Sony STR-DG520 8

Name	Function
K COAX	Lights up when DVD input is
	selected. However,
	“UNLOCK” appears on the
	display if no digital signal is
	input through the COAXIAL
	jack.

L HDMI	Lights up when the receiver
	recognizes a component
	connected via a HDMI IN jack
	(page 17).

MPlayback The letters (L, C, R, etc.)

channel indicate the channels being indicators played back. The boxes around

the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker

settings).

LFront Left

RFront Right

CCenter (monaural)

SL	Surround Left
SR	Surround Right

SSurround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)

Example:

Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to “NO” (page 33)

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

L C R

SL SR

8US

Contents

Page Owner’s Record About This Manual Table of Contents Getting Started Playback Amplifier Operations Enjoying Surround Sound Description and location of parts Front panel Page About the indicators on the display Page Rear panel Remote commander RM-AAU020 Page Page 1: Installing speakers Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration 2: Connecting speakers 3a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player 3b: Connecting the video components How to connect your components Component to be connected Video input/output jacks to be connected Connecting components with HDMI jacks Notes on HDMI connections Connecting a TV Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder Connecting a DVD player Connecting a DVD recorder Connecting a satellite tuner/ set-topbox Page 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) 5:Preparing the receiver and the remote 6:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance When a test tone is not output from the speakers Selecting a component To activate the muting function To avoid damaging your speakers Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD Watching a DVD /Blu-raydisc Navigating through menus To exit the menu Overview of the menus Page Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) LEVEL menu parameters Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) TONE menu parameters Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) TUNER menu parameters Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) SYSTEM menu parameters Page Page Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound Types of A.F.D. mode If you connect a sub woofer Selecting a preprogrammed sound field Types of sound field available To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) Listening to the sound without any adjustment Listening to FM/AM radio Automatic tuning Using the controls on the receiver In case of poor FM stereo reception If you cannot tune in a station Direct tuning Presetting radio stations Presetting radio stations 3,5 Tuning to preset stations Naming preset stations To create an index name Switching between digital and analog audio Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack Naming inputs Changing the display All inputs except the FM and AM band FM and AM band Using the Sleep Timer Changing button assignments Categories and the corresponding buttons To clear all remote button assignments Glossary Page Precautions On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement Troubleshooting Audio Video Tuner Remote commander Error messages If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide If the problem persist Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory Specifications Page Index Numerics