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B speaker connection [13] Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings [14] 2. Connecting speakers Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system [15] Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system using surround back speakers [16] Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system using front high speakers [17] Connecting - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 2
into the remote control [31] Turning on the receiver [32] 6. Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup [33] Selecting the language [34] Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (Surround Back Speakers Assign) [35] Performing Auto Calibration 1. About Auto - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 3
between sound fields and speaker outputs [58] Resetting sound fields to the default settings [59] Enjoying clear sound at a low volume level (NIGHT MODE) [60] Adjusting the equalizer (EQ) [61] Enjoying high-fidelity sound (Pure Direct) [62] Using BLUETOOTH Features About BLUETOOTH Features What you - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 4
Easy Setup Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup [86] Selecting the language [87] Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (Surround Back Speakers Assign) [88] Performing Auto Calibration 1. About Auto Calibration [89] 2. Before you perform Auto Calibration [90] 3. Connecting the calibration - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 5
receiver (STBY THRU) [118] Setting the HDMI audio signal output of connected devices (AUDIO OUT) [119] Setting the level of the subwoofer (SW LEVEL) [120] Setting HDMI signal format (SIGNAL FMT.) [121] Bluetooth Settings Setting the Bluetooth Standby mode (BT STANDBY) [122] Setting BLUETOOTH audio - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 6
of messages after Auto Calibration measurements [128] USB message list [129] General The receiver is turned off automatically. [130] Cannot find an available input when connecting several digital devices. [131] The receiver does not turn on even when the TV is turned on. [132] The receiver turns off - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 7
be heard from the speakers connected to the receiver. [178] Remote control The remote control does not function. [179] If the problem is not solved Reverting to the factory default settings [180] Resetting sound fields to the default settings [181] Customer support websites [182] Other Information - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 8
signals from remote control. 13. PURE DIRECT The indicator above the button lights up when the Pure Direct function is activated. [2] Parts and Controls Receiver Front panel (lower section) 1. PHONES jack Connect headphones here. 2. CALIBRATION MIC jack 3. (USB) port 4. INPUT SELECTOR 5. MASTER - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 9
turned on. Amber: The receiver is in standby mode, and you have set one of the following: [CTRL HDMI] is set to [CTRL ON]. [STBY THRU] is set to [ON] or [AUTO]. [BT STANDBY] is set to [STBY ON]. (*) Indicator turns off when the receiver is in standby mode and: [CTRL HDMI] is set to [CTRL OFF]. [STBY - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 10
pattern setting. [5] Parts and Controls Receiver Rear panel 1. HDMI IN/OUT jacks (*1) (*2) 2. SPEAKERS terminals 3. SUBWOOFER OUT jacks 4. AUDIO IN jacks 5. VIDEO IN/MONITOR OUT jacks (*1) 6. FM ANTENNA terminal 7. COAXIAL IN jack 8. OPTICAL IN jack *1 Connect a TV to the corresponding output jacks - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 11
Sony devices when you select them. 3. PURE DIRECT Activates the Pure Direct function which allows you to enjoy higher-fidelity sound from all inputs. 4. NIGHT MODE Activates the Night Mode function which allows you to retain a theater-like environment at low volume levels. 5. SLEEP Sets the receiver - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 12
. 3. PAIRING Sets the receiver to the BLUETOOTH pairing mode. 4. HOME Displays the home menu on the TV screen. 5. / , (*), Skip, play, pause, stop operation. When [FM] is selected as the input, press and hold / to scan stations automatically. Press to change to the direct tuning mode. PRESET - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 13
Produces sounds from surround left/right channels. Surround back left speaker Surround back right speaker Produces sounds from surround back left/right channels. Surround back speaker Produces sounds from surround back channel. Subwoofer Produces LFE (low frequency effect) channel sounds and - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 14
Blu-ray Disc software in 6.1-channel or 7.1-channel format. 30° 100° - 120° Same angle Note When you use a 6.1-channel connection, place a surround back speaker directly behind the listening position. Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 15
or right front high speaker F: Front left speaker or front right speaker Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. [12] Preparation 1. Installing speakers Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection You can enhance the - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 16
front speaker system, connect it to SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals. You can output sound from either front A speakers or front B speakers, or both front A speakers and front B speakers. 30° 100° - 120° Hint As the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 17
). For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see "How to connect speaker cables." Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) After you have made the connections, set [Speaker Setting] - [Surround Back Speakers Assign] to [None Speaker] from the home menu - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 18
on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see "How to connect speaker cables." Monaural audio cable (not supplied) Speaker cable (not supplied) After you have connected the surround back speakers, set [Speaker Setting] - [Surround Back Speakers Assign] to [Surround Back Speakers] from the - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 19
BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals using a bi-amplifier connection. Connect each speaker as illustrated below. Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). For details on how to connect speaker cables to the receiver, see "How to connect speaker cables - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 20
[SB ASSIGN] to [BI-AMP] in the [] menu. You can only set [SB ASSIGN] if the speaker pattern is set to a setting that does not have surround back and front high speakers. [19] Preparation 2. Connecting speakers Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with front B speaker connection If you are - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 21
>] menu. You can only set [SB ASSIGN] if the speaker pattern is set to a setting that does not have surround back and front high speakers. [20] Preparation 3. Connecting a TV Connecting a TV Connect a TV to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack. You can operate this receiver using the menu on the - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 22
the Control for HDMI function on. Press AMP MENU, then set [] - [CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL ON] on the display panel. Hint If the HDMI jack of the TV (labeled "ARC") is already connected to another device, disconnect the device and connect the receiver. Connecting a TV without HDMI jacks Solid lines - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 23
on the TV is labeled "ARC" If the HDMI jack on the TV is labeled ARC and is not HDCP 2.2-compatible, connect the receiver to the HDCP 2.2-compatible HDMI jack on the TV using a High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. Then, connect an optical digital cable to the optical output jack of the TV to listen - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 24
input jacks if the sound is not output correctly. When connecting optical digital cables, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. Do not bend or tie optical digital cables. When you use high bandwidth video formats such as 4K/60p 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4K/60p 4:2:0 10 bit, be sure to set - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 25
that transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Sync-compatible devices using HDMI cables simplifies operations. HDMI features Digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 26
>] menu. For details, see "Setting HDMI signal format (SIGNAL FMT.)." Note Depending on the TV or video device, 4K or 3D content may not be displayed. Check the HDMI video formats supported by the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions of each connected device for details. [24] Preparation - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 27
jacks to jacks that support HDCP 2.2 on the TV and AV device. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected device for details. HDMI cable (not supplied) Cable box or satellite box Game console such as PlayStation 4 Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player DVD recorder Note Sony recommends that you - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 28
(not supplied) Video cable (not supplied) Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Hint You can rename each input so that the name can be displayed on the display panel of the receiver. For details, see "Changing the name for each input (NAME IN)." The image quality depends on the connecting jack. We - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 29
audio output jacks of the connected device. This receiver supports the following audio formats. The words in brackets are those indicated on the display panel. Digital audio format Maximum number of channels Connection with the receiver Dolby Digital [DOLBY D] 5.1 COAXIAL/OPTICAL, HDMI Dolby - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 30
that transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Connecting Sony "BRAVIA" Sync-compatible devices using HDMI cables simplifies operations. HDMI features Digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 31
AV device. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected device for details. All HDMI jacks on the receiver support bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.2, ITU-R BT.2020 wide color spaces, 3D, Deep Color (Deep Colour), Audio Return Channel (ARC), and HDR (High Dynamic Range) contents pass-through - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 32
may not be displayed. Check the HDMI video formats supported by the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions of each connected device for details. [31] Preparation 5. Turning on the receiver/preparing the remote control Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two R03 (size AAA - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 33
settings for the receiver by following the instructions on the Easy Setup screen. Language Select the language of messages on the screen. Surround Back Speakers Assign You can set the assignment for the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals. Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 34
of the TV. [35] Preparation 6. Setting up the receiver using Easy Setup Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (Surround Back Speakers Assign) You can set the assignment for the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals. 1 Select [Speaker Setting] from the home menu. 2 Select - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 35
the supplied calibration microphone to the CALIBRATION MIC jack. If using a bi-amplifier connection or a front B speaker connection, set the assignment for the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals properly. Set the speaker output to a setting other than [SPK OFF]. Disconnect - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 36
Back Speakers Assign]. Note This setting is not available when headphones are connected. [40] Preparation Performing Auto Calibration 5. Performing Auto Calibration You can perform automatic calibration from your listening position. 1 Select [Easy Setup] from the home menu. 2 Follow the instructions - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 37
. Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Press HOME, AMP MENU or on the remote control. Press SPEAKERS on the receiver. Change the volume level. Connect headphones. [41] Preparation Performing Auto Calibration 6. Checking Auto Calibration results To - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 38
warning messages, see "List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements." Hint The measurement results may vary depending on the position of the subwoofer. However, continuing to use the receiver with that value does not cause problems. [42] Enjoying Video and Sound Playing AV devices Enjoying - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 39
enter the menu. Home menu items Watch: Select to display video from the connected device. Listen: Select to listen to sound from the connected device. Easy Setup: Select to perform Easy Setup. Speaker Setting: Select to adjust the speaker settings. Hint To return to the previous screen, press BACK - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 40
TV If the receiver is connected to a TV's HDMI input jack compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), you can listen to TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver without connecting an optical digital cable or an audio cable. Set the receiver by the following procedure to output the sound - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 41
TV. If your TV does not support the System Audio Control function, press AMP MENU, then set [] - [AUDIO OUT] to [TV+AMP] on the display panel to output the sound of the TV from the TV speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver. [46] Enjoying Video and Sound Playing AV devices Watching - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 42
the volume level of the receiver. Canceling pairing operation Press and hold CONNECTION PAIRING BLUETOOTH on the receiver after step 3. Note You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the BLUETOOTH function in step 2. If the BLUETOOTH device does not support the AVRCP profile, you - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 43
the USB device is connected, [USB] lights up on the display panel. You can operate the USB device using the remote control of the receiver. 2 Select the receiver. [50] Enjoying Video and Sound Playing content from a USB device USB specifications and compatible USB devices USB specifications Supported - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 44
on a USB device. Some USB devices may not work with this receiver. The receiver can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices (such as Mass Storage Class Maximum current 1 A Verified Sony USB devices You can use the following Sony USB devices on this receiver: Walkman: NW-A16/A17/A25/A26/A27 - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 45
the folder structure is complex. the memory capacity is excessive. This receiver does not necessarily support all of the functions provided in a connected USB device. The playback order for the receiver may differ from the playback order of the connected USB device. If a USB device that has no audio - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 46
FM screen A: Frequency indication Shows the frequency of the station which the tuner is receiving. Hint You can also use / on the remote control or TUNING +/- on the receiver for tuning. [53] Enjoying Video and Sound Listening to the radio Presetting FM radio stations You can store up to 30 FM - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 47
panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Select the preset number to which you want to assign a name. 2 Press AMP MENU. 3 Select [] - naming input Press BACK. [55] Enjoying Video and Sound Listening to the radio Tuning to a station directly You can enter the frequency of a station directly. - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 48
in your area. Hint The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below: USA and Canadian models 100 kHz Other models 50 kHz [56] Enjoying Video and Sound Listening to the radio Receiving RDS broadcasts (for European and AsiaPacific models only) This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System (RDS - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 49
sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on the audio format. [PLIIX MV] or [PLIIX MS] may not appear, depending on the speaker pattern you select. Some speakers or the subwoofer may not output sound, depending on the sound field setting. [58] Enjoying Video and Sound Enjoying sound - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 50
when [Speaker Setting] - [Size] is set to [Small]. *2 Outputs sound depending on the speaker pattern setting only when [Speaker Setting] - [Size] is set to [Small]. Multi-channel content Sound field Display panel Front Center Surround Surround back Subwoofer speakers speaker speakers speakers - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 51
panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select [] - [NIGHT MODE] on the display panel. 3 Select [NIGHT ON] or [NIGHT OFF]. Note This function does not work when [DIRECT] is selected and an analog input is selected. Hint You can also set the Night Mode function on and off by - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 52
perform the following: Press PURE DIRECT again. Change the sound field. Change the scene setting on the TV (Scene Select). Change the setting of [EQ], [NIGHT MODE], [AUTO VOL], or [D. RANGE]. Note [EQ], [NIGHT MODE], [AUTO VOL], or [D. RANGE] do not work when the Pure Direct function is selected. - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 53
using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select [] - [BT POWER] on the display panel. 3 Select [BT ON] or [BT OFF]. Note You cannot set this function when [BT] (BLUETOOTH device) is selected as the input. ([BT POWER] on the display panel will become dimmed - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 54
Android 3.x) Hint If you want to connect a BLUETOOTH device when the receiver is in standby mode, press AMP MENU, then set [] - [BT STANDBY] to [STBY ON] on the display panel. [66] Using BLUETOOTH Features Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device Enjoying audio content using the - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 55
the volume level of the receiver. Canceling pairing operation Press and hold CONNECTION PAIRING BLUETOOTH on the receiver after step 3. Note You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the BLUETOOTH function in step 2. If the BLUETOOTH device does not support the AVRCP profile, you - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 56
depending on the connected BLUETOOTH device. [68] Using BLUETOOTH Features Enjoying audio content stored on a BLUETOOTH device Compatible BLUETOOTH version and profiles "Profile" refers to a standard set of capabilities for various BLUETOOTH product capabilities. This receiver supports the following - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 57
the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control function) Enjoying sound of an ARC (Audio Return Channel) compatible TV Enjoying an input source from a connected device immediately (One-Touch Play function) Operating the receiver menu using the TV remote control (Remote Easy Control - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 58
AMP MENU to exit the menu. 5 Select the HDMI input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected using the TV remote control to display the settings menu of the TV. 6 Turn on the Control for HDMI function of the TV. For details on settings for the TV, refer to the operating instructions - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 59
are turned on automatically, the input of the receiver is switched to the input of the device being played, and sound is output from the speakers connected to the receiver. Note If [] - [STBY THRU] is set to [AUTO] or [ON], and the TV sound was output from the speakers of the TV last time you - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 60
supports the SYNC MENU. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Note The receiver is recognized as [Tuner] by the TV. Some of the operations may not be available depending on the type of TV. Remote Easy Control function may work with other devices than those manufactured by Sony - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 61
can be used if the TV supports the Social Viewing functions. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Note The Echo Canceling function works when you select [TV] or an HDMI input jack to which the device is connected as the input on the receiver. When you use the Social Viewing - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 62
NONE: BD/DVD (*), SAT/CATV (*), GAME (*), SA-CD/CD, VIDEO (*) * Default setting Note When you assign the digital audio input, the Input Mode setting may change automatically. One reassignment is allowed for each input. If no sound is output from the jacks which you have assigned, also check the - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 63
input name. *2 [PURE.DIRECT] appears on the display panel when the Pure Direct function is activated. *3 Stream information may not be displayed. Note Characters or marks in some languages may not be displayed. [84] Adjusting Settings Using the menu on the display panel Operating the receiver with - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 64
is not connected to the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. The menu is displayed on the display panel of the receiver. 2 Press / repeatedly to select the menu you want, then press . 3 Press / repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust, then press . 4 Press / repeatedly to select the setting you - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 65
settings for the receiver by following the instructions on the Easy Setup screen. Language Select the language of messages on the screen. Surround Back Speakers Assign You can set the assignment for the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals. Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 66
other than the supplied calibration microphone to the CALIBRATION MIC jack. If using a bi-amplifier connection or a front B speaker connection, set the assignment for the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals properly. Set the speaker output to a setting other than [SPK OFF]. - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 67
to perform Auto Calibration at all if special speakers such as dipole speakers are used. [91] Adjusting Settings Performing Auto Calibration 3. Connecting the calibration microphone Calibration microphone (supplied) 1 Connect the supplied calibration microphone to the CALIBRATION MIC jack. 2 Set up - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 68
." This setting is not available when headphones are connected. Hint The Auto Calibration function will be canceled if you perform the following during the measurement process: Press . Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Press HOME, AMP MENU or - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 69
position of the subwoofer. However, continuing to use the receiver with that value does not cause problems. [95] Adjusting Settings Performing Auto Calibration Selecting the Auto Calibration type (CAL TYPE) You can select a calibration type after you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 70
using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select [] - [TEST TONE] on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want. OFF AUTO XXX (*): The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. * XXX represents a speaker channel (FL, CNT, FR, SR, SBR, SB, SBL, SL - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 71
, sound will be output from the subwoofer if: the digital input signal contains LFE signals. [Size] for the front or surround speakers are set to [Small]. [MULTI ST.], [PLII MV], [PLII MS], [PLIIX MV], [PLIIX MS], [HD-D.C.S.] or [A. ENHANCER] is selected. If headphones are connected, you can only - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 72
or you hear a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select [Small]. You can activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the subwoofer or other [Large] speakers. Note [Size] cannot be set when headphones are connected. - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 73
Crossover Freq) You can set the bass crossover frequency of speakers for which the speaker size has been set to [Small] in the [Speaker Setting] menu. A measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto Calibration is performed. 1 Select [Speaker Setting] from the home menu - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 74
the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select [] - [DIST. UNIT] on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want. METER: The distance is displayed in meters. FEET: The distance is displayed in feet. [104] Adjusting Settings Input Settings Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 75
the setting you want. AUTO: Gives priority to digital audio signals. If there are more than one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have priority. If there is no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected. When TV input is selected, priority is given to Audio Return Channel (ARC - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 76
NONE: BD/DVD (*), SAT/CATV (*), GAME (*), SA-CD/CD, VIDEO (*) * Default setting Note When you assign the digital audio input, the Input Mode setting may change automatically. One reassignment is allowed for each input. If no sound is output from the jacks which you have assigned, also check the - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 77
front of the receiver. Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) Bass Treble 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select [] on the display panel. 3 Select [BASS] or [TREBLE]. 4 Adjust the gain. Note This function does not work in the following cases: [DIRECT] is selected and an analog input is selected. Pure Direct function is - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 78
Note This function works only when [FM] is selected as the input. [110] Adjusting Settings Tuner Settings Naming preset stations (NAME IN) You can enter a name up to 8 characters for a preset station. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Select the - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 79
Note This function does not work when [DIRECT] is selected and an analog input is selected. Hint You can also set the Night Mode function on and off by using NIGHT MODE on the receiver. While the Night Mode function is turned on, the bass, treble, and effect levels increase, and [D. RANGE] is - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 80
function only works for Dolby Digital sources. This operation is only available using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select [] - [DUAL MONO] on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want. MAIN/SUB: Sound in the main language will be output through - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 81
using the display panel on the front of the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Select [] - [STBY LINK] on the display panel. 3 Select the setting you want. AUTO：When the input of the receiver is set to [TV], [BD/DVD], [GAME], [SAT/CATV], or [VIDEO], the receiver will turn off when the TV is turned - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 82
when no image from the connected device appears on the TV. When the receiver is in standby mode, the (power) indicator on the front panel lights up in amber if [STBY THRU] is set to [ON] or [AUTO]. [AUTO] may work on other devices than those manufactured by Sony. However, operation is not guaranteed - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 83
connect the receiver to a video device (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. In this case, select [AMP]. When you select [TV+AMP], only sound from the HDMI IN jacks is output from the speaker of the TV. [120] Adjusting Settings HDMI Settings Setting the level of the subwoofer - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 84
instructions of the TV. For details about the high bandwidth video format, refer to "Supported video formats" in "About HDMI connections." [122] Adjusting Settings Bluetooth Settings Setting the Bluetooth Standby mode (BT STANDBY) You can set the Bluetooth Standby mode so that the receiver - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 85
OFF]. Note You cannot set this function when [BT] (BLUETOOTH device) is selected as the input. ([BT POWER] on the display panel will become dimmed.) [125] Adjusting Settings System Settings Setting standby mode (AUTO STBY) You can set the receiver to switch to standby mode automatically when you do - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 86
STBY ON: The receiver switches to standby mode after approximately 20 minutes. STBY OFF Note This function does not work when [FM] is selected as the input. If you use the AUTO STBY function and the sleep timer at the same time, the sleep timer has priority. [126] Adjusting Settings Reverting to the - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 87
nearest Sony dealer. [128] Troubleshooting Error messages List of messages after Auto Calibration measurements Error 30: Headphones are connected to the PHONES jack on the front of the receiver. Remove the headphones and retry the Auto Calibration again. Error 31: Front speaker system is set to [SPK - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 88
speaker settings of the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. If sound was output from the speakers of the TV last time, the receiver does not turn on even when the TV is turned on. [133] Troubleshooting General The receiver turns off when the TV is turned off. Press AMP - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 89
input jack of a TV or video device that supports 4K. You have to connect an HDMI cable to an HDMI jack that supports HDCP 2.2 when you use a playback device for 4K resolution video content, etc. [138] Troubleshooting Image No image is output from the TV screen when the receiver is in standby mode - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 90
on the receiver, then select the input to which the playing device is connected. If connected to other devices than those manufactured by Sony that support the Control for HDMI function, press AMP MENU, then set [] - [CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL ON] on the display panel. [142] Troubleshooting Image - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 91
that the speaker settings are appropriate for the setup using Auto Calibration in [Easy Setup] from the home menu or [] - [SP PATTERN] on the display panel. Then check that sound is output from each speaker correctly using [] - [TEST TONE]. Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 92
operation in the operating instructions of the TV. Sound is not output if you use [DIRECT] when an HDMI input or digital input (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) is selected. Use another sound field. When using the Control for HDMI function, you cannot control connected devices using the remote control of the TV - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 93
are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital input jacks of this receiver, make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected device is available. Press AMP MENU, then set [] - [AUDIO OUT] to [AMP] on the display panel - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 94
Return Channel, make sure the receiver is connected to an ARC-compatible HDMI input jack of the TV (refer to the supplied Startup Guide). If sound is still not output or if sound is interrupted, connect the optical digital cable (not supplied). Then, press AMP MENU and set [] - [CTRL HDMI] to - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 95
HDMI function, press AMP MENU, then set [] - [CTRL HDMI] to [CTRL ON] on the display panel. [156] Troubleshooting Sound The sound is output from both the receiver and the TV. Mute the sound of the receiver or the TV. [157] Troubleshooting Tuner The FM reception is poor. Extend and adjust the - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 96
The sound is distorted. Press - on the remote control repeatedly. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. [163] Troubleshooting USB devices Are you using a compatible USB device? If you connect an incompatible USB device, the following problems may occur. The USB device is not recognized - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 97
, and then turn on the receiver. Connect a compatible USB device. Select [USB] and select a folder/track, then press to start playback. [167] Troubleshooting USB devices A USB device cannot be connected to the USB port. The USB device is being connected upside down. Connect the USB device in the - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 98
device. [172] Troubleshooting BLUETOOTH device Cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection. The BLUETOOTH device you attempted to connect does not support the A2DP profile, and cannot be connected with the receiver. Press BLUETOOTH on the receiver to connect to the last connected BLUETOOTH device. Turn on - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 99
Disconnect the BLUETOOTH connection on your smartphone, then reconnect it to the receiver again. [177] Troubleshooting "BRAVIA" Sync (Control for HDMI) The Control for HDMI function does not work properly. Check the HDMI connection with the receiver (refer to the supplied Startup Guide). Enable the - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 100
TV sound cannot be heard from the speakers connected to the receiver. Make sure [] - [CTRL HDMI] is set to [CTRL ON] on the display panel. Make sure [] - [INPUT MODE] for the TV is set to [AUTO] on the display panel. Make sure your TV supports the ARC function. Make sure that the HDMI - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 101
reset to their default setting. [182] Troubleshooting If the problem is not solved Customer support websites Refer to the following websites for the latest information on the receiver. For customers in the USA: http://esupport.sony U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 102
value to maximum. If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated). For details, refer to the operating instructions of the subwoofer. Note Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be different from the actual - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 103
ST.] does not work when multi-channel audio signals are being received. Depending on the audio format, if you select [DIRECT] and play a 5.1ch source when surround speakers and two surround back speakers are connected, the same audio as that from surround speakers will be output from surround back - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 104
as follows: BLUETOOTH device name - Sound field currently applied - Volume level - Input you are selecting Menu list (on the display panel) The following options are available in each menu. Auto Calibration settings [] Auto Calibration start [A.CAL START] Auto Calibration type [CAL - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 105
[FRT SIZE] (*2) LARGE, SMALL Center speaker size [CNT SIZE] (*2) LARGE, SMALL Surround speakers size [SUR SIZE] (*2) LARGE, SMALL Front high speakers size [FH SIZE] (*2) LARGE, SMALL Surround back speakers assign [SB ASSIGN] (*4) SPK B, BI-AMP, OFF Front left speaker distance [FL DIST.] (*2) FL 1.00 - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 106
ON, AUTO, OFF Standby Through [STBY THRU] ON, AUTO, OFF HDMI Audio Out [AUDIO OUT] AMP, TV+AMP HDMI Subwoofer Level [SW LEVEL] SW AUTO, SW +10 dB, SW 0 dB Signal Format [SIGNAL FMT.] STANDARD, ENHANCED BLUETOOTH settings [] BLUETOOTH Standby mode [BT STANDBY] (*7) STBY ON, STBY OFF BLUETOOTH AAC - Sony STR-DH770 | Help Guide Printable PDF - Page 107
Version display [VER. X.XXX] (*8) *1 You can select this setting only when you have performed Auto Calibration and saved the settings. *2 Some parameters or settings may not be available depending on the speaker pattern setting. *3 XXX represents a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR,
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MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
STR-DH770
Parts and Controls
Receiver
Front panel (upper section) [1]
Front panel (lower section) [2]
Power indicator [3]
Indicators on the display panel [4]
Rear panel [5]
Remote control
Remote control (upper section) [6]
Remote control (lower section) [7]
Preparation
1. Installing speakers
Names and functions of speakers [8]
Installing 5.1-channel speaker system [9]
Installing 7.1-channel speaker system using surround back speakers [10]
Installing 7.1-channel speaker system using front high speakers [11]
Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection [12]
Installing 5.1-channel speaker system with front B speaker connection [13]
Speaker configuration and speaker pattern settings [14]
2. Connecting speakers
Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system [15]
Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system using surround back speakers [16]
Connecting 7.1-channel speaker system using front high speakers [17]
Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with bi-amplifier connection [18]
Connecting 5.1-channel speaker system with front B speaker connection [19]
3. Connecting a TV
Connecting a TV [20]
Connecting a 4K TV [21]
Notes on connecting cables [22]
About HDMI connections [23]
4. Connecting audio-visual devices and the antennas (aerials)
Connecting devices with HDMI jacks [24]
Connecting devices with jacks other than HDMI jacks [25]
Connecting a USB device [26]