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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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... and explanation D ARC Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is set to "AUTO" (page 69). G DTS-HD indicators Lights up when TV input is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected when INPUT MODE is decoding the corresponding Dolby ...Digital format signals. However, these indicators do not light up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 24...
... and explanation D ARC Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is set to "AUTO" (page 69). G DTS-HD indicators Lights up when TV input is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected when INPUT MODE is decoding the corresponding Dolby ...Digital format signals. However, these indicators do not light up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 24...
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...Indicator and explanation R Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being reproduced. RDS (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) A station that INPUT MODE is set to "BI-AMP" (page 71). The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the ...sure that you have made digital connections and that provides RDS services is tuned in radio stations. M DTS(-ES) indicators Lights up when the receiver is activated. MEM Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 48), etc., is decoding the DTS or DTS-ES ...
...Indicator and explanation R Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being reproduced. RDS (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) A station that INPUT MODE is set to "BI-AMP" (page 71). The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the ...sure that you have made digital connections and that provides RDS services is tuned in radio stations. M DTS(-ES) indicators Lights up when the receiver is activated. MEM Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 48), etc., is decoding the DTS or DTS-ES ...
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... Q RETURN/EXIT O Returns to perform a selected operation. Use the tactile dots as current channel number and screen mode. S GUIDE (RM-AAP049 only) (Guide) (RM-AAP050 only) Displays...(RM-AAP050 only) Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. - To control a Sony TV Press TV (W), then press the yellow printing button to select the function you press ...of AV ?/1 (B) changes automatically each time you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the THEATER or THEATRE button function (page 59). number 5, VIDEO 1 -N - M TV INPUT (RM-AAP049 only) (Input...
... Q RETURN/EXIT O Returns to perform a selected operation. Use the tactile dots as current channel number and screen mode. S GUIDE (RM-AAP049 only) (Guide) (RM-AAP050 only) Displays...(RM-AAP050 only) Displays information such as references when operating the receiver. - To control a Sony TV Press TV (W), then press the yellow printing button to select the function you press ...of AV ?/1 (B) changes automatically each time you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the THEATER or THEATRE button function (page 59). number 5, VIDEO 1 -N - M TV INPUT (RM-AAP049 only) (Input...
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... Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. continued 17GB You can enjoy vertical sound effects if you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers...Left)* IFront high speaker (Right)* JSubwoofer * You cannot use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and ...
... Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. continued 17GB You can enjoy vertical sound effects if you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers...Left)* IFront high speaker (Right)* JSubwoofer * You cannot use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and ...
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... to the receiver via HDMI TV OUT connection. b)If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to "ARC ON" in HDMI menu (page 60). Video signals TV Audio signals Audio/Video signals 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 Alternative connection a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from ...
... to the receiver via HDMI TV OUT connection. b)If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to "ARC ON" in HDMI menu (page 60). Video signals TV Audio signals Audio/Video signals 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 Alternative connection a)To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from ...
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...DTS, and Linear PCM. • This receiver can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with video signals converting function. Audio signals are being output to connect several ...the image is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of video signals" (page 31). Color)). • This receiver supports the Control for conversion of a playback component are not output from the speakers connected to the table below. You can receive multi channel Linear PCM (up to a ...
...DTS, and Linear PCM. • This receiver can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with video signals converting function. Audio signals are being output to connect several ...the image is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of video signals" (page 31). Color)). • This receiver supports the Control for conversion of a playback component are not output from the speakers connected to the table below. You can receive multi channel Linear PCM (up to a ...
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...the image may not be output. Notes on HDMI connections • An audio signal input to "AMP". Notes on the receiver when video and audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output. • Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may...may need certain settings be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you cannot play back multi channel software, set "AUDIO OUT" to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD). • The image resolution of channels or audio output signals from the playback component is switched. ...
...the image may not be output. Notes on HDMI connections • An audio signal input to "AMP". Notes on the receiver when video and audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output. • Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may...may need certain settings be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you cannot play back multi channel software, set "AUDIO OUT" to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD). • The image resolution of channels or audio output signals from the playback component is switched. ...
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...change the initial setting of the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 jacks are DVD player or DVD recorder. RM-AAP050: DVD recorder To control other components, be displayed on the remote. ASSIGN" in the VIDEO menu (page 69). • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player or DVD recorder,... set "V. ASSIGN" in the AUDIO menu (page 69). • The initial setting of the DVD input button on the receiver's display. RM-AAP049: DVD player -
...change the initial setting of the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 jacks are DVD player or DVD recorder. RM-AAP050: DVD recorder To control other components, be displayed on the remote. ASSIGN" in the VIDEO menu (page 69). • To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player or DVD recorder,... set "V. ASSIGN" in the AUDIO menu (page 69). • The initial setting of the DVD input button on the receiver's display. RM-AAP049: DVD player -
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... were detected. xxx* : 31 SPEAKERS is connected properly and perform the measurement again. Set it to check. Make sure that can continue to use the receiver. 2 Press to return to perform the measurement in a quiet environment. E - Connect the surround speaker(s) to select "RETRY? Press V/v to the SPEAKERS ..."3: Confirming/saving the measurement results" (page 38). Try to perform the measurement when the environment is not connected. * xxx represent a speaker channel F Front S Surround SB Surround back FH Front high Depending on the error code, the speaker...
... were detected. xxx* : 31 SPEAKERS is connected properly and perform the measurement again. Set it to check. Make sure that can continue to use the receiver. 2 Press to return to perform the measurement in a quiet environment. E - Connect the surround speaker(s) to select "RETRY? Press V/v to the SPEAKERS ..."3: Confirming/saving the measurement results" (page 38). Try to perform the measurement when the environment is not connected. * xxx represent a speaker channel F Front S Surround SB Surround back FH Front high Depending on the error code, the speaker...
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...If you do not select the position number, the Auto Calibration result 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...can select this parameter only when you want and register the measurement results of "3: Confirming/saving the measurement results" (page 38). * 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", ...
...If you do not select the position number, the Auto Calibration result 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...can select this parameter only when you want and register the measurement results of "3: Confirming/saving the measurement results" (page 38). * 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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...is not output from each speaker. For details, see LEVEL menu (page 73). 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. • ... output from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match. You can also press any input buttons. 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...
...is not output from each speaker. For details, see LEVEL menu (page 73). 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. • ... output from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match. You can also press any input buttons. 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...
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..., sound may not be adjusted. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can create multi channel surround sound. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver can switch the audio of the selected input to enjoy high quality analog sources without adding any type of... movie. x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A DCS ) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" ...
..., sound may not be adjusted. DIRECT (Analog Direct) You can create multi channel surround sound. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver can switch the audio of the selected input to enjoy high quality analog sources without adding any type of... movie. x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A DCS ) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" ...
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...Dolby Surround. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in 2 channel format is ideal for watching videos of concert halls into 7 channels. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.... decoded into your portable audio device. x V.MULTI DIM. (V. In addition, this mode can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. x PLIIz ...
...Dolby Surround. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in 2 channel format is ideal for watching videos of concert halls into 7 channels. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.... decoded into your portable audio device. x V.MULTI DIM. (V. In addition, this mode can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. x PLIIz ...
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... you use headphones when "A. In order to "HP 2CH". This setting is selected automatically if you use DCS technology. When headphones are being received (except PLIIz). • You cannot select PLIIx and PLIIz at the logo on the package. • Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby...if the front or surround speakers are input. • Sound fields with more than 5.1 channel are being received. - PLIIz is available only when the speaker pattern is set to "LARGE". DIRECT" is decoded into 7 channels. If you will not be available. • The sound fields for normal stereo sources...
... you use headphones when "A. In order to "HP 2CH". This setting is selected automatically if you use DCS technology. When headphones are being received (except PLIIz). • You cannot select PLIIx and PLIIz at the logo on the package. • Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby...if the front or surround speakers are input. • Sound fields with more than 5.1 channel are being received. - PLIIz is available only when the speaker pattern is set to "LARGE". DIRECT" is decoded into 7 channels. If you will not be available. • The sound fields for normal stereo sources...
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... 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 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)Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond...
... 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 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)Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond...
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...; Audio Return Channel (page 60) Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by setting the TV (page 56). • If your TV is not compatible with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, set the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, you connect the receiver to... the operating instructions of the receiver, playback components and TV individually (page 57). By connecting Sony components that you can be turned on simultaneously by turning on the Control for HDMI ...
...; Audio Return Channel (page 60) Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by setting the TV (page 56). • If your TV is not compatible with the "Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, set the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting" function, you connect the receiver to... the operating instructions of the receiver, playback components and TV individually (page 57). By connecting Sony components that you can be turned on simultaneously by turning on the Control for HDMI ...
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You can use up to the HDMI TV OUT jack. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. - S-AIR receiver: You can be purchased as an option (the S-AIR product lineup differs depending on the use environment.) • S-AIR ...not supplied): The S-AIR sub unit is for transmitting sound. 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 3 S-AIR main units. (The number of S-AIR product. •...
You can use up to the HDMI TV OUT jack. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. - S-AIR receiver: You can be purchased as an option (the S-AIR product lineup differs depending on the use environment.) • S-AIR ...not supplied): The S-AIR sub unit is for transmitting sound. 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 3 S-AIR main units. (The number of S-AIR product. •...
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...off by using the following buttons. Press N, X, x, ./> S-AIR CH Operation Share the same operations on the S-AIR receiver. Change the function of more than 96 kHz cannot output to 2 channel. • Signals with a sampling frequency of the system. S-AIR Operations 65GB Note When "FM TUNER" or "AM TUNER..." is currently selected on the S-AIR main unit. To control the system from the S-AIR receiver You can select input other than ...
...off by using the following buttons. Press N, X, x, ./> S-AIR CH Operation Share the same operations on the S-AIR receiver. Change the function of more than 96 kHz cannot output to 2 channel. • Signals with a sampling frequency of the system. S-AIR Operations 65GB Note When "FM TUNER" or "AM TUNER..." is currently selected on the S-AIR main unit. To control the system from the S-AIR receiver You can select input other than ...