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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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...this product is connected. - Other versions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. These limits are cautioned that to which the receiver is disposed of time. 14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by... that interference will help prevent potential negative consequences for long periods of correctly, you purchased the product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally...
...this product is connected. - Other versions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. These limits are cautioned that to which the receiver is disposed of time. 14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by... that interference will help prevent potential negative consequences for long periods of correctly, you purchased the product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally...
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...trademarks of Sony Corporation. Any difference in operation is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. You can also use the controls on the receiver if ...they have the same or similar names as those on the lower right portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below). All Rights Reserved. "BRAVIA" is shown on the remote. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are for model STR-DH810....
...trademarks of Sony Corporation. Any difference in operation is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. You can also use the controls on the receiver if ...they have the same or similar names as those on the lower right portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below). All Rights Reserved. "BRAVIA" is shown on the remote. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are for model STR-DH810....
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... of 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 cord ...with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play 57 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 58 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 59 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theatre/Theater Mode ...
... of 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 cord ...with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play 57 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 58 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off 59 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theatre/Theater Mode ...
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Description and location of parts Front panel 12 3 4 5 67 8 ?/1 qh qg qf qd A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 34, 48, 55) B TONE +/-, TONE MODE (page 81) C INPUT SELECTOR (page 43) D Display (page 9) E Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. F DIMMER (page 85) G MASTER VOLUME (page 42, 43) H MUTING (page 43) I VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 30) qs qa q; 9 J AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 36) K DISPLAY (page 44) L 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MUSIC (page 51) M TUNING MODE, TUNING +/-, MEMORY/ENTER (page 46) N INPUT MODE (page 69) O PHONES jack (page 95) P SPEAKERS (page 34) 8GB
Description and location of parts Front panel 12 3 4 5 67 8 ?/1 qh qg qf qd A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 34, 48, 55) B TONE +/-, TONE MODE (page 81) C INPUT SELECTOR (page 43) D Display (page 9) E Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. F DIMMER (page 85) G MASTER VOLUME (page 42, 43) H MUTING (page 43) I VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 30) qs qa q; 9 J AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 36) K DISPLAY (page 44) L 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MUSIC (page 51) M TUNING MODE, TUNING +/-, MEMORY/ENTER (page 46) N INPUT MODE (page 69) O PHONES jack (page 95) P SPEAKERS (page 34) 8GB
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... jack. Indicator and explanation D ARC Lights up according to "AUTO" (page 69). HDMI Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is set to "AUTO" (page 69). Indicators on the speaker pattern setting. HD MSTR HI RES LBR S-AIR D.RANGE ST DTS -ES...the source signal is decoding the corresponding DTSHD format signals. C Input indicators Light up when the audio signal is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected (page 60). G DTS-HD indicators Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 24).
... jack. Indicator and explanation D ARC Lights up according to "AUTO" (page 69). HDMI Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is set to "AUTO" (page 69). Indicators on the speaker pattern setting. HD MSTR HI RES LBR S-AIR D.RANGE ST DTS -ES...the source signal is decoding the corresponding DTSHD format signals. C Input indicators Light up when the audio signal is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected (page 60). G DTS-HD indicators Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 24).
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... 77). AUTO SW LCR LFE SL SR 10GB N Tuning indicators Lights up when the Sleep Timer is actually being reproduced. K SLEEP Lights up when the receiver tunes in . M DTS(-ES) indicators Lights up when the disc being played back. RDS (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) A station that INPUT MODE... is set to "BI-AMP" (page 71). Q LFE Lights up when the receiver is tuned in radio stations. LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Front Left High Front Right High Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround...
... 77). AUTO SW LCR LFE SL SR 10GB N Tuning indicators Lights up when the Sleep Timer is actually being reproduced. K SLEEP Lights up when the receiver tunes in . M DTS(-ES) indicators Lights up when the disc being played back. RDS (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) A station that INPUT MODE... is set to "BI-AMP" (page 71). Q LFE Lights up when the receiver is tuned in radio stations. LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Front Left High Front Right High Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround...
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... qd qs 12GB F SPEAKERS section (page 19) Remote commander You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to control non-Sony audio/video components. You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack...
... qd qs 12GB F SPEAKERS section (page 19) Remote commander You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to control non-Sony audio/video components. You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack...
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...TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. Selects preset stations. Press again to control Sony components. continued 13GB MEMORYc) Stores a station during tuner operation. V SHIFT The button lights up and activates the receiver operation (page 38, 44, 45). D Input buttons Selects the component...the remote. J TUNING +/- L SLEEP Activates the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. a)The following buttons have tactile dots. number 5, VIDEO 1 -N - Numeric buttonsc) (number 5a)) Presets or tunes to standby mode. I MENU/...
...TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. Selects preset stations. Press again to control Sony components. continued 13GB MEMORYc) Stores a station during tuner operation. V SHIFT The button lights up and activates the receiver operation (page 38, 44, 45). D Input buttons Selects the component...the remote. J TUNING +/- L SLEEP Activates the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off the sound temporarily. a)The following buttons have tactile dots. number 5, VIDEO 1 -N - Numeric buttonsc) (number 5a)) Presets or tunes to standby mode. I MENU/...
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...) THEATRE (RM-AAP050 only) Sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies when you press ?/1 (A) and AV ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected components will turn off the TV. M TV INPUT (RM-AAP049 only) (Input select) (RM-AAP050 only) Selects the input signal (TV... or video). (Text hold) (RM-AAP050 only) In text mode: Holds the current page. In text mode: Reveals hidden information (e.g. To control a Sony TV Press TV (W), then press the yellow printing button to a quiz). S GUIDE...
...) THEATRE (RM-AAP050 only) Sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies when you press ?/1 (A) and AV ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected components will turn off the TV. M TV INPUT (RM-AAP049 only) (Input select) (RM-AAP050 only) Selects the input signal (TV... or video). (Text hold) (RM-AAP050 only) In text mode: Holds the current page. In text mode: Reveals hidden information (e.g. To control a Sony TV Press TV (W), then press the yellow printing button to a quiz). S GUIDE...
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...the correct polarity when installing batteries. The function of AV ?/1 (B) changes automatically each time you press ?/1 (A) and AV ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected components will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). c)Press SHIFT (V) then only press this section may not work depending on the function of time, ... so may cause a malfunction. • If you replace the batteries, the programmed remote codes may be possible or may not be cleared. number 5, VIDEO 1 -N - d)CD player, MD deck and tape deck only. g)LD player only. j) RM-AAP050 only. Notes • Do not leave the...
...the correct polarity when installing batteries. The function of AV ?/1 (B) changes automatically each time you press ?/1 (A) and AV ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected components will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). c)Press SHIFT (V) then only press this section may not work depending on the function of time, ... so may cause a malfunction. • If you replace the batteries, the programmed remote codes may be possible or may not be cleared. number 5, VIDEO 1 -N - d)CD player, MD deck and tape deck only. g)LD player only. j) RM-AAP050 only. Notes • Do not leave the...
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..., all angle A should be the same. Example of DVD software recorded sound in PLIIz mode (page 52). continued 17GB Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect additional one subwoofer). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two...
..., all angle A should be the same. Example of DVD software recorded sound in PLIIz mode (page 52). continued 17GB Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you connect additional one subwoofer). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two...
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... ONLY) 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 SA-CD... to this terminals using surround back speaker or front high speakers, and you have made the bi-amplifier connection, set to on the receiver (page 34). • If you are not using surround back speakers or front high speakers, you can select the front speaker system...
... ONLY) 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 SA-CD... to this terminals using surround back speaker or front high speakers, and you have made the bi-amplifier connection, set to on the receiver (page 34). • If you are not using surround back speakers or front high speakers, you can select the front speaker system...
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...receiver via HDMI TV OUT connection. Video signals TV Audio signals Audio/Video signals A B Ca) D b) Ea) EZW-T100 ANTENNA AM IN 4 IN 3 IN 3 IN 2 Y PB / CB PR / CR COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) 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...A R L A Component video cord (not supplied) B 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. Recommended connection ...
...receiver via HDMI TV OUT connection. Video signals TV Audio signals Audio/Video signals A B Ca) D b) Ea) EZW-T100 ANTENNA AM IN 4 IN 3 IN 3 IN 2 Y PB / CB PR / CR COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) 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...A R L A Component video cord (not supplied) B 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. Recommended connection ...
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... are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned 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. ...display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. Notes • Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling ...
... are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned 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. ...display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. Notes • Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling ...
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... A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) * You can enjoy the images from DMPORT jack DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX 1 2 Press and hold both sides of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is turned on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure to the receiver. 23GB...
... A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) * You can enjoy the images from DMPORT jack DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX 1 2 Press and hold both sides of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is turned on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure to the receiver. 23GB...
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... (page 69). For details, see "Function for conversion of 192 kHz or less with HDMI jacks HDMI is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of jacks on the connected components. • Be sure to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input... See "Enjoying the sound/images from the speakers connected to the receiver. Connect according to the availability of a playback component are compatible with video signals converting function. Tip All the digital audio jacks are being output to a TV via HDMI connection if they click into ...
... (page 69). For details, see "Function for conversion of 192 kHz or less with HDMI jacks HDMI is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of jacks on the connected components. • Be sure to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input... See "Enjoying the sound/images from the speakers connected to the receiver. Connect according to the availability of a playback component are compatible with video signals converting function. Tip All the digital audio jacks are being output to a TV via HDMI connection if they click into ...
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...A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use the button to the receiver. continued 25GB Audio/video signals TV, etc.* * See page 21 for the audio connection of the HDMI 1-4 input button on the receiver's display. For details, see "Programming the remote" (page 85). • You... can also rename the HDMI input so that it can be displayed on the remote so that you can use a Sony...
...A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use the button to the receiver. continued 25GB Audio/video signals TV, etc.* * See page 21 for the audio connection of the HDMI 1-4 input button on the receiver's display. For details, see "Programming the remote" (page 85). • You... can also rename the HDMI input so that it can be displayed on the remote so that you can use a Sony...
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... you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Notes on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are defined by the connected component. In this receiver. If you set "AUDIO OUT" to "OFF", video and audio signals will not output from the...
... you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Notes on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are defined by the connected component. In this receiver. If you set "AUDIO OUT" to "OFF", video and audio signals will not output from the...
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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 SA... player or DVD recorder. RM-AAP050: DVD recorder To control other components, be displayed on the receiver's display. RM-AAP049: DVD player - ASSIGN" in the VIDEO menu (page 69). • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player or DVD recorder, set the digital...
...) 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 SA... player or DVD recorder. RM-AAP050: DVD recorder To control other components, be displayed on the receiver's display. RM-AAP049: DVD player - ASSIGN" in the VIDEO menu (page 69). • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player or DVD recorder, set the digital...