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4-262-412-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH720 STR-DH720HP ©2011 Sony Corporation
4-262-412-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH720 STR-DH720HP ©2011 Sony Corporation
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... comply with the instructions, may not comply with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that to which the receiver is disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. This equipment generates, uses and can be handed over . 13)Unplug this product, please contact ...only to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the European Union and other European countries with FCC technical regulations. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - continued 3GB These limits are cautioned that interference will help .
... comply with the instructions, may not comply with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that to which the receiver is disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. This equipment generates, uses and can be handed over . 13)Unplug this product, please contact ...only to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the European Union and other European countries with FCC technical regulations. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - continued 3GB These limits are cautioned that interference will help .
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...as "Europe model only". • The instructions in this manual describe the operation of the receiver with the supplied remote control. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. and worldwide patents issued & pending....HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in this manual are for models STR-DH720 and STR-DH720HP. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to conserve natural resources. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks...
...as "Europe model only". • The instructions in this manual describe the operation of the receiver with the supplied remote control. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. and worldwide patents issued & pending....HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in this manual are for models STR-DH720 and STR-DH720HP. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to conserve natural resources. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks...
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... LTD. MICROVAULT is a trademark of the font also belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is provided by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are of Apple Inc., registered ... holders. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of Sony Corporation. Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. 5GB All other trademarks and registered trademarks are...
... LTD. MICROVAULT is a trademark of the font also belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is provided by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are of Apple Inc., registered ... holders. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of Sony Corporation. Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. 5GB All other trademarks and registered trademarks are...
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...equipment with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play 58 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 58 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 59 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync...)........ 59 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select 60 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 33 Setting the speakers 33 Using AUTO CALIBRATION 34 Guide to on-screen display operation ..........39 Other Operations Switching between digital ...
...equipment with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play 58 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 58 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 59 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync...)........ 59 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select 60 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 33 Setting the speakers 33 Using AUTO CALIBRATION 34 Guide to on-screen display operation ..........39 Other Operations Switching between digital ...
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... batteries. • Do not expose the remote control sensor to their default settings. If this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 74). • 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...
... batteries. • Do not expose the remote control sensor to their default settings. If this happens, reassign the input buttons (page 74). • 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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... /standby) (page 33, 50, 56, 75) B TONE, TONE MODE (page 67) C INPUT SELECTOR (page 42, 48, 60, 61) D Display panel (page 10) E Remote control sensor Receives signals from iPhone/iPod. F DISPLAY (page 51, 74) G DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of parts Front panel 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 qk qj qh qg A ?/1 (on or off...
... /standby) (page 33, 50, 56, 75) B TONE, TONE MODE (page 67) C INPUT SELECTOR (page 42, 48, 60, 61) D Display panel (page 10) E Remote control sensor Receives signals from iPhone/iPod. F DISPLAY (page 51, 74) G DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of parts Front panel 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 qk qj qh qg A ?/1 (on or off...
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... detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. E DTS(-ES) indicator Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is not set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 23). - F NEO:6 Lights up the respective indicator when the... signal is a digital signal through the COAXIAL jack (page 60). Indicators on the speaker settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. OPT The INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO" or "COAX", and when the source signal is a digital signal through the OPTICAL...
... detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. E DTS(-ES) indicator Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is not set to "AUTO", and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 23). - F NEO:6 Lights up the respective indicator when the... signal is a digital signal through the COAXIAL jack (page 60). Indicators on the speaker settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. OPT The INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO" or "COAX", and when the source signal is a digital signal through the OPTICAL...
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... Dolby TrueHD Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, make sure that INPUT MODE is not selected. M DTS-HD indicator Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio station. ST Stereo broadcast RDS (Europe model only) Tuned to "ANALOG" (page 60) or "A. I SLEEP Lights up the... respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. G Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated. DIRECT" is not set to a station with...
... Dolby TrueHD Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, make sure that INPUT MODE is not selected. M DTS-HD indicator Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio station. ST Stereo broadcast RDS (Europe model only) Tuned to "ANALOG" (page 60) or "A. I SLEEP Lights up the... respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. G Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated. DIRECT" is not set to a station with...
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... selected input image (page 22). Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate Sony audio/ video equipment. D SPEAKERS section (page 20) * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your receiver (page 74). • RM-AAU106 (USA and Canada models only) • RM...-AAU107 (Other models) wh 1 wg 2 3 wf 4 wd 5 ws 6 wa 7 8 w; 9 0 ql qa qs qd qk qf qj qh qg continued 13GB The remote control is assigned to operate this receiver and other equipment....
... selected input image (page 22). Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate Sony audio/ video equipment. D SPEAKERS section (page 20) * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your receiver (page 74). • RM-AAU106 (USA and Canada models only) • RM...-AAU107 (Other models) wh 1 wg 2 3 wf 4 wd 5 ws 6 wa 7 8 w; 9 0 ql qa qs qd qk qf qj qh qg continued 13GB The remote control is assigned to operate this receiver and other equipment....
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... Numeric buttons** Hold down SHIFT To control the receiver B ?/1* (on/standby) Turns the receiver on the display panel. Selects preset stations. W SLEEP Sets the receiver to control Sony equipment. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. Scans a station. ...SHIFT (O), then press ENT/MEM to stores a station during tuner operation. N SOUND FIELD +**/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to operate the receiver. C Input buttons** Selects the equipment you want to use . F DISPLAY Views information on or sets it to standby mode. PRESET ...
... Numeric buttons** Hold down SHIFT To control the receiver B ?/1* (on/standby) Turns the receiver on the display panel. Selects preset stations. W SLEEP Sets the receiver to control Sony equipment. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. Scans a station. ...SHIFT (O), then press ENT/MEM to stores a station during tuner operation. N SOUND FIELD +**/- S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to operate the receiver. C Input buttons** Selects the equipment you want to use . F DISPLAY Views information on or sets it to standby mode. PRESET ...
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... mode. F DISPLAY Displays information related to the current TV program. / (Info/Text reveal) Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. Scans for more than five seconds). / (Text) Displays text information. S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to perform a selected operation. Note ...This button is not available when the receiver is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are being received. - To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in the text mode. * If...
... mode. F DISPLAY Displays information related to the current TV program. / (Info/Text reveal) Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. Scans for more than five seconds). / (Text) Displays text information. S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to perform a selected operation. Note ...This button is not available when the receiver is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are being received. - To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in the text mode. * If...
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... on the model of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). Menu, guide Menu, guide Enter Enter Select Select Options menu Options menu Menu...input - Stop - - - Enter Enter Enter - Track >10 - - - guide - - - To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. Pause - iPhone/iPod control mode Display Display Display - - - - - - Name A AV ?/1* C Numeric buttons...
... on the model of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). Menu, guide Menu, guide Enter Enter Select Select Options menu Options menu Menu...input - Stop - - - Enter Enter Enter - Track >10 - - - guide - - - To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. Pause - iPhone/iPod control mode Display Display Display - - - - - - Name A AV ?/1* C Numeric buttons...
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... (page 18, 20) Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment. See the illustration below . If the sound is set to the receiver by following the simple steps below . HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO Digital Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment...output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connecting jack. Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 32) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 33). Getting started You can check the speaker connection using "Test Tone" (page ...
... (page 18, 20) Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment. See the illustration below . If the sound is set to the receiver by following the simple steps below . HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO Digital Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment...output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connecting jack. Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 32) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 33). Getting started You can check the speaker connection using "Test Tone" (page ...
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Example of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format by connecting additional one subwoofer). Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. 5.1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround ...
Example of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format by connecting additional one subwoofer). Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. 5.1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround ...
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...Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to... a TV. Recommended connection Alternative connection 22GB 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface...
...Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to... a TV. Recommended connection Alternative connection 22GB 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface...
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... HDMI TV OUT jack while the image is not turned on the receiver. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by the receiver" (page 55). • The receiver can be distorted. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 60). See ""BRAVIA" Sync...
... HDMI TV OUT jack while the image is not turned on the receiver. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by the receiver" (page 55). • The receiver can be distorted. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 60). See ""BRAVIA" Sync...
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... be transmitted when the power is displayed. • When you set the "Pass Through" to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back multi channel audio source, ...set the "Audio Out" to a TV via the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment. • To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D...area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output. • Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are defined by the connected equipment. If...
... be transmitted when the power is displayed. • When you set the "Pass Through" to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back multi channel audio source, ...set the "Audio Out" to a TV via the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment. • To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D...area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output. • Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are defined by the connected equipment. If...
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... displayed properly. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. For details, see "Function for converting video signals. Converting video signals This receiver is not output correctly. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie...
... displayed properly. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. For details, see "Function for converting video signals. Converting video signals This receiver is not output correctly. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie...
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... x.v.Color (x.v.Colour), Deep Color (Deep Colour) and 3D. • HDMI video signals cannot be recorded properly. 30GB Function for conversion of video signals The receiver is equipped with a function for input and output signals to the same type of jack, as VIDEO OUT jacks do not have an up-conversion.... INPUT jack OUTPUT jack HDMI IN HDMI TV OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN MONITOR VIDEO OUT : Same type of the receiver. It is output. : Video signals are converted up to the VIDEO OUT jacks of signal as HDMI video signals (HDMI TV OUT jack only)....
... x.v.Color (x.v.Colour), Deep Color (Deep Colour) and 3D. • HDMI video signals cannot be recorded properly. 30GB Function for conversion of video signals The receiver is equipped with a function for input and output signals to the same type of jack, as VIDEO OUT jacks do not have an up-conversion.... INPUT jack OUTPUT jack HDMI IN HDMI TV OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN MONITOR VIDEO OUT : Same type of the receiver. It is output. : Video signals are converted up to the VIDEO OUT jacks of signal as HDMI video signals (HDMI TV OUT jack only)....