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...Europe model only". • The instructions in the U.S. Inquiries related to product compliance based on the remote control. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are for the recycling ...refer to the addresses provided in the United States and other European countries with the supplied remote control. For customers in Australia Disposal of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. You can also use the.... and worldwide patents issued & pending. and other U.S. collection point for model STR-DH540.
...Europe model only". • The instructions in the U.S. Inquiries related to product compliance based on the remote control. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are for the recycling ...refer to the addresses provided in the United States and other European countries with the supplied remote control. For customers in Australia Disposal of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. You can also use the.... and worldwide patents issued & pending. and other U.S. collection point for model STR-DH540.
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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 batteries to... avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. • When you replace the batteries, the remote control buttons may be reset to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. • AM loop antenna (aerial)...
... • 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 be reset to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. • AM loop antenna (aerial)...
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... For USA, Canada and Australia models only. D TUNING MODE, TUNING +/- Press TUNING +/- Lights off the speaker system. 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...52) B ?/1 (on/standby) indicator Lights up when Pure Direct function is turned on or off when the receiver is set to "On". - "Control for HDMI" and "Pass Through" are set to "On"* or "Auto". C SPEAKERS (page 20) Press repeatedly to headphones. 10GB L PURE DIRECT ...
... For USA, Canada and Australia models only. D TUNING MODE, TUNING +/- Press TUNING +/- Lights off the speaker system. 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...52) B ?/1 (on/standby) indicator Lights up when Pure Direct function is turned on or off when the receiver is set to "On". - "Control for HDMI" and "Pass Through" are set to "On"* or "Auto". C SPEAKERS (page 20) Press repeatedly to headphones. 10GB L PURE DIRECT ...
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...'s or DVD's Top Menu. F AMP MENU Displays the menu to enter/confirm the selection. I HOME1) Displays the home menu on or sets it to control Sony equipment. The remote control is assigned to your receiver (page 66). RM-AAU168 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on the TV screen. REPEAT1) Plays a track or a folder repeatedly...
...'s or DVD's Top Menu. F AMP MENU Displays the menu to enter/confirm the selection. I HOME1) Displays the home menu on or sets it to control Sony equipment. The remote control is assigned to your receiver (page 66). RM-AAU168 A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on the TV screen. REPEAT1) Plays a track or a folder repeatedly...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 66).
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... CAL MIC jack. The DCAC is flashing. When you perform Auto Calibration, check the following items. • Set up the following functions using ?/1 on the remote control.
... CAL MIC jack. The DCAC is flashing. When you perform Auto Calibration, check the following items. • Set up the following functions using ?/1 on the remote control.
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... two subwoofers to maximum. • If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it at your ears. Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn on the environment, or you want to make fine adjustments, you can set up the subwoofers manually. Provide consideration to your neighborhood and...
... two subwoofers to maximum. • If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it at your ears. Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn on the environment, or you want to make fine adjustments, you can set up the subwoofers manually. Provide consideration to your neighborhood and...
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... V/v repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust, then press to enter the menu item. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to press AMP on the remote control first. Example: When you select "Watch". To return to display the home menu, then press HOME again. 30GB The home menu is displayed. 2 Press HOME... by pressing OPTIONS and selecting a related function. Guide to on-screen display (OSD) operation You can display the function list by pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote control.
... V/v repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust, then press to enter the menu item. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to press AMP on the remote control first. Example: When you select "Watch". To return to display the home menu, then press HOME again. 30GB The home menu is displayed. 2 Press HOME... by pressing OPTIONS and selecting a related function. 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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...or the 2 +/- Turn the knob quickly. - To avoid damaging your speakers Before you want. • You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the remote control. You can turn down quickly - To turn off the receiver. • Perform Auto Calibration. To activate the muting function Press . You can adjust...Change the volume. • Turn off the receiver, be sure to turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the remote control to select the equipment you turn the volume up or down the volume level. 32GB Press the button and release it immediately. to adjust ...
...or the 2 +/- Turn the knob quickly. - To avoid damaging your speakers Before you want. • You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the remote control. You can turn down quickly - To turn off the receiver. • Perform Auto Calibration. To activate the muting function Press . You can adjust...Change the volume. • Turn off the receiver, be sure to turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the remote control to select the equipment you turn the volume up or down the volume level. 32GB Press the button and release it immediately. to adjust ...
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...System OSD" or "iPod/ iPhone", then press . Operating the iPod/ iPhone using the OSD menu or iPhone CTRL on the remote control. Selecting the iPod/ iPhone control mode You can use the OSD menu to the operating instructions supplied with iPod/ iPhone. 34GB For details on the TV screen.... 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/ ...
...System OSD" or "iPod/ iPhone", then press . Operating the iPod/ iPhone using the OSD menu or iPhone CTRL on the remote control. Selecting the iPod/ iPhone control mode You can use the OSD menu to the operating instructions supplied with iPod/ iPhone. 34GB For details on the TV screen.... 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/ ...
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... message list Message and explanation Reading The receiver is loading information of the iPod or iPhone. 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. Headphones not supported No sound is output from this receiver. ... iPod/iPhone during operation. No device is connected No iPod or iPhone is connected. 35GB iPhone CTRL Selects the iPod/iPhone control mode. No music No music was found. To avoid data corruption or damage to the previous/next track. Pauses play .
... message list Message and explanation Reading The receiver is loading information of the iPod or iPhone. 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. Headphones not supported No sound is output from this receiver. ... iPod/iPhone during operation. No device is connected No iPod or iPhone is connected. 35GB iPhone CTRL Selects the iPod/iPhone control mode. No music No music was found. To avoid data corruption or damage to the previous/next track. Pauses play .
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You can operate the USB device using the remote control V/v/B/b, HOME 1 Press HOME. The information of the receiver. REPEAT* Enters repeat mode (Off / One / All / Folder). x Stops play . SHUFFLE* Enters shuffle mode (Off / All / Folder...). * Press repeatedly 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 . m/M N ./> X x Press USB before you use the following buttons. The home menu...
You can operate the USB device using the remote control V/v/B/b, HOME 1 Press HOME. The information of the receiver. REPEAT* Enters repeat mode (Off / One / All / Folder). x Stops play . SHUFFLE* Enters shuffle mode (Off / All / Folder...). * Press repeatedly 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 . m/M N ./> X x Press USB before you use the following buttons. The home menu...
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.... Notes • RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to a station that provides RDS services, the Program Service name* appears 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" from...
.... Notes • RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to a station that provides RDS services, the Program Service name* appears 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" from...
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... function. Note When Pure Direct function is selected, "Equalizer", "Night Mode", "Auto Volume" and "D.Range Comp." Tip You can use PURE DIRECT button on the remote control or receiver to perform this operation. ?/1 MUSIC Using the Pure Direct function The Pure Direct mode lets you perform the following: - Change the setting of...
... function. Note When Pure Direct function is selected, "Equalizer", "Night Mode", "Auto Volume" and "D.Range Comp." Tip You can use PURE DIRECT button on the remote control or receiver to perform this operation. ?/1 MUSIC Using the Pure Direct function The Pure Direct mode lets you perform the following: - Change the setting of...
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... of the connected equipment, it may not be turned off automatically. "BRAVIA" Sync Features 49GB You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV's remote control. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the condition of the TV. TV ...the connected equipment. TV ?/1 Minimizes TV volume Outputs TV sound You can also use the receiver's remote control to the receiver by using the TV menu. System Audio Control You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to turn off the receiver, the sound will...
... of the connected equipment, it may not be turned off automatically. "BRAVIA" Sync Features 49GB You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV's remote control. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the condition of the TV. TV ...the connected equipment. TV ?/1 Minimizes TV volume Outputs TV sound You can also use the receiver's remote control to the receiver by using the TV menu. System Audio Control You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to turn off the receiver, the sound will...
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Note To use the TV remote control to operate the menu of the TV. Auto You can use the Home Theatre Control function, your TV. 50GB You can also adjust the level of the center speaker or the subwoofer, or adjust the settings of your TV...or "A/V Sync." (page 58). Select the receiver (AV AMP) recognized by 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's remote control. Note The sound field may not be able to access a broadband service. Auto A.F.D. You can switch...
Note To use the TV remote control to operate the menu of the TV. Auto You can use the Home Theatre Control function, your TV. 50GB You can also adjust the level of the center speaker or the subwoofer, or adjust the settings of your TV...or "A/V Sync." (page 58). Select the receiver (AV AMP) recognized by 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's remote control. Note The sound field may not be able to access a broadband service. Auto A.F.D. You can switch...
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...to "DVD". 1 Select "Settings" from one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have reassigned the input jacks, you can use the input buttons on the remote control. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode. Notes • Based on the input, "------" appears on the display panel.... When TV input is selected, priority is not compatible with the ARC function, the digital optical audio signals are selected. If the Control for HDMI functions of both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of...
...to "DVD". 1 Select "Settings" from one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have reassigned the input jacks, you can use the input buttons on the remote control. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode. Notes • Based on the input, "------" appears on the display panel.... When TV input is selected, priority is not compatible with the ARC function, the digital optical audio signals are selected. If the Control for HDMI functions of both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of...
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... down TV ?/1. Each time you want to check the information. 2 Press AMP, then press DISPLAY repeatedly. Using the Remote Control Reassigning the input button You can set the SAT/CATV button on this remote to control the Blu-ray Disc player. Index name of the input1) t Input you selected t Sound field currently applied2) t Volume...
... down TV ?/1. Each time you want to check the information. 2 Press AMP, then press DISPLAY repeatedly. Using the Remote Control Reassigning the input button You can set the SAT/CATV button on this remote to control the Blu-ray Disc player. Index name of the input1) t Input you selected t Sound field currently applied2) t Volume...