Sony STR-DH520 Operating Instruction

Multi Channel AV Receiver

4-263-361-11(1)

Operating Instructions

STR-DH520

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.

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.

For customers in Australia

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

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DH520. The model number is located at the lower right front panel of the receiver. 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 control buttons on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control.

On Copyrights

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and “x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

) technology.

Table of Contents

About This Manual........................................4

Supplied accessories......................................6

Description and location of parts...................7

Getting started .............................................16

Connections

1: Installing the speakers .............................17

2: Connecting the speakers..........................19

3: Connecting the TV ..................................21

4a: Connecting the video equipment ...........22

4b: Connecting the audio equipment........... 28

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............28

6: Connecting the AC power cord

(mains lead) ............................................29

Preparing the Receiver

Initializing the receiver................................29

Selecting the speaker pattern .......................30

Using AUTO CALIBRATION ....................31

(Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only)

Adjusting the speaker levels

(TEST TONE) ........................................35

Basic Operations

Playback ......................................................36

Viewing information on the display

panel ....................................................... 37

Recording using the receiver .......................38

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................39

Presetting FM/AM radio stations ................41

Receiving RDS broadcasts ..........................42

(Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only)

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the sound field............................. 43

Resetting sound fields to the default

settings ................................................... 47

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync? .......................... 47

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync............. 48

Playing back equipment with one-touch

operation (One-Touch Play)................... 49

Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control)......................... 49

Turning off the receiver with the TV

(System Power-Off) ............................... 50

Enjoying movies with the optimum sound

field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)........ 50

Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected

scene (Scene Select)............................... 50

Advanced Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE) .................................... 51

Using the sound/images from other

inputs...................................................... 51

Using the setting menu ............................... 53

Using the Remote Control

Reassigning the input button....................... 61

Resetting the input buttons.......................... 62

Additional Information

Precautions.................................................. 63

Troubleshooting .......................................... 64

Specifications.............................................. 69

Index ........................................................... 71

Supplied accessories

• Operating Instructions (this manual)

• Quick Setup Guide

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• Remote control (1) – RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models

only)

– RM-AAU105 (Other models)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2)

(Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) (1)

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 61).

• When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Description and location of parts

Front panel

12 3 4

A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 29, 40, 47)

B INPUT SELECTOR (page 36 - 39, 41, 51)

C Display panel (page 8)

D Remote control sensor

Receives signals from remote control.

E MASTER VOLUME (page 36, 37)

F MUTING (page 37)

G DIMMER

Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3 levels.

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H DISPLAY (page 38)

I 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S.,

MUSIC (page 43)

J TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–, MEMORY/

ENTER (page 39)

K INPUT MODE (page 51)

L PHONES jack (page 64)

Indicators on the display panel

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LFE

SL S

SBL

RH SW

SBR

HDMI

COAX OPT LPCM

A Playback channel indicators

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. Based on the speaker settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound.

LH RH L R C SL SR S

Front Left High Front Right High Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround equipment obtained by Pro Logic

SBL SBR SB

processing) Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Surround Back (the surround back equipment obtained by 6.1 channel decoding)

Example:

Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

B SW

Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack.

LFE

Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.

DTS-HD MSTR HI RES LBR

ESDTS

96/24

NEO:6

D Input indicator

Lights up to indicate the current input.

HDMI

– The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO”, and

when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 51).

– The TV input detected Audio Return Channel

(ARC) signals.

COAX

The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” or “COAX”, and when the source signal is a digital signal through the COAXIAL jack (page 51).

OPT

The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” or “OPT”, and when the source signal is a digital signal through the OPTICAL jack (page 51).

E DTS(-ES) indicator

Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals.

DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, make sure that

LFE

you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 51).

F NEO:6

Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is activated (page 44).

PL II x z D +EX

RDS

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DTS DTS-ES DTS 96 kHz/24 bit

TrueHD

SLEEP

D.RANGEST

G Dolby Pro Logic indicator

Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals.

PL PL II PL IIx PL IIz

Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz

Note

These indicators may not light up depending on the speaker pattern setting.

H Dolby Digital Surround indicator

Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals.

D D EX D+ TrueHD

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 51).

I SLEEP

Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated (page 13).

J D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 57).

K Tuning indicators

Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio station.

Stereo broadcast

RDS (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only)

Tuned to a station with RDS services.

M DTS-HD indicator

Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-HD format signals.

DTS-HD MSTR

DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS-HD HI RES

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD LBR

DTS-HD Low Bit Rate Audio

Preset station number (The number will change according to the preset station you select.)

L LPCM

Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Linear PCM signals.

Rear panel

45 1

1 1, 2 3

A Audio signal section

DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 24,

26)

HDMI IN/OUT

OPTICAL IN

COAXIAL IN

ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 26,

28)

White (L)

Red (R)

Black

PORTABLE IN

AUDIO IN/OUT

AUDIO OUT

B Video signal section*

The image quality depends on the connecting jack.

DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 24, 25, 26, 27)

HDMI IN/OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 24, 26)

Green (Y)

Blue (P

Red (P

Y, P

B, PR IN/OUT

COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 26, 27)

Yellow

VIDEO IN/OUT

* You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or

MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 21).

High

quality

image

C ANTENNA section (page 28)

FM ANTENNA jack

AM ANTENNA terminals

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1 2

D SPEAKERS section (page 19)

E AUTO CALIBRATION section

(Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) (page 31)

AUTO CAL MIC jack

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 61).

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ws wa

qk qj

4 5 6 7 8

• RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only)

• RM-AAU105 (Other models)

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To use the buttons printed in pink

Hold down SHIFT (O), then press the button printed in pink that you want to use. Example: Hold down SHIFT (O), then press ENT/MEM (C).

Press ENT/MEM

Hold down SHIFT

To control the receiver

B ?/1* (on/standby)

Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode.

Saving the power in standby mode

When “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF” (page 56).

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.

Numeric buttons** Hold down SHIFT (O), then press numeric buttons to preset or tune to the preset stations.

ENT/MEM

Hold down SHIFT (O), then press ENT/MEM to store a station during tuner operation.

D DIMMER

Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3 levels.

E INPUT MODE

Selects the input mode when the same equipment is connected to both digital and analog jacks.

F DISPLAY

Views information on the display panel.

I AMP MENU

Displays the menu to operate the receiver.

M TUNING +/–

N SOUND FIELD +**/–

O SHIFT

Q MASTER VOL +/– or +/–

R MUTING or

S RETURN/EXIT O

W AUTO VOL

V/v/B/b

Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press

to enter/confirm the selection.

Scans a station.

PRESET +/–

Selects preset stations.

D.TUNING

Enters direct tuning mode.

Selects a sound field.

Changes the remote control button function to activate the buttons printed in pink (page 12).

Adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound.

Returns to the previous menu.

Adjusts the volume automatically depending on the input signal or content from the connected equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME function). This function is useful, for example, when the sound of a commercial is louder than the TV programs.

Notes

• Be sure to reduce the volume level before you turn off this function.

• As this function is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input, the sound may suddenly increase when you switch to other formats.

• This function does not work in the following cases. – Linear PCM signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.

– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS

96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received.

AUTO CAL

Hold down SHIFT (O), then press AUTO CAL to activate the Auto Calibration function (page 31).

X NIGHT MODE

Allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. This function can be used with other sound fields. Press the button again to turn off this function.

Note

This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is selected.

Tips

• You can also set the NIGHT MODE by using the “NIGHT M.” in AUDIO menu.

• While the NIGHT MODE is turned on, the bass, treble, and effect levels increase, and “D. RANGE” is automatically set to “COMP. MAX”.

Y SLEEP

Sets the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Each time you press this button, the display changes cyclically as follows.

0-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 2-00-00 t 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 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/

SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/ tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

c buttons have

To control a Sony TV

Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in yellow to select the function you want. Example: Hold down TV (P), then press TV CH + or PROG + (N).

Press TV CH +/ PROG +

Hold down TV

A TV ?/1 (on/standby)

Turns the TV on or off.

C Numeric buttons**

Selects the TV channels.

ENT/MEM

Enters the selections.

(Previous channel)

Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).

CLEAR

Use with the numeric buttons to select the channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal. For example, to select 2.1, press 2, CLEAR, and

/ (Text)

Displays text information.

F DISPLAY

Displays information related to the current TV program.

/ (Info/Text reveal)

Displays information such as current channel number and screen mode. Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz) while in the text mode.

H Color buttons

Displays an operation guide on the TV screen when the color buttons are available. Follow the operation guide to perform a selected operation.

K TOOLS/OPTIONS

Displays the TV function options.

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L MENU/HOME

Displays the TV menus.

N TV CH +**/– or PROG +**/–

Scans for the preset TV channels.

Selects the next or previous page while in the text mode.

Q TV VOL +/– or +/–

Adjusts the TV volume.

R MUTING or

Activates the TV’s muting function.

S RETURN/EXIT O

Returns to the previous TV menu.

T GUIDE or

Display the on-screen program guide.

V AUDIO** or **

Changes the dual sound mode.

Z INPUT or (Input select)

Selects the input signal (TV or video).

(Text hold)

Holds the current page while in the text mode.

* 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 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/

SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/

c buttons have

tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

To control other Sony equipment

Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to activate the buttons printed in pink (page 12).

Name

A Power Power Power Power C Numeric buttons** Track Channel Channel Track

ENT/MEM Enter Enter Enter Enter

CLEAR Clear Clear – Track > 10

F DISPLAY Display Display Display Display G POP UP/MENU Menu––– H Color buttons Menu, guide Menu, guide – – J Enter Enter Enter –

V/v/B/b Select Select Select –

K TOOLS/OPTIONS Options menu Options menu – – L MENU/HOME Menu Menu Menu – M m/M Search forward,

N** Play – Play Play ./> Skip track – Search index Skip track X Pause – Pause Pause x Stop – Stop Stop

S RETURN/EXIT O Return Return, exit – – T GUIDE or Program schedule Guide menu – – U TOP MENU On-screen guide – – – V AUDIO** or Audio––– Z INPUT Select input – Select input –

Blu-ray Disc, DVD p layer

backward

Satellite tuner, cable TV tuner

– Fast forward,

* 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 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/

SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/

c buttons have

tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

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.

VCR CD player

rewind

Fast forward, rewind

Getting started

You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below.

Installing and connecting the speakers (page 17, 19)

Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment

Connecting the TV and video equipment (page 21, 22)

The image quality depends on the connecting jack. See the illustration below. Select the connection according to the jacks on your equipment. We recommend that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks.

COMPONENT VIDEO

HDMI

Digital

B/CB

PR/C

Analog

High quality image

VIDEO

Connecting the audio equipment (page 28)

Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment

To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment. For a Blu-ray Disc player, check that “Audio (HDMI)”, “Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)”, and “DTS (Coaxial/Optical)” are set to “Auto”, “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” respectively (as of September 2010). For a PlayStation 3, check that “BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)” is set to “Bitstream” (with system software version 3.5). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.

Preparing the receiver

See “6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)” (page 29) and “Initializing the receiver” (page 29).

Setting the speakers

(USA and Canada models only) 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 the settings explained above again.

(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.

Connections

1: Installing the speakers

5.1 channel speaker system

To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer.

Connections

This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).

Example of speaker system configuration

AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ESurround speaker (Right) FSurround back speaker (Left)* GSurround back speaker (Right)* HFront high speaker (Left)* IFront high speaker (Right)* JSubwoofer

7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers

You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound 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).

7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers

You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers in Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode (page 44).

* You cannot use the surround back speakers and the

front high speakers simultaneously.

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Tips

• When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system

with two surround back speakers, all the angles A should be the same.

• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position.

• When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers, place the front high speakers – at an angle between 22° to 45°. – at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front

speakers.

• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

2: Connecting the speakers

Connections

Subwoofer

Right

Front high speaker **

Center speaker

Surround back/

Left

Surround speaker

Right Left

Front speaker

10 mm

LeftRight

(13/32")

A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied)

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* When you connect a subwoofer with an auto

standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be output.

**If you connect only one surround back speaker,

connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminal.

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).

3: Connecting the TV

Audio signals

Video signals

Audio/Video

signals

Connections

or or

B* CDE*

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

ARC

Recommended connection Alternative connection

continued

* To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel

surround sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, you can make either one of the following connections: – connect B. – connect E if your TV is compatible with the

Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s muting function.

**If you connect the receiver to the Audio Return

Channel (ARC) compatible TV, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver via the HDMI TV OUT jack. Be sure to set the “CTRL.HDMI” to “ CTRL ON” in HDMI menu (page 56). If you want to select an audio signal using other than an HDMI cable (e.g., via an optical digital cord or an audio cord), switch the audio input mode using INPUT MODE (page 51).

Notes

• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

• Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.

• Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. You may not be able to record even if you connect recording equipment.

• Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. If this is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tips

• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

• When you connect the audio output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable”.

4a: Connecting the video equipment

Using HDMI connection

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 47).

HDMI features

• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. For details, see “Digital audio formats supported by the receiver” (page 46).

• The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection.

• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission.

Notes on HDMI connections

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output through the SPEAKERS terminals, HDMI TV OUT jack and PHONES jack. It is not output through any other audio jacks.

• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output through the HDMI TV OUT jack. The video input signals cannot be output through the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT jacks.

• When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set the “AUDIO.OUT” to “TV+AMP” in the HDMI menu (page 60). If you cannot play back multi channel audio source, set to “AMP”. However, the sound will not output through the TV speaker.

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