User manual SONY STR-DH500

[. . . ] 4-129-450-41(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH500 ©2009 Sony Corporation 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, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. 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. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. [. . . ] For details, see "Naming preset stations" (page 53). x A. V. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 60 ms) The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized. 38GB Notes · This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma TV or a projector. · This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the 2CH or A. F. D. · This parameter is not valid when ­ signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz is input. ­ ANALOG DIRECT function is selected. Settings for the video (VIDEO menu) You can use the VIDEO menu to assign the composite video input to DMPORT input. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 33) and "Overview of the menus" (page 34). Amplifier Operations VIDEO menu parameters x DMPORT V. (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT video assign) Lets you assign the composite video input to DMPORT input so that you can view the image on the TV or projector. For details, see "Watching a connected component through DMPORT connection" (page 58). 39GB x FRT SPK (Front speakers) Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this system. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Navigating through menus" (page 33) and "Overview of the menus" (page 34). SYSTEM menu parameters x SW SPK (Subwoofer) · NO If you have not connected a subwoofer, select "NO". This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers. · YES If you have connected a subwoofer, select "YES". Tip In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofer's cut off frequency as high as possible. · SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer. When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "NO"). · LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". When the subwoofer is set to "NO", the front speakers are automatically set to "LARGE". x CNT SPK (Center speaker) · NO If you have not connected a center speaker, select "NO". The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers. · SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to "LARGE") or subwoofer. · LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". However, if the front speakers are set to "SMALL", you cannot set the center speaker to "LARGE". 40GB x SUR SPK (Surround speakers) · NO If you have not connected surround speakers, select "NO". · SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers. · LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". However, if the front speakers are set to "SMALL", you cannot set the surround speakers to "LARGE". [. . . ] ­ "DMPORT V. " is not assigned to "­VIDEO" in the VIDEO menu (page 35). Tuner The FM reception is poor. · Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna (aerial), ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) Receiver ANTENNA AM Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in. [. . . ]