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Multi Channel AV
Receiver
Operating Instructions
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©2011 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents
About This Manual........................................4
Supplied accessories......................................6 Enjoying Surround Sound
Description and location of parts...................7 Selecting the sound field............................. 43
Getting started .............................................16 Resetting sound fields to the default
settings ................................................... 47
Connections
1: Installing the speakers .............................17 “BRAVIA” Sync Features
2: Connecting the speakers ..........................19 What is “BRAVIA” Sync? .......................... 47
3: Connecting the TV ..................................21 Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync ............. 48
4a: Connecting the video equipment ...........22 Playing back equipment with one-touch
4b: Connecting the audio equipment...........28 operation (One-Touch Play)................... 49
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............28 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers
6: Connecting the AC power cord connected to the receiver
(mains lead) ............................................29 (System Audio Control)......................... 49
Turning off the receiver with the TV
(System Power-Off) ............................... 50
Preparing the Receiver Enjoying movies with the optimum sound
Initializing the receiver ................................29 field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)........ 50
Selecting the speaker pattern .......................30 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected
Using AUTO CALIBRATION ....................31 scene (Scene Select)............................... 50
(Europe, Australia and Taiwan models
only)
Advanced Operations
Adjusting the speaker levels
(TEST TONE) ........................................35 Switching between digital and analog audio
(INPUT MODE) .................................... 51
Using the sound/images from other
Basic Operations inputs...................................................... 51
Playback ......................................................36 Using the setting menu ............................... 53
Viewing information on the display
panel .......................................................37
Using the Remote Control
Recording using the receiver .......................38
Reassigning the input button....................... 61
Resetting the input buttons.......................... 62
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................39
Additional Information
Presetting FM/AM radio stations ................41
Receiving RDS broadcasts ..........................42 Precautions.................................................. 63
(Europe, Australia and Taiwan models Troubleshooting .......................................... 64
only) Specifications.............................................. 69
Index ........................................................... 71
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1 2 3 4 5
qs qa q; 9 8 7 6
G DIMMER
Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3
levels.
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ST
Stereo broadcast
RDS (Europe, Australia and Taiwan
models only)
Tuned to a station with RDS services.
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Rear panel
1 1, 2 3
5 1 2 4
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AM ANTENNA terminals
3
D SPEAKERS section (page 19)
wf
wd 4
5
ws 6
wa 7
8
w; 9
E AUTO CALIBRATION section
0
(Europe, Australia and Taiwan
models only) (page 31)
ql qa
AUTO CAL MIC jack
qs
Remote control qd
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L MENU/HOME
Displays the TV menus.
N TV CH +**/– or PROG +**/–
Scans for the preset TV channels.
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Notes
• The above explanation is intended to serve as
examples.
• Depending on the model of your connected
equipment, some functions explained in this
section may not work with the supplied remote
control.
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Getting started
You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps
below.
COMPONENT VIDEO
Preparing the receiver
HDMI
Y
VIDEO See “6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains
PB/CB lead)” (page 29) and “Initializing the receiver”
PR/CR
(page 29).
Digital Analog
Setting the speakers
(USA and Canada models only)
High quality image
Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then check
the speaker connection using “T. TONE” in
LEVEL menu (page 35). If the sound is not output
correctly, check the speaker connection and make
Connecting the audio equipment the settings explained above again.
(page 28) (Other models)
Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then perform
Auto Calibration (page 31).
You can check the speaker connection using
“T. TONE” in LEVEL menu (page 35). If the
sound is not output correctly, check the speaker
connection and make the settings explained
above again.
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Connections
front speakers, a center speaker, and two
1: Installing the speakers surround speakers) and a subwoofer.
This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel 7.1 channel speaker system
system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). using surround back speakers
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of
Example of speaker system DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound
configuration in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format by
connecting additional one surround back
speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back
speakers (7.1 channel).
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Connections
Center speaker Surround speaker
Right Left
B B
A B B
10 mm
(13/32")
Right Left Right Left 4
2
3
Subwoofer* Surround back/ Front speaker
Front high speaker **
2 4
3
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Notes
• Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), make sure that metalic wires of the speaker
cords are not touching each other within the
SPEAKERS terminals.
• After you have install and connect your speaker, be
sure to select the speaker pattern from SPEAKER
menu (page 30).
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3: Connecting the TV
Connections
TV
or or ARC
A B* C D E* **
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• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not • Not every HDMI equipment supports all
input and output. functions that are defined by the specific
• Be sure to turn the receiver on when the HDMI version. For example, equipment that
Connections
video and audio signals of a playback support HDMI, version 1.4, may not support
equipment are being output to a TV via the Audio Return Channel (ARC).
receiver. If you set the “PASS.THRU” to • Refer to the operating instructions of each
“OFF”, video and audio signals will not be connected equipment for details.
transmitted when the power is turned off.
• Audio signals (format, sampling frequency,
bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI When connecting cords
jack may be suppressed by the connected
equipment. Check the setup of the connected • Before connecting cords, be sure to
equipment if the image is poor or the sound disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
does not come out of a equipment connected • It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
via the HDMI cable. Connect according to the availability of
• Sound may be interrupted when the jacks on the connected equipment.
sampling frequency, the number of channels • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a
or audio format of audio output signals from Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Color
the playback equipment is switched. (Deep Colour) or 3D images may not be
• When the connected equipment is not displayed properly.
compatible with copyright protection • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI
technology (HDCP), the image and/or the conversion cable. When you connect an
sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D
distorted or may be lost. equipment, the sound and/or the image may
If this is the case, check the specification of be lost. Connect a separate audio cords or
the connected equipment. digital connecting cords, then set the
• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD “A. ASSIGN” in AUDIO menu (page 51)
Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi when the sound is not output correctly.
Channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI • When connecting optical digital cords, insert
connection. the plugs straight until they click into place.
• Set the image resolution of the playback • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
equipment to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy
High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Tip
Audio, Dolby TrueHD). All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
• The image resolution of the playback 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling
equipment may need to be at certain settings frequencies.
before you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear
PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of If you want to connect several
the playback equipment. digital equipment, but cannot
• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible find an unused input
TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc See “Using the sound/images from other
player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, inputs” (page 51).
etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI
cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back
a 3D-compatible content.
• Depending on the TV or the video
equipment, 3D images may not be
displayed.
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or
A* B C D
Notes
• Be sure to change the default setting of the
BD/DVD input button on the remote control so that
you can use the button to control your DVD player.
For details, see “Reassigning the input button”
(page 61).
• You can also rename the BD/DVD input so that it
can be displayed on the receiver’s display panel.
For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 37).
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Connecting a PlayStation 3
Connections
PlayStation 3
Audio/video signals
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A B C D E
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Connections
VCR, DVD recorder
A B * * C
A HDMI cable (not supplied) * If you want to record, you must make this
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI- connection (page 38).
authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
B Video cord (not supplied)
C Audio cord (not supplied)
Note
Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO
input button on the remote control so that you can
use the button to control your DVD recorder. For
details, see “Reassigning the input button”
(page 61).
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Tip
4b: Connecting the audio We recommend you to use “P. AUDIO” sound field
if the source is MP3 or other compressed source.
equipment
Super Audio
5: Connecting the
CD player,
CD player
antennas (aerials)
Before connecting antennas (aerials), be sure
to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
A
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)
B
Portable audio
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Notes
Using AUTO • The speakers emit very loud sound during the
calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted.
CALIBRATION Provide consideration to your neighborhood and to
the children in presence.
• If the muting function has been activated before
(Europe, Australia and Taiwan you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function
models only)
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Note
Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer MASTER
you are using, the setup distance value may be MUTING/ VOL +/–/
different from the actual position. 2 +/–
SHIFT
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Note
Input
Depending on the speaker pattern settings, test buttons
tone may not be output from all speakers even
though you selected “AUTO xxx”.
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Basic Operations
A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S. or MUSIC Tips
on the receiver. • You can select the character type as follows
by pressing V/v.
For details, see page 43.
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t
Symbols
To activate the muting function • To enter a blank space, press b without
Press MUTING or on the remote control. selecting a character.
The muting function will be canceled when If you made a mistake
you do the following. Press B/b until the character you want to
• Press the button again. change flashes, then press V/v to select
• Increase the volume. the correct character.
• Turn off the receiver.
• Perform Auto Calibration. 6 Press .
The name you entered is registered.
To avoid damaging your
speakers
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn
down the volume level.
Viewing information on
the display panel
Naming inputs The display panel provides various
information of the receiver status such as
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for sound field.
inputs (except TUNER) to appear on the
display panel.
It is more recognizable having the equipment Input
named on the display than the jacks. buttons
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Tuning to a station
Tuner Operations automatically (Automatic
Tuning)
Listening to FM/AM radio
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts select the FM or AM band.
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page TUNING + scans from lower to higher
28). frequency stations and TUNING – for
Tip scanning higher to lower.
The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below. The receiver stops scanning whenever a
frequency is received.
Area FM AM
Tuner Operations
USA, Canada 100 kHz 10 kHz*
Using the control buttons on
Europe, Australia, 50 kHz 9 kHz the receiver
Taiwan
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 40). or AM band.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select
“AUTO”.
Numeric 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
buttons
TUNER
In case of poor FM stereo
reception
If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST”
flashes on the display panel, select monaural
audio to lessen the sound distortion.
1 Press AMP MENU.
AMP
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “TUNER”,
MENU then press or b.
, 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “FM
V/v/B/b MODE”, then press or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “MONO”,
then press .
To return to stereo mode, repeat steps 1 to 4
TUNING
+/– and select “STEREO” in step 4.
D.TUNING
SHIFT
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Tuner Operations
Tuning to preset stations
AMP
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to
MENU select the FM or AM band.
,
V/v/B/b 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –
repeatedly to select the station.
Each time you press the button, you can
select a preset station as follows:
1 2 3 4 5 ... 27
PRESET
+/–
30 29 28
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7 Press .
The name you entered is registered.
Note (Europe, Australia and Taiwan
models only)
When you name an RDS (Radio Data System)
station and tune to that station, the Program Service
name appears instead of the name you entered.
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Note
You cannot select “A. DIRECT” when you select
Enjoying Surround Sound BD/DVD and GAME as input.
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Tip
The sound field may revert to the previous field
when you change the TV’s input.
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Notes
• Some audio input modes may not be set up based
Advanced Operations on the input.
• When “A. DIRECT” is being used, audio input is
set to “ANALOG”. You cannot select other modes.
Switching between • The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does
digital and analog audio not work in the following cases.
– Your TV is not compatible with the Audio
(INPUT MODE) Return Channel (ARC) function.
– “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF”.
– When you do not connect the receiver to the
When you connect equipment to both digital
ARC compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI
and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, cable.
you can fix the audio input mode to either of
them, or switch from one to the other,
depending on the type of material you intend
to watch. Using the sound/images
1 Press input button to select the from other inputs
input source.
You can reassign the HDMI, COMPONENT
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR
VIDEO and DIGITAL input jacks to other
on the receiver.
input if the default settings of the jacks do not
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly. correspond to your connected equipment.
After you have reassigned the input jacks, you
The selected audio input mode appears on
can use the input button (or INPUT
the display panel.
SELECTOR on the receiver) to select the
• AUTO: Gives priority to digital audio
equipment you connected.
signals when there are both digital and
Advanced Operations
Example:
analog connections.
When you connect the DVD player to the
If there are more than one digital
OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN and
connection, HDMI audio signals have
COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/CATV (IN 2)
priority.
jacks.
If there are no digital audio signals,
– Assign the OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN jack to
analog audio signals are selected.
“BD/DVD”
When TV input is selected, priority is
– Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO
given to the Audio Return Channel
SAT/CATV (IN 2) jacks to “BD/DVD”
(ARC) signals. If your TV is not
compatible with the Audio Return Note
Channel (ARC) function, the digital Before you reassign the HDMI input jacks, be sure
optical audio signals are selected. to set “CTRL.HDMI” to “CTRL OFF”.
• COAX: Specifies the digital audio
signals input to the DIGITAL 1 Press AMP MENU.
COAXIAL jack.
• OPT: Specifies the digital audio signals
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack. “AUDIO”, “VIDEO” or “HDMI”,
• ANALOG: Specifies the analog audio then press or b.
signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R)
jacks.
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* Default setting
Notes
• When you reassign the HDMI or DIGITAL audio
input jacks, the INPUT MODE setting may change
automatically (page 51).
• One reassignment is allowed for each input.
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AMP
MENU
,
V/v/B/b
RETURN/
EXIT O
Advanced Operations
press .
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Advanced Operations
Front right high speaker
distanceb)
[RH DIST.]
Subwoofer distanceb)
[SW DIST.]
Distance unit METER, FEET METERe)
[DIST.UNIT]
Front speakers crossover CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz CRS. 120 Hz
frequencyf) (10 Hz interval)
[FRT CRS.]
Center speaker crossover CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz CRS. 120 Hz
frequencyf) (10 Hz interval)
[CNT CRS.]
Surround speakers crossover CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz CRS. 120 Hz
frequencyf) (10 Hz interval)
[SUR CRS.]
Front high speakers crossover CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz CRS. 120 Hz
frequencyf) (10 Hz interval)
[FH CRS.]
SURROUND HD-D.C.S. effect type DYNAMIC, THEATER, STUDIO THEATER
[SURR] [EFFECT]
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Tip
LEVEL menu Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the
You can adjust the level of each speaker dynamic range information included in the Dolby
manually. Digital signal.
“COMP. STD” is the standard setting, and enacts
x T. TONE light compression. Therefore, we recommend using
Lets you adjust the speaker levels while the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly compresses
listening to the test tone from your seating the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at
position (page 35). night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the
levels are predetermined and provide a very natural
x FL LVL, FR LVL, CNT LVL, compression.
SL LVL, SR LVL, SB LVL,
SBL LVL, SBR LVL, LH LVL,
RH LVL, SW LVL SPEAKER menu
You can adjust each speaker’s level (front
You can adjust the size and distance of the
left/right, center, surround left/right, surround
speakers connected to this receiver.
back left/right, front left/right high,
subwoofer).
x PATTERN
Note Lets you select the speaker pattern according
Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some to the speaker system which you are using
parameters may not be available. (page 30).
Advanced Operations
Dynamic range compression is possible with back left/right, front left/right high).
Dolby Digital sources only. • LARGE
• COMP. MAX If you connect large speakers that will
The dynamic range is compressed effectively reproduce bass frequencies,
dramatically. select “LARGE”. Normally, select
• COMP. STD “LARGE”.
The dynamic range is compressed as • SMALL
intended by the recording engineer. If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
• COMP.AUTO surround effects when using multi channel
The dynamic range is compressed surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
automatically. the bass redirection circuitry and output the
• COMP. OFF bass frequencies of each channel from the
The dynamic range is not compressed. subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
Note
This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is
selected.
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Tips x DIST.UNIT
• The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each Lets you select the unit of measure for setting
speaker determine whether the internal sound distances.
processor will cut the bass signal from that • METER
channel. The distance is displayed in meters.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
• FEET
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the subwoofer or other “LARGE”
The distance is displayed in feet.
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount x FRT CRS., CNT CRS., SUR CRS.,
of directionality, it is best not to cut them, if FH CRS.
possible. Therefore, even when using small Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of
speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you the speakers that have been set to “SMALL” in
want to output the bass frequencies from that the SPEAKER menu.
speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large
speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies
output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”. SURROUND menu
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer,
set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough
bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass x EFFECT
levels. For details, see page 59. Lets you select the effect type for
• The surround back speakers will be set to the same “HD-D.C.S.”. Each effect type has different
setting as that of the surround speakers. reflection and reverberation sound mixture
• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the levels and is optimized to match a listener’s
center, surround, and front high speakers are also room uniqueness, taste and mood.
automatically set to “SMALL”. • DYNAMIC
• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers Want to enjoy the sound effects to the full
are automatically set to “LARGE”. extent, just like at the movie theaters?
DYNAMIC type emphasizes on the
x FL DIST., FR DIST., CNT DIST., reflection sound. Without HD-D.C.S., many
SL DIST., SR DIST., SB DIST.,
rooms are often somewhat reverberant but
SBL DIST., SBR DIST., LH DIST.,
RH DIST., SW DIST. lack a spacious feeling. This type
Lets you adjust the distance from your seating acoustically opens up those types of rooms
position to each speaker (front left/right, and provides a spacious and dynamism
center, surround left/right, surround back left/ feeling equivalent to a mastering studio.
right, front left/right high, subwoofer). • THEATER
If both front speakers are not placed in equal THEATER type mixes reflection and
distance from your seating position, set the reverberation sound creating the
distance to the closest speaker. characteristics of a mastering studio.
Additionally, this type mixes in frequency
Notes characteristics that are often found in
• Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some professional studios and movie theaters. It is
parameters may not be available. ideal for watching movies in a listening
• This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is
room that has less reverberation.
selected.
• STUDIO
In STUDIO type, effects are kept to a
minimum, while still providing a great
theater experience. This type provides the
accuracy of the original recording.
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Advanced Operations
x A. ASSIGN
x NAME IN Lets you reassign the DIGITAL audio input
Lets you set the name of preset stations. For jack to other input source. For details, see
details, see “Naming preset stations” “Using the sound/images from other inputs”
(page 42). (page 51).
x NIGHT M.
AUDIO menu Lets you retain a theater-like environment at
low volume levels (page 13).
You can adjust settings for the audio to suit • NIGHT. ON
your preference. • NIGHT.OFF
x A/V SYNC
Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize VIDEO menu
the time gap between audio output and visual
display. x V. ASSIGN
• SYNC ON (Delay time: 60 ms) Lets you reassign the COMPONENT VIDEO
The audio output is delayed so that the time input jack to other input source. For details,
gap between the audio output and visual see “Using the sound/images from other
display is minimized. inputs” (page 51).
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x AUDIO.OUT
HDMI menu Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the
You can make the required settings for playback equipment connected to the receiver
equipment connected to the HDMI jack. via an HDMI connection.
• AMP
x CTRL.HDMI The HDMI audio signals from the playback
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function equipment are only output to the speakers
on or off. For details, see ““BRAVIA” Sync connected to the receiver. Multi channel
Features” (page 47). sound can be played back as it is.
• TV+AMP
x PASS.THRU The sound is output from TV’s speaker and
Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV the speakers connected to the receiver.
even when the receiver is in standby mode. Notes
• ON • The sound quality of the playback equipment
When the receiver is in the standby mode, depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the
the receiver continuously outputs HDMI number of channels, and the sampling frequency,
signals from the receiver’s HDMI TV OUT etc. If the TV has stereo speakers, the sound
jack. output from the receiver is also in stereo as that
• AUTO of the TV, even if you play back multi channel
When the TV is turned on while the receiver source.
is in the standby mode, the receiver outputs • When you connect the receiver to an image
display equipment (projector, etc.), sound may
HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI TV
not be output from the receiver. In this case,
OUT jack. Sony recommends this setting if select “AMP”.
you use a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible Sony
TV. This setting saves power in the standby x H. ASSIGN
mode when compared with the “ON” Lets you reassign the HDMI input jack to other
setting. input source. For details, see “Using the
• OFF sound/images from other inputs” (page 51).
The receiver does not output HDMI signals
when in the standby mode. Turn on the
receiver to enjoy the connected equipment’s SYSTEM menu
source on the TV. This setting saves power in
the standby mode when compared with the You can customize the settings of the receiver.
“ON” setting.
x AUTO.STBY
Notes Lets you set the receiver switch to standby
• This parameter is not available when
mode automatically when you do not operate
“CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF”.
• When “AUTO” is selected, it may take a little more
the receiver or when there is no signals input to
time for the image and sound to be output to the TV the receiver.
than when “ON” is selected. • STBY ON
• When the receiver is in standby mode, Switches to standby mode after
“A.STANDBY” appears on the display if approximately 30 minutes.
“PASS.THRU” is set to “AUTO” or “ON”. • STBY OFF
However, “A.STANDBY” will disappear when Does not switch to standby mode.
“PASS.THRU” is set to “AUTO” and no signals are
detected.
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Notes
• This function does not work when TUNER input is
selected. Using the Remote Control
• If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep
Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has
priority. Reassigning the input
x NAME IN
button
Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, You can change the default settings of the
see “Naming inputs” (page 37). input buttons to suit the equipment in your
system. For example, if you connect a Blu-ray
Disc player to the SAT/CATV jack on the
receiver, you can set the SAT/CATV button on
this remote control to control the Blu-ray Disc
player.
Note
You cannot reassign the TV, TUNER and
PORTABLE input buttons.
AV ?/1
Input
Numeric buttons
buttons
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Categories Press
Blu-ray Disc player 1
(command mode BD1)a)
Blu-ray Disc recorder 2
MASTER
(command mode BD3)a) VOL –/
2–
DVD player 3
(command mode DVD1)
DVD recorder 4
(command mode DVD3)b)
VCR (command mode 5
VTR3)c)
CD player 6 1 While holding down MASTER
VOL –/2 –, press ?/1 and
DSS (Digital Satellite 7
INPUT/ .
Receiver)/Euro Digital
Satellite Receiver 2 Release all buttons.
a)
For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer The input buttons are reset to the default
to the operating instructions supplied with setting.
the Blu-ray Disc player or Blu-ray Disc
recorder.
b) Sony DVD recorders are operated with a
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On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
Additional Information ventilation to prevent heat buildup and
prolong the life of the receiver.
Precautions • Do not place the receiver near heat sources,
or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
On safety • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the that might block the ventilation holes and
cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it cause malfunctions.
checked by qualified personnel before • Do not place the receiver near equipment
operating it any further. such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the
receiver is being used in combination with a
On power sources TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too
• Before operating the receiver, check that the close to that equipment, noise may result,
operating voltage is identical with your local and picture quality may suffer. This is
power supply. especially likely when using an indoor
The operating voltage is indicated on the antenna (aerial). Therefore, we recommend
nameplate on the back of the receiver. using an outdoor antenna (aerial).)
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC • Use caution when placing the receiver on
power source (mains) as long as it is surfaces that have been specially treated
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or
itself has been turned off. discoloration of the surface may result.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver On operation
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC Before connecting other equipment, be sure to
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug turn off and unplug the receiver.
itself; never pull the cord.
• The AC power cord (mains lead) must be
changed only at a qualified service shop. On cleaning
• (USA and Canada models only) Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
One blade of the plug is wider than the other soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
for the purpose of safety and will fit into the detergent solution. Do not use any type of
wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,
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insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact such as alcohol or benzine.
your dealer.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your receiver, please consult your
On heat buildup nearest Sony dealer.
Although the receiver heats up during
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you
continuously use this receiver at a large
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid
burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
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There is no sound from a specific • Try pressing the input button on the remote
equipment. control or turning INPUT SELECTOR on
• Check that the equipment is connected the receiver to select the equipment of
correctly to the audio input jacks for that your choice (page 36).
equipment. • The protective device on the receiver has
• Check that the cord(s) used for the been activated. Turn off the receiver,
connection is (are) fully inserted into the eliminate the short-circuit problem, and
jacks on both the receiver and the turn on the power again.
equipment.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check the setting of “AUDIO.OUT” in the
HDMI menu (page 60). • Check that the speakers and equipment are
• Check that the equipment is connected connected securely.
correctly to the HDMI jack for that • Check that the connecting cords are away
equipment. from a transformer or motor, and at least
• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD 3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or
by connecting HDMI. fluorescent light.
• Depending on the playback equipment, • Move your audio equipment away from
you may need to set up the HDMI setting the TV.
of the equipment. Refer to the operating • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them
instructions supplied with each with a cloth slightly moistened with
equipment. alcohol.
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable
when you view images or listen to sound, The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.
especially for the 1080p, Deep Color
(Deep Colour) or 3D transmission. • Check that the speakers and equipment are
• Check the INPUT MODE (page 51). connected correctly and securely.
• Check that the “A. DIRECT” is not • Adjust the level parameters using the
selected. LEVEL menu.
• Check that the selected digital audio input
When the receiver is in standby mode,
jack is not reassigned to other inputs
there is no sound output from the TV.
(page 51).
• When the receiver enters into standby
There is no sound, no matter which mode, sound are from the last HDMI
equipment is selected, or only a very equipment selection before you turned off
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No sound is output from the receiver There is severe hum, interrupted noise
and TV speaker. or distortion from the equipment
• Check the setting of “AUDIO.OUT” in the connected to the PORTABLE IN jack.
HDMI menu (page 60). • Check that the equipment are connected
• Check that the equipment is connected securely.
correctly to the HDMI jack for that • This is not a malfunction and will depend
equipment. on the connected equipment.
• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD
by connecting HDMI.
• Depending on the playback equipment,
you may need to set up the HDMI setting
of the equipment. Refer to the operating
Image
instructions supplied with each
equipment. No image appears on the TV.
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable • Select the appropriate input using the input
when you view images or listen to sound, buttons.
especially for the 1080p, Deep Color • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
(Deep Colour) or 3D transmission. • Move your audio equipment away from
• Make sure the TV is compatible with the the TV.
System Audio Control function. • Assign the HDMI and COMPONENT
• If the TV does not have System Audio VIDEO input jacks correctly.
Control function, set the “AUDIO.OUT” • Make sure that cables are correctly and
settings in HDMI menu to securely connected to equipment.
– “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to the • Depending on the playback equipment,
sound from the TV speaker and receiver. you may need to set up the equipment.
– “AMP” if you want to listen to the sound Refer to the operating instructions
from the receiver. supplied with each equipment.
• When you connect the receiver to a video • Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable
equipment (projector, etc.), sound may not when you view images or listen to sound,
be output from the receiver. In this case, especially for the 1080p, Deep Color
select “AMP”. (Deep Colour) or 3D transmission.
• If you cannot listen to the sound of the
No 3D image appears on the TV.
equipment connected to the receiver while
TV input is selected • Depending on the TV or the video
– Be sure to change the input of the equipment, 3D images may not be
receiver to HDMI when you want to displayed.
watch a program on the equipment
connected via HDMI connection to the
receiver.
– Change the TV channel when you want
to watch a TV broadcast.
– Be sure to select the correct equipment
or input you want when you watch a
program from the equipment connected
to the TV. Refer to the operating
instructions of the TV on this operation.
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When the receiver is in standby mode, Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
there is no image output from the TV. • Check that the antennas (aerials) are
• When the receiver enters into standby connected securely. Adjust the antennas
mode, image are from the last HDMI (aerials) and connect an external antenna
equipment selection before you turned off (aerial), if necessary.
the receiver. If you are enjoying other • The signal strength of the stations is too
equipment, play the equipment and weak with automatic tuning. Use direct
perform the One-Touch Play operation, or tuning.
turn on the receiver to select the HDMI • Make sure you set the tuning scale
equipment you want to enjoy. correctly (when tuning in AM stations
• Make sure “PASS.THRU” is set to “ON” with direct tuning) (page 40).
in the HDMI menu if you connect • No stations have been preset or the preset
equipment not compatible with the stations have been cleared (when tuning by
“BRAVIA” Sync to the receiver (page 60). scanning preset stations is used). Preset the
stations (page 41).
Recording cannot be carried out. • Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the
• Check that the equipment are connected frequency appears on the display panel.
correctly.
• Select the source equipment using the RDS does not work.*
input buttons (page 36). • Make sure that you are tuned to an FM
RDS station.
• Select a stronger FM station.
Remote control
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Receiver
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Frequency response
Specifications Analog 10 Hz – 70 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound
field and equalizer
AUDIO POWER bypassed)
SPECIFICATIONS Input
Analog (PORTABLE IN)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL Sensitivity: 1 V/50 kohms
HARMONIC DISTORTION: S/N3): 96 dB (A, 500 mV4))
(USA model only) Analog (Except PORTABLE IN)
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from Sensitivity: 500 mV/
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts per channel 50 kohms
minimum RMS power, with no more than S/N3): 96 dB (A, 500 mV4))
0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms
milliwatts to rated output. S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Amplifier section Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB
USA model1) (A, 20 kHz LPF)
Minimum RMS Output Power Output (Analog)
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
AUDIO OUT Voltage: 500 mV/1 kohm
90 W + 90 W
SUBWOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm
Stereo Mode Output Power
Equalizer
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)
Gain levels ±10 dB, 1 dB step
100 W + 100 W
Surround Mode Output Power2) 3)
INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%) bypassed).
130 W per channel 4) Weighted network, input level.
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Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
80 MHz HD Pass Through
General
Power requirements
Area Power requirements
USA, Canada, 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Taiwan
Europe, Australia 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
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Index
Numerics M T
2 channel 43 Menu Test Tone 35
5.1 channel 17 AUDIO 59 Theater/Theatre Mode Sync
7.1 channel 17 AUTO CAL 54 50
EQ 59 Tuner
A HDMI 60 connecting 28
A.F.D. mode 43 LEVEL 57 Tuning
Analog Direct 43 SPEAKER 57 automatically 39
AUTO CALIBRATION 31 SURROUND 58 directly 40
SYSTEM 60 to preset stations 41
B TUNER 59 TV
Blu-ray Disc player VIDEO 59 connecting 21
connecting 24 Movie mode 43
Music mode 44 V
C Muting 37 VCR
Cable TV tuner connecting 27
connecting 26
N
Clear Naming 37, 42
memory 29 Night mode 13
remote control 62
O
D One-Touch Play 49
Dolby Digital EX 46
DVD player P
connecting 24 PlayStation 3
DVD recorder 27 connecting 25
E R
Error messages 68 RDS 42
Recording 38
Additional Information
H Remote control 11
HD-D.C.S 44
HDMI Signal Pass Through S
60 Satellite tuner
connecting 26
I Scene Select 50
Initial setup 29 Sleep Timer 13
INPUT MODE 51 Sound fields
resetting 47
selecting 43
Speakers
connecting 19
installing 17
System Audio Control 49
System Power-Off 50
71GB
STR-DH520
4-263-361-11(2)
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO120020\STR-DH520_PMRF 02\4263361112_GB\GB01COV_STR- masterpage: Left
DH520-U2IX.fm
model name1[STR-DH520]
[4-263-361-11(2)]