Sony STRDH550 User Manual

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
What  is “BRAVIA”  Sync?
The  “BRAVIA” Sync  function  allows communication  between Sony products such as TVs, Blu -ray Disc  players,
DVD players,  and AV amplifiers that support the Control  for HDMI function.
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.
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Preparing  for “BRAVIA”  Sync
Turn on the Control  for HDMI function  of the receiver and the connected device to individually. 1.  Select [ Settings ] - [HDMI Settings] from the home  menu.
2 .  Select [Control  for HDMI ].
3 .  Select [ On].
The  Control  for HDMI function  of the receiver is  turned on.
4 .  Press HOME to exit the OSD menu.
5 .  Select the HDMI input of the receiver and TV to match  the HDMI input of the connected device, so that the
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Interlocking other  devices using an HDMI connection (“BRAVIA”  Sync)
By connecting Sony devices that support the “BRAVIA” Sync  using an HDMI cable (not  supplied), operations
are  simplified as follows:
Enjoying an input source  from a connected device immediately (One -Touch Play)
Enjoying TV sound  from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control)
Turning off the receiver and connected devices simultaneously with the TV (System...

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Enjoying sound of TV  broadcasts from the receiver
If your  TV supports the Audio Return  Channel  (ARC) function, set the receiver by the following procedure  to
output the sound  of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver. 1.  Select [ Settings ] - [HDMI Settings] from the home  menu.
2 .  Select [Control  for HDMI ].
3 .  Select [ On].
If  you connect to  a TV  that is not compatible  with the Audio Return Channel  (ARC) function  or
you want...

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Switching  between digital  and  analog  audio (Input Mode )
When you connect  devices to both  digital and analog  audio  input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio
input mode  to either  device, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend  to
watch.
1.  Press the input buttons to select the input.
2 .  Select [ Settings ] - [Input  Settings] from the home  menu.
3 .  Select [Input  Mode ].
Auto: Gives priority  to...

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Using other  video/audio input jacks  (Audio Input Assign )
You can reassign the OPTICAL/COAXIAL digital audio  input jacks to other input if the default  settings  of the
jacks do not correspond  to your  connected equipment.
E.g. When connecting a DVD player  to the OPTICAL IN 1 (SAT/CATV) jack, assign the OPTICAL IN 1
(SAT/CATV)  jack to [BD/DVD].
1 .  Select [ Settings ] - [Input  Settings] from the home  menu.
2 .  Select [Audio Input  Assign ].
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Adjusting the sound balance automatically (Auto Calibration )
This receiver is  equipped with a D.C.A.C.  (Digital Cinema  Auto Calibration) function  which allows you to perform
automatic calibration. For details on performing this function, see the following topics:
Before  you perform  Auto Calibration
Connecting the optimizer microphone
Selecting the front  speakers (for STR-DH750 only)
Performing Auto Calibration
Related Topic
About  Auto Calibration...

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Using bi-amplifier connections  (for STR-DH750 only)
If you are  not using surround  back speakers or 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.
Connect  the jacks on the Lo (or  Hi) side of the front  speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT  A terminals, and
connect  the jacks on the Hi  (or  Lo)  side of the front  speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND...

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Using the sleep timer
You can set the receiver to turn  off automatically at a specified  time. 1.  Press SLEEP .
Each time you press  SLEEP , the display changes cyclically  as follows:
0-30-00  - 1-00-00  - 1-30-00 - 2-00-00 - OFF
[SLEEP ] lights up on the display panel  of the receiver when sleep timer  is  being  used.
Hint
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns  off, press  SLEEP . The  remaining time appears on the
display panel.
The...

MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Viewing information  on the display panel
The  display panel  provides various  information  on the status of the receiver, such as the sound  field. 1.  Select the input for which you want to check information.
2 .  Press DISPLAY  repeatedly.
Each time you press  DISPLAY , the display will change cyclically  as follows:
Index  name  of the input (*1) - Input  you selected  - Sound field currently applied  (*2) - Volume level -
Stream  information  (*3)
When...