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... legislation shall be different from Dolby Laboratories. Inquiries related to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or...169; DTS, Inc. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are for model STR-DH540. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929...or guarantee documents. All Rights Reserved. and other European countries with the supplied remote control. The model number is only applicable to the addresses provided in this ...
... legislation shall be different from Dolby Laboratories. Inquiries related to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or...169; DTS, Inc. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are for model STR-DH540. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929...or guarantee documents. All Rights Reserved. and other European countries with the supplied remote control. The model number is only applicable to the addresses provided in this ...
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... Preparing for the "BRAVIA" Sync 47 One-Touch Play 48 System Audio Control 49 System Power-Off 49 Scene Select 50 Home Theatre Control 50 Remote Easy Control 50 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 51 Using other audio input jacks (Audio Input Assign 51 Reverting back...
... Preparing for the "BRAVIA" Sync 47 One-Touch Play 48 System Audio Control 49 System Power-Off 49 Scene Select 50 Home Theatre Control 50 Remote Easy Control 50 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 51 Using other audio input jacks (Audio Input Assign 51 Reverting back...
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Using the Remote Control Reassigning the input button .......66 Resetting the input buttons ..........67 Additional Information Precautions 68 Troubleshooting 69 Specifications 76 Index 78 8GB
Using the Remote Control Reassigning the input button .......66 Resetting the input buttons ..........67 Additional Information Precautions 68 Troubleshooting 69 Specifications 76 Index 78 8GB
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...; Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 66). • When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of time, remove the...• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) Notes • Do not leave the remote control in the remote control. If this manual) • Quick Setup Guide (1) • Remote control (RM-AAU168) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) Inserting batteries ...
...; Operating Instructions (this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 66). • When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of time, remove the...• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) Notes • Do not leave the remote control in the remote control. If this manual) • Quick Setup Guide (1) • Remote control (RM-AAU168) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) Inserting batteries ...
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..." (page 59) is in standby mode, and - Description and location of the display panel in 3 levels. Press to turn on . J DISPLAY (page 66) K Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. N MASTER VOLUME (page 32) O INPUT SELECTOR (page 29, 32, 51) P (USB) port (page 26) Q AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 29) R PHONES...
..." (page 59) is in standby mode, and - Description and location of the display panel in 3 levels. Press to turn on . J DISPLAY (page 66) K Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. N MASTER VOLUME (page 32) O INPUT SELECTOR (page 29, 32, 51) P (USB) port (page 26) Q AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 29) R PHONES...
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... the supplied remote control to operate Sony audio/video equipment. When you want to "Off". REPEAT1) Plays a track or a folder repeatedly. J ./>1), m/M1), N1), X1), x1) Skip, backward/forward, play, pause, stop operation. TUNING +/-1) Scans a station. The remote control is assigned to operate this receiver and other...TOP MENU1) Opens or closes the BD-ROM's or DVD's Top Menu. I HOME1) Displays the home menu on or sets it to control Sony equipment. D.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. RM-AAU168 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on the TV screen. POP UP/MENU1) Opens ...
... the supplied remote control to operate Sony audio/video equipment. When you want to "Off". REPEAT1) Plays a track or a folder repeatedly. J ./>1), m/M1), N1), X1), x1) Skip, backward/forward, play, pause, stop operation. TUNING +/-1) Scans a station. The remote control is assigned to operate this receiver and other...TOP MENU1) Opens or closes the BD-ROM's or DVD's Top Menu. I HOME1) Displays the home menu on or sets it to control Sony equipment. D.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. RM-AAU168 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on the TV screen. POP UP/MENU1) Opens ...
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To control other Sony equipment Name TV VCR 2 TV ?/1 z 4 TOP MENU, REPEAT POP UP/MENU, SHUFFLE 7 V/v/B/b, z z 8 OPTIONS z I HOME z z J ./PRESET -, >/PRESET + z z m/TUNING -, M/TUNING + z z N, X, x z z qh RETURN O z Q DISPLAY z z R Numeric buttons z z wa TV ... to serve as examples. • Depending on the model of your connected equipment, some functions explained in this section may not work with the supplied remote control.
To control other Sony equipment Name TV VCR 2 TV ?/1 z 4 TOP MENU, REPEAT POP UP/MENU, SHUFFLE 7 V/v/B/b, z z 8 OPTIONS z I HOME z z J ./PRESET -, >/PRESET + z z m/TUNING -, M/TUNING + z z N, X, x z z qh RETURN O z Q DISPLAY z z R Numeric buttons z z wa TV ... to serve as examples. • Depending on the model of your connected equipment, some functions explained in this section may not work with the supplied remote control.
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For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 66). Connections Connecting equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner Audio signals Video signals VCR, DVD recorder, Video game Audio signals Video signals or A B C B C A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) Note Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote control so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. Recommended connection Alternative connection 25GB
For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 66). Connections Connecting equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner Audio signals Video signals VCR, DVD recorder, Video game Audio signals Video signals or A B C B C A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) Note Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote control so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. Recommended connection Alternative connection 25GB
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... the connection between the optimizer microphone and the speakers to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. You can also turn on the receiver using ?/1 on the remote control. The DCAC is connected. However, you turn on the TV screen. Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) while "STANDBY" is selected...
... the connection between the optimizer microphone and the speakers to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. You can also turn on the receiver using ?/1 on the remote control. The DCAC is connected. However, you turn on the TV screen. Do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) while "STANDBY" is selected...
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... cannot obtain measurement results of the subwoofer you are used. When you connect two subwoofers to activating the subwoofer. Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn up the optimizer microphone.
... cannot obtain measurement results of the subwoofer you are used. When you connect two subwoofers to activating the subwoofer. Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn up the optimizer microphone.
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... press to enter the menu item. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the parameter you start operating the receiver, make sure to press AMP on the remote control first. Tip When "OPTIONS" appears in the lower right portion of the OSD, you select "Watch". Otherwise, operations that an image of the menu... want , then press to enter the menu. Guide to on-screen display (OSD) operation You can display the function list by pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote control.
... press to enter the menu item. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the parameter you start operating the receiver, make sure to press AMP on the remote control first. Tip When "OPTIONS" appears in the lower right portion of the OSD, you select "Watch". Otherwise, operations that an image of the menu... want , then press to enter the menu. Guide to on-screen display (OSD) operation You can display the function list by pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote control.
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..., be canceled when you want. • You can turn down quickly - Turn the knob quickly. - You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or MUSIC on the remote control to turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the receiver. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the...
..., be canceled when you want. • You can turn down quickly - Turn the knob quickly. - You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or MUSIC on the remote control to turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the receiver. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the...
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... mode" (page 34). 2 Select the content you want using the OSD menu or iPhone CTRL on the remote control. To select the playback mode You can change the playback mode using the OPTIONS on the remote control. • Repeat: Off / One / All • Shuffle: Off / Songs / Albums • Audiobooks: Slower / Normal / Faster...
... mode" (page 34). 2 Select the content you want using the OSD menu or iPhone CTRL on the remote control. To select the playback mode You can change the playback mode using the OPTIONS on the remote control. • Repeat: Off / One / All • Shuffle: Off / Songs / Albums • Audiobooks: Slower / Normal / Faster...
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.... No music No music was found. No device is connected No iPod or iPhone is connected. Basic Operations To operate the iPod/iPhone using the remote control USB iPhone CTRL m/M N ./> X x Press USB before you use the following buttons. Notes on . • You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod/ iPhone from the...
.... No music No music was found. No device is connected No iPod or iPhone is connected. Basic Operations To operate the iPod/iPhone using the remote control USB iPhone CTRL m/M N ./> X x Press USB before you use the following buttons. Notes on . • You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod/ iPhone from the...
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...reverses or forwards. ./> Goes to the previous/next folder. The information of the receiver. You can operate the USB device using the remote control V/v/B/b, HOME 1 Press HOME. Press Operation N Starts play . Basic Operations Operating the USB device To operate the USB device using the... remote control of music contents appear on the TV screen. 2 Select "Listen", then press . x Stops play. USB SHUFFLE REPEAT +/-...
...reverses or forwards. ./> Goes to the previous/next folder. The information of the receiver. You can operate the USB device using the remote control V/v/B/b, HOME 1 Press HOME. Press Operation N Starts play . Basic Operations Operating the USB device To operate the USB device using the... remote control of music contents appear on the TV screen. 2 Select "Listen", then press . x Stops play. USB SHUFFLE REPEAT +/-...
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... the output sound to select the sound field you are using, the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver. on the remote control repeatedly to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the optimized sound fields from the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. 1 Select "Sound Effects...
... the output sound to select the sound field you are using, the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver. on the remote control repeatedly to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the optimized sound fields from the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. 1 Select "Sound Effects...
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... also use PURE DIRECT button on or off the Pure Direct function. Tip You can use the buttons on the receiver to turn on the remote control or receiver to their default setting. 46GB To cancel Pure Direct The Pure Direct function will be canceled when you enjoy higher fidelity sound...
... also use PURE DIRECT button on or off the Pure Direct function. Tip You can use the buttons on the receiver to turn on the remote control or receiver to their default setting. 46GB To cancel Pure Direct The Pure Direct function will be canceled when you enjoy higher fidelity sound...
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...(page 49) • System Power-Off (page 49) • Scene Select (page 50) • Home Theatre Control (page 50) • Remote Easy Control (page 50) Control for HDMIEasy Setting" function 1 Connect the receiver, TV and playback equipment via HDMI connection (page 21). (The respective ...equipment must be compatible with all the connected equipment are Sony proprietary functions. However, compatibility with the Control for HDMI function.) 2 Turn on the receiver, TV and playback equipment. 3 Turn on ...
...(page 49) • System Power-Off (page 49) • Scene Select (page 50) • Home Theatre Control (page 50) • Remote Easy Control (page 50) Control for HDMIEasy Setting" function 1 Connect the receiver, TV and playback equipment via HDMI connection (page 21). (The respective ...equipment must be compatible with all the connected equipment are Sony proprietary functions. However, compatibility with the Control for HDMI function.) 2 Turn on the receiver, TV and playback equipment. 3 Turn on ...
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... to the operating instructions of the connected equipment. "BRAVIA" Sync Features 49GB You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV's remote control. The receiver and TV will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input. • When "Control for HDMI" is set automatically ... TV sound through the speakers connected to the receiver. TV ?/1 Minimizes TV volume Outputs TV sound You can also use the receiver's remote control to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the condition of the TV. Tip You can also select a connected...
... to the operating instructions of the connected equipment. "BRAVIA" Sync Features 49GB You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV's remote control. The receiver and TV will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input. • When "Control for HDMI" is set automatically ... TV sound through the speakers connected to the receiver. TV ?/1 Minimizes TV volume Outputs TV sound You can also use the receiver's remote control to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the condition of the TV. Tip You can also select a connected...
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...recognized by the TV. • Your TV must be available. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Scene Select Remote Easy Control The optimum picture quality and sound field are selected automatically according to the scene selected on your TV. 50GB Note The sound field... is connected to the operating instructions of your TV. You can use the Home Theatre Control function, your TV's remote control. Note To use the TV remote control to operate the menu of the operations may not switch depending on the TV Cinema Sports Music Animation Photo Game...
...recognized by the TV. • Your TV must be available. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Scene Select Remote Easy Control The optimum picture quality and sound field are selected automatically according to the scene selected on your TV. 50GB Note The sound field... is connected to the operating instructions of your TV. You can use the Home Theatre Control function, your TV's remote control. Note To use the TV remote control to operate the menu of the operations may not switch depending on the TV Cinema Sports Music Animation Photo Game...