Sony STRDG810 Video, Tuner

Video

There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor.

•Select the appropriate input using the input buttons.

•Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

•Move your audio components away from the TV.

•Assign the composite video input to DMPORT input correctly.

•Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor, video output may not be possible.

The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV.

•Check the HDMI connection.

•Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component.

Recording cannot be carried out.

•Check that the components are connected correctly.

•Select the source component using the input buttons.

Tuner

The FM reception is poor.

•Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Outdoor FM antenna

Receiver

ANTENNA

AM

	Ground wire
	(not supplied)
	To ground

	Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
	• Check that the antennas are connected
	securely. Adjust the antennas and connect
	an external antenna, if necessary.
	• The signal strength of the stations is too
	weak (when tuning in with automatic

	tuning). Use direct tuning.
			Additional
	• No stations have been preset or the preset
	• Make sure you set the tuning interval
	correctly (when tuning in AM stations
	with direct tuning).
	stations have been cleared (when tuning by		Information
	scanning preset stations). Preset the

	stations (page 60).
	• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver
	so that the frequency appears on the
	display.

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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