Sony STRDH550 User Manual

							Connection with the receiver: HDMI
DSD [DSD] (*1) (for non-USA and Canadian  models  only)
Maximum number of channels: 5.1
Connection with the receiver: HDMI
Multi Channel  Linear  PCM  [ PCM ] (*1)
Maximum number of channels: 7.1 (*4)
Connection with the receiver: HDMI  (*3)
*1 Audio  signals are output  in  another  format if the  playback  device does  not  correspond  to the  actual format. For
details,  refer to the  operating  instructions of the  playback  device.
*2 Signals with  a  sampling  frequency  of more than  96 kHz are played  at 96 kHz or 88.2  kHz.
*3 These  formats  are compatible with  MHL when  you connect a  MHL- compatible source  device to the  HDMI  VIDEO IN
(MHL)  jack.
*4 The signals will  be output  as 5.1  channel for  STR- DH550.
Notes on use
4 -488 -933 -11(1)
Copyright  2014 Sony  Corporation
54  
						

							MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Notes  on connecting cables
Be  sure  to disconnect the AC power  cord  (mains  lead)  before connecting cables.
It is  not necessary to connect  all  of the cables. Connect  cables according to the availability of jacks on the
connected device.
Use a High Speed HDMI cable. 1080p, Deep Color (Deep  Colour), 4K  or 3D images  may not be displayed
properly if you use a Standard HDMI cable.
We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. If you connect  an HDMI-DVI conversion cable
to a DVI-D  device, the sound  and/or image  may be lost. Connect  separate audio  cables or digital connecting
cables, then  reassign the input jacks if the sound  is  not output correctly. For details, see “ Using other
video/audio input jacks (Audio Input  Assign ).”
When connecting optical digital cables, insert  the plugs straight until they click  into place.
Do not bend  or tie optical digital cables.
Hint
All of the digital audio  jacks are  compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1  kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz  sampling  frequencies.
If  you want  to  connect several digital  devices,  but cannot  find an unused input
See “ Using other video/audio input jacks (Audio Input  Assign ).”
Notes on use
4 -488 -933 -11(1)
Copyright  2014 Sony  Corporation
Help Guide
55  
						

							MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Using HDMI connections
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)  is  an interface that transmits video and audio  signals in digital
format. Connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync -compatible devices using HDMI cables simplifies operations.  See
“ Interlocking other devices using an HDMI connection (“BRAVIA” Sync) .”
HDMI features
Digital audio  signals transmitted  by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This
signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD (for non-USA and Canadian models  only),  and Linear PCM. For
details, see “Digital audio  formats supported  by the receiver .”
The  receiver can receive  Multi Channel  Linear PCM  (up  to 8 channels) with a sampling  frequency of 192 kHz
or less via an HDMI connection.
This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD  Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep  Colour),
“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour),” and 4K  or 3D transmission.
To enjoy 3D images,  connect  a 3D-compatible TV and video device (Blu-ray Disc  player,  Blu -ray Disc
recorder,  PlayStation 3, etc.)  to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then
play 3D-compatible content.
Note
Depending on the TV or video device, 4K  or 3D images  may not be displayed.  Check the HDMI video
formats supported  by the receiver.
Refer  to the operating instructions of each connected device for details.
Notes on use
4 -488 -933 -11(1)
Copyright  2014 Sony  Corporation
Help Guide
56  
						

							MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Using MHL (Mobile  High-Definition Link) connections
MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) is  an HD  video and digital audio  interface for connecting mobile  phones and
portable devices to HDTVs  and other home  entertainment products. MHL can support 1080p HD  video and
digital audio  signals and supply power  to the mobile  device simultaneously. It also enables  the remotes of TV
and other home  entertainment products to control  the mobile  phone and access its content.
Note
MHL-compatible mobile  devices are  charged when connected to the HDMI VIDEO IN ( MHL) jack of the
receiver while the receiver is  turned on, or while the receiver is  turned off when [Pass  Through ] is  set to [ On]
(*) or [ Auto].
* For USA,  Canadian,  and Australian models only
Related Topic Changing the  name for  each  input  (Name In )
Notes on use
4 -488 -933 -11(1)
Copyright  2014 Sony  Corporation
Help Guide
57  
						

							MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Installing  speakers
STR-DH750 allows you to use up to a 7.2-channel  system (7 speakers and two subwoofers).
STR-DH550 allows you to use up to a 5.2-channel  system (5 speakers and two subwoofers).
Typical examples of speaker system configurations  are  as follows.
5.1-channel speaker system
To fully enjoy theater-like  multi-channel  surround  sound,  you need  five speakers (two front  speakers, a center
speaker, and two surround  speakers) and a subwoofer.
7.1-channel speaker system using surround back  speakers  (for STR-DH750 only)
You can enjoy high-fidelity reproduction of recorded  sound  from a DVD or Blu -ray Disc  in 6.1-channel  or 7.1-
channel  format.
7.1-channel speaker system using front  high speakers  (for STR-DH750 only)
You can enjoy vertical sound  effects  by connecting an additional two front  high speakers.
Note
You cannot  use the surround  back speakers and the front  high speakers simultaneously.
Related Topic Connecting speakers
Notes on use
4 -488 -933 -11(1)
Copyright  2014 Sony  Corporation
Help Guide
58  
						

							MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Connecting speakers
Connect  each speaker as illustrated below.
Be  sure  to disconnect the AC power  cord  (mains  lead)  before connecting cables.
For details on how to connect  speaker cables to the receiver, see “ How  to connect  speaker cables.”
 Monaural  audio cable (not supplied)
 Speaker cable (not supplied)
*1 If  you connect a  subwoofer with  an auto  standby function,  turn off this  function when  watching  movies. If  the  auto
standby function is turned on,  it switches to standby mode automatically based on the  level of the  input  signal to the
subwoofer, and the  sound may not  be output.
*2 For STR- DH750 only. Notes on connections to the  SPEAKERS  SURROUND  BACK/BI - AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B
terminals
If connecting only one surround  back speaker, connect  it to the L  (+/-) terminals.
If you have an additional front  speaker system,  connect  it to these  terminal. In this case, select a speaker
pattern that does not have surround  back and front  high speakers. Then, set [SB Assign ] in the Speaker
Settings menu  to [Speaker  B]. You can select the front  speaker system you want by using the SPEAKERS
button on the receiver.
You can connect  the front  speakers to these  terminals using a bi-amplifier connection. In this case, set [ SB
Help Guide
59  
						

							Assign] in the Speaker  Settings menu  to [ Bi-Amp].
Note
After you have installed and connected your  speakers, be sure  to select the speaker pattern you want using
[Speaker  Pattern ] in the Speaker  Settings menu.
Related Topic
Notes on connecting cables
Using  bi - amplifier  connections (for STR- DH750 only)
Selecting the  speaker  pattern (Speaker Pattern)
Setting the  assignment for  the  speaker  terminals (SB  Assign )  (for STR- DH750 only)
Notes on use
4 -488 -933 -11(1)
Copyright  2014 Sony  Corporation
60  
						

							MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH750/STR-DH550
Connecting a TV
Connect  a TV to HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR  OUT jack. You can operate this receiver using an OSD (On-
Screen Display) if you connect  a TV to HDMI TV OUT jack.
Be  sure  to disconnect the AC power  cord  (mains  lead)  before connecting cables.
Connecting a TV  compatible  with the Audio Return Channel  (ARC) function  via an HDMI
connection
  HDMI cable (not supplied)  
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
Connecting a TV  incompatible with the Audio Return Channel  (ARC) function  via an HDMI
connection
The  solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections.
Help Guide
61  
						

							 Optical digital  cable (not supplied)
 Audio cable (not supplied)
 HDMI cable (not supplied)
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or HDMI cable made  by Sony.
Connecting a TV  without HDMI jacks
The  solid lines show recommended connections and the dashed lines show alternative connections.
62  
						

							 Video  cable (not supplied)
 Audio cable (not supplied)
 Optical digital  cable (not supplied)
Note
Connect  a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR  OUT jack on the receiver.
Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image  on the TV
screen  may be distorted. If this is  the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.
When connecting an optical digital cable, insert  the plugs straight until they click  into place.
Do not bend  or tie optical digital cables.
Hint
All of the digital audio  jacks are  compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1  kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz  sampling  frequencies.
When connecting a TV to the receiver via the TV IN jacks of the receiver, set the sound  output jack of the TV
to Fixed  if it can be switched between either  Fixed  or Variable.
Related Topic
Notes on connecting cables
Enjoying sound of TV broadcasts from the  receiver
Controlling  HDMI  devices  ( Control for  HDMI )
Passing  HDMI  signals through  ( Pass Through )
Setting the  HDMI  audio signal output  of connected devices  (HDMI  Audio  Out )
Notes on use
4 -488 -933 -11(1)
Copyright  2014 Sony  Corporation
63