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Sony STR-DH740 User's Manual

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 D C A C JO TrueHD IDTS HDISPA B ST INEO 6 EQ IMEM SLEEP 11 10 9 8 Input indicator 5 SP A SP B SP A B Lights up to indicate the current input HDMI The receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack ARC TV input is selected and the Audio Return Channel ARC signals are detected COAX Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack page 54 OPT Digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack page 54 D C A C Lights up when the measurement results of the Auto Calibration function are applied Dolby Digital Surround indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals pa Dolby Digital O TrueHD Dolby TrueHD DTS HD indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals DTS DTS DTS HD DTS HD Lights up when the speaker system is turned on Tuning indicator ST Lights up when the receiver tunes to a stereo broadcast MEM Lights up when memory function such as Preset Memory page 43 etc is activated SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated page 15 EQ Lights up when the equalizer is activated D R C Lights up when Dynamic Range Compression is activated page 64 NEO 6 Lights up when DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music
2. Views information on the display panel Numeric buttons Press to Preset tune to the preset stations page 43 Select track numbers Press 0 10 to select track number 10 Select channel numbers 19 20 21 PREVIEW HDMI Selects the Preview for HDMI function Turns on a live picture in picture preview of HDMI inputs connected to this receiver Press repeatedly to select each HDMI input preview then press to enter confirm the selection This feature is powered by Silicon Image InstaPrevue technology Note The Preview for HDMI function is available for HDMI BD DVD GAME and SAT CATV input e This function does not work in the following cases The equipment is not connected to the HDMI input jack The equipment connected to the supported HDMI input jack is not turned on The current input is not HDMI input When Fast View is set to Off When an unsupported HDMI video format 480i 576i 4K some 3D video signal some video camera signal or VGA signal is input e The picture in picture preview will be blacked out when 4K or some 3D video signal is input iPhone CTRL Enters iPod iPhone control mode when using iPod iPhone AMP Activates the receiver operation TV INPUT Selects the input signal TV input or video input 1 See the table on page 16 for information on the buttons th
3. The measurement starts in five seconds The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone When the measurement ends a beep sounds and the screen switches If an error code appears on the screen see Message list after Auto Calibration measurement page 60 2 Select the item you want then press e Retry Performs the Auto Calibration again e Save amp Exit Save the measurement results and exits the setting process e WRN Check Displays warning related to the measurement results See Message list after Auto Calibration measurement page 60 e Exit Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results 3 Save the measurement result Select Save amp Exit in step 3 If you reposition your speaker we recommend that you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the surround sound e You can change the unit of distance in Distance Unit in the Speaker Settings menu page 62 e The size of a speaker Large Small is determined by the low frequency characteristics The measurement results may vary depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers and the shape of the room It is recommended that you apply the measurement results However you can change those settings in the Speaker Settings menu Save the measurement results first then try to change the settings To check the Auto Calibration results To check error code or
4. For details refer to the operating instructions of your TV Remote Easy Control You can use the TV remote control to operate the menu of the receiver Select the receiver AV AMP recognized by the TV Notes e The receiver is recognized as Tuner AV AMP by the TV e Your TV must be compatible with the link menu Depending on the type of TV some of the operations may not be available 53 GB sainyeey ouAS WIAWHG Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE When you connect equipment to both digital and analog audio 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 SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input You can also use the input buttons on the remote control 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode The selected audio input mode appears on the display panel e AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals If there are more than one digital connection HDMI audio signals have priority If there are no digital audio signals analog audio signals are selected When TV input is selected priority is given to the Audio Return Channel ARC signals If your TV is not compatible with the ARC function the digital optical audio signals are selected If the Control for HDMI functions
5. If you cannot listen to the sound of the equipment connected to the receiver while TV input is selected on the receiver Be sure to change the input of the receiver to HDMI when you want to watch a program on the equipment connected via HDMI connection to the receiver Change the TV channel when you want to watch a TV broadcast Be sure to select the correct equipment or input you want when you watch a program from the equipment connected to the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV on this operation Check that the Analog Direct is not being used When using the Control for HDMI function you cannot control the connected equipment using TV s remote control Depending on the connected equipment and TV you may need to set up the equipment and TV Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment and TV Change the input of the receiver to the HDMI input connected to the equipment e Check that the selected digital audio input jack is not reassigned to other inputs page 54 The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and equipment are connected correctly and securely e Adjust the sound level parameters using the Speaker Settings menu Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced e Check that the DVD etc you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD playe
6. 10 0 dB to SL 10 0 dB 0 5 dB interval Surround right speaker level SR LEVEL SR 10 0 dB to SR 10 0 dB 0 5 dB interval Surround back speaker level SB LEVEL SB 10 0 dB to SB 10 0 dB 0 5 dB interval Surround back left speaker level SBL LEVEL SBL 10 0 dB to SBL 10 0 dB 0 5 dB interval Surround back right speaker level SBR LEVEL SBR 10 0 dB to SBR 10 0 dB 0 5 dB interval Front left high speaker level LH LEVEL LH 10 0 dB to LH 10 0 dB 0 5 dB interval Front right high speaker level RH LEVEL RH 10 0 dB to RH 10 0 dB 0 5 dB interval Subwoofer level SW LEVEL SW 10 0 dB to SW 10 0 dB 0 5 dB interval 67 GB sBuines Bunsnfpy Menu Parameters Settings Display Display Speaker settings Speaker pattern 5 2 1 to 2 0 20 patterns lt SPEAKER gt SP PATTERN Front speakers size LARGE SMALL FRT SIZE Center speaker size LARGE SMALL CNT SIZE Surround speakers size LARGE SMALL SUR SIZE Front high speakers size LARGE SMALL FH SIZE Surround back speaker assign SPK B BI AMP OFF SB ASSIGN Front left speaker distance FL 1 00 m to FL 10 00 m FL DIST FL 3 3 to FL 32 9 688 0 01 m 1 inch interval Front right speaker distance FR 1 00 m to FR 10 00 m FR DIST FR 33 to FR 32 9 0 01 m 1 inch interval Center speaker distan
7. Pass Through is set to On in the HDMI Settings menu if you connect equipment not compatible with the BRAVIA Sync to the receiver page 64 The OSD menu does not appear on the TV screen e Press HOME to turn the OSD on e Check that the TV is connected correctly e Depending on the TV the OSD menu may take some time to appear on the TV screen Display panel is turned off If PURE DIRECT indicator lights up press PURE DIRECT to turn off the function page 49 e Press DIMMER on the receiver to adjust the brightness of the display panel e The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol Sound There is no sound no matter which equipment is selected or only a very low level sound is heard There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from specific speakers e Check that all connecting cords are inserted to their input output jacks for the respective jacks of the receiver speakers and the equipment Check that both the receiver and all equipment are turned on Check that MASTER VOLUME control is not set to VOL MIN Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to SPK OFF page 60 Check that headphones are not connected to the receiver Press 0X on the remote control to cancel the muting function Try pressing the input button on the remote control or turning the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the equipment of y
8. 69 Bi Amp 56 Bi amplifier connection 56 Blu ray Disc player 26 BRAVIA Sync preparing 50 C Cable TV tuner 26 27 Calibration Type 60 67 CD player 28 Clear memory 56 remote control 72 sound field 49 Connection antennas 29 audio equipment 28 speakers 21 TV 23 USB device 28 video equipment 24 Control for HDMI 64 70 Crossover frequency 62 69 D DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration 30 59 Direct Tuning 42 Display panel 11 Distance Unit 62 69 Dolby Digital EX 18 Dual Mono 63 70 DVD player 26 27 DVD recorder 27 Dynamic range compression 64 70 E Easy Setup 30 Effect level 69 EQ Settings 48 63 69 F Fast View 65 FM 41 FM Mode 42 69 H HD D C S 45 HDMI Audio Out 64 70 HDMI Settings 64 70 Home Theatre Control 53 83 GB uonewnoju jeuonippy l Input 34 INPUT MODE 54 Input Settings 65 iPod iPhone Charging 38 Compatible models 36 L Language 65 Level Settings 67 M Manual Setup 61 Menu 57 67 Message Auto Calibration 60 Error 80 iPod iPhone 38 USB 41 Movie mode 45 Music mode 46 Muting 35 N Name Input 44 65 O One Touch Play 51 OSD On Screen Display 33 P Pass Through 64 70 PlayStation 3 26 Preset stations 43 PROTECTOR 80 Pure Direct 49 Base R Remote control 14 Remote Easy Control 53 Resetting 72 S Satellite tuner 26 27 SB Assign 60 68 Settings menu 57 Sleep Timer 15 Sound field 45 Speaker Pattern 60 68 Speaker Set
9. FM 1 to FM 30 Tuning to preset stations 1 Select FM or AM from the menu then press 2 Select Select Preset then press 3 Select the preset station you want then press Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available 43 suoneado sounL Naming preset stations Name Input 1 Select FM or AM from the menu then press 2 Select Select Preset then press 3 Select the preset number which you want to name then press OPTIONS 4 Select Name Input then press Press repeatedly to select a character then press You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing lt gt You can enter a name up to 8 characters 6 Repeat step 5 to input a character one by one then press The name you entered is registered Receiving RDS broadcasts Europe Australia and Taiwan models only This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System RDS which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular programming signal This receiver offers convenient RDS features such as Program Service name display RDS is available only for FM stations Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same type of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details 44s Simply select a station on the FM band When y
10. Mode Output Power 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 9 140 W per channel Other models Minimum RMS Output Power 6 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 90 W 90 W Stereo Mode Output Power 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 1 105 W 105 W Surround Mode Output Power 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 9 145 W per channel Measured under the following conditions Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz 127 V AC 60 Hz 230 V AC 50 Hz Area USA Canada Taiwan Mexico Europe Australia 2 Reference power output for front center surround surround back and front high speakers Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Frequency response Analog 10 Hz 100 kHz 0 5 2 dB with sound field and equalizer bypassed Input Analog Sensitivity 500 mV 50 kilohms S N 105 dB A 500 mV 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 SUBWOOFER Voltage 2 V 1 kilohm Equalizer Gain levels 10 dB 1 dB step 3 INPUT SHORT with sound field and equalizer bypassed 4 Weighted network input level FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz Antenna aerial FM wire antenna aerial Antenna aerial terminals 75 ohms unbalanced 81 GB uonewnoju jeuonippy AM tuner section Tuning range General Power requirements Area Tuning scale 10 kHz step 9 kHz step US
11. and other compressed music E PLII Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E PLIIx Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E PLIlz Height PLIIz Performs Dolby Pro Logic Iz mode decoding This setting can expand a source sound from a 5 1 channel to a 7 1 channel to which a vertical equipment is applied and gives a dimension of presence and depth E Neo 6 Music Neo 6 MUS 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 When headphones are connected You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver E HP 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 surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals E HP Direct HP DIRECT This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when Analog Direct is selected Outputs the analog signals without processing by the equalizer sound field etc If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal which is a low pas
12. control at the remote work control sensor on the receiver e Check the HDMI connection page 10 page 24 e Remove any obstacles in the path e Make sure Control for HDMI is set to On in HDMI Settings menu Make sure the connected equipment is compatible with the Control for HDMI function Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected equipment Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment If you unplug the HDMI cable or change the connection repeat the procedures of Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync page 50 When Control for HDMI is set to Off the BRAVIA Sync does not work properly even if the equipment is connected to the HDMI IN jack The types and the number of equipment which can be controlled by the BRAVIA Sync are restricted in the HDMI CEC standard as follows Recording equipment Blu ray Disc recorder DVD recorder etc up to 3 equipment Playback equipment Blu ray Disc player DVD player etc up to 3 equipment Tuner related equipment up to 4 equipment The receiver uses one of them for its OSD operations AV receiver audio system up to equipment 808 between the remote control and the receiver e Replace all the batteries in the remote control with new ones if they are weak e Make sure you select the correct input on the remote control Error messages Tf there is a malfunction a message appears
13. decoding is activated page 46 47 Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals 0 PL Dolby Pro Logic PLil Dolby Pro Logic II OO PL lix Dolby Pro Logic IIx OI PL Iliz Dolby Pro Logic IIz 11 12 These indicators may not light up depending on the speaker pattern setting USB Lights up when iPod iPhone or USB device is detected When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 54 or Analog Direct is not selected 1268 Rear panel OPTICAL g v 3 ooo O DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT section HDMI IN OUT jacks page 23 26 OPTICAL IN jacks page 23 27 COAXIAL IN jack page 28 2 TUNER section FM ANTENNA jack page 29 AM ANTENNA terminals page 29 3 SPEAKERS section page 21 4 AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT section White L AUDIO IN jacks Red R page 23 27 28 Black SUBWOOFER OUT jacks page 21 on VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT section page 23 27 VIDEO IN OUT Yellow jacks You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input im
14. harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits To reduce the risk of electric shock the speaker cord should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions 1 Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS 2 Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord 3 Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core of speaker cord by hand Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnect
15. latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies It is based on precise response measurement data of a mastering studio 450 s 9ajJ4 punos BulAofug With this mode you are able to enjoy Blu ray and DVD movies at home with not only the high quality of sound but also the best sound ambience just as the movie s sound engineer intended in the mastering process You can select the effect type for HD D C S as follows Dynamic This setting is suitable for an environment which is reverberant but lacks a spacious feeling where sound absorption is not sufficient It emphasizes the reflection of sound and reproduces the sound of a large classical movie theater Thus the spacious feeling of a dubbing theater is emphasized and a unique acoustic field is created Theater This setting is suitable for 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 equipment It reproduces the reverberation of sound provided when a theatrical sound source is remixed for a Blu ray Disc to a volume level suitable for home use The level of reflection and reverberation of sound is kept to the minimum However dialogues and surround effects are reproduced vividly E PLII Mo
16. like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a subwoofer 7 1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu ray Disc software recorded sound in 6 1 channel or 7 1 channel format e 6 1 channel speaker placement Place the surround back speaker behind the listening position 7 1 channel speaker placement Place the surround back speakers as shown in the illustration below The angle should be the same 1968 suono uuog 7 1 channel speaker system using front high speakers You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers Place the front high speakers at an angle between 25 to 35 at an angle of 20 5 in height N 28 Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want 2068 2 Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Surround speaker Center speaker Right Left GF A eu J Right Left Right Left Subwoofer Surround back Front A speaker Bi amplifier Front high Front B speaker Monaural audio cord not supplied Speaker cord not supplied 2168 suono uuog When y
17. of both the receiver and the TV are not activated the ARC does not work e OPT Specifies the digital audio signals input to the OPTICAL jack e COAX Specifies the digital audio signals input to the COAXIAL jack e ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks 5468 Based on the input appears on the display panel and other modes cannot be selected e When Analog Direct is being used audio input is set to ANALOG You cannot select other modes Using other audio input jacks Audio Input Assign You can reassign the digital input jacks to other input if the default settings of the jacks do not correspond to your connected equipment After you have reassigned the input jacks you can use the input button or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the equipment you connected Example When you connect the DVD player to the OPTICAL IN 1 SAT CATV jack Assign the OPTICALIN 1 SAT CATV jack to DVD Select Settings from the home menu then press Select Input Settings then press Select Audio Input Assign then press Select the input name you want to assign a A N Select the audio signals you want to assign to the input which you have selected in step 4 using lt gt 6 Press Input name BD DVD GAME SAT VIDEO SA CD CATV CD Assignable OPT1 O O O O O O audio inp
18. on the display panel You can check the condition of the system by the message If any problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer PROTECTOR Irregular current is output to the speakers or the receiver is covered and ventilation holes are blocked The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Remove the object covering the upper panel of the receiver check the speaker connection and turn on the power again USB FAIL An over current from the v USB port was detected The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the iPod iPhone or USB device then unplug it and turn on the power again For other messages see Message list after Auto Calibration measurement page 60 iPod iPhone message list page 38 and USB message list page 41 Clearing the memory Reference sections To clear See All memorized settings page 56 Customized sound fields page 49 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION USA model only With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Mexico model Minimum RMS Output Power 6 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 90 W 90 W Stereo Mode Output Power 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 1 100 W 100 W Surround
19. property rights of Microsoft Corporation Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson x v Color x v Colour and x v Color x v Colour logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation InstaPrevue is a trademark or registered trademark of Silicon Image Inc in the United States and other countries Table of Contents About This Manual 5 Supplied accessories 0 0 cee 9 Description and location of Parts seenen aaee 10 Getting started oo eee 17 Connections 1 Installing the speakers 19 2 Connecting the speakers 21 3 Connecting the TV oe 23 4a Connecting the video equipment 0 0 ee eeeeeeeteeeee 24 4b Connecting the audio EQUIPMENE oo eee 28 5 Connecting the antennas defial ognie eine 29 6 Connecting the AC power cord mains lead eeeeeeereeeee 29 Preparing the Receiver Turning on the receiver 30 Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup eonna 30 Guide to on screen display OSD Operation oo eee
20. the memory capacity is excessive This receiver does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device The playback order for the receiver may differ from the playback order of the connected USB device Folders that have no audio files are skipped e When playing a very long track some operations may cause playback delay USB message list Message and explanation Reading The receiver is recognizing and reading information of the USB device Device error The memory of the USB device could not be recognized page 39 Not supported An unsupported USB device is connected an unknown device is connected or the USB device is connected through a USB hub page 39 No device is connected No USB device is connected or the connected USB device is not recognized No track No track was found Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation be sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas aerials to the receiver page 29 Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below Area FM AM USA Canada 100 kHz 10kHz Europe Australia 50 kHz 9 kHz Taiwan Mexico 50 kHz 10 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 43 Numeric buttons 4 4 4 OPTIONS HOME D TUNING 1 Select Listen from the home menu then press 2
21. time press lt 1 You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value is shown on the TV screen during adjustment To output test tone from each speaker You can output test tone from the speakers in sequence 1 Select Test Tone then press G 2 Select Test Tone again then press 3 Adjust the parameter then press Off e Auto The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence 4 Select the speaker which you want to adjust the speaker level then press 5 Adjust the level of the selected speaker then press E Distance Unit Lets you select the unit of measurement for setting distances e feet The distance is displayed in feet e meter The distance is displayed in meters Audio Settings menu You can adjust settings for the audio to suit your preference E Night Mode Lets you retain a theater like environment at low volume levels For details see Using the Night Mode function page 48 E Equalizer Lets you adjust the bass and treble level for front speakers For details see Adjusting the equalizer page 48 E Sound Field Lets you select a sound effect applied to input signals For details see Enjoying Sound Effects page 45 You can set the function for each input independently E A V Sync Synchronizes audio with video output Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and v
22. to CROSS 200 Hz 10 Hz interval SUR CROSS Front high speakers crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz frequency 10 Hz interval FH CROSS Input settings Input mode AUTO OPT COAX ANALOG lt INPUT gt INPUT MODE Naming inputs For details see Name In NAME IN page 65 Digital audio input assignment A ASSIGN For details see Using other audio input jacks Audio Input Assign page 54 Surround settings Effect level DYNAMIC THEATER STUDIO lt SURROUND gt HD D C S TYP EQ settings Front speakers bass level BASS 10 dB to BASS 10 dB lt EQ gt BASS 1 dB interval Front speakers treble level TREBLE TREBLE 10 dB to TREBLE 10 dB 1 GB interval Tuner settings lt TUNER gt FM station receiving mode FM MODE STEREO MONO Naming preset stations For details see Naming preset NAME IN stations Name Input page 44 Audio settings Night mode NIGHT ON NIGHT OFF lt AUDIO gt NIGHT MODE Synchronizes audio with video SYNC ON SYNC OFF output A V SYNC Advanced auto volume A VOL ON A VOL OFF AUTO VOL 698 sBbuines Buysnipy Menu Parameters Settings Display Display Digital broadcast language MAIN SUB MAIN SUB selection DUAL MONO Dynamic range compression COMP ON COMP AUTO D RANGE COMP OFF HDMI settings Control for HDMI CTRL ON CTRL OFF lt HDM
23. turn off the TV Wid Press TV I The TV receiver and the connected equipment are turned off e Set the TV power supply interlock function to on before using the System Power Off function For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV Depending on the condition of the connected equipment it may not be turned off For details refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment Scene Select The optimum picture quality and sound field are selected automatically according to the scene selected on your TV For details on the operation refer to the operating instructions of the TV The sound field may not switch depending on the TV Correspondence table Scene setting onthe TV 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 Home Theatre Control If a Home Theatre Control compatible TV is connected to the receiver an icon for Internet based applications appears on the connected TV You can switch an input of the receiver or switch sound fields by using your TV s remote control You can also adjust the level of the center speaker or the subwoofer or adjust the settings of Dual Mono page 63 or A V Sync page 63 To use the Home Theatre Control function your TV must be able to access a broadband service
24. warning message obtained in Auto Calibration page 59 proceed with the following steps Select WRN Check in step 2 in Auto Calibration page 59 then press If a warning message appears check the message and use the receiver without change Or if necessary perform Auto Calibration again When an error code appears Check the error and perform Auto Calibration again 1 Press Retry appears on the TV screen 2 Select Yes then press 3 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Auto Calibration page 59 5968 sBbuineas Bunsnfpy Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Display and explanation Error 30 Headphones are connected to the PHONES jack on the receiver Remove the headphones and perform the Auto Calibration again Error 31 The SPEAKERS is set to off Set to other speaker settings and perform the Auto Calibration again Error 32 Error 33 Speakers were not detected or not connected properly e None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected Either the surround left or surround right speaker is not connected Surround back speakers or front high speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected Connect the surround speaker s to the SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B R terminals When you connect only one surr
25. 72 7 333 929 7 392 195 7 272 567 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS HD the Symbol amp DTS HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks amp DTS HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All Rights Reserved This receiver incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries iPhone iPod iPod classic iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries 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 Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries This product is protected by certain intellectual
26. A Canada 530kHz 531 kHz Mexico 1 710 kHz 1 710 kHz Europe 531 kHz Australia 1 602 kHz Taiwan Antenna aerial Loop antenna aerial Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms iPod iPhone section DC 5V 1 0 A MAX USB section Supported format MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 32 kbps 320 kbps VBR WMA 48 kbps 192 kbps AAC 48 kbps 320 kbps WAV 8 kHz 48 kHz 16 bit PCM Compatibility with all encoding writing software recording devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed Transfer speed Full speed Supported USB device Mass Storage Class Maximum current 500 mA 8268 Area Power requirements USA Canada 120 V AC 60 Hz Taiwan Mexico 127 V AC 60 Hz Europe 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Australia 230 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 240 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W When Control for HDMI page 64 and Pass Through page 64 are set to Off Dimensions width height depth Approx 430 mm x 156 mm x 329 4 mm 17 in x 6 1 4 in x 13 in including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 8 0 kg 17 Ib 11 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index Numerics 2 channel 45 5 1 channel 19 7 1 channel 19 A A F D mode 45 A V Sync 63 AM 41 Audio Input Assign 54 Audio Settings 63 Auto Calibration Settings 67 Auto Standby 66 70 Auto Tuning 42 Auto Volume 63 Bass 48
27. B connection page 60 e Make sure the speaker output is not set to SPK OFF page 60 e Disconnect the headphones Remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers to avoid measurement errors e Get accurate measurement by making sure the environment is free from noise and quiet The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted Provide consideration to your neighborhood and to the children in presence If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration the muting function will shut off automatically The correct measurements may not be able to take or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when special speakers such as dipole speakers are used To set up the Auto Calibration Optimizer microphone 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 2 Set up the optimizer microphone Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position and set it at the same height as your ears Confirm active subwoofer setup e When a subwoofer is connected turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume prior to activating the subwoofer Turn the LEVEL to just before the mid point e 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
28. CTOR is working page 80 Image No image appears on the TV e Select the appropriate input using the input buttons Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your audio equipment away from the TV Make sure that cables are correctly and securely connected to equipment Depending on the playback equipment you may need to set up the equipment Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound especially for the 1080p Deep Color Deep Colour 4K or 3D transmission 74 No 3D image appears on the TV Depending on the TV or the video equipment 3D images may not be displayed No 4K image appears on the TV Depending on the TV or the video equipment 4K images may not be displayed Check the video capability and setting of your TV and video equipment Also make sure to connect the video equipment to 4K available HDMI IN jack of this receiver When the receiver is in standby mode there is no image output from the TV When the receiver enters into standby mode image is from the last HDMI equipment selection before you turned off the receiver If you are enjoying other equipment play the equipment and perform the One Touch Play operation or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI equipment you want to enjoy For USA Canada Mexico Australia and Taiwan models only Make sure
29. CUT OFF FREQ Crossover frequency sole MIN Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using the setup distance value may be different from the actual position When you connect two subwoofers to the receiver If you cannot obtain measurement results of the Auto Calibration function correctly depending on the environment or you want to make fine adjustments you can set up the subwoofers manually For details see Manual Setup in the Speaker Settings menu page 61 Notes on the speaker impedance If you are not sure of the impedances of the speakers refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers This information is often on the back of the speaker When you connect front speakers to both the FRONT A and SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals connect the speakers with a nominal impedance of 6 ohms or higher To set the surround back speakers You can switch the usage of the speaker s connected to the SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals in accordance with the intended use For details see SB Assign Surround back speaker assign page 60 31 GB 1939934 y Buledaig This setting is only available if the Speaker Pattern is set to a setting without surround back and front high speakers To set the front speaker You can select the front speakers you want to drive Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to p
30. DMI jack see page 27 Blu ray Disc player Satellite tuner DVD player PlayStation 3 Cable TV tuner Audio video Audio video Audio video Audio video signals signals signals signals HDMI l l oO ov oy 0 HDMI cable not supplied Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable 268 Connecting equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks Satellite tuner Cable TV tuner Audio signals Video signals VCR DVD recorder Video game Audio signals Video signals sate ASS IGALE Optical digital cord not supplied Recommended connection Audio cord not supplied ne Alternative connection Video cord not supplied Note Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote control so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder For details see Reassigning the input button page 71 2768 suono uuog Ab Connecting the audio equipment Connecting a Super Audio CD player CD player Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Super Audio CD player CD player Audio signals Cert rte ss coreo G Coaxial digital cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied Recommended connection seces Alternative connection Connecting an iPod iPhone USB device DO
31. I gt CTRL HDMI Pass Through ON AUTO OFF PASS THRU HDMI audio out AMP TV AMP AUDIO OUT HDMI subwoofer level SW AUTO SW 10 dB SW 0 dB SW LEVEL Fast view AUTO OFF FAST VIEW System settings Auto standby mode STBY ON STBY OFF lt SYSTEM gt AUTO STBY Version VER X XXX a You can select this setting only when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings Depends on the speaker pattern setting some parameters or settings may not be available oan represent a speaker channel FL FR CNT SL SR SB SBL SBR LH RH SW You can only select this parameter if Speaker Pattern is not set to a setting with surround back or front high speakers You can only select this parameter if your speaker is set to SMALL You can only select this parameter if you select HD D C S as sound field 2 For USA Canada Mexico Australia and Taiwan models only X XXX represent a version number 706 To view the information on the display panel The display panel provides various information of the receiver status such as sound field Reassigning the input 1 Select the input for which you want to check the information button 2 Press AMP then press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY the Using the Remote Control You can change the default settings of the input buttons to suit the equipment in your system For example if you connect a Bl
32. If you cannot tune to a station MHz or kHz appears and then the screen returns to the current frequency Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat step 1 to 3 If you still cannot tune to a station the frequency may not be in use in your area Changing the AM tuning scale USA Canada and Mexico models only You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver Vd TUNING MODE 1 Press I to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down TUNING MODE press I 5 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 Depending on the settings the receiver may take some time to change the AM tuning scale e All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale Presetting FM AM radio stations Preset Memory You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations as your favorite stations AD O 4 4 4 SOY gt OPTIONS O 1 Tune to the station that you want to preset using Auto Tuning page 42 or Direct Tuning page 42 2 Select Preset Memory then press 3 Select a preset number then press The station is stored as the selected preset number 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store another station You can store station as follows e AM band AM 1 to AM 30 e FM band
33. MI Easy Setting check the Control for HDMI setting of the playback equipment e If the connected equipment does not support the Control for HDMI Easy Setting but still supports the Control for HDMI then you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected equipment before you perform the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV One Touch Play When you start playback the equipment connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection the receiver and TV operation are simplified as follows Receiver and TV Turns on if in standby mode Switches to appropriate HDMI input If you set Pass Through to Auto or On page 64 then set the receiver to standby mode sound and image can be output only from the TV For USA Canada Mexico Australia and Taiwan models only e Be sure that the System Audio Control function is set to on using TV menu Depending on the TV the start of the content may not appear e Depending on the settings the receiver may not turns on when Pass Through is set to Auto or On 51 GB seinyeeay ouAS VIAWHG You can also select a connected equipment such as Blu ray Disc DVD player from the TV menu The receiver and TV will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input System Audio Control You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation You can operat
34. Range Comp Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation 1 MUSIC 1 Press 1 to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down MUSIC press VO S F CLEAR appears on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting ages s 9jJ4 punos BulAofug BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA Sync The BRAVIA Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as TV Blu ray Disc player DVD player AV amplifier etc that supports the Control for HDMI function By connecting Sony equipment that is compatible with the BRAVIA Sync with an HDMI cable not supplied operation is simplified as follows e One Touch Play page 51 e System Audio Control page 52 e System Power Off page 52 e Scene Select page 53 e Home Theatre Control page 53 e Remote Easy Control page 53 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 e You may use One Touch Play System Audio Control and System Power Off function with non Sony equipment However compatibility with all non Sony equipment is not guaranteed e Scene Select and Home Theatre Control features
35. S O N Y 4 448 428 13 1 Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR DH740 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 appliance with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources for example lighted candles To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the appliance Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in the unit disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine and fire The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal operation For customers in the United States Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are loca
36. SA MAX iPod iPhone USB device USB cable not supplied 5 Connecting the 6 Connecting the AC antennas aerials power cord mains lead Before connecting the antennas aerials Connect the AC power cord mains lead to be sure to disconnect the AC power cord a wall outlet mains lead AC power cord mains lead A To the wall outlet AM loop antenna aerial supplied FM wire antenna aerial supplied To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna aerial away from the receiver and other equipment e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna aerial e After connecting the FM wire antenna aerial keep it as horizontal as possible 2968 suolj29uu0D Preparing the Receiver Turning on the receiver Press I 5 to turn on the receiver You can also turn on the receiver using ie on the remote control When you turn off the receiver press again STANDBY flashes on the display panel Do not disconnect the AC power cord mains lead while STANDBY is flashing This may cause a malfunction Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup You can set the basic settings of the receiver easily by operating the receiver in accordance with the instructions on the TV screen Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected When you turn on the receiver for the first time or after the receiver is initialized the E
37. Select FM or AM from the menu then press The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen 41 suoneado sun FM AM screen You can select and operate each item on the screen by pressing and Tuning Tuning Select Preset Preset Memory Frequency indication page 42 Preset station list page 43 N Tuning to a station automatically Auto Tuning Select Tuning or Tuning then press 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 In case of poor FM stereo reception 1 Tune in the station you want to listen to using Auto Tuning Direct Tuning page 42 or select the preset station you want page 43 2 Press OPTIONS 3 Select FM Mode then press 4 Select Mono then press 426 Tuning to a station directly Direct Tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons 1 Press D TUNING 2 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency then press Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 0 2 5 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 3 5 0 Press 0 for Europe Mexico Australia and Taiwan models only Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna aerial for optimum reception upon tuning to an AM station
38. ack Audio format Maximum number equipment and the receiver Display of channels COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital DOLBY D ad 9 2 Dolby Digital EX DOLBY D EX Sa 9 2 Dolby Digital Plus DOLBY D IA i 9 Dolby TrueHD DOLBY HD TA i 9 DTS DTS 5 1 O O DTS ES DTS ES o Q Q DTS 96 24 DTS 96 24 2 Q DTS HD High Resolution Audio 7 1 x O DTS HD HR DTS HD Master Audio TA x O DTS HD MA Multi Channel Linear PCM PCM 7 1 x O a Audio signals are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the format For details refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment b Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88 2 kHz 1862 1 Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use up to a 7 2 channel system 7 speakers and 2 subwoofers Example of speaker system configuration ps 3 Front speaker Left E Front speaker Right Center speaker D Surround speaker Left H Surround speaker Right Surround back speaker Left Surround back speaker Right Front high speaker Left Mi Front high speaker Right Subwoofer You cannot use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously 5 1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater
39. age page 23 1348 Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment The remote control is assigned to operate Sony audio video equipment You can reassign the input button to match the equipment connected to your receiver page 71 RM AAU168 21 20 l 1 2 SAY SA voeo TV 3 19 Pram pe sure 4 5 18 eh 17 6 7 16 8 HOME 9 lt lt gt lad 10 anp F 15 11 14 eC 13 12 1 1 on standby Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode Saving the power in standby mode When Control for HDMI page 64 and Pass Through page 64 are set to Off 14 TV 1 5 on standby Turns the TV on or sets it to the standby mode Input buttons Selects the equipment you want to use When you press any of the input buttons during standby mode the receiver turns on The buttons are assigned to control Sony equipment TOP MENU Opens or closes the BD ROM s or DVD s Top Menu REPEAT Plays a track or a folder repeatedly POP UP MENU Opens or closes the BD ROM s Pop up Menu or the DVD s menu SHUFFLE Plays a track or a folder in random order Selects a folder AMP MENU Displays the menu
40. and hold the button To make fine adjustment Turn the knob slowly Press the button and release it immediately To activate the muting function Press aX The muting function will be canceled when you do the following Press OX again e Change the volume e Turn off the receiver e Perform Auto Calibration To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level 3568 suoljeiado o1seg ee Playing an iPod iPhone You can enjoy music contents from the iPod iPhone by connecting it to the Y USB port on the receiver For details on connecting the iPod iPhone see page 28 Compatible iPod iPhone models You can use the following iPod iPhone models on this receiver Update your iPod iPhone with the latest software before using it iPod touch iPod touch iPod touch iPod nano 4th generation 3rd generation 2nd generation 6th generation iPod nano iPod nano iPod nano iPod classic 5th generation 4th generation 3rd generation video camera video video iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G Notes Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod iPhone is lost or damaged when using an iPod iPhone connected to this receiver e This product has been designed specifically to work with iPod iPhone and has been certified to meet Apple performance standards 3642 Selecting the iPod iPhone control mode You can select the iPod iPho
41. are Sony proprietary functions They cannot operate with non Sony equipment Equipment not compatible with BRAVIA Sync cannot activate these features 5068 Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync The receiver is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function e If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function you can set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and playback equipment automatically by setting the Control for HDMI function on your TV page 50 e If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver playback equipment and TV individually page 51 If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function 1 Connect the receiver TV and playback equipment via HDMI connection page 23 24 The respective equipment must be compatible with the Control for HDMI function 2 Turn on the receiver TV and playback equipment 3 Turn on the Control for HDMI function of the TV The Control for HDMI function of the receiver and all the connected equipment are turned on simultaneously Wait until COMPLETE appears The setup is complete For details on setup of the TV refer to the operating instructions of your TV If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function 1 Press HOME The home menu is displa
42. asy Setup screen appears on the TV screen Proceed to set up the receiver in accordance with the instructions on the Easy Setup screen You can set up the following functions using the Easy Setup Language Speaker Settings 3082 Notes on Speaker Settings Auto Calibration This receiver is equipped with DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows e Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver e Adjust the speaker level e Measure the distance of each speaker from your seating position e Measure the speaker size e Measure the frequency characteristics EQ The measurement result is not utilized when Analog Direct is selected The DCAC is designed to achieve proper sound balance for your room However you can adjust the speaker levels manually according to your preference For details see Test Tone page 62 Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform Auto Calibration check the following items e Set up and connect the speakers page 19 21 e Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack Do not connect any other microphones to this jack Set the SB Assign to Bi Amp in the Speaker Settings menu if you use bi amplifier connection page 56 Set the SB Assign to Speaker B in the Speaker Settings menu if you use speakers front
43. at you can use to control each equipment 2 The 5 and SOUND FIELD buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as reference when operating the receiver 1548 The above explanation is intended to serve as examples Depending on the model of your connected equipment some functions explained in this section may not work with the supplied remote control To control other Sony equipment Name TV VCR DVD Blu ray Disc CD player player player TV I e TOP MENU REPEAT J J J POP UP MENU SHUFFLE J J e 7 t e gt J J J o 8 OPTIONS J 9 HOME J J ee e e o o o gt il E J J e 16 RETURN de J 17 DISPLAY J J e 18 Numeric buttons J e e J 21 TV INPUT 1662 Getting started You can enjoy your audio video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Installing and connecting the speakers page 19 21 Ul Preparing the receiver See 6 Connecting the AC power cord mains lead page 29 and Turning on the receiver Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment page 30 4 Connecting the TV and video equipment page 23 24 The image quality depends on the connecting jack See the illustra
44. aved in the first partition of a hard disk drive e Operation of models not listed here is not guaranteed e Operation may not always be ensured even when using these USB devices Some of these USB devices may not be available for purchase in certain areas e When formatting the above models be sure to format using the model itself or the dedicated formatting software for that model e 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 Operating the USB device 1 Press HOME The home menu is displayed on the TV screen 2 Select Listen then press G When the USB device is connected USB appears on the TV screen 3 Select USB then press You can operate the USB device using the remote control of the receiver The information of music contents appear on the TV screen 3968 suoljeiado o1seg To operate the USB device using the remote control O O BD DvD GAME SAT ay VIDEO Ww K roves is USB SHUFFLE REPEAT mrevew REPEAT surre B Hea LLI a Pri i j t E Press USB before you use the following buttons Press Operation p Starts play H Pauses play a Stops play lt lt gt gt Fast reverses or forwards lea gt PI Goe
45. be temporarily out of order Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question Europe Australia and Taiwan models only 7868 iPod iPhone The sound is distorted Press 1 on the remote control repeatedly e Set the EQ setting of the iPod iPhone to Off or Flat There is no sound from the iPod iPhone e Disconnect the iPod iPhone and connect the iPod iPhone again The iPod iPhone cannot be charged e Check that the receiver is turned on e Make sure the iPod iPhone is connected firmly The iPod iPhone cannot be operated e Check that you have removed the protect case of the iPod iPhone e Depending on the contents of the iPod iPhone it may take time to start playback e Disconnect the iPod iPhone and connect the iPod iPhone again e You are using an unsupported iPod iPhone See Compatible iPod iPhone models page 36 for the supported device types The ring volume of the iPhone does not change e Adjust the ring volume using the controls on the iPhone USB device Are you using a supported USB device If you connect an unsupported USB device the following problems may occur See Compatible USB devices page 39 for the supported device types The USB device is not recognized File or folder names are not displayed on this receiver Playback is not possible The sound ski
46. ce CNT 1 00 m to CNT 10 00 m CNT DIST CNT 3 3 to CNT 3279 0 01 m 1 inch interval Surround left speaker distance SL 1 00 m to SL 10 00 m SL DIST SL 3 3 to SL 32 9 0 01 m 1 inch interval Surround right speaker distance SR 1 00 m to SR 10 00 m SR DIST SR 3 3 to SR 32 9 0 01 m 1 inch interval Surround back speaker distance SB 1 00 m to SB 10 00 m SB DIST SB 33 to SB 32 9 0 01 m 1 inch interval Surround back left speaker SBL 1 00 m to SBL 10 00 m distance SBL 3 3 to SBL 32 9 SBL DIST 0 01 m 1 inch interval Surround back right speaker SBR 1 00 m to SBR 10 00 m distance SBR 3 3 to SBR 32 9 SBR DIST 0 01 m 1 inch interval Front left high speaker distance LH 1 00 m to LH 10 00 m LH DIST LH 3 3 to LH 3279 0 01 m 1 inch interval Front right high speaker distance RH 1 00 m to RH 10 00 m RH DIST RH 373 to RH 3279 0 01 m 1 inch interval Menu Parameters Settings Display Display Subwoofer distance SW 1 00 m to SW 10 00 m SW DIST SW 3 3 to SW 3279 0 01 m 1 inch interval Distance unit DIST UNIT FEET METER Front speakers crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz frequency 10 Hz interval FRT CROSS Center speaker crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz frequency 10 Hz interval CNT CROSS Surround speakers crossover frequency CROSS 40 Hz
47. e 61 Check that the speaker settings are appropriate for the setup using the 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 Surround EX information Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely Make sure you have turned on your subwoofer Depending on the selected sound field no sound will be available from the subwoofer When all speakers are set to Large and Neo 6 Cinema or Neo 6 Music is selected there is no sound from the subwoofer 7568 uoneunoju jeuonippy There is no sound from a specific equipment e Check that the equipment is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that equipment Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the equipment Check the INPUT MODE page 54 Check that the equipment is connected correctly to the HDMI jack for that equipment e You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI Depending on the playback equipment you may need to set up the HDMI setting of the equipment Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound especially for the 1080p Deep Color Deep Colour 4K or 3D
48. e SAT CATV 7168 joujuoy yow y y Buisn SE 3 Referring to the following table press the corresponding button for Resetti n g the inp ut the category you want then release TV I buttons Example Press 1 then release TV Vo Now you can use the SAT CATV button to control the Blu ray Disc player Categories Press Blu ray Disc player 1 command mode BD1 Blu ray Disc recorder 2 command mode BD3 DVD player 3 command mode DVD 1 DVD recorder 4 command mode DVD3 VCR 5 command mode VTR3 CD player 6 1 While holding down 1 press and hold I then press TV INPUT 4 For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting O P refer to the operating instructions supplied 2 Release all buttons with the Blu ray Disc player or Blu ray The input buttons are reset to the Disc recorder default settings b Sony DVD recorders are operated with a E DVD1 or DVD3 setting For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 3 setting which corresponds to VHS 7268 Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identica
49. e System Audio Control function using the TV menu For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV TV Receiver Sets System e Turns on if in Audio Control standby mode to on e Switches to appropriate HDMI input Minimizes TV Outputs TV sound volume You can also use the System Audio Control function as follows e If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on the System Audio Control function will automatically activate to output TV sound through the speakers connected to the receiver However if you turn off the receiver the sound will output from the TV speakers When you enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver you can adjust the volume or turn off the sound temporarily by using the TV s remote control e If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting refer to the operating instructions of the TV 5268 When Control for HDMI is set to On the HDMI Audio Out settings in the HDMI Settings menu will set automatically based on the System Audio Control settings page 64 If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver the TV will momentarily loose the sound output System Power Off When you turn the TV off using the power button on the TV s remote control the receiver and the connected equipment turn off automatically You can also use the receiver s remote control to
50. edure This procedure can also be used to initialize the receiver before you use it for the first time Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation Vv OO 1 Press I to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 for 5 seconds The CLEARING appears on the display panel for a while then changes to CLEARED Changes or adjustments made to the settings are now reset to the defaults Adjusting Settings Using the Settings menu You can adjust various settings for speakers surround effects etc using the Settings menu RETURN 1 Press HOME The home menu is displayed on the TV screen f HOME Watch B Listen b Sound Effects Settings 2 Select Settings from the menu then press to enter the menu mode The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen amp Settings Easy Setup Speaker Settings Audio Settings HDMI Settings Input Settings System Settings 3 Select the menu item you want then press G Example When you select Speaker Settings Speaker Settings Auto Calibration Calibration Type Speaker Pattern Manual Setup Crossover Freq Test Tone Distance Unit Engineer 3 2 1 4 Select the parameter you want then press To return to the previous screen Press RETURN 99 To exit the menu Press HOME to display the home menu then press HOME again 5768 sBbuinas Bu
51. eeeeeeeeeees 33 Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment 2 0 eeeeeeeteeeee Playing an iPod iPhone Playing a USB device Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio 41 Presetting FM AM radio stations Preset Memory eee 43 Receiving RDS broadcasts Europe Australia and Taiwan models only sesse 44 Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field 45 Using the Night Mode function 48 Selecting the calibration type 48 Adjusting the equalizer 48 Using the Pure Direct function 49 Resetting sound fields to the default settings 0 49 BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA Sync 50 Preparing for the BRAVIA SYNE e a aks 50 One Touch Play oc 51 System Audio Control 52 System Power Off oo eee 52 Scene SEIEC se sseinesesdessecesescsvoesse 53 Home Theatre Control Remote Easy Control 00 00 53 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE ices cael dain 54 Using other audio input jacks Audio Input Assign 54 Using a bi amplifier CONNECTION oo ee eeeeeeeeeeeees 56 Reverting back to the factory default settings 0 56 768 Adjusting Settings Using the Settings menu Easy Setup cccscscsseees be Speaker Settings menu Audio Settings menu 0 0 HDMI Settings menu ae Input Settings menu System Settin
52. eiver near equipment such as a TV VCR or tape deck If the receiver is being used in combination with a TV VCR or tape deck and is placed too close to that equipment noise may result and picture quality may suffer This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna aerial Therefore we recommend using an outdoor antenna aerial Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other equipment be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer 73 GB uoneunoju jeuonippy 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 persists consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained Power The receiver is turned off automatically e Auto Standby is set to On page 66 The Sleep Timer function is working page 15 e PROTE
53. elect the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing and on the remote control When you start operating the receiver make sure to press AMP on the remote control first Otherwise operations that follow may not be aimed at the receiver AMP 4 4 e gt RETURN A OPTIONS Using the menu 1 Switch the input of the TV to the input which the receiver is connected 2 Press AMP then press HOME The home menu is displayed on the TV screen Depending on the TV the home menu may take some time to appear on the TV screen a HOME Watch B Listen b Sound Effects Settings 3 Press repeatedly to select a menu you want then press to enter the menu The menu item list appears on the TV screen Example When you select Watch Watch BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO TV 4 Press repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust then press to enter the menu item Tip When OPTIONS appears in the lower right portion of the OSD you can display the function list by pressing OPTIONS and selecting a related function To return to the previous screen Press RETURN 9 To exit the menu Press HOME to display the home menu then press HOME again 33 GB 193934 y Buledaig Overview of the home menus Basic 0 ti l ration Menu Descrip
54. erform this operation SPEAKERS Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive You can confirm the selected speakers terminals by checking the indicator on the display panel Indicators Selected speakers SPA The speaker connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals SP B The speaker connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals SP A B The speaker connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals parallel connection 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 SB Assign to Speaker B in the Speaker Settings menu page 60 9268 This setting is not available when headphones are connected To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you perform the following during the measurement process Press V0 Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press gK Press SPEAKERS on the receiver Change the volume level Connect the headphones To set up the receiver manually See Adjusting Settings page 57 Guide to on screen display OSD operation You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen and s
55. erminals 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 the SB Assign to Bi Amp in the Speaker Settings menu page 60 3 Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV You can operate this receiver using an OSD On Screen Display if you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead TV Audio Video signals Audio signals Video signals lt S a o 15 e eee eee eee eee ee Korie Optical digital cord not supplied Recommended connection Audio cord not supplied 8 9 Alternative connection HDMI cable not supplied Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable Video cord not supplied 23 GB suolj29uu0D To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound from the receiver Tf your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel ARC function connect Be sure to set the Control for HDMI to On in HDMI Settings menu page 64 If you want to select an audio signal usi
56. ers or files on the USB device The file structure is extremely complex The memory capacity is excessive The internal memory is fragmented Thus we recommend following these guidelines Total folders on USB device 256 or less including ROOT folder Total files per folder 256 or less Audio file cannot be played back e MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back e The audio file is a multiple track audio file e Some AAC files may not be played back correctly e WMA files in Windows Media Audio Lossless and Professional format cannot be played back e USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported e If you use partitioned USB device only audio files on the first partition can be played back e Playback is possible up to 8 levels including ROOT folder e The number of folders has exceeded 256 including ROOT folder The number of files in a folder has exceeded 256 e Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords etc cannot be played back This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32 but some USB device may not support all of these FAT For details refer to the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer 7968 uoneunoju jeuonippy BRAVIA Sync Control Remote control for HDMI The remote control does not function The Control for HDMI function does not Point the remote
57. gineer Sets to the Sony listening room standard frequency characteristics e Front Ref Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker e Off Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer level to off E Speaker Pattern Lets you select the speaker pattern according to the speaker system which you are using E SB Assign Surround back speaker assign Lets you set the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals for a bi amplifier or speakers front B connection e Speaker B If you connect an additional front speaker system to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals select Speaker B Bi Amp If you connect front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals using a bi amplifier connection select Bi Amp e Off If you connect surround back or front high speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals select Off When you change the connection from a bi amplifier or speakers front B to surround back or front high speakers connection set the SB Assign to Off then set up the speakers again See Notes on Speaker Settings Auto Calibration page 30 or Manual Setup page 61 E Manual Setup Lets you adjust each speaker manually on the Manual Setup screen You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration
58. gs menu 0 Operating without using the OSD ao dees 66 Using the Remote Control Reassigning the input button 71 Resetting the input buttons 72 Additional Information Precautions cceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeees Troubleshooting ie Specifications cee Tne 262 ae incense bdbencetansendeneesone 868 Supplied accessories e Operating Instructions this manual e Quick Setup Guide 1 e Remote control RM AAU168 1 e R6 size AA batteries 2 FM wire antenna aerial 1 p e AM loop antenna aerial 1 Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two R6 size AA batteries supplied in the remote control Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place e Do not use a new battery with old ones Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries e Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction e 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 e When you replace the batteries the remote control buttons may be reset to their default settings If this happens reassign the input buttons page 71 e When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control replace all the batte
59. he distance from 1 m0 cm to 10 m0 cm 3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet 9 inches in 1 cm 1 inch intervals Notes Depending on the speaker pattern setting some parameters may not be available e This function does not work when Analog Direct is being used To adjust the size of each speaker You can adjust each speaker s front left right front left right high center surround left right surround back left right size 1 Select the speaker which you want to adjust the size then press 2 Select the parameter under Size then press 3 Adjust the size of the selected speaker then press 4 61 GB sBuijes Buysnipy e Large If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select Large Normally select Large e Small If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select Small to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the subwoofer or other Large speakers This function does not work when Analog Direct is being used 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 speakers Howe
60. ing the speaker cord from the apparatus and the speakers For customers in Canada Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and or peripherals For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this 468 product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 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 symbol might be used in combination with a chemica
61. is completed To adjust the speaker level You can adjust each speaker s level front left right front left right high center surround left right surround back left right subwoofer 1 Select the speaker which you want to adjust the level then press 2 Select the parameter under Level then press 3 Adjust the level of the selected speaker then press You can adjust the level from 10 0 dB to 10 0 dB in 0 5 dB intervals When one of the sound fields for music is selected no sound is output from the subwoofer if all 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 PLIIZ Height HD D C S or Portable Audio is selected To adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker You can adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker front left right front left right high center surround left right surround back left right subwoofer 1 Select the speaker which you want to adjust the distance from the seating position then press 2 Select the parameter under Distance then press 3 Adjust the distance of the selected speaker then press You can adjust t
62. isual display e On Delay time 60 ms The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized e Off Delay time 0 ms The audio output is not delayed e This function is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector e This function does not work when Analog Direct is being used The delay time may vary depending on audio format sound field speaker pattern and speaker distance settings E Auto Volume This receiver can adjust the volume automatically depending on the input signal or content from the connected equipment This function is useful for example when the sound of a commercial is louder than the TV programs On Off Notes e Be sure to reduce the volume level before you turn on off this function e As this function is available only when Dolby Digital DTS or Linear PCM signals are input the sound may suddenly increase when you switch to other formats e This function does not work in the following cases Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS 96 24 DTS HD Master Audio or DTS HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received E Dual Mono Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want when you listen to the dual audio of a digital broadcast when available This feature only functio
63. l symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for customers The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan Inq
64. l with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord mains lead grasp the plug itself never pull the cord USA and Canada models only One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer The AC power cord mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet 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 of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions Do not place the rec
65. music from the USB device by connecting it to the USB port on the receiver For details on connecting a USB device see Connecting an iPod iPhone USB device page 28 The music file formats that can be played back by this receiver are as follows File format Extensions MP3 MPEG 1 Audio mp3 Layer IIT AAC m4a 3gp mp4 WMAS Standard wma WAV way The receiver does not play files encoded with DRM Compatible USB devices You can use the following Sony USB devices on this receiver Verified Sony USB device Product name Model name Walkman NWZ S754 S755 NWZ E453 E454 E455 NWZ E353 E354 E355 NWZ B133 B135 B133F B135F NWZ B142 B143 B142F B143F NWD E023F E025F NWZ E435F E436F E438F NWZ E343 E344 E345 NWZ S636F S638F S639F NWZ S736F S738F S739F NWZ A726 A728 A729 A726B A728B NWZ A826 A828 A829 NWZ W202 NWZ X1050 X1060 NWZ S744 S745 NWZ E443 E444 E445 NWZ S543 S544 S545 NWZ A844 A845 A846 A847 NWZ W252 W253 NWZ B152 B153 B152F B153F Product name Model name MICROVAULT USM1GL 2GL 4GL 8GL 16GL USM1GLX 2GLX 4GLX 8GLX 16GLX Notes The receiver is unable to read data in NTFS format e The receiver is unable to read data other than that s
66. n Displays an input to both the Watch and Listen menus E Audio Input Assign Lets you set the audio input jack s assigned to each input For details see Using other audio input jacks Audio Input Assign page 54 E Name In Lets you enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it It is more recognizable having the equipment named on the display than the jacks 1 Select Name In then press 2 Select the input you want to name then press 3 Press repeatedly to select a character then press You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing 4 Repeat step 3 to input a character one by one then press The name you entered is registered System Settings menu You can adjust the settings of the receiver E Language Lets you select the language for the messages on the screen English e French e German e Spanish 6548 sBbuinas Buysnipy E Auto Standby Lets you set the receiver switch to standby mode automatically when you do not operate the receiver or when there is no signals input to the receiver e On Switches to standby mode after approximately 30 minutes e Off Does not switch to standby mode e This function does not work when FM or AM input is selected e If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep Timer at the same time the Sleep Timer has priority Operating without using the OSD You can operate
67. nals of Super Audio CD are not input and output Depending on the TV or the video equipment 4K or 3D images may not be displayed e Refer to the operating instructions of each connected equipment for details When connecting cords e Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead e It is not necessary to connect all the cords Connect according to the availability of jacks on the connected equipment e Use a High Speed HDMI cable If you use a Standard HDMI cable 1080p Deep Color Deep Colour 4K or 3D images may not be displayed properly We do not recommend using an HDMI DVI conversion cable When you connect an HDMI DVI conversion cable to a DVI D equipment the sound and or the image may be lost Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords then set the Audio Input Assign in the Input Settings menu page 65 when the sound is not output correctly When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight until they click into place e Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies If you want to connect several digital equipment but cannot find an unused input See Using other audio input jacks Audio Input Assign page 54 2568 suolj29uu0D Connecting equipment with HDMI jacks If your equipment does not have an H
68. nd quality of the playback equipment depends on the TV s sound quality such as the number of channels and the sampling frequency etc If the TV has stereo speakers the sound output from the receiver is also in stereo as that of the TV even if you play back multi channel source e When you connect the receiver to a video equipment projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case select AMP E Subwoofer Level Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or 10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection You can set the level for each input to which an HDMI input jack is assigned independently e Auto Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or 10 dB depending on the audio stream e 10 dB e 0dB E Fast View Lets you set the operation of Fast View e Auto You can select HDMI input faster than the normal selection e Off Fast View and PREVIEW HDMI functions are not available Input Settings menu You can adjust the settings for the connections of the receiver and other equipment E Input Mode Lets you fix the audio input mode when you connect equipment to both digital and analog audio input jacks For details see Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE page 54 E Input Edit Lets you set the following items for each input e Watch Displays an input to the Watch menu Listen Displays an input to the Listen menu e Watch Liste
69. ne control mode using the OSD menu or iPhone CTRL on the remote control You can use the OSD menu to browse contents on the iPod iPhone You can also control all operations by viewing the information on the display panel when TV screen is turned off iPhone CTRL ret rerear snurre CITI TS Fas Feo Fes CS CICI CI Gs 4 44 1 Press HOME The home menu is displayed on the TV screen 2 Select Listen then press 3 Select USB then press When the iPod or iPhone is connected iPod iPhone appears on the TV screen 4 Select System OSD or iPod iPhone then press Operating the iPod iPhone using System OSD mode 1 Make sure that System OSD is selected in step 4 in Selecting the iPod iPhone control mode page 37 2 Select the content you want from the content list then press The selected content starts playback and the information of music contents appears on the TV screen To select the playback mode You can change the playback mode using the OPTIONS on the remote control e Repeat Off One All e Shuffle Off Songs Albums e Audiobooks Slower Normal Faster Operating the iPod iPhone using iPod iPhone mode 1 Make sure that iPod iPhone is selected in step 4 in Selecting the iPod iPhone control mode page 37 2 Select the content you want using iPod iPhone menu For detail
70. ng other than an HDMI cable e g via an optical digital cord or an audio cord switch the audio input mode using INPUT MODE page 54 If your TV is not compatible with the ARC function connect Be sure to turn off the TV s volume or activate the TV s muting function Notes e Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMITV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver You may not be able to record even if you connect recording equipment e Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna aerial the image on the TV screen may be distorted If this is the case place the antenna aerial farther away from the receiver e When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Tips e All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies e When you connect the audio output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver set the sound output jack of the TV to Fixed if it can be switched between either Fixed or Variable To listen to the sound from the TV If your TV does not support System Audio Control function set the HDMI Audio Out to TV AMP in the HDMI Settings menu page 64 2468 4a Connecting the video equipment Using HDMI connec
71. ns for Dolby Digital sources e Main Sub Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously e Main Sound of the main language will be output e Sub Sound of the sub language will be output 63 GB sBbuines Buysnipy E D Range Comp Dynamic Range Compression Lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only e On The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer e Auto The dynamic range is compressed automatically e Off The dynamic range is not compressed HDMI Settings menu You can adjust the required settings for equipment connected to the HDMI jack E Control for HDMI Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off For details see Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync page 50 On Off e When you set Control for HDMI to On HDMI Audio Out may be changed automatically e When the receiver is in standby mode the ie on standby indicator on the front panel lights up in amber if Control for HDMI is set to On E Pass Through Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV even when the receiver is in standby mode e On When the receiver is in the standby m
72. nsnfpy Settings menu list Settings 7 Easy Setup page 59 Speaker Settings 7 Auto Calibration page 59 t Calibration Type Speaker Pattern SB Assign Audio Settings page 63 HDMI Settings page 64 Input Settings page 65 System Settings page 65 t Manual Setup Crossover Freq Test Tone Distance Unit Night Mode Equalizer Sound Field A V Sync t Auto Volume Dual Mono D Range Comp Control for HDMI Pass Through L Fast View Input Mode Input Edit Name In Language L_ Auto Standby HDMI Audio Out Subwoofer Level Full Flat Engineer Front Ref Off Level Distance Size y feet meter Audio Input Assign Menu parameters displayed on the TV screen vary depending on the current settings or the status of the selected icon 5868 Easy Setup Re runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings Follow the on screen instructions page 30 Speaker Settings menu You can adjust each speaker manually You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed The speaker settings are only for the current seating position E Auto Calibration Lets you perform Auto Calibration from your seating position 1 Follow the instructions on the TV screen then press 4
73. ode the receiver continuously outputs HDMI signals from the receiver s HDMI TV OUT jack 64 e Auto When the TV is turned on while the receiver is in the standby mode the receiver outputs HDMI signals from the receiver s HDMI TV OUT jack Sony recommends this setting if you use a BRAVIA Sync compatible Sony TV This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the On setting This setting can only work when Control for HDMI is set to On e Off The receiver does not output HDMI signals when in standby mode Turn on the receiver to enjoy the connected equipment s source on the TV This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the On setting For USA Canada Mexico Australia and Taiwan models only When Auto is selected it may take a little more time for the image and sound to be output to the TV than when On is selected E HDMI Audio Out Lets you set the HDMI audio signals output from the playback equipment connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection e AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback equipment are only output to the speakers connected to the receiver Multi channel sound can be played back as it is Note Audio signals are not output from the TV s speaker when HDMI Audio Out is set to AMP TV AMP The sound is output from TV s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver The sou
74. ou 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 mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to the subwoofer and the sound may not be output Notes on the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals connection If you connect only one surround back speaker connect it to L of this terminals If you have an additional front speaker system connect them to this terminals Set the SB Assign to Speaker B in the Speaker Settings menu page 60 You can select the front speaker system you want by using the SPEAKERS button on the receiver page 32 You can connect the front speakers to this terminals using bi amplifier connection page 22 Set the SB Assign to Bi Amp in the Speaker Settings menu page 60 After you have installed and connected your speaker be sure to select the speaker pattern from the Speaker Settings menu page 59 2268 Bi amplifier connection If you are not using surround back speakers and front high speakers you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals using a bi amplifier connection Front speaker Front speaker Right Left Connect the jacks on the Lo or Hi side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A t
75. ou tune to a station that provides RDS services the Program Service name appears on the TV screen and the display panel If an RDS broadcast is not received a Program Service name will not appear RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal or if the signal strength is weak e Some letters that can be displayed on the TV screen cannot be displayed on the display panel While a Program Service name is displayed you can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly page 71 Enjoying Sound Effects 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 pre programmed sound fields 1 Select Sound Effects from the home menu then press 2 Select Sound Field then press 3 Select the sound field you want Tips e You can press SOUND FIELD on the remote control repeatedly to select the sound field you want e You can also use A F D 2CH MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver Auto Format Direct A F D 2 channel sound mode Auto Format Direct A F D mode This mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound 2 channel sound mode You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are
76. ound back speaker connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B L terminals Either the front left high or front right high 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 microphone cable may be damaged Warning 40 The measurement process has completed with high noise level detection You may be able to achieve better results if you try in a quiet environment again 6068 Display and explanation Warning 41 Warning 42 The input from the microphone is too big e The distance between the speaker and the microphone may be too close Set them apart and perform the measurement again Warning 43 The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected This may be caused by noise Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment No Warning There is no warning information Depending on the position of the subwoofer the measurement results may vary However there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value E Calibration Type Lets you select the calibration type after you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings e Full Flat Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat e En
77. our choice page 35 When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker set the HDMI Audio Out to TV AMP in the HDMI Settings menu page 64 If you cannot play back multi channel audio source set to AMP However the sound will not output through the TV speaker Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback equipment is switched There is severe hum or noise e Check that the speakers and equipment are connected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters 10 feet away from a TV set or fluorescent light e Move your audio equipment away from the TV e Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones If only one channel is output from the headphones the equipment may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the equipment If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog equipment analog equipment requires both L and R jack connections Use an audio cord not supplied Adjust the speaker level pag
78. power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Wes 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U S A Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause
79. ps There is noise A distorted sound is output There is noise skipping or distorted sound e Turn off the receiver and reconnect the USB device then turn on the receiver The music data itself contains noise or the sound is distorted The USB device is not recognized Turn off the receiver then disconnect the USB device Turn on the receiver again and reconnect the USB device e Connect the supported USB device page 39 e The USB device does not work properly Refer to the USB device operating instructions on how to deal with this problem Playback does not start e Turn off the receiver and reconnect the USB device then turn on the receiver e Connect the supported USB device page 39 e Press B to start playback The USB device cannot be connected into the Y USB port e The USB device is being connected upside down Connect the USB device in the correct orientation Erroneous display e The data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted e The character codes that can be displayed by this receiver are as follows Upper cases A to Z Lower cases a to z Numbers 0 to 9 Symbols lt gt _ Other characters may not be displayed correctly Reading is displayed for an extended time or it takes a long time before playback starts e The reading process can take a long time in the following cases There are many fold
80. r etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected equipment is available e Set HDMI Audio Out to AMP in the HDMI Settings menu page 64 e You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD Multi Channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection The surround effect cannot be obtained e Make sure you have selected the sound field for movie or music page 45 e Sound fields do not function when DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received A test tone is not output from the speakers e The speaker cords may not be connected securely Check to see if they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly e The speaker cords may have short circuit problem A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen e The speaker pattern set up is incorrect Make sure that the speaker connections and the speaker pattern match correctly When the receiver is in standby mode there is no sound output from the TV e When the receiver enters into standby mode sound is from the last HDMI equipment selection before you turned off the receiver If you are enjoying other equipment play the equipment and perform the One Touch Play operation or turn on the receiver to select
81. ries with new ones Description and location of parts Front panel 1 on standby page 30 43 49 7 NIGHT MODE page 63 56 8 INPUT MODE page 54 on standby indicator 9 DIMMER Lights up as follows Adjusts the brightness of the display Green The receiver is turned on panel in 3 levels Amber The receiver is in standby 10 DISPLAY page 71 imode and 11 Remote control sensor Control for HDMI page 64 is set e to On Receives signals from remote control Pass Through page 64 is set to 12 PURE DIRECT page 49 On or Auto 13 PURE DIRECT indicator Lights off when the receiver is in Lights up when Pure Direct function is standby mode and Control for activated Ae and Pass Through are set to 14 MASTER VOLUME page 35 62 Off For USA Canada Mexico Australia and 15 INPUT SELECTOR page 32 35 54 Taiwan models only 16 Y USB port page 28 SPEAKERS page 22 32 17 AUTO CAL MIC jack page 31 TUNING MODE TUNING 18 PHONES jack Press to operate a tuner FM AM Press TUNING to scan a station A F D 2CH MOVIE MUSIC page 35 45 Display panel page 11 108 Connects to headphones Indicators on the display panel
82. s sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal However the low frequency signal is not generated for Neo 6 Cinema or Neo 6 Music when all speakers are set to Large In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend setting the subwoofer s cut off frequency as high as possible Notes on sound fields e Depending on the speaker pattern settings some sound fields may not be available e You cannot select PLIIx Movie Music and PLIIz Height at the same time PLIIx Movie Music is available only when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with surround back speaker s PLIIz Height is available only when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with front high speakers The sound fields for music and movie do not work in the following cases DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Analog Direct is selected PLII Movie PLIIx Movie PLII Music PLIIx Music PLIIz Height Neo 6 Cinema and Neo 6 Music do not work when the speaker pattern is set to 2 0 or 2 0 1 47 09jJ4 punos BulAofug e When one of the sound fields for music is selected no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to Large in the Speaker Settings menu However the sound will be output from the
83. s on operating the iPod iPhone refer to the operating instructions supplied with iPod iPhone 37 GB suoljeiado 31Sseg To operate the iPod iPhone using the remote control VIDEO TUNER USB REPEAT iPhone CTRL Press USB before you use the following buttons Press Operation Starts play l E Pauses play lt lt gt gt Fast reverses or forwards lt P gt PI Goes to the previous next track iPhone CTRL Selects the iPod iPhone control mode Notes on iPod iPhone e The iPod iPhone is charged when connected to the receiver while the receiver is turned on e You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod iPhone from this receiver 388 Do not remove the iPod iPhone during operation To avoid data corruption or damage to the iPod iPhone turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the iPod iPhone iPod iPhone message list Message and explanation Reading The receiver is recognizing and reading information of the iPod or iPhone Loading The receiver is loading information of the iPod or iPhone Not supported An unsupported iPod or iPhone is connected No device is connected No iPod or iPhone is connected No music No music is found Headphones not supported No sound is output from the headphones when iPod or iPhone is connected Playing a USB device You can enjoy
84. s to the previous next file Goes to the previous next folder REPEAT Enters repeat mode Off One All Folder SHUFFLE Enters shuffle mode Off All Folder Press repeatedly to select the playback mode aoe Notes on the USB device e Do not remove the USB device during operation To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB device turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the USB device Do not connect the receiver and the USB device through a USB hub It may take about 10 seconds before Reading appears depending on the type of USB device connected When the USB device is connected the receiver reads all the files on the USB device If there are many folders or files on the USB device it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device The receiver can recognize up to 256 folders including ROOT folder 256 audio files for each folder 8 folder levels tree structure 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 device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all Some time may be needed to start playback when the folder structure is complex
85. 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 PLIZ Height HD D C S or Portable Audio is selected Using the Night Mode function This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels When watching a movie late at night you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level This function can be used with other sound fields 1 Select Sound Effects from the home menu then press 2 Select Night Mode then press 3 Select On or Off then press Note This function does not work when Analog Direct is selected Tips e You can also set the Night Mode function on and off by using NIGHT MODE on the receiver page 10 e While the Night Mode is turned on the bass treble and effect levels increase and D Range Comp is automatically set to On ages Selecting the calibration type You can select the calibration type you want after performing the Auto Calibration For details see Calibration Type page 60 Adjusting the equalizer You can use the following parameters to adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of front speakers Bass Treble TR Level dB i T Y T Frequency Hz Selec
86. t Sound Effects from the home menu then press Select Equalizer then press Select the gain of Bass or Treble then press G Adjust the gain then press 4 Notes e This function does not work when Analog Direct is being used e Frequencies for Bass and Treble are fixed e Depending on the audio format the receiver may play back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the original sampling frequency of the input signals A OON Using the Pure Direct function The Pure Direct mode lets you enjoy higher fidelity sound When Pure Direct is on the display panel lights off to suppress the noise that affects sound quality You can use the Pure Direct function with all inputs 1 Select Sound Effects from the home menu then press 2 Select Pure Direct then press 3 Select On or Off then press a When Pure Direct function is selected Equalizer Night Mode Auto Volume and D Range Comp do not work Tip You can also use PURE DIRECT button on the remote control or receiver to turn on or off the Pure Direct function To cancel Pure Direct The Pure Direct function will be canceled when you perform the following Press PURE DIRECT again Change the sound field Change the scene setting on the TV Scene Select Change the setting of Equalizer Night Mode Auto Volume or D
87. ted on the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the
88. the HDMI equipment you want to enjoy For USA Canada Mexico Australia and Taiwan models only Make sure Pass Through is set to On in the HDMI Settings menu if you connect equipment not compatible with the BRAVIA Sync to the receiver page 64 Tuner The FM reception is poor e Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antennas aerial as shown below 7768 uonewnoju jeuonippy Outdoor FM antenna aerial Receiver Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas aerials are connected securely Adjust the antennas aerials and connect an external antenna aerial if necessary The signal strength of the stations is too weak with automatic tuning Use direct tuning Make sure you set the tuning scale correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning page 43 No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations is used Preset the stations page 43 Press AMP then press DISPLAY repeatedly on the remote control so that the frequency appears on the display panel RDS does not work e Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station e Select a stronger FM station e The station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal or the signal strength is weak The RDS information that you want does not appear e The service may
89. this receiver using the display panel even if the TV is not connected to the receiver AMP MENU 4 4 4 RETURN ce Using the menu on the display panel 1 Press AMP MENU The menu is displayed on the display panel of the receiver 2 Press repeatedly to select the menu you want then press or gt 3 Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust then press G or 4 Press repeatedly to select the setting you want then press 668 To return to the previous display Press or RETURN gt To exit the menu Press AMP MENU Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display panel This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 57 Menu Parameters Settings Display Display Auto Calibration Auto Calibration start settings A CAL START lt AUTO CAL gt Auto Calibration type FULL FLAT ENGINEER CAL TYPE FRONT REF OFF Level settings Test tone OFF AUTO TTO lt LEVEL gt TEST TONE Front left speaker level FL 10 0 dB to FL 10 0 dB FL LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Front right speaker level FR 10 0 dB to FR 10 0 dB FR LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Center speaker level CNT 10 0 dB to CNT 10 0 dB CNT LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Surround left speaker level SL LEVEL SL
90. tings 59 68 Super Audio CD player 28 Surround Settings 69 System Audio Control 52 System Settings 65 70 T Test Tone 62 67 Treble 48 69 Tuner 41 Tuner Settings 69 TV 23 U USB device 38 USB FAIL 80 V VCR 27 Video game 27 Made for O iPod iPhone H MI http www sony net 4 448 428 13 1 4448 428 13 1 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
91. tion High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format By connecting Sony BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment using HDMI cables operations can be simplified See BRAVIA Sync Features page 50 HDMI features e A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver This signal supports Dolby Digital DTS and Linear PCM For details see Digital audio formats supported by the receiver page 18 The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM up to 8 channels with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with 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 3D compatible TV and video equipment Blu ray Disc player Blu ray Disc recorder PlayStation 3 etc to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables put on 3D glasses and then play back a 3D compatible content To enjoy 4K HDMI BD GAME and SAT CATV input images connect 4K compatible TV and video equipment Blu ray Disc player Blu ray Disc recorder etc to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables and then play back a 4K compatible content You can view HDMI BD GAME and SAT CATV input on picture in picture preview Notes on HDMI connections DSD sig
92. tion Ae ere aS Watch Selects the video source to H H be input to the receiver Playing an input source page 34 equipment Listen Selects the music source to be input to the receiver page 34 O Ve You can also enjoy FM AM radio of the built in receiver a ie ee moik page 41 w woe Gv ae Sound Effects Enables you to enjoy sound Se tuner use development provided by ren lm various Sony proprietary technologies or functions cae Settings Adjusts the settings of the receiver page 57 4 4 4 HOME HOME g SOUND FIELD 21 1 Press HOME The home menu is displayed on the TV screen 2 Select Watch or Listen then press The menu item list appears on the TV screen Select the equipment you want then press 4 Turn on the equipment and start playback 3468 5 Press A to adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver 6 Press SOUND FIELD to enjoy the surround sound You can also use A F D 2CH MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver For details see page 45 Tips e You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the remote control to select the equipment you want e You can adjust the volume differently using the MASTER VOLUME knob on the receiver or the lt 1 button on the remote control To turn the volume up or down quickly Turn the knob quickly Press
93. tion below Select the connection according to the jacks on your equipment We recommend that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks Digital Analog High quality image Setting the receiver See Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup page 30 g Connecting the audio equipment Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment For a Sony Blu ray Disc player check that Audio HDMI BD Audio MIX Setting Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Digital and DTS are set to Auto Off Bitstream Dolby Digital and DTS respectively as of August 1 2012 For a PlayStation 3 after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable select the Audio Output Settings in Sound Settings and select HDMI and Automatic with system software version 4 21 For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment page 28 J 1782 Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the equipment connected This receiver supports the following audio formats Connection between the playb
94. to operate the receiver O tbe Press to select the menu items then press to enter confirm the selection OPTIONS Displays and selects items from the options menu HOME Displays the home menu on the TV screen kea gt gt lt p gt gt an m Skip backward forward play pause stop operation TUNING Scans a station D TUNING Enters direct tuning mode PRESET Selects preset stations or channels 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 MEM Stores a station during tuner operation SOUND FIELD Selects a sound field page 45 PURE DIRECT page 49 SLEEP Sets the receiver to turn off automatically at specified time Each time you press SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 0 30 00 1 00 00 1 30 00 gt 2 00 00 OFF When Sleep Timer is being used SLEEP indicator lights up on the display panel Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display panel If you press SLEEP again the Sleep Timer will be canceled Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the same time aX Turns off the sound temporarily Press the button again to restore the sound RETURN co Returns to the previous menu while the menu or on screen guide is displayed on the TV screen DISPLAY
95. transmission Audio signals format sampling frequency bit length etc transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected equipment Check the setup of the connected equipment if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of the equipment connected via the HDMI cable When the connected equipment is not compatible with copyright protection technology HDCP the image and or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output If this is the case check the specification of the connected equipment Set the image resolution of the playback equipment to more than 720p 1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD 76 e The image resolution of the playback equipment may need to be at certain settings before you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM Refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment Make sure the TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function If the TV does not have System Audio Control function set the HDMI Audio Out settings in HDMI Settings menu to TV AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver When you connect the receiver to a video equipment projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case set the HDMI Audio Out to AMP in the HDMI Settings menu page 64
96. u display will change cyclically as ray Disc player to the SAT CATV jack on follows the receiver you can set the SAT CATV Index name of the input Input you button on this remote to control the Blu ray selected Sound field currently Disc player applied Volume level Stream wa information You cannot reassign the TV TUNER and USB input buttons When listening to FM and AM radio Wid Preset station name Frequency gt Sound field currently applied gt Input Volume level buttons When receiving RDS broadcasts Europe Australia and Taiwan rea e models only Program Service name or preset station 1 name gt Frequency band and preset Numeric number Sound field currently buttons applied Volume level 1 Index name appears only when you have 1 assigned one to the input or preset station Index name does not appear when only blank While holding down the input button of which you want to spaces have been entered or it is same as the change the assignment hold down F input name TV 1 PURE DIRECT appears when Pure Direct Example While holding down SAT function is activated CATV hold down TV me 3 Stream information may not be displayed i i 2 With the TV button held Note release the input button Character or marks may not be displayed for Example With the TV I iC button some languages held releas
97. uiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents For customers in Australia Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model STR DH740 The model number is located at the lower right corner of the front panel The illustrations used in this manual are of the Europe model and they may be different from your model Any differences in operation are marked in the manual as Europe model only The instructions in this manual describe the operation of the receiver with the supplied remote control You can also use the buttons or knobs on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control On copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic Surround EX and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 8
98. using the playback equipment connected or the sound field settings of the receiver E A F D Auto A F D AUTO Presets the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any surround effects However for USA and Canada models this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals E Multi Stereo MULTI ST Outputs 2 channel left right signals from all speakers However sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings E 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 multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels E Analog Direct A 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 When using this function only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted You cannot select Analog Direct when you select BD DVD GAME and USB as input Movie mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home E HD D C S HD Digital Cinema Sound HD D C S is Sony s new innovative home theater technology using the
99. ut jacks OPT2 O O O O O O COAX O O O O O O None O O O O O O Default setting When you assign the digital audio input the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically e One reassignment is allowed for each input 5568 suoljeiado 19410 Using a bi amplifier connection 1 Press HOME The menu is displayed on the TV screen 2 Select Settings then press The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen 3 Select Speaker then press 4 Select Speaker Pattern then press Select the appropriate speaker pattern so that there are no surround back speakers and front high speakers then press 6 Select SB Assign then press or gt Select Bi Amp then press The same signals output from the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals can be output from the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK BI AMP FRONT HIGH FRONT B terminals To exit the menu Press HOME to display the home menu then press HOME again Notes Set the SB Assign to Bi Amp before you perform Auto Calibration e If you set the SB Assign 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 5668 Reverting back to the factory default settings You can clear all memorized settings and revert the receiver back to the factory default settings by performing the following proc
100. ver since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality it is best not to cut it if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to Large if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to Small If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speakers to Large If there is not enough bass you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting as that of the surround speakers When the front speakers are set to Small the center surround and surround back front high speakers are also automatically set to Small If you do not use the subwoofer the front speakers are automatically set to Large 6268 E Crossover Freq Speaker crossover frequency Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that the speaker size has been set to Small in the Speaker Settings menu Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto Calibration 1 Select the speaker parameter under the speaker which you want to adjust the crossover frequency then press 2 Adjust the value then press G E Test Tone Lets you select the test tone type on the Test Tone screen To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
101. vie Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies E PLIIx Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5 1 to discrete 7 1 movie channels 460 E PLIlz Height PLIiz Performs Dolby Pro Logic Iz mode decoding This setting can expand a source sound from a 5 1 channel to a 7 1 channel to which a vertical equipment is applied and gives a dimension of presence and depth E Neo 6 Cinema Neo 6 CIN Performs DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels Music mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into your home E Hall HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall E Jazz Club JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club E Live Concert CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house E Stadium STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium E Sports SPORTS Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting E Portable Audio PORTABLE Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device This mode is ideal for MP3
102. yed on the TV screen 2 Select Settings from the home menu then press G The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen 3 a HDMI Settings then press G 4 oO Control for HDMI then press G 5 Select On then press The Control for HDMI function is set to on 6 Press HOME to exit the OSD menu 7 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and TV to match the HDMI input of the connected equipment so that the image from the connected equipment is displayed 8 Set the Control for HDMI function for the connected equipment to on If the Control for HDMI function for the connected equipment is already set to on you do not need to change the setting 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for other equipment that you want to use the Control for HDMI function For details on setting the TV and connected equipment refer to the operating instructions of the respective equipment When you unplug the HDMI cable or change the connection perform the steps given in If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function page 50 or If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function page 51 Before you perform the Control for HDMI Easy Setting on your TV be sure to turn on the TV and other connected equipment including the receiver first If the playback equipment cannot function after you have made the settings for Control for HD

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