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Sony STR-DH730 manual

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    [STR-DH830/STR-DH730] [4-408-151- 11 (2)] filename[D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH73 0_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_ GBGB01CO V_STR-DH730-CEL. fm] masterpage:Right 4-408-151- 11 (2) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instr uctions STR-DH830/STR-DH730[...]

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    2 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB02REG_STR-DH730-CEL.fm 4-408-151- 11 (2) masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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 appa[...]

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    3 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB02REG_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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 com[...]

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    4 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB02REG_STR-DH730-CEL.fm 4-408-151- 11 (2) masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Disposa l of waste b atteries (applicable in the European Union and other Eur opean countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging[...]

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    5 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB02REG_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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 fon[...]

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    6 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB01CO V_STR-DH730-CEL T OC.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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 HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB01CO V_STR-DH730-CEL T OC.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Using the Remote Contr ol Reassigning the input butt on ............. .......... 72 Resetting the input b uttons .. .............. .......... 73 Additional Inf ormation Precautions ....[...]

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    8 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB01CO V_STR-DH730-CEL T OC.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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 remot[...]

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    9 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB03DES_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Description and location of parts Front panel qj 12 34 5 ql qk 8 qf qg qh q; qs qd qa 67 9 A ? / 1 (on/standby) (page 32, 49, 55) B TONE, TONE MODE (page 66) Press TONE MODE re peatedly to s[...]

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    10 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB03DES_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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[...]

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    11 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB03DES_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) G Dolby Pro Lo gic indic ator Lights up the respective indicator when t he receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. This matrix surround de coding technology can enhance input signals.[...]

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    12 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB03DES_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Rear panel 4 1 1 1 , 2 2 3 A A udio signal section DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 22, 25, 26, 27, 28) HDMI IN/OUT OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 20, 22, 25, 26, 28, [...]

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    13 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB03DES_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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 quipme[...]

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    14 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB03DES_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) T o use the b uttons prin ted 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 o[...]

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    15 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB03DES_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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 yo[...]

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    16 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB03DES_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) T o contr ol other Son y equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT ( O ) to activ ate the b uttons printed in pink (page 14). a) If you press A V ? / 1 ( A ) and ? / 1 ( B ) simultaneously , the [...]

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    17 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Getting started Y ou can enjoy your audio/video e quipment conn ected to the recei v er by foll owi ng the simple steps belo w . Before connecting cord s, be sure to disconnect the A C po w[...]

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    18 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use up to a 7 .1 channel syst em (7 speakers and one subwoofer). Example of speaker system configuration A Front speaker (Left) B Front[...]

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    19 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Connections Recommended speaker placement 7.1 channel speaker syste m using surroun d bac k speaker s • The angle A shown in the illustratio n should be the same. 7.1 channel speaker syst[...]

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    20 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords, be sure to di sconnect the A C power cor d (mains lead). 10 mm (13/32") 1 2 24 3 3 4 Right Left Right A Monaural audio cord (not supp[...]

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    21 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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[...]

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    22 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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 Interf[...]

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    23 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Connections * To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound fro m the speakers connected to the receiver, you can make either one of the following connections: – connect B . ?[...]

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    24 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Notes on HDMI connections • The audio and video signals of HDMI input are not output from the HDMI TV OUT jack while the GUI menu is displayed. • DSD signals of Super Audio CD are no t i[...]

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    25 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Connections A HDMI cable (not supplied) 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 supplie[...]

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    26 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) A HDMI cable (not supp lied) 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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    27 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Connections A HDMI cable (not supplied) 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 Connectin[...]

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    28 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) A A udio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supp lied) Sony recommends that y ou use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. * If you want to record, you[...]

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    29 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Connections Function for co n ver sion of video signals The receiv er is equipped with a f unction for con v erting video signals. V ideo signals and component vide o signals can be output [...]

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    30 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) 4b: Connecting the audio equipment Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Connecting a Super Audio CD player , CD player Super Audio CD play er, CD pl[...]

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    31 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Connections 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Before connecting the an tennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Notes • To prevent noise pick up, keep th[...]

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    32 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) 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 revert back to the f[...]

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    33 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Preparing the Receiver 3 Press V / v repeate dly to sel ect “Speaker”, then pre ss or b . 4 Press V / v repeate dly to sel ect “SP P attern”, then p ress or b . 5 Press V / v repeat[...]

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    34 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Notes • The speakers emit ve ry loud soun d during th e calibration and the volu me cannot be adjusted. Provide consideration to your neighbo rhood and to the children in presence. • If [...]

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    35 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Preparing the Receiver 1 Press GUI 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 th[...]

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    36 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) 7 Press V / v repe atedl y to select the item you want, then press . • Retry: Performs the Auto Calibration again. • Save: Save the mea surement results a nd exits the settin g process. [...]

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    37 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Preparing the Receiver 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[...]

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    38 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) 6 Press to confirm the selected cali bration type. 7 Follow steps 5 to 9 i n “Performing Auto Calibration” (page 35). Guide to on-screen display operation Y ou can display the menu of th[...]

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    39 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Preparing the Receiver T o turn “GUI MODE” on and off Press GUI MODE. “GUI O N” or “GUI OFF” appears on the display panel, depending on the mode selected. Overview of the main m[...]

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    40 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Playing an input source equipment 1 Press GU I 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 appears on the T[...]

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    41 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Basic Oper ations Tips • You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receive r or press input buttons on the remote control to select the equipment you want. • You can adjust the volum e differe[...]

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    42 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Playing an iPod/iPhone Y ou can enjoy music/video contents from the iPod/iPhone b y connecti ng it to the iPod/iPhone terminals on the recei ver . For details on connecting the iPod/iPhone, [...]

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    43 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Basic Oper ations You can select the iPod/iPhone control mode using the GUI menu or iPhone CTRL on the remote control. You can use the GUI menu to browse contents on the iPod/iPhone. You ca[...]

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    44 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) 3 Select the c ontent you wa nt using iPod/iPhone menu. For details on operati ng the iPod/iPhone, refer to the operating instructions supplied with iPod/iPhone. T o operate the iP od/iPhone[...]

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    45 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Basic Oper ations 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 connect ing a USB device, see “Connecting[...]

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    46 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) 1 Press GU I MODE. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Select “ Music”, the n press or b . When the USB device is connected, “USB” appears on the TV screen[...]

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    47 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Basic Oper ations • Some time may be needed to start playback when: – the folder structure is complex. – the memory capaci ty is excessi v e. • This receiver does not necessarily su[...]

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    48 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) 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 (pag[...]

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    49 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) T uner Operations 2 Press SHIFT , then press numeric buttons to enter 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 * Pr[...]

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    50 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB04GET_STR-DH730-CEL.f m masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) 5 Repeat s teps 1 to 4 to store another station. You can store station as follows: • AM band: AM 1 to AM 30 • FM band: FM 1 to FM 30 1 Select “ FM” or “ AM” fr om the menu, then [...]

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    51 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field This receiver can create mult i channel surround sound. You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the receiver’s pre-programmed[...]

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    52 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) x HD-D.C.S. HD Digital Cinema S ound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony’ s new innov ati ve home theater technology using the late st acoustic and digital signal processing technol ogies. It is based on p[...]

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    53 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Enjoying Sound Effects x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Mu sic) Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels. This setting is ideal for normal st[...]

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    54 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Digital audio format s that this recei v er can decode depend on di gital audio output jacks of the equipment connected. This recei ver suppo rts the follo wing audio formats. a) Audio signal[...]

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    55 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Enjoying Sound Effects Using Advanced Auto Vo lume function This receiver can adjust the volume automatically de pending on the input signal or content from the connected equipment. This fun[...]

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    56 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) What is “BRA VIA” Sync? The “BRAVIA” Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc. that supports the Control for HDM[...]

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    57 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) “BRA VIA” Sync Features If your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function 1 Press GUI MODE. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. [...]

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    58 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Notes • Be sure that the System Audio Control function is set to on using TV menu. • Depending on the TV , the start of the content may not appear . • Depending on the settings, the rec[...]

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    59 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Other Operatio ns Hold down TV, the n press TV ? / 1 . The TV, receiver and th e equipment connected via HDMI are turned off. Notes • Set the TV power supply interlock function to “ON”[...]

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    60 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Notes • Some audio input m odes may not be set up based on the input. • When the USB input is selected, “------” appears on the display panel, and you cannot change to other modes. Se[...]

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    61 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Other Operatio ns * Default setting Notes • When yo u assign the digital audio input, th e INPUT MODE setting may change automatically. • One reassign ment is allowed fo r each input. In[...]

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    62 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Using the Settings menu Y ou can adjust various settings for speak ers, surround eff ects, etc. us ing the Settings menu. T o display the menu of the receiv er on the TV screen, make sure tha[...]

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    63 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings Settings menu list Speaker Settings menu You can ad just each spea ker manually. You can also adjust the speaker l evels after the Auto Calibration is comple ted. Note The[...]

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    64 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) 3 Set the distance of the selected speaker, then press . You can adjust the distance from 1 m 0 cm to 10 m 0 cm (3 ft 3 in to 32 ft 9 in) in 10 cm (1 in) intervals. Tip You can adjust the dis[...]

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    65 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/– or 2 +/–. Y o u can also use MASTER V OLUME on the recei v er . • The adjusted va[...]

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    66 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) •T h e a t e r Theater type (default setting) mixes reflection and re verberation sound creating the charact eristics of a mastering studio. Additionally, this type mixes in frequency char [...]

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    67 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings HDMI Settings menu You can make the required settings for equipment connected to the HDMI jack. x Ctrl for HDMI (Control for HDMI) Lets you turn the Control for HDMI funct[...]

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    68 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Notes • This function does not work when TUNER input is selected. • If you use the Auto stand by mode and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the S leep Timer has priority. Operating withou[...]

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    69 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings The following options are av ailable in each me nu. For details on na vigating through menus, see page 68. Overview of the menus Menu [Display] Par a m e t er s [Displa y][...]

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    70 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Front high speakers size a) [FH SIZE] LARGE, SMALL LARGE Front left speaker distance a) [FL DIST.] 1.00 m to 10.00 m (0.1 m interv al) c) 3’3” to 32’9” (1 inch interval) 3.00 m 9’10[...]

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    71 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB05ENJ_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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[...]

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    72 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB06REM_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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 inf[...]

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    73 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB06REM_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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 . No[...]

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    74 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB07ADD_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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 source[...]

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    75 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB07ADD_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (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 a[...]

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    76 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB07ADD_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) There is no sound, no matter which equipment is selected, or only a very low-le vel sound is heard . • Check that all connecting cords are inserted to th eir input/output jacks for the resp[...]

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    77 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB07ADD_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Additional Information There is no sound fr om a specific equipment. • Check that the equipment is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that equipment. • Check that the cord([...]

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    78 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB07ADD_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) • Check that the select ed digital audio input jack is not reassigned to other inputs (page 60). The left and right sounds are unbalanced or re versed. • Check that the speakers and equip[...]

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    79 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB07ADD_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Additional Information Radio s tations ca nnot be tune d in. • Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected securely. Adjust the antennas (aerials) and connect an external antenna (aeri[...]

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    80 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB07ADD_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound. • Turn off the receiver and reconnect the USB device, then turn on the receiver. • The music data itself contains noise, or the sound is dist[...]

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    81 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB07ADD_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Additional Information The Contr ol fo r HDMI function do es not wor k. • Check the HDMI con nection (page 23). • Make sure “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “ON” in HDMI Settings menu. [...]

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    82 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB07ADD_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS PO WER OUTPUT AND T OT AL HARMONIC DIST ORTION: (USA model onl y) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 95 watts per c[...]

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    83 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB07ADD_STR-DH730-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Additional Information Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms P B : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms P R : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through iP od/iP[...]

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    D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB01CO V_STR-DH730-CELIX. fm masterpage: Left 84 GB STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Index Numerics 2 channel 51 5.1 channel 18 7.1 channel 18 A A.F .D. mode 51 A/V Sync 66, 71 Advanced Auto V olume 55 AM 48 Audio Out 67, 71 Audio Sett ings 66, 71 Auto Calibration Custom [...]

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    85 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0190STR-DH730_DH830_PMRF 014408151112_GB GB01CO V_STR-DH730-CELIX. fm masterpage: Right STR-DH830/STR-DH730 4-408-151- 11 (2) Additional Information T T est T one 64, 69 T reble 66, 70 T uner 48 T uner Setti ngs 71 TV 22 U Up con verting 29 USB device 45 USB F AIL 81 V VCR 28 V ideo g ame 28 V iewing informa ti[...]

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