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...This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery will help to the applicable collection point for models STR-DH720 and STR-DH720HP. Any differences in operation are marked in the manual as "Europe model only". • The instructions in separate service... symbol. The illustrations used in countries applying EU Directives. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. Patent...
...This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery will help to the applicable collection point for models STR-DH720 and STR-DH720HP. Any differences in operation are marked in the manual as "Europe model only". • The instructions in separate service... symbol. The illustrations used in countries applying EU Directives. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. Patent...
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... qh qg A ?/1 (on or off (page 21). 9GB L (USB) port (page 31) M AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 35) qf qd qs qa q; N 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S., MUSIC (page 52) O TUNING MODE, TUNING +/-, MEMORY/ ENTER Press to output audio/video from remote control. H MASTER VOLUME (page 41, 42, 66) I MUTING (page 42...
... qh qg A ?/1 (on or off (page 21). 9GB L (USB) port (page 31) M AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 35) qf qd qs qa q; N 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S., MUSIC (page 52) O TUNING MODE, TUNING +/-, MEMORY/ ENTER Press to output audio/video from remote control. H MASTER VOLUME (page 41, 42, 66) I MUTING (page 42...
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... on the display panel 1 23 4 5 6 7 89 LH RH SW LCR SL S SR SBL SB SBR LFE HDMI DTS -ES 96/24 NEO:6 COAX OPT DTS-HD MSTR HI RES LBR LPCM PL II x z TrueHD D + EX SLEEP ST D.RANGE RDS A Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being reproduced. AUTO...
... on the display panel 1 23 4 5 6 7 89 LH RH SW LCR SL S SR SBL SB SBR LFE HDMI DTS -ES 96/24 NEO:6 COAX OPT DTS-HD MSTR HI RES LBR LPCM PL II x z TrueHD D + EX SLEEP ST D.RANGE RDS A Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being reproduced. AUTO...
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.... Preset station number (The number will change according to "ANALOG" (page 60) or "A. DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD LBR DTS-HD Low Bit Rate Audio 11GB K Tuning indicators Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Linear PCM... Tuned to a radio station. DIRECT" is activated. I SLEEP Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-HD format signals. M DTS-HD indicator Lights up when the Sleep Timer is not selected. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals.
.... Preset station number (The number will change according to "ANALOG" (page 60) or "A. DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD LBR DTS-HD Low Bit Rate Audio 11GB K Tuning indicators Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Linear PCM... Tuned to a radio station. DIRECT" is activated. I SLEEP Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-HD format signals. M DTS-HD indicator Lights up when the Sleep Timer is not selected. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals.
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... volume. Z INPUT or (Input select) Selects the input signal (TV or video). (Text hold) Holds the current page while in the text mode. To control a Sony TV Hold down SHIFT (O), then press AUTO CAL to the previous TV menu. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS...
... volume. Z INPUT or (Input select) Selects the input signal (TV or video). (Text hold) Holds the current page while in the text mode. To control a Sony TV Hold down SHIFT (O), then press AUTO CAL to the previous TV menu. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS...
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... supported by HDMI can be simplified. If this is converted. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 60). Tips • All the digital audio jacks are being...
... supported by HDMI can be simplified. If this is converted. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 60). Tips • All the digital audio jacks are being...
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... compatible with an HDMI connection. • Set the image resolution of the playback equipment to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD). • The image resolution of the playback equipment may need to be output through the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT...; When you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM. If you set the "Pass Through" to the HDMI IN jack can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi Channel Linear PCM only with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT...
... compatible with an HDMI connection. • Set the image resolution of the playback equipment to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD). • The image resolution of the playback equipment may need to be output through the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT...; When you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM. If you set the "Pass Through" to the HDMI IN jack can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi Channel Linear PCM only with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT...
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... can also use MASTER VOLUME on the equipment and start playback. 5 Press MASTER VOL +/- to adjust the volume. You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S. SOUND FIELD +/- 1 Press GUI MODE. For details, see page 52. continued 41GB Basic Operations Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment ?/1 Input buttons RETURN/ EXIT...
... can also use MASTER VOLUME on the equipment and start playback. 5 Press MASTER VOL +/- to adjust the volume. You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S. SOUND FIELD +/- 1 Press GUI MODE. For details, see page 52. continued 41GB Basic Operations Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment ?/1 Input buttons RETURN/ EXIT...
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DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S. SOUND FIELD +/- repeatedly to select the sound field you to enjoy high quality analog sources. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto) Presets the sound as input. x MULTI ST. (Multi ...
DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S. SOUND FIELD +/- repeatedly to select the sound field you to enjoy high quality analog sources. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto) Presets the sound as input. x MULTI ST. (Multi ...
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...x STADIUM (Stadium) Reproduces the feeling of a jazz club. This setting is decoded into your portable audio device. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is ideal for HD-D.C.S. It is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. This mode is based on precise response measurement data of ... selecting one of presence and depth. x PLII MV (PLII Movie) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. x PLIIZ (PLIIz Height) Performs Dolby Pro Logic ...
...x STADIUM (Stadium) Reproduces the feeling of a jazz club. This setting is decoded into your portable audio device. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is ideal for HD-D.C.S. It is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. This mode is based on precise response measurement data of ... selecting one of presence and depth. x PLII MV (PLII Movie) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. x PLIIZ (PLIIz Height) Performs Dolby Pro Logic ...
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...subwoofer's cut off the surround effect for normal stereo sources such as possible. In order to select "2CH ST." DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with surround back speaker(s). - or "P. or press A.F.D. repeatedly on the speaker pattern settings... format is selected automatically if you use headphones when "A. DIRECT"). "MULTI ST.", "PLII MV", "PLII MS", "PLIIX MV", "PLIIX MS", "HD-D.C.S." repeatedly to a 2 channel signal. You can only select this sound field if the headphones are downmixed to a setting with front high speakers. ...
...subwoofer's cut off the surround effect for normal stereo sources such as possible. In order to select "2CH ST." DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with surround back speaker(s). - or "P. or press A.F.D. repeatedly on the speaker pattern settings... format is selected automatically if you use headphones when "A. DIRECT"). "MULTI ST.", "PLII MV", "PLII MS", "PLIIX MV", "PLIIX MS", "HD-D.C.S." repeatedly to a 2 channel signal. You can only select this sound field if the headphones are downmixed to a setting with front high speakers. ...
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Audio format Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plusa) Dolby TrueHDa) DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 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 channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5.1 a a 6.1 a a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a 5.1 a a 6.1 a a 5.1 a a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a 7.1 ...
Audio format Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plusa) Dolby TrueHDa) DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 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 channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5.1 a a 6.1 a a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a 5.1 a a 6.1 a a 5.1 a a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a 7.1 ...
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... control towards the TV. Notes • If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting, refer to turn off . To return to "HD-D.C.S.". TV "BRAVIA" Sync Features 59GB
... control towards the TV. Notes • If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting, refer to turn off . To return to "HD-D.C.S.". TV "BRAVIA" Sync Features 59GB
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... pattern) Select "SP Pattern" according to the speaker system which you want to "Large". or "P. "MULTI ST.", "PLII MV", "PLII MS", "PLIIX MV", "PLIIX MS", "HD-D.C.S." Select the speaker pattern before you are only for the system of the selected speaker, then press . To adjust the distance from the seating position...
... pattern) Select "SP Pattern" according to the speaker system which you want to "Large". or "P. "MULTI ST.", "PLII MV", "PLII MS", "PLIIX MV", "PLIIX MS", "HD-D.C.S." Select the speaker pattern before you are only for the system of the selected speaker, then press . To adjust the distance from the seating position...
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...front speakers. • Bass • Treble Bass Treble Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) Note This function does not work when "A. Without HD-D.C.S., many rooms are kept to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of a mastering studio. Adjusting Settings 67GB To adjust the effect type...details on the sound field, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" (page 52). Note The setup items you want, then press . HD-D.C.S. It is ideal for HD-D.C.S. 1 Select "HD-D.C.S.", then press or b. 2 Select the effect you can select the sound field and adjust the effect level, etc. EQ ...
...front speakers. • Bass • Treble Bass Treble Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) Note This function does not work when "A. Without HD-D.C.S., many rooms are kept to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of a mastering studio. Adjusting Settings 67GB To adjust the effect type...details on the sound field, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" (page 52). Note The setup items you want, then press . HD-D.C.S. It is ideal for HD-D.C.S. 1 Select "HD-D.C.S.", then press or b. 2 Select the effect you can select the sound field and adjust the effect level, etc. EQ ...
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... [NIGHT M.] NIGHT. ASSIGN] For details, see "Naming the input (Name Input)" (page 42). c)You can adjust the distance in 0.01 meter interval when you select "HD-D.C.S." f) You can only select this parameter if you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result. Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Surround settings Effect...
... [NIGHT M.] NIGHT. ASSIGN] For details, see "Naming the input (Name Input)" (page 42). c)You can adjust the distance in 0.01 meter interval when you select "HD-D.C.S." f) You can only select this parameter if you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result. Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Surround settings Effect...
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...; Make sure you have selected the sound field for movie or music (page 52). • Sound fields do not function when DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are appropriate for the setup using the Auto Calibration menu...Pattern" in the Speaker Settings menu. • Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have turned on your nearest Sony dealer. The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure you have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos. • Check that sound is output from...
...; Make sure you have selected the sound field for movie or music (page 52). • Sound fields do not function when DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are appropriate for the setup using the Auto Calibration menu...Pattern" in the Speaker Settings menu. • Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have turned on your nearest Sony dealer. The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure you have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos. • Check that sound is output from...
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... 450 kHz Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through iPhone/iPod section DC 5V 1.0 A MAX USB section Supported bit rate* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR WMA: 48 kbps...
... 450 kHz Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through iPhone/iPod section DC 5V 1.0 A MAX USB section Supported bit rate* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR WMA: 48 kbps...