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4-168-075-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH810 ©2010 Sony Corporation
4-168-075-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH810 ©2010 Sony Corporation
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...parts 8 Connections 1: Installing the speakers 17 2: Connecting the speakers 19 3: Connecting the TV 21 4a: Connecting the audio components.........23 4b: Connecting the video components ........24 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 32 6: Inserting the wireless transmitter/ transceiver 32 7: Connecting the AC power ...cable (Audio Return Channel 60 S-AIR Operations About S-AIR products 60 Setting up an S-AIR product 62 Enjoying the system's sound in another room 64 Changing the channel for better sound transmission 66 Stabilizing S-AIR reception 67 Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while ...
...parts 8 Connections 1: Installing the speakers 17 2: Connecting the speakers 19 3: Connecting the TV 21 4a: Connecting the audio components.........23 4b: Connecting the video components ........24 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials 32 6: Inserting the wireless transmitter/ transceiver 32 7: Connecting the AC power ...cable (Audio Return Channel 60 S-AIR Operations About S-AIR products 60 Setting up an S-AIR product 62 Enjoying the system's sound in another room 64 Changing the channel for better sound transmission 66 Stabilizing S-AIR reception 67 Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while ...
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...Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to the speaker system used (page 34). OPT Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is inserted. F NEO:6 Lights up when the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals. G DTS-... When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected when INPUT MODE is decoding the corresponding DTSHD format signals. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input ...
...Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to the speaker system used (page 34). OPT Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is inserted. F NEO:6 Lights up when the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals. G DTS-... When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected when INPUT MODE is decoding the corresponding DTSHD format signals. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input ...
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... 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. N Tuning indicators Lights up when the receiver tunes in . Indicator and explanation J BI-AMP Lights up when surround back speakers selection is set to "BI...
... 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. N Tuning indicators Lights up when the receiver tunes in . Indicator and explanation J BI-AMP Lights up when surround back speakers selection is set to "BI...
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...(RM-AAP050 only) b)If you want. K TV CH +a)/- (RM-AAP049 only) PROG +a)/- (RM-AAP050 only) Selects the preset TV channels. answers to the previous TV menu. number 5, VIDEO 1 -N - ENTER Enters the value. / (Text) (RM-AAP050 only) Displays text information. Name and function T DISPLAY (RM-AAP049 ...with the THEATER or THEATRE button function (page 59). To control a Sony TV Press TV (W), then press the yellow printing button to select the function you press ?/1 (A) and AV ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected components will turn off the TV. H TOOLS/OPTIONS Displays the...
...(RM-AAP050 only) b)If you want. K TV CH +a)/- (RM-AAP049 only) PROG +a)/- (RM-AAP050 only) Selects the preset TV channels. answers to the previous TV menu. number 5, VIDEO 1 -N - ENTER Enters the value. / (Text) (RM-AAP050 only) Displays text information. Name and function T DISPLAY (RM-AAP049 ...with the THEATER or THEATRE button function (page 59). To control a Sony TV Press TV (W), then press the yellow printing button to select the function you press ?/1 (A) and AV ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected components will turn off the TV. H TOOLS/OPTIONS Displays the...
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...can enjoy vertical sound effects if you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all angle A should be the same. continued 17GB Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect additional one subwoofer). Example of DVD ...software recorded sound in PLIIz mode (page 52). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a...
...can enjoy vertical sound effects if you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all angle A should be the same. continued 17GB Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect additional one subwoofer). Example of DVD ...software recorded sound in PLIIz mode (page 52). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a...
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... menu (page 60). Be sure to the receiver via HDMI TV OUT connection. continued 21GB Recommended connection Alternative connection a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to turn off the TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. Video signals TV Audio signals Audio/Video signals A B Ca) D b) Ea) EZW-T100 ANTENNA...
... menu (page 60). Be sure to the receiver via HDMI TV OUT connection. continued 21GB Recommended connection Alternative connection a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to turn off the TV's volume or activate the TV's muting function. Video signals TV Audio signals Audio/Video signals A B Ca) D b) Ea) EZW-T100 ANTENNA...
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... components with an HDMI connection. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD) and HDMI (Deep Colour (Deep Color), x.v. Color)). • This receiver supports the Control for conversion of video signals" (page 31). HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can receive multi channel Linear PCM (up to connect several digital...
... components with an HDMI connection. • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD) and HDMI (Deep Colour (Deep Color), x.v. Color)). • This receiver supports the Control for conversion of video signals" (page 31). HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can receive multi channel Linear PCM (up to connect several digital...
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...8226; The image resolution of player may not be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio output signals from the HDMI TV OUT jack. In this receiver. If you set to a TV through this case, check the specification of the connected component.... component is not output correctly. When you can only be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that support HDMI, version 1.4, may not support Audio Return Channel (ARC). • Refer to "OFF", video and audio signals will not output from the SPEAKERS jacks, HDMI TV OUT jack and PHONES jack...
...8226; The image resolution of player may not be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio output signals from the HDMI TV OUT jack. In this receiver. If you set to a TV through this case, check the specification of the connected component.... component is not output correctly. When you can only be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that support HDMI, version 1.4, may not support Audio Return Channel (ARC). • Refer to "OFF", video and audio signals will not output from the SPEAKERS jacks, HDMI TV OUT jack and PHONES jack...
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...OUT L R IN 1 MONITOR OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT TV DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) IN OPTICAL SAT/ CATV IN OPTICAL VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT BD DVD IN IN COAXIAL AUDIO MONITOR IN AUDIO OUT SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/ FRONT B R...with an OPTICAL jack, set "V. ASSIGN" in the VIDEO menu (page 69). • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player or DVD recorder, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver's display. Refer to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or IN 3 jacks, set "A. For ...
...OUT L R IN 1 MONITOR OUT DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT TV DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) IN OPTICAL SAT/ CATV IN OPTICAL VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT BD DVD IN IN COAXIAL AUDIO MONITOR IN AUDIO OUT SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/ FRONT B R...with an OPTICAL jack, set "V. ASSIGN" in the VIDEO menu (page 69). • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player or DVD recorder, set the digital audio output setting on the receiver's display. Refer to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or IN 3 jacks, set "A. For ...
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...to select "RETRY? Press AMP, then press . However, depending on the speakers, "xxx : OUT" appears on the error code, the speaker channel may be able to perform the measurement properly if you want to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B L terminals. • ... perform the measurement in "3: Confirming/saving the measurement results" (page 38). Display and explanation W - xxx* : 31 SPEAKERS is in phase. Preparing the Receiver When error codes appear 1 Check the problem of the speakers were detected. Display and explanation E - E - xxx* : 32 None of the error....
...to select "RETRY? Press AMP, then press . However, depending on the speakers, "xxx : OUT" appears on the error code, the speaker channel may be able to perform the measurement properly if you want to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B L terminals. • ... perform the measurement in "3: Confirming/saving the measurement results" (page 38). Display and explanation W - xxx* : 31 SPEAKERS is in phase. Preparing the Receiver When error codes appear 1 Check the problem of the speakers were detected. Display and explanation E - E - xxx* : 32 None of the error....
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... and 3, depending on the position of the Auto Calibration for that value. For details on the measurement result, the speaker channel may be detected. If you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings. To register settings for the listening environment You...to perform the measurement in a quiet environment. AUTO CAL menu You can register three patterns as POS 1 (initial setting). x POSITION You can use the receiver with that seating position. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "", then press or b. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "POSITION", ...
... and 3, depending on the position of the Auto Calibration for that value. For details on the measurement result, the speaker channel may be detected. If you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings. To register settings for the listening environment You...to perform the measurement in a quiet environment. AUTO CAL menu You can register three patterns as POS 1 (initial setting). x POSITION You can use the receiver with that seating position. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select "", then press or b. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select "POSITION", ...
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...different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. When a test tone is not set up correctly. The test tone is ... speaker connection and the speaker pattern match. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the speaker pattern setting, test tone may... not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may not be output from each speaker. BD DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 Input buttons , V/v/B/b O MENU < .< > ...
...different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. When a test tone is not set up correctly. The test tone is ... speaker connection and the speaker pattern match. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown on the speaker pattern setting, test tone may... not be connected securely. • The speaker cords may not be output from each speaker. BD DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 Input buttons , V/v/B/b O MENU < .< > ...
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... This function enables you want. x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A DCS ) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B DCS ) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the... connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode is no sound from certain speakers depending on the receiver. 2 channel sound mode You can switch the audio of movie. x 2CH ST. (2 Channel Stereo) The receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right signals...
... This function enables you want. x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A DCS ) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B DCS ) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the... connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode is no sound from certain speakers depending on the receiver. 2 channel sound mode You can switch the audio of movie. x 2CH ST. (2 Channel Stereo) The receiver outputs the sound from the front left /right signals...
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...watching videos of a jazz club. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system...x SPORTS (Sports) Reproduces the feeling of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. x PLII MS (Pro...channels. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. x PLII MV (Pro Logic II Movie) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. x CONCERT (Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony...decoding. This setting is decoded into your portable audio device. A source recorded in Dolby Surround....
...watching videos of a jazz club. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system...x SPORTS (Sports) Reproduces the feeling of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. x PLII MS (Pro...channels. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. x PLII MV (Pro Logic II Movie) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. x CONCERT (Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony...decoding. This setting is decoded into your portable audio device. A source recorded in Dolby Surround....
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...speakers, you use DCS technology. x HP 2CH (Headphones 2CH) This mode is automatically set to the receiver. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to "SMALL", the sound field for "NEO6 CIN" or "NEO6 MUS" when... all the speakers are being received. - Note When headphones are connected to a 2 channel signal. However, the low frequency signal is output from a subwoofer to the S-AIR surround amplifier, the sound field...
...speakers, you use DCS technology. x HP 2CH (Headphones 2CH) This mode is automatically set to the receiver. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are connected to "SMALL", the sound field for "NEO6 CIN" or "NEO6 MUS" when... all the speakers are being received. - Note When headphones are connected to a 2 channel signal. However, the low frequency signal is output from a subwoofer to the S-AIR surround amplifier, the sound field...
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... 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. AUTO". repeatedly to the format. You can decode depend on the...
... 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. AUTO". repeatedly to the format. You can decode depend on the...
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... • Theatre/Theater Mode Sync (page 59) • Audio Return Channel (page 60) Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, you connect the receiver to products featuring "BRAVIA" Sync. Preparing for the "BRAVIA"... Sync The receiver is compatible with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function. • If your TV is compatible with Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV ...
... • Theatre/Theater Mode Sync (page 59) • Audio Return Channel (page 60) Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, you connect the receiver to products featuring "BRAVIA" Sync. Preparing for the "BRAVIA"... Sync The receiver is compatible with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function. • If your TV is compatible with Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV ...
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... select "ARC", then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to the operating instructions supplied with Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. - 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 a HDMI cable connected to "AUTO". You can enjoy surround and surround back...
... select "ARC", then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to the operating instructions supplied with Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. - 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 a HDMI cable connected to "AUTO". You can enjoy surround and surround back...
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... selected, you can control the system from the S-AIR receiver You can only select "SA-CD/ CD", "DMPORT", "FM TUNER", "AM TUNER" and the input that is downmixed to 2 channel. • Signals with a sampling frequency of the S-AIR receiver. S-AIR Operations 65GB When "SEPARATE" is selected on the...the S-AIR main unit. • SEPARATE: You can select the input you want for the tuner on the S-AIR receiver. However, you can select input other than 2 channel stereo, multi channel sound is currently selected on the S-AIR main unit. Press N, X, x, ./> S-AIR CH Operation Share the same ...
... selected, you can control the system from the S-AIR receiver You can only select "SA-CD/ CD", "DMPORT", "FM TUNER", "AM TUNER" and the input that is downmixed to 2 channel. • Signals with a sampling frequency of the S-AIR receiver. S-AIR Operations 65GB When "SEPARATE" is selected on the...the S-AIR main unit. • SEPARATE: You can select the input you want for the tuner on the S-AIR receiver. However, you can select input other than 2 channel stereo, multi channel sound is currently selected on the S-AIR main unit. Press N, X, x, ./> S-AIR CH Operation Share the same ...