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1. SP A and SP B indications in the display turn off When the headphones are connected you can select only the following sound fields page 33 To select the Press VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 DVD player DVD MD or tape deck MD TAPE Super Audio CD or SA CD CD CD player Built in tuner FM FM Built in tuner AM AM The selected input appears in the display 2 Turn on the component and start playback Note If you select any video components set the TV s video input to match the component you selected 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume Note To avoid damaging your speakers make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver To mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote The muting function will be canceled when you do the following Press MUTING on the remote again e Turn the power off Increase the volume 2968 HP 2CH HEADPHONE 2CH HP THEA HEADPHONE THEATER Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver see page 12 Tip The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 3 Area code FM AM U CA 100 kHz 10 kHz CEL CEK SP AU 50 kHz 9 kHz E51 50
2. suo LIado J9U1O i 5 Use lt or gt and or to create an index name Press or repeatedly to select a character then press gt to move the cursor to the next position 3968 40 Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on Each time you press SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF While using Sleep Timer SLEEP lights up in the display Using the remote 1 Press ALT to light up the button 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP You can also use the remote by pressing ALT to light up the button then press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speaker system you want to use Press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use The selected speaker system appears in the display To turn off the speaker output press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B repeatedly until the SP A and SP B indications in the display turn off The speaker system e SPA The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals e SPB The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals e S
3. 5 25 27 53 Name of button part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A H A F D button indicator 12 31 33 AM BJ 22 23 24 39 DIMMER 6 27 DISPLAY 5 25 27 53 Display 8 28 DVD 26 22 ENTER ig 18 39 53 FM 29 22 23 24 39 FM MODE 3 23 1 O Input buttons 21 22 35 38 39 53 INPUT MODE 18 35 IR receptor 7 42 53 SLEEP 10 40 SPEAKERS OFF A B A B A MAIN MENU 9 18 35 37 39 15 40 52 MASTER VOLUME 17 18 SURR BACK DECODING 15 21 22 52 33 MD TAPE 25 22 TUNING B1 23 MEMORY 2 24 VIDEO 1 29 22 MOVIE button indicator 13 VIDEO 2 28 22 32 33 52 VIDEO 3 27 22 MUSIC button indicator 14 32 VIDEO 3 IN PORTABLE AV IN 33 52 jacks BA 11 P Z NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS PHONES jack 3 22 52 2CH button indicator 11 30 PRESET TUNING 80 33 36 24 SA CD CD 24 22 1 power 1 18 24 36 53 lt gt PO 18 35 37 39 19 18 35 37 39 Index A Adjusting CUSTOMIZE parameters 37 LEVEL parameters 35 speaker levels and balance 21 SP
4. 3 4 inches cone type Close type 6 ohms Dimension w h d Approx Front surround surround back speakers Center speaker Mass Approx Front speaker Center speaker 91 x 96 x 102 mm 3 1 2 x 3 3 4 x 4 inches 155 x 96 x 102 mm 6 1 8 x 3 3 4 x 4 inches 0 65 kg 1 lb 8 oz 0 75 kg 1 Ib 12 oz Surround surround back speakers 0 6 kg 1 1b 602 Models of other area codes Front speakers SS MSP87L SS MSP87R Center speaker SS CNP87 Surround speakers SS MSP87SL SS MSP87SR Surround back speaker SS MSP87SB Front center speakers Full range magnetically shielded Surround surround back speakers Full range Speaker units 80 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimension w h d Approx Front surround surround back speakers 102 x 150 x 126 mm Center speaker 225 x 102 x 126 mm Mass Approx Front speaker 0 8 kg Center speaker 1 0 kg Surround surround back speakers 0 7 kg Sub woofer e Models of area code CEL CEK SA WMSP87E Models of other area code SA WMSP87 AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION Models of area code U only With 6 ohm loads from 28 200 Hz rated 100 watts minimum RMS power with no more than 0 7 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Active subwoofer magnetically shielded 200 mm 7 7 8 inches cone type Acoustically loaded bass Speaker system Speaker
5. CEL CEK Receiver STR K870P Speaker system Front speaker left SS MSP87L Front speaker right SS MSP87R Center speaker SS CNP87 Surround speaker left SS MSP87SL Surround speaker right SS MSP87SR Surround back speaker SS MSP87SB Sub woofer SA WMSP87E Models of other area code Receiver STR K870P Speaker system Front speaker left SS MSP87L Front speaker right SS MSP87R Center speaker SS CNP87 Surround speaker left SS MSP87SL Surround speaker right SS MSP87SR Surround back speaker SS MSP87SB Sub woofer SA WMSP87 About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 2 XXX XXX XX AA Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only 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 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS DTS ES Neo 6 and DTS 96 24 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Note for the supplied remote For RM AAP001 The AUX MULTI CH and 12 buttons on the remote are not available for receiver operation 358 Table of Conten
6. ES Discrete 6 1 61 DTS Discrete decoder When you select SB ON Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6 1 channel decode flag in the input stream This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the decoders used in movie theaters Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 19 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Discrete 6 19 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX When you select SB OFF Surround back decoding is not performed a 6 1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs b Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5 1 channel signals Software encoded with both 5 1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6 1 discrete channels Discrete 6 1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters This decoder can be used for all 6 1 formats Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 Note There may be no sound from the surround back s
7. Sensitivity 800 mV Impedance 50 k ohms Video section Inputs Outputs Video General Power requirements uopewnoyu jeuonippy p 1 Vp p 75 ohms Inputs Digital Area code Power requirements DVD Coaxial Sensitivity U CA 120 V AC 60 Hz Impedance 75 ohms MX 127 V AC 60 Hz VIDEO 2 SA CD CD Sensitivity CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Optical Impedance AU 240 V AC 50 Hz Outputs Analog SP 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz MD TAPE OUT Voltage 800 mV E51 120 220 240 V AC VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT Impedance 10 k ohms 50 60 Hz SUB WOOFER Voltage 2 V Impedance 1 k ohm Reproduction frequency range 28 20 000 Hz Tone Gain levels 6 dB 1 dB step continued 5568 Power consumption Area code Power consumption U 170 W CA 230 VA CEL CEK AU SP MX 190 W ES1 Power consumption during standby mode 0 2 W Dimensions w h d Approx Mass Approx Speaker section 430 x 157 5 x 310 mm 17 x 6 1 4 x 12 1 4 inches including projecting parts and controls 8 0 kg 17 Ib 11 oz Models of area code U CA Front speakers SS MSP67L SS MSP67R e Center speaker SS CNP67 Surround speakers SS MSP67SL SS MSP67SR Surround back speaker SS MSP67SB Front center speakers Full range magnetically shielded Surround surround back speakers Speaker units Enclosure type Rated Impedance Full range 70 mm 2
8. another area repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area For details on tuning the stored stations see Tuning to preset stations page 25 If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure the stored settings may no longer be valid If this happens repeat this procedure to store the stations again Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to Presetting radio stations 1 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning page 23 or Direct Tuning page 23 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY lights up in the display for a few seconds Do steps 4 to 5 before the indication turns off 4 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select a preset station number Each time you press the button you can select the preset station number as follows ALS AZ SS AO SBIS BI BO Dom If the MEMORY indication turns off before you select the preset station number start again from step 3 Tip You can also use the remote to select a preset station number Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page A B or C and then press the numeric buttons to select a preset number 5 Press MEMORY again The station is stored to the selected preset number If the MEMORY indic
9. appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting Adjusting the tone You can adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of the front speakers using the TONE menu These settings are applied to all sound fields 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt TONE gt 3 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see TONE menu parameters below 4 While monitoring the sound press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items Note You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz or when DTS 96 24 DTS ES Matrix or DTS Neo 6 decoding is applied TONE menu parameters E BASS XX dB Front speaker bass level E TREB XX dB Front speaker treble level Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust from 6 dB to 6 dB in 1 dB steps Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt CUSTOM gt 2 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see CUSTOMIZE menu parameters below 3 Press or repeatedly to sele
10. holding down RM SET UP The indicator lights up 2 Press the input button including TV 1 D for the component you want to control For example if you are going to control a CD player press SA CD CD 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code or one of the codes if more than one code exists corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control See the tables on pages 48 50 for information on the numeric code s corresponding to the component and the maker of the component the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker s code respectively 4 press ENTER Once the numeric code has been verified the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components To cancel programming Press RM SET UP during any step The remote automatically exits the programming mode To activate the input after programming Press the programmed button to activate the input you want If programming is unsuccessful check the following e Ifthe indicator does not light up in step 1 the batteries are weak Replace both batteries e If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code an error has occurred Start again from step 1 Notes The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed Instep 2 if sever
11. 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 Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen The front and center speakers and the sub woofer are magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set However color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets As the surround and surround back speakers are not magnetically shielded we recommend that you place them slightly further away from a TV set page 13 If color irregularity is observed Turn off the TV set once then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes If color irregularity is observed again Place the speakers further away from the TV set If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver please consult you
12. kHz 10 kHz Mx 50 kHz 10 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed see page 55 Automatic tuning If you do not know the frequency of the station you want you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area 1 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 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 whenever a station is received Tip If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor press FM MODE to change to monaural MONO You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted To return to stereo mode press FM MODE again Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly Use the remote for the operation 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in Tip You can also use FM or AM on the receiver 2 Press D TUNING 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Press 1 09295 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Press 1 3 5 0 You do not have to enter the last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you have ente
13. mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front left right speakers and sub woofer When multi channel surround formats are input the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer When standard 2 channel stereo sources are input the receiver s bass redirection circuitry will be activated The front channel bass frequencies will be output from the sub woofer Press 2CH 2CH ST appears in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode Enjoying higher fidelity sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound A F D mode Display Decoding mode AFD AUTO A F D AUTO As encoded PRO LOGIC DOLBY PL Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE PLII MV Dolby Pro Logic II PRO LOGIC II MUSIC PLII MS PRO LOGIC II GAME PLII GM PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE PLILX MV Dolby Pro Logic IIx PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC PLIIX MS PRO LOGIC IIx GAME PLIIX GM Neo 6 Cinema NEO6 CIN DTS Neo 6 Neo 6 Music NEO6 MUS MULTI STEREO MULTI ST Decoding the input audio signal automatically In this mode the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS standard 2 channel stereo etc and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it
14. not set to ANALOG page 35 NEO 6 Lights up when DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music mode decoding is activated Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 23 26 for tuner operations Note RDS appears for models of area code CEL CEK only D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated page 36 COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is set to COAX IN page 35 OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is set to OPT IN page 35 SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is activated 13 Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound L Front Left R Front Right C Center monaural SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing SB Surround Back the surround back components obtained by 6 1 channel decoding Example Recording format Front Surround 3 2 Sound Field A F D AUTO uolesedo sayijduy L c R sL sa 2958 308 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 2CH STEREO In this
15. sound fields f 4 the same LD player EERS time DVD player MUTING 19 Receiver Mutes the sound from MD deck the receiver DAT deck PRESET Receiver Selects preset TEST Receiver Outputs test tone CH stations TONE 15 D SKIP TVIVCR Selects preset TOP MENU DVD player Displays DVD title Satellite toner channels GUIDE 11 Satellite tuner Displays guide menu Baie Blu ray disc recorder Hard o di d recorder Hard PTSS disc recorder CD player Skips discs multi PSX VED playeri disc Changer only TUNER 29 Receiver To listen to radio DVD player MD deck programs LD player TVCH TV Selects preset TV RETURN VCD player Returns to the 13 Rg EXIT HI LD player previous menu TV VIDEO TV Selects input signal DVD player 17 TV input or video i t Satellite tuner Exits the menu ait TV VOL TV Adjusts the vol f RM SET UP Remote To set up the remote dee ye eo 2 12 the TV Tvd Tv Turns the TV SA CD CD Receiver To listen to Super Q ca ee 6 Audio CD or compact disc VIDEO 3 Receiver To watch VCR SB Receiver Selects the surround y TRnode a DECODING back decoding modes VIDEO 4 Receiver To watch VCR 26 VTR mode 1 SEARCH DVD player Selects searching VIDEO3 Bi Receiver To watch VCR MODE 22 mode Press to select VTR mode 2 the unit for search WIDE 14 TV Selects the wide track index etc picture mode SHIFT 9 Receiver Selects a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset
16. try continued peyeys Bugs 1958 20 Sti 38 XXXX XX Surround speaker position Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes page 32 SIDE LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Q and O SIDE HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Q an BEHD LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section O and O BEHD HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section O and Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes For other sound fields speaker position is not so critical Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the surround effects becomes unclear unless set to SIDE LO or SIDE HI Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables such as wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHD HI if your speakers are located high above the liste
17. underlined E G DIST X X m Front speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 m 10 ft Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers O You can adjust from 1 0 meter to 7 0 meters 3 to 23 feet in 0 1 meter 1 foot steps If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker E ici DIST X X m Center speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 m 10 ft Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 1 5 meters 5 feet closer to your listening position O E sy DIST X X m Surround speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 m 10 ft Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 4 5 meters 15 feet closer to your listening position O ef 7 If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker o 5 DIST X X m Surround back speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 m 10 ft Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker Surround back speaker distance shoul
18. very low level sound is heard from the center surround surround back speakers Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 32 Adjust the speaker level page 21 There is no sound from the sub woofer Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure the sound field function is on press MOVIE or MUSIC Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced Check that the playing DVD etc is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component Recording cannot be done Check that the components are connected correctly Select the source component with input buttons The FM reception is poor Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA Ground wire not supplied To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in Check that the antennas are connected securel
19. 2 549 734 12 1 SONY Home Theatre System Operating Instructions Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No HT DDW870 2005 Sony Corporation 26B To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Don t throw away batteries with general house waste dispose of them correctly as chemical waste For customers in the United States CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating an
20. EAKER SET UP parameters 19 TONE parameters 37 Automatic tuning 23 Cc Changing display 27 Clearing receiver s memory 18 CUSTOMIZE menu 37 Digital Cinema Sound 32 Direct tuning 23 Dual Mono 38 Dubbing See Recording Editing See Recording Indexing See Naming L Labeling See Naming LEVEL menu 35 Naming 39 P Preset stations how to 24 how to tune 25 RDS 25 Recording on a video tape 41 on an audio tape or MD 41 S Selecting component 22 sound field 32 33 speaker system 40 Sleep Timer 40 Sound field customizing 35 pre programmed 32 33 resetting 36 selecting 32 33 SPEAKER SET UP menu 19 Speakers adjusting speaker levels and balance 21 connection 13 placement 13 Supplied accessories 57 T Test tone 21 TONE menu 37 Tuning automatically 23 directly 23 to preset stations 25 uopewoyu jeuonippy p 5968 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
21. ER 11 Receiver Enters the selection VCR Satellite tuner DVD player JUMP TIME Satellite tuner Toggles between the 7 TV previous and the Blu ray disc current channels recorder CD player Shows the time or MD deck displays the playing VCD player time of disc etc DVD player MAIN Receiver Selects the menu of MENU 16 the receiver continued LOOdVV INY a 0WaY a4 Buisn suonesado a 43 4468 Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master SLEEP 84 Receiver Activates the sleep VOL volume of the function and the 18 receiver duration which the MD TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc receiver turns off 5 or audio tape automatically MOVIE 7 Receiver Selects the pre SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles programmed sound 8 fields for movie SYSTEM Receiver Turns off the receiver MULTI CH Receiver Selects MULTI CH STANDBY TV VCR and other Sony audio 28 IN source Press AV Satellite tuner video components E 1 B3 and CD player MUSIC 27 Receiver Selects the pre 1 Bal at VCD player programmed
22. Hz DTS 96 24 or DTS 2048 signals are input or when the receiver is performing DTS ES Matrix 6 1 decoding E DEC XXXX Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks The initial setting is DEC AUTO for VIDEO 2 and DEC PCM for DVD and SA CD CD AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM PCM PCM signals are given priority to prevent the interruption when playback starts Even when other signals are input the sound is output However this receiver cannot decode DTS CD when set to DEC PCM Note When set to DEC AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks for CD etc is interrupted when playback starts set to DEC PCM E DUAL XXX Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources e M S 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 e M Main Sound of the main language will be output S Sub Sound of the sub language will be output M S Main Sub Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output E NAME IN Naming preset stations and inputs Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs selected wi
23. ITACHI 722 725 729 741 MITSUBISHI MGA 503 519 544 ITT NOKIA 717 NEC 503 520 544 JVC 726 727 728 736 PANASONIC 509 524 MAGNAVOX 730 731 738 PHILIPS 515 518 MITSUBISHI MGA 732 733 734 735 PIONEER 509 525 526 540 NEC 736 RCA PROSCAN 510 527 528 529 544 PANASONIC 729 730 737 738 739 SAMSUNG 503 515 531 532 533 740 534 544 PHILIPS 729 730 731 SANYO 508 545 546 547 PIONEER 729 SHARP 535 RCA PROSCAN 722 729 730 731 741 TELEFUNKEN 523 536 537 538 747 THOMSON 530 537 539 SAMSUNG 742 743 744 745 TOSHIBA 535 540 541 SANYO 717 720 746 ZENITH 542 543 SHARP 748 749 TELEFUNKEN 751 752 To control a satellite tuner or TOSHIBA 747 755 756 cable box ZENITH 754 Maker Code s SONY 801 802 803 804 snes A en cede gay JERROUDIGI 406 807 508 09 810 instead 811 812 813 814 PANASONIC 818 To control a DVD player RCA 805 819 Maker Code s S ATLANTA 815 816 817 SONY 401 402 403 PANASONIC 406 408 To control a tuner PHILIPS 407 Maker Code s PIONEER 409 SONY 002 003 004 005 TOSHIBA 404 DENON 405 continued LOOdVV INY e 0WsY au Buisf suoneado a 49 5068 To control a hard disc recorder Maker Code s SONY 307 308 309 To control a blu ray disc recorder Maker Code s SONY 310 311 312 To control a PSX Maker Code s SONY 313 314 315 Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid objec
24. PA and SP B The speakers connected to both the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals parallel connection Recording Before you begin make sure you have connected all components properly Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help 1 Select the component to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary 4 Start recording on the recording deck then start playback on the playback component Notes Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD TAPE OUT jacks The analog audio signals of the current input is output from the MD TAPE OUT jacks Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR a TV or a DVD player using the receiver You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help 1 Select the program source to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a video tape you want to record into VCR 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR VIDEO 1 for recording 4 Start recording on the recording VCR then start playing the video tape or DVD you want to record T
25. TER2 60 W SURR 60 Wich SURR BACK 60 W 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 FRONT 100 W ch CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W ch SURR BACK 100 W 1 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz FM wire antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz Models of area code U CA With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1 710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 710 kHz Models of area code CEL CEK SP AU With 9 kHz tuning scale Models of area code E51 531 1 602 kHz With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1 610 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale Models of area code MX 531 1 602 kHz With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1 610 kHz Antenna Intermediate frequency Loop antenna 450 kHz U CA 120 V AC 60 Hz 3 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or MX 127 V AC 60 Hz CEL CEK SP 230 V AC 50 Hz AU E51 240 V AC 50 Hz 2 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver While holding down PRESET TUNING or TUNING press I All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Inputs Analog SA CD CD MD TAPE DVD VIDEO 1 2 3
26. ack of the speaker 4 6 mm 3 16 inch A 10mm 13 32 inch Notes e Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength As a plaster board wall is especially fragile attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation natural calamity etc 4 Connecting the AG power cord Setting the voltage selector for the receiver and sub woofer If your receiver and sub woofer has a voltage selector on the rear panel check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage If not use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet Receiver VOLTAGE SELECTOR Sub woofer Men 240V 220V a Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet peyeys Bugs gt Toa wall outlet FRONT B AC power cord continued 1 758 1858 Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have m
27. ade to their factory defaults Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation 1 Press I to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down I for 5 seconds PUSH and ENTER appears in the display alternatingly 3 Press ENTER CLEARING appears in the display for a while then CLEARED appears The following are reset to their factory settings All settings in the SPEAKER SET UP LEVEL TONE and CUSTOMIZE menus The sound field memorized for each input and preset station All sound field parameters e All preset stations All index names for inputs and preset stations e MASTER VOLUME is set to VOL MIN 5 Setting up the speakers You can use the SPEAKER SET UP menu to set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver 1 Press 1 to turn on the receiver 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt SET UP gt 3 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see SPEAKER SET UP menu parameters below Note Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in the display This means that they have been adjusted automatically due to other speaker settings or may not be adjustable 4 Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the items that follow SPEAKER SET UP menu parameters The initial setting is
28. al input buttons are pressed only the last pressed button is valid In step 2 if you press TV I only TV VOL TV CH TV VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed e In step 3 if an input button is pressed the new input is selected and the programming procedure returns to the beginning of step 3 For the numeric codes only the first three numbers entered are valid To clear the memory of the remote To clear all programmes do the following to reset the remote to factory settings Press 1 b AV 1 and MASTER VOL at the same time The indicator flashes 3 times then goes off continued LOOdVV INY a 0WaY ay Buisn suonesado a 47 48 The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes try using other codes Notes The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand There is a chance however that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component To cont
29. and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home Selecting a sound field for movies Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display Sound field Display CINEMA STUDIO EX A C ST EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B C ST EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C C ST EX C About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with DIS marks use DCS technology DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony DCS uses the DSP Digital Signal Processor technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood When played at home DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director E C ST EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching most any type of movies E C ST EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects E C ST EX C CINEMA STUDIO EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals
30. ation turns off before you press MEMORY start again from step 3 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations 1 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select the preset station as follows Al4 gt AZ SAO SBI SBIS BO E ras Using the remote 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press PRESET CH D SKIP repeatedly to select the preset station you want To select the preset station directly Press the numeric buttons on the remote The preset station of the selected number in the current memory page is tuned in Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote to change the memory page Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL CEK only This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal You can also display RDS information Notes RDS is operable only for FM stations uoneado sayijduy J e Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM ban
31. cscs ssctitceceecutestedeaes 35 INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields 35 Adjusting the tone Advanced settings Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs 39 Using the Sleep Timer 40 Selecting the speaker system 40 Recording semi rr pane a ao 41 Operations Using the Remote RM AAP001 Before you use your remote 42 Remote button description 42 Selecting the command mode of the TEMO aine oi radiais 46 Programming the remote 47 Additional Information Precautions ccccccccccesscceesseesseeessees Troubleshooting Specifications risna e List of button locations and reference Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your components Steps la through 1b beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver Before you begin refer to Connectable components below for the pages which describe how to connect each component After hooking up all your components proceed to 2 Connecting the antennas page 12 peyeys Bugs Connectable components Component to be connected Page DVD player With digital audio output 7 8 With analog audio outpu only 7 8 TV monitor With composite video input only 8or 11 Satellite tuner With digital audio output 7 8 With analog audio outpu only 7 8 Supe
32. ct the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items CUSTOMIZE menu parameters The initial settings are underlined DTS 96 24 decoding mode AUTO When a DTS 96 24 signal is input it is played back at 96 kHz sampling frequency OFF Even when a DTS 96 24 signal is input it is played back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies Note This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the A F D button In other sound fields this parameter is always set to OFF E SB XXXX Surround back decoding mode You can also press SURR BACK DECODING to set the surround back decoding mode page 33 For details on each decoding mode see page 34 OFF AUTO ON Note You can select the surround back decoding mode only when you use a sound field selected with the A F D button except for the Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode continued sBuines pue sjuswysnipy pesueapy i 3708 3858 HA V SYNC X Time alignment Y Yes Delay time 68 ms The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized e N No Delay time 0 ms The audio output is not delayed Notes This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projection TV This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the 2CH or A F D buttons This parameter is not valid when PCM 96k
33. d maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of
34. d using automatic tuning page 23 direct tuning page 23 or preset tuning page 25 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the RDS indicator lights up and the program service name appears in the display Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows Program Service name Frequency Program Type indication Radio Text indication gt Current Time indication in 24 hour system Sound field currently applied a Type of program being broadcast see page 26 b Text messages sent by the RDS station continued 2558 Notes e If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities ALARM flashes in the display When the message consists of 9 characters or more the message scrolls across the display Ifa station does not provide a particular RDS service NO XXXX such as NO TEXT appears in the display Description of program types Program type Description indication NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects incl
35. d be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance Q to a distance 4 5 meters 15 feet closer to your listening position O For models of area code U and CA XX ft is displayed Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers Also the center speaker cannot be set more than 1 5 meters 5 feet closer than the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers cannot be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 4 5 meters 15 feet closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is further away For example setting the center speaker distance 1 2 meters 3 6 feet closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a
36. e When the headphones are connected You can select only from the following sound fields E HP 2CH HEADPHONE 2CH Outputs the sound in 2 channel stereo Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels E HP THEA HEADPHONE THEATER Allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones Note Ifyou connect a pair of headphones while a sound field is operating the system will automatically switch to HP 2CH ifusing a sound field selected with the 2CH or A F D button or to HP THEA if using a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH to select 2CH ST or press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO Tips The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if you select HALL for the SA CD CD input then change to a different input and then return to SA CD CD HALL will automatically be applied again You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package DOP Dolby Digital discs DO fpesysvsrouns Dolby Surround encoded programs E DTS Digital Surround encoded programs Note Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of
37. eceiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAX IN or OPT IN page 35 There is no sound from digital sources from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 35 Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAX IN for the sources from OPTICAL input jack or set to OPT IN for the sources from COAXIAL input jack The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu There is severe hum or noise Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters 10 feet away from a TV set or fluorescent light Move your TV away from the audio components The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound from the surround back speakers Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos In this case select SB ON page 37 There is no sound or only a
38. ent attach the supplied foot pads to the speaker as shown in the illustration below Note Be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to the sub woofer as well 1458 Required cords Speaker cords supplied E El Monaural audio cord supplied Black E Et Front speaker right Front speaker left Center speaker Surround back speaker SPEAKERS impeaNcE USE 6 6 SPEAKERS FRONT B Sub woofer Surround speaker right left Surround speaker Tf you have an additional front speaker system connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B button For details see Selecting the speaker system page 40 continued peyeys Bugs f 1568 16 Installing the speakers on the wall You can install your front surround and surround back speakers on the wall 1 Prepare screws not supplied that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker See the illustrations below f more than 4 mm 5 32 inch c y more than 25 mm 1 inch 13 32 inch Hole on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm 7 32 to 9 32 inch 5 to 7 mm 7 32 to 9 32 inch 3 Hang the speakers on the screws Hole on the b
39. ghts up when the disc being played back contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced SP A SP B Lights up in accordance with the speaker system being used A or B Turns off when speaker output is turned off or when headphones are connected DO DIGITAL EX DO DIGITAL lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input DO DIGITAL EX lights up when Dolby Digital EX signals are input Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 35 DO PRO LOGIC IIx DO PRO LOGIC lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals OO PRO LOGIC II lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie Music Game decoder is activated DO PRO LOGIC IIx lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie Music Game decoder is activated Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz 6 DTS ES 96 24 DTS lights up when DTS signals are input DTS ES lights up when DTS ES signals are input DTS 96 24 lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz 24 bit signals Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is
40. ip You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source select the program source then start playback The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium To resume audio recording from the original medium select the video source again Notes You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT jacks Be sure to make both digital and analog connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections The analog audio signals of the current input are output from the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks suoljeiodo 194 0 Ai 41 Operations Using the Remote RM AAP001 You can use the remote RM AAP001 to operate the components in your system Remote button description Before you use your remote 1 RMSETUP se 34 ai 2 33 Inserting batteries into the 3 remote 32 baths 4 31 Insert R6 size AA batteries with the and 30 properly oriented in the battery compartment 5 7 When using the remote point it at the remote 6 9 sensor Id on the receiver 28 27 7 26 nie JUMP PRESET 25 8 24 9 23 22 T 21 Tip 20 Under normal conditions the batteries should last for i 19 about 6 months When the remote no l
41. isc tecotder disc recorder PSX PSX Satellite Hp VCR Stops playback tuner CD player 1 0 B4 Receiver Turns the receiver on NGD player r off LD player DVD player lea gt gt i VCR Skips tracks MD deck 8 CD player DAT deck VCD player Tape deck LD player Blu ray disc DVD player recorder Hard MD deck disc recorder DAT deck PSX Tape deck Blu ray disc recorder Hard disc recorder PSX continued LOOdVV INY a 0WaY y Bursn suonesado M 45 465 Remote Function Button Operations Je 11 VCD player LD player DVD player Blu ray disc recorder Hard Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu disc recorder PSX Satellite tuner 11 Receiver Selects a menu item e 11 Receiver Adjusts or changes the setting 4 4 gt 11 VCR DVD player Blu ray disc recorder Hard Selects a menu item disc recorder PSX Satellite tuner Notes The AUX MULTI CH and 12 buttons on the remote are not available for receiver operation Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described When you press input buttons VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 or DVD the input mode of the TV might not switch to the correspondi
42. leshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 18 However note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 18 Customized sound fields page 36 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION Models of area code U only With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 20 000 Hz rated 60 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 7 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Power Output Models of area code U CA 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 60 W ch CENTER 60 W SURR 60 Wich SURR BACK 60 W 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 FRONT 100 W ch CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W ch SURR BACK 100 W Models of area code CEL CEK SP E51 MX 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 60 Wich CENTER 60 W SURR 60 W ch SURR BACK 60 W 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 FRONT 100 W ch CENTER2 100 W SURR 100 W ch SURR BACK 100 W Models of area code AU 6 ohms 120 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 FRONT 50 W ch CENTER 50 W SURR 50 Wich SURR BACK 50 W 6 ohms kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 60 W ch CEN
43. more than 48 kHz Selecting the surround back decoding mode SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software etc recorded in Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix DTS ES Discrete 6 1 etc format you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode SB XXXX appears in the display For details see How to select the surround back decoding mode on page 34 Tip You can select the surround back decoding mode using SB XXXX in the CUSTOMIZE menu page 37 Note You can select the surround back decoding mode only when you use a sound field selected with the A F D button except for the Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode continued punos punoJins Bui ofu3 fy 3308 34 How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back decoding mode you want according to the input stream When you select SB AUTO When the input stream contains the 6 1 channel decode flag the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5 1 51 Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5 1 5 1 DTS ES Matrix 6 19 6 1 DTS Matrix decoder DTS
44. ng input mode that you want In this case press TV VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV To activate the buttons with orange printing press ALT first before pressing the buttons Selecting the command mode of the remote Set the remote command mode using the RM SET UP button and the remote command mode buttons Selecting the command mode You can switch the command mode AV1 and AV2 of the remote If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver To change the command mode of the receiver see page 53 Press AV1 or AV2 while holding down RM SET UP The indicator flashes once twice for AV2 then the command mode switches To check the command mode of the remote Press RM SET UP You can check the remote by the indicator Mode Indicator flashes AVI once AV2 twice To reset the remote to factory settings Press 1 0 AV 1 and MASTER VOL at the same time The indicator flashes 3 times then goes off Programming the remote You can program the remote to control non Sony components by changing the code Once the control signals have been memorized you can use those components as part of your system Furthermore you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals 1 Press AV I while
45. ning position even if they are to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best select BEHD LO or BEHD HI and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance 6 Setting up the sub woofer Listening to the sub woofer POWER indicator Before playing the program source set the volume to minimum on the receiver 1 Turn on the receiver 2 Press input buttons e g DVD to select the program source e g DVD player 3 Press POWER on the sub woofer The POWER indicator on the sub woofer lights up 4 Play the program source Adjusting the level Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your sound enjoyment LEVEL Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume Set the volume level to best suit your preference according to the program source Note Do not set the volume of the sub woofer to maximum Extraneous noise may be heard 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your lis
46. o an audio equipment AV MENU 11 VCR Satellite tuner DVD player Blu ray disc recorder Hard disc recorder PSX Displays menu AVI B and AV2 4 Remote Selects the command mode of the remote AVI 33 TV VCR CD player VCD player LD player DVD player MD deck DAT deck Blu ray disc recorder Hard disc recorder PSX Satellite tuner Turns the audio and video components on or off Remote Operations Function Button CLEAR 9 CD player Clears a mistake when DVD player you press the incorrect Blu ray disc numeric buttons or recorder PSX returns to continuos Satellite tuner playback etc DISC 22 CD player Selects a disc directly VCD player multi disc changer only DISPLAY TV VCR Selects information 11 VCD player displayed on the TV LD player screen DVD player Receiver CD player MD deck Blu ray disc recorder Hard disc recorder PSX Satellite tuner D TUNING Receiver Enters direct tuning 9 mode DUAL Receiver Selects the language MONO 7 you want during digital broadcast DVD 2 Receiver To watch DVD ENTER 24 TV VCR After selecting a Satellite tuner channel disc or track LD player using the numeric MD deck buttons press to enter DAT deck the value Tape deck Blu ray disc recorder Hard disc recorder PSX ENT
47. og audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords EEB see page 6 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 ANTENNA N a MONITOR VDEO OUT SACD oD Q o N COAXIAL Super Audio CD MD Tape deck CD player 10 Hooking up video components Ifyou connect your TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack you can watch the video from the selected input page 22 For details on the required cords P B see page 6 Tothe VIDEO 3 IN PORTABLE AV IN jacks Front panel VCR TV monitor DIGITAL OPTICAL neo dg ANTENNA Camcorder or video game VCR peyeys Bugs f 1108 2 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna AM loop antenna supplied FM wire antenna supplied DIGITAL OPTICAL a VIDEO 2 ANTENNA N VIDEO 1 The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code Notes e To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible 1268 3 Connecting speaker
48. onger operates the receiver replace all batteries with new ones ENTER Notes 18 Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place J TAR 17 TV vO Tv CH VIDEO MENU Do not use a new battery with an old one HID O 16 Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or z 12 WDE TONE lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a 15 malfunction 13 14 If you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage The E gt TV VOL TV CH and MASTER VOL from battery leakage and corrosion buttons have a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the receiver and other audio video components 4208 The tables below show the settings of each button Remote Operations Function Button A F D 7 Receiver Selects the decoding mode for audio sound ALT 23 Remote When ALT button lights up it changes the remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing ANGLE DVD player Selects viewing angle 7 Blu ray disc or changes the angles recorder ANT 9 VCR Selects output signal Satellite tuner from the antenna terminal TV signal or VCR program AUDIO TV VCR Changes the sound to 7 DVD player Multiplex Bilingual or Satellite tuner Blu ray disc recorder Hard disc recorder PSX Multi channel TV Sound AUX 0 Receiver To listen t
49. or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs etc with multi channel surround effects You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studio in your home The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements e Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers e Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously Notes The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display Sound field Display HALL HALL JAZZ CLUB JAZZ LIVE CONCERT CONCERT E HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall E JAZZ JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club E CONCERT LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live hous
50. peaker in Dolby Digital EX mode Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos In this case select SB ON Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for components for which this receiver have digital audio input jacks 1 Press input buttons to select the input 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode The selected audio input mode appears in the display Audio input modes AUTO IN Gives priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no digital signals analog is selected e COAX IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack e OPTIN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks e ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Notes When signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz is input the tone and sound field cannot be used Some audio input modes may be dimmed depending on the input This means that the selected input is unavailable Customizing sound fields By adjusting the LEVEL menu you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field Cer
51. r Audio CD CD player With digital audio output 9 With analog audio outpu only 10 MD Tape deck With analog audio outpu only 10 VCR camcorder video game etc 11 2 Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack etc gt Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L R jacks etc continued 5 GB Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords EN to BA not supplied unless indicated Audio cord Video cord White L CAD fae Yellow LE E im RE D Optical digital cord E Audio video cord fil teen Yellow video BJ Am White Nada Cao oft Coaxial digital cord supplied Red R audio gra J n Orange Cen foe Notes Turn off the power to all components before making any connections Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise When connecting an audio video cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components yellow video to yellow white left audio to white and red right audio to red When connecting optical digital cords insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords 608 1a Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player TV monitor or
52. r nearest Sony dealer uonewuoyu BUONIPPY E 51 GB 5268 Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem There is no sound or only a very low level sound no matter which component is selected e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set at VOL MIN Check that the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B is not set to off page 40 Check that the headphones are not connected Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function There is no sound from a specific component Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver 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 r
53. rdubbed or old movies E PLII MS PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E PLII GM PRO LOGIC II GAME Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding This setting is ideal for video game softwares E PLIIX MV PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5 1 to discrete 6 1 movie channels E PLIIX MS PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding This setting shares hard back effects across all surround speakers E PLIIX GM PRO LOGIC IIx GAME Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding This setting delivers full impact special effect signals panned to the surround speakers Note Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz E NEO6 CIN Neo 6 Cinema Performs DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding E NEO6 MUS Neo 6 Music Performs DTS Neo 6 Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E MULTI ST MULTI STEREO Outputs the 2 channel left right signals from all speakers punos punoJins BulAofug N 31 GB 3268 Selecting a sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting
54. receiver and the remote is the same If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different you cannot operate the receiver with the remote To switch the command mode of the receiver press 1 D to turn off the power Then press I while pressing ENTER Each time you press I Q the command mode switches between C MODE AV2 and C MODE AV1 The initial setting is C MODE AV2 Make sure you select the correct input on the remote To activate the buttons with orange printing press ALT first before pressing the buttons Before you use the button for receiver operation press MAIN MENU To operate other components press TOP MENU GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the input button continued uopewoyu BUONIPPy 5358 540 Error messages If there is a malfunction the display shows a message You can check the condition of the receiver by the message Refer to the following table to solve the problem DEC EROR Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot decode ex DTS CD is input when DEC XXXX in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to DEC PCM Set to DEC AUTO PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again If this problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troub
55. red the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 and 3 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area uoneado sayijduy A 2358 2468 Storing FM stations automatically AUTOBETICAL Models of area code CEL CEK only This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy Additionally it only stores the stations with the clearest signals If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one see Presetting radio stations page 24 Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation 1 Press I to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down MEMORY and press I to turn the receiver back on AUTO BETICAL SELECT appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area For RDS stations the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program then stores only the one with the clearest signal The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name then assigned a 2 character preset code For more details on RDS see page 25 Regular FM stations are assigned 2 character preset codes and stored after the RDS station When done FINISH appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation Notes Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation except I If you move to
56. rol a CD player Maker Code s SONY 101 102 103 DENON 104 123 JVC 105 106 107 KENWOOD 108 109 110 MAGNAVOX 111 116 MARANTZ 116 ONKYO 112 113 114 PANASONIC 115 PHILIPS 116 PIONEER 117 TECHNICS 115 118 119 YAMAHA 120 121 122 To control a DAT deck Maker Code s SONY 203 PIONEER 219 To control an MD deck Maker Code s SONY 301 DENON 302 JVC 303 KENWOOD 304 To control a tape deck Maker Code s SONY 201 202 DENON 204 205 KENWOOD 206 207 208 209 NAKAMICHI 210 PANASONIC 216 PHILIPS 211 212 PIONEER 213 214 TECHNICS 215 216 YAMAHA 217 218 To control an LD player Maker Code s SONY 601 602 603 PIONEER 606 To control a video CD player Maker Code s SONY 605 To control a VCR To control a TV Maker Code s Maker Code s SONY 701 702 703 704 705 SONY 501 502 706 DAEWOO 504 505 506 507 515 AIWA 710 750 757 758 544 AKAI 707 708 709 759 FISHER 508 BLAUPUNKT 740 GOLDSTAR 503 511 512 515 534 EMERSON 711 712 713 714 715 544 716 750 GRUNDIG 517 534 FISHER 717 718 719 720 HITACHI 513 514 515 544 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721 722 730 ITT NOKIA 521 522 GOLDSTAR 723 753 JVC 516 GRUNDIG 724 MAGNAVOX 503 518 544 H
57. s Connect your speakers to the receiver This receiver allows you to use a 6 1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a sub woofer 5 1 channel You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker 6 1 channel see Selecting the surround back decoding mode on page 33 peyeys Bugs if Example of 6 1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker right Surround speaker right oe Surround speaker left Surround back speaker Tips When you connect 6 1 channel speaker system place the surround back speaker behind the listening position page 19 Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers use the optional WS FV11 or WS FV10D floor stand available only in certain countries You can also install the front surround and surround back speakers on the wall see page 16 Note Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround and surround back speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals continued 1308 Attaching foot pads To prevent speaker vibration or movem
58. satellite tuner For details on the required cords EB see page 6 1 Connect the audio jacks peyeys Bugs p DVD player 0 MD TAPE DVD VIDEO2 VIDEO 1 Satellite tuner Note You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver continued 768 2 Connect the video jacks Satellite tuner TV monitor DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 ANTENNA N Q DVD player Hooking up a Super Audio CD CD player For details on the required cords EB see page 6 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 ANTENNA N Q Super Audio CD CD player Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies Note No sound is output when you play a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to the SA CD CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver Connect the player to the analog input jacks SA CD CD IN jacks Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player peyeys Bugs F 968 1b Connecting components with only anal
59. setting 0 dB You can adjust from 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night OFF The dynamic range is not compressed STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal STD is the standard setting but it only enacts light compression Therefore we recommend using the MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression Note Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only MEFCT XXX Effect level Initial setting STD Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect in 3 levels MIN minimum effect STD standard effect and MAX maximum effect Note This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation 1 Press 1 to turn off the power 2 While holding down 2CH press Vo SF CLR
60. stations Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button 1 9 7 and Receiver Use with SHIFT to lt lt gt gt CD player Searches tracks in the 0 10 8 preset radio station or 9 VCD player forward or backward tuning to preset DVD player direction stations and with LD player D TUNING for direct MD deck tuning Blu ray disc CD player Selects track recorder Hard VCD player numbers disc recorder LD player 0 10 selects track 10 PSX DVD player VCR Fastforwards or MD deck DAT deck rewinds DAT deck Tape deck Tape deck w io VCR Starts playback TV VCR Selects channel CD player Satellite tuner numbers VCD player Blu ray disc LD player recorder Hard DVD player disc recorder MD deck PSX DAT deck 2CH 7 Receiver Selects 2CH Tape deck STEREO mode Blu ray disc gt 10 11 8 CD player Selects track numbers recorder Hard VCD player over 10 dise recorder LD player PSX MD deck E 20 VCR Pauses playback or Tape deck CD player recording Also starts TV VCR VCD player recording with Blu ray disc LD player components in recorder Hard DVD player recording standby disc recorder MD deck PSX Satellite DAT deck tuner Tape deck 22 TV Selects the channel Bluray aise Blu ray disc entry mode either one recotdet Hard recorder Hard or two digit d
61. t or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the receiver itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord Models of area code U CA only One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet 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
62. tain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields except for effect level parameter The effect level parameter settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt LEVEL gt 3 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see LEVEL menu parameters below 4 While monitoring the sound press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters LEVEL menu parameters The initial setting is underlined E xc et BAL L R XX Front speaker balance Initial setting BALANCE 0 Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers You can adjust in the range of BAL L 1 to 8 BALANCE 0 BAL R 1 to 8 in 17 steps continued sBbuines pue sjuswsnipy pesueapy E 3508 3653 E CTR XXX dB Center speaker level E SUR L XXX dB Surround speaker left level E SUR R XXX dB Surround speaker right level E SB XXX dB Surround back speaker level E S W XXX dB Sub woofer level Initial
63. tening position Use the remote for the operation poueis Bugs F Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz 1 Press 1 to turn on the receiver 2 Press TEST TONE T TONE appears in the display and the test tone is output from each speaker in sequence Front left Center Front right Surround right Surround back Surround left Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details on the LEVEL menu settings see page 35 Tips The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment The test tone turns off Note Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu when the test tone is output the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote 21 GB Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press input buttons to select the input To use the headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack When the headphones are connected speaker output is automatically canceled and the
64. th input buttons For details see Naming preset stations and inputs on page 39 Tips You can select the character type as follows by Other Operations pressing or repeatedly E E Alphabet upper case Numbers Symbols Naming preset stations To enter a blank space press or repeatedly until a blank space appears in the display and in puts If you made a mistake press lt or repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for then press or repeatedly to select the correct preset stations and inputs selected with input character buttons and display it in the receiver s display 6 Press ENTER to store the index name 1 To index a preset station Note Models of area code CEL CEK only Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM When you name an RDS station and tune in the station the Program Service name appears instead of the name you entered You cannot change the name of a Program Service name The name you entered will be overwritten by the Program Service name band then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for page 25 To index an input Press the input button to select the input you want to create an index name for 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt CUSTOM gt 3 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select NAME IN 4 press ENTER The cursor flashes and you can select a character
65. the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical For customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT For customers in the United States Canada and Australia ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model HT DDW870 Check your receiver s model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual the model of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver For details on the use of your remote see pages 42 50 The HT DDW870 consists of Models of area code U CA Receiver STR K870P Speaker system Front speaker left SS MSP67L Front speaker right SS MSP67R Center speaker SS CNP67 Surround speaker left SS MSP67SL Surround speaker right SS MSP67SR Surround back speaker SS MSP67SB Sub woofer SA WMSP87 Models of area code
66. ts Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your COMPONEMNS cece eeseeeeeeteeeeeee 5 la Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 7 1b Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 10 2 Connecting the antennas 12 3 Connecting speakers 13 4 Connecting the AC power cord 17 5 Setting up the speakers 18 6 Setting up the sub woofer 21 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balanced eeii iene oiri 21 TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 22 Listening to FM AM radio 23 Storing FM stations automatically 24 AUTOBETICAL Models of area code CEL CEK only Presetting radio stations 24 Using the Radio Data System RDS 25 Models of area code CEL CEK only Changing the display 27 About the indications in the display 28 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub WOOLEE en ien sonac u ca ui dale cel cestahs 30 2CH STEREO Enjoying higher fidelity sound 30 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 32 Selecting the surround back decoding THOUS 322 A uso te da 33 SURR BACK DECODING 468 Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital COMPONENTS ss
67. uding consumer affairs and medical advice SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs such as how to and advice programs DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental vocal and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading etc CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them RELIGION Programs of religious content Program type Description indication PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening fishing cooking etc JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music FOLK M Folk music programs DOCUMENT In
68. unit Enclosure type reflex RMS output Models of area code U CA 155 W 5 ohms 100 Hz THD 10 Models of area code CEL CEK 120 W 6 ohms 100 Hz THD 10 Models of other area code 110 W 6 ohms 100 Hz THD 10 Input LINE IN input pin jacks Power requirements Area code Power requirements U CA 120 V AC 60 Hz MX 127 V AC 60 Hz CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 60 Hz AU 240 V AC 50 Hz SP 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz E51 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 95 W Dimensions w h d Approx 270 x 325 x 398 mm 10 5 8 x 12 3 4 x 15 5 8 inches Mass Approx 9 0 kg 19 lb 14 oz Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Speaker connecting cord long 3 Speaker connecting cord short 3 Monaural connecting cord 1 Coaxial digital cord 1 Foot pads speakers 24 Foot pads subwoofer 4 Remote commander RM AAPO01 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Speakers Front speakers 2 Center speaker 1 Surround speakers 2 Surround back speaker 1 Sub woofer 1 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 3 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice uonewsoju BUONIPPy p 5768 5868 List of button locations and reference pages mentioned in the text How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are Illustration number DISPLAY
69. vestigative features NONE Any programs not defined above Changing the display Changing the information in the display You can check the sound field etc by changing the information in the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY the display will change cyclically as follows Index name of the input Selected input Sound field currently applied When the tuner is selected Program Service name or preset station name Frequency Program Type indication a Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system Sound field currently applied Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 39 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name During RDS reception only Models of area code CEL CEK only See page 25 Adjusting the brightness of the display Press DIMMER repeatedly The brightness of the display will change in 3 steps uoneado sayijduy ie 2708 2858 About the indications in the display wi sw LFE DO DIGITAL EX D0 PRO LOGIC Iix DTS ES NEO 6 RDS 96 24 D RANGE STEREOMONO LI C R SL S SR SBI 12 1 ho 9 SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack LFE Li
70. was recorded encoded without adding any surround effects However if there are no low frequency signals Dolby Digital LFE etc it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer Press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary Tip In most cases A F D AUTO provides the most appropriate decoding You may want to use SURR BACK DECODING page 33 to match the input stream to the mode you prefer Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel 2 channel decoding mode This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II 6 channels through Dolby Pro Logic IIx 6 channels through DTS Neo 6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic However DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo 6 they are output in 2 channels Press A F D repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode The selected type of decoding appears in the display E DOLBY PL PRO LOGIC Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 1 channels E PLII MV PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel when watching videos of ove
71. y Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 24 e Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency appears in the display RDS does not work Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate input on the receiver Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your TV away from the audio components Models of area code CEL CEK only Remote control The remote does not function The AUX MULTI CH and 12 buttons on the remote are not available for receiver operation Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Check if the command modes of the

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