Sony STR-DH740 USB device

78GB

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas (aerials) are

connected securely. Adjust the

antennas (aerials) and connect an

external antenna (aerial), if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is

too weak with automatic tuning. Use

direct tuning.

• Make sure you set the tuning scale

correctly (when tuning in AM stations

with direct tuning) (page 43).

• No stations have been preset or the

preset stations have been cleared

(when tuning by scanning preset

stations is used). Preset the stations

(page 43).

• Press AMP, then press DISPLAY

repeatedly on the remote control so

that the frequency appears on the

display panel.

RDS does not work.*

• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM

RDS station.

• Select a stronger FM station.

• The station you tuned to is not

transmitting the RDS signal or the

signal strength is weak.

The RDS information that you want

does not appear.*

• The service may be temporarily out of

order. Contact the radio station and

find out whether they actually provide

the service in question.

* Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only.

The sound is distorted.

• Press 2 – on the remote control

repeatedly.

• Set the “EQ” setting of the iPod/

iPhone to “Off” or “Flat”.

There is no sound from the iPod/

iPhone.

• Disconnect the iPod/iPhone and

connect the iPod/iPhone again.

The iPod/iPhone cannot be charged.

• Check that the receiver is turned on.

• Make sure the iPod/iPhone is

connected firmly.

The iPod/iPhone cannot be operated.

• Check that you have removed the

protect case of the iPod/iPhone.

• Depending on the contents of the iPod/

iPhone, it may take time to start

playback.

• Disconnect the iPod/iPhone and

connect the iPod/iPhone again.

• You are using an unsupported iPod/

iPhone. See “Compatible iPod/iPhone

models” (page 36) for the supported

device types.

The ring volume of the iPhone does not

change.

• Adjust the ring volume using the

controls on the iPhone.

Are you using a supported USB

device?

• If you connect an unsupported USB

device, the following problems may

occur. See “Compatible USB devices”

(page 39) for the supported device

types.

– The USB device is not recognized.

Receiver

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) iPod/iPhone

USB device

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 Connections Example of speaker system configuration 5.1 channel speaker system 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers 2: Connecting the speakers Bi-amplifier connection 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 To set the front speaker To cancel Auto Calibration To set up the receiver manually Guide to on-screen display (OSD) operation 1 2 3 Using the menu P equipment 2 The home menu is displayed on the TV 2 5 6 To activate the muting function To avoid damaging your Playing an iPod/iPhone Compatible iPod/iPhone models 2 3 4 1 2 To select the playback mode Playing a USB device Basic Operations You can use the following Sony USB devices on this receiver. Verified Sony USB device The home menu is displayed on the TV 2 When the USB device is connected, USB appears on the TV screen. 3 Compatible USB devices Operating the USB device To operate the USB device using the remote control Notes on the USB device USB message list Listening to FM/AM radio 1 2 Tuner Operations In case of poor FM stereo reception 1 1 2 If you cannot tune to a station Tuning to a station automatically (Auto Tuning) Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning) (USA, Canada and Mexico Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory) 1 2 3 Receiving RDS broadcasts (Europe, Australia and Taiwan Simply select a station on the FM band. Naming preset stations (Name Input) Selecting the sound field 1 Movie mode 2 3 Music mode xNeo:6 Cinema (Neo:6 CIN) xHall (HALL) xJazz Club (JAZZ) xLive Concert (CONCERT) 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) 1 2 Other Operations Using a bi-amplifier connection 2 3 4 5 6 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 measurement xCalibration Type xSpeaker Pattern xSB Assign (Surround back speaker assign) xManual Setup 1 2 3 1 xCrossover Freq. (Speaker crossover frequency) 1 2 xTest Tone 1 2 3 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 Operating without using the OSD 1 2 3 4 Overview of the menus Page Adjusting Settings Page To view the information on the display panel 1 2 When listening to FM and AM radio Reassigning the input button 1 2 Using the Remote Control 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 Additional Information Reference sections Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (USA model only) FM tuner section AM tuner section Video section iPod/iPhone section USB section General Index Numerics A B C I L M N O