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AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 95 watts per channel minimum
RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifi er section
Models of area code US
Minimum RMS Output Power
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
Stereo Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)
Surround Mode Output Power
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)
1)
Measured under the following conditions:
Area codePower requirements
US120 V AC, 60 Hz
2)
Reference power output for front, center, surround,
surround back and front high speakers. Depending
on the sound fi eld settings and the source, there may
be no sound output.
Frequency response
Analog 10 Hz – 70 kHz,
Input
Analog Sensitivity: 500 mV/
S/N
(A, 500 mV4))
1)
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound fi eld
and equalizer bypassed)
50 kohms
100 W + 100 W
110 W + 110 W
2)
150 W per channel
3)
: 96 dB
SPECIFICATIONS
Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Audio & Video Business Group
Published by Sony EMCS (Malaysia) PG Tec
STR-DH810
Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms80 MHz HD Pass Through
General
Power requirements
Area codePower requirements
US120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)
DC OUT: 5V, 0.7 A MAX
Power consumption
Area codePower consumption
US240 W
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
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).
IN 1TV OUT
ARC
BLE (INPUT ONLY)
SURROUND
LR
FRONT A
LR
4-XXX-XXX-XX(X) AA
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”.
Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)
430 mm × 157.5 mm ×
Mass (Approx.)
Models of area code US
7.9 kg (17 lb 7 oz)
Supplied accessories
• Operating instructions
• Quick Setup Guide
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
322 mm (17 in × 6 1/4 in ×
12 3/4 in) including projecting
parts and controls
NOTES ON CHIP COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
• Never reuse a disconnected chip component.
Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be
•
damaged by heat.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety check before releasing the set to the customer:
Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs,
screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage.
Check leakage as described below.
LEAKAGE TEST
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and
from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a
return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes.).
Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.
1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA
WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions to use these
instruments.
2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245
digital multimeter is suitable for this job.
3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a
VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indication
is 0.75 V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-voltage
scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples
of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated
digital multimeters that have a 2 V AC range are suitable. (See
Fig. A)
• Remote commander RM-AAP049 (1)
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)
Design and specifi cations are subject to change
without notice.
• Standby power consumption: 0.3 W
• Halogenated fl ame retardants are not used in the
certain printed wiring boards.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE
WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN
THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS
WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS
MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
2
To Exposed Metal
Parts on Set
AC
1.5 kΩ0.15 μF
voltmeter
(0.75 V)
Earth Ground
Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 °C higher
than ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to
about 350 °C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if
the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
• Strong viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to fl ow)
than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
• Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.
NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC2022 ON THE DIGITAL
BOARD
IC2022 on the DIGITAL board cannot exchange with single.
When this part on the DIGITAL board is damaged, exchange the
entire mounted board.
NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC3201, IC3202, IC3500
AND IC3501 ON THE D-VIDEO BOARD
IC3201, IC3202, IC3500 and IC3501 on the D-VIDEO board
cannot exchange with single. When these parts on the D-VIDEO
board are damaged, exchange the entire mounted board.
6. EXPLODED VIEWS
6-1. Case Section .................................................................... 62
6-2. Front Panel Section ......................................................... 63
6-3. Back Panel Section ......................................................... 64
7. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST .............................. 66
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STR-DH810
y
Error messages
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
message. You can check the condition of the
system by the message. See the following table
to solve the problem. If any problem persists,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If an error message appears while you perform
Auto Calibration, see “When error codes
appear” to solve the problem.
PROTECTOR
Irregular current is output to the speakers, or
the upper panel of the receiver is covered
with something. The receiver will
automatically turn off after a few seconds.
Check the speaker connection and turn on
the power again.
If you are unable to remedy the
problem using the
troubleshooting guide
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy
the problem. However, note that all
memorized settings will be reset to their initial
settings and you will have to readjust all
settings on the receiver.
Initializing the receiver
Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
following procedure. This procedure can also
be used to return settings you have made to
their initial settings.
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
?/1
?/1
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the
receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
After “CLEARING” appears on the
display for a while, “CLEARED”
appears.
All the settings you have changed or
adjusted are reset to the initial settings.
Resetting sound fields to
the initial settings
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
?/1
?/1
MUSIC
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the
receiver.
2 While holding down MUSIC,
press ?/1.
“S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display and
all sound fields are reset to their initial
setting.
When error codes appear
Check the problem of the error.
Display and explanation
xxx*: 31
E -
SPEAKERS is set to “SPK OFF”. Set it to
others and perform the measurement again.
xxx*: 32
E -
None of the speakers were detected. Make sure
that the optimizer microphone is connected
properly and perform the measurement again. If
the optimizer microphone is connected properly
but the error code appears, the optimizer
microphone cable may be damaged or
improperly connected.
xxx*: 33
E -
s None of the front speakers are connected or
only one f
s The optimizer microphone is not connected.
s Either the left or right surround speakers is not
connected.
s Surround back speakers or front high speakers
are connected even though surround speakers
are not connected. Connect the surround
speaker(s) to the SPEAKERS SURROUND
terminals.
The surround back speaker is connected only
to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/
FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B R
terminals. When you connect only one
surround back speaker, connect it to the
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT
HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B L terminals.
s Either the front left high or front right high
speaker is not connected.
* xxx
FFront
SSurround
SBSurround back
FHFront high
Depending on the error code, the speaker
channel ma
ront speaker is connected.
represent a speaker channel
not appears.
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DISASSEMBLY
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
2-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW
SET
2-2. CASE
(Page 5)
STR-DH810
SECTION 2
2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION
(Page 6)
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-4. BACK PANEL SECTION
(Page 6)
2-5. SUPPLY BOARD
(Page 7)
2-6. DIGITAL BOARD
(Page 7)
2-7. ANALOG VIDEO BOARD
(Page 8)
2-8. MAIN BOARD SECTION
(Page 8)
2-2. CASE
1two screws
(+BVST 4 u 8)
3two screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
4 case
2 two screws
(+BVST 4 u 8)
5
STR-DH810
2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION
1 CNP300 (4P)
4 clip
6 front panel section
2 wire (flat type)
(29 core) (CN2012)
4 clip
5 five screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
2-4. BACK PANEL SECTION
Note: In reassembling, use new cable tie to
fasten the cable tie same as before.
7 one screw(+BVTP 3 u8)
5 CNP902 (2P)
4 cut the cable tie
3 CN3200 (8P)
3 saranet
cushion
qs five screws(+BVTP 3 u 8)
C
B
B
C
6 CNP910
(3P)
2wire (flat type)
(19 core)
(CN3512)
qa four screws
(+BVTP 3 u8)
0 five screws(+BVTP 3 u8)
0 four screws
9 five screws
(+BVTP 3 u8)
8 four screws
(+BVTP 3 u8)
(+BVTP 3 u8)
1wire (flat type) (9 core)
(
CN2003)4 x 8)
6
2-5. SUPPLY BOARD
6 SUPPLY board
5 CNP911 (4P)
STR-DH810
1 CNP901 (2P)
4 three screws
(+BVTP 3 u8)
3 CN2017 (7P)
2 CN3510 (5P)
2-6. DIGITAL BOARD
9 TEMP-SENSOR board
5 four screws
(+BVTP2.6 (3CR))
6 DSP board
8 one screw
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
7 CN2014 (4P)
3 two screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
4 S-AIR holder
2 S-AIR board
1 CN2004 (20P)
qa DIGITAL board
0 CN2008 (14P)
0 CN2010 (20P)
0 CN2009 (16P)
7
STR-DH810
2-7. ANALOG VIDEO BOARD
2 one screw
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
4 ANALOG VIDEO board
3 CN201 (13P)
6 CONNECTION board
1 one screw
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
5 CN1004 (20P)
5 CN1006 (15P)
2-8. MAIN BOARD SECTION
3two screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
2 CNP930 (3P)
1 CNP920 (5P)
5 one screw
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
6 Bracket, Support (G73)
4 two screws
(+BVTP 3 u 8)
7MAIN board section
8
SECTION 3
TEST MODE
STR-DH810
TUNER AM STEP CHANGE MODE
(US model only)
Either the 9 kHz step or 10 kHz step can be selected for the AM
channel step.
Procedure:
1. Press the [
2.
Turn the [INPUT SELECTOR] button to select the “AM
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
TUNER”.
3. Press the [
4. While pressing the [TUNING MODE] button, press the [
] button to turn off the main power.
?/1
?/1
button to turn on the main power.
5. Either the message “AM 9k Step” or “AM10k Step” appears,
select the desired step.
VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY TEST MODE
All fl uorescent segments are tested.
When this test is activated, all segments light on at the same time,
then each segment lights on one after another.
Procedure:
While depressing the [TUNING +] and the [DIMMER] buttons
simultaneously, press the [
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
1. ALL segments light on.
LHSWRH
L C R
S
SL
SBL SB SBR
HDMI COAX OPTMULTI ARC
D.L.L.
D.C.A.C.EQRDS CAT MEM
LFE
D.RANGE SIRIUS ST AAC
SR
A.P.M
D + EX
DTS – HD
'76±(6»
NEO: 611
True
MSTR HI RES LBRS–AIR ZONE
HD
LPCM SLEEP
HDMI OUT A B
SP
BI–AMP
MHz
k Hz
dB m
AB
3
x z
PLII
ANALOG
2. Press the [DISPLAY] control, confi rm display.
LHSWRH
L C R
S
SL
SBL SB SBR
HDMI COAX OPTMULTI ARC
D.L.L.
D.C.A.C.EQRDS CAT MEM
LFE
D.RANGE SIRIUS ST AAC
SR
A.P.M
D + EX
DTS – HD
'76±(6»
NEO: 611
True
MSTR HI RES LBRS–AIR ZONE
HD
LPCM SLEEP
HDMI OUT A B
BI–AMP
SP
MHz
k Hz
dB m
3
A B
x z
PLII
ANALOG
3. Press the [DISPLAY] control, confi rm display.
LHSWRH
L C R
S
SL
SBL SB SBR
HDMI COAX OPTMULTI ARC
D.L.L.
D.C.A.C.EQRDS CAT MEM
LFE
D.RANGE SIRIUS ST AAC
SR
A.P.M
D + EX
DTS – HD
'76±(6»
NEO: 611
True
MSTR HI RES LBRS–AIR ZONE
HD
LPCM SLEEP
HDMI OUT A B
BI–AMP
SP
MHz
k Hz
dB m
3
A B
x z
PLII
ANALOG
4. Press the [DISPLAY] control, all segments light off.
SOUND FIELD CLEAR MODE
The preset sound fi eld is cleared when this mode is activated. Use
this mode before returning the product to clients upon completion
of repair.
Procedure:
1. While pressing the [MUSIC] button, press the [
] button to
?/1
turn on the main power.
2. The message “S.F. CLEAR” appears and initialization is performed.
INITIALIZE MODE
All preset contents are cleared when this mode is activated. Use
this mode before returning the product to clients upon completion
of repair.
(a) SHIPMENT MODE
Procedure:
1. While pressing the [TUNING MODE] and [DIMMER] buttons, press the [
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
2. The message “CLEARING” appears and the memories are re-
]
set to the default values.
3. When done, the message “CLEARED” appears, the set will
power off.
(b) ALL CLEAR INITIALIZE
Procedure:
1. While pressing the [TUNING MODE] and [MUTING] buttons, press the [
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
2. The message “CLEARING” appears and the memories are
re-set to the default values.
3. When done, the message “CLEARED” appears.
(c) USER INITIALIZE
Procedure:
1. Hold the [
] for 5 seconds.
?/1
2. The message “CLEARING” appears on the display.
3. After a few seconds, “CLEARED” appears.
SWAP MODE
The signal will be swap to all channel so that all speaker will have
sound output.
Procedure:
1. While pressing the [TUNING MODE] and [MOVIE] buttons,
press the [
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
2. The message “SWAP MODE” appears (No change while displayed).
3. Press [,] button and then press [M]/[m] buttons on the remote commander to select swap mode type.
COMMAND MODE CHANGE MODE
The command mode of the remote-commander which this set receives can be changed.
Procedure:
1. While pressing the [INPUT MODE] and [2CH/A.DIRECT]
buttons, press the [
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
2. Either the message “C. MODE AV1” or “C. MODE AV2” appears. Select the desired mode.
PROTECTOR OFF MODE
This mode switching on/off the protector to investigate the cause
of the protector.
Procedure:
1. While pressing the [INPUT MODE] and [A.F.D.] buttons,
press the [
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
2. “PROTECTOR” appears and switch off the set.
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STR-DH810
HISTORY MODE
The state that the set is used is memorized.
Procedure:
1. While pressing the [INPUT MODE] and [MUSIC] buttons,
press the [
] button to turn on the power and “HISTORY” is
?/1
displayed.
2. Each time the [M]/[m] buttons on the remote commander is
pressed, the item is switched in order as follows.
ItemsDisplay
Protector countCOUNT xx
Total single power on timeSxxxxxHxxM
Sound fi eldSOUNDFIELD
Input functionFUNCTION
Input modeINPUT MODE
Digital selectDIG SELECT
Stream informationSTREAMINFO
Signal confi gurationCONF xxxxx
HeadphonesHEADPH xxx
VolumeVOL xx
BassBASS xxxdB
TrebleTREB xxxdB
Level FL/FRFL/R xxxxxx
Level SL/SRSL/R xxxxxx
Level CT/SWC/SW xxxxxx
Level BL/BRBL/R xxxxxx
Total power on timeTxxxxxHxxM
MutingMUTING xxx
Power on counter
(Rebox test mode)
Protector status
Temperature status
REBOX xxxx
PROT xxxx
TEMP xxxc
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT TEST
Procedure:
1. Connect the DMPORT check jig (Part No. J-2501-309-A) with
the DMPORT jack (CN2005) on the DIGITAL board.
2. While pressing the [TUNING MODE] and [MUSIC] buttons,
press the [
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
3. The message “DMPORT T.” and “DMPORT OK” appears on
the fl uorescent indicator tube and enter the digital media port
test mode (Confi rmation of communication line).
When “NO DETECT”, “UART NG” and “UART TO” are dis-
played on the fl uorescent indicator tube, confi rm the connec-
tion of the DMPORT check jig, and enter the mode again.
Each time the [>] button on the remote commander is
pressed, the connect check and adaptor version check are
switched.
Press the [.] button on the remote commander, connected
confi rmation of the DMPORT check jig is done again.
4. To a pin-jack of the DMPORT check jig input information
relevant to audio signal (sine-wave 1.0 Vrms) and composite
video signal (white 100% 1.0 Vp-p, color bar, etc.).
5. Confi rm the output of speakers and monitor TV (Confi rmation
of analog signal).
6. To release from this mode, press the [x] button on the remote
commander.
pattern
generator
oscillator
color
AF
J001
DIGITAL board
CN2005
DMPORT
check jig
(Part No.
J-2501-309-A)
VIDEO board
J203
TV
monitor
set
FL/FR
speaker
MAIN board
TB504
SOFTWARE VERSION DISPLAY MODE
The software version is displayed.
Procedure:
1. While pressing the [TUNING MODE] and [DISPLAY] buttons, press the [
2.
The message “H8 ** Mx.xx” appears. This is main micro-
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
processor version.
**: destination, x.xx: software version
3. Press the [DISPLAY] button on the remote commander, HDMI
micro-processor version or DSP fi rmware version is changed.
HDMI micro-processor version “H. Ver x.xx” appears.
DSP fi rmware version “S. Ver x.xxH81” appears.
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KEY CHECK MODE
Button check.
Procedure:
1. While pressing the [TUNING +] and the [MUTING] buttons,
press the [
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
2. The message “REST 14” appears.
Every pressing of any button other than the [
] counts down
?/1
the buttons. The buttons which are already counted once are
not counted again. When all buttons are pressed “REST 00”
displayed.
STR-DH810
SPDIF UPDATE MODE
User plays the CD that contains u-com/DSP data with CD/DVD
player.
Update u-com/DSP etc. fi rmware from SPDIF input.
Connection:
CD/DVD
player
DIGITAL board
TV OPTICAL IN jack (IC2004)
set
Procedure:
Normal case
1. While pressing [INPUT MODE] and [MUTING] buttons,
press the [
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
2. The messages “UPDATE” and “PLAY DISC” are displayed
alternately every one second.
After this step, all user operation is prohibited except power
off. To cancel this mode, power off or AC power cord pull out
is required.
3. Connect CD player to TV OPTICAL IN jack (IC2004 on the
DIGITAL board), and play update CD.
Update is started when DSP detect update signal. The message
“UPDATING” is displayed blinks every one second.
From this step, all user operation is prohibited. Power off is
also prohibited.
4. While main u-com is being updated, fl uorescent indicator tube
is blacked out.
5. When update data error is detected or disc is not matched with
target model, error messages “DISC ERROR” and “PLAY
DISC” are displayed to restart playing valid CD.
When fl ash writing error is happened, error messages “UP-
DATE ERR” and “PLAY DISC” are displayed to restart playing CD.
6. When all update is fi nished, set is reboot automatically. After
reboot, complete message “COMPLETE” is displayed (displayed continuously until any user operation).
Procedure:
After update is abnormal exit, and set is power on again
1. Enter update mode automatically after power on.
2. The messages “UPDATE” and “PLAY DISC” are displayed
alternately every one second.
From this step, all user operation is prohibited. Power off is
also prohibited.
If main u-com was failed to update, nothing is displayed.
3. Connect CD player to TV OPTICAL IN jack (IC2004 on the
DIGITAL board), and play update CD.
Update is started when DSP detect update signal. From this,
same as normal case.
SPDIF UPDATE VERSION MODE
Function that displays the version number to check whether SPDIF
update is necessary or not.
Procedure:
1. While pressing [INPUT MODE] and [DISPLAY] buttons,
press the [
] button to turn on the main power.
?/1
2. The message “VER X.XXX” is displayed. “X.XXX” is calculated by adding all fi rmware version.