Sony STR-DG1000 Operating Instructions

Sony STR-DG1000 - 7.1 Channel Surround Sound A/v Receiver Manual

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  • Sony STR-DG1000 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    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. Model No. Serial No. STR-DG1000
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    to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual
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    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STRDG1000. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the
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    the antennas (aerials 36 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....37 6: Setting the speakers 39 7: surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE 76 Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT 77 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 78 Resetting sound
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    several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play 107 Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the commander 109 Clearing all the contents of the remote's memory 111 Additional Information Glossary 112 Precautions 114 Troubleshooting 115 Specifications 119 Index 122 5GB
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    To remove the cover Press PUSH. When you remove the cover, keep it out of reach from children. Name Function A POWER Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 37, 50, 51, 52, 53, 79). B AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the jack supplied optimizer microphone for the Digital Cinema Auto
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    Remote sensor Receives signals from remote to select sound field (page CHANNEL INPUT jack (page 48). Name Function K HDMI Press to select input source from the component connected to the HDMI AV audio/video component IN jack such as a camcorder or video game (page 32, 52). O MULTI CHANNEL
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    R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro
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    HDMI 1 2 Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 25). G DTS (-ES) Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. When the receiver IN is selected (page 48). Lights up when surround back sound decoding is activated (page 62). Lights up when XM
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    input signal the bar indication will fluctuate (and may turn off) during playback. Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. ";PRO LOGIC II" also lights up when the Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC/GAME decoder
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    jack for 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 19, HDMI IN/OUT Connects to a DVD jacks player, or a satellite tuner. An image and the sound are output to TV or a projector (page 25). C ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA Connects to the FM jack wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver
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    watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 27). You can also display certain menu settings and the sound field on the monitor when you press ON SCREEN on the
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    use the supplied remote RM-AAL003 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 104). RM-AAL003 Name Function A AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the audio/ (on/standby) video components that the remote is assigned to operate
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    press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels. Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons. MEMORY signal (TV input or video input). Press to select the wide picture mode. Press RECEIVER (6) and then press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to set up the macro
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    77). wj TV Press to enable TV operation. wk RM SET UP Press to set up the remote. a)See the table on page 103 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each component. b)The tactile dot is attached to these buttons (H, PRESET+). Use as a mark of operation. Notes
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    1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one sub woofer). 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
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    can select the front speaker system you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the front panel (page 40). b) If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminal. continued 17GB
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    to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks. ZONE 2 connection You can assign the SURROUND BACK SPEAKER terminals F and G to the speakers of the ZONE 2. Set the surround back speaker settings (page 67) to "ZONE 2." See "Listening to the sound in another zone (Zone 2 operations)" (page 98) for details of on
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    describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to "Component to CD player With digital audio output With multi-channel audio output With analog audio output only MD turntable Page 20 22 23 20 23 23 Audio input/output jacks to be connected The sound quality
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    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/DAT deck. Super Audio CD player, CD player MD deck, DAT deck C A B A A Audio cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C
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    • No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player connected to only the COAXIAL SA-CD/ CD IN jacks on this receiver. When you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
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    Audio CD player is equipped with multi-channel output jacks, you can connect it to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multichannel sound. Alternatively, the multichannel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi-channel decoder. DVD player, Super Audio CD player
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    shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as tape deck, turntable, etc. Super Audio CD player, CD player Tape deck A A A A Turntable MD deck, DAT deck A Audio cord (not supplied) Note If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal. 23GB
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    components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to "Component to be connected" below 36). Component to be connected TV monitor DVD player, DVD recorder Satellite tuner With HDMI jack VCR Camcorder, video game, etc. Page 27 29-30 31 25 32
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    which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and linear PCM. • Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack
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    output. In this case, check the specification of the connected component. • Set the resolution of the image of the playback component to 720p or 1080i when you output 96 kHz multi-channel sound over an HDMI connection. • Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details
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    Getting Started Connecting a TV monitor The image from a visual component connected to this receiver and the menu of this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of
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    a TV monitor. You can also display certain menu settings and the sound field on the monitor when you press ON SCREEN (page 89). • The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you connect the sound output jack of the TV and the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks
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    audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Note To output multi-channel digital audio, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player. Connecting a DVD player Audio signals DVD player Video signals
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    Connecting a DVD recorder Audio signals DVD recorder Video signals A B C D A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D S video cord (not supplied) 30GB
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    Getting Started Connecting a satellite tuner The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Audio signals Satellite tuner Video signals A B C D E A
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    . Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Audio signals VCR Video signals A B To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks (Front panel) Camcorder, video game C D A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) 32GB C S video cord (not supplied) D Audio
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    video and video signals. In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver Input Signals Output Signals B C D B C D A B C D OUTPUT jack INPUT jack HDMI IN 1/2 A COMPONENT VIDEO IN B HDMI OUT f a S VIDEO IN C a VIDEO IN D a COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT S VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO
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    S video signals from a VCR, etc., are converted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output. • HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals
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    CONVERT" and "PROGRESSIVE OUT" in the Video Settings menu are shown in the chart below. Menu setting MONITOR OUT jacks Input signal HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT S VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO CONVERT: ON / Video/S video a a (480i) a a PROGRESSIVE OUT: OFF Component
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    ) * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal
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    POWER to turn off the receiver. 2 Press POWER while pressing TONE MODE and MULTI CH IN. 3 Release TONE MODE and MULTI CH IN after a few seconds. After "MEMORY CLEARING..." appears on the display for a while, "MEMORY CLEARED!" appears. The following items are reset to their factory settings. • All
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    the command modes of both the receiver and the remote are those of the initial setting (AV SYSTEM 2), it is not necessary to reset them. You can switch the command mode (AV SYSTEM 1 or AV SYSTEM 2) of the receiver and the remote. If both the receiver and the other Sony component respond to the same
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    RM-AAL003 remote 1 2 AV SYSTEM 2. 3 Press ENTER when the RM SET UP button lights up. The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the command mode setting process is completed. Tip When you press RM SET UP, use a thin wire, such as a paper clip. 4-6 3,7 1 Turn on the receiver. 2 Press RECEIVER. Receiver
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    are not sure of the impedances of the speakers, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers. (This information is often on the back of the by pressing SPEAKER (OFF/A/B/A+B) when the headphones are connected to the receiver. Set to A B A+B OFF To select The speakers connected
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    listening position automatically. Refer also to the "Quick Setup Guide" supplied with the receiver. Notes • The auto calibration function does not work to this jack. Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone. • During the calibration, the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud
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    the distance value shown on the 2 display may differ from the actual distance value. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value. 5-8 4 Performing the auto calibration The auto calibration function allows you to measure the following: • Whether
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    characteristics to a set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. FULL FLAT Makes the measurement of surround speakers and the surround back speakers. Set this value from "SP POSI." settings in the Speaker Settings menu (page 69). Tips • Operations other than turning the receiver
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    measurement result. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display. Measurement if you want. When error codes appear Try the remedies and re-perform the auto calibration. Error code Cause and remedies CODE 31 CODE 32 CODE 33 (F) SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
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    speaker to the SURROUND terminal. CODE 33 (SB) The surround back speaker is connected only to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS R terminal. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminal. •CODE 31 1 Press , then follow the instructions from step 1 of
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    speakers' specifications. In this case, you can continue to use the receiver. ---------- be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value (page 44). • WARNING CODE xxx:4x Appears if a warning to one that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. • FULL FLAT Makes
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    Getting Started x A.CAL LOAD? (Loads a preset measurement) • PRESET-1 Loads the measurement value stored as "PRESET-1." • PRESET-2 Loads the measurement value stored as "PRESET-2." • PRESET-3 Loads the measurement value stored as "PRESET-3." • OFF Select this when you do not want to load a preset
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    MULTI IN. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display. To select a component connected to the HDMI IN1/2 jack, press the HDMI button repeatedly. To select a component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack, press MULTI CH IN button. Selected input
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    To activate the muting function Press MUTING on the remote. To cancel, press MUTING on the remote again or turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise to raise the volume. Even if you turn off the receiver, the muting function works when you turn the receiver on again. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you
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    Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. z You can select the sound field to suit the music. Refer to page 74 for details. Recommended sound the receiver. 3 Press SA-CD/CD. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver
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    channel sound. • Be sure the sound source corresponds to the multichannel format (the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the front panel lights up during playback). • Be sure this receiver up the DVD player. Refer to "Quick Setup Guide" supplied with the receiver. 6 Play back the disc. 7 Adjust to a
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    video games 2 3 7 3 7 • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and video game. VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN 1 Turn on the TV and video game. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press VIDEO 3*. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select "VIDEO 3*." * When you connect a TV game
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    Playback Watching video 2 3 6 • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and VCR. 6 3 1 Turn on the VCR. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press VIDEO 1*. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select "VIDEO 1*." * When you connect VCR to the VIDEO 1 jack. An example of the
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    settings may appear dimmed on the display. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. 3-6 RETURN/ EXIT O 2 1 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 2 Press MENU. The list of setting menus appears. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu you want. 4 Press to
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    .x dB] R+20.0dB to L+20.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB CENTER [xxx.x dB] -20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SURROUND L [xxx.x dB] -20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SURROUND R [xxx.x dB] -20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB SUR BACK [xxx.x dB] -20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB
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    Settings SOUND FIELD FM MODE [xxxxxx] MONO, STEREO NAME IN? [xxx] DEC. PRIORITY [xxxx] PCM, AUTO DUAL MONO [xxxxxxxx] MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB, MAIN+SUB A/V SYNC [ IN ? [xxx] COMPONENT V. ASSIGN ? HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN ? HDMI AUDIO [xxxxxx] AMP, TV+AMP HDMI POWER [xxxxxxx] AUTO, EVER ON VIDEO
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    setting page SUB WOOFER [xxx] FRONT SP [xxxxx] NO, YES SMALL, LARGE YES page 66 LARGE - 70 CENTER SP [xxxxx] MIX, NO, SMALL, LARGE LARGE SURROUND SP [xxxxx] NO, SMALL, LARGE LARGE SUR BACK SP [xxxxxx] BI-AMP, ZONE 2, NO, SINGLE, DUAL DUAL FRONT L xxfeet* 3feet to 22feet (1 foot** step
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    channel source sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent speakers. • OFF Note The HDMI sound is not output when you display the receiver SURROUND L (Surround speaker (L) level) x SURROUND R (Surround speaker (R) level) x SUR BACK (Surround back speaker level) Only when the surround
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    in the following cases. - MULTI IN is selected. - Input signals of which the sampling frequency is more than 96 kHz are being received. • If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, it will play back only at 48 kHz. EQ Settings menu parameters x EQ PRESET (Preset equalizer
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    level) x CENTER TREBLE (Center speaker treble level) x SUR/SB BASS (Surround/surround back speaker bass level) x SUR/SB TREBLE (Surround/surround back speaker treble level) x PRESET x CLEAR (Equalizer preset clear) You can reset the adjusted equalizer settings to the initial setting. For details
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    the surround channels. x PANORAMA MODE (Panorama mode) Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx Music mode decoding. You can set this parameter only when A.F.D. mode is set to "PRO LOGIC II MUSIC" or "PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC" (page 73). • ON Lets you enjoy surround sound by
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    in the following cases. - MULTI IN is selected. - The sound field for music or movie is selected. - DTS 96/24 signals are being received. - The multi-channel PCM signals are received via an HDMI IN jack. • There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have
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    surround back decoder mode setup when a sound field for a movie is selected. • Matrix decoding conforming to Dolby Digital EX is applied if the speaker setting is 6.1 channel menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode) • STEREO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when
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    signals of which the sampling frequency is more than 96 kHz are being received. - The multi-channel PCM signals are received via an HDMI IN jack. - ANALOG DIRECT function is being used. - "NEURAL SURROUND" is selected as the sound field type. • You can adjust the delay to up to 300ms - the sampling
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    also stereo as that of the TV, even if you play multi-channel software. • When you connect the receiver to a video component (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. In this case, select "AMP." • AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to speakers
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    INPUT SELECTOR. The adjusted value is held until the memory of this receiver is cleared. The adjusted value is retained, even if the power is "LARGE." • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the
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    "LARGE." However, if the front speakers are set to "SMALL," you cannot set the surround speakers to "LARGE." • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi-channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the
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    from that speaker, set it to "SMALL." If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to " your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker. With only one surround back speaker With two surround back speakers (The angle B should be the same) x CENTER (Center
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    1.5 meters (5 feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters (20 feet). This is important because incorrect speaker placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Place note that placing the speakers closer than the required will cause a delay in the output of the
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    channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound up the speakers manually, and select the settings of the receiver. Select "System
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    Amplifier Operations Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (Auto Calibration menu) For details, see "7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)" (page 41). 71GB
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    Settings for the surround sound (Sur Settings menu)" (page 61). Notes • This function does not work in the following cases. - MULTI IN is selected. - Input signals of which the sampling frequency is more than 48 kHz are being received. - The multi-channel PCM signals are received via an HDMI IN jack
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    from all speakers. NEURAL SURROUND 7-channel signals The receiver outputs signals in the multichannel surround format when the receiver receives PCM signals of 2 channels or an XM Radio surround broadcast. When the receiver receives a stereo broadcast, the stereo sound is emphasized. * You
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    the surround sound (Sur Settings menu)" (page 61). Notes • The sound fields for music and movie do not work in the following cases. - MULTI IN is selected. - Input signals of which the sampling frequency is more than 48 kHz are being received. - The multi-channel PCM signals are received via an HDMI
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    Enjoying Surround Sound Types of sound field available Sound field Sound field for Effect Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS 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
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    this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multichannel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel. Enjoying the surround effect at low
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    than 96 kHz are being received. • If you set Surround Sound A.DIRECT Press A.DIRECT. Analog audio is output. ANALOG DIRECT function is toggled between on and off as you press A.DIRECT. To enjoy the analog sound source with noise free performance (Analog pureness control) The Analog pureness control
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    setting menu is displayed on the TV screen connected to this receiver. 3 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 4 Press MENU. The list of setting using the Level Settings menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. For details on the Level Settings menu,
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    have the short-circuit problem. When a test Resetting sound fields to the initial settings 1,2 2 1 Press POWER to turn off the power. 2 While holding down MUSIC, press POWER. "S.F. Initialize" appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting. Enjoying Surround Sound
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    , make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 36). Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below. • is poor and "STEREO" flashes on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted. Select "MONO" in "FM MODE" selection in the
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    Tuner Operations Direct tuning Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. 1 Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations 3 2 4 1 Press TUNER
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    3 Press MEMORY. "MEMORY" appears on the display for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before the display goes out. 4 Press PRESET +/- to select a preset number. If "MEMORY" goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 3. 5 Press ENTER. The station is stored as the selected
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    170 digital radio channels offering music, news, sports, comedy, talk, entertainment, traffic and weather reports, with high quality digital sound. XM $12.95 monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Connect and Play™ antenna required to receive XM service (sold separately). Installation
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    antenna to various window locations around your home to see where the best reception will be received. Most XM customers place the antenna in Press TUNING +/- to select channel 0. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select "AUTO," and then turn TUNING to select channel 0. 3 Check the XM
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    Operations 2 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select "XM RADIO." 2 Press TUNING +/- to select a channel. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select "AUTO," and then turn TUNING to select a channel. 3 2 4 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select "XM RADIO." 2 Press CATEGORY MODE repeatedly to
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    also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select "AUTO," and then turn TUNING to select the channel. Notes • When you select a channel in the "ONE CATEGORY" mode, the channel you selected may not be the one in the category you want. This is because one channel may belong to more than one category
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    buttons. Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available, and channel 1 is preset for all the preset numbers when you purchase the receiver. 5 Press ENTER. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another channel. Selecting the channel by using the preset numbers 1 Numeric buttons 3,5 Numeric buttons Tuner
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    The preset channel information will be updated depending on the service provided by the XM Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to. XM Radio messages list Message appears Explanation Remedies CHECK ANTENNA The XM antenna is not connected or transmission is not being received properly
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    display a menu on the TV screen connected to this receiver. You can set up menus easily. 1 3 2,7 5,6 4 Press MENU. The following menus are displayed on the TV screen. 1-Level Settings 2-Equalizer Settings 3-Surround Settings 4-Tuner Settings 5-Audio Settings 6-Video Settings 7-Speaker Settings
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    an index name for. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display. To select a component connected to the HDMI IN1/2 jack, press the HDMI button repeatedly. 2 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 3 Press MENU. The list of setting menus appears
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    on the type of material you intend to watch. 1 2 2 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 3 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input may not be set up depending on the input. • When either HDMI input or XM Radio is selected, "------" appears on the display, and you
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    another input (VIDEO 2 etc.) when they are not currently being used. For example, to make the DVD player the sound source for the digital audio input using the OPTICAL IN jack on the receiver, then: • Connect the optical output jack of the DVD player and the OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN jack of the
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    video input to another input. For example, you can watch HDMI images when you select a SA-CD/CD player, while listening to a super audio CD via the SA-CD/ CD jack. 1 Other Operations 3-8 2 1 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 2 Press MENU. The list of setting menus appears. 3 Press
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    TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD Note You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to the same input. Watching component images from other inputs (COMPONENT VIDEO audio CD via the SACD/CD IN jack. 1 3-8 2 1 Press RECEIVER. Receiver operation is enabled. 2 Press MENU. The list of setting menus appears.
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    use the component video input as the original input when it has been reassigned to another input. Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change as follows
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    sleep timer will be changed. 96GB Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your MD deck or tape deck. 1 Press the input button of the playback component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
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    from the TAPE/CD-R OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks. • The audio signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are output only from the front left/ right channels. To record digital sound Connect a component for playback to the digital audio input (OPTICAL IN) jack, and connect the recording component
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    OUT jacks. • Switching the Sony receiver's power on or off in zone 2. • Adjusting the volume of the Sony receiver in zone 2. Multi connections 1 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals of the receiver. Main zone Zone 2 STR-DG1000 A C B TV monitor ZONE
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    sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier. Main zone Zone 2 STR-DG1000 A E TV E C monitor B D C ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT A Audio component B Video component C IR repeater (not supplied) D Sony's Amplifier/Receiver MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output
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    case of illustration 1 (page 98), you can only adjust the surround back speaker volume in zone 2. 1 Set "SUR BACK SP" to receiver of zone 2. Tips • Even when this receiver is turned off, the receiver in zone 2 remains turned on. To turn off all receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the RMAAL003 remote
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    . Use an IR repeater when you install the receiver in a place where signals from the remote cannot reach. STR-DG1000 IR repeater (not supplied) Using a bi-amplifier connection If you are not using surround back speakers, you can use the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals for the front speakers for
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    -amplifier settings before you perform auto calibration. • If you make the bi-amplifier settings, the speaker level, balance, and equalizer settings of the surround back speakers become invalid, and those of the front speakers are used. • Signals output from the PRE OUT jacks are used with the same
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    Operating each component using the remote When you program the remote to control the following Sony or non-Sony components, you can use the buttons on the remote that are marked with circles. Note, however, that some buttons may not operate your component. If you want to change the contents
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    You cannot change the settings of PHONO. - The remote can control only components that accept infrared wireless control signals. Be sure to turn on the receiver and point the remote towards the receiver when performing the following procedure. 1 2 3 4 1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing RM SET UP. The RM
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    and the maker of the component 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. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component, more than one
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    you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. To control a DVD player Maker SONY PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TOSHIBA DENON Code(s) 401, 402, 403 406, 408 407 409 404 405 106GB To control a DVD recorder Maker SONY Code(s) 403 To control a TV Maker SONY DAEWOO FISHER GOLDSTAR
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    disc player Maker SONY Code(s) 310, 311, 312 To control a PSX Maker SONY Code(s) 313, 314, 315 Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) The Macro Play function lets you link several commands in a sequential order as a single command. The remote provides 2 macro lists
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    Program the sequence of the operation 1,5 2,3 3 1,3 1 Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more than 1 second while pressing RM SET UP. The RM SET UP button flashes twice. 2 Press the input button of the component that you want to assign one of the following operations. The selected input button lights up.
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    that are not stored in the commander Even if a remote control code is not one of the presets stored in the remote, it is possible for the remote to learn the code using the Learning function. Note When setting up the receiver to learn the remote command modes, replace the batteries with new ones
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    4 Point the remote code receiver section of the remote toward the receiver/transmitter on the remote control to be learned from. While the second remote is receiving the signal, the input button selected in step 2 turns off. About 5 cm - 10 cm (2" - 4") 5 The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the
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    Clearing all the contents of the remote's memory 1 Using the Remote 1,2 1 Press and hold MASTER VOL - first, then press ?/1 and then AV ?/1. The RM SET UP button flashes three times. 2 Release MASTER VOL -. All the contents of the remote's memory (i.e., all the programmed data) are cleared. 111GB
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    intersect. x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 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. With this "Digital Cinema Sound" developed by integrating a DSP
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    in digital form without degradation. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals. x Interlace A scanning method which completes a picture by displaying half of the lines
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    , a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality. x S video signal A format for transmitting video signal information. S video uses a single cable and two channels, one for the Luminance signal Y and another for the chrominance signal C. Better picture quality for recording and playback than
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    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level
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    The sound is not output when you display the receiver's menu on the TV monitor. Press ON SCREEN to turn off the display. • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. • Depending on the playback component, component may need to be set up. Refer to the operating instructions supplied
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    -channel sound. • Check whether the digital audio output of selected input is not assigned to another component input using DIGITAL ASSIGN function (page 92). Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. • Select the appropriate input on the receiver (page
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    HDMI jack is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker connected to the receiver Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the remote
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    code of two numbers and a message. You can check the condition of the system by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. PROTECTOR Irregular current is being output from the speakers, or the upper panel of the receiver
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    50 kohms S/N: 86 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) MULTI CHANNEL INPUT, SA-CD/CD, TAPE/CD-R, MD/DAT, : 2 V SURROUND L/R, Impedance: 1 kohms SURROUND BACK L/R, SUB receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press POWER on the receiver. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset
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    Supplied accessories Operating Instructions (this manual) Quick Setup Guide (1) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) AC power cord (mains lead) (1) Remote commander RM-AAL003 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Design and specifications are subject
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    channel system 16 7.1 channel system 16 A A.F.D. 72 AC power cord 37 Adjusting Audio 64 Equalizer 59 Level 58 Sound effect 74 Speaker 66 Surround Connecting 29-30 Playback 51 E Equalizer 59 Error messages 119 H HDMI connecting 25 HDMI VIDEO ASSIGN 93 I Initial setup 37 INPUT MODE 91 INPUT SELECTOR
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    MODE 62 SB DECODING 62 Sleep Timer 96 Sound fields Customizing 61 Resetting 79 Selecting 74 Speakers Connecting 17 Levels and balance 78-79 Set the distance 68 Setup 39, 66 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 40 Super Audio CD player Connecting 20, 22 Playback 50 Surround sound 72 T TEST TONE 58, 78 Tuner AM 80
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Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia
©2006 Sony Corporation
2-697-465-
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(2)
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.
Model No.
Serial No.
STR-DG1000