Sony STRDH550 User Manual
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Notes on sound fields
Depending on the speaker pattern settings, some sound fields may not be available.
You cannot select [PLIIx Movie] (*) and [PLIIx Music] (*) at the same time.
[ PLIIx Movie] (*) and [PLIIx Music] (*) are available only when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with surround
back speaker(s).
The sound fields for music and movies do not work in the following cases:
DTS- HD Master Audio, DTS- HD High Resolution Audio or...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/102789/w300_d_1512042854-sony-strdh550-user-manual_d-100.png "Page 101
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Notes on sound fields
Depending on the speaker pattern settings, some sound fields may not be available.
You cannot select [PLIIx Movie] (*) and [PLIIx Music] (*) at the same time.
[ PLIIx Movie] (*) and [PLIIx Music] (*) are available only when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with surround
back speaker(s).
The sound fields for music and movies do not work in the following cases:
DTS- HD Master Audio, DTS- HD High Resolution Audio or...")
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Notes on sound fields Depending on the speaker pattern settings, some sound fields may not be available. You cannot select [PLIIx Movie] (*) and [PLIIx Music] (*) at the same time. [ PLIIx Movie] (*) and [PLIIx Music] (*) are available only when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with surround back speaker(s). The sound fields for music and movies do not work in the following cases: DTS- HD Master Audio, DTS- HD High Resolution Audio or...
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level (Night Mode )
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 [ Settings ] - [Audio Settings] from the home menu.
2 . Select [Night Mode ].
3 . Select [ On] or [ Off].
Note
This function does not...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/102789/w300_d_1512042854-sony-strdh550-user-manual_d-101.png "Page 102
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level (Night Mode )
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 [ Settings ] - [Audio Settings] from the home menu.
2 . Select [Night Mode ].
3 . Select [ On] or [ Off].
Note
This function does not...")
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level (Night Mode ) 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 [ Settings ] - [Audio Settings] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Night Mode ]. 3 . Select [ On] or [ Off]. Note This function does not...
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer)
You can use the following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers.
Level (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
Bass
Treble
1 . Select [ Settings ] - [Audio Settings] from the home menu.
2 . Select [ Equalizer].
3 . Select the gain of [ Bass] or [Treble].
4 . Adjust the gain.
Note
This function does not work when [Analog Direct] is being used.
Frequencies for [ Bass] and [ Treble] are...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/102789/w300_d_1512042854-sony-strdh550-user-manual_d-102.png "Page 103
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer)
You can use the following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers.
Level (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
Bass
Treble
1 . Select [ Settings ] - [Audio Settings] from the home menu.
2 . Select [ Equalizer].
3 . Select the gain of [ Bass] or [Treble].
4 . Adjust the gain.
Note
This function does not work when [Analog Direct] is being used.
Frequencies for [ Bass] and [ Treble] are...")
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) You can use the following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) Bass Treble 1 . Select [ Settings ] - [Audio Settings] from the home menu. 2 . Select [ Equalizer]. 3 . Select the gain of [ Bass] or [Treble]. 4 . Adjust the gain. Note This function does not work when [Analog Direct] is being used. Frequencies for [ Bass] and [ Treble] are...
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type )
You can select a calibration type after you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings.
1. Select [ Settings ] - [Speaker Settings] from the home menu.
2 . Select [Calibration Type ].
3 . Select the setting you want.
Full Flat : Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat.
Engineer: Sets to “the Sony listening room standard” frequency characteristics.
Front Ref....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/102789/w300_d_1512042854-sony-strdh550-user-manual_d-103.png "Page 104
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type )
You can select a calibration type after you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings.
1. Select [ Settings ] - [Speaker Settings] from the home menu.
2 . Select [Calibration Type ].
3 . Select the setting you want.
Full Flat : Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat.
Engineer: Sets to “the Sony listening room standard” frequency characteristics.
Front Ref....")
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type ) You can select a calibration type after you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings. 1. Select [ Settings ] - [Speaker Settings] from the home menu. 2 . Select [Calibration Type ]. 3 . Select the setting you want. Full Flat : Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. Engineer: Sets to “the Sony listening room standard” frequency characteristics. Front Ref....
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct )
You can enjoy higher-fidelity sound from all inputs using the Pure Direct function. When the Pure Direct function
is on, the display panel lights off to suppress noise that affects sound quality.
1. Select [Sound Effects ] - [Pure Direct] from the home menu.
2 . Select [ On].
Canceling Pure Direct
The Pure Direct function will be canceled when you perform the following:
Select [ Off] in step 2.
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct )
You can enjoy higher-fidelity sound from all inputs using the Pure Direct function. When the Pure Direct function
is on, the display panel lights off to suppress noise that affects sound quality.
1. Select [Sound Effects ] - [Pure Direct] from the home menu.
2 . Select [ On].
Canceling Pure Direct
The Pure Direct function will be canceled when you perform the following:
Select [ Off] in step 2.
Press...")
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct ) You can enjoy higher-fidelity sound from all inputs using the Pure Direct function. When the Pure Direct function is on, the display panel lights off to suppress noise that affects sound quality. 1. Select [Sound Effects ] - [Pure Direct] from the home menu. 2 . Select [ On]. Canceling Pure Direct The Pure Direct function will be canceled when you perform the following: Select [ Off] in step 2. Press...
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles (for STR-DH750 only) “Profile” refers to a standard set of capabilities for various BLUETOOTH product capabilities. This receiver supports the following BLUETOOTH version and profiles: Compatible BLUETOOTH version: BLUETOOTH Specification Version 3.0 Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): Receives high- quality audio content. AVRCP 1.3 (Audio Video Remote Control...
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off (BT Power) (for STR-DH750 only)
You can turn the BLUETOOTH function on or off. The NFC function is also turned on/off in conjunction with this
setting. 1. Press BLUETOOTH on the receiver.
You can also select [ Listen] - [BLUETOOTH ] from the home menu.
2 . Press OPTIONS .
The option menu appears.
3 . Select [BT Power ] .
4 . Select [BT On] or [BT Off ].
Notes on use
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off (BT Power) (for STR-DH750 only)
You can turn the BLUETOOTH function on or off. The NFC function is also turned on/off in conjunction with this
setting. 1. Press BLUETOOTH on the receiver.
You can also select [ Listen] - [BLUETOOTH ] from the home menu.
2 . Press OPTIONS .
The option menu appears.
3 . Select [BT Power ] .
4 . Select [BT On] or [BT Off ].
Notes on use
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off (BT Power) (for STR-DH750 only) You can turn the BLUETOOTH function on or off. The NFC function is also turned on/off in conjunction with this setting. 1. Press BLUETOOTH on the receiver. You can also select [ Listen] - [BLUETOOTH ] from the home menu. 2 . Press OPTIONS . The option menu appears. 3 . Select [BT Power ] . 4 . Select [BT On] or [BT Off ]. Notes on use 4 -488 -933 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony...
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device with a one -touch connection (NFC) (for STR- DH750 only) You can enjoy audio content on a BLUETOOTH device with a one-touch connection using the NFC function. 1. Download the NFC Easy Connect application to your mobile device. You do not need to install the NFC Easy Connect application if you are using an NFC-compatible mobile device with Android OS 4.1 or later installed. 2 . Touch the...
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Controlling a BLUETOOTH device using the remote control (for STR-DH750 only) You can operate a BLUETOOTH device using the following buttons on the remote control: : Starts or pauses playback. : Stops playback. /: Moves to the start of the previous/current or next track. Note These operations may not be available for certain BLUETOOTH devices. The actual operations may also differ depending on the connected BLUETOOTH device. Related Topic Checking...
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) (for STR-DH750 only) “SongPal” enhances music visually with your smartphone display. You can choose music/audio contents from integrated functions of various device and smartphone, and control various settings intuitively. A dedicated App for this model is available on both Google Play and App Store. Search for “SongPal” and download the free App to find out more about...