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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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However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the apparatus. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant ... authority to persons. This symbol is connected. - CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will not occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to ...
However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the apparatus. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant ... authority to persons. This symbol is connected. - CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will not occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to ...
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...mean NeuralTHX Surround. Check your model number by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. About area codes The area code of Sony Corporation. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. Patent #'s:...is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. and other U.S. All other technology or trademarks owned by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. You can... otherwise. Any difference in operation is used for model STR-DG920.
...mean NeuralTHX Surround. Check your model number by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. About area codes The area code of Sony Corporation. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. Patent #'s:...is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. and other U.S. All other technology or trademarks owned by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. You can... otherwise. Any difference in operation is used for model STR-DG920.
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...the 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 ...74 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 the...
...the 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 ...74 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 the...
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When you remove the cover, keep it to turn the receiver on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off (initial setting). 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...
When you remove the cover, keep it to turn the receiver on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off (initial setting). 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...
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...47, 55). to select the tuning mode (page 96, 99, 114). E TUNING MODE Press to adjust the level (page 90). F Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. D TUNING +/- J INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are DECODING lamp decoded (page 47)....30, 45). Getting Started Name Function A ON/STANDBY lamp Lights up in red when the receiver is set to headphones (page 109). B POWER Press to select information displayed on . R VIDEO 2 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN jacks Connects to select a sound field A.F.D. (page 96). C TONE MODE TONE +/- ...
...47, 55). to select the tuning mode (page 96, 99, 114). E TUNING MODE Press to adjust the level (page 90). F Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. D TUNING +/- J INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are DECODING lamp decoded (page 47)....30, 45). Getting Started Name Function A ON/STANDBY lamp Lights up in red when the receiver is set to headphones (page 109). B POWER Press to select information displayed on . R VIDEO 2 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN jacks Connects to select a sound field A.F.D. (page 96). C TONE MODE TONE +/- ...
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...to a DVD player, satellite tuner, or a Blu-ray disc player. B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack Connects to the FM wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 34). C COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Green (Y) Blue (PB/CB) Y, PB/CB, PR/CR IN/ OUT* jacks Connects to a DVD jacks ... sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 25). Red (PR/CR) 8US AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to this receiver (page 34). Rear panel 1 2 1 3 TV OPTICAL IN OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN SAT IN COAXIAL DVD IN ...
...to a DVD player, satellite tuner, or a Blu-ray disc player. B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack Connects to the FM wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 34). C COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Green (Y) Blue (PB/CB) Y, PB/CB, PR/CR IN/ OUT* jacks Connects to a DVD jacks ... sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 25). Red (PR/CR) 8US AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to this receiver (page 34). Rear panel 1 2 1 3 TV OPTICAL IN OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN SAT IN COAXIAL DVD IN ...
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... jacks Red (R) Connects to a Super Audio CD player, etc. (page 18, 20, 23). 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 -/-- 0/10 PHONO MULTI IN CLEAR/>10 XM 3 BD 6 TV... jacks G DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 20). * 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 TV (page 18). Remote commander You can watch the selected input image when you...
... jacks Red (R) Connects to a Super Audio CD player, etc. (page 18, 20, 23). 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 -/-- 0/10 PHONO MULTI IN CLEAR/>10 XM 3 BD 6 TV... jacks G DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 20). * 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 TV (page 18). Remote commander You can watch the selected input image when you...
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... the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). B ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or (on or off, press TV (D) and then press AV ?/1. It changes the remote key function to use. select track numbers of Sony TV, press TV (D) and then press ENT/MEM. To enter ... V/v/B/b (J) buttons to - store a station during tuner operation. C AMP Press to control Sony components (page 45). The buttons are factory assigned to enable the receiver operation (page 89). To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time, it to - Press SHIFT (X), then press CLEAR to ...
... the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). B ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or (on or off, press TV (D) and then press AV ?/1. It changes the remote key function to use. select track numbers of Sony TV, press TV (D) and then press ENT/MEM. To enter ... V/v/B/b (J) buttons to - store a station during tuner operation. C AMP Press to control Sony components (page 45). The buttons are factory assigned to enable the receiver operation (page 89). To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time, it to - Press SHIFT (X), then press CLEAR to ...
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...PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. - Press to operate the audio/video components. J , V/v/B/b After pressing AMP (C), press MENU (L) for receiver, DVD player, Blu-ray disc player or satellite tuner. Press to display the menu to select a sound field (page 96). Press to skip tracks of...56). Then, use V/v/B/b (J) and (J) to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 87). H NIGHT MODE Press to - To select the channel entry mode of Sony TV, press TV (D) and then press HOME/ MENU. I GUI MODE Press to enter the selection...
...PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. - Press to operate the audio/video components. J , V/v/B/b After pressing AMP (C), press MENU (L) for receiver, DVD player, Blu-ray disc player or satellite tuner. Press to display the menu to select a sound field (page 96). Press to skip tracks of...56). Then, use V/v/B/b (J) and (J) to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 87). H NIGHT MODE Press to - To select the channel entry mode of Sony TV, press TV (D) and then press HOME/ MENU. I GUI MODE Press to enter the selection...
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...or may not work depending on the component, the above explanation is compatible with the TV. V RESOLUTION Press to change the resolution of Sony TV, press TV (D) and then press DISPLAY. Z RM SET UP Press to both digital and analog jacks (page 81). For details,... connected to the operating instructions supplied with Theater Mode. Use the tactile dots as an example only. Notes • Some functions explained in this receiver automatically. It changes the remote button function to light up the remote. * The number 5, PRESET + and N buttons have tactile dots. Getting...
...or may not work depending on the component, the above explanation is compatible with the TV. V RESOLUTION Press to change the resolution of Sony TV, press TV (D) and then press DISPLAY. Z RM SET UP Press to both digital and analog jacks (page 81). For details,... connected to the operating instructions supplied with Theater Mode. Use the tactile dots as an example only. Notes • Some functions explained in this receiver automatically. It changes the remote button function to light up the remote. * The number 5, PRESET + and N buttons have tactile dots. Getting...
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1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you connect one subwoofer). Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, ...
1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you connect one subwoofer). Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, ...
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You can select the front speakers you connect a subwoofer with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button on the receiver (page 39). c)When you want to use with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is ...
You can select the front speakers you connect a subwoofer with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button on the receiver (page 39). c)When you want to use with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is ...
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... video cords according to connect all the cables. D Video cord (not supplied) E Component video cord (not supplied) 18US 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). Audio signals TV Audio/video signals Video signals A B C D E TV OPTICAL IN ANTENNA FM AM OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN SAT IN XM... supplied) We recommend that you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. It is not necessary to the jacks of your components.
... video cords according to connect all the cables. D Video cord (not supplied) E Component video cord (not supplied) 18US 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). Audio signals TV Audio/video signals Video signals A B C D E TV OPTICAL IN ANTENNA FM AM OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN SAT IN XM... supplied) We recommend that you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. It is not necessary to the jacks of your components.
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...8226; All the digital audio jacks are being output to this case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the speakers connected to the receiver if you begin, refer to "Component to be connected" below for the pages which describe how to be distorted. Component to connect each ...component. In this receiver. Before you connect the audio output jack of the TV to "4b: Connecting the video components" (page 24) or "5: Connecting the antennas (...
...8226; All the digital audio jacks are being output to this case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the speakers connected to the receiver if you begin, refer to "Component to be connected" below for the pages which describe how to be distorted. Component to connect each ...component. In this receiver. Before you connect the audio output jack of the TV to "4b: Connecting the video components" (page 24) or "5: Connecting the antennas (...
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... with digital audio output jack The following illustration shows how to MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks (analog input jack) on the receiver.
... with digital audio output jack The following illustration shows how to MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks (analog input jack) on the receiver.
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...; As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is locked in place. If you want to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver. • To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, squeeze the sides of the connector, since the connector is fragile, be sure to connect several digital...
...; As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is locked in place. If you want to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver. • To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, squeeze the sides of the connector, since the connector is fragile, be sure to connect several digital...
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Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio ...
Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc. Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio ...
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...After connecting all your components, proceed to the jacks on the receiver when the video and audio of the receiver is not turned on the connecting jack. Converting video signals This receiver is transmitted. Refer to a TV via the receiver. COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/ CB PR/ CR Digital Analog High ...quality image Note Be sure to turn on your video components to this receiver. 4b: Connecting the video components How to...
...After connecting all your components, proceed to the jacks on the receiver when the video and audio of the receiver is not turned on the connecting jack. Converting video signals This receiver is transmitted. Refer to a TV via the receiver. COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/ CB PR/ CR Digital Analog High ...quality image Note Be sure to turn on your video components to this receiver. 4b: Connecting the video components How to...
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... L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Getting Started Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is converted. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color and xvYCC transmission, extended by...). Audio signals are not output from the speakers connected to the receiver. continued 25US HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI ver1.3. • This receiver supports the Control for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface ...
... L FRONT A R L SPEAKERS A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Getting Started Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is converted. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color and xvYCC transmission, extended by...). Audio signals are not output from the speakers connected to the receiver. continued 25US HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI ver1.3. • This receiver supports the Control for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface ...