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... F NEO:6 Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. C LFE Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. Indicators on the speaker settings, the box around...
... F NEO:6 Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. C LFE Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. Indicators on the speaker settings, the box around...
Operating Instructions
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...back speakers (7.1 channel). 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional one subwoofer). continued 17GB Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front ...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 speaker system using front high speakers You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded ...
...back speakers (7.1 channel). 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional one subwoofer). continued 17GB Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front ...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 speaker system using front high speakers You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded ...
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at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front speakers. • 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 connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position. • When you want. 18GB
at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front speakers. • 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 connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position. • When you want. 18GB
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Connections 2: Connecting the speakers Center speaker Surround speaker Right Left B B A B Subwoofer * Right Left Surround back/ Front high speaker** B 1 10 mm (13/32") Right Left 4 2 3 Front speaker 2 4 3 A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) continued 19GB
Connections 2: Connecting the speakers Center speaker Surround speaker Right Left B B A B Subwoofer * Right Left Surround back/ Front high speaker** B 1 10 mm (13/32") Right Left 4 2 3 Front speaker 2 4 3 A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) continued 19GB
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* When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be sure to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminal. If the auto standby function is set to on, it ... speaker cords are not touching each other within the SPEAKERS terminals. • After you have install and connect your speaker, be output. **If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies.
* When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be sure to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminal. If the auto standby function is set to on, it ... speaker cords are not touching each other within the SPEAKERS terminals. • After you have install and connect your speaker, be output. **If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies.
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...- - a a - a a a - - a a a a a a a - Surround Surround Surround Subwoofer left/right back left / right high a a a a Center a a - - a - - a a... - - a - - - - - - - a a - - a a a a a a a - a a - - - a a - - - a a - - - - - - For example: 5 / 2. 1 2 front + 2 front 2 surround subwoofer high + center Speaker pattern 5/2.1 5/2 4/2.1 4/2 3/4.1 3/4 2/4.1 2/4 3/3.1 3/3 2/3.1 2/3 3/2.1 3/2 2/2.1 2/2 3/0.1 3/0 2/0.1 2/0 Front left/right a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a Front left back right a - -...
...- - a a - a a a - - a a a a a a a - Surround Surround Surround Subwoofer left/right back left / right high a a a a Center a a - - a - - a a... - - a - - - - - - - a a - - a a a a a a a - a a - - - a a - - - a a - - - - - - For example: 5 / 2. 1 2 front + 2 front 2 surround subwoofer high + center Speaker pattern 5/2.1 5/2 4/2.1 4/2 3/4.1 3/4 2/4.1 2/4 3/3.1 3/3 2/3.1 2/3 3/2.1 3/2 2/2.1 2/2 3/0.1 3/0 2/0.1 2/0 Front left/right a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a Front left back right a - -...
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...function, set it to off (deactivated). 2: Performing Auto Calibration ?/1 Input buttons AUTO CAL , V/v/B/b AMP MENU Note Depending on the subwoofer and turn up the optimizer microphone. MUTING/ MASTER VOL +/-/ 2 +/- Place the optimizer microphone at the same height as your seating position... CAL. "STANDARD" Auto Calibration is automatically selected and the default calibration type is connected, turn on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be different from the actual position. The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds...
...function, set it to off (deactivated). 2: Performing Auto Calibration ?/1 Input buttons AUTO CAL , V/v/B/b AMP MENU Note Depending on the subwoofer and turn up the optimizer microphone. MUTING/ MASTER VOL +/-/ 2 +/- Place the optimizer microphone at the same height as your seating position... CAL. "STANDARD" Auto Calibration is automatically selected and the default calibration type is connected, turn on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be different from the actual position. The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds...
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... the display panel with a beep sound. Connect headphones. - Press V/v repeatedly to the measurement results. Measurement for Display Speaker existence TONE Speaker gain, distance, frequency response Subwoofer gain and distance T. When the measurement process is completed, the result appears on the display panel. Select "SAVE.EXIT" in the SPEAKER menu (page 54...
... the display panel with a beep sound. Connect headphones. - Press V/v repeatedly to the measurement results. Measurement for Display Speaker existence TONE Speaker gain, distance, frequency response Subwoofer gain and distance T. When the measurement process is completed, the result appears on the display panel. Select "SAVE.EXIT" in the SPEAKER menu (page 54...
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... the speaker channel may be caused by noise. xxx* 32 None of the error. Connect the surround speaker(s) to step 2 of a subwoofer cannot be too close. Display and explanation W - xxx* 40 The measurement process has completed with that the optimizer microphone is too big. ...even though surround speakers are connected or only one surround back speaker, connect it to be connected. xxx* 33 • None of the subwoofer, the measurement results may be able to perform the measurement in a quiet environment again. When you try in a quiet environment. "RETRY ...
... the speaker channel may be caused by noise. xxx* 32 None of the error. Connect the surround speaker(s) to step 2 of a subwoofer cannot be too close. Display and explanation W - xxx* 40 The measurement process has completed with that the optimizer microphone is too big. ...even though surround speakers are connected or only one surround back speaker, connect it to be connected. xxx* 33 • None of the subwoofer, the measurement results may be able to perform the measurement in a quiet environment again. When you try in a quiet environment. "RETRY ...
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repeatedly to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals. When using , the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver. AUTO (A.F.D. However, for USA and ... You cannot select "A. or MUSIC on the speaker settings. x A.F.D. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can create multi channel surround sound. There is no sound from the subwoofer.
repeatedly to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals. When using , the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver. AUTO (A.F.D. However, for USA and ... You cannot select "A. or MUSIC on the speaker settings. x A.F.D. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can create multi channel surround sound. There is no sound from the subwoofer.
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.... the front or surround speakers are being received. - You can only select the following cases. - AUTO" respectively. 45GB If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will be available. • The sound fields for music and movie do not work in the SPEAKER menu. Notes on sound fields ...connected You can also repeatedly press 2CH/A.DIRECT or press A.F.D on the speaker pattern settings, some sound fields may not be output from the subwoofer if - x HP 2CH (Headphones 2CH) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones and when "A. DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS...
.... the front or surround speakers are being received. - You can only select the following cases. - AUTO" respectively. 45GB If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will be available. • The sound fields for music and movie do not work in the SPEAKER menu. Notes on sound fields ...connected You can also repeatedly press 2CH/A.DIRECT or press A.F.D on the speaker pattern settings, some sound fields may not be output from the subwoofer if - x HP 2CH (Headphones 2CH) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones and when "A. DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS...
Operating Instructions
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... speaker levelb) [SBL LVL] Surround back right speaker levelb) [SBR LVL] Front left high speaker levelb) [LH LVL] Front right high speaker levelb) [RH LVL] Subwoofer levelb) [SW LVL] Dynamic range compressor [D. OFF For details, see the referencing page in each menu. RANGE] Speaker pattern [PATTERN] Front speakers sizeb) [FRT SIZE...
... speaker levelb) [SBL LVL] Surround back right speaker levelb) [SBR LVL] Front left high speaker levelb) [LH LVL] Front right high speaker levelb) [RH LVL] Subwoofer levelb) [SW LVL] Dynamic range compressor [D. OFF For details, see the referencing page in each menu. RANGE] Speaker pattern [PATTERN] Front speakers sizeb) [FRT SIZE...
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... speaker distanceb) [SBL DIST.] Surround back right speaker distanceb) [SBR DIST.] Front left high speaker distanceb) [LH DIST.] Front right high speaker distanceb) [RH DIST.] Subwoofer distanceb) [SW DIST.] Distance unit [DIST.UNIT] METER, FEET METERe) Front speakers crossover frequencyf) [FRT CRS.] CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz (10 Hz...
... speaker distanceb) [SBL DIST.] Surround back right speaker distanceb) [SBR DIST.] Front left high speaker distanceb) [LH DIST.] Front right high speaker distanceb) [RH DIST.] Subwoofer distanceb) [SW DIST.] Distance unit [DIST.UNIT] METER, FEET METERe) Front speakers crossover frequencyf) [FRT CRS.] CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz (10 Hz...
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... each speaker's size (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, front left /right high, subwoofer). x T. This may not be useful when you want to the test tone from the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. DIRECT" is not compressed. Note This function does not work when "A. LEVEL menu You...
... each speaker's size (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, front left /right high, subwoofer). x T. This may not be useful when you want to the test tone from the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. DIRECT" is not compressed. Note This function does not work when "A. LEVEL menu You...
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...The "LARGE" and "SMALL" settings for each speaker (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right, front left/right high, subwoofer). Therefore, even when using a large speaker, but lack a spacious feeling. On the other "LARGE" speakers. For details, see page 59. •... processor will be available. • This function does not work when "A. SURROUND menu x EFFECT Lets you can use the subwoofer, the front speakers are often found in professional studios and movie theaters. Each effect type has different reflection and reverberation sound mixture...
...The "LARGE" and "SMALL" settings for each speaker (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right, front left/right high, subwoofer). Therefore, even when using a large speaker, but lack a spacious feeling. On the other "LARGE" speakers. For details, see page 59. •... processor will be available. • This function does not work when "A. SURROUND menu x EFFECT Lets you can use the subwoofer, the front speakers are often found in professional studios and movie theaters. Each effect type has different reflection and reverberation sound mixture...
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... Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are output from the headphones, the equipment may not be available from the subwoofer. • When all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both channels are being received. If both the receiver and the equipment....service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be obtained. • Make sure you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your subwoofer. • Depending on your nearest Sony dealer. The surround effect cannot be retained. Note that the DVD, etc.
... Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are output from the headphones, the equipment may not be available from the subwoofer. • When all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both channels are being received. If both the receiver and the equipment....service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be obtained. • Make sure you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your subwoofer. • Depending on your nearest Sony dealer. The surround effect cannot be retained. Note that the DVD, etc.
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...)) Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Output (Analog) AUDIO OUT Voltage: 500 mV/1 kohm SUBWOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm Equalizer Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step 3)INPUT SHORT (with no sound output. Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there...
...)) Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Output (Analog) AUDIO OUT Voltage: 500 mV/1 kohm SUBWOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm Equalizer Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step 3)INPUT SHORT (with no sound output. Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there...
Quick Setup Guide
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... se suministran. 4-263-363-11(1) STR-DH520 Quick Setup Guide/ Guide d'installation rapide/ Guía de instalación rápida Sony Corporation © 2011 Printed in Malaysia 1 Installing and connecting the speakers/ Installation et raccordement des enceintes/ Instalación y conexión de los altavoces FRONT HIGH L* FRONT HIGH R* FRONT L SUBWOOFER FRONT R CENTER SURROUND R * You...
... se suministran. 4-263-363-11(1) STR-DH520 Quick Setup Guide/ Guide d'installation rapide/ Guía de instalación rápida Sony Corporation © 2011 Printed in Malaysia 1 Installing and connecting the speakers/ Installation et raccordement des enceintes/ Instalación y conexión de los altavoces FRONT HIGH L* FRONT HIGH R* FRONT L SUBWOOFER FRONT R CENTER SURROUND R * You...