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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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... LFE Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is actually being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. E DTS(-ES) indicator ...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. The INPUT MODE is activated (page 53). 10GB qd qs ...
... LFE Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is actually being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. E DTS(-ES) indicator ...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. The INPUT MODE is activated (page 53). 10GB qd qs ...
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...Linear PCM signals are being received. - Z INPUT or (Input select) Selects the input signal (TV or video). (Text hold) Holds the current page while in yellow to select the channel numbers of more than 48 kHz are available. To control a Sony TV Hold down SHIFT ...(O), then press AUTO CAL to the current TV program. / (Info/Text reveal) Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. answers to the previous channel watched (for the preset TV channels. For example, to select 2.1, press ...
...Linear PCM signals are being received. - Z INPUT or (Input select) Selects the input signal (TV or video). (Text hold) Holds the current page while in yellow to select the channel numbers of more than 48 kHz are available. To control a Sony TV Hold down SHIFT ...(O), then press AUTO CAL to the current TV program. / (Info/Text reveal) Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. answers to the previous channel watched (for the preset TV channels. For example, to select 2.1, press ...
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To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. Display Display Menu - Menu, guide Menu, guide Enter Enter Select Select Options menu Options menu Menu ... - Select folder - - Select input - Skip track - Channel Track - Stop - - - Use the tactile dots as examples. • Depending 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). Select - ...
To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. Display Display Menu - Menu, guide Menu, guide Enter Enter Select Select Options menu Options menu Menu ... - Select folder - - Select input - Skip track - Channel Track - Stop - - - Use the tactile dots as examples. • Depending 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). Select - ...
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...output settings on the connected equipment To 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). Setting the speakers Select the...For details, refer to "Auto", "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" respectively (as of September 2010). Select the connection according to the receiver by following the simple steps below . Note You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the jacks on your video components via HDMI...
...output settings on the connected equipment To 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). Setting the speakers Select the...For details, refer to "Auto", "Dolby Digital" and "DTS" respectively (as of September 2010). Select the connection according to the receiver by following the simple steps below . Note You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the jacks on your video components via HDMI...
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...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) and a subwoofer. 7.1 channel... (Left)* IFront high speaker (Right)* JSubwoofer * You cannot use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting ...
...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) and a subwoofer. 7.1 channel... (Left)* IFront high speaker (Right)* JSubwoofer * You cannot use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting ...
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...kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • The receiver has a video conversion function. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can be distorted. You may be simplified. If this is not turned on the receiver. For details, see "Digital audio formats supported by...an HDMI TV OUT jack while the image is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in multi channel surround sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the "Ctrl for conversion of video signals" (page 30). • When you connect recording equipment...
...kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • The receiver has a video conversion function. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can be distorted. You may be simplified. If this is not turned on the receiver. For details, see "Digital audio formats supported by...an HDMI TV OUT jack while the image is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in multi channel surround sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the "Ctrl for conversion of video signals" (page 30). • When you connect recording equipment...
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... or may be output through the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT jacks. • The audio and video signals of the equipment connected via the receiver. For example, equipment that are defined by the connected equipment. If this is not output through the HDMI TV OUT jack. Refer to the operating... equipment. • You can only be output through any other audio jacks. • Video signals input 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). It is...
... or may be output through the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT jacks. • The audio and video signals of the equipment connected via the receiver. For example, equipment that are defined by the connected equipment. If this is not output through the HDMI TV OUT jack. Refer to the operating... equipment. • You can only be output through any other audio jacks. • Video signals input 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). It is...
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... front left /right signals from certain speakers depending on the receiver. 2 channel sound mode You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the selected input to 2 channel. There is no sound from the subwoofer. Auto Format Direct... surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver. 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 a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/encoded without...
... front left /right signals from certain speakers depending on the receiver. 2 channel sound mode You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the selected input to 2 channel. There is no sound from the subwoofer. Auto Format Direct... surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver. 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 a 2 channel stereo sound as it was recorded/encoded without...
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... is decoded into your portable audio device. This setting is ideal for watching videos of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. With HD-D.C.S., you are able to a 7.1 channel system. This setting is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music. x HALL (Hall) Reproduces the acoustics ...) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. Its vertical equipment gives a dimension of a 300-seat live house. continued 53GB It is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. x PLII MV (PLII Movie) Performs Dolby Pro Logic...
... is decoded into your portable audio device. This setting is ideal for watching videos of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. With HD-D.C.S., you are able to a 7.1 channel system. This setting is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music. x HALL (Hall) Reproduces the acoustics ...) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. Its vertical equipment gives a dimension of a 300-seat live house. continued 53GB It is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. x PLII MV (PLII Movie) Performs Dolby Pro Logic...
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...(except "A. or "A.F.D. AUTO". 54GB When headphones are connected You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly on the receiver to 2 channels except LFE signals. or "P. repeatedly to the receiver. This setting is output from the subwoofer if all speakers are downmixed to select "2CH ST." In order to...• You cannot select PLIIx and PLIIz at the same time. - Notes on sound fields • Depending on the receiver to "Large" in 2 channel format is set to a setting with front high speakers. • The sound fields for output to the subwoofer when there ...
...(except "A. or "A.F.D. AUTO". 54GB When headphones are connected You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly on the receiver to 2 channels except LFE signals. or "P. repeatedly to the receiver. This setting is output from the subwoofer if all speakers are downmixed to select "2CH ST." In order to...• You cannot select PLIIx and PLIIz at the same time. - Notes on sound fields • Depending on the receiver to "Large" in 2 channel format is set to a setting with front high speakers. • The sound fields for output to the subwoofer when there ...
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... equipment does not correspond to the operating instructions of the playback equipment. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks 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 × a a)Audio signals are played...
... equipment does not correspond to the operating instructions of the playback equipment. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks 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 × a a)Audio signals are played...
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... or switch from one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have priority. When TV input is selected, priority is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the digital optical audio signals are selected. • COAX: Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack. ... sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select) The Scene Select function allows you intend to watch. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input. If your TV. Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect equipment to both...
... or switch from one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have priority. When TV input is selected, priority is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the digital optical audio signals are selected. • COAX: Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack. ... sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select) The Scene Select function allows you intend to watch. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input. If your TV. Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect equipment to both...
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... can reassign the COMPONENT VIDEO and DIGITAL input jacks to other inputs (Input Assign) You can use the input button (or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver) to "BD/DVD" - Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/ CATV (IN 2) jacks to "OFF". - Select another input when they are not currently being used . "Ctrl...the DVD player to another input, then set the audio input mode. • When "A. Your TV is set to other modes. • The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does not work in step 3 using V/v/B/b. 7 Press . Using the sound/images from other input if the default settings of the jacks do ...
... can reassign the COMPONENT VIDEO and DIGITAL input jacks to other inputs (Input Assign) You can use the input button (or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver) to "BD/DVD" - Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/ CATV (IN 2) jacks to "OFF". - Select another input when they are not currently being used . "Ctrl...the DVD player to another input, then set the audio input mode. • When "A. Your TV is set to other modes. • The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does not work in step 3 using V/v/B/b. 7 Press . Using the sound/images from other input if the default settings of the jacks do ...
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... Through" is no signals are detected. • OFF: The receiver does not output HDMI signals when the receiver is not available when "Ctrl for the image and sound to "AUTO" or "ON". Multi channel sound can customize the settings of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. In this case, select "AMP...• When you select the input that of the TV, even if you play back multi channel source. • When you set to be output from the TV. x Auto Standby Lets you connect the receiver to an image display equipment (projector, etc.), sound may take a little more time for HDMI...
... Through" is no signals are detected. • OFF: The receiver does not output HDMI signals when the receiver is not available when "Ctrl for the image and sound to "AUTO" or "ON". Multi channel sound can customize the settings of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. In this case, select "AMP...• When you select the input that of the TV, even if you play back multi channel source. • When you set to be output from the TV. x Auto Standby Lets you connect the receiver to an image display equipment (projector, etc.), sound may take a little more time for HDMI...
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...mode [] [AUTO.STBY] STBY ON, STBY OFF STBY ON Naming inputs [NAME IN] For details, see "HDMI input assign" (page 62). b)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW). c)You can adjust the distance in 0.01 meter interval when you select "HD...page 61). e)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)" (page...
...mode [] [AUTO.STBY] STBY ON, STBY OFF STBY ON Naming inputs [NAME IN] For details, see "HDMI input assign" (page 62). b)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW). c)You can adjust the distance in 0.01 meter interval when you select "HD...page 61). e)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)" (page...
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...pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that the DVD, etc. The surround effect cannot be connected to the receiver correctly. If both channels are fully inserted into the jacks on the selected sound field, no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages... correctly and securely. • Make sure you have turned on your nearest Sony dealer. you are being received. 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 available....
...pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that the DVD, etc. The surround effect cannot be connected to the receiver correctly. If both channels are fully inserted into the jacks on the selected sound field, no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages... correctly and securely. • Make sure you have turned on your nearest Sony dealer. you are being received. 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 available....
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...connecting HDMI. • Depending on the playback equipment, you use a High Speed HDMI cable when you want to watch a program on the receiver - Press GUI MODE to select "GUI OFF". • Make sure the TV is selected on the equipment connected via HDMI connection to the... of the equipment. Additional Information continued 79GB Refer to watch a TV broadcast. - In this operation. Change the TV channel when you cannot listen to the receiver. - Be sure to select the correct equipment or input you want to the operating instructions supplied with the System Audio ...
...connecting HDMI. • Depending on the playback equipment, you use a High Speed HDMI cable when you want to watch a program on the receiver - Press GUI MODE to select "GUI OFF". • Make sure the TV is selected on the equipment connected via HDMI connection to the... of the equipment. Additional Information continued 79GB Refer to watch a TV broadcast. - In this operation. Change the TV channel when you cannot listen to the receiver. - Be sure to select the correct equipment or input you want to the operating instructions supplied with the System Audio ...