Sony STR-DH710 - 10str Hifi User manual

SON~
Multi Channel AV
Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DH710
©2010 Sony Corporation
4-167-133-13(1)

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire. do not cover the
ventilation opening of the apparatus with
newspapers. tab1ecloths. ,.'urtai ns. etc. Do not place
the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on
the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space. such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. and
do not place objects filled with liquids. such as
vases, on the apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible
AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine. fire or
the like.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long
as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of the Hot
Surface that may be hot if it is
touched during the normal
operation.
For customers in the United
States
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear
uf the unit. Record these numbers in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial Nu.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be uf
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
Important Safety Instructions
I) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions .
.3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance \vith the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators. heat registers. stoves. or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. Apolarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and athird
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet.
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs. convenience
receptacles. and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
II )Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When acart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods
of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
The following FCC statement
applies only to the version of
this model manufactured for
sale in the U.S.A. Other
versions may not comply with
FCC technical regulations.
NOTE:
This equipmenthas been tested and found to comply
with the limits for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant
to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in aresidential installation.
This equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in aparticular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio
or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more
of the
following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into
an outlet on acircuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
To reduce the risk
of electric shock, the speaker cord
should be connected to the apparatus and the
speakers in accordance with the following
instructions.
I) Disconnectthe AC powercord from the MAINS.
2) Strip
10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the
speaker cord.
3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and
the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core
of speaker cord by hand. Also disconnect the AC
power cord from the MAINS before
disconnecting the speaker cord from the
apparatus and the speakers.
For customers in Australia
)t
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable
in the European
•Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
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About This Manual
•The instructions in this manual are for model
STR -DH7l O. Check your model number by
looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.
In this manuaL models of area code U2 is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the
text, for example, "Models of area code U2 only".
•The instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the supplied remote. You can also use
the controls on the receiver if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel
(see the illustration below).
=======<;::~~T 4-XXX-XXX-XX (X) AA
I
Area code
Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
"Models of area code AA only".
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This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-
Dsymbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
#'s: 5,451.942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,226,616; 6.487.535; 7.212,872; 7.333.929:
7,392,195; 7,272,567 &other U.S. and
worldwide patents issued &pending. DTS is a
registered trademark and the DTS logos, SymboL
DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are
trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2008 DTS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMFM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
"x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)" and "x.v.Color
(x.v.Colour)" logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
"BRA VIA" is atrademark of Sony Corporation.
"S-AIR" and its logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
"PLAYSTATION" is atrademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.

Table of Contents
About This ManuaL .4
Supplied accessories 6
Description and location
of parts 7
Connections
1: Installing the speakers 16
2: Connecting the speakers 19
3: Connecting the TV 21
4a: Connecting the audio components 22
4b: Connecting the video components 24
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) 31
6: Inserting the wireless transmitter/
transceiver
31
7: Connecting the AC power cord
(mains lead) 32
Preparing the Receiver
Initializing the receiver 33
Selecting the speaker system 33
Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings
automatically
(AUTO CALIBRATION) 34
Adjusting the speaker levels
(TEST TONE) .40
Basic Operations
Playback 42
Viewing information on the display 43
Using the Sleep Timer .44
Recording 44
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio ;.45
Presetting FM/AM radio stations .47
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) .49
(Models
of area code AU 1, SA2, TW2
only)
Enjoying Surround Sound
Selecting the sound field 50
Enjoying the surround effect at low volume
levels (NIGHT MODE) 54
Resetting sound fields to the initial
settings 54
"BRAVIA" Sync Features
What is "BRAVIA" Sync? 55
Preparing for the "BRAVIA" Sync 55
Playing back components with one-touch
operation (One-Touch Play) 56
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers
connected to the receiver
(System Audio Control) 57
Turning offthe receiver with the TV
(System Power Off) 58
Enjoying movies with the optimum sound
field (Theaterffheatre Mode Sync)........ 59
Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable
(Audio Return Channel) 59
S-AIR Operations
About S-AIR products 60
Setting up an S-AIR product.
61
Enjoying the system's sound in another
room 64
Changing the channel for better sound
transmission
65
Stabilizing S-AIR reception 66
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the
S-AIR main unit is in standby mode...... 67
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Advanced Operations
Switching between digital and analog audio
(INPUT
MODE) 68
Enjoying the sound/images from other
inputs 68
Enjoying sound/images from the components
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT 70
Using abi-amplifier connection 70
Using the setting menu
71
Using the Remote
Changing the input button assignments.......84
Clearing all the contents
of the remote's
memory 85
Additional Information
Glossary 85
Precautions 88
Troubleshooting
90
Specifications 96
Index 98
Supplied accessories
•Operating Instructions (this manual)
•
Quick Setup Guide
•
FM wire antenna (aerial) (I)
•AM loop antenna (aerial) (I )
•Remote commander (I)
- RM-AAU073 (Models of area code U2,
CA2 only)
-RM-AAU075 (Models
of area code AU I.
SA2, TW2 only)
•R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
•Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2)
(I)

Description and location of parts
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[j] I/~ (on/standby) (page 33, 47, 54)
[2] TONE +/-, TONE MODE (page 80)
~INPUT SELECTOR (page 42 -44, 46 -48,
68,70)
@] Display (page 8)
lID Remote sensor
Receives signals from remote commander.
[§] DIMMER (page 83)
[1] MASTER VOLUME (page 41, 42)
lID MUTING (page 42)
[ID VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 30)
IIQ] AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 35)
[1] DISPLAY (page 43)
[1g] 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.ED., MOVIE, MUSIC
(page 50)
~ TUNING MODE, TUNING +/-, MEMORY/
ENTER (page 45)
lH]INPUT MODE (page 68)
[§ PHONES jack (page 90)
[j]] SPEAKERS (page 33)
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Indicalorson tile display
Indicator and explanation
rn Playback channel indicators
The letters (L C. R, etc.) indicate the channels
being played back. The boxes around the letters
vary to show how the receiver downmixes
or
upmixes the source sound (based on the speaker
settings).
SW
lH
RH
l
R
C
Sl
SR
S
SBl
SBR
SB
Subwoofer
Front Left High
Front Right High
Front Left
Front Right
Center (monaural)
Surround Left
Surround Right
Surround (monaural
or the
surround
components
obtained by Pro Logic
processing)
Surround
Back Left
Surround Back Right
Surround Back (the
surround back components
obtained by
6.1 channel
decoding)
Example:
Speaker pattern: 3/0.\
Recording format: 3/2. I
Sound Field: A.F.D.
AUTO
~@ (uLFEm
OJ[CJ[RJ
SL SA
Indicator and explanation
[gJ luLFEm
Lights up when the disc being played back
contains an
LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the
LFE channel signal is actually
being reproduced.
[]] Input indicators
Light up to indicate the current input.
HOMI
Lights up when
-the receiver recognizes acomponent
connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 24).
-
TV input detected Audio Return Channel
(ARC) signals (page 59).
COAX
Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to
"AUTO" and the source signal is adigital signal
being input through the
COAXIAL jack (page
68).
OPT
Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to
"AUTO" and the source signal is adigital signal
being input through the
OPTICAL jack (page
68).

Indicator and explanation Indicator and explanation
Note
These indicators may not light up depending on
the speaker pattern setting.
@] DTS(-ES) indicators
Light up when DTS or DTS-ES signals are
input.
[ID S-AIR
Lights up when the S-AIR transmitter (not
supplied) is connected.
[ID NEO:6
Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music
decoder is activated (page 51).
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
mD
m DEX
mD+
mTrueHD
I1Q] D.RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range compression is
activated (page 76).
..
Preset station number
lID Dolby Digital Surround indicators
Lights up one of the respective indicators when
the receiver
is decoding the corresponding
Dolby Digital format signals.
ST
Stereo broadcast
RDS (Models of area code AU1, SA2,
TW2 only)
Astation that provides RDS services is tuned in.
Note
When playing aDolby Digital format disc, be
sure that you have made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is set to
"AUTO" (page 68).
lID SLEEP
Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (page
44).
ITIJ Tuning indicators
Lights up when the receiver tunes in radio
stations.
Note
The preset station number will change
according to the preset station you select. For
details on presetting radio stations, see page 48.
[g] LPCM
Lights up when Linear PCM signals are
detected.
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic lIz
mPL
mPL II
mPL IIx
mPL liz
DTS
Lights up when the receiver
is decoding DTS
signals.
DTS-ES
Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-
ES signals.
DTS 96/24
Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS
96 kHz/24 bit signals.
Note
When playing aDTS format disc, be sure that
you have made digital connections and that
INPUT MODE
is set to "AUTO" (page 68).
[l] Dolby Pro Logic indicators
Lights up one of the respective indicators when
the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic
processing. This matrix surround decoding
technology can enhance input signals.
[j]] DTS-HD indicators
Lights up one of the respective indicators when
the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-
HD format signals.
DTS-HD MSTR
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD
HI RES
DTS"HD High Resolution Audio
DTS-HD LBR
DTS-HD Low Bit Rate Audio
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[I] S-AIR section (page 31)
{I Ij EZW-TlOO slot
[2J DMPORT section (page 70)
@mDMPORTjack
~ ANTENNA section (page 31)
'0 FM ANTENNA jack
fa} AM ANTENNA terminals
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@] Audio signal section
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21,
24,27,28,29)
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~ HDMI IN/OUT
101 OPTICAL IN
® COAXIALIN
ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUTjacks(page 19,
21, 22, 27, 29)
®White (L) AUDIO
~ IN/OUT
@Red(R)
®Black AUDIO OUT

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You can use the supplied remote
RM-AAU073 (Models
of area code U2, CA2
only) or RM-AAU075 (Models
of area code
AUI, SA2, TW2 only) to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate.
High
quality
image
COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT/OUTPUTjacks (page
21, 27, 28, 29)
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT
jacks (page 21, 24)
...
I~ ~I HOMI IN/OUT
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 27,
29,30)
(@ Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT
[ID Video signal section*
The image quality depends on the connecting
jack.
*You can watch the selected input image when you
connect the HOMI TV
OUT or MONITOR OUT
jack to aTV (page 21, 24).
[ID SPEAKERS section (page 19)
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Notes on using the SHIFT ([§])
and TV
([ill]) button
SHIFT ([J]]) button
Press and hold SHIFT ([J]]). then press the
button with
pink printing that you want to use.
Example: Press and hold
SHIFT ([J]]), then
press
ENTER (~).
TV (11]]) button
Press and hold TV (11]]), then press the button
with yellow printing to control the TV.
Example: Press and hold TV ([I§]). then press
TV
CH + (RM-AAU073 only) or PROG +
(RM-AAU075 only) ([H]).
TV CH IPROG
TV
(f
To control the receiver
Name and function
SHIFT
~
[2J 1/6
b)(on/standby)
Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode.
Saving the power in standby mode
When "CTRL.HDMI" is set to "CTRL OFF'
(page 75) and "STANDBY" is set to "STBY
OFF' (page 75).
~ Input buttons (VIDEO 1a))
Selects the component you want to use. When
you press any
of the input buttons. the receiver
turns on.
The buttons are initial assigned to
control Sony components.
Numeric buttonsc)(number Sa))
Presets or tunes to preset stations.
ENTERC)
Enters the selections.
[!J D. TUNING
Enters direct tuning mode.
[§] MEMORY
Stores astation during tuner operation.
ffiJ DISPLAY
Views information on the display.
lID AMP MENU
Displays the menu to operate the receiver.
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Name and function
I1QI EB, +1+1.1+
Press +1+1.1+ to select the settings, then press
ED to enter the selection.
[12] MENU/HOMEd)
Displays the menu to operate the receiver.
~ TUNING +/-
Scans astation.
PRESET +/-
Selects preset stations.
!HI SOUND FIELD +a)/_
Selects a sound field.
IIZJ MASTER VOL +/- (RM-AAU073 only)
...::::::::l +/- (RM-AAU075 only)
Adjust the volume level of all speakers at the
same time.
[j]] MUTING (RM-AAU073 only)
0* (RM-AAU075 only)
Turns off the sound temporarily.
Press MUTING/~ again to restore the sound.
~ RETURN/EXIT 0--'
Returns to the previous menu.
a)The following buttons have tactile dots:
- RM-AAU073: SNIDEO I, AUDIO, ~ and
TV CH +/SOUND FIELD +
- RM-AAU07S: SNIDEO I, aD, ~ and
PROG +/SOUND FIELD +I@
Use the tactile dots as references when operating
the receiver.
b)If you press AV 1/6 d1]) and 116 ([1])
simultaneously, the receiver and connected
components will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY).
c)Press and hold SHIFT (11m) then press this button.
d)Press AMP MENU (lID) to activate this button.
To control aSony TV
Press and hold TV (~) and then press the
yellow printing button to select the function
you want.
Name and function
[I] TV 1/6 (on/standby)
Turns the TV on or off.
~ Numeric buttons (number 5a»
Selects the TV channels.
ENTER (RM-AAU073 only)
Enters the selections.
.:. (Previous channel) (RM-AAU075
only)
Returns to the previous channel watched (for
more than five seconds).
@(Text) (RM-AAU075 only)
Displays text.
rnJ DISPLAY (RM-AAU073 only)
Displays the information of TV.
(E)/ClJ (InfolText reveal)
(RM-AAU075 only)
In digital mode: Displays brief details of the
program currently being watched.
In analog mode: Displays information such as
current channel number and screen format.
In text mode: Reveals hidden information (e.g.
answers to aquiz).
lID Color buttons
Displays an operation guide on the TV screen
when the color buttons are available. Follow the
operation guide to perform aselected operation.
ITIJ TOOLS/OPTIONS
Displays the TV options.
[12] MENU/HOME
Displays the TV menus.
!HI TV CH +a)/_ (RM-AAU073 only)
Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
PROG +a)/_, @a)/® (RM-AAU075 only)
In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous
(-) channel.
In text mode: Selects the next (@) or previous
(®) channel.
IIZJ TV VOL +/- (RM-AAU073 only)
...::::::::l +/- (RM-AAU075 only)"
Adjusts the volume.
[j]] MUTING (RM-AAU073 only)
0* (RM-AAU075 only)
Activates the TV's muting function.
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Name and function
~ RETURN/EXIT 0-'
Returns to the previous TV menu.
~ GUIDE (RM-AAU073 only)
EEl (RM-AAU075 only)
Displays the guide when you are watching
analog or digital channel.
[gg] AUDIOa)(RM-AAU073 only)
aDa) (RM-AAU075 only)
Selects the desired audio signal.
~ DIGITAL (RM-AAU075 only)
Changes to digital mode.
ANALOG (RM-AAU075 only)
Changes to analog mode.
~ THEATER (RM-AAU073 only)
THEATRE (RM-AAU075 only)
Sets the optimal picture settings automatically
for watching movies when you connect aSony
TV that is compatible with the THEA TER/
THEATRE button function (page 59).
~ INPUT (RM-AAU073 only)
Selects the input signal (TV or video).
-€J/G) (Input selectIText hold)
(RM-AAU075 only)
In TV mode: Selects the input signal (TV or
video).
In analog text mode: Holds the current page.
a)The following buttons have tactile dots.
-RM-AAU073: 5IVIDEO I, AUDIO, ... and
TV CH +/SOUND FIELD +
-RM-AAU075: 5IVIDEO I, aD, ... and
PROG +/SOUND FIELD +I@
Use the tactile dots as references when operating
the receiver.
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To control other Sony components
Select Select
Enter Enter
Menu, guidee)
Options menud)
Play
Fast forward. rewind
Pause
Skip track
Stop
Satellite tuner,
VCR CD player
cable TV tuner
Power Power Power
Channel Channel Track
Enterd)Enter Enter
Clear
Display Display Display
Stop
Skip track
Fast forward,
rewind
Play
Menu Menu
Pause
Display guide
menu
Exit menu,
Live TVd)
Name Blu-ray
disc,
DVD player
[I]
AV I/C)b) Power
~
Numeric b~ttonsC)
Track
(number Sa)
ENTERc)Enter
CLEAR
c)Clear
lID
DISPLAY Display
[II
ANGLEd) Select angle
Be)
~l
Color buttons Menu, guide
[1Q]
8Enter
+/+/+/+
Select
[1]
TOOLS/OPTIONS
Options menu
[2J
MENU/HOME Menu
~
.... /~f)
Search forward,
backward
~a)f)
Play
~/~t)
Skip track
lit)
Pause
.f)
Stop
~
RETURN/ Exit menu
EXIT
0'"
[gQ]
GUIDEd) Program schedule
~e)
~
SUBTITLEd) Select subtitle
Qe)
~
AUDIOa)d) Select audio
aD e)
~
TOP MENU On-screen guide
POP UP/MENU Menu
a)The following buttons have tactile dots.
-RM-AAU073:
5NIDEO 1, AUDIO, ~ and
TV CH +/SOUND FIELD +
-RM-AAU075:
5NIDEO 1, aD, ~ and
PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/@
Use the tactile dots as references when operating
the receiver.
b)1f you press AV 1/6 (W) and 1/6 ([g])
simultaneously, the receiver and connected
components will tum
off (SYSTEM STANDBY).
The function
of the AV 1/6 (W) changes
automatically each time you press the input
buttons
(~).
c)Press and hold SHIFT (~) then press this button.
d)RM-AAU073 only.
e)RM-AAU075 only.
f) This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter operation. For details on the
function
of the button, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with
the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
wor~ depending on the model.
•
The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore,
depending on the
component, the above
operation may not be
possible
or may operate differently than described.
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Inserting batteries into the
remote
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the
RM-AAU073 (Models of area code U2. CA2
only) or RM-AAU075 (Models of area code
AU I. SA2. TW2 only) Remote Commander.
Observe the correct polarity when installing
batteries.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place .
•
Do not use a new battery with old ones.
•
Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of
batteries.
•
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
•If you do not intend to use the remote for an
extended period of time. remove the batteries to
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosIOn.
•
When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons
may be reset
to their initial settings. Ifthis happens.
reassign the button again (page 84).
•
When the remote no longer operates the receiver.
replace all the batteries with new ones.
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Connections
1: Installing the speakers
This receiver allows you to use a7.1 channel
system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel
surround sound requires five speakers (two
front speakers. a center speaker. and two
surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1
channel).
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of
DVD software recorded sound in the Surround
EX format if you connect additional one
surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two
surround back speakers (7.1 channel).
You can enjoy vertical sound effects if you
connect additional two front high speakers
(7.1 channel) in PLHz mode (page 51).

Tips
•When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system
with two surround back speakers, all angle 0
should be the same.
•When you connect a
7.1 channel speaker system
with two front high speakers, place the front high
speakers at an angle between 22° to 45°.
Position the front high speakers at least 3.3 feet
(l meter) directly above the front speakers.
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front high speakers simultaneously.
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place the
surround back speaker behind the
listening position.
•Since the
subwoofer does not emit highly
directional signals,
you can place it wherever you
want.
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Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
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If you are not using surround back speakers or
front high speakers. you can connect the front
speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND
BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B
terminals using abi-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 BACK/FRONT
HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT Bterminals.
Make sure that metal fittings ofHi/Lo attached
to the speakers have been removed from the
speakers. Not doing so may cause a
malfunction
of the receiver.
After you have made the bi-amplifier
connection, set "SB ASGN" to "BI-AMP" in
the SPEAKER menu (page 70).
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(Right)
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connection.
-If you connect only one surround back speaker.
connect it to the L of this terminals.
- If you are not using. surround back speaker or
front high speakers. and you have an additional
front speaker system. connect the additional
front speaker system to this terminals.
Set "SB ASGN" to "SPK B" in the SPEAKER
menu (page 79).
You can select the front speaker system you
want to use with the SPEA KERS button on the
receiver (page 33).
- If you are not using surround back speaker or
front high speakers, you can connect the front
speakers to this terminals using bi-amplifier
connection (page 20).
bJWhen you connect a subwoofer with an auto
standby function, turn off the function when
watching movies. If the auto standby function is
set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically
based on the level of the input signal to a
subwoofer, then sound may not be output.
Notes
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), make sure that metalic wires of the speaker
cords are not touching each other between the
SPEAKERS terminals.
• After you have install and connect your speaker. be
sure to select the speaker pattern from SPEAKER
menu (page 77).
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