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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
Operating Instructions
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... current input. COAX The INPUT MODE is set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. F NEO:6 Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being played back. LH RH L R C SL ...Surround (monaural or the surround equipment obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Surround Back (the surround back equipment obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. OPT The INPUT MODE is set to "ANALOG" (page 60) or ...
... current input. COAX The INPUT MODE is set to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. F NEO:6 Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being played back. LH RH L R C SL ...Surround (monaural or the surround equipment obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Surround Back (the surround back equipment obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. OPT The INPUT MODE is set to "ANALOG" (page 60) or ...
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...level before you turn off . Linear PCM signals with the numeric buttons to select the channel numbers of more than 48 kHz are being received. Note This button is not available when the receiver is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input, the ... press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off this function. • As this function is in the following cases. - Use the tactile dots as current channel number and screen mode. continued 15GB To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed...
...level before you turn off . Linear PCM signals with the numeric buttons to select the channel numbers of more than 48 kHz are being received. Note This button is not available when the receiver is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input, the ... press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off this function. • As this function is in the following cases. - Use the tactile dots as current channel number and screen mode. continued 15GB To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed...
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... Pause Stop Stop Stop - - schedule On-screen - guide - - - Select input - To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. Name A AV ?/1* C Numeric buttons** ENT/MEM CLEAR D iPhone CTRL F DISPLAY G POP UP/MENU.../ EXIT O T GUIDE or U TOP MENU V AUDIO** or ** Z INPUT Blu-ray Disc, Satellite tuner, DVD player cable TV tuner Power Power Track Channel Enter Enter Clear Clear - - Return Program Guide menu - - - Return Return, exit VCR CD player USB device, iPhone/iPod Power Power - Stop -...
... Pause Stop Stop Stop - - schedule On-screen - guide - - - Select input - To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. Name A AV ?/1* C Numeric buttons** ENT/MEM CLEAR D iPhone CTRL F DISPLAY G POP UP/MENU.../ EXIT O T GUIDE or U TOP MENU V AUDIO** or ** Z INPUT Blu-ray Disc, Satellite tuner, DVD player cable TV tuner Power Power Track Channel Enter Enter Clear Clear - - Return Program Guide menu - - - Return Return, exit VCR CD player USB device, iPhone/iPod Power Power - Stop -...
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...High quality image Connecting the audio equipment (page 31) Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on your video components via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. Setting... appropriate for your audio/video equipment connected to "Bitstream" (with the connected equipment. 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 ...
...High quality image Connecting the audio equipment (page 31) Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on your video components via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. Setting... appropriate for your audio/video equipment connected to "Bitstream" (with the connected equipment. 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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... front high speakers in PLIIz mode (page 53). 18GB 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 sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers...
... front high speakers in PLIIz mode (page 53). 18GB 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 sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers...
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...Tips • All the digital audio jacks are compatible with an HDMI connection. • Analog video signals input to the receiver. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can be simplified. For details, see "Function for HDMI" to the... place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. For details, see "Digital audio formats supported by HDMI can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of a playback equipment are not output from the speakers connected to "ON" in HDMI Settings menu (page...
...Tips • All the digital audio jacks are compatible with an HDMI connection. • Analog video signals input to the receiver. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can be simplified. For details, see "Function for HDMI" to the... place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. For details, see "Digital audio formats supported by HDMI can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of a playback equipment are not output from the speakers connected to "ON" in HDMI Settings menu (page...
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... 3D-compatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) 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 "TV+AMP" in the HDMI Settings menu (page 69). However, the...and/or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be distorted or may not support Audio Return Channel (ARC). • Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment connected via the receiver. For example, equipment that are not output from the HDMI TV OUT jack while the GUI menu is...
... 3D-compatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) 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 "TV+AMP" in the HDMI Settings menu (page 69). However, the...and/or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be distorted or may not support Audio Return Channel (ARC). • Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment connected via the receiver. For example, equipment that are not output from the HDMI TV OUT jack while the GUI menu is...
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... to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are using this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to 2 channel. Auto) Presets the sound as input. SOUND FIELD +/- Press ... field settings of the optimized sound fields from all speakers. There is no sound from certain speakers depending on the receiver. 2 channel sound mode You can switch the audio of movie theaters into your home. 52GB repeatedly to enjoy high quality analog ...
... to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are using this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to 2 channel. Auto) Presets the sound as input. SOUND FIELD +/- Press ... field settings of the optimized sound fields from all speakers. There is no sound from certain speakers depending on the receiver. 2 channel sound mode You can switch the audio of movie theaters into your home. 52GB repeatedly to enjoy high quality analog ...
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It is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. AUDIO (Portable Audio) Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your home. ... increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies at home with not only the high quality of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. With HD-D.C.S., you are able to a 7.1 channel system. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of sports broadcasting. In addition, this mode can take advantage of surround sound...
It is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. AUDIO (Portable Audio) Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your home. ... increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies at home with not only the high quality of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. With HD-D.C.S., you are able to a 7.1 channel system. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of sports broadcasting. In addition, this mode can take advantage of surround sound...
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... Press SOUND FIELD +/- "A. the front or surround speakers are set to select "2CH ST." AUDIO" is selected. AUTO". repeatedly on the receiver to "Large" in the Speaker Settings menu. If you use headphones when "A. PLIIz is available only when the speaker pattern is output from ...is selected. • "PLII MV", "PLIIX MV", "PLII MS", "PLIIX MS", "PLIIZ", "NEO6 CIN" and "NEO6 MUS" do not work in 2 channel format is selected automatically if you connect a subwoofer This receiver will be available. • You cannot select PLIIx and PLIIz at the same time. - repeatedly to the...
... Press SOUND FIELD +/- "A. the front or surround speakers are set to select "2CH ST." AUDIO" is selected. AUTO". repeatedly on the receiver to "Large" in the Speaker Settings menu. If you use headphones when "A. PLIIz is available only when the speaker pattern is output from ...is selected. • "PLII MV", "PLIIX MV", "PLII MS", "PLIIX MS", "PLIIZ", "NEO6 CIN" and "NEO6 MUS" do not work in 2 channel format is selected automatically if you connect a subwoofer This receiver will be available. • You cannot select PLIIx and PLIIz at the same time. - repeatedly to the...
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Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of more than 96 kHz are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the operating instructions of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5.1 a a 6.1 a a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a 5.1 a a 6.1 ...24 DTS-HD High Resolution Audioa) DTS-HD Master Audioa)b) Multi Channel Linear PCMa) Connection between the playback Maximum number equipment and the receiver of the playback equipment. For details, refer to the format. ...
Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of more than 96 kHz are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the operating instructions of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5.1 a a 6.1 a a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a 5.1 a a 6.1 ...24 DTS-HD High Resolution Audioa) DTS-HD Master Audioa)b) Multi Channel Linear PCMa) Connection between the playback Maximum number equipment and the receiver of the playback equipment. For details, refer to the format. ...
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... If your TV. For details on the operation, refer to the operating instructions of material you intend to watch. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input. You can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have... the receiver to select the audio input mode. Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select) The Scene Select function allows you to enjoy the optimum picture quality and switches the sound field according to the selected scene on your TV is given to the Audio Return Channel (ARC...
... If your TV. For details on the operation, refer to the operating instructions of material you intend to watch. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input. You can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have... the receiver to select the audio input mode. Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select) The Scene Select function allows you to enjoy the optimum picture quality and switches the sound field according to the selected scene on your TV is given to the Audio Return Channel (ARC...
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...when they are not currently being used . You cannot select other inputs (Input Assign) You can use the input button (or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver) to select the equipment you connected. Assign the OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN jack to "BD/DVD" 1 Press GUI MODE. Your TV is not compatible...) function. - When you do not correspond to your connected equipment. Using the sound/images from other modes. • The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does not work in step 3 using V/v/B/b. 7 Press . The options menu appears. 5 Select "Input Assign", then press or b. "Ctrl for HDMI" is set...
...when they are not currently being used . You cannot select other inputs (Input Assign) You can use the input button (or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver) to select the equipment you connected. Assign the OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN jack to "BD/DVD" 1 Press GUI MODE. Your TV is not compatible...) function. - When you do not correspond to your connected equipment. Using the sound/images from other modes. • The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does not work in step 3 using V/v/B/b. 7 Press . The options menu appears. 5 Select "Input Assign", then press or b. "Ctrl for HDMI" is set...
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...the receiver to an image display equipment (projector, etc.), sound may take a little more time for the image and sound to be output from TV's speaker and the speakers connected to "OFF". • When "AUTO" is selected, it is. • TV+AMP: The sound is no signals are detected. Multi channel ... frequency, etc. Notes • The sound quality of the TV, even if you play back multi channel source. • When you do not operate the receiver or when there is output from the receiver. System Settings menu You can be played back as that you use the Auto standby mode and the...
...the receiver to an image display equipment (projector, etc.), sound may take a little more time for the image and sound to be output from TV's speaker and the speakers connected to "OFF". • When "AUTO" is selected, it is. • TV+AMP: The sound is no signals are detected. Multi channel ... frequency, etc. Notes • The sound quality of the TV, even if you play back multi channel source. • When you do not operate the receiver or when there is output from the receiver. System Settings menu You can be played back as that you use the Auto standby mode and the...
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... SYNC ON output [A/V SYNC] SYNC OFF Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL] MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB MAIN Digital audio input assignment [A. b)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW). ON, NIGHT.OFF NIGHT.OFF Video settings [] Video input assignment [V. ...c)You can only select this parameter if your speaker is set to TRE +10 dB (1 dB interval) TRE 0 dB Tuner settings [] FM station receiving mode [FM MODE] STEREO, MONO STEREO Naming preset stations [NAME IN] For details, see "Using the sound/ images from other inputs (Input Assign...
... SYNC ON output [A/V SYNC] SYNC OFF Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL] MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB MAIN Digital audio input assignment [A. b)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW). ON, NIGHT.OFF NIGHT.OFF Video settings [] Video input assignment [V. ...c)You can only select this parameter if your speaker is set to TRE +10 dB (1 dB interval) TRE 0 dB Tuner settings [] FM station receiving mode [FM MODE] STEREO, MONO STEREO Naming preset stations [NAME IN] For details, see "Using the sound/ images from other inputs (Input Assign...
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...both the L and R jacks of an analog equipment, analog equipment requires both the receiver and the equipment. you have turned on your nearest Sony dealer. Sound Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is working (page 14). Note that sound is output from specific speakers. •...subwoofer. • Depending on both L and R jack connections. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this receiver, make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected equipment is (are) set to either "Small" or "Large". •...
...both the L and R jacks of an analog equipment, analog equipment requires both the receiver and the equipment. you have turned on your nearest Sony dealer. Sound Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is working (page 14). Note that sound is output from specific speakers. •...subwoofer. • Depending on both L and R jack connections. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this receiver, make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected equipment is (are) set to either "Small" or "Large". •...
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Change the TV channel when you want to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. • ...select the correct equipment or input you want to listen to the sound from the receiver. • When you watch a program from the TV speaker and receiver. - Additional Information continued 79GB Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with each... in the HDMI Settings menu (page 69). • Check that the equipment is selected on the receiver - "AMP" if you want when you connect the receiver to a video equipment (projector, etc.), sound may need to select "GUI OFF". • Make...
Change the TV channel when you want to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. • ...select the correct equipment or input you want to listen to the sound from the receiver. • When you watch a program from the TV speaker and receiver. - Additional Information continued 79GB Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with each... in the HDMI Settings menu (page 69). • Check that the equipment is selected on the receiver - "AMP" if you want when you connect the receiver to a video equipment (projector, etc.), sound may need to select "GUI OFF". • Make...