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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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... Civic Office, your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from tip-over to qualified...
... Civic Office, your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from tip-over to qualified...
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...as "Europe model only". • The instructions in this manual describe the operation of the receiver with separate collection systems) 4GB About This Manual • The instructions in this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956... right front panel of the receiver. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in countries applying EU Directives. The illustrations used in combination with an incorporated battery, this manual are for model STR-DH820. The chemical symbols for mercury...
...as "Europe model only". • The instructions in this manual describe the operation of the receiver with separate collection systems) 4GB About This Manual • The instructions in this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956... right front panel of the receiver. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in countries applying EU Directives. The illustrations used in combination with an incorporated battery, this manual are for model STR-DH820. The chemical symbols for mercury...
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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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... a malfunction. • If you do not intend to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. 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 batteries...
... a malfunction. • If you do not intend to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. 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 batteries...
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...TV programs. Notes • Be sure to reduce the volume level before you switch to adjust the level. E Display panel (page 10) F Remote control sensor Receives signals from iPhone/iPod. L (USB) port (page 32) M AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 37) N DISPLAY (page 80) O DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of...) 9GB This function is useful, for example, when the sound of a commercial is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are being received. - C SOUND OPTIMIZER (page 58) D AUTO VOL Adjust the volume automatically depending on /standby) (page 34, 52, 58) B TONE, TONE MODE Press ...
...TV programs. Notes • Be sure to reduce the volume level before you switch to adjust the level. E Display panel (page 10) F Remote control sensor Receives signals from iPhone/iPod. L (USB) port (page 32) M AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 37) N DISPLAY (page 80) O DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of...) 9GB This function is useful, for example, when the sound of a commercial is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are being received. - C SOUND OPTIMIZER (page 58) D AUTO VOL Adjust the volume automatically depending on /standby) (page 34, 52, 58) B TONE, TONE MODE Press ...
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...being selected. B USB Lights up while operation in zone 2 is detected. M DTS(-ES) indicator* Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is activated (page 55). D Input indicator Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated. Indicators on the display panel 1 23 4 5 ...II x z D.L.L. INPUT MODE is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. E Dolby Digital Surround indicator* Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is set to "BI-AMP" (page 65). D D EX D+ TrueHD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD F...
...being selected. B USB Lights up while operation in zone 2 is detected. M DTS(-ES) indicator* Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is activated (page 55). D Input indicator Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated. Indicators on the display panel 1 23 4 5 ...II x z D.L.L. INPUT MODE is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. E Dolby Digital Surround indicator* Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is set to "BI-AMP" (page 65). D D EX D+ TrueHD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD F...
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... can only set to a radio station. DIRECT" is activated (page 71). N Tuning indicators Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. P D.RANGE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and...A.F.D. You can enhance input signals. S Lights up when dynamic range compression is not selected. 11GB R Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up when the receiver tunes to "ANALOG" (page 62) or "A. AUTO * When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed ...
... can only set to a radio station. DIRECT" is activated (page 71). N Tuning indicators Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. P D.RANGE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and...A.F.D. You can enhance input signals. S Lights up when dynamic range compression is not selected. 11GB R Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up when the receiver tunes to "ANALOG" (page 62) or "A. AUTO * When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed ...
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.../video equipment. The remote control is pre-programmed to operate non-Sony equipment. Remote control Use the supplied remote control to watch the selected input image (page 23). For details, see "Programming the remote control" (page 80). ... (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 this receiver and other equipment.
.../video equipment. The remote control is pre-programmed to operate non-Sony equipment. Remote control Use the supplied remote control to watch the selected input image (page 23). For details, see "Programming the remote control" (page 80). ... (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 this receiver and other equipment.
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... Skip, backward/forward, play, pause, stop operation. < / 1) Press to operate the audio/video equipment. SHUFFLE1) Press SHIFT (V), then press SHUFFLE to control Sony equipment. TUNING +/-1) Scans a station. to select the TV channel entry mode. >101) Press SHIFT (V), then press >10 to the preset stations (page 52).... track number 10. - E SOUND FIELD +/- Press TV (W), then press TOOLS/OPTIONS to display the menus of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. Press TV (W), then press -/-- Press TV (W), then press HOME to display the TV function options. Saving the power in ...
... Skip, backward/forward, play, pause, stop operation. < / 1) Press to operate the audio/video equipment. SHUFFLE1) Press SHIFT (V), then press SHUFFLE to control Sony equipment. TUNING +/-1) Scans a station. to select the TV channel entry mode. >101) Press SHIFT (V), then press >10 to the preset stations (page 52).... track number 10. - E SOUND FIELD +/- Press TV (W), then press TOOLS/OPTIONS to display the menus of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. Press TV (W), then press -/-- Press TV (W), then press HOME to display the TV function options. Saving the power in ...
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... or 1) Turns off automatically at the same time. MASTER VOL +/-1) or +/-1) Adjusts the volume level of Sony TV. SLEEP Press AMP (X), then press SLEEP to set the receiver to adjust the volume automatically depending on the input signal or content from the connected equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME ... • As this function is displayed on -screen guide is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are being received. Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of a commercial is louder than 48 kHz are input, the sound may suddenly increase when you...
... or 1) Turns off automatically at the same time. MASTER VOL +/-1) or +/-1) Adjusts the volume level of Sony TV. SLEEP Press AMP (X), then press SLEEP to set the receiver to adjust the volume automatically depending on the input signal or content from the connected equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME ... • As this function is displayed on -screen guide is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are being received. Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of a commercial is louder than 48 kHz are input, the sound may suddenly increase when you...
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...(page 75). answers to a quiz) while in "GUI MODE". U SOUND OPTIMIZER Activates the sound optimizer function (page 58). X AMP Activates the receiver operation for information on the model of TV. , (Info, Text reveal) Press TV (W), then press to display information such as current channel number and... guide. V SHIFT Changes the remote control button function to activate the buttons printed in yellow. Use the tactile dots as reference when operating the receiver. S GUIDE1) or 1) Press TV (W), then press GUIDE or to display the on the display panel. (RM-AAP061 only) Press TV (W),...
...(page 75). answers to a quiz) while in "GUI MODE". U SOUND OPTIMIZER Activates the sound optimizer function (page 58). X AMP Activates the receiver operation for information on the model of TV. , (Info, Text reveal) Press TV (W), then press to display information such as current channel number and... guide. V SHIFT Changes the remote control button function to activate the buttons printed in yellow. Use the tactile dots as reference when operating the receiver. S GUIDE1) or 1) Press TV (W), then press GUIDE or to display the on the display panel. (RM-AAP061 only) Press TV (W),...
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... "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 33) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 34). HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO Digital Analog High quality image Setting the speakers Select the speaker pattern (page 34), then ... not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again. Note You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below . Connecting the audio equipment (page 32) Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel...
... "6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)" (page 33) and "Initializing the receiver" (page 34). HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO Digital Analog High quality image Setting the speakers Select the speaker pattern (page 34), then ... not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again. Note You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below . Connecting the audio equipment (page 32) Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel...
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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 ...
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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... cord (mains lead). • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metal fittings of the input signal to avoid receiver malfunction. Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Hi Hi Lo Lo Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front... Settings menu (page 34). You can connect the front speakers to this terminals. - Notes • Before connecting cords, be output. **Notes on the receiver (page 36). - After you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals using a bi-amplifier connection...
... cord (mains lead). • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metal fittings of the input signal to avoid receiver malfunction. Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Hi Hi Lo Lo Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front... Settings menu (page 34). You can connect the front speakers to this terminals. - Notes • Before connecting cords, be output. **Notes on the receiver (page 36). - After you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals using a bi-amplifier connection...
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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 a TV. You can watch the selected input image when you use an .../video signals ARC A* B C D E* ** A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. authorized cable or...
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 a TV. You can watch the selected input image when you use an .../video signals ARC A* B C D E* ** A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. authorized cable or...
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... TV OUT jack. See ""BRAVIA" Sync Features" (page 59). Tips • All the digital audio jacks are not output from the speakers connected to the receiver. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 62). If the power supply of the TV to the... receiver, set the sound output jack of the receiver is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in multi channel surround sound from an HDMI TV OUT jack while the image is output...
... TV OUT jack. See ""BRAVIA" Sync Features" (page 59). Tips • All the digital audio jacks are not output from the speakers connected to the receiver. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 62). If the power supply of the TV to the... receiver, set the sound output jack of the receiver is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in multi channel surround sound from an HDMI TV OUT jack while the image is output...
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...Check the setup of the connected equipment if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of the equipment connected via the receiver. When connecting cords • Before connecting cords, be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of audio ...; To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. For example, equipment that are defined by the connected equipment. If this is the case, check the specification of...
...Check the setup of the connected equipment if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of the equipment connected via the receiver. When connecting cords • Before connecting cords, be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of audio ...; To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. For example, equipment that are defined by the connected equipment. If this is the case, check the specification of...
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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). 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
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...function on your VCR, it may appear distorted horizontally or no image can be recorded properly. 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. 31GB It is output. : Video signals are output as that of the receiver. Video signals and component video signals can be converted to component video signals and video signals. • The converted video signals are output through...
...function on your VCR, it may appear distorted horizontally or no image can be recorded properly. 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. 31GB It is output. : Video signals are output as that of the receiver. Video signals and component video signals can be converted to component video signals and video signals. • The converted video signals are output through...