Page 2 - Owner’s Record; Important Safety Instructions; WARNING
2 GB To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the appa...
Page 4 - For customers in Australia
4 GB Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.On certain batteries this sym...
Page 5 - About This Manual; About area codes; On Copyrights
5 GB About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DH510. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. • In this manual, models of area code ECE is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clear...
Page 6 - Table of Contents
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 ......
Page 7 - Supplied accessories
7 GB Using the Remote Changing the input button assignments ...... 66Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory .................................................. 67 Additional Information Glossary ...................................................... 67Precautions ..............................
Page 8 - Description and location of parts; Front panel; qs
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...
Page 9 - Indicators on the display; Indicator and explanation
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...
Page 11 - Rear panel; Audio signal section; Video signal section
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 ...
Page 12 - Remote commander
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,...
Page 13 - Press and hold SHIFT (; To control the receiver; Name and function
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...
Page 14 - To control a Sony TV; ) and then press the
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 ...
Page 16 - To control other Sony components; Notes
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 ( ...
Page 17 - : Installing the speakers; Center speaker; Connections
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 ...
Page 19 - : Connecting the speakers
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...
Page 23 - b: Connecting the video components; HDMI features; • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI; Components to be connected
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...
Page 26 - Connecting a DVD player, DVD recorder
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...
Page 27 - Connecting a Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner
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...
Page 30 - Initializing the receiver; Press; your listening position.; Preparing the Receiver
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...
Page 31 - “START” appears on the display.; Setting up the Auto Calibration; Performing Auto Calibration
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...
Page 32 - Tips; To cancel Auto Calibration; When error codes appear; Error and warning codes
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...
Page 33 - Error codes and remedies
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...
Page 34 - Note
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...
Page 35 - Playback; Turn on the receiver.; To activate the muting function; Basic Operations
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 +/...
Page 36 - FM and AM band; Naming inputs
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...
Page 37 - Using the Sleep Timer; Recording
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...
Page 38 - Listening to FM/AM radio; Tip; Tuner Operations
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...
Page 39 - Select 1; If you cannot tune in a station; Changing the AM tuning scale
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...
Page 41 - Tuning to preset stations
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 ...
Page 42 - Selecting the sound field; Receiving RDS broadcasts
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...
Page 43 - DCS; Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.; Movie mode
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....
Page 47 - What is “BRAVIA” Sync?; • If your TV is not compatible with the; “BRAVIA” Sync Features
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),...
Page 49 - • When you adjust the TV volume, the
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...
Page 50 - Press and hold TV, then press TV
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...
Page 52 - Audio input modes; AUTO; Advanced Operations
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...
Page 53 - nced Operations
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...
Page 54 - Assigning input jacks
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...
Page 55 - Using the setting menu; The setting is entered automatically.; To exit the menu
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...
Page 56 - Overview of the menus
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, ...
Page 59 - The test tone is turned off.; Adjusting the speaker level; The dynamic range is not compressed.; AUTO CAL menu
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...
Page 60 - PATTERN; SPEAKER menu
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...
Page 61 - FRT SIZE
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 ...
Page 62 - The distance is displayed in meters.; EFFECT; SURROUND menu
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 ...
Page 63 - FM MODE; DUAL; TUNER menu
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...
Page 64 - HDMI menu
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...
Page 65 - SW LEVEL; Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or; ARC; • ARC OFF; You can customize the settings of the receiver.; DIMMER; • STBY OFF; NAME IN; SYSTEM menu
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...
Page 66 - With the AV; Using the Remote; Categories
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....
Page 67 - rmation; While holding down MASTER VOL –, press; Glossary; Cinema Studio EX; Additional Information
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 ...
Page 69 - Sampling frequency; Precautions; On safety; • Before operating the receiver, check that the; On heat buildup
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 ...
Page 70 - Troubleshooting; Audio
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...
Page 72 - Video
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...
Page 73 - Tuner; Control for HDMI
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...
Page 75 - Specifications; Amplifier section; If the problem persist
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...
Page 76 - in the certain printed wiring boards.
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...
Page 77 - Index; Numerics
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 ...
