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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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... this product. Servicing is used in the European Union and other European countries with FCC technical regulations. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Instead it shall be... cautioned that interference will help . If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact...
... this product. Servicing is used in the European Union and other European countries with FCC technical regulations. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Instead it shall be... cautioned that interference will help . If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact...
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...and other European countries with separate collection systems) About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the operation of the receiver with the supplied remote control. Notice for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are for the environment and human health which could...product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The model number is located at end-of this symbol might be different from your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for model STR-DH520.
...and other European countries with separate collection systems) About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the operation of the receiver with the supplied remote control. Notice for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are for the environment and human health which could...product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The model number is located at end-of this symbol might be different from your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for model STR-DH520.
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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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...; Remote control (1) - RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) - Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 61). • When the receiver no longer responds to their default settings.
...; Remote control (1) - RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) - Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 61). • When the receiver no longer responds to their default settings.
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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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... MODE is a digital signal through the COAXIAL jack (page 51). HDMI - C LFE Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is not set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 51). - F NEO:6 Lights up to indicate the current input. ...Indicators on the speaker settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. A Playback channel...
... MODE is a digital signal through the COAXIAL jack (page 51). HDMI - C LFE Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is not set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 51). - F NEO:6 Lights up to indicate the current input. ...Indicators on the speaker settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. A Playback channel...
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... Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz Note These indicators may not light up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. H Dolby Digital Surround indicator Lights up when dynamic range compression is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format... signals. J D.RANGE Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is activated (page 57). This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD...
... Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz Note These indicators may not light up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. H Dolby Digital Surround indicator Lights up when dynamic range compression is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format... signals. J D.RANGE Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is activated (page 57). This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD...
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qh qg • RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) • RM-AAU105 (Other models) continued 11GB The remote control is assigned to operate this receiver and other equipment. C ANTENNA section (page 28) wh 1 FM ANTENNA jack wg 2 AM ANTENNA terminals 3 D SPEAKERS section (page 19) wf wd 4 5 ws 6 wa 7 8 w; 9 ... Australia and Taiwan models 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. You can reassign the input qj button to match the equipment connected to your...
qh qg • RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) • RM-AAU105 (Other models) continued 11GB The remote control is assigned to operate this receiver and other equipment. C ANTENNA section (page 28) wh 1 FM ANTENNA jack wg 2 AM ANTENNA terminals 3 D SPEAKERS section (page 19) wf wd 4 5 ws 6 wa 7 8 w; 9 ... Australia and Taiwan models 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. You can reassign the input qj button to match the equipment connected to your...
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... Selects preset stations. Selects a sound field. or +/- Adjust the volume level of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to operate the receiver. W AUTO VOL Adjusts the volume automatically depending on the display panel. Scans a station. When you switch to... the buttons printed in the following cases. - J , V/v/B/b Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press to control Sony equipment. PRESET +/- Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of a commercial is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals ...
... Selects preset stations. Selects a sound field. or +/- Adjust the volume level of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to operate the receiver. W AUTO VOL Adjusts the volume automatically depending on the display panel. Scans a station. When you switch to... the buttons printed in the following cases. - J , V/v/B/b Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press to control Sony equipment. PRESET +/- Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of a commercial is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals ...
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... function does not work when "A. To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button... select 2.1, press 2, CLEAR, and 1. / (Text) Displays text information. MAX". Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off . The function of the Digital CATV terminal. Example: Hold down TV (P), then press TV CH + or PROG +...CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will be able to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. continued 13GB AUTO CAL Hold ...
... function does not work when "A. To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button... select 2.1, press 2, CLEAR, and 1. / (Text) Displays text information. MAX". Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off . The function of the Digital CATV terminal. Example: Hold down TV (P), then press TV CH + or PROG +...CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will be able to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. continued 13GB AUTO CAL Hold ...
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N TV CH +**/- or +/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to the previous TV menu. 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/ , ...for the preset TV channels. Q TV VOL +/- 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). R MUTING or Activates the TV's muting function. or PROG +**/- V AUDIO** or ** Changes the dual sound mode....
N TV CH +**/- or +/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to the previous TV menu. 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/ , ...for the preset TV channels. Q TV VOL +/- 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). R MUTING or Activates the TV's muting function. or PROG +**/- V AUDIO** or ** Changes the dual sound mode....
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To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. 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 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 forward, rewind Play Search index Pause Stop - - - - Select input CD player Power Track Enter Track...
To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. 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 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 forward, rewind Play Search index Pause Stop - - - - Select input CD player Power Track Enter Track...
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... the digital audio output setting on your equipment. For a PlayStation 3, check that "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" is set to the receiver by following the simple steps below . Setting the speakers (USA and Canada models only) Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then check the speaker... TV and video equipment (page 21, 22) The image quality depends on the connecting jack. Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 29) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 29). See the illustration below . TONE" in LEVEL menu (page 35). If the sound ...
... the digital audio output setting on your equipment. For a PlayStation 3, check that "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" is set to the receiver by following the simple steps below . Setting the speakers (USA and Canada models only) Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then check the speaker... TV and video equipment (page 21, 22) The image quality depends on the connecting jack. Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 29) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 29). See the illustration below . TONE" in LEVEL menu (page 35). If the sound ...
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... 7.1 channel format by connecting additional two front high speakers in Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode (page 44). continued 17GB Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously.
... 7.1 channel format by connecting additional two front high speakers in Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode (page 44). continued 17GB Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously.
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... High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). Notes on HDMI connections • An audio signal input to record even if you...8226; Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. * To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, you can make either "Fixed" or "Variable". 22GB 4a: Connecting the video equipment Using HDMI connection High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is ...
... High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). Notes on HDMI connections • An audio signal input to record even if you...8226; Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. * To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, you can make either "Fixed" or "Variable". 22GB 4a: Connecting the video equipment Using HDMI connection High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is ...
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.... • To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Tip All the digital audio jacks are being output to a TV via the HDMI cable. • Sound may be... cords. When you set the "A. 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 compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Connect...
.... • To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Tip All the digital audio jacks are being output to a TV via the HDMI cable. • Sound may be... cords. When you set the "A. 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 compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Connect...
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...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. ASSIGN" in the AUDIO... player. Recommended connection Alternative connection * When you use the button to change the default setting of the BD/DVD input button on the receiver's display panel. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 37). For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 61). •...
...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. ASSIGN" in the AUDIO... player. Recommended connection Alternative connection * When you use the button to change the default setting of the BD/DVD input button on the receiver's display panel. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 37). For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 61). •...
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... distorted or interrupted. AUDIO" sound field if the source is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected equipment. • If the sound from the receiver and other input, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • When listening to a equipment connected to avoid damaging your speaker.
... distorted or interrupted. AUDIO" sound field if the source is not a malfunction and will depend on the connected equipment. • If the sound from the receiver and other input, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • When listening to a equipment connected to avoid damaging your speaker.
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... is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be used to revert back to turn the receiver on the display panel for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be transmitted. 1 Press ?/1 to the factory... default settings. AC power cord (mains lead) Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for a while, then changes to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. Preparing the Receiver 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (...
... is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be used to revert back to turn the receiver on the display panel for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be transmitted. 1 Press ?/1 to the factory... default settings. AC power cord (mains lead) Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for a while, then changes to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. Preparing the Receiver 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (...