Sony STR-DH710 - Manuals

6 GB Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) ..................................... 68 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs ...................................................... 68 Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA POR...

7 GB Description and location of parts A ? / 1 (on/standby) (page 33, 47, 54) B TONE +/–, TONE MODE (page 80) C INPUT SELECTOR (page 42 - 44, 46 - 48, 68, 70) D Display (page 8) E Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. F DIMMER (page 83) G MASTER VOLUME (page 41, 42) H MUTING (page 42...

8 GB Indicators on the display LH LFE S-AIR NEO : 6 DTS-HD MSTR HI RES LBR L C SL S PL II x z HDMI - E S DTS TrueHD 9 6 / 24 SLEEP D . RANGE ST RDS COAX OPT LPCM RH SW SB SBL R SR SBR D + EX qs qd qa 1 2 3 4 6 5 8 9 7 q; Indicator and explanation A Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, e...

10 GB Rear panel AM EZW-T100 ANTENNA DMPORT HDMI IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 TV OUT ARC DC5V0.7A MAX IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 IN OPTICAL MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Y P B / C B P R / C R L R DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) SAT/ CATV IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL SA-CD/CD/CD-R SAT/CATV SU...

11 GB * You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 21, 24). You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU073 (Models of area code U2, CA2 only) or RM-AAU075 (Models of area code AU1, TW2 only) to operate the receiver and to control the Sony aud...

12 GB Notes on using the SHIFT ( O ) and TV ( P ) button SHIFT ( O ) button Press and hold SHIFT ( O ), then press the button with pink printing that you want to use.Example: Press and hold SHIFT ( O ), then press ENTER ( C ). TV ( P ) button Press and hold TV ( P ), then press the button with yello...

13 GB a) The following buttons have tactile dots: – RM-AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIELD + – RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , 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 rece...

14 GB a) The following buttons have tactile dots. – RM-AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIELD + – RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/ c Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. Name and function S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to the previous TV menu. T GU...

15 GB To control other Sony components a) The following buttons have tactile dots. – RM-AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIELD + – RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/ c Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. b) If you press AV ? / 1 ( A ) and ? /...

16 GB Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU073 (Models of area code U2, CA2 only) or RM-AAU075 (Models of area code AU1, TW2 only) Remote Commander.Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely ho...

17 GB Connecti ons Example of speaker system configuration A Front speaker (Left) B Front speaker (Right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (Left) E Surround speaker (Right) F Surround back speaker (Left) G Surround back speaker (Right) H Front high speaker (Left) I Front high speaker (Right) J Su...

19 GB Connecti ons 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). 13/32 in (10 mm) AM NTENNA HDMI IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 TV OUT ARC IN OPTICAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) SAT/ CATV IN OPTICAL DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO...

20 GB a) Notes on the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals connection. – If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the L of this terminals. – If you are not using surround back speaker or front high speakers, and you have an additional front speaker system, c...

24 GB 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 jack to a TV...

25 GB Connecti ons * See page 21 for the audio connection of TV to the receiver. Notes • Be sure to change the initial setting of the HDMI 1-3 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your components. For details, see “Changing the input button assignments” (page 84). • Y...

27 GB Connecti ons The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu-ray disc player. A Component video cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) D Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) E Audio cord (not supplied) Recommended connectionAlternative connec...

28 GB The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player or DVD recorder. A Component video cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Recommended connectionAlternative connection * When you connect a component equipped with an OPTICAL j...

29 GB Connecti ons The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or cable TV tuner. A Component video cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) Recommended connectionAlternative connection Note The initial se...

32 GB 2 Insert the wireless transmitter. Notes • Insert the wireless transmitter with the S-AIR logo facing up. • Insert the wireless transmitter so that the V marks are aligned. • Do not insert other than the wireless transmitter into the EZW-T100 slot. 3 Use the screws that you removed from step 1...

33 GB Pre p aring the R eceive r 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 receiv...

35 GB Pre p aring the R eceive r * Be sure to set the speaker pattern setting with front high speakers (page 77). 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. 2 Set up the optimizer microphone. Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position. Use a stool or tripod ...

36 GB 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V / v repeatedly to select “A. CAL”, then press or b . “START” appears on the display. 3 Press . Measurement starts in 5 seconds. A count down is displayed.The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds to complete.The table below shows the display when me...

37 GB Pre p aring the R eceive r 3 Save the measurement result. Select “SAVE.EXIT” in step 2.“COMPLETE” appears on the display and the settings are registered as selected position number. 4 Select the calibration type. Press V / v repeatedly to select calibration type, then press . 5 Disconnect the ...

38 GB When you select “P. INFO.” You can check the phase of each speaker (in phase/out of phase). 1 Press V / v repeatedly to select a speaker you want to check. 2 Press to return to step 2 of “3: Confirming/saving the measurement results” (page 36). When you select “WARN CHK” If a warning on the me...

39 GB Pre p aring the R eceive r You can use the AUTO CAL menu to make various adjustments for Auto Calibration settings and to name the position.Select “A. CAL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Using the setting menu” (page 71) and “Overview of the menus” (page ...

40 GB Tips • You can select the character type as follows by pressing V / v . Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols • To enter a blank space, press b without selecting a character. 4 Press . The name you entered is registered. Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker l...

41 GB Pre p aring the R eceive r 4 Press V / v repeatedly to select “AUTO xxx * ”. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. * xxx represent a speaker channel. Note Depending on the speaker pattern settings, test tone may not be output from all speakers even though you select “AUTO xxx ...

42 GB 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 +/– (RM-AAU073 only) or 2...

43 GB B a si c Op era tio ns 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 ...

44 GB 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 the preset time you wa...

45 GB T u n e r Op era tio ns 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Prepare the playback component for playing. For example, insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR. 3 Prepare the recording component. Insert ...

46 GB 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low.The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. Using the controls on the receiver 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select th...

47 GB T u n e r Op era tio ns (Models of area code U2, CA2 only) You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1 . 3 Change the current AM tuning scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kH...

48 GB 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 46) or Direct Tuning (page 46). Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 46). 3 Press MEMORY. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. 4 Press and hold SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons to select a pre...

49 GB T u n e r Op era tio ns 5 Press V / v repeatedly to select “NAME IN”, then press or b . The cursor flashes and you can select a character. 6 Press V / v to select a character, then press B / b to move the cursor to the next position. If you made a mistake Press B / b until the character you wa...

50 GB Selecting the sound field This receiver can create multi channel surround sound. You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. . Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to select the sound field you want. You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVI...

51 GB Enjo ying Surr ound Sound x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C DCS ) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. x V. M. DIM (V. Multi Dimension DCS ) Cr...

52 GB You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver. x HP 2CH (Headphones 2CH) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones (except Analog Direct). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel sur...

55 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),...

56 GB If your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function 1 Perform the steps given in “If your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function” (page 55). 2 Press AMP MENU. 3 Press V / v repeatedly to select “HDMI”, then press or b . 4 Press V / v repea...

57 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...

60 GB About S-AIR products This receiver is compatible with the S-AIR function (page 88), which allows wireless sound transmission between S-AIR products.There are two types of S-AIR product.• S-AIR main unit (this receiver): This is for transmitting sound.You can use up to three S-AIR main units. (...

61 GB S-A IR Oper ations • Other factors The following may cause poor reception.– Materials or structures, such as walls and floors – The location where an S-AIR product is placed When using S-AIR products, place them as far as possible from the above electronic equipment, or place where S-AIR recep...

62 GB To set the ID of the S-AIR sub unit Be sure to match the ID on S-AIR sub unit you want to the S-AIR main unit.For details on setting the ID of the surround amplifier and S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the surround amplifier and S-AIR receiver. Sound transmiss...

63 GB S-A IR Oper ations To perform pairing 1 Place the S-AIR sub unit that you want to pair near the S-AIR main unit. 2 Match the IDs of the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR sub unit. • To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit, see “To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit” (page 61). • To set the ID of the S...

64 GB Enjoying the system’s sound in another room (For the S-AIR receiver only (not supplied)) You can enjoy the system’s sound in another room by using the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be placed in another room for enjoying the system’s sound there.For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer...

65 GB S-A IR Oper ations Changing the channel for better sound transmission If you use multiple wireless systems which sharing the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR products or other wireless systems may be unstable. In this case, the transmission may be impr...

66 GB Stabilizing S-AIR reception Check the following when S-AIR reception is poor or unstable.– Confirm the wireless adapters are inserted correctly (page 31). – Confirm that the S-AIR IDs of the S-AIR main unit and sub unit are the same (page 61). Check the following.• Keep cords that are connecte...

67 GB S-A IR Oper ations Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode (For the S-AIR receiver only (not supplied)) You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode by setting“STANDBY” to “STBY ON”. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V / v repeatedly to...

68 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...

69 GB Adv a nced Operations Assigning input jacks * Initial setting Notes • When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically (page 68). • You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to the same input. • You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to...

71 GB Adv a nced Operations Notes • Set “SB ASGN” to “BI-AMP” before you perform Auto Calibration. • If you set “SB ASGN” to “BI-AMP”, the speaker level and distance settings of the surround back speakers and front high speakers become invalid, and those of the front speakers are used. • If you set ...

72 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. CAL] (page 39) Starts Auto Calibration [START] Calibration type [CAL TYPE] FULL.FLAT, ENGINEER FRONT.R...

76 GB You can adjust the level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. x T. TONE Lets you adjust the speaker levels while listening to the test tone from your listening position. • OFF The test tone is turned off. • AUTO xxx * The test tone is output from each speaker in seq...

77 GB Adv a nced Operations 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 Front lef...

79 GB Adv a nced Operations Tip The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each speaker 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...

80 GB x FRT CRS. Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the front speakers that have been set to “SMALL” in the SPEAKER menu. x CNT CRS. Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the center speaker that have been set to “SMALL” in the SPEAKER menu. x SUR CRS. Lets you set the bass crossover...

81 GB Adv a nced Operations You can make settings for the audio to suit your preference. x A/V SYNC Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display. You can adjust from 0 (0 ms) to 30 (300 ms) in 1 (10 ms) steps. Notes • This parameter is useful wh...

82 GB You can make various adjustments for HDMI settings. x CTRL.HDMI Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off. For details, see ““BRAVIA” Sync Features” (page 55). x PASS.THRU Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV even when the receiver is in standby mode. • ON When the receiver i...

83 GB Adv a nced Operations x SW L.P.F. Lets you set the low pass filter of the subwoofer when multi channel Linear PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. Set the “SW L.P.F.” if your connected subwoofer’s crossover frequency do not have low pass filter. • L.P.F. ON The low pass filter of the ...

84 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....

85 GB Using the Rem o te/ Additional Inf o rmation Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory RM-AAU073 only While holding down MASTER VOL – , press ? / 1 and INPUT. RM-AAU075 only While holding down 2 – , press ? / 1 and / . The remote is reset to its initial settings. Glossary x Cinema Studi...

87 GB Additional Inf o rmation x Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is Dolby’s lossless audio technology developed for high-definition optical discs. Dolby TrueHD audio is bit-for-bit identical to the original studio masters and provides supreme-quality audio up to 8 channel at 96 kHz/24 bit and up to 6 chan...

88 GB x S-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency) Recent times have seen the rapid spread of DVD media, Digital Broadcasting, and other high quality media.To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high quality media are transmitted with nodeterioration, Sony has developed a technology called “...

89 GB Additional Inf o rmation 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 no...

90 GB Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very lo...

92 GB There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. • Adjust the volume of this receiver.• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component is not connected correctly. Turn off the receiver, then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component. • Check th...

94 GB When the receiver is in standby mode, there is no image or sound on the TV. • When the receiver is in standby mode, image and sound are output from the HDMI component selected the last time you turned off the receiver. If you are enjoying other component, play the component and perform the One...

95 GB Additional Inf o rmation “HP NO LK” and “VOL MIN” appear alternately in the display and the volume of the receiver becomes minimum. • Volume becomes minimum when you turn off the surround amplifier with headphones connected or if the radio reception is poor. In these cases, check the radio rec...

96 GB Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U2 only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 95 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts t...

97 GB Additional Inf o rmation Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohmsP B /C B : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms P R /C R : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through General Power requirements Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC OUT: 5V, 0.7A MAX Power consumption D...

98 GB Index Numerics 2 channel 505.1 channel 167.1 channel 16 A A.F.D. mode 50Analog Direct 50Audio Return Channel (ARC) 59 AUTO CALIBRATION 34 B BI-AMP 79Bi-amplifier connection 70Blu-ray disc player connecting 24, 27 C Cable TV tuner connecting 24, 29 Camcorder connecting 30 Clear memory 33remote ...