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...* Manufactured under U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. All Rights Reserved. "BRAVIA" is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The recycling of the materials will help ... model only". • The instructions in countries applying EU Directives. Notice for model STR-DH520. To ensure that the battery will help to equipment sold in this product or battery... model. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under license...
...* Manufactured under U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. All Rights Reserved. "BRAVIA" is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The recycling of the materials will help ... model only". • The instructions in countries applying EU Directives. Notice for model STR-DH520. To ensure that the battery will help to equipment sold in this product or battery... model. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under license...
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... 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 Receiver Initializing the receiver 29... Sync)........ 50 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select 50 Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 51 Using the sound/images from other inputs 51 Using the setting menu 53 Using the Remote Control Reassigning...
... 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 Receiver Initializing the receiver 29... Sync)........ 50 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select 50 Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 51 Using the sound/images from other inputs 51 Using the setting menu 53 Using the Remote Control Reassigning...
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... signal is set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 51). - The TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. C LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel...Indicators on the speaker settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. F NEO:6 Lights up when the audio signal is actually being played back. LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Front Left High Front Right High Front Left Front Right Center...
... signal is set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 51). - The TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. C LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel...Indicators on the speaker settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. F NEO:6 Lights up when the audio signal is actually being played back. LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Front Left High Front Right High Front Left Front Right Center...
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... RDS (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Tuned to a radio station. 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 This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. Preset station number (The number will change...
... RDS (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Tuned to a radio station. 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 This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. Preset station number (The number will change...
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... * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 21). 10GB Rear panel 1 1, 2 3 5 1 2 A Audio signal section DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 24, 26) HDMI IN/OUT OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 26, 28...
... * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 21). 10GB Rear panel 1 1, 2 3 5 1 2 A Audio signal section DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 24, 26) HDMI IN/OUT OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 26, 28...
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... can reassign the input qj button to match the equipment connected to operate this receiver and other equipment. The remote control is assigned to operate Sony audio/ qk qf video equipment. qh qg • RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) • RM-AAU105 (Other models) continued 11GB...
... can reassign the input qj button to match the equipment connected to operate this receiver and other equipment. The remote control is assigned to operate Sony audio/ qk qf video equipment. qh qg • RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) • RM-AAU105 (Other models) continued 11GB...
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... or Turns off this function. • As this function is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are assigned to control Sony equipment. The buttons are input, the sound may suddenly increase when you switch to other formats. • This function does not work in the... or +/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to enter/confirm the selection. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received. 12GB To use the buttons printed in pink Hold down SHIFT (O), then press the button printed in pink that...
... or Turns off this function. • As this function is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are assigned to control Sony equipment. The buttons are input, the sound may suddenly increase when you switch to other formats. • This function does not work in the... or +/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to enter/confirm the selection. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received. 12GB To use the buttons printed in pink Hold down SHIFT (O), then press the button printed in pink that...
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...select the function you press this function. H Color buttons Displays an operation guide on the display panel. MAX". Each time you want. To control a Sony TV Hold down TV A TV ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the TV on , the bass, treble, and effect levels increase, and "D. continued 13GB ...X NIGHT MODE Allows you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. This function can also set to turn off , press SLEEP. Press the button...
...select the function you press this function. H Color buttons Displays an operation guide on the display panel. MAX". Each time you want. To control a Sony TV Hold down TV A TV ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the TV on , the bass, treble, and effect levels increase, and "D. continued 13GB ...X NIGHT MODE Allows you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. This function can also set to turn off , press SLEEP. Press the button...
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... in the text mode. N TV CH +**/- 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 FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. or PROG +**/- or...
... in the text mode. N TV CH +**/- 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 FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. or PROG +**/- or...
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...player Power Track Enter Track > 10 Display Fast forward, rewind Play Skip track Pause Stop - - - - - To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. The function of your connected equipment, some ...Skip track - Display - - 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 - Return, exit Guide menu - - - * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Menu Fast...
...player Power Track Enter Track > 10 Display Fast forward, rewind Play Skip track Pause Stop - - - - - To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. The function of your connected equipment, some ...Skip track - Display - - 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 - Return, exit Guide menu - - - * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Menu Fast...
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... 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. For a PlayStation 3, check that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/...the speakers (page 17, 19) Checking the connection appropriate for your audio/video equipment connected to "Bitstream" (with the connected equipment. For a Blu-ray Disc player, check that "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" is set to the operating instructions supplied with...
... 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. For a PlayStation 3, check that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/...the speakers (page 17, 19) Checking the connection appropriate for your audio/video equipment connected to "Bitstream" (with the connected equipment. For a Blu-ray Disc player, check that "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" is set to the operating instructions supplied with...
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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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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. Recommended connection Alternative connection continued 21GB
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..." to "TV+AMP" in the HDMI menu (page 60). By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). For details, see "Digital audio formats supported by HDMI can be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the receiver. Unless the power is turned... on, neither video nor audio signals will output from the speakers connected to the receiver via the HDMI TV OUT jack. See ""BRAVIA" Sync Features" (page 47). connect E...
..." to "TV+AMP" in the HDMI menu (page 60). By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). For details, see "Digital audio formats supported by HDMI can be switched between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the receiver. Unless the power is turned... on, neither video nor audio signals will output from the speakers connected to the receiver via the HDMI TV OUT jack. See ""BRAVIA" Sync Features" (page 47). connect E...
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...connecting cords • Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • It is turned off. • Audio signals (format, sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the specific HDMI version. When you connect an...being output to a TV via the HDMI 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 the case, check the specification of the connected ...
...connecting cords • Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • It is turned off. • Audio signals (format, sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the specific HDMI version. When you connect an...being output to a TV via the HDMI 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 the case, check the specification of the connected ...
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...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, set the "A. ... the BD/DVD input so that you can be displayed on the remote control so that it can use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 37). Notes • Be sure to control your DVD player.
...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, set the "A. ... the BD/DVD input so that you can be displayed on the remote control so that it can use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 37). Notes • Be sure to control your DVD player.
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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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B Video cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Note Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote control so that you use the button to record, you must make this connection (page 38). 27GB For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 61). * If you want 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.
B Video cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Note Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote control so that you use the button to record, you must make this connection (page 38). 27GB For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 61). * If you want 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.
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...source is very soft, you may be distorted or interrupted. 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 ...Connecting the antennas (aerials) Before connecting antennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 4b: Connecting the audio equipment Super Audio CD player, CD player A Tip We recommend you switch to other input, be sure to reduce the volume level to avoid damaging ...
...source is very soft, you may be distorted or interrupted. 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 ...Connecting the antennas (aerials) Before connecting antennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 4b: Connecting the audio equipment Super Audio CD player, CD player A Tip We recommend you switch to other input, be sure to reduce the volume level to avoid damaging ...