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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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...input through the OPTICAL jack (page 68). 8GB C Input indicators Light up to "AUTO" and the source signal is set 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...the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 24). -
...input through the OPTICAL jack (page 68). 8GB C Input indicators Light up to "AUTO" and the source signal is set 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...the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 24). -
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... such as references when operating the receiver. N TV CH +a)/- (RM-AAU073 only) Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. PROG +a)/-, ca)/C (RM-AAU075 only) In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. In text mode: Selects the next (c) or previous (C) channel. R MUTING (RM-AAU073 only)... volume level of the program currently being watched. RM-AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIELD + - To control a Sony TV Press and hold SHIFT (O) then press this button. Name and function A TV ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the TV on the TV screen when...
... such as references when operating the receiver. N TV CH +a)/- (RM-AAU073 only) Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. PROG +a)/-, ca)/C (RM-AAU075 only) In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. In text mode: Selects the next (c) or previous (C) channel. R MUTING (RM-AAU073 only)... volume level of the program currently being watched. RM-AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIELD + - To control a Sony TV Press and hold SHIFT (O) then press this button. Name and function A TV ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the TV on the TV screen when...
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... or video). RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/c Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB 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). In analog text mode: Holds the... dots. - X THEATER (RM-AAU073 only) THEATRE (RM-AAU075 only) Sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies when you are watching analog or digital channel.
... or video). RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/c Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. 14GB 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). In analog text mode: Holds the... dots. - X THEATER (RM-AAU073 only) THEATRE (RM-AAU075 only) Sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies when you are watching analog or digital channel.
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... 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)... supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. J Enter Enter Enter - Fast forward, rewind Play Skip track Pause Stop - - VCR Power Channel Enter - e)RM-AAU075 only. H Color buttons Menu, guide Menu, guidee) - - Display - Display - a)The following buttons have tactile...
... 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)... supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. J Enter Enter Enter - Fast forward, rewind Play Skip track Pause Stop - - VCR Power Channel Enter - e)RM-AAU075 only. H Color buttons Menu, guide Menu, guidee) - - Display - Display - a)The following buttons have tactile...
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...corrosion. • When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons may cause a malfunction. • If you connect additional two front high speakers (7.1 channel) in the RM-AAU073 (Models of area code U2, CA2 only) or RM-AAU075 (Models of DVD software recorded sound in an extremely hot ...or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with new ones. Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Observe the correct polarity...
...corrosion. • When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons may cause a malfunction. • If you connect additional two front high speakers (7.1 channel) in the RM-AAU073 (Models of area code U2, CA2 only) or RM-AAU075 (Models of DVD software recorded sound in an extremely hot ...or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with new ones. Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Observe the correct polarity...
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...a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Be sure to the receiver, connect either C or E. continued 21GB Connections 3: Connecting the TV Before connecting cords, be sure to the receiver via HDMI TV OUT ...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...
...a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Be sure to the receiver, connect either C or E. continued 21GB Connections 3: Connecting the TV Before connecting cords, be sure to the receiver via HDMI TV OUT ...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...
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...name for HDMI function. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be connected Connect your video components via the receiver. For details, see ""BRAVIA" Sync Features" (page 55). 24GB Tip All the digital audio jacks are being output to a TV...disc player* "PlayStation 3"* DVD player* DVD recorder* Satellite tuner*, cable TV tuner* VCR Camcorder, video game, etc. You can receive multi channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of a playback component are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies...
...name for HDMI function. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be connected Connect your video components via the receiver. For details, see ""BRAVIA" Sync Features" (page 55). 24GB Tip All the digital audio jacks are being output to a TV...disc player* "PlayStation 3"* DVD player* DVD recorder* Satellite tuner*, cable TV tuner* VCR Camcorder, video game, etc. You can receive multi channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of a playback component are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies...
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...Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD). • The image resolution of player may not be output. In this receiver. Refer to the HDMI IN jack can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. It is set to the operating instructions of audio output signals from the TV speaker, set to a DVI-D component... and/or the sound from an HDMI jack may not be suppressed by the specified HDMI version. If you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. If you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to "AMP". If...
...Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD). • The image resolution of player may not be output. In this receiver. Refer to the HDMI IN jack can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. It is set to the operating instructions of audio output signals from the TV speaker, set to a DVI-D component... and/or the sound from an HDMI jack may not be suppressed by the specified HDMI version. If you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. If you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to "AMP". If...
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... following illustration shows how to the operating instructions supplied with an OPTICAL jack, set "A. ASSIGN" in the VIDEO menu (page 81). • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player or DVD recorder, set "V. DVD player, DVD recorder Video signals Audio signals A B* C EZW-T100 ANTENNA HDMI ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY... the remote so that it can use the button to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or IN 3 jacks, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver's display.
... following illustration shows how to the operating instructions supplied with an OPTICAL jack, set "A. ASSIGN" in the VIDEO menu (page 81). • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player or DVD recorder, set "V. DVD player, DVD recorder Video signals Audio signals A B* C EZW-T100 ANTENNA HDMI ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY... the remote so that it can use the button to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or IN 3 jacks, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver's display.
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...speaker, we recommend that the optimizer microphone is not connected. * xxx represent a speaker channel F Front S Surround SB Surround back FH Front high 2 Perform Auto Calibration again. ... results" (page 36). 37GB It is connected only to match the characteristics of the Sony listening room standard. Display and explanation E - The surround back speaker is recommended that...to the SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals. E - Make sure that you want. Preparing the Receiver 3 Save the measurement result. ENGINEER Sets the frequency characteristics to enjoy the surround ...
...speaker, we recommend that the optimizer microphone is not connected. * xxx represent a speaker channel F Front S Surround SB Surround back FH Front high 2 Perform Auto Calibration again. ... results" (page 36). 37GB It is connected only to match the characteristics of the Sony listening room standard. Display and explanation E - The surround back speaker is recommended that...to the SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals. E - Make sure that you want. Preparing the Receiver 3 Save the measurement result. ENGINEER Sets the frequency characteristics to enjoy the surround ...
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.... W - Try to allow proper measurement. It is louder than the loudest sound that value. 38GB xxx* 42 The volume of the receiver is out of the speakers' specifications. Checking the measurement results When you select "WARN CHK" If a warning on the measurement result is present...out of "3: Confirming/saving the measurement results" (page 36). However, there will 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...
.... W - Try to allow proper measurement. It is louder than the loudest sound that value. 38GB xxx* 42 The volume of the receiver is out of the speakers' specifications. Checking the measurement results When you select "WARN CHK" If a warning on the measurement result is present...out of "3: Confirming/saving the measurement results" (page 36). However, there will 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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... from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. The test tone is not set up correctly. You can also press any input buttons. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the speaker pattern settings, test tone may...
... from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. The test tone is not set up correctly. You can also press any input buttons. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the speaker pattern settings, test tone may...
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... the sound field you to 2 channel except LFE signal. x A.F.D. Press SOUND FIELD +/- DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can select one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto) Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without any adjustment. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater...
... the sound field you to 2 channel except LFE signal. x A.F.D. Press SOUND FIELD +/- DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can select one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto) Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without any adjustment. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater...
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...IIz) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. x HALL (Hall) Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. x STADIUM (Stadium) Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting. x SPORTS (Sports...by selecting one of a 300-seat live house. A source recorded in 2 channel format is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. Music mode You can ...reproduce sound in the soundtrack. x CONCERT (Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. x PORTABLE (Portable Audio Enhancer) Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image...
...IIz) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. x HALL (Hall) Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. x STADIUM (Stadium) Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting. x SPORTS (Sports...by selecting one of a 300-seat live house. A source recorded in 2 channel format is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. Music mode You can ...reproduce sound in the soundtrack. x CONCERT (Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. x PORTABLE (Portable Audio Enhancer) Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image...
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...2CH". Note When headphones are connected to a setting with DCS marks use headphones (except Analog Direct). signals with more than 5.1 channel are being received. - signals with a sampling frequency of DVD software, etc., by the equalizer, sound field, etc. PLIIx is available only... IIx and Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding are effective when multi channel signals are set to the receiver. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are being received (except PLIIz). • You cannot select PLII, PLIIx and...
...2CH". Note When headphones are connected to a setting with DCS marks use headphones (except Analog Direct). signals with more than 5.1 channel are being received. - signals with a sampling frequency of DVD software, etc., by the equalizer, sound field, etc. PLIIx is available only... IIx and Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding are effective when multi channel signals are set to the receiver. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are being received (except PLIIz). • You cannot select PLII, PLIIx and...
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... with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the operating instructions of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5.1 a a 6.1 a a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a 5.1 a a 6.1 a a 5.1 a a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a a)...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. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Enjoying Surround Sound 53GB
... with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the operating instructions of channels COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5.1 a a 6.1 a a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a 5.1 a a 6.1 a a 5.1 a a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a 7.1 × a a)...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. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Enjoying Surround Sound 53GB
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... System Power Off (page 58) • Theater/Theatre Mode Sync (page 59) • Audio Return Channel (page 59) Control for HDMI is equipped with the Control for HDMI function.) 2 Turn on the receiver, TV and playback components. 3 Turn on setting the TV, refer to products featuring "BRAVIA" Sync. ...a mutual control function standard used by turning on the Control for HDMI function of the component. continued 55GB "BRAVIA" Sync is compatible with Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., that are turned on simultaneously by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI ...
... System Power Off (page 58) • Theater/Theatre Mode Sync (page 59) • Audio Return Channel (page 59) Control for HDMI is equipped with the Control for HDMI function.) 2 Turn on the receiver, TV and playback components. 3 Turn on setting the TV, refer to products featuring "BRAVIA" Sync. ...a mutual control function standard used by turning on the Control for HDMI function of the component. continued 55GB "BRAVIA" Sync is compatible with Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., that are turned on simultaneously by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI ...
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..., or the Blu-ray disc player, while pointing the remote toward the TV. 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 ... the THEATER or THEATRE button on the TV. 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 select "ARC ON", then press . "BRAVIA" Sync Features 59GB Note ...
..., or the Blu-ray disc player, while pointing the remote toward the TV. 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 ... the THEATER or THEATRE button on the TV. 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 select "ARC ON", then press . "BRAVIA" Sync Features 59GB Note ...