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3-289-200-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DG920 ©2008 Sony Corporation
3-289-200-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DG920 ©2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...qd qs Status of the POWER button x (Off) The receiver is turned off . qa ON/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. Press POWER to the standby mode. When you remove the cover, keep it to turn the receiver on or set it out...
...qd qs Status of the POWER button x (Off) The receiver is turned off . qa ON/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. Press POWER to the standby mode. When you remove the cover, keep it to turn the receiver on or set it out...
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... +/- E TUNING MODE Press to a portable audio/video component such as a camcorder or video game (page 30, 45). R VIDEO 2 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN jacks Connects to select the tuning mode (page 96, 99, 114). T SPEAKERS Press to store a station or enter the selection when selecting the... to turn TONE +/- Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select bass or treble level, then turn the receiver on the display (page 84, 113). Getting Started Name Function A ON/STANDBY lamp Lights up when multi CHANNEL channel audio signals are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 81).
... +/- E TUNING MODE Press to a portable audio/video component such as a camcorder or video game (page 30, 45). R VIDEO 2 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN jacks Connects to select the tuning mode (page 96, 99, 114). T SPEAKERS Press to store a station or enter the selection when selecting the... to turn TONE +/- Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select bass or treble level, then turn the receiver on the display (page 84, 113). Getting Started Name Function A ON/STANDBY lamp Lights up when multi CHANNEL channel audio signals are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 81).
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...TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 25). Rear panel 1 2 1 3 TV OPTICAL IN OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN SAT IN COAXIAL DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE... OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS CENTER 75 6 5 4 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN Connects to a DVD jacks ...
...TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 25). Rear panel 1 2 1 3 TV OPTICAL IN OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN SAT IN COAXIAL DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE... OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS CENTER 75 6 5 4 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN Connects to a DVD jacks ...
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...jack subwoofer (page 16). L L CENTER R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Connect to a TV (page 18). ql qk qj qh O RETURN/... 8 9 0 w; You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a VCR, DVD player...AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV AMP 1 VIDEO 1 2 VIDEO 2 4 5 DVD SAT 7 8 MD/ TAPE SA-CD/ CD -/-- 0/10 PHONO MULTI IN CLEAR/>10 XM 3 BD 6 TV 9 TUNER ENT/MEM DMPORT 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. Remote commander You can operate this receiver...
...jack subwoofer (page 16). L L CENTER R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Connect to a TV (page 18). ql qk qj qh O RETURN/... 8 9 0 w; You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a VCR, DVD player...AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV AMP 1 VIDEO 1 2 VIDEO 2 4 5 DVD SAT 7 8 MD/ TAPE SA-CD/ CD -/-- 0/10 PHONO MULTI IN CLEAR/>10 XM 3 BD 6 TV 9 TUNER ENT/MEM DMPORT 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. Remote commander You can operate this receiver...
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... The buttons are factory assigned to - Name Numeric buttons (number 5*) ENT/MEM CLEAR Function Press SHIFT (X), then press numeric buttons to control Sony components (page 45). clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button of the buttons to select the component you press ?/1 (B) at...VHS COMBO, or DVD/ HDD COMBO. B ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or (on page 99. select channel numbers of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on /standby) audio/video components that the remote is set it ...
... The buttons are factory assigned to - Name Numeric buttons (number 5*) ENT/MEM CLEAR Function Press SHIFT (X), then press numeric buttons to control Sony components (page 45). clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button of the buttons to select the component you press ?/1 (B) at...VHS COMBO, or DVD/ HDD COMBO. B ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or (on page 99. select channel numbers of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on /standby) audio/video components that the remote is set it ...
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.... continued 11US to - Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 87). To select the channel entry mode of the Digital CATV terminal. Press SHIFT (X), then press -/-- select channel numbers of the TV, press TV (D) and then press -/--. >10 F 2CH/ A.DIRECT Press SHIFT (X), ... DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/ VHS COMBO, or DVD/ HDD COMBO. To display the menus of Sony TV. Press to display the options of Sony TV, press TV (D) and then press HOME/ MENU.
.... continued 11US to - Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 87). To select the channel entry mode of the Digital CATV terminal. Press SHIFT (X), then press -/-- select channel numbers of the TV, press TV (D) and then press -/--. >10 F 2CH/ A.DIRECT Press SHIFT (X), ... DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/ VHS COMBO, or DVD/ HDD COMBO. To display the menus of Sony TV. Press to display the options of Sony TV, press TV (D) and then press HOME/ MENU.
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... speaker (right) HSubwoofer 14US 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you connect one subwoofer). Example of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system). Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi...
... speaker (right) HSubwoofer 14US 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you connect one subwoofer). Example of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system). Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi...
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...) E Component video cord (not supplied) 18US 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. Audio signals TV Audio/video signals Video signals A B C D E TV... AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C...
...) E Component video cord (not supplied) 18US 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. Audio signals TV Audio/video signals Video signals A B C D E TV... AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C...
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... you begin, refer to "Component to be connected Page Super Audio CD With digital audio 20 player, CD player output With multi channel 22 audio output With analog audio 23 output only MD deck, Tape deck, Analog disc 23 turntable DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 20 19US In this ... "Fixed" if it can be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. Tips • The receiver has a video conversion function. For details, see "Notes on converting video signals" (page 32). • The sound of the TV is transmitted. • Depending on...
... you begin, refer to "Component to be connected Page Super Audio CD With digital audio 20 player, CD player output With multi channel 22 audio output With analog audio 23 output only MD deck, Tape deck, Analog disc 23 turntable DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 20 19US In this ... "Fixed" if it can be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. Tips • The receiver has a video conversion function. For details, see "Notes on converting video signals" (page 32). • The sound of the TV is transmitted. • Depending on...
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... VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Audio cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Notes • Before connecting ...sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • When you play back a Super Audio CD disc on the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 20US
... VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN PB/ CB PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L L AUDIO OUT CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A Audio cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Notes • Before connecting ...sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • When you play back a Super Audio CD disc on the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 20US
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... (mains lead). • Audio input signals from MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to any audio output jacks. Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD...
... (mains lead). • Audio input signals from MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to any audio output jacks. Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD...
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... cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Audio signals are not output from the speakers connected to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with HDMI jacks HDMI is converted. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD...signals input to the VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be up to the receiver. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI ver1.3. • This receiver supports the Control for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. Satellite tuner, Set-top box Audio/video ...
... cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Audio signals are not output from the speakers connected to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with HDMI jacks HDMI is converted. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD...signals input to the VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be up to the receiver. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI ver1.3. • This receiver supports the Control for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. Satellite tuner, Set-top box Audio/video ...
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.... • You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection. • Set the image resolution of the playback component...can only be output. The video input signals cannot be output from the HDMI OUT jack while the receiver menu is not output correctly. • Before connecting cables, make sure to "AMP". For example...of the playback component. • Not every HDMI component supports all functions that you use a Sony HDMI cable. • We recommend that are defined by the specified HDMI version. If you...
.... • You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection. • Set the image resolution of the playback component...can only be output. The video input signals cannot be output from the HDMI OUT jack while the receiver menu is not output correctly. • Before connecting cables, make sure to "AMP". For example...of the playback component. • Not every HDMI component supports all functions that you use a Sony HDMI cable. • We recommend that are defined by the specified HDMI version. If you...
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..." (page 33) on the conversion function of the input signal is equipped with a function for conversion of video signals This receiver is output. X : Video signals are not converted. Video signals are not output. continued 31US Input Signals TV OPTICAL IN ... OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN L L AUDIO OUT PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L CENTER R R VIDEO 1 R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT R SURROUN Output Signals SURRO R R FRON FRON R B C SPEAKERS A B C B OUTPUT jack HDMI OUT INPUT jack HDMI IN A f VIDEO IN B a COMPONENT...
..." (page 33) on the conversion function of the input signal is equipped with a function for conversion of video signals This receiver is output. X : Video signals are not converted. Video signals are not output. continued 31US Input Signals TV OPTICAL IN ... OUT IN AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN L L AUDIO OUT PR/ CR ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) L L CENTER R R VIDEO 1 R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT R SURROUN Output Signals SURRO R R FRON FRON R B C SPEAKERS A B C B OUTPUT jack HDMI OUT INPUT jack HDMI IN A f VIDEO IN B a COMPONENT...
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... CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna ...(aerial) away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). ...
... CENTER R R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna ...(aerial) away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). ...
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Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for this operation. 1,2 ON/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/ ... can also be used to return settings you have made to the initial settings. 35US After "CLEARING" appears on the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. AC power cord (mains lead) SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B ...
Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for this operation. 1,2 ON/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/ ... can also be used to return settings you have made to the initial settings. 35US After "CLEARING" appears on the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. AC power cord (mains lead) SURROUND BACK R L SURROUND R L R FRONT B ...
Operating Instructions
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... your room. b)The measurement result is selected. PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. The multi channel input is not utilized in the following case. - Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of each speaker to your ... SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) ON/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. No audio signals are connected. 9: ...
... your room. b)The measurement result is selected. PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. The multi channel input is not utilized in the following case. - Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of each speaker to your ... SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) ON/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. No audio signals are connected. 9: ...
Operating Instructions
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...comes out of noise and get a more accurate measurement. • If there are using, the setup distance value may damage the receiver and the microphone. • During the measurement, the sound that the optimizer microphone remains at your neighborhood. • Perform the... are connected - ON/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. Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you...
...comes out of noise and get a more accurate measurement. • If there are using, the setup distance value may damage the receiver and the microphone. • During the measurement, the sound that the optimizer microphone remains at your neighborhood. • Perform the... are connected - ON/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. Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you...
Operating Instructions
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... can be played back VIDEO 1 VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 jack VIDEO 2 Camcorder, video game, etc., connected to the VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jack BD Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack DVD DVD player, etc., connected to DVD jack SAT Satellite tuner, set...radio tuner PHONO Turntable, etc., connected to the PHONO jack MULTI IN Component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack DMPORT Portable audio, etc., connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the receiver XM XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connected to the jack 2 Turn on the remote. To...
... can be played back VIDEO 1 VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 jack VIDEO 2 Camcorder, video game, etc., connected to the VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jack BD Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack DVD DVD player, etc., connected to DVD jack SAT Satellite tuner, set...radio tuner PHONO Turntable, etc., connected to the PHONO jack MULTI IN Component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack DMPORT Portable audio, etc., connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the receiver XM XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connected to the jack 2 Turn on the remote. To...