Sony STR-DH540 Easy Setup, Speaker Settings menu

55GB

Adjusting Settings

Easy Setup

Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic

settings. Follow the on-screen instructions

(page 28).

Speaker Settings menu

You can adjust each speaker manually.

You can also adjust the speaker levels after

the Auto Calibration is completed.

The speaker settings are only for the current

seating position.

xAuto Calibration

Lets you perform Auto Calibration from

your seating position.

1Follow the instructions on the TV

screen, then press .

The measurement starts in five seconds.

The measurement process will take

approximately 30 seconds with a test

tone.

When the measurement ends, a beep

sounds and the screen switches.

If an error code appears on the screen, see

“Message list after Auto Calibration

measurement” (page 56).

2Select the item you want, then press

.

•Retry: Performs the Auto Calibration

again.

•Save&Exit: Save the measurement

results and exits the setting process.

•WRN Check: Displays warning

related to the measurement results. See

“Message list after Auto Calibration

measurement” (page 56).

•Exit: Exits the setting process without

saving the measurement results.

3Save the measurement result.

Select “Save&Exit” in step 2.

If you reposition your speaker, we recommend

that you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy

the surround sound.

• You can change the unit of distance in “Distance

Unit” in the Speaker Settings menu (page 58).

• The size of a speaker (“Large”/“Small”) is

determined by the low frequency

characteristics. The measurement results may

vary, depending on the position of the optimizer

microphone and speakers, and the shape of the

room. It is recommended that you apply the

measurement results. However, you can change

those settings in the Speaker Settings menu.

Save the measurement results first, then try to

change the settings.

To check the Auto Calibration

results

To check error code or warning message

obtained in “Auto Calibration” (page 55),

proceed with the following steps.

Select “WRN Check” in step 2 in “Auto

Calibration” (page 55) then press .

If a warning message appears, check the

message and use the receiver without

change.

Or if necessary, perform Auto Calibration

again.

When an error code appears

Check the error and perform Auto

Calibration again.

1Press .

“Retry?” appears on the TV screen.

2Select “Yes”, then press .

3Repeat steps 1 to 3 in “Auto

Calibration” (page 55).

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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 Owners Record WARNING Important Safety Instructions Page CAUTION For customers in Canada For customers in Europe For customers in Australia About This Manual On copyrights Page Table of Contents Connections Preparing the Receiver Basic Operations Tuner Operations Page Supplied accessories Inserting batteries into the remote control Description and location of parts Front panel Indicators on the display panel Page Rear panel RM-AAU168 Remote control Page To control other Sony equipment Getting started Digital audio formats supported by the receiver 1: Installing the speakers Example of speaker system configuration Connections 2: Connecting the speakers 3: Connecting the TV To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound from the receiver To listen to the sound from the TV 4a: Connecting the video equipment Using HDMI connection HDMI features Notes on HDMI connections If you want to connect several digital equipment, but cannot find an unused input When connecting cords Connecting equipment with HDMI jacks Connecting equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks 4b: Connecting the audio equipment 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Turning on the receiver Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup Before you perform Auto Calibration Preparing the Receiver Notes on Speaker Settings (Auto Calibration) To set up the Auto Calibration 1 2 Confirm active subwoofer setup When you connect two subwoofers to the receiver Guide to on-screen display (OSD) operation 1 2 3 Using the menu P 2 equipment The home menu is displayed on the TV screen. 2 5 6 To activate the muting function To avoid damaging your speakers Playing an iPod/iPhone Compatible iPod/iPhone models 2 3 4 1 2 To select the playback mode To operate the iPod/iPhone using the remote control Notes on iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone message list Playing a USB device Verified Sony USB device You can use the following Sony USB devices on this receiver. .mp3 .mp4 2 3 To operate the USB device using the remote control Operating the USB device Notes on the USB device USB message list Listening to FM/AM radio 1 2 In case of poor FM stereo reception 1 2 3 4 1 2 If you cannot tune to a station (USA and Canada models only) 2 Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning) Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory) 1 2 3 Selecting the sound field 1 2 3 xA.F.D. Auto (A.F.D. AUTO) Movie mode x2ch Stereo (2CH ST.) xAnalog Direct (A. DIRECT) xHD-D.C.S. xPLII Movie Music mode When headphones are connected Using the Night Mode function 1 2 3 Selecting the calibration type Using the Pure Direct function 1 2 3 To cancel Pure Direct What is BRAVIA Sync? Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI- Easy Setting function 1 2 3 One-Touch Play System Audio Control System Power-Off Scene Select Correspondence table Home Theatre Control Remote Easy Control Switching between digital and analog audio Other Operations (INPUT MODE) 6 1 Reverting back to the factory default settings 2 Using the Settings menu 2 3 4 To return to the previous screen Settings menu list Easy Setup Speaker Settings menu xAuto Calibration 1 2 Message list after Auto Calibration me asuremen t xCalibration Type xSpeaker Pattern xManual Setup 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 xCrossover Freq. (Speaker crossover frequency) 1 Audio Settings menu xNight Mode xEqualizer xSound Field xA/V Sync. (Synchronizes audio with video output) HDMI Settings menu xControl for HDMI xPass Through xHDMI Audio Out xSubwoofer Level Input Settings menu xInput Mode xInput Edit xAudio Input Assign xName In System Settings menu xLanguage xAuto Standby Operating without using the OSD 1 Page Adjusting Settings Overview of the menus Page Adjusting Settings To view the information on the display panel When listening to FM and AM radio When receiving RDS broadcasts (Europe and Australia models only) Reassigning the input button 1 2 Using the Remote Control Using the Remote 3 2 Resetting the input buttons 1 2 Precautions On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement Troubleshooting Power Image Sound Page Tuner USB device Page BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI) Remote control Error messages Reference sections Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (USA model only) Clearing the memory Additional Information FM tuner section AM tuner section Video section iPod/iPhone section Index Numerics A B C I L M N O