Sony STRDG810 6

Name	Function
J DIRECT	Press to listen to high
	quality analog sound (page
	57).

KAUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto Calibration function (page 30).

L INPUT		Turn to select the input
	SELECTOR	source to playback (page
		35, 37, 38, 57, 59, 64, 71,
		74, 76, 78).

M MOVIE		Press to select a sound field
		(page 52, 54, 57).
	MUSIC	(page 52, 54, 57).
	MUSIC

	A.F.D.

	2CH

NCATEGORY +/– Used when listening to XM

CATEGORY MODE

Radio (page 66).

OVIDEO 3 IN/ Connect to a camcorder or PORTABLE AV video game (page 25, 36).

IN jacks

PPHONES jack Connects to headphones (page 87).

QAUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied

jack	optimizer microphone for
	the Auto Calibration
	function (page 29).

6US

Contents

Page Page About This Manual Note for the supplied remote Table of Contents Description and location of parts Page About the indicators on the display Page Rear panel Remote commander RM-AAP016 Page Page Page Page 1: Installing speakers 2: Connecting speakers 3a: Connecting the audio components 3b: Connecting the video components Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI feature If you connect a Blu-raydisc player 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 5:Preparing the receiver and the remote 6:Selecting the speaker system 7:Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically On setting up the active sub woofer Performing Auto Calibration Page When error codes appear When you select “WARN CHK” When you select “PHASE” A. CAL menu parameters 8:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance Selecting a component To mute the sound To avoid damaging your speakers Listening/Watching a component Watching a DVD Navigating through menus Overview of the menus Page Page Adjusting the level Adjusting the equalizer Settings for the surround sound Using the surround back decoding mode Types of the surround back decoding functions Settings for the tuner Settings for the audio Settings for the video Settings for the system Page With only one surround back speaker 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 About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Using only the front speakers Listening to the sound without any adjustment Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Listening to FM/AM radio Automatic tuning Using the controls on the receiver In case of poor FM stereo reception Direct tuning Presetting radio stations Tuning to preset stations Naming preset stations To create an index name Listening to the XM Radio Connecting the XM Radio Checking the XM Radio ID Receiving XM Radio broadcasts Page (DIRECT TUNING) Displaying the XM-RADIOinformation on the front panel display Presetting XM Radio stations Selecting the channel by using the preset numbers XM Radio messages list Switching the audio input mode Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack Listening to a connected component through DMPORT connection Watching a connected component through DMPORT connection Listening to digital sound from other inputs Naming inputs Changing the display Using the Sleep Timer Recording using the receiver Programming the remote If programming is unsuccessful, check the following: The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component To control a CD player To control a DAT deck To control an MD deck To control an LD player To control a video CD player To control a DVD/VHS COMBO To control a DVD/HDD COMBO To control a VCR To control a DVD player To control a DVD recorder To control a TV To control a satellite tuner Glossary Page Precautions Troubleshooting Page 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