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1. RETURN EXIT 3 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use FM or AM on the receiver 460 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and STEREO flashes on the display select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted To select monaural audio you can press FM MODE repeatedly until the MONO indicator lights up on the display set FM MODE in TUNER menu to FM MONO page 34 e To return to stereo mode you can press FM MODE repeatedly until the MONO indicator on the display do not light up set FM MODE in TUNER menu to FM AUTO page 34 Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU a O OUR 4 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use FM or AM on the receiver 2 Press D TUNING 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Press 190929590 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Press 1 gt 3 5 0 4 Press ENTER Tip If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception If you cann
2. FO Q Audio cord not supplied Optical digital cord not supplied Video cord not supplied Component video cord not supplied 2168 Connecting a VCR The following illustration shows how to connect a VCR DIGITAL ANTENNA Audio video cord not supplied Note You cannot do recording on the VCR via this receiver For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the VCR 2268 4 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna FM wire antenna supplied VIDEO IN Notes e To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO IN OO AUDIO IN e After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible QO AM loop antenna supplied OS UE gt COMPONENT VIDEO 2368 pores Bury 5 Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet AC power cord m To the wall outlet 2465 Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the rece
3. R RDS 50 Remote commander 10 S Satellite tuner Set top box connecting 21 Selecting component 30 sound field 43 Sleep Timer 53 Sound fields resetting 45 selecting 43 Speakers connecting 15 installing 13 Super Audio CD player connecting 16 playback 31 Supplied accessories 61 T TEST TONE 28 Tuner connecting 23 Tuning automatically 46 directly 47 to preset stations 48 TV connecting 18 V VCR connecting 22 8 2 0 9 5 8 3 1 1 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
4. TVNIDEO AUTO SLEEP CAL Input buttons MOVIE MUSIC 5 v DUAL MONO GED ED Ce k A 6 FM MODE CDEP CD C R X D TUNING D SKIP gt 10 MEMORY DVD MENU C Cn0 CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING MASTER VOL T Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press or to enter the menu You can also use ENTER or gt on the receiver 3 Press 4 repeatedly to select T TONE You can also use A or V on the receiver 4 Press or to enter the parameter You can also use ENTER or gt on the receiver 5 Press repeatedly to select T TONE Y You can also use A or V on the receiver The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows Front left Center Front right gt Surround right Surround left Sub woofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details see Adjusting the level LEVEL menu page 36 Tips To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver e The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment To turn off the test tone Repeat steps 1 to 5 above to select T TONE N You can also press any input buttons When a test tone is not output from the speakers The speaker cords may not be connected secur
5. more than 4 mm more than 25 mm ne Lk 16 mm Hook on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm 5 to 7 mm 14 3 Hang the speakers on the screws Hook on the back of the speaker a 4 6mm at 16 mm o o 34 Notes e Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength As a plaster board wall is especially fragile attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied e Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used e Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation natural calamity etc 2 Connecting speakers COMPONENT VIDEO IRROUND Q Speaker cord short supplied Speaker cord long supplied Monaural audio cord supplied EN Front speaker Left Eq Front speaker Right Center speaker BD Surround speaker Left Surround speaker Right a Sub woofer Tip Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system s performance CENTER RON To connect the speakers correctly Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label on the speakers Location of speaker label Character on Speaker type speaker label L Front left Bottom R F
6. 2 Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume Set the volume level to suit your preference according to the selected input as slight adjustments may enhance the sound Note Do not set the volume of the sub woofer to maximum as extraneous noise may be heard Listening Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD CD Notes The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player e Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player Tips e You can select the sound field to suit the music Refer to page 43 for details Recommended sound fields Classical HALL Jazz JAZZ Live concert CONCERT e You can listen to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers multi channel Refer to page 42 for details O O1 R NN Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD player then place the disc on the tray Turn on the receiver Press SA CD CD Play back the disc Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished listening to the Super Audio CD CD eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player CD player yoeqhe d 315 Watching a DVD 2 Notes e Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player e Check the following if you cannot listen to multi channel sound Be sure the sound source cor
7. Calibration peyeys Bury ERROR 11 The speakers are Place your speakers placed too near further away from the optimizer the optimizer microphone microphone ERROR 20 The front Check the front speakers are not speakers detected or only connection one front speaker is detected ERROR 21 Only one Check the surround surround speaker speakers is detected connection Warning codes During Auto Calibration the warning code provides information on the measurement result The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows Warning code blank display warning code blank display PUSH blank display ENTER b Appears when there are more than one warning code You can choose to ignore the warning code as the Auto Calibration function will automatically adjust the settings You can also change the settings manually To change the settings manually 1 Record down the warning code 2 Press You can also use ENTER on the receiver 3 Press I C to turn off the receiver 4 Follow the solution provided in the Warning codes and solutions below 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again page 26 continued 2768 Warning codes and solutions Warning Explanation code Solution WARN 40 The environment Make sure the is noisy environment is quiet during Auto Calibration WARN 50 The center speaker Be sure to connect is no
8. This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5 1 channel for playback There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5 1 channel surround sound E Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels When reproduced audio is decoded and output in 4 channel surround sound This is the most common audio processing method for DVD video E DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding decoding technology for theaters developed by DTS Inc It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital delivering a higher quality sound reproduction E Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to digital analog data should be quantified This process is called sampling and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44 100 times per second which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz Generally speaking a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources Before operating the receiver check that the
9. gt i Press to skips a track of the you want during digital CD player DVD player or Q broadcast tape deck E 7 FM MODE Press to select FM monaural REPLAY Press to replay the previous a or stereo reception ADVANCE scene or fast forward the u 8 D TUNING Press to enter direct tuning eo CEN okie VER or z player mode g D SKIP Press to skip a disc of the CD T Pressito search tracks in the forward player or DVD player multi backward direction of the disc changer only DVD player 9 ENTER Press to enter the value after fast forward rewind of the selecting a channel disc or VCR CD player or tape track using the numeric deck Le Press to start playback of the MEMORY Press to store a station VCR CD player DVD i0 DVD MENU Press to display the menu of player or tape deck the DVD player on the TV Il Press to pause playback or screen Then use 4 gt recording of the VCR CD and 18 to perform menu player DVD player or tape operations deck Also starts recording with components in recording Mm TOOLS Press to display options standby applicable to the entire disc e g disc protection recorder a Press to stop playback of the e g audio settings during VCR CD player DVD recording or multiple items player or tape deck on a list menu e g erasing TV CH Press TV CH and TV f6 multiple titles at the same time to select H2 MUTING Press to mute the sound preset TV chann
10. operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off 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 The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet continued 5568 uo eunoju jeuonippy On placement Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a TV VCR or tape deck If the receiver is being used in combination with a TV VCR or tape deck and is placed too close to that equipment noise may
11. 6 kg 0 7 kg Surround speaker 0 5 kg Center speaker e Sub woofer SA WP780 Speaker system Active subwoofer magnetically shielded Speaker unit 200 mm cone type Enclosure type Acoustically loaded bass reflex RMS output 190 W Input LINE IN input pin jack Power requirements 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 80 W Dimensions width height depth Approx 270 x 331 x 380mm including front panel Mass Approx 8 3 kg Supplied speakers Front speakers 2 Center speaker 1 Surround speakers 2 Sub woofer 1 Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Speaker cords long 2 Speaker cords short 3 Coaxial digital cord 1 Monaural audio cord 1 Foot pads speakers 20 Foot pads sub woofer 4 Remote commander RM AAU006 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 or ECM AC2a 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 61 uo ewuoyu EUONIPPY i Index Numerics 2 channel 45 2CH STEREO 45 5 1 channel 13 A AUTO CALIBRATION 25 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A F D 42 C CD player connecting 16 playback 31 D Digital Cinema Sound DCS 43 44 Dolby Digital 54 DTS 55 DVD player connecting 19 playback 32 DVD recorder connecting 19 E Error messages 59 l Initial setup 24 INPUT MODE 51 M Menu A CAL 41 AUDIO 38 LEVEL 36 SUR 37 SYSTEM 39 TONE 37 TUNER 38 Muting 30 625 N Naming 49 52
12. For details see 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION page 25 41 suoneiodo sayijduy Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound 2CH A D MOVIE MUSIC A F D DUAL MONO Press A F D repeatedly to select the sound field you want For details see Types of A F D mode page 42 Types of A F D mode Decoding A F D mode Multi channel Effect mode Display audio after decoding Detecting A F D AUTO Detecting Performs the sound as it was recorded automatically A F D AUTO automatically encoded without adding any surround effects However this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC 4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding The DOLBY PL source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4 1 channels Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode Il PLII MV decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro L
13. Sound of the sub language will be output DUAL M S Main Sub Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output E A V SYNC Synchronizes audio with video output A V SYNC Y Yes Delay time 68 ms The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized A V SYNC N No Delay time 0 ms The audio output is not delayed Notes e This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector e This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the 2CH or A F D buttons e This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz or DTS 2048 signals are input E NAME IN Naming inputs Lets you set the name of inputs For details see Naming inputs page 52 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the distance of the speakers connected to this receiver Select 6 SYSTEM in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 33 and Overview of the menus page 34 SYSTEM menu parameters E FRT DIST Front speakers distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance as the average distance between the front speakers suoneiodO Jayijduy E CNT DIST Center speaker
14. Tuner this receiver DVR Digital CATV terminal DSS Digital Satellite Receiver 0 10 a Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders To clear all remote button assignments Press 1 0 AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL at the same time The remote is reset to its factory settings 5465 Additional Information Glossary E Component video A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals luminance Y chrominance Pb and chrominance Pr High quality pictures such as DVD video or HDTV pictures are transmitted more faithfully The three jacks are color coded green blue and red E Composite video A standard format for transmitting video signal information The luminance signal Y and chrominance signal C are combined and transmitted together E Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc It consists of front left right center surround left right and sub woofer channels It is a designated audio standard for DVD video and also known as 5 1 channel surround Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround E Dolby Pro Logic Il
15. be ses abet upper case Numbers select the FM or AM band is ymbols You can also use FM or AM on the e To enter a blank space you can receiver press repeatedly until a blank space appears in the display 2 Tune in the preset station you press without input a character want to create an index name for page 48 2 Press to enter the name You can also use ENTER on the receiver 3 Press AMP MENU The entered name is registered 1 LEVEL appears on the display Note 4 When you name an RDS station and tune in that Press repeatedly to select station the Program Service name appears instead 4 TUNER of the name you entered You cannot change the Program Service name The name you entered will be overwritten by the Program Service name You can also use A or V on the receiver D Press or to enter the menu You can also use ENTER or gt on the receiver 6 Press repeatedly to select NAME IN You can also use A or V on the receiver ages suone1sdO JounL Using the Radio Data System RDS 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 display RDS information Notes e RDS is operable only for FM stations e Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same type of services If you are not familiar with the RDS servic
16. e Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary e The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning e Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 47 e Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the frequency appears on the display RDS does not work e Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station e Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear e Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order Remote commander The remote does not function e Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver e 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 e Make sure you select the correct input on the remote Error messages If there is a malfunction the display shows a message You can check the condition of the system by the message Refer to the following table to solve the problem If any problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer If an error m
17. news INFO Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects including consumer affairs and medical advice SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs such as how to and advice programs DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology Program type Description indication VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental vocal and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading etc CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them RELIGION Programs of religious content PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening fishing cooking etc JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring th
18. operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described 1 Installing speakers The receiver allows you to use a 5 1 channel system 5 speakers and one sub woofer To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a sub woofer 5 1 channel EN Front speaker Left Efrront speaker Right Center speaker Blsurround speaker Left Surround speaker Right a Sub woofer Tip Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want Installing the speakers on a flat surface Before you install the speakers and sub woofer be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below Installing the speakers on the speaker stand For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers use the optional WS FV11 or WS FV10D speaker stand available only in certain countries Be sure to detach the screw from the speaker and use it when you install the speaker to the speaker stand For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the speaker stand 13 peyeys Bury Installing the speakers on the wall You can install your front and surround speakers on the wall 1 Prepare screws not supplied that are suitable for the hookon the back of each speaker as shown in the illustrations below hms
19. some languages Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF When sleep timer is being used SLEEP lights up on the display Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled Using the Remote Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system For example if you connect a DVD recorder to the DVD jacks on the receiver you can set the DVD button on this remote to control the DVD recorder 1 Hold down the input button of which you want to change the assignment Example Hold down DVD 2 Referring to the table below press the corresponding button for the category you want Example Press 4 Now you can use the DVD button to control the DVD recorder yow y oy Buisn H continued 5368 Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories Press VCR command mode VTR 3 1 VCR command mode VTR 2 2 DVD player DVD recorder 3 command mode DVD1 DVD recorder 4 command mode DVD3 CD player 5 MD deck 6 Tape deck B 1 8 9
20. the measurement area to avoid measurement error continued 255 peyeys Bury Note The Auto Calibration function does not work when headphones are connected Optimizer microphone 1 Connectthe supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 2 Set up the optimizer microphone Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position You can also use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears 26 Performing Auto Calibration TVVIDEO AUTO AV We AUTO SLEEP CAL 1 0 Q CAL H O VC switch VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 Input buttons AMP MENU 2CH AFD MOVIE MUSIC D CG en 2 z DUAL MONO CIDE 3 ns FM MODE D C 6 CO i o Je D TUNING GOED ED C QE MEMORY DVD MENU M C DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING MUTING MASTER VOL Press AMP MENU then press AUTO CAL Measurement starts in 5 seconds and the display changes as follows A CAL 5 A CAL 4 A CAL 3 gt A CAL 2 gt A CAL 1 While the time is counting down stand away from the measurement area to avoid measurement error The table below shows the display when measurement starts Measurement for Display Environment noise level NOISE CHK Speaker connection MEASURE and SP DET appears alternately Speaker level MEASURE and GAIN appears alternately Speaker distance MEASURE and DISTANCE appears
21. the TV gt 10 Press to select track numbers over 10 ofthe VCR satellite tuner or CD player channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric buttons return to continuous playback etc of the satellite tuner or DVD player Numeric buttons number 5 Press to preset tune to preset stations select track numbers of the CD player or DVD player Press 0 10 to select track number 10 select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner Press the numeric buttons and TV cHe at the same time to select the TV channels 2CH Press to select 2CH STEREO mode A F D Press to select A F D mode AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto Calibration function 1268 25 TV VIDEO Press TV VIDEO and TV 16 at the same time to select the input signal TV input or video input SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically The number 5 MASTER VOL TV VOL and C buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver Notes e Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model e The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above
22. when the receiver is output from the SUB WOOFER decoding DTS signals jack Note 2 LFE Lights up when the disc being When playing a DTS toritat i disc be sure that you have made played back contains an LFE Tai Low F Effect digital connections and that Low Fregueney Pifeci INPUT MODE is not set to channel and the LFE channel ANALOG A i page 51 signal is actually being reproduced 7 MEMORY Lights up when a memory function such as Name Input 3 SP Lights up when the receiver is Preset Memory page 48 etc turned on This indicator does is activated not light up if a headphone is connected to the PHONES jack 8 Preset Lights up when using the rs station receiver to tune in preset radio 4 DODIGITAL Lights up when the EER indicators stations For details on decoding Dolby Digital signals me tati Note eyed radio stations see When playing a Dolby Digital PRE format disc be sure that you 9 Tuner Lights up when using the have made digital connections indicators receiver to tune in radio stations and that INPUT MODE is not page 46 etc PLO ANALO Oe 10 D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range 5 00 PRO D0 PRO LOGIC lights up compression is activated page LOGIC Il when the receiver applies Pro 34 Logic proce sine toe channel 11 COAX Lights up when INPUT MODE signals in order to output the A is set to AUTO IN and the center and surround channel ional is a digital sional signals O00 PRO
23. ENU TV CH CH REPLAY AD P 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use FM or AM on the receiver 2 Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want You can also use PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING on the receiver Each time you press the button you can select a preset station as follows gt 0l4 02 4 03 04 054 4 274 gt 30 4 29 4 28 You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want Then press ENTER to enter the selection 5 z 7 Press or to enter the Naming preset stations parameter You can also use ENTER or gt on the VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD receiver TUNER AMP MENU The cursor flashes and you can select a character Follow the procedure given in To create an index name page 49 1 DUAL MONO GD CD GD C5 FM MODE To create an index name CEE G68 Gs 1 Use to create an index name 6 5 3 DTUNNG You can also use A V lt gt on the receiver DoD e k U a eas ae NERY op ress to select a character then press ED ewes C_ to move the cursor to the next position DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING If you made a mistake TV VOL MASTER VOLI Press until the character you want to change flashes then press to select the correct character 4 7 Tips You can select the character type as follows by 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to A
24. LOGIC IT ea a i en lights up when the Pro Logic II being input through the Movie Music decoder is COAXIAL jack or when INPUT MODE is set to COAX activated Note IN page 51 Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro 12 OPT Lights up when INPUT MODE Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals is set to AUTO IN and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack or when INPUT MODE is set to OPT IN page 51 continued 768 Name Function 13 SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer function is activated page 53 14 Playback channel indicators AnNNnNOIDr Dr 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 Front Left Front Right Center monaural Surround Left Surround Right Surround monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing Example Recording format Front Surround Dolby Digital 3 2 1 Sound Field A F D AUTO SW LFE L e R SL SR 882 Rear panel OPTICAL go 1 N vogo N 1 DIGITAL INPUT section 4 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT section OPTICAL Connects to a DVD IN jacks pla
25. NEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs etc with multi channel surround effects You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studio in your home The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements e Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously Notes e The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal e 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 e This function does not work for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz 4465 Tip You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package e DO bs Dolby Digital discs DO potay surrounn RARES Dolby Surround encoded programs Sdts_ DTS Digital Surround encoded Digital Surround programs To turn off the surround effect for movie music Press 2CH to select 2CH ST or press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUT
26. O Using only the front Speakers and sub woofer 2CH STEREO In this mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front left right speakers and sub woofer When multi channel surround formats are input the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer When standard 2 channel stereo sources are input the receiver s bass redirection circuitry will be activated The front channel bass frequencies will be output from the sub woofer TUNER AMP MENU 2CH AF D MOVIE MUSIC 2CH DUAL MONO Press 2CH Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation Press 1 to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down 2CH press VO S F CLR appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting 455 punos punong BuiAofuz Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver page 23 Tip The tuning scale is FM 50 kHz AM 9 kHz Automatic tuning VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU 2CH AFD MOVIE MUSIC A E DUAL MONO DDD a S FM MODE ES Gr GD eC D TUNING Tesco Was CLEAR FM MODE DISPLAY TOOLS o MASTER VoL SAB TV PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET
27. O EX mode page 43 e Adjust the speaker level page 28 There is no sound from the sub woofer e Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely e Make sure you have turned on your sub woofer The surround effect cannot be obtained e Make sure the sound field function is on press MOVIE or MUSIC e Sound fields do not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced e Check that the DVD etc you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component 58 GB Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor e Select the appropriate input using the input buttons e Set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Move your audio components away from the TV Tuner 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
28. O VIDEO 6606 Receiver MONITOR OUT COMPONENT jack VIDEO VIDEO 666 COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Receiver INPUT jack Video component OUTPUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO o 666 High quality image Notes e Connect image display components such as a TV or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver e Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on neither video nor audio is transmitted 176 peyeys Bury Connecting a TV The image from a visual component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen It is not necessary to connect all the cords Connect video cords according to the jacks of your components DIGITAL VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN Video cord not supplied VIDEO OUT Component video cord not supplied Notes You can watch the selected input image when you connect image display components such as a TV or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver e Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on neither video nor au
29. S O N Y 3 209 583 11 1 DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HTP 78DW 2007 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble Don t throw away batteries with z N D general house waste dispose of N them correctly as chemical waste For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for HE ite recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent pot
30. U 1 LEVEL appears on the display 3 Press 4 repeatedly to select 5 AUDIO You can also use or V on the receiver 4 Press or to enter the menu You can also use ENTER or gt on the receiver 5 Press to select NAME IN You can also use or V on the receiver 6 Press or to enter the parameter You can also use ENTER or gt on the receiver The cursor flashes and you can select a character Follow the procedure given in To create an index name page 49 5208 Changing the display You can check the sound field etc by changing the information on the display Be sure to use the button on the receiver for this operation Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows All inputs except the FM and AM band Index name of the input Selected input Sound field currently applied FM and AM band Program Service name or preset station name gt Frequency Program Type indication Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system mode gt Sound field currently applied Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 49 52 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name gt During RDS reception only page 50 Note Character or marks may not be displayed for
31. aker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is further away For example setting the center speaker distance 1 2 meters 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 40 E SUR POS Surround speaker position Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes page 43 ot SIDE LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and SIDE HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and BEHD LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and BEHD HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections and Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes For other sound fields speaker
32. alternately The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in the display during measurement The measurement process will take a few minutes to complete When measurement ends COMPLETE appears on the display and the settings are registered After you have finished Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver Note Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer Therefore the sub woofer settings will be maintained Tip The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process Press Vo input buttons or MUTING Change the volume level Press AUTO CAL again Error and warning codes Error codes When an error is detected during Auto Calibration an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follows Error code blank display error code gt blank display PUSH blank display ENTER a Appears when there are more than one error code To rectify the error 1 Record down the error code 2 Press You can also use ENTER on the receiver 3 Press 1 0 to turn off the receiver 4 Rectify the error For details see Error codes and remedies below 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again page 26 Error codes and remedies Error Explanation Remedies code ERROR 10 The environment Make sure the is too noisy environment is quiet during Auto
33. and surround speakers Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Inputs Analog Sensitivity 800 mV 50 kohms Digital Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms Outputs Analog SUB WOOFER Tone Voltage 2 V 1 kohm Gain levels 6 dB 1 dB step Reproduction frequency range 28 20 000 Hz FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate Frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate Frequency 450 kHz 60 GB Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Ps Cs 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr Cr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through General Power requirements 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 190 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W Dimensions width height depth Approx 430 x 145 x 300 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 7 5 kg Speaker section Front speakers SS MSP680 e Center speaker SS CNP680 e Surround speakers SS SRP680 Front center speakers Full range magnetically shielded Surround speakers Full range Speaker units 70 mm cone type Enclosure type Closed type Rated Impedance 6 ohms Dimensions width height depth Approx Front surround speakers 91 x 96 x 102 mm Center speaker 155 x 96 x 101 mm Mass Approx Front speaker 0
34. dio is transmitted 18 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB CB PR CR R L SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS impepanc e To fully enjoy surround sound while watching TV programmes connect the audio output of your TV s jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks of the receiver and select VIDEO 2 as an input Then turn down or mute the TV s volume For details on selecting the surround sound see Enjoying Surround Sound on page 42 Note Connecting a DVD player DVD To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD la recorder player set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player Refer to the operating instructions Q The following illustration shows how to supplied with the DVD player connect a DVD player or DVD recorder Ti a It is not necessary to connect all the cords IP Rar O 2 Connect audio and video cords according to All the digital audio jacks are compatible with D 8 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling the jacks of your components 2 frequencies DVD player DVD recorder Audio signals Video signals OUTPUT 5 OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB CB PR CR DIGITAL COAXIAI DIGITAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Q Coaxial digital cord supplied Audio cord not supplied Com
35. distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 1 5 meters closer to your listening position continued 3968 E SL DIST Surround left speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 39 to a distance 4 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 39 E SR DIST Surround right speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround right speaker Surround right speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance on page 39 to a distance 4 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 39 Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers Also the center speaker cannot be set more than 1 5 meters closer from the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers can not be set further 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 spe
36. e it will turn off the receiver and other components SYSTEM STANDBY Note The function of the AV VW switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons B Ye N 2 TV HO on standby Press TV 1 0 and TV 6 at the same time to turn the TV on or off CO on standby Press to turn the receiver on or off To turn off all components press VQ and AV 1 T at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY 3 Input buttons Co Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use When you press any of the input buttons the receiver turns on The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows You can change the button assignments following the steps in Changing button assignments on page 53 Button Assigned Sony component VCR VTR mode 3 VCR VTR mode 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD DVD player SA CD CD Super Audio CD CD player TUNER Built in tuner 4 AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the receiver Then use and 18 to perform menu operations 5 MOVIE MUSIC Press to select sound field for movie or music Name Function Name Function m 6 DUAL MONO Press to select the language 15 kea gt
37. e popular music of the country or region OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music FOLK M Folk music programs DOCUMENT Investigative features NONE Any programs not defined above Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE You can select the audio input mode setting when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver 1 Press input buttons to select the input 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode The selected audio input mode appears on the display Audio input modes E AUTO IN Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no digital audio signals analog audio signals are selected E COAX IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack E OPT IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack E ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Note Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input 51 suoljeiodo 194 0 i Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver s display This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components Press the input button to select the input you want to create an index name for 2 Press AMP MEN
38. els 3 TV VOL Press TV VOL and TV PRESET Press to select 16 at the same time to adjust preset stations the TV volume level preset channels of the VCR or satellite tuner MASTER VOL Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the TUNING Press to scan a station ee 16 TV To activate the buttons with 4 MENU Press to display the menus of orange printing press TV and the VCR DVD player or the button with orange satellite tuner on the TV printing simultaneously screen Then use gt 17 RETURN Press to and f8 to perform menu EXIT 63 return to the previous menu operations exit the menu while the menu or on screen guide of the VCR DVD player or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen continued 1158 Name Function Name Function 18 4 4 e gt After pressing AMP MENU 4 DVD MENU 10 or MENU 14 press or to select the settings Then press to enter the selection for DVD MENU or MENU Press also to enter the selection of the receiver VCR satellite tuner CD player or DVD player DISPLAY Press to select the information displayed on the TV screen of the VCR satellite tuner CD player or DVD player 20 j Press and TV 16 at the same time to select the channel entry mode either one or two digits of
39. ely The speaker cords may have the short circuit problem 296 pores bunje5 Playback Selecting a component SYSTEM STANDBY 2CH AFD MOVIE MUSIC F DUAL MONO GDETDH EDIS A r E FM MODE CMEC C CO g S a D TUNING CD en MEMORY DVD MENU gt 10 LEAR DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING MUTING 3 IRETURN EXIT MENU TV CH TV CH PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the component you want The selected input appears on the display Selected input Components that can Display be played back VIDEO 1 or VCR etc connected to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 DVD DVD player etc DVD connected to DVD jack SA CD CD Super Audio CD CD SA CD CD player etc connected to the SA CD CD jack TUNER Built in radio tuner FM or AM band 2 Turn on the component and start playback 30 GB 3 Press MASTER VOL to adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver To mute the sound Press MUTING The muting function will be canceled when you do the following e Press MUTING again Increase the volume Turn off the receiver To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level To listen to the sub woofer Be sure to use the buttons on the sub woofer for this operation 1 Press POWER The POWER indicator lights up
40. ential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 268 The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents E eee About This Manual e The instructions in this manual are for model HTP 78DW Check your receiver s model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel e The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote For details on the use of your DVD player refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player The HTP 78DW consists of e Receiver STR K785 e DVD player DVP NS78H e Speaker system Front speakers SS MSP680 Center speaker SS CNP680 Surround speakers SS SRP680 Sub woofer SA WP780 This receive
41. es 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 47 Automatic Tuning page 46 or Preset Tuning page 48 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services RDS lights up and the program service name appears on 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 50 GB Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver Each time you press the button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows Program Service name Frequency gt Program Type indication Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system mode Sound field currently applied a Type of program being broadcast Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes e If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities ALARM flashes in the display When the message consists of 9 characters or more the message scrolls across the display e If a station does not provide a particular RDS service NO XXXX such as NO TEXT appears on the display Description of program types Program type Description indication NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current
42. essage appears while you perform Auto Calibration see Error and warning codes page 27 to solve the problem DEC EROR Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode ex DTS CD is input and DEC PRI on the AUDIO menu is set to DEC PCM Set it to DEC AUTO page 35 PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 24 However note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 24 Customized sound fields page 45 5968 UOeWOJU jeuonippy Specifications Amplifier section Power Output Stereo mode rated 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 1 85 W 85 W Surround mode reference 6 ohms kHz THD 10 RMS output FRONT 122 W per channel CENTER 122 W SURROUND 122 W per channel DMeasured under the following conditions 230 V AC 50 Hz Reference power output for front center
43. ght Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only COMP OFF The dynamic range is not compressed COMP STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer COMP MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal COMP STD is the standard setting but it only enacts light compression Therefore we recommend using the COMP MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression Adjusting the tone TONE menu You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of the front speakers Select 2 TONE in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 33 and Overview of the menus page 34 TONE menu parameters E BASS LVL Front speaker bass level E TRE LVL Front speaker treble level Settings for the surround sound SUR menu You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure Select 3 SUR in the amplifier menus For si details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 33 and Overview of t
44. he menu You can also use ENTER or gt on the receiver 4 Press 4 repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust You can also use A or V on the receiver D Press or to enter the parameter You can also use ENTER or gt on the receiver 6 Press 4 repeatedly to select the setting you want You can also use or V on the receiver The setting is entered automatically To return to the previous display Press You can also use lt on the receiver To exit the menu Press AMP MENU Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable 3368 suoneiodo 19111duu Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 33 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display LEVEL Test tone T TONE Y T TONE N T TONE N 1 LEVEL T TONE page 36 a Front speaker balance BAL L 1 to BAL L 8 BALANCE BALANCE FRT BAL BAL R 1 to BAL R 8 Center speaker level CNT 10 dB to CNT 10 dB CNT 0 dB CNT LVL 1 dB step Surround left speaker level SUR L 10 dB to SUR L 10 dB SUR L 0 dB SL LVL 1 dB step Surround right speaker level SUR R 10 dB to SUR R 10 dB SUR R 0 dB SR LVL 1 dB step Sub woofer level SW 10 dB to SW 10 dB SW 0 dB SW LVL 1 dB step Dynamic range compresso
45. he menus page 34 SUR menu parameters E S F SELCT Sound field selection Lets you select the sound field you want For details see Enjoying Surround Sound page 42 Note The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if you select HALL for the SA CD CD input then change to a different input and then return to SA CD CD HALL will automatically be applied again E EFFECT Effect level Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button and for HP THEA sound field EFCT MIN The surround effect is minimum EFCT STD The surround effect is standard EFCT MAX The surround effect is maximum 375 suoneiodo 1911duiy Settings for the tuner TUNER menu You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations Select 4 TUNER in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 33 and Overview of the menus page 34 TUNER menu parameters E FM MODE FM station receiving mode FM AUTO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo FM MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal E NAME IN Naming preset stations Lets you se
46. ics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX C Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack Music HALL HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall JAZZ CLUB JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house CONCERT Headphone HEADPHONE 2CH This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when HP 2CH 2CH STEREO mode page 45 A F D mode page 42 is selected Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels HEADPHONE THEATER This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when HP THEA sound field for movie music is selected It allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones continued 435 punos punouns BuiAofuz About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with mark use DCS technology DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home With this Digital Cinema Sound developed by integrating a DSP Digital signal processor and measured data the ideal sound field intended by filmmakers can be experienced at home About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CI
47. iver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation Press 1 0 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 0 for 5 seconds PUSH and ENTER appears on the display alternately 3 Press ENTER After CLEARING appears on the display for a while CLEARED appears The following items are reset to their factory settings e All settings in the LEVEL TONE SUR TUNER AUDIO and SYSTEM menus e The sound field memorized for each input and preset station e All sound field parameters All preset stations All index names for inputs and preset stations MASTER VOLUME is set to VOL MIN e Input is set to DVD Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries in the RM AAU006 remote commander Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries Notes e Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with old ones e Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of batteries e Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction e If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and c
48. ny dealer Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Audio There is no sound no matter which component is selected or only a very low level sound is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to VOL MIN Check that headphones are not connected e Press MUTING to cancel the muting function e Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons e The protective device on the receiver has been activated Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again There is no sound from a specific component e Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component e Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component e Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver There is no sound from one of the front speakers e Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are full
49. ogic II Music mode PLII MS decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Multi Stereo MULTI STEREO Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left right signals from MULTI ST all speakers Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals 42 Selecting a pre programmed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home 2CH A F D AF D MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO MUSIC MOVIE Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music For details see Types of sound field available page 43 Types of sound field available Sound field Sound field Effect for Display Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX A Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching almost any type of movie CINEMA STUDIO EXB Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures C ST EX B Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects CINEMA STUDIO EXC Reproduces the sound characterist
50. or Receives signals from components are connected T iiote Commander to both digital and analog jacks 51 5 Display The current status of the l page selected component or a 10 lt gt A V After pressing AMP list of selectable items MENU 11 press lt gt appears here page 7 A V to select the settings 6 2CH Press to select a sound field 11 AMP MENU Press to display the menu AED page 42 43 45 of the receiver MOVIE MUSIC continued 5 GB peyeys Bury Name Function 12 Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use 13 PRESET Press to select a preset TUNING station 14 TUNING Press to scan a station 15 MEMORY Press to store a station 16 FM MODE Press to select FM monaural or stereo reception 17 PHONES jack Connects to headphones page 57 18 AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied jack optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function page 26 682 About the indicators on the display 1 2 B 4 6 QD ISP DODIGITAL DOPRO LOGIC Il k MEMORY SLEEP COAX ID RANGE STEREO MONO GE o 3 13 E 10 2 8 Name Function Name Function m sw Lights up when audio signal is 6 DTS Lights up
51. orrosion 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 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION This receiver is equipped with DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver e Adjust the speaker level e Measure the distance of each speaker to your listening position You can also adjust the speaker levels and balance manually For details see 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE page 28 Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform Auto Calibration install and connect the speakers page 13 15 The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only Do not connect other microphones to this jack Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone During calibration the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood Perform Auto Calibration in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and to get a more accurate measurement If there are any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers the calibration cannot be performed correctly Remove any obstacles from
52. ot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 to 4 If you still cannot tune in a station the frequency is not used in your area Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to Presetting radio stations VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU 3 9 suone1sdo JounL Gaa gt gt TUNING TUNING 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use FM or AM on the receiver 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning page 46 or Direct Tuning page 47 Switch the FM reception mode if necessary page 46 continued 47 485 Press MEMORY MEMORY lights up for a few seconds Perform steps 4 and 5 before MEMORY goes out Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number You can also press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset number start again from step 3 Press ENTER The station is stored as the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press ENTER start again from step 3 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU Numeric buttons 210 P NEER CLEAR ENTER Oy CS G a RETURN EXIT M
53. ponent video cord not supplied Video cord not supplied continued 19 If you connect a DVD recorder Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder For details see Changing button assignments page 53 You can also rename the DVD input so that it can be displayed on the receiver s display For details see Naming inputs page 52 You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder via this receiver For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder 20 GB Notes Connecting a satellite tuner e When connecting optical digital cords insert the Ea set top box plugs straight in until they click into place e Do not bend or tie optical digital cords The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set top box Tip E rs a It is not necessary to connect all the cords se eae ian z ne ae a ie u Connect audio and video cords according to f HA fa k 7 See z a requencies the jacks of your components q g Satellite tuner Set top box Audio signals Video signals OUTPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO N PB C8 PR CR COMPONENT VIDEO R L SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS ipeoand
54. position is not so critical Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the surround effects become unclear unless set to SIDE LO or SIDE HI Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables such as wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHD HI if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are located to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best select BEHD LO or BEHD HI and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance E DIMMER Brightness of the display Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps You can also use DIMMER on the receiver Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically A CAL menu
55. r COMP OFF COMP STD COMP OFF D RANGE COMP MAX TONE Front speaker bass level BASS 6 dB to BASS 6 dB BASS 0 dB 2 TONE BASS LVL 1 dB step page 37 Front speaker treble level TRE 6 dB to TRE 6 dB TRE 0 dB TRE LVL 1 dB step SUR Sound field selection 2CH ST A F D AUTO DOLBY PL A F D AUTO 3 SUR S F SELCT PLII MV PLII MS MULTI ST page 37 C ST EX A C ST EX B C ST EX C HALL JAZZ CONCERT Effect level EFCT MIN EFCT STD EFCT STD EFFECT EFCT MAX TUNER FM station receiving mode FM AUTO FM MONO FM AUTO 4 TUNER FM MODE page 38 Naming preset stations NAME IN 3409 Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting Display Display AUDIO Digital audio input decoding DEC AUTO DEC PCM DEC AUTO 5 AUDIO priority for page 38 DEC PRI VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DEC PCM for DVD Digital broadcast language DUAL M S DUAL M DUAL M selection DUAL S DUAL M S DUAL Synchronizes audio with video A V SYNC Y A V SYNC N A V SYNC N output A V SYNC Naming inputs NAME IN SYSTEM Front speakers distance DIST 1 0 m to DIST 7 0 m DIST 3 0 m 6 SYSTEM FRT DIST 0 1 m step page 39 Center speaker distance DIST HE m DIST 3 0 m CNT DIST between front speaker distance and 1 5 m 0 1 m step Surround left speaker distance DIST ME m DIST 3 0 m SL DIST between front speaker distance and 4 5 m 0 1 m step Surround
56. r incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of DTS Inc 358 Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts 5 1 Installing speakers eee 13 2 Connecting speakers 15 3a Connecting the audio components 16 3b Connecting the video components 17 4 Connecting the antennas 23 5 Preparing the receiver and the remote 24 6 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION cee 25 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE eee 28 Playback Selecting a component 30 Listening Watching a component 31 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 33 Adjusting the level LEVEL menu 36 Adjusting the tone TONE menu s s ssee 37 Settings for the surround sound SUR menu 37 Settings for the tuner TUNER menu 38 Settings for the audio AUDIO menu 38 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu 39 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically A CAL menu 41 4c Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 42 Selecting a pre programmed sound field 43 Using only the front speake
57. responds to the multi channel format Be sure this receiver is connected to the DVD player via a digital connection Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player is set up properly Tips e Select the audio format of the disc to be played if necessary You can select the sound field to suit the movie music Refer to page 43 for details Recommended sound fields Movie C ST EX Music CONCERT 3208 con Oo ol A ND Turn on the TV and DVD player Turn on the receiver Press DVD Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD is displayed Set up the DVD player Refer to Quick Setup Guide supplied with the receiver Play back the disc Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished watching the DVD eject the disc and turn off the receiver TV and DVD player Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVD SA CD CD TUNER AMP MENU 2CH AF D MOVIE MUSIC DUAL MONO FM MODE D TUNING or en Cr A gt 10 a MEMORY DVD MENU GE oey C CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS G MASTER VoL 2e TV PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET C5 2 6 RETURN EXIT 1 Press AMP MENU 1 LEVEL appears on the display 2 Press 4 repeatedly to select the menu you want You can also use or V on the receiver 3 Press or to enter t
58. result and picture quality may suffer This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna Therefore we recommend using an outdoor antenna Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen The front speakers center speaker and the sub woofer are magnetically shielded to allow them to be installed near a TV set However color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets As the surround speakers are not magnetically shielded we recommend that you place the surround speakers slightly further away from the TV set page 13 If color irregularity is observed Turn off the TV set then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes 56 GB If color irregularity is observed again Place the speaker further away from the TV set If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver please consult your nearest So
59. right speaker distance DIST ME m DIST 3 0 m SR DIST between front speaker distance and 4 5 m 0 1 m step Surround speaker position SIDE LO SIDE HI BEHD LO SIDE LO SUR POS BEHD HI Brightness of the display 0 dim 40 dim 70 dim 0 dim DIMMER A CAL Auto calibration A CAL YES A CAL NO A CAL NO 7 A CAL AUTO CAL page 41 4 For details refer to the page in the parentheses 3568 suoneiodo 1911duiy Adjusting the level LEVEL menu You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields Select 1 LEVEL in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 33 and Overview of the menus page 34 LEVEL menu parameters E T TONE Test tone Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position For details see 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE page 28 E FRT BAL Front speaker balance Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers E CNT LVL Center speaker level E SL LVL Surround left speaker level E SR LVL Surround right speaker level E SW LVL Sub woofer level 366 E D RANGE Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at ni
60. ront right Bottom SL Surround left Bottom SR Surround right Bottom The center speaker and sub woofer do not have the character on the speaker label For details on the speaker type see page 3 15 peyeys Bury 3a Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD CD player The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player or CD player After connecting your audio component proceed to 3b Connecting the video components page 17 or 4 Connecting the antennas page 23 Super Audio CD player CD player DIGITAL Q Audio cord not supplied 16 3b Connecting the video components How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver Before you begin refer to Component to be connected below for the pages which describe how to connect each component After connecting all your components proceed to 4 Connecting the antennas page 23 Component to be connected Component Page TV 18 DVD player DVD recorder 19 Satellite tuner Set top box 21 VCR 22 Video input output jack to be connected The image quality depends on the connecting jack Refer to the illustration that follows Select the connection according to the jacks on your components TV etc INPUT jack COMPONENT VIDE
61. rs and sub woofer 2CH STEREO 45 Resetting sound fields to the initial SOU SS ie Mise ears caver are n er 45 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio Presetting radio stations 0 Using the Radio Data System RDS Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE s es 51 Naming inputs Changing the display Using the Sleep Timer oo eee 53 Using the Remote Changing button assignments 0 53 Additional Information GIOSSaLY 5 Rire es eee 54 Precautions 2 99 Troubleshooting 57 Specifications 60 TIN OX ne reset 62 Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY Name Function Name Function A vo Press to turn the receiver 7 MASTER Turn to adjust the volume on standb on or off page 24 31 32 VOLUME level of all speakers at the y pag P 45 same time page 29 30 2 DISPLAY Press to select information 31 32 displayed on the display 8 ENTER Press to enter a selection page 50 52 page 24 3 DIMMER Press to adjust the 9 INPUT MODE Press to select the input J p brightness of the display mode when the same 4 Remote sens
62. t connected the center speaker WARN 51 The surround speakers are not connected Be sure to connect the surround speakers WARN 60 The front speakers Reposition your balance are out of front speakers range WARN 62 The center speaker Reposition your level is out of center speaker range WARN 63 The surround left Reposition your speaker level is out surround left of range speaker WARN 64 The surround right Reposition your speaker levelis out surround right of range speaker WARN 70 The front speakers Reposition your distance are out of front speakers range WARN 72 The center speaker Reposition your distance is out of center speaker range WARN 73 The surround left Reposition your speaker distance is surround left out of range speaker WARN 74 The surround right Reposition your speaker distance is surround right out of range speaker For details refer Front speakers distance page 39 For details refer Center speaker distance page 39 For details refer Surround left speaker distance page 40 For details refer Surround right speaker distance page 40 28 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz
63. t the name of preset stations For details see Naming preset stations page 49 384 Settings for the audio AUDIO menu You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference Select 5 AUDIO in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 33 and Overview of the menus page 34 AUDIO menu parameters E DEC PRI Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks DEC AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM DEC PCM PCM signals are given priority to prevent interruption when playback starts However when other signals are input there may be no sound depending on the format In this case set to DEC AUTO Note When set to DEC AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks for a CD etc is interrupted when playback starts set to DEC PCM E DUAL Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources e DUAL M S Main Sub Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously e DUAL M Main Sound of the main language will be output e DUAL S Sub
64. y 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 e Make sure you have connected to both the Land R jacks of an analog component and not only to either the L or R jack Use an audio cord not supplied There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAX IN or OPT IN for the selected input page 51 There is no sound from digital sources from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 51 The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Adjust the balance parameters using the LEVEL menu continued 575 uoljEWIOQUI EUOHIPPY fl There is severe hum or noise e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 m away from a TV set or fluorescent light e Move your audio components away from the TV e The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center surround speakers e Select a CINEMA STUDI
65. yer etc The COMPONENT Connects to a COAXIAL jack a VIDEO IN DVD player TV provides a better M OUT jacks or a satellite tuner COAXIAL IN quality of loud Blue You can enjoy jack sound page 19 P8 C8 high quality image 21 Red page 18 19 21 Pa Cr 2 ANTENNA section FM Connects to the FM 5 SPEAKERS section ANTENNA wire antenna Connects to jack supplied with this speakers page receiver page 23 E 15 pag AM Connects to the ANTENNA AM loop antenna Connects to sub terminals supplied with this receiver page 23 VIDEO AUDIO INPUT and VIDEO OUTPUT section Connects to a VCR DVD player etc page 18 19 21 22 AUDIO IN White L jacks Red R VIDEO IN OUT jacks Yellow woofer page 15 6 AUDIO INPUT section Connects to a CD player etc page 16 AUDIO IN White L jacks Red R You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV page 18 gas peyeys Bury Remote commander You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 53 RM AAU006 TVNIDEO AUTO SLEEP CAL 106 Name Function _ ft AV wo on standby Press to turn on or off the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 53 If you press I C 2 at the same tim

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