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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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...any way, such as household waste. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will help . By ensuring this product is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against ... qualified service personnel. continued 3GB The recycling of materials will not occur in the U.S.A. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in accordance with the instructions, may not comply ...
...any way, such as household waste. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will help . By ensuring this product is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against ... qualified service personnel. continued 3GB The recycling of materials will not occur in the U.S.A. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in accordance with the instructions, may not comply ...
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..." is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks or registered trademarks of area code CEL is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "PLAYSTATION" is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Patent #'s: 5,451,942;...Models of area code CEK only". • The instructions in the text, for model STR-DH810. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured...
..." is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks or registered trademarks of area code CEL is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "PLAYSTATION" is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Patent #'s: 5,451,942;...Models of area code CEK only". • The instructions in the text, for model STR-DH810. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. On Copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured...
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...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 (mains lead 33 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 34 Selecting the speaker system 34 ...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 ...
...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 (mains lead 33 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 34 Selecting the speaker system 34 ...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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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 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.
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...matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. E Dolby Digital Surround indicators Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. Indicators on the speaker pattern setting. G DTS-HD indicators Lights up one of the respective indicators when the...A SW Lights up when TV input is turned off or if headphones are detected (page 60). Indicator and explanation D ARC Lights up when the audio signal is activated (page 51). I SP A/SP B/SP A B Lights up when the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is a digital signal ...
...matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. E Dolby Digital Surround indicators Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. Indicators on the speaker pattern setting. G DTS-HD indicators Lights up one of the respective indicators when the...A SW Lights up when TV input is turned off or if headphones are detected (page 60). Indicator and explanation D ARC Lights up when the audio signal is activated (page 51). I SP A/SP B/SP A B Lights up when the S-AIR transmitter (not supplied) is a digital signal ...
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... is tuned in radio stations. The boxes around the letters vary to "AUTO" (page 69). Indicator and explanation J BI-AMP Lights up when the receiver is decoding the DTS or DTS-ES signals. M DTS(-ES) indicators Lights up when surround back speakers selection is actually being played back. MEM Lights... up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is set to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Front Left High Front Right ...
... is tuned in radio stations. The boxes around the letters vary to "AUTO" (page 69). Indicator and explanation J BI-AMP Lights up when the receiver is decoding the DTS or DTS-ES signals. M DTS(-ES) indicators Lights up when surround back speakers selection is actually being played back. MEM Lights... up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is set to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). LH RH L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB Front Left High Front Right ...
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...PR/CR) Y, PB/CB, PR/CR IN/OUT COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 27, 29, 30) High quality image Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT * You can also program the remote to control non-Sony audio/video components. You can watch the selected input image when you ...BD DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 ql qk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 qj O 8 MENU 9 < .< > m M q; 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 ...
...PR/CR) Y, PB/CB, PR/CR IN/OUT COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 27, 29, 30) High quality image Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT * You can also program the remote to control non-Sony audio/video components. You can watch the selected input image when you ...BD DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 ql qk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 qj O 8 MENU 9 < .< > m M q; 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 ...
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...(number 5a)) Presets or tunes to control Sony components. ENTERc) Enters the selection during tuner operation. J TUNING +/- D.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. R , V/v/B/b Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press to operate the receiver. U NIGHT MODE Activates the Night Mode ...up and activates the buttons with pink printing. Selects a sound field (page 51). I MENU/HOME Displays the receiver menus. K PRESET +a)/- a)The following buttons have tactile dots. number 5, VIDEO 1 -N - c)Press SHIFT (V) then only press this button. E SOUND FIELD +/- G AMP MENU Displays...
...(number 5a)) Presets or tunes to control Sony components. ENTERc) Enters the selection during tuner operation. J TUNING +/- D.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. R , V/v/B/b Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press to operate the receiver. U NIGHT MODE Activates the Night Mode ...up and activates the buttons with pink printing. Selects a sound field (page 51). I MENU/HOME Displays the receiver menus. K PRESET +a)/- a)The following buttons have tactile dots. number 5, VIDEO 1 -N - c)Press SHIFT (V) then only press this button. E SOUND FIELD +/- G AMP MENU Displays...
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...) Sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies when you want. To control a Sony TV Press TV (W), then press the yellow printing button to select the function you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the THEATER or THEATRE button function (page 59). F Color ... or video). (Text hold) (RM-AAP050 only) In text mode: Holds the current page. Q RETURN/EXIT O Returns to the previous TV menu. Name and function T DISPLAY (RM-AAP049 only) Selects information of AV ?/1 (B) changes automatically each time you press ?/1 (A) and AV ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and ...
...) Sets the optimal picture settings automatically for watching movies when you want. To control a Sony TV Press TV (W), then press the yellow printing button to select the function you connect a Sony TV that is compatible with the THEATER or THEATRE button function (page 59). F Color ... or video). (Text hold) (RM-AAP050 only) In text mode: Holds the current page. Q RETURN/EXIT O Returns to the previous TV menu. Name and function T DISPLAY (RM-AAP049 only) Selects information of AV ?/1 (B) changes automatically each time you press ?/1 (A) and AV ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and ...
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...; Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to serve as references when operating the receiver. - f) CD player, MD deck and DAT deck only. h)VCD player only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above explanation is also...function of AV ?/1 (B) changes automatically each time 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. Notes • Some functions explained in an extremely hot or humid place. •...
...; Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to serve as references when operating the receiver. - f) CD player, MD deck and DAT deck only. h)VCD player only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above explanation is also...function of AV ?/1 (B) changes automatically each time 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. Notes • Some functions explained in an extremely hot or humid place. •...
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...)* 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). Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five...
...)* 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). Connections Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five...
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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... (page 20). Make sure that metalic wires of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals, and connect the jacks on the receiver (page 34). • If you are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals. • After you have an additional front ...
...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... (page 20). Make sure that metalic wires of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals, and connect the jacks on the receiver (page 34). • If you are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals. • After you have an additional front ...
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...function, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver, connect either C or E. In this case, set "ARC" 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 AM IN...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. Be sure to "ARC ON" in HDMI menu (page 60). Connections 3: Connecting the TV Before connecting cords, be sure to the receiver...
...function, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver, connect either C or E. In this case, set "ARC" 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 AM IN...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. Be sure to "ARC ON" in HDMI menu (page 60). Connections 3: Connecting the TV Before connecting cords, be sure to the receiver...
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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. • Do not bend or tie ...compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • The receiver has a video conversion function. Notes • Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of video signals" (page 31). 22GB You may not be able to record, even if you connect recording ...
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. • Do not bend or tie ...compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • The receiver has a video conversion function. Notes • Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of video signals" (page 31). 22GB You may not be able to record, even if you connect recording ...
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... adapter. • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is fragile, be sure to handle with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on . DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) * You can enjoy the images from DMPORT jack DMPORT DC5V...
... adapter. • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is fragile, be sure to handle with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on . DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) * You can enjoy the images from DMPORT jack DMPORT DC5V...
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... a playback component are compatible with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in until they have HDMI jacks. Unless the power is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of 192 kHz or less with video signals converting function. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM...
... a playback component are compatible with HDMI jacks HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in until they have HDMI jacks. Unless the power is turned on the receiver when the video and audio signals of 192 kHz or less with video signals converting function. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM...
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... that it can use a Sony HDMI cable. For details, see "Programming the remote" (page 85). • You can also rename the HDMI input so that you can be displayed on the remote so that you use the button to the receiver. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 44). Audio/video signals TV, etc.* * ...See page 21 for the audio connection of the HDMI 1-4 input button on the...
... that it can use a Sony HDMI cable. For details, see "Programming the remote" (page 85). • You can also rename the HDMI input so that you can be displayed on the remote so that you use the button to the receiver. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 44). Audio/video signals TV, etc.* * ...See page 21 for the audio connection of the HDMI 1-4 input button on the...
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...jacks or MONITOR OUT jacks. • When you cannot play back multi channel software, set "A. The video input signals cannot be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that are defined by the connected component. However, the sound will not be output from the HDMI..."AMP". In this case, check the specification of the connected component. • Be sure to turn on the receiver when video and audio signals of channels or audio output signals from the playback component is switched. • When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology...
...jacks or MONITOR OUT jacks. • When you cannot play back multi channel software, set "A. The video input signals cannot be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that are defined by the connected component. However, the sound will not be output from the HDMI..."AMP". In this case, check the specification of the connected component. • Be sure to turn on the receiver when video and audio signals of channels or audio output signals from the playback component is switched. • When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology...
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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 ...sure to the operating instructions supplied with an OPTICAL jack, set "V. ASSIGN" in the AUDIO menu (page 69). • The initial setting of the DVD input button on the receiver's display. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 44). 28GB Recommended connection Alternative ...
...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 ...sure to the operating instructions supplied with an OPTICAL jack, set "V. ASSIGN" in the AUDIO menu (page 69). • The initial setting of the DVD input button on the receiver's display. For details, see "Naming inputs" (page 44). 28GB Recommended connection Alternative ...