Sony STR-DH520 User Manual

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©2011 Sony Corporation
4-263-361-11(1)
Multi Channel AV
Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DH520

Sony STR-DH520 Specifications

General

AirPlay	No
Display	-
Sleep timer	Yes
Product color	Black
Audio decoders	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS-ES (Discrete 6.1), DTS-ES (Matrix 6.1), DTS-HD
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported
HDMI in	4
Digital audio coaxial in	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	2
Impedance	8 Ω
Receiver type	Surround
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)	115 W
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm
Supported radio bands	AM, FM
AC input voltage	230 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz

Summary

Safety and Important Information

General Warnings

Essential warnings to prevent fire and electric shock hazards.

Important Safety Instructions

Detailed safety precautions and guidelines for operating the apparatus.

Component Identification

Front Panel Overview

Diagram and labeling of controls and indicators on the front of the receiver.

Rear Panel Connections

Diagram and explanation of the various input/output jacks on the rear of the receiver.

Getting Started

Connections

Speaker Installation Guide

Guidance on placing and connecting speakers for 5.1, 6.1, and 7.1 channel systems.

Connecting Speakers

Illustrates how to connect speaker wires to the receiver terminals for various speaker configurations.

Connecting the TV

Instructions for connecting the receiver to a TV for audio and video signals.

Connecting Video Equipment

Guide to connecting various video sources like Blu-ray players, game consoles, and TVs.

Connecting Blu-ray/DVD Players

Connecting PlayStation 3

Connecting Satellite/Cable TV Tuners

Connecting VCR/DVD Recorders

Connecting Audio Equipment

Preparing the Receiver

Receiver Initialization

Selecting Speaker Patterns

Guide to choosing the correct speaker configuration for your system.

Using Auto Calibration

Auto Calibration Setup

Steps to prepare and initiate the automatic speaker calibration process.

Performing Auto Calibration

Steps to execute the automatic calibration process using the optimizer microphone.

Confirming and Saving Results

How to review, save, or retry calibration results.

Troubleshooting Calibration Errors

Information on interpreting and resolving error codes during auto calibration.

Adjusting Speaker Levels with Test Tone

Procedure to fine-tune speaker volume levels using a test tone.

Basic Operations

Playback Control

Steps for turning on equipment, selecting sources, and playing back audio/video.

Tuner Operations

Listening to Radio Broadcasts

Direct Station Tuning

Presetting Radio Stations

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting Sound Fields

Overview of different sound field modes like 2CH ST, A.DIRECT, AFD, and Movie mode.

Supported Digital Audio Formats

Table detailing audio formats (Dolby, DTS) and their compatibility with receiver inputs.

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?

Overview of the 'BRAVIA' Sync function and its benefits with HDMI CEC.

Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync

Steps to enable and configure 'BRAVIA' Sync based on TV compatibility.

One-Touch Playback Operation

System Audio Control

System Power-Off

Advanced Operations

Input Mode Selection

Reassigning Input Jacks

Level Menu Adjustments

Speaker Menu Settings

HDMI Menu Settings

Using the Remote Control

Reassigning Input Buttons

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Sound Issues

Addressing problems like no sound, low volume, hum, noise, or reversed channels.

Troubleshooting Image and Connectivity

Resolving issues with no image, 3D display, or sound output from TV speakers.

Troubleshooting Tuner and Remote

Specifications

Audio Power Specifications