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STR-DH700
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
This section is extracted
from instruction manual.
from instruction manual.
• US, Canadian model
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Description and location of parts
Front panel
?/1
PHONES
SPEAKERS
INPUT SELECTOR
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MASTER VOLUME
TONE MODE
DISPLAY
DIMMER
MUTING
MEMORY/
ENTER
2CH/
A.DIRECT
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
TUNING
TONE
VIDEO 2 IN
VIDEO
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AUTO CAL MIC
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Name
Function
A ?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on
or off (page 29, 38, 39, 61,
63).
or off (page 29, 38, 39, 61,
63).
B TONE +/–
Adjust the bass and treble for
the front channels. Press
TONE MODE repeatedly to
select BASS or TREBLE,
then turn TONE +/– to adjust
the level (page 41).
the front channels. Press
TONE MODE repeatedly to
select BASS or TREBLE,
then turn TONE +/– to adjust
the level (page 41).
TONE MODE
C INPUT
SELECTOR
Turn to select the input
source to play back (page 36,
37, 38, 39, 61, 62, 64, 65, 68,
88, 92, 93, 94).
source to play back (page 36,
37, 38, 39, 61, 62, 64, 65, 68,
88, 92, 93, 94).
D Display
The current status of the
selected component or a list
of selectable items appears
here (page 9).
selected component or a list
of selectable items appears
here (page 9).
E Remote
sensor
Receives signals from remote
commander.
commander.
Name
Function
F DIMMER
Press repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display.
brightness of the display.
G MASTER
VOLUME
Turn to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 35, 36, 38,
39).
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 35, 36, 38,
39).
H MUTING
Press to turn off the sound
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound (page 36).
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound (page 36).
I VIDEO 2 IN
jacks
Connects to a portable audio/
video component such as a
camcorder or video game
(page 27, 36).
video component such as a
camcorder or video game
(page 27, 36).
J AUTO CAL
MIC jack
Connects to the supplied
optimizer microphone for the
Auto Calibration function
(page 31).
optimizer microphone for the
Auto Calibration function
(page 31).
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Name
Function
K DISPLAY
Press to select information
displayed on the display
(page 92).
displayed on the display
(page 92).
L 2CH/
A.DIRECT
Press to select a sound field
(page 56, 58).
(page 56, 58).
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
M TUNING
MODE
Press to operate a tuner (FM/
AM) and satellite radio
(SIRIUS) (page 62, 68).
AM) and satellite radio
(SIRIUS) (page 62, 68).
TUNING +/–
MEMORY/
ENTER
ENTER
N INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode
when the same components
are connected to both digital
and analog jacks (page 88).
are connected to both digital
and analog jacks (page 88).
O PHONES jack Connects to headphones
(page 101).
P SPEAKERS
Press to select the front
speaker system (page 30).
speaker system (page 30).
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About the indicators on the display
SW
LFE
SP A
SP B
SP B
L
C
SL
S
PL IIx
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C
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DTS -ES 96/24
MEMORY
MONO SLEEP
ST
D.RANGE
S-AIR
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SB
SBL
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SR
SBR
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Name
Function
A SW
Lights up when subwoofer
selection is set to “YES” (page
51) and the audio signal is
output from the SUBWOOFER
jack.
selection is set to “YES” (page
51) and the audio signal is
output from the SUBWOOFER
jack.
B LFE
Lights up when the disc being
played back contains an LFE
(Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel
signal is actually being
reproduced.
played back contains an LFE
(Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel
signal is actually being
reproduced.
C SP A/SP B
Lights up according to the
speaker system used. However,
these indicators do not light up
if the speaker output is turned
off or if headphones are
connected.
speaker system used. However,
these indicators do not light up
if the speaker output is turned
off or if headphones are
connected.
Name
Function
D
Input
indicators
indicators
OPT
COAX
HDMI
Light up to indicate the current
input.
input.
Lights up when INPUT MODE
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
OPTICAL jack or when
INPUT MODE is set to “OPT”.
However, “NO INPUT”
appears on the display when
INPUT MODE is set to “OPT”
and no digital signal is input
through the OPTICAL jack
(page 88).
Lights up when INPUT MODE
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
COAXIAL jack or when
INPUT MODE is set to
“COAX”. However, “NO
INPUT” appears on the display
when INPUT MODE is set to
“COAX” and no digital signal
is input through the COAXIAL
jack (page 88).
Lights up when the receiver
recognizes a component
connected via an HDMI IN
jacks (page 23).
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
OPTICAL jack or when
INPUT MODE is set to “OPT”.
However, “NO INPUT”
appears on the display when
INPUT MODE is set to “OPT”
and no digital signal is input
through the OPTICAL jack
(page 88).
Lights up when INPUT MODE
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
COAXIAL jack or when
INPUT MODE is set to
“COAX”. However, “NO
INPUT” appears on the display
when INPUT MODE is set to
“COAX” and no digital signal
is input through the COAXIAL
jack (page 88).
Lights up when the receiver
recognizes a component
connected via an HDMI IN
jacks (page 23).
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Name
Function
E DTS(-ES)
indicators
DTS
DTS-ES
DTS 96/24
Light up when DTS or DTS-ES
signals are input.
signals are input.
Lights up when the receiver is
decoding DTS signals.
Lights up when the receiver is
decoding DTS-ES signals.
Lights up when the receiver is
decoding DTS 96/24 (96 kHz/
24 bit) signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have
made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG” (page 88).
decoding DTS signals.
Lights up when the receiver is
decoding DTS-ES signals.
Lights up when the receiver is
decoding DTS 96/24 (96 kHz/
24 bit) signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have
made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG” (page 88).
F Tuning
indicators
CAT
SAT
MEMORY
MONO
ST
Lights up when the receiver
tunes in radio stations, or
satellite radio stations.
tunes in radio stations, or
satellite radio stations.
Lights up when the category
mode is set to “ONE CAT”
during the satellite radio
operation.
Lights up when the
SiriusConnect Home tuner is
connected and “SIRIUS” is
selected.
Lights up when a memory
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 65), etc., is
activated.
Monaural broadcast
Stereo broadcast
A preset station number
appears when the preset radio
station is selected.
Note
The preset station number will
change according to the preset
station you select. For details
on presetting radio stations, see
page 64.
mode is set to “ONE CAT”
during the satellite radio
operation.
Lights up when the
SiriusConnect Home tuner is
connected and “SIRIUS” is
selected.
Lights up when a memory
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 65), etc., is
activated.
Monaural broadcast
Stereo broadcast
A preset station number
appears when the preset radio
station is selected.
Note
The preset station number will
change according to the preset
station you select. For details
on presetting radio stations, see
page 64.
Name
Function
G Dolby
Pro Logic
indicators
indicators
PL
PLII
PLIIx
Lights up one of the respective
indicators when the receiver
applies Dolby Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals
in order to output the center and
surround channel signals.
indicators when the receiver
applies Dolby Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals
in order to output the center and
surround channel signals.
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Notes
• These indicators do not light
• These indicators do not light
up if both the center and
surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 43) and you
select a sound field using the
A.F.D. button.
surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 43) and you
select a sound field using the
A.F.D. button.
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx
decoding does not function
for DTS format signals or for
signals with a sampling
frequency of more than
for DTS format signals or for
signals with a sampling
frequency of more than
48 kHz.
H Dolby
Digital
Surround
indicators
Surround
indicators
D
DEX
Lights up one of the respective
indicators when the receiver is
decoding the corresponding
Dolby Digital format signals.
indicators when the receiver is
decoding the corresponding
Dolby Digital format signals.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital
format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections
and that INPUT MODE is not
set to “ANALOG” (page 88).
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital
format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections
and that INPUT MODE is not
set to “ANALOG” (page 88).
I SLEEP
Lights up when the sleep timer
is activated.
is activated.
J D.RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated (page
41).
compression is activated (page
41).
K NEO:6
Lights up when DTS Neo:6
Cinema/Music decoder is
activated (page 57).
Cinema/Music decoder is
activated (page 57).
L S-AIR
Lights up when the S-AIR
transmitter (not supplied) is
connected.
transmitter (not supplied) is
connected.
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Name
Function
M Playback
channel
indicators
indicators
L
R
C
SL
SR
S
SBL
SBR
SB
The letters (L, C, R, etc.)
indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around
the letters vary to show how the
receiver downmixes the source
sound (based on the speaker
settings).
indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around
the letters vary to show how the
receiver downmixes the source
sound (based on the speaker
settings).
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:
Recording format (Front/
Surround): 3/2.1
Output channel: When
surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 43)
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
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:
Recording format (Front/
Surround): 3/2.1
Output channel: When
surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 43)
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
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L
C
R
SL
SR
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Rear panel
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2
3
4
L
R
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
DC5V
0.7A MAX
0.7A MAX
HDMI
ANTENNA
DMPORT
SIRIUS
SAT IN
SAT
IN
DVD IN
BD IN
OUT
AM
D
N
U
O
R
R
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S
R
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N
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C
FRONT A
L
L
R
R
L
R
Y
P
B
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C
B
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT
IN
P
R
/
C
R
DVD
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
MONITOR
OUT
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
VIDEO 1
IN
TV
TV
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
SAT
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
OPTICAL
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
SUBWOOFER
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
BD
SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK/
BI-AMP/
FRONT B
SAT
IN
DVD
IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
EZW-T100
A S-AIR (EZW-T100)
CAUTION
Please do not remove
the slot cover until
you want to install the
wireless transmitter.
the slot cover until
you want to install the
wireless transmitter.
Connects to a
wireless transmitter
(not supplied) (page
81).
wireless transmitter
(not supplied) (page
81).
B DMPORT
DMPORT
jack
Connects to a
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter (page
91).
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter (page
91).
C ANTENNA section
FM
ANTENNA
jack
jack
Connects to the
supplied FM wire
antenna (aerial)
(page 28).
supplied FM wire
antenna (aerial)
(page 28).
AM
ANTENNA
terminals
ANTENNA
terminals
Connects to the
supplied AM loop
antenna (aerial)
(page 28).
supplied AM loop
antenna (aerial)
(page 28).
SIRIUS jack
Connects to a
SiriusConnect Home
tuner (not supplied)
(page 67).
SiriusConnect Home
tuner (not supplied)
(page 67).
With slot cover
slot
D DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
OPTICAL
IN jacks
Connects to a
DVD player, etc.
The COAXIAL
jack provides a
better sound
quality (page 25,
26).
DVD player, etc.
The COAXIAL
jack provides a
better sound
quality (page 25,
26).
COAXIAL IN
jack
jack
HDMI IN/
OUT* jacks
Connects to a
DVD player,
satellite tuner, or a
Blu-ray disc
player. The image
is output to a TV or
a projector while
the sound can be
output from a TV
or/and speakers
connected to this
receiver (page 23).
DVD player,
satellite tuner, or a
Blu-ray disc
player. The image
is output to a TV or
a projector while
the sound can be
output from a TV
or/and speakers
connected to this
receiver (page 23).
E SPEAKERS section
Connects to the
speakers (page 18).
speakers (page 18).
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* You can watch the selected input image when you
connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack
to a TV or projector (page 20).
to a TV or projector (page 20).
You can use the supplied RM-AAU021
Remote Commander to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 96).
Remote Commander to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 96).
F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
OUT jacks
Connects to a Super
Audio CD player,
CD recorder, etc.
(page 21).
Audio CD player,
CD recorder, etc.
(page 21).
AUDIO OUT
jack
jack
Connects to a
subwoofer (page
18).
subwoofer (page
18).
G VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT
section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
OUT jacks
Connects to a VCR,
Blu-ray disc player,
etc. (page 20–27).
Blu-ray disc player,
etc. (page 20–27).
VIDEO IN/
OUT* jacks
OUT* jacks
H COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT section
Y, P
B
/C
B
,
P
R
/C
R
IN/
OUT* jacks
Connects to a DVD
player, TV, satellite
tuner, etc. You can
enjoy high quality
image (page 20–
27).
player, TV, satellite
tuner, etc. You can
enjoy high quality
image (page 20–
27).
White (L)
Red (R)
Black
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
Green
(Y)
Blue
(P
B
/C
B
)
Red
(P
R
/C
R
)
Remote commander
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2
3
4
6
7
8
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ENTER
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SYSTEM STANDBY
TV INPUT
SLEEP
DMPORT
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
BD
DVD
2CH
A.F.D.
TV CH –
PRESET –
TV CH +
PRESET +
TUNING –
TV
TUNING +
FM MODE
MOVIE
MUSIC
AMP MENU
CLEAR
DISPLAY
MUTING
TV VOL
MASTER VOL
DVD/BD
MENU
AUTO CAL
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
THEATER
SAT
TV
SA-CD/CD TUNER
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MENU/HOME
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Name
Function
A TV ?/1
(on/standby)
Press TV
?/1 and TV (M) at
the same time to turn the TV
on or off.
on or off.
AV
?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn on or off the
Sony audio/video components
that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 96).
If you press
Sony audio/video components
that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 96).
If you press
?/1 (B) at the
same time, it will turn off the
receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV
receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV
?/1
switch changes automatically
each time you press the input
buttons (
each time you press the input
buttons (
C).
B ?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on or
off.
To turn off all Sony
components, press
off.
To turn off all Sony
components, press
?/1 and
AV
?/1 (A) at the same time
(SYSTEM STANDBY).
C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to
select the component you
want to use. When you press
any of the input buttons, the
receiver turns on. The buttons
are factory assigned to control
Sony components.
want to use. When you press
any of the input buttons, the
receiver turns on. The buttons
are factory assigned to control
Sony components.
You can change the button
assignments following the
steps in “Changing button
assignments” on page 96.
assignments following the
steps in “Changing button
assignments” on page 96.
D 2CH
Press to select a sound field.
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
E THEATER
Press to enjoy optimal image
suited for movies and to
output the sound from the
speakers connected to this
receiver automatically.
Note
This button will only function
if your TV is compatible with
Theater Mode.
Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
TV for details.
suited for movies and to
output the sound from the
speakers connected to this
receiver automatically.
Note
This button will only function
if your TV is compatible with
Theater Mode.
Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
TV for details.
Name
Function
F DVD/BD
MENU
Press to display the menu of
the DVD or Blu-ray disc on
the TV screen. Then, use
the DVD or Blu-ray disc on
the TV screen. Then, use
V, v,
B, b and (P) to perform
menu operations.
menu operations.
AUTO CAL
Press to activate the Auto
Calibration function.
Calibration function.
G D.TUNING
Press to enter direct tuning
mode.
mode.
D.SKIP
Press to skip a disc when
using a multi-disc changer.
using a multi-disc changer.
H AMP MENU
Press to display the menu of
the receiver. Then, use
the receiver. Then, use
V, v,
B, b and (P) to perform
menu operations.
menu operations.
I ENTER
Press to enter the value after
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric
buttons of the TV, VCR or
satellite tuner.
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric
buttons of the TV, VCR or
satellite tuner.
MEMORY
Press to store a station.
J MUTING
Press to turn off the sound
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound.
Press MUTING and TV (
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound.
Press MUTING and TV (
M)
at the same time to activate
the TV’s muting function.
the TV’s muting function.
K TV VOL
+
a)
/–
Press TV VOL +/– and TV
(
(
M) at the same time to adjust
the volume level of the TV.
MASTER
VOL +
a)
/–
Press to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time.
level of all speakers at the
same time.
L ./>
b)
Press to skip a track of the CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
REPLAY /
ADVANCE
ADVANCE
Press to replay the previous
scene or fast forward the
current scene of the VCR,
DVD player or Blu-ray disc
player.
scene or fast forward the
current scene of the VCR,
DVD player or Blu-ray disc
player.
m/M
b)
Press to
– search tracks in the forward/
– search tracks in the forward/
reverse direction of the
DVD player.
DVD player.
– start fast forward/rewind of
the VCR, CD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
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Function
H
a)b)
Press to start playback of the
VCR, CD player, DVD player,
or Blu-ray disc player.
VCR, CD player, DVD player,
or Blu-ray disc player.
X
b)
Press to pause playback or
recording of the VCR, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-ray
disc player. (Also starts
recording with components in
recording standby.)
recording of the VCR, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-ray
disc player. (Also starts
recording with components in
recording standby.)
x
b)
Press to stop playback of the
VCR, CD player, DVD player
or Blu-ray disc player.
VCR, CD player, DVD player
or Blu-ray disc player.
TV CH +/–
Press TV CH +/– and TV (
M)
at the same time to select
preset TV channels.
preset TV channels.
CATEGORY
+/–
Press to select a category for
SIRIUS Satellite Radio (page
69).
SIRIUS Satellite Radio (page
69).
PRESET +/–
Press to select
– preset stations.
– preset channels of the VCR
– preset stations.
– preset channels of the VCR
or satellite tuner.
TUNING +/–
Press to scan a station.
CATEGORY
MODE
MODE
Press to select the category
mode for satellite tuner
mode for satellite tuner
(page 69).
FM MODE
Press to select the FM
monaural or stereo reception.
monaural or stereo reception.
M TV
Press TV and the button with
orange printing at the same
time to enable TV operation.
orange printing at the same
time to enable TV operation.
N MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of
the VCR, DVD player,
satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc
player on the TV screen.
Press MENU/HOME and TV
(
satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc
player on the TV screen.
Press MENU/HOME and TV
(
M) at the same time to
display the TV’s menu.
Then, use
Then, use
V, v, B, b and
(
P) to perform menu
operations.
Name
Function
O RETURN/
EXIT
O
Press to
– return to the previous menu.
– exit the menu while the
– return to the previous menu.
– exit the menu while the
menu or on-screen guide of
the VCR, DVD player,
satellite tuner or Blu-ray
disc player is displayed on
the TV screen.
the VCR, DVD player,
satellite tuner or Blu-ray
disc player is displayed on
the TV screen.
Press RETURN/EXIT
O
and TV (
M) at the same time
to return to the previous menu
or exit the TV’s menu while
the menu is displayed on the
TV screen.
or exit the TV’s menu while
the menu is displayed on the
TV screen.
P
V/v/B/b
After pressing DVD/BD
MENU (
MENU (
F), AMP MENU
(
H), or MENU/HOME (N),
press
V, v, B or b to select the
settings. Then, press
to
enter the selection if you have
pressed DVD/BD MENU or
MENU/HOME previously.
Press also
pressed DVD/BD MENU or
MENU/HOME previously.
Press also
to
enter
the
selection of the receiver,
VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
Q DISPLAY
Press to select information
displayed on the TV screen of
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
Press DISPLAY and TV (
displayed on the TV screen of
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
Press DISPLAY and TV (
M)
at the same time to display
TV’s information on the TV
screen.
TV’s information on the TV
screen.
R TOOLS/
OPTIONS
Press to display and select the
options of the DVD player or
Blu-ray disc player.
Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and
TV (
options of the DVD player or
Blu-ray disc player.
Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and
TV (
M) at the same time to
display the options applicable
to the Sony TV.
to the Sony TV.
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Description and location of parts
Front panel
?/1
PHONES
SPEAKERS
INPUT SELECTOR
E
D
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D
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MASTER VOLUME
TONE MODE
DISPLAY
DIMMER
MUTING
MEMORY/
ENTER
2CH/
A.DIRECT
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
TUNING
TONE
VIDEO
L AUDIO R
AUTO CAL MIC
VIDEO 2 IN
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Name
Function
A ?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on
or off (page 28, 37, 38, 60,
62).
or off (page 28, 37, 38, 60,
62).
B TONE +/–
Adjust the bass and treble for
the front channels. Press
TONE MODE repeatedly to
select BASS or TREBLE,
then turn TONE +/– to adjust
the level (page 40).
the front channels. Press
TONE MODE repeatedly to
select BASS or TREBLE,
then turn TONE +/– to adjust
the level (page 40).
TONE MODE
C INPUT
SELECTOR
Turn to select the input
source to play back (page 35,
36, 37, 38, 60, 61, 63, 64, 80,
84, 85, 86).
source to play back (page 35,
36, 37, 38, 60, 61, 63, 64, 80,
84, 85, 86).
D Display
The current status of the
selected component or a list
of selectable items appears
here (page 8).
selected component or a list
of selectable items appears
here (page 8).
E Remote
sensor
Receives signals from remote
commander.
commander.
F DIMMER
Press repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display.
brightness of the display.
Name
Function
G MASTER
VOLUME
Turn to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 34, 35, 37,
38).
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 34, 35, 37,
38).
H MUTING
Press to turn off the sound
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound (page 35).
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound (page 35).
I VIDEO 2 IN
jacks
Connects to a portable audio/
video component such as a
camcorder or video game
(page 26, 35).
video component such as a
camcorder or video game
(page 26, 35).
J AUTO CAL
MIC jack
Connects to the supplied
optimizer microphone for the
Auto Calibration function
(page 30).
optimizer microphone for the
Auto Calibration function
(page 30).
K DISPLAY
Press to select information
displayed on the display
(page 84).
displayed on the display
(page 84).
Getting Started
7
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Name
Function
L 2CH/
A.DIRECT
Press to select a sound field
(page 55, 57).
(page 55, 57).
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
M TUNING
MODE
Press to operate a tuner (FM/
AM) (page 61).
AM) (page 61).
TUNING +/–
MEMORY/
ENTER
ENTER
N INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode
when the same components
are connected to both digital
and analog jacks (page 80).
are connected to both digital
and analog jacks (page 80).
O PHONES jack Connects to headphones
(page 93).
P SPEAKERS
Press to select the front
speaker system (page 29).
speaker system (page 29).
8
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About the indicators on the display
SW
LFE
SP A
SP B
SP B
L
C
SL
S
PL IIx
S
D
R
S
E
-
S
T
D
I
M
D
H
T
P
O
96/24
MEMORY
MONO SLEEP
ST
D.RANGE
S-AIR
6
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E
N
X
A
O
C
SB
SBL
R
SR
SBR
DEX
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Name
Function
A SW
Lights up when subwoofer
selection is set to “YES” (page
50) and the audio signal is
output from the SUBWOOFER
jack.
selection is set to “YES” (page
50) and the audio signal is
output from the SUBWOOFER
jack.
B LFE
Lights up when the disc being
played back contains an LFE
(Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel
signal is actually being
reproduced.
played back contains an LFE
(Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel
signal is actually being
reproduced.
C SP A/SP B
Lights up according to the
speaker system used. However,
these indicators do not light up
if the speaker output is turned
off or if headphones are
connected.
speaker system used. However,
these indicators do not light up
if the speaker output is turned
off or if headphones are
connected.
Name
Function
D Input
indicators
OPT
COAX
HDMI
Light up to indicate the current
input.
input.
Lights up when INPUT MODE
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
OPTICAL jack or when
INPUT MODE is set to “OPT”.
However, “NO INPUT”
appears on the display when
INPUT MODE is set to “OPT”
and no digital signal is input
through the OPTICAL jack
(page 80).
Lights up when INPUT MODE
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
COAXIAL jack or when
INPUT MODE is set to
“COAX”. However, “NO
INPUT” appears on the display
when INPUT MODE is set to
“COAX” and no digital signal
is input through the COAXIAL
jack (page 80).
Lights up when the receiver
recognizes a component
connected via an HDMI IN
jacks (page 22).
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
OPTICAL jack or when
INPUT MODE is set to “OPT”.
However, “NO INPUT”
appears on the display when
INPUT MODE is set to “OPT”
and no digital signal is input
through the OPTICAL jack
(page 80).
Lights up when INPUT MODE
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
COAXIAL jack or when
INPUT MODE is set to
“COAX”. However, “NO
INPUT” appears on the display
when INPUT MODE is set to
“COAX” and no digital signal
is input through the COAXIAL
jack (page 80).
Lights up when the receiver
recognizes a component
connected via an HDMI IN
jacks (page 22).
• AEP, UK, Australian model
STR-DH700
8
9
GB
Name
Function
E DTS(-ES)
indicators
DTS
DTS-ES
DTS 96/24
Light up when DTS or DTS-ES
signals are input.
signals are input.
Lights up when the receiver is
decoding DTS signals.
Lights up when the receiver is
decoding DTS-ES signals.
Lights up when the receiver is
decoding DTS 96/24 (96 kHz/
24 bit) signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have
made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG” (page 80).
decoding DTS signals.
Lights up when the receiver is
decoding DTS-ES signals.
Lights up when the receiver is
decoding DTS 96/24 (96 kHz/
24 bit) signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have
made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG” (page 80).
F Tuning
indicators
MEMORY
RDS
MONO
ST
Lights up when the receiver
tunes in radio stations.
tunes in radio stations.
Lights up when a memory
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 63), etc., is
activated.
Lights up when a station that
provides RDS services is tuned
in.
Note
“RDS” appears for models of
area code CEL, CEK only.
Monaural broadcast
Stereo broadcast
A preset station number
appears when the preset radio
station is selected.
Note
The preset station number will
change according to the preset
station you select. For details
on presetting radio stations, see
page 63.
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 63), etc., is
activated.
Lights up when a station that
provides RDS services is tuned
in.
Note
“RDS” appears for models of
area code CEL, CEK only.
Monaural broadcast
Stereo broadcast
A preset station number
appears when the preset radio
station is selected.
Note
The preset station number will
change according to the preset
station you select. For details
on presetting radio stations, see
page 63.
Name
Function
G Dolby
Pro Logic
indicators
indicators
PL
PLII
PLIIx
Lights up one of the respective
indicators when the receiver
applies Dolby Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals
in order to output the center and
surround channel signals.
indicators when the receiver
applies Dolby Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals
in order to output the center and
surround channel signals.
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Notes
• These indicators do not light
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Notes
• These indicators do not light
up if both the center and
surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 42) and you
select a sound field using the
A.F.D. button.
surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 42) and you
select a sound field using the
A.F.D. button.
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx
decoding does not function
for DTS format signals or for
signals with a sampling
frequency of more than
for DTS format signals or for
signals with a sampling
frequency of more than
48 kHz.
H Dolby
Digital
Surround
indicators
Surround
indicators
D
DEX
Lights up one of the respective
indicators when the receiver is
decoding the corresponding
Dolby Digital format signals.
indicators when the receiver is
decoding the corresponding
Dolby Digital format signals.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital
format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections
and that INPUT MODE is not
set to “ANALOG” (page 80).
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital
format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections
and that INPUT MODE is not
set to “ANALOG” (page 80).
I SLEEP
Lights up when the sleep timer
is activated.
is activated.
J D.RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated (page
40).
compression is activated (page
40).
K NEO:6
Lights up when DTS Neo:6
Cinema/Music decoder is
activated (page 56).
Cinema/Music decoder is
activated (page 56).
L S-AIR
Lights up when the S-AIR
transmitter (not supplied) is
connected.
transmitter (not supplied) is
connected.
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GB
Name
Function
M Playback
channel
indicators
indicators
L
R
C
SL
SR
S
SBL
SBR
SB
The letters (L, C, R, etc.)
indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around
the letters vary to show how the
receiver downmixes the source
sound (based on the speaker
settings).
indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around
the letters vary to show how the
receiver downmixes the source
sound (based on the speaker
settings).
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:
Recording format (Front/
Surround): 3/2.1
Output channel: When
surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 42)
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
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:
Recording format (Front/
Surround): 3/2.1
Output channel: When
surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 42)
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
SW
L
C
R
SL
SR
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Rear panel
5
6
6
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7
1
2
3
4
L
R
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
DC5V
0.7A MAX
0.7A MAX
HDMI
ANTENNA
DMPORT
SAT IN
SAT
IN
DVD IN
BD IN
OUT
AM
Y
P
B
/
C
B
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT
IN
P
R
/
C
R
DVD
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
MONITOR
OUT
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
VIDEO 1
IN
TV
TV
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
SAT
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
OPTICAL
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
SUBWOOFER
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
BD
SAT
IN
DVD
IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
D
N
U
O
R
R
U
S
R
E
T
N
E
C
FRONT A
L
L
R
R
L
R
SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK/
BI-AMP/
FRONT B
EZW-T100
A S-AIR (EZW-T100)
CAUTION
Please do not remove
the slot cover until
you want to install
the wireless
transmitter.
the slot cover until
you want to install
the wireless
transmitter.
Connects to a
wireless transmitter
(not supplied) (page
73).
wireless transmitter
(not supplied) (page
73).
B DMPORT
DMPORT
jack
Connects to a
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter (page
83).
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter (page
83).
C ANTENNA section
FM
ANTENNA
jack
jack
Connects to the
supplied FM wire
antenna (aerial)
(page 27).
supplied FM wire
antenna (aerial)
(page 27).
AM
ANTENNA
terminals
ANTENNA
terminals
Connects to the
supplied AM loop
antenna (aerial)
(page 27).
supplied AM loop
antenna (aerial)
(page 27).
With slot cover
slot
D DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
OPTICAL
IN jacks
Connects to a DVD
player, etc. The
COAXIAL jack
provides a better
sound quality (page
24, 25).
player, etc. The
COAXIAL jack
provides a better
sound quality (page
24, 25).
COAXIAL IN
jack
jack
HDMI IN/
OUT* jacks
Connects to a DVD
player, satellite
tuner, or a Blu-ray
disc player. The
image is output to a
TV or projector
while the sound can
be output from a TV
or/and speakers
connected to this
receiver (page 22).
player, satellite
tuner, or a Blu-ray
disc player. The
image is output to a
TV or projector
while the sound can
be output from a TV
or/and speakers
connected to this
receiver (page 22).
E SPEAKERS section
Connects to the
speakers (page 17).
speakers (page 17).
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* You can watch the selected input image when you
connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack
to a TV or projector (page 19).
to a TV or projector (page 19).
You can use the supplied RM-AAU023
Remote Commander to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 88).
Remote Commander to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 88).
F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
OUT jacks
Connects to a Super
Audio CD player,
CD recorder, etc.
(page 20).
Audio CD player,
CD recorder, etc.
(page 20).
AUDIO OUT
jack
jack
Connects to a
subwoofer (page
17).
subwoofer (page
17).
G VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT
section
AUDIO
IN/OUT jacks
Connects to a VCR,
Blu-ray disc player,
etc. (page 19–26).
Blu-ray disc player,
etc. (page 19–26).
VIDEO
IN/OUT* jacks
H COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT section
Y, P
B
/C
B
,
P
R
/C
R
IN/
OUT* jacks
Connects to a DVD
player, TV, satellite
tuner, etc. You can
enjoy high quality
image (page 19–26).
player, TV, satellite
tuner, etc. You can
enjoy high quality
image (page 19–26).
White (L)
Red (R)
Black
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
Green
(Y)
Blue
(P
B
/C
B
)
Red
(P
R
/C
R
)
Remote commander
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
0/10
ENTER
9
SYSTEM STANDBY
TV INPUT
SLEEP
DMPORT
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
BD
DVD
2CH
A.F.D.
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH –
PRESET –
TV CH +
PRESET +
TUNING –
TV
TUNING +
FM MODE
REPLAY ADVANCE
MOVIE
MUSIC
AMP MENU
CLEAR
DISPLAY
MUTING
TV VOL
MASTER VOL
DVD/BD
MENU
AUTO CAL
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
THEATRE
SAT
TV
SA-CD/CD TUNER
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MENU/HOME
TOOLS/
OPTIONS
OPTIONS
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