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