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4-262-412-12(1)
Multi Channel AV
Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DH720
STR-DH720HP
©2011 Sony Corporation
model name1[STR-DH720]
[4-262-412-12(1)]
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB02REG_STR-DH720-CEL.fm4-262-412-12(1) masterpage: Left For customers in the United WARNING States To reduce the risk of fire or electric Owner’s Record shock, do not expose this apparatus to The model and serial numbers are located on the rear rain or moisture. of the unit. Record these numbers in the space To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the provided below. Refer to them whenever you call ventilation opening of the apparatus with upon your Son
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB02REG_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Right 12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or CAUTION table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with You are cautioned that any changes or modifications the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution not expressly approved in this manual could void when moving the cart/apparatus combination to your authority to operate this equipment. avoid injury from tip-over. To reduce the risk of electric shock, t
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB02REG_STR-DH720-CEL.fm4-262-412-12(1) masterpage: Left Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European About This Manual Union and other European countries with separate � The instructions in this manual are for models collection systems) STR-DH720 and STR-DH720HP. The model This symbol on the battery or on the packaging number is located at the lower right front panel of indicates that the battery provided with this product the receiver. Th
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB02REG_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Right The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. 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 respec
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB01COV_STR-DH720-CELTOC.fm masterpage: Left Table of Contents About This Manual........................................4 “BRAVIA” Sync Features Supplied accessories......................................7 Description and location of parts...................9 What is “BRAVIA” Sync? .......................... 56 Getting started .............................................17 Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync............. 57 Playing back equipment with one-touch op
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB01COV_STR-DH720-CELTOC.fm masterpage: Right Additional Information Supplied accessories Precautions.................................................. 76 Troubleshooting .......................................... 77 � Operating Instructions (this manual) Specifications .............................................. 84 � Quick Setup Guide � GUI Menu List Index............................................................ 86 � FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) � AM loo
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB01COV_STR-DH720-CELTOC.fm masterpage: Left Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching 3 and # on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Notes � Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place. � Do not use a new battery with old ones. � Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries. � Do not expose the remote control sen
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Right Description and location of parts Front panel 1234 5 679 8 qkqj qh qg qf qd qsqa q; A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 33, 50, 56, 75) N 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S., MUSIC (page 52) B TONE, TONE MODE (page 67) O TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–, MEMORY/ C INPUT SELECTOR (page 42, 48, 60, 61) ENTER Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM). D Display panel (page 10) P INPUT MODE (page 60) E Remote control sensor Receives signals from r
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Left Indicators on the display panel 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 LFE HDMI DTS -ES 96/24 NEO:6 PL IIxz TrueHD LH RH SW - + COAX OPT DTS HD MSTR HI RES LBR LPCM D EX SLEEP L C R ST D.RANGE SL S SR RDS SBL SB SBR qd qs qa 0 A Playback channel indicators D Input indicator The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels Lights up to indicate the current input. being played back. Based on the speaker settings, the box around the letter(s)
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Right G Dolby Pro Logic indicator M DTS-HD indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-HD This matrix surround decoding technology can format signals. enhance input signals. DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio PL Dolby Pro Logic DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution PL II
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Left Rear panel 1 1, 2 3 2 1 4 A Audio signal section B Video signal section* The image quality depends on the connecting DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 22, 26, jack. 27, 28, 29) DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks HDMI IN/OUT (page 22, 26, 27, 28, 29) HDMI IN/OUT OPTICAL IN COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ COAXIAL IN OUTPUT jacks (page 22, 26, 27) Green ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 20, 22, (Y) High 26, 27, 29, 31) quality Blue
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Right D SPEAKERS section (page 20) 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 74). * You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or � RM-AAU106 (USA and Canada MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the models only) selecte
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Left To use the buttons printed in J V/v/B/b , pink Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press to enter/confirm the selection. Hold down SHIFT (O), then press the button K TOOLS/OPTIONS printed in pink that you want to use. Displays and selects items from the option Example: Hold down SHIFT (O), then press menus. ENT/MEM (C). L MENU/HOME Press AMP (Y), then press MENU/HOME to 2 display the menu to operate the r
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Right Notes (Previous channel) � Be sure to reduce the volume level before you Returns to the previous channel watched (for turn off this function. more than five seconds). � As this function is available only when Dolby / (Text) Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input, Displays text information. the sound may suddenly increase when you F DISPLAY switch to other formats. Displays information related to the current
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB03DES_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Left To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to activate the buttons printed in pink (page 14). Name Blu-ray Disc, Satellite tuner, VCR CD player USB device, DVD player cable TV tuner iPhone/iPod A AV ?/1* Power Power Power Power – C Numeric buttons**Track Channel Channel Track – ENT/MEM Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter CLEAR Clear Clear – Track >10 – D iPhone CTRL – – – – iPhone/iPod control mode F DIS
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Right Getting started You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below. Installing and connecting the Setting the audio output settings on speakers (page 18, 20) the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment. For a Blu-ray Disc player, check that “Audio Checking the connection (HDMI)”
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Left Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel 5.1 channel speaker system system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two Example of speaker system surround speakers) and a subwoofer. configuration 7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You c
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Connections D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Right Tips � When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all the angles A should be the same. � When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers, place the front high speakers – at an angle between 22° to 45°. – at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front speakers. � When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back s
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SO0135\4262412121_GB\GB04GET_STR-DH720-CEL.fm masterpage: Left 2: Connecting the speakers Center speaker Surround speaker Right Left B B 1 A B B 10 mm (13/32") 4 2 3 Right Left Right Left Subwoofer * Surround back/ Front speaker 24 Front high speaker ** 3 AMonaural audio cord (not supplied) BSpeaker cord (not supplied) GB 20 STR-DH720 4-262-412-12(1)
