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...incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. "PlayStation" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. For more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. For any ...for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with this product shall not be treated as those on ...applicable to conserve natural resources. The chemical symbols for model STR-DH520. By ensuring these batteries are of the receiver with separate ...Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are added if the battery contains more...
...incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. "PlayStation" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. For more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. For any ...for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with this product shall not be treated as those on ...applicable to conserve natural resources. The chemical symbols for model STR-DH520. By ensuring these batteries are of the receiver with separate ...Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are added if the battery contains more...
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... Description and location of parts 7 Getting started 16 Connections 1: Installing the speakers 17 2: Connecting the speakers 19 3: Connecting the TV 21 4a: Connecting the video equipment ...........22 4b: Connecting the audio equipment...........28 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 28 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 29 Preparing the... back equipment 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...
... Description and location of parts 7 Getting started 16 Connections 1: Installing the speakers 17 2: Connecting the speakers 19 3: Connecting the TV 21 4a: Connecting the video equipment ...........22 4b: Connecting the audio equipment...........28 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 28 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 29 Preparing the... back equipment 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...
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.../Music decoder is not set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 51). - DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 ..., make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is activated (page 44). 8GB F NEO:6 Lights up when the audio signal is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals....LFE Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. The TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. A Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being...
.../Music decoder is not set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 51). - DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 ..., make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is activated (page 44). 8GB F NEO:6 Lights up when the audio signal is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals....LFE Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. The TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. A Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being...
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This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD LBR DTS-HD Low Bit Rate Audio 9GB I SLEEP Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is activated (page 13). K Tuning... when the receiver tunes to a radio station. Preset station number (The number will change according to the preset station you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is activated (page 57). ST Stereo broadcast RDS (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Tuned to "ANALOG" (page 51...
This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD LBR DTS-HD Low Bit Rate Audio 9GB I SLEEP Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is activated (page 13). K Tuning... when the receiver tunes to a radio station. Preset station number (The number will change according to the preset station you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is activated (page 57). ST Stereo broadcast RDS (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Tuned to "ANALOG" (page 51...
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..., 26) HDMI IN/OUT OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 26, 28) White (L) AUDIO IN/OUT Red (R) Black AUDIO OUT PORTABLE IN 4 B Video signal section* The image quality depends on the connecting jack. DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 24, 25, 26, 27) HDMI IN/OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT... (PB) Red (PR) Y, PB, PR IN/OUT COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 26, 27) High quality image Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 21). 10GB
..., 26) HDMI IN/OUT OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 26, 28) White (L) AUDIO IN/OUT Red (R) Black AUDIO OUT PORTABLE IN 4 B Video signal section* The image quality depends on the connecting jack. DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 24, 25, 26, 27) HDMI IN/OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT... (PB) Red (PR) Y, PB, PR IN/OUT COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 26, 27) High quality image Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 21). 10GB
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You can reassign 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 ...
You can reassign 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 ...
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...receiver. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are assigned to use . C Input buttons** Selects the equipment you press...jacks. Adjust the volume level of the display panel in 3 levels. This function is connected to enter/confirm the selection. ENT/MEM Hold down SHIFT (O), then press numeric buttons to...want to store a station during tuner operation. M TUNING +/- or +/- When you want to control Sony equipment. PRESET +/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to reduce the volume level before you turn off the...
...receiver. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are assigned to use . C Input buttons** Selects the equipment you press...jacks. Adjust the volume level of the display panel in 3 levels. This function is connected to enter/confirm the selection. ENT/MEM Hold down SHIFT (O), then press numeric buttons to...want to store a station during tuner operation. M TUNING +/- or +/- When you want to control Sony equipment. PRESET +/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to reduce the volume level before you turn off the...
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...Displays text information. RANGE" is turned on, the bass, treble, and effect levels increase, and "D. 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 MODE by using the "NIGHT M." X NIGHT MODE... Allows you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). Note...
...Displays text information. RANGE" is turned on, the bass, treble, and effect levels increase, and "D. 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 MODE by using the "NIGHT M." X NIGHT MODE... Allows you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). Note...
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...+/- 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. Adjusts the TV volume. Use the tactile dots as references when...page while in the text mode. * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. N TV CH +**/- L MENU/HOME Displays the TV menus. V AUDIO** or ** Changes the dual sound mode. or +/- R MUTING or Activates the TV's muting ...
...+/- 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. Adjusts the TV volume. Use the tactile dots as references when...page while in the text mode. * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. N TV CH +**/- L MENU/HOME Displays the TV menus. V AUDIO** or ** Changes the dual sound mode. or +/- R MUTING or Activates the TV's muting ...
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...PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. x S RETURN/EXIT O T GUIDE or U TOP MENU V AUDIO** or Z INPUT Stop Return Program schedule On-screen guide Audio Select input - Display - - The function of your connected equipment, some functions explained in pink (page 12). Menu Fast forward, rewind Play Search index Pause Stop... is intended to activate 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. Menu, guide Enter V/v/B/b K TOOLS...
...PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. x S RETURN/EXIT O T GUIDE or U TOP MENU V AUDIO** or Z INPUT Stop Return Program schedule On-screen guide Audio Select input - Display - - The function of your connected equipment, some functions explained in pink (page 12). Menu Fast forward, rewind Play Search index Pause Stop... is intended to activate 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. Menu, guide Enter V/v/B/b K TOOLS...
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... PR/CR 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 your equipment. You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to "Bitstream" (with the connected equipment. Getting started You can check the speaker...
... PR/CR 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 your equipment. You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to "Bitstream" (with the connected equipment. Getting started You can check the speaker...
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Connections 2: Connecting the speakers Center speaker Surround speaker Right Left B B A B Subwoofer * Right Left Surround back/ Front high speaker** B 1 10 mm (13/32") Right Left 4 2 3 Front speaker 2 4 3 A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) continued 19GB
Connections 2: Connecting the speakers Center speaker Surround speaker Right Left B B A B Subwoofer * Right Left Surround back/ Front high speaker** B 1 10 mm (13/32") Right Left 4 2 3 Front speaker 2 4 3 A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) continued 19GB
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Recommended connection Alternative connection continued 21GB Connections 3: Connecting the TV Audio signals TV Video signals or or A B* C D Audio/Video signals ARC E* ** A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
Recommended connection Alternative connection continued 21GB Connections 3: Connecting the TV Audio signals TV Video signals or or A B* C D Audio/Video signals ARC E* ** A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
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... Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using other audio jacks. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output through the...
... Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using other audio jacks. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output through the...
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...need to 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 turned off. • Audio signals (format, sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from other ...HDMI cable. • Sound may be at certain settings before you set the "A. Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set the "PASS.THRU" to "OFF", video and audio signals will not be transmitted when the power is not compatible with copyright protection technology...
...need to 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 turned off. • Audio signals (format, sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from other ...HDMI cable. • Sound may be at certain settings before you set the "A. Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set the "PASS.THRU" to "OFF", video and audio signals will not be transmitted when the power is not compatible with copyright protection technology...
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... on the receiver's display panel. Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player Audio signals Video signals Audio/video signals or 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 connect equipment equipped with a OPTICAL jack...
... on the receiver's display panel. Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player Audio signals Video signals Audio/video signals or 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 connect equipment equipped with a OPTICAL jack...
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Connections Connecting a PlayStation 3 PlayStation 3 Audio/video signals A A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. 25GB
Connections Connecting a PlayStation 3 PlayStation 3 Audio/video signals A A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. 25GB
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Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Audio/video signals Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner Video signals or Audio signals or A B CD E A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) E Optical digital cord (not supplied) Recommended connection Alternative connection 26GB
Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Audio/video signals Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner Video signals or Audio signals or A B CD E A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) E Optical digital cord (not supplied) Recommended connection Alternative connection 26GB
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Connections Connecting a VCR, DVD recorder Audio/video signals VCR, DVD recorder Video signals Audio signals A B* * C A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you can use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 61). * If you want to record, you use the button to change the default setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote control so that you must make this connection (page 38). 27GB B Video cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Note Be sure to control your DVD recorder.
Connections Connecting a VCR, DVD recorder Audio/video signals VCR, DVD recorder Video signals Audio signals A B* * C A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you can use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 61). * If you want to record, you use the button to change the default setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote control so that you must make this connection (page 38). 27GB B Video cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Note Be sure to control your DVD recorder.
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... avoid damaging your speaker. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep it as horizontal as possible. 28GB 4b: Connecting the audio equipment Super Audio CD player, CD player A Tip We recommend you to the PORTABLE IN jack, sound may increase the volume level. FM ...wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) B Portable audio A Audio cord (not supplied) B Phono cord with stereo headphone jack (not supplied) Notes • Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • When listening to a equipment...
... avoid damaging your speaker. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep it as horizontal as possible. 28GB 4b: Connecting the audio equipment Super Audio CD player, CD player A Tip We recommend you to the PORTABLE IN jack, sound may increase the volume level. FM ...wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) B Portable audio A Audio cord (not supplied) B Phono cord with stereo headphone jack (not supplied) Notes • Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • When listening to a equipment...