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4-266-497-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH820 ©2011 Sony Corporation
4-266-497-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH820 ©2011 Sony Corporation
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... objects have fallen into an outlet on a circuit different from the apparatus and the speakers. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in any changes or modifications not expressly approved in ... uses and can be caused by one or more detailed information about recycling of materials will help . Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to conserve natural resources. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting ...
... objects have fallen into an outlet on a circuit different from the apparatus and the speakers. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in any changes or modifications not expressly approved in ... uses and can be caused by one or more detailed information about recycling of materials will help . Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to conserve natural resources. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting ...
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By ensuring these batteries are for model STR-DH820. For all other U.S. For more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European ... provided by inappropriate waste handling of electrical and electronic equipment. On copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. All Rights Reserved. The model number is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Any differences in Australia Disposal ...
By ensuring these batteries are for model STR-DH820. For all other U.S. For more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European ... provided by inappropriate waste handling of electrical and electronic equipment. On copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. All Rights Reserved. The model number is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Any differences in Australia Disposal ...
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...Connecting the audio equipment...........32 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 33 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 33 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 34 Setting the speakers 34 Using AUTO CALIBRATION 36 Guide to on-screen display operation ..........41 Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound ... with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play 60 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 61 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 61 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync...
...Connecting the audio equipment...........32 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 33 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 33 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 34 Setting the speakers 34 Using AUTO CALIBRATION 36 Guide to on-screen display operation ..........41 Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound ... with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play 60 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 61 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 61 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync...
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...; If you do not intend to use a new battery with new ones. 8GB If this happens, reprogram the remote control (page 80). • 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 the...
...; If you do not intend to use a new battery with new ones. 8GB If this happens, reprogram the remote control (page 80). • 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 the...
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... BASS or TREBLE, then turn off this function. • As this function is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are being received. - G INPUT SELECTOR (page 44, 50, 62) H INPUT MODE (page 62) I MASTER VOLUME (page 43) J VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 30) K iPhone/iPod terminals (... work in 3 levels. qg qf qd qsqa q; This function is useful, for example, when the sound of a commercial is louder than 48 kHz are being received. Description and location of parts Front panel 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 ql qk qj qh A ?/1 (on the input signal or content from the connected ...
... BASS or TREBLE, then turn off this function. • As this function is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are being received. - G INPUT SELECTOR (page 44, 50, 62) H INPUT MODE (page 62) I MASTER VOLUME (page 43) J VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 30) K iPhone/iPod terminals (... work in 3 levels. qg qf qd qsqa q; This function is useful, for example, when the sound of a commercial is louder than 48 kHz are being received. Description and location of parts Front panel 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 ql qk qj qh A ?/1 (on the input signal or content from the connected ...
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...PL II x z D.L.L. HD MSTR HI RES LBR ZONE 2 LFE A.P.M. ql qk qj qh qg qf A SW Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is activated. No digital signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. E Dolby Digital Surround indicator* Lights up when the audio signal is being input. - K ...-HD HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD LBR DTS-HD Low Bit Rate Audio H ZONE 2 Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is being selected. L LPCM Lights up to "ANALOG". - C D.L.L. The "A. OPT Digital signal is decoding the Linear PCM signals. D.RANGE ST DTS -...
...PL II x z D.L.L. HD MSTR HI RES LBR ZONE 2 LFE A.P.M. ql qk qj qh qg qf A SW Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is activated. No digital signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. E Dolby Digital Surround indicator* Lights up when the audio signal is being input. - K ...-HD HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD LBR DTS-HD Low Bit Rate Audio H ZONE 2 Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is being selected. L LPCM Lights up to "ANALOG". - C D.L.L. The "A. OPT Digital signal is decoding the Linear PCM signals. D.RANGE ST DTS -...
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... IIz Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz Note These indicators may not light up when the receiver tunes to a radio station. LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Front Left High Front Right High Front Left Front Right ... 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. N Tuning indicators Lights up depending on the speaker settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. MEM Memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 52), etc., is not selected. 11GB AUTO * When playing a Dolby Digital or...
... IIz Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz Note These indicators may not light up when the receiver tunes to a radio station. LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Front Left High Front Right High Front Left Front Right ... 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. N Tuning indicators Lights up depending on the speaker settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. MEM Memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 52), etc., is not selected. 11GB AUTO * When playing a Dolby Digital or...
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Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate non-Sony equipment. You can also program the remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment. The remote control is pre-programmed to watch the selected input image (page 23). For details, see "Programming the remote control" (page ... (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) Y, PB, PR IN/OUT* jacks * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to operate Sony audio/video equipment.
Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate non-Sony equipment. You can also program the remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment. The remote control is pre-programmed to watch the selected input image (page 23). For details, see "Programming the remote control" (page ... (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) Y, PB, PR IN/OUT* jacks * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to operate Sony audio/video equipment.
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... channel entry mode, either one or two digit. D.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. 14GB To turn the TV on or off the receiver and all other equipment including an amplifier in random order. to operate the audio/video equipment. When you press the input buttons (D). .../ 1) Press to play a track or a folder repeatedly. You can turn off the audio/video equipment that the remote control is set to control Sony equipment. select track numbers. H TOOLS/OPTIONS1) Displays and selects items from the option menus. Press TV (W), then press HOME to previous or next ...
... channel entry mode, either one or two digit. D.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. 14GB To turn the TV on or off the receiver and all other equipment including an amplifier in random order. to operate the audio/video equipment. When you press the input buttons (D). .../ 1) Press to play a track or a folder repeatedly. You can turn off the audio/video equipment that the remote control is set to control Sony equipment. select track numbers. H TOOLS/OPTIONS1) Displays and selects items from the option menus. Press TV (W), then press HOME to previous or next ...
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...TV (W), then press to select the next or previous page while in the text mode. MASTER VOL +/-1) or +/-1) Adjusts the volume level of Sony TV. skip disc when using iPhone/iPod. c2)/C Press TV (W), then press c/C to hold the current page while in the text mode.... • This function does not work in the following cases. - Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of a commercial is louder than 48 kHz are being received. - or +/- R 1) , V/v/B/b1) Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items, then press to activate the TV's muting function. Press the button again to ...
...TV (W), then press to select the next or previous page while in the text mode. MASTER VOL +/-1) or +/-1) Adjusts the volume level of Sony TV. skip disc when using iPhone/iPod. c2)/C Press TV (W), then press c/C to hold the current page while in the text mode.... • This function does not work in the following cases. - Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of a commercial is louder than 48 kHz are being received. - or +/- R 1) , V/v/B/b1) Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items, then press to activate the TV's muting function. Press the button again to ...
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T AUTO CAL Press SHIFT (V), then press AUTO CAL to reveal hidden information (e.g. X AMP Activates the receiver operation for information on the buttons that you can use to control each equipment. 2)The 5/VIDEO 2, N and TV CH +/PROG +/ PRESET +/c buttons have tactile dots. V ... button function to a quiz) while in yellow. answers to activate the buttons printed in the text mode. Note This button is not available when the receiver is intended to serve as reference when operating the...
T AUTO CAL Press SHIFT (V), then press AUTO CAL to reveal hidden information (e.g. X AMP Activates the receiver operation for information on the buttons that you can use to control each equipment. 2)The 5/VIDEO 2, N and TV CH +/PROG +/ PRESET +/c buttons have tactile dots. V ... button function to a quiz) while in yellow. answers to activate the buttons printed in the text mode. Note This button is not available when the receiver is intended to serve as reference when operating the...
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...Auto Calibration (page 36). Installing and connecting the speakers (page 19, 21) Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 33) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 34). Select the connection according to the operating instructions supplied with system software ...on your equipment. For details, refer to the jacks on the connected equipment. Note You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below . For a PlayStation 3, check that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS (...
...Auto Calibration (page 36). Installing and connecting the speakers (page 19, 21) Preparing the receiver See "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 33) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 34). Select the connection according to the operating instructions supplied with system software ...on your equipment. For details, refer to the jacks on the connected equipment. Note You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below . For a PlayStation 3, check that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS (...
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...)* HFront high speaker (Left)* IFront high speaker (Right)* JSubwoofer * You cannot use a 7.2 channel system (7 speakers and 2 subwoofers). continued 19GB Connections 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...
...)* HFront high speaker (Left)* IFront high speaker (Right)* JSubwoofer * You cannot use a 7.2 channel system (7 speakers and 2 subwoofers). continued 19GB Connections 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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... speakers and front high speakers, you have made the bi-amplifier connection, set to on, it to this terminals using the SPEAKERS button on the receiver (page 36). - Notes • Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains... jacks on the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals connection. - If the auto standby function is set the "SB Assign" to avoid receiver malfunction.
... speakers and front high speakers, you have made the bi-amplifier connection, set to on, it to this terminals using the SPEAKERS button on the receiver (page 36). - Notes • Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains... jacks on the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals connection. - If the auto standby function is set the "SB Assign" to avoid receiver malfunction.
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... video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Recommended connection Alternative connection continued 23GB Connections 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) if you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to...
... video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMI- authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Recommended connection Alternative connection continued 23GB Connections 3: Connecting the TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) if you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to...
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... the speakers connected to the receiver. If the power supply of a playback equipment are being output to a TV via an optical digital cord or an audio cord), switch the audio input mode using HDMI cables, operations can be output through the HDMI TV OUT jack. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using...
... the speakers connected to the receiver. If the power supply of a playback equipment are being output to a TV via an optical digital cord or an audio cord), switch the audio input mode using HDMI cables, operations can be output through the HDMI TV OUT jack. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using...
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..., 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set the "Audio Out" to turn the receiver on the TV or the video equipment, 3D images may be displayed. • Not every HDMI equipment supports all the cords. Check the setup of...). • The image resolution of jacks on 3D glasses, and then play back multi channel audio source, set the "Pass Through" to the receiver using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment. • To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and...
..., 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set the "Audio Out" to turn the receiver on the TV or the video equipment, 3D images may be displayed. • Not every HDMI equipment supports all the cords. Check the setup of...). • The image resolution of jacks on 3D glasses, and then play back multi channel audio source, set the "Pass Through" to the receiver using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment. • To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and...
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For details, see "Function for converting video signals. Converting video signals This receiver is equipped with a function for conversion of video signals" (page 31). 26GB If you want to connect several digital equipment, but cannot find an unused input See "Using the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign)" (page 63).
For details, see "Function for converting video signals. Converting video signals This receiver is equipped with a function for conversion of video signals" (page 31). 26GB If you want to connect several digital equipment, but cannot find an unused input See "Using the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign)" (page 63).
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.... Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals (HDMI TV OUT jack only). It is recommended to turn off this receiver and then viewed on your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on your VCR, it may appear distorted horizontally... image can be seen. • If you are output as shown in the table with solid arrows. Connections 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 upconversion function...
.... Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals (HDMI TV OUT jack only). It is recommended to turn off this receiver and then viewed on your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on your VCR, it may appear distorted horizontally... image can be seen. • If you are output as shown in the table with solid arrows. Connections 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 upconversion function...
