Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for in any software products whether or not contained in material or workmanship during service and Sony will not be lost or reformatted during ordinary consumer use , acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of or to... material or workmanship for hardware or software usage and it will , at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of the Sony product. 4-557-173-03 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY ...
... is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for in any software products whether or not contained in material or workmanship during service and Sony will not be lost or reformatted during ordinary consumer use , acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of or to... material or workmanship for hardware or software usage and it will , at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of the Sony product. 4-557-173-03 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY ...
Operating Instructions
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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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... an easily accessible AC outlet. Model No. WARNING To reduce the risk of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to the presence of the unit. Install in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the mains, connect the unit to...
... an easily accessible AC outlet. Model No. WARNING To reduce the risk of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to the presence of the unit. Install in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the mains, connect the unit to...
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The wide blade or the third prong are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by one wider than the other. If the provided plug does not fit into your safety. Other versions may cause harmful interference to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. If this apparatus during lightning ...
The wide blade or the third prong are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by one wider than the other. If the provided plug does not fit into your safety. Other versions may cause harmful interference to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. If this apparatus during lightning ...
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By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources. The recycling of this product. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with this product shall not be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of materials will help prevent potential negative consequences for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on...
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources. The recycling of this product. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with this product shall not be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of materials will help prevent potential negative consequences for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on...
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...applying EU Directives. You can also use the buttons or knobs on the receiver if they may be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The illustrations used in this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office... manual as those on European Union legislation shall be different from Dolby Laboratories. For customers in Australia Disposal of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are for model STR-DH540.
...applying EU Directives. You can also use the buttons or knobs on the receiver if they may be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The illustrations used in this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office... manual as those on European Union legislation shall be different from Dolby Laboratories. For customers in Australia Disposal of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are for model STR-DH540.
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...the developer to meet Apple performance standards. MICROVAULT is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Silicon Image, Inc. "PlayStation" is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation. InstaPrevue™ is a registered trademark of this product is prohibited without... and regulatory standards. "Made for iPod" and "Made for the operation of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Use or distribution of such technology outside of Sony Corporation. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Microsoft or an authorized...
...the developer to meet Apple performance standards. MICROVAULT is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. "WALKMAN" is a trademark of Silicon Image, Inc. "PlayStation" is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation. InstaPrevue™ is a registered trademark of this product is prohibited without... and regulatory standards. "Made for iPod" and "Made for the operation of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Use or distribution of such technology outside of Sony Corporation. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Microsoft or an authorized...
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Table of Contents About This Manual 5 Supplied accessories 9 Description and location of parts 10 Getting started 17 Connections 1: Installing the speakers 19 2: Connecting the speakers ......... 20 3: Connecting the TV 21 4a: Connecting the video equipment 22 4b: Connecting the audio 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 31 ...
Table of Contents About This Manual 5 Supplied accessories 9 Description and location of parts 10 Getting started 17 Connections 1: Installing the speakers 19 2: Connecting the speakers ......... 20 3: Connecting the TV 21 4a: Connecting the video equipment 22 4b: Connecting the audio 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 31 ...
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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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Doing so may be reset to their default settings. 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, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. • When you replace the batteries, the remote control buttons may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to use a new battery with new ones. 9GB Observe the ...
Doing so may be reset to their default settings. 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, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. • When you replace the batteries, the remote control buttons may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to use a new battery with new ones. 9GB Observe the ...
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D TUNING MODE, TUNING +/- Press TUNING +/- L PURE DIRECT (page 46) M PURE DIRECT indicator Lights up as follows: Green: The receiver is activated. Lights off when the receiver is set to turn on . Description and location of the display panel in standby mode, and - 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 jack Connects to "Off". * For USA, Canada and Australia models only. "Control for HDMI" (page 59) is in standby mode and "Control for HDMI" and "Pass Through" are set to scan a station. C ...
D TUNING MODE, TUNING +/- Press TUNING +/- L PURE DIRECT (page 46) M PURE DIRECT indicator Lights up as follows: Green: The receiver is activated. Lights off when the receiver is set to turn on . Description and location of the display panel in standby mode, and - 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 jack Connects to "Off". * For USA, Canada and Australia models only. "Control for HDMI" (page 59) is in standby mode and "Control for HDMI" and "Pass Through" are set to scan a station. C ...
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H EQ Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music decoding is activated. J NEO:6 Lights up when the equalizer is activated (page 43, 44). This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. ARC TV input is input through the COAXIAL jack (page 51). I D.R.C. PL Dolby Pro Logic PL II Dolby Pro Logic II 11GB Indicators on . B D.C.A.C. MEM Lights up to a stereo broadcast. OPT Digital signal is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are applied. Lights up when the speaker system is turned on the display panel A Input ...
H EQ Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music decoding is activated. J NEO:6 Lights up when the equalizer is activated (page 43, 44). This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. ARC TV input is input through the COAXIAL jack (page 51). I D.R.C. PL Dolby Pro Logic PL II Dolby Pro Logic II 11GB Indicators on . B D.C.A.C. MEM Lights up to a stereo broadcast. OPT Digital signal is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are applied. Lights up when the speaker system is turned on the display panel A Input ...
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Note These indicators may not light up when iPod/iPhone or USB device is detected. * When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to "Analog" (page 51) or "Analog Direct" is not selected. 12GB L USB Lights up depending on the speaker pattern setting.
Note These indicators may not light up when iPod/iPhone or USB device is detected. * When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to "Analog" (page 51) or "Analog Direct" is not selected. 12GB L USB Lights up depending on the speaker pattern setting.
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D AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section White (L) AUDIO IN jacks Red (R) (page 21, 25, 26) Black SUBWOOFER OUT jacks (page 20) 13GB Rear panel A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 21, 24) OPTICAL IN jacks (page 21, 25) COAXIAL IN jack (page 26) B TUNER section FM ANTENNA jack (page 27) AM ANTENNA terminals (page 27) C SPEAKERS section (page 20) E VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section (page 21, 25) Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 21).
D AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section White (L) AUDIO IN jacks Red (R) (page 21, 25, 26) Black SUBWOOFER OUT jacks (page 20) 13GB Rear panel A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 21, 24) OPTICAL IN jacks (page 21, 25) COAXIAL IN jack (page 26) B TUNER section FM ANTENNA jack (page 27) AM ANTENNA terminals (page 27) C SPEAKERS section (page 20) E VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section (page 21, 25) Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 21).
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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. When you want to "Off". D TOP MENU1) Opens or closes the BD-ROM's or DVD's Top Menu. REPEAT1) Plays a ... (page 60) are assigned to the standby mode. TUNING +/-1) Scans a station. B TV ?/11) (on/standby) Turns the TV on or sets it to control Sony equipment. RM-AAU168 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it to operate this receiver and other equipment. G 1) , V/v/B/b1) Press V/v/B/b to ...
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. When you want to "Off". D TOP MENU1) Opens or closes the BD-ROM's or DVD's Top Menu. REPEAT1) Plays a ... (page 60) are assigned to the standby mode. TUNING +/-1) Scans a station. B TV ?/11) (on/standby) Turns the TV on or sets it to control Sony equipment. RM-AAU168 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it to operate this receiver and other equipment. G 1) , V/v/B/b1) Press V/v/B/b to ...
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MEM Stores a station during tuner operation. N +/- Adjusts the volume level of HDMI inputs connected to enter/confirm the selection. (This feature is powered by Silicon Image InstaPrevue™ technology) Note The "Preview for HDMI" function is being used, "SLEEP" indicator lights up on the buttons that you can use to - R Numeric buttons1)2) Press to control each HDMI input preview, then press to this receiver. S PREVIEW (HDMI) Selects the "Preview for HDMI BD, DVD, GAME and SAT/CATV input. Press V/v repeatedly to select each equipment. 2) The 5 and SOUND FIELD + buttons ...
MEM Stores a station during tuner operation. N +/- Adjusts the volume level of HDMI inputs connected to enter/confirm the selection. (This feature is powered by Silicon Image InstaPrevue™ technology) Note The "Preview for HDMI" function is being used, "SLEEP" indicator lights up on the buttons that you can use to - R Numeric buttons1)2) Press to control each HDMI input preview, then press to this receiver. S PREVIEW (HDMI) Selects the "Preview for HDMI BD, DVD, GAME and SAT/CATV input. Press V/v repeatedly to select each equipment. 2) The 5 and SOUND FIELD + buttons ...
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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 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 ...
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... audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connecting jack. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with system software version 4.21). For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the...
... audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connecting jack. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with system software version 4.21). For a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, check that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. For a PlayStation 3, after having connected the...
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b) Signals with a sampling frequency 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 a a DTS 96/24 [DTS 96/24] 5.1 a a 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. c) The signals will be output as 5.1 channel. 18GB Audio format [Display] Connection between the...
b) Signals with a sampling frequency 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 a a DTS 96/24 [DTS 96/24] 5.1 a a 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. c) The signals will be output as 5.1 channel. 18GB Audio format [Display] Connection between the...
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Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. Example of speaker system configuration Tips • The 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 multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, ...
Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you want. Example of speaker system configuration Tips • The 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 multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, ...