Sony STR-DG810 User Manual

Tableof Contents
Getting Started
Description and location of parts ................... 5
1: Installing speakers ................................... 15
2: Connecting speakers ................................ 16
3a: Connecting the audio components ......... 17
3b: Connecting the video components ........ 18
4: Connecting the antennas .......................... 26
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....27
6: Selecting the speaker system ................... 28
7: Calibrating the appropriate settings
automatically
(AUTO CALIBRATION) ....................... 29
8: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance (TEST TONE) ........................... 34
Playback
Selecting a component ................................. 35
Listening/Watching a component ................ 37
Amplifier Operations
Navigating through menus ........................... 39
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) ............. 43
Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu) ............. 44
Settings for the surround sound
(SUR menu) ............................................ 44
Settings for the tuner (TUNER menn) ......... 46
Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) ......... 46
Settings for the video (VIDEO menu) ......... 47
Settings for the system (SYSTEM menn) ...48
Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround
sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) ....... 52
Selecting a pre-programmed sound field .... 54
Using only the front speakers
(2CH STEREO) ..................................... 57
Listening to the sound without any
adjnstment (ANALOG DIRECT) .......... 57
Resetting sound fields to the initial
settings ................................................... 58
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio .......................... 58
Presetting radio stations .............................. 60
Listening to the XM Radio ......................... 63
Presetting XM Radio stations ..................... 68
Other Operations
Switching the audio inpnt mode
(INPUT MODE) .................................... 71
Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
(DMPORT) ............................................ 72
Listening to digital sound from other inputs
(DIGITAL ASSIGN) ............................. 75
Naming inputs ............................................. 76
Changing the display .................................. 77
Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 77
Recording using the receiver ....................... 78
Using the Remote
Progranmling the remote ............................ 79
Additional Information
Glossary ...................................................... 84
Precautions .................................................. 86
Troubleshooting .......................................... 87
Specifications .............................................. 91
Index ........................................................... 93
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Sony STR-DG810 Specifications

Audio Specifications

impedance	8 Ohm
channel power rating	110 Watts X 6 (8 Ohms, THD 1.0%)
sound fields	Cinema - 3; Music - 3; Auto Format Decoding - 11; 2 Channel - 1

Power

power requirements	AC 120V, 60 Hz
power consumption (in operation)	TBD
power consumption (in standby)	TBD

Inputs and Outputs

composite video input(s)	4 (1 Front, 3 Rear)
composite video output(s)	1 (Rear)
optical audio input(s)	2 (Rear)
optical audio output(s)	1 (Rear)
coaxial audio digital input(s)	1 (Rear)
RCA audio input(s)	7 (3 Dedicated, 4 Audio/Video)
RCA audio output(s)	2 (1 A/V Output, 1 Output)
subwoofer output(s)	1 (Rear)
antenna terminal (AM loop)	1 (Rear)
antenna terminal (FM 75 Ohm)	1 (Rear)
headphone output(s)	Yes (Front- Silver)
HD component video input(s)	3 (Rear)
HD component video output(s)	1 (Rear)
HDMI™ connection input(s)	3 (Rear)
HDMI™ connection output(s)	1 (Rear)

Weight and Dimensions

weight	Approx. 17 Lbs. 3 oz. (8Kg)
measurements	Approx. 17" x 6-1/5" x 12-3/8" (430x157.5x310mm)