Operating Instructions
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... SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the remote. XM is used for model STR-DG800. You...
... SURROUND BACK MULTI CH IN Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the remote. XM is used for model STR-DG800. You...
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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...a headphone is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. "; 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; However, these indicators do not light up when ... used. Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is activated (page 47). ASSIGN" in the Video menu (page 81). continued 7US... jack, or when INPUT MODE is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. Lights up when the receiver is set to "ANALOG FIXED" (page 78). Flashes when you have made digital connections and that...
...a headphone is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. "; 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; However, these indicators do not light up when ... used. Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is activated (page 47). ASSIGN" in the Video menu (page 81). continued 7US... jack, or when INPUT MODE is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. Lights up when the receiver is set to "ANALOG FIXED" (page 78). Flashes when you have made digital connections and that...
Operating Instructions
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HDMI IN/ MONITOR 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). Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 32). White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to a DVD player, or a ... COMPONENT VIDEO L + - C AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jack Red (R) Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver) (page 72). R FRONT B SPEAKERS DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) MONITOR OUT SIGNAL GND L R R R R...
HDMI IN/ MONITOR 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). Connects to the AM loop antenna supplied with this receiver (page 32). White (L) Red (R) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack Black Connects to a DVD player, or a ... COMPONENT VIDEO L + - C AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jack Red (R) Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver) (page 72). R FRONT B SPEAKERS DVD IN SA-CD/ CD IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) MONITOR OUT SIGNAL GND L R R R R...
Operating Instructions
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...can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. 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...
...can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. 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 to be connected 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 be connected" below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. Refer to the jacks on... components This section describes how to hook up all your components, proceed to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page 32). After hooking up your components to this receiver.
.... Component to be connected 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 be connected" below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. Refer to the jacks on... components This section describes how to hook up all your components, proceed to "4: Connecting the antennas" (page 32). After hooking up your components to this receiver.
Operating Instructions
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... be output as component video signals and this receiver and then output to a TV through the receiver. 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...
... be output as component video signals and this receiver and then output to a TV through the receiver. 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...
Operating Instructions
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... BACK MULTI CH IN SUB WOOFER R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER R SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L + - If the power supply of your components. Notes • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. • Turn on the receiver when ...DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT L L L L + - + - 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...
... BACK MULTI CH IN SUB WOOFER R OUT ZONE 2 CENTER R SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L + - If the power supply of your components. Notes • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. • Turn on the receiver when ...DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT L L L L + - + - 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...
Operating Instructions
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... use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the receiver's display. 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... DVD MONITOR IN OUT L SUR SUB WOOFER ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO 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 BACK SPEAKERS L + -
... use the button to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the receiver's display. 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... DVD MONITOR IN OUT L SUR SUB WOOFER ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO 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 BACK SPEAKERS L + -
Operating Instructions
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... 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 Note When a playback component connected to this receiver and this receiver connected to the TV by HDMI, the sound is an interface which transmits video...
... 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 Note When a playback component connected to this receiver and this receiver connected to the TV by HDMI, the sound is an interface which transmits video...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started Notes on HDMI connections • The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output. • Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via ...the HDMI cable. • Refer ...
Getting Started Notes on HDMI connections • The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output. • Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via ...the HDMI cable. • Refer ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 AUDIO IN... 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. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the...
... 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 AUDIO IN... 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. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the...
Operating Instructions
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... receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). All rights reserved. All fees and programming subject to the XM Radio XM Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners across the U.S. Channels .... XM jack 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 VIDEO IN VIDEO... L 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 XM Satellite Radio Inc. © 2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. XM Connect...
... receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). All rights reserved. All fees and programming subject to the XM Radio XM Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners across the U.S. Channels .... XM jack 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 VIDEO IN VIDEO... L 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 XM Satellite Radio Inc. © 2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. XM Connect...
Operating Instructions
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...*1The audio signals of the current input is selected. Tips • Only signals from the ZONE 2 OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is output. *2The audio signals of the current input are output. 85US The analog audio signals of the last selected... component B Sony's Amplifier/Receiver C Speaker Press 2ND ZONE and then press one of the audio input button (SOURCE*1, MD/TAPE, SA-CD/CD, TUNER*2) to select the analog audio signals you can enjoy sounds from a component connected to output. Zone 2 connections 1 ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jack Main Zone A STR-DG800 DIGITAL HDMI ANTENNA + ...
...*1The audio signals of the current input is selected. Tips • Only signals from the ZONE 2 OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is output. *2The audio signals of the current input are output. 85US The analog audio signals of the last selected... component B Sony's Amplifier/Receiver C Speaker Press 2ND ZONE and then press one of the audio input button (SOURCE*1, MD/TAPE, SA-CD/CD, TUNER*2) to select the analog audio signals you can enjoy sounds from a component connected to output. Zone 2 connections 1 ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jack Main Zone A STR-DG800 DIGITAL HDMI ANTENNA + ...
Operating Instructions
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...channels. never pull the cord. • One blade of safety and will fit into the outlet, contact your local power supply. If you are unable to digital, analog data should be quantified. x HDMI...x S-VIDEO signal A format for playback of 44.1 kHz. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that of Composite signal is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as ... as it checked by modifying the display connecting technology, DVI (Digital Visual Interface), for AV equipment. A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44,100 times per second the ...
...channels. never pull the cord. • One blade of safety and will fit into the outlet, contact your local power supply. If you are unable to digital, analog data should be quantified. x HDMI...x S-VIDEO signal A format for playback of 44.1 kHz. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that of Composite signal is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as ... as it checked by modifying the display connecting technology, DVI (Digital Visual Interface), for AV equipment. A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44,100 times per second the ...
Operating Instructions
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... is not set to "ANALOG FIXED" (page 78). There is no sound from digital sources (from the COAXIAL input jack. • Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not selected. Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to "COAX FIXED" for the sources from the OPTICAL input jack... from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack). • Check that sound is set up the component. The source sound input from the HDMI jack on both channels are set to the receiver correctly. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the connecting cords are connected correctly and securely...
... is not set to "ANALOG FIXED" (page 78). There is no sound from digital sources (from the COAXIAL input jack. • Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not selected. Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to "COAX FIXED" for the sources from the OPTICAL input jack... from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack). • Check that sound is set up the component. The source sound input from the HDMI jack on both channels are set to the receiver correctly. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the connecting cords are connected correctly and securely...
Quick Setup Guide
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... SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS R SURROUND L + - Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver. About the front speaker button You can enjoy multi channel surround sound. Notes on the playback component to connect this receiver and the TV are appropriate for details on the color or mark of connecting speaker cords... Use speaker cords, which are connected via la prise HDMI. STR-DG800 Quick Setup Guide Guide d'installation Sony Corporation © 2006 Printed in the operating instructions supplied with the receiver for details of the speaker cord to be connected to ...
... SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS R SURROUND L + - Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver. About the front speaker button You can enjoy multi channel surround sound. Notes on the playback component to connect this receiver and the TV are appropriate for details on the color or mark of connecting speaker cords... Use speaker cords, which are connected via la prise HDMI. STR-DG800 Quick Setup Guide Guide d'installation Sony Corporation © 2006 Printed in the operating instructions supplied with the receiver for details of the speaker cord to be connected to ...
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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...HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. XM Connect and Play™ require subscription and antenna which are trademarks of Sony. 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...Sony and Remote Commander are sold separately. dts is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. Music - 4; STR-DG800...3 (Rear-2 Audio/Video Outputs, 1 Output) Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear, 7.1 Channel) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) AC Outlet: ...
...HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. XM Connect and Play™ require subscription and antenna which are trademarks of Sony. 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...Sony and Remote Commander are sold separately. dts is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. Music - 4; STR-DG800...3 (Rear-2 Audio/Video Outputs, 1 Output) Multi-Channel Input(s): 1 (Rear, 7.1 Channel) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) AC Outlet: ...