Sony STR-DG720 User manual

©2008 Sony Corporation
3-283-372-11(1)
Multi Channel AV
Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DG720

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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.
M o d e l N o . ______________________________________________________
Serial No. ________________________________
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the
apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Install this system so that the power cord can be
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
For customers in the United
States
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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 cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
WARNING

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About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DG720. 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 indicated in the
text, for example, “Models of area code CA only”.
• The instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the supplied remote. You can also use
the controls on the receiver if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,003,467; 7,212,872 &
other U.S. and worldwide patents issued &
pending. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, ES, and
Neo:6 are registered trademarks and the DTS
logos, Symbol and DTS 96/24 are trademarks of
DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
The XM name and related logo are registered
trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights
reserved.
“x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
“BRAVIA” and are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel
(see the illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
CENTER FRONT B
FRONT A
LR
A
KERS
L
R
Area code

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Description and location of parts...................5
1: Installing the speakers .............................14
2: Connecting the speakers..........................15
3: Connecting the TV ..................................17
4a: Connecting the audio components.........18
4b: Connecting the video components ........19
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............26
6: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....27
7: Selecting the speaker system...................28
8: Calibrating the appropriate settings
automatically
(AUTO CALIBRATION).......................29
9: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance (TEST TONE) ...........................32
Playback
Selecting a component.................................34
Listening/Watching a component ................35
Amplifier Operations
Navigating through menus...........................37
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu).............41
Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu).............42
Settings for the surround sound
(SUR menu)............................................42
Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu).........44
Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........45
Settings for the video (VIDEO menu).........46
Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...47
Calibrating the appropriate settings
automatically (A. CAL menu)................50
Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround
sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......51
Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....53
Using only the front speakers
(2CH STEREO)......................................55
Listening to the sound without any
adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT)...........56
Resetting sound fields to the initial
settings ................................................... 56
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 57
Presetting radio stations .............................. 58
Listening to the XM Radio ......................... 61
Presetting XM Radio channels ................... 66
Control for HDMI
Using the Control for HDMI function for
“BRAVIA” Sync .................................... 69
Preparing Control for HDMI function ........ 71
Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play) ........... 72
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers
connected to the receiver
(System Audio Control)......................... 73
Turning off the receiver with the TV
(System Power Off) ............................... 74
Other Operations
Switching between digital and analog
audio (INPUT MODE) .......................... 75
Listening to digital sound from other
inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN)................... 75
Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
(DMPORT) ............................................ 76
Naming inputs............................................. 78
Changing the display .................................. 79
Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 79
Recording using the receiver....................... 80
Using the Remote
Changing button assignments ..................... 81
Additional Information
Glossary ...................................................... 82
Precautions.................................................. 84
Troubleshooting .......................................... 85
Specifications.............................................. 89
Index ........................................................... 91

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Getting Started
Description and location of parts
Getting Started
Front panel
?/1
AUTO CAL MIC
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B)
PHONES
VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
VIDEO L AUDIO R
MEMORY/
ENTER
CATEGORY
MODE CATEGORY
TUNING
2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
ANALOG
DIRECT MUTING
DISPLAY INPUT MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
MASTER VOLUME
TUNING MODE
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Name Function
A?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on
or off (page 27, 35, 36, 56,
90).
BSPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B)
Press to select the front
speaker system (page 28).
CTUNING
MODE
Press or turn to operate the
tuner (FM/AM/XM) (page
57, 63).
TUNING +/–
DDisplay The current status of the
selected component or a list
of selectable items appears
here (page 7).
ERemote
sensor
Receives signals from remote
commander.
FDISPLAY Press to select information
displayed on the display
(page 79).
Name Function
GINPUT MODE Press to select the input mode
when the same components
are connected to both digital
and analog jacks (page 75).
HMASTER
VOLUME
Turn to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 33, 34, 35,
36).
IMUTING Press to turn off the sound
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound (page 34).
JANALOG
DIRECT
Press to listen to high quality
analog sound (page 56).
KINPUT
SELECTOR
Turn to select the input
source to play back (page 34,
35, 36, 56, 57, 59, 60, 75, 78,
80).
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Name Function
L2CH Press to select a sound field
(page 51).
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
MCATEGORY
MODE
Used when listening to XM
Radio (page 61).
CATEGORY
+/–
NMEMORY/
ENTER
Press to store a station or
enter the selection when
selecting the settings (page
27, 59, 67).
OVIDEO 2 IN/
PORTABLE AV
IN jacks
Connects to a portable audio/
video component such as a
camcorder or video game
(page 24, 34).
PAUTO CAL
MIC jack
Connects to the supplied
optimizer microphone for the
Auto Calibration function
(page 29).
QPHONES jack Connects to headphones
(page 85).

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Getting Started
About the indicators on the display
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SP A
SP B
LC
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Name Function
ASW Lights up when sub woofer
selection is set to “YES” (page
47) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB
WOOFER jack.
BLFE Lights up when the disc being
played back contains an LFE
(Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel
signal is actually being
reproduced.
CSP A/SP B Lights up according to the
speaker system used. However,
these indicators do not light up
if the speaker output is turned
off or if headphones are
connected.
D;D/
;D EX
“;D” lights up when the
receiver is decoding Dolby
Digital signals.
“;D EX” lights up when the
receiver is decoding Dolby
Digital Surround EX signals.
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital
format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections
and that INPUT MODE is set
to “AUTO” (page 75).
Name Function
E; PL/
; PLII/
; PLIIx
“; PL” lights up when the
receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals
in order to output the center and
surround channel signals.
“; PLII” lights up when the
Pro Logic II Movie/Music/
Game decoder is activated.
“; PLIIx” lights up when the
Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/
Game decoder is activated.
However, these indicators do
not light up if both the center
and surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 40) and you select
a sound field using the A.F.D.
button.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding
does not function for DTS
format signals or for signals
with a sampling frequency of
more than 48 kHz.
FOPT Lights up when INPUT MODE
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
OPTICAL jack (page 75).
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Name Function
GDTS/
DTS-ES/
DTS 96/24
“DTS” lights up when the
receiver is decoding DTS
signals.
“DTS-ES” lights up when the
receiver is decoding DTS-ES
signals.
“DTS 96/24” lights up when
the receiver is decoding DTS
96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit) signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have
made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is set to
“AUTO” (page 75).
HCAT Lights up when category mode
is set to “ONE CAT” during
XM Radio operation (page 65).
IMEMORY Lights up when a memory
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 59), etc., is
activated.
JTuner
indicators
Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio
stations (page 57), etc.
KPreset
station
indicators
Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio
stations you have preset. For
details on presetting radio
stations, see page 58.
LD.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated (page
38).
MNEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6
Cinema/Music decoder is
activated (page 52).
NCOAX Lights up when INPUT MODE
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
COAXIAL jack (page 75).
OHDMI Lights up when the receiver
recognizes a component
connected via an HDMI IN
jack (page 20).
Name Function
PPlayback
channel
indicators
L
R
C
SL
SR
S
SBL
SBR
SB
The letters (L, C, 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 Logic processing)
Surround Back Left
Surround Back Right
Surround Back (the surround
back components obtained by
6.1 channel decoding)
Example:
Recording format (Front/
Surround): 3/2.1
Output channel: When
surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 40)
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
SW
LCR
SL SR

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Getting Started
Rear panel
321 1
6 575 4
AM
HDMI
XM
SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT
SA-CD / CD / CD-R
OUT IN IN
L
R
Y
P
B /
C
B
P R /
C
R
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
DMPORT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
SAT
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
IN
TV
TV SUB WOOFER
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
SAT
MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
DVD
AUDIO
OUT AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
OUT VIDEO OUT
SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT
VIDEO 1
SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER FRONT B
FRONT A
LRLRLR
SPEAKERS
L
R
DC5V
0.7A MAX
ADIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
OPTICAL
IN jacks
Connects to a
DVD player, etc.
The COAXIAL
jack provides a
better sound
quality (page 22,
23).
COAXIAL IN
jack
HDMI IN/
OUT* jacks
Connects to a
DVD player,
satellite tuner, or a
Blu-ray disc
player. The image
is output to a TV or
a projector while
the sound can be
output from a TV
or/and speakers
connected to this
receiver (page 20).
BANTENNA section
FM
ANTENNA
jack
Connects to the
supplied FM wire
antenna (aerial)
(page 26).
AM
ANTENNA
terminals
Connects to the
supplied AM loop
antenna (aerial)
(page 26).
XM
ANTENNA
jack
Connects to the XM
Mini-Tuner and
Home Dock (not
supplied) (page 62).
CCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT section
Y, PB/CB, PR/CR
IN/OUT* jacks
Connects to a
DVD player, TV,
satellite tuner, etc.
You can enjoy
high quality image
(page 17–23).
Green
(Y)
Blue
(PB/CB)
Red
(PR/CR)
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* You can watch the selected input image when you
connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack
to a TV or projector (page 17).
You can use the supplied RM-AAU021
Remote Commander to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 81).
DSPEAKERS section
Connects to the
speakers (page 15).
EAUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
Connects to a Super
Audio CD player,
CD recorder, etc.
(page 18).
AUDIO OUT
jack
Connects to a sub
woofer (page 15).
FVIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT
section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
Connects to a VCR,
DVD player, etc.
(page 17–24).
VIDEO IN/
OUT* jacks
GDMPORT
DMPORT
jack
Connects to a
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
(page 77).
White (L)
Red (R)
Black
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
Remote commander
123
46
78
0/10 ENTER
9
SYSTEM STANDBY
TV INPUT
SLEEP DMPORT
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD
2CH A.F.D.
TV CH –
PRESET –
TV CH +
PRESET +
TUNING –
TV
TUNING +
FM MODE
MOVIE MUSIC
AMP MENU
CLEAR
DISPLAY MUTING
TV VOL
MASTER VOL
DVD/BD
MENU
AUTO CAL
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
THEATER
SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER
?/1
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Getting Started
Name Function
ATV ?/1
(on/standby)
Press TV ?/1and TV (M) at
the same time to turn the TV
on or off.
AV ?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn on or off the
Sony audio/video components
that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 81).
If you press ?/1(B) at the
same time, it will turn off the
receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV ?/1
switch changes automatically
each time you press the input
buttons (C).
B?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on or
off.
To turn off all Sony
components, press ?/1and
AV ?/1(A) at the same time
(SYSTEM STANDBY).
CInput buttons Press one of the buttons to
select the component you
want to use. When you press
any of the input buttons, the
receiver turns on. The buttons
are factory assigned to control
Sony components.
You can change the button
assignments following the
steps in “Changing button
assignments” on page 81.
D2CH Press to select a sound field.
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
ETHEATER Press to enjoy optimal image
suited for movies and to
output the sound from the
speakers connected to this
receiver automatically.
Note
This button will only function
if your TV is compatible with
Theater Mode.
Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
TV for details.
Name Function
FDVD/BD
MENU
Press to display the menu of
the DVD or Blu-ray disc on
the TV screen. Then, use V, v,
B, band (P) to perform
menu operations.
AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto
Calibration function.
GD.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning
mode.
D.SKIP Press to skip a disc when
using a multi-disc changer.
HAMP MENU Press to display the menu of
the receiver. Then, use V, v,
B, band (P) to perform
menu operations.
IENTER Press to enter the value after
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric
buttons of the TV, VCR or
satellite tuner.
MEMORY Press to store a station.
JMUTING Press to turn off the sound
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound.
Press MUTING and TV (M)
at the same time to activate
the TV’s muting function.
KTV VOL
+a)/–
Press TV VOL +/– and TV
(M) at the same time to adjust
the volume level of the TV.
MASTER
VOL +a)/–
Press to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time.
L./>b) Press to skip a track of the CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
REPLAY /
ADVANCE
Press to replay the previous
scene or fast forward the
current scene of the VCR,
DVD player or Blu-ray disc
player.
m/Mb) Press to
– search tracks in the forward/
reverse direction of the
DVD player.
– start fast forward/rewind of
the VCR, CD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
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Name Function
Ha)b) Press to start playback of the
VCR, CD player, DVD player,
or Blu-ray disc player.
Xb) Press to pause playback or
recording of the VCR, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-ray
disc player. (Also starts
recording with components in
recording standby.)
xb) Press to stop playback of the
VCR, CD player, DVD player
or Blu-ray disc player.
TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV (M)
at the same time to select
preset TV channels.
CATEGORY
+/–
Press to select a category for
XM Radio (page 65).
PRESET +/– Press to select
– preset stations.
– preset channels of the VCR
or satellite tuner.
TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.
CATEGORY
MODE
Press to select the category
mode for XM Radio (page 65).
FM MODE Press to select the FM
monaural or stereo reception.
MTV Press TV and the button with
orange printing at the same
time to enable TV operation.
NMENU/HOME Press to display the menu of
the VCR, DVD player,
satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc
player on the TV screen.
Press MENU/HOME and TV
(M) at the same time to
display the TV’s menu.
Then, use V, v, B, band
(P) to perform menu
operations.
Name Function
ORETURN/
EXIT OPress to
– return to the previous menu.
– exit the menu while the
menu or on-screen guide of
the VCR, DVD player,
satellite tuner or Blu-ray
disc player is displayed on
the TV screen.
Press RETURN/EXIT O
and TV (M) at the same time
to return to the previous menu
or exit the TV’s menu while
the menu is displayed on the
TV screen.
P
V/v/B/b
After pressing DVD/BD
MENU (F), AMP MENU
(H), or MENU/HOME (N),
press V, v, Bor bto select the
settings. Then, press to
enter the selection if you have
pressed DVD/BD MENU or
MENU/HOME previously.
Press also to enter the
selection of the receiver,
VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
QDISPLAY Press to select information
displayed on the TV screen of
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
Press DISPLAY and TV (M)
at the same time to display
TV’s information on the TV
screen.
RTOOLS/
OPTIONS
Press to display and select the
options of the DVD player or
Blu-ray disc player.
Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and
TV (M) at the same time to
display the options applicable
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Getting Started
a) The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and
Hbuttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots
as references when operating the receiver.
b)This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter operation. For details on the
function of the button, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component, the above operation may not be
possible or may operate differently than described.
Name Function
SzPress to input the decimal
point for channel numbers of
the Digital CATV terminal.
Press zand TV (M) at the
same time to input the decimal
point for the channel numbers
of the TV.
>10 Press to select track numbers
over 10 of the CD player.
CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when
you press the incorrect
numeric button.
TNumeric
buttons
(number 5a))
Press to
– preset/tune to preset
stations.
– select track numbers of the
CD player, DVD player or
Blu-ray disc player. Press
0/10 to select track number
10.
– select channel numbers of
the VCR or satellite tuner.
Press the numeric buttons and
TV (M) at the same time to
select the TV channels.
UTV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV (M)
at the same time to select the
input signal (TV input or
video input).
SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep
Timer function and the
duration which the receiver
turns off automatically.

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1: Installing the speakers
This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel
system (7 speakers and one sub woofer).
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel
surround sound requires five speakers (two
front speakers, a center speaker, and two
surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1
channel).
Example of a 5.1 channel
speaker system configuration
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
HSub woofer
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of
DVD software recorded sound in the Surround
EX format if you connect one additional
surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or
two surround back speakers (7.1 channel
system). See “Using the surround back
decoding mode (SB DEC)” (page 43).
Example of a 7.1 channel
speaker system configuration
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
FSurround back speaker (left)
GSurround back speaker (right)
HSub woofer
Tips
• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,
place the surround back speaker behind the
listening position.
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly
directional signals, you can place it wherever you
want.
Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel
system

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Getting Started
2: Connecting the speakers
Before connecting the cords, be sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
AFront speaker A (left)
BFront speaker A (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
FSurround back speaker (left)b)
GSurround back speaker (right)b)
HSub wooferc)
HDMI
XM
SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT
Y
P
B /
C
B
P R /
C
R
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
SAT
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
DVD
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT VIDEO OUT
SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT
VIDEO 1
SURROUND FRONT B
LRLRLR
L
R
SUB WOOFER
13/32 in.
(10 mm)
AUDIO
OUT
SURROUND BACK CENTER
FRONT A
COMPONENT VIDEO
SPEAKERS
H
EDG
A
SPEAKERS FRONT
B terminalsa)
AMonaural audio cord (not supplied)
BSpeaker cords (not supplied)
C
B
B
FA
B
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a)If you have an additional front speaker system,
connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B
terminals. You can select the front speakers you
want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) on the
front panel (page 28).
b)If you connect only one surround back speaker,
connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND
BACK L terminals.
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 not be output.

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Getting Started
3: Connecting the TV
You can watch the selected input image when
you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR
OUT jack to a TV.
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
Connect audio and video cords according to
the jacks of your components.
Before connecting the cords, be sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
AM
XM
SA-CD / CD / CD-R
OUT
IN
L
R
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
DMPORT
OPTICAL
SAT
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
SUB WOOFER
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
SAT
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
DVD
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO 1
SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER FRONT B
FRONT A
LRLRLR
SPEAKERS
L
R
DC5V
0.7A MAX
OPTICAL
IN
TV
TV
COMPONENT VIDEO
SAT IN
DVD IN
VIDEO 1 IN
MONITOR OUT
HDMI
SAT IN
DVD IN
BD IN
MONITOR
IN
OUT
Y
P
B /
C
B
P R /
C
R
TV
BC D
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)
BAudio cord (not supplied)
CHDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
DComponent video cord (not supplied)
EVideo cord (not supplied)
Audio signals Video signals
A
Audio/video
signals
E
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Notes
• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and
audio signals of a playback component are being
output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is
turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be
transmitted.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the
plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
Tips
• To output the sound of the TV from the speakers
connected to the receiver, be sure to
– connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the
TV IN jacks of the receiver.
– turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s
muting function.
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling
frequencies.
4a: Connecting the audio
components
The following illustration shows how to
connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player
or CD recorder.
Before connecting the cords, be sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
After connecting your audio component,
proceed to “4b: Connecting the video
components”(page 19).
Connecting a Super Audio CD/
CD player or CD recorder
AM
HDMI
XM
SAT IN DVD IN BD IN
IN
R
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
DMPORT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
SAT
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
IN
TV
TV SUB WOOFER
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
SAT
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
DVD
AUDIO
OUT AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
OUT VIDEO OUT
SAT IN
VIDEO 1
SA-CD / CD / CD-R
DC5V
0.7A MAX
OUT IN
L
Super Audio CD
player/CD player/
CD recorder
A
AAudio cord (not supplied)

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Getting Started
4b: Connecting the video components
This section describes how to connect your
video components to this receiver. Before you
begin, refer to “Component to be connected”
below for the pages which describe how to
connect each component.
Before connecting the cords, be sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
After connecting all your components,
proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas
(aerials)” (page 26).
Component to be connected
If you want to connect several
digital components, but cannot
find an unused input
See “Listening to digital sound from other
inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN)” (page 75).
The image quality depends on the connecting
jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.
Select the connection according to the jacks on
your components.
Note
Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and
audio signals of a playback component are being
output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is
turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be
transmitted.
How to connect your
components
Component Page
TV 17
With HDMI jack 20
DVD player 22
Satellite tuner/Set-top box 23
DVD recorder, VCR 24
Camcorder, video game, etc. 24
Video input/output jacks to be
connected
HDMI VIDEO
Y
P B /C B
P R /C R
COMPONENT VIDEO
Digital Analog
High quality image

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HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an
interface which transmits video and audio
signals in digital format.
HDMI features
• A digital audio signal transmitted by HDMI
can be output from the speakers connected to
this receiver. This signal supports Dolby
Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM.
• The receiver supports xvYCC transmission.
• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI
function. For details, see “Control for
HDMI” (page 69).
Connecting components with
HDMI jacks
AM
XM
SA-CD / CD / CD-R
OUT IN IN
L
R
Y
P
B /
C
B
P R /
C
R
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
DMPORT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
SAT
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
IN
TV
TV SUB WOOFER
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
SAT
MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
DVD
AUDIO
OUT AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
OUT VIDEO OUT
SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT
VIDEO 1
SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER FRONT B
FRONT A
LRLRLR
SPEAKERS
L
R
DC5V
0.7A MAX
HDMI
SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT
DVD player
A
AHDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
Audio/video
signals
Blu-ray disc player TV, projector, etc.
Audio/video
signals
Audio/video
signals
AA
Satellite tuner
Audio/video
signals
A