Sony STR-DN610 manual

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    model name1[STR-DN610] [4-167-824- 13 (1)] filename[D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB0 1CO V_STR-DN610-U2.fm] masterpage:Right ©2010 Sony Corporation 4-167-824- 13 (1) Multi Channel A V Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DN610[...]

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    2 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB02REG_STR-DN610- U2.fm4- 167-824- 13 (1) masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) T o 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, table[...]

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    3 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB02REG_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the Euro pean Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the batte ry or on the packaging indicates that the battery pr ovided with thi[...]

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    4 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB02REG_STR-DN610- U2.fm4- 167-824- 13 (1) masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) 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- D symbol a[...]

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    5 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB01CO V_STR-DN610- U2T OC.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) T able of Contents About This Manual . ...................... ......... ........ 3 Supplied accessorie s . ........... .................. ........ 6 Description and location of parts .... ............ ... 7 Connect[...]

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    6 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB01CO V_STR-DN610- U2T OC.fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Additional Inf ormation Glossary ............. ............ ......... ........... .......... 71 Precautions .... ........... ......... ........... ........... .... 73 T roubleshooting ................... ......... .[...]

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    7 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB03DES_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Description and location of parts A ? / 1 (on/standby) (page 31) B Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. C White lamp Lights up when the receiver is on. Lights off when the receiver is off. D Display (pa[...]

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    8 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB03DES_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Indicators on the display LFE NEO : 6 LC SL S PL II x HDMI - ES D T S 96/2 4 SLEEP D . RANGE ST RDS C O A X O PT LPCM SW SB SBL R SR SBR D EX qs qa q; 12 3 4 5 69 7 8 Indicator and explanation A SW Lights up when the aud[...]

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    9 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB03DES_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Indicator and explanation H Dolby Digital Surround indicators Light up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals. D D EX Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Su[...]

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    10 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB03DES_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) * You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 20, 23). Rear panel L R L R R L FRONT A CENTER SURROUND ANTENNA TV OUT 1 N I 2 N I 3 N I HDMI ASSIGNABLE (INPUT[...]

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    11 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB03DES_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU073 (Models of area code CA2 only) or RM-AAU075 (Models of area code CEK, ECE only) to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/ video components that the remote is assig[...]

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    12 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB03DES_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Notes on using the SHIFT ( O ) and TV ( P ) button SHIFT ( O ) but ton Press and hold SHIFT ( O ), then press the button with pink printing that you want to use. Example: Press and hold SHIFT ( O ), then press ENTER ( C[...]

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    13 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB03DES_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) a) The following buttons ha ve tactile dots: – RM-A AU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIEL D + – RM-A AU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/ c Use the tactile dots as references when operating t[...]

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    14 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB03DES_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) a) The following buttons ha ve tactile dots. – RM-AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, A UDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIELD + – RM-AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/ c Use the tactile dots as re fe rences when operating th[...]

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    15 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB03DES_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) T o contr ol other Son y components a) The following buttons ha ve tactile dots. – RM -AAU073: 5/VIDEO 1, AUDIO, N and TV CH +/SOUND FIEL D + – RM -AAU075: 5/VIDEO 1, , N and PROG +/SOUND FIELD +/ c Use the tactile[...]

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    16 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU073 (Models of area code CA2 only) or RM-AAU075 (Models of area code CEK, ECE only) Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when [...]

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    17 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Connections Note To enjoy better surround sound , the distance between the center speaker and the listening position B cannot be more than 1. 5 meters (5 feet) closer than the one between the listeni ng position and th[...]

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    18 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cord s, be sure to disconnect the AC powe r cord (mains lead). 10 mm (13/32") L R R L TV OUT 1 N I 2 N I HDMI ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) ARC VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN MONITOR [...]

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    19 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Connections a) Notes on the SPEAKERS SURR OUND B A CK/ BI-AMP/FR ONT B terminals connection. – If you connect on ly one surround back speaker , connect it to the L of this terminals. – If you are n ot using surroun[...]

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    20 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) 3: Connecting the TV Before connecting cords, be sure to di sconnect the A C power cor d (mains lead). A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B A udio cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cor[...]

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    21 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Connections Notes • Be sure to turn on the re ceiver when the video and audio signals of a playb a ck component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signal[...]

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    22 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Notes on connecting DIGIT AL MEDIA PORT adapter • Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on. ?[...]

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    23 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Connections 4b: Connecting the video components Connect your video components according to the table below. * We recommend that you connect your video components via HDMI conn ection if they have HDMI jacks. You can wa[...]

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    24 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) * For de tails on the audio connection of the TV to the receiver, see pa ge 20. Notes • Be sure to change the initial setting of the HDM I 1-3 input bu tton on the re mo te so that you can use the button to control yo[...]

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    25 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Connections Notes on connecting cab les • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p or Deep Color (Deep Colour) images may not be displayed properly. • Sony recommends that you use an HDM[...]

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    26 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) The following illustration sh ows ho w to connect a Blu-ra y disc player . A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C A udio cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied) E[...]

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    27 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Connections The follow ing illustration sho ws ho w to connect a D VD player or D VD recorder . A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) Recommen[...]

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    28 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) The follo wing illustrat ion sho ws how to con nect a satellite tuner or ca ble TV tuner . A A udio cord (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not suppl[...]

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    29 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Connections The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc. Notes • Be sure to change the initial setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote[...]

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    30 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aer ial). Before connecting antenna s (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Notes • To[...]

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    31 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiv er for the first time, initialize the receive r by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you hav[...]

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    32 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRA TION) This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which allows you to perform automatic calib ration as follo[...]

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    33 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Preparing the Receiver 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphon e to the A UT O CAL MIC jac k. 2 Set up the optimizer microphon e. Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position. Use a stool or tripod so t[...]

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    34 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) The table below shows the display when measurement starts. * The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in the display during measurement. 4 Measureme nt ends. “COMPLETE” appear s on the display and the settings [...]

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    35 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Preparing the Receiver When warning codes appear During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the measurement result. The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows: Warning code[...]

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    36 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB04CON_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels while listening to the test tone from your listening position. 1 Press AMP MENU . 2 Press V / v repeatedly to select “LEVEL ”, then press or[...]

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    37 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB05BAS_STR-DN61 0-U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Basic Oper ations Playback 1 T urn on the connected component. 2 T urn on the rece iver . 3 Press one of the input button s to select the compo nent y ou want. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver. The[...]

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    38 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB05BAS_STR-DN61 0-U2.fm maste rpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) You can enter a name of up to 8 character s for inputs (except TUNER) and display it on the receiver’s display. This is convenient for labeli ng the jacks with the names of the connected components. 1 Press one of th[...]

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    39 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB05BAS_STR-DN61 0-U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Basic Oper ations Using the Sleep T imer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a spec ified time. 1 Press AMP MENU . 2 Press V / v repeate dly to sel ect “SYSTEM”, then press or b . 3 Press V / v re[...]

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    40 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB05BAS_STR-DN61 0-U2.fm maste rpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) 1 Press one of the input buttons to select t he playback component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the rece iver. 2 Prepare the pl ayback component for playi ng. For example, insert the video tape you want to[...]

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    41 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB05BAS_STR-DN61 0-U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) T uner Operations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning wh[...]

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    42 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB05BAS_STR-DN61 0-U2.fm maste rpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) (Models of area code CA2 onl y) Y ou can change the AM t uning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiv er . 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down DISPLAY, press ?/1 . 3 Chan[...]

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    43 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB05BAS_STR-DN61 0-U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) T uner Operations 4 Press and hold SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – to select a preset number. 5 Press and hold SHIFT, then press ENTER. The sta[...]

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    44 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB06ENJ_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEK, ECE only) This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System (RDS), which enab les radio stations to send additional informat ion along with the regular program [...]

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    45 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB06ENJ_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Enjoying Surr ound Sound Notes • When headpho nes are connected, “HP DIR” appears on the display . • Y ou cannot select Analog Direct when you select D VD, DMPOR T and HDMI 1-3 as input. The Auto Format Direct [...]

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    46 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB06ENJ_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) You can take advantage of surrou nd sound simply by selecting on e of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful s ound of concert halls into your home. x HALL (Hall) Reproduces the[...]

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    47 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB06ENJ_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Enjoying Surr ound Sound • When o ne of the sound fi elds for music is selected, no sound is o utput from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” on the SPEAKER menu. Howe ver , t he sound will be ou[...]

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    48 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB06ENJ_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Digital audio formats that this recei ver can decode depend on di gital audio input jacks for the connected component. This receiv er supports the follo wing audio formats. * Audio signals are o utput in another format i[...]

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    49 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB06ENJ_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Enjoying Surr ound Sound Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a thea ter like en vironment at low v olume le v els. This function can be used with other soun[...]

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    50 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB07BRA_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) What is “BRA VIA” Sync? “BRAVIA” Sync is c ompatible with So ny TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player , AV amplifie r, etc., that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function. By connecting Sony components that are comp[...]

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    51 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB07BRA_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) “BRA VIA” Sync Features If your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function 1 Perform the steps given in “If your TV is compatible w ith the “Contro l for HDMI- Easy Setting” fu[...]

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    52 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB07BRA_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. You can operate Syst em Audio Contro[...]

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    53 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB07BRA_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) “BRA VIA” Sync Features T urning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off) When you turn the TV off by u sing the POWER button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and the connected components turn off automati[...]

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    54 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB07BRA_STR-DN610- U2.fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) Press the THEA TER or THEA TRE butt on on the remote of the receiver , TV , or the Blu-ra y disc play er , while pointing the remote toward the TV[...]

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    55 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB08AD V_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Adv anc ed Operati ons Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect compone nts to both digital and analog input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or[...]

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    56 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB08AD V_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpa ge: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Assigning input jacks * Initial setting Notes • When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may cha nge automatically (page 55). • Y ou ca nnot reas sign more than one HDM I input to the same in[...]

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    57 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB08AD V_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Adv anc ed Operati ons Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGIT AL MEDIA POR T The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound/images from a portable audio source or computer by connec[...]

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    58 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB08AD V_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpa ge: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Notes • Set “SB ASGN” to “BI-AMP” before you perfor m Auto Calibration. • If you set “SB ASGN” to “BI-AMP”, the spea ker level and distance settings of the surround back speakers become invalid, and[...]

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    59 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB08AD V_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Adv anc ed Operati ons The following options are av ailable in each menu. F or details, see the pa ge in the parentheses. Overview of the menus Menu [Display] Par a m e t er s [Displa y] Settings Initial setting AU T O[...]

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    60 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB08AD V_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpa ge: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Front right speak er distan ce a) [FR DIST .] FR 1.0 m to FR 7.0 m (FR 3 ft to FR 22 ft) (0.1 m (1 ft) step ) FR 3.0 m (FR 9 ft) Center speaker distance a) [CNT DIST .] CNT 1.0 m to CNT 7.0 m (CNT 3 ft to CNT 22 ft) (0[...]

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    61 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB08AD V_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Adv anc ed Operati ons a) Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may not be available. b) xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL , SR, SB, SBL, SBR, SW). c) Y ou can only select this paramete[...]

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    62 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB08AD V_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpa ge: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) You can perform automati c calibration to get proper sound balance in your room. For details, see “Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automa tically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 32). You can adjust the level[...]

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    63 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB08AD V_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Adv anc ed Operati ons Y ou can set the size and distance of the speake rs connected to this recei v er . x P A TTERN Lets you set the number of speak ers connected to th is recei v er . It should be syn chronized with[...]

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    64 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB08AD V_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpa ge: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) x FRT SIZE • LARGE If you connect lar ge speakers that will effecti v ely reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Norm ally , select “LARGE”. Howe v er , if you hav e selected a speaker pattern without su[...]

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    65 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB08AD V_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Adv anc ed Operati ons x SB ASGN • SPK B If you connect an add itional front speake r system to the SPEAKERS SURROUND B A CK/BI-AMP/FR ONT B terminals, select “SPK B”. • BI-AMP If you connect front speak ers to[...]

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    66 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB08AD V_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpa ge: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) You can select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. x S.F . SELCT Lets you select the s ound field you want. For details, see “Enj oying Surround Sound” (page 44). Note The receiver lets you apply [...]

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    67 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB08AD V_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Adv anc ed Operati ons x DU AL Lets you select the langua ge you want to listen to during digital broadc ast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • MAIN/SUB Sound of the main la nguage will be outp[...]

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    68 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB08AD V_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpa ge: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) •O F F The recei ver does not output HDMI signals when in the standby mode. T urn on the receiv er to enjoy the connected component’ s source on the TV . This setting sav es po wer in the standby mode co mpared wit[...]

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    69 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB09REM_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Using the Remote You can customize the settings of the receiv er. x DIMMER Lets you adjust the bright ness of the display in 3 levels. x SLEEP Lets you set the Sleep T imer on the receiver to turn off automatical ly at[...]

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    70 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB09REM_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) 3 Referring to the followin g table, press the corresponding button for the categ ory you want, then rele ase AV ? / 1 . Example: Press 1, t hen release AV ? / 1 . Now you can use the DVD button to control the Blu-ray d[...]

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    71 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB09REM_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Additional Inf ormation Glossary x Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology , delivers the sound of a dubbing theater using three te chnologies: [...]

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    72 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB09REM_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) x Dolby Pr o Logic II This technology convert s 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback. There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music. Old movies enc oded in the[...]

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    73 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB09REM_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Additional Inf ormation x x.v .Color (x.v .Colour) x.v .Color (x.v .Colour) is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony , and is a trademark of Sony . xvYCC is an international standard f o r color [...]

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    74 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB09REM_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) On placement • Place the rece iv er in a location with adequ ate ventilation to pre v ent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver . • Do not place the receiv er near heat sources, or in a place subject to [...]

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    75 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB09REM_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Additional Inf ormation There is no sound from on e of the fron t speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output from the[...]

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    76 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB09REM_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) There is no sound from the subw oofer . • Check that the subw oofer is connected correctly and securely . • Make sure you hav e turned on your subwoofer . • Depending on the selected sound field, no sound output f[...]

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    77 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB09REM_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Additional Inf ormation The FM reception is poor . • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiv er to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown belo w . If you connect the recei ver to an outdoor a[...]

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    78 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB09REM_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) The Control for HDMI function does not wor k . • Check the HDMI connection (page 23). • Make sure “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL ON” in the HDMI menu. • Make sure the connected component is compatible with th[...]

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    79 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB09REM_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Additional Inf ormation If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the system by the message. See the following table to solve the problem. If any proble m persists, consult [...]

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    80 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB09REM_STR-DN610-U2. fm masterpage: Left STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Output (Analog) A UDIO OUT V oltage: 500 mV/ 10 kohm s SUBWOOFER V oltage: 2 V/1 kohm Equalizer Gain lev els ±6 dB, 1 dB step 3) INPUT SHOR T (with sound field and equalize[...]

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    81 GB D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB01CO V_STR-DN610-U2 IX.fm masterpa ge: Right STR-DN610 4-167-824- 13 (1) Additional Inf ormation Index Numerics 2 channel 44 5.1 channel 16 7.1 channel 16 A A.F .D. mode 45 Analog Direct 44 Audio Return Channel (ARC) 54 A UT O CALIBRA TION 32 B BI-AMP 65 Bi-amplifier connection 57 Blu-r[...]

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    D:NORM'S JOBSONY HASO0086 STR-DN610_PMRF 2GBGB01CO V_STR-DN610-U2 IX.fm masterpage: Left Sony Corporation Printed in M alaysia model name1[STR-DN610] [4-167-824- 13 (1) ][...]