Document Outline

• STR-DH750/STR-DH550 Help Guide
• Table of Contents
• Preparation
  • Before using
    • Procedure to start using the receiver
    • Supplied accessories
    • Digital audio formats supported by the receiver
    • Notes on connecting cables
    • Using HDMI connections
    • Using MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) connections
  • Installing and connecting speakers
    • Installing speakers
    • Connecting speakers
  • Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)
    • Connecting a TV
    • Connecting devices with HDMI jacks
    • Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks
    • Connecting an iPhone, iPod, or USB device
    • Connecting an MHL-compatible mobile device
    • Connecting the antennas (aerials)
  • Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control
    • Setting the voltage selector
    • Inserting batteries into the remote control
    • Turning on the receiver
  • Initial setup of the receiver
    • Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup
• Enjoying Video and Sound
  • Basic operations
    • Using the menu on the TV screen
    • Enjoying video/sound from the connected device
  • Playing content from an iPhone/iPod
    • Compatible iPhone/iPod models
    • Notes on iPhone/iPod
    • Enjoying audio content stored on an iPhone/iPod via the USB port
    • Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device (for STR-DH750 only)
    • Compatible iPhone/iPod models
  • Playing content from a USB device
    • Compatible USB devices and USB specifications
    • Notes on USB devices
    • Enjoying audio content stored on a USB device
  • Listening to the radio
    • Listening to FM/AM radio
    • Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Memory)
    • Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning)
    • Changing the AM tuning scale (for USA and Canadian models only)
    • Receiving RDS broadcasts (for European and Australian models only)
  • Enjoying sound effects
    • Selecting a sound field (Sound Field)
    • Resetting sound fields to the default settings
    • Notes on sound fields
    • Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level (Night Mode)
    • Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer)
    • Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type)
    • Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct)
• Using BLUETOOTH Features (for STR-DH750 only)
  • Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device (for STR-DH750 only)
    • Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles (for STR-DH750 only)
    • Turning the BLUETOOTH function on/off (BT Power) (for STR-DH750 only)
    • Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device with a one-touch connection (NFC) (for STR-DH750 only)
    • Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device (for STR-DH750 only)
    • Controlling a BLUETOOTH device using the remote control (for STR-DH750 only)
  • Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) (for STR-DH750 only)
    • Controlling the receiver using a smartphone or tablet device (SongPal) (for STR-DH750 only)
• Using Other Features
  • Interlocking with BRAVIA TV and other devices (“BRAVIA” Sync)
    • What is “BRAVIA” Sync?
    • Preparing for “BRAVIA” Sync
    • Interlocking other devices using an HDMI connection (“BRAVIA” Sync)
  • Configuring video and sound settings
    • Enjoying sound of TV broadcasts from the receiver
    • Switching between digital and analog audio (Input Mode)
    • Using other video/audio input jacks (Audio Input Assign)
  • Configuring speaker settings
    • Adjusting the sound balance automatically (Auto Calibration)
    • Using bi-amplifier connections (for STR-DH750 only)
  • Using the sleep timer
    • Using the sleep timer
  • Checking information on the receiver
    • Viewing information on the display panel
• Adjusting Settings
  • Easy Setup
    • Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup
  • Speaker Settings
    • Performing Auto Calibration
    • Selecting the Auto Calibration type (Calibration Type)
    • Selecting the speaker pattern (Speaker Pattern)
    • Setting the assignment for the speaker terminals (SB Assign) (for STR-DH750 only)
    • Adjusting the speaker level (Manual Setup)
    • Adjusting the speaker size (Manual Setup)
    • Adjusting the speaker distance (Manual Setup)
    • Setting the crossover frequency of the speakers (Crossover Freq.)
    • Outputting a test tone from each speaker (Test Tone)
    • Selecting the unit of measurement (Distance Unit)
  • Audio Settings
    • Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level (Night Mode)
    • Adjusting the equalizer (Equalizer)
    • Selecting a sound field (Sound Field)
    • Synchronizing audio with video output (A/V Sync.)
    • Adjusting the volume automatically (Auto Volume)
    • Selecting the language of digital broadcasts (Dual Mono)
    • Compressing the dynamic range (D.Range Comp.)
  • HDMI Settings
    • Controlling HDMI devices (Control for HDMI)
    • Passing HDMI signals through (Pass Through)
    • Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (HDMI Audio Out)
    • Setting the level of the subwoofer (Subwoofer Level)
    • Speeding up the display when switching the HDMI input (Fast View)
    • Automatically switching the input when an MHL device is played (MHL Auto Input)
  • Input Settings
    • Changing the assignment and display for the input jacks
    • Changing the name for each input (Name In)
  • System Settings
    • Selecting the language (Language)
    • Setting standby mode (Auto Standby)
  • Using the menu on the display panel
    • Operating the receiver with the menu on the display panel
    • Viewing information on the display panel
  • Reverting to the factory default settings
• Parts and Controls
  • Receiver
    • Front panel (STR-DH750)
    • Front panel (STR-DH550)
    • Rear panel (STR-DH750)
    • Rear panel (STR-DH550)
    • Indicators on the display panel
  • Remote control
    • Remote control
• Announcements
  • Specifications
    • Specifications
    • Supplied accessories
  • Trademarks
    • Trademarks
• Troubleshooting
  • Error messages
    • PROTECTOR
    • USB FAIL
    • List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements
    • iPhone/iPod message list
    • USB message list
  • Power
    • The receiver is turned off automatically.
  • Image
    • No image appears on the TV.
    • No 3D image appears on the TV.
    • No 4K image appears on the TV.
    • No image is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode.
    • The OSD menu does not appear on the TV screen.
    • The display panel is turned off.
  • Sound
    • No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard, no matter which device is selected.
    • There is severe humming or noise.
    • No sound or only a very low level of sound is heard from specific speakers.
    • There is no sound from a specific device.
    • The left and right sound is unbalanced or reversed.
    • Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel sound is not reproduced.
    • The surround effect cannot be obtained.
    • A test tone is not output from the speakers.
    • A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen.
    • No sound is output from the TV when the receiver is in standby mode.
  • Tuner
    • The FM reception is poor.
    • The FM stereo reception is poor.
    • You cannot tune to radio stations.
    • RDS does not work (for European and Australian models only).
    • The RDS information that you want does not appear (for European and Australian models only).
  • iPhone/iPod
    • The sound is distorted.
    • There is no sound from an iPhone/iPod.
    • An iPhone/iPod cannot be charged.
    • An iPhone/iPod cannot be operated.
    • The ringtone volume of an iPhone does not change.
  • USB devices
    • Are you using a compatible USB device?
    • There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound.
    • A USB device is not recognized.
    • Playback does not start.
    • A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port.
    • Erroneous display.
    • [Reading] is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before playback starts.
    • An audio file cannot be played.
  • BLUETOOTH devices (for STR-DH750 only)
    • Pairing cannot be done (for STR-DH750 only).
    • Cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection (for STR-DH750 only).
    • The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost (for STR-DH750 only).
    • The sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be heard on the receiver (for STR-DH750 only).
    • Severe humming or noise (for STR-DH750 only).
    • SongPal application is closed (for STR-DH750 only).
  • “BRAVIA” Sync (Control for HDMI)
    • The Control for HDMI function does not work.
    • The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does not work.
    • An MHL-compatible source device cannot be charged.
    • No image from an MHL-compatible source device.
  • Remote control
    • The remote control does not function.
  • If the problem is not solved
    • Reverting to the factory default settings
    • Resetting sound fields to the default settings
    • Customer support websites
• Notes on use