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...STR-DH540. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the United States and other European countries with the supplied remote control. For more detailed information about recycling of Sony...double-D symbol are trademarks of waste batteries. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. ...
...STR-DH540. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the United States and other European countries with the supplied remote control. For more detailed information about recycling of Sony...double-D symbol are trademarks of waste batteries. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. ...
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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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...8226; 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 ... • 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...
...8226; 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 ... • 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...
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...) (page 28, 40, 46, 52) B ?/1 (on/standby) indicator Lights up when Pure Direct function is in standby mode, and - J DISPLAY (page 66) K Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. "Pass Through" (page 60) is set to "On"* or "Auto". Lights off the speaker system. L PURE DIRECT (page 46) M PURE DIRECT indicator...
...) (page 28, 40, 46, 52) B ?/1 (on/standby) indicator Lights up when Pure Direct function is in standby mode, and - J DISPLAY (page 66) K Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. "Pass Through" (page 60) is set to "On"* or "Auto". Lights off the speaker system. L PURE DIRECT (page 46) M PURE DIRECT indicator...
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...Sony audio/video equipment. E +/- PRESET +/-1) Selects preset stations or channels. 14GB G 1) , V/v/B/b1) Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items, then press to operate this receiver and other equipment. Saving the power in random order. REPEAT1) Plays a track or a folder repeatedly. Remote control Use the supplied remote... control to enter/confirm the selection. The remote control is assigned to the standby mode. C Input buttons Selects the equipment you...
...Sony audio/video equipment. E +/- PRESET +/-1) Selects preset stations or channels. 14GB G 1) , V/v/B/b1) Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items, then press to operate this receiver and other equipment. Saving the power in random order. REPEAT1) Plays a track or a folder repeatedly. Remote control Use the supplied remote... control to enter/confirm the selection. The remote control is assigned to the standby mode. C Input buttons Selects the equipment you...
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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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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. For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 66).
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... can set to achieve proper sound balance for the first time or after the receiver is free from your preference. Speaker Settings Notes on the remote control. The DCAC is designed to "SPK OFF" (page 10). • Disconnect the headphones. • Remove any obstacles in accordance with the instructions on the...
... can set to achieve proper sound balance for the first time or after the receiver is free from your preference. Speaker Settings Notes on the remote control. The DCAC is designed to "SPK OFF" (page 10). • Disconnect the headphones. • Remove any obstacles in accordance with the instructions on the...
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Note Depending on the characteristics of the "Auto Calibration" function correctly, depending on the remote control or turn up the volume prior to activating the subwoofer. To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will shut off automatically. • The ...
Note Depending on the characteristics of the "Auto Calibration" function correctly, depending on the remote control or turn up the volume prior to activating the subwoofer. To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will shut off automatically. • The ...
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.... 30GB Tip When "OPTIONS" appears in the lower right portion of the OSD, you can display the menu of the menu is displayed on the remote control first. When you want , then press to enter the menu. To exit the menu Press HOME to the previous screen Press RETURN O. Otherwise, operations... item list appears 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. AMP 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a menu you select "Watch".
.... 30GB Tip When "OPTIONS" appears in the lower right portion of the OSD, you can display the menu of the menu is displayed on the remote control first. When you want , then press to enter the menu. To exit the menu Press HOME to the previous screen Press RETURN O. Otherwise, operations... item list appears 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. AMP 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a menu you select "Watch".
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... page 42. Press and hold the button. To make fine adjustment - You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the remote control to turn the volume up or down the volume level. 32GB To turn down quickly - The muting function will be sure to select the... want. • You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver or the 2 +/- Tips • You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the remote control. 5 Press 2 +/-
... page 42. Press and hold the button. To make fine adjustment - You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the remote control to turn the volume up or down the volume level. 32GB To turn down quickly - The muting function will be sure to select the... want. • You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver or the 2 +/- Tips • You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the remote control. 5 Press 2 +/-
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... information of music contents appears on the TV screen. 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 using the OSD menu or iPhone CTRL on the remote control. Selecting the iPod/ iPhone control mode You can select the iPod/iPhone control mode using "iPod/ iPhone" mode 1 Make sure that "System OSD" ...
... information of music contents appears on the TV screen. 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 using the OSD menu or iPhone CTRL on the remote control. Selecting the iPod/ iPhone control mode You can select the iPod/iPhone control mode using "iPod/ iPhone" mode 1 Make sure that "System OSD" ...
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... connected to the iPod/iPhone, turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the iPod/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. Goes to the previous/next track. iPhone CTRL Selects the iPod/iPhone control...
... connected to the iPod/iPhone, turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the iPod/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. Goes to the previous/next track. iPhone CTRL Selects the iPod/iPhone control...
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...All / Folder). SHUFFLE* Enters shuffle mode (Off / All / Folder). * Press repeatedly to the previous/next folder. You can operate the USB device using the remote control V/v/B/b, HOME 1 Press HOME. USB SHUFFLE REPEAT +/- m/M Fast reverses or forwards. ./> Goes to the previous/next file. +/- When the USB device is ...Press USB before you use the following buttons. 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 .
...All / Folder). SHUFFLE* Enters shuffle mode (Off / All / Folder). * Press repeatedly to the previous/next folder. You can operate the USB device using the remote control V/v/B/b, HOME 1 Press HOME. USB SHUFFLE REPEAT +/- m/M Fast reverses or forwards. ./> Goes to the previous/next file. +/- When the USB device is ...Press USB before you use the following buttons. 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 .
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... x A.F.D. Notes • RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the receiver. on the remote control repeatedly to select the sound field you want. • You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or MUSIC on the TV screen and the display...
... x A.F.D. Notes • RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the receiver. on the remote control repeatedly to select the sound field you want. • You can also use A.F.D./2CH, MOVIE or MUSIC on the TV screen and the display...
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... back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the original sampling frequency of "Equalizer", "Night Mode", "Auto Volume" or "D.Range Comp.". 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the remote control or receiver to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down MUSIC, press ?/1. CLEAR" appears on , the display panel lights off the Pure Direct function.
... back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the original sampling frequency of "Equalizer", "Night Mode", "Auto Volume" or "D.Range Comp.". 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the remote control or receiver to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down MUSIC, press ?/1. CLEAR" appears on , the display panel lights off the Pure Direct function.
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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 HDMI is not compatible with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, set the Control for HDMI function of...TV, refer to products featuring "BRAVIA" Sync. "BRAVIA" Sync Features What is complete. If your TV is compatible with all the connected equipment are Sony proprietary functions. Wait until "COMPLETE" appears. Notes • You may use "One Touch Play", "System Audio Control", and "System Power-Off"...
... (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 not compatible with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, set the Control for HDMI function of...TV, refer to products featuring "BRAVIA" Sync. "BRAVIA" Sync Features What is complete. If your TV is compatible with all the connected equipment are Sony proprietary functions. Wait until "COMPLETE" appears. Notes • You may use "One Touch Play", "System Audio Control", and "System Power-Off"...
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... or turn off the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on before turning on the TV's remote control, the receiver and the connected equipment turn off . The TV, receiver and the connected equipment are turned off the sound temporarily by a ... activate to output 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 turn off . However, if you turn off , using the TV menu. Tip You can also select a connected equipment, such as follows...
... or turn off the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on before turning on the TV's remote control, the receiver and the connected equipment turn off . The TV, receiver and the connected equipment are turned off the sound temporarily by a ... activate to output 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 turn off . However, if you turn off , using the TV menu. Tip You can also select a connected equipment, such as follows...
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...of the receiver or switch sound fields by using your TV must be able to access a broadband service. Note To use the TV remote control to the receiver, an icon for Internet based applications appears on the connected TV. Auto A.F.D. You can use the Home Theatre ...Control function, your TV's remote control. Correspondence table Scene setting on the operation, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Auto A.F.D. Notes • The receiver is...
...of the receiver or switch sound fields by using your TV must be able to access a broadband service. Note To use the TV remote control to the receiver, an icon for Internet based applications appears on the connected TV. Auto A.F.D. You can use the Home Theatre ...Control function, your TV's remote control. Correspondence table Scene setting on the operation, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Auto A.F.D. Notes • The receiver is...