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©2010 Sony Corporation 4-168-043- 14 (1) Multi Channel A V Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH510[...]
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2 GB T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture . To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, cur tains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confin[...]
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3 GB 12) Use only with the cart, st and, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer , or sold with the apparatus. When a car t is used, use caution when moving the cart/appar atus combination to av oid injury from tip-over . 13) Un plug this apparatus during ligh tning storms or when unused for long per iods of time. 14) Refer all serv[...]
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4 GB Disposa l of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other Eur opean countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemica[...]
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5 GB About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DH510. Chec k your model number by looking at the lo wer right corner of the front panel. • In this manual, models of area code ECE is used for illustration purp oses unless stated otherwise. Any dif ference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “[...]
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6 GB T able of Contents About This Manual . ...................... ......... ........ 5 Supplied accessorie s ............ .................. ........ 7 Description and location of parts .... ............ ... 8 Connections 1: Installing the speakers .......... ............. ...... 17 2: Connecting the speakers ........... ......... ...... 19 3: Con[...]
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7 GB Using the Remote Changing the input b utt on assignments ...... 66 Clearing all the contents of the remote’ s memory ........... ......... ............ ........... ....... 67 Additional Inf ormation Glossary ........... ........... ........... ......... ........... . 67 Precautions ..... ......... ........... ........... ........... ... 69 T[...]
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8 GB Description and location of parts A ? / 1 (on/standby) (page 30, 39, 46, 67) B INPUT SELECT OR (page 35) C Display (page 9) D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. E MASTER V OLUME (page 34, 35) F MUTING (page 35) G DIMMER (page 65) H DISPLA Y (page 36) I 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F .D., MO VIE, MUSIC (page 42) J TUNING MODE, TUNING +/?[...]
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9 GB Indicators on the display LFE LC SL S PL II HDMI DTS SLEEP D . RANGE ST RDS COAX OPT LPCM SW R SR D q; 9 8 12 3 4 5 6 7 Indicator and explanation A Pla ybac k chann el indicat ors The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The box es around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the source soun[...]
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10 GB Indicator and explanation F SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (page 37, 65). G D.RANGE Lights up wh en dynamic ra nge compress ion is activated (page 59). H T uning indic ators Lights up when the rec eiver tunes in radio stations. ST Stereo broadcast RDS (Models of area code ECE, CEK, AU 1 o nl y ) A station that provides RD S[...]
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11 GB Rear panel IN OPTICAL DIGIT AL (ASSIGNABLE) COMPONENT VIDEO DMPORT AUT O CAL MIC SA-CD / CD OPTICAL COAXIAL SAT/ CATV IN SAT/CATV IN SA T / CA TV AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN DC5V Y P B / C B P R / C R VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO IN MONITOR SUBWOOFER VIDEO OUT AM SURROUND CE[...]
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12 GB * You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or M ONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 20, 23). You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. RM-AA U071 (For customers in the United States and Canada only) RM-AA U074 (For cus[...]
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13 GB Using the SHIFT ( Q ) and TV ( R ) b utton SHIFT ( Q ) button Press and hold SHIFT ( Q ), then press the button with pink printing that you want to use. Example: Press and hold SHIFT ( Q ), t hen press ENTER ( E ). TV ( R ) button Press and hold TV ( R ), then press the button with yellow printing to c ontrol the TV. Example: Press and hold T[...]
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14 GB a) The following b uttons hav e tactile dots: – RM-AAU071: 5/VIDEO, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIEL D + – RM-AAU074: 5/VIDEO, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/ c Use the tactile dots as re ferences when operating the receiver. b) If you pr ess A V ? / 1 ( A ) and ? / 1 ( B ) simultaneously , the receiver and connected components will turn off[...]
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15 GB a) The follo wing buttons ha ve tactile dots: – RM-AAU071: 5/VIDEO, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIELD + – RM-AAU074: 5/VIDEO, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/ c Use the tactile dots as re fe rences when operating the receiver. Name and function V GUIDE (RM-AAU071 only) (RM-AAU074 only) Displays the guide when you are watching analog or digita[...]
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16 GB T o contr ol other Son y components a) The following b uttons hav e tactile dots: – RM-AAU071: 5/VIDEO, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIEL D + – RM-AAU074: 5/VIDEO, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/ c Use the tactile dots as re ferences when operating the receiver. b) If you pr ess A V ? / 1 ( A ) and ? / 1 ( B ) simultaneously , the receiver an[...]
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17 GB Connections Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU071 (Models of area code U2, CA2 only) or RM-AAU074 (M odels of area code ECE, CEK, AU1 only) Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when install ing batteries. Notes • D o not leave the remote in an extreme ly hot or humid place. • Do n[...]
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18 GB Note T o enjoy better s urround sound, the distance between the center speaker and the listening position B cannot be more than 1.5 mete rs (5 feet) closer than the one between the listening position and the front speaker A . Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of B in the following diagram is no more than 1. 5 meters (5 f[...]
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19 GB Connections 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). * Whe n you connect a subw oofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto stan dby function is set to on, it turns to st andby mode automatica lly based on the l evel of the in[...]
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20 GB 3: Connecting the TV Before connecting cords, be sure to di sconnect the A C power cor d (mains lead). A A udio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supp lied) W e r ecommend that yo u use a Sony HDMI cable. Recommended connection Alter na[...]
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21 GB Connections Notes • Be sure to tur n on the re ceiver when the video and audio signals of a playb a ck component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted. • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projec tor to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITO[...]
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22 GB 4a: Connecting the audio components The following illustr ation shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player and DIGITA L MEDIA PORT a dapter. Bef ore connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Notes on connecting DIGIT AL MEDIA PORT adapter • Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA POR[...]
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23 GB Connections 4b: Connecting the video components Connect your video components according to the table below. * We recommend that you connect your video components via HDMI conn ection if they have HDMI jacks. You can watch the select ed input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 20). If y ou want to connect [...]
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24 GB * See page 20 for the audio conn ection of the TV to the receiver. Notes • The initial setting for the DVD input but ton is as follows: – RM-AAU071: DVD player – RM-AAU074: DVD recorder Be sure to change the initial setti ng of the D VD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD player/recorder . For d[...]
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25 GB Connections Notes on connecting cab les • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p or Deep Colour (Deep Color) images may not be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Wh en you connect an HDMI-D[...]
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26 GB The following illustration sh ows ho w to connect a D VD player or DVD rec order . A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) Recommended connection Alternative connection * When you conn ect a component e quipped with a n OPTICAL jack, set “A[...]
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27 GB Connections The follow ing illustration sho ws ho w to conne ct a Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner . A A udio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) Recommended connection Alter nativ e connection Connecting a Satellite tuner , Cable TV tuner DMPORT AUT O CA[...]
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28 GB The following illustr ation shows how to connect a component wh ich has an alog jacks such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc. Notes • Be sure to change the initial setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing the input button ass ignments” (page 66). ?[...]
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29 GB Connections 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aeri al). Before connecting antenna s (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC pow er cord (mains lead). Notes • T o prevent noise pick up, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the r eceiver and other components. • Be [...]
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30 GB Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their initial settings. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1 Press ? / 1 to turn off the receiver . 2 Hold down ?[...]
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31 GB Preparing the Receiver Note During the calibration, the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud. The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighbo rhood. Tip When you face the speaker towar ds the optimizer microphone, you will get a more accurate measurement. 1 Co[...]
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32 GB The table below shows the display when measurement starts. * The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in the display during measurement. When measurement ends, “COMPLETE” appears on the display and the settings are registered. Tips • Operations other than turn ing the receiver on or off are deactivated during the measurement. • T[...]
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33 GB Preparing the Receiver Err or codes and remedies When warning codes appear During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the measurement result. The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows: Warning code t blank display t (warning code t blank display) b) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER b) Appe ars when[...]
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34 GB Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels while listening to the test tone from your listening position. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V / v re peatedly t o select “LEVEL”, then press or b . 3 Press V / v repe atedly to selec t “T. TONE”, t hen press . 4 Press V / v repeate dly to select “AUTO xxx * ”.[...]
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35 GB Basic Oper ations Playback 1 T urn on the connected component. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press one of the input buttons to select the compo nent you want. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display. 4 Play back the source . 5 Press MASTER VOL +/– (RM-AAU071 only ) or 2 +/– (RM-AAU074 only) t[...]
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36 GB You can enter a name of up to 8 character s for inputs (except TUNER) and display it on the receiver’s display. This is convenient for labeli ng the jacks with the names of the connected components. 1 Press one of the inpu t buttons to select t he input you want to create an index name fo r. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. [...]
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37 GB Basic Oper ations Using the Sleep T imer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a spec ified time. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V / v repeatedly to se lect “SYSTEM”, then press or b . 3 Press V / v repeatedly to select “SLEEP”, then press or b . 4 Press V / v repeatedly to select the preset time you want, then press . The [...]
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38 GB Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receive r (page 29). Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 5[...]
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39 GB T uner Operations You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press and hold SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons to enter the f requency. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz • Models of area c[...]
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40 GB Presetting FM/AM 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. 1 Press TUNER repe atedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automati c Tuning (page 38) o r Direct[...]
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41 GB T uner Operations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to se lect the prese t station you want . Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as foll ows: You can also press and hold SHIFT and then press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want. To [...]
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42 GB Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (For customer s in Eur ope and A ustralia only) This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System (RDS), which enab les radio stations to send additional informat ion along with the regular program signal. This receiver offers convenient RDS features , such as program service name display. Notes • RDS is op[...]
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43 GB Enjoying Surr ound Sound x A.DIRECT (Analog direct) You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This f unction enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources without any adjusment. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted. Notes • When headphones are connected, “HP D[...]
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44 GB x ST ADIUM (Stadium) Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium. x SPORTS (Sports) Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting. x PORT ABLE (P ortable A udio Enhancer) Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music. x PLII MS (Pro Logic II Music) Perform[...]
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45 GB Enjoying Surr ound Sound Digital audio formats that this receiv er can de code depend on digital audio input jacks for the connected component. This recei ver su p ports the follow ing audio formats. a) Audio signals are output in ano ther format if the pla yback component does not cor respond to the format. For details, refer to the operatin[...]
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46 GB Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like en vironment a t lo w vo lume le ve ls. This function can be used wi th other sound f ields. When watching a mo vie la te at night, you will be able to hear the dialog cl early even at a lo w volume le vel. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Pres[...]
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47 GB “BRA VIA” Sync Features What is “BRA VIA” Sync? “BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync wi th an HDMI cable (not s upplied), operation is simplified as fol[...]
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48 GB If y our TV is not compatib le with the “Contro l fo r HDMI-Easy Setting” function 1 Perform the steps given in “If your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI- Easy Setting” function” (page 47). 2 Press AMP MENU. 3 Press V / v repeatedly to select “HDMI”, then press or b . 4 Press V / v repeatedly to select “CTRL.HDMI?[...]
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49 GB “BRA VIA” Sync Features Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV me nu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. TV Rece[...]
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50 GB T urning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off) When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and the c onnected components turn off automatically. You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn off the TV. Press and hold TV, then pre ss TV ? / 1 . The TV, receiver and the components connecte[...]
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51 GB “BRA VIA” Sync Features Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) Press the TH EA TER or THEA TRE button on the remote of the receiver , TV , or the Blu-ray disc play er , while pointing the remote towar d t he TV . The sound field switches to “C.ST.EX B”. To return to the previous sound field, press the[...]
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52 GB Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect components to both digital and analog input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input. You c[...]
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53 GB Adv anced Operations Enjoying the sound from other inputs You can reassign audio signals to another input when they are not currently being used. For example, when you want to output the sound source for the DVD player using OPTICAL IN jack on the receiv er: 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V / v repeatedly to select “AUDIO”, then press or b . 3[...]
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54 GB Assigning input jacks * Initial setting Notes • When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may cha nge automatically (page 52). • You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input. Assignable audio input jacks Input name VIDEO BD D VD SA T SA-CD Audio DVD COAX aaa * aa SAT OPT aaaa * a ANALOG a *[...]
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55 GB Adv anced Operations Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGIT AL MEDIA POR T The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound/images from a portable audio source or computer by connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available for purchase depending on the area. For details[...]
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56 GB The follo wing o ptions are a v ailable in each m enu. For details, see th e page in the parentheses. Overview of the menus Menu [Displa y] Par a m e t er s [Display] Settings Initial setting AUTO CAL a) [A. CAL] (page 59) Starts Auto Calibration [START] LEVEL [LEVEL] (page 59) Test tone c) [T. TONE] OFF, AUTO xxx b) OFF Front left speaker le[...]
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57 GB Adv anced Operations Surround right speaker distance c) [SR DIST.] SR 1.0 m to SR 7.0 m (SR 3 ft to SR 22 ft) (0.1 m (1 ft) st ep) SR 3.0 m (SR 9 ft) Subwoofer distance c) [SW DIST.] SW 1.0 m to SW 7.0 m (SW 3 ft to SW 22 ft) (0.1 m (1 ft) st ep) SW 3.0 m (SW 9 ft) Distance unit [DIST.UNIT] METER, FEET METER f) Front speaker crossover frequen[...]
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58 GB a) For customers in Euro pe and Australia only. b) xxx represent a speaker channel (FL , FR, CNT , S L, SR, SW). c) Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some param eters may no t be av ailable. d) Y ou cannot select this setting if your speaker is set to “LARGE”. e) This parameter is only av ailable when HDMI input signals is detected.[...]
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59 GB Adv anced Operations (For customer s in Eur ope and Australia only) You can perform automati c calibration to get proper sound balance in your room. For details, see “Calibratin g the appropriate speaker settings a utomatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 30). You can adjust the level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound[...]
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60 GB Y ou can set the size and distance of th e speakers connected to this receiv er . x PAT T E R N Lets you set the number of speakers connected to th is recei v er . It shou ld be synchronize with the speakers settings. For exa mp le : SPEAKER menu Speaker pattern Fr ont left /right Center Surr oun d left/right Subwoofer 3/2.1 aaaa 3/2 aaa – [...]
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61 GB Adv anced Operations x FRT SIZ E • LARGE If you connect large speak ers that will effecti v ely reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally , select “LARGE”. Howe v er , if you ha ve selected a speaker pattern without subw oofer , the front speakers are au tomatically set to “ LARGE”. •S M A L L If the sound is distor[...]
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62 GB x SL DIST . x SR DIST . Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. x SW DIST . Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer. Notes • Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may no t be available. • T his function does not work in the following cases. – Sign[...]
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63 GB Adv anced Operations You can set the FM station receiving mode and name the preset stations. x FM MODE •S T E R E O This recei ve r will decode the sig nal as stereo signal when the radio st ation is broadcast in stereo. • MONO This receiv er will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal. x NAME IN Lets you set [...]
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64 GB x NIGHT M. Lets you to retain a theater-like en vironment at low v olume le v els. For details, see “Enjoyi ng the surround ef fect at lo w volu me le vels (NIGHT MODE)” (page 46). • NIGHT.OFF • NIGHT. ON You can make various adjustments for HDMI settings. x CTRL.HDMI Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off. For details,[...]
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65 GB Adv anced Operations x SW LEVEL Lets you set the lev el of the subw oofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when multi channel Linear PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. Y ou can set the le vel for each HDMI input independently . • SW AUTO Automatically sets the le v el to 0 dB or +10 dB depending on the frequency . • SW +10 dB • SW 0 dB Note[...]
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66 GB Changing the input button assignments You can change the initial settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a Blu-ray disc player to the DVD jack on the receiver, you can set the DVD button on this remote to control the Blu-ray disc player. Note You cannot change the re mote as signments f[...]
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67 GB Additional Information Clearing all the contents of the remote’ s memory RM-AA U071 only While holding down MASTER VOL –, press ? / 1 and INPUT. RM-AA U074 only While holding down 2 –, press ? / 1 and /. The remote is reset to its initi al settings. Glossar y x Cinema Stud io EX A surround sound mode that can be re garded as the compila[...]
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68 GB x Deep Colour (Deep Color) V ideo signals for which the color depth of signals passing through an HDMI jack h av e been raised. The number of colors that could be e xpressed by 1 pix el was 24 bits ( 16,777,216 colors) with the current HDMI jack. Ho we ver , the number of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel will be 36 bits, etc., when th[...]
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69 GB Additional Information x Sampli ng freque ncy To convert analog audio to digital, analog data should be quantified. This process is called sampling, and the number of times per second the analog data is quantifi ed is called the sampling frequency. A standard music CD stores data quantifie d at 44,100 times per second, which is expressed as a[...]
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70 GB On placement • Place the re cei ver in a location with a dequate ventilation to pre v ent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver . • Do not place the recei ver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessi v e dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the [...]
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71 GB Additional Information There is no sound from on e of the fr ont 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 correc tly. Check that all t he cords are fully inserted into t[...]
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72 GB There is no sound, or only a very lo w- level so und is hear d fr om the center/ surround . • Select a CIN EMA STUDIO EX mode (page 43). • Check that the spea ker settings are appropriate using th e AUTO CAL m enu or “PATTERN” in the SPEAKER menu. Then check that sound is output from each speaker correctly, using “T. TONE” in the [...]
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73 GB Additional Information Recording cannot be carried out. • Check that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component using the input buttons (page 35). The FM reception is poor . • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below. If you connect the [...]
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74 GB No sound is output fr om the receiver and TV speaker while using the System A udio Contr ol function . • Ma ke sure the TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function. • If the TV does not have System Audio Control function, set the “AUDIO.OUT” settings in HDMI menu to – “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to the sound from [...]
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75 GB Additional Information Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 30). Ho wever, note that all memorized settings wi ll be reset t o their init ial settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these par[...]
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76 GB Frequency response Analog 10 Hz – 70 kHz, +0.5/–2 dB (with sound field and e qualizer bypassed) Input Analog Sensitivity: 50 0 mV/ 50 kohm s S/N 3) : 96 dB (A, 500 mV 4) ) Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Output (analog) A UDIO OUT V oltage: 500 mV/ 10 kohm s SU[...]
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77 GB Additional Information Index Numerics 2 channel 42 5.1 channel 17 A A.F.D. mode 43 Analog Direct 43 Audio Return Channel (ARC) 51, 58 AUTO CALIBRATION 30 B Blu-ray disc player connecting 24 C Cable TV tuner connecting 24, 27 CD Player connecting 22 Clear memory 30 remote 67 D DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 22 enjoying 55 Dolby Digital 68 DTS 6[...]
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