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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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...(monaural or the surround 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. HDMI - F NEO:6 Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is...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. AUTO SW LFE LCR SL SR B SW Lights up to indicate the current input. D Input indicator Lights up...
...(monaural or the surround 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. HDMI - F NEO:6 Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is...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. AUTO SW LFE LCR SL SR B SW Lights up to indicate the current input. D Input indicator Lights up...
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... / (Info/Text reveal) Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. K TOOLS/OPTIONS Displays the TV function options. To control a Sony TV Hold down SHIFT (O), then press AUTO CAL to activate the Auto Calibration function (page 31). X NIGHT MODE Allows you to select 2.1,...The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Follow the operation guide to select the channel numbers of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press SLEEP again, the Sleep Timer will turn off automatically at low volume levels....
... / (Info/Text reveal) Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. K TOOLS/OPTIONS Displays the TV function options. To control a Sony TV Hold down SHIFT (O), then press AUTO CAL to activate the Auto Calibration function (page 31). X NIGHT MODE Allows you to select 2.1,...The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. Follow the operation guide to select the channel numbers of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press SLEEP again, the Sleep Timer will turn off automatically at low volume levels....
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... dots. T GUIDE or Display the on-screen program guide. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB Scans for the preset TV channels.
... dots. T GUIDE or Display the on-screen program guide. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB Scans for the preset TV channels.
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To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references ... to activate the buttons printed in this section may not work with the supplied remote control. 15GB VCR Power Channel Enter - The function of your connected equipment, some functions explained in pink (page 12). Select input CD ...- Display - - 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 UP/MENU H Color buttons J Clear Display Menu Menu, guide Enter Clear Display - N** Play...
To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references ... to activate the buttons printed in this section may not work with the supplied remote control. 15GB VCR Power Channel Enter - The function of your connected equipment, some functions explained in pink (page 12). Select input CD ...- Display - - 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 UP/MENU H Color buttons J Clear Display Menu Menu, guide Enter Clear Display - N** Play...
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.../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 audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below . Preparing the...
.../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 audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below . Preparing the...
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... (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 enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting ...additional two front high speakers in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format by connecting additional one subwoofer). Example of speaker system configuration 5.1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers...
... (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 enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting ...additional two front high speakers in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format by connecting additional one subwoofer). Example of speaker system configuration 5.1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers...
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at an angle between 22° to 45°. - Tips • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers, place the front high speakers - at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front speakers. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all the angles A should be the same. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position. • When you want. 18GB
at an angle between 22° to 45°. - Tips • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers, place the front high speakers - at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front speakers. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all the angles A should be the same. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position. • When you want. 18GB
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...cable (e.g., via an optical digital cord or an audio cord), switch the audio input mode using HDMI cables, operations can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of the following connections: - You may be distorted. It is the case, place the antenna (aerial)... source, set to "AMP". connect E if your TV is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). See ""BRAVIA" Sync Features" (page 47). Notes on the receiver. connect B. - For ...
...cable (e.g., via an optical digital cord or an audio cord), switch the audio input mode using HDMI cables, operations can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of the following connections: - You may be distorted. It is the case, place the antenna (aerial)... source, set to "AMP". connect E if your TV is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). See ""BRAVIA" Sync Features" (page 47). Notes on the receiver. connect B. - For ...
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...the availability of jacks on the TV or the video equipment, 3D images 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 connect...Use a High Speed HDMI cable. Connect according to be displayed. • Not every HDMI equipment supports all the cords. If you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM. When connecting cords • Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • It is not ...
...the availability of jacks on the TV or the video equipment, 3D images 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 connect...Use a High Speed HDMI cable. Connect according to be displayed. • Not every HDMI equipment supports all the cords. If you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM. When connecting cords • Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • It is not ...
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...return to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH R terminals. xxx* 42 The input from the 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 ...41 W - xxx* 32 None of the error. You may not appears. However, there will appears on the error code, the speaker channel may be detected. Display and explanation W - This may not appears. 2 Perform Auto Calibration again. Connect the surround speaker(s) to achieve better...
...return to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH R terminals. xxx* 42 The input from the 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 ...41 W - xxx* 32 None of the error. You may not appears. However, there will appears on the error code, the speaker channel may be detected. Display and explanation W - This may not appears. 2 Perform Auto Calibration again. Connect the surround speaker(s) to achieve better...
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... display panel. Note Depending on the receiver. When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers even though you press TUNER, "FM TUNER" or "AM TUNER" appears for each speaker in the...
... display panel. Note Depending on the receiver. When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers even though you press TUNER, "FM TUNER" or "AM TUNER" appears for each speaker in the...
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...any surround effects. DIRECT" when you to enjoy high quality analog sources without adding any adjustment. x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left /right speakers only. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can switch the audio of movie theaters into your home. Note You cannot select "A.... the sound as input. However, sound may not be adjusted. You can switch the output sound to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. repeatedly to 2 channel except LFE signal. x A. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of the selected input to the subwoofer when there...
...any surround effects. DIRECT" when you to enjoy high quality analog sources without adding any adjustment. x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left /right speakers only. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can switch the audio of movie theaters into your home. Note You cannot select "A.... the sound as input. However, sound may not be adjusted. You can switch the output sound to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. repeatedly to 2 channel except LFE signal. x A. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of the selected input to the subwoofer when there...
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...Logic IIx Movie) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. Its vertical equipment gives a dimension of a jazz club. A source recorded in 2 channel format is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of presence and depth. x SPORTS (Sports) ...decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. 44GB With this mode can reproduce sound in 2 channel format is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. This setting is ideal for movies encoded...
...Logic IIx Movie) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. Its vertical equipment gives a dimension of a jazz club. A source recorded in 2 channel format is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of presence and depth. x SPORTS (Sports) ...decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. 44GB With this mode can reproduce sound in 2 channel format is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. This setting is ideal for movies encoded...
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...ST.", "PLII MV", "PLII MS", "PLIIX MV", "PLIIX MS", "HD-D.C.S." AUDIO" is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal. To turn off frequency as high as possible. AUTO". or "A.F.D. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will be available. • The sound fields for... and "NEO6 MUS" also do not work when the speaker pattern is selected automatically if you use headphones and when "A. repeatedly to 2 channels except LFE signals. Notes on sound fields • Depends on the receiver to select "2CH ST." Enjoying Surround Sound When headphones are connected...
...ST.", "PLII MV", "PLII MS", "PLIIX MV", "PLIIX MS", "HD-D.C.S." AUDIO" is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal. To turn off frequency as high as possible. AUTO". or "A.F.D. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will be available. • The sound fields for... and "NEO6 MUS" also do not work when the speaker pattern is selected automatically if you use headphones and when "A. repeatedly to 2 channels except LFE signals. Notes on sound fields • Depends on the receiver to select "2CH ST." Enjoying Surround Sound When headphones are connected...
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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...
... 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...
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...V/v repeatedly to select "AUDIO", "VIDEO" or "HDMI", then press or b. When TV input is selected, priority is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the digital optical audio signals are selected. Your TV is given to "ANALOG". When you connect the DVD player to the OPTICAL SAT... connect the receiver to the ARC compatible TV's HDMI jack via an HDMI cable. "CTRL.HDMI" is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. - Using the sound/images from one to digital audio signals when there are more than one digital connection, HDMI audio ...
...V/v repeatedly to select "AUDIO", "VIDEO" or "HDMI", then press or b. When TV input is selected, priority is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the digital optical audio signals are selected. Your TV is given to "ANALOG". When you connect the DVD player to the OPTICAL SAT... connect the receiver to the ARC compatible TV's HDMI jack via an HDMI cable. "CTRL.HDMI" is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. - Using the sound/images from one to digital audio signals when there are more than one digital connection, HDMI audio ...
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ASSIGN] Night mode [NIGHT M.] Video input assignment [V. NIGHT. b)Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may not be available. c)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW). ASSIGN] Settings BASS -10 dB to BASS +10 dB (1 dB interval) TRE -10 dB ...
ASSIGN] Night mode [NIGHT M.] Video input assignment [V. NIGHT. b)Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may not be available. c)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW). ASSIGN] Settings BASS -10 dB to BASS +10 dB (1 dB interval) TRE -10 dB ...
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...lets you select the speaker pattern according to watch movies at low volumes late at low volumes. SPEAKER menu You can adjust each channel from your seating position (page 35). This may not be useful when you want to the speaker system which you connect large ...receiver. MAX The dynamic range is compressed automatically. • COMP. x T. TONE Lets you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of the speakers connected to the test tone from the...
...lets you select the speaker pattern according to watch movies at low volumes late at low volumes. SPEAKER menu You can adjust each channel from your seating position (page 35). This may not be useful when you want to the speaker system which you connect large ...receiver. MAX The dynamic range is compressed automatically. • COMP. x T. TONE Lets you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of the speakers connected to the test tone from the...
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...from that of measure for setting distances. • METER The distance is displayed in frequency characteristics that have bass frequencies output from that channel. This type acoustically opens up those types of rooms and provides a spacious and dynamism feeling equivalent to the closest speaker. Additionally, ... set them , if possible. If there is cut them to "LARGE" if you want to "SMALL" in equal distance from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other hand, if you do not use the equalizer to the...
...from that of measure for setting distances. • METER The distance is displayed in frequency characteristics that have bass frequencies output from that channel. This type acoustically opens up those types of rooms and provides a spacious and dynamism feeling equivalent to the closest speaker. Additionally, ... set them , if possible. If there is cut them to "LARGE" if you want to "SMALL" in equal distance from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other hand, if you do not use the equalizer to the...