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D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB02REG_STR-DN610-U2.fm4167-824-13(1) masterpage: Left For customers in Europe 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.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB02REG_STR-DN610-U2.fm Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB02REG_STR-DN610-U2.fm4167-824-13(1) masterpage: Left On Copyrights 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 doubleD symbol 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; 7,003,467; 7,212,872 & other U.S.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB01COV_STR-DN610U2TOC.fm masterpage: Right Table of Contents About This Manual........................................3 Supplied accessories......................................6 Description and location of parts...................7 Connections 1: Installing the speakers .............................16 2: Connecting the speakers ..........................18 3: Connecting the TV ..................................20 4a: Connecting the audio components.....
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB01COV_STR-DN610U2TOC.fm Additional Information Glossary.......................................................71 Precautions ..................................................73 Troubleshooting...........................................74 Specifications...............................................79 Index ............................................................
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB03DES_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right Description and location of parts Front panel 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 ?/1 qg qf qd qs qa 0 9 8 A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 31) I AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 33) B Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. J DISPLAY (page 38) C White lamp Lights up when the receiver is on. Lights off when the receiver is off. K DIMMER (page 69) L INPUT MODE (page 55) D Display (page 8) M 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB03DES_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left Indicators on the display L C R SL S SR 1 2 3 SW LFE COAX HDMI OPT 4 DTS - ES 5 96/24 6 7 NEO:6 LPCM 8 9 PL II x D EX SLEEP ST D.RANGE RDS SBL SB SBR qs qa q; Indicator and explanation Indicator and explanation A SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. D DTS(-ES) indicators Light up when DTS signals are input.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB03DES_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right Indicator and explanation 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. L Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back.
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB03DES_STR-DN610-U2.fm C ANTENNA section (page 30) FM ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA terminals D SPEAKERS section (page 18) masterpage: Right Remote commander 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 assigned to operate.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB03DES_STR-DN610-U2.fm Notes on using the SHIFT (O) and TV (P) button SHIFT (O) button 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). masterpage: Left TV (P) button Press and hold TV (P), then press the button with yellow printing to control the TV. Example: Press and hold TV (P), then press TV CH + (RM-AAU073 only) or PROG + (RM-AAU075 only) (N). .
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB03DES_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right Name and function To control a Sony TV M TUNING +/– Scans a station. Press and hold TV (P) and then press the yellow printing button to select the function you want. PRESET +/– Selects preset stations. Name and function N SOUND FIELD +a)/– Selects a sound field. A TV ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the TV on or off.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB03DES_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left Name and function S RETURN/EXIT O Returns to the previous TV menu. T GUIDE (RM-AAU073 only) (RM-AAU075 only) Displays the guide when you are watching analog or digital channel. V AUDIOa) (RM-AAU073 only) a) (RM-AAU075 only) Selects the desired audio signal. W DIGITAL (RM-AAU075 only) Changes to digital mode. ANALOG (RM-AAU075 only) Changes to analog mode.
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm 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 installing batteries. masterpage: Left Connections 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right Tips 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 listening position and the front speaker A. Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of B in the following diagram is no more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the length of A. Example: Adjust the distance B to 4.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right a) Bi-amplifier connection If you are not using surround back speakers, you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/ FRONT B terminals using a bi-amplifier connection.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left 3: Connecting the TV Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right Notes 4a: Connecting the audio components The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, CD recorder and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). TV Super Audio CD player, CD player, CD recorder A B Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left Notes on connecting DIGITAL 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. • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right 4b: Connecting the video components Connect your video components according to the table below. Component Page Blu-ray disc player* 23, 26 “PlayStation 3”* 23 DVD player* 23, 27 DVD recorder* 23, 27, 29 Satellite tuner*, cable TV tuner* 23, 28 VCR 29 Camcorder, video game, etc. 29 * We recommend that you connect your video components via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks.
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm Notes on connecting cables Notes on HDMI connections • An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and HDMI TV OUT jack. It is not output from any other audio jacks. • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI TV OUT jack. The video input signals cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT jacks.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left Connecting a Blu-ray disc player The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu-ray disc player.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right Connecting a DVD player, DVD recorder Connections The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player or DVD recorder.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or cable TV tuner.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right Notes • Be sure to change the initial setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing the input button assignments” (page 69). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 38).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Before connecting antennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. SPEAKERS ?/1 ?/1 ?/1 Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows: • Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of each speaker from your listening position.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm Setting up the Auto Calibration ?/1 masterpage: Right Performing Auto Calibration Optimizer microphone ?/1 DVD SAT/ CATV TV VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA-CD/ CD DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Input buttons AMP MENU , V/v/B/b O 1 2 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. MENU m X . Set up the optimizer microphone. Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm The table below shows the display when measurement starts. Measurement for Display Environment noise level NOISE.CHK Speaker connection MEASURE and SP DET.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right Error code Cause and remedy 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto ERROR 12 None of the speakers are detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform Auto Calibration again. Warning codes and solutions Front speakers are not detected or only one front speaker is detected. Check the front speakers connection. Warning code Explanation and solution WARN.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB04CON_STR-DN610-U2.fm Adjusting the speaker levels 4 masterpage: Left Press V/v repeatedly to select “AUTO xxx*”. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. (TEST TONE) * xxx represent a speaker channel. Note You can adjust the speaker levels while listening to the test tone from your listening position.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB05BAS_STR-DN610-U2.fm 5 Basic Operations Playback BD DVD SAT/ CATV VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DMPORT TUNER HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. Input buttons , V/v/B/b O MENU m . M X x > MUTING/ 6 Press SOUND FIELD +/– to enjoy the surround sound. You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver. For details, see page 44.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB05BAS_STR-DN610-U2.fm Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs (except TUNER) and display it on the receiver’s display. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components. 1 masterpage: Left Viewing information on the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB05BAS_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right Using the Sleep Timer Recording You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. You can record from a video/audio component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. AMP MENU , V/v/B/b Recording onto a CD-R O 1 2 Press AMP MENU. Press V/v repeatedly to select “SYSTEM”, then press or b.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB05BAS_STR-DN610-U2.fm Recording onto a recording media 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver. 2 Prepare the playback component for playing. For example, insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR. 3 Prepare the recording component. Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the recording component (VIDEO 1) for recording.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB05BAS_STR-DN610-U2.fm Tuning into a station automatically (Automatic Tuning) 1 2 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Tuning into a station directly (Direct Tuning) You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. 1 Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB05BAS_STR-DN610-U2.fm Changing the AM tuning scale (Models of area code CA2 only) You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver. ?/1 masterpage: Left Presetting FM/AM radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB05BAS_STR-DN610-U2.fm 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 6 3 4 Press AMP MENU. 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “NAME IN”, then press or b. Press and hold SHIFT, then press ENTER. The station is stored as the selected preset number. 6 Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset station you want.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB06ENJ_STR-DN610-U2.fm Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEK, ECE only) This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System (RDS), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This receiver offers convenient RDS features, such as program service name display. Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver can create multi channel surround sound.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB06ENJ_STR-DN610-U2.fm Notes • When headphones are connected, “HP DIR” appears on the display. • You cannot select Analog Direct when you select DVD, DMPORT and HDMI 1-3 as input. Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to high fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. x A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB06ENJ_STR-DN610-U2.fm Music mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into your home. x HALL (Hall) Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall. x JAZZ (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. x CONCERT (Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB06ENJ_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right • When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” on the SPEAKER menu. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if – the digital input signal contains LFE signals. – the front and surround speakers are set to “SMALL”. – the sound field for movie is selected. – the “PORTABLE” is selected.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB06ENJ_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the connected component. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format Maximum number of channels Connection of the playback component and the receiver COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital 5.1 a a Dolby Digital EX 6.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB06ENJ_STR-DN610-U2.fm Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) masterpage: Right Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. ?/1 This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB07BRA_STR-DN610-U2.fm “BRAVIA” Sync Features What is “BRAVIA” Sync? “BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB07BRA_STR-DN610-U2.fm If your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function AMP MENU , V/v/B/b O MENU 1 Perform the steps given in “If your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMIEasy Setting” function” (page 50). 2 Press AMP MENU. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “HDMI”, then press or b. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “CTRL.HDMI”, then press or b.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB07BRA_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left Notes 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 System Audio Control function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operation instructions of the TV.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB07BRA_STR-DN610-U2.fm Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off) masterpage: Right Press and hold TV, then press TV ?/1. The TV, receiver and the components connected via HDMI are turned off. Notes When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically. You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn off the TV.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB07BRA_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync) (Audio Return Channel) Press the THEATER or THEATRE button on the remote of the receiver, TV, or the Blu-ray disc player, while pointing the remote toward the TV.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB08ADV_STR-DN610-U2.fm Advanced Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect components to both digital and analog input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch. 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver to select the input.
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D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB08ADV_STR-DN610-U2.fm Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound/images from a portable audio source or computer by connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available for purchase depending on the area. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “4a: Connecting the audio components” (page 21).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB08ADV_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left Notes • Set “SB ASGN” to “BI-AMP” before you perform Auto Calibration. • If you set “SB ASGN” to “BI-AMP”, the speaker level and distance settings of the surround back speakers become invalid, and those of the front speakers are used. • If you set “PATTERN” to a setting with surround back speakers, you cannot set “SB ASGN” to “BI-AMP”.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB08ADV_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details, see the page in the parentheses. Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] AUTO CAL [A. CAL] (page 62) Starts Auto Calibration [START] LEVEL [LEVEL] (page 62) Initial setting Test tonea) [T. TONE] OFF, AUTO xxxb) OFF Front left speaker levela) [FL LVL] FL –10.0 dB to FL +10.0 dB (0.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB08ADV_STR-DN610-U2.fm Menu [Display] masterpage: Left Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting Front right speaker distancea) [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 distancea) [CNT DIST.] CNT 1.0 m to CNT 7.0 m (CNT 3 ft to CNT 22 ft) (0.1 m (1 ft) step) CNT 3.0 m (CNT 9 ft) Surround left speaker distancea) [SL DIST.] SL 1.0 m to SL 7.0 m (SL 3 ft to SL 22 ft) (0.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB08ADV_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting AUDIO [AUDIO] (page 66) Synchronizes audio with video output [A/V SYNC] SYNC ON, SYNC OFF SYNC OFF Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL] MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB MAIN Digital audio input decoding priority [DEC. PRIO] DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. AUTO Digital audio input assignment [A.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB08ADV_STR-DN610-U2.fm AUTO CAL menu You can perform automatic calibration to get proper sound balance in your room. For details, see “Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 32). LEVEL menu You can adjust the level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. x T. TONE Lets you adjust the speaker levels while listening to the test tone from your listening position.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB08ADV_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right SPEAKER menu You can set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this receiver. x PATTERN Lets you set the number of speakers connected to this receiver. It should be synchronized with the speakers settings. For example: 3 / 4.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB08ADV_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left x FRT SIZE x SUR SIZE • LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if you have selected a speaker pattern without subwoofer, the front speakers are automatically set to “LARGE”.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB08ADV_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right x SB ASGN x SW DIST. • SPK B If you connect an additional front speaker system to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals, select “SPK B”. • BI-AMP If you connect front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals using a bi-amplifier connection, select “BI-AMP”. • OFF If you connect surround back speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals, select “OFF”.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB08ADV_STR-DN610-U2.fm SURROUND menu masterpage: Left TUNER menu You can select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. You can set the FM station receiving mode and name the preset stations. x S.F. SELCT x FM MODE Lets you select the sound field you want. For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page 44). • STEREO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB08ADV_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right x DUAL x NIGHT M. Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • MAIN/SUB Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously. • MAIN Sound of the main language will be output.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB08ADV_STR-DN610-U2.fm • OFF The receiver does not output HDMI signals when in the standby mode. Turn on the receiver to enjoy the connected component’s source on the TV. This setting saves power in the standby mode compared with the “ON” setting. Notes • This parameter is not available when “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF”. • When “AUTO” is selected, it may take a little more time for the image and sound to be output to the TV than when “ON” is selected.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB09REM_STR-DN610-U2.fm SYSTEM menu masterpage: Right Using the Remote You can customize the settings of the receiver. x DIMMER Lets you adjust the brightness of the display in 3 levels. x SLEEP Lets you set the Sleep Timer on the receiver to turn off automatically at the specific time. For details, see “Using the Sleep Timer” (page 39).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB09REM_STR-DN610-U2.fm 3 Referring to the following table, press the corresponding button for the category you want, then release AV ?/1. Example: Press 1, then release AV ?/1. Now you can use the DVD button to control the Blu-ray disc player.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB09REM_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right x Deep Color (Deep Colour) Additional Information 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 technologies: “Virtual Multi Dimensions”, “Screen Depth Matching”, and “Cinema Studio Reverberation”.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB09REM_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left x Dolby Pro Logic II x DTS-ES This technology converts 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 encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1 channel surround sound. Format for 6.1 channel playback with surround back information. There are two modes, “Discrete 6.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB09REM_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Right 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 for color space in video. This standard can express a wider colour range than the currently used broadcast standard.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB09REM_STR-DN610-U2.fm masterpage: Left On placement • Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB09REM_STR-DN610-U2.fm There is no sound from one of the front 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 headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB09REM_STR-DN610-U2.fm There is no sound from the subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have turned on your subwoofer. • Depending on the selected sound field, no sound output from the subwoofer. • When all speakers are set to “LARGE” and “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” is selected, there is no sound from the subwoofer. • Check “PATTERN” setting (page 63). The surround effect cannot be obtained.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB09REM_STR-DN610-U2.fm 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 (earth) wire to a gas pipe.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB09REM_STR-DN610-U2.fm The Control for HDMI function does not work. • 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 the Control for HDMI function. • Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected component. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected component.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB09REM_STR-DN610-U2.fm Error messages Specifications 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 problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration, see “When error codes appear” (page 34) to solve the problem.
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB09REM_STR-DN610-U2.fm Digital (Optical) Output (Analog) AUDIO OUT SUBWOOFER Equalizer Gain levels S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Voltage: 500 mV/ 10 kohms Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm ±6 dB, 1 dB step masterpage: Left General Power requirements Area code Power requirements CA2 120 V AC, 60 Hz CEK, ECE 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC OUT: 5V, 0.7A MAX 3) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer bypassed).
D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0086\STR-DN610_PMRF 2\GB\GB01COV_STR-DN610-U2IX.fm masterpage: Right Index Numerics H S 2 channel 44 5.1 channel 16 7.1 channel 16 HDMI connecting 23 HDMI Signal Pass Through 67 Satellite tuner connecting 23, 28 Selecting speaker system 31 Sleep Timer 39 Sound fields resetting 49 selecting 44 Speakers connecting 18 installing 16 System Audio Control 52 System Power Off 53 A A.F.D.
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