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Model No. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. STR-DG510 ©2007 Sony Corporation 2-898-429-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No.
Model No. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. STR-DG510 ©2007 Sony Corporation 2-898-429-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No.
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...by turning the equipment off and on the apparatus. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - And don't place lighted candles on a circuit different from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble. Don't throw away batteries...reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to comply with the limits for help. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects ...
...by turning the equipment off and on the apparatus. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - And don't place lighted candles on a circuit different from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble. Don't throw away batteries...reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to comply with the limits for help. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects ...
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... of electrical and electronic equipment. The recycling of correctly, you purchased the product. Any difference in the text, for model STR-DG510. In this manual, models of area code U is disposed of materials will help to conserve natural resources. R R SPEAKERS... B SPEAKERS Area code Any differences in operation, according to the applicable collection point for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ...
... of electrical and electronic equipment. The recycling of correctly, you purchased the product. Any difference in the text, for model STR-DG510. In this manual, models of area code U is disposed of materials will help to conserve natural resources. R R SPEAKERS... B SPEAKERS Area code Any differences in operation, according to the applicable collection point for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ...
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Note for the supplied remote (RM-AAU013) The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation. 4GB
Note for the supplied remote (RM-AAU013) The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not available for receiver operation. 4GB
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... 15 3a: Connecting the audio components ........ 16 3b: Connecting the video components ........ 17 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials 25 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 26 6: Selecting the speaker system 27 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 28 8: Adjusting the speaker levels and... Naming inputs 59 Changing the display 59 Using the Sleep Timer 60 Recording using the receiver 60 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 61 Additional Information Glossary 62 Precautions 63 Troubleshooting 64 Specifications 67 Index 70 ...
... 15 3a: Connecting the audio components ........ 16 3b: Connecting the video components ........ 17 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials 25 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 26 6: Selecting the speaker system 27 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 28 8: Adjusting the speaker levels and... Naming inputs 59 Changing the display 59 Using the Sleep Timer 60 Recording using the receiver 60 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 61 Additional Information Glossary 62 Precautions 63 Troubleshooting 64 Specifications 67 Index 70 ...
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... source to select a sound field (page 46). 6GB Press to play back (page 32, 34, 35, 51, 53, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60). D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. F INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to adjust the volume level of all... Turn to both digital and analog jacks (page 58). MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT qf qd qs qa q; 98 Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on (on the display (page 57, 59). Getting Started Description and location of selectable items appears here (page 8).
... source to select a sound field (page 46). 6GB Press to play back (page 32, 34, 35, 51, 53, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60). D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. F INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to adjust the volume level of all... Turn to both digital and analog jacks (page 58). MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT qf qd qs qa q; 98 Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on (on the display (page 57, 59). Getting Started Description and location of selectable items appears here (page 8).
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...the display 12 34 5 67 SW LFE SP A ; Lights up according to output the center and surround channel signals. Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital signals. PL" lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE ...is actually being input through the OPTICAL jack. However, these indicators do not light up when VIDEO 2 input is selected. Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to the speaker system used. PL/ ; About the indicators on the display if no ...
...the display 12 34 5 67 SW LFE SP A ; Lights up according to output the center and surround channel signals. Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital signals. PL" lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE ...is actually being input through the OPTICAL jack. However, these indicators do not light up when VIDEO 2 input is selected. Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to the speaker system used. PL/ ; About the indicators on the display if no ...
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.... The boxes around the letters vary to tune in radio stations you have preset. AUTO SW LCR SL SR 9GB Lights up when using the receiver to "NO" (page 38) Sound Field: A.F.D. The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right... SR S Function Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 55), etc., is input through the COAXIAL jack. Lights up when using the receiver to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on presetting radio stations, see page 54.
.... The boxes around the letters vary to tune in radio stations you have preset. AUTO SW LCR SL SR 9GB Lights up when using the receiver to "NO" (page 38) Sound Field: A.F.D. The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right... SR S Function Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 55), etc., is input through the COAXIAL jack. Lights up when using the receiver to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on presetting radio stations, see page 54.
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... 11GB TUNING + m H M TV X x 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 25). * You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU013 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to the FM wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this...
... 11GB TUNING + m H M TV X x 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 25). * You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU013 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to the FM wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this...
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...volume level. and TV (M) at the same time to enter direct tuning mode. B ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 61). The buttons are factory assigned to perform menu operations. MOVIE...Name Function A TV ?/1 Press TV ?/1 and TV (M) at (on/standby) the same time to turn the TV on or off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2) VIDEO 3 Not assigned DVD DVD player SAT Digital Satellite...
...volume level. and TV (M) at the same time to enter direct tuning mode. B ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 61). The buttons are factory assigned to perform menu operations. MOVIE...Name Function A TV ?/1 Press TV ?/1 and TV (M) at (on/standby) the same time to turn the TV on or off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2) VIDEO 3 Not assigned DVD DVD player SAT Digital Satellite...
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... in recording standby.) x TV CH +/- Press to the previous menu or exit the TV's menu while the menu is displayed on -screen guide of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or blu-ray disc player. Press RETURN/EXIT and TV (M) at the same time to display options applicable...
... in recording standby.) x TV CH +/- Press to the previous menu or exit the TV's menu while the menu is displayed on -screen guide of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or blu-ray disc player. Press RETURN/EXIT and TV (M) at the same time to display options applicable...
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... differently than described. • The VIDEO 3 button on the model. • The above explanation is not available for receiver operation. 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to select the TV channels. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front ... speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Example of the TV. Press 0/ 10 to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Press TV INPUT and TV (M) at the same time to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one or two digits ...
... differently than described. • The VIDEO 3 button on the model. • The above explanation is not available for receiver operation. 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to select the TV channels. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front ... speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Example of the TV. Press 0/ 10 to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Press TV INPUT and TV (M) at the same time to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one or two digits ...
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... AUDIO IN SUB TV SAT VIDEO 1 WOOFER + - If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the receiver (page 27). CENTER SURROUND L FRONT A L + - + -
... AUDIO IN SUB TV SAT VIDEO 1 WOOFER + - If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the receiver (page 27). CENTER SURROUND L FRONT A L + - + -
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TV, etc. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT COMPONENT HDMI VIDEO VIDEO Receiver INPUT jack Video component OUTPUT jack COMPONENT HDMI VIDEO VIDEO High quality image 17GB Refer to "4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 25). Select the ... below for the pages which describe how to the jacks on the connecting jack. Before you begin, refer to "Component to this receiver. INPUT jack COMPONENT HDMI VIDEO VIDEO Receiver MONITOR OUT, HDMI OUT jack COMPONENT HDMI VIDEO VIDEO ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME...
TV, etc. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT COMPONENT HDMI VIDEO VIDEO Receiver INPUT jack Video component OUTPUT jack COMPONENT HDMI VIDEO VIDEO High quality image 17GB Refer to "4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)" (page 25). Select the ... below for the pages which describe how to the jacks on the connecting jack. Before you begin, refer to "Component to this receiver. INPUT jack COMPONENT HDMI VIDEO VIDEO Receiver MONITOR OUT, HDMI OUT jack COMPONENT HDMI VIDEO VIDEO ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME...
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... the factory setting of a Super Audio CD are not output. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be displayed on the receiver's display. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 59). Getting Started Notes on HDMI connections • The sound is output from the TV speaker only ...when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be sure to - turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of the multi channel surround sound, be able...
... the factory setting of a Super Audio CD are not output. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be displayed on the receiver's display. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 59). Getting Started Notes on HDMI connections • The sound is output from the TV speaker only ...when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be sure to - turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of the multi channel surround sound, be able...
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...cord (not supplied) 20GB CENTER SURROUND L FRONT A L + - + - It is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be displayed on the receiver when the video and audio signals of the receiver. - Note Be sure to turn off or mute the TV's volume. connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the... the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV or projector. • To output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to: - Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Tips • You can be transmitted. turn on a TV ...
...cord (not supplied) 20GB CENTER SURROUND L FRONT A L + - + - It is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be displayed on the receiver when the video and audio signals of the receiver. - Note Be sure to turn off or mute the TV's volume. connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the... the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV or projector. • To output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver, be sure to: - Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Tips • You can be transmitted. turn on a TV ...
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...DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD player. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. Tip All the digital audio jacks... are compatible with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your components. Connecting a DVD player Audio signals DVD player Video signals A B C OPTICAL...
...DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD player. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. Tip All the digital audio jacks... are compatible with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your components. Connecting a DVD player Audio signals DVD player Video signals A B C OPTICAL...
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... can use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that it can be displayed on the receiver's display. R R SPEAKERS RL FRONT B SPEAKERS A Video cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • Be sure to control your DVD recorder. Connecting a DVD recorder...
... can use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that it can be displayed on the receiver's display. R R SPEAKERS RL FRONT B SPEAKERS A Video cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • Be sure to control your DVD recorder. Connecting a DVD recorder...
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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). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep ...it as horizontal as possible. 25GB R R SPEAKERS RL FRONT B SPEAKERS * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Getting Started 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). CENTER SURROUND L FRONT A L + - + - FM wire ...
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). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep ...it as horizontal as possible. 25GB R R SPEAKERS RL FRONT B SPEAKERS * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Getting Started 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). CENTER SURROUND L FRONT A L + - + - FM wire ...
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...preset station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following items are reset to their factory defaults. The following procedure. AC power cord (mains lead) RL FRONT B SPEAKERS ...To the wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for inputs and preset stations. • MASTER VOLUME is set to "VOL MIN". • Input is set to a wall outlet. "PUSH...
...preset station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following items are reset to their factory defaults. The following procedure. AC power cord (mains lead) RL FRONT B SPEAKERS ...To the wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for inputs and preset stations. • MASTER VOLUME is set to "VOL MIN". • Input is set to a wall outlet. "PUSH...