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Sony STR-DH720HP Operating Instructions
88 pages 6.06 Mb
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. For customers in the United States WARNING 2 Owners RecordImportant Safety Instructions 3 CAUTIONFor customers in Europe 4 About This Manual6 Table of ContentsConnections Preparing the Receiver Basic Operations Tuner Operations Enjoying Surround Sound BRAVIA Sync Features Other Operations Adjusting Settings Using the Remote Control Additional Information 7 Supplied accessories9 Description and location of parts17 Getting started18 1: Installing the speakersConnectionsExample of speaker system configuration 5.1 channel speaker system 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers 20 2: Connecting the speakers22 3: Connecting the TV23 4a: Connecting the video 31 4b: Connecting the audio 32 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) 33 Initializing the receiver1 2 Setting the speakers 2 Settings, then press or Preparing the Receiver Selecting the speaker pattern 34 3Speaker, then press or b. 6 4SP Pattern, then press or 5the speaker pattern you want, Using AUTO CALIBRATIONBefore you perform Auto Calibration 35 12microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. 3microphone. Confirm active subwoofer setup Setting up the Auto Calibration 36 23 4 5 6Performing Auto Calibration 37 7the item you want, then press 8 9microphone from the receiver. To cancel Auto CalibrationPress V/v to select Warning in step 7 in Performing Auto Calibration (page 36) then press When Error Code appears 1 2 3 Checking the Auto Calibration resultsMessage list after Auto Calibration measurement 38 23Auto Cal., then press or b. 4 5the calibration type you want, 6selected calibration type. 7Performing Auto Calibration (page 36). Customizing the Auto Calibration 39 Guide to on-screen display operation1 2 3 4 5To return to the previous screen To turn GUI MODE on and off Overview of the main menus 40 23 4 5 41 Playing an input source 2 3 4 5 6enjoy the surround sound. Basic OperationsTo activate the muting function To avoid damaging your speakers 42 1Naming the input (Name Input) 3 4 5character one by one, then press . 43 Playing an iPhone/iPodCompatible iPod/iPhone models 44 23 4 1 2 3To select the playback mode 1 2Selecting the iPhone/iPod control mode Operating the iPhone/iPod using System GUI mode Operating the iPhone/iPod using iPod mode 45 3using iPhone/iPod menu. To operate the iPhone/iPod using the remote control Notes on iPhone/iPod iPhone/iPod message list 46 Playing a USB deviceOperating the USB device Compatible USB devices 47 23To select the playback mode To operate the USB device using the remote control Notes on the USB device USB message list 48 Recording using the receiver1to select the playback equipment that you want to record. 2 3 4recording equipment, then start the playback equipment. 49 Listening to FM/AM radio2the menu, then press or b. 1 2In case of poor FM stereo reception 1Tuner Operations Tuning to a station automatically (Auto Tuning) Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning) 50 23If you cannot tune to a station 1 2 3 Presetting FM/AM radio stations 1 3 4Changing the AM tuning scale 51 51 2 1 3 4 5 Receiving RDS broadcastsTuning to preset stations Naming preset stations (Name Input) 52 Selecting the sound fieldPress SOUND FIELD +/ repeatedly to select the sound field you want. Movie mode 2 channel sound modex2CH ST. (2ch Stereo) xA. DIRECT (Analog Direct) xA.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto) xMULTI ST. (Multi Stereo) Enjoying Surround Sound Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode 53 xHD-D.C.S. xPLII MV (PLII Movie) xPLIIX MV (PLIIx Movie) xPLIIZ (PLIIz Height) xNEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema) xHALL (Hall) xJAZZ (Jazz Club) xCONCERT (Live Concert) xSTADIUM (Stadium) xSPORTS (Sports) xP. AUDIO (Portable Audio) xPLII MS (PLII Music) xPLIIX MS (PLIIx Music) xPLIIZ (PLIIz Height) Music modexNEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music) xHP 2CH (HP (2CH)) xHP DIR (HP (Direct)) If you connect a subwoofer Notes on sound fields To turn off the surround effect for movie/music 54 When headphones are connected55 Digital audio formats supported by the receiver 56 Resetting sound fields to the default settings1 2 What is BRAVIA Sync? 57 Preparing for the BRAVIA SyncIf your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function 1 2 3 If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 58 Playing back equipment with one-touch operation Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver 59 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off)Hold down TV, then press TV ?/1. Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) 60 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene Other Operations (Scene Select) Switching between digital and analog audio 1receiver to select the input. 2on the receiver to select the audio input mode. 61 Using the sound/images from other inputs 2 3 4 5 6signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 3 using V/v/B/b. 7Component video and digital audio input assign 62 23 4 5 6to assign, then press . HDMI input assign 63 Using the Settings menu2menu, then press or b to enter the menu mode. 3 4To return to the previous screen Adjusting Settings 64 Speaker Settings menuxSP Pattern (Speaker pattern) xManual Setup To adjust the speaker level 1 2 3 To adjust the distance from the seating position to each 1 2 3 To adjust the size of each 1 2 3xCrossover Freq (Speaker crossover frequency) 65 1screen you want to adjust, then press . 2xTest Tone 66 To output test tone from each 1 2 3 When a test tone is not output from the speakers When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screenxD.Range Comp (Dynamic range compression) xDistance Unit 67 Surround Settings menuTo adjust the effect type for HD-D.C.S. 1 2 EQ Settings menu 68 Audio Settings menuxA/V Sync (Synchronizes audio with video output) xDual Mono (Digital broadcast language selection) xNight Mode HDMI Settings menuxCtrl for HDMI (Control for HDMI) xPass Through xAudio Out xHDMI Assign 69 System Settings menu70 Operating without connecting to a TV1 2 3 4 5To return to the previous display Using the menu in the display panel 71 Overview of the menus 74 Reassigning the input button1button of which you want to change the assignment, hold down AV ?/1. 2release the input button. Using the Remote Control 75 3press the corresponding button for the category you want, then release AV ?/1. Resetting the input buttons 1VOL or 2 , press ?/1 and INPUT or . 2 76 PrecautionsOn safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement Additional Information 77 Troubleshooting84 SpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSFM tuner section 85 Additional InformationAM tuner section Video section iPhone/iPod section USB section General Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. 86 Index
88 pages 6.07 Mb
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. For customers in the United States WARNING 2 Owners RecordImportant Safety Instructions 3 CAUTIONFor customers in Europe 4 About This Manual6 Table of ContentsConnections Preparing the Receiver Basic Operations Tuner Operations Enjoying Surround Sound BRAVIA Sync Features Other Operations Adjusting Settings Using the Remote Control Additional Information 7 Supplied accessories9 Description and location of parts17 Getting started18 1: Installing the speakersConnectionsExample of speaker system configuration 5.1 channel speaker system 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers 20 2: Connecting the speakers22 3: Connecting the TV23 4a: Connecting the video 31 4b: Connecting the audio 32 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) 33 Initializing the receiver1 2 Setting the speakers 2 Settings, then press or Preparing the Receiver Selecting the speaker pattern 34 3Speaker, then press or b. 6 4SP Pattern, then press or 5the speaker pattern you want, Using AUTO CALIBRATIONBefore you perform Auto Calibration 35 12microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. 3microphone. Confirm active subwoofer setup Setting up the Auto Calibration 36 23 4 5 6Performing Auto Calibration 37 7the item you want, then press 8 9microphone from the receiver. To cancel Auto CalibrationPress V/v to select Warning in step 7 in Performing Auto Calibration (page 36) then press When Error Code appears 1 2 3 Checking the Auto Calibration resultsMessage list after Auto Calibration measurement 38 23Auto Cal., then press or b. 4 5the calibration type you want, 6selected calibration type. 7Performing Auto Calibration (page 36). Customizing the Auto Calibration 39 Guide to on-screen display operation1 2 3 4 5To return to the previous screen To turn GUI MODE on and off Overview of the main menus 40 23 4 5 41 Playing an input source 2 3 4 5 6enjoy the surround sound. Basic OperationsTo activate the muting function To avoid damaging your speakers 42 1Naming the input (Name Input) 3 4 5character one by one, then press . 43 Playing an iPhone/iPodCompatible iPod/iPhone models 44 23 4 1 2 3To select the playback mode 1 2Selecting the iPhone/iPod control mode Operating the iPhone/iPod using System GUI mode Operating the iPhone/iPod using iPod mode 45 3using iPhone/iPod menu. To operate the iPhone/iPod using the remote control Notes on iPhone/iPod iPhone/iPod message list 46 Playing a USB deviceOperating the USB device Compatible USB devices 47 23To select the playback mode To operate the USB device using the remote control Notes on the USB device USB message list 48 Recording using the receiver1to select the playback equipment that you want to record. 2 3 4recording equipment, then start the playback equipment. 49 Listening to FM/AM radio2the menu, then press or b. 1 2In case of poor FM stereo reception 1Tuner Operations Tuning to a station automatically (Auto Tuning) Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning) 50 23If you cannot tune to a station 1 2 3 Presetting FM/AM radio stations 1 3 4Changing the AM tuning scale 51 51 2 1 3 4 5 Receiving RDS broadcastsTuning to preset stations Naming preset stations (Name Input) 52 Selecting the sound fieldPress SOUND FIELD +/ repeatedly to select the sound field you want. Movie mode 2 channel sound modex2CH ST. (2ch Stereo) xA. DIRECT (Analog Direct) xA.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto) xMULTI ST. (Multi Stereo) Enjoying Surround Sound Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode 53 xHD-D.C.S. xPLII MV (PLII Movie) xPLIIX MV (PLIIx Movie) xPLIIZ (PLIIz Height) xNEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema) xHALL (Hall) xJAZZ (Jazz Club) xCONCERT (Live Concert) xSTADIUM (Stadium) xSPORTS (Sports) xP. AUDIO (Portable Audio) xPLII MS (PLII Music) xPLIIX MS (PLIIx Music) xPLIIZ (PLIIz Height) Music modexNEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music) xHP 2CH (HP (2CH)) xHP DIR (HP (Direct)) If you connect a subwoofer Notes on sound fields To turn off the surround effect for movie/music 54 When headphones are connected55 Digital audio formats supported by the receiver 56 Resetting sound fields to the default settings1 2 What is BRAVIA Sync? 57 Preparing for the BRAVIA SyncIf your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function 1 2 3 If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 58 Playing back equipment with one-touch operation Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver 59 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off)Hold down TV, then press TV ?/1. Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) 60 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene Other Operations (Scene Select) Switching between digital and analog audio 1receiver to select the input. 2on the receiver to select the audio input mode. 61 Using the sound/images from other inputs 2 3 4 5 6signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 3 using V/v/B/b. 7Component video and digital audio input assign 62 23 4 5 6to assign, then press . HDMI input assign 63 Using the Settings menu2menu, then press or b to enter the menu mode. 3 4To return to the previous screen Adjusting Settings 64 Speaker Settings menuxSP Pattern (Speaker pattern) xManual Setup To adjust the speaker level 1 2 3 To adjust the distance from the seating position to each 1 2 3 To adjust the size of each 1 2 3xCrossover Freq (Speaker crossover frequency) 65 1screen you want to adjust, then press . 2xTest Tone 66 To output test tone from each 1 2 3 When a test tone is not output from the speakers When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screenxD.Range Comp (Dynamic range compression) xDistance Unit 67 Surround Settings menuTo adjust the effect type for HD-D.C.S. 1 2 EQ Settings menu 68 Audio Settings menuxA/V Sync (Synchronizes audio with video output) xDual Mono (Digital broadcast language selection) xNight Mode HDMI Settings menuxCtrl for HDMI (Control for HDMI) xPass Through xAudio Out xHDMI Assign 69 System Settings menu70 Operating without connecting to a TV1 2 3 4 5To return to the previous display Using the menu in the display panel 71 Overview of the menus 74 Reassigning the input button1button of which you want to change the assignment, hold down AV ?/1. 2release the input button. Using the Remote Control 75 3press the corresponding button for the category you want, then release AV ?/1. Resetting the input buttons 1VOL or 2 , press ?/1 and INPUT or . 2 76 PrecautionsOn safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement Additional Information 77 Troubleshooting84 SpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSFM tuner section 85 Additional InformationAM tuner section Video section iPhone/iPod section USB section General Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. 86 Index
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