Sony STR-DH130 Operating Instruction
FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
4-294-472-11(1)
STR-DH130
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.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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.
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.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of the Hot
Surface that may be hot if it is
touched during the normal
operation.
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.
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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.
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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 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-DH130. The model number is located at the
lower right corner of the front panel. The
illustrations used in this manual are of Europe
model and they may be different from your model.
Any differences in operation are marked in the
manual as “Europe model only”.
• The instructions in this manual describe the
operation of the receiver with the supplied remote
control. You can also use the buttons or knobs on
the receiver if they have the same or similar names
as those on the remote control.
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Table of Contents
About This Manual........................................4
Supplied accessories......................................6
Description and location of parts...................7
Getting started .............................................13
Connections
1: Installing the speakers .............................13
2: Connecting the speakers..........................14
3: Connecting the audio/video equipment...14
4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............17
5: Connecting the AC power cord
(mains lead) ............................................18
Preparing the Receiver
Initializing the receiver................................18
Selecting the speaker system .......................19
Adjusting the tone........................................ 19
Basic Operations
Playback ......................................................20
Viewing information on the display
panel ....................................................... 21
Recording using the receiver .......................22
Additional Information
Precautions.................................................. 29
Troubleshooting .......................................... 30
Specifications.............................................. 32
Index ........................................................... 34
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................22
Presetting FM/AM radio stations
(Preset Tuning) .......................................24
Receiving RDS broadcasts ..........................26
(Europe model only)
Menu Operations
Using the setting menu ................................26
Using the Remote Control
Reassigning the input button ....................... 27
Resetting the input buttons ..........................28
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Supplied accessories
• Operating Instructions (this manual)
• Quick Setup Guide
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
• Remote control (RM-AAU130) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the
remote control
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by
matching 3 and # on the batteries to the
diagram inside the battery compartment of the
remote control.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot
or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of
batteries.
• Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct
sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may
cause a malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote control for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.
• When you replace or remove the batteries, the
remote control buttons may be reset to their default
settings. If this happens, reassign the input buttons
(page 27).
• When the receiver no longer responds to the
remote control, replace all the batteries with new
ones.
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Description and location of parts
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Front panel
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Indicators on the display panel
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SP A
SP B
A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 18, 24)
B SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) (page 14, 19)
C INPUT SELECTOR (page 20, 22 - 25)
D Display panel
E Remote control sensor
Receives signals from remote control.
F MASTER VOLUME (page 20)
G MUTING (page 20)
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MEMORY
RDS
MONO
SLEEP
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H DIMMER
Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3
levels.
I DISPLAY (page 21)
J BASS +/–, TREBLE +/– (page 19)
K TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–, MEMORY/
ENTER (page 23, 25)
L FM MODE (page 23)
M PHONES jack (page 30)
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N SP A/SP B
Lights up according to the speaker system used
(page 19). However, these indicators do not light
up if the speaker output is turned off or if
headphones are connected.
O SLEEP
Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated
(page 11).
P Tuning indicators
Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio
station.
MEMORY
A memory function, such as Preset Memory
(page 24), etc., is activated.
RDS (Europe model only)
Tuned to a station with RDS services.
MONO
Monaural broadcast
ST
Stereo broadcast
Preset station number (The number will change
according to the preset station you select.)
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Rear panel
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A Audio signal section (page 14, 16)
White (L)
Red (R)
PORTABLE IN jack
B ANTENNA section (page 17)
FM ANTENNA jack
AUDIO IN/OUT jacks
AM ANTENNA terminals
C SPEAKERS section (page 14)
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Remote control
Use the supplied remote control to operate this
receiver and other equipment. The remote
control is assigned to operate Sony audio/
video equipment. You can reassign the input
button to match the equipment connected to
your receiver (page 27).
RM-AAU130
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To control the receiver
B ?/1* (on/standby)
Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode.
C Input buttons
Selects the equipment you want to use. When
you press any of the input buttons, the receiver
turns on. The buttons are assigned to control
Sony equipment.
G D.TUNING
Enters direct tuning mode.
H ENTER/MEMORY
Stores a station during tuner operation.
I AMP MENU
Displays the menu to operate the receiver.
K MUTING
Turns off the sound temporarily.
Press the button again to restore the sound.
L MASTER VOL +**/–
Adjust the volume level of all speakers at the
same time.
N TUNING +/–
Scans a station.
PRESET +/–
Selects preset stations.
FM MODE
Selects the FM monaural or stereo reception.
P RETURN/EXIT O
Returns to the previous menu.
Q
R DISPLAY
T Numeric buttons**
V/v/B/b
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Press V/v/B/b to select the settings, then press
to enter/confirm the selection.
Views information on the display panel.
Presets or tune to the preset stations.
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V SLEEP
Sets the receiver to turn off automatically at a
specified time.
Each time you press this button, the display
changes cyclically as follows.
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OFF
When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP”
indicator lights up in the display panel.
Tip
To check the remaining time before the receiver
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time
appears on the display panel. If you press
SLEEP again, the Sleep Timer will be canceled.
* If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B)
simultaneously, the receiver and connected
equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY).
The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes
automatically each time you press the input
buttons (C).
**The number 5, MASTER VOL +/TV VOL +, and
N buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots
as references when operating the receiver.
K MUTING
Activates the TV’s muting function.
L TV VOL +**/–
Adjusts the TV volume.
M MENU/HOME
Displays the TV menus.
N TV CH +/–
Scans for the preset TV channels.
P RETURN/EXIT O
Returns to the previous TV menu.
R DISPLAY
Displays information related to the current TV
program.
S -/--
Selects TV channel entry mode.
x
>10/
Selects the channel numbers of the Digital
CATV terminal.
For example, to select 2.1, press 2, >10/
T Numeric buttons**
Selects the TV channels.
W TV INPUT
Selects the input signal.
x
and 1.
To control a Sony TV
Hold down TV (O), then press the button
printed in orange to select the function you
want.
Example: Hold down TV (O), then press
TV CH +.
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Press
1
Hold
down
TV
A TV ?/1 (on/standby)
Turns the TV on or off.
H ENTER/MEMORY
Enters the selections.
J TOOLS/OPTIONS
Displays the TV function options.
TV CH +
* If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B)
simultaneously, the receiver and connected
equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY).
The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes
automatically each time you press the input
buttons (C).
**The number 5, MASTER VOL +/TV VOL +, and
N buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots
as references when operating the receiver.
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