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... health which could otherwise be treated as household waste. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of waste batteries. All Rights Reserved. The chemical symbols for EMC and product safety is located ..., 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. In case of electrical and electronic equipment. To ensure that for model STR-DH520. The manufacturer of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. 4GB "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of this manual are disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. ...
... health which could otherwise be treated as household waste. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of waste batteries. All Rights Reserved. The chemical symbols for EMC and product safety is located ..., 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. In case of electrical and electronic equipment. To ensure that for model STR-DH520. The manufacturer of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. 4GB "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of this manual are disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. ...
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... Installing the speakers 17 2: Connecting the speakers 19 3: Connecting the TV 21 4a: Connecting the video equipment ...........22 4b: Connecting the audio equipment...........28 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 28 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 29 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 29... Sync)........ 50 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select 50 Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 51 Using the sound/images from other inputs 51 Using the setting menu 53 Using the Remote Control Reassigning...
... Installing the speakers 17 2: Connecting the speakers 19 3: Connecting the TV 21 4a: Connecting the video equipment ...........22 4b: Connecting the audio equipment...........28 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 28 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 29 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 29... Sync)........ 50 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select 50 Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE 51 Using the sound/images from other inputs 51 Using the setting menu 53 Using the Remote Control Reassigning...
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...an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. HDMI - D Input indicator Lights up when the audio signal is actually being played back. Based on the display panel 1 23 4 5 6 7 89 LH RH SW LCR SL S SR SBL ...E DTS(-ES) indicator Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is a digital signal through the OPTICAL jack (page 51). The TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. A Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being reproduced. DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 ...
...an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. HDMI - D Input indicator Lights up when the audio signal is actually being played back. Based on the display panel 1 23 4 5 6 7 89 LH RH SW LCR SL S SR SBL ...E DTS(-ES) indicator Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is a digital signal through the OPTICAL jack (page 51). The TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. A Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being reproduced. DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 ...
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... Pro Logic indicator Lights up depending on the speaker pattern setting. DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD LBR DTS-HD Low Bit Rate Audio 9GB PL PL II PL IIx PL IIz Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro...
... Pro Logic indicator Lights up depending on the speaker pattern setting. DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD LBR DTS-HD Low Bit Rate Audio 9GB PL PL II PL IIx PL IIz Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro...
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... INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 24, 26) HDMI IN/OUT OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 26, 28) White (L) AUDIO IN/OUT Red (R) Black AUDIO OUT PORTABLE IN 4 B Video signal section* The image quality depends on the connecting jack. DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 24, 25, 26...
... INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 24, 26) HDMI IN/OUT OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 26, 28) White (L) AUDIO IN/OUT Red (R) Black AUDIO OUT PORTABLE IN 4 B Video signal section* The image quality depends on the connecting jack. DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 24, 25, 26...
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... 0 (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) (page 31) ql qa AUTO CAL MIC jack qs Remote control qd Use the supplied remote control to operate Sony audio/ qk qf video equipment. qh qg • RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) • RM-AAU105 (Other models) continued 11GB The remote control is...
... 0 (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) (page 31) ql qa AUTO CAL MIC jack qs Remote control qd Use the supplied remote control to operate Sony audio/ qk qf video equipment. qh qg • RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) • RM-AAU105 (Other models) continued 11GB The remote control is...
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... to use. M TUNING +/- Selects preset stations. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are input, the sound may suddenly increase when you want to reduce the volume level before you turn off the sound... temporarily. J , V/v/B/b Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press to restore the sound. Numeric buttons** Hold down SHIFT (O), then press ENT/MEM to control Sony...
... to use. M TUNING +/- Selects preset stations. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are input, the sound may suddenly increase when you want to reduce the volume level before you turn off the sound... temporarily. J , V/v/B/b Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press to restore the sound. Numeric buttons** Hold down SHIFT (O), then press ENT/MEM to control Sony...
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... turns off, press SLEEP. If you press SLEEP again, the Sleep Timer will be canceled. * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. CLEAR Use with other sound fields. Reveals hidden information (e.g. This function can.... DIRECT" is automatically set the NIGHT MODE by using the "NIGHT M." RANGE" is selected. To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in AUDIO menu. • While the NIGHT MODE is being used with the numeric buttons to select the channel numbers of ...
... turns off, press SLEEP. If you press SLEEP again, the Sleep Timer will be canceled. * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. CLEAR Use with other sound fields. Reveals hidden information (e.g. This function can.... DIRECT" is automatically set the NIGHT MODE by using the "NIGHT M." RANGE" is selected. To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in AUDIO menu. • While the NIGHT MODE is being used with the numeric buttons to select the channel numbers of ...
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...receiver. 14GB Adjusts the TV volume. Selects the next or previous page while in the text mode. * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. T GUIDE or Display the on-screen program guide. or +/- L MENU/HOME... Displays the TV menus. Scans for the preset TV channels. Q TV VOL +/- V AUDIO** or ** Changes the dual sound mode. R MUTING or Activates the TV's muting function. Z INPUT or (Input select) Selects the input signal (TV or video)....
...receiver. 14GB Adjusts the TV volume. Selects the next or previous page while in the text mode. * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. T GUIDE or Display the on-screen program guide. or +/- L MENU/HOME... Displays the TV menus. Scans for the preset TV channels. Q TV VOL +/- V AUDIO** or ** Changes the dual sound mode. R MUTING or Activates the TV's muting function. Z INPUT or (Input select) Selects the input signal (TV or video)....
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... Options menu Menu Search forward, backward Select Options menu Menu - Return, exit Guide menu - - - * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. VCR Power Channel Enter - Display - - N** Play - ./> Skip track - ...you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. Select input CD player Power Track ...
... Options menu Menu Search forward, backward Select Options menu Menu - Return, exit Guide menu - - - * If you press the input buttons (C). **The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have tactile dots. VCR Power Channel Enter - Display - - N** Play - ./> Skip track - ...you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to serve as references when operating the receiver. Select input CD player Power Track ...
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... "Initializing the receiver" (page 29). If the sound is set to the operating instructions supplied with system software version 3.5). We recommend that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS (Coaxial/Optical)" are set to "Bitstream" (with the connected equipment. Setting the speakers... video equipment (page 21, 22) The image quality depends on the connected equipment. For a PlayStation 3, check that "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again. 16GB For details, refer...
... "Initializing the receiver" (page 29). If the sound is set to the operating instructions supplied with system software version 3.5). We recommend that "Audio (HDMI)", "Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)", and "DTS (Coaxial/Optical)" are set to "Bitstream" (with the connected equipment. Setting the speakers... video equipment (page 21, 22) The image quality depends on the connected equipment. For a PlayStation 3, check that "BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)" is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again. 16GB For details, refer...
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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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Connections 3: Connecting the TV Audio signals TV Video signals or or A B* C D Audio/Video signals ARC E* ** A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Recommended connection Alternative connection continued 21GB
Connections 3: Connecting the TV Audio signals TV Video signals or or A B* C D Audio/Video signals ARC E* ** A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. Recommended connection Alternative connection continued 21GB
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... "Variable". 22GB 4a: Connecting the video equipment Using HDMI connection High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. connect E if your TV is not output through any other than an HDMI cable (e.g., via the HDMI TV ...may be simplified. See ""BRAVIA" Sync Features" (page 47). Notes on the receiver. connect B. - By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). For details, see "Digital audio formats supported by HDMI can be distorted. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor...
... "Variable". 22GB 4a: Connecting the video equipment Using HDMI connection High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. connect E if your TV is not output through any other than an HDMI cable (e.g., via the HDMI TV ...may be simplified. See ""BRAVIA" Sync Features" (page 47). Notes on the receiver. connect B. - By connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Synccompatible equipment using INPUT MODE (page 51). For details, see "Digital audio formats supported by HDMI can be distorted. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor...
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...sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from other inputs" (page 51). 23GB Connect according to the availability of jacks on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to a TV via the HDMI cable. • Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the... with an HDMI connection. • Set the image resolution of the playback equipment to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD). • The image resolution of the connected equipment. • You can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM. If you...
...sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from other inputs" (page 51). 23GB Connect according to the availability of jacks on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to a TV via the HDMI cable. • Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the... with an HDMI connection. • Set the image resolution of the playback equipment to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD). • The image resolution of the connected equipment. • You can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM. If you...
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Recommended connection Alternative connection * When you can use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 37). Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player Audio signals Video signals Audio/video signals or A* B C D A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Component...
Recommended connection Alternative connection * When you can use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 37). Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player Audio signals Video signals Audio/video signals or A* B C D A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Component...
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Connections Connecting a PlayStation 3 PlayStation 3 Audio/video signals A A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. 25GB
Connections Connecting a PlayStation 3 PlayStation 3 Audio/video signals A A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. 25GB
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B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) E Optical digital cord (not supplied) Recommended connection Alternative connection 26GB Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Audio/video signals Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner Video signals or Audio signals or A B CD E A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) E Optical digital cord (not supplied) Recommended connection Alternative connection 26GB Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Audio/video signals Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner Video signals or Audio signals or A B CD E A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
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B Video cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Note Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote control so that you use the button to control your DVD recorder. Connections Connecting a VCR, DVD recorder Audio/video signals VCR, DVD recorder Video signals Audio signals A B* * C A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you can use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 61). * If you want to record, you must make this connection (page 38). 27GB
B Video cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Note Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote control so that you use the button to control your DVD recorder. Connections Connecting a VCR, DVD recorder Audio/video signals VCR, DVD recorder Video signals Audio signals A B* * C A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you can use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. For details, see "Reassigning the input button" (page 61). * If you want to record, you must make this connection (page 38). 27GB
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... prevent noise pickup, keep it as horizontal as possible. 28GB FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) B Portable audio A Audio cord (not supplied) B Phono cord with stereo headphone jack (not supplied) Notes • Before connecting cords, be distorted or interrupted. 4b: Connecting the...level to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). However, before you switch to other input, be sure to avoid damaging your speaker. AUDIO" sound field if the source is very soft, you may be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • When ...
... prevent noise pickup, keep it as horizontal as possible. 28GB FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) B Portable audio A Audio cord (not supplied) B Phono cord with stereo headphone jack (not supplied) Notes • Before connecting cords, be distorted or interrupted. 4b: Connecting the...level to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). However, before you switch to other input, be sure to avoid damaging your speaker. AUDIO" sound field if the source is very soft, you may be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • When ...