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...& other U.S. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4US HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. About area codes The... purposes unless stated otherwise. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are for model STR-DH500. and worldwide patents issued & pending. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the lower right portion of the...
...& other U.S. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4US HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. About area codes The... purposes unless stated otherwise. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are for model STR-DH500. and worldwide patents issued & pending. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the lower right portion of the...
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...subwoofer selection is set to indicate the current input. OPT COAX HDMI Lights up when DVD input is selected. Lights up when BD input is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 18). Light up to "YES" (page ...36) and the audio signal is selected. Lights up when the receiver is actually being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect)...
...subwoofer selection is set to indicate the current input. OPT COAX HDMI Lights up when DVD input is selected. Lights up when BD input is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 18). Light up to "YES" (page ...36) and the audio signal is selected. Lights up when the receiver is actually being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect)...
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...FM ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to a TV (page 18). The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack sound quality (page 18, 20, 21). HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connects to a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 15-22). D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red... player. Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 22). 3 C SPEAKERS section Connects to a DVD IN jacks player, etc. Rear panel 1 2 HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V...
...FM ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to a TV (page 18). The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack sound quality (page 18, 20, 21). HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connects to a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 15-22). D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red... player. Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) (page 22). 3 C SPEAKERS section Connects to a DVD IN jacks player, etc. Rear panel 1 2 HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V...
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G DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 50). * You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to operate (page 53). Remote commander You can enjoy high quality image (page 15, 20, 21). MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ..., or a OUT* jacks satellite tuner. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 D.TUNING 789 >10/ - You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a TV or projector (page 15, 18).
G DMPORT DMPORT jack Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 50). * You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to operate (page 53). Remote commander You can enjoy high quality image (page 15, 20, 21). MEMORY AMP MENU 0/10 ..., or a OUT* jacks satellite tuner. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 D.TUNING 789 >10/ - You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a TV or projector (page 15, 18).
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...are being output to a TV via the receiver. Video signals A B C D HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN... TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Audio cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to connect all the cords. C...Audio/video signals Note Be sure to : - It is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of the TV from the speakers connected ...of your components. connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the receiver, be transmitted. Connect audio and video cords according to disconnect the AC ...
...are being output to a TV via the receiver. Video signals A B C D HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN... TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Audio cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to connect all the cords. C...Audio/video signals Note Be sure to : - It is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of the TV from the speakers connected ...of your components. connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the receiver, be transmitted. Connect audio and video cords according to disconnect the AC ...
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... Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player The following illustration shows how to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Super Audio CD player/CD player A HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V...
... Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player The following illustration shows how to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Super Audio CD player/CD player A HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V...
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...lead). Before connecting cords, make sure to the illustration that follows. HDMI Digital Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Analog High quality image Note Be sure to a TV via the receiver. After connecting all your components, proceed to this receiver. Getting Started 4b: Connecting the video components How to connect your ... for the pages which describe how to the jacks on , neither video nor audio signals will be connected The image quality depends on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to turn on the connecting jack.
...lead). Before connecting cords, make sure to the illustration that follows. HDMI Digital Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Analog High quality image Note Be sure to a TV via the receiver. After connecting all your components, proceed to this receiver. Getting Started 4b: Connecting the video components How to connect your ... for the pages which describe how to the jacks on , neither video nor audio signals will be connected The image quality depends on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to turn on the connecting jack.
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Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Satellite tuner... Multimedia Interface. C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 18US Audio/video signals A B B C B A B HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V... AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Satellite tuner... Multimedia Interface. C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 18US Audio/video signals A B B C B A B HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V... AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
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... the TV's muting function. • The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be able to the receiver. - Getting Started Notes on the playback component to transfer video or audio signals with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48... channel surround sound, be output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are not output. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be sure to the operating instructions of each component connected for details....
... the TV's muting function. • The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be able to the receiver. - Getting Started Notes on the playback component to transfer video or audio signals with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48... channel surround sound, be output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are not output. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be sure to the operating instructions of each component connected for details....
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...player. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. Audio signals DVD player Video signals A B C HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V...DVD player. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your components. Connecting a DVD player ...
...player. Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the front left/right speakers only, press 2CH. Audio signals DVD player Video signals A B C HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V...DVD player. To output sound from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with the DVD player. • As this receiver does not have analog audio input jacks for DVD, connect your components. Connecting a DVD player ...
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... sampling frequencies. Getting Started Connecting a satellite tuner/ set-top box The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or a set -top box Video signals A B C D HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V...
... sampling frequencies. Getting Started Connecting a satellite tuner/ set-top box The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or a set -top box Video signals A B C D HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V...
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... of the VIDEO input button on the remote so that it as horizontal as DVD recorder, VCR, etc. DVD recorder, VCR Audio signals Video signals A B HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V...). • You can also rename the VIDEO input so that you can be displayed on the area code of this receiver. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL...
... of the VIDEO input button on the remote so that it as horizontal as DVD recorder, VCR, etc. DVD recorder, VCR Audio signals Video signals A B HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL DC5V...). • You can also rename the VIDEO input so that you can be displayed on the area code of this receiver. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ANTENNA AM BD IN SAT IN OPTICAL...
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TV DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ..., be sure the connector is fragile, be sure to the operating instructions supplied with care when placing or moving the receiver. 50US For details, refer to handle with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. A Video cord (not supplied) To detach... component connected through DMPORT connection" on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. To view the images, proceed to the receiver. Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can also view the images on the TV screen by connecting the ...
TV DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter HDMI CONNECT TO SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT DIGITAL INPUT FOR AUDIO ..., be sure the connector is fragile, be sure to the operating instructions supplied with care when placing or moving the receiver. 50US For details, refer to handle with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. A Video cord (not supplied) To detach... component connected through DMPORT connection" on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. To view the images, proceed to the receiver. Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can also view the images on the TV screen by connecting the ...
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...Digital or DTS, etc. x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. x HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is matrixed into 5.1 channels for DVD-video. x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) Sound effects of...for digital video signals. x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with 5.1 channels surround sound. It consists of movie theaters at home. There is called the sampling frequency. ...
...Digital or DTS, etc. x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. x HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is matrixed into 5.1 channels for DVD-video. x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) Sound effects of...for digital video signals. x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with 5.1 channels surround sound. It consists of movie theaters at home. There is called the sampling frequency. ...
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...of more than 48 kHz. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that you connect the receiver and the playback component via an HDMI connection. • Make sure that the DVD, etc. Turn off TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. The ...17). • Select the source component using the input buttons (page 25). There is on the playback component to make sure it supports this receiver, check the audio setting (the settings for signals with alcohol. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with a sampling frequency of the connected component...
...of more than 48 kHz. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that you connect the receiver and the playback component via an HDMI connection. • Make sure that the DVD, etc. Turn off TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. The ...17). • Select the source component using the input buttons (page 25). There is on the playback component to make sure it supports this receiver, check the audio setting (the settings for signals with alcohol. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with a sampling frequency of the connected component...
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The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV. • Depending on the DIGITAL ...audio components away from the TV. • Check the HDMI connection. • Depending on the display. the DMPORT video jack is not connected to a gas pipe. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below....tuning). Tuner The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna (aerial), ground it against lightning. is not assigned to "-VIDEO" in AM stations with direct...
The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV. • Depending on the DIGITAL ...audio components away from the TV. • Check the HDMI connection. • Depending on the display. the DMPORT video jack is not connected to a gas pipe. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below....tuning). Tuner The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna (aerial), ground it against lightning. is not assigned to "-VIDEO" in AM stations with direct...
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... (RM-AAU020) (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For details on the capability of the component you are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. 62US HDMI Video5) Input/Output 640 × 480p@60 Hz 720 × [email protected]/60 Hz 1280 × [email protected]/60 Hz 1920 × 1080i...
... (RM-AAU020) (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) For details on the capability of the component you are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. 62US HDMI Video5) Input/Output 640 × 480p@60 Hz 720 × [email protected]/60 Hz 1280 × [email protected]/60 Hz 1920 × 1080i...
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... connecting 50 input 25 video assign 51 Dolby Digital 55 DTS 55 DVD player connecting 20 playback 28 DVD recorder connecting 22 E Error messages 60 H HDMI connecting 18 I Initial setup 23 INPUT MODE 49 M Menu AUDIO 34 LEVEL 32 SUR 33 SYSTEM 36 TONE 33 TUNER 34 VIDEO 35 Muting 26...
... connecting 50 input 25 video assign 51 Dolby Digital 55 DTS 55 DVD player connecting 20 playback 28 DVD recorder connecting 22 E Error messages 60 H HDMI connecting 18 I Initial setup 23 INPUT MODE 49 M Menu AUDIO 34 LEVEL 32 SUR 33 SYSTEM 36 TONE 33 TUNER 34 VIDEO 35 Muting 26...