Sony STRDH550 User Manual

Connection with the receiver: HDMI
DSD [DSD] (*1) (for non-USA and Canadian  models  only)
Maximum number of channels: 5.1
Connection with the receiver: HDMI
Multi Channel  Linear  PCM  [ PCM ] (*1)
Maximum number of channels: 7.1 (*4)
Connection with the receiver: HDMI  (*3)
*1 Audio  signals are output  in  another  format if the  playback  device does  not  correspond  to the  actual format. For
details,  refer to the  operating  instructions of the  playback  device.
*2 Signals with  a  sampling...

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Notes  on connecting cables
Be  sure  to disconnect the AC power  cord  (mains  lead)  before connecting cables.
It is  not necessary to connect  all  of the cables. Connect  cables according to the availability of jacks on the
connected device.
Use a High Speed HDMI cable. 1080p, Deep Color (Deep  Colour), 4K  or 3D images  may not be displayed
properly if you use a Standard HDMI cable.
We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. If you connect...

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Using HDMI connections
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)  is  an interface that transmits video and audio  signals in digital
format. Connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync -compatible devices using HDMI cables simplifies operations.  See
“ Interlocking other devices using an HDMI connection (“BRAVIA” Sync) .”
HDMI features
Digital audio  signals transmitted  by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This
signal supports Dolby...

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Using MHL (Mobile  High-Definition Link) connections
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) is  an HD  video and digital audio  interface for connecting mobile  phones and
portable devices to HDTVs  and other home  entertainment products. MHL can support 1080p HD  video and
digital audio  signals and supply power  to the mobile  device simultaneously. It also enables  the remotes of TV
and other home  entertainment products to control  the mobile  phone and access...

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Installing  speakers
STR-DH750 allows you to use up to a 7.2-channel  system (7 speakers and two subwoofers).
STR-DH550 allows you to use up to a 5.2-channel  system (5 speakers and two subwoofers).
Typical examples of speaker system configurations  are  as follows.
5.1-channel speaker system
To fully enjoy theater-like  multi-channel  surround  sound,  you need  five speakers (two front  speakers, a center
speaker, and two surround  speakers) and a...

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Connecting speakers
Connect  each speaker as illustrated below.
Be  sure  to disconnect the AC power  cord  (mains  lead)  before connecting cables.
For details on how to connect  speaker cables to the receiver, see “ How  to connect  speaker cables.”
 Monaural  audio cable (not supplied)
 Speaker cable (not supplied)
*1 If  you connect a  subwoofer with  an auto  standby function,  turn off this  function when  watching  movies. If  the  auto
standby...

Assign] in the Speaker  Settings menu  to [ Bi-Amp].
Note
After you have installed and connected your  speakers, be sure  to select the speaker pattern you want using
[Speaker  Pattern ] in the Speaker  Settings menu.
Related Topic
Notes on connecting cables
Using  bi - amplifier  connections (for STR- DH750 only)
Selecting the  speaker  pattern (Speaker Pattern)
Setting the  assignment for  the  speaker  terminals (SB  Assign )  (for STR- DH750 only)
Notes on use
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Connecting a TV
Connect  a TV to HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR  OUT jack. You can operate this receiver using an OSD (On-
Screen Display) if you connect  a TV to HDMI TV OUT jack.
Be  sure  to disconnect the AC power  cord  (mains  lead)  before connecting cables.
Connecting a TV  compatible  with the Audio Return Channel  (ARC) function  via an HDMI
connection
  HDMI cable (not supplied)  
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable....

 Optical digital  cable (not supplied)
 Audio cable (not supplied)
 HDMI cable (not supplied)
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made  by Sony.
Connecting a TV  without HDMI jacks
The  solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections.
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 Video  cable (not supplied)
 Audio cable (not supplied)
 Optical digital  cable (not supplied)
Note
Connect  a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR  OUT jack on the receiver.
Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image  on the TV
screen  may be distorted. If this is  the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.
When connecting an optical digital cable, insert  the plugs straight until they click  into place.
Do...