can be displayed on the receiver's display.
Operating Instructions
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... 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 A A A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD...TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT L L L L + - + - Note When a playback component connected to this receiver and this receiver connected to the TV by HDMI, the sound is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. DVD player Satellite tuner TV monitor, projector, etc. It is an interface...
... 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 A A A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD...TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT L L L L + - + - Note When a playback component connected to this receiver and this receiver connected to the TV by HDMI, the sound is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. DVD player Satellite tuner TV monitor, projector, etc. It is an interface...
Operating Instructions
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...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.../stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are being output to a TV via the HDMI cable. •...
...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.../stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are being output to a TV via the HDMI cable. •...
Operating Instructions
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... FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) 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 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN ...L L L + - + 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 B SPEAK * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. 4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
... FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) 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 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN ...L L L + - + 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 B SPEAK * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. 4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
Operating Instructions
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...will need to keep your home to see where the best reception will be received. XM Radio offers 160 digital radio channels offering music, news, sports, comedy, talk, entertainment, traffic and weather reports...available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). XM jack DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT HDMI ANTENNA ASSIGNABLE DVD IN... L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SU FRONT SURROUND BA MULTI CH Note To ensure optimal reception of your XM Satellite Radio service online at xmradio.com. Subscription fee is...
...will need to keep your home to see where the best reception will be received. XM Radio offers 160 digital radio channels offering music, news, sports, comedy, talk, entertainment, traffic and weather reports...available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). XM jack DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT HDMI ANTENNA ASSIGNABLE DVD IN... L R IN IN PHONO SA-CD/CD R OUT IN MD/TAPE R R SU FRONT SURROUND BA MULTI CH Note To ensure optimal reception of your XM Satellite Radio service online at xmradio.com. Subscription fee is...
Operating Instructions
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... (Zone 2) other than the main room. 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 of the audio input button (SOURCE*1,... R PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE R R MULTI CH IN R ZONE 2 SPEAKERS + - No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks. • When "SOURCE" is output. Zone 2 connections 1 ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jack Main Zone A STR-DG800 DIGITAL HDMI ANTENNA + - AC OUTLET R TV/SAT DVD L...
... (Zone 2) other than the main room. 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 of the audio input button (SOURCE*1,... R PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE R R MULTI CH IN R ZONE 2 SPEAKERS + - No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks. • When "SOURCE" is output. Zone 2 connections 1 ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jack Main Zone A STR-DG800 DIGITAL HDMI ANTENNA + - AC OUTLET R TV/SAT DVD L...
Operating Instructions
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...fall into LS and RS channels. If you continuously use the receiver for a long time, be sure to insert the plug fully into the wall outlet only one for the Luminance signal Y and another for the chrominance signal C. x HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)... Technology developed by qualified personnel before operating it checked by modifying the display connecting technology, DVI (Digital Visual Interface), for AV equipment. S-video uses a single cable and two channels, one way. This process is ...
...fall into LS and RS channels. If you continuously use the receiver for a long time, be sure to insert the plug fully into the wall outlet only one for the Luminance signal Y and another for the chrominance signal C. x HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)... Technology developed by qualified personnel before operating it checked by modifying the display connecting technology, DVI (Digital Visual Interface), for AV equipment. S-video uses a single cable and two channels, one way. This process is ...
Operating Instructions
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... the TV speaker. • Check the HDMI connection. • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. • Depending on both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker... from the headphones. Use an audio cord (not supplied). Refer to the receiver correctly. There is no sound from one channel is connected). • The plugs and jacks are dirty. There is severe...motor, and at least 10 feet away from a TV set up the component. Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not selected. There is no sound from digital sources (from the OPTICAL input...
... the TV speaker. • Check the HDMI connection. • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. • Depending on both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker... from the headphones. Use an audio cord (not supplied). Refer to the receiver correctly. There is no sound from one channel is connected). • The plugs and jacks are dirty. There is severe...motor, and at least 10 feet away from a TV set up the component. Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not selected. There is no sound from digital sources (from the OPTICAL input...
Quick Setup Guide
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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 the width ...the illustration above show an example of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to be sure of the operating instructions supplied with the receiver. Reportez-vous au mode d'emploi fourni avec ...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 ...
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 the width ...the illustration above show an example of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to be sure of the operating instructions supplied with the receiver. Reportez-vous au mode d'emploi fourni avec ...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 ...
Marketing Specifications
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STR-DG800 Key Features 770 Watts-110 Watts X 7 (8 Ohms 1kHz,THD 0.7%) HDMI™ Passthrough Switching XM® Connect and Play™ Ready1 Digital Cinema Auto Calibration w/ Mic for easy setup Portable Audio Enhancer Video Up Conversion to Component Audio Video Receiver
STR-DG800 Key Features 770 Watts-110 Watts X 7 (8 Ohms 1kHz,THD 0.7%) HDMI™ Passthrough Switching XM® Connect and Play™ Ready1 Digital Cinema Auto Calibration w/ Mic for easy setup Portable Audio Enhancer Video Up Conversion to Component Audio Video Receiver
Marketing Specifications
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...Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear, 7.1 Channel) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) AC Outlet: 2 (Rear) Switched Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): 1 (Rear) Headphone Output(s): 1 (Front- 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 dts is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. STR-DG800 Features Video Up ...
...Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear, 7.1 Channel) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) AC Outlet: 2 (Rear) Switched Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): 1 (Rear) Headphone Output(s): 1 (Front- 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 dts is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. STR-DG800 Features Video Up ...