Sony STR-DG820 manual

model name1[STR-DG820] [3-289-450- 43 (1)] filena me[F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG82 0JC080765 _3289450 431D G820_GB 3289 450431GB 01COV_STR-DG82 0-CEL .fm] master pa ge:Right ©2008 Sony Corporation 3-289-450- 43 (1) Multi Channel A V Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DG820[...]

2 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 2REG_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm3-289 - 450- 43 (1) master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) T o reduc e the ris k of fire or electric shoc k, do not e xpo se this ap paratus to rain or moistu re . To re duce t he r isk of f ire , do no t[...]

3 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB02R EG_S TR-DG82 0-CEL.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) About This Manual • The inst ructio ns i n this manual are f or mode l STR-DG8 20. Check you r model num ber by looking at t he lower right corner of the front p[...]

4 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 1COV_STR-DG820- CEL TOC .fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) T able of Contents Getting Star te d Descripti on and locati on of pa rts................ ... 6 1: Installin g the sp eakers .......... ....... ....... ..... 16 [...]

5 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 1COV_STR-DG820- CEL TOC .fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Using the Remote Progra mming the r emote ......... ....... ........ ..... 83 Additional Inf ormation Glossa ry ......... ....... ....... ....... ........ ....[...]

6 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Description and locatio n of parts Getting Started Front panel SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) PHONES VIDEO 2 IN/PORT ABLE AV IN VIDEO L AUDIO R AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ ENTER 2[...]

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8 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) About the indicators on the display 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qj qd ws w a w; ql qk qh qf qg qs Name Function A SW Lights up w hen th e au dio sign al is outp ut from t[...]

9 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started Name Function L A.DIRECT Light s up when the r eceiv er is processing A nalog Direct signals. M MEM Ligh ts up when a memory func ti on, suc h as [...]

10 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Rear panel 1 2 1 3 4 6 5 5 7 SPEAKERS SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND BA CK FRONT A FRONT B L R SURROUND L R L L R R AM FM ANTENNA SA T IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN OUT HDM[...]

11 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started * You c an watc h the sele cted in put image wh en you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 19, 23). You can use the supp lied [...]

12 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Name Funct ion A AV ? / 1 (on/standby) Press to turn on or off the audio/vi deo com ponent s that the re mote is progra mmed to operate. To tu rn the TV on or off [...]

13 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started Name Function m / M a) Press to – search tracks in the forwa rd/ backw ard directi on of the CD play er, VCD player , DVD player, L D player, M[...]

14 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Name Functi on S RETURN/ EXIT O Press to – return to the pr eviou s me nu. – exit the menu whil e the menu or on- screen gui de of the VCD pl ayer , LD pl ayer[...]

15 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started a) This bu tton is a lso av ailable for DIGIT AL MEDIA POR T adapter o perat ion. F or detail s on th e functi on of the button, r efer to the op[...]

16 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) 1: Installi ng th e spea kers This receiv er allows you t o use a 7.1 ch annel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). To fully e njoy theate r-like mul ti channe l[...]

17 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started 2: Conne cting the speakers Before connecti ng the cords, be sure to disconne ct the AC power cord (mains l ead). A Front speaker A (Lef t) B Fro[...]

18 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) a) If you have an add itional front speaker system, conn ect t hem to t he S PEA KER S FRONT B terminal s. Y ou can select the front speak ers you want to use wit [...]

19 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started 3: Conne cting the TV You can wat ch the sel ected i nput image wh en you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. It is not necessary t[...]

20 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Notes • Be sure t o turn on t he re ceiver wh en th e vi deo and audio sign als of a play back comp onent are being outp ut to a TV via the re cei ver. U nless t[...]

21 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started 4a: Connecting the audio compone nts The follo wing illustra tion sho ws how to conn ect a Supe r Au dio C D pla yer, CD p laye r or CD recorder.[...]

22 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) 4b: Conn ecting the video compon ents This se ction d escrib es ho w to c onn ect yo ur video co mpone nts to thi s recei ver. Bef ore you begin, see “Co mpone n[...]

23 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started HDMI is the a bbreviated nam e for High- Definition Multime dia Interfac e. It is an interf ace w hich tra nsmits vide o and a udio signals in di[...]

24 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Notes on connect ing cabl es • W e recom mend that yo u use a Sony HDMI cable. • W e reco mmend that you use an HDMI cab le with the HDMI logo (made by Son y) [...]

25 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started The follo wing illustra tion sho ws how to connect a DVD player. It is not necessary t o connect al l the cords. Connect au dio and vi deo co rds[...]

26 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) The followi ng illustra tion shows how to connect a satelli te tuner o r set-top b ox. It is no t nece ssary to connect all the cords. Conn ect audio an d vide o c[...]

27 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started The follo wing illustra tion sho ws how to connect a component which has an alog jacks such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc. It is not necessary t o [...]

28 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) 5: Connecting the an tennas (a erials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenn a (aerial) and FM wi re antenna (aeria l). Before conn ecting an tennas (aerials), be su[...]

29 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started 6: Prepar ing the re ceiver and the re mote Connect the AC po wer cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. Before using the receiver for the first tim[...]

30 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Insert two R6 (size-AA) batte ries in the RM-AAP022 Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when installin g batter ies . Notes • Do n ot leav e the remo [...]

31 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started 8: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRA TION) This receiver is equipp ed with DCAC (Dig ital Cinem a Auto Calib ratio[...]

32 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) 1 Connect the supplied optimizer micropho ne to t he A UT O CAL MIC jack. 2 Set up the optimizer micropho ne. Place th e optim izer mi cropho ne at yo ur listening[...]

33 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started Press A UT O CAL. Measure ment starts in 5 seconds. A count down is disp layed. The measure ment process will take approx imately 30 seconds to c[...]

34 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) 3 Sa ve the meas ur emen t re sul t. Se lect “SA V E EXI T” i n step 2. The measurem ent results are saved and you can select the calibra tion type in the AU T[...]

35 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started * xxx repres ent a speaker chan nel (F, FL, FR, CNT, S, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, SW). Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Display Explan[...]

36 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) • Code 31 1 Press . 2 Perfo rm the Auto Cali bra tion ag ain. • Code 32, 33 1 When you press , “RETR Y? YES” appear s. 2 Press V / v to select “RETR Y? Y[...]

37 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Getting Started 9: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can ad just th e speaker lev els and balance while li stening t o the test t one from[...]

38 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Selecting a comp onent 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the component y ou wan t. You can also u se INPUT S ELECTOR on the receiver. The select ed inp ut[...]

39 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Pl ay b ack To activate the mu ting function Press MUT ING on the remote. The mut ing func tion will be ca nceled whe n you do th e followi ng. • Press M UTING[...]

F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page: L-2 STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) 40 GB Listenin g/Watching a compo nent Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) PHONES VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE A V IN VIDEO L AUDIO R AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ ENTER[...]

F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 3CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : R-2 STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) 41 GB Pl ay b ack Watching a DVD/Bl u-ray Disc SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) PHONES VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE A V IN VIDEO L AUDIO R AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ ENTER 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MO[...]

42 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 4AMP_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Navigating throu gh menus By usin g the amplifi er men us, you can make various a djustments t o customi ze the rece iver. 1 Press AMP MENU . 2 Press V / v repea t[...]

43 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 4AMP_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Amplifier Operati ons The following options are av ailable in ea ch menu . F or deta ils on na vi gating throu gh menus, see pa ge 42. Overview of the menus Menu[...]

44 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 4AMP_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) SPEAKER [SPEAKER] (page 4 8) Spea ker pa tter n a) [SP P A TTERN] 3/4.1, 3/4 , 3/3.1, 3/3, 2/4.1, 2/4, 3/2.1, 3/2, 2/3. 1, 2/3, 2/2.1, 2/2, 3/0.1, 3/0, 2/0.1, 2/ 0[...]

45 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 4AMP_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Amplifier Operati ons SURROUND [SURROUND] (pag e 51) Sound field sel ection [S.F . SELECT] For deta ils, se e “Enjo ying Surr ound Sound ” (p age 56). Enhan [...]

46 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 4AMP_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) a) For details, see the pa ge in the parenth eses. b) xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT , SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, SW). c) Depe nds on the spea ker pattern[...]

47 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 4AMP_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Amplifier Operati ons Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use th e LEVEL menu t o adjust the balance and l evel o f each speaker. These setting s are appl i[...]

48 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 4AMP_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) x D. RANGE (Dynamic r ange compresso r) Lets yo u compre ss the dy nami c range of the soun d tr ack. This may be u sef ul wh en yo u want to watch mov ies at low [...]

49 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 4AMP_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Amplifier Operati ons x CNT SP (C enter s peaker) •L A R G E If you connect a large speaker that will effecti vely reproduce bass frequ encies, select “LARGE[...]

50 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 4AMP_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) With tw o surrou nd bac k speaker s (The angle B should be the same) x CNT DIS T . (C enter spea ker dist anc e) Lets you set t he dista nce from yo ur listeni ng [...]

51 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 4AMP_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Amplifier Operati ons x DIST . U NIT (Distanc e unit) Lets you se lect the u nit of measu re for set ting distances. • FEET The distan ce is displa yed in feet[...]

52 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 4AMP_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu) You can use t he EQ menu to adju st the tona l quality (b ass/tre ble level) o f the fron t speakers. Select “EQ” in t he amp[...]

53 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 4AMP_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Amplifier Operati ons Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) You can use th e AUDIO menu to make settings for the aud io to suit your prefere nce. Select “AUDIO?[...]

54 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 4AMP_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Settings for the HDMI (HDMI menu) You can use the HDM I menu to make variou s adjustments for HDMI settings. Select “HDMI” in the amp lifier menu s. For detail[...]

55 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 4AMP_S TR-DG82 0-CEL .fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Amplifier Operati ons Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) You can us e the SY STEM me nu to n ame inp uts and ch ange the bright nes s of the displa y. Select [...]

56 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3 28945043 1GB0 5TUN_S TR-DG 820-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Enjoyin g a pre-pr ogra mmed so und field This receiver supports the following audio forma ts. a) Au dio signal s are output in another fo rmat if t he playbac k c[...]

57 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3 28945043 1GB0 5TUN_S TR-DG 820-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Enjoy ing Surr ound Sou nd The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D. ) mode allows you to listen to higher fid elity sound and select the decod ing mode for listen ing to a[...]

58 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3 28945043 1GB0 5TUN_S TR-DG 820-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) The enhanced surround mode allows yo u to listen to highe r fidelity sound an d select th e decodi ng mode for list ening t o a 2 channel stereo soun d as multi ch[...]

59 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3 28945043 1GB0 5TUN_S TR-DG 820-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Enjoy ing Surr ound Sou nd Types of e nhanced surr ound mode * Dep ends on the spe aker pattern setting, some enhance d surround mode ma y not be available. If y[...]

60 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3 28945043 1GB0 5TUN_S TR-DG 820-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Types of movi e/music mode * Y ou can on ly s elect this sound f ield if the he adpho nes a re c onnec ted t o the rece iv er . Sound fi eld fo r Sound f ield [Dis[...]

61 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3 28945043 1GB0 5TUN_S TR-DG 820-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Enjoy ing Surr ound Sou nd Notes • The so und fi elds fo r musi c and mo vies do no t wor k in the f ollo wi ng cases. – PC M signals with a sampli ng freque[...]

62 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3 28945043 1GB0 5TUN_S TR-DG 820-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mod e, the re cei v er output s the sound from the front left/right speakers only . There is no s ound f rom t h[...]

63 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3 28945043 1GB0 5TUN_S TR-DG 820-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) T uner Operations Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the bu ttons on the recei ver for this opera tion. 1 Press ? / 1 t o tu rn o ff t[...]

64 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3 28945043 1GB0 5TUN_S TR-DG 820-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) 2 Press T UNING + or TUNI NG –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; pr ess TUNING – to scan from h igh to lo w. The receiv er stop s scann ing when ever a[...]

65 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3 28945043 1GB0 5TUN_S TR-DG 820-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) T uner Operations 5 Press ENT/MEM . You can al so use MEM ORY/ENTE R on the receiv er. Tip If you have tuned in an AM stati on, adjust the direc tion of the AM l[...]

66 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3 28945043 1GB0 5TUN_S TR-DG 820-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) 2 Tune in th e station t hat you want to pr eset using Automa tic Tuning (p age 63) o r Direct Tuning (p age 64). Switch the FM recep tion mode, if necessary (pag [...]

67 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3 28945043 1GB0 5TUN_S TR-DG 820-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) T uner Operations Using the control s on the receiver 1 T urn INPUT SELECT OR to se lect the FM or AM ba nd. 2 Press TUNING MODE re peatedly to select “PR ESE [...]

68 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3 28945043 1GB0 5TUN_S TR-DG 820-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE only ) This receiver also al lows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), wh ich ena bles radio st[...]

69 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3 28945043 1GB0 5TUN_S TR-DG 820-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) T uner Operations Pr ogram typ e indicat ion Description SCIENCE Programs ab out the nat ural scie nces and tech nol ogy V A RIED Other types of prog rams such a[...]

70 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 6CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Using the Contr ol for HDMI function for “BRA VIA” Sync To use “BR AVIA” Sync, set the Contr ol for HDMI function as exp lained belo w. By connect ing Sony[...]

71 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 6CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Control f or HDMI Before connecting cords, be sure to d isconnect the AC power cord. T o enjo y TV m ulti c hannel surr ound sound br oadcasting You can listen t[...]

72 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 6CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Preparin g Control for HDMI function This receiver supports the Control for HDMI- Easy Settin g func tion. This functi on is o nly avai lable for ce rtain types of[...]

73 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 6CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Control f or HDMI 1 Press A MP ME NU. 2 Press V / v r epeate dly to sel ect “HDMI”. 3 Press or b to enter t he menu. 4 Press V / v r epeate dly to sel ect ?[...]

74 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 6CON_S TR-DG8 20-CE L.fm master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Enjoying the TV soun d from the speakers connected to the r eceiver (System Audio Control) You can en joy the T V sound from t he speake rs connect ed to the recei[...]

75 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Other Opera tions T urning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off) When you turn t he TV off b y usin g th e POWER button o n the T V’s remote, t he rec[...]

76 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Notes • Some aud io inpu t mode s ma y n ot b e s et up depend ing on the in put. • When the AN ALOG DIREC T function i s selecte d, audio in put i s set t o ?[...]

77 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Other Opera tions 8 Press V / v repea tedly to se lect the input (“VD1 Æ DVD” in the example) you wa nt to assign to the digital audio input jack sel ect ed [...]

78 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Enjoying the DIGIT AL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjo y sound from a ne twork system such as a portable au dio source or comp[...]

79 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Other Opera tions Y o u can l isten to t he soun d and view the images fro m the comp onent conne cted through the DIGIT AL MEDIA POR T ad apter to the DMPOR T ja[...]

80 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) 1 Press DMPOR T. You can also use the INP UT SELECTOR on the receive r to se lect “DM PORT”. 2 Start playbac k of the conn ected component. The sound is played [...]

81 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Other Opera tions Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by chang ing the informatio n on th e displa y. Be sure to use the bu ttons on the rec[...]

82 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Recording using the receiver You can r ecord from a video/ audio componen t using th e receive r. Refer to th e ope rating instruc tio ns suppli ed wi th your recor[...]

83 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Using the Remote Progra mming the remo te You ca n prog ram the remot e to cont rol no n- Sony co mponent s by chan ging t he code. Once the cont rol s igna ls ha[...]

84 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) If pr ogramming is unsuccessful, chec k the fo llo wing : • If the indicator doe s not li ght up in step 1, the batterie s are weak. Rep lace both ba tterie s. ?[...]

85 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Using the Remote T o contr ol a n LD pla yer T o contr ol a video CD pla ye r T o contr ol a VCR * If an AIW A VCR does not wo rk even though you enter the code f[...]

86 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) T o contr ol a TV Maker Code(s) SONY 501 AIW A 501, 536, 539 AKAI 503 A OC 503 CENTURIO N 566 COR ON ADO 517 CUR TIS-MA THE S 503 , 551, 566, 567 D A YTRON 517, 566[...]

87 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Using the Remote T o contr ol a satell ite tuner T o contr ol a cabl e bo x T o contr ol a tuner T o contr ol a Blu-ra y disc recor der T o contr ol a PSX T o con[...]

88 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Glossar y x Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilat ion of Dig ital Cine ma Sou nd techno logy , delivers the sound of a dubb in[...]

89 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Additiona l Inf ormation x Dolby Digital Surr ound EX Acousti c techn ology d eve lope d by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. S urround back information is matrixed into r[...]

90 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) x DTS Neo:6 This tech nology converts 2 ch annel st ereo recorded aud io for 6.1 ch annel play back. There are t wo modes to select accord ing to th e playba ck sou[...]

91 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Additiona l Inf ormation Precautions On safety Shoul d any so lid objec t or li quid fa ll into th e cabinet , u nplug the r ecei ver a nd h ave i t checke d by q[...]

92 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) T roubleshooting If yo u ex perie nce a ny o f t he fo llowing difficultie s while usin g the r eceiver, use this trou bleshoo ting gui de to help you r emedy the p[...]

93 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Additiona l Inf ormation There is p op noise from a spe cific componen t connec ted to thi s receiv er when y o u turn on th e compo nent. • Check that the INPU[...]

94 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Video There is no picture or a n unc lear picture appe ar s on the TV screen o r monitor . • Sel ect the ap propriate input using the in put bu ttons. • Set you[...]

95 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Additiona l Inf ormation RDS does no t work. * • M ake sure that you are tu ned to an FM RDS station. • S elect a stro nger FM st ation. The RDS informatio n [...]

96 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Remote commander The remote does not function. • Poi nt the rem ote at the remo te sens or on the receiver . • Remove any obst acles in t he pa th betw een the [...]

97 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Additiona l Inf ormation Specifications Amplifier se ction Models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE , AU 1) Minimum RMS Out put Power (8 ohms, 20 H z – 20 kHz, THD 0.0[...]

98 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 7OTH_STR-DG8 20-CEL.f m master page : Left STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) AM tuner section T u ning ran ge Antenna (aer ial) Loop antenna Int erm edia te freq uen cy 450 kH z 5) Y ou can change the AM tu ning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kH z. A [...]

99 GB F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 1COV_STR-DG820- CELIX.fm maste rpa ge: Ri ght STR-DG820 3-289-4 50- 43 (1) Additiona l Inf ormation Index Numerics 2CH STEREO 62 5.1 chann el 16 7.1 chann el 16 A A UTO CALIBRA TION 31 A UTO FORMA T DIRECT (A.F .D.) 57 B Blu-ray d isc p[...]

F:SONY SE MModels_2 008Revision_DataPM RF3_STR- DG820J C08076 5_3289 45043 1DG820 _GB3289 45043 1GB0 1COV_STR-DG820- CELIX.fm master page : Left Sony Cor poration Printed in M alaysia model name1[S TR-DG8 20] [3-289-45 0- 43 (1)] (1)[...]