Sony STR-DH750 manual

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use the receiver. In this Help Guide, STR- DH750 is used for illustration purposes unless when otherwise indicated. Preparation Enjoying Video and Sound Using BLUETOOTH Features (for STR-DH750 only) Using Other Features Adjusting Settings Parts a[...]

Table Of Contents Preparation 1 ..................................................................................................................................... Before using 11 ........................................................................................................................... Procedure to start using the receiver 51 ...[...]

Enjoying audio content stored on a USB device 86 ............................................................... Listening to the radio 19 .............................................................................................................. Listening to FM/AM radio 87 ........................................................................[...]

Configuring speaker settings 25 .................................................................................................. Adjusting the sound balance automatically (Auto Calibration) 110 ........................................ Using bi-amplifier connections (for STR-DH750 only) 111 .................................................... Usin[...]

Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks 134 ............................................... Changing the name for each input (Name In) 135 ................................................................. System Settings 33 ..............................................................................................................[...]

Sound 43 ..................................................................................................................................... No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected. 169 .......................................................................................................... There i[...]

The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost (for STR-DH750 only). 200 ............................................................................................................................... The sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be heard on the receiver ( for STR-DH750 only). 201 .............................................[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Preparation Before using Installing and connecting speakers Connecting audio -visual devices and the antennas (aerials) Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control Initial setup of the receiver Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 1[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying Video and Sound Basic operations Playing content from an iPhone/iPod Playing content from a USB device Listening to the radio Enjoying sound effects Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 2[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Using BLUETOOTH Features (for STR-DH750 only) Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device (for STR-DH750 only) Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) (for STR-DH750 only) Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 3[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Using Other Features Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync) Configuring video and sound settings Configuring speaker settings Using the sleep timer Checking information on the receiver Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 4[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Adjusting Settings Easy Setup Speaker Settings Audio Settings HDMI Settings Input Settings System Settings Using the menu on the display panel Reverting to the factory default settings Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 5[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Parts and Controls Receiver Remote control Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 6[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Announcements Specifications Trademarks Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 7[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Troubleshooting Error messages Power Image Sound Tuner iPhone/iPod USB devices BLUETOOTH devices (for STR-DH750 only) “BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI) Remote control If the problem is not solved Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 8[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Before use To make full use of this content, please read the following notes thoroughly. Please note that they are subject to change without prior notice. Recommended system environment The following system environments are recommended for displaying this content. You may not be able to view the content[...]

Handling of personal information obtained from websites Sony may use cookies, web beacons or similar technologies to make statistical analysis of customers’ usage of this content while preserving anonymity. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 10[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Before using Procedure to start using the receiver Supplied accessories Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Notes on connecting cables Using HDMI connections Using MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) connections Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 11[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Installing and connecting speakers Installing speakers Connecting speakers Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 12[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Connecting audio -visual devices and the antennas (aerials) Connecting a TV Connecting devices with HDMI jacks Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks Connecting an iPhone, iPod, or USB device Connecting an MHL -compatible mobile device Connecting the antennas (aerials) Notes on use 4 - 488 [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control Setting the voltage selector Inserting batteries into the remote control Turning on the receiver Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 14[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Initial setup of the receiver Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 15[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Basic operations Using the menu on the TV screen Enjoying video/sound from the connected device Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 16[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Playing content from an iPhone/iPod Compatible iPhone/iPod models Notes on iPhone/iPod Enjoying audio content stored on an iPhone/iPod via the USB port Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device (for STR-DH750 only) Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 17[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Playing content from a USB device Compatible USB devices and USB specifications Notes on USB devices Enjoying audio content stored on a USB device Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 18[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Listening to the radio Listening to FM/AM radio Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory ) Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning) Changing the AM tuning scale (for USA and Canadian models only) Receiving RDS broadcasts (for European and Australian models only) Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11([...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying sound effects Selecting a sound field (Sound Field ) Resetting sound fields to the default settings Notes on sound fields Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level (Night Mode ) Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type ) Enjoying high -fidelity [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device (for STR-DH750 only) Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles (for STR-DH750 only) Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off (BT Power ) (for STR-DH750 only) Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device with a one -touch connection (NFC) (for STR- [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) (for STR-DH750 only) Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) (for STR-DH750 only) Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 22[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync) What is “BRAVIA” Sync ? Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync Interlocking other devices using an HDMI connection (“BRAVIA” Sync) Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 23[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Configuring video and sound settings Enjoying sound of TV broadcasts from the receiver Switching between digital and analog audio (Input Mode ) Using other video/audio input jacks (Audio Input Assign ) Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 24[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Configuring speaker settings Adjusting the sound balance automatically (Auto Calibration ) Using bi -amplifier connections (for STR-DH750 only) Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 25[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Using the sleep timer Using the sleep timer Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 26[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Checking information on the receiver Viewing information on the display panel Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 27[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Easy Setup Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 28[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Speaker Settings Performing Auto Calibration Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type ) Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) Setting the assignment for the speaker terminals (SB Assign ) (for STR-DH750 only) Adjusting the speaker level (Manual Setup ) Adjusting the speaker size ([...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Audio Settings Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level (Night Mode ) Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) Selecting a sound field (Sound Field ) Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync. ) Adjusting the volume automatically (Auto Volume ) Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (Dual Mono)[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 HDMI Settings Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI ) Passing HDMI signals through (Pass Through ) Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (HDMI Audio Out ) Setting the level of the subwoofer (Subwoofer Level ) Speeding up the display when switching the HDMI input (Fast View ) Aut[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Input Settings Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks Changing the name for each input (Name In ) Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 32[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 System Settings Selecting the language ( Language ) Setting standby mode (Auto Standby ) Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 33[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Using the menu on the display panel Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel Viewing information on the display panel Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 34[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Reverting to the factory default settings Reverting to the factory default settings Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 35[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Receiver Front panel (STR-DH750) Front panel (STR-DH550) Rear panel (STR-DH750) Rear panel (STR-DH550) Indicators on the display panel Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 36[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Remote control Remote control Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 37[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Specifications Specifications Supplied accessories Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 38[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Trademarks Trademarks Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 39[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Error messages PROTECTOR USB FAIL List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements iPhone/iPod message list USB message list Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 40[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Power The receiver is turned off automatically. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 41[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Image No image appears on the TV. No 3D image appears on the TV. No 4K image appears on the TV. No image is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode. The OSD menu does not appear on the TV screen. The display panel is turned off. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corpo[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Sound No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected. There is severe humming or noise. No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific speakers. There is no sound from a specific device. The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed. Dolby[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Tuner The FM reception is poor. The FM stereo reception is poor. You cannot tune to radio stations. RDS does not work (for European and Australian models only). The RDS information that you want does not appear (for European and Australian models only). Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 S[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 iPhone/iPod The sound is distorted. There is no sound from an iPhone/iPod. An iPhone/iPod cannot be charged. An iPhone/iPod cannot be operated. The ringtone volume of an iPhone does not change. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 45[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 USB devices Are you using a compatible USB device ? There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound. A USB device is not recognized. Playback does not start. A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port. Erroneous display. [ Reading ] is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before pl[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 BLUETOOTH devices (for STR-DH750 only) Pairing cannot be done (for STR-DH750 only). Cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection (for STR-DH750 only). The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost (for STR-DH750 only). The sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be heard on the receiver (for STR-DH750 on[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 “BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI) The Control for HDMI function does not work. The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does not work. An MHL -compatible source device cannot be charged. No image from an MHL -compatible source device. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation H[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Remote control The remote control does not function. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 49[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 If the problem is not solved Reverting to the factory default settings Resetting sound fields to the default settings Customer support websites Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 50[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Procedure to start using the receiver See the following topics in this order to start using the receiver properly. 1 . Installing speakers 2 . Connecting speakers 3 . Connecting a TV 4 . Connecting devices with HDMI jacks 5 . Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks 6 . Inserting batteries in[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Supplied accessories Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) Remote control (1) R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) Optimizer microphone (1) Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 52[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Digital audio formats supported by the receiver The digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on the digital audio output jacks of the connected device. This receiver supports the following audio formats. The words in brackets are those indicated on the display panel. Dolby Digital [ DO[...]

Connection with the receiver: HDMI DSD [ DSD ] (*1) (for non -USA and Canadian models only) Maximum number of channels: 5.1 Connection with the receiver: HDMI Multi Channel Linear PCM [ PCM ] (*1) Maximum number of channels: 7.1 (*4) Connection with the receiver: HDMI (*3) *1 Audio signals are output in another format if the playback device does no[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Notes on connecting cables Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) before connecting cables. It is not necessary to connect all of the cables. Connect cables according to the availability of jacks on the connected device. Use a High Speed HDMI cable. 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Using HDMI connections High- Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface that transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync - compatible devices using HDMI cables simplifies operations. See “ Interlocking other devices using an HDMI connection (“BR[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Using MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) connections MHL (Mobile High- Definition Link) is an HD video and digital audio interface for connecting mobile phones and portable devices to HDTVs and other home entertainment products. MHL can support 1080p HD video and digital audio signals and supply power to[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Installing speakers STR- DH750 allows you to use up to a 7.2 - channel system (7 speakers and two subwoofers). STR- DH550 allows you to use up to a 5.2 - channel system (5 speakers and two subwoofers). Typical examples of speaker system configurations are as follows. 5.1-channel speaker system To fully [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Connecting speakers Connect each speaker as illustrated below. Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) before connecting cables. For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see “ How to connect speaker cables .” Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not su[...]

Assign ] in the Speaker Settings menu to [ Bi - Amp ]. Note After you have installed and connected your speakers, be sure to select the speaker pattern you want using [ Speaker Pattern ] in the Speaker Settings menu. Related Topic Notes on connecting cables Using bi - amplifier connections (for STR- DH750 only) Selecting the speaker pattern (Speake[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Connecting a TV Connect a TV to HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack. You can operate this receiver using an OSD (On - Screen Display) if you connect a TV to HDMI TV OUT jack. Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) before connecting cables. Connecting a TV compatible with the Audio Return Chann[...]

Optical digital cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMI- authorized cable or HDMI cable made by Sony. Connecting a TV without HDMI jacks The solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections. 62[...]

Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Optical digital cable (not supplied) Note Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. If this is the case, place the ant[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Connecting devices with HDMI jacks Connect devices to the receiver as illustrated below. Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). If your device does not have an HDMI jack, see “ Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks .” HDMI cable (not supplied) S[...]

Related Topic Notes on connecting cables Using HDMI connections Changing the name for each input ( Name In ) Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 65[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks Connect devices to the receiver as illustrated below. The solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections. Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) before connecting cables. Optical digital cable ([...]

Related Topic Notes on connecting cables Changing the name for each input ( Name In ) Using other video/audio input jacks ( Audio Input Assign ) Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 67[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Connecting an iPhone, iPod, or USB device Connect an iPhone, iPod or USB device as illustrated below. USB cable (not supplied) iPhone, iPod, or USB device Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 68[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Connecting an MHL -compatible mobile device Connect an MHL - compatible mobile device as illustrated below. This receiver supports MHL 2 technology. Mobile device MHL cable (not supplied) Use an MHL 2- compliant cable. Sony recommends that you use an MHL cable made by Sony. MHL Direct Attach Device Rela[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied antennas (aerials) to the receiver as illustrated below. Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) before connecting the antennas (aerials). FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note To prevent noise pic[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. The v[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (supplied) into the remote control. Make sure that the + and - ends are in the correct position when installing batteries. Note Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not use a new battery wit[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Turning on the receiver When you have made all connections with the other devices, connect the AC power cord (mains lead), then turn on the receiver. 1 . Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. 2 . Press (on/standby) to turn on the receiver. You can also turn on the receiver using (on/s[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup When you turn on the receiver for the first time or after the receiver is initialized, the Easy Setup screen appears on the TV screen. You can set up the following settings for the receiver by following the instructions on the Easy Setup screen. Speaker Setti[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Using the menu on the TV screen You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen. 1 . Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected. 2 . Press HOME to display the home menu on the TV screen. 3 . Press / repeatedly to select the menu you want, then press to enter the[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying video/sound from the connected device 1 . Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected. 2 . Press HOME. The home menu is displayed on the TV screen. Depending on the TV, the home menu may take some time to appear on the TV screen. 3 . Select [ Watch ] or [ Listen ][...]

buttons on the remote control. To turn the volume up or down quickly Turn the knob quickly. Press and hold one of the buttons. To make fine adjustments Turn the knob slowly. Press one of the buttons and release it immediately. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 77[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Compatible iPhone/iPod models You can use the following iPhone/iPod models on this receiver. Update your iPhone/iPod with the latest software before using it. When connected via USB iPhone: iPhone 5s/iPhone 5c/iPhone 5/iPhone 4s/iPhone 4/iPhone 3GS/iPhone 3G iPod touch: iPod touch (2nd through 5th gener[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Notes on iPhone/iPod Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to an iPhone/iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPhone/iPod connected to this receiver. iPhone/iPod is charged when connected to the receiver while the receiver is turned on. You cannot transfer songs onto the iPho[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying audio content stored on an iPhone/iPod via the USB port You can enjoy music from an iPhone or iPod by connecting it to the (USB) port on the receiver. 1 . Select [ Listen ] - [ USB ] from the home menu. When an iPhone or iPod is connected, [ iPod/iPhone ] appears on the TV screen. 2 . Follow th[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device (for STR-DH750 only) 1 . Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 meter (3.3 feet) of the receiver. 2 . Press BLUETOOTH on the receiver to select the BLUETOOTH function. 3 . Hold down BLUETOOTH for 2 seconds to activate the pairing mode of the receiver. [PA[...]

Press OPTIONS while the input is set to [ BLUETOOTH ], then select [Pair Device ]. Related Topic Controlling a BLUETOOTH device using the remote control (for STR- DH750 only) Checking the information of a connected BLUETOOTH device (for STR- DH750 only) Setting the Bluetooth Standby mode ( BT Standby) (for STR- DH750 only) Setting BLUETOOTH audio c[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Compatible USB devices and USB specifications Verified Sony USB devices You can use the following Sony USB devices on this receiver: Walkman: NW - A857/A860 NW - E053/E060/E083 NW - F800 NW - M505 NW - S756/S760/S770/S785 NW - WH303 NW - Z1000/Z1070 NWD - W260/W273 NWZ- A864 NWZ- B162F/B173F NWZ- E053/E[...]

ICD - FX8 ICD - PX232/PX312F/PX333 ICD - SX813/SX1000 ICD - UX502/UX513F/UX523F/UX532/UX543 ICD - TX50 ICZ - R50/R51 PCM - D100 The receiver is unable to read data in NTFS format. The receiver is unable to read data other than that saved in the first partition of a hard disk drive. Operation of models not listed here is not guaranteed. Operation ma[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Notes on USB devices Do not remove a USB device during operation. To avoid data corruption and damage to the USB device, turn the receiver off when connecting or removing a USB device. Do not connect a USB device to the receiver through a USB hub. When a USB device is connected, [ Reading ] appears. It [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying audio content stored on a USB device You can enjoy music from a USB device by connecting it to the (USB) port on the receiver. 1 . Select [ Listen ] - [ USB ] from the home menu. When the USB device is connected, [ USB ] appears on the TV screen. You can operate the USB device using the remote [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built - in tuner. Before operation, be sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver. 1 . Select [ Listen ] - [ FM ] or [ AM ] from the home menu. The FM/AM screen appears. FM/AM screen You can select [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory ) You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations as your favorite stations. 1 . Select [ Listen ] - [ FM ] or [ AM ] from the home menu. 2 . Tune to the station that you want to preset. 3 . Select [Preset Memory ]. 4 . Select a preset number. The station is s[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning) You can enter the frequency of a station directly. 1 . Select [ Listen ] - [ FM ] or [ AM ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Direct Tuning ] 3 . Enter the frequency using / / / . i . Press / to change the digit. ii . Press / to select a digit. 4 . Press . Note[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Changing the AM tuning scale (for USA and Canadian models only) You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. 1 . Turn off the receiver. 2 . Hold down TUNING MODE and press (on/standby[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Receiving RDS broadcasts (for European and Australian models only) This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System (RDS), which enables FM radio stations (*) to send additional information along with the regular programming signal. This receiver offers convenient RDS features, such as Program Service [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Selecting a sound field (Sound Field ) You can select from a variety of sound field modes according to speaker connections or input sources. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Audio Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Sound Field ]. 3 . Select the sound field you want. For details on each sound field, s[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. 1 . Turn off the receiver. 2 . Hold down MUSIC and press (on/standby) on the receiver. [ S.F. CLEAR] appears on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting. [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Notes on sound fields Depending on the speaker pattern settings, some sound fields may not be available. You cannot select [PLIIx Movie ] (*) and [ PLIIx Music ] (*) at the same time. [ PLIIx Movie ] (*) and [ PLIIx Music] (*) are available only when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with surround[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level (Night Mode ) This function allows you to retain a theater - like environment at low volume levels. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. This function can be used with other sound fields. 1[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) You can use the following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) Bass Treble 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Audio Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [ Equalizer ]. 3 . Select the gain of [ Bass ][...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type ) You can select a calibration type after you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Speaker Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Calibration Type ]. 3 . Select the setting you want. Full Flat : [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying high -fidelity sound (Pure Direct ) You can enjoy higher- fidelity sound from all inputs using the Pure Direct function. When the Pure Direct function is on, the display panel lights off to suppress noise that affects sound quality. 1 . Select [Sound Effects ] - [ Pure Direct ] from the home me[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles (for STR-DH750 only) “Profile” refers to a standard set of capabilities for various BLUETOOTH product capabilities. This receiver supports the following BLUETOOTH version and profiles: Compatible BLUETOOTH version: BLUETOOTH Specification Version 3.0 Compati[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off (BT Power ) (for STR-DH750 only) You can turn the BLUETOOTH function on or off. The NFC function is also turned on/off in conjunction with this setting. 1 . Press BLUETOOTH on the receiver. You can also select [ Listen ] - [ BLUETOOTH ] from the home menu. 2 . Press[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device with a one -touch connection (NFC) (for STR- DH750 only) You can enjoy audio content on a BLUETOOTH device with a one - touch connection using the NFC function. 1 . Download the NFC Easy Connect application to your mobile device. You do not need to ins[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Controlling a BLUETOOTH device using the remote control (for STR-DH750 only) You can operate a BLUETOOTH device using the following buttons on the remote control: : Starts or pauses playback. : Stops playback. / : Moves to the start of the previous/current or next track. Note These operations may not be[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) (for STR-DH750 only) “SongPal” enhances music visually with your smartphone display. You can choose music/audio contents from integrated functions of various device and smartphone, and control various settings intuitively. A dedi[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 What is “BRAVIA” Sync ? The “BRAVIA” Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as TVs, Blu - ray Disc players, DVD players, and AV amplifiers that support the Control for HDMI function. Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electron[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync Turn on the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and the connected device to individually. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ HDMI Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Control for HDMI ]. 3 . Select [ On ]. The Control for HDMI function of the receiver is turned on. 4[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Interlocking other devices using an HDMI connection (“BRAVIA” Sync) By connecting Sony devices that support the “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (not supplied), operations are simplified as follows: Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One - Touch Play) Enjoying TV soun[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying sound of TV broadcasts from the receiver If your TV supports the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, set the receiver by the following procedure to output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ HDMI Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Switching between digital and analog audio (Input Mode ) When you connect devices to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either device, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch. 1 . Press the input b[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Using other video/audio input jacks (Audio Input Assign ) You can reassign the OPTICAL /COAXIAL digital audio input jacks to other input if the default settings of the jacks do not correspond to your connected equipment. E.g. When connecting a DVD player to the OPTICAL IN 1 (SAT/CATV) jack, assign the O[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Adjusting the sound balance automatically (Auto Calibration ) This receiver is equipped with a D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function which allows you to perform automatic calibration. For details on performing this function, see the following topics: Before you perform Auto Calibration Con[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Using bi -amplifier connections (for STR-DH750 only) If you are not using surround back speakers or front high speakers, you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI - AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals using a bi- amplifier connection. Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of th[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Using the sleep timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. 1 . Press SLEEP . Each time you press SLEEP , the display changes cyclically as follows: 0- 30 - 00 - 1- 00 - 00 - 1- 30 - 00 - 2- 00 - 00 - OFF [SLEEP ] lights up on the display panel of the receiver when slee[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Viewing information on the display panel The display panel provides various information on the status of the receiver, such as the sound field. 1 . Select the input for which you want to check information. 2 . Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY , the display will change cyclically as [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Performing Auto Calibration You can perform automatic calibration from where you are sitting. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Speaker Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Auto Calibration] . 3 . Follow the instructions on the TV screen, then press to select [ Start ]. The measurement starts in 5 secon[...]

Before you perform Auto Calibration Checking Auto Calibration results Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 115[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) You can select the speaker pattern according to the speaker system which you are using. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Speaker Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Speaker Pattern ]. 3 . Select the speaker pattern you want. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -1[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Setting the assignment for the speaker terminals (SB Assign ) (for STR-DH750 only) You can select the speaker pattern and set the assignment for the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI - AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Speaker Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [SB Assign ]. 3[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Adjusting the speaker level (Manual Setup ) You can adjust the level of each speaker (front left/right, front high left/right (*1), center, surround left/right, surround back left/right (*1) and subwoofer). *1 for STR- DH750 only 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Speaker Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Sel[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Adjusting the speaker size (Manual Setup ) You can adjust the size of each speaker (front left/right, front high left/right (*1), center, surround left/right and surround back left/right (*1)). *1 for STR- DH750 only 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Speaker Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Manual S[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Adjusting the speaker distance (Manual Setup ) You can adjust the distance from where you are sitting to each speaker (front left/right, front high left/right (*), center, surround left/right, surround back left/right (*) and subwoofer). * for STR- DH750 only 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Speaker Settings[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Freq. ) You can set the bass crossover frequency of speakers for which the speaker size has been set to [ Small ] in the Speaker Settings menu. A measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto Calibration is performe[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Outputting a test tone from each speaker (Test Tone ) You can output a test tone from each speaker in sequence. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Speaker Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Test Tone ]. 3 . Select [Test Tone] again. 4 . Select the setting you want. Off Auto: The test tone is output fro[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Selecting the unit of measurement (Distance Unit) You can select the unit of measurement for setting distances. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Speaker Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Distance Unit ]. 3 . Select the setting you want. feet: The distance is displayed in feet. meter : The distance i[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync. ) You can delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and a visual display. This function is useful when using a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector. You can set the function for each input independently. 1 . Select [ Se[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Adjusting the volume automatically (Auto Volume ) This receiver can adjust its volume automatically depending on the input signal or content from a connected device. This function is useful, for example, when the sound of commercials is louder than a TV program. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Audio Setting[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (Dual Mono) You can select the language you want when listening to a digital broadcast with dual audio. This function only works for Dolby Digital sources. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Audio Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Dual Mono ]. 3 . Select th[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Compressing the dynamic range (D.Range Comp. ) You can compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at a low volume late at night, etc. This function only works for Dolby Digital and Dolby TrueHD sources. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Audio Settings ] from[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI ) You can turn the Control for HDMI function on or off. For details, see “ Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync .” 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ HDMI Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Control for HDMI ]. 3 . Set to [ On ] or [ Off ]. Note When you set [ C[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Passing HDMI signals through (Pass Through ) You can output HDMI signals to the TV even when the receiver is in standby mode. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ HDMI Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Pass Through ]. 3 . Select the setting you want. On (*) : The receiver continuously outputs HDMI signa[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (HDMI Audio Out ) You can set the HDMI audio signal output of playback devices connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ HDMI Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [HDMI Audio Out ]. 3 . Select the setting [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Setting the level of the subwoofer (Subwoofer Level ) You can set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. The level for each input to which an HDMI input jack is assigned can be set independently. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ HDMI Settings ] from th[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Speeding up the display when switching the HDMI input (Fast View ) You can set the Fast View function for the HDMI inputs. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ HDMI Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Fast View ]. 3 . Select the setting you want. Auto: You can select HDMI input faster than normal selectio[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Automatically switching the input when an MHL device is played (MHL Auto Input ) This allows you to turn the function that automatically switches input to the MHL device input on or off when the MHL device is played. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ HDMI Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [MHL Auto In[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks You can customize the settings for each input according to your preferences and usage. Select [ Settings ] - [ Input Settings ] from the home menu, then set each item shown below. Input Mode You can fix the audio input mode when you connect device [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Changing the name for each input (Name In ) You can enter up to 8 characters for each input name. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ Input Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select the input name you want to change. 3 . Select [Name In ]. 4 . Press / repeatedly to select a character, then press . You can move [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Selecting the language ( Language ) You can select the language of messages on the screen. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ System Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [ Language ]. 3 . Select the language you want. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 136[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Setting standby mode (Auto Standby ) You can set the receiver to switch to standby mode automatically when you do not operate the receiver or when no signals are input to the receiver. 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [ System Settings ] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Auto Standby ]. 3 . Set [ On ] or [ Off ][...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel You can operate this receiver using the display panel even if the TV is not connected to the receiver. 1 . Press AMP MENU . The menu is displayed on the display panel of the receiver. 2 . Press / repeatedly to select the menu you want, then press[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Reverting to the factory default settings You can clear all memorized settings and restore the receiver to the factory default settings by the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to initialize the receiver before you use it for the first time. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Front panel (STR-DH750) 1 . (on/standby) 2 . SPEAKERS 3 . TUNING MODE , TUNING +/– Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM). Press TUNING +/– to scan a station. 4 . NFC sensor 5 . A.F.D./2CH , MOVIE , MUSIC 6 . Display panel 7 . NIGHT MODE 8 . CONNECTION PAIRING BLUETOOTH Operates the BLUETOOTH function. 9 [...]

Indicator light above (on/standby) button (1) Green: The receiver is turned on. Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and: [ Control for HDMI ] or [Bluetooth Standby] is set to [ On ]. [ Pass Through ] is set to [ On ] (*) or [ Auto ]. Indicator turns off when the receiver is in standby mode and [Control for HDMI ], [Pass Through ], and [ Bluetoo[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Front panel (STR-DH550) 1 . (on/standby) 2 . SPEAKERS Press repeatedly to turn on or off the speaker system. 3 . TUNING MODE , TUNING +/– Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM). Press TUNING +/– to scan a station. 4 . A.F.D./2CH , MOVIE , MUSIC 5 . Display panel 6 . NIGHT MODE 7 . INPUT MODE 8 . DISPLAY 9[...]

Green: The receiver is turned on. Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and: [ Control for HDMI ] is set to [ On ]. [ Pass Through ] is set to [ On ] (*) or [ Auto ]. Indicator turns off when the receiver is in standby mode and [Control for HDMI ], and [ Pass Through ] are set to [ Off]. * For USA, Canadian, and Australian models only Notes on us[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Rear panel (STR-DH750) 1 . HDMI IN/OUT (*) jacks 2 . AM ANTENNA terminal 3 . FM ANTENNA terminal 4 . SPEAKERS terminals 5 . SUBWOOFER OUT jacks 6 . AUDIO IN jacks 7 . VIDEO IN/OUT (*) jacks 8 . COAXIAL IN jack 9 . OPTICAL IN jacks * You must connect your TV to MONITOR OUT to watch images from the select[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Rear panel (STR-DH550) 1 . HDMI IN/OUT (*) jacks 2 . AM ANTENNA terminal 3 . FM ANTENNA terminal 4 . SPEAKERS terminals 5 . SUBWOOFER OUT jacks 6 . AUDIO IN jacks 7 . VIDEO IN/OUT (*) jacks 8 . COAXIAL IN jack 9 . OPTICAL IN jacks * You must connect your TV to MONITOR OUT to watch images from the select[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Indicators on the display panel 1 . USB Lights up when an iPhone/iPod or USB device is detected. 2 . Input indicator Lights up to indicate the current input. HDMI The receiver recognizes devices connected via an HDMI IN jack. ARC TV input is selected and Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected. [...]

Lights up when the sleep timer is activated. 11 . BT (*2) Lights up when a BLUETOOTH device is connected. Flashes during pairing. 12 . Speaker system indicator *1 When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections, that [ Input Mode ] is not set to [ Analog ], and [ Analog Direct] is not selec[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver. 1 . (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode. Saving power in standby mode Save power by setting [Control for HDMI ], [Pass Through ], and [Bluetooth Standby ] (for STR-DH750 only) to [ Off]. 2 . Input butt[...]

Displays the menu to operate the receiver. 6 . , / / / 7 . OPTIONS Display and select items from the options menus. 8 . HOME Displays the menu of the audio/video device that is currently being controlled by the remote control. 9 . / , (*), Skip, play, pause, stop operation. PRESET + /– Select preset stations or channels. 10 . + (*)/ - Adjust the [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Specifications POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (USA model only) With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section Minimum RMS Ou[...]

±10 dB, 1 dB step *3 INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer bypassed). *4 Weighted network, input level. FM tuner section Tuning range: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Antenna (aerial): FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals: 75 ohms, unbalanced AM tuner section Tuning range (USA and Canada): 530 kHz – 1,710 kHz (Tuning scale: 10 kHz st[...]

2D 3D: Side -by - Side (Half) 3D: Over - Under (Top- and - Bottom) 1920 × 1080p @ 50 Hz: 2D 3D: Side -by - Side (Half) 3D: Over - Under (Top- and - Bottom) 1920 × 1080p @ 29.97/30 Hz: 2D (*3) 3D: Frame packing 3D: Side -by - Side (Half) (*3) 3D: Over - Under (Top- and - Bottom) (*3) 1920 × 1080p @ 25 Hz: 2D (*3) 3D: Frame packing 3D: Side -by - [...]

1280 × 720p @ 29.97/30 Hz: 2D (*3) 3D: Frame packing 3D: Side -by - Side (Half) (*3) 3D: Over - Under (Top- and - Bottom) (*3) 1280 × 720p @ 23.98/24 Hz: 2D (*3) 3D: Frame packing 3D: Side -by - Side (Half) (*3) 3D: Over - Under (Top- and - Bottom) (*3) 720 × 480p @ 59.94/60 Hz: 2D (*3) 720 × 576p @ 50 Hz: 2D (*3) 640 × 480p @ 59.94/60 Hz: 2D [...]

microwave oven, static electricity, cordless phone, reception sensitivity, antenna’s performance, operating system, software application, etc. *2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between devices. *3 Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format *4 Subband Codec General section Power requirements [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Trademarks This receiver incorporates Dolby (*) Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS (**) Digital Surround System. For STR- DH750 only * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the double - D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** For DTS pat[...]

For STR-DH750 only The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. © 2013 CSR plc and its group companies. The aptX® mark and the aptX logo are trade marks of CSR plc or [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 PROTECTOR The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the followings: There may be an electrical surge or power failure. Unplug the AC power cord (mains lead) and then plug in the cord again after 30 minutes. The receiver is covered and the ventilation holes are blocked. Remove t[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 USB FAIL An over -current from the (USB) port was detected. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the iPhone/iPod or USB device, then unplug it and turn on the power again. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 158[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements Error 30 : Headphones are connected to the PHONES jack on the receiver. Remove the headphones and perform the Auto Calibration again. Error 31 : Front speakers are not selected properly. Select the front speakers using SPEAKERS and perform the Auto Ca[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 iPhone/iPod message list Reading : The receiver is recognizing and reading the information of the iPhone or iPod. Loading : The receiver is loading information of the iPhone or iPod. Not supported : An incompatible iPhone or iPod is connected. No device is connected : No iPhone or iPod is connected. No [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 USB message list Reading : The receiver is recognizing and reading the information of the USB device. Device error : The memory of the USB device could not be recognized. Not supported : An incompatible USB device is connected, an unknown device is connected, or the USB device is connected through a USB[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The receiver is turned off automatically. [ Auto Standby ] is set to [ On ]. The sleep timer function was activated. [PROTECTOR ] was activated. Related Topic Setting standby mode ( Auto Standby ) Using the sleep timer PROTECTOR Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guid[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 No image appears on the TV. Select the appropriate input using the input buttons. Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. Move your audio device away from the TV. Assign the video input correctly. Make sure that cables are correctly and securely connected to devices. Some playback devices need to be [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 No 3D image appears on the TV. Depending on the TV or the video device, 3D images may not be displayed. Check the HDMI video formats supported by the receiver. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 164[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 No 4K image appears on the TV. Depending on the TV or the video device, 4K images may not be displayed. Check the video capability and settings of your TV and video device. Also, make sure you connect the video device to the 4K - compatible HDMI IN jack of this receiver. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 No image is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode. When the receiver enters standby mode, the image from the last HDMI device selected before you turned off the receiver is displayed. If you are enjoying content from another device, play the content on the device and perform the One - [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The OSD menu does not appear on the TV screen. OSD is only available when you connect the TV to the HDMI TV OUT jack. Press HOME to turn the OSD on. Check that the TV is connected correctly. Depending on the TV, the OSD menu may take some time to appear on the TV screen. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The display panel is turned off. If the PURE DIRECT indicator on the front panel lights up, press PURE DIRECT to turn off this function. Press DIMMER on the receiver to adjust the brightness of the display panel. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 168[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected. Check that all connecting cables are inserted to their input/output jacks on the receiver, speakers and the devices. Check that the receiver and all devices are turned on. Check that MASTER VOLUME on the receiver is[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 There is severe humming or noise. Check that the speakers and device are connected securely. Check that the connecting cables are not near a transformer or motor, and are at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light. Move your audio device away from the TV. The plugs and jacks are[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific 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 device may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all of [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 There is no sound from a specific device. Check that the device is correctly connected to the corresponding audio input jacks. Check that the cable(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the device. Check the Input Mode setting. Check that the device i[...]

Check that the selected digital audio input jack is not assigned to another input. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 173[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed. Check that the speakers and device are connected correctly and securely. Adjust the sound level parameters using the Speaker Settings menu. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 174[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Dolby Digital or DTS multi -channel sound is not reproduced. Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital input jacks of this receiver, make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected device is avail[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The surround effect cannot be obtained. Make sure you have selected a sound field for movies or music. [ PLII Movie ], [ PLII Music ], [PLIIx Movie ] (*), [PLIIx Music ] (*), [Neo:6 Cinema ] (*) and [ Neo:6 Music ] (*) do not work when the speaker pattern is set to 2/0 or 2/0.1. * for STR- DH750 only No[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 A test tone is not output from the speakers. The speaker cables may not be connected securely. Check that they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly. The speaker cables may have short - circuited. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation H[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen. The speaker pattern setup is incorrect. Make sure that the speaker connections and the speaker pattern match correctly. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 178[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 No sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode. When the receiver enters standby mode, sound is output from the last HDMI device selected before you turned off the receiver. If you are enjoying content from another device, play the content on the device and perform the One - Touch P[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The FM reception is poor. Use a 75 - ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antennas (aerial) as shown below. Receiver Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) Related Topic The FM stereo reception is poor. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guid[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The FM stereo reception is poor. Perform the following procedure: 1 . Select [ Listen ] - [ FM ] from the home menu. 2 . Tune in the station you want. 3 . Press OPTIONS . 4 . Select [FM Mode ] from the options menu. 5 . Select [ Mono ]. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation H[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 You cannot tune to radio stations. Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected securely. Adjust the antennas (aerials) and connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary. The signal of the stations is too weak with automatic tuning. Use direct tuning. Make sure you set the tuning scale correctly [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 RDS does not work (for European and Australian models only). Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station. Select a stronger FM station. The station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal or the signal is weak. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 18[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The RDS information that you want does not appear (for European and Australian models only). The service may be temporarily out of order. Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help G[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The sound is distorted. Press - on the remote control repeatedly. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 185[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 There is no sound from an iPhone/iPod. Disconnect the iPhone/iPod and connect it again. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 186[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 An iPhone/iPod cannot be charged. Check that the receiver is turned on. Make sure the iPhone/iPod is connected securely. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 187[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 An iPhone/iPod cannot be operated. Depending on the content of the iPhone/iPod, it may take time to start playback. Turn off the receiver, then disconnect the iPhone/iPod. Turn on the receiver again and reconnect the iPhone/iPod. You are using an incompatible iPhone/iPod. See “ Compatible iPhone/iPod [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The ringtone volume of an iPhone does not change. Adjust the ring volume using the controls on the iPhone. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 189[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Are you using a compatible USB device ? If you connect an incompatible USB device, the following problems may occur. See “ Compatible USB devices and USB specifications ” for the compatible device types. The USB device is not recognized. File or folder names are not displayed on this receiver. Playb[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound. Turn off the receiver, reconnect the USB device, and then turn on the receiver. The music data itself contains noise, or the sound is distorted. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 191[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 A USB device is not recognized. Turn off the receiver, then disconnect the USB device. Turn on the receiver again and reconnect the USB device. Connect a compatible USB device. The USB device does not work properly. Refer to the section on how to deal with this problem in the operating instructions of t[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Playback does not start. Turn off the receiver, reconnect the USB device, and then turn on the receiver. Connect a compatible USB device. Select [ USB ] and select a folder/track, then press to start playback. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 193[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port. The USB device is being connected upside down. Connect the USB device in the correct orientation. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 194[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Erroneous display. The data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted. The character codes that can be displayed by this receiver are as follows: Upper case letters (A to Z) Lower case letters (a to z) Numbers (0 to 9) Symbols (’ = < > * + , – . / @ [ ] _ `) Other characters may not b[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 [ Reading ] is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before playback starts. The reading process can take a long time in the following cases: There are many folders or files on the USB device. The file structure is extremely complex. The memory capacity is excessive. The internal memor[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 An audio file cannot be played. MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played. The audio file is a multiple track audio file. Some AAC files may not be played correctly. WMA files in Windows Media Audio Lossless and Professional formats cannot be played. USB devices formatted with file systems other than[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Pairing cannot be done (for STR-DH750 only). Move the BLUETOOTH device closer to the receiver. Pairing may not be possible if there are other BLUETOOTH devices near the receiver. In this case, turn off the other BLUETOOTH devices. Correctly enter the same passkey that was entered on the BLUETOOTH device[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection (for STR-DH750 only). The BLUETOOTH device you attempted to connect does not support the A2DP profile, and cannot be connected with the receiver. Press BLUETOOTH on the receiver to connect to the last connected BLUETOOTH device. Turn on the BLUETOOTH function of the BL[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost (for STR-DH750 only). The receiver and the BLUETOOTH device are too far apart. If there are obstructions between the receiver and your BLUETOOTH device, remove these or move the receiver and/or device avoid them. If there is a device that generate[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be heard on the receiver (for STR-DH750 only). Turn up the volume on your BLUETOOTH device first, and then adjust the volume using + (or MASTER VOLUME on the receiver). Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 201[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Severe humming or noise (for STR-DH750 only). If there are obstructions between the receiver and your BLUETOOTH device, remove them or move the receiver and/or device avoid them. If there is a device that generates electromagnetic radiation, such as a wireless LAN, other BLUETOOTH device, or a microwave[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 SongPal application is closed (for STR-DH750 only). Disconnect the BLUETOOTH connection on your smartphone, then reconnect it to the receiver again. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 203[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The Control for HDMI function does not work. Check the HDMI connection. Make sure [ Control for HDMI ] is set to [ On ] in the HDMI Settings menu. Make sure the connected device supports the Control for HDMI function. Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected device. Refer to the operating in[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does not work. Make sure [ Control for HDMI ] is set to [ On ] in the HDMI Settings menu. Make sure [ Input Mode ] for the TV input is set to [ Auto]. Make sure your TV supports the ARC function. If your TV has multiple HDMI input jacks, make sure the receiver is [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 An MHL -compatible source device cannot be charged. Check that the receiver is turned on. Make sure the device is connected securely. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 206[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 No image from an MHL -compatible source device. Check the settings of your device. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your device. Check that the device is connected via an MHL cable to the HDMI VIDEO IN ( MHL ) jack. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Hel[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The remote control does not function. Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the receiver. Remove any obstructions between the remote control and the receiver. Replace both of the batteries in the remote control with new ones if they are weak. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyrigh[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Customer support websites Refer to the following websites for the latest information on the receiver. For customers in the USA: http://esupport.sony.com/ For customers in Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ For customers in Latin America: http://esupport.sony.com/LA For customers in Europe: http://supp[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 5.1-channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater - like multi - channel surround sound, you need five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer. Front speaker (Left) Front speaker (Right) Center speaker Surround speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Right) Su[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 7.1-channel speaker system using surround back speakers (for STR-DH750 only) You can enjoy high - fidelity reproduction of recorded sound from DVD or Blu - ray Disc software in 6.1 - channel or 7.1 - channel format. Front speaker (Left) Front speaker (Right) Center speaker Surround speaker (Left) Surrou[...]

7.1-channel speaker placement Place the surround back speakers as shown in the illustration below. The angles shown by should be the same. Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. Related Topic Connecting speakers Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 212[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 7.1-channel speaker system using front high speakers (for STR-DH750 only) You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers. Front speaker (Left) Front speaker (Right) Center speaker Surround speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Right) Front high speaker (Left) Front high[...]

2 . Place the front high speakers at height angle of 20° ± 5°. Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. Related Topic Connecting speakers Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 214[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 How to connect speaker cables Connect speaker cables as illustrated below. * Strip the jacket to 10 mm (13/32 in) at each end of the speaker cables. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 215[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Checking the information of a connected BLUETOOTH device (for STR-DH750 only) You can check the BLUETOOTH device information by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY , the display will change cyclically as follows: BLUETOOTH device name - BLUETOOTH device address - Sound field current[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Setting the Bluetooth Standby mode (BT Standby ) (for STR-DH750 only) You can set the Bluetooth Standby mode so that the receiver can be controlled by a BLUETOOTH device even when the receiver is in standby mode. 1 . Press BLUETOOTH on the receiver. You can also select [ Listen ] - [ BLUETOOTH ] from th[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Setting BLUETOOTH audio codecs (BT AAC / BT aptX ) (for STR-DH750 only) You can enable and disable AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) or aptX audio. 1 . Press BLUETOOTH on the receiver. You can also select [ Listen ] - [ BLUETOOTH ] from the home menu. 2 . Press OPTIONS . The option menu appears. 3 . Select [B[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Naming preset stations (Name Input ) You can enter a name up to 8 characters for a preset station. 1 . Select [ Listen ] - [ FM ] or [ AM ] from the home menu. 2 . Select the preset number to which you want to assign a name. 3 . Press OPTIONS . The options menu appears. 4 . Select [Name Input ]. 5 . Pre[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.)/2 -channel sound mode Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode: This mode allows you to listen to higher- fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2- channel stereo or monaural sound as multi - channel sound. 2- channel sound mode: You can switch the output soun[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Movie mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre - programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. HD -D.C.S. : HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD- D.C.S.) is Sony’s new innovative home theater technology[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Music mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre - programmed sound fields. These bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into your home. Hall (HALL) : Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall. Jazz Club (JAZZ) : Reproduces th[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 When headphones are connected You can only select this sound field if headphones are connected to the receiver. HP 2CH : This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones (except when [Analog Direct ] is selected). Standard 2- channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing a[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One -Touch Play) When you play content on a device connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection, the receiver is also automatically turned on and switched to the appropriate HDMI input. Note Depending on the TV, the start of the content m[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can use the System Audio Control function as follows: The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you turn the receiver on while sound is being output from the TV speaker. If you tur[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System Power -Off) If the TV, receiver and any connected devices are connected to each other via HDMI connections, you can turn them off simultaneously by pressing either of the following buttons: on the remote control of the TV [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Selecting the optimum picture quality and sound field automatically (Scene Select) The optimum picture quality and sound field are selected automatically according to the scene selected on your TV. For details on this operation, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Switching the sound field fo[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Home Theatre Control If a Home Theatre Control - compatible TV is connected to the receiver, an icon for Internet based applications appears on the connected TV. You can switch an input of the receiver or switch sound fields by using the remote control of your TV. You can also adjust the level of the ce[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control) You can use the remote control of the TV to operate the menu of the receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Note The receiver is recognized as [ Tuner ] by the TV. Your TV must support the link me[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform Auto Calibration, check the following items: Set up and connect the speakers. Do not connect any microphones other than the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. If using a bi- amplifier connection or speakers with a front B connec[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Connecting the optimizer microphone Optimizer microphone (supplied) 1 . Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. 2 . Set up the optimizer microphone. Place the optimizer microphone where you will sit and set it at the same height as your ears. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 933 -11(1)[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Selecting the front speakers (for STR-DH750 only) You can select the front speakers you want to operate. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. 1 . Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to operate. The indicators on the display panel shows w[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 About Auto Calibration Auto Calibration allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows. Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. Adjust the speaker level. Measure the distance of each speaker from your seating position. (*) Measure the speaker size. (*) Measure the frequency c[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Confirming active subwoofer setup When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume prior to activating the subwoofer. Turn the LEVEL to just before the mid - point. If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum. If you connect a subwo[...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Checking Auto Calibration results To check error codes or warning messages received in [Auto Calibration], proceed with the following steps: 1 . Select [WRN Check ]. If a warning message appears, check the message and use the receiver without change. Or if necessary, perform Auto Calibration again. For [...]

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Menu list (on the display panel) The following options are available in each menu. Auto Calibration settings [< AUTO CAL >] Auto Calibration start [A.CAL START ] Auto Calibration type [CAL TYPE ] (*1) FULL FLAT , ENGINEER , FRONT REF , OFF Level settings [< LEVEL >] Test Tone [ TEST TONE ] ([...]

LARGE , SMALL Surround speakers size [SUR SIZE ] (*2) LARGE , SMALL Front high speakers size [ FH SIZE ] (for STR-DH750 only) (*2) LARGE , SMALL Surround back speaker assign [SB ASSIGN ] (for STR- DH750 only) (*4) SPK B , BI -AMP , OFF Front left speaker distance [ FL DIST. ] (*2) FL 1.00 m to FL 10.00 m ( FL 3’3” to FL 32’9” ) (0.01 m (1 i[...]

Surround settings [< SURROUND>] HD -D.C.S. effect type [ HD - D.C.S. TYP ] (*6) DYNAMIC , THEATER , STUDIO EQ settings [< EQ >] Front speakers bass level [ BASS] BASS - 10 dB to BASS +10 dB (1 dB interval) Front speakers treble level [ TREBLE] TREBLE - 10 dB to TREBLE +10 dB (1 dB interval) Tuner settings [< TUNER >] FM station re[...]

APTX ON, APTX OFF BLUETOOTH Power [BT POWER] BT ON, BT OFF System settings [< SYSTEM >] Auto standby mode [ AUTO STBY ] STBY ON , STBY OFF Version display [ VER. X.XXX ] (*9) *1 You can select this setting only when you have performed Auto Calibration and saved the settings. *2 Some parameters or settings may not be available depending on the[...]