Sony STR-DG720 User Manual

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
ListeninglWatching 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
4
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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 HOMI
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

Sony STR-DG720 Specifications

General

Equalizer	Yes
Product color	Black
Frequency range	20 - 20000 Hz
RMS rated power	700 W
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Supported radio bands	AM, FM
Supported video modes	1080p
I/O ports	6 x A/V 1 x DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 3 x Audio 1 x Monitor Out 4 x Component Video 1 x SW 2 x Opt.IN 1 x Coax. 1 x Digital In
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headphone outputs	1
Dimensions (WxDxH)	430 x 318 x 157.5 mm
HDMI ports quantity	4

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	8100 g