Magnavox MMX45037 - 450watt Home Cinema Operations Instructions

©2008 Sony Corporation3-289-450-12(1)Multi Channel AV ReceiverOperating InstructionsSTR-DG820

10USRear panel12 1 346 557SPEAKERSSPEAKERSCENTERSURROUND BACKFRONT AFRONT BLRSURROUNDLRLLRRAMFMXMANTENNASAT IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN OUT HDMICOMPO

100USThe left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.• Adjust the b

101US Additional InformationVideoThere is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor.• Select the appropriate input u

102USHDMIThe source sound input to the HDMI jack is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker.• Check the HDMI connection (page 78).• You cannot

103US Additional InformationRemote commanderThe remote does not function.• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver.• Remove any o

104USSpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz

105US Additional InformationGeneralPower requirements 120 V AC, 60 HzPower output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)DC OUT: 5V, 0.7 A MAXPower consumptionPo

106USIndexNumerics2CH STEREO 625.1 channel 167.1 channel 16AAUTO CALIBRATION 31AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 56BBlu-ray disc playerconnecting 23pl

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11USGetting Started* You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 19, 23).You can use the su

12USName FunctionA AV ?/1 (on/standby)Press to turn on or off the audio/video components that the remote is programmed to operate.To turn the TV on o

13USGetting StartedName Functionm/Ma)Press to– search tracks in the forward/backward direction of the CD player, VCD player, DVD player, LD player, MD

14USName FunctionR DISC SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD player, VCD player, DVD player, or MD deck (multi-disc changer only).S RETURN/ EXIT OPress t

15USGetting Starteda)This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. For details on the function of the button, refer to the o

16US1: Installing the speakersThis receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).To fully enjoy theater-like multi ch

17USGetting Started2: Connecting the speakersBefore connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).AFront speaker A (Left)

18USa)If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speakers you want to us

19USGetting Started3: Connecting the TVYou can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV.It is not nece

2USOwner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them

20USNotes• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless

21USGetting Started4a: Connecting the audio componentsThe following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player or CD recorde

22US4b: Connecting the video componentsThis section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver. Before you begin, see “Component

23USGetting StartedHDMI is the abbreviated name for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals i

24USNotes on connecting cables• We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.• We recommend that you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony

25USGetting StartedThe following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player.It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video

26USThe following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box.It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and v

27USGetting StartedThe following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc.It is not neces

28US5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).Before connecting antennas (aerials

29USGetting Started6: Preparing the receiver and the remoteConnect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.Before using the receiver for the f

3USAbout This Manual• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DG820. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the fr

30USInsert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAP021 Remote Commander.Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.Notes• Do not leave th

31USGetting Started8: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Ca

32US1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.2 Set up the optimizer microphone.Place the optimizer microphone at your list

33USGetting StartedPress AUTO CAL.Measurement starts in 5 seconds. A count down is displayed.The measurement process will take approximately 30 second

34US3 Save the measurement result.Select “SAVE EXIT” in step 2.The measurement results are saved and you can select the calibration type in the AUTO C

35USGetting Started* xxx represent a speaker channel (F, FL, FR, CNT, S, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, SW).Message list after Auto Calibration measurementDisp

36US•Code 311Press , then follow the instructions from step 1 of “Performing Auto Calibration”.•Code 32, 331When you press , “RETRY? YES” appears.2

37USGetting Started9: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test to

38USSelecting a component1Press one of the input buttons to select the component you want.You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.The selected

39US PlaybackTo activate the muting functionPress MUTING on the remote.The muting function will be canceled when you do the following.• Press MUTING a

4USTable of ContentsGetting StartedDescription and location of parts...61: Installing the speakers ...162: C

40USListening/Watching a componentListening to a Super Audio CD/CDSPEAKERS(OFF/A/B/A+B)PHONESVIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV INVIDEO L AUDIO R AUTO CAL MICME

41US PlaybackWatching a DVD/Blu-ray DiscSPEAKERS(OFF/A/B/A+B)PHONESVIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV INVIDEO L AUDIO R AUTO CAL MICMEMORY/ENTER2CH/A.DIRECTA.F.

42USNavigating through menusBy using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver.1 Press AMP MENU.2 Press V/v repe

43US Amplifier OperationsThe following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 42.Overview of the menus

44USSPEAKER[SPEAKER](page 47)Speaker patterna) [SP PATTERN]3/4.1, 3/4, 3/3.1, 3/3, 2/4.1, 2/4, 3/2.1, 3/2, 2/3.1, 2/3, 2/2.1, 2/2, 3/0.1, 3/0, 2/0.1,

45US Amplifier Operationsa)For details, see the page in the parentheses.b)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, SW).c)D

46USAdjusting the level (LEVEL menu)You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all soun

47US Amplifier Operationsx D. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor)Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you wan

48USx CNT SP (Center speaker)• LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select

49US Amplifier OperationsWith only one surround back speakerWith two surround back speakers (The angle B should be the same)x CNT DIST. (Center speak

5USUsing the RemoteProgramming the remote... 90Additional InformationGlossary ...

50USx DIST. UNIT (Distance unit)Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances.•FEETThe distance is displayed in feet. • METERThe distance

51US Amplifier OperationsAdjusting the equalizer (EQ menu)You can use the EQ menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speake

52USSettings for the audio (AUDIO menu)You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference.Select “AUDIO” in the amplifi

53US Amplifier OperationsSettings for the HDMI (HDMI menu)You can use the HDMI menu to make various adjustments for HDMI settings.Select “HDMI” in th

54USSettings for the system (SYSTEM menu)You can use the SYSTEM menu to name inputs and change the brightness of the display.Select “SYSTEM” in the am

55US Enjoying Surround SoundEnjoying a pre-programmed sound fieldThis receiver supports the following audio formats.a)Audio signals are output in an

56USThe Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stere

57US Enjoying Surround SoundThe enhanced surround mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a

58USTypes of enhanced surround mode* Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some enhanced surround mode may not be available.Enhanced surround mode [

59US Enjoying Surround SoundIf you connect a subwooferThis receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is n

6USDescription and location of partsGetting StartedFront panelSPEAKERS(OFF/A/B/A+B)PHONESVIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV INVIDEO L AUDIO R AUTO CAL MICMEMORY

60USTypes of movie/music mode* You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver.Sound field forSound field [Displa

61US Enjoying Surround SoundNotes• The sound fields for music and movies do not work in the following cases.– PCM signals with a sampling frequency

62USUsing only the front speakers (2CH STEREO)In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound

63US Tuner OperationsResetting sound fields to the initial settingsBe sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.1 Press ?/1 to tur

64USUsing the controls on the receiver1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band.2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “AUTO”.3 Turn TUNING

65US Tuner Operations5 Press ENT/MEM.You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver.TipIf you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of t

66US2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 63) or Direct Tuning (page 64).Switch the FM reception mode, if necessa

67US Tuner OperationsUsing the controls on the receiver1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band.2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “

68USListening to the XM RadioAbout XM RadioXM is North America’s number one satellite radio company, offering an extraordinary variety of commercial-f

69US Tuner OperationsBefore operating the receiver, connect the XMMini-Tuner and Home Dock to the XM jack.NoteTo ensure optimal reception of XM’s s

7USGetting StartedName FunctionA POWER Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 6, 29, 40, 41, 104).ON/STANDBY lampShow the status of the receiver (

70USSignal strengthWhen you have finishedPress AMP MENU.1 Press AMP MENU.2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “TUNER”, then press or b.3 Press V/v repea

71US Tuner OperationsYou can select a channel from one category orall the categories by changing the category mode.1 Press XM.You can also use INPU

72US1 Press XM.You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “XM RADIO”.2 Press D.TUNING.3 Press SHIFT.4 Press the numeric buttons to ente

73US Tuner OperationsPresetting XM Radio channelsYou can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers.You can

74US1 Press XM.You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “XM RADIO”.2 Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset chann

75US Tuner OperationsXM Radio messages listMessage appearsExplanation RemediesANTENNA The XM antenna is not connected to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home

76USMessage appearsExplanation RemediesXM – – The preset number entered is an invalid number.Enter a number from 1 to 30.SIG:GOOD The signal strength

77GB Control for HDMIUsing the Control for HDMI function for “BRAVIA” SyncTo use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for HDMI function as explained bel

78GBBefore connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcastingYou can listen to TV multi c

79GB Control for HDMIPreparing Control for HDMI functionThis receiver supports the Control for HDMI- Easy Setting function.This function is only a

8USAbout the indicators on the display1234 5 678 90 qaqsqlqfwfwdwswaw;qkqhqjqdqgName FunctionA SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the S

80GB1 Press AMP MENU.2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “HDMI”.3 Press or b to enter the menu.4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “CTRL:HDMI”.5 Press o

81GB Control for HDMIEnjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control)You can enjoy the TV sound from the s

82USTurning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off)When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and th

83US Other OperationsNotes• Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input.• When the ANALOG DIRECT function is selected, audio

84US8 Press V/v repeatedly to select the input (“VD1 Æ DVD” in the example) you want to assign to the digital audio input jack selected in step 6.When

85US Other OperationsEnjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system suc

86USYou can listen to the sound and view the images from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the rece

87US Other Operations1 Press DMPORT.You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.2 Start playback of the connected comp

88USChanging the displayYou can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display.Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for

89US Other OperationsRecording using the receiverYou can record from a video/audio component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructi

9USGetting StartedName FunctionM A.DIRECT Lights up when the receiver is processing Analog Direct signals.N MEM Lights up when a memory function, such

90USProgramming the remoteYou can program the remote to control non-Sony components by changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized

91US Using the RemoteIf programming is unsuccessful, check the following:• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the batteries are weak.

92USTo control an LD playerTo control a video CD playerTo control a VCR* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter t

93US Using the RemoteTo control a TVMaker Code(s)SONY 501AIWA 501, 536, 539AKAI 503AOC 503CENTURION 566CORONADO 517CURTIS-MATHES 503, 551, 566,

94USTo control a satellite tunerTo control a cable boxTo control a tunerTo control a Blu-ray disc recorderTo control a PSXTo control a DVD/VHS COMBOTo

95US Additional Information Glossaryx Cinema Studio EXA surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound tec

96USx Dolby Digital Surround EXAcoustic technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Surround back information is matrixed into regular left and r

97US Additional Informationx DTS Neo:6This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio for 6.1 channel playback. There are two modes to

98USPrecautionsOn safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before

99US Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshootin