Parts and Controls Announcements Troubleshooting
Using BLUETOOTH Features for STR-DH750only
Using Other Features Adjusting Settings
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Table Of Contents
Listening to the radio
Using bi-amplifierconnections for STR-DH750only
Changing the name for each input Name In
Sound
only
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Preparation
Before using Installing and connecting speakers
Initial setup of the receiver
Help Guide
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying Video and Sound
Playing content from an iPhone/iPod
Playing content from a USB device
Basic operations
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Using BLUETOOTH Features for STR-DH750only
Help Guide
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
Configuring speaker settings
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Using Other Features
Configuring video and sound settings
Using the sleep timer
HDMI Settings Input Settings System Settings
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Adjusting Settings
Easy Setup Speaker Settings Audio Settings
Using the menu on the display panel
Help Guide
Receiver Remote control
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Parts and Controls
Notes on use
Help Guide
Specifications Trademarks
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Announcements
Notes on use
BLUETOOTH devices for STR-DH750only
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Troubleshooting
Error messages Power Image Sound Tuner
“BRAVIA” Sync Control for HDMI Remote control
Notes on use
Before use
Recommended system environment
For viewing on a computer
Notes on use
4-488-933-111 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation
Supplied accessories
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Before using
Procedure to start using the receiver
Notes on connecting cables Using HDMI connections
Help Guide
Installing and connecting speakers
Installing speakers Connecting speakers
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Connecting an iPhone, iPod, or USB device
Connecting a TV
Connecting devices with HDMI jacks
Connecting an MHL-compatiblemobile device
Turning on the receiver
Setting the voltage selector
Inserting batteries into the remote control
Help Guide
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Initial setup of the receiver
Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup
Notes on use
Enjoying video/sound from the connected device
Using the menu on the TV screen
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Basic operations
Help Guide
Notes on iPhone/iPod
Playing content from an iPhone/iPod
Compatible iPhone/iPod models
Help Guide
Enjoying audio content stored on a USB device
Playing content from a USB device
Compatible USB devices and USB specifications
Notes on USB devices
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Listening to the radio
Presetting FM/AM radio stations Preset Memory
Tuning to a station directly Direct Tuning
Listening to FM/AM radio
Selecting a sound field Sound Field
Resetting sound fields to the default settings
Adjusting the equalizer Equalizer
Notes on sound fields
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Notes on use
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
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What is “BRAVIA” Sync?
Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync
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Configuring video and sound settings
Enjoying sound of TV broadcasts from the receiver
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Configuring speaker settings
Using bi-amplifierconnections for STR-DH750only
Notes on use
Help Guide
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Using the sleep timer
Using the sleep timer
Notes on use
Help Guide
Checking information on the receiver
Viewing information on the display panel
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Help Guide
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Easy Setup
Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup
Notes on use
Adjusting the speaker distance Manual Setup
Adjusting the speaker level Manual Setup
Adjusting the speaker size Manual Setup
Performing Auto Calibration
Compressing the dynamic range D.Range Comp
Adjusting the volume automatically Auto Volume
Synchronizing audio with video output A/V Sync
Adjusting the equalizer Equalizer
Controlling HDMI devices Control for HDMI
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 HDMI Settings
Passing HDMI signals through Pass Through
Help Guide
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Input Settings
Changing the name for each input Name In
Notes on use
Selecting the language Language
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 System Settings
Setting standby mode Auto Standby
Help Guide
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Using the menu on the display panel
Help Guide
Viewing information on the display panel
Help Guide
Reverting to the factory default settings
Reverting to the factory default settings
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Front panel STR-DH750 Front panel STR-DH550
Indicators on the display panel
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Receiver
Rear panel STR-DH750 Rear panel STR-DH550
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Remote control
Remote control
Notes on use
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Specifications
Specifications Supplied accessories
Notes on use
Help Guide
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Trademarks
Trademarks
Notes on use
iPhone/iPod message list USB message list
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Error messages
PROTECTOR USB FAIL
Help Guide
Help Guide
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Power
The receiver is turned off automatically
Notes on use
No 3D image appears on the TV
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Image
No image appears on the TV
No 4K image appears on the TV
The surround effect cannot be obtained
There is severe humming or noise
There is no sound from a specific device
A test tone is not output from the speakers
The FM stereo reception is poor
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Tuner
The FM reception is poor
You cannot tune to radio stations
The sound is distorted
The ringtone volume of an iPhone does not change
STR-DH750/STR-DH550iPhone/iPod
There is no sound from an iPhone/iPod
A USB device is not recognized
Are you using a compatible USB device?
There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound
Playback does not start
Severe humming or noise for STR-DH750only
BLUETOOTH devices for STR-DH750only
Pairing cannot be done for STR-DH750only
SongPal application is closed for STR-DH750only
An MHL-compatiblesource device cannot be charged
STR-DH750/STR-DH550“BRAVIA” Sync Control for HDMI
The Control for HDMI function does not work
No image from an MHL-compatiblesource device
Help Guide
The remote control does not function
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Remote control
Notes on use
Reverting to the factory default settings
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 If the problem is not solved
Customer support websites
Resetting sound fields to the default settings
3.Connecting a TV
Procedure to start using the receiver
1.Installing speakers 2.Connecting speakers
4.Connecting devices with HDMI jacks
Notes on use
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Supplied accessories
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
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Digital audio formats supported by the receiver
DTS-HDHigh Resolution Audio DTS-HDHR *1
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Multi Channel Linear PCM PCM *1
DSD DSD *1 for non-USAand Canadian models only
Notes on use
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Notes on connecting cables
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HDMI features
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Using HDMI connections
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Using MHL Mobile High-DefinitionLink connections
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
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5.1-channelspeaker system
Monaural audio cable not supplied
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Connecting speakers
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Speaker cable not supplied
Using bi-amplifierconnections for STR-DH750only
Assign in the Speaker Settings menu to Bi-Amp
Notes on connecting cables
Selecting the speaker pattern Speaker Pattern
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Connecting a TV
HDMI cable not supplied
Optical digital cable not supplied
Connecting a TV without HDMI jacks
Audio cable not supplied HDMI cable not supplied
Video cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied
Optical digital cable not supplied
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Connecting devices with HDMI jacks
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HDMI cable not supplied
Changing the name for each input Name In
Notes on connecting cables Using HDMI connections
Related Topic
Notes on use
Optical digital cable not supplied
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Audio cable not supplied
Changing the name for each input Name In
Notes on connecting cables
Related Topic
Notes on use
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Connecting an iPhone, iPod, or USB device
Help Guide
Notes on use
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Connecting an MHL-compatiblemobile device
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Mobile device
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Connecting the antennas aerials
FM wire antenna aerial supplied
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Setting the voltage selector
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Inserting batteries into the remote control
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Turning on the receiver
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Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup
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Using the menu on the TV screen
Home menu items
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Enjoying video/sound from the connected device
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Turn the knob slowly
Turn the knob quickly
Press and hold one of the buttons
Notes on use
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Compatible iPhone/iPod models
When connected via USB
When connected via BLUETOOTH for STR-DH750only
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Notes on iPhone/iPod
iPhone/iPod message list Notes on use
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Operating an iPhone/iPod using the remote control
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
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Canceling pairing operation
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Notes on use
Help Guide
Compatible USB devices and USB specifications
Verified Sony USB devices
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Compatible USB device
USB specifications
Supported formats *1
Maximum current
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Notes on USB devices
Help Guide
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Enjoying audio content stored on a USB device
Operating the USB device using the remote control
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
1.Frequency indication 2.Tuning +/Tuning
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Listening to FM/AM radio
FM/AM screen
3.Preset station list
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Presetting FM/AM radio stations Preset Memory
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Tuning to a station directly Direct Tuning
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Selecting a sound field Sound Field
When headphones are connected
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Resetting sound fields to the default settings
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If you connect a subwoofer
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Notes on sound fields
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Adjusting the equalizer Equalizer
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Canceling Pure Direct
Enjoying high-fidelitysound Pure Direct
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Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles
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Compatible smartphones
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control various settings intuitively
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 What is “BRAVIA” Sync?
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync
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Home Theatre Control
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Enjoying sound of TV broadcasts from the receiver
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Assignable audio input jacks
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COAX
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Connecting the optimizer microphone
Confirming active subwoofer setup Notes on use
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Using bi-amplifierconnections for STR-DH750only
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Using the sleep timer
1.Press SLEEP
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When listening to FM and AM radio
Viewing information on the display panel
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Performing Auto Calibration
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Checking Auto Calibration results Notes on use
Before you perform Auto Calibration
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Selecting the speaker pattern Speaker Pattern
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Notes on use
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Adjusting the speaker level Manual Setup
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Adjusting the speaker size Manual Setup
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Adjusting the speaker distance Manual Setup
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Selecting the unit of measurement Distance Unit
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Synchronizing audio with video output A/V Sync
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Adjusting the volume automatically Auto Volume
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Compressing the dynamic range D.Range Comp
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Controlling HDMI devices Control for HDMI
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Passing HDMI signals through Pass Through
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+10 dB 0 dB
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Audio Input Assign
Input Mode
Input Edit
Name In
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Changing the name for each input Name In
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Selecting the language Language
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Setting standby mode Auto Standby
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To return to the previous display
To exit the menu
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Reverting to the factory default settings
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1.Turn off the receiver
13.MASTER VOLUME 14.INPUT SELECTOR 15.USB port
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Front panel STR-DH750
11.Remote control sensor
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Indicator light above on/standby button
10.Remote control sensor
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Front panel STR-DH550
Indicator light above on/standby button
12.MASTER VOLUME 13.INPUT SELECTOR 14.USB port
For USA, Canadian, and Australian models only
Control for HDMI is set to On
Pass Through is set to On * or Auto
Notes on use
1.HDMI IN/OUT * jacks 2.AM ANTENNA terminal
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Rear panel STR-DH750
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3.FM ANTENNA terminal 4.SPEAKERS terminals
1.HDMI IN/OUT * jacks 2.AM ANTENNA terminal
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Rear panel STR-DH550
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3.FM ANTENNA terminal 4.SPEAKERS terminals
4.Dolby Digital Surround indicator *1
Indicators on the display panel
2.Input indicator
5.Dolby Pro Logic indicator
12.Speaker system indicator
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Saving power in standby mode
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Remote control
1.on/standby
8.HOME
PRESET+
7.OPTIONS
11.SLEEP 12.iPhone CTRL
Input
Amplifier section
Frequency response
Output Analog
Video section
FM tuner section
AM tuner section
HDMI Video
1920 × 1080p @ 25 Hz
1920 × 1080p @ 50 Hz
1920 × 1080p @ 29.97/30 Hz
1920 × 1080p @ 23.98/24 Hz
iPhone/iPod section
BLUETOOTH section for STR-DH750only
MHL section
1280 × 720p @ 29.97/30 Hz
Power consumption during standby mode
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions width/height/depth Approx
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Trademarks
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Licensing, LLC
For STR-DH750only
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 PROTECTOR
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Notes on use
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 USB FAIL
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
Error 32, Error
Error
Error
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 iPhone/iPod message list
Headphones not supported
Reading
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 USB message list
Device error
Reading
Using the sleep timer PROTECTOR Notes on use
The receiver is turned off automatically
Setting standby mode Auto Standby
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 No image appears on the TV
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
Notes on use
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 No 3D image appears on the TV
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 No 4K image appears on the TV
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The OSD menu does not appear on the TV screen
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The display panel is turned off
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Notes on use
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There is severe humming or noise
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There is no sound from a specific device
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Notes on use
4-488-933-111 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation
Notes on use
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The surround effect cannot be obtained
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A test tone is not output from the speakers
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Notes on use
Notes on use
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The FM reception is poor
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The FM stereo reception is poor Notes on use
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The FM stereo reception is poor
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You cannot tune to radio stations
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Notes on use
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 The sound is distorted
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There is no sound from an iPhone/iPod
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Notes on use
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An iPhone/iPod cannot be charged
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Notes on use
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An iPhone/iPod cannot be operated
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
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The ringtone volume of an iPhone does not change
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Notes on use
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Are you using a compatible USB device?
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The USB device is not recognized
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound
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Notes on use
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A USB device is not recognized
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Playback does not start
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550
A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Erroneous display
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We therefore recommend following these guidelines
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An audio file cannot be played
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Pairing cannot be done for STR-DH750only
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Notes on use
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Severe humming or noise for STR-DH750only
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SongPal application is closed for STR-DH750only
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Notes on use
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The Control for HDMI function does not work
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An MHL-compatiblesource device cannot be charged
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Notes on use
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No image from an MHL-compatiblesource device
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Notes on use
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
The remote control does not function
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
For customers in the USA
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Customer support websites
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For customers in Canada
Front speaker Left Front speaker Right
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 5.1-channelspeaker system
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Center speaker Surround speaker Left
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6.1-channelspeaker placement
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Front speaker Left Front speaker Right
7.1-channelspeaker placement
Front speaker Left Front speaker Right
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Center speaker Surround speaker Left
2. Place the front high speakers at height angle of 20 ±
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 How to connect speaker cables
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Naming preset stations Name Input
Canceling naming input
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Auto Format Direct A.F.D./2-channelsound mode
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A.F.D. Auto A.F.D. AUTO
HD-D.C.S
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Movie mode
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PLII Movie PLII MV
Hall HALL
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Music mode
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Jazz Club JAZZ
HP 2CH
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 When headphones are connected
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HP Direct HP DIRECT
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Sports Sports
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Animation A.F.D. Auto
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STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Home Theatre Control
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Before you perform Auto Calibration
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Connecting the optimizer microphone
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Notes on use
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Selecting the front speakers for STR-DH750only
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SP A
STR-DH750/STR-DH550 About Auto Calibration
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Confirming active subwoofer setup
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
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When error code appears
Checking Auto Calibration results
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Speaker settings <SPEAKER>
Auto Calibration settings <AUTO CAL>
Level settings <LEVEL>
Menu list on the display panel
Front left speaker distance FL DIST. *2
Input settings <INPUT>
Surround speakers size SUR SIZE *2
Distance unit DIST. UNIT
Tuner settings <TUNER>
Surround settings <SURROUND>
EQ settings <EQ>
Audio settings AUDIO
Auto standby mode AUTO STBY
System settings SYSTEM
BLUETOOTH Power BT POWER
Version display VER. X.XXX *9