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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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... reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A. However, there is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to 15 mm of the wire...not operate normally, or has been dropped. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that any way, such as not to comply with the following measures: - These limits are cautioned that...
... reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A. However, there is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to 15 mm of the wire...not operate normally, or has been dropped. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that any way, such as not to comply with the following measures: - These limits are cautioned that...
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...Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. 4GB Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other countries. All Rights Reserved. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for model STR-DH710. About area codes The area code of the receiver...8226; The instructions in this manual are trademarks of Sony Corporation. "x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)" and "x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. ...
...Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. 4GB Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other countries. All Rights Reserved. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for model STR-DH710. About area codes The area code of the receiver...8226; The instructions in this manual are trademarks of Sony Corporation. "x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)" and "x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. ...
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... antennas (aerials 31 6: Inserting the wireless transmitter/ transceiver 31 7: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 32 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 33 Selecting the speaker system 33 Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 34 Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE 40...with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play 56 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 57 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 58 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode ...
... antennas (aerials 31 6: Inserting the wireless transmitter/ transceiver 31 7: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead 32 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 33 Selecting the speaker system 33 Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 34 Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE 40...with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play 56 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 57 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 58 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode ...
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... qd A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 33, 47, 54) B TONE +/-, TONE MODE (page 80) C INPUT SELECTOR (page 42 - 44, 46 - 48, 68, 70) D Display (page 8) E Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander.
... qd A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 33, 47, 54) B TONE +/-, TONE MODE (page 80) C INPUT SELECTOR (page 42 - 44, 46 - 48, 68, 70) D Display (page 8) E Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander.
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... Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO" and the source signal is a digital signal being reproduced. 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 DTS -ES...
... Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to "AUTO" and the source signal is a digital signal being reproduced. 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 DTS -ES...
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... select. DTS-ES Lights up when the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is decoding DTSES signals. F S-AIR Lights up when the receiver is connected. G Dolby Pro Logic indicators Lights up depending on presetting radio stations, see page 48. Indicator and explanation H Dolby Digital... Surround indicators Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. D D EX D+ TrueHD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD Note When ...
... select. DTS-ES Lights up when the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is decoding DTSES signals. F S-AIR Lights up when the receiver is connected. G Dolby Pro Logic indicators Lights up depending on presetting radio stations, see page 48. Indicator and explanation H Dolby Digital... Surround indicators Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. D D EX D+ TrueHD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD Note When ...
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... the supplied remote RM-AAU073 (Models of area code U2, CA2 only) or RM-AAU075 (Models of area code AU1, TW2 only) to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a TV (page 21, 24).
... the supplied remote RM-AAU073 (Models of area code U2, CA2 only) or RM-AAU075 (Models of area code AU1, TW2 only) to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to a TV (page 21, 24).
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...stations. Notes on using the SHIFT (O) and TV (P) button SHIFT (O) button Press and hold SHIFT (O), then press the button with yellow printing to control Sony components. Example: Press and hold TV (P), then press TV CH + (RM-AAU073 only) or PROG + (RM-AAU075 only) (N). .X x> TV CH... / PROG TV O MENU m .X M x> SHIFT To control the receiver Name and function B ?/1b) (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it to operate the receiver. 12GB Example: Press and hold SHIFT (O), then press ENTER (C). C Input buttons (VIDEO 1a)) Selects the ...
...stations. Notes on using the SHIFT (O) and TV (P) button SHIFT (O) button Press and hold SHIFT (O), then press the button with yellow printing to control Sony components. Example: Press and hold TV (P), then press TV CH + (RM-AAU073 only) or PROG + (RM-AAU075 only) (N). .X x> TV CH... / PROG TV O MENU m .X M x> SHIFT To control the receiver Name and function B ?/1b) (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it to operate the receiver. 12GB Example: Press and hold SHIFT (O), then press ENTER (C). C Input buttons (VIDEO 1a)) Selects the ...
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... the yellow printing button to restore the sound. continued 13GB PRESET +/- Selects a sound field. In analog mode: Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. In text mode: Selects the next (c) or previous (C) channel. Q TV VOL +/- (RM-AAU073 only) +/- (RM-AAU075 only) Adjusts the volume...RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/c Use the tactile dots as current channel number and screen format. 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...
... the yellow printing button to restore the sound. continued 13GB PRESET +/- Selects a sound field. In analog mode: Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. In text mode: Selects the next (c) or previous (C) channel. Q TV VOL +/- (RM-AAU073 only) +/- (RM-AAU075 only) Adjusts the volume...RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/c Use the tactile dots as current channel number and screen format. 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...
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.... V AUDIOa) (RM-AAU073 only) a) (RM-AAU075 only) Selects the desired audio signal. 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 analog mode. X THEATER (RM-AAU073 only) THEATRE... 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
.... V AUDIOa) (RM-AAU073 only) a) (RM-AAU075 only) Selects the desired audio signal. 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 analog mode. X THEATER (RM-AAU073 only) THEATRE... 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
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...on the model. • The above explanation is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. POP UP/MENU Menu - - - To control other Sony components Name A AV ?/1b) C Numeric buttonsc) (number 5a)) ENTERc) CLEARc) F DISPLAY G ANGLEd) e) Blu-ray disc, DVD player Power...or may not work depending on the function 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). H Color buttons Menu, guide Menu, guidee) - - b)If you press the input buttons (C). ...
...on the model. • The above explanation is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. POP UP/MENU Menu - - - To control other Sony components Name A AV ?/1b) C Numeric buttonsc) (number 5a)) ENTERc) CLEARc) F DISPLAY G ANGLEd) e) Blu-ray disc, DVD player Power...or may not work depending on the function 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). H Color buttons Menu, guide Menu, guidee) - - b)If you press the input buttons (C). ...
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...direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. If this happens, reassign the button again (page 84). • When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of area code AU1, TW2 only)... Remote Commander. Notes • Do not leave the remote in PLIIz mode (page 51). 16GB Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect additional one subwoofer). Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded ...
...direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. If this happens, reassign the button again (page 84). • When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of area code AU1, TW2 only)... Remote Commander. Notes • Do not leave the remote in PLIIz mode (page 51). 16GB Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect additional one subwoofer). Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded ...
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... watching movies. You can select the front speaker system you have been removed from SPEAKER menu (page 77). Make sure that metalic wires of the receiver. If the auto standby function is set "SB ASGN" to "BI-AMP" in the SPEAKER menu (page 79). a)Notes on the level of the input... Lo Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals, and connect the jacks on the receiver (page 33). - If you are not using surround back speakers or front high speakers, you connect a subwoofer with the SPEAKERS button on the Hi (or...
... watching movies. You can select the front speaker system you have been removed from SPEAKER menu (page 77). Make sure that metalic wires of the receiver. If the auto standby function is set "SB ASGN" to "BI-AMP" in the SPEAKER menu (page 79). a)Notes on the level of the input... Lo Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals, and connect the jacks on the receiver (page 33). - If you are not using surround back speakers or front high speakers, you connect a subwoofer with the SPEAKERS button on the Hi (or...
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Recommended connection Alternative connection a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver via HDMI TV OUT connection. continued 21GB Video signals TV Audio signals Audio/Video signals ARC A B Ca) D Ea) b) EZW-T100 ...Video cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. In this case, set "ARC" to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Connections 3: Connecting the TV Before connecting cords, be sure to...
Recommended connection Alternative connection a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver via HDMI TV OUT connection. continued 21GB Video signals TV Audio signals Audio/Video signals ARC A B Ca) D Ea) b) EZW-T100 ...Video cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. In this case, set "ARC" to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Connections 3: Connecting the TV Before connecting cords, be sure to...
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... cords, be transmitted. • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Tip All the... TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords...
... cords, be transmitted. • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Tip All the... TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver. • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords...
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...; Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on. • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with care when placing or moving the... receiver. To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack DC5V 0.7A MAX DMPORT 1 2 Press and hold both sides of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter ...
...; Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on. • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with care when placing or moving the... receiver. To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack DC5V 0.7A MAX DMPORT 1 2 Press and hold both sides of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter ...
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... TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD) and HDMI (Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)). • This... • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in digital format. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. • This receiver can be output from other inputs" (page 68). Notes • Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). •...
... TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD) and HDMI (Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)). • This... • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in digital format. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. • This receiver can be output from other inputs" (page 68). Notes • Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). •...
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TV, etc.* * See page 21 for the audio connection of the HDMI 1-3 input button on the receiver's display. Notes • Be sure to change the initial setting of TV to the receiver. continued 25GB Connections Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Audio/video signals DVD player, DVD recorder Audio/video signals Blu-ray disc... assignments" (page 84). • You can also rename the HDMI input so that it can be displayed on the remote so that you can use a Sony HDMI cable.
TV, etc.* * See page 21 for the audio connection of the HDMI 1-3 input button on the receiver's display. Notes • Be sure to change the initial setting of TV to the receiver. continued 25GB Connections Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner Audio/video signals DVD player, DVD recorder Audio/video signals Blu-ray disc... assignments" (page 84). • You can also rename the HDMI input so that it can be displayed on the remote so that you can use a Sony HDMI cable.
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... set "PASS.THRU" to "OFF", video and audio signals will not output from the TV speaker. • Be sure to turn on the receiver when video and audio signals of the player. • Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are being output to a TV through this case... TrueHD). • The image resolution of each connected component for details. 26GB For example, components that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. In this receiver. When you cannot play back multi channel software, set "A.
... set "PASS.THRU" to "OFF", video and audio signals will not output from the TV speaker. • Be sure to turn on the receiver when video and audio signals of the player. • Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are being output to a TV through this case... TrueHD). • The image resolution of each connected component for details. 26GB For example, components that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. In this receiver. When you cannot play back multi channel software, set "A.