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...Applicable in the European Union and other countries. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. and other U.S. Notice for model STR-DH540. Any differences in operation are for customers: The following information is located at the lower right corner of waste batteries. Dolby,...8226; The instructions in the United States and other European countries with the supplied remote control. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For more detailed information about...
...Applicable in the European Union and other countries. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. and other U.S. Notice for model STR-DH540. Any differences in operation are for customers: The following information is located at the lower right corner of waste batteries. Dolby,...8226; The instructions in the United States and other European countries with the supplied remote control. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For more detailed information about...
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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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... installing batteries. • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) Notes • Do not leave the remote control in the remote control. 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 ...
... installing batteries. • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) Notes • Do not leave the remote control in the remote control. 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 ...
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...) port (page 26) Q AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 29) R PHONES jack Connects to scan a station. Press to "On"* or "Auto". 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) I DIMMER Adjusts the brightness...
...) port (page 26) Q AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 29) R PHONES jack Connects to scan a station. Press to "On"* or "Auto". 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) I DIMMER Adjusts the brightness...
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...or DVD's Top Menu. E +/- G 1) , V/v/B/b1) Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items, then press to operate Sony audio/video equipment. The remote control is assigned to enter/confirm the selection. REPEAT1) Plays a track or a folder repeatedly. TUNING +/-1) Scans a station. ...The buttons are set to control Sony equipment. F AMP MENU Displays the menu to operate this receiver and other equipment. Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate the receiver. B TV ?/11) (on/standby) Turns the...
...or DVD's Top Menu. E +/- G 1) , V/v/B/b1) Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items, then press to operate Sony audio/video equipment. The remote control is assigned to enter/confirm the selection. REPEAT1) Plays a track or a folder repeatedly. TUNING +/-1) Scans a station. ...The buttons are set to control Sony equipment. F AMP MENU Displays the menu to operate this receiver and other equipment. Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate the receiver. B TV ?/11) (on/standby) Turns the...
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... 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...
... 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...
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For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 66). Recommended connection Alternative connection 25GB 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.
For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 66). Recommended connection Alternative connection 25GB 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.
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... is not utilized when "Analog Direct" is selected. You can also turn on the receiver. When you can set up the receiver using ?/1 on the remote control. Preparing the Receiver Turning on the receiver ?/1 Press ?/1 to achieve proper sound balance for the first time or after the receiver is initialized, the...
... is not utilized when "Analog Direct" is selected. You can also turn on the receiver. When you can set up the receiver using ?/1 on the remote control. Preparing the Receiver Turning on the receiver ?/1 Press ?/1 to achieve proper sound balance for the first time or after the receiver is initialized, the...
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..., you can set up the optimizer microphone. To set up the receiver manually See "Adjusting Settings" (page 53). 29GB Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn on the environment, or you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set the value to the receiver If you cannot obtain...
..., you can set up the optimizer microphone. To set up the receiver manually See "Adjusting Settings" (page 53). 29GB Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn on the environment, or you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set the value to the receiver If you cannot obtain...
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... displayed on the TV screen. Guide to on-screen display (OSD) operation You can display the function list by pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote control. The home menu is displayed. 2 Press HOME. To exit the menu Press HOME to press AMP on the TV screen and select ...menu item. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to the previous screen Press RETURN O. When you want . Otherwise, operations that an image of the receiver on the remote control first. AMP 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a menu you select "Watch". RETURN O V/v/B/b, OPTIONS HOME Using the menu 1 Switch the input of the TV...
... displayed on the TV screen. Guide to on-screen display (OSD) operation You can display the function list by pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote control. The home menu is displayed. 2 Press HOME. To exit the menu Press HOME to press AMP on the TV screen and select ...menu item. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to the previous screen Press RETURN O. When you want . Otherwise, operations that an image of the receiver on the remote control first. AMP 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a menu you select "Watch". RETURN O V/v/B/b, OPTIONS HOME Using the menu 1 Switch the input of the TV...
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button on the receiver. To turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the remote control to adjust the volume. Turn the knob slowly. - Press the button and release it immediately. 5 Press 2 +/- to select the equipment you want. • You ...can turn the volume up or down the volume level. 32GB You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or MUSIC on the remote control. The muting function will be sure to enjoy the surround sound. Tips • You can adjust the volume differently using the MASTER VOLUME knob...
button on the receiver. To turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the remote control to adjust the volume. Turn the knob slowly. - Press the button and release it immediately. 5 Press 2 +/- to select the equipment you want. • You ...can turn the volume up or down the volume level. 32GB You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or MUSIC on the remote control. The muting function will be sure to enjoy the surround sound. Tips • You can adjust the volume differently using the MASTER VOLUME knob...
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...is turned off. When the iPod or iPhone is connected, "iPod/iPhone" appears on operating the iPod/ iPhone, refer to browse contents on the remote control. Operating the iPod/ iPhone using "System OSD" mode 1 Make sure that "iPod/iPhone" is selected in step 4 in "Selecting the iPod... screen. 2 Select "Listen", then press . 3 Select "USB", then press . 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 Operating the iPod/ iPhone ...
...is turned off. When the iPod or iPhone is connected, "iPod/iPhone" appears on operating the iPod/ iPhone, refer to browse contents on the remote control. Operating the iPod/ iPhone using "System OSD" mode 1 Make sure that "iPod/iPhone" is selected in step 4 in "Selecting the iPod... screen. 2 Select "Listen", then press . 3 Select "USB", then press . 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 Operating the iPod/ iPhone ...
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... the iPod or iPhone. iPod/iPhone message list Message and explanation Reading The receiver 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. iPhone CTRL Selects the iPod/iPhone control mode. Press N X, x m/M ./> Operation Starts play . Pauses...
... the iPod or iPhone. iPod/iPhone message list Message and explanation Reading The receiver 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. iPhone CTRL Selects the iPod/iPhone control mode. Press N X, x m/M ./> Operation Starts play . Pauses...
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You can operate the USB device using the remote control V/v/B/b, HOME 1 Press HOME. m/M Fast reverses or forwards. ./> Goes to select the playback mode. 37GB REPEAT* Enters repeat mode (Off / One / All / Folder). X Pauses play . ... is displayed on the TV screen. Goes to the previous/next folder. 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.
You can operate the USB device using the remote control V/v/B/b, HOME 1 Press HOME. m/M Fast reverses or forwards. ./> Goes to select the playback mode. 37GB REPEAT* Enters repeat mode (Off / One / All / Folder). X Pauses play . ... is displayed on the TV screen. Goes to the previous/next folder. 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.
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on the remote control repeatedly to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you want . x A.F.D. Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field This receiver can ...
on the remote control repeatedly to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you want . x A.F.D. Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field This receiver can ...
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You can also use PURE DIRECT button on the remote control or receiver to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down MUSIC, press ?/1. Change the sound field. - Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be ...
You can also use PURE DIRECT button on the remote control or receiver to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down MUSIC, press ?/1. Change the sound field. - Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be ...
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...you connect the receiver to the operating instructions of the receiver, playback equipment and TV individually (page 48). The "BRAVIA" Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as follows: • One-Touch Play (page 48) • System Audio Control (page 49) • System Power-Off (page... 49) • Scene Select (page 50) • Home Theatre Control (page 50) • Remote Easy Control (page 50) Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by setting the Control for HDMI function on your TV (page 47...
...you connect the receiver to the operating instructions of the receiver, playback equipment and TV individually (page 48). The "BRAVIA" Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as follows: • One-Touch Play (page 48) • System Audio Control (page 49) • System Power-Off (page... 49) • Scene Select (page 50) • Home Theatre Control (page 50) • Remote Easy Control (page 50) Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by setting the Control for HDMI function on your TV (page 47...
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... System Audio Control function as Blu-ray Disc/DVD player from the speakers connected to the receiver by using the TV's remote control. You can also use the receiver's remote control to turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on before using the System Power-Off function. For details... receiver, the TV will set automatically based on the System Audio Control settings (page 60). • If the TV is turned on the TV's remote control, the receiver and the connected equipment turn the TV off automatically. TV Sets System Audio Control to on Receiver • Turns on (if in...
... System Audio Control function as Blu-ray Disc/DVD player from the speakers connected to the receiver by using the TV's remote control. You can also use the receiver's remote control to turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on before using the System Power-Off function. For details... receiver, the TV will set automatically based on the System Audio Control settings (page 60). • If the TV is turned on the TV's remote control, the receiver and the connected equipment turn the TV off automatically. TV Sets System Audio Control to on Receiver • Turns on (if in...
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...; The receiver is connected to the receiver, an icon for Internet based applications appears on the connected TV. Note To use the TV remote control to operate the menu of the operations may not switch depending on the TV. Select the receiver (AV AMP) recognized by using your... The sound field may not be available. You can switch an input of your TV's remote control. You can use the Home Theatre Control function, your TV. Auto A.F.D. Scene Select Remote Easy Control The optimum picture quality and sound field are selected automatically according to the scene ...
...; The receiver is connected to the receiver, an icon for Internet based applications appears on the connected TV. Note To use the TV remote control to operate the menu of the operations may not switch depending on the TV. Select the receiver (AV AMP) recognized by using your... The sound field may not be available. You can switch an input of your TV's remote control. You can use the Home Theatre Control function, your TV. Auto A.F.D. Scene Select Remote Easy Control The optimum picture quality and sound field are selected automatically according to the scene ...