Sony 71 Av Owners Manual
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11GB D:\NORMS JOB\SONY HA\SO120020\STR-DH520_PMRF 02\4263361112_GB\GB03DES_STR- DH520-U2.fmmasterpage: Right STR-DH520 4-263-361-11(2) Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment. The remote control is assigned to operate Sony audio/ video equipment. You can reassign the input button to match the equipment connected to your receiver (page 61). RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models only) RM-AAU105 (Other models) CANTENNA section (page 28) FM ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA terminals DSPEAKERS section (page 19) EAUTO CALIBRATION section (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) (page 31) AUTO CAL MIC jack Remote control qh qj qk ql wg wh ws wd wf w; wa1 2 3 4 6 0 8 7 9 qs qd qf qg 5 qa continued
12GB D:\NORMS JOB\SONY HA\SO120020\STR-DH520_PMRF 02\4263361112_GB\GB03DES_STR- DH520-U2.fmmasterpage: Left STR-DH520 4-263-361-11(2) To use the buttons printed in pink Hold down SHIFT (O), then press the button printed in pink that you want to use. Example: Hold down SHIFT (O), then press ENT/MEM (C). To control the receiver B?/1* (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode. Saving the power in standby modeWhen “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF” (page 56). CInput buttons** Selects the equipment you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are assigned to control Sony equipment. Numeric buttons** Hold down SHIFT (O), then press numeric buttons to preset or tune to the preset stations. ENT/MEM Hold down SHIFT (O), then press ENT/MEM to store a station during tuner operation. DDIMMER Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3 levels. EINPUT MODE Selects the input mode when the same equipment is connected to both digital and analog jacks. 2 Press ENT/MEM 1 Hold down SHIFT FDISPLAY Views information on the display panel. IAMP MENU Displays the menu to operate the receiver. J Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press to enter/confirm the selection. MTUNING +/– Scans a station. PRESET +/– Selects preset stations. D.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode. NSOUND FIELD +**/– Selects a sound field. OSHIFT Changes the remote control button function to activate the buttons printed in pink (page 12). QMASTER VOL +/– or +/– Adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time. RMUTING or Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound. SRETURN/EXIT O Returns to the previous menu. WAUTO VOL Adjusts the volume automatically depending on the input signal or content from the connected equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME function). This function is useful, for example, when the sound of a commercial is louder than the TV programs. Notes Be sure to reduce the volume level before you turn off this function. As this function is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input, the sound may suddenly increase when you switch to other formats. This function does not work in the following cases. – Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. – Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received. ,V/v/B/b
13GB D:\NORMS JOB\SONY HA\SO120020\STR-DH520_PMRF 02\4263361112_GB\GB03DES_STR- DH520-U2.fmmasterpage: Right STR-DH520 4-263-361-11(2) * If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C). ** The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/ c buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. To control a Sony TV Hold down TV (P), then press the button printed in yellow to select the function you want. Example: Hold down TV (P), then press TV CH + or PROG + (N). AUTO CAL Hold down SHIFT (O), then press AUTO CAL to activate the Auto Calibration function (page 31). XNIGHT MODE Allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. This function can be used with other sound fields. Press the button again to turn off this function. Note This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is selected. Tips You can also set the NIGHT MODE by using the “NIGHT M.” in AUDIO menu. While the NIGHT MODE is turned on, the bass, treble, and effect levels increase, and “D. RANGE” is automatically set to “COMP. MAX”. YSLEEP Sets the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Each time you press this button, the display changes cyclically as follows. 0-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 2-00-00 t OFF When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP” indicator lights up in the display panel. Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display panel. If you press SLEEP again, the Sleep Timer will be canceled. ATV ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the TV on or off. CNumeric buttons** Selects the TV channels. ENT/MEM Enters the selections. (Previous channel) Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds). CLEAR Use with the numeric buttons to select the channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal. For example, to select 2.1, press 2, CLEAR, and 1. / (Text) Displays text information. FDISPLAY Displays information related to the current TV program. / (Info/Text reveal) Displays information such as current channel number and screen mode. Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz) while in the text mode. HColor buttons Displays an operation guide on the TV screen when the color buttons are available. Follow the operation guide to perform a selected operation. KTOOLS/OPTIONS Displays the TV function options. 2 Press TV CH +/ PROG + 1 Hold down TV continued
14GB D:\NORMS JOB\SONY HA\SO120020\STR-DH520_PMRF 02\4263361112_GB\GB03DES_STR- DH520-U2.fmmasterpage: Left STR-DH520 4-263-361-11(2) * If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C). ** The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/ c buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. LMENU/HOME Displays the TV menus. NTV CH +**/– or PROG +**/– Scans for the preset TV channels. Selects the next or previous page while in the text mode. QTV VOL +/– or +/– Adjusts the TV volume. RMUTING or Activates the TV’s muting function. SRETURN/EXIT O Returns to the previous TV menu. TGUIDE or Display the on-screen program guide. VAUDIO** or ** Changes the dual sound mode. ZINPUT or (Input select) Selects the input signal (TV or video). (Text hold) Holds the current page while in the text mode.
15GB D:\NORMS JOB\SONY HA\SO120020\STR-DH520_PMRF 02\4263361112_GB\GB03DES_STR- DH520-U2.fmmasterpage: Right STR-DH520 4-263-361-11(2) To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to activate the buttons printed in pink (page 12). * If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) simultaneously, the receiver and connected equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C). ** The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/ c buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. Notes The above explanation is intended to serve as examples. Depending on the model of your connected equipment, some functions explained in this section may not work with the supplied remote control. Name Blu-ray Disc, DVD p layerSatellite tuner, cable TV tunerVCR CD player APower Power Power Power CNumeric buttons** Track Channel Channel Track ENT/MEMEnter Enter Enter Enter CLEARClear Clear – Track > 10 FDISPLAYDisplay Display Display Display GPOP UP/MENUMenu––– HColor buttonsMenu, guide Menu, guide – – JEnter Enter Enter – V/v/B/bSelect Select Select – KTOOLS/OPTIONSOptions menu Options menu – – LMENU/HOMEMenu Menu Menu – Mm/MSearch forward, backward– Fast forward, rewindFast forward, rewind N** Play – Play Play ./>Skip track – Search index Skip track XPause – Pause Pause xStop – Stop Stop SRETURN/EXIT OReturn Return, exit – – TGUIDE or Program schedule Guide menu – – UTOP MENUOn-screen guide – – – VAUDIO** or Audio––– ZINPUTSelect input – Select input –
16GB D:\NORMS JOB\SONY HA\SO120020\STR-DH520_PMRF 02\4263361112_GB\GB04CON_STR-DH520-U2.fmmasterpage: Left STR-DH520 4-263-361-11(2) Getting started You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below. Installing and connecting the speakers (page 17, 19) Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment Connecting the TV and video equipment (page 21, 22) The image quality depends on the connecting jack. See the illustration below. Select the connection according to the jacks on your equipment. We recommend that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. Connecting the audio equipment (page 28) HDMIVIDEO COMPONENT VIDEOY P B/CB PR/CR Analog High quality image Digital Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment. For a Blu-ray Disc player, check that “Audio (HDMI)”, “Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)”, and “DTS (Coaxial/Optical)” are set to “Auto”, “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” respectively (as of September 2010). For a PlayStation 3, check that “BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI)” is set to “Bitstream” (with system software version 3.5). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment. Preparing the receiverSee “6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)” (page 29) and “Initializing the receiver” (page 29). Setting the speakers(USA and Canada models only) Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then check the speaker connection using “T. TONE” in LEVEL menu (page 35). If the sound is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again. (Other models) Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then perform Auto Calibration (page 31). You can check the speaker connection using “T. TONE” in LEVEL menu (page 35). If the sound is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again.
17GB D:\NORMS JOB\SONY HA\SO120020\STR-DH520_PMRF 02\4263361112_GB\GB04CON_STR-DH520-U2.fmmasterpage: Right STR-DH520 4-263-361-11(2) Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). Example of speaker system configuration AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ESurround speaker (Right) FSurround back speaker (Left)* GSurround back speaker (Right)* HFront high speaker (Left)* IFront high speaker (Right)* JSubwoofer * You cannot use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously. 5.1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer. 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format by connecting additional one surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel). 7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers in Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode (page 44). Connections continued
18GB D:\NORMS JOB\SONY HA\SO120020\STR-DH520_PMRF 02\4263361112_GB\GB04CON_STR-DH520-U2.fmmasterpage: Left STR-DH520 4-263-361-11(2) Tips When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all the angles A should be the same. When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers, place the front high speakers – at an angle between 22° to 45°. – at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front speakers. When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position. Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
19GB D:\NORMS JOB\SONY HA\SO120020\STR-DH520_PMRF 02\4263361112_GB\GB04CON_STR-DH520-U2.fmmasterpage: Right STR-DH520 4-263-361-11(2) Connections2: Connecting the speakers 10 mm (13/32) 1 2 243 34 Right Left Right AMonaural audio cord (not supplied) BSpeaker cord (not supplied) Left Right Center speaker B Left BB Surround speaker Subwoofer * B A Surround back/ Front high speaker **Front speaker continued
20GB D:\NORMS JOB\SONY HA\SO120020\STR-DH520_PMRF 02\4263361112_GB\GB04CON_STR-DH520-U2.fmmasterpage: Left STR-DH520 4-263-361-11(2) * When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be output. ** If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminal. Notes Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metalic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other within the SPEAKERS terminals. After you have install and connect your speaker, be sure to select the speaker pattern from SPEAKER menu (page 30).