Operating Instructions
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...Audio", "Neural" and "NRL" are of THX Ltd., which may be registered in the Operating Instructions and displayed on the GUI menu screen and on the supplied remote. All other technology or trademarks owned by looking at the lower right corner of the rear... and registered trademarks are trademarks and logos owned by Sony Corporation is a trademark of Sony Corporation. In this manual, models of area code CA only". • The instructions in the text, for model STR-DG920. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. Dolby...
...Audio", "Neural" and "NRL" are of THX Ltd., which may be registered in the Operating Instructions and displayed on the GUI menu screen and on the supplied remote. All other technology or trademarks owned by looking at the lower right corner of the rear... and registered trademarks are trademarks and logos owned by Sony Corporation is a trademark of Sony Corporation. In this manual, models of area code CA only". • The instructions in the text, for model STR-DG920. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. Dolby...
Operating Instructions
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...audio components.........19 4b: Connecting the video components ........24 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 34 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....35 7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface 36 8: Selecting the speaker system 39 9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto...Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play 75 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 76 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 76 Other Operations Converting analog video input signals........ 77 Enjoying ...
...audio components.........19 4b: Connecting the video components ........24 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 34 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....35 7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface 36 8: Selecting the speaker system 39 9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto...Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play 75 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 76 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 76 Other Operations Converting analog video input signals........ 77 Enjoying ...
Operating Instructions
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... You can also program the remote to a TV (page 18). Remote commander You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 36). L L CENTER R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER MULTI ...qf qg continued 9US You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to speakers (page 16). ...a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 27-30). RM-AAP023 wh wg wf wd ws wa ?/1 THEATER RM SET UP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV AMP 1 VIDEO 1 2 VIDEO 2 4 5 DVD SAT 7 8 MD/ TAPE SA-CD/ CD...
... You can also program the remote to a TV (page 18). Remote commander You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 36). L L CENTER R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER MULTI ...qf qg continued 9US You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to speakers (page 16). ...a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 27-30). RM-AAP023 wh wg wf wd ws wa ?/1 THEATER RM SET UP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV AMP 1 VIDEO 1 2 VIDEO 2 4 5 DVD SAT 7 8 MD/ TAPE SA-CD/ CD...
Operating Instructions
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... TOOLS L HOME/MENU M ./> m/M N* Function Press to display and select items from the option menus for receiver operation, then press V/v/B /b to select the settings. Then, use V/v/B/b (J) and (J) to start playback of Sony TV. Press to perform menu operations. to display the options of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD... tracks of the VCR, DAT deck, or tape deck. Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 87). I GUI MODE Press to operate the audio/video components. Press to display the menu to display the...
... TOOLS L HOME/MENU M ./> m/M N* Function Press to display and select items from the option menus for receiver operation, then press V/v/B /b to select the settings. Then, use V/v/B/b (J) and (J) to start playback of Sony TV. Press to perform menu operations. to display the options of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD... tracks of the VCR, DAT deck, or tape deck. Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 87). I GUI MODE Press to operate the audio/video components. Press to display the menu to display the...
Operating Instructions
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... necessary to the jacks of your components. Connect audio and video cords according to connect all the cables. 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). D Video cord (not supplied) E Component video cord (not supplied) 18US You can watch the selected input image when you use...
... necessary to the jacks of your components. Connect audio and video cords according to connect all the cables. 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). D Video cord (not supplied) E Component video cord (not supplied) 18US You can watch the selected input image when you use...
Operating Instructions
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... cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to use a new battery with new ones. 36US < 7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) You can make various settings and adjustments. Notes • Do not leave the remote in the RM-AAP023 remote...By using the following procedures. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. CATEGORY + .< > 3 4 5 MENU In the screen mode, "GUI MODE" appears on the TV screen ?/1 THEATER RM SET UP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV AMP 1 VIDEO 1 2 VIDEO 2 4 5 DVD SAT 7 8 MD/ TAPE SA-CD/ CD -/-- 0/...
... cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to use a new battery with new ones. 36US < 7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) You can make various settings and adjustments. Notes • Do not leave the remote in the RM-AAP023 remote...By using the following procedures. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. CATEGORY + .< > 3 4 5 MENU In the screen mode, "GUI MODE" appears on the TV screen ?/1 THEATER RM SET UP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV AMP 1 VIDEO 1 2 VIDEO 2 4 5 DVD SAT 7 8 MD/ TAPE SA-CD/ CD -/-- 0/...
Operating Instructions
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...You can use the HDMI settings menu to operate components connected to the HDMI jacks. "GUI MODE" appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on adjusting the video using the receiver. Surround You can use the EQ settings menu to select the sound field you want for..., see "Adjusting the speaker settings manually" (page 56). Speaker You can listen to adjust the speakers automatically. Audio For details on the receiver. 4 Press GUI MODE. Input Selects the input to turn on adjusting the audio using the Audio settings menu, see "Settings for the audio (Audio settings ...
...You can use the HDMI settings menu to operate components connected to the HDMI jacks. "GUI MODE" appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on adjusting the video using the receiver. Surround You can use the EQ settings menu to select the sound field you want for..., see "Adjusting the speaker settings manually" (page 56). Speaker You can listen to adjust the speakers automatically. Audio For details on the receiver. 4 Press GUI MODE. Input Selects the input to turn on adjusting the audio using the Audio settings menu, see "Settings for the audio (Audio settings ...
Operating Instructions
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... appears on the TV screen. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE 1 2-9 RETURN/ EXIT O O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS - To exit the menu Press MENU. "GUI MODE" appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. 38US 8 Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you...
... appears on the TV screen. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE 1 2-9 RETURN/ EXIT O O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS - To exit the menu Press MENU. "GUI MODE" appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. 38US 8 Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you...
Operating Instructions
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... on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "...5 Press to select "Auto Calibration Start", then press or b. 7 Measurement starts. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. The measurement process will be performed when special speakers, such ...", then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select "START". 41US MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE 1 2-5 6 The measurement starts in five seconds. Getting Started Performing Auto Calibration XM 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. Change the ...
... on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "...5 Press to select "Auto Calibration Start", then press or b. 7 Measurement starts. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. The measurement process will be performed when special speakers, such ...", then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select "START". 41US MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE 1 2-5 6 The measurement starts in five seconds. Getting Started Performing Auto Calibration XM 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. Change the ...
Operating Instructions
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... then press . • Position You can register three patterns as Position 1, 2, and 3, depending on page 42. • Name Input You can also use the receiver with that value. Playback Selecting a component SHIFT TV AMP 1 2 3 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD 4 5 6 DVD SAT TV 7 8 9 1 MD/ TAPE...results for polarity may vary. When "Warning" appears If a warning on the receiver. 44US appears. 2 Press B/b to "Naming inputs" (page 81). MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS - You can rename the position ...
... then press . • Position You can register three patterns as Position 1, 2, and 3, depending on page 42. • Name Input You can also use the receiver with that value. Playback Selecting a component SHIFT TV AMP 1 2 3 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD 4 5 6 DVD SAT TV 7 8 9 1 MD/ TAPE...results for polarity may vary. When "Warning" appears If a warning on the receiver. 44US appears. 2 Press B/b to "Naming inputs" (page 81). MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS - You can rename the position ...
Operating Instructions
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...GUI MODE 2 3 O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS - MOVIE MUSIC MASTER VOLUME 5 3 Notes • The operation is described for details. 1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD player, then place the disc on the tray. 2 Turn on the receiver... (OFF/A/B/A+B) TONE MODE TONE TUNING MODE TUNING PHONES VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R AUTO CAL MIC MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE...SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. Refer to suit the music. CATEGORY + .< > < TUNING - You can select the sound field to page 54 for a Sony Super Audio ...
...GUI MODE 2 3 O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS - MOVIE MUSIC MASTER VOLUME 5 3 Notes • The operation is described for details. 1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD player, then place the disc on the tray. 2 Turn on the receiver... (OFF/A/B/A+B) TONE MODE TONE TUNING MODE TUNING PHONES VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R AUTO CAL MIC MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE...SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. Refer to suit the music. CATEGORY + .< > < TUNING - You can select the sound field to page 54 for a Sony Super Audio ...
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...STANDBY POWER SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) TONE MODE TONE TUNING MODE TUNING PHONES VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R AUTO CAL MIC MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR ...MEMORY/ ENTER DIMMER 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE 2 3 O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS - Tips • Select the ...can select the sound field to multi channel sound. - CATEGORY + .< > < TUNING - Be sure this receiver is displayed. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to watch a DVD or press BD to a suitable...
...STANDBY POWER SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) TONE MODE TONE TUNING MODE TUNING PHONES VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R AUTO CAL MIC MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR ...MEMORY/ ENTER DIMMER 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE 2 3 O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS - Tips • Select the ...can select the sound field to multi channel sound. - CATEGORY + .< > < TUNING - Be sure this receiver is displayed. 5 Play back the disc. 6 Adjust to watch a DVD or press BD to a suitable...
Operating Instructions
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...digital signal input to the HDMI IN jacks. • PCM When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are received, set to "PCM". This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • Main/Sub Sound of the main language will be ...large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector. • This parameter is selected. - For details on adjusting the parameters, see "7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)" (page 36). When signals other than PCM signals are output from the connected component. Amplifier Operations Settings for the audio (...
...digital signal input to the HDMI IN jacks. • PCM When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are received, set to "PCM". This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • Main/Sub Sound of the main language will be ...large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector. • This parameter is selected. - For details on adjusting the parameters, see "7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)" (page 36). When signals other than PCM signals are output from the connected component. Amplifier Operations Settings for the audio (...
Operating Instructions
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...x Control for HDMI Lets you set to "AMP". • TV+AMP The sound is . For details on operating, see "7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)" (page 36). Notes • The sound quality of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. For details, see "7: Operating ...the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)" (page 36). In this case, select "AMP". For details on the TV's sound quality, such as it is output from the receiver. Settings for HDMI (HDMI settings menu) You can use the ...
...x Control for HDMI Lets you set to "AMP". • TV+AMP The sound is . For details on operating, see "7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)" (page 36). Notes • The sound quality of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. For details, see "7: Operating ...the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)" (page 36). In this case, select "AMP". For details on the TV's sound quality, such as it is output from the receiver. Settings for HDMI (HDMI settings menu) You can use the ...
Operating Instructions
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... menu list appears on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "Settings" then press or b. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE 2 3-6 O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS MENU 1 Start playing a sound source you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10... or b. 50US You can set the level for HDMI) Lets you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc.). 2 Press GUI MODE. "GUI MODE" appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. x SW Level (Subwoofer level for each HDMI input independently. • AUTO The subwoofer level ...
... menu list appears on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "Settings" then press or b. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE 2 3-6 O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS MENU 1 Start playing a sound source you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10... or b. 50US You can set the level for HDMI) Lets you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc.). 2 Press GUI MODE. "GUI MODE" appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. x SW Level (Subwoofer level for each HDMI input independently. • AUTO The subwoofer level ...
Operating Instructions
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... signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE 1 2-8 O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS MENU 1 Press GUI MODE. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. Enjoying the surround effect...) This function allows you to hear the dialog clearly even at low volume levels. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE NIGHT MODE Press NIGHT MODE. Tip While this function is on and off as you press NIGHT MODE. This function can adjust ...
... signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE 1 2-8 O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS MENU 1 Press GUI MODE. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. Enjoying the surround effect...) This function allows you to hear the dialog clearly even at low volume levels. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE NIGHT MODE Press NIGHT MODE. Tip While this function is on and off as you press NIGHT MODE. This function can adjust ...
Operating Instructions
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...or b. However, since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to select "Settings", then press or b. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to cut it to "SMALL". the front and surround speakers are set it , if possible... the subwoofer if all speakers to "LARGE". On the other hand, if you prefer, set all the speakers are set to "LARGE". "GUI MODE" appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "Speaker", then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the ...
...or b. However, since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to select "Settings", then press or b. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to cut it to "SMALL". the front and surround speakers are set it , if possible... the subwoofer if all speakers to "LARGE". On the other hand, if you prefer, set all the speakers are set to "LARGE". "GUI MODE" appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "Speaker", then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the ...
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..." appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "Settings", then press or b. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is not output from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be disconnected by...3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "Speaker", then press or b. Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match. 59US Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen during adjustment. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the speaker...
..." appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "Settings", then press or b. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is not output from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be disconnected by...3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "Speaker", then press or b. Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match. 59US Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen during adjustment. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the speaker...
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... MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE 1 2-5 O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS MENU 1 Press GUI MODE. "GUI MODE" appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. • If the... equalizer is adjusted while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency ...
... MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE 1 2-5 O RETURN/ EXIT HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS MENU 1 Press GUI MODE. "GUI MODE" appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. • If the... equalizer is adjusted while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency ...
Operating Instructions
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... adjust using B/b, then press . 5 Press B/b repeatedly to select "Bass" or "Treble", then press V/v to select "Settings", then press or b. "GUI MODE" appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the receiver. Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "EQ", then press...
... adjust using B/b, then press . 5 Press B/b repeatedly to select "Bass" or "Treble", then press V/v to select "Settings", then press or b. "GUI MODE" appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the receiver. Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "EQ", then press...