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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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ARC TV input is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are applied. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. Dolby Digital TrueHD Dolby TrueHD D DTS(-HD) indicator* Lights up when DTS ...
ARC TV input is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are applied. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. Dolby Digital TrueHD Dolby TrueHD D DTS(-HD) indicator* Lights up when DTS ...
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...+/-1) Scans a station. Saving the power in random order. B TV ?/11) (on/standby) Turns the TV on or sets it to control Sony equipment. C Input buttons Selects the equipment you press any of the input buttons during standby mode, the receiver turns on the TV screen. The buttons.... H OPTIONS1) Displays and selects items from the options menu. PRESET +/-1) Selects preset stations or channels. 14GB When you want to "Off". Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate Sony audio/video equipment. RM-AAU168 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it ...
...+/-1) Scans a station. Saving the power in random order. B TV ?/11) (on/standby) Turns the TV on or sets it to control Sony equipment. C Input buttons Selects the equipment you press any of the input buttons during standby mode, the receiver turns on the TV screen. The buttons.... H OPTIONS1) Displays and selects items from the options menu. PRESET +/-1) Selects preset stations or channels. 14GB When you want to "Off". Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate Sony audio/video equipment. RM-AAU168 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it ...
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... "Off". - MEM Stores a station during tuner operation. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. Press 0/10 to - select channel numbers. The current input is input. K SOUND FIELD +/-2) Selects a sound field (page 42). The remaining time appears on the display panel. R Numeric buttons1)2) Press to...
... "Off". - MEM Stores a station during tuner operation. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. Press 0/10 to - select channel numbers. The current input is input. K SOUND FIELD +/-2) Selects a sound field (page 42). The remaining time appears on the display panel. R Numeric buttons1)2) Press to...
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For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your equipment Connecting the TV and video equipment (page 21, 22) The image quality depends on your ... select "HDMI" and "Automatic" (with the connected equipment. 17GB See the illustration below . Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the receiver" (page 28). Getting started You can enjoy your equipment. Before connecting cords, be sure...
For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your equipment Connecting the TV and video equipment (page 21, 22) The image quality depends on your ... select "HDMI" and "Automatic" (with the connected equipment. 17GB See the illustration below . Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the receiver" (page 28). Getting started You can enjoy your equipment. Before connecting cords, be sure...
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... decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the playback equipment. 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) ...DTS-HD High Resolution Audioa) 7.1c) × a [DTS-HD HR] DTS-HD Master Audioa)b) [DTS-HD MA] 7.1c) × a Multi Channel Linear PCMa) 7.1c) × a [PCM] a) Audio signals are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. b) Signals with a sampling frequency ...
... decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the playback equipment. 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) ...DTS-HD High Resolution Audioa) 7.1c) × a [DTS-HD HR] DTS-HD Master Audioa)b) [DTS-HD MA] 7.1c) × a Multi Channel Linear PCMa) 7.1c) × a [PCM] a) Audio signals are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. b) Signals with a sampling frequency ...
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... angle 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). 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...
... angle 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). 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...
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... HDMI Settings menu (page 60). 4a: Connecting the video equipment Using HDMI connection High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, connect C. Notes • Connect a TV monitor or a projector to turn off the TV's volume or activate the TV's muting ... using High Speed HDMI cables, put on the TV screen may not be able to "On" in HDMI Settings menu (page 59). By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using High Speed HDMI cables, and then play back a 3D-compatible content. • To enjoy 4K (HDMI BD, GAME...
... HDMI Settings menu (page 60). 4a: Connecting the video equipment Using HDMI connection High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, connect C. Notes • Connect a TV monitor or a projector to turn off the TV's volume or activate the TV's muting ... using High Speed HDMI cables, put on the TV screen may not be able to "On" in HDMI Settings menu (page 59). By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using High Speed HDMI cables, and then play back a 3D-compatible content. • To enjoy 4K (HDMI BD, GAME...
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... display panel. * If an RDS broadcast is not received, a Program Service name will not appear. Auto (A.F.D. x A.F.D. Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.)/2 channel sound mode • Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode: This mode allows you are using, the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of ...the software you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. 42GB Simply select a station on the receiver. When you ...
... display panel. * If an RDS broadcast is not received, a Program Service name will not appear. Auto (A.F.D. x A.F.D. Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.)/2 channel sound mode • Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode: This mode allows you are using, the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of ...the software you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. 42GB Simply select a station on the receiver. When you ...
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... settings. Thus, the spacious feeling of a dubbing theater is emphasized and a unique acoustic field is created. • Theater: This setting 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 Neo:6 Cinema... type for home use. This function enables you select BD, DVD, GAME and USB as the movie's sound engineer intended in 5.1 channel for output to a volume level suitable for HD-D.C.S. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of sound provided when a theatrical sound source...
... settings. Thus, the spacious feeling of a dubbing theater is emphasized and a unique acoustic field is created. • Theater: This setting 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 Neo:6 Cinema... type for home use. This function enables you select BD, DVD, GAME and USB as the movie's sound engineer intended in 5.1 channel for output to a volume level suitable for HD-D.C.S. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of sound provided when a theatrical sound source...
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...normal stereo sources such as CDs. This setting is ideal for "Neo:6 Cinema" or "Neo:6 Music" when all speakers are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals. x Sports (SPORTS) Reproduces the feeling of a 300-seat live house. x PLII Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music ...generated for normal stereo sources such as CDs. A source recorded in 2 channel format is a low-pass sound effect output from your home. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are set to "Large". x Neo:6 Music (Neo:6 MUS)...
...normal stereo sources such as CDs. This setting is ideal for "Neo:6 Cinema" or "Neo:6 Music" when all speakers are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals. x Sports (SPORTS) Reproduces the feeling of a 300-seat live house. x PLII Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music ...generated for normal stereo sources such as CDs. A source recorded in 2 channel format is a low-pass sound effect output from your home. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are set to "Large". x Neo:6 Music (Neo:6 MUS)...
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... on the display panel, and other modes cannot be selected. • When "Analog Direct" is being used, audio input is given to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. Example: When you selected in step 4 using V/v/B/b. 6 Press . When TV input is selected, priority is set to "Analog". If your connected equipment. You...
... on the display panel, and other modes cannot be selected. • When "Analog Direct" is being used, audio input is given to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. Example: When you selected in step 4 using V/v/B/b. 6 Press . When TV input is selected, priority is set to "Analog". If your connected equipment. You...
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...8226; Depending on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may not be output from the subwoofer if - When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to 32 feet 9 inches) in the Speaker Settings menu. To adjust the size of ..., it is lower than you want to "Small". If there is distorted, or you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers are using multi channel surround sound, select "Small" to "Large". the digital input signal contains LFE signals. - or "Portable Audio" is being used . Normally, select "...
...8226; Depending on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may not be output from the subwoofer if - When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to 32 feet 9 inches) in the Speaker Settings menu. To adjust the size of ..., it is lower than you want to "Small". If there is distorted, or you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers are using multi channel surround sound, select "Small" to "Large". the digital input signal contains LFE signals. - or "Portable Audio" is being used . Normally, select "...
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This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the "On" setting. Multi channel sound can be output from the receiver. In this setting if you use a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible Sony TV. x Input Mode Lets you fix the audio input mode when you connect equipment to the receiver. Note...to a video equipment (projector, etc.), sound may not be played back as it may take a little more time for the connections of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. Sony recommends this case, select "AMP". Turn on the receiver to "AMP". • TV+AMP: The sound is also in the standby ...
This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the "On" setting. Multi channel sound can be output from the receiver. In this setting if you use a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible Sony TV. x Input Mode Lets you fix the audio input mode when you connect equipment to the receiver. Note...to a video equipment (projector, etc.), sound may not be played back as it may take a little more time for the connections of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. Sony recommends this case, select "AMP". Turn on the receiver to "AMP". • TV+AMP: The sound is also in the standby ...
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... speaker pattern setting, some parameters or settings may not be available. d) You can only select this setting only when you select "HD-D.C.S." c) xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SW). Adjusting Settings 65GB RANGE] COMP. f) For USA, Canada and Australia models only. ON, COMP. e) You can select this parameter...
... speaker pattern setting, some parameters or settings may not be available. d) You can only select this setting only when you select "HD-D.C.S." c) xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SW). Adjusting Settings 65GB RANGE] COMP. f) For USA, Canada and Australia models only. ON, COMP. e) You can select this parameter...
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... correctly, using the "Auto Calibration" or "Speaker Pattern" in the HDMI Settings menu (page 60). If only one channel is output from the subwoofer. 70GB If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may be available from the subwoofer. • When all the cords are..."SPK OFF" (page 10). • Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you cannot play back multi channel audio source, set the "HDMI Audio Out" to the receiver correctly. However, the sound will be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of...
... correctly, using the "Auto Calibration" or "Speaker Pattern" in the HDMI Settings menu (page 60). If only one channel is output from the subwoofer. 70GB If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may be available from the subwoofer. • When all the cords are..."SPK OFF" (page 10). • Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you cannot play back multi channel audio source, set the "HDMI Audio Out" to the receiver correctly. However, the sound will be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of...
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... System Audio Control function, set up the HDMI setting of the equipment connected via HDMI connection to be output from the receiver. Change the TV channel when you want to watch a program on the equipment connected via the HDMI cable. • When the connected equipment is poor or the sound does... connected equipment if the image is not compatible with each equipment. • Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM. "TV+AMP" if you watch a TV broadcast. - Be sure to select the correct equipment or input you want when you want to ...
... System Audio Control function, set up the HDMI setting of the equipment connected via HDMI connection to be output from the receiver. Change the TV channel when you want to watch a program on the equipment connected via the HDMI cable. • When the connected equipment is poor or the sound does... connected equipment if the image is not compatible with each equipment. • Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM. "TV+AMP" if you watch a TV broadcast. - Be sure to select the correct equipment or input you want when you want to ...
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Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is incorrect. you are playing is available. • Set "HDMI Audio Out" to see if they are being received. Check to "AMP" in Dolby ... connected equipment is recorded in the HDMI Settings menu (page 60). • You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi Channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection. The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure you may not be disconnected by pulling on the...
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is incorrect. you are playing is available. • Set "HDMI Audio Out" to see if they are being received. Check to "AMP" in Dolby ... connected equipment is recorded in the HDMI Settings menu (page 60). • You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi Channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection. The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure you may not be disconnected by pulling on the...
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... 90 W Stereo Mode Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 105 W + 105 W Surround Mode Output Power2) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9%) 145 W per channel minimum RMS power, with sound field and equalizer bypassed) Input Analog Sensitivity: 500 mV/50 kilohms S/N3): 105 dB (A, 500 mV4)) Depending on the sound... POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (USA model only) With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to rated output. rated 90 watts per channel 1) Measured under the following conditions: Area Power requirements USA, Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz Europe...
... 90 W Stereo Mode Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 105 W + 105 W Surround Mode Output Power2) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9%) 145 W per channel minimum RMS power, with sound field and equalizer bypassed) Input Analog Sensitivity: 500 mV/50 kilohms S/N3): 105 dB (A, 500 mV4)) Depending on the sound... POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (USA model only) With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to rated output. rated 90 watts per channel 1) Measured under the following conditions: Area Power requirements USA, Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz Europe...