Operating Instructions
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...registered trademarks of area code U only". • The instructions in operation is used for model STR-DH500. All Rights Reserved. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower right portion of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under ... (HDMITM) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of the rear panel (see the illustration below). CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS Area code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are trademarks of area code U is ...
...registered trademarks of area code U only". • The instructions in operation is used for model STR-DH500. All Rights Reserved. About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower right portion of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under ... (HDMITM) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of the rear panel (see the illustration below). CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS Area code Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are trademarks of area code U is ...
Operating Instructions
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... 4a: Connecting the audio components ........ 16 4b: Connecting the video components ........ 17 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 22 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 23 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 24 Playback Selecting a component 25 Listening/Watching a component 27... Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 29 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 32 Adjusting the tone (TONE menu 33 Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu 33 Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) ........ 34 Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) ........ 34 Settings ...
... 4a: Connecting the audio components ........ 16 4b: Connecting the video components ........ 17 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 22 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 23 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 24 Playback Selecting a component 25 Listening/Watching a component 27... Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 29 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 32 Adjusting the tone (TONE menu 33 Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu 33 Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) ........ 34 Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) ........ 34 Settings ...
Operating Instructions
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... Left R Front Right C Center (monaural) SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to "NO" (page 36) and you select a sound field using the A.F.D. G D Lights up when the receiver is activated (page 52). H SLEEP Lights up...
... Left R Front Right C Center (monaural) SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Output channel: When surround speakers are set to "NO" (page 36) and you select a sound field using the A.F.D. G D Lights up when the receiver is activated (page 52). H SLEEP Lights up...
Operating Instructions
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... • The above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described. Press 0/10 to serve as references when operating the receiver. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the function of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker... the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two...
... • The above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described. Press 0/10 to serve as references when operating the receiver. Notes • Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the function of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker... the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two...
Operating Instructions
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... the video and audio signals of the receiver. - Tip To output the sound of your components. C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 15US Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. Before connecting cords, make sure...
... the video and audio signals of the receiver. - Tip To output the sound of your components. C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 15US Getting Started 3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you use a Sony HDMI cable. Before connecting cords, make sure...
Operating Instructions
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...Refer to the operating instructions of a Super Audio CD are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be sure to - The input video signals cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks, ...if an image is 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...a component connected via the HDMI jack. Getting Started Notes on the playback component to the receiver. - connect the digital audio jacks on HDMI connections • The sound is poor or the...
...Refer to the operating instructions of a Super Audio CD are connected via the HDMI cable. • This receiver may not be sure to - The input video signals cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks, ...if an image is 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...a component connected via the HDMI jack. Getting Started Notes on the playback component to the receiver. - connect the digital audio jacks on HDMI connections • The sound is poor or the...
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... IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 20US Refer to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD player. Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect... kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 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...
... IN AUDIO OUT R SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO SUBWOOFER A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) CENTER SURROUND R L FRONT L R SPEAKERS 20US Refer to the DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD IN jack on the DVD player. Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect... kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 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...
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...1 to 5 to select "T. The test tone is not output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Subwoofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER... VOL +/-. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 D.TUNING 789 >10/ MEMORY AMP...
...1 to 5 to select "T. The test tone is not output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Subwoofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER... VOL +/-. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 D.TUNING 789 >10/ MEMORY AMP...
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... dB step) SUR R 0 dB SW -10 dB to BAL. MIN, EFCT. STD FM AUTO, FM MONO FM AUTO For details, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. TONE N BAL. OFF, COMP. AUTO Sound" (page 39). EFCT. MAX EFCT. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL. MAX COMP. OFF BASS -6... DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S A.V.SYNC. Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. SELCT] Effect levela) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Naming preset stationsa) [NAME IN] Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] Synchronizes audio and video outputa) [A.V. TONE Y T. N 30US...
... dB step) SUR R 0 dB SW -10 dB to BAL. MIN, EFCT. STD FM AUTO, FM MONO FM AUTO For details, see "Enjoying Surround A.F.D. TONE N BAL. OFF, COMP. AUTO Sound" (page 39). EFCT. MAX EFCT. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL. MAX COMP. OFF BASS -6... DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S A.V.SYNC. Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. SELCT] Effect levela) [EFFECT] FM station receiving modea) [FM MODE] Naming preset stationsa) [NAME IN] Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] Synchronizes audio and video outputa) [A.V. TONE Y T. N 30US...
Operating Instructions
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...the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. SUR menu parameters x S.F. Note The receiver lets you want for your listening pleasure. STD The surround effect is maximum. 33US MAX The surround effect is standard. • EFCT. Select "3-SUR" in the amplifier menus. SELCT (Sound field ...in the amplifier menus. TONE menu parameters x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to all sound fields. These settings are applied to select the sound field you want ...
...the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. SUR menu parameters x S.F. Note The receiver lets you want for your listening pleasure. STD The surround effect is maximum. 33US MAX The surround effect is standard. • EFCT. Select "3-SUR" in the amplifier menus. SELCT (Sound field ...in the amplifier menus. TONE menu parameters x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to all sound fields. These settings are applied to select the sound field you want ...
Operating Instructions
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...channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for normal stereo sources such as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from certain speakers depending on ...signals with a sampling frequency of A.F.D. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for movies encoded in 2 channel format is no LFE signals. AUTO [A.F.D. The source recorded in Dolby Surround. Types of more than 48 kHz is ideal for output to a ...
...channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for normal stereo sources such as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from certain speakers depending on ...signals with a sampling frequency of A.F.D. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for movies encoded in 2 channel format is no LFE signals. AUTO [A.F.D. The source recorded in Dolby Surround. Types of more than 48 kHz is ideal for output to a ...
Operating Instructions
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Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of sound field available" (page 42). For details, see "Types of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 MUSIC MOVIE Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music. TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound continued 41US
Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of sound field available" (page 42). For details, see "Types of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. MOVIE MUSIC DVD/BD MENU 123 D.SKIP 456 MUSIC MOVIE Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music. TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound continued 41US
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... * You can only select this sound field if the headphones are downmixed to the receiver. 42US This is featured in the soundtrack. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other...] Headphone* HEADPHONE 2CH [HP 2CH] HEADPHONE DIRECT [HP DIR] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS [C.ST.EX ...mode (page 43)/A.F.D. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to 2 channels. CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS [C.ST.EX C] Reproduces the sound...
... * You can only select this sound field if the headphones are downmixed to the receiver. 42US This is featured in the soundtrack. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other...] Headphone* HEADPHONE 2CH [HP 2CH] HEADPHONE DIRECT [HP DIR] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS [C.ST.EX ...mode (page 43)/A.F.D. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to 2 channels. CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS [C.ST.EX C] Reproduces the sound...
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...to 2 channel. AUTO". To listen to "SMALL". - See "Glossary" (page 54). Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left /right speakers only. TV SA... to hear any sound coming directly from the subwoofer if - Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are set to "LARGE" on the package. • Sound fields with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will be...
...to 2 channel. AUTO". To listen to "SMALL". - See "Glossary" (page 54). Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left /right speakers only. TV SA... to hear any sound coming directly from the subwoofer if - Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are set to "LARGE" on the package. • Sound fields with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will be...
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...three technologies: "Virtual Multi Dimensions", "Screen Depth Matching", and "Cinema Studio Reverberation". Additional Information Glossary x Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as DVD video or HDTV pictures, are color coded green, blue and red. There are ... (Digital CATV terminal) 7 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8 Blu-ray disc player 9 (command mode BD1)c) Blu-ray disc recorder 0/10 (command mode BD3)c) TV -/-- The three jacks are transmitted more faithfully. a)Sony VCRs are operated with the DVD recorders. "Virtual Multi Dimensions", ...
...three technologies: "Virtual Multi Dimensions", "Screen Depth Matching", and "Cinema Studio Reverberation". Additional Information Glossary x Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as DVD video or HDTV pictures, are color coded green, blue and red. There are ... (Digital CATV terminal) 7 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8 Blu-ray disc player 9 (command mode BD1)c) Blu-ray disc recorder 0/10 (command mode BD3)c) TV -/-- The three jacks are transmitted more faithfully. a)Sony VCRs are operated with the DVD recorders. "Virtual Multi Dimensions", ...
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...Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (the settings for signals with alcohol. The surround effect cannot be carried out. • Check that the DVD, etc. you have connected the digital audio ...jacks on the playback component to the receiver. Turn off TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. There is...
...Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (the settings for signals with alcohol. The surround effect cannot be carried out. • Check that the DVD, etc. you have connected the digital audio ...jacks on the playback component to the receiver. Turn off TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. There is...