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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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... equipment obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround Back 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. OPT The INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO"...channel and the LFE channel signal is activated (page 44). 8GB AUTO SW LFE LCR SL SR B SW Lights up when the disc being played back. C LFE Lights up when the audio signal is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. HDMI - The INPUT MODE is not set to "AUTO", and when the receiver...
... equipment obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround Back 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. OPT The INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO"...channel and the LFE channel signal is activated (page 44). 8GB AUTO SW LFE LCR SL SR B SW Lights up when the disc being played back. C LFE Lights up when the audio signal is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. HDMI - The INPUT MODE is not set to "AUTO", and when the receiver...
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... Enters the selections. (Previous channel) Returns to the current TV program. / (Info/Text reveal) Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. RANGE" is turned on the TV screen when the color buttons are available. To control a Sony TV Hold down SHIFT (O), then... press AUTO CAL to "COMP. C Numeric buttons** Selects the TV channels. continued 13GB The remaining time appears...
... Enters the selections. (Previous channel) Returns to the current TV program. / (Info/Text reveal) Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. RANGE" is turned on the TV screen when the color buttons are available. To control a Sony TV Hold down SHIFT (O), then... press AUTO CAL to "COMP. C Numeric buttons** Selects the TV channels. continued 13GB The remaining time appears...
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or PROG +**/- Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB Selects the next or previous page while in the text mode. * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND ... previous TV menu. 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). Scans for the preset TV channels. or +/- Adjusts the TV volume. T GUIDE or Display the on-screen program guide. Z INPUT or (Input select) Selects the...
or PROG +**/- Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB Selects the next or previous page while in the text mode. * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND ... previous TV menu. 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). Scans for the preset TV channels. or +/- Adjusts the TV volume. T GUIDE or Display the on-screen program guide. Z INPUT or (Input select) Selects the...
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To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. Menu, guide Enter V/v/B/b K TOOLS/OPTIONS L MENU/HOME M m/M Select Options menu Menu Search forward, backward Select Options menu Menu - Return, exit Guide menu ... RETURN/EXIT O T GUIDE or U TOP MENU V AUDIO** or Z INPUT Stop Return Program schedule On-screen guide Audio Select input - X Pause - VCR Power Channel Enter - Enter Select - Menu Fast forward, rewind Play Search index Pause Stop - - - - Notes • The above explanation is intended to activate the buttons ...
To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. Menu, guide Enter V/v/B/b K TOOLS/OPTIONS L MENU/HOME M m/M Select Options menu Menu Search forward, backward Select Options menu Menu - Return, exit Guide menu ... RETURN/EXIT O T GUIDE or U TOP MENU V AUDIO** or Z INPUT Stop Return Program schedule On-screen guide Audio Select input - X Pause - VCR Power Channel Enter - Enter Select - Menu Fast forward, rewind Play Search index Pause Stop - - - - Notes • The above explanation is intended to activate the buttons ...
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... following the simple steps below . For a Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your equipment. Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 29) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 29). We recommend that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS (Coaxial/Optical)" are set to...VIDEO Digital 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 the connecting jack.
... following the simple steps below . For a Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your equipment. Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 29) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 29). We recommend that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS (Coaxial/Optical)" are set to...VIDEO Digital 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 the connecting jack.
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... Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in 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. continued 17GB Example of speaker system configuration 5.1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two...
... Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in 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. continued 17GB Example of speaker system configuration 5.1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two...
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...TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. **If you connect the receiver to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) compatible TV, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). It is not ...be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the receiver. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by the receiver" (page 46). • The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of the TV to "Fixed" if it can...
...TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. **If you connect the receiver to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) compatible TV, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). It is not ...be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the receiver. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by the receiver" (page 46). • The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of the TV to "Fixed" if it can...
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...cable. • Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback equipment is switched. • When the connected equipment is not necessary to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back ....THRU" to be lost . Connections • DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output. • Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to connect several digital equipment, but cannot find an unused input See...
...cable. • Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback equipment is switched. • When the connected equipment is not necessary to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back ....THRU" to be lost . Connections • DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output. • Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to connect several digital equipment, but cannot find an unused input See...
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... be damaged. The distance between the speaker and the microphone may be caused by noise. This may be able to use the receiver with high noise level detection. E - The surround back speaker is no problems even if you continue to achieve better results if...return to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH R terminals. xxx* 41 W - If the optimizer microphone is not connected. * xxx represent a speaker channel F Front S Surround SB Surround back FH Front high Depending on the display panel, then press . 3 Repeat steps in "3: Confirming/saving the measurement ...
... be damaged. The distance between the speaker and the microphone may be caused by noise. This may be able to use the receiver with high noise level detection. E - The surround back speaker is no problems even if you continue to achieve better results if...return to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH R terminals. xxx* 41 W - If the optimizer microphone is not connected. * xxx represent a speaker channel F Front S Surround SB Surround back FH Front high Depending on the display panel, then press . 3 Repeat steps in "3: Confirming/saving the measurement ...
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...from the speakers • The speaker cords may have the same sounding test tone level for a while, and then frequency appears on the receiver. 3 Press the input button which corresponds to the equipment you press TUNER, "FM TUNER" or "AM TUNER" appears for each speaker...to select "AUTO xxx*". When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. Make sure that the speaker connections and the pattern match correctly. 36GB Basic Operations Playback Input buttons , V/v/B/b AMP MENU MASTER VOL +/-/ 2 +/- ...
...from the speakers • The speaker cords may have the same sounding test tone level for a while, and then frequency appears on the receiver. 3 Press the input button which corresponds to the equipment you press TUNER, "FM TUNER" or "AM TUNER" appears for each speaker...to select "AUTO xxx*". When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. Make sure that the speaker connections and the pattern match correctly. 36GB Basic Operations Playback Input buttons , V/v/B/b AMP MENU MASTER VOL +/-/ 2 +/- ...
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...you want. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can switch the audio of the receiver. Note You cannot select "A. AUTO (A.F.D. However, for listening to 2 channel except LFE signal. x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left /right speakers only. Movie mode You can select one of the ...into your home. Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S. Press SOUND FIELD +/- You can create multi channel surround sound. x 2CH ST. (2 Channel Stereo) The receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right signals from ...
...you want. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can switch the audio of the receiver. Note You cannot select "A. AUTO (A.F.D. However, for listening to 2 channel except LFE signal. x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left /right speakers only. Movie mode You can select one of the ...into your home. Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S. Press SOUND FIELD +/- You can create multi channel surround sound. x 2CH ST. (2 Channel Stereo) The receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right signals from ...
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...In addition, this mode, you are able to a 7.1 channel system. This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Music mode You can reproduce sound in 2 channel format is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and ...digital signal processing technologies. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of sound, but also the best sound ambience, just as CDs. x STADIUM (Stadium) Reproduces the feeling of the receiver's ...
...In addition, this mode, you are able to a 7.1 channel system. This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Music mode You can reproduce sound in 2 channel format is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and ...digital signal processing technologies. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of sound, but also the best sound ambience, just as CDs. x STADIUM (Stadium) Reproduces the feeling of the receiver's ...
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...to take full advantage of the sound fields for movie/music Press SOUND FIELD +/- Notes on sound fields • Depends on the receiver to 2 channels except LFE signals. "PLIIX" is available only when the speaker pattern is selected. or "P. However, the low frequency signal is not... without processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc. repeatedly to "LARGE" in the following sound fields if the headphones are being received. - Enjoying Surround Sound When headphones are connected You can also repeatedly press 2CH/A.DIRECT or press A.F.D on the speaker pattern settings,...
...to take full advantage of the sound fields for movie/music Press SOUND FIELD +/- Notes on sound fields • Depends on the receiver to 2 channels except LFE signals. "PLIIX" is available only when the speaker pattern is selected. or "P. However, the low frequency signal is not... without processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc. repeatedly to "LARGE" in the following sound fields if the headphones are being received. - Enjoying Surround Sound When headphones are connected You can also repeatedly press 2CH/A.DIRECT or press A.F.D on the speaker pattern settings,...
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... Plus a) Dolby TrueHD a) DTS DTS-ES DTS 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 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...
... Plus a) Dolby TrueHD a) DTS DTS-ES DTS 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 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...
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...audio signals, analog audio signals are both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver) to select the equipment you connected. DIRECT" is being used, audio input is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the digital optical audio signals are more than one to the ... SAT/CATV IN and COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/CATV (IN 2) jacks. - The selected audio input mode appears on the receiver. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly. "CTRL.HDMI" is given to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. After you have priority. Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/CATV (IN 2) jacks to "BD/DVD"...
...audio signals, analog audio signals are both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver) to select the equipment you connected. DIRECT" is being used, audio input is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the digital optical audio signals are more than one to the ... SAT/CATV IN and COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/CATV (IN 2) jacks. - The selected audio input mode appears on the receiver. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly. "CTRL.HDMI" is given to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. After you have priority. Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/CATV (IN 2) jacks to "BD/DVD"...
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...HDMI [HDMI] (page 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 [A. ...STEREO SYNC OFF MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB MAIN For details, see "Using the sound/ images from other inputs" (page 51). c)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW). f) You cannot select this setting if your speaker is set...
...HDMI [HDMI] (page 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 [A. ...STEREO SYNC OFF MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB MAIN For details, see "Using the sound/ images from other inputs" (page 51). c)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW). f) You cannot select this setting if your speaker is set...
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... signal. x PATTERN Lets you select the speaker pattern according to the speaker system which you adjust the speaker levels while listening to this receiver. Normally, select "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. • COMP. x FL LVL...speakers. Advanced Operations continued 57GB x T. LEVEL menu You can adjust the level of each channel from your seating position (page 35). STD" is not compressed. Therefore, we recommend using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to watch movies at low volumes late at low volumes. ...
... signal. x PATTERN Lets you select the speaker pattern according to the speaker system which you adjust the speaker levels while listening to this receiver. Normally, select "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. • COMP. x FL LVL...speakers. Advanced Operations continued 57GB x T. LEVEL menu You can adjust the level of each channel from your seating position (page 35). STD" is not compressed. Therefore, we recommend using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to watch movies at low volumes late at low volumes. ...
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...from other input source. Notes • This parameter is not available when "CTRL.HDMI" is set the receiver switch to standby mode automatically when you use a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible Sony TV. x H. For details, see "Using the sound/images from the playback equipment are detected. In... this setting if you do not operate the receiver or when there is output from the receiver. Multi channel sound can be output from TV's speaker...
...from other input source. Notes • This parameter is not available when "CTRL.HDMI" is set the receiver switch to standby mode automatically when you use a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible Sony TV. x H. For details, see "Using the sound/images from the playback equipment are detected. In... this setting if you do not operate the receiver or when there is output from the receiver. Multi channel sound can be output from TV's speaker...
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... "T. Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your subwoofer. • Depending on both the receiver and the equipment. Sound Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is output from specific speakers. • Connect a pair of an analog equipment, analog equipment ...requires both L and R jack connections. Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound. • Make sure you have turned on your nearest Sony...
... "T. Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your subwoofer. • Depending on both the receiver and the equipment. Sound Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is output from specific speakers. • Connect a pair of an analog equipment, analog equipment ...requires both L and R jack connections. Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound. • Make sure you have turned on your nearest Sony...