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Sony STR-VA555ES User's Manual

1. Press Press lt gt to select Turn jog dial to select Page FRONT BASS GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps 41 FRONT BASS FREOUENCY 99 Hz to 1 0 KHz 21 steps FRONT MID GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps FRONT MID FREQUENCY 198 Hz to 10 kHz 37 steps FRONT MID BANDWIDTH WIDE MID NARR FRONT TREBLE GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps FRONT TREBLE FREQUENCY 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz 23 steps CENTER BASS GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps CENTER BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz 21 steps CENTER MID GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps CENTER MID FREQUENCY 198 Hz to 10 kHz 37 steps CENTER MID BANDWIDTH WIDE MID NARR CENTER TREBLE GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps CENTER TREBLE FREQUENCY 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz 23 steps SURROUND BASS GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURROUND BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz 21 steps SURROUND TRE GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURROUND TRE FREQUENCY 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz 23 steps SURR BACK BASS GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURR BACK BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz 21 steps SURR BACK TRE GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURR BACK TRE FREQUENCY 1 0 kHz to 10 kHz 23 steps continued uoneuuojJu i 83 84 Tables of settings using SURROUND LEVEL EQ and SET UP buttons continued Press Press lt or gt to select Turn jog dial
2. lop DAT TICAL e MDIDAT reat IN enea IN pyes loPricAL amn buon SIGNAL GND fy X eee FRONT SURROUND CENTER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR TV SAT DVDILD __ VIDEO 2 CTRL 52 wpeo se vioeo S2 VIDEO 92 VIDEO w N OUT N Y Y FRONT SURROUN CONTROL 1 voeo VIDEO VIDEO N N ou our e 9 8 00 CENTER Oo MULTI CHANNEL INPU SB WOOFER 1E PRE OUT 2ND ROOM OUT This jack is intended only for use in the manufacturing and servicing of the unit CONTROL A1 hookup lt If you have a CONTROL A1II compatible Sony CD player SACD player tape deck or MD deck Use a CONTROL Al cord mini jack not supplied to connect the CONTROL 1 jack on the CD player SACD player tape deck or MD deck to the CONTROL 1 jack on the receiver Refer to CONTROL 1 control system on page 53 and the operating instructions supplied with your CD player SACD player tape deck or MD deck for details Note If you make CONTROL connections from the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected to a computer do not operate the receiver while using the Sony MD Editor software This may cause a malfunction lt If you have
3. input continued punos punouns 6bulAofug 35 36 Understanding the multi channel surround displays continued 11 12 13 14 15 MPEG Lights up when MPEG signals are input Note Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels DTS Lights up when DTS signals are input When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED see page 27 OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal L F E Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel When the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced the bars underneath the letters lights up to indicate the level Since the LFE signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate and may turn off during playback Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the egualization of the front center surround and surround back speakers you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Once you customize a sound field the changes are stored in th
4. After selecting VCR camcorder video game DVD player or LD player turn on the TV and set the TV s video input to match the component you selected AUDIO SPLIT Press AUDIO SPLIT to assign the audio input for each function This function is convenient when you are using a number of digital components You can select the audio input assigned by this function using INPUT MODE page 27 You cannot assign the audio input for TUNER 1 Turn FUNCTION to select the source for audio input assignment 2 Press AUDIO SPLIT 3 Turn FUNCTION to select the audio input The audio input you can assign differs depending on the function DVD LD CD SACD NO ASSIGN DIGITAL ONLY COAX DIGITAL ONLY OPT ONLY ANALOG INPUT TV SAT MD DAT NO ASSIGN DVD LD COAXIAL CD SACD COAXIAL ONLY ANALOG INPUT Analog functions except for PHONO NO ASSIGN DVD LD COAXIAL DVD LD OPTICAL TV SAT OPTICAL MD DAT OPTICAL CD SACD COAXIAL CD SACD OPTICAL PHONO NO ASSIGN VIDEO VIDEO2 VIDEO 3 DVD LD ANALOG TV SAT ANALOG MD DAT ANALOG CD SACD ANALOG 4 Press AUDIO SPLIT If you do not press AUDIO SPLIT within 8 seconds the receiver automatically assigns the selected audio input Tips If you do not assign select NO ASSIGN If you select DIGITAL ONLY COAX or DIGITAL ONLY OPT for DVD LD only coaxial
5. STEREO MOVIE Creates a theater like environment from movies recorded with stereo soundtracks W V MULTI DIMENSION Virtual Multi Dimension Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual surround speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30 angle of elevation W VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Virtual Multi Rear Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual surround speakers from 1 set of actual surround speakers mg V SEMI M DIMENSION Virtual Semi Multi Dimension Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30 angle of elevation E VIRTUAL ENHANCED Virtual Enhanced Surround A Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers mg VIRTUAL ENHANCED Virtual Enhanced Surround B Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers punos punouns 6bulAofug B D CONCERT HALL A B Digital Concert Hall A B Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall using multi speaker system and 3D sound imaging for software w
6. This remote operates under a 2 way remote system With the two way remote system the component responds to signals sent from the remote by sending additional signals information about the status of the component text data etc back to the remote Thus operations are performed as a result of communication between the remote and the component When using a home entertainment system comprised of several components compatible with the 2 way remote system please restrict 2 way remote system operation to a single component Normally turn off the 2 way remote system on all components except the receiver If you would like to turn off the receiver s 2 way remote system set 2 way remote using the SET UP button page 52 The COMMAND MODE If the receivers COMMAND MODE and the remote s COMMAND MODE do not match transmission is not possible between the remote and the receiver If you have not changed the COMMAND MODE of the remote and the receiver after purchase it is not necessary to set the COMMAND MODE For details see page 75 continued aui Buisn 55 56 Before you use your remote continued Setting up the remote At the time of shipping the remote has not been customized to your receiver yet Before you use the remote for the first time do the procedure below to set up the remote so that it can control your receiver properly 1 Press 1 the receiver to tur
7. punos punouns 6bulAofug 33 34 Selecting a sound field continued About 6 1 channel decoding mode 6 1CH Input Output Applied 6 1 channel DECODING stream channel decoder OFF Dolby Digital 5 1 NO Dolby Digital 5 1 NO DTS 5 1 5 1 NO DTS ES Matrix 6 1 5 1 NO DTS ES Discrete 6 1 5 1 NO AUTO Dolby Digital 5 1 NO Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Sony DCMD DTS 5 1 5 1 NO DTS ES Matrix 6 1 6 1 DTS matrix decoder DTS ES Discrete 6 1 6 1 DTS discrete decoder ON Dolby Digital 6 1 Sony DCMD Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Sony DCMD DTS 5 1 6 1 Sony DCMD DTS ES Matrix 6 1 6 1 Sony DTS ES Discrete 6 1 6 1 Sony DCMD 1 Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films Set 6 1 Channel Decoding to ON when enjoying these movies 2 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5 1 channel signals Set 6 1 Channel Decoding to AUTO to activate the matrix decoder provided by DTS Corporation Set to ON to activate Sony DCMD 3 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 Software encoded with both 5 1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6 1 discrete channels Discrete 6 1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters Set 6 1 Channel Encoding to AUTO to play the discrete 6 1 channel signals Set 6 1 Channel
8. then press the key to enter selection However this function cannot be applied to some Sony components To cancel programming Move the easy scroll key to select Exit or Cancel during any step then press the key to enter the selection Tips In step 6 when X is displayed in front of the function the function is pre programmed In step 3 and 7 when NO SET is displayed after the program number the codes have not been programmed Note If you select IR SET for a component that already has a learned button setting the learned codes for that component are cleared Furthermore if the cleared learned button is used in a Macro Play setting the setting for that button will be changed to NO SET Starting macro play 1 Press FUNCTION The function list appears DUD LD TU SAT TAPE MD DAT 2 Move the easy scroll key to select MACRO1 or MACRO2 then press the key to enter the selection The IR codes appear in the display window as they are performed Notes Pressing any of the following buttons during a macro play operation will cancel the macro play sequence before it is complete AV MO 1 SYSTEM STANDBY SOUND FIELD FUNCTION SET UP When the Macro Play function does not work properly set WAIT TIME between each operation continued aui Buisn 69 Using the lists continued Learnin
9. 1 Press SET UP The set up list appears 2 Move the easy scroll key to select DOWNLOAD then press the key to enter the selection The DOWNLOAD list appears lt DOWNLOAD gt FUNCTION SOUND FIELD TUNER INFO 3 To download index names Move the easy scroll key to select FUNCTION then press the key to enter the selection aui Buisn To download sound field names Move the easy scroll key to select SOUND FIELD then press the key to enter the selection To download preset stations Move the easy scroll key to select TUNER INFO then press the key to enter the selection continued 71 72 Using the lists continued To download CD disc names memos and information on the presence or absence of a CD in each slot of a CD changer This function is available only when the category for the CD function in the IR SET list is set to CD2 or When the category is set to CDI CD DISC NAME does not appear in the DOWNLOAD list 1 Move the easy scroll key to select CD DISC NAME then press the key to enter the selection The SORT menu appears in the display SORT gt gt NUMBER ALPHABET 2 Move the easy scroll key to select NUMBER or ALPHABET then press the key to enter the selection The remote starts to download the data lt LOADING gt ann gt Cancel To cancel the downloading pro
10. CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C SEMI C STUDIO EX A SEMI C STUDIO EX B SEMI C STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE V MULTI DIMENSION VIRTUAL MULTI REAR V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B D CONCERT HALL A D CONCERT HALL B CHURCH OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO CLUB LIVE HOUSE ARENA STADIUM GAME HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT HEADPHONE MULTI 1 2 HEADPHONE THEATER e e e e e e e MULTI CH IN 1 2 2CH ANALOG DIRECT PCM96K more than 48 kHz continued uoneuuojJu i 87 Adjustable parameters for each sound field continued EQ gt lt CENTER gt BASS BASS MID MID MID TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ SLOPE GAIN FREQ 2CH A F D e e e e e e e NORMAL SURROUND e e e e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX A e e e e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX B e e e e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX C e e e e e e e SEMI C STUDIO EX A e e e e e e e SEMI C STUDIO EX B e e e e e e e SEMI C STUDIO EX C e e e e e e e NIGHT THEATER e e e e e e e MONO MOVIE e e e e e e e STEREO MOVIE e e e e e e e V MULTI DIMENSION e e e e VIRTUAL MULTI V SEMI M DIMENSION e e e e e e e VIRTUAL ENHANCED A e e e e e e e VIRTUAL ENHANCED B e e e
11. five speakers two front speakers two surround speakers and a center speaker and a sub woofer are required For 6 1 channel surround sound you will also need a surround back speaker You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator like the Sony MOD RF1 not supplied Tip You can select the input mode for your digital components See INPUT MODE on page 27 Note You cannot connect an LD player s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit s digital input jacks You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal For details see Troubleshooting on page 76 TV or satellite tuner s peo ee pS S2 VIDEO 2 VIDEO TV SAT D VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 27 VIDEO N or corsaco GAE wala rna AUDIO AUDIO 000 oo 000 8 MULTI CHANNEL INPUT su MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 1 DVD or LD player etc Make either coaxial or optical connections We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical connections Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver s digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver s digital output jack These connections allow you
12. sound field Sound field with virtual speakers However setting the SURROUND menu VIR SPEAKERS parameter to OFF when using CINEMA STUDIO EX A C or SEMI C STUDIO EX A C reproduces the sound characteristics of each cinema production studio without virtual speakers 2 You can select directly by pressing the buttons on the front panel Notes The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes A F D Auto Format Decoding Automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS or standard 2 channel stereo and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any effects ex reverberation However if there are no low frequency signals Dolby Digital LFE etc it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer 2CH 2 Channel Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers only Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel There is no sound from the sub woofer MULTI 2CH ANALOG DIRECT Multi 2ch Analog Direct The analog input signal
13. the display window DIMMER Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display 5 steps DIMMER indicator lights when the dimmer function is activated 31569 N 29 30 Enjoying Surround Sound 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 and concert halls into your home You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the various surround parameters To fully enjoy surround sound you must register the number and location of your speakers See Multi channel surround setup starting from page 19 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound Selecting a sound field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to Press MODE repeatedly to select the sound field you want The current sound field is indicated in the display See pages 30 32 for information on each sound field To turn the surround effect off Press A F D 2CH or MULTI2CH ANALOG DIRECT page 32 Tips e You can identify the encoding format of program software by looking at its packaging Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the USS logo and Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the srana Jogo When sound signals with a
14. 0 kHz 21 steps MID FRONT L R CENTER only TREBLE Gain levels FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals Sensitivity Mono Stereo Usable sensitivity S N Mono Stereo 198 Hz 10 kHz 36 steps 1 0 KHz 10 kHz 23 steps X10 dB 1 dB step 87 5 108 0 MHz 75 ohms unbalanced 18 3 dBf 2 2 uV 75 ohms 38 3 dBf 22 5 uV 75 ohms 11 2 dBf 1 uV 75 ohms 76 dB 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono Stereo Separation Frequency response Selectivity 0 396 0 5 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 Hz 15 kHz 0 5 2 dB 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code E With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1610 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1602 kHz Models of area code CN CEL With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Usable sensitivity 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz or 999 kHz S N 54 dB at 50 mV m Harmonic distortion 0 5 50 mV m 400 Hz Selectivity At 9 kHz 35 dB At 10 kHz 40 dB 6 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 KHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver Hold down TUNING and press I CD preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Video section Inputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms S video Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms S video Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 28
15. Center speaker size CENTER to LARGE or SMALL according to the connected center speaker then set Surround back speaker single or double SURR BACK L R to YES For details on the setting see pages 20 21 Note No sound is output from the SPEAKERS SURR BACK terminals Listening to the sound in another room 2ND ROOM OUT uon V Stereo amplifier SPEAKERS You can select the analog audio signals for output to a stereo amplifier in another room For details on the connection see page 13 1 Press 2ND ROOM 2 Turn the jog dial to select the analog audio signals The audio source changes cyclically as follows SOURCE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD LD TV SAT TAPE MD DAT CD SACD TUNER The audio signals of the current function is output Tips When SOURCE is selected the signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks even when MULTI 2CH ANALOG DIRECT is set to MULTI CH 1 or2 DIRECT The analog audio signals of the current function are output Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks Changing the display DISPLAY Press repeatedly to change the information on
16. L speaker ele lolo SI T S rami A e Al U Y J LY J un n AC OUTLET 09 010 0000 6 ROUND SUAR VOOFER CENTER VIDEO 1 CTRL B 2ND 001 R FRONT L R SURROUND L IMPEDANCE SELECTOR E EE Oo L IMPEDANCE SELECTOR e Front speaker R Front speaker L Center speaker Youcan use the connected center and surround back speakers as surround back right and left speakers See Selecting the 7 1 channel mode on page 28 Make sure to connect correctly as indicated on the rear panel Tips You connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks The remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer As the active sub woofer does not have the directivity you can place it wherever you want To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier use the PRE OUT jacks The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS jacks and the PRE OUT jacks For example if you want to connect just the front speakers to another amplifier connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks 7 1 channel speaker hookup Connect the speakers as follows to enjoy 7 1 channel mode using real speakers for all 7 1 channels These connections require an additional power amplifier Connect the additional power amplifier to the PRE OUT SURR BACK terminals o
17. LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the surround back speaker to LARGE Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer If you do not connect a surround back speaker select NO Tip Internally the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not 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 sub woofer or other LARGE speakers However since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it best not to cut them 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 If 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 To adjust the equalizer see page 41 W Surround back speaker single or double SURR BACK L R When the cen
18. OSD H POSITION 4 OSD V POSITION 4 6 1ch decoding mode 6 1CH DECODING You can set this parameter using 6 1CH DECODING on the front panel page 33 When set to AUTO the receiver performs 6 1 channel decoding only if 6 1 channel signals decode flag is ON When set to ON the receiver performs 6 1 channel decoding only if the surround signals are multi channel format 3 2 3 21 or 3 3 regardless of the 6 1 channel decode flag When set to OFF the receiver does not perform 6 1 channel decoding Tip The 6 1 channel decoding flag is the information recorded on the software DVD etc B Multi channel assignment MULTI CH 1 or 2 Lets you assign a function to MULTI CH 1 or 2 You cannot assign TUNER or PHONO You cannot assign the same function to both MULTI CH 1 and 2 W Digital power management D POWER Lets you enjoy the analog source without the influence of digital circuits AUTO OFF turns off the power of the unnecessary digital circuits automatically when you use analog inputs or functions that bypass digital processing when MULTI 2CH ANALOG DIRECT function is used ALWAYS ON keeps the power of digital circuits on Select if you do not like the time lag that occurs with the AUTO OFF setting when digital circuits are turned on etc W Video power management V POWER Lets you enjoy the sound without the influence of the video circuits AUTO OFF turns
19. SPEAKERS Allows you turn the virtual speakers created by CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C and SEMI C STUDIO EX A B C off or on Surround reflection enhancer SUR ENHANCER This is a setup that adds the effect of a broader sound obtained from the sound of the surround channel even when the surround channel sound is monaural This setting operates in CINEMA STUDIO EX A B C and SEMI C STUDIO EX A B C When ON is set the effect is automatically applied to sources recorded in Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital 2 1 3 1 or dts 2 1 3 1 etc surround channel When OFF is set there is no effect added Bass adjustment Gain Frequency Unlike the equalizer in the equalizer menu which allows you to individually adjust the overall sound quality of each set of speakers these parameters allow you to individually adjust the tonal quality of each sound field 1 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt repeatedly to select the gain dB or frequency Hz 2 Turn the jog dial to adjust Repeat until you achieve the sound you desire Treble adjustment Gain Frequency Adjust as described in Bass adjustment Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and volumes of each speaker The settings are applied to all sound fields 1 Start playing program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press LEVEL The button lights up and the first parame
20. above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae Weather amp Metr Weather information Finance Stock market reports and trading etc Children s Progs Programs for children Social Affairs Programs about people and the things that affect them Religion Programs of religious content Phone In Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum Travel amp Touring Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA s1se peou4g 47 48 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can entera name ofup to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources These names for example VHS appear in the receiver s display when a station or program source is selected Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind For example two VCRs can be specified as VHS and 8mm respectively It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component for example a second CD player connected to the MD DAT jacks Besides you can change the names of the sound fields up to 18 characters 1 To index a preset station Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for The last station you receive
21. also scan all the stations that you have preset Before tuning to preset stations be sure to preset them by performing steps on Presetting radio stations page 45 Presetting radio stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning page 43 or Automatic Tuning page 44 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY appears in the display for a few seconds Do steps 4 to 5 before MEMORY goes out 4 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press the preset number start again from step 3 5 Press MEMORY again to store the station If MEMORY goes out before you can store the station start again from step 3 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways Scanning the preset stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time in the corresponding order and direction as follows t A2 A0 B1 B2 A 0 amp 2 _ 1 Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations For detai
22. button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows Frequency PTY Program TYpe indication RT Radio Text indication CT Current Time indication in 24 hour system a This information also appears for non RDS FM stations b Type of program being broadcast see page 47 Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities Alarm Alarm flashes in the display If a station does not provide a particular RDS service XX such as No Clock Time appears in the display When a station broadcasts radio text data it is displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from the station Any change in this rate is reflected in the display rate of the data Scanning preset stations by program type You can tune in preset stations according to a program type that you specify The receiver scans for stations in its preset memory currently broadcasting the specified program type 1 Press RDS PTY 2 Press PTY SELECT or PTY SELECT to select the program type See the table below for the information on each program type 3 Press RDS PTY While the receiver is scanning stations PTY SEARCH appears in the display window When the receiver finds a station the receiver stops scanning When the receiver could not find any preset stations currently broadcasting the specified program type PTY not fou
23. e e e e D CONCERT HALL A e e e e e e e D CONCERT HALL B e e e e e e e CHURCH e e e e e e e OPERA HOUSE e e e e e e e JAZZ CLUB e e e e e e e DISCO CLUB e e e e e e e LIVE HOUSE e e e e e e e ARENA e e e e e e e STADIUM e e e e e e e GAME e e e e e e e HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT HEADPHONE MULTI 1 2 HEADPHONE THEATER MULTI CH IN 1 2 2CH ANALOG DIRECT 96 more than 48 kHz BASS GAIN SURROUND SURROUND BACK BASS FREO TREBLE GAIN gt TREBLE FREO gt 2 A F D NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C SEMI C STUDIO EX A SEMI C STUDIO EX B SEMI C STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE V MULTI DIMENSION VIRTUAL MULTI REAR V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B D CONCERT HALL A D CONCERT HALL B CHURCH OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO CLUB LIVE HOUSE ARENA STADIUM GAME HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT HEADPHONE MULTI 1 2 HEADPHONE THEATER MULTI CH IN 1 2 2CH ANALOG DIRECT PCM96K more than 48 kHz uoneuuojJu il 89 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
24. mode applies DSP Digital Signal Processor technology to 6 1 channel encoded audio in order to reproduce the surround back channel in stereo L R There are two ways to select the 7 1 channel mode Make speaker connections and settings as described below When using only the speakers connected to this receiver You can enjoy the 7 1 channel mode sound using only the actual 6 1 channel speakers connected to this receiver Select the center speaker to be used as the surround back right speaker and set the surround back speaker to be used as the surround back left speaker The sound of the center channel will be downmixed to other channels L s E Ked To connect the speakers See page 16 Before using the 7 1 channel mode Set Center speaker size CENTER to NO and set Surround back speaker single or double SURR BACK L R to YES For details on the setting see pages 20 21 When connecting an additional amplifier to reproduce all 7 1 channels using real speakers If you have another stereo power amplifier you can enjoy the 7 1 channel mode using real speakers for all 7 1 channels Connect the Surround back L R speakers through your other amplifier STR VA555ES PRE OUT Stereo amplifier To connect the speakers and the amplifier See page 17 Before using the 7 1 channel mode Set
25. of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields Refer to the illustration below Select SIDE if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Select MIDDLE if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Select BEHIND if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section This parameter is available only when the surround back speaker size is set to NO This setting only effects the surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields These parameters are not available when Surround speaker size SURROUND is set to W Surround speaker height SURR HEIGHT Surround back speaker height SURR BACK HGT This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround and surround back speaker s for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields Refer to the illustration below This setting only effects the surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields These parameters are not available when Surround speaker size SURROUND is set to NO This parameter is not available when Surround back speaker size SURR BACK is set to NO continued 5 y dn funes pue dn BurjooH i 23 24 Multi channel surround setup continued Tip The surround surround back speake
26. sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are input the sound signals are output in stereo automatically and the sound field is turned off Youcan change the name of the sound field see page 48 About DCS Digital Cinema Sound The sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology When these sound fields are selected Digital Cinema Sound indicator in the display lights up DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony DCS uses the DSP Digital Signal Processor technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood When played at home DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director E NORMAL SURROUND Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects CINEMA STUDIO EX A C Uses 3D sound imaging of V MULTI DIMENSION page 31 to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers Though this receiver incorporates the 6 1 channel amplifier you can reproduce the 6 1 channel surround sound with the 5 1 channel speaker settings by creating the virtual surround back speaker through the VIRTUAL MATRIX 6 1 playback functio
27. set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 19 to a distance 4 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 19 When this range is exceeded the display blinks If you make the setting while the display blinks you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect R Surround back speaker distance SURR BACK Set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker s Surround back speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 19 to a distance 4 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 19 When this range is exceeded the display blinks If you make the setting while the display blinks you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect B Sub woofer distance SUB WOOFER Set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer Tip The receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers Also the center speaker cannot be set more that 1 5 meters closer than the front speakers Likewise the surround and surround back speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 4 5 meters closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location o
28. the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate function on the receiver Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your TV away from the audio components Models of area code CEL only Remote control The remote does not function Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak If the receivers COMMAND MODE and the remote s COMMAND MODE do not match transmission is not possible between the remote and the receiver Make sure you select the correct function on the remote When you operate a programmed non Sony component the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the make of the component The component names appearing in the function list do not correspond to the jacks on the receiver The sound field list does not appear The remote has not been initialized Turn on the receiver point the remote at the receiver and press SOUND FIELD FUNCTION or SUB on the remote see page 56 amp appears in the display window of the remote The batteries are running out Replace all the batteries with new ones The function names that appear in the display windows of the receiver an
29. to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts etc MD or DAT deck DIGITAL 5m FM 4 aw PHONO CD saco mm Oo ASSIGNABLE _ VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 IDEO 52 vipeo 52 vieo s2 voeo S2 VI S2 VIDEO om N N vato vato our IN Y e QU N 6060 SURA BACK sus WOOFER Notes You cannot make a digital recording of digital multi channel surround signals All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies It is not possible to record analog signals to the components connected to TAPE and VIDEO jacks with only digital connections To record analog signals make analog connections To record digital signals make analog and digital connections The sound is not output when you play a SACD disc on the SACD player connected to the CD SACD OPTICAL IN jack on this unit Connect to the analog input jacks CD SACD IN jacks Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the SACD player 3ueuoduio aui dn BurjooH il 11 12 Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS If your DVD player is equipped with multi ch
30. to select Page SET UP FRONT SP LARGE SMALL 19 CENTER SP LARGE SMALL NO SURROUND SP LARGE SMALL NO SURR BACK SP LARGE SMALL NO SURR BACK L R YES NO SUB WOOFER YES NO FRONT 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps CENTER 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps SURROUND 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps SURR BACK 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps SUB WOOFER 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps S W PHASE NORMAL REVERSE DISTANCE UNIT meter feet SURR POSI SIDE MIDDLE BEHIND SURR HEIGHT HIGH LOW SURR BACK HGT HIGH LOW FRONT SP gt 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps CENTER SP gt 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps SURROUND SP gt 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps SURR BACK SP gt 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps LFE HIGH CUT gt 40 Hz to 200 Hz 10 Hz steps 6 1CH DECODING AUTO ON OFF 50 MULTI CH 1 2 NONE Every function except for TUNER and PHONO D POWER AUTO OFF ALWAYS ON V POWER AUTO OFF ALWAYS ON S FIELD LINK ON OFF DECODE FORMAT AUTO PCM AUTO FUNCTION ON OFF 2 WAY REMOTE ON OFF COMMAND MODE AVI AV2 T TONE NORMAL PHASE NOISE PHASE AUDIO COLOR SYSTEM PAL NTSC OSD COLOR MONOCHROME OSD H POSITION 0 to 64 1 steps OSD V POSITION 0 to 32 1 steps 1 When the speakers are set to SMALL only Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted SURROUND parameters are stored in each sound field The adjusted LEVEL
31. to the component information See the table on pages 61 62 for information on the operations that appear when you press SUB AV MENU button When you have selected the VCR DVD player or SAT tuner press this button to display VCR DVD or SAT menu on the TV screen Then use the cursor buttons to perform the menu operations see 18 Cursor buttons ENTER EXECUTE button and EXIT RETURN button Note When you have selected VCR the remote is set to control the VCR that corresponds with VCR 1 after you press AV MENU Before pressing the button make sure to set the VCR input mode to 1 D MUTING button The function of this button is same as the MUTING button on the receiver See page 27 6 1 DECODING button The function of this button is same as the 6 1CH DECODING button on the receiver See page 33 SOUND FIELD button Press to display the sound field list Press again to revert back to the component information AV 1 0 switch Press to turn on or off the components that the remote is programmed to operate For details on programming procedure see Programming the remote on page 66 If you press the 1 5 switch 2 at the same time it will turn off the main component and other Sony audio video components SYSTEM STANDBY Note The function of the AV 1 switch changes automatically each time y
32. 6 Vp p 75 ohms Remote control Remote control system Infrared control 4 5 V DC with three LR6 size AA alkaline batteries Power requirements Dimensions 175 x 62x 33 mm Mass approx 135 g excluding batteries General Power requirements Area code Power requirements CEL 230 V AC 50 60 Hz CN 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz E 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption CN CEL 390W E 400 W Power consumption during standby mode 1W AC outlets Area code AC outlets CEL 1 switched 100 W MAX E 2 switched 100 W MAX Dimensions 430 x 175 x 465 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 20 0 kg Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander RM LJ305 1 LR6 size AA batteries 3 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice uoneuuoju In 81 Tables of settings using SURROUND LEVEL EQ and SET UP buttons You can make various settings using the LEVEL SURROUND EQ SET UP buttons jog dial and cursor buttons The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make Press Press lt or gt to select Turn jog dial to select Page SURROUND 2CH DECODING AUTO ON OFF 37 2CH MODE PRO LOGIC PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC Neo Cinema Neo Music C WID
33. Decoding to ON to activate Sony DCMD and play 6 1 channel signals equivalent to those that would be used in a movie theater 4 Sony DCMD Digital Cinema Matrix Decoder system Sony DCMD is a high fidelity 6 1 channel matrix decoder developed by Sony This decoder has the same function as that used in movie theaters It can be used with all Surround EX formats Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 and DTS ES Discreet 6 1 Sony DCMD conforms to Dolby Digital EX Understanding the multi channel surround displays 5 6 7 SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to YES and the receiver detects that the disc being played back does not contain the LFE channel signal While this indicator lights up the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the low frequency components of the front channels Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound based on the speakers settings When using sound fields like D CONCERT the receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound L Front Left R Front Right C Center monaural SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic p
34. EX C e e e e e e e e e SEMI C STUDIO EX A e e e e e SEMI C STUDIO EX B e e e e e SEMI C STUDIO EX C e e e e e NIGHT THEATER e e e e e e e e e MONO MOVIE e e e e e e e e e STEREO MOVIE e e e e e e e e e V MULTI DIMENSION e e e e e e e e e VIRTUAL MULTI REAR e e e e e e e e e V SEMI M DIMENSION e e e e e VIRTUAL ENHANCED A e e e e e VIRTUAL ENHANCED B e e e e e D CONCERT HALL A e e e e e e D CONCERT HALL B e e e e e e e e CHURCH e e e e e e OPERA HOUSE e gt e e JAZZ CLUB e e e e DISCO CLUB e e e e e e e e e LIVE HOUSE e e e e e e ARENA e e e e e e e e e STADIUM e e e e e e e HEADPHONE 2CH e e HEADPHONE DIRECT e HEADPHONE MULTI 1 2 e HEADPHONE THEATER e e MULTI CH IN 1 e e e e e e MULTI CH IN2 e e e e e 2CH ANALOG DIRECT e 96 more than 48 kHz e D These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments For details see each item in Adjusting the level parameters page 39 2 When these sound fields are selected there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set to LARGE However sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L F E signals 86 lt BASS GAIN BASS FREQ MID GAIN EQ FRONT MID FREQ MID SLOPE gt gt TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ 2CH A F D NORMAL SURROUND
35. FRONT 80 W 80 W CENTER 80 W SURR 80 W 80 W SURR BACK 80 W continued uoneuuojul i 79 Specifications continued 1 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements E 240 V AC 50 Hz CN CEL 230 V AC 50 Hz 2 Measured under the following conditions Area code Power requirements CN 220 V AC 50 Hz 3 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve 0 5 dB CD SACD TAPE MD DAT TV SAT DVD LD VIDEO 1 2 3 10 Hz 100 kHz 0 5 2 dB with sound field equalizer and bass boost bypassed Inputs Analog PHONO Sensitivity 2 5 mV Impedance 50 kilohms S N 86 dB A 2 5 mV MULTI CHANNEL Sensitivity 150 mV INPUT 1 2 CD SACD TAPE MD DAT DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO 1 2 3 Impedance 50 kilohms S N 100 dB A 150 mV 4 INPUT SHORT 5 Weighted network input level Inputs Digital CD SACD DVD LD Sensitivity Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF DVD LD TV SAT Sensitivity MD DAT Optical Impedance S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Outputs TAPE MD DAT REC OUT VIDEO 1 2 AUDIO OUT Voltage 150 mV Impedance 22 kilohms FRONT L R Voltage 2 V CENTER Impedance 1 kilohms SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK SUB WOOFER EQ BASS 99 Hz 1
36. G N 4 235 283 13 3 Stereo FM AM Receiver Operating Instructions STR VA555ES 2001 Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus gt Don t throw a battery dispose it as i the injurious wastes Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet This receiver incorporates with Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS DTS ES Extended Surround and Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the upper portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 4 XXX XXX XX AA Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only Tips In this Operating Instructions the models of area code CEL
37. IAL jack When making this connection be sure to set INPUT MODE manually see page 27 The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to AUTO 2CH For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups see the operating instructions supplied with your RF demodulator The FM reception is poor Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna Ground wire not supplied To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations see page 45 Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display RDS does not work Make sure that you re tuned to an FM RDS station Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear Contact the radio station and find out whether or not they actually provide
38. O 1 2 list CATEGORY list PROGRAM list MAKER list CATEGORY list BUTTON list MAKER list FUNCTION list LEARNING FUNCTION list BUTTON list DOWNLOAD FUNCTION MENU SORT SOUND FIELD list SOUND FIELD AUTO POWER TV INPUT list TUNER INFO BACK LIGHT CD DISC NAME CONTRAST Exit COMMAND MODE ALL CLEAR 1 Appears only when the receiver is connected to CONTROL 1 1 conpatible CD changer 5 50 200 300 or 400 discs 2 This function is not available for this receiver Selecting a component Basic procedure for selecting a component Do the procedure below to select a component from the function list 1 Press FUNCTION The function list appears The items in the list correspond with the jacks on the receiver MD DAT CD SRCD TUNER PHONO 2 Move the easy scroll key to select a component from the list then press the key to enter the selection Information about the component appears in the display window A display example CDI e L Category Sony e Maker of the component Tips You can modify the category indication The category indication tells you what component is actually connected to the jacks on the receiver If a component is connected to jacks for which they are not originally meant you can modify the category indication to match the component For details see Programming the remote on page 66 You can set the remote to auto
39. Panorama mode PANORAMA MODE You can set this parameter only when 2ch decode mode is set to PL II MUSIC You can enjoy the surround sound by spreading the sound field of front speakers to the left and right of the listening position Effect level EFFECT LEVEL Lets you adjust the presence of the current surround effect Wall type WALL Lets you control the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening environment by simulating a softer S or harder H wall The midpoint designates a neutral wall made of wood Reverberation REVERB Lets you control the spacing of the early reflections to simulate a sonically longer L or shorter S room The midpoint designates a standard room with no adjustment Front reverberation FRONT REVERB This parameter can be used when D CONCERT HALL A B is selected This parameter lets you adjust the amount of reverberations to add to the front signals according to the original reverberations in the source To increase front reverberations select WET To decrease front reverberations select DR Y Screen depth SCREEN DEPTH In a movie theater sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen This parameter lets you create the same sensation in your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers into the screen DEEP provides the greatest amount of screen depth Virtual speakers VIR
40. T 24 26 IR emitter 3 area code CEL only 88 46 CINEMA STUDIO EX 111 30 IR receptor 2 RDS PTY Models of area code Cursor buttons lt gt 28 Jog dial 29 19 29 37 39 41 CEL only 87 46 19 37 39 41 48 50 48 50 SET UP 26 19 50 Digital Cinema Sound indicator LEVEL 20 39 SLEEP 87 49 6 30 MASTER VOLUME 20 25 27 SPEAKERS switch 43 27 DIGITAL CONCERT HALL 13 MEMORY 39 43 45 SURROUND BJ 37 G MODE 30 41 TUNING 88 44 DIMMER 42 29 MULTI 2CH ANALOG DIRECT VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks 41 Display 9 35 17 27 30 32 49 1 0 power 1 18 25 41 43 DISPLAY 4 29 46 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING DOOR OPEN 25 indicator 12 ENTER 27 18 48 MUTING 21 27 EQ 1 41 NAME 33 48 EQUALIZER 5 41 NIGHT MODE 6 33 Hooking Up the Components Required cords Before you get started Turn off the power to all components before making any connections Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed Besure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise When connecting an audio video cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components yellow video to yellow white left audio to white and red right audio to red When connecting optical digital cords take the caps off the connectors and insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie the o
41. THL C R 8 steps DIMENSIONF I S 3 to 3 1 increment steps PANORAMA MODE ON OFF EFFECT LEVEL 0 to 150 5 steps WALLS IH 8 to 8 1 increment steps REVERBSIL 8 to 8 1 increment steps FRONT REVERB DRY WET STD SCREEN DEPTH DEEP MID OFF VIR SPEAKERS ON OFF SUR ENHANCER ON OFF BASS GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps BASS FREQ 99 Hz to 1 0 kHz 21 steps TREBLE GAIN 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps TREBLE FREQ 1 0 kHz to 10 0 kHz 23 steps LEVEL TEST TONE OFF AUTO FIX 39 PHASE NOISE OFF L C C R R SR SL SR SR SBR SBR SBL SBL SL SL L PHASE AUDIO OFF L C C R R SR SL SR SR SBR SBR SBL SBL SL SL L FRONT L_I_R 8 to 8 1 increment steps SURROUND L_0I R 8 to 8 1 increment steps SUR BACK LIR 8 to 8 1 increment steps CENTER LEVEL OFF 20 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURROUND LEVEL OFF 20 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SUR BACK LEVEL OFF 20 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps S WOOFER LEVEL OFF 20 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps LFE MIX LEVEL OFF 20 dB to 0 dB 1 dB steps D RANGE COMP OFF 0 1 to 0 9 0 1 steps STD MAX 1 You can set this parameter only when the 2ch decode mode is set to PL II MUSIC 2 One of these parameters appears depending on the T TONE parameter in the SET UP menu 82
42. The remote provides 2 macro lists MACRO 1 and 2 You can specify up to 16 IR codes for each macro list Setting the sequence of IR codes 1 Press SET UP The set up list appears gt RECEIVER IR SET LEARNING DOWNLOAD 2 Move the easy scroll key to select IR SET then press the key to enter the selection The IR SET list appears lt IR SET gt gt MACRO1 MACRO2 Exit continued aui Buisn 67 Using the lists continued 3 Move the easy scroll key to select MACRO or MACRO2 then press the key to enter the selection The program list appears lt MACRO1 gt gt 1 NO SET 2 NO SET SET 4 Move the easy scroll key to select the macro step number 1 NO SET for example then press the key to enter the selection The category list appears Category Common Button UCR 5 Move the easy scroll key to select the component category VCR for example then press the key to enter the selection The maker list appears Maker gt Sony UTR1 Sony UTR2 Sony UTR3 6 Move the easy scroll key to select the maker then press the key to enter the selection The function list appears Function gt XPOWER KPLAY xSTOP 7 Move the easy scroll key to select the IR code for the operation you want to perform then press the key to enter the selection The pr
43. a Sony CD changer with a COMMAND MODE selector If your CD changer s COMMAND MODE selector can be set to CD 1 CD 2 or CD 3 be sure to set the command mode to CD 1 and connect the changer to the CD jacks on the receiver If however you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEO OUT jacks set the command mode to CD 2 and connect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver continued 3ueuoduio aui dn BurjooH T 13 14 Other hookups continued 2ND ROOM hookup You can use the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks to output the audio video signals of the selected component to a stereo amplifier located in another room see page 29 Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage If not use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 240V 220V Connecting the power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet connect the speaker system to the receiver see page 16 Connect the AC power cord s of your audio video components to a wall outlet AC OUTLET AC OUTLET R SURROUND L IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 40 AC IN terminal Except for models of area code CN The configuration shape and number of AC outlets vary a
44. ance between surround back left and right speakers when surround back L R speakers are set to YES Center level CENTER LEVEL Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker Surround level SURROUND LEVEL Lets you adjust the level of the surround left and right speakers Surround back level SURR BACK LEVEL Lets you adjust level of the surround back left and right speaker s Sub woofer level S WOOFER LEVEL Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer LFE Low Frequency Effect mix level LFE MIX Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection circuitry For LFE mix level 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the sub woofer select OFF However the low frequency sounds of the front center or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker in the speaker setup page 20 21 Dynamic range compressor D RANGE Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night We recommend using the MAK setting To reproduce the sound track with no comp
45. annel output jacks you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player s multi channel decoder Alternatively the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound five speakers two front speakers two surround speakers and a center speaker and a sub woofer are required For 6 1 channel surround sound you will also need a surround back speaker Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player multi channel decoder etc for details on the multi channel hookups Notes When using the connections described below adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder See page 16 for details on speaker system hookup INES 750 COAXIAL FM Sau DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO 06666 VIDEO VIDEO or N flor cossaco grea W PIS 2 1 rug S2 video se vino Se X ND DAT OPTICAL MDIDAT loPricaL 1 grea W poun orca 9 L na aan kans von N amid 20 ASSIGNABLE E MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 DVD player Multichannel decoder etc Other hookups LY 752 coaxial FM 4 Sau cojsaco
46. button once should be sufficient In about 3 to 5 seconds it is displayed whether learning was successful or not When the learning completes successfully Learning OK the number of keys and the capacity used for learning are displayed VIDEO 2 1 E REVERSE Learning OK 15 80 207 When the learning does not complete successfully the cause is displayed Learning NG REVERSE FULL Keys gt Exit FULL Keys shortage of buttons FULL memory shortage of memory ERROR other causes e4 Information To enter a name for SUB 1 5 1 In step 5 move the easy scroll key to select Name then press the key to enter selection 2 Use the easy scroll key to create a name up to 8 characters select a character lt gt move the cursor Insert insert a space Delete delete a character To cancel learning Move the easy scroll key to select Exit or Cancel during any step then press the key to enter the selection To erase the learned code In step 5 above move the easy scroll key to select Clear then press the key to enter the selection Again move the easy scroll key to select Yes then press the key to enter the selection The number of buttons and the capacity used for learning are displayed Tips The marks that are displayed in front of the button name indicate the following E already learned X pre programmed n step 3 learned bu
47. ccording to the model and country to which the receiver is shipped Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal on this unit Notes Models of area code E only Two AC power cords are supplied Use either AC power cord that fits your wall outlet We recommend that you connect this unit directly to a wall outlet If you must use a multi outlet tap or extension cord be sure to use one capable of handling high current at least 10 A or one designed for office use If you connect other audio video components to the AC OUTLET s on the receiver the receiver will supply power to the connected component s allowing you to turn the whole system on or off when you turn the receiver on or off Caution Make sure that the total power consumption of the component s connected to the receiver s AC OUTLET s does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel Do not connect high wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons fans or TVs to this outlet 3ueuoduio aui dn BurjooH il 15 16 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookup Required cords Speaker cords not supplied E Monaural audio cord not supple Black A Ey H gt Black Audio cord not supplied White L lt T F LP White L Red R lt gt Red R Active sub woofer Surround speaker Surround speaker Surround back R
48. cess Move the easy scroll key to select Exit from the DOWNLOAD list then press the key to enter the selection Notes If you have changed the discs in the CD changer be sure to download the CD disc names memos from the receiver or play the newly inserted disc s before you select a disc from the changer You can download the data only from the Sony CD changer 5 50 200 300 or 400 discs connected to the receiver using the CONTROL 1 cable CD DISC NAME is available for up to 400 discs Note on downloading CD disc names from the CD players You can download CD disc names memos only from the CONTROL A1 A1II compatible Sony CD players Depending on the CD player setting it may take several minutes to download CD disc names memos For faster transmission make the following CD player settings When an CONTROL A1 A11 compatible Sony CD player is connected to the receiver Set the category for the CD function in the IR SET list to CD1 When using the Sony CD changer set it to CD2 or CD3 Be sure to set the category to only one of CDI CD2 or CD3 You can check the current category setting by selecting a component from the function list see page 65 When multiple CONTROL A1 A11I compatible Sony CD players are connected to the receiver When you use two CD players set the COMMAND MODE selector on the back panel of the CD players to CDI or CD2 respectively and se
49. compatible with the new functions Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL jacks are connected via a PC interface kit to a personal computer running MD Editor or similar application Also do not operate the connected component in a manner contrary to the functions of the application as this may cause the application to operate incorrectly CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1 compatibility The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components Components with CONTROL 1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL ALII and can be connected to each other Basically the majority of the functions available with the CONTROL A1 control system will be available with the CONTROL control system However when making connections between components with CONTROL A1 jacks and components with CONTROL 1 jacks the number of functions that can be controlled may be limited depending on the component For detailed information refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component s Connections Connect monaural 2P mini plug cords in series to the CONTROL 1 jacks on the back of each component You can connect up to 10 CONTROL compatible components in any order However you can connect only one of each type of component i e 1 CD player 1 MD deck 1 tape deck and 1 rece
50. d is tuned in If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations see Tuning to preset stations on page 45 To index a program source Select the program source component to be named To change the name of the sound field Select the sound field you want to change the name 2 Press NAME once to index preset stations and program sources press NAME twice to change the name of the sound field 3 Create an index name by using the jog dial and cursor buttons Turn the jog dial to select a character then press gt to move the cursor to the next position To insert a space Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears in the display If you ve made a mistake Press lt or gt repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes then turn the jog dial to select the right character 4 Press ENTER 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index name for another station or program source Note Models of area code CEL only You cannot change the name of an RDS station Recording Before you begin make sure you ve connected all components properly Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help 1 Select the component to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into th
51. d the remote are different Select the correct function using the remote When the CD player tape deck or MD deck is connected to the receiver via CONTROL A1 A11I jacks Auto Function does not work properly Reprogram the remote see page 66 Reference sections for clearing the memory To clear See memorized settings page 18 Customized sound fields page 41 All the settings in the remote page 75 Specifications Amplifier section Models of area code E Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 05 96 100 W 100 W 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 90 W 90 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 05 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W 100 W SURR BACK 100 W 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 FRONT 90 W 90 W CENTER 90 W SURR 90 W 90 W SURR BACK 90 W Models of area code CN CEL Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 100 W 100 W 90 W 90 W 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 90 W 90 W 80 W 80 W2 Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURR 100 W 100 W SURR BACK 100 W 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 90 W 90 W CENTER 90 W SURR 90 W 90 W SURR BACK 90 W 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 05 FRONT 90 W 90 W CENTER 90 W SURR 90 W 90 W SURR BACK 90 W 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 05
52. des a narrow band centered on the selected frequency for specific adjustments Center speaker treble adjustment Gain Frequenc y Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble Surround speaker bass adjustment Gain Frequenc y Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass Surround speaker treble adjustment Gain Frequenc y Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble Surround back speaker bass adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass Surround back speaker treble adjustment Gain Frequency Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble Clearing Stored Equalizer Settings 1 Press EQUALIZER repeatedly to select the equalizer you want to clear EQ PRESET 1 5 2 Press EQ 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to display PRESET x CLEAR NO x is the number of the current equalizer preset 4 Turn the jog dial to display PRESET x CLEAR YES and press ENTER Are you sure NO is displayed 5 Once again turn the jog dial to display YES and press ENTER PRESET x CLEARED is displayed and the contents of the selected equalizer bank are restored to the factory presets Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver see page 7 Storing FM stations automatically AUTOBETICAL Models of area code CEL only This function lets you store up t
53. e recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary 4 Start recording on the recording deck then start playback on the playback component Notes You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog OUT MD DAT OUT jacks To record a digital audio signal connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD DAT OUT jacks Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the TAPE OUT or MD DAT OUT jacks The analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks When you use AUDIO SPLIT to assign a digital audio input for example MD DAT OPTICAL the analog audio signals of the assigned audio for example MD DAT ANALOG is output The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the REC OUT jacks even when MULTI 2CH ANALOG DIRECT is set to MULTI CH 1 or 2 DIRECT The analog audio signals of the current function are output No signals are output from DIGITAL OUT jacks MD DAT OPTICAL OUT when you set MULTI 2CH ANALOG DIRECT to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT The digital circuitry power is cut off to ensure a superior sound quality Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR a TV or an LD player using the receiver You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape See the operating instructions of your VCR or LD player if you need help 1 Select the program source to be recorded 2 Prepare the com
54. e FM stereo reception is poor press FM MODE to improve the sound You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted Note If STEREO does not appear at all when an FM broadcast is received normally press FM MODE to turn on the STEREO indication The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 2 Area code FM AM CN CEL 50 kHz 9 kHz E 50 kHz 9 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed see page 81 Automatic tuning If you don t know the frequency of the station you want you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press FM AM to select the FM or AM band Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning is repeated in the same direction 4 To continue scanning press TUNING or TUNING again Preset tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning you can preset them to the receiver Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2 character preset code using the supplied remote Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset The receiver will
55. e memory indefinitely You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters See the tables starting from page 85 for the parameters available in each sound field To get the most from multi channel surround sound Position your speakers and do the procedures described in Multi channel surround setup starting from page 19 before you customize a sound field Adjusting the surround parameters The SURROUND menu contains parameters that let you customize various aspects of the current sound field The settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press SURROUND The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically Initial settings Parameter Initial setting 2CH DECODING depends on the sound field 2CH MODE PRO LOGIC CWIDTHL C R 3 DIMENSION F_I__S Midpoint PANORAMA MODE OFF EFFECT LEVEL depends on the sound field WALLS I H Midpoint REVERBS I L Midpoint FRONT REVERB STD STANDARD SCREEN DEPTH MID VIR SPEAKERS ON 9 SUR ENHANCER ON 5 BASS GAIN OdB v BASS FREQ 250 Hz 5 TREBLE GAIN 0 dB e TREBLE FREQ 2 5 kHz amp You can set t
56. e selection A display example NORMAL SURROUND C STUDIO Ex C STUDIO Ex B gt C STUDIO Ex C To turn off the sound field Move the easy scroll key to select either 2CH STEREO or A F D in the sound field list in the display Tip You can sort the sound field page 73 Programming the remote You can customize the remote to match the components connected to your receiver You can even program the remote to control non Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control The procedure below uses as an example a case in which a Kenwood LD player is connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver Before you begin note that You cannot change the settings of TUNER and PHONO The remote can control only components that accept infrared wireless control signals Be sure to turn on the receiver and point the remote towards the receiver when performing the following procedure 1 Press SET UP The set up list appears gt RECE IVER IR SET LEARNING DOWNLOAD 2 Move the easy scroll key to select IR SET then press the key to enter the selection The IR SET list appears lt IR SET gt VIDEO 1 gt UIDEO 2 1 VIDEO 3 1 3 Move the easy scroll key to select the component VIDEO 2 for example then press the key to enter the selection The category list appears Category UCR TU L D 4 Move
57. eck that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component There is no sound from one of the front speakers Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones see page 28 If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver Check that the SPEAKERS switch is set to ON see page 27 Check that the headphones are not connected Press MUTING to cancel the muting function The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again When only a very low level sound is heard check to see if NIGHT MODE is activated see page 33 The left and right sound
58. ed on the power clear the receiver s memory Then specify the speaker parameters size position etc and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system Tip To check the audio output during settings to set up while outputting the sound check the connection see page 25 Clearing the receiver s memory Before using your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver s memory do the following 1 Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down L H for 5 seconds ENTER to Clear All appears in the display 3 Press ENTER After MEMORY CLEARING appears in the display for a while MEMORY CLEARED appears All of the following items are reset or cleared All preset stations are reset or cleared All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings All index names of preset stations and program sources are cleared SET UP parameters are reset to their factory settings The sound field memorized for each program source and preset stations are cleared Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for the first time adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to your system For the adjustable parameters see the table on page 84 See pages 19 24 for speaker settings and pages 50 52 for other settings Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same d
59. eld function is on press MODE HO Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz When the INPUT MODE is set to AUTO MULTI CH 1 or 2 and no digital signal is input or INPUT MODE is set to MULTI CH 1 or2 FIXED you cannot change the sound field page 27 Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced Check that the playing DVD etc is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component continued uoneuuojJu i 77 78 Troubleshooting continued Recording cannot be done Check that the components are connected correctly Select the source component with FUNCTION control When recording from a digital component make sure the INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED see page 27 before recording with a component connected to the analog MD DAT or TAPE terminals When recording from a digital component make sure the INPUT MODE is set to COAXIAL FIXED or OPTICAL FIXED see page 27 before recording with the component connected to the DIGITAL MD DAT OUT terminals To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator then connect the RF demodulator s optical or coaxial digital output to the receiver s DVD LD OPTICAL IN or COAX
60. entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow continued 5 1oxeoads y dn funes pue dn BurjooH i 19 20 Multi channel surround setup continued Initial settings Parameter Initial setting FRONT SP LARGE CENTER SP LARGE SURROUND SP LARGE SURR BACK SP LARGE SURR BACK L R NO SUB WOOFER YES FRONT 5 0 meter CENTER 5 0 meter SURROUND 3 5 meter SURR BACK 3 5 meter SUB WOOFER 5 0 meter S W PHASE NORMAL DISTANCE UNIT meter SURR POSI SIDE SURR HEIGHT LOW SURR BACK HGT LOW FRONT SP gt STD 120 Hz CENTER SP gt STD 120 Hz SURROUND SP STD 120 Hz SURR BACK SP gt STD 120 Hz LFE HIGH CUT STD 120 Hz When the speakers are set to SMALL only Front speaker size FRONT If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer When the front speakers are set to SMALL the center surround and surround back speakers are also automatically set to SMALL unless previously set to NO B Center speaker size CENTER If you connect a large s
61. f the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is farther away For example setting the center speaker distance 1 2 meters closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try R Sub woofer phase polarity S W PHASE Set the sub woofer phase polarity There is usually no problem when the sub woofer phase polarity is set to NORMAL However depending on the type of front speakers the position of the sub woofer and the cut off frequency of the sub woofer setting the phase polarity to REVERSE may produce better bass Besides bass reproduction the richness and tightness of the overall sound may also be affected While listening from the main listening position select the setting that best suits your environment B Distance unit DISTANCE UNIT Lets you select either feet or meters as the unit of measure for setting distances W Surround speaker position SURR POSI This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation
62. g the commands of your components By using the Learning function it is possible for this commander to perform learned operations Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the commander When a remote control code is not one of the presets stored in the commander it is possible for the commander to learn the code using the Learning function 1 Press SET UP and move the easy scroll key to select LEARNING then press the key to enter the selection The function list appears lt LEARNING gt VIDEO 1 gt VIDEO 2 1 VIDEO 1 2 Move the easy scroll key to select the function you want to use the Learning function then press the key to enter the selection The button list appears VIDEO 2 1 POUER gt REVERSE PLAY 3 Move the easy scroll key to select the button you want to use for the Learning function then press the key to enter the selection The learning display appears UIDEO 2 1 REUERSE Learning Start Cancel ej Function e Button 4 Point the remote code receiver section of the commander toward the receiver transmitter on the remote control to be learned About 5 cm 15 cm 5 Move the easy scroll key to select Learning Start then press the key to enter the selection Learning Now is displayed 6 Press the appropriate button on the remote control to send the remote control code Lightly pressing the
63. hen you press the key gt changes to AD Sort A F D 2CH STEREO MULTI 2CH A DIR 5 Move the easy scroll key to select the position you want to move the menu to then press the key to enter selection When you press the key changes to Sort NORMAL SURROUND C STUDIO EKA 2CH STEREO continued aui Buisn 73 74 Using the lists continued Using the auto power function With the auto power function turned on the commander sends numerous codes to the appropriate Sony AV components when you select a video function Automatically the components and the TV you have done IR setting turn on and the TV switches to the selected input mode This function works for Sony components only 1 Press SET UP The set up list appears LEARNING DOWNLOAD MENU SORT gt AUTO POWER 2 Move the easy scroll key to select AUTO POWER then press the key to enter the selection The AUTO POWER list appears lt AUTO POUER gt On Off 3 Move the easy scroll key to select On or Off then press the key to enter the selection When you select On the TV INPUT list appears lt INPUT gt gt TU UIDEO TU UIDEO2 TU UIDEOS 4 Move the easy scroll key to select the video input of the TV then press the key to enter the selection Notes Switching to VIDEO 1 4 input may
64. his parameter only when the 2ch S decode mode is set to PL II MUSIC a 2ch decode type 2CH DECODING Lets you specify the settings for decoding Digital PCM analog input or the 2 channel audio signals of 2 0 format sound When set to AUTO the receiver performs the decoding when the Dolby Surround or DTS Surround encode flag is on When set to ON the receiver performs the decoding for the 2 channel source regardless of the encode flag When set to OFF the receiver does not perform the decoding Note When NORMAL SURROUND is selected the receiver is automaticallty set to ON setting When A F D is selected the receiver automatically set to AUTO setting In either case this parameter is not displayed in the SURROUND menu continued 37 38 Customizing sound fields continued 2ch decode mode 2CH MODE Lets you specify the type of decoding for the 2 channel source This receiver incorporates with Dolby Surround Pro Logic II and DTS Neo 6 Each of these has movie mode and music mode and the receiver can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5 1 channel through Dolby Surround Pro Logic II or 6 channel through DTS Neo 6 When set to PRO LOGIC the receiver performs the Pro Logic decoding The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 channels e When set to PL II MOVIE the receiver performs the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding This set
65. hows the items in each list and the function of each item Component Item s Function DISPLAY Selects information displayed on the TV screen SIDE A Selects side A of the disc SIDE B Selects side B of the disc PROGRAM Programs the tracks REPEAT Repeats current track or programmed tracks DISPLAY Selects information Component Item s Function displayed on the TV VCR DISPLAY Selects information Screen displayed on the TV TITLE Displays the Title menu For details the menu INPUT Changes the input mode operation see the tipon SELECT of the page 63 ANT TV VTR Selects the signal to be SET UP Displays the Set up output from the antenna menu For details on the terminal of the VCR TV menu operation see the signal or video signal tip on page 63 SP LP Selects the playback SUBTITLE Changes the Subtitle speed CHG Language REC Starts recording SUBTITLE Displays the Subtitles TV MUTING Mutes the sound AUDIO Changes the sounds VOL Raises the volume CHANGE VOL TO wer voine SEARCH Changes the search mode MODE Selects the channel of CLEAR Returns to the eleven or higher Continuous Play etc JUMP Toggles between the previous and current INDEX Selects a index channels INDEX DISPLAY Selects information displayed on the TV continued screen TV VIDEO Changes the input mode of the TV PINP Acti
66. ial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically BASS TREBLE Bandwidth Y i Y I I I Frequency Frequency Frequency Hz Hz Hz Tip You can turn off the equalization without erasing the equalizer Press EQUALIZER repeatedly to select EQ PRESET OFF continued punos punouns 6bulAofug 41 42 Adjusting the egualizer continued Front speaker bass adjustment Gain Frequenc y Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass Front speaker midrange adjustment Gain Frequenc y Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of midrange Front speaker midrange bandwidth Lets you adjust the width of the midrange band WIDE provides a wide band centered on the selected frequency for general adjustments MIDDLE provides a normal band e NARROW provides a narrow band centered on the selected frequency for specific adjustments Front speaker treble adjustment Gain Frequenc y Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble Center speaker bass adjustment Gain Frequenc y Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass Center speaker midrange adjustment Gain Frequenc y Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of midrange Center speaker midrange bandwidth Lets you adjust the width of the midrange band WIDE provides a wide band centered on the selected frequency for general adjustments MIDDLE provides a normal band e NARROW provi
67. ically AUTOBETICAL Direct tuning Automatic tuning Preset tuning aan ua aa AA NTEN Using the Radio Data System RDS 46 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program SOUTCES coerente t 48 Recording oso a etn 48 Using the Sleep Timer 49 Adjustments using the SET UP button 50 CONTROL 1 control system 53 Operations using the remote Before you use your remote 55 Location of parts and basic remote eee etes 56 Using the lists ess 64 Additional Information Precautions e aa hs Troubleshooting Specifications esse Tables of settings using SURROUND LEVEL EQ and SET UP buttons 82 Adjustable parameters for each sound field uqu ans E COSI 85 Models of area code CEL only Features 7 1 Channel mode This receiver incorporates a 6 channel amplifier It can reproduce the sound of movies etc encoded in 6 1 channel audio through front L R center surround L R surround back and sub woofer speakers This receiver also lets you enjoy a 7 1 channel mode The 7 1 channel mode uses DSP Digital Signal Processor technology to reproduce the Surround Back channel in stereo L R page 28 Compatible with a variety of audio formats and modes This receiver is compatible with the following audio formats Dolby Digital EX page 34 D
68. 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 On operation Before connecting other components 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 question or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Also see Checking the connections on page 25 to verify that the connections are correct Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer There is no sound no matter which component is selected Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at o dB Check that the SPEAKERS switch is not set to OFF see page 27 Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly Press MUTING to cancel the muting function Not PCM appears in the display and no sound is heard Set DECODE FORMAT to AUTO in the SET UP menu page 51 There is no sound from a specific component Ch
69. io signals of the current function are output 19130 i Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP while the power is on Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF While using Sleep Timer SLEEP lights up in the display Tips You can freely specify the time After pressing SLEEP specify the time you want using the jog dial and cursor buttons lt or gt on the receiver The sleep time changes in 1 second intervals You can specify up to 5 hours To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display 49 Adjustments using the SET UP button The SET UP button allows you to make the following adjustments 1 Press sET 2 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow Initial settings Parameter Initial setting 6 1CH DECODING AUTO MULTI CH 1 or2 NONE D POWER AUTO OFF V POWER AUTO OFF S FIELD LINK ON DECODE FORMAT AUTO AUTO FUNCTION ON 2 WAY REMOTE ON COMMAND MODE AV1 T TONE NORMAL COLOR SYSTEM PAL OSD COLOR
70. is not digitally processed You can enjoy high quality analog source Only volume control and the front speaker balance can be adjusted when set to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT When set to MULTI CH 1 or 2 DIRECT you can adjust balance and level of all the speakers When this function is on the equalizer sound field etc are turned off NIGHT MODE Allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels even late at night Even at a low volume level you can clearly hear the dialogues and adjust the volume in small steps This function can be used with other sound field pages 30 32 While this function is on BASS TREBLE and EFFECT level rises and D R ANGE COMP is automatically set to MAX This function does not work while MULTI 2CH ANALOG DIRECT is on Note No sound is output from the sub woofer when 2 is selected To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer select A F D 6 1CH DECODING Press 6 1CH DECODING to select the 6 1 channel decoding mode You can use the SET UP menu to select the parameter page 50 This function works only for the multi channel format 3 2 3 21 3 3 This function is effective for all the sound fields Note When you select A F D 6 1CH DECODING setting automatically switches to AUTO even if previously set to ON or OFF in a different sound field When you switch back t
71. is used for the illustration purposes The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver For details on the use of your remote see pages 55 75 Table of Contents Bedt r s 4 Parts Identification Main 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords esses 6 Antenna hookups 7 Audio component hookups Video component hookups Digital component hookups Multi channel input hookups Other HOOKUPS Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookup 16 Performing initial setup operations 18 Multi channel surround setup 19 Checking the connections 25 Basic Operations Selecting the component 26 Selecting the 7 1 channel mode 28 Listening to the sound in another room 29 Changing the display 29 Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting a sound field 30 Understanding the multi channel surround displays Customizing sound fields Adjusting the equalizer Receiving Broadcasts Storing FM stations automat
72. istance from the listening position However the receiver lets you to place the center speaker up to 1 5 meters closer the surround speakers up to 4 5 meters closer and the surround back speakers up to 4 5 meters closer to the listening position The front speakers can be placed from 1 0 to 12 0 meters from the listening position You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side depending on the shape of your room etc You can use the center and surround back speakers as surround back right and left speakers When placing surround speakers to your side When placing surround speakers behind you Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers Tip When setting up the surround back speaker set the speaker at least 1 meter behind the listening position It is recommended to place the speaker at an equal distance from the surround left and right speakers If there is no space behind the listening position set the speaker above the listening position by placing it on a stand or hanging it from the ceiling To prevent speaker damage or injury in case the speaker falls make sure that it is properly fixed in place Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press SETUP 2 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is
73. itch command mode SYSTEMI or AV SYSTEM2 of the remote If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver 1 Press SET UP The set up list appears AUTO POWER BACK LIGHT CONTRAST MODE 2 the easy scroll key to select COMMAND MODE then press the key to enter the selection The COMMAND MODE list appears COMMAND MODE gt AV SYSTEMI AU SYSTEM2 3RD ROOM 3 Move the easy scroll key to select AV SYSTEM1 or AV SYSTEM2 then press the key to enter the selection Tip When the remote is turned on the COMMAND MODE appears in the first line of the display Note 3RD ROOM is not available for this receiver Clearing all the contents of remote s memory Be sure to turn on the receiver and point the remote towards the receiver when performing the following procedure 1 Press SET UP The set up list appears BACK LIGHT CONTRAST COMMAND MODE gt ALL CLEAR 2 Move the easy scroll key to select ALL CLEAR then press the key to enter the selection The ALL CLEAR list appears lt ALL CLEAR gt Yes gt No 3 Move the easy scroll key to select Yes then press the key to enter the selection CLEAR OK appears lt CLEAR OK gt Yes gt No 4 Move the easy scroll key to select Yes again then pres
74. ith 2 channel signals like CDs D CONCERT HALL A reproduces the sonic character of the CONCERTGEBOUW in Amsterdam which is famous for its large sound stage due to its reflectivity D CONCERT HALL B reproduces the sonic character of the MUSIKVEREIN in Vienna which is famous for its hall resonance and unique reverberative sound continued 31 32 Selecting a sound field continued CHURCH Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church E OPERA HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house B JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club mg DISCO CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque dance club B LIVE HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house B ARENA Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000 seat concert hall B STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium B GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software When headphones are connected you can select the following sound fields only HEADPHONE 2CH Outputs the sound in 2 channel stereo Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel R HEADPHONE DIRECT Outputs the analog signals without digital processing by the equalizer sound field etc R HEADPHONE THEATER Allows you to a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones 1 VIRTUAL
75. iver You may be able to connect more than one CD player or MD deck depending on the model Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details Example Other component Amplifier CD MD Tape Receiver player deck deck In the CONTROL 1 control system the control signals flow both ways so there is no distinction of IN and OUT jacks If a component has more than one CONTROL ALII jack you can use either or connect different components to each jack continued 19130 53 54 CONTROL A111 control system continued Jacks and connection examples CONTROL e eL CONTROL A11 CD player Sa n MD deck On CONTROL Al jacks and connections It is possible to make connections between CONTROL Al and CONTROL 1 jacks For details regarding particular connections or set up options refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component s About the connecting cord Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a connecting cord as an accessory In this case use the connecting cord for your connection When using a commercially available cord use a monaural 2P mini plug cord less than 2 meters long with no resistance like the Sony RK G69HQ Basic Functions The CONTROL 1 functions will operate as long as the component you want to operate is turned on even if al
76. l of the other connected components are not turned on Automatic function selection When you connect a CONTROL 1 compatible Sony amplifier or receiver to other Sony components using monaural mini plug cords the function selector on the amplifier or receiver automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components Notes You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible amplifier receiver using a monaural mini plug cord in order to take advantage of the automatic function selection feature This function only works when the components are connected to the amplifier or receiver inputs according to the names on the function buttons Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of the function buttons In this case refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver When recording do not play any components other than the recording source It will cause the automatic function selection to operate Synchronized recording This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the selected source and recorder components 1 Set the function selector on the amplifier or receiver to the source component 2 Set the source component to pause mode make sure both the P gt and II indicators light together 3 Set the recorder component to the REC PAUSE mode 4 Press PAUSE on the recorder component The source component is released fro
77. lay OSD horizontal position OSD H POSITION Lets you adjust the position of the on screen display horizontally OSD vertical position OSD V POSITION Lets you adjust the position of the on screen display vertically CONTROL A1 II control system Getting Started This section explains the basic functions of the CONTROL A1II Control System Certain components have special functions like CD Synchro Dubbing on cassette decks that require CONTROL 1 connections For detailed information regarding specific operations be sure to also refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your component s The CONTROL ALII Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components CONTROL 11 connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems Currently CONTROL ALII connections between a Sony CD player amplifier receiver MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording In the future the CONTROL 1 connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component Notes The CONTROL Control System is designed to maintain upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to handle new functions In this case however older components will not be
78. ls on the buttons used in this section see page 65 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Select the preset station you want from the list displayed on the supplied remote s1se peou4g L 45 46 Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL only This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal You can use the following convenient RDS features Displaying RDS information Scanning preset stations by program type Note that RDS is operable only for FM stations Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning page 43 automatic tuning page 44 or preset tuning page 44 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the RDS indicator lights up and the program station name appears in the display Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY PS Program Station name appears Each time you press the
79. m the pause mode and recording begins shortly thereafter When playback ends from the source component recording stops Notes Do not set more than one component to the pause mode Certain recorder components may be equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL 1 Control System like CD Synchro Dubbing In this case refer to the operating instructions supplied with the recorder component Operations using the remote Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert three LR6 size AA alkaline batteries with the and properly oriented in the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor on the receiver Tip Under normal conditions the batteries should last for about 3 months When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all the batteries with new ones Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with old ones Do not mix the alkaline batteries and other kinds of batteries This remote is designed for use with the alkaline batteries only Do not expose the remote sensor of the receiver to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Understanding the 2 way remote system
80. matically turn on a component when it is selected from the function list For details see Using the auto power function on page 74 Depending on the component that you selected you may have to do an additional procedure or you may be able to obtain detailed information about the component by doing an additional procedure For details see Additional procedures after selecting a component on this page lt CD SACD gt e Selected component Additional procedures after selecting a component If you selected tuner Do the procedure below after you have selected the tuner 1 Move the easy scroll key The preset station list appears 2 Move the easy scroll key to select the preset station then press the key to enter the selection The current status of the component appears in the display window Note If you have changed the contents of the preset station memory of the receiver be sure to download the preset station memory from the receiver see page 71 before you tune in to a preset station If you selected CD player tape deck or MD deck Detailed information about the component appears in the display window of the remote only if the component is compatible with CONTROL 1 1 The information that appears is as follows If you have selected The following information appears CD player The first 12 characters of the disc memo track number and track text MD deck The first 12 characters
81. n The function of this button is same as the DIMMER button on the receiver See page 29 AUDIO SPLIT button The function of this button is same as the AUDIO SPLIT button on the receiver See page 26 INPUT MODE button The function of this button is same as the INPUT MODE button on the receiver See page 27 TEST TONE button Press to output a test tone EQ TONE button The function of this button is same as the EQUALIZER button on the receiver See page 41 MAIN MENU button Press repeatedly to select a menu SURROUND etc SLEEP button Press repeatedly to activate the sleep function and select the duration after which the receiver turns off automatically 1 N 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 Cursor buttons After pressing MAIN MENU use the cursor buttons to make specific settings To perform menu operations on the VCR DVD player or SAT tuner do the procedure below If you do not do this the cursor buttons merely operate the receiver 1 Press FUNCTION and move the easy scroll key to select the VCR DVD player or SAT tuner 2 Open up the cover on the remote CURSOR TYPE list appears If the list has disappeared before you go on to step 3 press any of the cursor buttons to restore the list 3 Move the easy scroll key to select the component that you selected in
82. n page 33 CINEMA STUDIO EX A reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s classic editing studio CINEMA STUDIO EX B reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s mixing studio which is one of the most up to date facilities in Hollywood CINEMA STUDIO EX C reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s BGM recording studio SEMI C STUDIO EX A C Semi Cinema Studio EX Uses 3D sound imaging of V SEMI M DIMENSION to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers You can reproduce the 6 1 channel surround sound by creating the virtual surround back speaker through the VIRTUAL MATRIX 6 1 playback function page 33 SEMI C STUDIO EX A reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s classic editing studio SEMI C STUDIO EX B reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s mixing studio which is one of the most up to date facilities in Hollywood SEMI C STUDIO EX C reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s BGM recording studio E NIGHT THEATER Allows you to retain a theater like environment while listening at low volume levels such as late at night E MONO MOVIE Creates a theater like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks
83. n it 2 Point the remote towards the receiver and press SOUND FIELD FUNCTION or SUB and S appear in the display window of the remote while it communicates with the receiver and identifies the receiver model When the communication ends the remote is customized and provides the operation lists that match your receiver Location of parts and basic remote operations Parts Description _ Display window The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here Note Characters other than letters of the alphabet or numbers may be displayed incorrectly on the remote even if they appear correctly in the display window on the main unit 1 switch Press to turn the receiver on or off SET UP button Press to display the set up list Press again to revert back to the component information FUNCTION button Press to display the function component list Press again to revert back to the component information See the table on page 60 for information on the buttons you can use to control each component If you want to change the contents of the function list to match your particular com
84. n this receiver Then connect the surround back L R speakers to the additional amplifier For details on the 7 1 channel mode see page 28 Active sub woofer Surround speaker Surround speaker R AC OUTLET VIDEO 2 SURR BACK R FRONT L R SURROUND L IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Stereo amplifier SPEAKERS Front speaker R Front speaker L Center speaker Surround back Surround back speaker R speaker L continued 15 1 e ds eui bumas pue dn BupiooH 17 18 Speaker system hookup continued Speaker impedance To enjoy multi channel surround connect front center surround and surround back speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 80 Check the operating instructions supplied with your speakers if you re not sure of their impedance This information is usually printed on a label on the back of the speaker You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms to all of the speaker terminals However even if one speaker within this range is connected set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to 40 Note Be sure to turn the power off when setting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turn
85. nd appears in the display Description of program types Programtype Description indication Program type Description Leisure amp Hobby Programs on recreational activities indication such as gardening fishing News News programs cooking etc Current Affairs Topical programs that expand Jazz Music Jazz programs on current news Country Music Country music programs Information Programs offering Mio manon National Music Programs featuring the popular A wide spectrum of subjects music of the country or region including consumer affairs and medical advice Oldies Music Programs featuring oldies music Sport Sports programs Folk Music Folk music programs Education Educational programs such as Documentary Investigative features how to and advice programs None Any programs not defined above Drama Radio plays and serials Cultures Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns Science Programs about the natural sciences and technology Varied Speech Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy Pop Music Popular music programs Rock Music Rock music programs M o R Music Middle of the Road Music Light Classics Instrumental vocal and choral music Serious Classics Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc Other Music Music that does not fit into any categories
86. not be automatic on all Sony TVs This is because some TVs cannot receive remote control codes immediately after being turned on When you select Off in step 4 the TV input does not switch Turning the backlight on or off Each time you press a button on the remote the backlight turns on If you do the procedure below to turn off the backlight you can make the batteries last longer 1 Press SET UP The set up list appears DOWNLOAD MENU SORT AUTO POWER BACK LIGHT 2 Move the easy scroll key to select BACK LIGHT then press the key to enter the selection The BACK LIGHT list appears lt BACK LIGHT gt gt Un Off 3 Move the easy scroll key to select On or Off then press the key to enter the selection Adjusting the contrast of the display You can adjust the contrast of the display 1 Press SET UP The set up list appears MENU SORT AUTO POWER BACK LIGHT 2 Move the easy scroll key to select CONTRAST then press the key to enter the selection CONTRAST gt 000000 Move the easy scroll key to select or then press the key to enter the selection Each time you press the key the contrast of the display changes To cancel adjusting move the easy scroll key to select Exit then press the key to enter the selection Switching the COMMAND MODE You sw
87. o 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy Additionally it only stores the stations with the clearest signals If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one see Presetting radio stations on page 45 1 Press 1 0 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down MEMORY and press I 5 to turn the receiver back on Autobetical select appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area For RDS stations the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program then stores only the one with the clearest signal The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name then assigned a 2 character preset code For more details on RDS see page 46 Regular FM stations are assigned 2 character preset codes and stored after the RDS station When done Autobetical finish appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation Notes Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation If you move to another area repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area For details on tuning the stored stations see page 45 The FM MODE setting is also stored along with the station If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure the stored settings may no longer be valid If this happens repeat this procedure to sto
88. o one of the other sound fields 6 1CH DECODING setting returns to its previous setting ON or About DVD encoding and playback of Surround EX 6 1 Channel movies The Surround EX System used in movie theaters employs a matrix system to produce 6 1 channels from a 5 1 channel film soundtrack The matrix system reproduces the sountrack as intended by the filmmaker AII DVD software encoded with Dolby Digital DTS ES Matrix 6 1 and DTS ES Discrete 6 1 includes the 5 1 channel soundtrack designed for use in movie theaters Therefore it is possible to change the soundtrack to the one designed for use in movie theaters To enjoy 6 1 channel surround sound VIRTUAL MATRIX 6 1 playback function You can experience 6 1 channel surround sound as if you are in a real theater If you have a 2 0 2 1 3 0 3 1 5 0 5 1 channel speaker system Use the VIRTUAL MATRIX 6 1 playback function To effectively enjoy VIRTUAL MATRIX 6 1 playback use the 6 1CH DECODING function when you select CINEMA STUDIO EX A C or SEMI C STUDIO EX A C The sound characteristics of CINEMA STUDIO and the 3D sound imaging create a virtual surround back speaker and you can experience the surround effect as if you are in a real theater You can select AUTO ON OFF using the 6 1CH DECODING button If you have a 6 1 channel speaker system When NORMAL SURROUND is selected set 6 1CH DECODING to ON continued
89. of the disc name track number and track name Tape deck CD player The current deck operation or MD deck P gt H or Bl to the right of the component indication continued aui Buisn 65 66 Using the lists continued If you selected a Sony CD changer 1 Move the easy scroll key The DISC MEMO list appears 2 Move the easy scroll key to select a disc then press the key to enter the selection 3 Start playback Note If you have changed the discs in the changer be sure to download the CD memos from the receiver see page 71 or play the newly inserted disc s before you select a disc from the changer If you selected the tape deck Move the easy scroll key to display the information about deck A or B Note When the remote is programmed to control a non Sony tape deck the following may occur The information about deck B is not displayed and you cannot switch between tape deck A and B is displayed and tape deck A and B switch automatically each time you press the easy scroll key etc If you selected 2ND ROOM Move the easy scroll key to select the source for 2nd room then press the key Selecting a sound field Do the procedure below to select a sound field from the sound field list 1 Press SOUND FIELD The sound field list appears 2 Move the easy scroll key to select the sound field then press the key to enter th
90. off the power of video circuits automatically when it is unnecessary ALWAYS ON keeps the power of video circuits on Depending on the monitor noise may be produced or the picture may be distorted when the power of the video circuits is turned on In this case select ALWAYS ON W Sound field link S FIELD LINK Lets you apply the last selected sound field to a program source whenever it is selected For example if you listen to CD with STADIUM as the sound field change to a different program source then return to CD STADIUM will be applied again W Digital input decode mode DECODE FORMAT Lets you specify the decode type for the signal input to the digital audio jacks AUTO switches between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM decoding automatically PCM decodes all the input signals as PCM signals If a Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG etc signal is input no sound will be heard When set to AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks for CD etc is interrupted when playback starts set to PCM CONTROL A1II auto function AUTO FUNCTION Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the Sony components connected via CONTROL A1 cords see page 13 automatically when the connected component is set to play mode continued 19130 51 52 Adjustments using the SETUP button continued E 2 way remote 2 WAY REMOTE This receiver is shipped from the factory wi
91. ogram list reappears lt MACRO1 gt gt POUER 2 NO SET 3 NO SET 8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 to program up to 16 IR codes When you have finished programming IR codes select Exit in step 7 To use learned codes under the Macro Play function 1 In step 4 move the easy scroll key to select Button then press the key to enter selection 2 Move the easy scroll key to select the button of the learned codes When selecting a button you can press the button directly instead of scrolling down the list to jump to the desired button in the list and transmit the IR code To delay the output of an IR code 1 In step 4 move the easy scroll key to select then press the key to enter selection 2 Move the easy scroll key to select WAIT TIME then press the key to enter selection 3 Move the easy scroll key to select the time to delay the output of an IR code then press the key to enter selection You can specify from 1 to 10 second delay in 1 second increments To erase a programmed IR code 1 In step 4 move the easy scroll key to select Common then press the key to enter selection 2 Move the easy scroll key to select NO SET then press the key to enter selection To turn off all Sony components SYSTEM STANDBY 1 In step 4 move the easy scroll key to select Common then press the key to enter selection 2 Move the easy scroll key to select ALL OFF
92. olby Pro Logic II page 38 DTS Neo 6 page 38 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 page 34 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 page 34 Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Main unit uone2ynuop sued 111213114 15 116 7 8119 1101111112113 14 15111617 18 119 20 a ss ff N N AS Ec fe eull U H 44 H3 2 26 25 24 23 22 21 27 2CH 15 30 32 FM AM 7 43 44 NIGHT MODE indicator 5 2ND ROOM 86 29 FM MODE 40 43 44 ON SCREEN 34 9 6 1CH indicator 19 FUNCTION 23 PHONES jack 44 28 6 1CH DECODING 18 33 50 26 43 44 45 48 PRESET TUNING 4 8 45 A F D 10 30 32 INPUT MODE 22 27 PTY SELECT 4 Models of AUDIO SPLI
93. or grounding the receiver quauodwo aui dn m Audio component hookups For details on the reguired cords D B see page 6 MD or DAT deck pi Turntable 99900191916 916 0 leleio elelojo oo ooo o Joooeloloo MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 2 MULTI CHAN CHANNEL INPUT 1 ASSIGNABLE CD SACD player Tape deck Note on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire connect it to the h SIGNAL GND terminal To the front panel Video component hookups TV or satellite tuner AUDIO QUT DVD or LD player VIDEO AUDIO OUT VIDEO 006060 COMPONENTVIDEo m DIGITAL psa rnal W loPricaL our MDIDAT onca ona E MD I DAT OUT paun rnes W coysaco kowa 60 voi ASSIGNABLE ET E 2 VIDEO S2 VIDEO OU mH RUNI S 2 Q 3 e e S S ORDE 1O GE 09 9 OT Ow e Abo AUDIO 61919191910 AUNO SUAR CENTER FRONT BSE Bag s CENTER 00509099 197079 OUT our IN IN El El Camcorder or video game TV monitor INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT VCR VCR Youcan displa
94. or optical digital input is automatically selected for DVD LD INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode for your digital components You can also select the COAXIAL or OPTICAL audio input of other functions assigned by AUDIO SPLIT Each time you press the button the input mode of the currently selected component switches Select To AUTO 2CH Give priority to the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks when there is no digital signals COAXIAL FIXED Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks OPTICAL FIXED Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks ANALOG 2CH FIXED Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks When the MULTI CH 1 or 2 is assigned to a specific function using SET UP menu page 50 the followings are displayed instead of AUTO 2CH and ANALOG 2CH FIXED Select To AUTO MULTI CH Give priority to the analog lor2 audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks when there is no digital signals MULTI CH 1 or 2 Specify the analog audio FIXED signals input to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks MULTI 2CH ANALOG DIRECT Press MULTI 2CH ANALOG DIRECT to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks or analog 2 channel input jacks Only volume control and the front speaker balance can be adjusted when set to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT When se
95. ou press FUNCTION 14 Depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described continued aui Buisn 60 Location of parts and basic remote operations continued Table of buttons used to control each component When you program the remote to control the following Sony or non Sony components you can use the buttons on the remote that are marked with circles Note however that some buttons may not operate your component Component VCR TV LD DVD VideoCD CD MD Tape DAT Tuner Cable Satellite Projector player player player player deck deck deck box tuner A and B Button AV LD SUB lt gt taa gt 4 CH PRESET e D SKIP Cursor buttons AV MENU e Numeric buttons SHIFT e gt 10 ENTER 6 6 EXIT e RETURN e e e ENTER EXECUTE e e e e D For information on the operations that become available when you press the button see the table on pages 61 62 2 Deck B only Multi disc changer only 2 RMS START Table of operations that appear when you press the SUB button Press SUB to display a list of operations that the corresponding buttons are not found on the remote The contents of the lists will vary according to the currently selected component The following table s
96. parameters are applied to all the sound fields lt SURROUND gt 2CH 2CH EFFECT WALL REVERB FRONT SCREEN VIRTUAL SUR BASS DECODING MODE LEVEL TIME REVERB DEPTH SPEAKERS ENHANCER TREBLE 2CH A F D AUTO NORMAL SURROUND o 2 CINEMA STUDIO A CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C SEMI C STUDIO EX A SEMI C STUDIO EX B SEMI C STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER MONO MOVIE STEREO MOVIE V MULTI DIMENSION VIRTUAL MULTI REAR V SEMI M DIMENSION VIRTUAL ENHANCED A VIRTUAL ENHANCED B D CONCERT HALL A D CONCERT HALL B CHURCH OPERA HOUSE JAZZ CLUB DISCO CLUB LIVE HOUSE ARENA STADIUM GAME HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT HEADPHONE MULTI 1 2 HEADPHONE THEATER e e e MULTI CH IN 1 MULTI CH IN 2 2CH ANALOG DIRECT PCM96K more than 48 kHz continued uoneuuoju il 85 Adjustable parameters for each sound field continued LEVEL gt FRONT SURR SURR BACK CENTER SURR SURR BACK S WOOFER LFE D RANGE BAL BAL BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX COMP 2CH A F D e e e e e e e e e NORMAL SURROUND e e e e e e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX A e e e e e e e e e CINEMA STUDIO EX B e e e e e e e e e CINEMA STUDIO
97. peaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the center speaker to LARGE Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer If you do not connect a center speaker select NO The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers R Surround speaker size SURROUND If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the surround speakers to LARGE Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers If you do not connect surround speakers select 1 3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes 1 NORMAL 2 PHANTOM 3 3 STEREO W Surround back speaker size SURR BACK If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select
98. player from the function list 2 Press SUB 3 Move the easy scroll key to select TITLE for the title menu or SET UP for the set up menu then press the key to enter the selection 4 Open up the cover on the remote and move the easy scroll key to select DVD from the CURSOR TYPE list then press the key to enter the selection 5 Use the cursor buttons and the ENTER EXECUTE button to perform menu operations on the DVD player To exit the menu operation press SUB move the easy scroll key to select TITLE or SET UP then press the key to enter the selection To display the DVD menu use the AV MENU button For details see 23 AV MENU button on page 59 Tip You can freely assign codes to SUB1 through SUBS Select when you transmit learned codes For details see Learning the commands of your components on page 70 aui Buisn 63 64 Using the lists Chart of lists See the treelike chart below for the list hierarchy Details on how to access each list is given from page 65 Some items have sub lists that appear when you press SUB see pages 61 62 Press FUNCTION Press SOUND FIELD Press SET UP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD LD TV SAT TAPE MD DAT CD SACD Disc name memo list TUNER PHONO USER1 USER2 MACRO1 MACRO2 3RD ROOM 3rd room function list Sound field list RECEIVER LEVEL list IR SET IR SET list MACR
99. ponent for playing For example insert the laser disc you want to record into the LD player 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 for recording 4 Start recording on the recording VCR then start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record Tip You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source select the program source then start playback The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium To resume audio recording from the original medium select the video source again Notes Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the TV SAT and DVD LD inputs Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the sources The analog audio signals of the current function is output from the REC OUT jacks When you use AUDIO SPLIT to assign a digital audio input for example MD DAT OPTICAL the analog audio signals of the assigned audio for example MD DAT ANALOG is output The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the REC OUT jacks even when MULTI 2CH ANALOG DIRECT is set to MULTI CH 1 or 2 DIRECT The analog aud
100. ponents do the procedure Programming the remote on page 66 Easy scroll key While displaying a list move up or down to select an item from the list and then press to enter the selection o 10 Tape disc operation buttons The following table shows what components are operated by each button and the function of the buttons Button s Function gt Starts play of the playback medium lt Starts play on the reverse side of the cassette Pauses play or recording or starts recording when the component is in recording standby Stops play taa gt gt Skips tracks lt lt gt gt Fastwinds or rewinds Searches tracks in the forward or backward direction See the table on page 60 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each component CH PRESET D SKIP buttons Press repeatedly to select a preset station channel track or a disc MASTER VOL buttons Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time ON SCREEN button The function of this button is same as the ON SCREEN button on the receiver See page 9 NIGHT MODE button The function of this button is same as the NIGHT MODE button on the receiver See page 33 continued aui Buisn 57 58 Location of parts and basic remote operations continued 11 DIMMER butto
101. projector MENU EDIT Selects editing operation NEUT A S G cancels editing J YES Performs editing NEVES a othe ution operation J CLEAR Erases a track in the D SG ise program etc N INPUT Switch to the input from REC Pauses for recording SELECT VIDEOINorS VIDEO Tape deck A REC Makes deck A pause for IN jacks recording MEMORY Store the adjusted data in B REC Makes deck B pause for memory recording BRIGHT se i Adjust the brightness DAT deck REC Pauses for recording BRIGHT REPEAT Starts Repeat Play CONTRAST 4 CLEAR Erases a track in the CONTRAST Adjust the contrast program etc Tuner DIRECT Enters Direct Tuning ZOOM Adjus the zoom of the TUNING mode ZOOM Picture FM AM Selects the FM or AM SHIFT Adjust the lens shift of band SHIFT the picture Cable box FOCUS Adjust the focus of the FOCUS picture a SIDE appears for non Sony LD players b Only with Sony TVs with the picture in picture function c Only with Sony TVs that supports the wide picture mode d Only with the Sony CD changer Note If you have programmed the remote to control non Sony components note the following All the items may not appear when you select a component All the items displayed may not function Tip Do the following procedure to perform title and set up menu operations on the DVD player 1 Select the DVD
102. ptical digital cord Audio cord not supplied White L Cap gt Red R cul E Audio video cord not supplied Yellow video lt By H1 White L audio c EN E Red R audio agg n Video cord not supplied Yellow video c CT 9 Optica digital cord not supplied Black III 3 Coaxial digital cord not supplied Yellow di TIEE TP Monaural audio cord not supplied Black c E White L Red R Yellow video White L audio Red R audio Yellow video Black Yellow Black Antenna hookups FM wire antenna supplied loop supplied 5 cossaco grea W 4 gt VIDEO 1 52 VIDEO n S2 VIDEO N OU Y Y Y ETT mea E F DE SH MDIDAT lorica N mau hun PHONO CDisaco N pono 00 b 10 ASSIGNABLE joo Notes on antenna hookups The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components Besure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible Do not use h SIGNAL GND terminal f
103. r position parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields With the Digital Cinema Sound modes speaker position is not as critical as other modes All of the modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speaker would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the VIRTUAL sound fields will not be effective unless the surround speaker position parameter is set to SIDE Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables like wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHIND or MIDDLE if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the Surround speaker position explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not su
104. re the stations again Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press FM AM to select the FM or AM band 3 Select TUNER from the FUNCTION list then select DIRECT TUNING from the SUB menu page 62 s1se peou4g L d Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz U 0 2 0 Example 2 AM 1350 kHz You don t have to enter the last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz 0 0700 If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you ve entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 3 and 4 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area continued 43 44 Direct tuning continued 5 If you ve tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another station Tips If you do not remember the precise frequency press TUNING or TUNING after entering the value close to the frequency you want The receiver automatically tunes in the station you want If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value press TUNING and if the frequency seems to be lower than the entered value press TUNING If STEREO flashes in the display and th
105. re which sounds best select BEHIND and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance E Front speaker crossover frequency FRONT SP gt Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover frequency when the front speakers are set to SMALL R Center speaker crossover frequency CENTER SP gt Lets you adjust the center speaker bass crossover frequency when the center speaker is set to SMALL Surround speaker crossover frequency SURROUND SP gt Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround speakers are set to SMALL Surround back speaker crossover frequency SURR BACK SP gt Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround back speaker is set to SMALL Note You can set the FRONT CENTER SURROUND and SURR BACK parameters when the speaker size is set to SMALL B LFE high cut filter LFE HIGH CUT gt Lets you select the cut off frequency of the LFE channel high cut filter Normally select STD When using a passive sub woofer powered by a separate power amplifier it may be better to change the cut off frequency Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment 1 P
106. ress 1 0 to turn on the receiver 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence 3 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that the level of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position page 39 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone To output the test tone from a selected speaker Use the LEVEL menu to set TEST TONE to FIX page 40 The test tone is output only from the selected speaker For more precise speaker level adjustment You can output the test tone or sound source from two adjacent speakers to adjust balance phase and equalization Set the SET UP menu to test tone T TONE and select the sound to be output test tone or sound source page 52 Then select the test tone parameter from the the LEVEL menu to select the two speakers you want to adjust page 39 Tips You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOL on the remote Youcan use the jog dial on the receiver for the adjustment Notes The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu when the test tone is output the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your lis
107. ression select OFF Toreproduce the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer select STD To compress the dynamic range in small steps to achieve the sound you desire select 0 1 0 9 To reproduce a dramatic compression of the dynamic range select MAX Notes Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only While NIGHT MODE is activated D R ANGE COMP is automatically set to MAX and is not displayed in the LEVEL menu Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings 1 If the power is on press 1 to turn off the power 2 Hold down MODE and press 1 0 S F Initialize appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once 4 Gain Adjusting the equalizer The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization of the front center surround and surround back speakers individually The equalizer bank lets you store up to 5 different equalizer settings The following menu is only available after pressing EQUALIZER and selecting one of the equalizers EQ PRESET 1 5 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press EQUALIZER repeatedly to select the equalizer you want to adjust EQ PRESET 1 5 3 Press EQ The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed 4 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 5 Turn the jog d
108. rocessing SB Surround Back the surround back components obtained by 6 1 matrix decoding Example Recording format Front Surround 3 2 Output channel Surround speakers absent Sound Field A F D CM eM SL SR sie ED epc MULTI CH IN 12 D RANGE IRDS MEMORY COAX SLEEP MONO ji T 14131211 10 9 8 PRO LOGIC Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals However this indicator also lights when the Pro Logic II movie music decoder is in active However this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to NO and A F D or NORMAL SURROUND is selected DD DIGITAL Lights up when a sound field other than 2CH is selected and the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format MULTI CH IN 1 2 Lights up when MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 is selected D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated See page 41 to adjust the dynamic range compression Tuner indicators Light up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 43 47 for tuner operations EQ Lights up when the equalizer functions SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is activated OO Lights up when Dolby Digital signals
109. s are unbalanced or reversed Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu There is severe hum or noise Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light Move your TV away from the audio components Make sure you have grounded rh SIGNAL GND terminal only when a turntable is connected The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound from the center speaker Make sure the sound field function is on press MODE HO Select a sound field containing the word CINEMA or VIRTUAL see pages 30 32 Adjust the speaker level see page 25 Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE see page 20 There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the surround surround back speakers Make sure the sound field function is on press MODE HO Select a sound field containing the word CINEMA or VIRTUAL see pages 30 32 Adjust the speaker level see page 25 Make sure the surround surround back speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE see pages 20 21 The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure the sound fi
110. s the key All the contents of the remote s memory 1 all the programmed data are cleared aui Buisn 75 76 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 unit check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the receiver itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the unit heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this unit at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet On placement Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources or
111. step 1 then press the key to enter the selection ENTER EXECUTE button After pressing AV MENU use the cursor buttons to select a menu item press ENTER EXECUTE to enter the selection EXIT RETURN button Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu while VCR DVD or SAT menu is displayed on the TV screen ENTER button After selecting a channel disc or track using the numeric buttons press this button to enter the selection For details refer to the operation manual supplied with the respective components N SHIFT gt 10 button If you have selected tuner Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations If you selected VCR TV tape deck LD player video CD player MD deck or CD player Press before inputting a channel disc or track number of eleven or higher For details refer to the operation manual supplied with the respective components Numeric buttons 1 to 0 Inputs the correponding numeric value On some components pressing 0 selects 10 For details refer to the operation manual supplied with the respective components SUB button While operating a component press to display a list of operations that the corresponding buttons are not found on the remote Then move the easy scroll key to select the operation and then press the key to enter the selection Press again to revert back
112. t RECEIVER gt LEUEL Exit 3 Move the easy scroll key to select LEVEL then press the key to enter the selection The LEVEL list appears lt LEUEL gt gt FRONT BAL SURR BAL SURR BACK BAL 4 Move the easy scroll key to select the menu you want to adjust then press the key to enter the selection 5 To adjust the balance Move the easy scroll key to select the channel you want to increase the level then press the key to enter the selection To adjust the level Move the easy scroll key to select to increase the level or to decrease the level then press the key to enter the selection To cancel adjusting Move the easy scroll key to select Exit during any step then press the key to enter the selection Other Operations Sorting the menu You can arrange the order of sound field list 1 Press SET UP The set up list appears IR SET LEARNING DOWNLOAD SORT 2 Move the easy scroll key to select MENU SORT then press the key to enter the selection The MENU SORT list appears lt MENU SORT gt SOUND FIELD Exit 3 Move the easy scroll key to select SOUND FIELD then press the key to enter the selection The sort list appears Sort 0 F D 2CH STEREO MULTI 2CH A DIR 4 Move the easy scroll key to select the menu you want to move then press the key to enter selection W
113. t the category in the IR SET list to match the corresponding players COMMAND MODE selector position see page 66 When you use three CD players set the COMMAND MODE selector to CDI CD2 or CD3 respectively and set the category in the IR SET list to match the corresponding players COMMAND MODE selector position When using the Sony CD changer be sure to set to CD2 or CD3 When setting category for the CD players do not skip the number or select the same number to the multiple players When an CONTROL A1 A11I compatible Sony CD player and a non compatible Sony CD player are connected to the receiver Set the COMMAND MODE selector on the back panel of the CONTROL A1 A1II compatible CD player to CD2 and set the category in the IR SET list for the player to CD2 see page 66 Set the COMMAND MODE selector on the back panel of the non compatible CD player to CD1 and set the category in the IR SET list for the player to CD1 see page 66 When using a non Sony CD player in conjunction with Sony CD players Program the remote to control the non Sony CD player see page 66 See the sections above for settings of the Sony CD players Adjusting the level parameters 1 Press SET UP The set up list appears gt RECEIUER IR SET LEARNING DOWNLOAD 2 Move the easy scroll key to select RECEIVER then press the key to enter the selection The RECEIVER list appears l
114. t to MULTI CH 1 or 2 DIRECT you can adjust balance and level of all the speakers When this function is on the surround effects are turned off Select To MULTI CH10or2 Enjoy the audio source DIRECT connected to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 indicator lights up in the display This mode is suitable for enjoying high quality analog source 31569 N 2CH ANALOG DIRECT Enjoy the audio source connected to analog 2 channel jacks This mode is suitable for enjoying high guality analog source SPEAKERS switch Select To ON Output the sound from the speakers connected to the SPEAKERS terminals OFF No speaker output MUTING Press MUTING to mute the sound MUTING appears in the display when the sound is muted The muting function is canceled when you turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise to turn the volume up continued 27 Selecting the component continued PHONES Use to connect headphones When the headphones are connected selectable sound fields are HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE DIRECT and HEADPHONE THEATER see page 32 Note When HEADPHONE MULTI 1 or HEADPHONE MULTI 2 appears in the display while the headphones are connected only the front L R signals of the multi channels are output from the headphones Press MULTI 2CH ANALOG DIRECT to cancel MULTI CH 1 or 2 DIRECT page 27 Selecting the 7 1 channel mode The 7 1 channel
115. tening position using the remote When you select analog audio using the MULTI 2CH ANALOG DIRECT button the power of the digital circuits is turned off Therefore when you output the test tone in this setting it requires a few seconds to output the test tone However this is not a malfunction When D POWER is set to AUTO OFF in the SET UP menu Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the receiver 2 Turn on the component that you connected e g CD player or tape deck 3 Rotate FUNCTION to select the component program source 4 start playing If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure see Troubleshooting on page 76 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem 15 1e xeods eui 6unes pue dn BurjooH 25 26 Basic Operations Selecting the component FUNCTION control Turn FUNCTION control to select the component you want to use To select Rotate to light VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or VIDEO 3 video game DVD or LD player DVD LD TV or satellite tuner TV SAT Tape deck TAPE MD or DAT deck MD DAT CD SACD player CD SACD Built in tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO After turning on the component you selected select the component and play the program source
116. ter is displayed 3 Press the cursor buttons lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically continued punos punouns 6bulAofug 39 Customizing sound fields continued Initial settings Parameter Initial setting TEST TONE OFF PHASE NOISE OFF PHASE AUDIO OFF FRONTL I R Center SURROUNDL I R Center SUR BACK LL R Center CENTER LEVEL 0 dB SURROUND LEVEL 0 dB SUR BACK LEVEL 0 dB S WOOFER LEVEL 0 dB LFE MIX LEVEL 0 dB D RANGE COMP OFF One of these parameters appears depending on the test tone mode T TONE parameter in the SET UP menu page 52 Test tone TEST TONE Lets you output the test tone from each speaker in sequence When set to AUTO the test tone is output from each speaker automatically When set to FIX you can select the speaker to output the test tone Test tone PHASE NOISE Lets you output the test tone from two adjacent speakers at a time in sequence Test tone PHASE AUDIO Lets you output the source sound instead of the test tone from two adjacent speakers at a time in sequence Front balance FRONT Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers Surround balance SURROUND Lets you adjust the balance between surround left and right speakers Surround back balance SUR BACK Lets you adjust the bal
117. ter speaker is set to NO and you use the center speaker as a surround back right speaker and use the surround back speaker as a surround back left speaker select YES If you use only a surround back speaker select NO W Sub woofer selection SUB WOOFER f you connect a sub woofer select YES If you do not connect a sub woofer select NO This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend setting the sub woofer s cut off frequency as high as possible W Front speaker distance FRONT Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers on page 19 W Center speaker distance CENTER Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 19 to a distance 1 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 19 When this range is exceeded the display blinks If you make the setting while the display blinks you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect continued 5 1oxeoads y dn funes pue dn BurjooH L 21 22 Multi channel surround setup continued Surround speaker distance SURROUND Set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers Surround speaker distance should be
118. th the 2 way remote control system set to ON Normally you can use the receiver as is However if you want to use this receiver together with another component that is also compatible with the 2 way remote control system be sure to perform the following operation to limit response to signals sent from the remote controls First select one component for the 2 way remote control then set the 2 way remote control system for the component to ON For other components set the 2 way remote control system to OFF With these settings the component for which the 2 way remote control system is set to OFF cannot be used Therefore connect the CONTROL ALII jacks of both components with monaural 2P mini plug cord B Selecting the command mode of the remote COMMAND MODE Lets you select the command mode of the remote Change the command mode when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room Test tone mode T TONE Lets you select the test tone output mode page 25 NORMAL output the test tone from each speaker in sequence PHASE NOISE output the test tone from two adjacent speakers at a time in sequence PHASE AUDIO output the source sound instead of the test tone from two adjacent speakers at a time in sequence R Monitor color system COLOR SYSTEM Lets you select the color system of your TV monitor R Color of the on screen display OSD Lets you select the color of the on screen disp
119. the easy scroll key to select the category i e the component that is actually connected to the corresponding jacks in this case LD then press the key to enter the selection The maker list appears Maker Sons DENON gt Kenwood 5 Move the easy scroll key to select the maker of the component Kenwood for example then press the key to enter the selection When programming the remote to control Sony component Select Sony Programming is now completed To cancel programming Move the easy scroll key to select Exit or Cancel during any step then press the key to enter the selection Tip You can freely assign any component to USER 1 and 2 items in the IR SET list 1 Do steps 1 and 2 in Programming the Remote 2 Move the easy scroll key to select USER 1 or USER 2 then press the key to enter the selection 3 Continue from step 3 in Programming the Remote to select the category and maker of the component Note If you select IR SET for a component that already has a learned button setting the learned codes for that component are cleared Furthermore if the cleared learned button is used in a Macro Play setting the setting for that button will be changed to NO SET Performing several commands in sequence automatically Macro Play The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes in a sequential order as a single command
120. ting is ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby Surround Besides this mode can reproduce the sound in 5 1 channel when watching the videos of old movies or in the dubbed language e You can set to PL II MUSIC only when NORMAL SURROUND is selected When set to PL II MUSIC the receiver performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding This setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources such as CDs You can make further adjustments using center width control dimension control and panorama mode parameters When set to Neo Cinema the receiver performs the DTS Neo 6 movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for the movies encoded in DTS Surround Youcan set to Neo Music only when NORMAL SURROUND is selected When set to Neo Music the receiver performs the DTS Neo 6 music mode decoding This setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources such as CDs Note Dolby Surround Pro Logic II and DTS Neo 6 do not function for DTS or MPEG format signals Center width control C WIDTH You can set this parameter only when 2ch decode mode is set to PL II MUSIC You can adjust the distribution of the center channel signal generated through the Dolby Surround Pro Logic II decoding to the L R speakers Dimension control DIMENSION You can set this parameter only when 2ch decode mode is set to PL II MUSIC You can adjust the difference between the front channels and the surround channels
121. ttons can be selected directly If you press the button you want to use for the Learned function the list will jump to the same button The Learned function can be applied to the SUB menus SUB 1 5 can be learned Notes Youcan program up to 80 buttons for the Learned function However in some cases you may not be able to program even if you have not programmed 80 buttons If you select IR SET for a component that already has a learned button setting the learned codes for that component are cleared Furthermore if the cleared learned button is used in a Macro Play setting the setting for that button will be changed to NO SET Using a command that has been learned When selecting a learned function press the button used to learn that function Downloading data from the Receiver The remote communicates with the receiver every time a button is pressed on the remote and displays the current operation status of the receiver on the display window The remote can also download index names of the program sources preset stations CD disc names memos and information indicating the presence or absence of a CD in each slot of a CD changer from the receiver Appears only when you have selected a Sony CD changer 5 50 200 300 or 400 discs connected to the receiver using the CONTROL AI cable Be sure to turn on the receiver and point the remote towards the receiver when performing the following procedure
122. vates the picture in picture function POSITION Changes the position of the small picture SWAP Swaps the small and large pictures WIDE Selects the wide picture mode SUB CH Selects preset channels SUBCH forthe small picture aui Buisn 61 Location of parts and basic remote Component Item s Function operations continued Satellite tuner GUIDE Displays the SAT guide JUMP Toggles bet th Component Item s Function VIDEO CD TIME Changes the time channels player G DISPLAY Selects information INDEX displayed on the Selects a index INDEX screen CD Player DISC Selects a disc FAVORITE Displays the Favorite TRACK Selects a track Staton Guides CONTINUE Selects Continuous Play CATEGORY Displays me Guide Category list SHUFFLE Selects Shuffle Play INDEX Displays the Station PROGRAM Selects Program Play Index REPEAT Selects Repeat Play E Selects the channel of MD deck DISPLAY Changes the information eleven or higher on the display EPG Displays the EPG CONTINUE Selects Continuous Play Electronic Program SHUFFLE Selects Shuffle Play I PROGRAM Selects Program Play Projector POWERON Turn projector REPEAT Selects Repeat Play POWER OFF Turn off the
123. y the SET UP SURROUND LEVEL EQ parameters and selected sound field by pressing ON SCREEN Note on video component hookups You can connect your TV s audio output jacks to the TV SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the TV SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver If you are connecting a separate TV tuner or satellite tuner connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above If you have a satellite tuner DVD player or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO Y B Y R Y output jacks and a monitor with COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks use a video cord not supplied to connect to the receiver Tip When using the S video jacks instead of the video jacks your monitor must also be connected via an S video jack S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks Notes If you make COMPONENT VIDEO connections nothing is displayed on the on screen display On this receiver the component video signals are not compatible with S video signals nor video signals 3ueuoduio aui dn BurjooH T Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner etc to the receiver s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound

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