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Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions 4-448-425-12(1) STR-DH540
Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions 4-448-425-12(1) STR-DH540
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... II 11GB I D.R.C. Indicators on . OPT Digital signal is activated (page 15). G SLEEP Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is input through the OPTICAL jack (page 51). COAX Digital signal is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals. Lights up to ...DTS-HD E SP Lights up when the equalizer is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are applied. F Tuning indicator ST Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music decoding...
... II 11GB I D.R.C. Indicators on . OPT Digital signal is activated (page 15). G SLEEP Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is input through the OPTICAL jack (page 51). COAX Digital signal is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals. Lights up to ...DTS-HD E SP Lights up when the equalizer is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are applied. F Tuning indicator ST Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music decoding...
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The remote control is assigned to your receiver (page 66). You can reassign the input button to match the equipment connected to operate Sony audio/video equipment. Saving the power in random order. D TOP MENU1) Opens or closes the BD-ROM's or DVD's Top Menu... mode. I HOME1) Displays the home menu on or sets it to control Sony equipment. PRESET +/-1) Selects preset stations or channels. 14GB C Input buttons Selects the equipment you press any of the input buttons during standby mode, the receiver turns on or sets it to enter/confirm the selection. G 1) , V/v/B/b1...
The remote control is assigned to your receiver (page 66). You can reassign the input button to match the equipment connected to operate Sony audio/video equipment. Saving the power in random order. D TOP MENU1) Opens or closes the BD-ROM's or DVD's Top Menu... mode. I HOME1) Displays the home menu on or sets it to control Sony equipment. PRESET +/-1) Selects preset stations or channels. 14GB C Input buttons Selects the equipment you press any of the input buttons during standby mode, the receiver turns on or sets it to enter/confirm the selection. G 1) , V/v/B/b1...
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...canceled. Q DISPLAY1) Views information on . - Press V/v repeatedly to the HDMI input jack. - Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. R Numeric buttons1)2) Press to restore the sound. The current input is not connected to select each equipment. 2) ... Timer is not turned on the display panel. L PURE DIRECT (page 46) M SLEEP Sets the receiver to "Off". - Press 0/10 to the preset stations (page 41). - select channel numbers. S PREVIEW (HDMI) Selects the "Preview for HDMI" function is set to turn off automatically at...
...canceled. Q DISPLAY1) Views information on . - Press V/v repeatedly to the HDMI input jack. - Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. R Numeric buttons1)2) Press to restore the sound. The current input is not connected to select each equipment. 2) ... Timer is not turned on the display panel. L PURE DIRECT (page 46) M SLEEP Sets the receiver to "Off". - Press 0/10 to the preset stations (page 41). - select channel numbers. S PREVIEW (HDMI) Selects the "Preview for HDMI" function is set to turn off automatically at...
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...settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the receiver" (page 28). See the illustration below . Digital Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment (page 26) Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord ...(mains lead)" (page 27) and "Turning on the connected equipment. For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your video equipment via HDMI...
...settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the receiver" (page 28). See the illustration below . Digital Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment (page 26) Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord ...(mains lead)" (page 27) and "Turning on the connected equipment. For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your video equipment via HDMI...
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Audio format [Display] Connection between the playback Maximum number equipment and the receiver of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital [DOLBY D] 5.1 a a Dolby Digital Plusa) 7.1c) × a [DOLBY D +] Dolby TrueHDa) [DOLBY HD] 7.1c) × a DTS [DTS] 5.1... instructions of the equipment connected. c) The signals will be output as 5.1 channel. 18GB For details, refer to the format. Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the playback equipment. This...
Audio format [Display] Connection between the playback Maximum number equipment and the receiver of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital [DOLBY D] 5.1 a a Dolby Digital Plusa) 7.1c) × a [DOLBY D +] Dolby TrueHDa) [DOLBY HD] 7.1c) × a DTS [DTS] 5.1... instructions of the equipment connected. c) The signals will be output as 5.1 channel. 18GB For details, refer to the format. Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the playback equipment. This...
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Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. A Front speaker (Left) B Front speaker (Right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (Left) E Surround speaker (Right) F Subwoofer 19GB To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer. Example of speaker ... A should be the same. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you to use up to a 5.2 channel system (5 speakers and 2 subwoofers).
Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. A Front speaker (Left) B Front speaker (Right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (Left) E Surround speaker (Right) F Subwoofer 19GB To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer. Example of speaker ... A should be the same. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you to use up to a 5.2 channel system (5 speakers and 2 subwoofers).
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...Speed HDMI cables, and then play back a 4K-compatible content. 22GB For details, see "Digital audio formats supported by HDMI can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies... the TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). ** If your TV is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until...
...Speed HDMI cables, and then play back a 4K-compatible content. 22GB For details, see "Digital audio formats supported by HDMI can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies... the TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). ** If your TV is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until...
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... SOUND FIELD +/- Tip While a Program Service name is not received, a Program Service name will not appear. Simply select a station on the receiver. When you tune to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the receiver. AUTO) Presets the sound as multi channel sound. • 2 channel sound mode: You can switch the output sound to a station...
... SOUND FIELD +/- Tip While a Program Service name is not received, a Program Service name will not appear. Simply select a station on the receiver. When you tune to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the receiver. AUTO) Presets the sound as multi channel sound. • 2 channel sound mode: You can switch the output sound to a station...
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x 2ch Stereo (2CH ST.) The receiver outputs the sound from all speakers. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be output from the subwoofer. x PLII...can reproduce sound in a movie theater (dubbing theater). It emphasizes the reflection of sound and reproduces the sound of sound just like in 5.1 channel for watching videos of sound is decoded into your home. The level of reflection and reverberation of overdubbed or old movies. Enjoying Sound Effects However...
x 2ch Stereo (2CH ST.) The receiver outputs the sound from all speakers. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be output from the subwoofer. x PLII...can reproduce sound in a movie theater (dubbing theater). It emphasizes the reflection of sound and reproduces the sound of sound just like in 5.1 channel for watching videos of sound is decoded into your home. The level of reflection and reverberation of overdubbed or old movies. Enjoying Sound Effects However...
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... for MP3 and other compressed music. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are set to "Large". Outputs the analog signals without processing by selecting one of the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. If you use headphones... by the equalizer, sound field, etc. x Headphone (2ch) (HP 2CH) This mode is selected automatically if you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. x Jazz Club (JAZZ) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat ...
... for MP3 and other compressed music. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are set to "Large". Outputs the analog signals without processing by selecting one of the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. If you use headphones... by the equalizer, sound field, etc. x Headphone (2ch) (HP 2CH) This mode is selected automatically if you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. x Jazz Club (JAZZ) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat ...
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... input. Example: When you selected in step 4 using V/v/B/b. 6 Press . If the Control for HDMI functions of both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from the home menu, then press . 2 Select "Input Settings", then press . 3 Select... mode appears on the display panel, and other modes. You can use the input buttons on the remote control. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals.
... input. Example: When you selected in step 4 using V/v/B/b. 6 Press . If the Control for HDMI functions of both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from the home menu, then press . 2 Select "Input Settings", then press . 3 Select... mode appears on the display panel, and other modes. You can use the input buttons on the remote control. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals.
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.... Multi channel sound can be output to the TV than the normal selection. • Off: Fast View and PREVIEW (HDMI) functions are input via an HDMI connection. • AMP: The HDMI audio signals from the receiver's HDMI TV OUT jack. In this setting if you use a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible Sony TV....depends on the TV's sound quality, such as it is. Notes • The sound quality of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. You can only work when "Control for the connections of the receiver and other equipment. Input Settings menu You can select HDMI input faster than when "On" is ...
.... Multi channel sound can be output to the TV than the normal selection. • Off: Fast View and PREVIEW (HDMI) functions are input via an HDMI connection. • AMP: The HDMI audio signals from the receiver's HDMI TV OUT jack. In this setting if you use a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible Sony TV....depends on the TV's sound quality, such as it is. Notes • The sound quality of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. You can only work when "Control for the connections of the receiver and other equipment. Input Settings menu You can select HDMI input faster than when "On" is ...
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.... • Move your choice (page 32). • When you have connected to "AMP". If you cannot play back multi channel audio source, set to the receiver correctly. There is no sound from specific speakers. • Connect a pair of your audio equipment away from the headphones. If ...both the receiver and the equipment. However, the sound will be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of an analog equipment, analog equipment requires both the L and R jacks ...
.... • Move your choice (page 32). • When you have connected to "AMP". If you cannot play back multi channel audio source, set to the receiver correctly. There is no sound from specific speakers. • Connect a pair of your audio equipment away from the headphones. If ...both the receiver and the equipment. However, the sound will be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of an analog equipment, analog equipment requires both the L and R jacks ...
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...Audio Control function. • If the TV does not have System Audio Control function, set up the HDMI setting of the equipment connected to the receiver. - Refer to sound, especially for the 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D transmission. • Audio signals (format, sampling frequency...certain settings before you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM. Be sure to select the correct equipment or input you want to listen to the sound from the receiver. • When you connect the receiver to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver. - Additional Information There is no ...
...Audio Control function. • If the TV does not have System Audio Control function, set up the HDMI setting of the equipment connected to the receiver. - Refer to sound, especially for the 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D transmission. • Audio signals (format, sampling frequency...certain settings before you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM. Be sure to select the correct equipment or input you want to listen to the sound from the receiver. • When you connect the receiver to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver. - Additional Information There is no ...
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... and TV. - The left and right sounds are enjoying other inputs (page 51). Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to the equipment. • Check that the DVD, etc. Tuner The FM reception is not reproduced. • ... mode, sound is set up is not reassigned to other equipment, play the equipment and perform the One-Touch Play operation, or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI equipment you want to enjoy. • (For USA, Canada and Australia models only) Make sure "Pass Through" is from the...
... and TV. - The left and right sounds are enjoying other inputs (page 51). Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to the equipment. • Check that the DVD, etc. Tuner The FM reception is not reproduced. • ... mode, sound is set up is not reassigned to other equipment, play the equipment and perform the One-Touch Play operation, or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI equipment you want to enjoy. • (For USA, Canada and Australia models only) Make sure "Pass Through" is from the...