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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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...-type plug. This symbol is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of the unit. If the provided plug does not fit into your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to the presence of the obsolete outlet. 10)Protect the power cord from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
...-type plug. This symbol is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of the unit. If the provided plug does not fit into your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to the presence of the obsolete outlet. 10)Protect the power cord from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
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This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into an outlet on its packaging indicates that to which could void your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will not occur in the European Union and other European countries with FCC technical regulations. If this equipment. Connect the equipment into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. CAUTION You are designed to provide ...
This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into an outlet on its packaging indicates that to which could void your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will not occur in the European Union and other European countries with FCC technical regulations. If this equipment. Connect the equipment into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. CAUTION You are designed to provide ...
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...license under license from your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for model STR-DH820. You can also use the control buttons on the receiver if they may be treated as those on how to remove ... performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this manual are disposed of products that for customers: The following information is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; ...
...license under license from your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for model STR-DH820. You can also use the control buttons on the receiver if they may be treated as those on how to remove ... performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this manual are disposed of products that for customers: The following information is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; ...
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... to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. "WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are of their respective holders. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of.... "Made for iPod" and "Made for the operation of this accessory with safety and regulatory standards. MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and/or other...
... to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. "WALKMAN" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are of their respective holders. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of.... "Made for iPod" and "Made for the operation of this accessory with safety and regulatory standards. MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and/or other...
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Table of Contents About This Manual 4 Supplied accessories 7 Description and location of parts 9 Getting started 18 Connections 1: Installing the speakers 19 2: Connecting the speakers 21 3: Connecting the TV 23 4a: Connecting the video equipment ...........24 4b: 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 ...
Table of Contents About This Manual 4 Supplied accessories 7 Description and location of parts 9 Getting started 18 Connections 1: Installing the speakers 19 2: Connecting the speakers 21 3: Connecting the TV 23 4a: Connecting the video equipment ...........24 4b: 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 ...
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Using the Remote Control Programming the remote control 80 Resetting the remote control 85 Additional Information Precautions 85 Troubleshooting 86 Specifications 93 Index 96 Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this manual) • Quick Setup Guide • GUI Menu List • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Remote control (1) - RM-AAP062 (Other models) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) 7GB RM-AAP061 (USA and Canada models only) -
Using the Remote Control Programming the remote control 80 Resetting the remote control 85 Additional Information Precautions 85 Troubleshooting 86 Specifications 93 Index 96 Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this manual) • Quick Setup Guide • GUI Menu List • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Remote control (1) - RM-AAP062 (Other models) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1) 7GB RM-AAP061 (USA and Canada models only) -
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Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching 3 and # on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of batteries. • Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Notes • Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to the remote control, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of the remote control....
Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching 3 and # on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of batteries. • Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Notes • Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to the remote control, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of the remote control....
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Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received. - P 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE (HD-D.C.S.), MUSIC (page 54, 56) Q TUNING MODE, MEMORY/ENTER, TUNING Press to output audio/video from iPhone/iPod. qg qf qd qsqa q; 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 (page 29) Connects the (USB) port and the video jack to operate a tuner (FM/AM). This function is useful, for example, when the sound of a commercial is ...
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received. - P 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE (HD-D.C.S.), MUSIC (page 54, 56) Q TUNING MODE, MEMORY/ENTER, TUNING Press to output audio/video from iPhone/iPod. qg qf qd qsqa q; 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 (page 29) Connects the (USB) port and the video jack to operate a tuner (FM/AM). This function is useful, for example, when the sound of a commercial is ...
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ES 96 24 LPCM SLEEP BI -AMP SP A B w; No digital signal is decoding the Linear PCM signals. L LPCM Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. The "A. OPT Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack (page 62). E Dolby Digital Surround indicator* Lights up when the receiver is being input. - M DTS(-ES) indicator* Lights up when surround back speakers selection is input through the OPTICAL jack (page 62). HDMI The receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack. I SP A/SP B/...
ES 96 24 LPCM SLEEP BI -AMP SP A B w; No digital signal is decoding the Linear PCM signals. L LPCM Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. The "A. OPT Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack (page 62). E Dolby Digital Surround indicator* Lights up when the receiver is being input. - M DTS(-ES) indicator* Lights up when surround back speakers selection is input through the OPTICAL jack (page 62). HDMI The receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack. I SP A/SP B/...
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P D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is activated (page 71). AUTO * When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function in the DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function (page 36). MEM Memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 52), etc., is not selected. 11GB You can enhance input signals. LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Front Left High Front Right...
P D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is activated (page 71). AUTO * When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function in the DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function (page 36). MEM Memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 52), etc., is not selected. 11GB You can enhance input signals. LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Front Left High Front Right...
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... jacks (page 23, 27, 28) COAXIAL IN jack (page 27) B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack (page 33) AM ANTENNA terminals (page 33) C Controls jacks for Sony equipment and other external equipment IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks (page 66) D SPEAKERS section (page 21) 4 E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section White (L) AUDIO IN/OUT jacks...
... jacks (page 23, 27, 28) COAXIAL IN jack (page 27) B ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack (page 33) AM ANTENNA terminals (page 33) C Controls jacks for Sony equipment and other external equipment IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks (page 66) D SPEAKERS section (page 21) 4 E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section White (L) AUDIO IN/OUT jacks...
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... (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 non-Sony equipment. You can also program the remote control to watch the selected input image (page 23). Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate... Sony audio/video equipment. For details, see "Programming the remote control" (page 80). • RM-AAP061 (USA and Canada models only) • RM-AAP062 (Other models)...
... (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 non-Sony equipment. You can also program the remote control to watch the selected input image (page 23). Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate... Sony audio/video equipment. For details, see "Programming the remote control" (page 80). • RM-AAP061 (USA and Canada models only) • RM-AAP062 (Other models)...
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...off the receiver and all other equipment including an amplifier in standby mode When "Ctrl for zone 2 on page 80. skip to control non-Sony equipment following the steps in random order. SHUFFLE1) Press SHIFT (V), then press SHUFFLE to play , pause, stop operation. < / 1) Press...to the standby mode. Follow the operation guide to play a track or a folder repeatedly. I MENU, HOME1) Displays the menu to control Sony equipment. The buttons are available. Numeric buttons1)2) Press SHIFT (V), then press numeric buttons to display the TV function options. select track numbers. ...
...off the receiver and all other equipment including an amplifier in standby mode When "Ctrl for zone 2 on page 80. skip to control non-Sony equipment following the steps in random order. SHUFFLE1) Press SHIFT (V), then press SHUFFLE to play , pause, stop operation. < / 1) Press...to the standby mode. Follow the operation guide to play a track or a folder repeatedly. I MENU, HOME1) Displays the menu to control Sony equipment. The buttons are available. Numeric buttons1)2) Press SHIFT (V), then press numeric buttons to display the TV function options. select track numbers. ...
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... input signal (TV input or video input). 1) (Text hold the current page while in the text mode. MASTER VOL +/-1) or +/-1) Adjusts the volume level of Sony TV. P DISC SKIP/iPhone CTRL1) Press to the previous menu or exits the menu while the menu or on-screen guide is louder than 48...
... input signal (TV input or video input). 1) (Text hold the current page while in the text mode. MASTER VOL +/-1) or +/-1) Adjusts the volume level of Sony TV. P DISC SKIP/iPhone CTRL1) Press to the previous menu or exits the menu while the menu or on-screen guide is louder than 48...
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Note This button is not available when the receiver is intended to display information such as reference when operating the receiver. S GUIDE1) or 1) Press TV (W), then press GUIDE or to reveal hidden information (e.g. Press TV (W), then press to display the on-screen program guide. U SOUND OPTIMIZER Activates the sound optimizer function (page 58). W TV Changes the remote control button function to control each equipment. 2)The 5/VIDEO 2, N and TV CH +/PROG +/ PRESET +/c buttons have tactile dots. Y RM SET UP Programs the remote control (page 80). 1)See the table on page 17 for...
Note This button is not available when the receiver is intended to display information such as reference when operating the receiver. S GUIDE1) or 1) Press TV (W), then press GUIDE or to reveal hidden information (e.g. Press TV (W), then press to display the on-screen program guide. U SOUND OPTIMIZER Activates the sound optimizer function (page 58). W TV Changes the remote control button function to control each equipment. 2)The 5/VIDEO 2, N and TV CH +/PROG +/ PRESET +/c buttons have tactile dots. Y RM SET UP Programs the remote control (page 80). 1)See the table on page 17 for...
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To control other Sony equipment Name B AV ?/1 TV VCR DVD Blu-ray HDD PSX Video CD Digital DSSa) Digital Tape DAT CD iPhone/ player, Disc Recorder DVD/VCR player combo player, CATV LD terminala) player satellite/ deck deck player, iPod, terrestrial A/B receiverb) MD USB deck device zz z z z z z z z z zz D Numeric buttons zz z z z z z z z z zz z -/--, >10 ENT/MEM CLEAR zz z z z z z z z zz z z z z zd) z z zz z zf) z z zz z (Text) z F Color buttons z z zc) z z z z z H TOOLS/ z z z zz zz z OPTIONS I MENU, HOME z z z z zz zzz z J ./>
To control other Sony equipment Name B AV ?/1 TV VCR DVD Blu-ray HDD PSX Video CD Digital DSSa) Digital Tape DAT CD iPhone/ player, Disc Recorder DVD/VCR player combo player, CATV LD terminala) player satellite/ deck deck player, iPod, terrestrial A/B receiverb) MD USB deck device zz z z z z z z z z zz D Numeric buttons zz z z z z z z z z zz z -/--, >10 ENT/MEM CLEAR zz z z z z z z z zz z z z z zd) z z zz z zf) z z zz z (Text) z F Color buttons z z zc) z z z z z H TOOLS/ z z z zz zz z OPTIONS I MENU, HOME z z z z zz zzz z J ./>
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See the illustration below . Select the connection according to the jacks on your equipment Connecting the TV and video equipment (page 23, 24) The image quality depends on the connected equipment. HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO Digital Analog High quality image Setting the speakers Select the speaker pattern (page 34), then perform Auto Calibration (page 36). If the sound is set to "Bitstream" (with the connected equipment. 18GB For a PlayStation 3, check that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS (Coaxial/ Optical)" are set to "Auto", ...
See the illustration below . Select the connection according to the jacks on your equipment Connecting the TV and video equipment (page 23, 24) The image quality depends on the connected equipment. HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO Digital Analog High quality image Setting the speakers Select the speaker pattern (page 34), then perform Auto Calibration (page 36). If the sound is set to "Bitstream" (with the connected equipment. 18GB For a PlayStation 3, check that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS (Coaxial/ Optical)" are set to "Auto", ...
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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 front high speakers You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers in PLIIz mode (page 55). 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 ...
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 front high speakers You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers in PLIIz mode (page 55). 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 ...
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at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front speakers. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers, place the front high speakers - at an angle between 22° to 45°. - Tips • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all the angles A should be the same. • When you want. 20GB
at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front speakers. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers, place the front high speakers - at an angle between 22° to 45°. - Tips • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all the angles A should be the same. • When you want. 20GB