Sony STR-DH510 - Manuals

6 GB Table of Contents About This Manual ........................................ 5Supplied accessories ...................................... 7Description and location of parts................... 8 Connections 1: Installing the speakers ............................. 172: Connecting the speakers ......

7 GB Using the Remote Changing the input button assignments ...... 66Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory .................................................. 67 Additional Information Glossary ...................................................... 67Precautions ..............................

8 GB Description and location of parts A ? / 1 (on/standby) (page 30, 39, 46, 67) B INPUT SELECTOR (page 35) C Display (page 9) D Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. E MASTER VOLUME (page 34, 35) F MUTING (page 35) G DIMMER (page 65) H DISPLAY (page 36) I 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVI...

9 GB Indicators on the display LFE L C SL S PL II HDMI DTS SLEEP D . RANGE ST RDS COAX OPT LPCM SW R SR D q; 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Indicator and explanation A Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how th...

11 GB Rear panel IN OPTICAL DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) COMPONENT VIDEO DMPORT AUTO CAL MIC SA-CD/CD OPTICAL COAXIAL SAT/ CATV IN SAT/CATV IN SAT/CATV AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DVD IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN DC5V Y P B / C B P R / C R VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO IN ...

12 GB * You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 20, 23). You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. RM-AAU071 (Models of area code U2,...

13 GB Using the SHIFT ( Q ) and TV ( R ) button SHIFT ( Q ) button Press and hold SHIFT ( Q ), then press the button with pink printing that you want to use.Example: Press and hold SHIFT ( Q ), then press ENTER ( E ). TV ( R ) button Press and hold TV ( R ), then press the button with yellow printin...

14 GB a) The following buttons have tactile dots:– RM-AAU071: 5/VIDEO, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIELD + – RM-AAU074: 5/VIDEO, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/ c Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. b) If you press AV ? / 1 ( A ) and ? / 1 ( B ) simultaneously, the receiver ...

16 GB To control other Sony components a) The following buttons have tactile dots:– RM-AAU071: 5/VIDEO, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIELD + – RM-AAU074: 5/VIDEO, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/ c Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. b) If you press AV ? / 1 ( A ) and ? / 1 ( ...

17 GB Connecti ons Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU071 (Models of area code U2, CA2 only) or RM-AAU074 (Models of area code ECE, CEK, AU1 only) Remote Commander.Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote ...

19 GB Connecti ons 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). * When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mo...

23 GB Connecti ons 4b: Connecting the video components Connect your video components according to the table below. * We recommend that you connect your video components via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks. You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT...

26 GB The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player or DVD recorder. A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) Recommended connectionAlternative connection * When you connect a componen...

27 GB Connecti ons The following illustration shows how to connect a Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner. A Audio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) Recommended connectionAlternative connection Connecting a Satell...

30 GB Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their initial settings.Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1 Pre...

31 GB Pre p aring the R eceive r Note During the calibration, the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud. The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood. Tip When you face the speaker towards the optimizer microp...

32 GB The table below shows the display when measurement starts. * The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in the display during measurement. When measurement ends, “COMPLETE” appears on the display and the settings are registered. Tips • Operations other than turning the receiver on or off ar...

33 GB Pre p aring the R eceive r Error codes and remedies When warning codes appear During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the measurement result. The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows: Warning code t blank display t (warning code t blank displa...

34 GB Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels while listening to the test tone from your listening position. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V / v repeatedly to select “LEVEL”, then press or b . 3 Press V / v repeatedly to select “T. TONE”, then press . 4 Press V / v rep...

35 GB B a si c Op era tio ns Playback 1 Turn on the connected component. 2 Turn on the receiver. 3 Press one of the input buttons to select the component you want. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.The selected input appears on the display. 4 Play back the source. 5 Press MASTER VOL +/...

36 GB You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs (except TUNER) and display it on the receiver’s display.This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components. 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the input you want to create an index name for. You can...

37 GB B a si c Op era tio ns Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V / v repeatedly to select “SYSTEM”, then press or b . 3 Press V / v repeatedly to select “SLEEP”, then press or b . 4 Press V / v repeatedly to select...

38 GB Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 29). Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the follo...

39 GB T u n e r Op era tio ns You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press and hold SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons to enter the f...

41 GB T u n e r Op era tio ns 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows: You can also press and hold SHIFT and then press the numeric ...

42 GB Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code ECE, CEK, AU1 only) This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System (RDS), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This receiver offers convenient RDS features, such as program s...

43 GB Enjo ying Surr ound Sound x A.DIRECT (Analog direct) You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources without any adjusment.When using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted....

47 GB “BRA VIA” Sy nc Features What is “BRAVIA” Sync? “BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function.By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an HDMI cable (not supplied),...

49 GB “BRA VIA” Sy nc Features Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu. For details, refer to...

50 GB Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off) When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically.You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn off the TV. Press and hold TV, then press TV ? / 1 . Th...

52 GB Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect components to both digital and analog input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch. 1 Turn INPUT S...

53 GB Adv a nced Operations Enjoying the sound from other inputs You can reassign audio signals to another input when they are not currently being used.For example, when you want to output the sound source for the DVD player using OPTICAL IN jack on the receiver: 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V / v repe...

54 GB Assigning input jacks * Initial setting Notes • When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically (page 52). • You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input. Assignable audio input jacks Input name VIDEO BD DVD SAT SA-CD Audio DV...

55 GB Adv a nced Operations Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound/images from a portable audio source or computer by connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available...

56 GB The following options are available in each menu. For details, see the page in the parentheses. Overview of the menus Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting AUTO CAL a) [A. CAL] (page 59) Starts Auto Calibration [START] LEVEL [LEVEL] (page 59) Test tone c) [T. TONE] OFF, ...

59 GB Adv a nced Operations (Models of area code ECE, CEK, AU1 only) You can perform automatic calibration to get proper sound balance in your room.For details, see “Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 30). You can adjust the level of each speaker. Th...

60 GB You can set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this receiver. x PATTERN Lets you set the number of speakers connected to this receiver. It should be synchronize with the speakers settings.For example: SPEAKER menu Speaker pattern Front left/right Center Surround left/right Subw...

61 GB Adv a nced Operations x FRT SIZE • LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if you have selected a speaker pattern without subwoofer, the front speakers are automatically set to “LARGE”. • SMALL If ...

62 GB x SL DIST. x SR DIST. Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. x SW DIST. Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer. Notes • Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may not be available. • This function does ...

63 GB Adv a nced Operations You can set the FM station receiving mode and name the preset stations. x FM MODE • STEREO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo. • MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the bro...

64 GB x NIGHT M. Lets you to retain a theater-like environment at low volume levels. For details, see “Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE)” (page 46).• NIGHT.OFF• NIGHT. ON You can make various adjustments for HDMI settings. x CTRL.HDMI Lets you turn the Control for HDMI f...

65 GB Adv a nced Operations x SW LEVEL Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when multi channel Linear PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. You can set the level for each HDMI input independently.• SW AUTO Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or +10 dB depending on the f...

66 GB Changing the input button assignments You can change the initial settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a Blu-ray disc player to the DVD jack on the receiver, you can set the DVD button on this remote to control the Blu-ray disc player....

67 GB Additional Inf o rmation Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory RM-AAU071 only While holding down MASTER VOL –, press ? / 1 and INPUT. RM-AAU074 only While holding down 2 –, press ? / 1 and / . The remote is reset to its initial settings. Glossary x Cinema Studio EX A surround sound ...

69 GB Additional Inf o rmation x Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to digital, analog data should be quantified. This process is called sampling, and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency. A standard music CD stores data quantified at ...

70 GB On placement • Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place anything on top o...

72 GB There is no sound, or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center/surround. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 43). • Check that the speaker settings are appropriate using the AUTO CAL menu or “PATTERN” in the SPEAKER menu. Then check that sound is output from each speaker correct...

73 GB Additional Inf o rmation Recording cannot be carried out. • Check that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component using the input buttons (page 35). The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna...

75 GB Additional Inf o rmation Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 30). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their initial settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personn...

76 GB Frequency response Analog 10 Hz – 70 kHz, +0.5/–2 dB (with sound field and equalizer bypassed) Input Analog Sensitivity: 500 mV/ 50 kohms S/N 3) : 96 dB (A, 500 mV 4) ) Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Output (analog...

77 GB Additional Inf o rmation Index Numerics 2 channel 425.1 channel 17 A A.F.D. mode 43Analog Direct 43Audio Return Channel (ARC) 51, 58 AUTO CALIBRATION 30 B Blu-ray disc player connecting 24 C Cable TV tuner connecting 24, 27 CD Player connecting 22 Clear memory 30remote 67 D DIGITAL MEDIA PORT ...