Sony STRDH820 manual

model name1[STR-DH820] [4-266-497- 11 (2)] filename[D:NOR M'S JOBSONY HASO0 129STR-DH820_PMRF_0142664 97112_GBGB01CO V_STR- DH820-CEL.fm] masterpage:Right ©2011 Sony Corporation 4-266-497- 11 (2) Multi Channel A V Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH820[...]

2 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB02RE G_STR- DH820-CEL.fm4-266-49 7- 11 (2) masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 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 apparatus with new[...]

3 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB02RE G_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 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 combination to av[...]

4 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB02RE G_STR- DH820-CEL.fm4-266-49 7- 11 (2) masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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 that[...]

5 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB02RE G_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, an d iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other co untries. All other tradema rks and registered trademarks are of their respective hol[...]

6 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB01CO V_STR- DH820-CEL TOC .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) T able of Contents About This Manual . ...................... ......... ........ 4 Supplied accessorie s ............ .................. ........ 7 Description and location of parts .... ............ .[...]

7 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB01CO V_STR- DH820-CEL TOC .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Using the Remote Contr ol Programming the remote control ......... ....... 80 Resetting the remote control ....... ............. ... 85 Additional Inf ormation Precautions ..... ......... ........... [...]

8 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB01CO V_STR- DH820-CEL TOC .fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching 3 and # on the batter ies to the diagram inside th e battery compartment of the remote control. Notes • Do not leave the remote co ntrol in an[...]

9 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB03DE S_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 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 34, 52, 58) B TONE, TONE MO DE Press TONE MODE re peatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, th[...]

10 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB03DE S_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Indicators on the display panel LH LFE SW RH R C L SB R SB SB L SR S SL USB ANALOG ARC HDMI CO AX OPT D.L.L. EQ RDS MEM DTS HD MSTR HI RES LBR ZONE 2 - -- A.P .M. D.RANGE ST DTS ES LPCM SLEEP BI AMP SP A B[...]

11 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB03DE S_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) * When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed the dig ital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 62) or “A. D IRECT” is not selected. [...]

12 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB03DE S_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Rear panel 4 5 6 5 7 1 2 3 A DIGIT AL INPUT/OUTPUT section HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 23, 27, 28, 29, 30) OPTICAL IN jacks (page 23, 27, 28) COAXIAL IN jack (page 27) B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack (page [...]

13 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB03DE S_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 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 23). Use the supplied remote c ontrol to operate this receiver and other e quipment. The remote [...]

14 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB03DE S_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) A ? / 1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode. If you press ZONE ( C ) to switch the remote to zone 2 mode, you can turn the power fo r zone 2 on or off using ? / 1 . Saving the[...]

15 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB03DE S_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) K TV CH +/– 1)2) or PROG +/– 1)2) Press TV ( W ), then press T V CH +/– or PROG +/– to scan for the preset TV cha nnels. PRESET +/– 1)2) Selects preset stations or channels. c 2) / C Press TV ( [...]

16 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB03DE S_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) 1) See the table on page 17 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each equipment. 2) The 5/VIDEO 2, N an d TV CH +/PROG +/ PRESET + / c bu ttons hav e tactile dots. Use the tactile dot[...]

17 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB03DE S_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) T o contro l other Son y equipment a) USA and Canada models only . b) Other models. c) D VD player only . d) LD player only . e) Deck B only . f) V ideo CD player only. g) m / M only . h) iPhone/iPod only[...]

18 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Getting started Y ou can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiv er by follo wing the simple steps below . Installing and connecting the speakers (page 19, 21) Checking the connection appr[...]

19 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.2 channel system (7 speakers and 2 subwoofers). Example of speaker system configuration A Front speaker (Left) B Front speaker (R[...]

20 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Tips • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all the angles A should be the sam e. • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers,[...]

21 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Connections 2: Connecting the speakers 10 mm (13/32") 1 2 3 4 Right Left Right A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) Left Right Center speaker B Left B B Surround speak e[...]

22 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) * When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the fu nction when watching movies. If the auto standby fu nction is set to on, it turns to st andby mode automatically based on the l[...]

23 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Connections 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 th is receiv er using a GUI (Graphical User Interf [...]

24 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) * To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound fr om the speakers connected to the re ceiver, connect A or E . Be sure to tu rn off the T V ’s volume or activate the TV’s muting function. [...]

25 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Connections • The audio and video signals of HDMI input are not output from the HDMI TV OUT jack while the GUI menu is displayed. • When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set the ?[...]

26 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) If y ou want to connect se veral digital equipment, b ut cannot find an unused input See “Using the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign)” (page 63). Con ver ting video signals This receiver i [...]

27 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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 Coaxial digital cord[...]

28 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 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 Optical digital cord (not suppli[...]

29 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 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 Connecting an iPhone, iP[...]

30 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 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. D A udio/video cord (not supplied) * If you[...]

31 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Connections Function for co n version of video signals The receiv er is equipped with a f unction for con verting video signals. V ideo signals and component vide o signals can be output as HDMI video sig[...]

32 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) 4b: Connecting the audio equipment Connecting a Super Audio CD player , CD player , MD deck, T ape deck Super Audio CD play er, CD play er A A udio cord (not supplied) A MD deck, Tape deck A Connecting an [...]

33 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 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 • T o prevent noise pick up, keep the AM loop ante[...]

34 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 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 factory default [...]

35 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Preparing the Receiver 3 Press V / v repeate dly to select “Speaker”, then pre ss or b . 4 Press V / v repeate dly to select “SP P a ttern”, then p ress or b . 5 Press V / v repeate dly to select [...]

36 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select the fr ont speak er system y ou want to drive.[...]

37 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Preparing the Receiver • Remove any obstacl es in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers to avoid measurement errors. • Get accurate measurement by making sure the environment is f[...]

38 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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 atedly[...]

39 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Preparing the Receiver 7 Press V / v repeate dly to select the item you want, then press . • Retry: Performs the Auto Calibrat ion again. • Save: Save the measurement re sults and exits the setting pr[...]

40 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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 recei[...]

41 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Preparing the Receiver Guide to on-screen display operation Y ou can display the menu of the recei ver on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V / v / B / b a[...]

42 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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. Af[...]

43 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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 on t[...]

44 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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 tu[...]

45 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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 ver . For details on connecting the iPhon e/iPo[...]

46 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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 by[...]

47 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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 iPhone/i[...]

48 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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” (p[...]

49 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Basic Oper ations 1 Press GUI MODE. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Select “ Music”, then pr ess or b . When the USB device is connec ted, “USB” appears on the TV sc[...]

50 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) • Compatibility with all encoding/writing softwares, recording de vices, and recording media cannot be guara nteed. Inc ompatible USB device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all.[...]

51 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) T uner Opera tions 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 ive[...]

52 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Tip Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum re ception upon tuning to an AM s tation. 3 Press . If y ou cannot tune to a station “– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the[...]

53 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B04GET_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) T uner Opera tions 1 Select “ FM” or “ AM” fr om the menu, the n press or b . 2 Select the preset station you want. Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available. 1 On “ FM” or “ AM” screen, s[...]

54 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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 +/?[...]

55 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Enjoying Surr ound Sound x HD-D.C.S . HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony’ s new innov ative home theater technology using the late st acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. It is [...]

56 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver. x HP 2CH (HP (2CH)) This mode is sele cted automati cally if you use headphones (except “A. DIRECT”). Standard 2 ch[...]

57 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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 following audio formats. a) Aud[...]

58 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Using the SOUND OP TIMIZER The Sound Optimizer lets you enjoy clear and dynamic sound at low volume levels. It automatically calibrates the sound which cannot be heard well when you turn down the volume le[...]

59 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) “BRA VIA” Sync Features What is “BRA VIA” Sync? The “BRAVIA” Sync function allows communication between Sony products su ch as TV, Blu-ray Di sc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc. that supports th[...]

60 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) 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. 2 Select “ Settings” from the menu, the[...]

61 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) “BRA VIA” Sync Features Notes • Be sure tha t the System Audio Control function is set to on using TV menu. • D epending on the TV , the start of the content may not appear . • Depe nding on the[...]

62 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) Press THEA TER or THEA TRE on the remote contr ol of the TV or the Blu-ra y Disc play er , while pointing the remote control towards[...]

63 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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 mode[...]

64 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (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 may [...]

65 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Other Operatio ns Using a bi-amplifier connection 1 Press GUI MODE. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 2 Select “ Se ttings”, then press or b . The Settings menu list appea r[...]

66 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Outputs sound fr om speakers in zone 2 using the re ceiver and another amplifier . Making a zone 2 connection Main zone Zone 2 ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT TV A B C DD E STR-DH820 C A A udio equipment B Video equipmen[...]

67 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Other Operatio ns The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the recei ver in zo ne 2. When an IR repeater is not connected, use this receiver in the main zone. 1 T[...]

68 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 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 receiver on the TV screen, make sure that the receiv er[...]

69 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings 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 speaker settings are only for th[...]

70 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) To adjust the size of each speaker You can adjust each spea ker’s (f ront left/right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right) size. 1 Select the speaker on the scree[...]

71 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings When a test tone is not output from the speakers • The speaker cords ma y not be connected securely. Check to see if t hey are connec ted securely and cannot be disconnected by pullin[...]

72 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) • Theater: Theater type (default setting) mixes reflection and reverberation sound creating the charact eristics of a mastering studio. Additionally, this type mixes in frequency char acteristics th at a[...]

73 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings Notes • This function is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma moni tor or a projector. • This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is being used. x Dual Mono (Digital br[...]

74 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) • TV+AMP: The sound is output from TV’s speaker and the speake rs connected to the receiver. Notes • The sound quality of the playback equipment depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the numbe[...]

75 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings Press GUI MODE rep eatedly to select “GUI OFF”. The receiver is switc hed to front panel display mode. 1 Press AMP . 2 Press MENU. 3 Press V / v repeatedly to select the menu you wa[...]

76 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) The following option s are av ailable in each menu. For details on na vi gating through menus, see page 75. Overview of the menus Menu [Displa y] Par a m e t er s [Display] Settings Default setting Auto Ca[...]

77 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings Surround speakers size b) [SUR SIZE] LARGE, SMALL LARGE Front high speakers size b) [FH SIZE] LARGE, SMALL LARGE Surround back speaker assign d) [SB ASSIGN] SPK B, BI-AMP, OFF OFF Front[...]

78 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Surround speak ers crossover frequency g) [SUR CROSS] CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz (10 Hz interval) CROSS 120 Hz Front high speakers crossover frequency g) [FH CROSS] CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz (10 Hz inte[...]

79 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBG B05ENJ_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Adjusting Settings a) You can only select this parameter af ter you have per formed Auto Calibration . b) Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some pa rameters or settings may not be available. c) xxx [...]

80 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB06RE M_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 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 information. 2 Pr[...]

81 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB06RE M_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Using the Remote Control 3 Press the numeric bu ttons to enter the numeric code. If more than one code e xists, try to enter either one which corresponds to the equipment including TV . Use the tables on [...]

82 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB06RE M_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) T o contr ol a tape dec k T o contr ol an MD dec k To control an HDD recorder T o contr ol a Blu-ra y Disc pla yer/ recor der T o contr ol a PSX T o contr ol a D VD play er T o contr ol a D VD recorder T o[...]

83 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB06RE M_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Using the Remote Control T o contro l a TV T o contr ol an LD pla yer T o contr ol a Video CD pla yer Maker Code(s) SONY 501, 502 AIW A 501, 536, 539 AKAI 503 A OC 503 CENTURION 566 COR ONADO 517 CUR TIS-[...]

84 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB06RE M_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) T o contr ol a VCR * If an AI WA VCR does not work even tho ugh you enter th e code fo r AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. T o control a satellite tuner (bo x) T o contr ol a cable bo x Maker Code(s) [...]

85 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB07A DD_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Additional Information Resetting the remote control 1 While holding down MASTER VOL – or 2 –, press and hold ? / 1 , then pr ess AV ? / 1 . The RM SET UP indicator flashes 3 times. 2 Release all butto[...]

86 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB07A DD_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) On placement • Place the rece i ver in a location with a dequate ventilation to pre vent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver . • Do not place the receiv er near heat sources, or in a plac[...]

87 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB07A DD_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Additional Information There is no sound, o r only a very lo w- level sound is hear d from specific speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the he[...]

88 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB07A DD_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 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 respective jacks o[...]

89 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB07A DD_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Additional Information • When you connect the receiver to a video equipment (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the rece ive r. In this case, select “AMP”. • If you cannot listen to th[...]

90 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB07A DD_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) The FM receptio n is poor . • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antennas (aerial) as shown below. Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that the an[...]

91 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB07A DD_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Additional Information Are y ou using a supported USB device? • If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur. See “Compatible USB devices” (page 48) for the supported d[...]

92 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB07A DD_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) • The number of folders has exceeded 100 (including “ROOT” folder). • The number of files in a folder has exceeded 100. • Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played[...]

93 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB07A DD_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Additional Information USB F AIL An ove r current from the (USB) port wa s detected. T he receiver will automat ically turn off aft er a fe w seconds. Check th e iPhone/iPod or USB devi ce, then unplug it[...]

94 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB07A DD_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Left STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) 1) Measured under the following conditions: 2) Reference power output f or front, center, surround, surrou nd back and front high speakers. Depending on the sound fie ld settings and the source, there may [...]

95 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB07A DD_STR- DH820-CEL.fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Additional Information General Power requirements Power consumption 240 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W (When “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “OFF”) Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Appr[...]

D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB01CO V_STR- DH820-CELIX .fm masterpage: Left 96 GB STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Index Numerics 2 channel 54 5.1 channel 19 7.1 channel 19 A A.F .D. mode 54 A/V Sync 72, 78 AM 51 Audio Out 73, 78 Audio Sett ings 72, 78 Auto Calibration Setti ngs 76 Auto Standby 74, 78 Auto T uning 5[...]

97 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0129STR-DH820_PMRF_01 4266497112_GBGB01CO V_STR- DH820-CELIX .fm masterpage: Right STR-DH820 4-266-497- 11 (2) Additional Information S SB Assign 69 Scene Select 62 Settings menu 68 Sound fi eld 54 SOUND OPTIMIZER 58 Speaker P attern 69, 76 Speaker Settings 69, 76 SPEAKERS 36 Super Audio CD player 32 Surround S[...]

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