Operating Instructions
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... this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the supplied remote. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is used for example, "Models... code CA only". • The instructions in the text, for model STR-DG800. XM is clearly indicated in operation is a registered trademark of the front panel. Any difference in the text, for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
... this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the supplied remote. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is used for example, "Models... code CA only". • The instructions in the text, for model STR-DG800. XM is clearly indicated in operation is a registered trademark of the front panel. Any difference in the text, for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
Operating Instructions
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... 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 levels and...Changing the display 83 Using the Sleep Timer 83 Recording using the receiver 84 Listening to the sound in another zone ....... 85 Using the Remote Programming the remote 86 Additional Information Glossary 91 Precautions 92 Troubleshooting 93 Specifications 97 Index...
... 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 levels and...Changing the display 83 Using the Sleep Timer 83 Recording using the receiver 84 Listening to the sound in another zone ....... 85 Using the Remote Programming the remote 86 Additional Information Glossary 91 Precautions 92 Troubleshooting 93 Specifications 97 Index...
Operating Instructions
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H MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up when multi channel audio is decoded (page 43). L MASTER VOLUME ...MODE Press to select information displayed on the display (page 82). I Remote sensor Receives signals from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks (page 40). N MULTI CH IN Press to select sound fields for the Auto Calibration function (...Press to select 2CH STEREO mode (page 66, 67). V VIDEO 3 IN/ To connect a camcorder or PORTABLE AV video game (page 29, 40). K INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are ...
H MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Lights up when multi channel audio is decoded (page 43). L MASTER VOLUME ...MODE Press to select information displayed on the display (page 82). I Remote sensor Receives signals from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks (page 40). N MULTI CH IN Press to select sound fields for the Auto Calibration function (...Press to select 2CH STEREO mode (page 66, 67). V VIDEO 3 IN/ To connect a camcorder or PORTABLE AV video game (page 29, 40). K INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are ...
Operating Instructions
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... You can enjoy high jack* quality image (page 25, 27, 28). You OUTPUT can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. MOVIE MUSIC wg CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D. m H TUNING + M qf DISC SKIP X x TV VOL TV CH ...MUTING qg DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 qj qh TV/VIDEO WIDE 10US RM-AAP008 wl TV RM SET UP AV ?/1 ?/1 wk SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE wj wh 2CH A.F.D. CATEGORY + REPLAY ADVANCE .< > TUNING -
... You can enjoy high jack* quality image (page 25, 27, 28). You OUTPUT can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. MOVIE MUSIC wg CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D. m H TUNING + M qf DISC SKIP X x TV VOL TV CH ...MUTING qg DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 qj qh TV/VIDEO WIDE 10US RM-AAP008 wl TV RM SET UP AV ?/1 ?/1 wk SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE wj wh 2CH A.F.D. CATEGORY + REPLAY ADVANCE .< > TUNING -
Operating Instructions
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... (C). Name Function C Input buttons Press one of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you want to use. You can program the remote to select the current input for the main receiver. Press to control non-Sony components by changing the code. When you press ?/1 (B)... of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. If you press any of the remote. Press to turn the receiver on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is programmed to operate. For details see "Programming the remote" (page 86). Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR ...
... (C). Name Function C Input buttons Press one of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you want to use. You can program the remote to select the current input for the main receiver. Press to control non-Sony components by changing the code. When you press ?/1 (B)... of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. If you press any of the remote. Press to turn the receiver on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is programmed to operate. For details see "Programming the remote" (page 86). Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR ...
Operating Instructions
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... to select the category mode for Sony TVs only. Press to continuous playback, etc. of the Blu-ray disc recorder or satellite tuner. wj MULTI CH Press to select the audio directly... -/--. >10 Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. To select the channel mode of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player or MD deck, tape deck... depending on the component, the above explanation is intended to light up the remote. Press to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the satellite tuner, Blu-ray...
... to select the category mode for Sony TVs only. Press to continuous playback, etc. of the Blu-ray disc recorder or satellite tuner. wj MULTI CH Press to select the audio directly... -/--. >10 Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. To select the channel mode of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player or MD deck, tape deck... depending on the component, the above explanation is intended to light up the remote. Press to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the satellite tuner, Blu-ray...
Operating Instructions
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... cord (not supplied) C S-video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder If you can be displayed on the receiver's display. 2 Connecting video DVD player Getting Started C A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN...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 + - For details, see ... DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT L L L L + - + - For details, see "Programming the remote" (page 86). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that you connect a DVD recorder ...
... cord (not supplied) C S-video cord (not supplied) DVD recorder If you can be displayed on the receiver's display. 2 Connecting video DVD player Getting Started C A B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN TV/SAT IN...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 + - For details, see ... DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 PRE OUT L L L L + - + - For details, see "Programming the remote" (page 86). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that you connect a DVD recorder ...
Operating Instructions
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.../ENTER. This may cause a malfunction. TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE - Getting Started 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to turn off the...
.../ENTER. This may cause a malfunction. TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE - Getting Started 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to turn off the...
Operating Instructions
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...lighting apparatuses. About the command mode If the command modes of the receiver and the remote are different, you do not intend to use the remote to operate the receiver. The command mode of the remote has been set to AV SYSTEM1 and "C.MODE.AV1" appears on the display. Turn on the ...will change from battery leakage and corrosion. If you cannot use the remote for this receiver and the remote are the initial setting (AV SYSTEM2), it is "C.MODE.AV2". Notes • Do not leave the remote in the RM-AAP008 remote commander. If the command modes of both this operation. To set ...
...lighting apparatuses. About the command mode If the command modes of the receiver and the remote are different, you do not intend to use the remote to operate the receiver. The command mode of the remote has been set to AV SYSTEM1 and "C.MODE.AV1" appears on the display. Turn on the ...will change from battery leakage and corrosion. If you cannot use the remote for this receiver and the remote are the initial setting (AV SYSTEM2), it is "C.MODE.AV2". Notes • Do not leave the remote in the RM-AAP008 remote commander. If the command modes of both this operation. To set ...
Operating Instructions
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... the selected input to 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub woofer. TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT ...SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE - CATEGORY + 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 12 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input you to in the 2CH STEREO mode. AUTO" (page 62). You can also use the input buttons on the remote...
... the selected input to 2 channel stereo sources using this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub woofer. TUNING + AUTO CAL MIC PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT ...SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE - CATEGORY + 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 12 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input you to in the 2CH STEREO mode. AUTO" (page 62). You can also use the input buttons on the remote...
Operating Instructions
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...other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN) You can reassign a digital audio input to the DVD COAXIAL IN jack on the receiver. Connect the first DVD player to another input. Note Some audio input modes may not be set up depending...-DVD) and the TV/SAT OPTICAL's digital audio input to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver. "1-LEVEL SET" appears on the display. 2 Press control button V/v repeatedly to select "5-AUDIO SET.". 3 Press the ... analog connections. You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode.
...other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN) You can reassign a digital audio input to the DVD COAXIAL IN jack on the receiver. Connect the first DVD player to another input. Note Some audio input modes may not be set up depending...-DVD) and the TV/SAT OPTICAL's digital audio input to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver. "1-LEVEL SET" appears on the display. 2 Press control button V/v repeatedly to select "5-AUDIO SET.". 3 Press the ... analog connections. You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode.
Operating Instructions
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... input after programming Press the programmed button to control other components. Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL - Once the numeric code has been verified, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to activate the...also program the remote for information on pages 87-90 for Sony components that accept infrared wireless control signals. 1 Press RM SET UP. The remote automatically exits the programming mode. at the same time. Using the Remote Programming the remote You can program the remote to control. Furthermore...
... input after programming Press the programmed button to control other components. Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL - Once the numeric code has been verified, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to activate the...also program the remote for information on pages 87-90 for Sony components that accept infrared wireless control signals. 1 Press RM SET UP. The remote automatically exits the programming mode. at the same time. Using the Remote Programming the remote You can program the remote to control. Furthermore...
Operating Instructions
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... codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the input buttons on this remote may be available when used with your particular component. To control a CD player Maker SONY DENON JVC KENWOOD MAGNAVOX MARANTZ ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TECHNICS YAMAHA Code(s) 101, 102...not be assigned to a component. There is a chance, however, that your remote using other codes. Since the remote signal that the remote is normally unable to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that a component accepts differs depending on the latest information available for each...
... codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the input buttons on this remote may be available when used with your particular component. To control a CD player Maker SONY DENON JVC KENWOOD MAGNAVOX MARANTZ ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TECHNICS YAMAHA Code(s) 101, 102...not be assigned to a component. There is a chance, however, that your remote using other codes. Since the remote signal that the remote is normally unable to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that a component accepts differs depending on the latest information available for each...
Operating Instructions
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... the software being played back corresponds to the multi channel format. • Check whether the setup on the playback component is set to the appropriate input mode. • Move your nearest Sony dealer. Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver. • Remove any problem persists, consult your...
... the software being played back corresponds to the multi channel format. • Check whether the setup on the playback component is set to the appropriate input mode. • Move your nearest Sony dealer. Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver. • Remove any problem persists, consult your...
Operating Instructions
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... (16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 13 7/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 11.0 kg (24 lb 5 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAP008 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) For details on the area code of the component you are subject to change...
... (16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 13 7/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 11.0 kg (24 lb 5 oz) Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAP008 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) For details on the area code of the component you are subject to change...
Marketing Specifications
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...2 (Rear) RCA Audio Input(s): 8 (3 Dedicated/5 Audio/Video) RCA Audio Output(s): 3 (Rear-2 Audio/Video Outputs, 1 Output) 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...Sony and Remote Commander are registered 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.com/dn Last Updated: 06/20/2008 STR-DG800...
...2 (Rear) RCA Audio Input(s): 8 (3 Dedicated/5 Audio/Video) RCA Audio Output(s): 3 (Rear-2 Audio/Video Outputs, 1 Output) 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...Sony and Remote Commander are registered 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.com/dn Last Updated: 06/20/2008 STR-DG800...