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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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...fallen into an outlet on , the user is used in accordance with the limits for sale in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to qualified service personnel. To reduce the risk of time. 14)Refer all servicing to provide reasonable ... equipment off and on a circuit different from tip-over to the applicable collection point for the environment and human health, which the receiver is disposed of the following FCC statement applies only to the version of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your authority...
...fallen into an outlet on , the user is used in accordance with the limits for sale in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to qualified service personnel. To reduce the risk of time. 14)Refer all servicing to provide reasonable ... equipment off and on a circuit different from tip-over to the applicable collection point for the environment and human health, which the receiver is disposed of the following FCC statement applies only to the version of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your authority...
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By ensuring these batteries are for model STR-DH520. On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. Disposal of waste batteries (...Civic Office, your model. "x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)" and "x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)" logo are trademarks of products that for customers: The following information is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. On certain batteries this symbol might be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of this battery should...
By ensuring these batteries are for model STR-DH520. On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. Disposal of waste batteries (...Civic Office, your model. "x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)" and "x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)" logo are trademarks of products that for customers: The following information is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. On certain batteries this symbol might be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of this battery should...
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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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... battery compartment of the remote control. • Remote control (1) - Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 61). • When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries...
... battery compartment of the remote control. • Remote control (1) - Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 61). • When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries...
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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 Description and location of the display panel in 3 levels. 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.
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 Description and location of the display panel in 3 levels. 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.
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...MSTR HI RES LBR LPCM PL II x z D +EX ST RDS TrueHD SLEEP D.RANGE qd qs qa q; F NEO:6 Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is activated (page 44). 8GB LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Front Left High Front Right High Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround...", and when the source signal is a digital signal through the OPTICAL jack (page 51). The INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 51). - OPT The INPUT MODE is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. Indicators on the speaker...
...MSTR HI RES LBR LPCM PL II x z D +EX ST RDS TrueHD SLEEP D.RANGE qd qs qa q; F NEO:6 Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is activated (page 44). 8GB LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Front Left High Front Right High Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround...", and when the source signal is a digital signal through the OPTICAL jack (page 51). The INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 51). - OPT The INPUT MODE is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. Indicators on the speaker...
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...compression is activated (page 57). J D.RANGE Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals. M DTS-HD indicator Lights up when the receiver tunes to the preset station you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is... Dolby TrueHD Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, make sure that you select.) L LPCM Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. ST Stereo broadcast RDS (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Tuned to "ANALOG" (page 51). This...
...compression is activated (page 57). J D.RANGE Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals. M DTS-HD indicator Lights up when the receiver tunes to the preset station you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is... Dolby TrueHD Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, make sure that you select.) L LPCM Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. ST Stereo broadcast RDS (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Tuned to "ANALOG" (page 51). This...
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... only) (page 31) ql qa AUTO CAL MIC jack qs Remote control qd Use the supplied remote control to operate Sony audio/ qk qf video equipment. The remote control is assigned to operate this receiver and other equipment. You can reassign the input qj button to match the equipment connected to your...
... only) (page 31) ql qa AUTO CAL MIC jack qs Remote control qd Use the supplied remote control to operate Sony audio/ qk qf video equipment. The remote control is assigned to operate this receiver and other equipment. You can reassign the input qj button to match the equipment connected to your...
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...This function does not work in 3 levels. Numeric buttons** Hold down SHIFT To control the receiver B ?/1* (on/standby) Turns the receiver on . F DISPLAY Views information on the input signal or content from the connected equipment (ADVANCED...input mode when the same equipment is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are being received. - D.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. Q MASTER VOL +/- D DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of all speakers... volume level before you switch to control Sony equipment. The buttons are being received. 12GB or +/-
...This function does not work in 3 levels. Numeric buttons** Hold down SHIFT To control the receiver B ?/1* (on/standby) Turns the receiver on . F DISPLAY Views information on the input signal or content from the connected equipment (ADVANCED...input mode when the same equipment is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are being received. - D.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. Q MASTER VOL +/- D DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of all speakers... volume level before you switch to control Sony equipment. The buttons are being received. 12GB or +/-
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...with the numeric buttons to select the channel numbers 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 this button, the display changes cyclically as follows. 0-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 2-00-00...five seconds). CLEAR Use with other sound fields. X NIGHT MODE Allows you want. Y SLEEP Sets the receiver to retain a theater like environment at a specified time. To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in the text mode. K TOOLS/OPTIONS Displays the...
...with the numeric buttons to select the channel numbers 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 this button, the display changes cyclically as follows. 0-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 2-00-00...five seconds). CLEAR Use with other sound fields. X NIGHT MODE Allows you want. Y SLEEP Sets the receiver to retain a theater like environment at a specified time. To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in the text mode. K TOOLS/OPTIONS Displays the...
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... 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Q TV VOL +/- or +/- Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB N TV CH +**/- R MUTING or Activates the TV's muting function. or PROG +**/- T GUIDE or Display the on-screen program guide. Scans for the preset TV... channels. 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). L MENU/HOME Displays the TV menus.
... 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Q TV VOL +/- or +/- Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB N TV CH +**/- R MUTING or Activates the TV's muting function. or PROG +**/- T GUIDE or Display the on-screen program guide. Scans for the preset TV... channels. 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). L MENU/HOME Displays the TV menus.
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To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. 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). Menu Fast...
To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. 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). Menu Fast...
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... player, check that you connect your audio/video equipment connected to the operating instructions supplied with system software version 3.5). For details, refer to the receiver by following the simple steps below . Getting started You can check the speaker connection using "T. HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO ...equipment. Setting the speakers (USA and Canada models only) Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then check the speaker connection using "T. Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 29) and "Initializing the...
... player, check that you connect your audio/video equipment connected to the operating instructions supplied with system software version 3.5). For details, refer to the receiver by following the simple steps below . Getting started You can check the speaker connection using "T. HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO ...equipment. Setting the speakers (USA and Canada models only) Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then check the speaker connection using "T. Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 29) and "Initializing the...
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Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ...
Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ...
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...kHz or less with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. Tips • All the digital audio jacks are being output to turn the receiver on the receiver. Notes on , neither video nor audio signals will be output through the HDMI TV OUT jack. However, the sound will not output ...sound from the TV speaker, set the sound output jack of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the "AUDIO.OUT" to "TV+AMP" in the HDMI menu (page 60). By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). If you...
...kHz or less with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. Tips • All the digital audio jacks are being output to turn the receiver on the receiver. Notes on , neither video nor audio signals will be output through the HDMI TV OUT jack. However, the sound will not output ...sound from the TV speaker, set the sound output jack of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the "AUDIO.OUT" to "TV+AMP" in the HDMI menu (page 60). By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). If you...
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...the playback equipment is switched. • When the connected equipment is poor or the sound does not come out of a equipment connected via the receiver. For example, equipment that support HDMI, version 1.4, may not support Audio Return Channel (ARC). • Refer to the operating instructions of the...equipment for details. If you set the "A. Tip All the digital audio jacks are defined by the connected equipment. Refer to the receiver using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Connect according to the availability of audio output signals from an HDMI jack may not be displayed ...
...the playback equipment is switched. • When the connected equipment is poor or the sound does not come out of a equipment connected via the receiver. For example, equipment that support HDMI, version 1.4, may not support Audio Return Channel (ARC). • Refer to the operating instructions of the...equipment for details. If you set the "A. Tip All the digital audio jacks are defined by the connected equipment. Refer to the receiver using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Connect according to the availability of audio output signals from an HDMI jack may not be displayed ...
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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 "Naming... the 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 Notes • Be sure to control your DVD player. Recommended connection Alternative...
...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 "Naming... the 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 Notes • Be sure to control your DVD player. Recommended connection Alternative...
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...). • When listening to a equipment connected to use "P. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected equipment. • If the sound from the receiver and other input, be sure to reduce the volume level to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna...
...). • When listening to a equipment connected to use "P. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected equipment. • If the sound from the receiver and other input, be sure to reduce the volume level to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna...
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...equipment are now reset to the factory default settings. Changes or adjustments made to the settings are being output to turn the receiver on , neither video nor audio signals will be used to revert back to the defaults. 29GB AC power cord (mains lead) Preparing ...the Receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for 5 seconds. Preparing the Receiver 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to "CLEARED". This...
...equipment are now reset to the factory default settings. Changes or adjustments made to the settings are being output to turn the receiver on , neither video nor audio signals will be used to revert back to the defaults. 29GB AC power cord (mains lead) Preparing ...the Receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for 5 seconds. Preparing the Receiver 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to "CLEARED". This...