Sony STR-DH510 4b: Connecting the video components

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Connections

4b: Connecting the video components

Connect your video components according to

the table below.

*We recommend that you connect your video

components via HDMI connection if they have

HDMI jacks.

You can watch the selected input image when

you connect the HDMI TV OUT or

MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 20).

If you want to connect several

digital components, but cannot

find an unused input

See “Enjoying the sound from other inputs”

(page 53).

Notes

•Before connecting cords (mains lead), be sure to

disconnect the AC power cord.

• It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect

according to the availability of jacks on the

connected components.

•Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and

audio signals of a playback component are being

output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is

turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be

transmitted.

•When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight in until they click into place.

•Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling

frequencies.

HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-

Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an

interface which transmits video and audio

signals in digital format.

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.

• This receiver can receive multi channel

Linear PCM with a sampling frequency of

192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection.

• This receiver supports Deep Colour (Deep

Color) and x.v.Colour (x.v.Color).

• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI

function. For details, see ““BRAVIA” Sync

Features” (page 47).

Components to be connected

Component Page

Blu-ray disc player* 24

“PlayStation 3”* 24

DVD player* 24, 26

DVD recorder* 24, 26, 28

Satellite tuner*, Cable TV tuner* 24, 27

VCR 28

Connecting components with

HDMI jacks

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Contents

Main 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 Owners Record Important Safety Instructions CAUTION For customers in Europe For customers in Australia About This Manual On Copyrights About area codes Table of Contents Connections Preparing the Receiver Basic Operations Tuner Operations Supplied accessories Description and location of parts Front panel 54312 qs 89q;qa 67 Indicators on the display q; 9 8 1234 56 7 Page Rear panel 6 5 1 132 1, 2 4 AAudio signal section Remote commander Using the SHIFT (Q) and TV (R) button To control the receiver To control a Sony TV Press and hold TV (R) and then press the yellow printing button to select the function you want. Page To control other Sony components Inserting batteries into the remote 1: Installing the speakers Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Connections Note Tips 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Subwoofer*Surround speaker LeftRight FRONT 3: Connecting the TV Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). b) a) CE Tip 4a: Connecting the audio components Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter BVideo cord (not supplied) To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack 4b: Connecting the video components If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input HDMI features Components to be connected Connecting components with HDMI jacks AAA AHDMI cable (not supplied) Notes on connecting cables Notes on HDMI connections The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player or DVD recorder. ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied) Connecting a DVD player, DVD recorder AD B*C DVD player, DVD recorder Audio signals Video signals Connecting a Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner BA CD SAT Video signalsAudio signals D Connecting components with analog video and audio jack VCR, DVD recorder Audio signals Video signals AVideo cord (not supplied) BAudio cord (not supplied) 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) To the wall outlet FRONT 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. Initializing the receiver 1 receiver. 2 Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically 1 microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. 2 microphone. 2 Error and warning codes To cancel Auto Calibration After you have finished When error codes appear To rectify the error Error codes and remedies When warning codes appear To change the settings manually 1 2 3 4 5 Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE) 2 LEVEL, then press or b. 3 Playback 1 4 2 3 5 1 to select the input you want to create an index name for. 2 3 SYSTEM, then press or b. 4 Using the Sleep Timer media 2 3 4 Listening to FM/AM radio 1 select the FM or AM band. 2 Using the controls on the receiver 1 2 3 4 If you cannot tune in a station 1 2 3 Tuning into a station directly (Direct Tuning) Changing the AM tuning scale Presetting FM/AM radio stations 1 2 3 4 1 Naming preset stations 2 Using the controls on the receiver 1 2 3 4 5 6 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code ECE, CEK, AU1 only) 2 channel sound mode Receiving RDS broadcasts Selecting the sound field xA.DIRECT (Analog direct) Movie mode xA.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto) xMULTI ST. (Multi Stereo) When headphones are connected Page Page What is BRAVIA Sync? Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function 1 2 Playing back components with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play) Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver Sets System Audio (System Audio Control) Turns on (if in Control to on standby mode) Switches to appropriate HDMI input Minimizes TV Outputs TV volume sound Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off) Press and hold TV, then press TV ?/1. Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return Channel) 2 Switching between digital and analog audio Advanced Operations (INPUT MODE) 1 2 Enjoying the sound from other inputs 2 3 4 5 Assigning input jacks Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 1 2 component. Using the setting menu Overview of the menus Advanced Operations Page (Models of area code ECE, CEK, AU1 only ) LEVEL menu xT. TON E Adjusting the speaker level SPEAKER menu 3/2 1. xFRT SIZE xCNT SIZE xSUR SIZE xFL DIST. xFR DIST. xCNT DIST. SURROUND menu EQ menu xFM MODE xNAME IN xA/V SYNC xDUAL HDMI menu xCTRL.HDMI xPASS.THRU xAUDIO.O UT xSW LEVEL SYSTEM menu xSW L.P.F. xARC Changing the input button assignments 1 button of which you want to change the assignment, hold down AV ?/1. 2 release the input button you selected in step 1. Clearing all the contents of the remotes memory 2 RM-AAU071 only RM-AAU074 only Glossary xDeep Colour (Deep Color) xDigital Cinema Sound (DCS) xDolby Digital xDolby Pro Logic II xDolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) Precautions On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement Troubleshooting Audio Page Video Tuner Control for HDMI Remote commander Others Error messages Specifications FM tuner section AM tuner section Video section General Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Index