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    model name1[STR-DH720] [4-262-412- 12 (2)] filename[D:NOR M'S JOBSONY HASO1 20006STR-DH720_PMRF_05 4262412122_GBGB0 1CO V_STR- DH720-CEL.fm] masterpage:Right ©2011 Sony Corporation 4-262-412- 12 (2) Multi Channel A V Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH720 STR-DH720HP[...]

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    2 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB02REG_STR-DH720-CEL .fm4-262-412- 12 (2) masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) 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 n[...]

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    3 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB02REG_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) 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[...]

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    4 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB02REG_STR-DH720-CEL .fm4-262-412- 12 (2) masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) 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 th[...]

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    5 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB02REG_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) The font type (Shin Go R) installe d in this receiver is provided by MO RISAWA & COMPANY LTD . These names are the trademar ks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also belo[...]

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    6 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB01CO V_STR-DH72 0-CEL T OC .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) T able of Contents About This Manual . ...................... ......... ........ 4 Supplied accessorie s ............ .................. ........ 7 Description and location of parts .... .........[...]

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    7 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB01CO V_STR-DH72 0-CEL T OC .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Additional Inf ormation Precautions ..... ......... ........... ........... ........... ... 76 T roubleshootin g . ........... ............ ........... ....... 77 Specifications ..... ......... .[...]

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    8 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB01CO V_STR-DH72 0-CEL T OC .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching 3 and # on the batter ies to the diagram inside th e battery compar tment of the remote control. Notes • Do not leave the remote co ntrol[...]

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    9 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Description and location of parts A ? / 1 (on/standby) (page 33, 50, 56, 75) B T ONE, T ONE MODE (page 67) C INPUT SELECTOR (page 42, 48, 60, 61) D Display panel (page 10) E Remote control sensor Receiv[...]

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    10 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Indicators on the display panel LH LFE NEO : 6 DTS - HD MSTR HI RES LBR PL II xz HDMI - ES DTS T rueHD 96/24 SLEEP D . RANGE ST RDS CO AX OPT LPCM RH SW L C S R SL SR SBL SBR D + EX SB q s q d q a 1 23 [...]

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    11 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) G Dolby Pro Logic indi cator Lights up the respective indicator when t he receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. This matrix surround de coding technology can enhance input signals. PL PL II PL [...]

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    12 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Rear panel 4 1 1 1 , 2 2 3 A A udio signal section DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 22, 26, 27, 28, 29) HDMI IN/OUT OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 20, 22, 26, 27, 29, 31) AUDIO IN[...]

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    13 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jac k to your TV to wa tch the selected input image (page 22). Use the supplied remote c ontrol to operate this receiver and other e quipment. The remo[...]

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    14 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) T o use the b uttons printed in pink Hold down SHIFT ( O ), then press the button printed in pink that you want to use. Example: Hold down SHIFT ( O ), then press ENT/MEM ( C ). T o contr ol the re ceiv[...]

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    15 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) T o contr ol a Son y TV Hold down TV ( P ), then press the button printed in yellow to select the function you want. Example: Hold down TV ( P ), then press TV CH + or PROG + ( N ). * If you press AV ?[...]

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    16 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) T o contr ol othe r Son y equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT ( O ) to acti vate the b uttons printed in pink (page 14). * If you press AV ? / 1 ( A ) and ? / 1 ( B ) simultaneously, the r eceiver and [...]

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    17 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Getting started Y ou can enjoy your audio/video e quipment conn ected to the rec eiv er b y follo wing the simple steps belo w . Installing and connect ing the speakers (page 18, 20) Checking the conne[...]

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    18 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). Example of speaker system configuration A Front speaker (Left) B Front speaker (Right) C C[...]

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    19 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Connections Tips • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back sp eakers, all the angles A should be the same. • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two fron[...]

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    20 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) 2: Connecting the speakers 10 mm (13/32") 1 2 24 3 3 4 Right Left Right A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) Left Right Center spea ker B Left B B Surround speak er Su[...]

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    21 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Connections * When you co nnect a subw oofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. I f the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to st andby mode automatical[...]

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    22 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) 3: Connecting the TV Y ou can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV . Y ou can operate this recei ver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) if you [...]

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    23 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Connections * To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound fro m the speakers connected to the receiver, connect B or E . Be sure to turn off the T V ’s volume or activate the TV’s mut[...]

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    24 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Notes on HDMI connections • An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output through the SPEAKERS terminals, HDMI TV OUT jack and PHONES jack. It is not output through any other audio jacks. • Vi[...]

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    25 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Connections • Before connecting co rds, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect according to the availability of jacks on the c[...]

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    26 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) A HDMI cable (not supp lied) Sony recommends that y ou use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) D Component video cor[...]

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    27 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Connections A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that y ou use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D A udio cord (not [...]

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    28 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) A HDMI cable (not supp lied) Sony recommends that y ou use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Connecting a PlayStation 3 PlayStation 3 A Audi o/video signals Connecting an iPhone, iPod for vi[...]

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    29 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Connections A A udio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that y ou use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. D A udio/video cord (not sup[...]

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    30 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Function f or con v ersion of vid eo signals The receiv er is equipped with a f unction for con v erting video signals. V ideo signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals (HD[...]

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    31 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Connections 4b: Connecting the audio equipment Connecting a Super Audio CD player , CD player Super Audio CD play er, CD play er A A udio cord (not supplied) A Connecting an iPhone, iPod, USB device A [...]

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    32 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Before connecting th e an tennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial[...]

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    33 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiv er for the first time, initialize the receive r by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to revert[...]

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    34 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) 3 Press V / v repe atedl y to select “Speaker”, then press or b . 4 Press V / v repe atedl y to select “SP P attern”, t hen press or b . 5 Press V / v repe atedl y to select the speaker p attern[...]

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    35 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Preparing the Receiver Notes • The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted. Provide consideration to your neighb orhood and to the children in presence.[...]

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    36 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) 1 Press GU I MODE. After “GUI ON” appears on the display panel for a while, the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Press V / v repe ate[...]

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    37 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Preparing the Receiver 7 Press V / v repeate dly to sel ect the item you want, then press . • Retry: Performs the Auto Calibrat ion again. • Save: Save the measurement re sults and exits the settin[...]

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    38 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Message list after A uto Calibration measurement Tip Depending on the position of the subwoofer , the measurement results may va ry. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the re[...]

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    39 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Preparing the Receiver Guide to on-screen display operation Y ou can display the menu of the recei v er on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V / v / B /[...]

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    40 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Overview of the main men us When you press TOOLS/OPTIONS, the option menus for the selecte d main menu are displayed. Y ou can sele ct a related function without reselecting the menu. 1 Press GU I MODE.[...]

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    41 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Basic Oper ations Playing an input source equipment 1 Press GUI MODE. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Select “ Input ”, then press or b . The menu item list appea rs [...]

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    42 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Tips • You can turn INPUT SE LECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the remote control to select the equipment you want. • You can adjust the volu me differently depending on the speed you[...]

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    43 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Basic Oper ations Playing an iPhone/iPod Y ou can enjoy music/video contents from the iPhone/iPod by connecting it to the iPhone/iPod terminals on the recei v er . For details on conne cting the iPhone[...]

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    44 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) You can select the iPho ne/iPod control mode using the GUI menu or iPhone CTRL on the remote control. You can use the GUI menu to browse contents on the iPhone/iPod. You can also control al l operations[...]

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    45 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Basic Oper ations 3 Select the conte nt you want using iPhone/iPod me nu. For details on operati ng the iPhone/iPod, refer to the operating instructions supplied with iPhone/iPod. T o operate the iPhon[...]

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    46 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Playing a USB device You can enjoy music from the USB device by connecting it to the (USB) port on the receiver. For details on connecti ng a USB device, see “Connecting an iPhone, iPod, USB device”[...]

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    47 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Basic Oper ations 1 Press GUI MODE. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Select “ Musi c”, then p ress or b . When the USB device is connec ted, “USB” appears on the T[...]

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    48 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) • Some time may be need ed to start pl ayback when: – the folder structur e is comple x. – the memory capacity is e xcessi ve. • This receiver does not necessarily support all the functions prov[...]

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    49 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) T uner Operations 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 rece i[...]

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    50 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) 2 Press SHIFT , then press numeric buttons to en ter the frequency . Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 ( b 0*) Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 * Press 0 for Europ e model only .[...]

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    51 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) T uner Operations 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to st ore another statio n. You can store stat ion as follows: • AM band: AM 1 to AM 30 • FM band: FM 1 to FM 30 1 Select “ FM” or “ AM” fr om the me[...]

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    52 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Selecting the sound field This receiver c an create multi chann el surround sound. You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the receiver’s pre-programmed sound fields. Press SOUND FIE LD [...]

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    53 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Enjoying Surr ound Sound x HD-D.C.S . HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony’ s new inno v ativ e home theater technology using the late st acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. I[...]

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    54 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music) Performs DTS Neo:6 Mu sic mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. You can o[...]

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    55 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Enjoying Surr ound Sound Digital audio formats that this receiv er can de code depend on digital a udio output jacks of the equipment connected. This receiv er supports the follo wing audio formats. a)[...]

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    56 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. 1 Press ? / 1 to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down MUSIC, press ? / 1 . “[...]

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    57 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) “BRA VIA” Sync Features Preparing for the “BRA VIA” Sync The receiver i s compatible with the “Cont rol for HDMI-Easy Se tting” function. • If your TV is compatible wi th the “Contr ol [...]

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    58 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Notes • Before you perform the “Contr ol for HDMI-E asy Setting” on your TV, be sure to turn on the TV and other connected equipment including the receiver first. • If the playback equipment can[...]

  • Page 59

    59 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) “BRA VIA” Sync Features • When you adjust the TV v olume, the System Audio Control function adjusts the recei ve r’ s volume simultaneousl y . Notes • If System Audio Control does not functio[...]

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    60 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select) The Scen e Select fu nction allows you to enjoy the optimum picture quality and switches the sound field according to the selected scen[...]

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    61 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Other Operatio ns Notes • Some audio input modes may not be set up based on the input. • When the USB input is selecte d, “------” appears on the display panel, and you cannot change to other m[...]

  • Page 62

    62 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) * Default setting Notes • You cannot assign other optical in put to the inputs to which optical input jack is i nitially assigned. • When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting m[...]

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    63 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Adjusting Settings Using the Settings menu Y ou can adjust various settings for speakers, surround ef fects, etc. using the Settings menu. T o display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen, make su[...]

  • Page 64

    64 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Settings menu list Speaker Settings menu You can adjust each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed. Note The speaker settings are only for the [...]

  • Page 65

    65 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Adjusting Settings Notes • D epending on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may not be available. • This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is being used. To adjust the size of e[...]

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    66 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/– or 2 +/–. Y ou can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiv er . • The adjusted v alue is shown on the TV screen dur[...]

  • Page 67

    67 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Adjusting Settings Surround Settings menu Y ou can select the sound field and adjust the effect le v el, etc. on the “Sound Field Setup” screen. For details on the sound field, see “ Enjoying Sur[...]

  • Page 68

    68 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Audio Settings menu Y ou can adjust settings for the audio to suit your preference. x A/V Sync (Synchr oni zes audio with video output) Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap betwee[...]

  • Page 69

    69 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Adjusting Settings • OFF: The receiver does not output HDMI signals when th e receiver is in the stan dby mode. Turn on the receiver to enjoy the connected equipment’ s source on the TV. This setti[...]

  • Page 70

    70 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Operating without connecting to a TV You can operate this re ceiver using the display panel even if the TV is not connected to the receiver. Press GUI MODE rep eatedly to select “GUI OFF”. The recei[...]

  • Page 71

    71 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Adjusting Settings The following options are a vailable in each me nu. F or details on navigating through menus, see page 70. Overview of the menus Menu [Display] Par a m e t er s [Displa y] Settings D[...]

  • Page 72

    72 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Front high speakers size a) [FH SIZE] LARGE, SMALL LARGE Front left speaker distance a) [FL DIST.] FL 1.00 m to FL 10.00 m (FL 3’3” to FL 32’9”) (0.1 m (1 inch) in terval) c) FL 3.00 m (FL 9’1[...]

  • Page 73

    73 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB05ENJ_STR-DH720- CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Adjusting Settings a) Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters or settings may not be available. b) xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CN T, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW). c) Y[...]

  • Page 74

    74 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB06REM_STR-DH720-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) To view the information on the display panel The display panel provides various information of the recei ver status such as sound field. 1 Select the input for which you want to check the information. 2[...]

  • Page 75

    75 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB06REM_STR-DH720-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Using the Remote Control 3 Referring to the following table, press the c orresponding button for the cate gory you want, then rele ase AV ? / 1 . Example: Press 1, then release AV ? / 1 . Now you can u[...]

  • Page 76

    76 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB07ADD_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On powe r sour ces • Befor[...]

  • Page 77

    77 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB07ADD_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Additional Information T roubleshooting If you experience any of the f ollowing difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any probl em [...]

  • Page 78

    78 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB07ADD_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) There is no sound from a specific equipment. • Check that the eq uipment is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that equipment. • Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) [...]

  • Page 79

    79 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB07ADD_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Additional Information No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker . • Check the setting of “Audio Out” in the HDMI Settings menu (page 69). • Check that the equipment is connected corre[...]

  • Page 80

    80 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB07ADD_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) • Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound, especially for the 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour) or 3D transmission. No 3D image appears on the TV . • Depending on[...]

  • Page 81

    81 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB07ADD_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Additional Information The RDS informat ion that y ou want does not appear . * • The service may be temporarily out of order. Contact the radio station and f ind out whether they actually provide the [...]

  • Page 82

    82 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB07ADD_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Erroneous display . • The data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted. • The character codes th at can be displayed by this receiver are as follows: – Upper cases (A to Z) – Numbers (0 [...]

  • Page 83

    83 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB07ADD_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Additional Information • The types and the number of equipment which can be controlled by the “BRAVIA” Sync are restricted in the HDMI CEC standard as follows. – Recording equipment (Blu-ray Dis[...]

  • Page 84

    84 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB07ADD_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS PO WER OUTPUT AND T OT AL HARMONIC DIST OR TION: (USA model onl y) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 95 watts per channel mini[...]

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    85 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB07ADD_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Additional Information AM tuner section T uning rang e Antenna (aerial) Loop antenna (aerial) Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-[...]

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    D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB01CO V _STR-DH720-CELIX.fm masterpage: Left 86 GB STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Index Numerics 2 channel 52 5.1 channel 18 7.1 channel 18 A A.F .D. mode 52 A/V Sync 68, 73 AM 49 Audio Out 69, 73 Audio Sett ings 68, 73 Auto Calibration Custom 71 Auto Calibration Setti ngs 71 Auto[...]

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    87 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB01CO V _STR-DH720-CELIX.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH720 4-262-412- 12 (2) Additional Information T T est T one 65, 71 Theater/Theatre Mode Sync 59 T reble 67, 73 T uner 49 T uner Settin gs 73 TV 22 U Up con verting 30 USB device 46 V VCR 29 V iewing informa tion in the di[...]

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    D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO120006ST R- DH720_PMRF_05426241212 2_GBGB01CO V _STR-DH720-CELIX.fm masterpage: Left Sony Corporation Printed in M alaysia model name1[STR-DH720] [4-262-412- 12 (2) ][...]