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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER

STR-DH750/STR-DH550

Audio Settings

Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level (Night Mode)

Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer)

Selecting a sound field (Sound Field)

Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync.)

Adjusting the volume automatically (Auto Volume)

Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (Dual Mono)

Compressing the dynamic range (D.Range Comp.)

Notes on use

4-488-933-11(1)

Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation

Help Guide

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Summary of Contents for STR-DH550

Page 1: ...s Help Guide STR DH750 is used for illustration purposes unless when otherwise indicated Preparation Enjoying Video and Sound Using BLUETOOTH Features for STR DH750 only Using Other Features Adjusting Settings Parts and Controls Announcements Troubleshooting Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide ...

Page 2: ...e device 69 Connecting the antennas aerials 70 Turning on the receiver preparing the remote control 14 Setting the voltage selector 71 Inserting batteries into the remote control 72 Turning on the receiver 73 Initial setup of the receiver 15 Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup 74 Enjoying Video and Sound 2 Basic operations 16 Using the menu on the TV screen 75 Enjoying video sound from th...

Page 3: ...ible BLUETOOTH version and profiles for STR DH750 only 99 Turning the BLUETOOTH function on off BT Power for STR DH750 only 100 Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device with a one touch connection NFC for STR DH750 only 101 Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device for STR DH750 only 81 Controlling a BLUETOOTH device using the remote control for STR DH750 only 102 Controlling ...

Page 4: ...Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers Crossover Freq 121 Outputting a test tone from each speaker Test Tone 122 Selecting the unit of measurement Distance Unit 123 Audio Settings 30 Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level Night Mode 95 Adjusting the equalizer Equalizer 96 Selecting a sound field Sound Field 92 Synchronizing audio with video output A V Sync 124 Adjusting the volume aut...

Page 5: ... Rear panel STR DH550 145 Indicators on the display panel 146 Remote control 37 Remote control 148 Announcements 7 Specifications 38 Specifications 150 Supplied accessories 52 Trademarks 39 Trademarks 155 Troubleshooting 8 Error messages 40 PROTECTOR 157 USB FAIL 158 List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements 159 iPhone iPod message list 160 USB message list 161 Power 41 The receiver is ...

Page 6: ...nnot tune to radio stations 182 RDS does not work for European and Australian models only 183 The RDS information that you want does not appear for European and Australian models only 184 iPhone iPod 45 The sound is distorted 185 There is no sound from an iPhone iPod 186 An iPhone iPod cannot be charged 187 An iPhone iPod cannot be operated 188 The ringtone volume of an iPhone does not change 189 ...

Page 7: ...VIA Sync Control for HDMI 48 The Control for HDMI function does not work 204 The Audio Return Channel ARC function does not work 205 An MHL compatible source device cannot be charged 206 No image from an MHL compatible source device 207 Remote control 49 The remote control does not function 208 If the problem is not solved 50 Reverting to the factory default settings 139 Resetting sound fields to ...

Page 8: ...Before using Installing and connecting speakers Connecting audio visual devices and the antennas aerials Turning on the receiver preparing the remote control Initial setup of the receiver Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 1 ...

Page 9: ...TR DH550 Enjoying Video and Sound Basic operations Playing content from an iPhone iPod Playing content from a USB device Listening to the radio Enjoying sound effects Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 2 ...

Page 10: ...H Features for STR DH750 only Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device for STR DH750 only Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device SongPal for STR DH750 only Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 3 ...

Page 11: ...atures Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices BRAVIA Sync Configuring video and sound settings Configuring speaker settings Using the sleep timer Checking information on the receiver Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 4 ...

Page 12: ...ting Settings Easy Setup Speaker Settings Audio Settings HDMI Settings Input Settings System Settings Using the menu on the display panel Reverting to the factory default settings Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 5 ...

Page 13: ...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Parts and Controls Receiver Remote control Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 6 ...

Page 14: ...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Announcements Specifications Trademarks Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 7 ...

Page 15: ...shooting Error messages Power Image Sound Tuner iPhone iPod USB devices BLUETOOTH devices for STR DH750 only BRAVIA Sync Control for HDMI Remote control If the problem is not solved Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 8 ...

Page 16: ...ing on a smartphone or tablet Basic operation has been confirmed on the standard browser for the noted devices running the following operating systems Android 2 3 or later Xperia series Walkman running Android iOS 4 or later iPhone iPod touch iPad JavaScript JavaScript is used with this content for viewing convenience If JavaScript is disabled in your web browser settings the content may not opera...

Page 17: ... obtained from websites Sony may use cookies web beacons or similar technologies to make statistical analysis of customers usage of this content while preserving anonymity Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 10 ...

Page 18: ...to start using the receiver Supplied accessories Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Notes on connecting cables Using HDMI connections Using MHL Mobile High Definition Link connections Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 11 ...

Page 19: ...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Installing and connecting speakers Installing speakers Connecting speakers Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 12 ...

Page 20: ...erials Connecting a TV Connecting devices with HDMI jacks Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks Connecting an iPhone iPod or USB device Connecting an MHL compatible mobile device Connecting the antennas aerials Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 13 ...

Page 21: ...0 STR DH550 Turning on the receiver preparing the remote control Setting the voltage selector Inserting batteries into the remote control Turning on the receiver Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 14 ...

Page 22: ...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Initial setup of the receiver Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 15 ...

Page 23: ...HANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Basic operations Using the menu on the TV screen Enjoying video sound from the connected device Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 16 ...

Page 24: ...iPhone iPod Compatible iPhone iPod models Notes on iPhone iPod Enjoying audio content stored on an iPhone iPod via the USB port Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device for STR DH750 only Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 17 ...

Page 25: ...750 STR DH550 Playing content from a USB device Compatible USB devices and USB specifications Notes on USB devices Enjoying audio content stored on a USB device Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 18 ...

Page 26: ...io Presetting FM AM radio stations Preset Memory Tuning to a station directly Direct Tuning Changing the AM tuning scale for USA and Canadian models only Receiving RDS broadcasts for European and Australian models only Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 19 ...

Page 27: ... sound fields to the default settings Notes on sound fields Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level Night Mode Adjusting the equalizer Equalizer Selecting the Auto Calibration type Calibration Type Enjoying high fidelity sound Pure Direct Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 20 ...

Page 28: ...ing the BLUETOOTH function on off BT Power for STR DH750 only Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device with a one touch connection NFC for STR DH750 only Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device for STR DH750 only Controlling a BLUETOOTH device using the remote control for STR DH750 only Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 21 ...

Page 29: ...ontrolling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device SongPal for STR DH750 only Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device SongPal for STR DH750 only Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 22 ...

Page 30: ...50 Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices BRAVIA Sync What is BRAVIA Sync Preparing for BRAVIA Sync Interlocking other devices using an HDMI connection BRAVIA Sync Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 23 ...

Page 31: ... video and sound settings Enjoying sound of TV broadcasts from the receiver Switching between digital and analog audio Input Mode Using other video audio input jacks Audio Input Assign Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 24 ...

Page 32: ...R DH750 STR DH550 Configuring speaker settings Adjusting the sound balance automatically Auto Calibration Using bi amplifier connections for STR DH750 only Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 25 ...

Page 33: ...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Using the sleep timer Using the sleep timer Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 26 ...

Page 34: ...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Checking information on the receiver Viewing information on the display panel Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 27 ...

Page 35: ...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Easy Setup Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 28 ...

Page 36: ...for the speaker terminals SB Assign for STR DH750 only Adjusting the speaker level Manual Setup Adjusting the speaker size Manual Setup Adjusting the speaker distance Manual Setup Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers Crossover Freq Outputting a test tone from each speaker Test Tone Selecting the unit of measurement Distance Unit Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporatio...

Page 37: ... the equalizer Equalizer Selecting a sound field Sound Field Synchronizing audio with video output A V Sync Adjusting the volume automatically Auto Volume Selecting the language of digital broadcasts Dual Mono Compressing the dynamic range D Range Comp Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 30 ...

Page 38: ...gh Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices HDMI Audio Out Setting the level of the subwoofer Subwoofer Level Speeding up the display when switching the HDMI input Fast View Automatically switching the input when an MHL device is played MHL Auto Input Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 31 ...

Page 39: ...V RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Input Settings Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks Changing the name for each input Name In Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 32 ...

Page 40: ...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 System Settings Selecting the language Language Setting standby mode Auto Standby Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 33 ...

Page 41: ...STR DH750 STR DH550 Using the menu on the display panel Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel Viewing information on the display panel Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 34 ...

Page 42: ...ULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Reverting to the factory default settings Reverting to the factory default settings Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 35 ...

Page 43: ...VER STR DH750 STR DH550 Receiver Front panel STR DH750 Front panel STR DH550 Rear panel STR DH750 Rear panel STR DH550 Indicators on the display panel Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 36 ...

Page 44: ...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Remote control Remote control Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 37 ...

Page 45: ...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Specifications Specifications Supplied accessories Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 38 ...

Page 46: ...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Trademarks Trademarks Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 39 ...

Page 47: ...ER STR DH750 STR DH550 Error messages PROTECTOR USB FAIL List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements iPhone iPod message list USB message list Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 40 ...

Page 48: ...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Power The receiver is turned off automatically Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 41 ...

Page 49: ... No 3D image appears on the TV No 4K image appears on the TV No image is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode The OSD menu does not appear on the TV screen The display panel is turned off Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 42 ...

Page 50: ...no sound from a specific device The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced The surround effect cannot be obtained A test tone is not output from the speakers A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen No sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode Notes on use 4 4...

Page 51: ...FM stereo reception is poor You cannot tune to radio stations RDS does not work for European and Australian models only The RDS information that you want does not appear for European and Australian models only Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 44 ...

Page 52: ...iPod The sound is distorted There is no sound from an iPhone iPod An iPhone iPod cannot be charged An iPhone iPod cannot be operated The ringtone volume of an iPhone does not change Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 45 ...

Page 53: ...torted sound A USB device is not recognized Playback does not start A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port Erroneous display Reading is displayed for an extended time or it takes a long time before playback starts An audio file cannot be played Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 46 ...

Page 54: ...nection for STR DH750 only The sound skips or fluctuates or the connection is lost for STR DH750 only The sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be heard on the receiver for STR DH750 only Severe humming or noise for STR DH750 only SongPal application is closed for STR DH750 only Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 47 ...

Page 55: ... HDMI The Control for HDMI function does not work The Audio Return Channel ARC function does not work An MHL compatible source device cannot be charged No image from an MHL compatible source device Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 48 ...

Page 56: ...MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 Remote control The remote control does not function Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 49 ...

Page 57: ...H750 STR DH550 If the problem is not solved Reverting to the factory default settings Resetting sound fields to the default settings Customer support websites Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 50 ...

Page 58: ...Connecting devices with HDMI jacks 5 Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks 6 Inserting batteries into the remote control 7 Turning on the receiver 8 Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup Hint The image quality depends on the connecting jack We recommend that you connect your devices via an HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony ...

Page 59: ...0 Supplied accessories Startup Guide 1 Reference Guide 1 Remote control 1 R03 size AAA batteries 2 FM wire antenna aerial 1 AM loop antenna aerial 1 Optimizer microphone 1 Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 52 ...

Page 60: ...mum number of channels 7 1 4 Connection with the receiver HDMI 3 Dolby TrueHD DOLBY HD 1 Maximum number of channels 7 1 4 Connection with the receiver HDMI DTS DTS Maximum number of channels 5 1 Connection with the receiver COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI 3 DTS ES Discrete DTS ES DSC for STR DH750 only Maximum number of channels 6 1 Connection with the receiver COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI 3 DTS ES Matrix DTS ES MTX...

Page 61: ...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 frequency of more than 96 kHz are played at 96 kHz or 88 2 kHz 3 These formats are compatible with MHL when you connect a MHL compatible source device to the HDMI VIDEO IN MHL jack 4 The signals will be output as 5 1 channel...

Page 62: ...le to a DVI D device the sound and or image may be lost Connect separate audio cables or digital connecting cables then reassign the input jacks if the sound is not output correctly For details see Using other video audio input jacks Audio Input Assign When connecting optical digital cables insert the plugs straight until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cables Hint All of ...

Page 63: ...by the receiver The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM up to 8 channels with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less via an HDMI connection This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD Deep Color Deep Colour x v Color x v Colour and 4K or 3D transmission To enjoy 3D images connect a 3D compatible TV and video device Blu ray Disc player Blu ray Disc recorder...

Page 64: ...o the mobile device simultaneously It also enables the remotes of TV and other home entertainment products to control the mobile phone and access its content Note MHL compatible mobile devices are charged when connected to the HDMI VIDEO IN MHL jack of the receiver while the receiver is turned on or while the receiver is turned off when Pass Through is set to On or Auto For USA Canadian and Austra...

Page 65: ...eakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a subwoofer 7 1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers for STR DH750 only You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of recorded sound from a DVD or Blu ray Disc in 6 1 channel or 7 1 channel format 7 1 channel speaker system using front high speakers for STR DH750 only You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting an additional...

Page 66: ...cally based on the level of the input signal to the subwoofer and the sound may not be output 2 For STR DH750 only Notes on connections to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals If connecting only one surround back speaker connect it to the L terminals If you have an additional front speaker system connect it to these terminal In this case select a speaker pattern that does...

Page 67: ...rn 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 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 60 ...

Page 68: ... 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 Connecting a TV incompatible with the Audio Return Channel ARC function via an HDMI connection The solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines s...

Page 69: ...ot 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 62 ...

Page 70: ...hey click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cables Hint All of the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies When connecting a TV to the receiver via the TV IN jacks of the receiver set the sound output jack of the TV to Fixed if it can be switched between either Fixed or Variable Related Topic Notes on connecting cables Enjoying sou...

Page 71: ...mmends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable Satellite tuner cable TV tuner PlayStation3 DVD recorder Blu ray Disc player DVD player Note This HDMI connection is an example You can connect each HDMI device to any HDMI input The BD DVD input has better sound quality When you need a higher sound quality connect your device to these jacks and select them as the input Hint The image...

Page 72: ...Related Topic Notes on connecting cables Using HDMI connections Changing the name for each input Name In Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 65 ...

Page 73: ...er as illustrated below The solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead before connecting cables Optical digital cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied Video cable not supplied Coaxial digital cable not supplied Help Guide 66 ...

Page 74: ...Related Topic Notes on connecting cables Changing the name for each input Name In Using other video audio input jacks Audio Input Assign Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 67 ...

Page 75: ...750 STR DH550 Connecting an iPhone iPod or USB device Connect an iPhone iPod or USB device as illustrated below USB cable not supplied iPhone iPod or USB device Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 68 ...

Page 76: ...strated below This receiver supports MHL 2 technology Mobile device MHL cable not supplied Use an MHL 2 compliant cable Sony recommends that you use an MHL cable made by Sony MHL Direct Attach Device Related Topic Using MHL Mobile High Definition Link connections Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 69 ...

Page 77: ... antennas aerials FM wire antenna aerial supplied AM loop antenna aerial supplied Note To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna aerial away from the receiver and other devices Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna aerial After connecting the FM wire antenna aerial keep it as horizontal as possible Related Topic Notes on connecting cables Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Son...

Page 78: ... check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage If not use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord mains lead to a wall outlet The voltage selector may differ depending on the area Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 71 ...

Page 79: ...new battery with an old one Do not mix manganese batteries with other kinds of batteries Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lights Doing so may cause a malfunction If you do not intend to use the remote control for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion When the receiver no longer responds to the remote...

Page 80: ... to a wall outlet 2 Press on standby to turn on the receiver You can also turn on the receiver using on standby on the remote control To turn off the receiver press on standby again Note After you turn off the receiver STANDBY flashes on the display panel Do not disconnect the AC power cord mains lead while STANDBY is flashing This may cause a malfunction Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014...

Page 81: ...en Speaker Settings Perform automatic calibration in accordance with your speaker system configuration and arrangement Note Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected to use this function If the Easy Setup screen does not appear or you want to display the Easy Setup screen manually you can display it by selecting Settings Easy Setup from the home menu Related Topic ...

Page 82: ...Select to display video from the connected device Listen Select to listen to sound from the connected device Sound Effects Select to enjoy sound effects Settings Select to adjust the various settings for the receiver Hint When OPTIONS appears in the lower right portion of the TV screen you can display the function list by pressing OPTIONS and selecting a related function To return to the previous ...

Page 83: ...5 Turn on the device and start playback 6 Press to adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver 7 Press A F D 2CH MOVIE or MUSIC to enjoy the surround sound You can also use A F D 2CH MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver For details see Selecting a sound field Sound Field Note Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level to avoid damaging your speakers Hint ...

Page 84: ... volume up or down quickly Turn the knob quickly Press and hold one of the buttons To make fine adjustments Turn the knob slowly Press one of the buttons and release it immediately Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 77 ...

Page 85: ...SB iPhone iPhone 5s iPhone 5c iPhone 5 iPhone 4s iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPod touch iPod touch 2nd through 5th generation iPod iPod classic iPod nano iPod nano 3rd through 7th generation When connected via BLUETOOTH for STR DH750 only iPhone iPhone 5s iPhone 5c iPhone 5 iPhone 4s iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPod touch iPod touch 4th and 5th generation Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony ...

Page 86: ...one iPod is charged when connected to the receiver while the receiver is turned on You cannot transfer songs onto the iPhone iPod from the receiver Do not remove the iPhone iPod during operation To avoid data corruption and damage to the iPhone iPod turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the iPhone iPod Related Topic iPhone iPod message list Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 So...

Page 87: ...n the TV screen 2 Follow the on screen instructions to select the iPhone iPod control mode Operating an iPhone iPod using the remote control Press USB before you use the following buttons Starts or pauses playback Moves to the start of the previous current or next track REPEAT Enters repeat mode SHUFFLE Enters shuffle mode iPhone CTRL Selects the iPod iPhone control mode Related Topic Connecting a...

Page 88: ...eck that the connection is completed and BT lights up on the display panel 7 Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device 8 Adjust the volume Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device first If the volume level is still too low adjust the volume level of the receiver Canceling pairing operation Hold down BLUETOOTH after step 3 CANCEL appears on the display panel Note When establishing a connection with t...

Page 89: ...ice using the remote control for STR DH750 only Checking the information of a connected BLUETOOTH device for STR DH750 only Setting the Bluetooth Standby mode BT Standby for STR DH750 only Setting BLUETOOTH audio codecs BT AAC BT aptX for STR DH750 only Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 82 ...

Page 90: ... M505 NW S756 S760 S770 S785 NW WH303 NW Z1000 Z1070 NWD W260 W273 NWZ A864 NWZ B162F B173F NWZ E053 E363 E373 E385 E463 E575 E585 NWZ F805 F885 NWZ S755 S764 S774 NWZ W262 W272 NWZ WH303 WH505 NWZ Z1040 Z1070 Z1060 MICROVAULT USM1GL 4GL 8GL 32GL USM16GLX 32GLX 64GLX USM512J 8GJ USM4GM USM4GN 8GN 16 32 GN USM64GP USM8GQ 32GQ 64GQ USM8GR 16GR 32GR USM4GS 16GS USM8GT USM16GU USM4GV Digital Voice Rec...

Page 91: ...elf or the dedicated formatting software for that model When connecting a USB device to the receiver be sure to connect after the display Creating Library or Creating Database on the USB device has disappeared USB specifications Supported formats 1 The music file formats that can be played back by this receiver are as follows MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 32 kbps 320 kbps VBR WMA 48 kbps 192 kbps AAC 2...

Page 92: ...cture of files including ROOT folder The maximum number of audio files and folders may vary depending on the file and folder structure Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a USB device Compatibility with all encoding writing softwares recording devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed Incompatible USB devices may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at a...

Page 93: ...on the TV screen You can operate the USB device using the remote control of the receiver Operating the USB device using the remote control Press USB before you use the following buttons Starts or pauses playback Stops playback Moves to the start of the previous current or next track REPEAT Enters repeat mode SHUFFLE Enters shuffle mode Related Topic Connecting an iPhone iPod or USB device Notes on...

Page 94: ...FM AM screen appears FM AM screen You can select and operate each item on the screen by pressing and 1 Frequency indication 2 Tuning Tuning Select Tuning to scan from lower to higher frequency stations select Tuning to scan from higher to lower stations The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received 3 Preset station list You can tune to a station by selecting the preset number from the...

Page 95: ...me menu 2 Tune to the station that you want to preset 3 Select Preset Memory 4 Select a preset number The station is stored as the selected preset number 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store another station You can store stations as follows AM band AM 1 to AM 30 FM band FM 1 to FM 30 Related Topic Naming preset stations Name Input Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 88...

Page 96: ...o the current frequency Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 3 and 4 If you still cannot tune to a station the frequency may not be in use in your area Hint Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna aerial for optimum reception upon tuning to an AM station The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below USA and Canada FM 100 kHz AM 10 kHz Europe and Australia FM 5...

Page 97: ... this operation 1 Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down TUNING MODE and press on standby on the receiver The current AM tuning scale is changed to 9 kHz or 10 kHz To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure above Note Depending on the settings the receiver may take some time to change the AM tuning scale All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale Notes on use 4 ...

Page 98: ...ith the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details 1 Select Listen FM from the home menu 2 Select a station When you tune to a station that provides RDS services the Program Service name appears on the TV screen and the display panel Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to does not transmit the RDS signal or if the signal strength is weak Some let...

Page 99: ...eaker pattern you select or with audio formats The receiver may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals depending on the audio format PLIIx Movie or PLIIx Music may not appear depending on the speaker pattern you select for STR DH750 only Some speakers or the subwoofer may not output sound depending on the sound field setting If there is a...

Page 100: ...use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation 1 Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down MUSIC and press on standby on the receiver S F CLEAR appears on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 93 ...

Page 101: ...sound is output from the subwoofer if all of the speakers are set to Large in the Speaker Settings menu However the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals the front or surround speakers are set to Small Multi Stereo PLII Movie PLII Music PLIIx Movie PLIIx Music HD D C S or Portable Audio is selected For STR DH750 only If you connect a subwoofer Thi...

Page 102: ...This function can be used with other sound fields 1 Select Settings Audio Settings from the home menu 2 Select Night Mode 3 Select On or Off Note This function does not work when Analog Direct is selected Hint You can also set the Night Mode function on and off by using NIGHT MODE on the receiver While the Night Mode is turned on the bass treble and effect levels increase and D Range Comp is autom...

Page 103: ...2 Select Equalizer 3 Select the gain of Bass or Treble 4 Adjust the gain Note This function does not work when Analog Direct is being used Frequencies for Bass and Treble are fixed Depending on the audio format the receiver may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the original sampling frequency of the input signals Hint You can also select Equalizer in Sound Effects from the home menu ...

Page 104: ... the Sony listening room standard frequency characteristics Front Ref Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics of all of the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker Off Note This function does not work in the following cases Analog Direct is being used Headphones are connected The receiver may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of th...

Page 105: ...Direct The Pure Direct function will be canceled when you perform the following Select Off in step 2 Press PURE DIRECT on the receiver Change the sound field Change the scene setting on the TV Scene Select Change the setting of Equalizer Night Mode Auto Volume or D Range Comp Note Equalizer Night Mode Auto Volume and D Range Comp do not work when the Pure Direct function is selected Hint You can a...

Page 106: ...ofile Controls audio video devices pausing stopping starting playback volume control etc for the latest information about compatible BLUETOOTH devices Check the websites listed under Customer support websites Note To use the BLUETOOTH function the BLUETOOTH device to be connected must support the same profile as this receiver Even if the device supports the same profile the functions may differ de...

Page 107: ... function on or off The NFC function is also turned on off in conjunction with this setting 1 Press BLUETOOTH on the receiver You can also select Listen BLUETOOTH from the home menu 2 Press OPTIONS The option menu appears 3 Select BT Power 4 Select BT On or BT Off Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 100 ...

Page 108: ...if you are using an NFC compatible mobile device with Android OS 4 1 or later installed 2 Touch the mark on the receiver with your mobile device 3 Check that the connection is completed and BT lights up on the display panel 4 Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device 5 Adjust the volume Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device first If the volume level is still too low adjust the volume level of the...

Page 109: ...vious current or next track Note These operations may not be available for certain BLUETOOTH devices The actual operations may also differ depending on the connected BLUETOOTH device Related Topic Checking the information of a connected BLUETOOTH device for STR DH750 only Setting the Bluetooth Standby mode BT Standby for STR DH750 only Setting BLUETOOTH audio codecs BT AAC BT aptX for STR DH750 on...

Page 110: ...ents from integrated functions of various devices and smartphone control various settings intuitively enhance the music visually with your smartphone display 1 Download the SongPal application to your mobile device 2 Run SongPal and follow the on screen instructions 3 Connect your mobile device to the receiver using the NFC function or by manual operation After the connection is completed you can ...

Page 111: ...VD players and AV amplifiers that support the Control for HDMI function Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control for HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring BRAVIA Sync Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 104 ...

Page 112: ...nput of the receiver and TV to match the HDMI input of the connected device so that the image from the connected device is displayed 6 Turn on the Control for HDMI function of the connected device For details on setting the TV and connected device refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for other devices for which you want to use the Control for HDMI fu...

Page 113: ...ecting the optimum picture quality and sound field automatically Scene Select Home Theatre Control Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control Remote Easy Control Note The One Touch Play System Audio Control and System Power Off functions can be used with non Sony devices However compatibility with all non Sony devices is not guaranteed The Scene Select and Home Theatre Control functio...

Page 114: ...select an audio signal using a cable other than an HDMI cable e g via an optical digital cable or an audio cable Switch the audio input mode For details see Switching between digital and analog audio Input Mode Note Be sure to turn off the volume of the TV or activate the muting function of the TV If your TV does not support the System Audio Control function set HDMI Audio Out to TV AMP in the HDM...

Page 115: ...igital audio signals analog audio signals are selected When TV input is selected priority is given to Audio Return Channel ARC signals If your TV supports the ARC function digital optical audio signals are selected Optical Specifies input of digital audio signals to the OPTICAL jack Coaxial Specifies input of digital audio signals to the COAXIAL jack Analog Specifies input of analog audio signals ...

Page 116: ...lect Audio Input Assign 3 Select the input name you want to assign 4 Select the jack you want to assign to the input Assignable audio input jacks OPT 1 BD DVD SAT CATV GAME VIDEO SA CD CD OPT 2 BD DVD SAT CATV GAME VIDEO SA CD CD COAX BD DVD SAT CATV GAME VIDEO SA CD CD None BD DVD SAT CATV GAME VIDEO SA CD CD Default setting Note When you assign the digital audio input the Input Mode setting may ...

Page 117: ...ws you to perform automatic calibration For details on performing this function see the following topics Before you perform Auto Calibration Connecting the optimizer microphone Selecting the front speakers for STR DH750 only Performing Auto Calibration Related Topic About Auto Calibration Confirming active subwoofer setup Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 110 ...

Page 118: ...e of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals and connect the jacks on the Hi or Lo side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals Make sure that metal fittings of Hi Lo attached to the speakers have been removed from the speakers to avoid receiver malfunction After you have made the bi amplifier connection set SB Assign in the Speaker Sett...

Page 119: ...s cyclically as follows 0 30 00 1 00 00 1 30 00 2 00 00 OFF SLEEP lights up on the display panel of the receiver when sleep timer is being used Hint To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display panel The sleep timer will be canceled if you press on standby Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 112 ...

Page 120: ...on name 1 Frequency Sound field currently applied 2 Volume level When receiving RDS broadcasts for European and Australian models only Program service name or preset station name 1 Frequency band and preset number Sound field currently applied 2 Volume level 1 Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station Index name does not appear if only blank spaces have been...

Page 121: ...ing related to the measurement results See List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements Exit Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results For details on the measurement results see Checking Auto Calibration results 5 Save the measurement results Select Save Exit in step 4 Note If an error code or warning message appears on the screen in step 3 see List of messages after...

Page 122: ...Before you perform Auto Calibration Checking Auto Calibration results Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 115 ...

Page 123: ...Pattern You can select the speaker pattern according to the speaker system which you are using 1 Select Settings Speaker Settings from the home menu 2 Select Speaker Pattern 3 Select the speaker pattern you want Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 116 ...

Page 124: ...GH FRONT B terminals Bi Amp Select if you connect front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals using a bi amplifier connection Off Select if you connect surround back or front high speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals Note When you change the connection from a bi amplifier or speakers front B to surround back or front high s...

Page 125: ...nt to adjust the speaker level 4 Select Level and then press to adjust the level Note When one of the sound fields for music is selected no sound is output from the subwoofer if all of the speakers are set to Large in the Speaker Settings menu However sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals the front or surround speakers are set to Small Multi Stere...

Page 126: ...ker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other Large speakers However since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality it is best not to cut it if possible Therefore you can set even a small speaker to Large if y...

Page 127: ...ttings Speaker Settings from the home menu 2 Select Manual Setup 3 Select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the distance from where you are sitting 4 Select Distance then press to adjust the distance Note Some parameters may not be available depending on the speaker pattern setting This function does not work when Analog Direct is being used Hint When headphones are connected ...

Page 128: ...e Auto Calibration is performed 1 Select Settings Speaker Settings from the home menu 2 Select Crossover Freq 3 Select the speaker parameter under the speaker for which you want to adjust the crossover frequency on the screen 4 Press to set the crossover frequency Note This function does not work when headphones are connected The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting as that of th...

Page 129: ...n 4 Select the setting you want Off Auto The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence 5 Select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the speaker level 6 Adjust the speaker level Hint To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value is shown on the TV screen during adjustment Notes on use 4 488 933...

Page 130: ... the unit of measurement for setting distances 1 Select Settings Speaker Settings from the home menu 2 Select Distance Unit 3 Select the setting you want feet The distance is displayed in feet meter The distance is displayed in meters Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 123 ...

Page 131: ...independently 1 Select Settings Audio Settings from the home menu 2 Select A V Sync 3 Select the setting you want On Delay time 60ms The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized Off Delay time 0ms The audio output is not delayed Note The receiver may play signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the inp...

Page 132: ...ample when the sound of commercials is louder than a TV program 1 Select Settings Audio Settings from the home menu 2 Select Auto Volume 3 Set to On or Off Note Be sure to reduce the volume level before you turn this function on or off The Auto Volume function may not work depending on the audio format This function does not work when Analog Direct is being used Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyrig...

Page 133: ...s 1 Select Settings Audio Settings from the home menu 2 Select Dual Mono 3 Select the setting you want Main Sub Sound in the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound in the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously Main Sound in the main language will be output Sub Sound in the sub language will be output Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Cop...

Page 134: ... works for Dolby Digital and Dolby TrueHD sources 1 Select Settings Audio Settings from the home menu 2 Select D Range Comp 3 Select the setting you want On The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer Auto The dynamic range is compressed automatically when there is a flag in the sound source that recommends using the D Range Comp function Off Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 C...

Page 135: ... Settings from the home menu 2 Select Control for HDMI 3 Set to On or Off Note When you set Control for HDMI to On HDMI Audio Out may be changed automatically When the receiver is in standby mode the on standby indicator on the front panel lights up in amber if Control for HDMI is set to On Related Topic Preparing for BRAVIA Sync Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Gui...

Page 136: ...mmends this setting if you are using a BRAVIA Sync compatible Sony TV This setting saves power in the standby mode compared to the On setting Off The receiver does not output HDMI signals when in standby mode This setting saves power in the standby mode compared to the On setting For USA Canadian and Australian models only Note Auto can only work when Control for HDMI is set to On When the receive...

Page 137: ...is TV AMP The sound is output from the speaker of the TV and the speakers connected to the receiver Note Audio signals are not output from the speaker of the TV when HDMI Audio Out is set to AMP The sound quality of the playback equipment depends on the sound quality of the TV such as the number of channels and the sampling frequency etc If the TV has stereo speakers the sound output from the rece...

Page 138: ...t to which an HDMI input jack is assigned can be set independently 1 Select Settings HDMI Settings from the home menu 2 Select Subwoofer Level 3 Select the setting you want Auto Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or 10 dB depending on the audio stream 10 dB 0 dB Note This setting is invalid when FM AM USB or BLUETOOTH is selected For STR DH750 only Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony...

Page 139: ... the Fast View function for the HDMI inputs 1 Select Settings HDMI Settings from the home menu 2 Select Fast View 3 Select the setting you want Auto You can select HDMI input faster than normal selection Off The Fast View function is not available Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 132 ...

Page 140: ...Auto Input This allows you to turn the function that automatically switches input to the MHL device input on or off when the MHL device is played 1 Select Settings HDMI Settings from the home menu 2 Select MHL Auto Input 3 Select On or Off Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 133 ...

Page 141: ...io Input Mode Input Edit You can set whether an input is displayed on the Watch menu or the Listen menu Watch Displays an input to the Watch menu Listen Displays an input to the Listen menu Watch Listen Displays an input to both the Watch and Listen menus Audio Input Assign You can set the audio input jack s assigned to each input For details see Using other video audio input jacks Audio Input Ass...

Page 142: ...tings from the home menu 2 Select the input name you want to change 3 Select Name In 4 Press repeatedly to select a character then press You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing 5 Repeat step 4 to input characters one by one then press The name you entered is registered Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 135 ...

Page 143: ...ng the language Language You can select the language of messages on the screen 1 Select Settings System Settings from the home menu 2 Select Language 3 Select the language you want Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 136 ...

Page 144: ...ver 1 Select Settings System Settings from the home menu 2 Select Auto Standby 3 Set On or Off When you set On the receiver switches to standby mode after approximately 20 minutes Note This function does not work when FM or AM is selected as the input If you use the Auto Standby mode and the sleep timer at the same time the sleep timer has priority Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony C...

Page 145: ...ct the menu you want then press 3 Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust then press 4 Press repeatedly to select the setting you want then press To return to the previous display Press or RETURN To exit the menu Press AMP MENU Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display panel This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable Related T...

Page 146: ...efore you use it for the first time Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation 1 Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down on standby on the receiver for 5 seconds CLEARING appears on the display panel for a while then changes to CLEARED Note It takes a few minutes for the memory to be cleared completely Do not turn the receiver off until CLEARED appears on the display panel Note...

Page 147: ...NIGHT MODE 8 CONNECTION PAIRING BLUETOOTH Operates the BLUETOOTH function 9 DISPLAY 10 DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3 levels 11 Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control 12 PURE DIRECT The indicator above the button lights up when the Pure Direct function is activated 13 MASTER VOLUME 14 INPUT SELECTOR 15 USB port 16 AUTO CAL MIC jack 17 PHONES jack Connec...

Page 148: ...ontrol for HDMI or Bluetooth Standby is set to On Pass Through is set to On or Auto Indicator turns off when the receiver is in standby mode and Control for HDMI Pass Through and Bluetooth Standby are set to Off For USA Canadian and Australian models only Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 141 ...

Page 149: ... MUSIC 5 Display panel 6 NIGHT MODE 7 INPUT MODE 8 DISPLAY 9 DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3 levels 10 Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control 11 PURE DIRECT The indicator above the button lights up when the Pure Direct function is activated 12 MASTER VOLUME 13 INPUT SELECTOR 14 USB port 15 AUTO CAL MIC jack 16 PHONES jack Connect headphones here Indicato...

Page 150: ...trol for HDMI is set to On Pass Through is set to On or Auto Indicator turns off when the receiver is in standby mode and Control for HDMI and Pass Through are set to Off For USA Canadian and Australian models only Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 143 ...

Page 151: ...erminal 3 FM ANTENNA terminal 4 SPEAKERS terminals 5 SUBWOOFER OUT jacks 6 AUDIO IN jacks 7 VIDEO IN OUT jacks 8 COAXIAL IN jack 9 OPTICAL IN jacks You must connect your TV to MONITOR OUT to watch images from the selected input Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 144 ...

Page 152: ...erminal 3 FM ANTENNA terminal 4 SPEAKERS terminals 5 SUBWOOFER OUT jacks 6 AUDIO IN jacks 7 VIDEO IN OUT jacks 8 COAXIAL IN jack 9 OPTICAL IN jacks You must connect your TV to MONITOR OUT to watch images from the selected input Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 145 ...

Page 153: ...Digital Surround indicator 1 The applicable indicator lights up when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals TrueHD Dolby TrueHD 5 Dolby Pro Logic indicator The applicable indicator lights up when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing Dolby Pro Logic This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals 6 EQ Lights up when the equalizer is ac...

Page 154: ...hen playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc make sure that you have completed the digital connections that Input Mode is not set to Analog and Analog Direct is not selected 2 for STR DH750 only Note The Dolby Pro Logic indicator 5 may not light up depending on the speaker pattern setting Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 147 ...

Page 155: ... for HDMI Pass Through and Bluetooth Standby for STR DH750 only to Off 2 Input buttons Select the device you want to use When you press any of the input buttons the receiver turns on The input buttons are pre assigned to automatically control Sony devices when you select them 3 REPEAT Plays a track or a folder repeatedly SHUFFLE Plays a track or a folder in random order 4 A F D 2CH MOVIE MUSIC Sel...

Page 156: ...ing iPhone iPod 13 DISPLAY View information on the display panel 14 RETURN Returns to the previous menu or exits menu or on screen guide that is displayed on the TV screen 15 Turns off the sound temporarily Press the button again to restore the sound The and buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the receiver Note The above explanations are intended to serve a...

Page 157: ...kHz THD 0 9 1 Measured under the following conditions Area Power requirements USA and Canadian models 120 V AC 60 Hz European and Australian model 230 V AC 50 Hz 2 Reference power output for front center surround surround back for STR DH750 only and front high for STR DH750 only speakers Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Frequency response Analog 10 ...

Page 158: ...ing scale 10 kHz step 531 kHz 1 710 kHz Tuning scale 9 kHz step Tuning range Europe and Australia 531 kHz 1 602 kHz Tuning scale 9 kHz step Antenna aerial Loop antenna aerial Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms HDMI Video Input Output HDMI Repeater block 4096 2160p 59 94 60 Hz 2D 1 4096 2160p 50 Hz 2D 1 3840 2160p 59 94 60 Hz 2D 1 3840 2160p 50 Hz 2D 1 4096 2160p 23 98 24 Hz 2D 2 384...

Page 159: ...op and Bottom 3 1920 1080p 23 98 24 Hz 2D 3 3D Frame packing 3D Side by Side Half 3 3D Over Under Top and Bottom 3 1920 1080i 59 94 60 Hz 2D 3 3D Frame packing 3D Side by Side Half 3 3D Over Under Top and Bottom 3 1920 1080i 50 Hz 2D 3 3D Frame packing 3D Side by Side Half 3 3D Over Under Top and Bottom 3 1280 720p 59 94 60 Hz 2D 3 3D Frame packing 3D Side by Side Half 3 3D Over Under Top and Bott...

Page 160: ...gh 7th generation BLUETOOTH technology works with iPhone 5s iPhone 5c iPhone 5 iPhone 4s iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS and iPod touch 4th and 5th generation You can use SongPal app with this receiver via BLUETOOTH For STR DH750 only BLUETOOTH section for STR DH750 only Communication system BLUETOOTH Specification version 3 0 Output BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 2 Maximum communication range Line of si...

Page 161: ...ring standby mode STR DH750 0 3 W When Control for HDMI Pass Through and Bluetooth Standby are set to Off 0 5 W When Control for HDMI and Bluetooth Standby are set to On and Pass Through is set to Off STR DH550 0 3 W When Control for HDMI and Pass Through are set to Off 0 5 W When Control for HDMI is set to On and Pass Through is set to Off Dimensions width height depth Approx 430 mm 156 mm 329 4 ...

Page 162: ...pp Store is a service mark of Apple Inc for STR DH750 only All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders In this manual and marks are not specified Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Ap...

Page 163: ...wners 2013 CSR plc and its group companies The aptX mark and the aptX logo are trade marks of CSR plc or one of its group companies and may be registered in one or more jurisdictions The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries Android is a trademark of Google Inc Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 ...

Page 164: ... AC power cord mains lead and let the receiver cool down for 30 minutes while performing the following troubleshooting Disconnect all of the speakers and subwoofer Check that the speaker wires are tightly twisted on both ends Connect the front speaker first increase the volume level and operate the receiver for at least 30 minutes until it completely warms up Then connect each additional speaker o...

Page 165: ... over current from the USB port was detected The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the iPhone iPod or USB device then unplug it and turn on the power again Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 158 ...

Page 166: ...t to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B L terminal for STR DH750 only Either the front high left or front high right speaker is not connected The optimizer microphone is not connected Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform the Auto Calibration again If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code still appears the optimizer ...

Page 167: ... receiver is loading information of the iPhone or iPod Not supported An incompatible iPhone or iPod is connected No device is connected No iPhone or iPod is connected No Music No music was found Headphones not supported No sound is output from the headphones when an iPhone or iPod is connected Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 160 ...

Page 168: ... the USB device could not be recognized Not supported An incompatible USB device is connected an unknown device is connected or the USB device is connected through a USB hub No device is connected No USB device is connected or the connected USB device is not recognized No track No track was found Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 161 ...

Page 169: ...rned off automatically Auto Standby is set to On The sleep timer function was activated PROTECTOR was activated Related Topic Setting standby mode Auto Standby Using the sleep timer PROTECTOR Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 162 ...

Page 170: ...the video input correctly Make sure that cables are correctly and securely connected to devices Some playback devices need to be set up Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each device Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound especially for 1080p Deep Color Deep Colour 4K or 3D transmission Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporati...

Page 171: ... appears on the TV Depending on the TV or the video device 3D images may not be displayed Check the HDMI video formats supported by the receiver Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 164 ...

Page 172: ...vice 4K images may not be displayed Check the video capability and settings of your TV and video device Also make sure you connect the video device to the 4K compatible HDMI IN jack of this receiver Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 165 ...

Page 173: ... you are enjoying content from another device play the content on the device and perform the One Touch Play operation or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI device from which you want to enjoy content Make sure Pass Through is set to On For USA Canadian and Australian models only or Auto in the HDMI Settings menu Related Topic Passing HDMI signals through Pass Through Notes on use 4 488 933 11...

Page 174: ...OSD is only available when you connect the TV to the HDMI TV OUT jack Press HOME to turn the OSD on Check that the TV is connected correctly Depending on the TV the OSD menu may take some time to appear on the TV screen Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 167 ...

Page 175: ...is turned off If the PURE DIRECT indicator on the front panel lights up press PURE DIRECT to turn off this function Press DIMMER on the receiver to adjust the brightness of the display panel Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 168 ...

Page 176: ...s are not connected to the receiver Press to cancel the muting function Try pressing the input button on the remote control or turning INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the device of your choice If you want to listen to sound from the TV speaker set HDMI Audio Out to TV AMP in the HDMI Settings menu If you cannot play multi channel audio source set AMP However the sound will not be output t...

Page 177: ...eck that the connecting cables are not near a transformer or motor and are at least 3 meters 10 feet away from a TV set or fluorescent light Move your audio device away from the TV The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 170 ...

Page 178: ... analog device as analog devices require both L and R jack connections Use an audio cable not supplied Adjust the speaker level Check that the speaker settings are appropriate for the setup using Auto Calibration or Speaker Pattern in the Speaker Settings menu Then check that sound is output from each speaker correctly using Test Tone in the Speaker Settings menu Some discs have no Dolby Digital S...

Page 179: ...olby TrueHD The image resolution of the playback device may need to be configured to certain settings before you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM Refer to the operating instructions of the playback device Make sure the TV supports the System Audio Control function If the TV does not have a System Audio Control function set HDMI Audio Out in the HDMI Settings menu to TV AMP if you want to listen ...

Page 180: ...Check that the selected digital audio input jack is not assigned to another input Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 173 ...

Page 181: ... and right sound is unbalanced or reversed Check that the speakers and device are connected correctly and securely Adjust the sound level parameters using the Speaker Settings menu Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 174 ...

Page 182: ...etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected device is available Set HDMI Audio Out to AMP in the HDMI Settings menu You can only enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD DSD for non USA and Canadian models only and Multi Channel Linear PCM with an HDMI connection Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corpora...

Page 183: ...ke sure you have selected a sound field for movies or music PLII Movie PLII Music PLIIx Movie PLIIx Music Neo 6 Cinema and Neo 6 Music do not work when the speaker pattern is set to 2 0 or 2 0 1 for STR DH750 only Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 176 ...

Page 184: ...m the speakers The speaker cables may not be connected securely Check that they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly The speaker cables may have short circuited Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 177 ...

Page 185: ...put from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen The speaker pattern setup is incorrect Make sure that the speaker connections and the speaker pattern match correctly Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 178 ...

Page 186: ... are enjoying content from another device play the content on the device and perform the One Touch Play operation or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI device from which you want to enjoy content Make sure Pass Through is set to On For USA Canadian and Australian models only or Auto in the HDMI Settings menu Related Topic Passing HDMI signals through Pass Through Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 C...

Page 187: ...or Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antennas aerial as shown below Receiver Outdoor FM antenna aerial Related Topic The FM stereo reception is poor Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 180 ...

Page 188: ...reception is poor Perform the following procedure 1 Select Listen FM from the home menu 2 Tune in the station you want 3 Press OPTIONS 4 Select FM Mode from the options menu 5 Select Mono Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 181 ...

Page 189: ...o weak with automatic tuning Use direct tuning Make sure you set the tuning scale correctly when tuning to AM stations with direct tuning No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations is used Preset the stations Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the remote control so that the frequency appears on the display panel Notes on use 4 488 933 11 ...

Page 190: ...uropean and Australian models only 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 is weak Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 183 ...

Page 191: ...u want does not appear for European and Australian models only The service may be temporarily out of order Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 184 ...

Page 192: ...AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 The sound is distorted Press on the remote control repeatedly You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 185 ...

Page 193: ...LTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 There is no sound from an iPhone iPod Disconnect the iPhone iPod and connect it again Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 186 ...

Page 194: ...ECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 An iPhone iPod cannot be charged Check that the receiver is turned on Make sure the iPhone iPod is connected securely Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 187 ...

Page 195: ...t may take time to start playback Turn off the receiver then disconnect the iPhone iPod Turn on the receiver again and reconnect the iPhone iPod You are using an incompatible iPhone iPod See Compatible iPhone iPod models for the compatible device types Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 188 ...

Page 196: ...L AV RECEIVER STR DH750 STR DH550 The ringtone volume of an iPhone does not change Adjust the ring volume using the controls on the iPhone Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 189 ...

Page 197: ...oblems may occur See Compatible USB devices and USB specifications for the compatible device types The USB device is not recognized File or folder names are not displayed on this receiver Playback is not possible The sound skips There is noise Distorted sound is output Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 190 ...

Page 198: ... is noise skipping or distorted sound Turn off the receiver reconnect the USB device and then turn on the receiver The music data itself contains noise or the sound is distorted Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 191 ...

Page 199: ...the USB device Turn on the receiver again and reconnect the USB device Connect a compatible USB device The USB device does not work properly Refer to the section on how to deal with this problem in the operating instructions of the USB device Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 192 ...

Page 200: ... not start Turn off the receiver reconnect the USB device and then turn on the receiver Connect a compatible USB device Select USB and select a folder track then press to start playback Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 193 ...

Page 201: ...750 STR DH550 A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port The USB device is being connected upside down Connect the USB device in the correct orientation Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 194 ...

Page 202: ... may have been corrupted The character codes that can be displayed by this receiver are as follows Upper case letters A to Z Lower case letters a to z Numbers 0 to 9 Symbols _ Other characters may not be displayed correctly Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 195 ...

Page 203: ...wing cases There are many folders or files on the USB device The file structure is extremely complex The memory capacity is excessive The internal memory is fragmented We therefore recommend following these guidelines Total folders on USB device 256 or less including ROOT folder Total files per folder 256 or less Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 196 ...

Page 204: ...d If you use a partitioned USB device only audio files on the first partition can be played Playback is possible up to eight levels including the ROOT folder There are more than 256 folders including the ROOT folder There are more than 256 files Files that are encrypted protected by passwords etc cannot be played The receiver supports FAT16 and FAT32 but some USB devices may not support these FAT ...

Page 205: ...evice closer to the receiver Pairing may not be possible if there are other BLUETOOTH devices near the receiver In this case turn off the other BLUETOOTH devices Correctly enter the same passkey that was entered on the BLUETOOTH device Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 198 ...

Page 206: ... on the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH device Establish a connection from the BLUETOOTH device The pairing registration information has been erased Perform the pairing operation again While connected to a BLUETOOTH device this receiver cannot be detected and a connection cannot be established from another BLUETOOTH device Erase the pairing registration information of the BLUETOOTH device and ...

Page 207: ...o far apart If there are obstructions between the receiver and your BLUETOOTH device remove these or move the receiver and or device avoid them If there is a device that generates electromagnetic radiation such as a wireless LAN other BLUETOOTH device or a microwave oven nearby move it away Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 200 ...

Page 208: ...our BLUETOOTH device cannot be heard on the receiver for STR DH750 only Turn up the volume on your BLUETOOTH device first and then adjust the volume using or MASTER VOLUME on the receiver Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 201 ...

Page 209: ...ETOOTH device remove them or move the receiver and or device avoid them If there is a device that generates electromagnetic radiation such as a wireless LAN other BLUETOOTH device or a microwave oven nearby move it away Turn down the volume of the connected BLUETOOTH device Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 202 ...

Page 210: ...H750 STR DH550 SongPal application is closed for STR DH750 only Disconnect the BLUETOOTH connection on your smartphone then reconnect it to the receiver again Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 203 ...

Page 211: ...dures of Preparing for BRAVIA Sync When Control for HDMI is set to Off BRAVIA Sync does not work properly even if the device is connected to the HDMI IN jack The types and number of devices that can be controlled by the BRAVIA Sync feature are restricted by the HDMI CEC standard as follows Recording devices Blu ray Disc recorders DVD recorders etc up to 3 devices Playback devices Blu ray Disc play...

Page 212: ...ttings menu Make sure Input Mode for the TV input is set to Auto Make sure your TV supports the ARC function If your TV has multiple HDMI input jacks make sure the receiver is connected to the one supports the ARC function Related Topic Controlling HDMI devices Control for HDMI Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 205 ...

Page 213: ...R STR DH750 STR DH550 An MHL compatible source device cannot be charged Check that the receiver is turned on Make sure the device is connected securely Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 206 ...

Page 214: ...tible source device Check the settings of your device For details refer to the operating instructions of your device Check that the device is connected via an MHL cable to the HDMI VIDEO IN MHL jack Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 207 ...

Page 215: ... the remote control at the remote control sensor on the receiver Remove any obstructions between the remote control and the receiver Replace both of the batteries in the remote control with new ones if they are weak Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 208 ...

Page 216: ...ver For customers in the USA http esupport sony com For customers in Canada http esupport sony com CA For customers in Latin America http esupport sony com LA For customers in Europe http support sony europe com For customers in Australia http www sony asia com support Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 209 ...

Page 217: ...a center speaker and two surround speakers and a subwoofer Front speaker Left Front speaker Right Center speaker Surround speaker Left Surround speaker Right Subwoofer Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want Related Topic Connecting speakers Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 210 ...

Page 218: ...n of recorded sound from DVD or Blu ray Disc software in 6 1 channel or 7 1 channel format Front speaker Left Front speaker Right Center speaker Surround speaker Left Surround speaker Right Surround back speaker Left Surround back speaker Right Subwoofer 6 1 channel speaker placement Place the surround back speaker behind the listening position Help Guide 211 ...

Page 219: ... shown in the illustration below The angles shown by should be the same Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want Related Topic Connecting speakers Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 212 ...

Page 220: ...You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers Front speaker Left Front speaker Right Center speaker Surround speaker Left Surround speaker Right Front high speaker Left Front high speaker Right Subwoofer 1 Place the front high speakers at an angle between 25 and 35 Help Guide 213 ...

Page 221: ...eakers at height angle of 20 5 Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want Related Topic Connecting speakers Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 214 ...

Page 222: ...H750 STR DH550 How to connect speaker cables Connect speaker cables as illustrated below Strip the jacket to 10 mm 13 32 in at each end of the speaker cables Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 215 ...

Page 223: ...n check the BLUETOOTH device information by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY the display will change cyclically as follows BLUETOOTH device name BLUETOOTH device address Sound field currently applied Volume level Input you selected Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 216 ...

Page 224: ...BLUETOOTH from the home menu 2 Press OPTIONS The options menu appears 3 Select BT Standby 4 Select On The receiver turns on automatically when you establish a BLUETOOTH connection from a BLUETOOTH device Select Off to turn off this function Note When the receiver is in standby mode the on standby indicator on the front panel lights up in amber if BT Standby is set to On You can only select this pa...

Page 225: ...ten BLUETOOTH from the home menu 2 Press OPTIONS The option menu appears 3 Select BT AAC or BT aptX 4 Select On or Off On AAC and or aptX audio is available Off AAC and or aptX audio is not available Note You can enjoy high quality sound if AAC or aptX is enabled When you change this setting the BLUETOOTH device is disconnected from the receiver automatically Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright ...

Page 226: ...o which you want to assign a name 3 Press OPTIONS The options menu appears 4 Select Name Input 5 Press repeatedly to select a character then press You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing 6 Repeat step 5 to input characters one by one then press The name you entered is registered Canceling naming input Press RETURN Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

Page 227: ...LFE signals Multi Stereo MULTI ST Outputs 2 channel left right or monaural signals from all speakers However sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings 2ch Stereo 2CH ST The receiver outputs the sound from the front left right speakers only There is no sound from the subwoofer Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and mu...

Page 228: ... a general living room It reproduces the reverberation of sound just like in a movie theater dubbing theater It is most appropriate for watching content recorded on a Blu ray Disc when you want the atmosphere of a movie theater Studio This setting is suitable for a living room with the appropriate sound devices It reproduces the reverberation of sound provided when a theatrical sound source is rem...

Page 229: ...feel of sports broadcasting Portable Audio PORTABLE Reproduces clear enhanced sound from your portable audio device This mode is ideal for MP3s and other compressed music PLII Music PLII MS Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs PLIIx Music PLIIX MS for STR DH750 only Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding This setting ...

Page 230: ...ect is selected Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals HP Direct HP DIRECT This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when Analog Direct is selected This mode outputs analog signals without processing by the equalizer sound field etc Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 C...

Page 231: ... on a device connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection the receiver is also automatically turned on and switched to the appropriate HDMI input Note Depending on the TV the start of the content may not appear Related Topic Passing HDMI signals through Pass Through Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 224 ...

Page 232: ... If you turn off the receiver the sound is output from the TV speaker When you adjust the TV volume the System Audio Control function adjusts the volume of the receiver simultaneously Note When Control for HDMI is set to On the HDMI Audio Out settings in the HDMI Settings menu will be set automatically based on the System Audio Control settings Hint You can also operate this function using the TV ...

Page 233: ...her of the following buttons on the remote control of the TV on the remote control of the receiver Note Turn on the power supply interlock function of the TV before using the System Power Off function For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV Some connected devices may not be turned off depending on their specifications For details refer to the operating instructions of the connect...

Page 234: ...ected on your TV For details on this operation refer to the operating instructions of the TV Switching the sound field for the scene selected on your TV Scene Sound field Cinema HD D C S Sports Sports Music Live Concert Animation A F D Auto Photo A F D Auto Game A F D Auto Graphics A F D Auto Note The sound field may not change depending on some TVs Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony ...

Page 235: ...cted TV You can switch an input of the receiver or switch sound fields by using the remote control of your TV You can also adjust the level of the center speaker or the subwoofer or adjust the settings of Dual Mono or A V Sync Note Your TV must be able to access a broadband service to use the Home Theatre Control function Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 228 ...

Page 236: ... control of the TV to operate the menu of the receiver For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV Note The receiver is recognized as Tuner by the TV Your TV must support the link menu Some of the operations may not be available depending on the type of TV Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 229 ...

Page 237: ... for STR DH750 only Disconnect the headphones Remove any obstructions between the optimizer microphone and the speakers For accurate measurement make sure the environment is quiet and free from noise Note The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted Be considerate of your neighbor and any children who are present If the muting function has been activat...

Page 238: ...r microphone supplied 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 2 Set up the optimizer microphone Place the optimizer microphone where you will sit and set it at the same height as your ears Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide 231 ...

Page 239: ... SP B Speakers connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals SP A B Speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals parallel connection None SPK OFF appears on the display panel No audio signals are output from any speaker terminals To select SP B or SP A B set the assignment for the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK...

Page 240: ...your seating position Measure the speaker size Measure the frequency characteristics EQ The measurement result is not utilized when Analog Direct is selected Note The D C A C is designed to achieve proper sound balance for your room However you can adjust the speaker levels manually according to your preference using Test Tone Related Topic Outputting a test tone from each speaker Test Tone Notes ...

Page 241: ... just before the mid point If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function set the value to maximum If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function set it to off deactivated Note Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using the setup distance value may be different from the actual position Notes on use 4 488 933 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help G...

Page 242: ... perform Auto Calibration again For details on the warning messages see List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements When error code appears Check the error and perform Auto Calibration again Hint The measurement results may vary depending on the position of the subwoofer However continuing to use the receiver with that value does not cause problems Related Topic List of messages after Aut...

Page 243: ...r level SR LEVEL 2 SR 10 0 dB to SR 10 0 dB 0 5 dB interval Surround back speaker level SB LEVEL for STR DH750 only 2 SB 10 0 dB to SB 10 0 dB 0 5 dB interval Surround back left speaker level SBL LEVEL for STR DH750 only 2 SBL 10 0 dB to SBL 10 0 dB 0 5 dB interval Surround back right speaker level SBR LEVEL for STR DH750 only 2 SBR 10 0 dB to SBR 10 0 dB 0 5 dB interval Front left high speaker le...

Page 244: ...9 0 01 m 1 inch interval Surround back right speaker distance SBR DIST for STR DH750 only 2 SBR 1 00 m to SBR 10 00 m SBR 3 3 to SBR 32 9 0 01 m 1 inch interval Front left high speaker distance LH DIST for STR DH750 only 2 LH 1 00 m to LH 10 00 m LH 3 3 to LH 32 9 0 01 m 1 inch interval Front right high speaker distance RH DIST for STR DH750 only 2 RH 1 00 m to RH 10 00 m RH 3 3 to RH 32 9 0 01 m ...

Page 245: ... NIGHT OFF Synchronizes audio with video output A V SYNC SYNC ON SYNC OFF Auto Volume AUTO VOL A VOL ON A VOL OFF Digital broadcast language selection DUAL MONO MAIN SUB MAIN SUB Dynamic range compressor D RANGE COMP ON COMP AUTO COMP OFF HDMI settings HDMI Control for HDMI CTRL HDMI CTRL ON CTRL OFF Pass Through PASS THRU ON 7 AUTO OFF HDMI Audio Out AUDIO OUT AMP TV AMP HDMI Subwoofer Level SW L...

Page 246: ... represents a speaker channel FL FR CNT SL SR SB SBL SBR LH RH SW 4 You can only select this parameter if SP PATTERN is not set to a pattern with surround back and front high speakers 5 You can only select this parameter if the speaker is set to SMALL 6 You can only select this parameter if you select HD D C S as the sound field 7 For USA Canadian and Australian models only 8 You can only select t...

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