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1. 1465 o 10 CLEAR Press SHIFT 122 then press CLEAR to clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button Text Press TV 23 then press amp to display text information SOUND FIELD Selects a sound field page 54 Color buttons Displays an operation guide on the TV screen when the color buttons are available Follow the operation guide to perform a selected operation GUI MODE Displays the GUI menu on the TV screen TOOLS OPTIONS Displays and selects items from the option menus Press TV 123 then press TOOLS OPTIONS to display the TV function options MENU HOME Displays the menu to operate the audio video equipment Press TV 23 then press HOME to display the menus of Sony TV lt p 4 05 1 m2 11 ma Skip backward forward play pause stop operation PED Press to replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene skip to previous or next album when using iPhone iPod REPEAT Press SHIFT 22 then press REPEAT to play a track or a folder repeatedly SHUFFLE Press SHIFT 122 then press SHUFFLE to play a track or a folder in random order FOLDER 4 Selects a folder TUNING Scans a station D TUNING Enters direct tuning mode 12
2. 240 40 Right Left Right Left Subwoofer Surround back Front high Front A speaker Bi amplifier Front B speaker O Monaural audio cord not supplied Speaker cord not supplied continued 21 d GB When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function turn off the function when watching movies If the auto standby function is set to on it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to the subwoofer and the sound may not be output Notes on the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals connection If you connect only one surround back speaker connect it to L of this terminals If you have an additional front speaker system connect them to this terminals Set the SB Assign to Speaker B in the Speaker Settings menu page 35 You can select the front speaker system you want by using the SPEAKERS button on the receiver page 36 You can connect the front speakers to this terminals using bi amplifier connection page 22 Set the SB Assign to BI AMP in the Speaker Settings menu page 35 Notes Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Before connecting the AC power cord mains lead make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other within the SPEAKERS terminals Afte
3. 71 EQ Settings Audio Settings HDMI Settings menu System Settings menu Operating without connecting to a TV 74 Using the Remote Control Programming the remote control 80 Resetting the remote control 85 Additional Information PIECAUIONS sasa iere perse aga da gae EA 85 Troubleshooting eee 86 Specifications sisia 21 5 d a ina 93 batal e ETE 96 Supplied accessories Operating Instructions this manual Quick Setup Guide GUI Menu List FM wire antenna aerial 1 p AM loop antenna aerial 1 SS Remote control 1 RM AAPO61 USA and Canada models only RM AAP062 Other models R6 size AA batteries 2 E Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 1 768 Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two size AA batteries supplied by matching and O on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control Notes Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with old ones Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction
4. fi PRESET e TV CH PROG fg F1 F2 e 13 BD DVD TOP e e e MENU BD DVD MENU TV INPUT e amp Input select Text hold WIDE lt t5 Wide mode 4 MUTING X 5 MASTER e VOL TV VOL zx 16 DISC SKIP e e iPhone CTRL 17 RETURN e e e e EXIT ig twe 19 GUIDE o e 00 DISPLAY 0 a USA and Canada models only 9 Deck B only P Other models DVD player only DLD player only 0 Video CD player only 8 p only P iPhone iPod only 1768 Getting started You can enjoy your audio video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below Installing and connecting the speakers page 19 21 Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment Connecting the TV and video equipment page 23 24 The image quality depends on the connecting jack See the illustration below Select the connection according to the jacks on your equipment We recommend that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks Connecting the audio equipment page 32 Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment For a Blu ray Disc playe
5. See the table on page 17 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each equipment 2The 5 VIDEO 2 and TV CH PROG PRESET G4 buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as reference when operating the receiver Notes The above explanation is intended to serve as examples Depending on the model of your connected equipment some functions explained in this section may not work with the supplied remote control 16 To control other Sony equipment Name TV VCR DVD Blu ray HDD PSX VideoCD Digital 0557 Digital DAT CD iPhone player Disc Recorder player satellite deck deck player iPod DVD VCR player LD terminal terrestrial MD USB combo player receiver deck device 2 AVI 4 Numeric 6 buttons l gt 10 ee CLEAR Text 6 Color buttons 6 o 8 TOOLS OPTIONS 9 MENU HOME 6 6 e e e 10 lt gt PI e e e e e e e FOLDER REPEAT o SHUFFLE lt lt TUNING e e se gt gt TUNING w uu
6. N Y 4 266 497 12 1 Multi Channel Recelver Operating Instructions STR DH820 2011 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and 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 As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in the unit disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal Operation 268 For customers in the United States Owner s Re
7. E HALL 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 house E STADIUM Stadium Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium E SPORTS Sports Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting ms E P AUDIO Portable Audio Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music Bi PLII MS PLII Music Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Bi PLIIX MS PLIIx Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs li PLIIZ PLIIz Height Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5 1 to a 7 1 channel system Its vertical equipment gives a dimension of presence and depth E NEO6 MUS Neo 6 Music Performs DTS Neo 6 Music mode decoding A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs 5565 punos When headphones are connected You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver E HP 2CH HP 2CH This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones except A
8. CNT 10 0 dB to CNT 10 0 dB CNT 0 dB CNT LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Surround left speaker level SL 10 0 dB to SL 10 0 dB SL 0 dB SL LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Surround right speaker level SR 10 0 dB to SR 10 0 dB SR 0 dB SR LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Surround back speaker level SB 10 0 dB to SB 10 0 dB SB 0 dB SB LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Surround back left speaker SBL 10 0 dB to SBL 10 0 dB SBL 0 dB level 0 5 dB interval SBL LEVEL Surround back right speaker SBR 10 0 dB to SBR 10 0 dB SBR 0 dB level 0 5 dB interval SBR LEVEL Front left high speaker level LH 10 0 dB to LH 10 0 dB LH 0 dB LH LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Front right high speaker level 10 0 dB to RH 10 0 dB RH 0 dB RH LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Subwoofer level SW 10 0 dB to SW 10 0 dB SW 0 dB SW LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Dynamic range compression COMP MAX COMP STD COMP AUTO D RANGE COMP AUTO COMP OFF Speaker settings Speaker pattern 5 2 1 to 2 0 3 4 1 lt SPEAKER gt SP PATTERN 20 patterns Front speakers size LARGE SMALL LARGE FRT SIZE Center speaker size LARGE SMALL LARGE 76 CNT SIZE Menu Parameters Settings Default Display Display setting Surround speakers size LARGE SMALL LARGE SUR SIZE Front high speakers size LARGE SMALL LARGE FH SIZE Surround back speaker assign SPK B BI AMP OFF OFF SB ASSIGN Front left speaker distance FL 1 00 m to FL 10
9. The calibration type is automatically set to Engineer Auto Calibration Start auto calibration auto speaker setup Press to select START The measurement starts in five seconds The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone When the measurement ends a beep sounds and the screen switches amp Auto Calibration Note If an error code appears on the screen see Message list after Auto Calibration measurement page 40 7 Press repeatedly to select the item you want then press Retry Performs the Auto Calibration again Save Save the measurement results and exits the setting process Warning Displays warning related to the measurement results See Message list after Auto Calibration measurement page 40 Exit Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results 8 Save the measurement result Select Save in step 7 Notes You can select the calibration type you want by using the Custom Auto Calibration page 40 The A P M Automatic Phase Matching function is activated after you save the measurement result The A P M Automatic Phase Matching function does not work in the following cases The calibration type is set to Off when using the Custom Auto Calibration page 40 When Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD signals with a sampling frequenc
10. E If a warning message appears check the message and use the receiver without change Or if necessary perform Auto Calibration again When Error Code appears Check the error and perform Auto Calibration again 1 Press C9 to select ENTER RETRY appears on the TV screen 2 Press to select YES then press 3 Repeatsteps 6 to 9 in Performing Auto Calibration page 38 continued 3955 Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Display and explanation Error Code 31 The SPEAKERS is set to off Set to other speaker settings and perform the Auto Calibration again Error Code 32 None of the speakers were detected Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform the Auto Calibration again Tf the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code still appears the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged Error Code 33 None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected The optimizer microphone is not connected Either the surround left or surround right speaker is not connected Surround back speakers or front high speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected Connect the surround speaker s to the SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B R terminals When you connect only one surround back s
11. HD D C S then press or gt 2 Select the effect type you want then press HD D C S has three different types Theater Dynamic and Studio Each type has different reflection and reverberation sound mixture levels and is optimized to match a listener s room uniqueness taste and mood Dynamic Want to enjoy the sound effects to the full extent just like at the movie theaters Dynamic type emphasizes on the reflection sound Without HD D C S many rooms are often somewhat reverberant but lack a spacious feeling This type acoustically opens up those types of rooms and provides a spacious and dynamism feeling equivalent to a mastering studio continued 71 sbumes Buysnipy Theater Theater type default setting mixes reflection and reverberation sound creating the characteristics of a mastering studio Additionally this type mixes in frequency characteristics that are often found in professional studios and movie theaters It is ideal for watching movies in a listening room that has less reverberation Studio In Studio type effects are kept to a minimum while still providing a great theater experience This type provides the accuracy of the original recording EQ Settings menu Y ou can use the following parameters to adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of front speakers Bass Treble Bass Treble Level dB I Frequency Hz Note This function does n
12. HDMI TV OUT jack Sony recommends this setting if you use a BRAVIA Sync compatible Sony TV This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the ON setting OFF The receiver does not output HDMI signals when the receiver is in the standby mode Turn on the receiver to enjoy the connected equipment s source on the TV This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the ON setting Notes This function is not available when Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF When AUTO is selected it may take a little more time for the image and sound to be output to the TV than when ON is selected When the receiver is in standby mode A STANDBY appears on the display panel if Pass Through is set to AUTO or ON However A STANDBY will disappear when Pass Through is set to AUTO and no signals are detected E Audio Out Lets you set the HDMI audio signals from the playback equipment connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback equipment is only output to the speakers connected to the receiver Multi channel sound can be played back as it is sbumes Bunsn py i Note Audio signals are not output from the TV s speaker when Audio Out is set to AMP continued 7322 TV AMP The sound is output from TV s speaker and the speakers connected to the recelver Notes The so
13. 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 continued 81 y Buisf Wi To control a tape deck To controla DVD player Maker Code s Maker Code s SONY 201 202 SONY 401 402 403 DENON 204 205 BROKSONIC 424 KENWOOD 206 207 208 209 DENON 405 NAKAMICHI 210 HITACHI 416 PANASONIC 216 JVC 415 423 PHILIPS 211 212 MITSUBISHI 419 PIONEER 213 214 ORITRON 417 TECHNICS 215 216 PANASONIC 406 408 425 YAMAHA 217 218 PHILIPS 407 PIONEER 409 410 To control an MD deck RCA 414 Maker Code s SAMSUNG 416 422 SONY 301 TOSHIBA 404 421 DENON 302 ZENITH 418 420 JVC 303 KENWOOD 304 To control a DVD recorder To control an HDD recorder Maker Code s SONY 307 308 309 To control a Blu ray Disc player recorder Maker Code s SONY 310 311 312 PANASONIC 335 SAMSUNG 336 LG 337 To control a PSX Maker Code s SONY 313 314 315 8268 Maker Code s SONY 401 402 403 To control a DVD VCR COMBO Maker Code s SONY 411 To control a DVD HDD COMBO Maker Code s SONY 401 402 403
14. TV CH 1 2 or PROG 1 2 Press TV 23 then press TV CH or PROG to scan for the preset TV channels PRESET 1 2 Selects preset stations or channels DID Press TV 23 then press EN EN to select the next or previous page while in the text mode 1 21 Press BD DVD 4 then press F1 or F2 to select the equipment DVD HDD COMBO Fl HDD F2 DVD disc Blu ray Disc DVD VCR COMBO F1 DVD disc Blu ray Disc F2 VCR AUTO VOL Press AMP 024 then press AUTO VOL to adjust the volume automatically depending on the input signal or content from the connected equipment ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME function This function is useful for example when the sound of a commercial is louder than the TV programs Notes Besure to reduce the volume level before you turn off this function Asthis function is available only when Dolby Digital DTS or Linear PCM signals are input the sound may suddenly increase when you switch to other formats This function does not work in the following cases Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS 96 24 DTS HD Master Audio or DTS HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received 13 14 15 16 17 18 SLEEP Press AMP 24 then press SLEEP to set the
15. The A DIRECT is being selected HDMI The receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack COAX Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack page 62 OPT Digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack page 62 ARC TV input is selected and the Audio Return Channel ARC signals are detected 5 Dolby Digital Surround indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals Dolby Digital D EX Dolby Digital Surround EX D Dolby Digital Plus TrueHD Dolby TrueHD 6 NEO 6 Lights up when DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music decoder is activated page 55 10 7 DTS HD indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS HD format signals DTS HD MSTR DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD HI RES DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD LBR DTS HD Low Bit Rate Audio 8 ZONE 2 Lights up while operation in zone 2 is being enabled 9 SP A SP B SP A B page 36 10 BI AMP Lights up when surround back speakers selection is set to BI AMP page 65 11 SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated 12 LPCM Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Linear PCM signals 13 DTS ES indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals D
16. The remote control 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 If the RM SET UP indicator does not light up in step 1 the batteries are weak Replace both batteries If the RM SET UP indicator flashes 5 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code an error has occurred Start again from step 1 The numeric codes corresponding to the equipment and the maker of the equipment Use the numeric codes in the tables below to program non Sony equipment and also Sony equipment that the remote control is normally unable to control Since the signal from the remote control received by the equipment differs by its model and the year more than one numeric code may be assigned to the equipment If you fail to program your remote control 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 equipment will not respond to some or all of the codes All of the input buttons on this remote control may not be available when used with your particular equipment To control 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
17. section page 23 27 28 30 White L AUDIO IN OUT jacks Red R Yellow VIDEO IN OUT jacks AUDIO OUT jacks page 21 AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack page 66 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT section page 23 27 28 Green Y Blue Y Pr IN OUT jacks Ps Red Pr You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image page 23 Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment The remote control is pre programmed to operate Sony audio video equipment You can also program the remote control to operate non Sony equipment For details see Programming the remote control page 80 RM AAP061 USA and Canada models only RM AAP062 Other models BD DVD GAME vipEo1 vibEo2 MD SA CD CD SOURCE continued 1368 IK5 on standby Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode If you press ZONE 3 to switch the remote to zone 2 mode you can turn the power for zone 2 on or off using 1 Saving the power in standby mode When Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF page 59 2 AV 1 0 on standby Turns on or off the audio video equipment that the r
18. the same height as your ears Confirm active subwoofer setup When a subwoofer is connected turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume prior to activating the subwoofer Turn the LEVEL to just before the mid point f you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function set the value to maximum f you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function set it to off deactivated CUT OFF FREQ Crossover frequency 50Hz 200Hz Note Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using the setup distance value may be different from the actual position 37 19419994 ou Performing Auto Galibration MUTING 385 Input buttons SOURCE GUI MODE 4 4 4 MENU MASTER VOL A Press GUI MODE After GUI ON appears on the display panel for a while the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen Press 4 4 repeatedly to select lt 5 Settings then press or The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen 3 ol Press repeatedly to select Auto Cal then press or amp Auto Calibration Auto Calibration Settings Standard Press repeatedly to select Standard then press
19. MENU kea 1 REPEAT SHUFFLE 4 a Press USB before you use the following buttons Press Operation Starts play IL Pauses play lt lt gt gt Fast reverses or forwards lt gt PI Goes to the previous next file ev Skips to the previous next album Q Enters the selected item MENU Returns to previous display RETURN folder hierarchy aly Selects the previous next item REPEAT Enters repeat mode SHUFFLE Enters shuffle mode Press SHIFT then press this button Notes on iPhone iPod The iPhone iPod is charge when connected to the receiver while the receiver is turned on You cannot transfer songs onto the iPhone iPod Do not remove the iPhone iPod during operation To avoid data corruption or damage to the iPhone iPod turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the iPhone iPod iPhone iPod message list Message and explanation Reading The receiver is recognizing and reading information of the iPhone or iPod Loading The receiver is loading information of the iPhone or iPod No Support An unsupported iPhone or iPod is connected No Device No iPhone or iPod is connected No Music No Video No music or video was found HP No Support No sound is output from the headphones when iPhone or iPod is connected 4705 je o v D 9 3 7 Playing a US
20. O O Dolby Digital EX 6 1 O O Dolby Digital Plus 7 1 x Dolby TrueHD 7 1 DTS 5 1 O O DTS ES 6 1 O O DTS 96 24 5 1 DTS HD 7 1 x High Resolution Audio DTS HD 7 1 x Master Audio P Multi Channel Linear PCM 7 1 2 Audio signals are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the format For details refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment The DTS 96 24 will decode as DTS when the A P M Automatic Phase Matching function is activated 5768 punos gi Using the SOUND OPTIMIZER The Sound Optimizer lets you enjoy clear and dynamic sound at low volume levels It automatically calibrates the sound which cannot be heard well when you turn down the volume level After Auto Calibration is performed the sound level is optimized to suit your environment SOUND OPTIMIZER EDO Press SOUND OPTIMIZER to select SOUND OP ON The Sound Optimizer function is activated The Sound Optimizer is set to on and off as you press SOUND OPTIMIZER Note This function does not work when A DIRECT is being used 5868 Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation MUSIC 1 Press 1 0 to turn off the receiver 2 while holding down MUSIC press 1 5 S F CLEAR appears on the di
21. OC SHIFT BD DVD GAME Eno VIDEO 2 52 5659 USB use source I4 gt gt FOLDER REPEAT s lt lt gt gt gt Press USB before you use the following buttons Press Operation Starts play H Pauses play Stops play lt lt gt gt Fast reverses or forwards 4 gt i Goes to the previous next file FOLDER Goes to the previous next folder REPEAT Enters repeat mode Press SHIFT then press this button Notes on the USB device When USB cable connection is necessary connect the USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device to be connected for details on the operation method Do not connect the receiver and the USB device through a USB hub When the USB device is connected Reading appears It may take about 10 seconds before Reading appears depending on the type of USB device connected When the USB device is connected the receiver reads all the files on the USB device If there are many folders or files on the USB device it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device The receiver can recognize up to 100 folders including ROOT folder 100 audio files for each folder 8 folder levels tree structure of files including ROOT folder The maximum number of audio fil
22. Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate WI collection systems 468 About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model STR DH820 The model number is located at the lower right front panel of the receiver The illustrations used in this manual are of the USA model and they may be different from your model Any differences in operation are marked in the manual as Europe model only The instructions in this manual describe the operation of the receiver with the supplied remote control You can also use the control buttons on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control On copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 872 7 333 929 7 392 195 7 272 567 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued 4 pending DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks DTS HD DTS HD Master Audio and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc Product includes software O DTS Inc All Rights Reserved This receiver incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMITM techno
23. SW DIST SW 3 3 to SW 3279 SW 910 0 1 m 1 inch interval Distance unit FEET METER METER DIST UNIT Front speakers crossover frequency FRT CROSS CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz 10 Hz interval CROSS 120 Hz Center speaker crossover frequency CNT CROSS CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz 10 Hz interval continued CROSS 120 Hz 7782 Menu Parameters Settings Default Display Display setting Surround speakers crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS 120 Hz frequency 10 Hz interval SUR CROSS Front high speakers crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS 120 Hz frequency 10 Hz interval FH CROSS Surround settings Effect level DYNAMIC THEATER STUDIO THEATER lt SURROUND gt EFFECT EQ settings Front speakers bass level BASS 10 dB to BASS 10 dB BASS 0 dB lt EQ gt BASS 1 dB interval Front speakers treble level TREBLE 10 dB to TREBLE 10dB TREBLE 0 dB TREBLE 1 dB interval Tuner settings FM station receiving mode STEREO MONO STEREO lt TUNER gt FM MODE Naming preset stations For details see Naming preset NAME IN stations Name Input page 53 Audio settings Digital Legato Linear D L L OFF D L L AUTO D L L OFF lt AUDIO gt D L L D L L AUTO2 Synchronizes audio with video HDMI AUTO 0 ms to 300 ms 0 ms output 10 ms interval A V SYNC Digital broadcast language MAIN SUB MAIN SUB MAIN selection DUA
24. Service name appears on the TV screen and character then press the display panel You can move the input position If an RDS broadcast is not received a Program backward and forward by pressing Service name will not appear 5 Repeat step 4 to input a Notes character one by one then RDS may not work properly if the station you r tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal or if the press signal strength is weak The name you entered is registered Some letters that be displayed on the TV screen cannot be displayed on the display panel Tip While a Program Service name is displayed you can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly page 80 53 Jaun Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field This receiver can create multi channel surround sound You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the receiver s pre programmed sound fields SOUND FIELD eR Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want You can also use 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE HD D C S or MUSIC on the receiver 2 channel sound mode You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using the playback equipment connected or the sound field settings of the receiver E 2CH ST 2ch Stereo The receiver outputs the sound from the front left
25. To control a TV Maker Code s Maker Code s RADIO SHACK 503 510 527 565 SONY 501 502 267 VIE 301 536 539 RCA PROSCAN 510 523 529 503 SAMSUNG 503 515 517 531 503 532 534 544 556 CENTURION 566 97 9629695966 569 CORONADO 517 SAMPO 566 CURTIS MATHES 503 551 566 567 SABA 530 537 547 549 DAYTRON 517 566 558 DAEWOO 504 505 506 507 SANYO 508 545 546 560 515 544 567 FISHER 508 545 SCOTT 503 566 FUNAI 548 SEARS 503 508 510 517 FUJITSU 528 518 551 GOLDSTAR LG 503 512 515 517 SHARP 517 535 550 561 534 544 556 568 565 GRUNDIG 511 533 534 SYLVANIA 503 518 566 HITACHI 503 513 514 515 THOMSON 530 537 547 549 517 519 544 557 TOSHIBA 535 539 540 541 571 551 ITT NOKIA 521 522 TELEFUNKEN 530 537 538 547 J C PENNY 503 510 566 549 558 516 552 TEKNIKA 517 518 567 KMC 517 WARDS 503 517 566 MAGNAVOX 503 515 517 518 YORK 566 544 566 ZENITH 542 543 567 MARANTZ 327 GE 503 509 510 544 MITSUBISHI MGA 503 519 527 544 LOEWE 515 534 556 566 568 VIZIO 576 577 NEC 503 517 520 540 544 554 566 NORDMENDE 530 558 To control an LD player NOKIA 521 522 573 575 Maker Code s PANASONIC 509 524 553 559 SONY 601 602 603 572 PIONEER 606 PHILIPS 515 518 557 570 571 GO IA To control a Video CD player 518 Maker Code s PIONEER 509 525 526 540 SONY 605 551 555 PORTLAND 503 QUASAR 509 535 continued 8
26. does not appear on the TV screen BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 3 Press 4 4 repeatedly to selecta menu you want then press to enter the menu The menu item list appears on the TV screen Example When you select BJ Input BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 4 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust then press to enter the menu item 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the parameter you want To return to the previous screen Press RETURN EXIT d To exit the menu Press MENU To turn GUI MODE on and off Press GUI MODE GUI ON or GUI OFF appears on the display panel depending on the mode selected continued 41 19419994 ou g Overview of the main menus Menu icon E Input Music EHH Video a FM AM Settings Description Selects the input source equipment connected to the receiver page 43 Selects the music from iPhone iPod page 46 or USB device page 48 Selects the video from iPhone iPod page 46 Selects the built in FM AM radio page 51 You can adjust the settings of the speakers the surround effect equalizer audio and other inputs connected to the HDMI jacks page 68 Using the option menus When you press TOOLS OPTIONS the option menus for the selected main menu are displayed You can select a related function without
27. menu while the menu or on screen guide is displayed on the TV screen Press TV 23 then press RETURN EXIT 8 to return to the previous menu of Sony TV o 4 4 4 91 Press 4 to select the menu items then press 3 to enter confirm the selection continued 1568 19 GUIDE or 3 Press TV 123 then press GUIDE or E amp to display the on screen program guide 20 AUTO CAL Press SHIFT 122 then press AUTO CAL to perform Auto Calibration Note This button is not available when the receiver is in GUI MODE DISPLAY Views information on the display panel RM AAPO61 only Press TV 2 then press DISPLAY to display information of TV 3 Info Text reveal Press TV 23 then press 9 to display information such as current channel number and screen mode Press TV 23 then press 2 to reveal hidden information e g answers to a quiz while in the text mode 21 SOUND OPTIMIZER Activates the sound optimizer function page 58 22 SHIFT Changes the remote control button function to activate the buttons printed in pink 23 TV Changes the remote control button function to activate the buttons printed in yellow 24 AMP Activates the receiver operation for main zone page 75 25 RM SET UP Programs the remote control page 80
28. menu is displayed the Control for HDMI function of the playback equipment will not work properly 7 Setthe Control for HDMI function of the connected equipment to on If the Control for HDMI function is already set to on you do not need to change the setting For details on setting the TV and connected equipment refer to the operating instructions of the respective equipment 605 Notes Before you perform the Control for HDMI Easy Setting on your TV be sure to turn on the TV and other connected equipment including the receiver first the playback equipment cannot function after you have made the settings for Control for HDMI Easy Setting check the Control for HDMI setting on your TV the connected equipment does not support the Control for HDMI Easy Setting but still supports the Control for HDMI then you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected equipment before you perform the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV f you have assigned the HDMI input to another input using HDMI Assign in HDMI menu the One Touch Play function is not available Playing back equipment with one touch operation One Touch Play By a simple operation one touch equipment connected to the receiver with Bravia Sync function start automatically You can enjoy the sound image using connected equipment When you set Pass Through to AUTO or ON sound and im
29. menu list appears on the TV screen 3 Select Speaker then press or 4 Select SP Pattern then press 5 Select the appropriate speaker pattern so that there are no surround back speakers and front high speakers then press 6 Select SB Assign then press or 7 Select BI AMP then press The same signals output from the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals can be output from the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals To exit the menu Press MENU Notes Set the SB Assign to BI AMP before you perform Auto Calibration f you set the SB Assign to BI AMP the speaker level and distance settings of the surround back speakers and front high speakers become invalid and those of the front speakers are used fo d Using multi zone features You can enjoy images and sounds from the equipment connected to the receiver in zone 2 other than the main zone For example you can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen to the CD in zone 2 When using an IR repeater not supplied you can operate both equipment in the main zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 from zone 2 To operate the receiver from zone 2 You can operate the receiver without pointing the remote control towards the receiver if you connect an IR repeater not supplied to the IR REMOTE jack Use an IR repeater when you install the receiver in a place where sign
30. oe e He buttons VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR etc E connected to VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 2 ec 255 jack E E TV TV connected to the TV jack MD TAPE MD deck Tape deck etc connected to the MD TAPE jack SOUND SA CD CD Super Audio CD or CD FIELD 4 player etc connected to the SA CD CD jack GUI MODE the eguipment and start playback TOOLS D Press MASTER VOL or OPTIONS lt to adjust the volume WENG You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver 6 Press SOUND FIELD to enjoy the surround sound MUTING MASTER You can also use 2CH A DIRECT dk joa A F D MOVIE HD D C S or MUSIC button on the receiver For details see page 54 1 Press GUI MODE Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Select BJ Input then press or The menu item list appears on the TV screen Tips You can turm INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver press input buttons on the remote control to select the eguipment you want You can adjust the volume differently depending on the speed you turn the MASTER VOLUME on the receiver To turn the volume up or down quickly turn the knob quickly To make fine adjustment turn the knob slowly You can adjust the volume differently depending on the length of time you press and hold the MASTER VOL or 21 on the remote control To turn the volume up or down quickly press and hold the button T
31. s vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound LH Front Left High RH Front Right High L Front Left R Front Right C Center monaural SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround monaural or the surround equipment obtained by Pro Logic processing SBL Surround Back Left SBR Surround Back Right SB Surround Back the surround back equipment obtained by 6 1 channel decoding Example Speaker pattern 3 0 1 Recording format 3 2 1 Sound Field A F D AUTO Sw tL c R were SL SR When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 62 or A DIRECT is not selected 11 Rear panel SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 162 1 DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT section y HDMI IN OUT jacks page 23 27 28 29 30 OPTICAL IN jacks page 23 27 28 COAXIAL IN jack page 27 2 ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack page 33 H AM ANTENNA terminals page 33 3 Controls jacks for Sony equipment and other external equipment IR REMOTE IN OUT jacks page 66 4 SPEAKERS section page 21 12 5 AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT section White 0 AUDIO IN OUT jacks page 23 32 Red R Black 6 VIDEO AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT
32. set the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals for a bi amplifier or speakers front B connection Speaker BI AMP OFF Note When you change the connection from a bi amplifier or speakers front B to surround back or front high speakers connection set the SB Assign to OFF then set up the speakers again See Using AUTO CALIBRATION page 36 or Manual Setup page 69 E Manual Setup You can adjust each speaker manually on the Manual Setup screen You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed To adjust the speaker level You can adjust each speaker s level front left right front left right high center surround left right surround back left right subwoofer 1 Select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the level then press 3 2 Select Lvl 3 Setthe level of the selected speaker then press 3 You can adjust the level from 10 0 dB to 10 0 dB in 0 5 dB intervals Note When one of the sound fields for music is selected no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to Large However the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals the front or surround speakers are set to Small MULTI ST PLII MV PLII MS PLIIX MV PLIIX MS HD D C S or P AUDIO is selected To adjust the distan
33. signals Audio signals CQ ae voro bed 9 o 00080 On or O HDMI cable not supplied Recommended connection Sony recommends that you use an HDMI ss Alternative connection authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable Q Component video cord not supplied Q Video cord not supplied Q Optical digital cord not supplied Q Audio cord not supplied 285 Connecting a PlayStation 3 Connecting an iPhone iPod for NE video contents PlayStation 3 Audio video signals Ssuonoouuo2 L AUDIO R iPhone iPod VIDEO 2 IN ASSIGNABLE INPUT ONLY HDMI O Apple composite AV cable not supplied O HDMI cable not supplied Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable 2948 Connecting other equipment DVD recorder VCR Audio video Audio signals Video signals signals y e yO auno our N 0 Audio cord not supplied O Video cord not supplied Q HDMI cable not supplied Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable Audio video cord not supplied If you want to record you must make this connection page 50 Note Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote
34. support x v Color x v Colour Deep Color Deep Colour and 3D HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals The converted video signals are output through the HDMI TV OUT jack The resolution of the signals output to the HDMI TV OUT jack are converted up to 1080p To connect a recording equipment When recording connect the recording equipment to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT jacks of the receiver Connect cords for input and output signals to the same type of jack as VIDEO OUT jacks do not have an up conversion function 310 fl C ti iPh iP d 4b Connecting the audio PEP an iPhone iPo equipment Connecting a Super Audio CD player GD player MD deck Tape deck Super Audio CD player CD player iPhone iPod USB device O USB cable not supplied MD deck Tape deck O Audio cord not supplied 3268 4 5 Connecting the antennas aerials Before connecting the antennas aerials be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead FM wire antenna aerial supplied AM loop antenna aerial supplied 750 COAXIAL Notes To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna aerial away from the receiver and other equipment sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna aerial After connecting the FM wire antenna aerial keep it as horizontal a
35. there are more than one digital connection HDMI audio signals have priority If there are no digital audio signals analog audio signals are selected When TV input is selected priority is given to the Audio Return Channel ARC signals If your TV is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel ARC function the digital optical audio signals are selected COAX Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack OPT Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Notes Some audio input modes may not be set up based on the input When the USB input is selected appears on the display panel and you cannot change to other modes Select another input then set the audio input mode When A DIRECT is being used audio input is setto ANALOG You cannot select other modes The Audio Return Channel ARC function does not work in the following cases Your TV is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel ARC function Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF When you do not connect the receiver to the ARC compatible TV s HDMI jack via an HDMI cable Using the sound images from other inputs Input Assign You can reassign audio and or video signals to another input when they are not currently being used After you have reassigned the input jacks you can us
36. 00 m FL 3 00 m FL DIST FL 3 3 to FL 3279 FL 9 10 0 1 m 1 inch interval Front right speaker distance FR 1 00 m to FR 10 00 m FR 3 00 m FR DIST FR 3 3 to FR 32 9 FR 910 0 1 m 1 inch interval Center speaker distance CNT 1 00 m to CNT 10 00 m CNT 3 00 m CNT DIST CNT 33 to CNT 3279 CNT 9 10 0 1 m 1 inch interval Surround left speaker distance SL 1 00 m to SL 10 00 m SL 3 00 m SL DIST SL 3 3 to SL 3279 SL 9 10 0 1 m 1 inch interval Surround right speaker distance SR 1 00 m to SR 10 00 m SR 3 00 m SR DIST SR 3 3 to SR 32 9 SR 910 0 1 m 1 inch interval Surround back speaker distance SB 1 00 m to SB 10 00 m SB 3 00 m SB DIST SB 3 3 to SB 329 SB 9 10 0 1 m 1 inch interval Surround back left speaker SBL 1 00 m to SBL 10 00 m SBL 3 00 m distance SBL 3 3 to SBL 32 9 SBL 9 10 SBL DIST 0 1 m 1 inch interval Surround back right speaker SBR 1 00 m to SBR 10 00 m SBR 3 00 m distance SBR 3 3 to SBR e SBR 9 10 gt SBR DIST 0 1 m 1 inch interval Front left high speaker distance LH 1 00 m to LH 10 00 m LH 3 00 m 2 LH DIST LH 3 3 to LH 32 9 LH 910 0 1 m 1 inch interval m Front right high speaker RH 1 00 m to RH 10 00 m RH 3 00 m z distance RH 3 3 to RH 3279 RH 9 10 a RH DIST 0 1 m 1 inch interval 7 Subwoofer distance SW 1 00 m to SW 10 00 m SW 3 00 m
37. 2 R RDS 53 Recording 50 Remote control 13 80 Resetting 34 SB Assign 69 Scene Select 62 Settings menu 68 Sound field 54 SOUND OPTIMIZER 58 Speaker Pattern 69 76 Speaker Settings 69 76 SPEAKERS 36 Super Audio CD player 32 Surround Settings 71 78 System Audio Control 61 System Power Off 61 System Settings 74 78 T Test Tone 70 76 Theater Theatre Mode Sync 62 Treble 72 78 Tuner 51 Tuner Settings 78 TV 23 U Up converting 31 USB device 48 V VCR 30 Video Settings 78 Viewing information in the display 80 9768 uoneuuoju jeuonippv 426649712 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
38. 3 Speaker B If you connect an additional front speaker system to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals select Speaker B If you connect front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals using a bi amplifier connection select OFF If you connect surround back or front high speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals select OFF Press RETURN EXIT 8 3522 19419994 ou g Selecting the front speaker You can select the front speakers you want to drive Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation SPEAKERS Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive You can confirm the selected speakers terminals by checking the indicator on the display panel Indicators Selected speakers SPA The speaker connected to the SPEAKER FRONT A terminals SP B The speaker connected to the SPEAKER SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals SP A B The speaker connected to both the SPEAKER FRONT A and SPEAKER SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals parallel connection SPK OFF appears on the display panel No audio signals are output from any speaker terminals To select SP B or SP A B set the SB Assign to Speaker B in the Speaker Sett
39. 342 013409 eui IP To control a VCR To control a satellite tuner box Maker Code s Maker Code s SONY 701 702 703 704 SONY 801 802 803 804 705 706 824 825 865 AIWA 710 750 757 758 AMSTRAD 845 846 BLAUPUNKT 740 BskyB 862 EMERSON 750 GENERAL ELECTRIC 866 FISHER 717 720 GE GENERAL ELECTRIC 722 730 GRUNDIG 859 860 GE HUMAX 846 847 GOLDSTAR LG 723 153 THOMSON 857 861 864 876 HITACHI 722 725 729 741 PACE 848 849 850 852 ITT NOKIA 717 862 863 864 726 727 728 736 PANASONIC 818 855 MAGNAVOX 730 731 738 PHILIPS 856 857 858 859 860 864 874 MITSUBISHI MGA 732 733 734 735 851 853 854 864 NEC 736 RCA PROSCAN 866 871 PANASONIC 729 730 737 738 739 740 BITA HITACHI 868 PHILIPS 729 730 731 HUGHES 867 PIONEER 729 JVC Echostar Dish 873 Network RCA PROSCAN 722 129 730 731 741 747 MITSUBISHI 872 SAMSUNG 742 143 744 745 SAMSUNG 875 SANYO 711 120 746 TOSHIBA 869 870 SHARP 748 749 TOSHIBA 741 156 To control a cable box If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA enter the code for Sony instead 84 Code s SONY 821 822 823 HAMLIN REGAL 836 837 838 839 840 JERROLD G I 806 807 808 809 MOTOROLA 810 811 812 813 81
40. 4 819 JERROLD 830 831 OAK 841 842 843 PANASONIC 816 826 832 833 834 835 PHILIPS 830 831 PIONEER 828 829 RCA 805 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 815 816 817 844 TOCOM PHILIPS 830 831 ZENITH 826 827 Resetting the remote control AVI GAME BD DVD 1 viDEO2 MASTER VOL 1 While holding down MASTER VOL 4 press and hold MO then press AV 1 0 The RM SET UP indicator flashes 3 times 2 Release all buttons All the contents of the remote control memory i e all the programmed data are cleared Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object 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 on the back of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord mains lead grasp the plug itself never pull the cord USA and Canada models 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
41. 9 D L L AUTOI for Europe Australia and Taiwan models continued 7928 sbumes To view the information on the display panel The display panel provides various information of the receiver status such as sound field 1 Select the input for which you want to check the information 2 Press AMP then press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY the display will change cyclically as follows Index name of the input Input you selected Sound field currently applied Volume level Stream information When listening to FM and AM radio Preset station name Frequency Sound field currently applied Volume level When receiving RDS broadcasts Europe Australia and Taiwan models only Program Service name or preset station name Frequency band and preset number Sound field currently applied Volume level Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or itis same as the input name Stream information may not be displayed Note Character or marks may not be displayed for some languages Tip You cannot switch the display while GUI MODE is shown on the display panel Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI OFF 805 Using the Remote Control Programming the remote control You can customize the remote control to match
42. B device You can enjoy music from the USB device by connecting it to the lt USB port on the receiver For details on connecting a USB device see Connecting an iPhone iPod USB device page 32 The music file formats that can be played back by this receiver are as follows File format Extensions MPEG 1 Audio mp3 Layer AAC 4 3gp mp4 WMAO Standard wma The receiver does not play files encoded with DRM Compatible USB devices You can use the following Sony USB devices on this receiver Other USB devices cannot be used on this receiver Verified Sony USB device Product name Model name Walkman NWZ S754 S755 NWZ E453 E454 E455 NWZ E353 E354 E355 NWZ B133 B135 B133F B135F NWZ B 142 B143 B142F B143F NWD E023F E025F NWZ E435F E436F E438F NWZ E343 E344 E345 NWZ S636F S638F S639F NWZ S736F S738F S739F NWZ A726 728 A729 A726B A728B NWZ A826 A828 A829 NWZ W202 4800 Product name Model name NWZ X1050 X1060 NWZ S744 S745 NWZ E443 E444 E445 NWZ S543 S544 S545 NWZ A844 A845 846 A847 NWZ W252 W253 NWZ B152 B153 B152F B153F MICROVAULT USMIGL 2GL 4GL 8GL 16GL USMIGLX 2GLX 4GLX 8GLX 16GLX Notes The receiver is unable to read data in NTFS format The recei
43. DIRECT Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals E HP DIRECT HP Direct This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when A DIRECT is selected Outputs the analog signals without processing by the equalizer sound field etc If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal which is a low pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal However the low frequency signal is not generated for NEO6 CIN or NEO6 MUS when all speakers are set to Large In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend setting the subwoofer s cut off frequency as high as possible Notes on sound fields Depending on the speaker pattern settings some sound fields may not be available e You cannot select PLIIx and PLIIz at the same time PLIIx is available only when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with surround back speaker s PLIIz is available only when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with front high speakers 565 The sound fields for music and movie do not work in the following cases DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being recei
44. GUION If the GUI menu still does not appear on the TV screen press MENU Check that the TV is connected correctly 8964 uoneuuojuj Jeuonippu Tuner The reception is Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antennas aerial as shown below Outdoor FM antenna aerial 750 COAXIAL ANTENNA Radio stations cannot be tuned in Check that the antennas aerials are connected securely Adjust the antennas aerials and connect an external antenna aerial if necessary The signal strength of the stations is too weak with automatic tuning Use direct tuning Make sure you set the tuning scale correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning page 52 No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations is used Preset the stations page 52 Press AMP then press DISPLAY repeatedly on the remote control so that the frequency appears on the display panel RDS does not work Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station Select a stronger FM station 9022 RDS information that want does not The service may be temporarily out of order Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question Europe Australia and Taiwan models only iPhone iPod Th
45. I function of the receiver playback equipment and TV individually page 60 If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function The Control for HDMI function of the receiver can be turned on simultaneously by turning on the Control for HDMI function of the TV 1 Connectthe receiver TV and playback equipment via HDMI connection page 23 24 The respective equipment must be compatible with the Control for HDMI function 2 Turn on the receiver TV and playback equipment 3 Turn on the Control for HDMI function of the TV The Control for HDMI function of the receiver and all the connected equipment are turned on simultaneously When the setup is completed COMPLETE will appear on the display panel For details on setup of the TV refer to the operating instructions of your TV continued 5955 seJnje9J 2u S If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function GUI MODE 4 4 MENU 1 Press GUI MODE Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Select lt Settings from the menu then press The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen Select HDMI then press 4 Select Ctrl for HDMI then press 3 or 5 Select ON then press The Control for HDMI function is set to on 6 Press GUI MODE to exit the GUI menu If the GUI
46. If you do not intend to use the remote control for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion When you replace or remove the batteries the programmed codes may be cleared If this happens reprogram the remote control page 80 When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control replace all the batteries with new ones 855 Description and location of parts Front panel 1 I on standby page 34 52 58 2 TONE TONE MODE Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS 3 SOUND OPTIMIZER page 58 4 AUTO VOL Adjust the volume automatically depending on the input signal or content from the connected equipment ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME function This function is useful for example when the sound of a commercial is louder than the TV programs Notes Be sure to reduce the volume level before you turn off this function As this function is available only when Dolby Digital DTS or Linear PCM signals are input the sound may suddenly increase when you switch to other formats This function does not work in the following cases Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS 96 24 DTS HD Master Audio or DTS HD High Resolution Audio signa
47. L MONO Digital audio input assignment For details see Using the sound A ASSIGN images from other inputs Input Assign page 63 Video settings Video input assignment For details see Using the sound lt VIDEO gt V ASSIGN images from other inputs Input Assign page 63 HDMI settings Control for HDMI CTRL ON CTRL OFF CTRL ON lt HDMI gt CTRL HDMI Pass Through ON AUTO OFF OFF PASS THRU Audio out AMP TV AMP AMP AUDIO OUT HDMI input assignment For details see HDMI input assign H ASSIGN page 64 System settings Auto standby mode STBY ON STBY OFF STBY ON lt SYSTEM gt AUTO STBY Naming inputs NAME IN For details see Naming the input Name Input page 44 7848 aYou can only select this parameter after you have performed Auto Calibration P Depends on the speaker pattern setting some parameters or settings may not be available OMEN represent a speaker channel FL FR CNT SL SR SB SBL SBR LH RH SW T You can only select this parameter if SP PATTERN is not set to a setting with surround back or front high speakers page 34 9 You can only adjust the distance in 0 01 meter interval when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result D FEET for USA and Canada models You can only select this parameter if your speaker is set to SMALL You can only select this parameter if you select HD D C S as sound field
48. Optical digital cord not supplied Recommended connection O Audio cord not supplied eco Alternative connection Q Component video cord not supplied O Video cord not supplied HDMI cable not supplied Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable continued 235 To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound from the speakers connected to the receiver connect or Be sure to turn off the TV s volume or activate the TV s muting function If you connect the receiver to the Audio Return Channel ARC compatible TV the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver via the HDMI TV OUT jack Be sure to set the Ctrl for HDMI to ON in HDMI Settings menu page 60 If you want to select an audio signal using other than an HDMI cable e g via an optical digital cord or an audio cord switch the audio input mode using INPUT MODE page 62 Notes Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to a TV via the receiver If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver You may not be able to record even if you connect recor
49. TS DTS DTS ES DTS ES DTS 96 24 DTS 96 kHz 24 bit 15 16 17 18 19 Tuning indicators Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio station RDS Europe Australia and Taiwan models only Tuned to a station with RDS services MEM Memory function such as Preset Memory page 52 etc is activated ST Stereo broadcast EQ Lights up when the equalizer is activated D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated page 71 A P M Lights up when the A P M Automatic Phase Matching function is activated You can only set the A P M Automatic Phase Matching function in the DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function page 36 Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals PL Dolby Pro Logic 0 PL Il Dolby Pro Logic II lix Dolby Pro Logic IIx 112 Dolby Pro Logic Iz Note These indicators may not light up depending on the speaker pattern setting ULFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE Low Frequency Effect channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced 20 Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back Based on the speaker settings the box around the letter
50. TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function If the TV does not have System Audio Control function set the Audio Out settings in HDMI Settings menu to TV AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver When you connect the receiver to a video equipment projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case select AMP If you cannot listen to the sound of the equipment connected to the receiver while TV input is selected on the receiver Be sure to change the input of the receiver to HDMI when you want to watch a program on the equipment connected via HDMI connection to the receiver Change the TV channel when you want to watch a TV broadcast Be sure to select the correct equipment or input you want when you watch a program from the equipment connected to the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV on this operation Recording cannot be carried out Check that the equipment is connected correctly Select the source equipment using the input buttons page 43 No image appears on the TV Select the appropriate input using the input buttons Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your audio equipment away from the TV Assign the equipment video input correctly The input signal should be same as the input function when y
51. Tuning page 51 2 Press TOOLS OPTIONS The option menu appears 3 Select Memory then press or 4 Select a preset number then press The station is stored as the selected preset number 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store another station You can store station as follows AM band AM 1 to AM 30 FM band FM 1 to FM 30 Receiving RDS 1 select FM or gg AM from broadcasts the menu then press Or Tuning to preset stations Europe Australia Taiwan 2 Select the preset station you models only want This receiver allows you to use Radio Data Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available System RDS which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular programming signal This receiver Naming preset stations Name cm KDE Ru such as Input Program Service name display RDS is available only for FM stations 1 on FM or AM screen Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do select the preset number which E they provide the same type of services If you are you want to name not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details 2 Press TOOLS OPTIONS The option menu appears Simply select a station on the FM 3 Select Name Input then band press or When you tune to a station that provides RDS services RDS lights up and the Program 4 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select a
52. URCE GUI MODE 1 4 RETURN EXIT 4 gt MENU Using the menu in the display panel Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI OFF The receiver is switched to front panel display mode 1 Press AMP 2 Press MENU 3 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the menu you want then press 4 Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust then press or 5 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the setting you want then press To return to the previous display Press or RETURN EXIT 43 To exit the menu Press MENU Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display panel This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable 75 sbumes Bunsnfpy Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 75 Menu Parameters Settings Default Display Display setting Auto Calibration Auto Calibration Standard ENGINEER settings STANDARD KAUTO SALA o ion Custom FULL FLAT ENGINEER FULL FLAT CUSTOM FRONT REF OFF Level settings Test tone OFF AUTO TY OFF lt LEVEL gt TEST TONE Front left speaker level FL 10 0 dB to FL 410 0 dB FL 0 dB FL LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Front right speaker level FR 10 0 dB to FR 410 0 dB FR 0 dB FR LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Center speaker level
53. age appears on the display panel You can check the condition of the system by the message If any problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer PROTECTOR Irregular current is output to the speakers or the receiver is covered and ventilation holes are blocked The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again USB FAIL An over current from the lt USB port was detected The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the iPhone iPod or USB device then unplug it and turn on the power again For other messages see Message list after Auto Calibration measurement page 40 iPhone iPod message list page 47 and USB message list page 50 Clearing the memory Reference sections To clear See All memorized settings page 34 Customized sound fields page 58 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION USA model only With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 20 Hz 20 000 Hz rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 0946 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section USA model Minimum RMS Output Power 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 100 W 100W Stereo Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 1 110 W 110W Surround Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 150 W per cha
54. age can be output only from the TV while the receiver remains in standby mode When you start playback a connected equipment the receiver and TV operation are simplified as follow Receiver and TV Turns on if in standby mode Switches to appropriate HDMI input Notes sure that the System Audio Control function is set to on using TV menu Depending on the TV the start of the content may not appear Depending on the settings the receiver may not turns on when Pass Through is set to AUTO or ON Tip You can also select a connected equipment such as Blu ray Disc DVD player from the TV menu The receiver and TV will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver System Audio Control Youcan enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV TV Receiver Sets System Turns on if in Audio Control standby mode to on Switches to appropriate HDMI input Minimizes TV Outputs TV volume sound You can also use the System Audio Control function as follows If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on the System Audio Control function will automatically activate to output TV sound through the s
55. als from the remote control cannot reach 65 12410 H Making a zone 2 connection Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier Main zone Zone 2 STR DH820 ZONE 2 VIDEO RE OUT p 1 MC ZONE 2 AUDIO G our RM AAP061 RM AAP062 O Audio equipment O Video equipment repeater not supplied O Speakers Q Sony Amplifier Receiver 6642 Operating the receiver from zone 2 The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2 When an IR repeater is not connected use this receiver in the main zone VO ZONE Input buttons BD DVD VIDEO1 SOURCE uh Turn on the main receiver this receiver Turn on the receiver in zone 2 Press ZONE The remote control switches to zone 2 Press 1 0 The zone function is activated c bb C PH Press the input buttons to select the source you want For zone 2 analog video and audio signals are output When you select SOURCE the signals of the current input in main zone are output 6 Adjust to a suitable volume using the receiver in zone 2 To exit the zone 2 operation Press ZONE then press IK Tips Even when this receiver is in standby mode press IKD
56. anced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz 94 tuner section Tuning range Area Tuning scale 10 kHz step 9 kHz step USA Canada 530 kHz 531 kHz 1 710 kHz 1 710 kHz Europe Australia 531 kHz Taiwan 1 602 kHz Antenna aerial Loop antenna aerial Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pn 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through iPhone iPod section DC 5V 1 0 A MAX USB section Supported bit rate MP3 MPEG Audio Layer 3 32 kbps 320 kbps VBR WMA 48 kbps 192 kbps AAC 48 kbps 320 kbps Compatibility with all encoding writing software recording devices and recording media cannot be guarantee Transfer speed Full speed Supported USB device Mass Storage Class Maximum current 500 mA General Power reguirements Area Power requirements USA Canada 120 V AC 60 Hz Taiwan Europe Australia 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 240 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W When Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF Dimensions width height depth Approx 430 mm x 158 mm x 322 6 mm 17 in x 6 1 4 in x 12 3 4 in including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 8 5 kg 18 Ib 12 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed
57. are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer The AC power cord mains lead must be changed only at a 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 continued 8548 If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver uoneuuoju jeuonippv On placement Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a TV VCR or tape deck If the receiver is being used in combination with a TV VCR or tape deck and is placed too close to that equipment noise may result and picture quality may suffer This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna aerial Therefore we recommend using an outdoor antenna aerial Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of
58. ark of Sony Corporation MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson 568 Table of Contents About This Manual sess 4 Supplied 7 Description and location of parts 9 Getting started sese 18 Connections 1 Installing the speakers 19 2 Connecting the speakers 21 3 Connecting the TV s sss 23 4a Connecting the video equipment 24 4b Connecting the audio equipment 32 5 Connecting the antennas aerials 6 Connecting the AC power cord 33 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver 34 Setting the speakers sss 34 Using AUTO CALIBRATION 36 Guide to on screen display operation 41 Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment 43 Playing an iPhone iPod Playing a USB Recording using the receiver 50 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio 51 Presetti
59. back Audio file cannot be played back MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back The audio file is a multiple track audio file Some AAC files may not be played back correctly WMA files in Windows Media Audio Lossless and Professional format cannot be played back USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported f you use partitioned USB device only audio files on the first partition can be played back Playback is possible up to 8 levels including ROOT folder uoneunoju jeuonIppv 1 continued 9165 The number of folders has exceeded 100 including ROOT folder The number of files in a folder has exceeded 100 Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords etc cannot be played back This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32 but some USB device may not support all of these FAT For details refer to the operating instruction of each USB device or contact the manufacturer Remote control The remote control does not function Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote control and the receiver Replace all the batteries in the remote control with new ones if they are weak Make sure you select the correct input on the remote control When you operate a programmed non Sony equipment the remote control may not function properly
60. ce from the seating position to each speaker You can adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker front left right front left right high center surround left right surround back left right subwoofer 1 Select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the distance from the seating position then press 2 Select Dist 3 Set the distance of the selected speaker then press 3 You can adjust the distance from 1 m 0 cm to 10 m 0 cm 3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet 9 inches in 10 cm 1 inch intervals Tip You can adjust the distance in 1 cm interval when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result Notes Depending on the speaker pattern setting some parameters may not be available This function does not work when A DIRECT is being used continued 6968 sbumes Bunsn py To adjust the size of each speaker You can adjust each speaker s front left right front left right high center surround left right surround back left right size 1 Select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the size then press 2 Select Size 3 Set the size of the selected speaker then press Large If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select Large Normally select Large Small If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi chan
61. ceiver page 57 The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM up to 8 channels with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection Analog video signals input to the receiver s VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be output as HDMI signals page 31 Audio signals are not output from an HDMI TV OUT jack while the image is converted This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD Deep Color Deep Colour x v Color x v Colour and 3D transmission Notes on HDMI connections An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output through the SPEAKERS terminals HDMI TV OUT jack and PHONES jack It is not output through any other audio jacks Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output through the HDMI TV OUT jack The video input signals cannot be output through the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT jacks The audio and video signals of HDMI input are not output from the HDMI TV OUT jack while the GUI menu is displayed When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker set the Audio Out to in the HDMI Settings menu page 73 If you cannot play back multi channel audio source set to However the sound will not output through the TV speaker DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to a TV via the
62. control so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder For details see Programming the remote control page 80 304 Y AUTO CAL MIC iPhone iPod VIDEQ 2 IN Camcorder video game Function for conversion of video signals The receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals HDMI TV OUT jack only As the default setting video signals input from the connected equipment are output as shown in the table with solid arrows INPUT jack OUTPUT jack HDMI IN E sd HDMI TV OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN pase ue COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN A MONITOR VIDEO OUT gt Same type of signal as that of the input signal is output iui E Video signals are upconverted and output Notes on converting video Note signals Signals output from the HDMI TV OUT or When video signals from a VCR etc are up OUT jacks may not be recorded properly converted on this receiver and then viewed on your TV depending on the status of the video signal output the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image can be seen If you are using an image improvement circuitry with your VCR it may impact the video signal conversion It is recommended to turn off this function on your VCR Converted HDMI image output does not
63. cord The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No 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 and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete ou
64. d is output from each speaker correctly using Test Tone in the Speaker Settings menu Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely Make sure you have turned on your subwoofer Depending on the selected sound field no sound will be available from the subwoofer When all speakers are set to Large and NEO6 CIN or NEO6 MUS is selected there is no sound from the subwoofer correctly to the audio input jacks for that equipment Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the equipment Check the INPUT MODE page 62 Check the setting of Audio Out in the HDMI Settings menu page 73 Check that the equipment is connected correctly to the HDMI jack for that equipment You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI Depending on the playback equipment you may need to set up the HDMI setting of the equipment Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound especially for the 1080p Deep Color Deep Colour or 3D transmission Sound may not be output from the receiver while the GUI appears on the TV screen Press GUI MODE to select GUI OFF Check that the selected dig
65. depending on the model and the manufacturer of the equipment Other The Control for HDMI function does not work Check the HDMI connection page 23 24 Make sure Ctrl for HDMI is set to ON in HDMI Settings menu Make sure the connected equipment is compatible with the Control for HDMI function Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected equipment Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment 9265 When Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF the BRAVIA Sync does not work properly even if the equipment is connected to the HDMI IN jack The types and the number of equipment which can be controlled by the BRAVIA Sync are restricted in the HDMI CEC standard as follows Recording equipment Blu ray Disc recorder DVD recorder etc up to 3 equipment Playback equipment Blu ray Disc player DVD player etc up to 3 equipment Tuner related equipment up to 4 equipment AV receiver audio system up to 1 equipment The TV s remote control cannot be used to control the connected equipment when using the Control for HDMI function Depending on the connected equipment and TV you may need to set up the equipment and TV Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment and TV Change the input of the receiver to the HDMI input connected to the equipment Error messages If there is a malfunction a mess
66. ding equipment Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna aerial the image on the TV screen may be distorted If this is the case place the antenna aerial farther away from the receiver When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Tips All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies The receiver has a video conversion function For details see Function for conversion of video signals page 31 When you connect the audio output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver set the sound output jack of the TV to Fixed if it can be switched between either Fixed or Variable 2465 4a Connecting the video equipment Using HDMI connection High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format By connecting Sony BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment using HDMI cables operations can be simplified See BRAVIA Sync Features page 59 HDMI features A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver This signal supports Dolby Digital DTS and Linear PCM For details see Digital audio formats supported by the re
67. e unbalanced or reversed Check that the speakers and equipment are connected correctly and securely Adjust the sound level parameters using the Speaker Settings menu 885 When the receiver is in standby mode there is no sound output from the TV When the receiver enters into standby mode sound is from the last HDMI component selection before you turned off the receiver If you are enjoying other equipment play the equipment and perform the One Touch Play operation or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI equipment you want to enjoy Make sure Pass Through is set to ON in the HDMI Settings menu if you connect equipment not compatible with the BRAVIA Sync to the receiver page 73 No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker Check the setting of Audio Out in the HDMI Settings menu page 73 Check that the equipment is connected correctly to the HDMI jack for that equipment You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI Depending on the playback equipment you may need to set up the HDMI setting of the equipment Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound especially for the 1080p Deep Color Deep Colour or 3D transmission Sound may not be output from the receiver while the GUI appears on the TV screen Press GUI MODE to select GUI OFF Make sure the
68. e sound is distorted e Press MASTER VOL or J on the remote control repeatedly Set the EQ setting of the iPhone iPod to Off or Flat The iPhone iPod cannot be charged Check that the receiver is turned on Make sure the iPhone iPod is connected firmly The iPhone iPod cannot be operated Check that you have removed the protect case of the iPhone iPod Depending on the contents of the iPhone iPod it may take time to start playback Disconnect the iPhone iPod and connect the iPhone iPod again You are using an unsupported iPhone iPod See Compatible iPod iPhone models page 45 for the supported device types The ring volume of the iPhone does not change Adjust the ring volume using the controls on the iPhone USB device Are you using a supported USB device If you connect an unsupported USB device the following problems may occur See Compatible USB devices page 48 for the supported device types The USB device is not recognized File or folder names are not displayed on this receiver Playback is not possible The sound skips There is noise A distorted sound is output There is noise skipping or distorted sound Turn off the receiver and reconnect the USB device then turn on the receiver The music data itself contains noise or the sound is distorted The USB device cannot be connected into
69. e the input button or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the equipment you connected Component video and digital audio input assign You can reassign the COMPONENT VIDEO and DIGITAL input jacks to other input if the default settings of the jacks do not correspond to your connected equipment Example When you connect the DVD player to the OPTICAL SAT CATV IN and COMPONENT VIDEO SAT CATV IN 2 jacks Assign the OPTICAL SAT CATV IN jack to BD DVD Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO SAT CATV IN 2 jacks to BD DVD c bb C N Press GUI MODE Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen Select 7 Input then press or Select the input name you want to assign Press TOOLS OPTIONS The options menu appears Select Input Assign then press The Input Assign screen appears Select the audio and or video signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step using 4 l Press 194 0 H continued 6368 Input name BD DVD GAME SAT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MD TAPE SA CD CATV CD Assignable COMP 1 COMP2 O O Or O O O O CVBS O NONE O O O Assignable BD COAX O Ea input SAT OPT O O O O O O O NONE Default setting Notes You cannot as
70. ears on the TV screen Auto Cal Speaker Surround EQ 685 3 Select the menu item you want then press Example When you select Auto Cal amp Auto Calibration Auto Calibration Settings Standard 4 selectthe parameter you want then press To return to the previous screen Press RETURN EXIT 8 To exit the menu Press MENU Settings menu list Settings menu Auto Cal Description Sets the speaker level or distance and makes the measurement automatically page 36 Sets the speaker position manually page 69 Speaker Selects the sound field and adjusts the surround effect you choose page 71 Surround EQ Adjusts the equalizer bass treble sound page 72 Audio Sets various sound items page 72 HDMI Makes settings for sound images from equipment connected to the HDMI jacks page 73 System Makes settings for the system of the receiver page 74 Speaker Settings menu You can adjust each speaker manually You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed Note The speaker settings are only for the current seating position E SP Pattern Speaker Pattern Select SP Pattern according to the speaker system which you are using Select the speaker pattern before you perform Auto Calibration SB Assign Surround back speaker assign Lets you
71. emote control is programmed to operate To turn the TV on or off press TV 23 and then press AV 1 0 If you press 1 0 1 at the same time it will turn off the receiver and all other equipment including an amplifier in zone 2 SYSTEM STANDBY Note The function of the AV VW changes automatically each time you press the input buttons 4 3 ZONE page 67 4 Input buttons Selects the equipment you want to use When you press any of the input buttons the receiver turns on The buttons are assigned to control Sony equipment You can program the remote control to control non Sony equipment following the steps in Programming the remote control on page 80 Numeric buttons Press SHIFT 122 then press numeric buttons to preset tune to the preset stations page 52 select track numbers Press 0 10 to select track number 10 select channel numbers Press TV 123 then press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels 1 Press SHIFT 22 then press to select the channel entry mode either one or two digit Press TV 123 then press to select the TV channel entry mode gt 10 Press SHIFT 22 then press gt 10 to select track numbers over 10 Press SHIFT 122 then press ENT MEM to enter the value after selecting a channel disc or track using numeric buttons store a station during tuner operation
72. en press numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 0 2 5 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 3 5 0 Press 0 for Europe Australia and Taiwan models only continued 51 Tip Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna aerial for optimum reception upon tuning to an AM station 3 Press If you cannot tune to a station MHZ appears and then the screen returns to the current frequency Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat step 2 If you still cannot tune to a station the frequency may not be in use in your area Changing the AM tuning scale USA and Canada models only You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver yo TUNING MODE 1 press 1 0 to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down TUNING MODE press 1 0 on the receiver 3 Change the current AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure above Note All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale 5268 Presetting FM AM radio stations Preset Tuning Y ou can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations as your favorite stations 4 9 4 TOOLS OPTIONS HO gt 1 Tune to the station that you want to preset using Auto Tuning page 51 or Direct
73. eration 2nd generation 1st generation iPod nano iPod nano iPod nano iPod nano 6th generation 5th generation 4th generation 3rd generation video camera video video iPod nano Pod classic 2nd generation aluminum iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPhone Notes Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod iPhone is lost or damaged when using an iPod iPhone connected to this receiver This product has been designed specifically to work with iPod iPhone and has been certified to meet Apple performance standards 4500 5 0 D 9 3 7 Selecting the iPhone iPod control mode You can select the iPhone iPod control mode using the GUI menu or iPhone CTRL on the remote control You can use the GUI menu to browse contents on the iPhone iPod Y ou can also control all operations by viewing the information on the display panel when GUI MODE is turned off GUI MODE 1 4 6 TOOLS OPTIONS MENU iPhone CTRL 1 Press GUI MODE Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Select JJ Music or BH Video then press or gt When the iPhone or iPod is connected iPhone iPod appears on the TV screen 3 Press TOOLS OPTIONS The option menu appears 4 select System GUI or iPod then press 4600 Operating the iPhone iPod using System GUI mode 1 Make
74. es and folders may vary depending on the file and folder structure Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a USB device UU EU v D 9 3 7 Compatibility with all encoding writing softwares recording devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed Incompatible USB device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all Some time may be needed to start playback when the folder structure is complex the memory capacity is excessive This receiver does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device The playback order for the receiver may differ from the playback order of the connected USB device Folders that have no audio files are skipped When playing a very long track some operations may cause playback delay USB message list Message and explanation Reading The receiver is recognizing and reading information of the USB device Device Error The memory of the USB device could not be recognized page 48 No Support An unsupported USB device is connected an unknown device is connected or the USB device is connected through a USB hub page 48 No Device No USB device is connected No Track No track was found Recording using the receiver You can record from an audio equipment e g CD recorder or video equipment e g VCR DVD recorder using the
75. he delay from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms intervals Notes This function is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector This function does not work when A DIRECT is being used E Dual Mono Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want when you listen to the dual audio of a digital broadcast when available This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources MAIN SUB Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously MAIN Sound of the main language will be output SUB Sound of the sub language will be output HDMI Settings menu You can make the required settings for equipment connected to the HDMI jack Bi Ctrl for HDMI Control for HDMI Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off For details see Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync page 59 ON OFF Note When you set Ctrl for HDMI to ON Audio Out may be changed automatically E Pass Through Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV even when the receiver is in standby mode ON When the receiver is in the standby mode the receiver continuously outputs HDMI signals from the receiver s HDMI TV OUT jack AUTO When the TV is turned on while the receiver is in the standby mode the receiver outputs HDMI signals from the receiver s
76. ings menu page 35 Note This setting is not available when headphones are connected 365 Using AUTO CALIBRATION This receiver is equipped with DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver Adjust the speaker level Measure the distance of each speaker from your seating position Measure the speaker size Measure the frequency characteristics EQ Measure the frequency characteristics Phase 2 The measurement result is not utilized when A DIRECT is selected The measurement result is not utilized when Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received The DCAC is designed to achieve proper sound balance for your room However you can adjust the speaker levels manually according to your preference For details see Test Tone page 70 Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform Auto Calibration check the following items Set up and connect the speakers page 19 21 Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack Do not connect any other microphones to this jack Set the SB Assign to BI AMP in the Speaker Settings menu if you use bi amplifier connection page 65 Set the SB Assign to Speaker B in the Speaker Settings menu if you use speakers front B con
77. ital audio input jack is not reassigned to other inputs page 63 Check that the A DIRECT is not being used continued 8768 uoneumojul BUONIPPY There is no sound no matter which equipment is selected or only a very low level sound is heard Check that all connecting cords are inserted to their input output jacks for the respective jacks of the receiver speakers and the equipment Check that both the receiver and all equipment are turned on Check that MASTER VOLUME control is not set to VOL MIN Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to SPK OFF page 36 Check that headphones are not connected to the receiver Press MUTING or on the remote control to cancel the muting function Try pressing the input button on the remote control or turning the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the equipment of your choice page 43 The protective device on the receiver has been activated Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again There is severe hum or noise Check that the speakers and equipment 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 audio equipment away from the TV The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol The left and right sounds ar
78. logy HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries The font type Shin Go R installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA amp COMPANY LTD These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA 4 COMPANY LTD and the copyright of the font also belongs to MORISAWA amp COMPANY LTD iPhone iPod iPod classic iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders In this manual and O marks are not specified Made for o iPod LliPhone Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance 1 x v Colour and x v Color x v Colour logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc WALKMAN is a registered tradem
79. ls are being received or TREBLE then turn TONE to adjust the level 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Display panel page 10 Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control INPUT SELECTOR page 44 50 62 8 INPUT MODE page 62 MASTER VOLUME page 43 VIDEO 2 IN jacks page 30 iPhone iPod terminals page 29 Connects the lt USB port and the video jack to output audio video from iPhone iPod lt USB port page 32 AUTO CAL MIC jack page 37 DISPLAY page 80 DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3 levels 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE HD D C S MUSIC page 54 56 TUNING MODE MEMORY ENTER TUNING Press to operate a tuner FM AM Turn TUNING to scan a station SPEAKERS page 36 PHONES jack page 87 068 Indicators on the display panel 1 SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack 2 USB Lights up when iPhone iPod or USB device is detected 3 D L L Lights up when the D L L Digital Legato Linear function is activated 4 Input indicator Lights up to indicate the current input ANALOG No digital signal is being input INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG
80. lti channel surround sound reguires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a subwoofer 7 1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu ray Disc software recorded sound in 6 1 channel or 7 1 channel format by connecting additional one surround back speaker 6 1 channel or two surround back speakers 7 1 channel 7 1 channel speaker system using front high speakers You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers in PLIIz mode page 55 continued 1968 Tips When you connect a 7 1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers all the angles should be the same When you connect a 7 1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers place the front high speakers at an angle between 22 to 45 atleast 1 meter 3 3 feet directly above the front speakers 22 22 When you connect a 6 1 channel speaker system place the surround back speaker behind the listening position Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want 2048 2 Connecting the speakers Center speaker Surround speaker e og o e Left rage Right CENTER AGE a Els bl pe A bed
81. ment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product continued 368 Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environme
82. ment but cannot find an unused input See Using the sound images from other inputs Input Assign page 63 Converting video signals This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals For details see Function for conversion of video signals page 31 265 Connecting a Blu ray Disc player DVD player Audio video signals Video signals COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pele PR CR or VIDEO 990 Blu ray Disc player DVD player Audio signals BD DVD IN SAT CATV IN O HDMI cable not supplied Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable Component video cord not supplied O Video cord not supplied O Coaxial digital cord not supplied Optical digital cord not supplied Q Audio cord not supplied Note Be sure to change the default setting of the BD DVD input button on the remote control so that you can use the button to control your DVD player For details see Programming the remote control page 80 Recommended connection Alternative connection When you connect the equipment equipped with an OPTICAL jack set the Input Assign in the Input Option menu page 63 2768 Connecting a satellite tuner cable TV tuner Satellite tuner Cable TV tuner Audio video signals Video
83. nection page 35 Make sure the speaker output is not set to SPK OFF page 36 Disconnect the headphones Remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers to avoid measurement errors Get accurate measurement by making sure the environment is free from noise and quiet Notes The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted Provide consideration to your neighborhood and to the children in presence f the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration the muting function will shut off automatically The correct measurements may not be able to take or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when special speakers such as dipole speakers are used Setting up the Auto Calibration Optimizer microphone AN AUTO CAL MIC Example of using surround back speakers 1 Select the speaker pattern page 34 Tf you connect front high speakers select the speaker pattern that has front high speakers 5 8 or 2 88 each time you perform Auto Calibration Otherwise the characteristics of the front high speakers cannot be measured 2 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 3 Set up the optimizer microphone Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at
84. nel surround sound select Small to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the subwoofer or other Large speakers Note This function does not work when A DIRECT is being used Tips The Large and Small settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other Large speakers However since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality it is best not to cut it if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to Large if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to Small Tf the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speakers to Large If there is not enough bass you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting as that of the surround speakers 70 When the front speakers are set to Small the center surround and front high speakers are also automatically set to Small f you do not use the subwoofer the front speakers are automatically set to Large E Crosso
85. ng FM AM radio stations Preset Tuning sese 52 Receiving RDS broadcasts 53 Europe Australia and Taiwan models only 6 Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the sound field 54 Using the SOUND OPTIMIZER 58 Resetting sound fields to the default SES 58 BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA 59 Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync 59 Playing back eguipment with one touch operation One Touch Play 60 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver System Audio Control 61 Turning off the receiver with the TV System 61 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field Theater Theatre Mode Sync 62 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene Scene Select 62 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE 62 Using the sound images from other inputs Input Assign eene 63 Using a bi amplifier connection 65 Using multi zone features 65 Adjusting Settings Using the Settings 68 Speaker Settings 69 Surround Settings
86. nnel Canada model Minimum RMS Output Power 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 95 W 95 W Stereo Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 196 110W 110W Surround Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 150 W per channel Europe Australia and Taiwan models Stereo Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 1 100 W 100 W Surround Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 140 W per channel uopeunoyu BUONIPPY 1 continued 938 DMeasured under the following conditions Area Power requirements USA Canada 120 V AC 60 Hz Taiwan Europe Australia 230 V AC 50 Hz Reference power output for front center surround surround back and front high speakers Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Frequency response 10 Hz 70 kHz 40 5 dB 2 dB with sound field and equalizer bypassed Analog Input Sensitivity 500 mV 50 kohms S N 96 dB A 500 mv Digital Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Digital Optical S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Analog Output Analog AUDIO OUT Voltage 500 mV 1 SUBWOOFER Voltage 2 V 1 Equalizer Gain levels 10 dB 1 dB step 3 INPUT SHORT with sound field and equalizer bypassed Weighted network input level FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz Antenna aerial FM wire antenna aerial Antenna aerial terminals 75 ohms unbal
87. nt and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for customers The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents For customers in Australia Disposal of
88. o make a fine adjustment press the button and release it immediately To activate the muting function Press MUTING or aX The muting function will be canceled when you do the following Press MUTING or aX again Increase the volume Turn off the receiver Perform Auto Calibration To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level 4465 Naming the input Name Input You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it It is more recognizable having the equipment named on the display than the jacks 1 select the input you want to name from EJ Input screen Press TOOLS OPTIONS The option menu appears press Press repeatedly to select a character then press You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing 2 3 Select Input then 4 5 Repeat step 4 to input a character one by one then press The name you entered is registered Playing an iPhone iPod You can enjoy music video contents from the iPhone iPod by connecting it to the iPhone iPod terminals on the receiver For details on connecting the iPhone iPod see page 29 32 Compatible iPod iPhone models You can use the following iPod iPhone models on this receiver Update your iPod iPhone with the latest software before using it iPod touch iPod touch iPod touch iPod touch 4th generation 3rd gen
89. on the remote control to turned off this receiver the receiver in zone 2 remains turned on To turn off all receivers press VQ and AV VQ on the remote control at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY Only signals from equipment connected to the analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2 OUT jacks No signals are output from equipment connected to only the digital input jacks The TV input or USB input can be selected in main zone only When SOURCE is selected the signals input to the HDMIIN jacks DIGITAL IN jacks and USB port are not output from the ZONE 2 OUT jacks Youcan select either or AM from the main zone and zone 2 Priority is given to the choice which has most recently been selected even if a different choice has already been selected in one of the zones 67 12410 fi Adjusting Settings Using the Settings menu You can adjust various settings for speakers surround effects etc using the Settings menu To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen make sure that the receiver is in GUI MODE by following the steps in To turn GUI MODE on and off page 41 GUI MODE 4 4 RETURN EXIT 8 MENU 1 Press GUI MODE Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 2 select Settings from the menu then press or to enter the menu mode The Settings menu list app
90. ot work when A DIRECT is being used 7268 Audio Settings menu You can adjust settings for the audio to suit your preference Bi D L L Digital Legato Linear The D L L function is Sony proprietary technology that allows low quality digital audio signals and analog audio signals to be played back with high quality sound AUTO 1 This function is available for lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals AUTO 2 This function is available for Linear PCM signals as well as lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals OFF Note This function works when 2CH ST A F D AUTO MULTI ST or HP 2CH is selected However this function does not work in the following cases Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of other than 44 1 kHz are being received Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital EX Dolby TrueHD DTS 96 24 DTS HD Master Audio or DTS HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received E A V Sync Synchronizes audio with video output Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display HDMI AUTO The time gap between audio output and visual display for the monitor connected via an HDMI connection will be adjusted automatically based on the information for the TV This feature is available only when the monitor supports the A V Sync function 0 ms 300 ms You can adjust t
91. ou are up converting an input signal with this receiver page 31 When you use an HDMI DVI conversion cable for the connection the image may not be output correctly Make sure that cables are correctly and securely connected to equipment Depending on the playback equipment you may need to set up the equipment Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound especially for the 1080p Deep Color Deep Colour or 3D transmission No 3D image appears on the TV Depending on the TV or the video equipment 3D images may not be displayed When the receiver is in standby mode there is no image output from the TV When the receiver enters into standby mode image is from the last HDMI component selection before you turned off the receiver If you are enjoying other equipment play the equipment and perform the One Touch Play operation or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI equipment you want to enjoy Make sure Pass Through is set to ON in the HDMI Settings menu if you connect equipment not compatible with the BRAVIA Sync to the receiver page 73 Recording cannot be carried out Check that the equipment is connected correctly Select the source equipment using the input buttons page 43 The GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select
92. page 40 The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure you have selected the sound field for movie or music page 54 or 55 Sound fields do not function when DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received There is no sound from a specific equipment Check that the equipment is connected There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from specific 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 equipment may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the equipment 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 Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog equipment analog equipment requires both L and R jack connections Use an audio cord not supplied Adjust the speaker level page 69 Make sure the center surround speaker s is are set to either Small or Large Check that the speaker settings are appropriate for the setup using the Auto Calibration menu or SP Pattern in the Speaker Settings menu Then check that soun
93. peaker connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B L terminals Either the front left high or front right high speaker is not connected Warning 40 The measurement process has completed with high noise level detection You may be able to achieve better results if you try in a quiet environment again Warning 41 Warning 42 The input from the microphone is too big The distance between the speaker and the microphone may be too close Set them apart and perform the measurement again Warning 43 The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected This may be caused by noise Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment No Warning There is no warning information Tip Depending on the position of the subwoofer the measurement results may vary However there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value 409 Customizing the Auto Calibration You can customize the Auto Calibration by selecting the calibration type you want 1 Press GUI MODE After GUI ON appears on the display panel for a while the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Ss Settings then press or gt The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen 3 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Auto Cal then press 4 Press e repeatedl
94. peakers connected to the receiver However if you turn off the receiver the sound will output from the TV speakers When you adjust the TV volume the System Audio Control function adjusts the receiver s volume simultaneously Notes f System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting refer to the operating instructions of the TV When Ctrl for HDMI is set to ON the Audio Out settings in the HDMI Settings menu will set automatically based on the System Audio Control settings If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver the TV will momentarily loose the sound output Turning off the receiver with the TV System Power Off When you turn the TV off using the POWER button on the TV s remote control the receiver and the connected equipment turn off automatically You can also use the receiver s remote control to turn off the TV AVI O TV SAT CATV BD DVD GAME Press TV then press AV I 5 The TV receiver and the equipment connected via HDMI are turned off Notes Set the TV power supply interlock function to ON before using the System Power Off function For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV Depending on the connected equipment it may not be turned off For details refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment 61 so1njeoJ 9U S ii a ii Enjoying movie
95. r check that Audio HDMI Dolby Digital Coaxial Optical and DTS Coaxial Optical are set to Auto Dolby Digital and DTS respectively as of September 2010 For a PlayStation 3 check that BD DVD Audio Output Format HDMI is set to Bitstream with system software version 3 5 For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment 185 Preparing the receiver See 6 Connecting the AC power cord mains lead page 33 and Initializing the receiver page 34 Setting the speakers Select the speaker pattern page 34 then perform Auto Calibration page 36 Note You can check the speaker connection using Test Tone page 70 If the sound is not output correctly check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again 1 Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7 2 channel system 7 speakers and 2 subwoofers Example of speaker system configuration EN Front speaker Left El Front speaker Right 8 Center speaker BP Surround speaker Left Surround speaker Right A Surround back speaker Left Surround back speaker Right ron high speaker Left Mi Eront high speaker Right Subwoofer You cannot use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously 5 1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater like mu
96. r you have install and connect your speaker be sure to select the speaker pattern from the Speaker Settings menu page 34 2268 Bi amplifier connection Tf you are not using surround back speakers and front high speakers you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals using a bi amplifier connection Front speaker Front speaker Right Left pas FRONT A 22222 Connect the jacks on the Lo or Hi side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals and connect the jacks on the Hi or Lo side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals Make sure that metal fittings of Hi Lo attached to the speakers have been removed from the speakers to avoid receiver malfunction After you have made the bi amplifier connection set the SB Assign to BI AMP in the Speaker Settings menu page 65 3 Gonnecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI Graphical User Interface if you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV TV Audio signals Video signals Audio video signals DIGITAL eo MPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL or PRICK VIDEO HDMI 0 Q T i 01 eD H O
97. range compression Lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer AUTO The dynamic range is compressed automatically OFF The dynamic range is not compressed Tips 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 and 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 E Distance Unit Lets you select the unit of measurement for setting distances FEET The distance is displayed in feet METER The distance is displayed in meters Surround Settings menu You can select the sound field and adjust the effect level etc on the Sound Field Setup screen For details on the sound field see Enjoying Surround Sound page 54 Note The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary depending on the sound field To adjust the effect level for HD D C S 1 Select
98. receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording equipment 50 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the playback equipment that you want to record You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Prepare the playback equipment for playing Example 1 audio recording Tune to the radio station you want to record Example 2 video recording Insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR 3 Prepare the recording equipment Example 1 audio recording Insert a blank MD or tape into the recording deck and adjust the recording level Example 2 video recording Insert a blank video tape etc into the recording equipment connected to VIDEO 1 OUT jacks for recording 4 start recording on the recording equipment then start the playback equipment Notes Some sources contain copyright protection to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the source Only analog input signals are output from the analog output jack for recording HDMI sound cannot be recorded While only composite video signals are being recorded the auto standby function of the receiver may start up and interrupt the recording In this case set the Auto Standby to OFF page 74 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation be sure you have connected the FM and AM an
99. receiver If you set the Pass Through to OFF video and audio signals will not be transmitted when the power is turned off Audio signals format sampling frequency bit length etc transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected equipment Check the setup of the connected equipment if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of the equipment connected via the HDMI cable Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback equipment is switched When the connected equipment is not compatible with copyright protection technology HDCP the image and or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be distorted or may be lost Tf this is the case check the specification of the connected equipment You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD Multi Channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection Set the image resolution of the playback equipment to more than 720p 10801 to enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD The image resolution of the playback equipment may need to be at certain settings before you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM Refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment To enjoy 3D images connect 3D compatible TV and video equipment Blu ray Disc player Blu ray Disc recorder PlayStation 3 etc to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cable
100. receiver to turn off automatically at specified time Each time you press SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 0 30 00 1 30 00 OFF gt 1 00 00 2 00 00 Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display panel If you press SLEFP again the Sleep Timer will be canceled BD DVD TOP MENU MENU Displays the menu or on screen guide on the TV screen Then use 4 gt t8 and ft8 to perform menu operations TV INPUT or 551 Input select Press TV 123 then press TV INPUT or amp to select the input signal TV input or video input E Text hold Press TV 23 then press to hold the current page while in the text mode WIDE or 2 Wide mode Press TV 23 then press WIDE or EE repeatedly to select the wide picture mode MUTING or aX Turns off the sound temporarily Press the button again to restore the sound Press TV 23 then press MUTING or BX to activate the TV s muting function TV VOL 4 or 21 Press TV 123 then press TV VOL or lt A to adjust the TV volume level MASTER VOL 1 or 1 Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the same time DISC SKIP iPhone CTRL Press to skip disc when using a multi disc changer enter iPhone iPod control mode when using iPhone iPod RETURN EXIT 431 Returns to the previous menu or exits the
101. reselecting the menu 1 Press GUI MODE After GUI ON appears on the display panel for a while the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 4265 2 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select a menu you want then press to enter the menu The menu item list appears on the TV screen Example When you select BJ Input BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 3 Press TOOLS OPTIONS while the menu item list is displayed The option menu appears BD DVD GAME Input Assign SAT CATV Name Input VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Press repeatedly to select the option menu item you want then press or 5 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the parameter you want then press To exit the option menu Press MENU 3 Select the eguipment you want Basic Operations then press 2 The menu screen disappears and the P n g an i n D ut source playback screen of the external input me nt The input that can be selected BD DVD Blu ray Disc player or DVD player etc connected to the BD DVD TO jack GAME PlayStation 3 etc connected w to the GAME jack 2 o SAT CATV Satellite tuner etc o connected to the SAT CATV jack e
102. right speakers only There is no sound from the subwoofer Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel E A DIRECT Analog Direct You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources When using this function only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted 5400 Note You cannot select A DIRECT when you select GAME and USB as input Auto Format Direct A F D mode The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to listen to high fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound A F D AUTO A F D Auto Presets the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any surround effects However for USA and Canada models this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals E MULTI ST Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left right signals from all speakers However sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings Movie mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home E HD D C S HD Digital Cinema Sound HD D C S is Sony s ne
103. s put on 3D glasses and then play back a 3D compatible content Depending on the TV or the video equipment 3D images may not be displayed Not every HDMI equipment supports all functions that are defined by the specific HDMI version For example equipment that support HDMI version 1 4 may not support Audio Return Channel ARC Refer to the operating instructions of each connected equipment for details When connecting cords Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead It is not necessary to connect all the cords Connect according to the availability of jacks on the connected equipment Use a High Speed HDMI cable If you use a Standard HDMI cable 1080p Deep Color Deep Colour or 3D images may not be displayed properly We do not recommend using an HDMI DVI conversion cable When you connect an HDMI DVI conversion cable to a DVI D equipment the sound and or the image may be lost Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords then set the Input Assign in the Input Option menu when the sound is not output correctly When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies continued 2548 E If you want to connect several digital equip
104. s possible 6 Connecting the AC power cord mains lead Connect the AC power cord mains lead to a wall outlet AC power cord mains lead 9 Km To the wall outlet Note Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to a TV via the receiver If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted 3348 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to revert back to the factory default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation 1 Press 1 0 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 0 for 5 seconds The CLEARING appears on the display panel for a while then changes to CLEARED Changes or adjustments made to the settings are now reset to the defaults 3400 Setting the speakers Selecting the speaker pattern Select the speaker pattern according to the speaker system which you are using 1 Press GUI MODE After GUI ON appears on the display panel for a while the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 2 Press 4 4 repeatedly
105. s with the optimum sound field Theater Theatre Mode Sync Press THEATER or THEATRE on the remote control of the TV or the Blu ray Disc player while pointing the remote control towards the TV The sound field switches to HD D C S To return to the previous sound field press THEATER or THEATRE again Note The sound field may not switch depending on the TV Tip The sound field may revert to the previous field when you change the TV s input Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene Scene Select The Scene Select function allows you to enjoy the optimum picture quality and switches the sound field according to the selected scene on your TV For details on the operation refer to the operating instructions of the TV Note The sound field may not switch depending on the TV 6268 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE When you connect equipment to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver you can fix the audio input mode to either of them or switch from one to the other depending on the type of material you intend to watch 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input You can also use the input buttons on the remote control 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode The selected audio input mode appears on the display panel AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals If
106. sign other optical input to the inputs to which optical input jack is initially assigned When you assign the digital audio input the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically One reassignment is allowed for each input HDMI input assign You can reassign the HDMI input jacks to other input if the default settings of the jacks do not correspond to your connected equipment Example When you connect the CD player to the HDMI SAT CATV IN 3 jack assign HDMI 3 jack to SA CD CD Note Before you reassign the HDMI input jacks be sure to set Ctrl for HDMI to OFF 1 Press GUI MODE Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen ao 0 Aa C9 Select Settings then press or The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen Select HDMI then press Select Assign then press Select the HDMI jack you want to assign then press G Select the input name you want to assign then press Input name BD DVD GAME VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 MD SA CD NONE CATV TAPE CD Assignable HDMI 1 O HDMI input m jacks HDMI 2 O O O O O O O HDMI 3 O O O O O O O O HDMI 4 O O O O O O Default setting 64 Using a bi amplifier connection 1 Press GUI MODE Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Select lt Settings then press or The Settings
107. splay panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA Sync The BRAVIA Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as TV Blu ray Disc DVD player AV amplifier etc that supports the Control for HDMI function By connecting Sony equipment that is compatible with the BRAVIA Sync with an HDMI cable not supplied operation is simplified as follows One Touch Play page 60 System Audio Control page 61 System Power Off page 61 Theater Theatre Mode Sync page 62 Scene Select page 62 Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control for HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring BRAVIA Sync Note Depending on the connected equipment the Control for HDMI function may not work Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync The receiver is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function you can set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and playback equipment automatically by setting the Control for HDMI function on your TV page 59 If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function set the Control for HDM
108. sure that System GUI is selected in step 4 in Selecting the iPhone iPod control mode page 46 2 Press 3 to select iPhone iPod 3 Select the content you want from the contents list then press The selected content starts playback and the information of music video contents appears on the TV screen Note The video signals from iPhone iPod are up converted on this receiver and then viewed on your TV depending on the status of the video signal output For details see Function for conversion of video signals page 31 To select the playback mode You can change the playback mode using the TOOLS OPTIONS on the remote control Repeat Off One All Shuffle Off Songs Albums Audiobooks Slower Normal Faster Operating the iPhone iPod using iPod mode 1 Make sure that iPod is selected in step 4 in Selecting the iPhone iPod control mode page 46 2 Press 3 to select iPhone iPod 3 Select the content you want using iPhone iPod menu For details on operating the iPhone iPod refer to the operating instructions supplied with iPhone iPod To operate the iPhone iPod using the remote control You can operate the iPhone iPod using the following buttons on the remote control of the receiver SHIFT BD DVD g VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA CD USB SOURCE tel RETURN
109. tennas aerials to the receiver page 33 Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below Area FM AM USA Canada 100 kHz 10 kHz 50 kHz 9 kHz Europe Australia Taiwan The AM tuning scale can be changed page 52 SHIFT GAME Numeric buttons 5 VIDEO 2 SA CD SOURCE GUI MODE 4 4 TOOLS OPTIONS MENU 1 Press GUI MODE Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Select gj FM or M AM from the menu then press The menu list appears on the screen Tuning to a station automatically Auto Tuning 1 select Auto Tuning then press 2 Press 4 4 Press 4 to scan from low to high press Y to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received In case of poor FM stereo reception 1 Tune in the station you want to listen to using Auto Tuning Direct Tuning page 51 or select the preset station you want page 52 2 Press TOOLS OPTIONS 3 Select FM Mode then press C9 4 Select MONO then press Jauny Tuning to a station directiy Direct Tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons 1 Select Direct Tuning then press 2 Press SHIFT th
110. the amp USB port The USB device is being connected backwards Connect the USB device in the correct orientation Reading is displayed for an extended time or it takes a long time before playback starts The reading process can take a long time in the following cases There are many folders or files on the USB device The file structure is extremely complex The memory capacity is excessive The internal memory is fragmented Thus we recommend following these guidelines Total folders on USB device 100 or less including ROOT folder Total files per folder 100 or less Erroneous display The data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted The character codes that can be displayed by this receiver are as follows Upper cases A to Z Lower case a to z Numbers 0 to 9 Symbols lt gt NV 7 Other characters may not be displayed correctly The USB device is not recognized Turn off the receiver then disconnect the USB device Turn on the receiver again and reconnect the USB device Connect the supported USB device page 48 The USB device does not work properly Refer to the USB device operating instruction on how to deal with this problem Playback does not start Turn off the receiver and reconnect the USB device then turn on the receiver Connect the supported USB device page 48 Press B to start play
111. the equipment connected to your receiver You can even program the remote control to operate non Sony equipment and also Sony equipment that the remote control is normally unable to control Before you begin note that You cannot change the settings of TUNER and USB input buttons The remote control can only control equipment that accept infrared wireless control signals gis a TV SHIFT mpu E bns buttons ENT MEM 1 Press and hold RM sET UP then press AV 1 0 The RM SET UP indicator flashes slowly 2 Press the input button of the equipment you want to program For example if you are going to program a VCR connected to VIDEO 1 jacks press VIDEO 1 The RM SET UP and SHIFT indicator light up 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code If more than one code exists try to enter either one which corresponds to the equipment including TV Use the tables on page 81 84 to find the numeric code s corresponding to the equipment Note Only the codes in the 500 s are valid for the TV button 4 Press ENT MEM Once the numeric code has been verified the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote control automatically exits the programming mode 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to program other equipment Note The RM SET UP indicator turns off while a numeric button is pressed To cancel programming Press RM SET UP during any step
112. the surface may result On operation Before connecting other equipment be sure to turn off and unplug 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 questions or problems concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer 865 Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained Power The receiver is turned off automatically Auto Standby is set to ON page 74 The Sleep Timer function is working page 15 Sound Dolby Digital DTS or DTS 96 24 multi channel sound is not reproduced Check that the DVD etc you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected equipment is available Set Audio Out to AMP in the HDMI Settings menu When DTS 96 24 audio format is not reproduced set the calibration type to Off and perform Auto Calibration again
113. tlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over N 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U S A Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations NOTE 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 instr
114. to select Settings then press or gt The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen Auto Cal Speaker Surround EQ 3 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Speaker then press amp Speaker Settings SP Pattern SB Assign Manual Setup Press repeatedly to select SP Pattern then press or Speaker Pattern 5 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the speaker pattern you want then press OL 6 Press RETURN EXIT 4 gt Setting the surround back speakers You can switch the usage of the speaker s connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH BI AMP FRONT B terminals in accordance with the intended use Notes This setting is only available if the SP Pattern is set to a setting without surround back and front high speakers Be sure to set the SB Assign before you perform Auto Calibration Press GUI MODE After GUI ON appears on the display panel for a while the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen Press 4 4 repeatedly to select lt 5 Settings then press or The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Speaker then press Press 4 4 repeatedly to select SB Assign then press or Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the parameter you want then press
115. uctions 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 modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment To reduce the risk of electric shock the speaker cord should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions 1 Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS 2 Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core of speaker cord by hand Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the apparatus and the speakers 3 For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equip
116. und quality of the playback equipment depends on the TV s sound quality such as the number of channels and the sampling frequency etc If the TV has stereo speakers the sound output from the receiver is also in stereo as that of the TV even if you play back multi channel source When you connect the receiver to an image display equipment projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case select When you select the input that you have assigned the HDMI input sound does not output from the TV E HDMI Assign Lets you reassign the HDMI input jacks For details see HDMI input assign page 64 System Settings menu You can customize the settings of the receiver E Auto Standby Lets you set the receiver switch to standby mode automatically when you do not operate the receiver or when there is no signals input to the receiver ON Switches to standby mode after approximately 30 minutes OFF Does not switch to standby mode Notes This function does not work when TUNER input is selected f you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep Timer at the same time the Sleep Timer has priority 74 Operating without connecting to a TV You can operate this receiver using the display panel even if the TV is not connected to the receiver AMP BD bvb GAME EA vipEo1 vipEo2 TV MD SA CD N yan TUNER USB SO
117. ved A DIRECT is selected PLII MV PLUX MV PLII MS PLIIX MS PLIIZ NEO6 CIN and NEO6 MUS do not work when the speaker pattern is set to 2 0 or 2 0 1 When one of the sound fields for music is selected no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to Large in the Speaker Settings menu However the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals the front or surround speakers are set to Small MULTI ST PLII MV PLII MS PLUK MV PLIIX MS HD D C S or AUDIO is selected To turn off the surround effect for movie music Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select 2CH ST or A F D AUTO You can also press 2CH A DIRECT repeatedly on the receiver to select 2CH ST or press A F D repeatedly on the receiver to select A F D AUTO Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the equipment connected This receiver supports the following audio formats Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88 2 kHz Connection between the playback Audio format Maximum number equipment and the receiver of channels COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital 5 1
118. ver Freq Speaker crossover frequency Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that the speaker size has been set to Small in the Speaker Settings menu Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto Calibration 1 select the speaker on the screen you want to adjust then press 2 Adjust the value then press E Test Tone You can select the test tone type on the Test Tone screen Tips To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL or 1 You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value is shown on the TV screen during adjustment To output test tone from each speaker You can output test tone from the speakers in sequence 1 Select Test Tone then press 3 or 2 Adjust the parameter then press 9 OFF AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence 3 Adjust the speaker level then press When a test tone is not output from the speakers The speaker cords may not be connected securely Check to see if they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly The speaker cords may have short circuit problem When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen The speaker pattern set up is incorrect Make sure that the speaker connections and the speaker pattern match correctly E D Range Comp Dynamic
119. ver is unable to read data other than that saved in the first partition of a hard disk drive Do not use USB devices other than these USB devices Operation of models not listed here is not guaranteed Operation may not always be ensured even when using these USB devices Some of these USB devices may not be available for purchase in certain areas When formatting the above models be sure to format using the model itself or the dedicated formatting software for that model When connecting a USB device to the receiver be sure to connect after the display Creating Library or Creating Database on the USB device has disappeared Operating the USB device GUI MODE 4 e gt MENU 1 Press GUI MODE Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Select JJ Music then press When USB device is connected USB appears on the TV screen 3 Press to select USB Y ou can operate the USB device using the remote control of the receiver The information of music contents appear on the TV screen To select the playback mode You can change the playback mode using the TOOLS OPTIONS on the remote control Repeat Off One All Folder To operate the USB device using the remote control You can operate the USB device using the following buttons on the remote control of the receiver AMP
120. w innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies It is based on precise response measurement data of a mastering studio With HD D C S you are able to enjoy Blu ray and DVD movies at home with not only the high quality of sound but also the best sound ambience just as the movie s sound engineer intended in the mastering process You can select the effect type for HD D C S For details see Surround Settings menu page 71 B PLII MV PLII 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 for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies B PLIIX MV PLIIx Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5 1 to discrete 7 1 movie channels E PLIIZ PLIIz Height Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5 1 to a 7 1 channel system Its vertical equipment gives a dimension of presence and depth E NEO6 CIN Neo 6 Cinema Performs DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels Music mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into your home
121. wiring boards 0565 uoneunoju Index Numerics 2 channel 54 5 1 channel 19 7 1 channel 19 A A F D mode 54 A V Sync 72 78 AM 51 Audio Out 73 78 Audio Settings 72 78 Auto Calibration Settings 76 Auto Standby 74 78 Auto Tuning 51 B Bass 72 78 BI AMP 35 65 Bi amplifier connection 65 Blu ray Disc player 27 BRAVIA Sync preparing 59 C Cable TV tuner 28 Calibration Type 76 Camcoder 30 CD player 32 Clear memory 34 remote control 85 sound field 58 Connection antennas 33 audio equipment 32 iPhone iPod 29 speakers 21 TV 23 USB device 32 video equipment 24 Control for HDMI 73 Crossover frequency 70 77 9655 D DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration 36 Direct Tuning 51 Display panel 10 Distance Unit 71 77 Dolby Digital EX 57 Dual Mono 73 78 DVD player 27 DVD recorder 30 Dynamic range compression 71 76 E Effect level 71 EQ Settings 72 78 F FM 51 FM Mode 51 78 G GUI Graphical User Interface 41 H HDMI Settings 73 78 iPhone iPod 45 90 Input 43 Input Assign 63 INPUT MODE 62 L Level Settings 76 LFE Low Frequency Effect 11 M Manual Setup 69 Menu 68 76 Message Auto Calibration 40 Error 92 Movie mode 54 Multi zone 65 Music mode 595 Muting 44 N Name Input 44 53 One Touch Play 60 Option menu 42 Pass Through 73 78 PlayStation 3 29 Preset channels 80 Preset stations 52 PROTECTOR 9
122. y of more than 48 kHz are being received 9 Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver Note If you reposition your speaker we recommend that you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the surround sound Tips You can change the unit of distance in Distance Unit in the Speaker settings menu page 71 The size of a speaker Large Small is determined by the low frequency characteristics The measurement results may vary depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers and the shape of the room It is recommended that you apply the measurement results However you can change those settings in the Speaker Settings menu Save the measurement results first then try to change the settings To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you perform the following during the measurement process Press 1 0 Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press MUTING or Press SPEAKERS on the receiver Change the volume level Connect the headphones Press SHIFT then press AUTO CAL 19413994 94 Checking the Auto Calibration results To check error code or warning message obtained in Performing Auto Calibration page 38 proceed with the following steps Press 4 4 to select Warning in step 7 in Performing Auto oo page 39 then press
123. y to select Custom then press Q 5 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the calibration type you want then press Full Flat Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat Engineer Sets to the Sony listening room standard frequency characteristics Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker Off Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer level and the A P M Automatic Phase Matching function to off Note Set the calibration type to Off if you want to decode DTS 96 24 audio format 6 press to confirm the selected calibration type 1 Repeat steps 5 to 9 in Performing Auto Calibration page 38 Guide to on screen display operation You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing and on the remote control To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen make sure that the receiver is in GUI MODE following the steps in To turn GUI MODE on and off page 41 GUI MODE 1 4 TOOLS OPTIONS RETURN EXIT 2 MENU Using the menu 1 switch the input of the TV so that an image of the menu is displayed 2 Press GUI MODE After GUI ON appears on the display panel for a while the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu

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