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    model name1[STR-DH820] [4-266-497- 12 (1)] filename[D:SONY job STR-DH820_PMRF_02GB426 6497121GB01CO V_STR-DH820- CEL.fm] masterpage:Right ©2011 Sony Corporation 4-266-497- 12 (1) Multi Channel A V Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH820[...]

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    2 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB02REG _STR-DH820-CEL.fm4-266- 497- 11 (2) masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture . To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, c[...]

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    3 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB02REG _STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) 12) Use only with the cart, st and, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer , or sold with the apparatus. When a car t is used, use caution when moving the cart/appar atus combination to av oid injury from tip-ov[...]

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    4 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB02REG _STR-DH820-CEL.fm4-266- 497- 11 (2) masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Disposa l of waste b atteries (applicable in the European Union and other Eur opean countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided [...]

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    5 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB02REG _STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, an d iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other co untries. All other tradema rks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ?[...]

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    6 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB01CO V_STR-DH820-CEL T OC.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) T able of Contents About This Manual . ...................... ......... ........ 4 Supplied accessorie s ............ .................. ........ 7 Description and location of parts .... ............ ... 9 Getting started ..[...]

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    7 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB01CO V_STR-DH820-CEL T OC.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Using the Remote Contr ol Programming the remote control ......... ....... 80 Resetting the remote control ....... ............. ... 85 Additional Inf ormation Precautions ....... ......... ........... ........... .........[...]

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    8 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB01CO V_STR-DH820-CEL T OC.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching 3 and # on the batter ies to the diagram inside th e battery compar tment of the remote control. Notes • Do not leave the remote co ntrol in an extremely hot or humi[...]

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    9 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB0 3DES_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Description and location of parts Front panel qj 12 34 5 ql qk 8 qf qg qh q; qs qd qa 67 9 A ? / 1 (on/standby) (page 34, 52, 58) B TONE, TONE MODE Press TONE MODE re peatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then tu rn T ONE to adjust[...]

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    10 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB0 3DES_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Indicators on the display panel LH LFE SW RH R C L SB R SB SB L SR S SL USB ANALOG ARC HDMI CO AX OPT D.L.L. EQ RDS MEM DTS HD MSTR HI RES LBR ZONE 2 - -- A.P .M. D.RANGE ST DTS ES LPCM SLEEP BI AMP SP A B 96 24 D + EX Tr u e HD[...]

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    11 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB0 3DES_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) * When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed the dig ital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 62) or “A. D IRECT” is not selected. N T uning indicators Li[...]

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    12 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB0 3DES_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Rear panel 4 5 6 5 7 1 2 3 A DIGIT AL INPUT/OUTPUT section HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 23, 27, 28, 29, 30) OPTICAL IN jacks (page 23, 27, 28) COAXIAL IN jack (page 27) B ANTENN A section FM ANTENNA jack (page 33) AM ANTENNA termina[...]

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    13 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB0 3DES_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jac k to your TV to wa tch the selected input image (page 23). Use the supplied remote c ontrol to operate this receiver and other e quipment. The remote control is pre-programm[...]

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    14 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB0 3DES_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) A ? / 1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode. If you press ZONE ( C ) to switch the remote to zone 2 mode, you can turn the power for zone 2 on or off using ? / 1 . Saving the power in standby mode W[...]

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    15 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB0 3DES_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) K TV CH +/– 1)2) or PROG +/– 1)2) Press TV ( W ), then press TV CH +/– or PROG +/– to scan for the preset TV cha nnels. PRESET +/– 1)2) Selects preset stations or channels. c 2) / C Press TV ( W ), then press c / C to[...]

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    16 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB0 3DES_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) 1) See the table on page 17 for informatio n on the buttons that you can use to control each equipment. 2) The 5/VIDEO 2, N and TV CH +/PROG +/ PRESET + / c buttons ha ve tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as reference when oper[...]

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    17 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB0 3DES_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) T o contr ol other Son y equipment a) USA and Canada models only . b) Other models. c) D VD player only . d) LD player only . e) Deck B only . f) V ideo CD player only . g) m / M only . h) iPhone/iPod only . Name TV VCR DVD pla[...]

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    18 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Getting started Y ou can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiv er by follo wing the simple steps below . Installing and connecting the speakers (page 19, 21) Checking the connection appropriate f or y our equi[...]

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    19 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.2 channel system (7 speakers and 2 subwoofers). Example of speaker system configuration A Front speaker (Left) B Front speaker (Right) C Center speake r[...]

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    20 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Tips • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all the angles A should be the sam e. • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers, place the front high s[...]

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    21 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Connections 2: Connecting the speakers 10 mm (13/32") 1 2 3 4 Right Left Right A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) Left Right Center speaker B Left B B Surround speak er B A Surround back/ F [...]

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    22 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) * When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the fu nction when watching movies. If the auto standby fu nction is set to on, it turns to st andby mode automatically based on the level of the input signa[...]

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    23 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Connections 3: Connecting the TV Y ou can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV . Y ou can operate th is recei ver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) if you connect HDMI[...]

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    24 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) * To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound fr om the speakers connected to the re ceiver, connect A or E . Be sure to tu rn off the T V ’s volume or activate the TV’s muting function. ** If you connect the r[...]

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    25 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Connections • The audio and video signals of HDMI input are not output from the HDMI TV OUT jack while the GUI menu is displayed. • When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set the “Audio Ou t” to “TV[...]

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    26 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) If y ou want to connect se veral digital equipment, b ut cannot find an unused input See “Using the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign)” (page 63). Con verting video signals This receiver i s equi pped with a funct[...]

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    27 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Connections A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that y ou use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) E Optic[...]

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    28 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that y ou use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Optical digital cord (not supplied) E Audio cord (not su[...]

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    29 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Connections A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that y ou use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Connecting a PlayStation 3 PlayStation 3 A Audi o/video signals Connecting an iPhone, iPod for video contents A[...]

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    30 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that y ou use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. D Audio/video cord (not supplied) * If you want to record, you must [...]

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    31 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Connections Function for co n ver sion of video signals The receiv er is equipped with a f unction for con v erting video signals. V ideo signals and component vide o signals can be output as HDMI video signals (HDMI TV OUT jac[...]

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    32 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) 4b: Connecting the audio equipment Connecting a Super Audio CD player , CD player , MD deck, T ape deck Super Audio CD play er, CD play er A Audio cord (not supplied) A MD deck, Tape deck A Connecting an iPhone, iPod, USB device[...]

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    33 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Connections 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Before connecting the an tennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Notes • To prevent noise pick up, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from t[...]

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    34 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to revert back to the factory default settings. Be sure to us[...]

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    35 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Preparing the Receiver 3 Press V / v repeatedly to selec t “Speaker”, then pre ss or b . 4 Press V / v repeatedly to selec t “SP P attern”, then p ress or b . 5 Press V / v repeatedly to selec t the speake r pattern you[...]

  • Page 36

    36 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select the fr ont speaker system y ou want to drive. You can confirm the sel[...]

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    37 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Preparing the Receiver • Remove any obstacl es in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers to avoid measurement errors. • Get accurate measurement by making sure the environment is free from noise and quie[...]

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    38 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) 1 Press GUI MODE. After “GUI ON” appears on the display panel for a while, the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Press V / v repeatedly to selec t “ Settings?[...]

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    39 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Preparing the Receiver 7 Press V / v repeatedly to selec t the item you want, then press . • Retry: Performs the Auto Calibrat ion again. • Save: Save the measurement results and exits the setting process. • War ning: Dis[...]

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    40 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Message list after A uto Calibration measurement Tip Depending on the position of the subwoofer , the measurement results may va ry. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value. Yo[...]

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    41 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Preparing the Receiver Guide to on-screen display operation Y ou can display the menu of the recei v er on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V / v / B / b and on the remote contr[...]

  • Page 42

    42 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Overview of the main men us When you press TOOLS/OPTIONS, the option menus for the selecte d main menu are displayed. Y ou can sele ct a related function without reselecting the menu. 1 Press GUI MODE. After “GUI ON” appears[...]

  • Page 43

    43 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Basic Oper ations Playing an input source equipment 1 Press GUI MODE. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Se lect “ Input”, then press or b . The menu item list appea rs on the TV screen. 3 Select[...]

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    44 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Tips • You can turn INPUT SE LECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the remote control to select the equipment you want. • You can adjust the volu me differently depending on the speed you turn the MASTER VOLUME on[...]

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    45 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Basic Oper ations Playing an iPhone/iPod Y ou can enjoy music/video contents from the iPhone/iPod by connecting it to the iPhone/iPod terminals on the recei v er . For details on connecting the iPhon e/iPod, see page 29, 32. Y [...]

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    46 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) You can select the iPho ne/iPod control mode using the GUI menu or iPhone CTRL on the remote control. You can use the GUI menu to browse contents on the iPhone/iPod. You can also control al l operations by viewing the informatio[...]

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    47 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Basic Oper ations 3 Select the content you want using iPhone/iPod me nu. For details on operati ng the iPhone/iPod, refer to the operating instructions supplied with iPhone/iPod. T o operate the iPhone/iP od using the remote co[...]

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    48 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Playing a USB device You can enjoy music from the USB device by connecting it to the (USB) port on the receiver. For details on connecti ng a USB device, see “Connecting an iPhone, iPod, USB device” (page 32). The music file[...]

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    49 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Basic Oper ations 1 Press GUI MODE. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Se lect “ Music”, t hen pres s or b . When the USB device is connec ted, “USB” appears on the TV screen. 3 Press to sele[...]

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    50 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) • Compatibility with all encoding/writing softwares, recording de vices, and recording media cannot be guara nteed. Inc ompatible USB device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all. • Some time may be n[...]

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    51 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) T uner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, be sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the rece iver (page 33). Tip The tun[...]

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    52 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Tip Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum re ception upon tuning to an AM s tation. 3 Press . If y ou cannot tune to a station “– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the screen returns to the [...]

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    53 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_0 2GB4266497121GB0 4GET_STR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) T uner Operations 1 Se lect “ FM” or “ AM” fr om the menu, the n press or b . 2 Select the preset station you want. Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available. 1 On “ FM” or “ AM” screen, select the p reset n umb[...]

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    54 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Selecting the sound field This receiver c an create multi chann el surround sound. You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the receiver’s pre-programmed sound fields. Press SOUND FIE LD +/– repeat edly to selec[...]

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    55 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Enjoying Surr ound Sound x HD-D. C.S. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony’ s new inno v ativ e home theater technology using the late st acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. It is based on precise res[...]

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    56 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver. x HP 2CH (HP (2CH)) This mode is sele cted automatica lly if you use headphones (except “A. DIRECT”). Standard 2 channel stereo sour ces c[...]

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    57 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Enjoying Surr ound Sound Digital audio formats that this receiv er can de code depend on digital a udio output jacks of the equipment connected. This receiv er supports the following audio formats. a) Audio signals are output [...]

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    58 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Using the SOUND OP TIMIZER The Sound Optimizer lets you enjoy clear and dynamic sound at low volume levels. It automatically calibrates the sound which cannot be heard well when you turn down the volume level. After Au to Calibr[...]

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    59 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) “BRA VIA” Sync Features What is “BRA VIA” Sync? The “BRAVIA” Sync function allows communication between Sony products su ch as TV, Blu-ray Di sc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc. that supports the Control for HDMI fun[...]

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    60 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) If your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function 1 Press GUI MODE. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Select “ Settings” from the menu, then press or b . The Sett[...]

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    61 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) “BRA VIA” Sync Features Notes • Be sure that the System Audio Control f unction is set to on using TV menu. • Depending on the TV , the start of the content may not appear . • Depending on the settings, the recei ver[...]

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    62 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) Press THEA TER or THEA TRE on the remote contr ol of th e TV or the Blu-ra y Disc play er , while pointing the remote control towards the TV . The sound fi[...]

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    63 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Other Operatio ns Notes • Some audio input mo des may not be set up based on the input. • When the USB input is selecte d, “------” appears on the display panel, and you cannot change to other modes. Select an other in[...]

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    64 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) * Default setting Notes • You cannot assign other optical in put to the inputs to which optical input jack is i nitially assigned. • When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatic ally. [...]

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    65 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Other Operatio ns Using a bi-amplifier connection 1 Press GUI MODE. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Se lect “ Sett ings”, then press or b . The Settings menu list appea rs on the TV screen. 3[...]

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    66 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Outputs sound fr om speaker s in zone 2 using the re ceiver and another amplifier . Making a zone 2 connection Main zone Zone 2 ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT TV A B C DD E STR-DH820 C A Audio equipment B Video equipment C IR repeater (not su[...]

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    67 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Other Operatio ns The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the recei ver in zone 2. When an IR repeater is not connected, use this receiver in the main zone. 1 T urn on the main rece i[...]

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    68 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Using the Settings menu Y ou can adjust various settings for speak ers, surround eff ects, etc. us ing the Settings menu. T o display the menu of the receiv er on the TV screen, make sure that the receiv er is in “GUI MODE” [...]

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    69 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings Speaker Settings menu You can ad just each spea ker manually. You can also adjust the speaker l evels after the Auto Calibration is comple ted. Note The speaker settings are only for the current seating posi[...]

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    70 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) To adjust the size of each speaker You can adjust each spea ker’s (f ront left/right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right) size. 1 Select the speaker on the screen for which you want to[...]

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    71 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings When a test tone is not output from the speakers • The speaker cords ma y not be connected securely. Check to see if t hey are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly. •[...]

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    72 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) • Theater: Theater type (default setting) mixes reflection and reverberation sound creating the charact eristics of a mastering studio. Additionally, this type mixes in frequency char acteristics th at are often found in profe[...]

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    73 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings Notes • This func tion is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma moni tor or a projector. • This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is being used. x Dual Mono (Digital br oadcas t language se[...]

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    74 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) • TV+AMP: The sound is output from TV’s speaker and the speake rs connected to the receiver. Notes • The sound quality of the playback equipment depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the number of channels, and the [...]

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    75 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings Press GUI MODE rep eatedly to select “GUI OFF”. The receiver is switc hed to front panel display mode. 1 Press AMP . 2 Press MENU. 3 Press V / v repeat edly to select the menu you wan t, then press or b [...]

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    76 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) The following option s are av ailable in each menu. For details on na vi gating through menus, see page 75. Overview of the menus Menu [Displa y] Par a m e t er s [Display] Settings Default setting Auto Calibration settings [<[...]

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    77 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings Surround speakers size b) [SUR SIZE] LARGE, SMALL LARGE Front high speakers size b) [FH SIZE] LARGE, SMALL LARGE Surround back speaker assign d) [SB ASSIGN] SPK B, BI-AMP, OFF OFF Front left speaker distance[...]

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    78 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Surround speak ers crossover frequency g) [SUR CROSS] CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz (10 Hz interval) CROSS 120 Hz Front high speakers crossover frequency g) [FH CROSS] CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz (10 Hz interval) CROSS 120 Hz Surr[...]

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    79 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB05ENJ_STR-DH82 0-CEL.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings a) You can only select this parameter af ter you have perform ed Auto Calibration. b) Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters or settings may not be available. c) xxx represent a speaker chan[...]

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    80 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB06REM_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) To view the information on the display panel The display panel provides various information of the recei ver status such as sound field. 1 Select the input for which you want to check the information. 2 Press AMP, then press DIS[...]

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    81 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB06REM_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Using the Remote Control 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code. If more than one code exists, try to enter either one which corresponds to the equipment including TV . Use the tables on page 81–84 to find the [...]

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    82 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB06REM_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) T o contr ol a tape dec k T o contr ol an MD dec k To control an HDD recorder T o contr ol a Blu-ra y Disc pla y er/ recor der T o contr ol a PSX T o contr ol a D VD player T o contr ol a D VD recorder T o contr ol a D VD/VCR CO[...]

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    83 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB06REM_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Using the Remote Control T o contr ol a TV T o contr ol an LD play er T o contr ol a Video CD play er Maker Code(s) SONY 501, 502 AIW A 501, 536, 539 AKAI 503 A OC 503 CENTURION 566 COR ON ADO 517 CUR TIS-MA THES 503, 551, 566,[...]

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    84 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB06REM_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) T o contr ol a VCR * If an AI WA VCR does not work even tho ugh you enter th e code fo r AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. T o contr ol a satellite tuner (bo x) T o contr ol a cab le bo x Maker Code(s) SONY 701, 702, 703, 7[...]

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    85 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB07ADD_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Additional Information Resetting the remote control 1 While holding down MASTER VOL – or 2 –, press a nd hold ? / 1 , then press AV ? / 1 . The RM SET UP indicator flashes 3 times. 2 Release all buttons. All the conten ts o[...]

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    86 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB07ADD_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) On placement • Place the rece iv er in a location with adequ ate ventilation to pre v ent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver . • Do not place the receiv er near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct su[...]

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    87 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB07ADD_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Additional Information There is no sound, o r only a very low - level sound is hear d fr om specific speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one [...]

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    88 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB07ADD_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) There is no sound, no matter which equipment is selected, or only a very low-le vel sound is heard . • Check that all connecting cords are inserted to th eir input/output jacks for the respective jacks of th e receiver, speake[...]

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    89 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB07ADD_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Additional Information • When you connect the receiver to a video equipment (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the rece ive r. In this case, select “AMP”. • If you cannot listen to the sound of the equipmen[...]

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    90 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB07ADD_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) The FM receptio n is poor . • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (n ot supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antennas (aerial) as shown below. Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that the anten nas (aerials) a re[...]

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    91 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB07ADD_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Additional Information Are y ou using a supported USB device? • If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur. See “Compatible USB devices” (page 48) for the supported d evice types. – The U[...]

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    92 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB07ADD_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) • The number of folders has exceeded 100 (including “ROOT” folder). • The number of files in a folder has exceeded 100. • Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back. * T his unit sup[...]

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    93 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB07ADD_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Additional Information USB F AIL An ove r current from the (USB) port wa s detected. T he receiver will automat ically turn off aft er a few se conds. Check the iPhone/iPod or USB devi ce, then unplug it and turn on the po wer [...]

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    94 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB07ADD_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) 1) Measured under the following conditions: 2) Reference powe r output for fr ont, center, surround, surrou nd back and front high speakers. Depending on the sound fie ld settings and the source, there may be no so und output. F[...]

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    95 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB07ADD_S TR-DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Additional Information General Power requirements Power consumption 240 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W (When “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “OFF”) Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 430 mm × 158 mm ?[...]

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    D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB0 1CO V_STR-DH820-CELIX.fm masterpage: Left 96 GB STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Index Numerics 2 channel 54 5.1 channel 19 7.1 channel 19 A A.F .D. mode 54 A/V Sync 72, 78 AM 51 Audio Out 73, 78 Audio Sett ings 72, 78 Auto Calibration Setti ngs 76 Auto Standby 74, 78 Auto T uning 51 B Bass 72, 78 BI-AMP [...]

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    97 GB D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB0 1CO V_STR-DH820-CELIX.fm mast erpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Additional Information S SB Assign 69 Scene Select 62 Settings menu 68 Sound fi eld 54 SOUND OPTIMIZER 58 Speaker P attern 69, 76 Speaker Settings 69, 76 SPEAKERS 36 Super Audio CD player 32 Surround Settings 71, 78 System [...]

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    D:SONY jobSTR-DH820_PMRF_02 GB4266497121GB0 1CO V_STR-DH820-CELIX.fm masterpage: Left Sony Corporation Printed in M alaysia model name1[STR-DH820] [4-266-497- 11 (2) ][...]