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  • Sony STR-DG600 | Operating Instructions - Page 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. Model No. Serial No. STR-DG600
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    pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
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    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DG600. 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. Any difference in operation is clearly
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    Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 40 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 44 Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu 45 Settings for the surround sound receiver 74 Using the Remote Programming the remote 75 Additional Information Glossary 78 Precautions 80 Troubleshooting 81 Specifications
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    parts Front panel 12 3 4 5 67 89 q; ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES TUNING MODE - TUNING + VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE (OFF/A/B/A+B) C TUNING MODE D TUNING +/- Function Press to turn the receiver on or off
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    DECODING lamp Lights up when multi channel audio is decoded (page 39). G Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. H DISPLAY Press to select information displayed on the display (page 73). I INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both
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    digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to "ANALOG" (page 71). Name E ;PRO LOGIC (II)/ (IIx) F DTS (-ES)/ (96/24) G NEO:6 Function 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
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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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    AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN R SUB WOOFER SURROUND PRE OUT CENTER L + - + - SPEAKERS L R SURROUND BACK L + - + - R R SURROUND FRONT A SPEAKERS L + - R FRONT B AC OUTLET 6 5 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL
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    jack Black PRE OUT White (L) jack Red (R) Connects to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 5.1 channel sound (page 20). Connects to an external power amplifier. F ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA Connects to the FM wire antenna supplied with this receiver (page 29
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    remote RM-AAP012 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. You can also program the remote to control non-Sony audio/video components. For details, see "Programming the remote SEARCH MODE H TOP MENU/ GUIDE X x MUTING AV MENU
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    menu of the receiver. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations. Press to select the input signal (TV input or video input). Press to activate the Auto Calibration function. Press ALT (G) and then press WIDE to select the wide picture mode. Press to select preset TV channels. Press to
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    /GUIDE (U), or AV MENU (V), press the control button V, v, B or b to select the settings. When you press TOP MENU/ GUIDE or AV MENU, press the control button 2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO mode. A.F.D. Press to select A.F.D. mode. MOVIE Press to select sound fields (MOVIE). DUAL MONO Press to
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    input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows. You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in "Programming the remote" on page 75. Button Assigned Sony component VIDEO1 VCR (VTR mode 3) VIDEO2 VCR
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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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    the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminal. c)When you connect a sub woofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to ON, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to a sub woofer, then sound may
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    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 decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. c)Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. 17US
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    S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN OUT L L L L CENTER R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN R SUB WOOFER SURROUND PRE OUT A Audio cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) 18US
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    • 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. Refer to the operating instructions
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    of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN R SUB WOOFER SURROUND PRE OUT CENTER L + - + - SPEAKERS L R SURROUND BACK L + - + - R R SURROUND
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    L + - + - SPEAKERS L R SURROUND BACK L + - + - R R SURROUND FRONT A SPEAKERS A CD player, MD deck, tape deck, etc.* A Audio cord (not supplied) * You can connect an audio component (except turntable) to the AUX IN jack so that you can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. 21US
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    3b: Connecting the video components 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. After hooking up all your
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    can only be output from the S-video MONITOR OUT jack. Note on converting video signals When 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
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    receiver. • 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 SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN R SUB WOOFER SURROUND PRE OUT CENTER L + - + - SPEAKERS L R SURROUND BACK L + - + - R R SURROUND
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    multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN R SUB WOOFER SURROUND PRE OUT CENTER L + - + - SPEAKERS L R SURROUND BACK L + - + - R R SURROUND FRONT A
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    SURROUND FRONT A SPEAKERS B A DVD recorder A S-video cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) If you connect a DVD recorder • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control
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    OUT AUDIO IN DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO OUT L L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN R SUB WOOFER SURROUND PRE OUT CENTER L + - + - SPEAKERS L R SURROUND BACK L + - + - R R SURROUND FRONT A SPEAKERS A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied
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    1 S-VIDEO OUT L L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN R SUB WOOFER SURROUND PRE OUT CENTER L + - + - SPEAKERS L R SURROUND BACK L + - + - R R SURROUND FRONT A SPEAKERS VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks (Front panel) VIDEO L AUDIO
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    VIDEO OUT L L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN R SUB WOOFER SURROUND PRE OUT CENTER L + - + SPEAKERS L R SURROUND B L + - + R R SURROUND FRONT A SPEAKERS * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver. Notes • To prevent noise pickup
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    . Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1,2 ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES TUNING MODE - TUNING + VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER
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    • The sound field memorized for each input and preset station. • All sound field parameters. remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAP012 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote to use the remote for an extended
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    receiver for this operation. ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES TUNING MODE - TUNING + VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE can also adjust the speaker levels and balance manually. For details, see "8: Adjusting the speaker
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    a more accurate measurement. Performing Auto Calibration Input buttons Control button TV ?/1 AV ?/1 ?/1 RM SET UP P SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO1 >10/11 12 D.TUNING DISC ALT mM - ANT CLEAR SEARCH MODE H TOP MENU/ GUIDE X x MUTING AV MENU F G g MASTER VOL f O DISPLAY TV VOL RETURN
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    can also change the settings manually. To change the settings manually 1 Record down the warning code. 2 Press the control button. 3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 4 Follow the solution provided in the "Warning code and solution" below. 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again
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    Started Warning code and solution Warning Explanation code Solution WARN. surround left Reposition your speaker level is out surround left of range. speaker.e) WARN. 64 The surround right Reposition your speaker level is out surround right of range. speaker.f) WARN. 65 The surround
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    speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. 2-5 H TOP MENU/ GUIDE X x MUTING AV MENU F G g MASTER VOL f O DISPLAY TV VOL RETURN/EXIT TV/ AMP TV CH VIDEO MENU AUTO
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    DISC ALT mM - ANT CLEAR SEARCH MODE H TOP MENU/ GUIDE X x MUTING AV MENU F G g MASTER VOL f "HP MULTI" appears on the display. Note The surround effect does not work when MULTI CH IN is can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. To mute the sound Press MUTING. The muting function will
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    (OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT 5 3 Notes • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
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    operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player. • Check the following if you cannot listen to multi channel sound. - Be sure the sound source corresponds to the multi channel format (the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the front panel lights up during playback). - Be sure this receiver is
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    By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. H TOP MENU/ GUIDE X x MUTING AV MENU 2-6 F G g MASTER VOL f O DISPLAY TV VOL RETURN/EXIT TV/ AMP TV CH VIDEO MENU AUTO WIDE CAL 1 To return to the previous display Press control button B. To
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    Amplifier +6 dB (1 dB step) BASS 0 dB Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. SELCT] TRE -6 dB to TRE +6 dB (1 dB step C.ST.EX C, A.F.D. AUTO HALL, JAZZ, CONCERT for: DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 Surround back decoding modea) [SB DEC] Effect levela) [EFFECT] SB OFF, SB AUTO,
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    Menu [Display] TUNER (47) [4-TUNER] AUDIO (48) [5-AUDIO] VIDEO (49) [6-VIDEO] Parameters [Display] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Naming preset stationsa) [NAME IN] Digital audio input decoding prioritya) [DEC. PRI.] Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] A/V Synca) [A.V. SYNC.]
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    Amplifier Operations Menu [Display] SYSTEM (49) [7-SYSTEM] Parameters [Display] Settings Sub woofera) [SW SPK] YES, NO Front speakersa) [FRT SPK] LARGE, SMALL Center speakersa) [CNT SPK] LARGE, SMALL, NO Surround speakersa) [SUR SPK] LARGE, SMALL, NO Surround back speakersa) [SB SPK]
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    . These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select "1-LEVEL" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the Surround left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SB LVL (Surround back speaker level)a) x SBL LVL (Surround back left speaker level)b) x SBR LVL (Surround
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    bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select "3-SUR" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus
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    ., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. Select the surround back decoding mode using "SB DEC" on the SUR menu (page 45). Types of the surround back decoding functions x SB AUTO When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoding is
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    surround back decoding mode only when A.F.D. mode is selected. However, this function is canceled when Dolby Pro Logic IIx is selected. Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select "4-TUNER" in the amplifier
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    suit your preference. Select "5-AUDIO" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. • DEC. PCM PCM signals are given priority (to prevent interruption when playback starts). However, when other signals are input, there may be no sound
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    menu) You can use the VIDEO menu to reassign the component video input to another input and to name inputs. Select "6-VIDEO" in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 40) and "Overview of the menus" (page 41). VIDEO menu parameters x COMP
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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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    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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    in much better surround sound. Give it a try! x SUR POS. (Surround speaker position) Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 57). This setup item is not available when the surround speakers are set
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    Amplifier Operations 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. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround SYSTEM menu. This setup item is only
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    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. 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE
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    Enjoying Surround Sound Types of A.F.D. mode Decoding mode A.F.D. mode [Display] (Detecting A.F.D. AUTO automatically) [A.F.D. AUTO] Multi channel audio after decoding (Detecting automatically) Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC [DOLBY PL] 4 channel Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5 channel II
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    is effective. When you select decoding modes other than Dolby Pro Logic IIx, multi channel sound (being encoded) is output. Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting
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    Enjoying Surround Sound Types of sound field available Sound field Sound field for [Display] Effect Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS [C.ST.EX A] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great
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    can be experienced at home. About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studio in your home. The CINEMA STUDIO
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    Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In 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 multi channel surround
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    Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1,2 ?/1 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) AUTO CAL MIC PHONES TUNING MODE - TUNING + VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL(OPT) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT
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    the controls on the receiver 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select "AUTO T.". 3 Turn TUNING +/-. In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and "STEREO" flashes on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound
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    want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 61) or Direct Tuning (page 61). Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 61). 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 Press ALT and then
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    selection. Using the controls on the receiver 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select " 10 >10/11 12 D.TUNING DISC ALT mM - ANT CLEAR SEARCH MODE H TOP MENU/ GUIDE X x MUTING AV MENU F G g MASTER VOL f O DISPLAY TV VOL RETURN/EXIT
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    160 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 PlayTM antenna required to receive XM service (sold separately). Installation
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    repeatedly to select "XM RADIO". You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING - to select channel 0. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select "AUTO T.", and then turn TUNING +/- to select channel 0. 3 Check the XM Radio ID on the display and write it in
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    TIME CH/D.SKIP 7 8 9 MEMORY SUBTITLE ENTER .> 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select "XM RADIO". You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING - to select a channel. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select "AUTO T.", and then turn TUNING +/- to select
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    is selected. 4 Press TUNING + or TUNING - to select the channel. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select "AUTO T.", and then turn TUNING +/- to select the channel. Notes • When you select a channel in the "ONE CAT" mode, the channel you selected may not be the one in the category
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    MODE CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC MULTI CH IN DIRECT Press DISPLAY on the receiver repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in the channel, the display changes cyclically as follows: Channel name t Channel number t Category t Artist name/Feature t Song/Program title t Sound
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    ENTER to enter the selection. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select "PRESET T.", and then turn TUNING +/-. You can select preset channels from 1 to 30. Note The preset channel information will be updated depending on the service provided by the XM Satellite Radio Inc. that you
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    not being received properly. power then turn back on. UPDATING The encryption code is being Wait until the encryption code has channel or information has been acquired. OFF AIR The selected channel is off Make sure that you selected the channel properly. the air. Try to select another channel
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    to select the input. You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode. The selected audio input mode appears on the display. Audio input modes • AUTO IN Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital
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    can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press AMP MENU. "1-LEVEL" appears on the display. 3 Press control button V/v repeatedly to select either "5-AUDIO" or "6-VIDEO". 4 Press the control button or control button b to enter the menu. 5 Press control button V/v to select "NAME IN". 6 Press
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    Sound field currently applied XM Radio Channel name t Channel number t Category name t Artist name/Feature t Song/program title t Sound "SLEEP" lights up on the display. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press ALT and then press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the
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    the recording component, then start playback on the playback component. Notes • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks You can record from a video component using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. 1 Press one of
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    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. Note that the remote can only control
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    corresponding to the component 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
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    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 To control a DVD recorder Maker SONY Code(s) 403 To control a TV Maker SONY , 541 542, 543 continued 77US Using the Remote
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    310, 311, 312 To control a PSX Maker SONY Code(s) 313, 314, 315 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
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    quality sound reproduction. 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
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    , panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 80US
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    receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound an audio cord (not supplied). There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources. • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to "COAX IN" or "OPT
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    The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from the center/ surround/surround back speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 57). • Adjust the speaker level (page 36). • Make sure the center
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    software being played back corresponds to the multi channel format. • Check whether the setup on the playback component is set to multi channel sound. 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
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    problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Reference sections for clearing the receiver's memory To clear All memorized settings Customized sound fields See page 30 page 60 Specifications AUDIO
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    SURROUND Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm Equalizer Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step 3)INPUT SHORT (with sound mode) 0.2 W AC outlets Area code U, CA AC outlets 1 switched, 120 W/1A MAX Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 430 × 157.5 × 316 mm (16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 12 4/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls
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    Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-AAP012 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1) For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 86US
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    channel 15 A AUTO CALIBRATION 32 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 54 C CD player connecting 17 playback 38 COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN 71 D Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 58 Dolby Digital 78 DTS 79 DVD player hooking up 22 playback 39 DVD recorder hooking up 22 E Error messages 83 I Initial setup 30 INPUT MODE
  • Sony STR-DG600 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
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Multi Channel AV
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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-DG600