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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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...input through the COAXIAL jack (page 62). K SLEEP Lights up when the receiver is activated. L LPCM Lights up when the Sleep Timer is being enabled...qk qj qh qg qf A SW Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is being input. - The "A. qd qs qa 0 9 G DTS... USB ANALOGHDMI COAXOPT ARC D + EX True HD NEO:6 PL II x z D.L.L. HDMI The receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack. I SP A/SP B/SP A B (page... Dolby Digital Surround indicator* Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is set to indicate the current input. ARC TV input is decoding...
...input through the COAXIAL jack (page 62). K SLEEP Lights up when the receiver is activated. L LPCM Lights up when the Sleep Timer is being enabled...qk qj qh qg qf A SW Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is being input. - The "A. qd qs qa 0 9 G DTS... USB ANALOGHDMI COAXOPT ARC D + EX True HD NEO:6 PL II x z D.L.L. HDMI The receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack. I SP A/SP B/SP A B (page... Dolby Digital Surround indicator* Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is set to indicate the current input. ARC TV input is decoding...
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...and Taiwan models only) Tuned to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. P D.RANGE Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. ST Stereo broadcast O EQ Lights up when the receiver tunes to "ANALOG" (page 62) or "A....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. DIRECT" is activated. N Tuning indicators Lights up when the ...
...and Taiwan models only) Tuned to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. P D.RANGE Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. ST Stereo broadcast O EQ Lights up when the receiver tunes to "ANALOG" (page 62) or "A....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. DIRECT" is activated. N Tuning indicators Lights up when the ...
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...select the TV channels. -/--1) Press SHIFT (V), then press -/-- select track numbers. Press TV (W), then press the numeric buttons to use. E SOUND FIELD +/- I MENU, HOME1) Displays the menu to the preset stations (page 52). - skip to control Sony equipment. A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or ...press CLEAR to clear a mistake when you can program the remote control to control non-Sony equipment following the steps in standby mode When "Ctrl for zone 2 on or off the receiver and all other equipment including an amplifier in random order. H TOOLS/OPTIONS1) Displays ...
...select the TV channels. -/--1) Press SHIFT (V), then press -/-- select track numbers. Press TV (W), then press the numeric buttons to use. E SOUND FIELD +/- I MENU, HOME1) Displays the menu to the preset stations (page 52). - skip to control Sony equipment. A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or ...press CLEAR to clear a mistake when you can program the remote control to control non-Sony equipment following the steps in standby mode When "Ctrl for zone 2 on or off the receiver and all other equipment including an amplifier in random order. H TOOLS/OPTIONS1) Displays ...
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...press MUTING or to perform menu operations. K TV CH +/-1)2) or PROG +/-1)2) Press TV (W), then press TV CH +/- Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of Sony TV. TV INPUT1) or 1) (Input select) Press TV (W), then press TV INPUT or to select the input signal (TV input or video input). 1) (... menu of more than the TV programs. Notes • Be sure to reduce the volume level before the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. This function is useful, for the preset TV channels. Press TV (W), then press RETURN/EXIT O to return to enter/confirm the selection. to - P DISC...
...press MUTING or to perform menu operations. K TV CH +/-1)2) or PROG +/-1)2) Press TV (W), then press TV CH +/- Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of Sony TV. TV INPUT1) or 1) (Input select) Press TV (W), then press TV INPUT or to select the input signal (TV input or video input). 1) (... menu of more than the TV programs. Notes • Be sure to reduce the volume level before the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. This function is useful, for the preset TV channels. Press TV (W), then press RETURN/EXIT O to return to enter/confirm the selection. to - P DISC...
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... of TV. , (Info, Text reveal) Press TV (W), then press to display information such as reference when operating the receiver. Use the tactile dots as current channel number and screen mode. Press TV (W), then press to perform Auto Calibration. V SHIFT Changes the remote control button function ...to activate the buttons printed in "GUI MODE". Note This button is not available when the receiver is intended to serve as ...
... of TV. , (Info, Text reveal) Press TV (W), then press to display information such as reference when operating the receiver. Use the tactile dots as current channel number and screen mode. Press TV (W), then press to perform Auto Calibration. V SHIFT Changes the remote control button function ...to activate the buttons printed in "GUI MODE". Note This button is not available when the receiver is intended to serve as ...
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... following the simple steps below . 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). Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment. We recommend that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS ... on the connected equipment. Connecting the audio equipment (page 32) Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connecting jack.
... following the simple steps below . 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). Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment. We recommend that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS ... on the connected equipment. Connecting the audio equipment (page 32) Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connecting jack.
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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...Example of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format by connecting additional one surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can enjoy high fidelity ...
...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...Example of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format by connecting additional one surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can enjoy high fidelity ...
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... switch the audio input mode using HDMI cables, operations can be simplified. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 62). Audio signals are being output to a TV via the receiver. Be sure to set the sound output jack of the TV to "Fixed" if...PHONES jack. See ""BRAVIA" Sync Features" (page 59). HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by the receiver" (page 57). • The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz ...
... switch the audio input mode using HDMI cables, operations can be simplified. By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 62). Audio signals are being output to a TV via the receiver. Be sure to set the sound output jack of the TV to "Fixed" if...PHONES jack. See ""BRAVIA" Sync Features" (page 59). HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by the receiver" (page 57). • The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz ...
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... the image may be displayed properly. • We do not recommend using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back multi channel audio source, set to the availability of jacks on the connected equipment. • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. Connect a separate audio cords or ... not output through the TV speaker. • DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output. • Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to the operating instructions of each connected equipment for details. Tip All...
... the image may be displayed properly. • We do not recommend using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back multi channel audio source, set to the availability of jacks on the connected equipment. • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. Connect a separate audio cords or ... not output through the TV speaker. • DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output. • Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to the operating instructions of each connected equipment for details. Tip All...
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...encoded without adding any surround effects. Auto) Presets the sound as input. 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 listening to the subwoofer when there is no LFE... the sound field settings of movie theaters into your home. 54GB There is no sound from certain speakers depending on the receiver. 2 channel sound mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the optimized sound fields from the front left...
...encoded without adding any surround effects. Auto) Presets the sound as input. 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 listening to the subwoofer when there is no LFE... the sound field settings of movie theaters into your home. 54GB There is no sound from certain speakers depending on the receiver. 2 channel sound mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the optimized sound fields from the front left...
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... on precise response measurement data of concert halls into your portable audio device. This setting is ideal for watching videos of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. x PLIIX MV (PLIIx Movie) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. Its vertical equipment gives...Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels. x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema) Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. It is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. x STADIUM...
... on precise response measurement data of concert halls into your portable audio device. This setting is ideal for watching videos of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. x PLIIX MV (PLIIx Movie) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. Its vertical equipment gives...Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels. x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema) Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. It is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. x STADIUM...
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... to a setting with surround back speaker(s). - Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to the receiver. Notes on sound fields • Depending on the receiver to select "A.F.D. AUTO". 56GB the front or surround speakers ... You can only select this sound field if the headphones are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals. When headphones are connected You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly on the receiver to select "2CH ST." If you use headphones when "A. PLIIz is available only...
... to a setting with surround back speaker(s). - Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to the receiver. Notes on sound fields • Depending on the receiver to select "A.F.D. AUTO". 56GB the front or surround speakers ... You can only select this sound field if the headphones are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals. When headphones are connected You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly on the receiver to select "2CH ST." If you use headphones when "A. PLIIz is available only...
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... Plusa) Dolby TrueHDa) DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24c) 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 ...A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is activated. 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 ...
... Plusa) Dolby TrueHDa) DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24c) 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 ...A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is activated. 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 ...
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... depending on the type of material you can also use the input buttons on the remote control. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the input. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected. Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected ...Select function allows you change the TV's input. For details on your TV is given to digital audio signals. Enjoying movies 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. ...
... depending on the type of material you can also use the input buttons on the remote control. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the input. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected. Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected ...Select function allows you change the TV's input. For details on your TV is given to digital audio signals. Enjoying movies 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. ...
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... 2) jacks to "BD/DVD". - continued 63GB Select another input when they are not currently being used . Your TV is selected, "------" appears on the receiver) to select the equipment you connect the DVD player to the OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN and COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/CATV (IN 2) jacks. - Example: When you.... Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the input. • When the USB input is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. - Using the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign) You can reassign the COMPONENT VIDEO and DIGITAL input jacks to other...
... 2) jacks to "BD/DVD". - continued 63GB Select another input when they are not currently being used . Your TV is selected, "------" appears on the receiver) to select the equipment you connect the DVD player to the OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN and COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/CATV (IN 2) jacks. - Example: When you.... Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the input. • When the USB input is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. - Using the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign) You can reassign the COMPONENT VIDEO and DIGITAL input jacks to other...
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... speakers, you can set them to "Large" if you are using multi channel surround sound, select "Small" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other... speakers are also automatically set it to "Small". Measured speaker crossover frequency is not enough bass, you can use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is best not to cut from the subwoofer or other "Large" speakers. Note This function does not work...
... speakers, you can set them to "Large" if you are using multi channel surround sound, select "Small" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other... speakers are also automatically set it to "Small". Measured speaker crossover frequency is not enough bass, you can use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value is best not to cut from the subwoofer or other "Large" speakers. Note This function does not work...
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...Ctrl for HDMI" is set to enjoy the connected equipment's source on while the receiver is in the standby mode when compared with the "ON" setting. STANDBY" will be changed automatically. Adjusting Settings continued 73GB Sony recommends this setting if you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a ...• This function does not work when "A. Turn on the receiver to "AUTO" or "ON". However, "A. HDMI Settings menu You can be played back as it may be output. STANDBY" appears on or off. Multi channel sound can make the required settings for HDMI function on the display...
...Ctrl for HDMI" is set to enjoy the connected equipment's source on while the receiver is in the standby mode when compared with the "ON" setting. STANDBY" will be changed automatically. Adjusting Settings continued 73GB Sony recommends this setting if you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a ...• This function does not work when "A. Turn on the receiver to "AUTO" or "ON". However, "A. HDMI Settings menu You can be played back as it may be output. STANDBY" appears on or off. Multi channel sound can make the required settings for HDMI function on the display...
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...64). If the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is also in stereo as the number of the TV, even if you play back multi channel source. • When you connect the receiver to the receiver. Operating without connecting to a TV You can customize the settings of ...the receiver. RETURN/ EXIT O GUI MODE V/v/B/b, MENU 74GB Notes • The sound quality ...
...64). If the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is also in stereo as the number of the TV, even if you play back multi channel source. • When you connect the receiver to the receiver. Operating without connecting to a TV You can customize the settings of ...the receiver. RETURN/ EXIT O GUI MODE V/v/B/b, MENU 74GB Notes • The sound quality ...
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...consult your nearest Sony dealer. Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna (aerial).) • Use caution when placing the receiver on top of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. Sound Dolby Digital, DTS or DTS 96/24 multi channel sound is ...anything on surfaces that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may result. This is being received. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 86GB Troubleshooting If you have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or...
...consult your nearest Sony dealer. Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna (aerial).) • Use caution when placing the receiver on top of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. Sound Dolby Digital, DTS or DTS 96/24 multi channel sound is ...anything on surfaces that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may result. This is being received. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 86GB Troubleshooting If you have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or...