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4-167-133-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH710 ©2010 Sony Corporation
4-167-133-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH710 ©2010 Sony Corporation
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... Audio Control 57 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 58 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)........ 59 Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return Channel 59 S-AIR Operations About S-AIR products 60 Setting up an S-AIR ...product 61 Enjoying the system's sound in another room 64 Changing the channel for better sound transmission 65 Stabilizing S-AIR reception 66 Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is...
... Audio Control 57 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 58 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)........ 59 Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return Channel 59 S-AIR Operations About S-AIR products 60 Setting up an S-AIR ...product 61 Enjoying the system's sound in another room 64 Changing the channel for better sound transmission 65 Stabilizing S-AIR reception 66 Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is...
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... "AUTO" and the source signal is a digital signal being reproduced. C Input indicators Light up when - HDMI Lights up to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the source sound (based on the display 1 23 4 56 LH RH SW LCR SL S SR SBL SB SBR LFE HDMI ... letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being input through the OPTICAL jack (page 68). 8GB OPT Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is a digital signal being played back. the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN...
... "AUTO" and the source signal is a digital signal being reproduced. C Input indicators Light up when - HDMI Lights up to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the source sound (based on the display 1 23 4 56 LH RH SW LCR SL S SR SBL SB SBR LFE HDMI ... letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being input through the OPTICAL jack (page 68). 8GB OPT Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is a digital signal being played back. the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN...
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...control a Sony TV Press and hold SHIFT (O) then press this button. answers to restore the sound. In text mode: Selects the next (c) or previous (C) channel. L MENU/HOMEd) Displays the menu to activate this button. M TUNING +/- d)Press AMP MENU (I) to operate the receiver. C ...Numeric buttons (number 5a)) Selects the TV channels. In analog mode: Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. K TOOLS/OPTIONS Displays the TV options. Q TV VOL +/- (RM-AAU073 ...
...control a Sony TV Press and hold SHIFT (O) then press this button. answers to restore the sound. In text mode: Selects the next (c) or previous (C) channel. L MENU/HOMEd) Displays the menu to activate this button. M TUNING +/- d)Press AMP MENU (I) to operate the receiver. C ...Numeric buttons (number 5a)) Selects the TV channels. In analog mode: Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. K TOOLS/OPTIONS Displays the TV options. Q TV VOL +/- (RM-AAU073 ...
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T GUIDE (RM-AAU073 only) (RM-AAU075 only) Displays the guide when you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the THEATER/ THEATRE button function (page 59). ANALOG (RM-AAU075 only) Changes to the previous TV menu. a)The following buttons ... only) Sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies when you are watching analog or digital channel. RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/c Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB Name and function S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to analog mode. RM-AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and TV CH...
T GUIDE (RM-AAU073 only) (RM-AAU075 only) Displays the guide when you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the THEATER/ THEATRE button function (page 59). ANALOG (RM-AAU075 only) Changes to the previous TV menu. a)The following buttons ... only) Sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies when you are watching analog or digital channel. RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/c Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB Name and function S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to analog mode. RM-AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and TV CH...
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...AAU073 only. For details on the model. • The above explanation is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. VCR Power Channel Enter - Notes • Some functions explained in this button. Exit menu, Live TVd) Program schedule Display guide menu Select - ... of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected components will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). To control other Sony components Name A AV ?/1b) C Numeric buttonsc) (number 5a)) ENTERc) CLEARc) F DISPLAY G ANGLEd)...
...AAU073 only. For details on the model. • The above explanation is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. VCR Power Channel Enter - Notes • Some functions explained in this button. Exit menu, Live TVd) Program schedule Display guide menu Select - ... of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected components will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). To control other Sony components Name A AV ?/1b) C Numeric buttonsc) (number 5a)) ENTERc) CLEARc) F DISPLAY G ANGLEd)...
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...CA2 only) or RM-AAU075 (Models of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect additional two front high speakers (7.1 channel) in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with new ones. Observe the correct polarity when installing ...batteries. Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you replace the batteries, the remote buttons may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to use the remote for an...
...CA2 only) or RM-AAU075 (Models of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect additional two front high speakers (7.1 channel) in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with new ones. Observe the correct polarity when installing ...batteries. Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you replace the batteries, the remote buttons may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to use the remote for an...
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...not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. b)If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to turn off the TV's volume or ...activate the TV's muting function. Recommended connection Alternative connection a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to "ARC ON" in HDMI menu (page 59). Be sure to the receiver, connect either C or E. Connections 3: Connecting the TV Before connecting cords, be...
...not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. b)If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to turn off the TV's volume or ...activate the TV's muting function. Recommended connection Alternative connection a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to "ARC ON" in HDMI menu (page 59). Be sure to the receiver, connect either C or E. Connections 3: Connecting the TV Before connecting cords, be...
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You can receive multi channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of a playback component are compatible with ...Features" (page 55). 24GB 4b: Connecting the video components Components to be connected Connect your video components via the receiver. Component Blu-ray disc player* "PlayStation 3"* DVD player* DVD recorder* Satellite tuner*, cable TV tuner* VCR Camcorder...to a TV (page 21). This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. • This receiver can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a...
You can receive multi channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of a playback component are compatible with ...Features" (page 55). 24GB 4b: Connecting the video components Components to be connected Connect your video components via the receiver. Component Blu-ray disc player* "PlayStation 3"* DVD player* DVD recorder* Satellite tuner*, cable TV tuner* VCR Camcorder...to a TV (page 21). This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. • This receiver can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a...
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...via the HDMI cable. • Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of player may not be output from the TV speaker. • Be sure... distorted or may need certain settings be made before you can only be output. In this receiver. For example, components that support HDMI, version 1.4, may not be transmitted when the power ... HDMI cable, 1080p or Deep Color (Deep Colour) images may not be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that are being output to a TV through this case, check the specification of the connected component...
...via the HDMI cable. • Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of player may not be output from the TV speaker. • Be sure... distorted or may need certain settings be made before you can only be output. In this receiver. For example, components that support HDMI, version 1.4, may not be transmitted when the power ... HDMI cable, 1080p or Deep Color (Deep Colour) images may not be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that are being output to a TV through this case, check the specification of the connected component...
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...your DVD player or DVD recorder. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 43). 28GB Recommended connection Alternative connection * When you can be displayed on the receiver's display. For details, see "Changing the input button assignments" (page 84). • You can also rename the DVD input so that you connect a ... • The initial setting for the DVD input button is as follows: - ASSIGN" in the VIDEO menu (page 81). • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player or DVD recorder, set the digital audio output setting on the remote so that it can use the button...
...your DVD player or DVD recorder. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 43). 28GB Recommended connection Alternative connection * When you can be displayed on the receiver's display. For details, see "Changing the input button assignments" (page 84). • You can also rename the DVD input so that you connect a ... • The initial setting for the DVD input button is as follows: - ASSIGN" in the VIDEO menu (page 81). • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player or DVD recorder, set the digital audio output setting on the remote so that it can use the button...
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...8226; Either the front left or right surround speakers is not connected. * xxx represent a speaker channel F Front S Surround SB Surround back FH Front high 2 Perform Auto Calibration again. Display and... in step 2. xxx* 33 • None of the room. Tip The size of the Sony listening room standard. E - The measurement results may be damaged or improperly connected. ENGINEER Sets ... is recommended that you can change the settings if you have finished. Preparing the Receiver 3 Save the measurement result. It is determined by the low frequency characteristics. The...
...8226; Either the front left or right surround speakers is not connected. * xxx represent a speaker channel F Front S Surround SB Surround back FH Front high 2 Perform Auto Calibration again. Display and... in step 2. xxx* 33 • None of the room. Tip The size of the Sony listening room standard. E - The measurement results may be damaged or improperly connected. ENGINEER Sets ... is recommended that you can change the settings if you have finished. Preparing the Receiver 3 Save the measurement result. It is determined by the low frequency characteristics. The...
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... It is out of each speaker (in a quiet environment. Try to perform the measurement when the environment is quiet enough to use the receiver with that can be measured. Display and explanation W - Tip Depending on the display even though the speakers are connected properly. You can ...of phase. This is out of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may be no warning information. * xxx represent a speaker channel FL Front left FR Front right CNT Center SL Surround left SR Surround right SBL Surround back left SBR Surround back right LH Front left...
... It is out of each speaker (in a quiet environment. Try to perform the measurement when the environment is quiet enough to use the receiver with that can be measured. Display and explanation W - Tip Depending on the display even though the speakers are connected properly. You can ...of phase. This is out of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may be no warning information. * xxx represent a speaker channel FL Front left FR Front right CNT Center SL Surround left SR Surround right SBL Surround back left SBR Surround back right LH Front left...
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...the display during adjustment. 6 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to the connected speaker is output from each speaker in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers even though you select "AUTO xxx". 5 Adjust the speaker levels using the LEVEL menu so...time, press MASTER VOL +/- (RM-AAU073 only) or 2 +/- (RM-AAU075 only). Preparing the Receiver 4 Press V/v repeatedly to the S-AIR surround amplifier. 41GB You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the speaker pattern settings, test tone may not be ...
...the display during adjustment. 6 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to the connected speaker is output from each speaker in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers even though you select "AUTO xxx". 5 Adjust the speaker levels using the LEVEL menu so...time, press MASTER VOL +/- (RM-AAU073 only) or 2 +/- (RM-AAU075 only). Preparing the Receiver 4 Press V/v repeatedly to the S-AIR surround amplifier. 41GB You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the speaker pattern settings, test tone may not be ...
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... • You cannot select Analog Direct when you are connected, "HP DIR" appears on the receiver. 2 channel sound mode You can create multi channel surround sound. x A.F.D. However, sound may not be adjusted. 50GB Notes • When headphones ...are using, the playback component connected, or the sound field settings of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver...
... • You cannot select Analog Direct when you are connected, "HP DIR" appears on the receiver. 2 channel sound mode You can create multi channel surround sound. x A.F.D. However, sound may not be adjusted. 50GB Notes • When headphones ...are using, the playback component connected, or the sound field settings of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver...
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...channels. Its vertical component gives a dimension of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. A source recorded in 2 channel... setting is decoded into your portable audio device. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels. x CONCERT (Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. x SPORTS (Sports) Reproduces the feeling of presence...
...channels. Its vertical component gives a dimension of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. A source recorded in 2 channel... setting is decoded into your portable audio device. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels. x CONCERT (Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. x SPORTS (Sports) Reproduces the feeling of presence...
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... You cannot select PLII, PLIIx and PLIIz at the logo on the receiver to select "A.F.D. To turn off frequency as high as possible. repeatedly to 2 channels except LFE signals. AUTO". If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will not be available. • The sound fields for music and ...setting the subwoofer's cut off the surround effect for music is selected, no LFE signal, which is set to the receiver. signals with more than 5.1 channel are being received. - When headphones are connected You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly on the package. • Dolby Pro Logic ...
... You cannot select PLII, PLIIx and PLIIz at the logo on the receiver to select "A.F.D. To turn off frequency as high as possible. repeatedly to 2 channels except LFE signals. AUTO". If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will not be available. • The sound fields for music and ...setting the subwoofer's cut off the surround effect for music is selected, no LFE signal, which is set to the receiver. signals with more than 5.1 channel are being received. - When headphones are connected You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly on the package. • Dolby Pro Logic ...
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... back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the connected component. Audio format Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus a) Dolby TrueHD... a) DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio a) DTS-HD Master Audio a)b) Multi channel Linear PCM a) Connection of the playback component and Maximum number the receiver of the playback component. Enjoying Surround Sound 53GB This...
... back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the connected component. Audio format Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus a) Dolby TrueHD... a) DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio a) DTS-HD Master Audio a)b) Multi channel Linear PCM a) Connection of the playback component and Maximum number the receiver of the playback component. Enjoying Surround Sound 53GB This...
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... (page 58) • Theater/Theatre Mode Sync (page 59) • Audio Return Channel (page 59) Control for HDMI is equipped with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, set the receiver and playback components Control for HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface). "BRAVIA" Sync Features "BRAVIA" Sync... function. • If your TV is compatible with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, you connect the receiver to the operating instructions supplied with Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., that is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC...
... (page 58) • Theater/Theatre Mode Sync (page 59) • Audio Return Channel (page 59) Control for HDMI is equipped with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, set the receiver and playback components Control for HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface). "BRAVIA" Sync Features "BRAVIA" Sync... function. • If your TV is compatible with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, you connect the receiver to the operating instructions supplied with Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., that is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC...
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... field switches to the HDMI TV OUT jack. Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return Channel) The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables the TV outputs the audio signals to the receiver via an HDMI cable connected to "C.ST.EX B". To return to select "ARC ON", then press . Note... TV. "BRAVIA" Sync Features 59GB INPUT MODE is set "CTRL.HDMI" to "AUTO". You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver without connecting the TV OPTICAL IN or TV AUDIO IN jack. , V/v/B/b O AMP MENU MENU 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press v/V repeatedly to select "HDMI", then ...
... field switches to the HDMI TV OUT jack. Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return Channel) The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables the TV outputs the audio signals to the receiver via an HDMI cable connected to "C.ST.EX B". To return to select "ARC ON", then press . Note... TV. "BRAVIA" Sync Features 59GB INPUT MODE is set "CTRL.HDMI" to "AUTO". You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver without connecting the TV OPTICAL IN or TV AUDIO IN jack. , V/v/B/b O AMP MENU MENU 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press v/V repeatedly to select "HDMI", then ...