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4-263-361-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH520 ©2011 Sony Corporation
4-263-361-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH520 ©2011 Sony Corporation
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... this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your authority to conserve natural resources. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - CAUTION You are designed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Other versions may cause... harmful interference to Part 15 of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - The recycling of this manual could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the following measures: - Servicing...
... this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your authority to conserve natural resources. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - CAUTION You are designed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Other versions may cause... harmful interference to Part 15 of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - The recycling of this manual could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the following measures: - Servicing...
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... chemical symbol. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are for model STR-DH520. The Authorized Representative for the recycling of waste batteries. For customers in Australia Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the...the applicable collection point for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. In case of Sony Corporation. You can also use the control buttons on the receiver if they may be used in this manual are trademarks ...
... chemical symbol. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are for model STR-DH520. The Authorized Representative for the recycling of waste batteries. For customers in Australia Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the...the applicable collection point for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. In case of Sony Corporation. You can also use the control buttons on the receiver if they may be used in this manual are trademarks ...
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... Connecting the audio equipment...........28 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 28 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 29 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 29 Selecting the speaker pattern 30 Using AUTO CALIBRATION 31 (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE... with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play 49 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 49 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 50 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync...
... Connecting the audio equipment...........28 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 28 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 29 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 29 Selecting the speaker pattern 30 Using AUTO CALIBRATION 31 (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE... with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play 49 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 49 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 50 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync...
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... default settings. RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) - Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 61). • When the receiver no longer responds to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. • Remote control (1) -
... default settings. RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) - Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 61). • When the receiver no longer responds to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. • Remote control (1) -
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H DISPLAY (page 38) I 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S., MUSIC (page 43) J TUNING MODE, TUNING +/-, MEMORY/ ENTER (page 39) K INPUT MODE (page 51) L PHONES jack (page 64) 8 76 7GB E MASTER VOLUME (page 36, 37) F MUTING (page 37) G DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of parts Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 qs qa q; 9 A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 29, 40, 47) B INPUT SELECTOR (page 36 - 39, 41, 51) C Display panel (page 8) D Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. Description and location of the display panel in 3 levels.
H DISPLAY (page 38) I 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S., MUSIC (page 43) J TUNING MODE, TUNING +/-, MEMORY/ ENTER (page 39) K INPUT MODE (page 51) L PHONES jack (page 64) 8 76 7GB E MASTER VOLUME (page 36, 37) F MUTING (page 37) G DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of parts Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 qs qa q; 9 A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 29, 40, 47) B INPUT SELECTOR (page 36 - 39, 41, 51) C Display panel (page 8) D Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. Description and location of the display panel in 3 levels.
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... back. AUTO SW LFE LCR SL SR B SW Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. HDMI - OPT The INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 51). - Indicators on the speaker... settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. D Input indicator Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is not set to indicate the current input. COAX The INPUT...
... back. AUTO SW LFE LCR SL SR B SW Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. HDMI - OPT The INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 51). - Indicators on the speaker... settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. D Input indicator Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is not set to indicate the current input. COAX The INPUT...
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... Audio 9GB K Tuning indicators Lights up depending on the speaker pattern setting. J D.RANGE Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-HD format signals. M DTS-HD indicator Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 57...change according to a radio station. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. G Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Linear PCM signals. H Dolby Digital Surround indicator Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated (page 13). D D ...
... Audio 9GB K Tuning indicators Lights up depending on the speaker pattern setting. J D.RANGE Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-HD format signals. M DTS-HD indicator Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 57...change according to a radio station. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. G Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Linear PCM signals. H Dolby Digital Surround indicator Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated (page 13). D D ...
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... the input qj button to match the equipment connected to operate Sony audio/ qk qf video equipment. qh qg • RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) • RM-AAU105 (Other models) continued 11GB The remote control is assigned to your receiver (page 61). C ANTENNA section (page 28) wh 1 FM ANTENNA jack..., Australia and Taiwan models only) (page 31) ql qa AUTO CAL MIC jack qs Remote control qd Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment.
... the input qj button to match the equipment connected to operate Sony audio/ qk qf video equipment. qh qg • RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) • RM-AAU105 (Other models) continued 11GB The remote control is assigned to your receiver (page 61). C ANTENNA section (page 28) wh 1 FM ANTENNA jack..., Australia and Taiwan models only) (page 31) ql qa AUTO CAL MIC jack qs Remote control qd Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment.
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... VOL +/- R MUTING or Turns off this function. • As this function is louder than 48 kHz are assigned to control Sony equipment. The buttons are being received. 12GB D DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of all speakers at the same time. PRESET +/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to enter/confirm the selection. ...then press to the previous menu. Selects preset stations. This function is useful, for example, when the sound of the input buttons, the receiver turns on or sets it to standby mode. To use the buttons printed in pink Hold down SHIFT (O), then press the button printed in...
... VOL +/- R MUTING or Turns off this function. • As this function is louder than 48 kHz are assigned to control Sony equipment. The buttons are being received. 12GB D DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of all speakers at the same time. PRESET +/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to enter/confirm the selection. ...then press to the previous menu. Selects preset stations. This function is useful, for example, when the sound of the input buttons, the receiver turns on or sets it to standby mode. To use the buttons printed in pink Hold down SHIFT (O), then press the button printed in...
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.../ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off (SYSTEM STANDBY). To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in AUDIO menu. • While the NIGHT MODE is automatically set the NIGHT...Each time you press this function. When watching a movie late at a low volume level. If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will be able to a quiz) while in the display panel. Tips • You can be used , "SLEEP" indicator lights up in...
.../ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off (SYSTEM STANDBY). To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in AUDIO menu. • While the NIGHT MODE is automatically set the NIGHT...Each time you press this function. When watching a movie late at a low volume level. If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will be able to a quiz) while in the display panel. Tips • You can be used , "SLEEP" indicator lights up in...
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... **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB or PROG +**/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to the previous TV menu. N TV CH +**/- Z INPUT or (Input select) Selects the input signal .... Adjusts the TV volume. The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). or +/- L MENU/HOME Displays the TV menus. Scans for the preset TV channels. R MUTING...
... **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB or PROG +**/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to the previous TV menu. N TV CH +**/- Z INPUT or (Input select) Selects the input signal .... Adjusts the TV volume. The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). or +/- L MENU/HOME Displays the TV menus. Scans for the preset TV channels. R MUTING...
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... the buttons printed in this section may not work with the supplied remote control. 15GB To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. N** Play - ./> Skip track - Enter Select - Menu Fast forward, rewind Play Search index Pause Stop - - - - Return, exit Guide...X Pause - Use the tactile dots as examples. • Depending on the model of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY).
... the buttons printed in this section may not work with the supplied remote control. 15GB To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. N** Play - ./> Skip track - Enter Select - Menu Fast forward, rewind Play Search index Pause Stop - - - - Return, exit Guide...X Pause - Use the tactile dots as examples. • Depending on the model of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY).
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... speaker connection and make the settings explained above again. 16GB For details, refer to the receiver by following the simple steps below . Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 29) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 29). Installing and connecting the speakers (page 17, 19) Checking the connection appropriate...
... speaker connection and make the settings explained above again. 16GB For details, refer to the receiver by following the simple steps below . Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 29) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 29). Installing and connecting the speakers (page 17, 19) Checking the connection appropriate...
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... 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format by connecting additional two front high speakers in Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode (page 44). Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously.
... 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format by connecting additional two front high speakers in Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode (page 44). Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously.
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...the TV sound from the receiver. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. connect B. - connect E if your TV is not output through the TV speaker. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using... INPUT MODE (page 51). It is compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • When you connect the audio output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to the Audio...
...the TV sound from the receiver. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. connect B. - connect E if your TV is not output through the TV speaker. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using... INPUT MODE (page 51). It is compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • When you connect the audio output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to the Audio...
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... the "A. Check the setup of the connected equipment if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of a equipment connected via the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions of jacks on the connected equipment. • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. Connect a separate audio cords or digital ...• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Connections • DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output. • Be sure to turn the...
... the "A. Check the setup of the connected equipment if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of a equipment connected via the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions of jacks on the connected equipment. • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. Connect a separate audio cords or digital ...• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Connections • DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output. • Be sure to turn the...
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...A* B C D A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you can be displayed on the remote control so that you connect equipment equipped with a OPTICAL jack, set the "A. For details, see "Reassigning... input button" (page 61). • You can also rename the BD/DVD input so that it can use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. ASSIGN" in the AUDIO menu (page 51). 24GB Recommended connection Alternative connection * When you use the button to change the...
...A* B C D A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you can be displayed on the remote control so that you connect equipment equipped with a OPTICAL jack, set the "A. For details, see "Reassigning... input button" (page 61). • You can also rename the BD/DVD input so that it can use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. ASSIGN" in the AUDIO menu (page 51). 24GB Recommended connection Alternative connection * When you use the button to change the...
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... We recommend you to avoid damaging your speaker. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected equipment. • If the sound from the receiver and other equipment. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep the AM...
... We recommend you to avoid damaging your speaker. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected equipment. • If the sound from the receiver and other equipment. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep the AM...
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...factory default settings. Unless the power is turned on the receiver to perform this operation. ?/1 To the wall outlet Note Be sure to turn the receiver on the display panel for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be ...the settings are being output to "CLEARED". AC power cord (mains lead) Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for a while, then changes to a TV via the receiver. Preparing the Receiver 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains ...
...factory default settings. Unless the power is turned on the receiver to perform this operation. ?/1 To the wall outlet Note Be sure to turn the receiver on the display panel for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be ...the settings are being output to "CLEARED". AC power cord (mains lead) Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for a while, then changes to a TV via the receiver. Preparing the Receiver 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains ...