User manual SONY STR-DH510

[. . . ] 4-168-043-12(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH510 ©2010 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] Tips · You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc. , by looking at the logo on the package. · Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. For details on Digital Cinema Sound (DCS), see "Glossary" (page 67). x SPORTS (Sports) Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting. x PORTABLE (Portable Audio Enhancer) Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music. x PLII MS (Pro Logic II Music) Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. 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. x HP 2CH (Headphones 2CH) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones (except Analog Direct). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals. x HP DIR (Headphones Direct) 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-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal. To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Press SOUND FIELD +/­ repeatedly to select "2CH ST. " or "A. F. D. You can also press 2CH/A. DIRECT repeatedly on the receiver to select "2CH ST. " or press A. F. D. repeatedly on the receiver to select "A. F. D. AUTO". 44GB When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the connected component. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format Dolby Digital DTS Multi channel Linear PCM a) Maximum number of channels 5. 1 5. 1 7. 1b) Connection of the playback component and the receiver COAXIAL/OPTICAL a a × HDMI a a a a) Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For b) The details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component. signal will be downmixed to 5. 1 channel. Enjoying Surround Sound 45GB Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. ?/1 ?/1 MUSIC AMP MENU , V/v/B/b O 1 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. While holding down MUSIC, press ?/1. "S. F. CLEAR" appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting. MENU 1 2 3 4 Press AMP MENU. Press V/v repeatedly to select "AUDIO", then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly to select "NIGHT M. ", then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly to select "NIGHT. ON", then press . Note This function does not work in the following cases: ­signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. ­Analog Direct is selected. Tip While the NIGHT MODE is turned on, "D. RANGE" is automatically set to "COMP. [. . . ] When the receiver is in standby mode, there is no image or sound on the TV. · When the receiver is in standby mode, image and sound are output from the HDMI component selected the last time you turned off the receiver. If you are enjoying other component, play the component and perform the One-Touch Play operation, or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI component you want to enjoy. · Make sure "PASS. THRU" is set to "ON" in the HDMI menu if you connect components not compatible with the "BRAVIA" Sync to the receiver (page 64). Remote commander The remote does not function. [. . . ]