Sony STR-DH720 User Manual

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You can adjust settings for the audio to suit 
your preference.

x A/V Sync (Synchronizes audio 

Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize 
the time gap between audio output and visual 
display.
• ON (Delay time: 60 ms): The audio output 

is delayed so that the time gap between the 
audio output and visual display is 
minimized.

• OFF (Delay time: 0 ms): The audio output 

is not delayed.

• This function is useful when you use a large LCD 

or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is 

being used.

• The delay time may vary depending on audio 

format, sound field, speaker pattern and speaker 
distance settings.

x Dual Mono (Digital broadcast 

Lets you select the language you want when 
you listen to the dual audio of a digital 
broadcast when available. 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.

• SUB: Sound of the sub language will be 

output.

x Night Mode

Lets you retain a theater-like environment at 
low volume levels. This function can be used 
with other sound fields. When watching a 
movie late at night, you will be able to hear the 
dialog clearly even at a low volume level.
• ON
• OFF

This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is 
selected.

While this function is on, the Bass, Treble increase, 
and “D. RANGE” is automatically set to “COMP. 
MAX”.

You can make the required settings for 
equipment connected to the HDMI jack.

x Ctrl for HDMI (Control for HDMI)

Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function 
on or off. For details, see “Preparing for the 
“BRAVIA” Sync” (page 57).
• ON
• OFF

When you set “Ctrl for HDMI” to “ON”, “Audio 
Out” may be changed automatically.

x Pass Through

Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV 
even when the receiver is in standby mode.
• ON: When the receiver is in the standby 

mode, the receiver continuously outputs 
HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI 
TV OUT jack.

• AUTO: When the TV is turned on while the 

receiver is in the standby mode, the receiver 
outputs HDMI signals from the receiver’s 
HDMI TV OUT jack. Sony recommends 
this setting if you use a “BRAVIA” Sync 
compatible Sony TV. This setting saves 
power in the standby mode when compared 
with the “ON” setting.