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Question posted by tnchopper43 on September 15th, 2014

It Knocked 3 Times And Quit Working

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on September 15th, 2014 4:04 PM
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With so little information concerning your problem the best I can offer, go to page 58 & use the troubleshooting section to help diagnose the issue.

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Related Sony STR-DG520 Manual Pages

Operating Instructions - Page 1

3-284-083-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DG520 ©2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions - Page 5

...DISPLAY Press to high quality analog sound (page 45). Press to turn the receiver on (on the display (page 53). D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. Press to listen to select information displayed on /...same time (page 27, 28, 29, 30). F INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to turn the speaker (ON/OFF) system on ...
Operating Instructions - Page 10

... MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...* You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the... qh qg qf qd TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER ...
Operating Instructions - Page 11

... or Bluray disc player. Press to display the menu of all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). You can change the button assignments following the steps in the forward/ reverse direction of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. If you press any of the DVD player. - L ./>b) REPLAY < / ADVANCE m/Mb...
Operating Instructions - Page 12

... select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player or Bluray disc player. Press MENU/HOME and TV (M) at the same time to display options applicable to display the TV's menu. Press also to select - Press to select - Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and...
Operating Instructions - Page 13

.... 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you want. 13US Therefore, depending on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may not work depending on the function of the VCR or satellite tuner. preset/tune to - Press TV INPUT and TV (M) at the same time to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one sub...
Operating Instructions - Page 25

...defaults. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for this operation. 1,2 ?/1 SPEAKERS (ON/OFF) PHONES DISPLAY INPUT ...A.F.D. After "CLEARING" appears on the receiver for 5 seconds. Be sure to use the buttons on the display for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. "PUSH"...
Operating Instructions - Page 26

...the receiver, replace... RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME 1 MASTER VOL ...time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from your listening position. "1-LEVEL" appears on the display. 2 Press menu. Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for about 3 months. TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM...
Operating Instructions - Page 27

...off. When a test tone is selected. 27US Note The test tone does not work when ANALOG DIRECT is not output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front ... LEVEL menu so that the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/-. Tips • To adjust the level of...is shown on the receiver. • The adjusted value is output from each speaker. Getting Started 5 Press ...
Operating Instructions - Page 28

... TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 2CH A.F.D. to select a component. The muting function will be sure to DMPORT jack 2 Turn on the receiver. You can also use MASTER VOLUME...CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME MUTING 3 1 Press the input button to adjust the volume.
Operating Instructions - Page 29

... Audio CD player or CD player. Tip You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. Refer to page 40 for a Sony Super Audio CD...you have finished listening to a Super Audio CD/CD TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. TV CH + ...RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - Playback Listening/Watching a component Listening to the Super Audio ...
Operating Instructions - Page 30

...cannot listen to suit the movie/music. Watching a DVD /Blu-ray disc TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. Refer to the DVD player or Blu-ray... 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - Be sure this receiver to select "DVD" or "BD". 4 Switch the input of the TV so ...
Operating Instructions - Page 31

...This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - Amplifier Operations Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier ...parameter. 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. 2-6 D.TUNING 789 >10/ MEMORY AMP MENU - 0/10 ENTER 1 CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/...
Operating Instructions - Page 41

... However, sound may not be output from all speakers. Note This function does not work when - Enjoying Surround Sound Types of overdubbed or old movies. mode [Display] Multi... signals from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings. AUTO [A.F.D. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for normal stereo sources such as it was recorded/encoded...
Operating Instructions - Page 42

They bring the exciting and powerful sound of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. For details, see "Types of sound field available" (page 43...
Operating Instructions - Page 44

...only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the sub woofer in the playback signal.... no sound from the surround speakers. • This function does not work when: - AUTO". AUTO" (page 41). 44US the front and surround... • The effects provided by looking at the logo on the SYSTEM menu. However, the sound will not be output from the sub...
Operating Instructions - Page 46

...TUNING + m H M TV FM MODE X x 2 FM MODE 46US press TUNING - Using the controls on the receiver 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to stereo mode, press FM...TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to the receiver (page 24). RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - TV CH + PRESET - Before operation, make sure ...
Operating Instructions - Page 48

... - 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL 1 ENTER RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME TV CH - REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + .< > < 2 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to preset stations ... the controls on the receiver. TV CH + PRESET - repeatedly to select the preset station you select the preset number, start again from step 3. 5 Press ENTER. Each time you press the button,...
Operating Instructions - Page 55

...same time. "Screen Depth Matching" reproduces treble attenuation, fullness, and depth of sound usually created in a theater ...are operated with the latest facilities into your home. The luminance signal Y and chrominance signal C... mode DVD3)b) CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8 Blu-ray disc player 9 (command mode...
Operating Instructions - Page 56

...as 5.1 channel surround. x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful ... stereo format can be experienced at 44,100 times per second the analog data is quantified is called sampling, and the number of times per second, which are output from a sub...

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