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3-289-135-11(1)
Multi Channel AV
Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DG1200
©2008 Sony Corporation
model name1[STR-DG1200]
[3-289-135-11(1)]
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D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Left STRDG1200CEL\020REG.fm3-289-135-11(1) WARNING To 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 newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
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D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Right STRDG1200CEL\020REG.fm CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification About This Manual not expressly approved in this manual could void The instructions in this manual are for model your authority to operate this equipment. STR-DG1200. Check your model number by Note to CATV system installer: looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. The instructions in this manual describe the This remind
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D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Left STRDG1200CEL\020REG.fm3-289-135-11(1) This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use to this product under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. “Neural Surround”, “Neural Audio”, “Neural” and “NRL” ar
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D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Right STRDG1200CEL\010COVTOC.fm Table of Contents Getting Started Enjoying Surround Sound Description and location of parts ................. 7 Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field ....56 Resetting sound fields to the initial 1: Installing the speakers ............................ 13 settings ...................................................62 2: Connecting the speakers ........................ 15 Enjoying the surround effec
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D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Left STRDG1200CEL\010COVTOC.fm Other Operations Converting analog video input signals .......88 Enjoying the sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT .......................................89 Naming inputs ............................................92 Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) ....................................93 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs .........
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Getting Started D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Right STRDG1200CEL\030CON.fm Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel To remove the cover Press PUSH. When you remove the cover, keep it out of reach from children. Status of the POWER button Off The receiver is turned off (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights off) (initial setting). Press POWER to turn the receiver on. You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote. On/Standby Press ?/1 on the
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D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Left STRDG1200CEL\030CON.fm Name Function Name Function A POWER Press to turn the I INPUT MODE Press to select the input receiver on or off. mode when the same components are ON/STANDBY Shows the status of the connected to both lamp receiver. digital and analog jacks B TONE MODE Adjust the bass and (page 93). treble for the front, TONE +/– J MASTER Turn to adjust the center and surround/ VOLUME volume level of all sur
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Getting Started D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Right STRDG1200CEL\030CON.fm Rear panel A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section B ANTENNA section OPTICAL IN/ Connects to a DVD FM ANTENNA Connects to the OUT jacks player, Super Audio jack supplied FM wire CD player, etc. The antenna (page 33). COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN AM Connects to the provides a better jacks ANTENNA supplied AM loop sound quality (page jack antenna (page 33). 17, 19, 26, 27). XM jack Connects t
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D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Left STRDG1200CEL\030CON.fm D SPEAKERS section Remote commander Connects to speakers You can use the supplied RM-AAL019 (page 15). Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section operate (page 115). AUDIO IN/ Connects to a tape White (L) OUT jacks deck or MD deck, etc. (page 17, 19, RM-AAL019 Red (R) 22). MULTI Connects to
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Getting Started D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Right STRDG1200CEL\030CON.fm Name Function Name Function A AV ?/1 (on/ Press to turn on or off the audio/ -/-- Press SHIFT (W), then standby) video components that the press -/-- to select the channel remote is assigned to operate entry mode, either one or two (page 115). digit of the VCR, satellite tuner, To turn the TV on or off, press etc. TV (X), then press AV ?/1. Press TV (X), then press -/-- to If you
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D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Left STRDG1200CEL\030CON.fm Name Function Name Function H GUI MODE Press to display the menu on the O MUTING Press to turn off the sound TV screen to operate the temporarily. Press MUTING receiver. again to restore the sound. Press TV(X), then press I Press V/v/B/b to select the MUTING to activate the TV’s menu items. Then press to muting function. enter the selection. V/v/B/b P MASTER Press to adjust the volume level
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Getting Started D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Right STRDG1200CEL\030CON.fm Name Function 1: Installing the speakers W SHIFT Press to light up the button to activate the buttons with pink printing. This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). X TV Press to light up the button to enable TV operation (buttons with yellow printing). Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel Y THEATER Press to enjoy optimal image system suited for
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D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Left STRDG1200CEL\030CON.fm You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of Tips The angle A should be the same. DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system). Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker
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Getting Started D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Right STRDG1200CEL\030CON.fm 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. HG F C AB SPEAKERS FRONT a) B terminals B 13/32" (10 mm) EB D A AMonaural audio cord (not supplied) BSpeaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker A (left) ESurround speaker (right) b) BFront speaker A (right) FSurround back speaker (left) b) CCenter speaker GSurround back speaker (right)
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D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Left STRDG1200CEL\030CON.fm a) If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speaker system you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the front panel (page 40). b) If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals. c) When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the fun
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Getting Started D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Right STRDG1200CEL\030CON.fm 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when It is not necessary to connect all the cords. you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI Connect the audio and video cords according OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this to the jacks of your components. Before receiver using a GUI (Graphical User connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the Interface). AC power cord. T
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D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Left STRDG1200CEL\030CON.fm Notes Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and 4a: Connecting the audio audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is components turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted. Depending on the status of the connection between How to hook up your the TV and the antenna, the image on the TV components screen m
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Getting Started D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Right STRDG1200CEL\030CON.fm Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, an MD deck and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Super Audio CD MD deck player, CD player A B C A DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter AAudio cord (not supplied) BCoaxial digital cord (not supplied) COptical digital cord (not supplied) continued US 19 ST
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D:\NORMAN_PC\JOBS\SONY HA\STR-DG1200\U\3289135111\01US- masterpage: Left STRDG1200CEL\030CON.fm Notes on connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in. As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when placing or moving
