Sony STRDH550 User Manual

							MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use the receiver.
In this Help Guide,  STR-DH750 is  used for illustration  purposes unless when otherwise indicated.
Preparation
Enjoying Video and  Sound
Using BLUETOOTH Features  (for STR-DH750 only)
Using Other Features
Adjusting Settings
Parts  and  Controls
Announcements
Troubleshooting
Notes on use
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							Table Of Contents
Preparation1
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Before using 11
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Procedure to start using the receiver 51
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Supplied accessories 52
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Digital audio formats supported by the receiver 53
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Notes on connecting cables 55
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Using HDMI connections 56
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Using MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) connections 57
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Installing and connecting speakers 12
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Installing speakers 58
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Connecting speakers 59
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Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials) 13
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Connecting a TV 61
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Connecting devices with HDMI jacks 64
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Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks 66
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Connecting an iPhone, iPod, or USB device 68
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Connecting an MHL-compatible mobile device 69
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Connecting the antennas (aerials) 70
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Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control 14
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Setting the voltage selector 71
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Inserting batteries into the remote control 72
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Turning on the receiver 73
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Initial setup of the receiver 15
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Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup 74
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Enjoying Video and Sound 2
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Basic operations 16
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Using the menu on the TV screen 75
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Enjoying video/sound from the connected device 76
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Playing content from an iPhone/iPod 17
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Compatible iPhone/iPod models 78
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Notes on iPhone/iPod 79
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Enjoying audio content stored on an iPhone/iPod via the USB port 80
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Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device (for STR-DH750 
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Compatible iPhone/iPod models 78
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Playing content from a USB device 18
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Compatible USB devices and USB specifications 83
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Notes on USB devices 85
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							Enjoying audio content stored on a USB device86
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Listening to the radio 19
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Listening to FM/AM radio 87
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Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory) 88
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Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning) 89
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Changing the AM tuning scale (for USA and Canadian models only) 90
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Receiving RDS broadcasts (for European and Australian models only) 91
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Enjoying sound effects 20
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Selecting a sound field (Sound Field) 92
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Resetting sound fields to the default settings 93
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Notes on sound fields 94
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Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level (Night Mode) 95
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Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) 96
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Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type) 97
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Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) 98
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Using BLUETOOTH Features (for STR-DH750 only) 3
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Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device (for STR-DH750 
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Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles (for STR-DH750 only) 99
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Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off (BT Power) (for STR-DH750 
only) 100
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Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device with a one-touch 
connection (NFC) (for STR-DH750 only) 101
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Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device (for STR-DH750 
only) 81
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Controlling a BLUETOOTH device using the remote control (for STR-
DH750 only) 102
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Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal)\
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STR-DH750 only) 22
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Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal)\
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Using Other Features 4
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Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync) 23
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What is “BRAVIA” Sync? 104
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Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync 105
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Interlocking other devices using an HDMI connection (“BRAVIA” Syn\
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Configuring video and sound settings 24
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Enjoying sound of TV broadcasts from the receiver 107
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Switching between digital and analog audio (Input Mode) 108
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Using other video/audio input jacks (Audio Input Assign) 109
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							Configuring speaker settings25
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Adjusting the sound balance automatically (Auto Calibration) 110
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Using bi-amplifier connections (for STR-DH750 only) 111
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Using the sleep timer 26
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Using the sleep timer 112
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Checking information on the receiver 27
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Viewing information on the display panel 113
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Adjusting Settings 5
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Easy Setup 28
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Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup 74
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Speaker Settings 29
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Performing Auto Calibration 114
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Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type) 97
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Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern) 116
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Setting the assignment for the speaker terminals (SB Assign) (for STR\
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Adjusting the speaker level (Manual Setup) 118
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Adjusting the speaker size (Manual Setup) 119
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Adjusting the speaker distance (Manual Setup) 120
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Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Freq.) 121
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Outputting a test tone from each speaker (Test Tone) 122
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Selecting the unit of measurement (Distance Unit) 123
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Audio Settings 30
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Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level (Night Mode) 95
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Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer) 96
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Selecting a sound field (Sound Field) 92
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Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync.) 124
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Adjusting the volume automatically (Auto Volume) 125
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Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (Dual Mono) 126
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Compressing the dynamic range (D.Range Comp.) 127
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HDMI Settings 31
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Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI) 128
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Passing HDMI signals through (Pass Through) 129
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Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (HDMI Audio 
Out) 130
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Setting the level of the subwoofer (Subwoofer Level) 131
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Speeding up the display when switching the HDMI input (Fast View) 132
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Automatically switching the input when an MHL device is played (MHL 
Auto Input) 133
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Input Settings 32
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							Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks134
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Changing the name for each input (Name In) 135
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System Settings 33
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Selecting the language (Language) 136
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Setting standby mode (Auto Standby) 137
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Using the menu on the display panel 34
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Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel 138
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Viewing information on the display panel 113
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Reverting to the factory default settings 35
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Parts and Controls 6
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Receiver 36
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Front panel (STR-DH750) 140
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Front panel (STR-DH550) 142
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Rear panel (STR-DH750) 144
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Rear panel (STR-DH550) 145
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Indicators on the display panel 146
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Remote control 37
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Remote control 148
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Announcements 7
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Specifications 38
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Specifications 150
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Supplied accessories 52
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Trademarks 39
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Trademarks 155
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Troubleshooting 8
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Error messages 40
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PROTECTOR 157
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USB FAIL 158
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List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements 159
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iPhone/iPod message list 160
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USB message list 161
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Power 41
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The receiver is turned off automatically. 162
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Image 42
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No image appears on the TV. 163
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No 3D image appears on the TV. 164
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No 4K image appears on the TV. 165
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No image is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode. 166
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The OSD menu does not appear on the TV screen. 167
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The display panel is turned off. 168
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							Sound43
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No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which 
device is selected. 169
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There is severe humming or noise. 170
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No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific 
speakers. 171
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There is no sound from a specific device. 172
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The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed. 174
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Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is not reproduced. 175
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The surround effect cannot be obtained. 176
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A test tone is not output from the speakers. 177
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A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displaye\
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No sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode. 179
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Tuner 44
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The FM reception is poor. 180
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The FM stereo reception is poor. 181
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You cannot tune to radio stations. 182
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RDS does not work (for European and Australian models only). 183
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The RDS information that you want does not appear (for European and 
Australian models only). 184
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iPhone/iPod 45
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The sound is distorted. 185
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There is no sound from an iPhone/iPod. 186
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An iPhone/iPod cannot be charged. 187
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An iPhone/iPod cannot be operated. 188
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The ringtone volume of an iPhone does not change. 189
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USB devices 46
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Are you using a compatible USB device? 190
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There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound. 191
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A USB device is not recognized. 192
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Playback does not start. 193
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A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port. 194
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Erroneous display. 195
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[Reading] is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time bef\
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playback starts. 196
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An audio file cannot be played. 197
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BLUETOOTH devices (for STR-DH750 only) 47
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Pairing cannot be done (for STR-DH750 only). 198
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Cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection (for STR-DH750 only). 199
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							The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost (for STR-DH750\
 
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The sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be heard on the receiver (
for STR-DH750 only). 201
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Severe humming or noise (for STR-DH750 only). 202
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SongPal application is closed (for STR-DH750 only). 203
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“BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI) 48
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The Control for HDMI function does not work. 204
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The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does not work. 205
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An MHL-compatible source device cannot be charged. 206
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No image from an MHL-compatible source device. 207
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Remote control 49
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The remote control does not function. 208
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If the problem is not solved 50
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Reverting to the factory default settings 139
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Resetting sound fields to the default settings 93
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Customer support websites 209
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Notes on use 9
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							MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Preparation Before  using
Installing  and  connecting speakers
Connecting audio-visual devices and  the antennas (aerials)
Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control
Initial  setup of the receiver
Notes on use
4 -488 -933 -11(1)
Copyright  2014 Sony  Corporation
Help Guide
1  
						

							MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Enjoying Video and  Sound Basic operations
Playing  content  from an iPhone/iPod
Playing  content  from a USB device
Listening  to the radio
Enjoying sound effects
Notes on use
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Copyright  2014 Sony  Corporation
Help Guide
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							MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Using BLUETOOTH Features  (for STR-DH750 only) Enjoying audio content  stored on a BLUETOOTH device (for STR-DH750 only)
Controlling the receiver using a smartphone  or tablet device (SongPal) (for STR-DH750 only)
Notes on use
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