lename[C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.fm] masterpage:Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB02REG_STR-DG300CEL.fm2-662-257-11 (1) masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 2 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB01COV_STR-DG300CELTOC.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 3 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Table of Contents Getting Started Tuner Operations Description and location of parts .................. 4 1: Installing speakers................................... 12 2: Connecting speakers ............................... 13 3: Connecting the audio/video components ............................................
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 4 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ?/1 MASTER VOLUME DISPLAY TUNING MODE INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR – TUNING + SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN BASS TREBLE A.F.D.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 5 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Function M MOVIE, MUSIC Press to select sound fields for movie or music (page 29). N A.F.D. Press to select A.F.D. mode (page 29). O TREBLE +/– Press to adjust the treble level of the front speakers (page 28). P BASS +/– Press to adjust the bass level of the front speakers (page 28).
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 6 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM About the indicators on the display 1 2 3 4 5 SW LFE SP A ; DIGITAL SP B SLEEP OPT COAX 6 DTS D.RANGE 7 RDS MEMORY STEREO MONO A.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 7 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Function N Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around L and R show the receiver downmixes the source sound to 2 channels. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 8 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Rear panel 1 2 AC OUTLET DIGITAL SWITCHED 100W/0.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 9 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Remote commander Function A AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 40). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY).
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 10 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Name Function Name Function J MUTING Press to mute the sound. N MENU K TV VOL +a)/– Press TV VOL +/– and TV (M) at the same time to adjust the TV volume level. Press to display the menus of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner on the TV screen. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 11 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Function T Numeric buttons (number 5a)) Press to – preset/tune to preset stations. – select track numbers of the CD player, DVD player or MD deck. Press 0/10 to select track number 10. – select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner. Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to select the TV channels.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 12 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 2.1 channel system (2 front speakers and one sub woofer). AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CSub woofer Tip Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 13 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM 2: Connecting speakers Getting Started C A SPEAKERS FRONT Ba) AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W/0.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 14 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM 3: Connecting the audio/video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio/video components.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 15 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Connecting audio components Super Audio CD player/CD player Getting Started The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player, MD deck, etc.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 16 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM If you connect a DVD recorder Connecting video components Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 40).
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 17 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Notes Getting Started • You can only record the audio signals of the video component (such as DVD recorder, VCR, etc.) connected to this receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected video component.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 18 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM 4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 19 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord AC OUTLET AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W/0.4A MAX Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 20 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU007 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. 6: Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB03CON_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 21 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM 3 Press SUB WOOFER LEVEL +/– repeatedly to adjust the sub woofer level. (TEST TONE) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB step. You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB04PLA_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 22 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM The selected input appears on the display. Playback Selecting a component SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 1 DVD MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 >10/ - 0/10 D.TUNING D.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB04PLA_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: R-2 GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 23 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD TEST TONE AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU A.F.D. SUB WOOFER MUSIC LEVEL MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 Playback TV/VIDEO SLEEP ?/1 MASTER VOLUME FM MODE >10/ - 0/10 D.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB04PLA_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: L-2 GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 24 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Watching a DVD TV/VIDEO SLEEP TEST TONE AV ?/1 TV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SUB WOOFER LEVEL 2 3 ?/1 MASTER VOLUME FM MODE >10/ - 0/10 D.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB05AMP_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 25 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM To return to the previous display Amplifier Operations Press control button B. Navigating through the setup parameters VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MOVIE MUSIC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB05AMP_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 26 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Overview of the setup parameters For details on navigating through the setup parameters, see page 25. Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] (page 27) BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +8 BALANCE Dynamic range compressor [D. RANGE] (page 27) COMP. OFF, COMP.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB05AMP_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 27 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Customizing the receiver settings x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. Note You can adjust various receiver settings to suit your preference.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB05AMP_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 28 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM x A.V. SYNC. (A/V Sync) • A.V.SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 68 ms) The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized. • A.V.SYNC. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms) The audio output is not delayed.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB06SEL_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 29 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Selecting a Sound Field Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU A.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB06SEL_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 30 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Types of sound field available Sound field for Sound field [Display] Effect Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS [C.ST.EX A] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB06SEL_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 31 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM 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 and powerful sound of movie theaters at home.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB06SEL_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 32 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1,2 ?/1 MASTER VOLUME DISPLAY TUNING MODE INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR – TUNING + SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN BASS TREBLE A.F.D.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB06SEL_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 33 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM 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 received. Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB06SEL_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 34 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM 2 Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 35).
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB06SEL_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 35 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Presetting radio stations 4 You can also press TUNING + or TUNING – to select a preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 3. You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB06SEL_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 36 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows: 01 02 03 30 04 29 05 ... 27 28 You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want. Then, press ENTER to enter the selection.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB06SEL_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 37 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB07OTH_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 38 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Other Operations Changing the display Switching the audio input mode You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. (INPUT MODE) Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB07OTH_STR-DG300CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 39 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB08REM_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 40 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Using the Remote Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB08REM_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 41 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Additional Information Precautions Glossary On safety x Dolby Digital Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB08REM_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 42 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM On placement • Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB08REM_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 43 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM There is no sound from one of the front speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB08REM_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 44 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB08REM_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 45 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Error messages If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the system by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. DEC. EROR Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode (ex.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB08REM_STRDG300-CEL.fm masterpage: Left GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 46 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms S/N Mono/Stereo 76 dB/70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono/Stereo 0.3%/0.5% Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz, +0.
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\JC060685_2662257111DG300_GB\2662257111\GB01COV_STR-DG300CELIX.fm masterpage: Right GB01COV_STR-DG300-CEL.book Page 47 Monday, May 22, 2006 7:39 AM Index Numerics M T 2.1 channel 12 MD deck connecting 15 Muting 22 R Tape deck connecting 15 TEST TONE 21 Tuner connecting 18 Tuning automatically 32 directly 33 to preset stations 35 RDS 36 Recording (audio) 39 V S VCR connecting 16 A AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.
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