Sony STR-DH810 - Manuals

7 GB Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) .......................... 69 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs ...................................................... 69 Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT.............

8 GB Description and location of parts A ? / 1 (on/standby) (page 34, 48, 55) B TONE +/–, TONE MODE (page 81) C INPUT SELECTOR (page 43) D Display (page 9) E Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. F DIMMER (page 85) G MASTER VOLUME (page 42, 43) H MUTING (page 43) I VIDEO 2 IN jacks (...

9 GB Indicators on the display LH LFE NEO : 6 TrueHD DTS - HD MSTR HI RES EQ RDS MEM LBR S-AIR SW RH PLII x z HDMI COAX ANALOG OPT ARC D.RANGE ST DTS -ES LPCM SLEEP BI-AMP SP A B 9 6 / 2 4 D + EX L R C SBL SBR SB SL SR S qk q; 4 5 6 8 2 1 3 7 9 qa qs qd qf qh qj qg Indicator and explanation A SW Lig...

10 GB Indicator and explanation J BI-AMP Lights up when surround back speakers selection is set to “BI-AMP” (page 71). K SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated (page 45). L LPCM Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Linear PCM signals. M DTS(-ES) indicators Lights up when the receiv...

11 GB Rear panel AM EZW-T100 ANTENNA DMPORT IN 4 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 OPTICAL SAT/ CATV IN BD IN DVD IN COAXIAL SA-CD/CD/CD-R SAT/CATV SUBWOOFER AUDIO I...

12 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 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate.You can also program the remote to ...

13 GB To control the receiver Be sure to press AMP ( C ) to change the remote button function to control the receiver. a) The following buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.– number 5, VIDEO 1– N – PRESET +, TV CH + (RM-AAP049 only), PROG + (RM-AA...

14 GB To control a Sony TV Press TV ( W ), then press the yellow printing button to select the function you want. a) The following buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.– number 5, VIDEO 1– N – PRESET +, TV CH + (RM-AAP049 only), PROG + (RM-AAP050 ...

15 GB To control other Sony components Name Blu-ray disc, DVD player Satellite tuner VCR PSX DVD/VCR COMBO, DVD/HDD COMBO VCD, LD player CD player, MD/DAT/Tape deck B AV ? / 1 b) Power Power Power Power Power Power Power f) D Numeric buttons a)c) Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Track Track -...

17 GB Connecti ons 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 ch...

19 GB Connecti ons 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). AM ANTENNA DMPORT IN 4 IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 TV OUT ARC DC5V0.7A MAX IN OPTICAL VIDEO OUT OPTICAL SAT/ CATV IN BD IN DVD IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN BD 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 L of this terminals. • If you are not using surround back speaker or front high speakers, and you have an additional front speaker system, connec...

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 1–4 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your components. For details, see “Programming the remote” (page 85). • You can also ren...

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...

31 GB Connecti ons The receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals.Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals (HDMI TV OUT jack only). : Same type of signal as that of the input signal is output.: Video signals are upconverted and output. As t...

33 GB Connecti ons 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 remove...

34 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 Pr...

36 GB * Be sure to set the speaker pattern to a setting with front high speakers (page 78). 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 so that the optimizer ...

37 GB Pre p aring the R eceive r 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V / v repeatedly to select “<AUTO CAL>”, then press or b . 3 Press V / v repeatedly to select “A.CAL START”, then press . Measurement starts in 5 seconds. A count down is displayed.The measurement process will take approximately 30 sec...

38 GB 1 Confirm the measurement result. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display. 2 View the measurement result. Press AMP and then press V / v repeatedly to select the item. Then, press . 3 Save the measurement result. Select “SAVE EXIT” in step 2.“...

39 GB Pre p aring the R eceive r When error codes appear 1 Check the problem of the error. * xxx represent a speaker channel F Front S Surround SB Surround back FH Front high Depending on the error code, the speaker channel may not appears. 2 Perform Auto Calibration again. Press AMP, then press . P...

40 GB * xxx represent a speaker channel FL Front left FR Front right CNT Center SL Surround left SR Surround right SBL Surround back left SBR Surround back right LH Front left high RH Front right high SW Subwoofer Depending on the measurement result, the speaker channel may not appears. To return to...

41 GB Pre p aring the R eceive r 5 Perform Auto Calibration and save the measurement results. See “2: Performing Auto Calibration” (page 37) and “3: Confirming/saving the measurement results” (page 38).The measurement results is registered as the position you selected in step 4. 6 Repeat steps 1 to ...

42 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 “TEST TONE”, then press . 4 Press...

43 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. Note When you press TUNER, “FM TUNER” or “AM ...

44 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...

45 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. Press AMP, then press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. “SLEEP” lights up in the display.Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 0:30:00 t 1:...

46 GB 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 a blank video tape, etc....

47 GB T u n e r Op era tio ns 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 INP...

48 GB (Models of area code U2 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 kHz). To reset the scale to 10 ...

49 GB T u n e r Op era tio ns 4 Press MEMORY. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver.“MEM” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 5 and 6 before “MEM” goes out. 5 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select a preset num...

50 GB 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 want to change flashes, th...

51 GB Enjo ying Surr ound Sound 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 use 2CH/...

52 GB 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.MULTI DIM. (V. Multi Dimension DCS ) Creates many virtual spea...

53 GB Enjo ying Surr ound Sound x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music) Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. You can only select the following sound fields if the headphones are connect...

55 GB Enjo ying Surr ound Sound Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields.When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialo...

56 GB 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), operation is simplified ...

57 GB “BRA VIA” Sy nc Features 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 56). 2 Press AMP MENU. 3 Press V / v repeatedly to select “<HDMI>”, then...

58 GB 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 the operating instructio...

59 GB “BRA VIA” Sy nc Features 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 TV, then pre...

60 GB Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return Channel) The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables the TV outputs the audio signals to the receiver via a HDMI cable connected to the HDMI TV OUT jack.You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver without conn...

61 GB S-A IR Oper ations S-AIR products use a radio frequency of 2.4 GHz. Certain electronic equipment or other factors may cause lost connection or instability in S-AIR reception.• Electronic equipment influence The following may cause interference or cross talk.– Cellular phones, cordless phones– ...

64 GB 6 Press V / v repeatedly to select the setting you want, then press . • START: The S-AIR main unit starts pairing. “SEARCHING” flashes on the display. • CONDITION: You can check the current ID. When the pairing setting is not made, “NO PAIRING” appears on the display. 7 Start pairing of the S-...

65 GB S-A IR Oper ations 3 Press V / v repeatedly to select “<S-AIR>”, then press or b . 4 Press V / v repeatedly to select “S-AIR MODE”, then press or b . 5 Press V / v repeatedly to select the setting you want. • PARTY: The S-AIR receiver outputs sound according to the input selected on the ...

66 GB 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 improved by changing th...

67 GB S-A IR Oper ations Stabilizing S-AIR reception Check the following when S-AIR reception is poor or unstable.– Confirm the wireless adapters are inserted correctly (page 32). – Confirm that the S-AIR IDs of the S-AIR main unit and sub unit are the same (page 62). Check the following.• Keep cord...

69 GB Adv a nced Operations 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...

70 GB Assigning input jacks * Initial setting Notes • You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver. • When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically (page 69). • You cannot reassign more than one HDMI inpu...

72 GB Using the setting menu By using the setting menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press V / v repeatedly to select the menu you want. 3 Press or b to enter the menu. 4 Press V / v repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. 5 Press or...

73 GB Adv a nced Operations 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 [<AUTO CAL>] (page 40) Starts Auto Calibration [A.CAL START] Calibration type ...

77 GB Adv a nced Operations You can adjust the level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. x TEST 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 ...

78 GB You can set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this receiver. x SP 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 left/right high Center...

79 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 ...

80 GB 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 other “LARGE” speaker...

81 GB Adv a nced Operations x DIST. UNIT Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances.• METER The distance is displayed in meters. • FEET The distance is displayed in feet. x FRT CROSS Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the front speakers that have been set to “SMALL” in the S...

82 GB 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 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms steps. Notes • This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma mo...

83 GB Adv a nced Operations You can make settings for video. x RESOLUTION Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals (component video and video) and output from the HDMI TV OUT jack.• AUTO The resolution is set automatically, depending on the connected TV. • 480/576p The resolutio...

84 GB x AUDIO OUT Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the playback component connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection.• AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component are only output to the speakers connected to the receiver. Multi channel sound can be played back as it is. Note ...

85 GB Using the Rem o te You can customize the settings of the receiver. x DIMMER Lets you adjust the brightness of the display in 3 levels. Tip You can also use DIMMER on the receiver. x SLEEP Lets you set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specific time. For details, see “Using the Sleep ...

86 GB 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control (including TV button). See the tables on page 86–89 for information on the numeric code(s) corresponding to...

89 GB Using the Rem o te To control a video CD player To control a VCR * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. To control a satellite tuner (box) To control a cable box Maker Code(s) SONY 605 Maker Code(s) SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,...

90 GB Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory 1 While holding down MASTER VOL – (RM-AAP049 only) or – (RM-AAP050 only), press and hold ? / 1 , then press AV ? / 1 . The RM SET UP indicator flashes 3 times. 2 Release all buttons. All the contents of the remote’s memory (i.e., all the program...

91 GB Additional Inf o rmation x Deep Colour (Deep Color) Video signals for which the color depth of signals passing through an HDMI jack have been raised.The number of colors that could be expressed by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216 colors) with the current HDMI jack. However, the number of colors...

93 GB Additional Inf o rmation 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 develo...

95 GB Additional Inf o rmation Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that ...

97 GB Additional Inf o rmation There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. • Select the appropriate input using the input buttons. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.• Move your audio components away from the TV. • Assign the component video input correctl...

98 GB The source sound input to the HDMI jack is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker. • Check the HDMI connection (page 24).• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. • Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component. Refer to the operating ins...

101 GB Additional Inf o rmation 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 distor...

102 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 (analo...

103 GB Additional Inf o rmation Index Numerics 2 Channel Stereo 515.1 channel 17 A A.F.D. mode 51Analog Direct 51Audio Return Channel (ARC) 60 AUTO CALIBRATION 35 B BI-AMP 80Bi-amplifier connection 71Blu-ray disc player connecting 27 C Cable TV tuner connecting 29 Camcorder connecting 30 Clear remot...