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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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... stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with FCC technical regulations. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. However, there is used in accordance with the instructions, may...the equipment into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. The following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Servicing is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Consult the dealer or an ...
... stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with FCC technical regulations. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. However, there is used in accordance with the instructions, may...the equipment into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. The following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Servicing is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Consult the dealer or an ...
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...is located at the lower right corner of HDMI Licensing LLC in the U.S. Notice for model STR-DH540. The model number is only applicable to equipment sold in this manual are trademarks or registered ...receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. For more detailed information about recycling of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other countries. All Rights Reserved. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. Any differences in operation are of Sony...
...is located at the lower right corner of HDMI Licensing LLC in the U.S. Notice for model STR-DH540. The model number is only applicable to equipment sold in this manual are trademarks or registered ...receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. For more detailed information about recycling of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other countries. All Rights Reserved. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. Any differences in operation are of Sony...
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... equipment 26 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 27 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 27 Preparing the Receiver Turning on the receiver 28 Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup 28 Guide to on-screen display (OSD) operation 30 Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment... 33 Playing a USB device 36 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio .......... 39 Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory 41 Receiving RDS broadcasts (Europe and Australia models only 41 Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field 42 Using the Night Mode function ...45 Selecting...
... equipment 26 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 27 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 27 Preparing the Receiver Turning on the receiver 28 Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup 28 Guide to on-screen display (OSD) operation 30 Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment... 33 Playing a USB device 36 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio .......... 39 Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory 41 Receiving RDS broadcasts (Europe and Australia models only 41 Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field 42 Using the Night Mode function ...45 Selecting...
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... remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Supplied accessories • 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...
... remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Supplied accessories • 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...
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...29) R PHONES jack Connects to scan a station. Press TUNING +/- L PURE DIRECT (page 46) M PURE DIRECT indicator Lights up as follows: Green: The receiver is activated. "Control for HDMI" and "Pass Through" are set to operate a tuner (FM/AM). C SPEAKERS (page 20) Press repeatedly to "Off".... * For USA, Canada and Australia models only. J DISPLAY (page 66) K Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. E A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC (page 42) F Display panel (page 11) G NIGHT MODE (page 45) H INPUT MODE (page 51) ...
...29) R PHONES jack Connects to scan a station. Press TUNING +/- L PURE DIRECT (page 46) M PURE DIRECT indicator Lights up as follows: Green: The receiver is activated. "Control for HDMI" and "Pass Through" are set to operate a tuner (FM/AM). C SPEAKERS (page 20) Press repeatedly to "Off".... * For USA, Canada and Australia models only. J DISPLAY (page 66) K Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. E A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE, MUSIC (page 42) F Display panel (page 11) G NIGHT MODE (page 45) H INPUT MODE (page 51) ...
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...indicator Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated (page 15). HDMI The receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack. C Dolby Digital Surround indicator* Lights up when the receiver tunes to indicate the current input. F Tuning indicator ST Lights up the ...) indicator* Lights up when the equalizer is input through the OPTICAL jack (page 51). H EQ Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is input through the COAXIAL jack (page 51). OPT Digital signal is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. B D.C.A.C. J NEO:6 Lights ...
...indicator Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated (page 15). HDMI The receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack. C Dolby Digital Surround indicator* Lights up when the receiver tunes to indicate the current input. F Tuning indicator ST Lights up the ...) indicator* Lights up when the equalizer is input through the OPTICAL jack (page 51). H EQ Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is input through the COAXIAL jack (page 51). OPT Digital signal is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. B D.C.A.C. J NEO:6 Lights ...
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...RM-AAU168 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it to control Sony equipment. When you want to the standby mode.... the menu to "Off". G 1) , V/v/B/b1) Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items, then press to operate Sony audio/video equipment. I HOME1) Displays the home menu on . REPEAT1) Plays a track or a folder repeatedly. Selects...assigned to enter/confirm the selection. You can reassign the input button to match the equipment connected to operate this receiver and other equipment. H OPTIONS1) Displays and selects items from the options menu. J ./>1), m/M1), N1),...
...RM-AAU168 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it to control Sony equipment. When you want to the standby mode.... the menu to "Off". G 1) , V/v/B/b1) Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items, then press to operate Sony audio/video equipment. I HOME1) Displays the home menu on . REPEAT1) Plays a track or a folder repeatedly. Selects...assigned to enter/confirm the selection. You can reassign the input button to match the equipment connected to operate this receiver and other equipment. H OPTIONS1) Displays and selects items from the options menu. J ./>1), m/M1), N1),...
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...HDMI input preview, then press to turn off the sound temporarily. O Turns off automatically at the same time. R Numeric buttons1)2) Press to this receiver. Press V/v repeatedly to select each equipment. 2) The 5 and SOUND FIELD + buttons have tactile dots. The current input is being used, "...10. - K SOUND FIELD +/-2) Selects a sound field (page 42). select track numbers. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display panel. The equipment connected to the supported HDMI input jack is set ...
...HDMI input preview, then press to turn off the sound temporarily. O Turns off automatically at the same time. R Numeric buttons1)2) Press to this receiver. Press V/v repeatedly to select each equipment. 2) The 5 and SOUND FIELD + buttons have tactile dots. The current input is being used, "...10. - K SOUND FIELD +/-2) Selects a sound field (page 42). select track numbers. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display panel. The equipment connected to the supported HDMI input jack is set ...
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...supplied with system software version 4.21). Select the connection according to the jacks on the connecting jack. For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select the "Audio Output Settings" in "Sound Settings", and select "HDMI" and "Automatic" (with the connected equipment...."Audio (HDMI)", "BD Audio MIX Setting", "Dolby Digital/DTS", "Dolby Digital", and "DTS" are set to the receiver by following the simple steps below . For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your equipment Connecting the TV and video equipment (page 21, 22) The ...
...supplied with system software version 4.21). Select the connection according to the jacks on the connecting jack. For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable, select the "Audio Output Settings" in "Sound Settings", and select "HDMI" and "Automatic" (with the connected equipment...."Audio (HDMI)", "BD Audio MIX Setting", "Dolby Digital/DTS", "Dolby Digital", and "DTS" are set to the receiver by following the simple steps below . For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your equipment Connecting the TV and video equipment (page 21, 22) The ...
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... decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the playback equipment. This receiver supports the following audio formats. c) The signals will be output as 5.1 channel. 18GB For details, refer to the format. b) Signals with a sampling frequency of ... × a [PCM] a) Audio signals are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. Audio format [Display] Connection between the playback Maximum number equipment and the receiver of more than 96 kHz are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the operating instructions of the equipment connected.
... decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the playback equipment. This receiver supports the following audio formats. c) The signals will be output as 5.1 channel. 18GB For details, refer to the format. b) Signals with a sampling frequency of ... × a [PCM] a) Audio signals are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. Audio format [Display] Connection between the playback Maximum number equipment and the receiver of more than 96 kHz are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the operating instructions of the equipment connected.
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... 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.
... 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.
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...D A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV. Connections 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using an OSD (On-Screen Display) if you use an HDMI-authorized cable or... Sony HDMI cable. D Video cord (not supplied) Recommended connection Alternative connection 21GB Before connecting cords, be...
...D A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV. Connections 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using an OSD (On-Screen Display) if you use an HDMI-authorized cable or... Sony HDMI cable. D Video cord (not supplied) Recommended connection Alternative connection 21GB Before connecting cords, be...
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...To enjoy 3D images, connect 3Dcompatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, and then play back a 4K-compatible content. 22GB This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM....HDMI) is compatible with a sampling frequency of the TV to "Fixed" if it can be simplified. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, connect C. To enjoy...
...To enjoy 3D images, connect 3Dcompatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, and then play back a 4K-compatible content. 22GB This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM....HDMI) is compatible with a sampling frequency of the TV to "Fixed" if it can be simplified. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, connect C. To enjoy...
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AC power cord (mains lead) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other equipment. • Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). To the wall outlet 27GB Connections 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Before ...
AC power cord (mains lead) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other equipment. • Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). To the wall outlet 27GB Connections 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Before ...
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... screen. You can adjust the speaker levels manually according to achieve proper sound balance for the first time or after the receiver is not set the basic settings of the receiver easily by making sure the environment is flashing. You can set to "SPK OFF" (page 10). • Disconnect the headphones.... • Remove any obstacles in the path between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of the TV to the input to which allows you turn on the...
... screen. You can adjust the speaker levels manually according to achieve proper sound balance for the first time or after the receiver is not set the basic settings of the receiver easily by making sure the environment is flashing. You can set to "SPK OFF" (page 10). • Disconnect the headphones.... • Remove any obstacles in the path between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of the TV to the input to which allows you turn on the...
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... speakers, such as your ears. Provide consideration to your seating position and set up the subwoofers manually. To set up the receiver manually See "Adjusting Settings" (page 53). 29GB To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will shut off (deactivated). Press... on the remote control or turn up the optimizer microphone. Note Depending on the characteristics of the "Auto Calibration" function correctly, depending on the receiver. - Press ?/1. - Press . - For details, see "Manual Setup" in presence. • If the muting function has been activated before...
... speakers, such as your ears. Provide consideration to your seating position and set up the subwoofers manually. To set up the receiver manually See "Adjusting Settings" (page 53). 29GB To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will shut off (deactivated). Press... on the remote control or turn up the optimizer microphone. Note Depending on the characteristics of the "Auto Calibration" function correctly, depending on the receiver. - Press ?/1. - Press . - For details, see "Manual Setup" in presence. • If the muting function has been activated before...
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...on the remote control first. The menu item list appears on the TV screen. RETURN O V/v/B/b, OPTIONS HOME Using the menu 1 Switch the input of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to adjust, then press to enter the menu item. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter ...the menu. The home menu is displayed. 2 Press HOME. When you start operating the receiver, make sure to the previous screen Press RETURN O. Otherwise, operations that an image of the OSD, you select "Watch". To exit the menu Press HOME...
...on the remote control first. The menu item list appears on the TV screen. RETURN O V/v/B/b, OPTIONS HOME Using the menu 1 Switch the input of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to adjust, then press to enter the menu item. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter ...the menu. The home menu is displayed. 2 Press HOME. When you start operating the receiver, make sure to the previous screen Press RETURN O. Otherwise, operations that an image of the OSD, you select "Watch". To exit the menu Press HOME...
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...the equipment you to enjoy sound development provided by various Sony proprietary technologies or functions (page 42). You can also enjoy FM/AM radio of the receiver (page 53). Listen Selects the music source to be input to the receiver (page 31). Settings Adjusts the settings of the built-...in receiver (page 39). SOUND FIELD +/- 1 Press HOME. Basic Operations Overview of...
...the equipment you to enjoy sound development provided by various Sony proprietary technologies or functions (page 42). You can also enjoy FM/AM radio of the receiver (page 53). Listen Selects the music source to be input to the receiver (page 31). Settings Adjusts the settings of the built-...in receiver (page 39). SOUND FIELD +/- 1 Press HOME. Basic Operations Overview of...
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... using the MASTER VOLUME knob on the remote control to turn off the receiver, be canceled when you do the following. • Press again. • Change the volume. • Turn ...off the receiver. • Perform Auto Calibration. Turn the knob slowly. - To activate the muting function Press ....32GB To avoid damaging your speakers Before you want. • You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the receiver or the 2 +/- For details, see page 42. 5 Press 2 +/- You can also use ...
... using the MASTER VOLUME knob on the remote control to turn off the receiver, be canceled when you do the following. • Press again. • Change the volume. • Turn ...off the receiver. • Perform Auto Calibration. Turn the knob slowly. - To activate the muting function Press ....32GB To avoid damaging your speakers Before you want. • You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the receiver or the 2 +/- For details, see page 42. 5 Press 2 +/- You can also use ...