Sony STRDH550 User Manual

							MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
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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 Dolby  TrueHD with  a  sampling  frequency  higher  than
48 kHz are being received.
[ Analog Direct] is selected.
[PLII Movie], [PLII Music], [PLIIx Movie] (*), [PLIIx Music] (*), [Neo:6 Cinema ] (*) and [Neo:6 Music] (*) do not
work when the speaker pattern is  set to [ 2/0] or [ 2/0.1 ].
When one of the sound  fields for music is  selected,  no sound  is  output from the subwoofer if all  of the
speakers are  set to [ Large] in the Speaker  Settings menu. However,  the sound  will be output from the
subwoofer if:
the  digital input  signal contains LFE signals.
the  front  or surround  speakers are set  to [ Small].
[ Multi Stereo ],  [PLII  Movie],  [PLII  Music],  [PLIIx Movie] (*),  [PLIIx Music] (*),  [ HD- D.C.S.] or [Portable Audio ] is
selected.
* For STR- DH750 only
If  you connect a subwoofer
This receiver will generate  a low  frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is  no LFE signal,
which is  a low -pass sound  effect  output from a subwoofer to a 2-channel  signal. However,  the low  frequency
signal is  not generated  for [Neo:6 Cinema ] (*) or [Neo:6 Music] (*) if all  of the speakers are  set to [ Large].
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry,  we recommend setting  the
subwoofer’s cutoff  frequency as high as possible.
* For STR- DH750 only
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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 work when [Analog Direct] is  selected.
Hint
You can also set the Night Mode  function  on and off by using NIGHT MODE on the receiver.
While  the Night Mode  is  turned on, the bass, treble, and effect  levels increase, and [D.Range  Comp. ] is
automatically set to [ On].
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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  fixed.
Depending on the audio  format, the receiver may play signals at a lower sampling  frequency than  the original
sampling  frequency of the input signals.
Hint
You can also select [ Equalizer] in [Sound Effects] from the home  menu.
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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. (Front Reference) : Adjusts the characteristics of all  of the speakers to match  the
characteristics of the front  speaker.
Off
Note
This function  does not work in the following cases:
[ Analog Direct] is being used.
Headphones are connected.
The  receiver may play signals at a lower sampling  frequency than  the actual sampling  frequency of the input
signals, depending on the audio  format.
Hint
You can also select [Calibration Type ] in [Sound Effects] from the home  menu.
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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  PURE DIRECT  on the receiver.
Change  the sound  field.
Change  the scene setting  on the TV (Scene Select).
Change  the setting  of [ Equalizer], [Night Mode ], [Auto Volume] or [D.Range  Comp ].
Note
[Equalizer], [Night Mode ], [Auto Volume] and [D.Range  Comp] do not work when the Pure Direct function  is
selected.
Hint
You can also use the PURE DIRECT  button on the receiver to turn  the Pure Direct function  on or off.
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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 Profile): Controls audio/video devices  (pausing, stopping, starting
playback, volume control, etc.)  for  the  latest  information  about compatible BLUETOOTH devices.
Check the websites listed under “Customer support websites.”
Note
To use the BLUETOOTH function, the BLUETOOTH device to be connected must support the same  profile
as this receiver. Even if the device supports the same  profile,  the functions  may differ  depending on the
specifications  of the BLUETOOTH device.
The  audio  playback  on this receiver may be delayed  from that on the BLUETOOTH device because of the
characteristics of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology.
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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 ].
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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 
 mark  on the receiver with your  mobile  device.
3.  Check that the connection is  completed and [ BT] lights up on the display panel.
4 .  Start playback  on the BLUETOOTH device.
5 .  Adjust the volume.
Adjust the volume  of the BLUETOOTH device first. If the volume  level is  still  too low, adjust the volume
level of the receiver.
Compatible smartphones
Smartphones  with the NFC function  (compatible OS:  Android  2.3.3  or later)
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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  the  information  of a  connected BLUETOOTH device (for STR- DH750 only)
Setting the  Bluetooth Standby mode (BT Standby)  (for STR- DH750 only)
Setting BLUETOOTH audio codecs  (BT AAC /BT aptX)  (for STR- DH750 only)
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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  the convenient features.
Easy  Control  app,  “SongPal”,  supports wireless operation.  It allows you to:
choose  music/audio contents from integrated  functions  of various  devices and smartphone.
control  various  settings  intuitively.
enhance the music visually with your  smartphone display.
1 .  Download  the “SongPal”  application to your  mobile  device.
2 .  Run “SongPal”  and follow the on-screen  instructions.
3 .  Connect  your  mobile  device to the receiver using the NFC function  or by manual operation.
After the connection is  completed, you can control  the receiver using “SongPal.”
Note
“SongPal”  does not support the iPad.
Related Topic
Notes on iPhone/iPod
Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles (for STR- DH750 only)
Enjoying audio content stored  on a  BLUETOOTH device with  a  one- touch connection (NFC) (for STR- DH750
only)
SongPal  application  is closed (for STR- DH750 only).
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