Sony STRDG510 manual

©2007 Sony Corporation 2-898-429- 11 (1) Multi Channel A V Receiver Operating Instructions Owner’ s Record The model and serial numbers are loca te d on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided be lo w . Refer to them whene ver you call upon your Son y dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. STR-DG510[...]

2 GB T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture . To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with n ewspapers, table -cloths, curtains , etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as [...]

3 GB For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Elec trical & Electronic Equipment (Applicab l e in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) About This Manual • The instructions in th is manual are for model STR-DG510. Check your model number by looking at the lower right c orner of the front panel. In th[...]

4 GB Note for the supplied remote (RM-AA U013) The VIDEO 3 button on the remote is not av ailable for receiv er operation.[...]

5 GB T able of Contents Getting Started Description and locat ion of parts ............. ..... 6 1: Installing spe akers. ........... ........... ............ 14 2: Connecting spea kers ........ .................. ..... 15 3a: Connecting the audi o components ........ 16 3b: Connecting the video components ........ 17 4: Connecting the antennas (ae[...]

6 GB Description and location of parts Getting Started Front panel ?/1 AUTO CAL MIC SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) PHONES MEMORY/ ENTER TUNING MODE TUNING 2CH A.F .D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT DISPLA Y INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME 8 9 qf q; qs qa qd 13 25 7 6 4 Name Function A ? / 1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 26, 34, 3[...]

7 GB Getting Started Name Function L MEMOR Y/ ENTER Press to operate the tuner (FM/AM) (page 52 ). TUNING MODE TUNING +/– M A UTO CAL MIC jack Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 28). N PHONES jack Connects to headphones (page 64).[...]

8 GB About the indicators on the display SW LFE SP A SP B LC R SL S SR ; D ; PLII ; PL OPT DTS MEMORY RDS ST MONO D.RANGE COAX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 q; qa qs qd Name Function A SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 42) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. B LFE Lights up when the disc be ing played back co[...]

9 GB Getting Started Name Function H MEMOR Y Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 55), etc., is activated. I T uner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 52), etc. Note “RDS” appears for models of area code CEL, CEK only. J Preset station indicators Lights up when using the receive[...]

10 GB Rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 FRONT B L R HDMI OPTICAL SAT IN VIDEO 2/ BD IN DVD IN COAXIAL AM ANTENNA SA-CD / CD L R AUDIO IN TV AUDIO IN SA T SUB WOOFER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT SA T VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO 1 SAT IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y P B /C B P R /C R SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND[...]

11 GB Getting Started * Y ou can watch the select ed input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV or projector (page 18, 20). You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU013 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/ video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 61). F ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack C[...]

12 GB Name Function A TV ? / 1 (on/standby) Press TV ? / 1 and TV ( M ) at the same time to turn th e TV on or off. AV ? / 1 (on/standby) Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 61). If you press ? / 1 ( B ) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STAN[...]

13 GB Getting Started Name Function m / M Press to – search tracks in the forward/ reverse direction of the DVD player. – start fast forwar d/rewind of the VCR, CD player or blu- ray disc player. H a) Press to start playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, or blu-ray d isc player. X Press to pause playback or recording of the VCR, CD player,[...]

14 GB a) The num ber 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may not work depend ing on the model. • The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefor e, depending on the component, the above[...]

15 GB Getting Started 2: Connecting speakers A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (left) E Surround speaker (right) F Sub woofer b) a) 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 use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B)[...]

16 GB 3a: Connecting the audio components The following illustration sh ows how to connect a Super Audio CD/CD player . After connecting your Super Audio CD/CD player , proceed to “3b: Connecting the video components” (page 17). Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player HDMI OPTICAL SAT IN VIDEO 2/ BD IN DVD IN COAXIAL AM ANTENNA R TV AUDIO IN SA [...]

17 GB Getting Started 3b: Connecting the video components This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Compone nt to be connected” below for the pages wh ich describe how to connect each component. After connecting a ll your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas (aerial[...]

18 GB HDMI is the abbre via ted name for High- Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an interfa ce which transm its video and audio signals in digital forma t. Connecting components with HDMI jacks AM ANTENNA SA-CD / CD L R AUDIO IN TV AUDIO IN SA T SUB WOOFER AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT SA T VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT[...]

19 GB Getting Started Notes on HDMI connections • The sound is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver , as well a s this rece iv er a nd the TV are connected via the HDMI jack. T o output the sound from the supplied speakers and to take adv antage of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to – connect the[...]

20 GB The image from a video component connected to this receive r can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Note Be sure to turn on the re ceiver when the video and audio signals of a playba ck component are being output to a TV via the re[...]

21 GB Getting Started The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player/DVD recorder. It is not necessary to connect all th e cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output settin g on the DVD player. Refer to[...]

22 GB Connecting a D VD recorder Notes • Be sure to change the f actory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DV D recorder. For details, see “Changing button assignments” ( page 61). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. Fo[...]

23 GB Getting Started The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite t uner or a set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all th e cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Notes • When connecting op tical di gital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into pla ce. • Do not be[...]

24 GB The following illustration sh ows how to connect a component wh ich has an alog jacks such as a VCR, etc. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Connecting components with analog video and audio jack HDMI OPTICAL SAT IN VIDEO 2/ BD IN DVD IN COAXIAL AM ANTENNA SA-[...]

25 GB Getting Started 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aeri al). * The shape of the connector v aries dependin g on the area code of this receiver . Notes • To prevent noise pick up, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the r eceiver and other components. • Be sure to[...]

26 GB 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that th e voltage selector is set to the local p ower supply voltage. If not , use a screwdriver to set the selector to the corre ct position before connecti ng the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to[...]

27 GB Getting Started Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU013 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when install ing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extreme ly hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with ol d ones. • Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of batteries. • Do not expose the [...]

28 GB 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRA TION) The DCAC (Digital Cinem a Auto Calibration) function allows you to perform automatic calibration such as: • Checking the connection between each speaker and the recei ver . • Adjusting the speaker le vel. • Measuring the distance of each speaker from your listenin[...]

29 GB Getting Started 1 Press AUTO CAL. Measurement starts in 5 seconds and the display changes as follows: A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1] While the time is counting down, stand away from the measurement area to avoid measurement error . 2 Measuremen t starts. The measurement process will take a fe w minutes to complete. [...]

30 GB When err or codes appear When an error is detected during Auto Calibration, an e rror c ode will appear on the display cy clically a fter each measureme nt process as follows: Error code t blank display t (error co de t blank display) a) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER a) Appears when there are more than one error code. T o rectify the err or [...]

31 GB Getting Started W arning codes and solutions c) For details, refer “Front speaker distance” (page 44). d) For details, refer “Center speaker di stance” (page 44). e) For details, refer “Surro und left speaker distan ce” (page 44). f) For details, refer “Surround right speak er distance” (page 44). 8: Adjusting the speaker leve[...]

32 GB 5 Press V / v repe atedly to select “T. TONE Y”. The test tone is out put from each speake r in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub woofer 6 Adjust the spe aker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the lev el of the test ton e sounds the same from each speaker. For detai[...]

33 GB Pl ay b ack * “VIDEO 2/BD” scrolls across the display , then “VIDEO 2” appears. 2 Turn on the component and start playback . 3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the vo lume. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. To activate the muting function Press MUTING. The muting function will be canceled wh en you do the following. • [...]

34 GB Listening/W atching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD ?/1 AUTO CAL MIC SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) PHONES MEMORY/ ENTER TUNING MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME 123 46 78 0/10 ENTER 9 SYSTEM STANDBY TV INPUT SLEEP AUTO CAL TV ?/1 AV ?/1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 2CH A.F.D. R[...]

35 GB Pl ay b ack Watching a DVD ?/1 AUTO CAL MIC SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) PHONES MEMORY/ ENTER TUNING MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME 123 46 78 0/10 ENTER 9 SYSTEM STANDBY TV INPUT SLEEP AUTO CAL TV ?/1 AV ?/1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 2CH A.F.D. RETURN/EXIT TV CH – PRESET – TV CH [...]

36 GB Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments t o customize the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. 2 Press V / v repe atedly to select the menu you want . 3 Press or b to enter the menu. 4 Press V / v repe atedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. 5 Press or b t[...]

37 GB Amplifier Operations The following options are av ailable in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 36. Overview of the menus Menu [Display] Par a m e t e rs [Displa y] Settings Initial setting LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 39) Test tone a) [T. TONE] T. TONE Y, T. TONE N T. TONE N Front speaker balance a) [FRT BAL] BAL. L +1 to [...]

38 GB a) For details, refer to the page in the parent heses. b) The default setting for models of area code U, CA is “ft.” and for models of other area code is “m”. Menu [Displa y] Par a m e t e rs [Display] Settings Initial setting AUDIO [5-AUDIO] (page 41) Digital audio input decoding priority a) [DEC. PRI.] DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. AUTO [...]

39 GB Amplifier Operations Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVE L menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. The se settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVE L” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the para meters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 36) and “Overview of the menus”[...]

40 GB Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “2-TON E” in the am plifier menus. F or details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 36) and “Overview of the menus” (pa[...]

41 GB Amplifier Operations Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier m enus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 36) and “Overview of the menus” (page 37). TUNER menu paramete[...]

42 GB x DUAL (Digital broad cast language selection) Lets you select the langua ge you want to listen to during digital broadc ast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main langua ge will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front ri[...]

43 GB Amplifier Operations x FRT SPK (F ront speaker s) • LARGE If you connect large speak ers that will effecti vely reproduce bass f requencies, select “LARGE”. Normally , select “LARGE”. When the sub woofer is set to “NO”, the front speakers are automati cally set to “LARGE”. •S M A L L If the sound is distorted, or you feel [...]

44 GB x FRT DIST . (Front spea ker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers ( A ). If both front speakers are not pl aced an equal distance from your listening position, set the distanc e as the average di stance between the front speakers. x CNT DIST . (Center speaker distance) Lets you set the distanc[...]

45 GB Amplifier Operations •S I D E / L O Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and C . •S I D E / H I Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and D . • BEHD/LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections B and C . • BEHD/HI Select if the lo[...]

46 GB Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) For details, see “7: Calibrating the appropria te settings automatica lly (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 28). Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMA T DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F .D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the dec[...]

47 GB Enjoying Surround Sound Types of A.F.D. mode Decoding mode A.F .D . mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding Effect (Detecting automatically) A.F.D. AUTO [A.F.D. AUTO] (Detecting automatically) Presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded without ad ding any surround effects. However, this r eceiver will generate a low frequen cy s[...]

48 GB If you connect a sub woofer This receiver wi ll generate a low frequen cy signal for output to the sub woofer when th ere is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal. Note This function does not work when – ANALOG DIRECT is selected. – signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 [...]

49 GB Enjoying Surround Sound Types of sound field available * Y ou can only select this sound field if the headphones are conne cted to the receiv er. Sound field for Sound field [Display] Effect Movie CINEMA STUD IO EX A DCS [C.ST.EX A] Reproduces the sound characteris tics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Thea ter” cinema produ[...]

50 GB About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology. DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting an d powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Ci n ema Sound” developed by integrat[...]

51 GB Enjoying Surround Sound Using 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 from the sub woofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel. Press 2C H[...]

52 GB Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1 Press ? / 1 to turn off the powe r. 2 While holdi ng down 2CH, pre ss ? / 1 . “S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting. Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broad[...]

53 GB T uner Operations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is receiv ed. Using the controls on the receiver 1 T urn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press [...]

54 GB 4 Press ENTER. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. If you cannot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still cannot tune in a st ation, the frequency is not used in your area. Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you ca[...]

55 GB T uner Operations 3 Press MEMORY. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 an d 5 before “MEMORY” goes out. 4 Press the numeric bu ttons to select a preset number. You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – to select a preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you select [...]

56 GB 1 Press TUNER repe atedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Tune in the preset station you want to create a n index name for (page 55). 3 Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. 4 Press V / v repe atedly to select “4-TUNER”. 5 Press or b to enter the menu. 6 Press V / v repe ated[...]

57 GB T uner Operations Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System ), which enables radio stations to send addi tional information along with the regular progr am signal. You can display RDS information. Notes • RDS is operable only for FM stations. • Not all[...]

58 GB Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect compone nts to both digital and analog audio input jacks (SAT) on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to sel ect the input. You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver t[...]

59 GB Other Operations Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver’s display. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components. 1 Press the input bu tton to select the input you want to create an index name for. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiv[...]

60 GB Using the Sleep T imer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeat edly while the power is on. Each time yo u press the button, the di splay changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF When sleep timer is activa ted, the display dims. Note If you press any buttons o[...]

61 GB Using the Remote Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a DVD recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver, you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote to control the DVD recorder. 1 Hold down the input button of which you want [...]

62 GB Glossar y x Component video A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted more faithfully. T he three jacks are color - coded green, blue and red. x Composite video A standard f[...]

63 GB Additional I nformation Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the rece iver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the receiv er, ch eck that the operating v oltage is identical with your local power supply . The operatin[...]

64 GB T roubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while usi ng the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Au d i o There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-le vel sound is hear d. • Check that the spea kers and components are connected securely . • Ch[...]

65 GB Additional I nformation There is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securel y . • Check that the connecting cords are aw ay from a transf ormer or motor , and at least 3 m (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light. • Mov e your audio components away from the TV . • The plugs and jacks a[...]

66 GB Tuner The FM receptio n is poor . • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (n ot supplied) to connect the recei ver to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown belo w . If you connect the receiv er to an outdoor antenna (aerial), ground it against lightning. T o prev ent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pip e. Radio stations cann[...]

67 GB Additional I nformation PRO TECT Irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiv er will automatically turn off aft er a few seconds. Chec k the speaker connection and turn on the power again. If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 26). Ho[...]

68 GB Models of area code KR Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 85 W + 85 W 1) 70 W + 70 W 3) Stereo Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 100 W + 100 W 1) 90 W + 90 W 3) Surround Mode Output Power 2) (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%) 130 W/ch 1) 120 W/ch 3) Models of area code TH6 Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz – [...]

69 GB Additional I nformation 6) Y ou can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in an y AM station, turn of f the receiv e r . While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1 . All preset stations will be erased when you change th e tuning scale. T o reset the scale to 10 kHz (o r 9 kHz), r epeat the procedure. Video section Inputs/[...]

70 GB Index Numerics 2 channel 51 2CH STEREO 51 5.1 channel 14 A A UTO CALIBRA TION 28 A UTO FORMA T DIRECT (A.F .D.) 46 B Blu-ray disc player connecting 18 C CD player connecting 16 playback 34 D Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 50 Dolby Digita l 62 DTS 62 D VD player connecting 21 playback 35 D VD recorder connecting 21 E Error messages 66 H HDMI conne[...]

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