Sony STR-DH100 User Manual

FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver

4-129-741-14(1)

Operating Instructions

STR-DH100

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

For customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Serial No.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions.

1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS.

2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord.

3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core of speaker cord by hand. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the apparatus and the speakers.

For customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or

0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for customers: The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries applying EU Directives.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DH100. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, models of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code U only”.

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

Area code

Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AA only”.

Table of Contents

Description and location of parts .................. 6

Getting Started

1: Installing speakers................................... 12

2: Connecting speakers ............................... 12

3: Connecting the audio/video

components ............................................ 13

4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ........... 15

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 16

6: Selecting the speaker system .................. 17

Playback

Enjoying sound from the component

connected to the receiver........................ 18

Enjoying sound from the components

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT...................................................... 19

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus.......................... 20

Adjusting the tone ....................................... 21

Additional Information

Precautions .................................................. 29

Troubleshooting...........................................30

Specifications .............................................. 33

Index............................................................ 35

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 21

Presetting radio stations .............................. 23

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).......... 25

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

Other Operations

Changing the display................................... 27

Using the Sleep Timer................................. 27

Recording using the receiver....................... 28

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments ..................... 28

Description and location of parts

2 36

9 8 7q

Front panel

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

INPUT SELECTOR

MEMORY/

TUNING BASS TREBLE

FM MODE

PHONES

TUNING MODE

ENTER

About the indicators on the display

SP A SP B

4 5

MEMORY

DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING

RDS

MONO

SLEEP

MASTER VOLUME

Name Function

A ?/1

(on/standby)

B SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/ A+B)

C INPUT

SELECTOR

D Display The current status of the

E Remote

sensor

F MASTER

VOLUM E

G MUTING Press to turn off the sound

H DIMMER Press repeatedly to adjust the

I DISPLAY Press repeatedly to select

J TREBLE +/– Press repeatedly to adjust the

K BASS +/– Press repeatedly to adjust the

L MEMORY/

ENTER

M TUNING

MODE

TUNING +/–

N FM MODE Press to select the FM

O PHONES jack Connects to headphones

Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 16).

Switch to OFF, A, B, A+B of the speakers (page 17).

Turn to select the input source to play back (page 18, 19, 22, 24, 28).

selected component or a list of selectable items appears here (page 6).

Receives signals from remote commander.

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time (page 18).

temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound (page 19).

brightness of the display.

information displayed on the display (page 26, 27).

treble level of the speakers (page 21).

bass level of the speakers (page 21).

Press to store a station or enter the selection when selecting the settings (page 22, 24).

Press to operate the tuner (FM/AM) (page 21).

monaural or stereo reception (page 22).

(page 31).

Name Function

P SP A/SP B Lights up according to the

Q SLEEP Lights up when the sleep

R Tuning

indicators

MEMORY

RDS

MONO ST

speaker system used (page

17). However, these indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned off or if headphones are connected.

timer is activated (page 27).

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations (page 21), etc.

A memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 23), etc., is activated. A station that provides RDS service is tuned in.

Note

“RDS” appears for models of area code CEL, CEK only. Monaural broadcast Stereo broadcast A preset station number appears when the preset radio station is selected.

Note

The preset station number will change according to the preset station you select. For details on presetting radio stations, see page 23.

Rear panel

1 2

DMPORT

DC5V 0.7A MAX

IN IN

OUT

SA-CD/CD

MD/TAPE

SAT VIDEO

A DMPORT

DMPORT jack

B ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA terminals

ANTENNA

IN IN INOUT

BD/DVD

Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 13).

Connects to the FM wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 15).

Connects to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 15).

A A

B B

SPEAKERS

D AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

White (L)

Red (R)

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

Connects to a Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc. (page 13).

C SPEAKERS section

Connects to speakers (page 12).

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 operate (page 28).

RM-AAU055

SLEEP

VIDEO BD/DVD SAT MD/TAPE

123

>10/

CLEAR

DISPLAY MUTING

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

TUNING –

TV INPUT

SA-CD/CD

BASS

0/10

MENU/HOME

REPLAY ADVANCE

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

TUNER DMPORT

TREBLE

BD/DVD

DISC SKIP

D.TUNING

MEMORY AMP MENU

ENTER

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

TV CH +

PRESET +

TUNING +

FM MODE

5 6

7 8 9

q; qa

Name Function

A TV ?/1

(on/standby)

AV ?/1 (on/standby)

B ?/1

(on/standby)

C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to

TREBLE +/– Press repeatedly to adjust the

E BD/DVD

DISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when

G D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning

Press TV ?/1 and TV (O) at the same time to turn the TV on or off.

Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 28). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C).

Press to turn the receiver on or off. To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).

select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components. You can change the button assignments following the steps in “Changing button assignments” on page 28.

treble level of the speakers.

Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. Then, use V, v, B, b and (Q) to perform menu operations.

using a multi-disc changer.

mode.

continued

Name Function

H MEMORY Press to store a station during

ENTER Press to enter the value after

I AMP MENU Press to display the menu of

J TOOLS/

OPTIONS

K MUTING Press to turn off the sound

L TV VOL

/–

MASTER

VOL +

M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu used

N ./>

REPLAY / ADVANCE

tuner operation.

selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons of the TV, VCR, CD player, DVD recorder, DVD player or satellite tuner.

the receiver. Then, use V, v, B, b and (Q) to perform menu operations.

Press to display and select items from option menus of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (O) at the same time to display options applicable to the Sony TV.

temporarily. Press MUTING again to restore the sound. Press MUTING and TV (O) at the same time to activate the TV’s muting function.

Press TV VOL +/– and TV (O) at the same time to adjust the TV volume level.

Press to adjust the volume

/–

level of all speakers at the same time.

to operate audio/video components. Press MENU/HOME and TV (O) at the same time to display the TV’s menu. Then, use V, v, B, b and (Q) to perform menu operations.

Press to skip a track of the CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, MD deck, tape deck or Blu-ray disc player.

Press to replay the previous

scene or fast forward the current scene of the VCR, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

Name Function

m/M

a)b)

FM MODE Press to select the FM

TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV (O)

PRESET +/– Press to select

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

O TV Press TV and the button with

Press to – search tracks in the forward/

reverse direction of the DVD player.

– start fast forward/rewind of

the VCR, CD player, DVD recorder, MD deck, tape deck or Blu-ray disc player.

Press to start playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, MD deck or Blu-ray disc player.

Press to pause playback or recording of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, MD deck, tape deck or Blu-ray disc player. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.)

Press to stop playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, MD deck, tape deck or Blu-ray disc player.

monaural or stereo reception.

at the same time to select preset TV channels.

– preset stations. – preset channels of the VCR

or satellite tuner.

orange printing at the same time to enable TV operation.

Name Function

P RETURN/

EXIT O

V/v/B/b

R DISPLAY Press to select information

S -/-- Press to select the channel

>10/

CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when

Press to – return to the previous menu. – exit the menu while the

menu or on-screen guide of the DVD recorder, DVD player, satellite tuner or Bluray disc player is displayed on the TV screen.

Press RETURN/EXIT O and TV (O) at the same time to return to the previous menu or exit the TV’s menu while the menu is displayed on the TV screen.

After pressing BD/DVD MENU (E), AMP MENU (I) or MENU/HOME (M), press V, v, B or b to select the settings. Then, press to enter the selection if you have pressed BD/DVD MENU or MENU/HOME previously. Press also to enter the selection of the receiver, VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder or Blu-ray disc player.

displayed on the TV screen of the VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, MD deck or Blu-ray disc player. Press DISPLAY and TV (O) at the same time to display TV’s information on the TV screen.

entry mode, either one or two digit of the VCR. Press -/-- and TV (O) at the same time to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the TV.

Press to select – track numbers over 10 of the

VCR, satellite tuner, MD deck or CD player.

– channel numbers of the

Digital CATV terminal.

you press the incorrect numeric button.

Name Function

T Numeric

buttons (number 5a))

BASS +/– Press repeatedly to adjust the

V SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep

TV INPUT Pre ss TV INPUT and TV (O)

The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. For details on the function of the button, see the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Press to – preset/tune to preset

stations.

– select track numbers of the

CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, MD deck or Blu-ray disc player. Press 0/10 to select track number

10.

– select channel numbers of

the VCR or satellite tuner.

Press the numeric buttons and TV (O) at the same time to select the TV channels.

bass level of the speakers.

Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.

at the same time to select the input signal (TV input or video input).

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model.

• The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.

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