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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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... Left Surround Back Right Surround Back (the surround back equipment obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. HDMI - The TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. D Input indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is a digital signal through the OPTICAL jack (page 51). OPT The INPUT...
... Left Surround Back Right Surround Back (the surround back equipment obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. HDMI - The TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. D Input indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is a digital signal through the OPTICAL jack (page 51). OPT The INPUT...
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... 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 be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. MAX". If you press this function. To control a Sony TV Hold down ... to activate the Auto Calibration function (page 31). Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off automatically at low volume levels. Use the tactile dots as current channel number and screen mode. X NIGHT MODE Allows you want. When watching a movie late at night...
... 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 be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. MAX". If you press this function. To control a Sony TV Hold down ... to activate the Auto Calibration function (page 31). Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off automatically at low volume levels. Use the tactile dots as current channel number and screen mode. X NIGHT MODE Allows you want. When watching a movie late at night...
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... and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB Adjusts the TV volume. V AUDIO** or ** Changes the dual sound mode. 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). N TV CH +**/- T GUIDE or Display the on-screen program guide....Displays the TV menus. Scans for the preset TV channels. R MUTING or Activates the TV's muting function.
... and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB Adjusts the TV volume. V AUDIO** or ** Changes the dual sound mode. 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). N TV CH +**/- T GUIDE or Display the on-screen program guide....Displays the TV menus. Scans for the preset TV channels. R MUTING or Activates the TV's muting function.
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...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). VCR Power Channel Enter - Notes • The above explanation is intended to activate the buttons printed in this section may ... - - - Enter Select - To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. Name A C Numeric buttons** Blu-ray Disc, DVD player Power Track Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Power Channel ENT/MEM Enter Enter CLEAR F DISPLAY G POP...
...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). VCR Power Channel Enter - Notes • The above explanation is intended to activate the buttons printed in this section may ... - - - Enter Select - To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. Name A C Numeric buttons** Blu-ray Disc, DVD player Power Track Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Power Channel ENT/MEM Enter Enter CLEAR F DISPLAY G POP...
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...system software version 3.5). We recommend that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS (Coaxial/Optical)" are set to the receiver by following the simple steps below . For a Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your equipment. You can enjoy your equipment Connecting... Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment (page 28) Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. For a ...
...system software version 3.5). We recommend that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS (Coaxial/Optical)" are set to the receiver by following the simple steps below . For a Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your equipment. You can enjoy your equipment Connecting... Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment (page 28) Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. For a ...
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...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) ESurround speaker (Right) FSurround back speaker (Left)* GSurround back speaker (Right)* HFront high speaker (Left)* IFront high speaker (Right)* JSubwoofer * You cannot use a 7.1 channel... system (7 speakers and one surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can...
...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) ESurround speaker (Right) FSurround back speaker (Left)* GSurround back speaker (Right)* HFront high speaker (Left)* IFront high speaker (Right)* JSubwoofer * You cannot use a 7.1 channel... system (7 speakers and one surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can...
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... sampling frequency of the TV to "Fixed" if it can be distorted. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using other audio jacks. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. ... you want to select an audio signal using HDMI cables, operations can be able to record even if you connect the receiver to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) compatible TV, the TV sound will be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on , neither video ...
... sampling frequency of the TV to "Fixed" if it can be distorted. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using other audio jacks. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. ... you want to select an audio signal using HDMI cables, operations can be able to record even if you connect the receiver to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) compatible TV, the TV sound will be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on , neither video ...
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.... ASSIGN" in AUDIO menu (page 51) when the sound is poor or the sound does not come out of a equipment connected via the receiver. For example, equipment that are defined by the connected equipment. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D equipment, the sound... and/or the image may not support Audio Return Channel (ARC). • Refer to the operating instructions of audio output signals from the playback equipment is switched. • When the connected equipment ...
.... ASSIGN" in AUDIO menu (page 51) when the sound is poor or the sound does not come out of a equipment connected via the receiver. For example, equipment that are defined by the connected equipment. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D equipment, the sound... and/or the image may not support Audio Return Channel (ARC). • Refer to the operating instructions of audio output signals from the playback equipment is switched. • When the connected equipment ...
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...message If a warning on the error code, the speaker channel may be too close. However, there will appears on the measurement result, the speaker channel may not appears. You may vary. To return to use the receiver with high noise level detection. Make sure that value....optimizer microphone is not connected. • Either the left high or front right high speaker is not connected. * xxx represent a speaker channel F Front S Surround SB Surround back FH Front high Depending on the measurement result is present, detailed information is connected only to the ...
...message If a warning on the error code, the speaker channel may be too close. However, there will appears on the measurement result, the speaker channel may not appears. You may vary. To return to use the receiver with high noise level detection. Make sure that value....optimizer microphone is not connected. • Either the left high or front right high speaker is not connected. * xxx represent a speaker channel F Front S Surround SB Surround back FH Front high Depending on the measurement result is present, detailed information is connected only to the ...
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...connected securely. • The speaker cords may not be output from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. Note When you press TUNER, "FM TUNER" or "AM TUNER" appears for each speaker in the display panel The speaker pattern set up is ...not output from each speaker. Note Depending on the receiver. Press any input buttons or select "OFF" under step 4. The test tone is output from all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL...
...connected securely. • The speaker cords may not be output from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. Note When you press TUNER, "FM TUNER" or "AM TUNER" appears for each speaker in the display panel The speaker pattern set up is ...not output from each speaker. Note Depending on the receiver. Press any input buttons or select "OFF" under step 4. The test tone is output from all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL...
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... Auto) Presets the sound as multi channel sound. x 2CH ST. (2 Channel Stereo) The receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right signals from certain speakers depending on the receiver. 2 channel sound mode You can switch the audio of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. However, for... speaker level can select one of the selected input to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the receiver. You can be output from all speakers. You can create multi channel surround sound. AUTO (A.F.D. continued 43GB Enjoying Surround Sound repeatedly to...
... Auto) Presets the sound as multi channel sound. x 2CH ST. (2 Channel Stereo) The receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right signals from certain speakers depending on the receiver. 2 channel sound mode You can switch the audio of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. However, for... speaker level can select one of the selected input to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the receiver. You can be output from all speakers. You can create multi channel surround sound. AUTO (A.F.D. continued 43GB Enjoying Surround Sound repeatedly to...
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...) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. x P. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. This...the feeling of presence and depth. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies at home with... (HD Digital Cinema Sound) This mode is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies.
...) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. x P. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. This...the feeling of presence and depth. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies at home with... (HD Digital Cinema Sound) This mode is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies.
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... The sound fields for "NEO6 CIN" or "NEO6 MUS" when all the speakers are being received. - Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to the receiver. Outputs the analog signals without processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc. If you use ... signal is not generated for music and movie do not work in the SPEAKER menu. Notes on sound fields • Depends on the receiver to select "2CH ST." DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with front high speakers. • When...
... The sound fields for "NEO6 CIN" or "NEO6 MUS" when all the speakers are being received. - Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to the receiver. Outputs the analog signals without processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc. If you use ... signal is not generated for music and movie do not work in the SPEAKER menu. Notes on sound fields • Depends on the receiver to select "2CH ST." DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with front high speakers. • When...
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... does not correspond to the operating instructions of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5.1 a a 6.1 a a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a 5.1 a a 6.1 a a 5.1 a a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a a)Audio signals are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. 46GB This receiver supports the following audio formats. b)Signals with ... 96/24 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio a) DTS-HD Master Audio a)b) Multi Channel Linear PCM a) Connection between the playback Maximum number equipment and the receiver of the playback equipment. For details, refer to the format.
... does not correspond to the operating instructions of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5.1 a a 6.1 a a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a 5.1 a a 6.1 a a 5.1 a a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a a)Audio signals are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. 46GB This receiver supports the following audio formats. b)Signals with ... 96/24 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio a) DTS-HD Master Audio a)b) Multi Channel Linear PCM a) Connection between the playback Maximum number equipment and the receiver of the playback equipment. For details, refer to the format.
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.... Using the sound/images from one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have reassigned the input jacks, you can use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver) to "CTRL OFF". - Assign the OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. Advanced Operations continued 51GB You can reassign... set up based on the display panel. • AUTO: Gives priority to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. You cannot select other , depending on the type of the jacks do not connect the receiver to "ANALOG". After you connected. Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/CATV (IN 2) jacks to ...
.... Using the sound/images from one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have reassigned the input jacks, you can use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver) to "CTRL OFF". - Assign the OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. Advanced Operations continued 51GB You can reassign... set up based on the display panel. • AUTO: Gives priority to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. You cannot select other , depending on the type of the jacks do not connect the receiver to "ANALOG". After you connected. Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/CATV (IN 2) jacks to ...
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...from other inputs" (page 51). a)Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only. ASSIGN] Night mode [NIGHT M.] Video input assignment [V. c)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW). e)"FEET" for HDMI [CTRL.HDMI] HDMI Signal Pass Through [... 60) SYSTEM [SYSTEM] (page 60) Parameters [Display] Front speakers bass level [BASS] Front speakers treble level [TREBLE] FM station receiving mode [FM MODE] Naming preset stations [NAME IN] Synchronizes audio with video output [A/V SYNC] Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL] Digital audio input assignment ...
...from other inputs" (page 51). a)Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only. ASSIGN] Night mode [NIGHT M.] Video input assignment [V. c)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW). e)"FEET" for HDMI [CTRL.HDMI] HDMI Signal Pass Through [... 60) SYSTEM [SYSTEM] (page 60) Parameters [Display] Front speakers bass level [BASS] Front speakers treble level [TREBLE] FM station receiving mode [FM MODE] Naming preset stations [NAME IN] Synchronizes audio with video output [A/V SYNC] Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL] Digital audio input assignment ...
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... (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, front left /right high). • LARGE If you want to this receiver. TONE Lets you feel a lack of the soundtrack. Normally, select "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you adjust the...The dynamic range is the standard setting, and enacts light compression. STD" is compressed automatically. • COMP. SPEAKER menu You can adjust each channel from your seating position (page 35). Note This function does not work when "A. x D. OFF The dynamic range is possible with Dolby Digital ...
... (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, front left /right high). • LARGE If you want to this receiver. TONE Lets you feel a lack of the soundtrack. Normally, select "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you adjust the...The dynamic range is the standard setting, and enacts light compression. STD" is compressed automatically. • COMP. SPEAKER menu You can adjust each channel from your seating position (page 35). Note This function does not work when "A. x D. OFF The dynamic range is possible with Dolby Digital ...
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...only output to the speakers connected to the receiver. SYSTEM menu You can customize the settings of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. x AUTO.STBY Lets you use a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible Sony TV. x AUDIO.OUT Lets you set the receiver switch to standby mode automatically when you ...output the HDMI signals to the TV even when the receiver is in standby mode...
...only output to the speakers connected to the receiver. SYSTEM menu You can customize the settings of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. x AUTO.STBY Lets you use a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible Sony TV. x AUDIO.OUT Lets you set the receiver switch to standby mode automatically when you ...output the HDMI signals to the TV even when the receiver is in standby mode...
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... audio output setting of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the equipment may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Use an audio cord (not supplied). •... Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have turned on your nearest Sony dealer. TONE" in...
... audio output setting of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the equipment may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Use an audio cord (not supplied). •... Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have turned on your nearest Sony dealer. TONE" in...