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