Sony STR-DH540 - page 71

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Additional Information

There is no sound from a specific

equipment.

• Check that the equipment is connected

correctly to the audio input jacks for

that equipment.

• Check that the cord(s) used for the

connection is (are) fully inserted into

the jacks on both the receiver and the

equipment.

• Check the INPUT MODE (page 51).

• Check that the equipment is connected

correctly to the HDMI jack for that

equipment.

• You cannot listen to the Super Audio

CD by connecting HDMI.

• Depending on the playback

equipment, you may need to set up the

HDMI setting of the equipment. Refer

to the operating instructions supplied

with each equipment.

• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI

cable when you view images or listen

to sound, especially for the 1080p,

Deep Color (Deep Colour), 4K or 3D

transmission.

• Audio signals (format, sampling

frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted

from an HDMI jack may be suppressed

by the connected equipment. Check

the setup of the connected equipment if

the image is poor or the sound does not

come out of the equipment connected

via the HDMI cable.

• When the connected equipment is not

compatible with copyright protection

technology (HDCP), the image and/or

the sound from the HDMI TV OUT

jack may be distorted or may not be

output. If this is the case, check the

specification of the connected

equipment.

• Set the image resolution of the

playback equipment to more than

720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate

Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby

TrueHD).

• The image resolution of the playback

equipment may need to be at certain

settings before you can enjoy Multi

Channel Linear PCM. Refer to the

operating instructions of the playback

equipment.

• Make sure the TV is compatible with

the System Audio Control function.

• If the TV does not have System Audio

Control function, set the “HDMI

Audio Out” settings in HDMI Settings

menu to

– “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to

the sound from the TV speaker and

receiver.

– “AMP” if you want to listen to the

sound from the receiver.

• When you connect the receiver to a

video equipment (projector, etc.),

sound may not be output from the

receiver. In this case, set the “HDMI

Audio Out” to “AMP” in the HDMI

Settings menu (page 60).

• If you cannot listen to the sound of the

equipment connected to the receiver

while TV input is selected on the

receiver

– Be sure to change the input of the

receiver to HDMI when you want to

watch a program on the equipment

connected via HDMI connection to

the receiver.

– Change the TV channel when you

want to watch a TV broadcast.

– Be sure to select the correct

equipment or input you want when

you watch a program from the

equipment connected to the TV.

Refer to the operating instructions of

the TV on this operation.

• Check that the “Analog Direct” is not

being used.

• When using the Control for HDMI

function, you cannot control the

connected equipment using TV’s

remote control.

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