lename[F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.fm] masterpage:Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 2-667-346-12 (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. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Model No.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US02REG_STR-DG800CEL.fm2-667-346-12 (1) masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 2 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US02REG_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DG800. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, models of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US01COV_STR-DG800CELTOC.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts...................5 1: Installing speakers ...................................15 2: Connecting speakers................................16 3a: Connecting the audio components.........17 3b: Connecting the video components ........23 4: Connecting the antennas...
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 5 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel 1 2 34 56 8 7 9 q; qa qs ?/1 MASTER VOLUME MULTI CHANNEL DECODING TONE MODE TUNING MODE – TONE + – TUNING + DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ ENTER CATEGORY MODE – CATEGORY + 2CH A.F.D.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Name G Display H MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Function Function The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 7). S CATEGORY +/– Press to select a category (page 75). T CATEGORY MODE Press to select the category mode (page 74).
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 10 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Green Blue COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT jack* Red Connects to a DVD player, TV, or a satellite tuner. You can enjoy high quality image (page 25, 27, 28). F SPEAKER section Connects to speakers (page 16).
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 11 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Function Name A AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is programmed to operate. To turn the TV on or off, press TV(wk) and then press AV ?/1. If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY).
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 12 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Name Function Name Function I Numeric buttons (number 5a)) Press to – preset/tune to preset stations. – select track numbers of the CD player, DVD player, LD player, DAT deck, tape deck or MD deck. Press 0/10 to select track number 10.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 13 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Function Name Function qf x Press to stop playback of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Blu-ray disc recorder, PSX, DVD/VIDEO COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. R TV VOL +/– Press TV (wk) and then press TV VOL +/– to adjust the TV volume level.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 15 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 1: Installing speakers 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, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 17 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 3a: Connecting the audio components Getting Started How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 18 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player/CD player and an MD deck/tape deck.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 19 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Getting Started Notes on playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player • No sound is output when you play a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to only the SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. When you play a Super Audio CD disc, connect the player to the MULTI CH IN or SA-CD/CD IN jack.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 20 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Note Connecting components with multi channel output jacks When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 21 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Getting Started Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as tape deck, etc.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 22 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Notes • To listen to the portable audio source sound, connect the audio output jack of portable audio to the VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AV IN (AUDIO) jack of this receiver. For details, refer to operating instructions supplied with the Portable Audio.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 23 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 3b: Connecting the video components Video input/output jack to be connected This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 25 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Notes Hooking up a TV monitor The image from a visual component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect video cords according to the jacks of your components.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 26 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Notes Hooking up a DVD player/DVD recorder • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 28 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Notes Hooking up a satellite tuner • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner. It is not necessary to connect all the cables.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 29 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Getting Started Hooking up components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 30 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Note Hooking up components with HDMI jacks When a playback component connected to this receiver and this receiver connected to the TV by HDMI, the sound is output from the TV speaker only. HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 31 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Notes on HDMI connections Getting Started • The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output. • Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is transmitted.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 32 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 33 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 34 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAP008 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Switching the command mode You can switch the command mode (AV SYSTEM1 or AV SYSTEM2) of the receiver. The command mode of the remote has been set to AV SYSTEM2.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 35 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. ?/1 MASTER VOLUME MULTI CHANNEL DECODING TONE MODE TUNING MODE – TONE + – TUNING + DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ ENTER CATEGORY MODE – CATEGORY + 2CH A.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 36 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Tips Press AUTO CAL. • You can also fix the optimizer microphone to a tripod (not supplied) and place the tripod at your listening position. • Be sure to remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 37 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Error and warning codes Explanation Remedies ERROR CODE 22 Only one surround back speaker is detected. Check the surround back speaker connection. If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminal.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 38 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Warning code and solution Warning code Explanation Solution WARNING The environment Make sure the CODE 40 is noisy. environment is quiet during Auto Calibration. WARNING The front speaker Reposition your CODE 60 balance is out of front speakers.c) range.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US03CON_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 39 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 5 The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround back right* t Surround back left* t Surround left t Sub woofer (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US04PLA_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 40 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Playback Selecting a component 1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD Selected input [Display] Components that can be played back VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 [VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2] VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack VIDEO 3 [VIDEO 3] Camcorder, video game, etc.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US04PLA_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 41 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM To mute the sound Playback Press MUTING. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following. • Press MUTING again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US04PLA_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: L-2 US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 42 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD ?/1 TV RM SET UP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE 2CH SLEEP A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC 2 3 CATEGORY MODE D.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US04PLA_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: R-2 US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 43 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Watching a DVD ?/1 TV RM SET UP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE A.F.D. MOVIE MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp MUSIC Playback 2CH SLEEP 2 3 CATEGORY MODE D.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 46 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 6 Amplifier Operations The setting is entered automatically. Navigating through menus To return to the previous display By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. DISPLAY 2-6 B TOOLS B . MENU – CATEGORY + REPLAY ADVANCE < < TUNING – m Press MENU.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 47 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 46.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 49 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting VIDEO (56) [6-VIDEO SET] Component video assigna) [COMPO V.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 51 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) LEVEL menu parameters x TEST TONE (Test tone) Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. For details, see “8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)” (page 39).
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 52 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu) You can use the EQ menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “2-EQ SET” in the amplifier menus.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 53 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Using the surround back decoding mode (SUR BACK DECODING) Types of the surround back decoding functions To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flaga), Dolby Digital EX is applied when the output channel is 6.1. Input stream Output Surround back channel decoding Dolby Digital 5.1 6.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 54 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM x SB DEC OFF Surround back decoding is not performed. Settings for the tuner a) A 6.1 channel decode flag is information recorded in software such as DVDs. b) A Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 55 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) AUDIO menu parameters x DECODE PRIORITY (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks. • DEC. PRI. AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. • DEC. PRI.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 56 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Settings for the video Settings for the system (VIDEO menu) (SYSTEM menu) You can use the VIDEO menu to reassign the component video input to another input and to name inputs. Select “6-VIDEO SET” in the amplifier menus.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 58 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Tip The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 60 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 61 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. A.F.D. MOVIE Enjoying Surround Sound 2CH A.F.D.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 62 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Types of A.F.D. mode Decoding mode A.F.D. mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding Effect (Detecting automatically) A.F.D. AUTO [A.F.D. AUTO] (Detecting automatically) Presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 63 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM If you connect a sub woofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 64 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Types of sound field available Sound field for Sound field [Display] Effect Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS [CINEMA ST. EX A] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 65 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology. DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 66 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Using only the front speakers Listening to the sound without any adjustment (2CH STEREO) (ANALOG DIRECT) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 67 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1,2 ?/1 MASTER VOLUME MULTI CHANNEL DECODING TONE MODE TUNING MODE – TONE + – TUNING + DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ ENTER CATEGORY MODE – CATEGORY + 2CH A.F.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 68 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM In case of poor FM stereo reception Automatic tuning TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE 2CH SLEEP A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY MODE D.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 69 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 4 Press ENTER. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. If you cannot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 70 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 3 Press MEMORY. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out. 4 Tuning to preset stations TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. Press ENTER.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 71 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Using the controls on the receiver 4 Press control button V/v repeatedly to select “4-TUNER SET”. 5 Press the control button or control button b to enter the menu. 6 Press control button V/v repeatedly to select “NAME IN”. 7 Press the control button or control button b to enter the parameter.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 72 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Listening to the XM Radio XM Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners across the U.S. Broadcasting live daily. XM Radio offers 160 digital radio channels offering music, news, sports, comedy, talk, entertainment, traffic and weather reports, with high quality digital sound. XM $12.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 73 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Checking the XM Radio ID VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC CATEGORY SLEEP MODE D. TUNING AUTO CAL 3 Check the XM Radio ID on the display and write it in the space provided here.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 74 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Receiving XM Radio broadcasts VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD TV/SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 Selecting channels from a category (CATEGORY TUNING) You can select a channel from one category or all the categories by changing the category mode. PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE 2ND ZONE 2CH SLEEP A.F.D.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 75 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 3 4 Press CATEGORY + or CATEGORY – to select the category you want. 2 3 Press D.TUNING. The category is selected and the channel with the lowest number in the specified category is selected. 4 Press ENTER. Press the numeric buttons to enter the channel number. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 76 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 4 Presetting XM Radio stations You can also select the number by pressing PRESET + or PRESET –. You can also turn TUNING +/– on the receiver. You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 77 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset channel you want. You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset channel you want. Then press ENTER to enter the selection. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select “PRESET TUNING”, and then turn TUNING +/– on the receiver.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 78 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE) You can select the audio input mode by setting the audio input mode when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input. You can also use the input buttons on the remote.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 79 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 6 7 8 Press control button V/v repeatedly to select the digital audio input you want to reassign. Press the control button or control button b to enter your selection. Press control button V/v repeatedly to select the input you want the digital audio input selected in step 6 to be reassigned to.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 80 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 8 Watching component images from other inputs (COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) You can reassign a component video input to another input. 1 Press AMP and then press MENU. “1-LEVEL SET” appears on the display. 2 3 Press control button V/v repeatedly to select “6-VIDEO SET”.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 81 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 8 Watching HDMI images from other inputs (HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN) You can reassign an HDMI video input to another input. 1 Press AMP and then press MENU. “1-LEVEL SET” appears on the display.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 82 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Naming inputs Changing the display You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver’s display. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components. You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 83 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP” lights up on the display.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 84 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM To record digital sound Connect a component for playback to the digital audio input (OPTICAL IN) jack, and connect the recording component to the OPTICAL MD/TAPE jack. Recording onto a recording media You can record from a video component using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your recording component.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 85 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Listening to the sound in another zone You can enjoy sounds from a component connected to the receiver in a room (Zone 2) other than the main room. For example, you can watch the DVD in the main room and listen to the CD in the Zone 2.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 86 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM 5 Using the Remote Programming the remote You can program the remote to control nonSony components by changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized, you can use those components as part of your system. Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 87 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component To control an MD deck Maker Code(s) SONY 301 DENON 302 JVC 303 KENWOOD 304 Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control.
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F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 90 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM To control a satellite tuner To control a cable box Maker Code(s) Maker Code(s) SONY 801, 802, 803, 804, 824, 825, 865 SONY 821, 822, 823 HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840 JERROLD/G.I.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 91 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM x Dolby Pro Logic II Additional Information Glossary x Component video A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted more faithfully.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 92 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM x DTS-ES Format for 6.1ch playback with surround back information. There are two modes, “Discrete 6.1” which records all channels independently, and “Matrix 6.1” which matrixes surround back channel into LS and RS channels. It is ideal for playback of motion picture soundtracks.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 93 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM On placement • Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 94 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM There is no sound from one of the front speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 95 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM There is no sound from the surround back speaker. • Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos. In this case, select “SB DEC ON” (page 48). There is no sound from the sub woofer. • Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 96 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary. • The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 97 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 25). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Left US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 98 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM Frequency response Analog 10 Hz – 70 kHz, +0.
F:\Sony SEM HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800CEL.fm masterpage: Right US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 99 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption U 260 W CA 360 VA Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W AC outlets: Area code AC outlets U, CA 2 switched, 120 W/ 1A MAX Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 430 × 157.5 × 351.
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