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- Page 1 2-662-257-11 (1) FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DG300 ©2006 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: About This Manual
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DG300. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts ... 4 1: Installing speakers... 12 2: Connecting speakers ... 13 3: Connecting the audio/video components ... 14 4: Connecting the antennas ... 18 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote... 19 6: Selecting the speaker system ... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel TUNING MODE – TUNING SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN PHONES Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 19, 23, 24, 32, 34). B SPEAKERS Press to select the speaker (OFF/A/B/A+B) - Page 5 Name Function M MOVIE, Press to select sound fields MUSIC 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 +/–...
- Page 6 About the indicators on the display SP A DIGITAL SP B SLEEP OPT COAX Name Function A SW Lights up when you press WOOFER ON/OFF on the receiver to turn on the sub woofer and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack.
- Page 7 Name Function N Playback The letters (L, C, R, etc.) channel indicate the channels being indicators 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:...
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Page 8: Rear Panel
Rear panel DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 ANTENNA VIDEO 2 COAXIAL SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL IN jack COAXIAL IN jack B ANTENNA section ANTENNA ANTENNA C SPEAKER section AUDIO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER D AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section... - Page 9 Remote commander You can operate the receiver with the supplied remote. You can also use the remote to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 40). RM-AAU007 TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO TEST SLEEP TONE SYSTEM STANDBY...
- Page 10 Name Function J MUTING Press to mute the sound. K TV VOL Press TV VOL +/– and TV /– (M) at the same time to adjust the TV volume level. MASTER Press to adjust the volume VOL + /– level of all speakers at the same time.
- Page 11 When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows. You can change the button assignments following the steps in “Changing button assignments” on page 40.
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Page 12: 1: Installing Speakers
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 Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. -
Page 13: 2: Connecting Speakers
2: Connecting speakers AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker A (Left) BFront speaker A (Right) CSub woofer SPEAKERS FRONT B –... -
Page 14: 3: Connecting The Audio/Video Components
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. -
Page 15: Connecting Audio Components
Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player, MD deck, etc. Super Audio CD player/CD player DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 ANTENNA VIDEO 2 COAXIAL SA-CD/CD Portable audio A Audio cord (not supplied) B RCA cable with stereo headphone jack (not supplied) Notes •... -
Page 16: Connecting Video Components
Connecting video components The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, DVD recorder, satellite tuner or VCR. Satellite tuner DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 ANTENNA VIDEO 2 COAXIAL SA-CD/CD DVD player A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) If you connect a DVD recorder... - Page 17 Notes • 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. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.
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Page 18: 4: Connecting The Antennas
4: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. FM wire antenna (supplied) DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 ANTENNA VIDEO 2 COAXIAL SA-CD/CD Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. •... -
Page 19: 5: Preparing The Receiver And The Remote
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W/0.4A MAX – – FRONT A FRONT B SPEAKERS To the wall outlet Notes •... -
Page 20: 6: Selecting The Speaker System
Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU007 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones. •... -
Page 21: 7: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)
7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO TEST... -
Page 22: Playback
Playback Selecting a component SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU SUB WOOFER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC LEVEL FM MODE D.TUNING MEMORY DVD MENU >10/ 0/10 ENTER CLEAR MUTING DISPLAY TOOLS TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH –... -
Page 23: Listening/Watching A Component
> TUNING – TUNING + Notes • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. You can select the sound field to suit the music. -
Page 24: Watching A Dvd
Watching a DVD TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO TEST SLEEP TONE SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU SUB WOOFER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC LEVEL FM MODE D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING TV VOL... -
Page 25: Amplifier Operations
Amplifier Operations Navigating through the setup parameters By using the amplifier setup parameters, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU SUB WOOFER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC FM MODE D.TUNING >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU... - Page 26 Overview of the setup parameters For details on navigating through the setup parameters, see page 25. Parameters [Display] Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] (page 27) Dynamic range compressor [D. RANGE] (page 27) Digital audio input decoding priority [DEC. PRI.] (page 27) Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL] (page 27) A/V Sync [A.V.
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Page 27: Customizing The Receiver Settings
Customizing the receiver settings You can adjust various receiver settings to suit your preference. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through the setup parameters” (page 25) and “Overview of the setup parameters” (page 26) x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Tone
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. -
Page 29: Selecting A Sound Field
Selecting a Sound Field Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals. - Page 30 [HP DIR] HEADPHONE THEATER DCS [HP THEA] Effect 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. Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater”...
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Page 31: Listening To The Sound Without Any Adjustment (Analog Direct)
Sound fields with DC S 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. With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed... -
Page 32: Resetting Sound Fields To The Initial Settings
Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. TUNING MODE – TUNING SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) VIDEO 3 IN/ PORTABLE AUDIO IN BASS TREBLE A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC PHONES Press ?/1 to turn off the power. While holding down A.F.D., press ?/1. -
Page 33: Direct Tuning
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. Using the controls on the receiver Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. -
Page 34: Storing Fm Stations Automatically (Autobetical)
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: Presetting Radio Stations
Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU SUB WOOFER A.F.D. -
Page 36: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)
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: You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want. Then, press ENTER to enter the selection. -
Page 37: Displaying Rds Information
Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver. Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t t Radio Text Program Type indication indication t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode) t Sound field... -
Page 38: Other Operations
Other Operations Switching the audio input mode (INPUT MODE) You can select the audio input mode by setting the audio input mode when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input. -
Page 39: Using The Sleep Timer
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. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 2-00-00 t t OFF When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP”... -
Page 40: Using The Remote
Tuner (this receiver) DVR (Digital CATV terminal) DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. -
Page 41: Additional Information
Additional Information Glossary x Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It consists of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a designated audio standard for DVD-video and also known as 5.1ch surround. Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. - Page 43 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.
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Page 44: Remote Control
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. -
Page 45: Specifications
If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory... - Page 46 FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms 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, +0.5/–2 dB AM tuner section Tuning range...
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Page 47: Index
Index Numerics 2.1 channel 12 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 29 AUTOBETICAL 34 CD player connecting 15 playback 23 Customizing receiver 27 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 31 Dolby Digital 41 DTS 41 DVD player connecting 16 playback 24 DVD recorder connecting 16 Error messages 45 Initial setup 19 INPUT MODE 38... - Page 48 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...