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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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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in the European Union and other European countries with the apparatus. CAUTION You are designed to qualified service personnel....manufactured for sale in accordance with the instructions, may not comply with the limits for help. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For customers in Australia Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in accordance with the following FCC ...
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in the European Union and other European countries with the apparatus. CAUTION You are designed to qualified service personnel....manufactured for sale in accordance with the instructions, may not comply with the limits for help. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For customers in Australia Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in accordance with the following FCC ...
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In this manual are for model STR-DH710. On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. 4GB "PLAYSTATION" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. About area codes The area code...
In this manual are for model STR-DH710. On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under U.S. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. 4GB "PLAYSTATION" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. About area codes The area code...
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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. F DIMMER (page 83) G MASTER VOLUME (page 41, 42) H MUTING (page 42) I VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 30) qs qa q; 9 J AUTO CAL MIC...
... 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. F DIMMER (page 83) G MASTER VOLUME (page 41, 42) H MUTING (page 42) I VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 30) qs qa q; 9 J AUTO CAL MIC...
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... 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). - C Input indicators Light up when - TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) ...The boxes around the letters vary to indicate the current input. Indicators on the speaker settings). 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...
... 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). - C Input indicators Light up when - TV input detected Audio Return Channel (ARC) ...The boxes around the letters vary to indicate the current input. Indicators on the speaker settings). 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...
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...Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz Note These indicators may not light 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 ... is decoding the corresponding DTSHD format signals. ST Stereo broadcast RDS (Models of the respective indicators when the receiver is connected. F S-AIR Lights up when the receiver is set to the preset station you have made digital connections and that you select. Preset station number Note...
...Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz Note These indicators may not light 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 ... is decoding the corresponding DTSHD format signals. ST Stereo broadcast RDS (Models of the respective indicators when the receiver is connected. F S-AIR Lights up when the receiver is set to the preset station you have made digital connections and that you select. Preset station number Note...
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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). wg 1 wf 2 wd ws wa w;
... 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). wg 1 wf 2 wd ws wa w;
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...printing to control the TV. C Input buttons (VIDEO 1a)) Selects the component you want to use . When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on or sets it to use . D D.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. Example: Press and hold TV (P), then press the button with pink printing that...75) and "STANDBY" is set to preset stations. ENTERc) Enters the selections. E MEMORY Stores a station during tuner operation. I AMP MENU Displays the menu to control Sony components. F DISPLAY Views information on the display. The buttons are initial assigned to operate the...
...printing to control the TV. C Input buttons (VIDEO 1a)) Selects the component you want to use . When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on or sets it to use . D D.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. Example: Press and hold TV (P), then press the button with pink printing that...75) and "STANDBY" is set to preset stations. ENTERc) Enters the selections. E MEMORY Stores a station during tuner operation. I AMP MENU Displays the menu to control Sony components. F DISPLAY Views information on the display. The buttons are initial assigned to operate the...
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... Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. 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. R MUTING (RM-AAU073 only) (RM-AAU075 only) Activates the TV's muting function. ...and function J , V/v/B/b Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press to select the function you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected components will turn off . PRESET +/- Selects preset stations. R MUTING (RM-AAU073 only) (RM-AAU075 only) Turns off the sound temporarily. a)The...
... Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. 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. R MUTING (RM-AAU073 only) (RM-AAU075 only) Activates the TV's muting function. ...and function J , V/v/B/b Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press to select the function you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected components will turn off . PRESET +/- Selects preset stations. R MUTING (RM-AAU073 only) (RM-AAU075 only) Turns off the sound temporarily. a)The...
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... +/SOUND FIELD + - 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). ANALOG (RM-AAU075 only) Changes to...
... +/SOUND FIELD + - 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). ANALOG (RM-AAU075 only) Changes to...
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... 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). Display - J Enter Enter Enter - Menu Fast forward, rewind Play Skip track Pause Stop - - ...supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. The function of the button, refer to serve as references when operating the receiver. continued 15GB To control other Sony components Name A AV ?/1b) C Numeric buttonsc) (number 5a)) ENTERc) CLEARc) F DISPLAY G ANGLEd) e)...
... 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). Display - J Enter Enter Enter - Menu Fast forward, rewind Play Skip track Pause Stop - - ...supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. The function of the button, refer to serve as references when operating the receiver. continued 15GB To control other Sony components Name A AV ?/1b) C Numeric buttonsc) (number 5a)) ENTERc) CLEARc) F DISPLAY G ANGLEd) e)...
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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 batteries. • Do not expose the remote...or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of area code AU1, TW2 only) Remote Commander. Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to their initial settings. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Doing so may be reset to use a new battery with new ones...
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 batteries. • Do not expose the remote...or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of area code AU1, TW2 only) Remote Commander. Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to their initial settings. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Doing so may be reset to use a new battery with new ones...
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..., you have an additional front speaker system, connect the additional front speaker system to "BI-AMP" in the SPEAKER menu (page 79). a)Notes on the receiver (page 33). - Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Hi Lo EZW-T100 ANTENNA HDMI ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 AM IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 MONITOR... speaker system you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it turns to standby mode automatically based on the Hi (or Lo) side of the receiver.
..., you have an additional front speaker system, connect the additional front speaker system to "BI-AMP" in the SPEAKER menu (page 79). a)Notes on the receiver (page 33). - Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Hi Lo EZW-T100 ANTENNA HDMI ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 AM IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 MONITOR... speaker system you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it turns to standby mode automatically based on the Hi (or Lo) side of the receiver.
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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. 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. Be sure to "ARC ON" in HDMI menu (page 59... will output from the speakers connected to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Connections 3: Connecting the TV Before connecting cords, be sure to the receiver, connect either C or E.
... (not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. 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. Be sure to "ARC ON" in HDMI menu (page 59... will output from the speakers connected to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Connections 3: Connecting the TV Before connecting cords, be sure to the receiver, connect either C or E.
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...(aerial), the image on , neither video nor audio signals will 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 ... 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 4a: Connecting the audio components The following illustration shows how to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. You may be transmitted. • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to connect a Super Audio CD player, ...
...(aerial), the image on , neither video nor audio signals will 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 ... 96 kHz sampling frequencies. 4a: Connecting the audio components The following illustration shows how to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. You may be transmitted. • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to connect a Super Audio CD player, ...
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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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...the speakers connected to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of a playback component are compatible 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...all the cords. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can receive multi channel Linear PCM (up to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. • This receiver can be output from other inputs" (page 68). 4b: Connecting the video components...
...the speakers connected to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of a playback component are compatible 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...all the cords. HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can receive multi channel Linear PCM (up to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. • This receiver can be output from other inputs" (page 68). 4b: Connecting the video components...
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...continued 25GB TV, etc.* * See page 21 for the audio connection of the HDMI 1-3 input button on the receiver's display. For details, see "Changing the input button 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. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 43). Notes • Be sure to change the initial setting of TV to... ARC FRONT A L R A Audio/video signals ARC A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use the button to the receiver.
...continued 25GB TV, etc.* * See page 21 for the audio connection of the HDMI 1-3 input button on the receiver's display. For details, see "Changing the input button 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. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 43). Notes • Be sure to change the initial setting of TV to... ARC FRONT A L R A Audio/video signals ARC A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use the button to the receiver.
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... not be made before you can only be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. In this receiver. Notes on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are defined by the...
... not be made before you can only be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. In this receiver. Notes on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are defined by the...