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...the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. To ensure that for the recycling of the receiver with the supplied remote control. The font type (Shin Go R) installed in operation are added if the battery contains more detailed ...license from the product safely. Hand the battery over the product at the lower right front panel of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks or... manual describe the operation of waste batteries. The chemical symbols for model STR-DH820.
...the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. To ensure that for the recycling of the receiver with the supplied remote control. The font type (Shin Go R) installed in operation are added if the battery contains more detailed ...license from the product safely. Hand the battery over the product at the lower right front panel of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks or... manual describe the operation of waste batteries. The chemical symbols for model STR-DH820.
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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) - 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) -
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... an extended period of time, remove the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of batteries. • Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you replace or remove the batteries,... the programmed codes may be cleared. Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching 3 and # on the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion....
... an extended period of time, remove the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of batteries. • Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you replace or remove the batteries,... the programmed codes may be cleared. Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching 3 and # on the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion....
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... TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received. - E Display panel (page 10) F Remote control sensor Receives signals from the connected equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME function). P 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE (HD-D.C.S.), MUSIC (page 54, 56) Q TUNING ...) O DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of parts Front panel 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 ql qk qj qh A ?/1 (on the input signal or content from remote control. C SOUND OPTIMIZER (page 58) D AUTO VOL Adjust the volume automatically depending on /standby) (page 34, 52, 58) B TONE, TONE MODE Press ...
... TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received. - E Display panel (page 10) F Remote control sensor Receives signals from the connected equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME function). P 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE (HD-D.C.S.), MUSIC (page 54, 56) Q TUNING ...) O DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of parts Front panel 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 ql qk qj qh A ?/1 (on the input signal or content from remote control. 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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..., 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 (page 23, 32) Red...
..., 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 (page 23, 32) Red...
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... 3 4 wa w; 5 6 ql 7 qk qj 8 9 0 qh qg qf qa qd qs continued 13GB The remote control is pre-programmed to operate non-Sony equipment. You can also program the remote control to operate Sony audio/video equipment. Remote control Use the supplied remote control to watch the selected input image (page 23). G COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section...
... 3 4 wa w; 5 6 ql 7 qk qj 8 9 0 qh qg qf qa qd qs continued 13GB The remote control is pre-programmed to operate non-Sony equipment. You can also program the remote control to operate Sony audio/video equipment. Remote control Use the supplied remote control to watch the selected input image (page 23). G COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section...
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...or track using ?/1. F Color buttons1) Displays an operation guide on or off the receiver and all other equipment including an amplifier in "Programming the remote control" on page 80. G GUI MODE Displays the GUI menu on or off using numeric buttons. - FOLDER +/-1) Selects a folder. ENT/MEM1)... >10 to display the menus of the input buttons, the receiver turns on or off the audio/video equipment that the remote control is set to control Sony equipment. E SOUND FIELD +/- Press TV (W), then press TOOLS/OPTIONS to perform a selected operation. replay the previous scene ...
...or track using ?/1. F Color buttons1) Displays an operation guide on or off the receiver and all other equipment including an amplifier in "Programming the remote control" on page 80. G GUI MODE Displays the GUI menu on or off using numeric buttons. - FOLDER +/-1) Selects a folder. ENT/MEM1)... >10 to display the menus of the input buttons, the receiver turns on or off the audio/video equipment that the remote control is set to control Sony equipment. E SOUND FIELD +/- Press TV (W), then press TOOLS/OPTIONS to perform a selected operation. replay the previous scene ...
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...the buttons that you can use to activate the buttons printed in yellow. W TV Changes the remote control button function to a quiz) while in this section may not work with the supplied remote control. 16GB X AMP Activates the receiver operation for information on the display panel. (RM-AAP061...TV (W), then press DISPLAY to display information of your connected equipment, some functions explained in the text mode. Y RM SET UP Programs the remote control (page 80). 1)See the table on -screen program guide. answers to activate the buttons printed in pink. Note This button is not ...
...the buttons that you can use to activate the buttons printed in yellow. W TV Changes the remote control button function to a quiz) while in this section may not work with the supplied remote control. 16GB X AMP Activates the receiver operation for information on the display panel. (RM-AAP061...TV (W), then press DISPLAY to display information of your connected equipment, some functions explained in the text mode. Y RM SET UP Programs the remote control (page 80). 1)See the table on -screen program guide. answers to activate the buttons printed in pink. Note This button is not ...
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..., DVD player Video signals Audio signals or or or A B C D E* F A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you can use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Recommended connection Alternative connection * When you use the button to change the default setting of the BD/DVD ...input button on the remote control so that you connect the equipment equipped with an OPTICAL jack,...
..., DVD player Video signals Audio signals or or or A B C D E* F A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you can use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Recommended connection Alternative connection * When you use the button to change the default setting of the BD/DVD ...input button on the remote control so that you connect the equipment equipped with an OPTICAL jack,...
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... so that you use the button to record, you must make this connection (page 50). For details, see "Programming the remote control" (page 80). 30GB D Camcorder, video game D Audio/video cord (not supplied) * If you want to control your DVD recorder. Connecting other equipment DVD recorder, ...VCR Audio signals Video signals Audio/video signals * A* B C A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you can use an HDMIauthorized cable or...
... so that you use the button to record, you must make this connection (page 50). For details, see "Programming the remote control" (page 80). 30GB D Camcorder, video game D Audio/video cord (not supplied) * If you want to control your DVD recorder. Connecting other equipment DVD recorder, ...VCR Audio signals Video signals Audio/video signals * A* B C A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you can use an HDMIauthorized cable or...
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... settings. Tips • You can select the calibration type you want by using the "Custom" Auto Calibration (page 40). - Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the TV screen. 2 Press B/b to select "YES", then press . 3 Repeat steps 6 to change the unit of the room...
... settings. Tips • You can select the calibration type you want by using the "Custom" Auto Calibration (page 40). - Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the TV screen. 2 Press B/b to select "YES", then press . 3 Repeat steps 6 to change the unit of the room...
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... "GUI MODE" on and off " (page 41). 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a menu you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote control. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust...
... "GUI MODE" on and off " (page 41). 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a menu you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote control. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust...
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... do the following. • Press MUTING or again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver. • Perform Auto Calibration. on the remote control. The option menu appears. 3 Select "Name Input", then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to turn down quickly: turn the volume up or down ... down quickly: press and hold the MASTER VOL +/- Tips • You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the remote control to select the equipment you want to name from " Input" screen. 2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS. The muting function will be sure to select ...
... do the following. • Press MUTING or again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver. • Perform Auto Calibration. on the remote control. The option menu appears. 3 Select "Name Input", then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to turn down quickly: turn the volume up or down ... down quickly: press and hold the MASTER VOL +/- Tips • You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the remote control to select the equipment you want to name from " Input" screen. 2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS. The muting function will be sure to select ...
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... iPhone/iPod control mode" (page 46). 2 Press iPod". To select the playback mode You can change the playback mode using the TOOLS/OPTIONS on the remote control. • Repeat: Off / One / All • Shuffle: Off / Songs / Albums • Audiobooks: Slower / Normal / Faster Operating the iPhone/iPod using...Make sure that "iPod" is turned off. For details, see "Function for conversion of the video signal output. to browse contents on the remote control. You can use the GUI menu to select "iPhone/ 46GB You can also control all operations by viewing the information on the TV ...
... iPhone/iPod control mode" (page 46). 2 Press iPod". To select the playback mode You can change the playback mode using the TOOLS/OPTIONS on the remote control. • Repeat: Off / One / All • Shuffle: Off / Songs / Albums • Audiobooks: Slower / Normal / Faster Operating the iPhone/iPod using...Make sure that "iPod" is turned off. For details, see "Function for conversion of the video signal output. to browse contents on the remote control. You can use the GUI menu to select "iPhone/ 46GB You can also control all operations by viewing the information on the TV ...
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To operate the iPhone/iPod using the remote control You can operate the iPhone/iPod using iPhone/iPod menu. Enters repeat mode. iPhone/iPod message list Message and explanation Reading The receiver is ... or iPod is charge when connected to the iPhone/iPod, turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the iPhone/iPod. For details on the remote control of the receiver. Goes to the previous/next album. Selects the previous/next item. Skips to the previous/next file. Enters shuffle mode. * Press...
To operate the iPhone/iPod using the remote control You can operate the iPhone/iPod using iPhone/iPod menu. Enters repeat mode. iPhone/iPod message list Message and explanation Reading The receiver is ... or iPod is charge when connected to the iPhone/iPod, turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the iPhone/iPod. For details on the remote control of the receiver. Goes to the previous/next album. Selects the previous/next item. Skips to the previous/next file. Enters shuffle mode. * Press...
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... playback mode You can change the playback mode using the TOOLS/OPTIONS on the remote control. • Repeat: Off / One / All / Folder To operate the USB device using the remote control You can operate the USB device using the remote control of files, including "ROOT" folder). Fast reverses or forwards. REPEAT* Enters.... If there are many folders or files on the USB device, it may take about 10 seconds before you use the following buttons on the remote control of music contents appear on the USB device. Do not save other types of USB device connected. • When the USB device is ...
... playback mode You can change the playback mode using the TOOLS/OPTIONS on the remote control. • Repeat: Off / One / All / Folder To operate the USB device using the remote control You can operate the USB device using the remote control of files, including "ROOT" folder). Fast reverses or forwards. REPEAT* Enters.... If there are many folders or files on the USB device, it may take about 10 seconds before you use the following buttons on the remote control of music contents appear on the USB device. Do not save other types of USB device connected. • When the USB device is ...
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... interlock function to "ON" before turning on the receiver, the TV will momentarily loose the sound output. You can also use the receiver's remote control to turn the TV off, using the POWER button on the connected equipment, it may not turns on , the System Audio Control function... connected via HDMI are turned off the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the TV's remote control, the receiver and the connected equipment turn off the receiver, the sound will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input. For details, refer ...
... interlock function to "ON" before turning on the receiver, the TV will momentarily loose the sound output. You can also use the receiver's remote control to turn the TV off, using the POWER button on the connected equipment, it may not turns on , the System Audio Control function... connected via HDMI are turned off the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the TV's remote control, the receiver and the connected equipment turn off the receiver, the sound will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input. For details, refer ...
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.... When TV input is selected, priority is not compatible with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) Press THEATER or THEATRE on the remote control of the TV. Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select) The Scene Select function allows you change the TV's input...., analog audio signals are more than one to the other, depending on the type of material you can also use the input buttons on the remote control. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the operation, refer to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. 62GB The selected audio input mode appears on the...
.... When TV input is selected, priority is not compatible with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) Press THEATER or THEATRE on the remote control of the TV. Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select) The Scene Select function allows you change the TV's input...., analog audio signals are more than one to the other, depending on the type of material you can also use the input buttons on the remote control. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the operation, refer to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. 62GB The selected audio input mode appears on the...
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... the receiver from zone 2 You can operate the receiver without pointing the remote control towards the receiver if you connect an IR repeater (not supplied) ...For example, you set the "SB Assign" to the receiver in the main zone and listen to the IR REMOTE jack. When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you install the receiver in zone 2 from the equipment ...BI-AMP" before you perform Auto Calibration. • If you can operate both equipment in the main zone and Sony receiver in a place where signals from the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals. Press MENU...
... the receiver from zone 2 You can operate the receiver without pointing the remote control towards the receiver if you connect an IR repeater (not supplied) ...For example, you set the "SB Assign" to the receiver in the main zone and listen to the IR REMOTE jack. When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you install the receiver in zone 2 from the equipment ...BI-AMP" before you perform Auto Calibration. • If you can operate both equipment in the main zone and Sony receiver in a place where signals from the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals. Press MENU...
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Making a zone 2 connection Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier. Main zone Zone 2 STR-DH820 A D TV D B ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT A Audio equipment B Video equipment C IR repeater (not supplied) D Speakers E Sony Amplifier/Receiver C IR REMOTE IN E C RM-AAP061/RM-AAP062 66GB
Making a zone 2 connection Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier. Main zone Zone 2 STR-DH820 A D TV D B ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT A Audio equipment B Video equipment C IR repeater (not supplied) D Speakers E Sony Amplifier/Receiver C IR REMOTE IN E C RM-AAP061/RM-AAP062 66GB