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Sony 3-289-450-44(1) User's Manual

1. Maker Code s RADIO SHACK 503 510 527 565 567 RCA PROSCAN 503 510 523 529 544 SAMSUNG 503 515 517 531 532 534 544 556 557 562 563 566 569 SAMPO 566 SABA 530 537 547 549 558 SANYO 508 545 546 560 567 SCOTT 503 566 SEARS 503 508 510 517 518 551 SHARP 517 535 550 561 565 SYLVANIA 503 518 566 THOMSON 530 537 547 549 TOSHIBA 535 539 540 541 551 TELEFUNKEN 530 537 538 547 549 558 TEKNIKA 517 518 567 WARDS 503 517 566 YORK 566 ZENITH 542 543 567 GE 503 509 510 544 LOEWE 515 534 556 Maker Code s SONY 501 AIWA 501 536 539 AKAI 503 AOC 503 CENTURION 566 CORONADO 517 CURTIS MATHES 503 551 566 567 DAYTRON 517 566 DAEWOO 504 505 506 507 515 544 FISHER 508 545 FUNAI 548 FUJITSU 528 GOLDSTAR LG 503 512 515 517 534 544 556 568 GRUNDIG 511 533 534 HITACHI 503 513 514 515 517 519 544 557 571 ITT NOKIA 521 522 J C PENNY 503 510 566 JVC 516 552 KMC 517 MAGNAVOX 503 515 517 518 544 566 MARANTZ 527 MITSUBISHI MGA 503 519 527 544 566 568 NEC 503 517 520 540 544 554 566 NORDMENDE 530 558 NOKIA 521 522 573 575 PANASONIC 509 524 553 559 572 PHILIPS 515 518 557 570 571 PHILCO 503 504 514 517 518 PIONEER 509 525 526 540 551 555 PORTLAND 503 QUASAR 509 535
2. 81 Using the Sleep Timere 81 Recording using the receiver 82 Using the Remote Programming the remoee 83 Additional Information GIOSSATY 22 DD Precautions x v ne ed dayey May be p ke ts Troubleshooting Specifications 56B Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel To remove the cover Press PUSH When you remove the cover keep it out of reach from children Status of the POWER button E The receiver is turned off initial setting The ON STANDBY lamp lights off Press POWER to turn the receiver on You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote 1 On Standby Press I on the remote to turn the receiver on or set it to the standby mode When you press POWER on the receiver the receiver will be turned off The ON STANDBY lamp lights up in green when the receiver is on The ON STANDBY lamp lights up in red when the receiver is set to standby mode 682 Name Function Name Function 1 POWER Press to turn the receiver on 13 MEMORY Press to store a station or or off page 6 29 40 41 ENTER enter the selection when 98 selecting the settings page 65 66 ON STANDBY Show the status of the lamp re
3. Assignable inputs for digital audio input The initial setting is marked with an underscore Digital audio Assignable Display input inputs Display OPTICAL VIDEO1 VD1 gt VD1 VIDEO1IN VIDEO VD1 gt VD2 VD1 OPT BD VD1 gt BD DVD VD1 gt DVD SA CD CD VD1 gt CD COAXIAL DVD VIDEO1 DVD gt VD1 IN VIDEO2 DVD gt VD2 DVD COAX Q 1 BD DVD gt BD DVD DVD gt DVD SAT DVD gt SAT SA CD CD DVD gt CD OPTICAL SAT VIDEO2 SAT gt VD2 IN BD SAT gt BD SAT OPT BD DVD SAT gt DVD SAT SAT gt S SAT Notes You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input You cannot use the digital audio input for the original input when it is reassigned to another input When you assign the digital audio input the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically page 75 7768 suone edo 18410 N Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter not supplied you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turn
4. 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 the calibration the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood Perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and 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 the measurement area to avoid measurement error Notes e The Auto Calibration function does not work in the following cases SPEAKERS OFF A B A B is set to off Headphones are connected If you activate the muting function during Auto Calibration the muting function will automatically be set to off Optimizer microphone continued 31 peyeys Buma 9 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 2 set up the optimizer microphone Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears On setting up the active subwoofer When a subwoofer is connected turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume b
5. 52 Settings for the audio AUDIO menv 53 Settings for the HDMI HDMI menn 54 Settings for the system SYSTEM menu ccccccesseeeseeeeteees 55 485 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying a pre programmed sound field 56 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels NIGHT MODE 61 Using only the front speakers 2CH STEREO rosier 62 Listening to the sound without any adjustment ANALOG DIRECT 62 Resetting sound fields to the initial SENES oeren S A E eee 63 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio 63 Presetting radio stations 65 Using the Radio Data System RDS 68 Models of area code CEL CEK ECE only Control for HDMI Using the Control for HDMI function for BRAVIA Sync eseese Preparing Control for HDMI function Watching a DVD One Touch Play Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver System Audio Control 74 Turning off the receiver with the TV System Power Off U U 75 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE uuneneseeneeee 75 Listening to digital sound from other inputs DIGITAL ASSIGN U U 76 Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT ennaa anea 78 Naming inpUtS erke 80 Changing the displayi
6. 86 GB To control a satellite tuner To control a tuner Maker Code s Maker Code s SONY 801 802 803 804 SONY 002 005 824 825 865 AMSTRAD 343 840 To control a Blu ray disc BskyB 862 recorder IRE ELECTRIC 866 Maker Code s GRUNDIG 859 860 SONY 310 311 312 HUMAX 846 847 THOMSON 857 861 864 876 To control a PSX PACE 848 849 850 852 Maker Code s 862 863 864 SONY 313 314 315 PANASONIC 818 855 PHILIPS 856 857 858 859 To control a DVD VHS COMBO 860 864 874 pea Deza NOKIA 851 853 854 864 Maker Code s RCA PROSCAN 866 871 SONY 411 BITA HITACHI 868 HUGHES 867 To control a DVD HDD COMBO JVC Echostar Dish 873 Maker Code s Network SONY 401 402 403 MITSUBISHI 872 SAMSUNG 875 TOSHIBA 869 870 To control a cable box Maker Code s SONY 821 822 823 HAMLIN REGAL 836 837 838 839 840 JERROLD G I 806 807 808 809 MOTOROLA 810 811 812 813 814 819 JERROLD 830 831 OAK 841 842 843 PANASONIC 816 826 832 833 834 835 PHILIPS 830 831 PIONEER 828 829 RCA 805 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 815 816 817 844 TOCOM PHILIPS 830 831 ZENITH 826 827 87 ou eq oy Bu sn qi Additional Information Glossary E Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology delivers the sound
7. Audio video signals INPUT SURROUND BACK SURROUND DON EDIN VIDEO TIN HDMI cable not supplied CENTER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 160 continued 2308 peyeys Bunje5 Notes on connecting cables We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable We recommend that you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo made by Sony for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed an HDMI version1 3 category 2 cable when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Color transmission or when you watch a video image of 1080p or higher We do not recommend using an HDMI DVI conversion cable When you connect an HDMI DVI conversion cable to a DVI D component the sound and or the image may not be output Connect other audio cords or digital connecting cords then set Digital Assign when the sound is not output correctly Notes on HDMI connections An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and HDMI OUT jack It is not output from any other audio jacks Video signals input to the HDMIIN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack The video input signals cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT jacks When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker set AUDIO OUT to TV AMP in the HDMI menu page 54 If you cannot play bac
8. Rear panel 1 2 1 3 TV me C ene i STOW Go Cod Gel kul EA i wan g z Ole paR sar Og NOO O OOOO DOO OJ 4s TV A DVD DEO BWOO 7 5 6 5 4 DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT section 3 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OPTICALIN Connects to a DVD OUTPUT section jacks player etc The Green Y Ps Cs Pr Cr Connects toaDVD COAXIAL IN COAXTAL Jack Y IN OUT jacks player TV ack provides a better Blue satellite tuner etc jac sound quality PaCo page 19 25 26 page 19 25 26 27 27 Red Pr Cr E HDMI IN Connects to a DVD OUT jacks player satellite r tuner or a Blusray 4 SPEAKERS section disc player etc Connects to The image is speakers page 17 output to a TV ora projector while the sound can be output from a TV or and speakers connected to this receiver page 23 2 ANTENNA section 5 AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT section FM Connects to the AUDIO IN Connects to a ANTENNA supplied FM wire White L QUT jacks Super Audio CD jack antenna page 28 player etc page Red R 19 21 AM Connects to the n ANTENNA supplied AM loop terminals antenna page 28 Black ae OUT anan an 10 17 6 VIDEO AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT section Connects to a VCR DVD player AUDIO IN White L OUT jacks Red R Yello
9. 7168 IINQH 40 ouyU0D li Preparing Control for HDMI function This receiver supports the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function This function is only available for certain types of TV When you perform the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV the Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will automatically change accordingly During the Control for HDMI Easy Setting operation SCANNING flashes in the display This receiver will automatically change the input to HDMI input When the setting is completed COMPLETE appears on the display For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV If your TV does not support the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function do the following procedures For details on setting the TV and connected components refer to the operating instructions of the respective components 1 Make sure that the receiver is connected to the TV and components compatible with Control for HDMI function via HDMI connection 2 Turn on the receiver TV and connected components 3 Set the respective Control for HDMI function for the receiver and TV to on See To set Control for HDMI page 73 For details on setting the TV refer to the operating instructions of the TV 4 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and TV to match the HDMI input of the connected component so that the image from the connected component is displayed 7268 5 Set the Control for HDMI func
10. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component Be sure to use a connecting cable for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed an HDMI version 1 3 category 2 cable when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Color transmission The source image input to the HDMI jack is not output from the TV Check the HDMI connection page 71 Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component Be sure to use a connecting cable for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed an HDMI version 1 3 category 2 cable when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Color transmission The Control for HDMI function does not work Check the HDMI connection page 71 e Make sure CTRL HDMI is set to CTRL ON in the HDMI menu Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected component Refer to the operating instructions of the connected component Repeat the procedures of Preparing Control for HDMI function if you change the HDMI connection connect disconnect the AC power cord or when there is a power failure page 72 No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker while using the System Audio Control function Make sure the TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function
11. Super Audio CD CD eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player or CD player Watching a DVD Blu ray Disc yoeqhe d Not gt ores l 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player Blu ray disc e Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the player 5 TV and DVD player Blu ray disc player e Check the following if you cannot listen to multi channel N Turn on the receiver oo Press DVD to watch a DVD or press BD to sound watch a Blu ray disc Be sure this receiver is You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to connected to the DVD player select DVD or BD Blu ray disc player via a digital connection Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player Blu ray disc player is set up Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD Blu ray disc is displayed Play back the disc O GI properly Tips Adjust to a suitable volume Select the audio format of the disc to be played back if After you have finished watching the DVD necessary Blu ray disc eject the disc and turn off the You can select the sound field to receiver TV and DVD player Blu ray disc suit the movie or music See page 56 for details Recommended sound fields Movie C ST EX Music CONCERT player 41 To return to the previous Amplifier Operations display Press or RETURN EXIT oe Navigating thr
12. VCR DVD recorder Audio signals Video signals OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB CB PR CR INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO Jen GOAKu coana DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE l A evez aa DMPORT JY Y Fi g 5 AA SPEAKERS _ImPEDANCE USE s16 Ul On the front panel VIDEO 2 IN PORTABLE AV IN VIDEO AUDIO A AUTO CAL MIC Camcorder video game e Optical digital cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied Video cord not supplied Component video cord not supplied Audio video cord not supplied 2768 peyeys Buma 5 Connecting the antennas aerials Connect the supplied AM loop antenna aerial and FM wire antenna aerial Before connecting antennas aerials be sure to disconnect the power cord FM wire antenna aerial supplied Say e VIDEO TIN our SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE use 8 160 The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver Notes e T
13. VCR or tape deck and is placed too close to that equipment noise may result and picture quality may suffer This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna aerial Therefore we recommend using an outdoor antenna aerial Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result 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 questions or problems concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer 01 uonguuojuj jeuonippy N 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 all speaker cords are connected correctly Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to VOL MIN Check that the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B is not set to off pag
14. been raised The number of colors that could be expressed by 1 pixel was 24 bits 16 777 216 colors with the current HDMI jack However the number of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel will be 36 bits etc when the receiver corresponds to Deep Color Since the gradation of the depth of a color can be expressed more finely with more bits continuous color changes can be more smoothly expressed Digital Cinema Sound DCS 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 E Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc It consists of front left right center surround left right and subwoofer 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 Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus provides the flexibility and efficiency to deliver more channels of compelling surround sound for high definition video media Its superior coding efficiencies enable up to
15. connected The image quality depends on the connecting jack See the illustration that follows Select the connection according to the jacks on your components Digital lt High quality image Analog Notes Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver Unless the power is turned on neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is the abbreviated name for High Definition Multimedia Interface It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format HDMI features e A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver This signal supports Dolby Digital DTS and Linear PCM Satellite tuner DVD player player Blu ray disc This receiver can receive multi channel Linear PCM up to 8 channels with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD and HDMI Deep Color x v Color This receiver supports the Control for HDMI function For details see Control for HDMI page 70 TV projector etc Audio video signals Audio video signals signals OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT Audio video Ta
16. lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital Surround EX signals HH D lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital Plus signals DH TrueHD lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby TrueHD signals Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to AUTO page 75 8 D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated page 48 85 9 SP A SP B SP A B Ke Lights up according to the speaker system used page 30 However these indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned off or if headphones are connected 10 SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is activated page 81 M Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations page 63 etc Note RDS appears for models of area code CEL CEK ECE only Name Function Name Function 12 A DIRECT Lights up when the receiver is 22 Playback The letters L C R etc processing Analog Direct channel indicate the channels being signals indicators played back The boxes around 7 the letters vary to show how the 3 MEM Lights up when a memory receiver downmixes the source function such as Preset 7 sound based on the speaker Memory page 65 etc is i activated settings L Front Left 4 oo P
17. player LD player MD deck This button will only function DAT deck tape deck satellite if your TV is compatible with tuner Blu ray disc recorder Theatre Mode Refer to the or PSX operating instructions To enter the value of Sony supplied with the TV for TV press TV 3 and then details ress ENT MEM Bav SHIFT 25 and then 27 RM SET UP Press to set up the remote press ENT MEM to store a a This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA station during tuner operation PORT adapter operation For details on the CLEAR gt 10 Press SHIFT 25 and then function of the button refer to the operating press CLEAR gt 10 to clear a instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA mistake when you press the PORT adapter incorrect numeric button of gt The number 5 SAT TV CH PRESET and D gt the DVD player B lu ray disc buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as recorder PSX satellite tuner references when operating the receiver DVD VHS COMBO or i DVD HDD COMBO Notes Press SHIFT 25 and then Some functions explained in this section may not press CLEAR gt 10 to select ren ay track numbers over 10 of the work depending on the model CD player VCD player LD The above explanation is intended to serve as an player MD deck tape deck example only Therefore depending on the TV VCR or satellite tuner component the above operation may not be Ja Press SHIFT 25 and then possible or may operate differently than descr
18. wire not ANTENNA supplied To ground 94 Radio stations cannot be tuned in Check that the antennas aerials are connected securely Adjust the antennas aerials and connect an external antenna aerial if necessary The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 65 Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the frequency appears on the display Keep the satellite radio antenna aerial away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise RDS does not work Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order Models of area code CEL CEK ECE only HDMI The source sound input to the HDMI jack is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker Check the HDMI connection page 71 You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component
19. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 268 Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries ple
20. E S F SELECT Sound field selection Lets you select the sound field you want For details see Enjoying Surround Sound page 56 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 DVD input then change to a different input and then return to DVD HALL will automatically be applied again E E SUR MODE Enhanced surround mode Lets you select the surround mode you want For details see Selecting enhanced surround mode page 58 Bi EFFECT Effect level Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect for the Cinema Studio EX A B C sound fields 51 suo ne edo sayijduy Adjusting the equalizer EQ menu You can use the EQ menu to adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of the front speakers Select EQ in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 42 and Overview of the menus page 43 EQ menu parameters Ii BASS Front speakers bass level E TREBLE Front speakers treble level You can also adjust the front speaker bass and treble level with TONE MODE and TONE on the receiver page 7 Note This function does not work in the following cases Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received PCM signals with a sampling freq
21. OFF FL SR SL FL SBL SL OFF P AUDIO SBR SBL SR SBR SR SL FR SR FR SL FL FR CNT FR FL CNT Front left speaker level FL 10 dB to FL 10 dB 0 dB FL LEVEL 0 5 dB per step Front right speaker level FR 10 dB to FR 10 dB 0 dB FR LEVEL 0 5 dB per step Center speaker level CNT 20 dB to CNT 10 dB 0 dB CNT LEVEL 0 5 dB per step Surround left speaker level SL 20 dB to SL 10 dB 0 dB SL LEVEL 0 5 dB per step Surround right speaker level SR 20 dB to SR 10 dB 0 dB SR LEVEL 0 5 dB per step Surround back speaker level SB 20 dB to SB 10 dB 0 dB SB LEVEL 0 5 dB per step Surround back left speaker SBL 20 dB to SBL 10 dB 0 dB level 0 5 dB per step SBL LEVEL Surround back right speaker SBR 20 dB to SBR 10 dB 0 dB level 0 5 dB per step SBR LEVEL Subwoofer level SW 20 dB to SW 10 dB 0 dB SW LEVEL 0 5 dB per step Dynamic range compressor COMP MAX COMP STD COMP AUTO D RANGE COMP AUTO COMP OFF continued 436 suo ne edo 1 e J jduly Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display setting SPEAKER Speaker pattern 3 4 1 3 4 3 3 1 3 3 2 4 1 2 4 3 2 1 3 4 1 SPEAKER SP PATTERN 3 2 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 1 2 2 3 0 1 3 0 page 48 2 0 1 2 0 Front speakers LARGE SMALL LARGE FRT SP Center speaker LARGE SMALL LARGE CNT SP Surround speakers LARGE SMALL LARGE SUR SP Front left speaker
22. based on the level of the input signal to a subwoofer then sound may not be output Selecting a speaker pattern After you have install and connect your speaker be sure to select the speaker pattern from SPEAKER menu page 44 Select the speaker pattern according to your speaker setting For details of each parameter see the table as follows Speaker connected Front Center Surround Surround Surround Subwoofer left right left right back left back right Speaker pattern 3 4 1 O O O O O O 3 4 O O O O O 3 3 1 O O O O O 3 3 O O O O 2 4 1 O O O O O 2 4 O O O O 3 2 1 O O O O 3 2 O O O 2 3 1 O O O O 2 3 O O O 2 2 1 O O O 2 2 O O 3 0 1 O O O 3 0 O O 2 0 1 O O 2 0 O 18 3 Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV It is not necessary to connect all the cords Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord TV Audio signals Audio Video Video signals signals OUTPUT DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO PB CB PR CR SURROUND SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 160 Optical digital cord not supplied Audio co
23. input buttons the receiver to select the component you want You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver The selected input appears on the display 38 GB To activate the muting function Press MUTING on the remote The muting function will be canceled when you do the following Press MUTING again Increase the volume e Turn off the receiver To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level 3958 yoegheld 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 You can select the sound field to suit the music See page 59 for details Recommended sound fields Classical HALL Jazz JAZZ Live concert CONCERT You can listen to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers multi channel See page 56 for details 40 N ol 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 You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select SA CD CD CD R Play back the disc Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished listening to the
24. more than 48 kHz are being received The beginning of the sound stream may be dropped out when Neural THX processing is turned on or off For details see Types of movie music mode page 60 Tips e You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package e Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective when a multi channel signal is input continued 5068 Types of movie music mode 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 EX B 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 EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics 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 V Multi Dimension Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual V MULTI DIM surround speakers Music Hall HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall Jazz Club JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club
25. on the receiver 2 Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for page 66 Press AMP MENU eo 4 Press 4 repeatedly to select TUNER 5 Press or to enter the menu 6 Press repeatedly to select NAME IN T Press or to enter the parameter The cursor flashes and you can select a character Follow the procedure given in To create an index name below To create an index name 1 Use 4 4 to create an index name Press to select a character then press to move the cursor to the next position If you made a mistake Press until the character you want to change flashes then press to select the correct character Tips You can select the character type as follows by pressing Alphabet upper case Numbers gt Symbols To enter a blank space you can press without selecting a character 2 Press to enter the name The entered name is registered Note Models of area code CEL CEK ECE only When you name an RDS station and tune in that station the Program Service name appears instead of the name you entered You cannot change the Program Service name The name you entered will be overwritten by the Program Service name 67 suo e edo eun Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL CEK ECE only This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio station
26. settings E POSITION Position You can register 3 patterns as position 1 2 and 3 POS 1 POS 2 and POS 3 depending on the seating position listening environment and measurement conditions You can also load the registered setting ENAME IN Naming inputs You can rename the position name For details see Naming inputs page 80 9 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 Input buttons TUNING TUNING lt i o gt gt ISC SKIP DI is TV CH PRESET MASTER VOL DE Press AMP MENU 2 Press 4 repeatedly to select LEVEL then press or 3 Press 4 repeatedly to select TEST TONE then press G 4 Press to select the test tone type and the speaker you want to adjust You can select FIX or AUTO For details see TEST TONE Test tone page 47 Tips To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to select OFF You can also press any input buttons The test tone turns off When a test tone is not output from the speakers The speaker cords may not be connected securely The speaker cords may have the s
27. stations select preset channels of the VCR satellite tuner Blu ray disc recorder DVD player DVD VHS COMBO or DVD HDD COMBO continued 13 peyeys Bun eo Name Function Name Function 19 RETURN Press to 24 Input buttons Press one of the buttons to EXIT return to the previous menu select the component you exit the menu while the want to use When you press menu or on screen guide of any of the input buttons the the VCD player LD player receiver turns on The buttons DVD player Blu ray disc are factory assigned to control recorder PSX DVD VHS Sony components as follows COMBO or satellite tuner You can program the remote is displayed on the TV to control non Sony cheer components following the To return to the previous steps in Programming the menu of Sony TV press TV remote on page eS 3 and then press r Button Assigned Sony RETURN EXIT 4c component 20 DISPLAY Press to select information VIDEO 1 VCR VTR mode 3 displayed on the display window or TV screen of the VIDEO 2 VCR VTR mode 2 VCR VCD player LD player BD Blu ray disc player DVD player CD player MD deck Blu ray disc recorder DVD DVD player PSX satellite tuner DVD SAT Satellite tuner VHS COMBO or DVD HDD TV T COMBO To select information of Sony SA CD CD Super Audio CD TV press TV 3 and then CD pl
28. with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received 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 e When one of the sound fields for music is selected no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to LARGE in the SPEAKER menu However the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals or if the front or surround speakers are set to SMALL the sound field for movie is selected or PORTABLE is selected Tip Sound fields with PIS marks use DCS technology For details on Digital Cinema Sound DCS see Glossary page 88 To turn off the surround effect for movie music mode Press 2CH A DIRECT to select 2CH ST or press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels NIGHT MODE This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels This function can be used with other sound fields When watching a movie late at night you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL Nebe SLEEP MODE pe fe ty NIGHT MODE Press NIGHT MODE The NIGHT MODE function is activated The N
29. 10 2CHI A DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP MODE TET E E DISPLAY MENU RETURN _ HOME OPTIONS EXIT TOOLS i Ts gt m DISC SKIP D TUNING 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band continued 6348 suo ne edo JounL 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 Using the controls on the receiver 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select AUTO 3 Turn TUNING In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and ST flashes on the display select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted To select monaural audio set FM MODE in TUNER menu to MONO page 52 To return to stereo mode set FM MODE in TUNER menu to ST page 52 644 Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons nl e ENT MEM H s5 EZ Ge EZ TUNING TUNING DISC SKIP D TUNING 2 TV VOL TV CH MASTER VOL PRESET 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press D TUNING Press SHIFT oo 4 Press the numeric buttons to enter
30. 7 1ch of high quality multichannel audio without negatively impacting bit budgets allocated for video performance or additional feature sets E Dolby Digital Surround EX Acoustic technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc Surround back information is matrixed into regular left and right surround channels so that the sound can be reproduced in 6 1 channel Active scenes especially are recreated with a more dynamic and realistic sound field E Dolby Pro Logic Il 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 The GAME mode is suitable for video games E Dolby Pro Logic IIx Technology for 7 1 channel or 6 1 channel playback Along with audio encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX 5 1 channel Dolby Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in 7 1 channel or 6 1 channel Furthermore existing stereo recorded content can also be reproduced in 7 1 channel or 6 1 channel 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 Dolby TrueHD Dolby T
31. A 217 218 To control an LD player To control a DVD player Maker Code s Maker Code s SONY 601 602 603 SONY 401 402 403 PIONEER 606 BROKSONIC 424 DENON 405 To control a video CD player HITACHI 416 Maker Code s TT JVC 415 423 SONY 605 MITSUBISHI 419 ORITRON 417 To control a VCR PANASONIC 406 408 425 S S0h0 PHILIPS 407 Maker Code s SONY 701 702 703 704 PIONEER 403 410 705 706 RCA 414 AIWA 710 750 757 758 SAMSUNG 416 422 AKAI 707 708 709 759 TOSHIBA 404 421 BLAUPUNKT 740 ZENITH 418 420 EMERSON 711 712 713 714 715 716 750 To control a DVD recorder FISHER 717 718 719 720 Maker Code s RN ELECTRIC 721 722 730 SONY 401 402 403 GOLDSTAR LG 723 753 GRUNDIG 724 HITACHI 722 725 729 741 ITT NOKIA 717 JVC 726 727 728 736 MAGNAVOX 730 731 738 MITSUBISHI MGA 732 733 734 735 NEC 736 PANASONIC 729 730 737 738 739 740 PHILIPS 729 730 731 PIONEER 729 RCA PROSCAN 722 729 730 731 741 747 SAMSUNG 742 743 744 745 SANYO 717 720 746 SHARP 748 749 TELEFUNKEN 751 752 TOSHIBA 747 756 ZENITH 754 If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA enter the code for Sony instead continued 8562 yow y oy Bu sn qi To control a TV
32. AVE EXIT Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process RETRY Performs the Auto Calibration again continued 3368 peyeys Bumeo 3 Save the measurement result Select SAVE EXIT in step 2 The measurement results are saved and you can select the calibration type in the AUTO CAL menu For details on calibration type see page 36 When measurement ends COMPLETE appears on the display and the settings are registered as selected position number Note You can select the position number to save the Auto Calibration result Select a position number before you perform Auto Calibration For details see page 36 If you do not select the position number the Auto Calibration result will automatically save as POS 1 initial setting Tip The size of a speaker LARGE SMALL is determined by the low frequency characteristics The measurement results may vary depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers and the shape of the room It is recommended that you follow the measurement results However you can change those settings in the SPEAKER menu page 48 Save the measurement results first then try to change the settings if you want When you select PHASE INFO You can check the phase of each speaker in phase out of phase 34 Press repeatedly to select a speaker then press to return to step 2 in Confirming saving the measurement resul
33. DIMMER Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display 768 peyeys Bumeo About the indicators on the display Function Name Function Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jacks 6 Neural THX Lights up when the receiver applies Neural THX processing to input signals 2 LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE Low Frequency Effect channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced 3 COAX Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to AUTO and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack page 75 4 OPT Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to AUTO and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack page 75 7 DTS DTS ES DTS 96 24 DTS lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals DTS ES lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS ES signals DTS 96 24 lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz 24 bit signals Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to AUTO page 75 5 00 D OO D EX OO D OO TrueHD DH D lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital signals OO D EX
34. E DUAL MONO 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 MAIN SUB Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously MAIN Sound of the main language will be output SUB Sound of the sub language will be output E DEC PRIO Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the HDMI IN jacks DEC AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM DEC PCM PCM signals are output from the connected player To prevent interruption when playback starts set to DEC PCM When signals other than PCM signals are received set this item to DEC AUTO Note Even when DEC PRIO is set to DEC PCM the sound may be interrupted at the very beginning of the first track depending on the CD being played back E D ASSIGN Digital audio input assignment Lets you assign the digital audio input to other input source For details see Listening to digital sound from other inputs DIGITAL ASSIGN page 76 5368 suo ne edo Jayijduy fl Settings for the HDMI HDMI menu You can use the HDMI menu to make various adjustments for HDMI settings Select HDMI in the a
35. EO6 PLIIx E SUR MODE MUS NEURAL THX Effect level EFCT 50 EFCT 80 EFCT EFCT 100 EFFECT 100 EFCT 150 EQ Front speakers bass level BASS 10 dB to BASS 10 dB BASS 0 dB EQ BASS 1dB per step page 52 Front speakers treble level TREBLE 10 dB to TREBLE 10 dB TREBLE 0 dB TREBLE 1dB per step TUNER FM station receiving mode STEREO MONO STEREO TUNER FM MODE page 52 Naming preset stations For details see Naming preset NAME IN stations page 67 AUDIO Synchronizes audio with video 0 ms to 300 ms 0 ms AUDIO output 10 ms per step page 53 A V SYNC Digital broadcast language MAIN SUB MAIN SUB MAIN selection DUAL MONO Digital audio input decoding DEC AUTO DEC PCM DEC AUTO priority DEC PRIO Digital audio input assignment For details see Listening to digital D ASSIGN sound from other inputs DIGITAL ASSIGN page 76 continued 4568 suo ne edo e J jduly i Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display setting HDMI Control for HDMI CTRL ON CTRL OFF CTRL OFF HDMI CTRL HDMI page 54 Setting HDMI audio input AMP TV AMP AMP AUDIO OUT Subwoofer level for HDMI SW AUTO SW 0 dB SW 10 dB SW 0 dB SW LEVEL SYSTEM Naming inputs For details see Naming inputs SYSTEM NAME IN page 80 page 55 Brightness of the display 100 DOWN 60 DOWN 0 DOWN DIMMER 0 DOWN d Bor details see the page in the
36. I version 1 3 may not support Deep Color Refer to the operating instructions of each connected component for details Note Connecting a DVD player To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD EHER r l set the digital audi tput setti th The following illustration shows how to Sc SARA Nar SAL KUL ink TWANA O KA O DVD player Refer to the operating instructions fo connect a DVD player supplied with the DVD player It is not necessary to connect all the cords Connect audio and video cords according to Tip the jacks of your components All the digital audio jacks are compatible with D 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling Pi Q frequencies DVD player Audio signals Video signals OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO PB CB PR CR SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 169 Coaxial digital cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied Video cord not supplied Component video cord not supplied 2568 c lli Notes onnecting a sate ite tuner When connecting optical digital cords insert the set top box plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set top box It is not necessary to connect all the cords Connect audio and video cords ac
37. IGHT MODE is set to on and off as you press NIGHT MODE Note This function does not work in the following cases Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received 61 punos punowings BulAofuy Using only the front speakers 2CH STEREO In this mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front left right speakers only There is no sound from the subwoofer Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel except LFE signals 2CH A DIRECT DIRECT A F D fous MUSIC SLEEP MODE Ll U DISPLAY MENU Press 2CH A DIRECT repeatedly to select 2CH ST Note No sound is output from the subwoofer in the 2CH STEREO mode To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left right speakers and a subwoofer select A F D AUTO page 57 620 Listening to the sound without any adjustment ANALOG DIRECT You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources When using this function only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted i THEATRE RM SET UP AV I ye Ee Oy SYSTEM STANDBY AMP TV 1 2 3 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 5 6 ar 1 ra 0 10 sENTMEM DMPORT r
38. IGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Adjust the volume of this receiver The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component is not connected correctly Turn off the receiver then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component device to make sure it supports this receiver continued 03658 Uuo u1OJUJ jeuonippy Video Tuner There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate input using the input buttons Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your audio components away from the TV e Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible The image of the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT is corrupted Video input signals other than 480p component are not received when signals are output from the VIDEO jack Input 480i component video signals Recording cannot be carried out Check that the components are connected correctly Select the source component using the input buttons page 38 The FM reception is poor e Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna aerial as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna aerial ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground earth wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna aerial 750 COAXIAL
39. If the TV does not have System Audio Control function set the AUDIO OUT settings in HDMI menu to TV AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver If you cannot listen to the sound of a component connected to the receiver Change the input of the receiver to HDMI when you want to watch a program on a component connected via HDMI connection to the receiver Change the TV channel when you want to watch a TV broadcast Select the component or input you want to watch when you watch a program on the component connected to the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV on this operation continued 05658 uong uuojuj jeuonippy H Remote commander 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 Make sure you select the correct input on the remote When you operate a programmed non Sony component the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the maker of the component Error messages If there is a malfunction the display shows a message You can check the condition of the system by the message See the following table to solve the problem If any problem persists consult y
40. L D0 PL lights up when the R Front Right OO PL Il receiver applies Pro Logic Cc Center monaural Oo PL lix processing to 2 channel signals SL Surround Left in order to output the center and SR Surround Right surround channel signals S Surround monaural or the DH PL IT lights up when the surround components obtained Pro Logic II decoder is by Pro Logic processing activated SBL Surround Back Left OO PL IIx lights up when the SBR Surround Back Right Pro Logic IIx decoder is SB Surround Back the surround activated back components obtained by 15 NEO 6 Lights up when DTS Neo 6 a kewna decoding Cinema Music decoder is Speaker pattern 3 0 1 activated page 59 Recording format 3 2 1 16 EQ Lights up when the equalizer is Sound Field A F D AUTO activated 17 DTS HD DTS HD MSTR lights up sw MSTR when the receiver is decoding L c RJ DTS HD HI DTS HD Master Audio signals SL SR RES DTS HD HI RES lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS HD High Resolution signals 18 LPCM Lights up when Linear PCM signals are detected 19 ANALOG Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG or no digital signals are detected when INPUT MODE is set to AUTO page 75 20 DMPORT Lights up when DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is connected and DMPORT is selected 21 HDMI Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack page 23 gas peyeys Gunje5
41. L the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to SMALL E CNT SP Center speaker LARGE If you connect a large speaker 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 SMALL If the 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 subwoofer E SUR SP Surround speakers The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting LARGE 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 SMALL If the 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 subwoofer or other speaker that is set to LARGE Tip The LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a c
42. Live concert CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house Stadium STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium Sports SPORTS Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting Portable Audio Enhancer Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable PORTABLE audio device This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music Headphone Headphone 2CH This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones HP 2CH when 2CH STEREO mode page 62 A F D mode page 57 is selected Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals Headphone Theater This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones HP THEA when sound field for movie music is selected It allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones Headphone Direct HP DIR Outputs the analog signals without processing by the equalizer sound field etc You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver 60 GB Notes The sound fields for music and movies do not work in the following cases PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received DTS 96 24 signals are being received DTS HD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Dolby TrueHD signals
43. P B and SP A B indicators on the display do not light up ALL OFF appears on the display for a while Note You cannot switch the front speaker system by pressing SPEAKERS OFF A B A B when the headphones are connected 8 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 from your listening position e Measure the speaker size e Measure the speaker polarity e Measure the frequency characteristics The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases ANALOG DIRECT is selected The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound balance in your room However you can adjust the speaker levels and balance manually according to your preference For details see 9 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE page 37 Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform the Auto Calibration set up and connect the speakers page 16 17
44. S O N Yy 3 289 450 44 1 Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR DG820 2008 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in the unit disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate HE collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment
45. ademarks and logos owned by Neural Audio Corporation THX is a trademark of THX Ltd which may be registered in some jurisdictions All rights reserved x v Colour and x v Colour logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation BRAVIA and BRAVIA are trademarks of Sony Corporation 348 Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts 6 1 Installing the speakere 16 2 Connecting the speakers 17 3 Connecting the T V 19 4a Connecting the audio components 21 4b Connecting the video components 22 5 Connecting the antennas aerials 28 6 Preparing the receiver and the remote 29 7 Selecting the speaker system 30 8 Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically AUTO CALIBRATION 31 9 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE anaana etec tenia 37 Playback Selecting a componeni 38 Listening Watching a component 40 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menu Adjusting the level LEVEL menu Settings for the speakers SPEAKER menuU 48 Settings for the surround sound SURROUND menu U 51 Adjusting the equalizer EQ menu 52 Settings for the tuner TUNER menv
46. arity when installing batteries 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 manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction 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 corrosion When you replace the batteries the programmed remote codes may be cleared If this happens program the remote codes again page 83 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 306 7 Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speakers you want to drive Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation SPEAKERS OFF A B A B Press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive To select Light up The speakers connected to the SPA SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals The speakers connected to the SPB SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals The speakers connected to both the SPA B SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals parallel connection To turn off the speaker output Press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B repeatedly until the SP A S
47. ase view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents ee About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model STR DG820 Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code CEK only 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 About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower right portion of the rear pan
48. ayer press DISPLAY TUNER Built in tuner 21 INPUT MODE Press AMP 4 then press DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA INPUT MODE to select the PORT adapter input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks page 75 22 AUTO CAL Press to activate the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function 23 2CH Press to select sound field A DIRECT page 62 or to switch the audio of the selected input to analog signal without any adjustment page 62 14 Numeric buttons number 5 Press SHIFT 25 and then press numeric buttons to preset tune to preset stations select track numbers of the CD player VCD player LD player DVD player MD deck DAT deck or tape deck Press 0 10 to select track number 10 select channel numbers of the VCR satellite tuner Blu ray disc recorder PSX DVD VHS COMBO or DVD HDD COMBO Press TV 3 and then press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels Name Function Name Function ENT MEM Press SHIFT 25 and then 26 THEATRE Press to enjoy optimal image press ENT MEM to enter the suited for movies and to value after selecting a output the sound from the channel disc or track using speakers connected to this the numeric buttons of the receiver automatically VCR CD player VCD Note
49. before operating it any further On power sources Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off 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 mains lead grasp the plug itself never pull the cord The AC power cord mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet 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
50. bps with lossy compression Lossy and DTS HD High Resolution Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling frequency of 96 kHz and a maximum of 7 1 channel DTS HD Master Audio has a maximum transmission rate of 24 5 Mbps and uses lossless compression Lossless and DTS HD Master Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling frequency of 192 kHz and a maximum of 7 1 channel uopewuoyu jeuonippy H continued 8962 E DTS Neo 6 This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio for 6 1 channel playback There are two modes to select according to the playback source or your preference CINEMA for movies and MUSIC for stereo sources such as music E HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound The HDMI specification supports HDCP High bandwidth Digital Contents Protection a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals Bi Neutral THX Neural THX Surround is taking surround sound to the next level This revolutionary new technology delivers the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format that is fully compatible with stereo Neural THX Surround reduces the bandwidth needed for broadcasters to deliver true multi channel surround presentations and enables 7 1 chan
51. buttons to select a preset number You can also press PRESET or PRESET to select a preset number If MEM goes out before you select the preset number start again from step 3 Press ENT MEM You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver MEM lights off The station is stored as the selected preset number Repeat steps 1 to 6 to preset another station Numeric buttons Tuning to preset stations 1 2 C 4 5 1 O ENT MEM TV VOL MASTER VOL le MUTING Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select a preset station as follows gt 0le gt 02 lt 03 lt 04 lt gt 05 lt gt lt 274 gt 30 4 29 28 You can also press SHIFT and then press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want Then press ENT MEM to enter the selection Using the controls on the receiver 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select PRESET 3 Turn TUNING to select the preset station you want Naming preset stations 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP MODE ED e ar S43 DISPLAY 4 1 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR
52. by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening fishing cooking etc JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music FOLK M Folk music programs DOCUMENT Investigative features NONE Any programs not defined above 6962 suo e edo eun M Note Depending on the connected component the Control for HDMI pending p Control for HDMI function may not work Refer to the operating instructions of the component Using the Control for HDMI function for BRAVIA Sync To use BRAVIA Sync set the Control for HDMI function as explained below By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable not supplied operation is simplified as follows e One Touch Play When you play back a component such as a DVD Blu ray disc player the receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input System Audio Control While watching TV you can select to output the sound from the TV speaker or the speakers connected to the receiver System Power Off When you turn off the TV the receiver and connected components are also turned off simultaneously Control
53. ceiver page 6 14 AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied jack optimizer microphone for 2 TONE MODE Adjusts the tonal quality the Digital Cinema Auto TONE bass treble level of the Calibration function page front speakers 32 Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select bass or 15 VIDEO 2 IN Connects to a portable treble level then turn PORTABLE AV audio video component TONE to adjust the IN jacks such as a camcorder or level page 29 52 video game page 27 38 3 TUNING MODE Press to select the tuning 16 SPEAKERS Switch to OFF A B A B mode page 64 67 98 OFF A B A B of the front speakers page 30 4 TUNING Turn to scan a station page 64 67 17 PHONES jack Connects to headphones page 92 5 Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander 6 Display window The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here page 8 7 DISPLAY Press repeatedly to select information displayed on the display page 81 94 8 INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks page 75 9 MASTER Turn to adjust the volume VOLUME level of all speakers at the same time page 37 38 40 41 0 INPUT Turn to select the input SELECTOR source to playback page 38 64 67 75 80 82 M 2CH A DIRECT Press to select a sound field AED page 29 57 59 62 MOVIE MUSIC 12
54. commend 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 48 8 Settings for the speakers SPEAKER menu You can use the SPEAKER menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this receiver Select SPEAKER in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 42 and Overview of the menus page 43 SPEAKER menu parameters E SP PATTERN Speaker pattern Lets you set the number of the speakers connected to this receiver It should be synchronize with the subwoofer front speakers center speaker surround speakers and surround back speakers settings For details see Selecting a speaker pattern page 18 E FRT SP Front speakers LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE However if you have selected a speaker pattern without subwoofer the front speakers are automatically set to LARGE SMALL If the 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 subwoofer When the front speakers are set to SMAL
55. cording to the jacks of your components Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies Satellite tuner Set top box Audio signals Video signals OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB CB PR CR G 750 COAXIAL ANTENNA SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 160 Audio cord not supplied Optical digital cord not supplied Video cord not supplied Component video cord not supplied 26 Notes Connecting components with Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO analog video and audio jack 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder For details The following illustration shows how to see Programming the remote page 83 connect a component which has analog jacks You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it such as a VCR DVD recorder etc can be displayed on the receiver s display For It is not necessary to connect all the cords details see Naming inputs page 80 When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components
56. d speakers E SB DIST Surround back speaker distance Ii SBL DIST Surround back left speaker distance E SBR DIST Surround back right speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speakers E SW DIST Subwoofer distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer Note Depends on the speaker pattern setting Some parameters may not be available 50 GB Tip The distance between the center speaker and the listening position B cannot be more than 1 5 meters closer than the one between the listening position and the front speaker A Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of B in the following diagram is no more than 1 5 meters closer than the length of A Example Adjust the distance B to 4 5 meters or more when the distance A is 6 meters Also the distance between the surround speakers surround back speakers and the listening position C cannot be more than 4 5 meters closer than the distance between the listening position and the front speakers A Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of C in the following diagram is no more than 4 5 meters closer than the length of A Example Adjust the distance C to 1 5 meters or more when the distance A is 6 meters This is important because incorrect speaker placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that placi
57. ding onto a CD R You can record onto a CD R using the receiver See the operating instructions supplied with your CD recorder 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Prepare the playback component for playing For example tune to the radio station you want to record page 63 3 Prepare the recording component Insert a blank CD R into the CD recorder and adjust the recording level 4 Start recording on the recording component then start playback on the playback component Note Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the SA CD CD CD R OUT jacks 82 Recording onto a recording media 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Prepare the playback component for playing For example insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR 3 Prepare the recording component Insert a blank video tape etc into the recording component VIDEO 1 for recording 4 start recording on the recording component then start playback on the playback component Note Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the source Using the Remote Programming the remote You can program the remote to control non Sony components by changing the code Once the control signals have been me
58. distance FL 1 00 m to FL 10 00 m FL 3 00 m FL DIST 0 01 m step Front right speaker distance FR 1 00 m to FR 10 00 m FR 3 00 m FR DIST 0 01 m step Center speaker distance CNT 1 00 m to CNT 10 00 m CNT 3 00 m CNT DIST 0 01 m step Surround left speaker SL 1 00 m to SL 10 00 m SL 3 00 m distance 0 01 m step SL DIST Surround right speaker SR 1 00 m to SR 10 00 m SR 3 00 m distance 0 01 m step SR DIST Surround back speaker SB 1 00 m to SB 10 00 m SB 3 00 m distance 0 01 m step SB DIST Surround back left speaker SBL 1 00 m to SBL 10 00 m SBL 3 00 m distance 0 01 m step SBL DIST Surround back right speaker SBR 1 00 m to SBR 10 00 m SBR 3 00 m distance 0 01 m step SBR DIST Subwoofer distance SW 1 00 m to SW 10 00 m SW 3 00 m SW DIST 0 01 m step Distance unit FEET METER METER DIST UNIT Front speaker crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS 120 Hz frequency 10 Hz step FRT CROSS Center speaker crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS 120 Hz frequency 10 Hz step CNT CROSS Surround speaker crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS 120 Hz frequency 10 Hz step SUR CROSS 44 Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display setting SURROUND Sound field selection For details see Enjoying Surround SURROUND S F SELECT Sound page 56 page 1 Enhanced surround mode PLI PLIIx NEO6 CIN N
59. e 30 Check that headphones are not connected Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons page 38 When only a very low level sound is heard check to see if NIGHT MODE is activated page 61 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 Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component 924 There is no sound from one of the front speakers Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the 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 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
60. e display 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 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 Program type Description indication SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental vocal and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading etc CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them RELIGION Programs of religious content PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views
61. ed on e Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible e The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available for purchase depending on the area 78 Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound and view the images from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver 750 COAXIAL DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter i OTA MAX L DMPORT Video cord not supplied To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack Press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector DVN BD IN VIDEO TIN ANTENNA Notes e When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly insert the connector straight in As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver 79 suone edo 19410 Listening watching a connected component through DMPORT connection 1 Press DMPORT You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select DMPORT 2 Start playback of the connected component The sound is played back on the receiver and the image appears on the TV For details refer to the operating inst
62. eforehand Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob to just before the mid point If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function set the value to the maximum If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function set this function to off deactivated CUT OFF FREQ Crossover frequency MIN MAX Note Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position 32 Performing Auto Calibration AUTO CAL 4 MUTING THEATRE RMSETUP AV I SYSTEM STANDBY TV 2 VIDEO 2 A F D MOVIE INPUT MODE SLEEP ZER RETURN e HOME OPTIONS EXIT TOOLS E3 EZIREZ gt EZ TUNING TUNING Ez cal DISC SKIP D TUNING TV VOL TV CH MASTER VOL PRESET Yo switch Input buttons MASTER VOL Press AUTO CAL Measurement starts in 5 seconds A count down is displayed The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds to complete The table below shows the display when measurement starts Measurement for Display TONE Speaker existence Speaker gain distance frequency T S P response Subwoofer gain and distance WOOFER Tips Operations other than turning the receiver on or off are deactivated during the measurement The measurements may not be performed correctly or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when special speakers s
63. el see the illustration below 3 XXX XXX XX AA Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic Surround EX and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos Symbol DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2007 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved This receiver incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non exclusive non transferable limited right of use to this product under USA and foreign patent patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd Neural Surround Neural Audio Neural and NRL are tr
64. et the level for each HDMI input independently e SW AUTO Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or 10 dB depending on the frequency SW 0 dB e SW 10 dB Note This parameter is only available when HDMI input signals are detected Settings for the system SYSTEM menu You can use the SYSTEM menu to name inputs and change the brightness of the display Select SYSTEM in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 42 and Overview of the menus page 43 SYSTEM menu parameters E NAME IN Naming inputs Lets you set the name of inputs For details see Naming inputs page 80 E DIMMER Brightness of the display Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps 5568 suo ne edo sayijduy i Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying a pre programmed sound field When connecting Blu ray disc players and other next generation HD players This receiver supports the following audio formats j Connection of the playback component and Audio format Be ages the receiver COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital 5 1ch O O Dolby Digital EX 6 1ch O Dolby Digital Plus 7 1ch x O Dolby TrueHD 7 1ch x O DTS 5 1ch O O DTS ES 6 1ch O O DTS 96 24 5 1ch O O DTS HD 7 1ch High Resolution Audio 2 O DTS HD 7 1ch Master Audio O Multi channel Linear PCM 7 1ch x O 3 Audio signals are output in another f
65. for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control for HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases When you connect the receiver to a component which does not correspond with Sony Control for HDMI function When you connect the receiver and components using other than HDMI connection We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring BRAVIA Sync 70 GB A To enjoy TV multi channel Connecting a TV and other surround sound broadcasting components You can listen to TV multi channel surround Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect sound broadcasting from the speakers the AC power cord connected to the receiver Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver Satellite tuner Set top box DVD player Blu ray disc player mA Audio video Audio video MM Audio video OUTPUT signals signals DON EDIN VIDEO TIN our IN DIDIN VIDEO 1 Eau OOC Ooo DIGITAL OPTICAL Audio video Audio signals as signals TV etc HDMI cable not supplied We recommend that you use a Sony al cable Optical digital cord not pelea Audio cord not Hen 3 Connect at least one of the audio cords e or
66. ge the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver While holding down TUNING MODE press POWER on the receiver All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Ps Ce 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr Cr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through General Power requirements Area code Power requirements CEL CEK ECE 230 V AC 50 60 Hz AU 240 V AC 50 Hz E51 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 98 GB Power consumption during standby mode 0 7 W When CTRL HDMI in HDMI menu is set to CTRL OFF Dimensions width height depth Approx 430 x 157 5 x 318 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 8 4 kg Supplied accessories Operating instructions this manual Quick Setup Guide 1 FM wire antenna aerial 1 AM loop antenna aerial 1 Remote commander RM AAP022 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 1 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 3 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index Numerics 2CH STEREO 62 5 1 channel 16 7 1 channel 16 A AUTO CALIBRATION 31 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A F D 57 Blu ray disc player connecting 23 playback 41 C CD player connect
67. h changes automatically selection of the ec each time you press the input VCR satellite tuner DVD buttons 24 player Blu ray disc recorder PSX DVD VHS COMBO 2 vw Press to turn the receiver on or DVD HDD COMBO ca on standby set it to standby mode To turn off all components 10 OPTIONS Press to display and select press I and AV VQ 1 at TOOLS items from the options menus the same time SYSTEM STANDBY To save the power in standby mode set CTRL HDMI to CTRL OFF page 46 Press to light up the button It changes the remote key function to activate the buttons with yellow printing It also activate the 9 gt 9 OPTIONS TOOLS 10 MENU HOME 11 RETURN EXIT 19 and DISPLAY P0 buttons to perform menu operations for Sony TVs only for DVD player or Blu ray disc player To display the options of Sony TV press TV 3 and then press OPTIONS TOOLS 4 AMP Press to light up the button to activate the receiver operation page 33 M MENU HOME Press to display the menus of the receiver VCR DVD player satellite tuner Blu ray disc recorder PSX DVD VHS COMBO or DVD HDD COMBO on the TV screen Then use 4 and to perform menu operations To display the menus of Sony TV press TV 3 and then press MENU 5 A F D MOVIE MUSIC Press t
68. hannel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other LARGE speakers However since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it is 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 For details see page 52 E FL DIST Front left speaker distance E FR DIST Front right speaker 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 to the closest speaker With only one surround back speaker continued ages suo ne edo Jayijduy With two surround back speakers The angle should be the same E CNT DIST Center speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker E SL DIST Surround left speaker distance E SR DIST Surround right speaker distance Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surroun
69. he listening position page 49 Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want 2 Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead OOK CENTER N N J0o0990939 J MPEDANCE USE 8 16 9 SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Monaural audio cord not supplied 2 cB pe ci Speaker cord not supplied EN Front speaker A Left ElFront speaker A Right Center speaker IP Surround speaker Left ElSurround speaker Right H Surround back speaker Left lg Surround back speaker Right P Subwoofer continued 1 7 GB peyeys Bumeo Tf you have an additional front speaker system Note connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B Before connecting the AC power cord mains lead terminals You can select the front speakers you make sure that metalic wires of the speaker cords are want to use with the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B not touching each other between the SPEAKERS button on the receiver page 30 terminals b r you connect only one surround back speaker connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function turn off the function when watching movies If the auto standby function is set to on it turns to standby mode automatically
70. he connected components may not be turned off For details refer to the operating instructions of the connected components Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE When you connect components to both digital and analog input jacks on the receiver you can fix the audio input mode to either of them or switch from one to the other depending on the type of material you intend to watch 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input You can also use the input buttons on the remote 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 Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are more than one digital connection HDMI audio signals have priority over COAXIAL and OPTICAL audio signals If there are no digital audio signals analog audio signals are selected E ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks continued 75 suo ne edo 19410 Notes Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input e When the ANALOG DIRECT function is selected audio input is set to ANALOG automatically and you cannot select other modes When either satellite tuner or DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is selected appears on the display and you canno
71. he receiver s volume when you adjust the TV volume 74 Notes If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting refer to the operating instructions of the TV e When CTRL HDMI is set to CTRL ON the AUDIO OUT settings in the HDMI menu will set automatically depending on the System Audio Control settings When you connect a TV that does not have System Audio Control function the System Audio Control function does not work If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver the TV sound will not be output for a moment When you switch to an input other than HDMI or TV the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to off If you switch from other input to HDMI or TV input the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to on Turning off the receiver with the TV System Power Off When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV s remote the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically You can also use the receiver s remote to turn off the TV THEATRE RM SET UP AVI AVIV SYSTEM STANDBY FT TV TV Press TV then press AV I The TV receiver and the components connected via HDMI are turned off Notes Set the TV Standby Synchro to ON before using the System Power Off function For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV e Depending on the status t
72. hort circuit problem When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker indicator showed in the front panel display The speaker pattern to the connected speaker is not set up correctly Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match 37 peyeys Bumeo Selected input Components that can Display be played back Playback VIDEO 1 VCR etc connected to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 jack Selecting a component VIDEO 2 Camcorder video game VIDEO 2 etc connected to the VIDEO 2 PORTABLE AV A IN jack BD Blu ray disc player etc EA BD connected to the BD jack SAT 78 DVD DVD player etc ___ DVD connected to DVD jack 0 10 SAT Satellite tuner set top box SAT etc connected to SAT jack TV TV etc connected to TV ADRECT AFD MOVIE MUSIC TV jack INPUT NIGHT ji eee i desan j SA CD CD Super Audio CD player DN AMP SA CD CD CD player etc connected CD R to the SA CD CD CD R jack TUNER Built in radio tuner FM TUNER AM TUNER O x Q RETUR HOME options DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Cumenu DMPORT adapter connected to DMPORT jack Ez LI f TANG TANG SA CD CD CD R scroll across the DISC SKIP D TUNING display then SA CD CD appears MASTER YOL PRESET 2 Turn on the component and NM TING start playback 3 Press MASTER VOL to adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on 1 Press one of the
73. i ae ee ee Sound field 2 fie I E _ buttons a J AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP ey cere 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the input you want to listen to in analog audio You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press 2CH A DIRECT repeatedly to select A DIRECT The analog audio is output To cancel ANALOG DIRECT Press 2CH A DIRECT again You can also press any sound field buttons Notes When headphones are connected HP DIRECT appears on the display You cannot select ANALOG DIRECT when you select BD and DMPORT as input Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 Press to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down MUSIC press I S F CLEAR appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting 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 28 Tip 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 3 Area code FM AM CEL CEK ECE 50 kHz 9 kHz AU 50 kHz 9 kHz E51 50 kHz 10 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 98 Automatic tuning 8 SACD 20
74. ibed press to select the channel entry mode either one or two digit of the VCR or satellite tuner To select the channel entry mode of the TV press TV B and then press 25 SHIFT Press to light up the buttons It changes the remote button function to activate the buttons with pink printing 15 peyeys Bumeo 1 Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7 1 channel system 7 speakers and one subwoofer Enjoying a 5 1 7 1 channel system To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a subwoofer 5 1 channel Example of a 5 1 channel speaker system configuration BN Front speaker Left ElFront speaker Right l Center speaker IB Surround speaker Left H Surround speaker Right IHlSubwoofer 16 You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker 6 1 channel or two surround back speakers 7 1 channel Example of a 7 1 channel speaker system configuration pi y EN Front speaker Left EE Front speaker Right Center speaker IP Surround speaker Left Surround speaker Right H Surround back speaker Left fel Surround back speaker Right Subwoofer Tips When you connect a 6 1 channel speaker system place the surround back speaker behind t
75. ing 21 playback 40 CD recorder connecting 21 Control for HDMI connecting 71 preparing 72 D DIGITAL ASSIGN 76 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 79 input 38 Dolby Digital 88 Dolby Digital EX 56 DTS 89 DVD player connecting 25 playback 41 DVD recorder connecting 27 E Error messages 96 H HDMI connecting 23 l Initial setup 29 INPUT MODE 75 M Menu AUDIO 53 EQ 52 HDMI 54 LEVEL 47 SPEAKER 48 SURROUND 51 SYSTEM 55 TUNER 52 Muting 39 N Naming 67 80 NIGHT MODE 61 O One Touch Play 73 P Phase Audio 47 Phase Noise 47 R RDS 68 Recording onto a CD R 82 onto a recording media 82 Remote commander 11 S Satellite tuner Set top box connecting 26 Selecting component 38 sound field 60 speaker system 30 Sleep Timer 81 Sound fields resetting 63 selecting 60 Speakers connecting 17 installing 16 Super Audio CD player connecting 21 playback 40 System Audio Control 74 System Power Off 75 T Test Tone 47 Tuner connecting 28 Tuning automatically 63 directly 64 to preset stations 66 TV connecting 19 V VCR connecting 27 Video game connecting 27 9962 uoneunoju jeuonippy N 328945044 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
76. k multi channel software set to AMP However the sound will not output from the TV speaker DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output The multi stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output 2408 Audio signals sampling frequency bit length etc transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component Check the setup of the connected component if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency or the number of channels of audio output signals from the playback component is switched When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology HDCP the image and or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output In this case check the specification of the connected component You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection Set the image resolution of the player to more than 720p 1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD The image resolution of player may need certain settings be made before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM Refer to the operating instructions of the player Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are defined by the specified HDMI version For example components that support HDM
77. lustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player CD player or CD recorder Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord After connecting your audio component proceed to 4b Connecting the video components page 22 Super Audio CD player CD player CD recorder EE A WDN BDN VIDEO TIN our Er Audio cord not supplied CENTER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 160 SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8 160 2168 peyeys Bumeo HEDI 4b Connecting the video components How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver Before you begin see Component to be connected below for the pages which describe how to connect each component After connecting all your components proceed to 5 Connecting the antennas aerials page 28 Component to be connected Component Page TV 19 With HDMI jack 23 DVD player 25 Satellite tuner Set top box 26 VCR DVD recorder 27 Camcorder video game etc 27 If you want to connect several digital components but cannot find an unused input See Listening to digital sound from other inputs DIGITAL ASSIGN page 76 2268 Video input output jack to be
78. morized you can use those components as part of your system Furthermore you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals 1 Press AV 1 while pressing RM SET UP The RM SET UP button slowly flashes 2 Press the input button for the component you want to control For example if you are going to control a CD player press SA CD CD The RM SET UP and the SHIFT button indicator light up 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code or one of the codes if more than one code exists corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control except TV See the tables on page 84 87 for information on the numeric code s corresponding to the component and the maker of the component the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker s code respectively 4 Press ENT MEM Once the numeric code has been verified the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components Notes e The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed e In step 2 if you want to change to other input press SHIFT and then press the new input buttons you want e In step 2 if you press TUNER you can only program the bu
79. mplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 42 and Overview of the menus page 43 HDMI menu parameters E CTRL HDMI Control for HDMI Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off For details see Control for HDMI page 70 E AUDIO OUT Setting HDMI audio input Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the playback component connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component are only output to the speakers connected to the receiver Multi channel sound can be played back as it is Note Audio signals are not output from the TV s speakers when AUDIO OUT is set to AMP TV AMP The sound is output from TV s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver Notes The sound quality of the playback component depends on the TV s sound quality such as the number of channels and the sampling frequency etc When the TV has stereo speakers the sound output from the receiver is also stereo as that of the TV even if you play back multi channel software e When you connect the receiver to an image display component projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case select AMP 544 E SW LEVEL Subwoofer level for HDMI Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or 10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection You can s
80. nel support for gaming and movies By unmasking the audio details typically lost by other playback systems audiences will experience the deep ambience and subtle details of movies music and games And with this technology being used by sound designers during content creation as well as embedded into playback devices Neural THX Surround promises a listening experience that is true to the original mix Neural THX Surround has been chosen as the official surround sound broadcast format for XM Satellite Radio s XM HD Surround as well as other leading FM HD radio stations worldwide 90 GB 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 E x v Colour x v Colour is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony and is a trademark of Sony xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video This standard can express a wider colour range than the currently used broadcast standard eee Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel
81. ng the speakers closer than the required 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 Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try E DIST UNIT Distance unit Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances FEET The distance is displayed in feet METER The distance is displayed in meters E FRT CROSS Front speaker crossover frequency Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the front speakers that have been set to SMALL in the SPEAKER menu E CNT CROSS Center speaker crossover frequency Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the center speaker that have been set to SMALL in the SPEAKER menu E SUR CROSS Surround speaker crossover frequency Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the surround speakers that have been set to SMALL in the SPEAKER menu Settings for the surround sound SURROUND menu You can use the SURROUND menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure Select SURROUND in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 42 and Overview of the menus page 43 SUR menu parameters
82. no sound from analog 2 channel sources Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to AUTO page 75 and the DIGITAL and HDMI connection is not made for the selected input Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not used to reassign the audio input of another source to the selected input page 76 There is no sound from digital sources from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 75 Check that the ANALOG DIRECT function is not selected Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not used to reassign the audio input of another source to the selected input page 76 There is pop noise from a specific component connected to this receiver when you turn on the component Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to AUTO for the selected input page 75 The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Adjust the balance parameters using 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 froma TV set or fluorescent light Move your audio components away from the TV The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound or only a very lo
83. o prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna aerial away from the receiver and other components e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna aerial After connecting the FM wire antenna aerial keep it as horizontal as possible 28 6 Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord mains lead Connect the AC power cord mains lead to a wall outlet AC power cord mains lead SURROUND BACK SURROUND 0000 FRONTB FRONT A Z OO s gt To the wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 2 2 3 1 2 Press POWER to turn off the receiver Hold down TONE MODE and 2CH A DIRECT and then press POWER to turn on the receiver Release the TONE MODE and 2CH A DIRECT after a few seconds After CLEARING appears on the display for a while CLEARED appears All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings 2968 peyeys Bum eo Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries in the RM AAPO022 Remote Commander Observe the correct pol
84. o select a sound field page 57 59 6 NIGHT MODE Press to activate the Night Mode function page 61 7 SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically 8 AMP MENU Press to display the menu to operate the receiver 1268 12 lt 4 gt p12 Press to skip tracks of the VCR CD player VCD player LD player DVD player MD deck DAT deck tape deck Blu ray disc recorder PSX DVD VHS COMBO or DVD HDD COMBO Press to replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene of the DVD player Blu ray disc recorder DVD VHS COMBO or DVD HDD COMBO Name Function Name Function lt p gt Press to 14 F1 F2 Press F1 or F2 to select a search tracks in the forward component backward direction of the DVD HDD COMBO CD player VCD player F1 HDD mode DVD player LD player F2 DVD mode MD deck Blu ray disc DVD VHS COMBO recorder PSX DVD VHS F1 DVD mode COMBO or DVD HDD F2 VHS mode COMBO i 15 BD DVD TOP Press to display the menu or fast forward rewind of the MENU on screen guide of the DVD VCR DAT deck or tape or Blu ray disc on the TV deck screen Then use gt p gt 2 b Press to start playback of the and to perform menu VCR CD player VCD Operati
85. of a dubbing theater using three technologies Virtual Multi Dimensions Screen Depth Matching and Cinema Studio Reverberation Virtual Multi Dimensions the virtual speaker technology creates a virtual multi surround environment with actual speakers up to 7 1 channels and brings the surround sound experience of a theater with the latest facilities into your home Screen Depth Matching reproduces treble attenuation fullness and depth of sound usually created in a theater using sound emission from behind the screen This is then added to the front and center channels Cinema Studio Reverberation reproduces the sound characteristics of state of the art dubbing theaters and recording studios including Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studios There are three modes A B C available according to the studio type gt Ii 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 Ii Composite video A standard format for transmitting video signal information The luminance signal Y and chrominance signal C are combined and transmitted together 88 GB E Deep Color Video signals for which the color depth of signals passing through an HDMI jack have
86. off The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes try using other codes Notes The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand There is a chance however that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes e All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component 84 To control a CD player Maker Code s SONY 101 102 103 DENON 104 123 JVC 105 106 107 KENWOOD 108 109 110 MAGNAVOX 111 116 MARANTZ 116 ONKYO 112 113 114 PANASONIC 115 PHILIPS 116 PIONEER 117 TECHNICS 115 118 119 YAMAHA 120 121 122 To control a DAT deck Maker Code s SONY 203 PIONEER 219 To control an MD deck Maker Code s SONY 301 DENON 302 JVC 303 KENWOOD 304 To control a tape deck Maker Code s SONY 201 202 DENON 204 205 KENWOOD 206 207 208 209 NAKAMICHI 210 PANASONIC 216 PHILIPS 211 212 PIONEER 213 214 TECHNICS 215 216 YAMAH
87. ons player LD player DVD BD DVD MENU Press to display the menu of player MD deck DAT deck the DVD or Blu ray disc on tape deck Blu ray disc the TV screen Then use recorder PSX DVD VHS 4 4 and to perform COMBO or DVD HDD menu operations COMBO TV INPUT Press TV 3 and then n Press to pause playback or press TV INPUT to select recording of the VCR CD the input signal TV input or player VCD player LD video input layer DVD player MD foe DAT ek tane deck WIDE Press TV 3 and then Blu ray disc recorder PSX pa WIDE torsel etthe DVD VHS COMBO or wide picture mode DVD HDD COMBO Also 16 TV VOL Press TV 3 and then starts recording with press TV VOL to adjust components in recording the TV volume level standby MASTER Press to adjust the volume ma Press to stop playback of the VOL level of all speakers at the VCR CD player VCD same time we rada gt fey deck 17 MUTING Press to turn off the sound tape deck Blu ray disc eae oku a recorder PSX DVD VHS ee BELA xeya or DVD HDE Press TV 3 and then E press MUTING to activate TUNING Press to scan a station the TV s muting function D TUNING Press to enter direct tuning 18 DISC SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD mode player VCD player DVD 13 TV CH P Press TV B and then press TV CH to select preset TV player or MD deck multi disc changer only channels PRESET Press to b select preset
88. ormat if the playback component does not correspond to the format For details refer to the operating instructions of the playback component D Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88 2 kHz 56 GB Selecting Auto Format Direct A F D mode 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 ADIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC j A F D SLEEP MODE m DISPLAY MENU Press A F D repeatedly to select the sound field you want For details see Types of A F D mode page 57 Types of A F D mode A F D mode Multi channel Effect Display audio after decoding A F D Auto Detecting Presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding A F D AUTO automatically any surround effects However this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals Enhanced surround mode Depends on selected For details see Selecting enhanced surround mode page E SURROUND enhanced surround 58 mode Multi Stereo Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left right signals from all speakers MULTI ST However sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings 5758 punos punong Bu Alofuaq Selecting enhanced surround mode The enhanced surr
89. ough menus Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU To exit the menu Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable By using the amplifier menus you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver 2 6 RETURN EXIT gt eRETURN HOME EXIT OPTIONS TOOLS MENU HOME Press AMP MENU Press repeatedly to select the menu you want Press G or to enter the menu A oo Na Press 4 repeatediy to select the parameter you want to adjust ol Press or to enter the parameter 6 Press 4 repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 42 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 42 Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display setting AUTO CAL Auto calibration AUTO CAL A CAL START page 36 Calibration type FULL FLAT ENGINEER FULL FLAT CAL TYPE FRONT REF OFF Position POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 1 POSITION Naming inputs For details see Naming inputs NAME IN page 80 LEVEL Test tone OFF FIX MEE AUTO MEE OFF LEVEL TEST TONE page 47 Phase noise OFF FL SR SL FL SBL SL OFF P NOISE SBR SBL SR SBR SR SL FR SR FR SL FL FR CNT FR FL CNT Phase audio
90. ound 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 DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC m 6 UT NIGHT MODE SLEEP MODE ee TL OKC 1 5 2 4 1 Press AMP MENU 2 Press 4 repeatedly to select SURROUND then press or 3 Press 4 repeatedly to select E SUR MODE then press or 4 Press 4 repeatedly to select the enhanced surround mode you want then press G or gt D Press MENU HOME or AMP MENU to exit the menu 6 Press A F D repeatedly to select E SURROUND The enhanced surround mode you have selected in E SUR MODE menu will be applied 58 GB Types of enhanced surround mode Enhanced surround Multi channel Effect mode audio after Display decoding Pro Logic II 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II decoding PLII Pro Logic IIx 7 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding PLIIx Neo 6 Cinema 7 channel Performs DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding NEO6 CIN Neo 6 Music 7 channel Performs DTS Neo 6 Music mode decoding This setting is NEO6 MUS ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Neural THX 7 channel Next generation of Neural THX Surround In addition to EEE NEURAL THX stereo enhancement processing and pure discrete 5 1 surround sound now capable of full 360 7 1 surround sound playback from Neural THX surround encoded conten
91. our nearest Sony dealer PROTECTOR 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 For other messages see Message list after Auto Calibration measurement page 35 If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 29 However note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver 96 GB 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 29 Customized sound fields page 63 Specifications Amplifier section Models of area code CEL CEK ECE AU Minimum RMS Output Power 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 85 W 85 W Stereo Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 100 W 100 W Surround Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 140 W per channel Models of area code E51 Minimum RMS Output Power 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 85 W 85 W Stereo Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 100 W 100 W Surround Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 140 W per channel DMeasured under
92. parentheses baas represent a speaker channel FL FR CNT SL SR SB SBL SBR SW Depends on the speaker pattern setting some parameters may not be available Depends on the speaker pattern setting some settings may not be available This parameter is only available when HDMI input signals is detected 460 a ees 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 LEVEL in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 42 and Overview of the menus page 43 LEVEL menu parameters E TEST TONE Test tone Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position OFF The test tone is turned off FIX HEE The test tone is output from the speaker you have selected AUTO EEH The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence BIBI represent a speaker channel E P NOISE Phase noise OFF The phase noise is turned off FL SR SL FL SBL SL SBR SBL SR SBR SR SL FR SR FR SL CNT FR FL CNT Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers Some items may not be displayed depending on the setting of the speaker pattern E P AUDIO Phase Audio OFF FL SR SL FL SBL SL SBR SBL SR SBR SR SL FR SR FR SL CNT FR FL CNT Lets you ou
93. ration HDMI You can also select a connected component such as a DVD Blu ray disc player using the Press or to enter the TV menu In this case the receiver and the TV menu switch to the appropriate HDMI input Press 4 repeatedly to select Note CTRL HDMI Depending on the TV the start of the content may not be output Press or to enter the parameter oOo ali Aa amp ND Press 4 repeatedly to select CTRL ON Control for HDMI function is activated 73 INGGH 40 01 U09 p Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver System Audio Control You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV When System Audio Control function is turned on the receiver will turns on and switches to the appropriate input automatically TV sound is output from the speakers connected to the receiver and the volume of the TV is minimized simultaneously You can also use the System Audio Control function as follows If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to on and the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver However if you turn off the receiver the sound will output from the TV speakers You can adjust t
94. rd not supplied HDMI cable not supplied We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable Component video cord not supplied Video cord not supplied continued 19 peyeys Bumeo Notes Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver Unless the power is turned on neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted e Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver You may not be able to record even if you connect recording components Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna aerial the image on the TV screen may be distorted In this case place the antenna aerial farther away from the receiver When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Tips To output the sound of the TV from the speakers connected to the receiver be sure to connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver turn off the TV s volume or activate the TV s muting function e All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies 20 GB 4a Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD CD player or CD recorder The following il
95. ructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Notes e Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you can operate the connected component by using the remote For details on remote button operation see page 11 Be sure you have connected the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack of the receiver to the TV page 79 Tip When listening to MP3 or other compressed music using a portable audio source you can enhance the sound Press MUSIC repeatedly to select PORTABLE page 60 80 GB HEZE EEE EEE EEE 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 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the input you want to create an index name for You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press AMP MENU Press repeatedly to select SYSTEM Press C or to enter the menu Press 4 to select NAME IN ol N Press or to enter the parameter The cursor flashes and you can select a character Follow the procedure given in To create an index name page 67 Changing the display You can check the sound field etc by changing the information on the display Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button the display changes cyclicall
96. rueHD is Dolby s lossless audio technology developed for high definition optical discs Dolby TrueHD audio is bit for bit identical to the original studio masters and provides supreme quality audio up to 8 channel at 96 kHz 24 bit and up to 6ch at 192 kHz 24 bit Together with high definition video it offers an unprecedented home theater experience E DTS 96 24 A high sound quality digital signal format It records audio at a sampling frequency and bit rate of 96 kHz 24bit which is the highest possible for DVD video The number of playback channels varies depending on the software 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 DTS ES Format for 6 1 channel playback with surround back information There are two modes Discrete 6 1 which records all channels independently and Matrix 6 1 which matrixes surround back channel into surround left and surround right channels It is ideal for playback of motion picture soundtracks E DTS HD Audio format which extends the conventional DTS Digital Surround format This format consists of a core and an extension and the core part has DTS Digital Surround compatibility There are two kinds of DTS HD DTS HD High Resolution Audio and DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio has a maximum transmission rate of 6 M
97. s the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected peyeys Bumeo E BIBI 33 None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected The optimizer microphone is not connected Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected Connect the surround speaker s to the SURROUND terminals The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK R terminals When you connect only one surround back speaker connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals W MMM 40 The measurement has completed However the noise level is high You may be able to perform the measurement properly if you try it again even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment W BM 41 The sound input from the optimizer microphone is outside the acceptable range It is louder than the loudest sound that can be measured Try to perform the measurement when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement W BIB 42 The volume of the receiver is out of the acceptable range Try to perform the measurement when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement W BIB 43 The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected This may be caused by noise Try to perform the meas
98. s 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 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 64 Automatic Tuning page 63 or Preset Tuning page 66 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 68 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 Program Type indication Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system mode Sound field currently applied Volume level 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 th
99. t Depends on the speaker pattern setting some enhanced surround mode may not be available If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal which is a low pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal However the low frequency signal is not generated for NEO6 CIN or NEO6 MUS when all speakers are set to LARGE In order to take full advantage of the Dolby 2CH Digital bass redirection circuitry we A DIRECT recommend setting the subwoofer s cut off frequency as high as possible Selecting movie music mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home punos punowings Bu Alofuaq 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC MUSIC INDU MODI AUTO CAL SLEEP E A F D MOVIE DISPLAY Notes This function does not work in the following cases Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more sound field for movies or press than 96 kHz are being received MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound DTS 96 24 signals are being received field for music DTS HD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of
100. t select other modes Select an input mode other than the satellite tuner and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter then set the audio input mode 76 Listening to digital sound from other inputs DIGITAL ASSIGN You can reassign digital audio input that has OPTICAL or COAXIAL VIDEO 1 IN SAT IN DVD IN signals to another input when they are not currently being used For example to output the sound source for DVD player using the OPTICAL IN jack on the receiver then Connect the optical output jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of the receiver Assign VD1 OPT to DVD in the D ASSIGN setting Press AMP MENU Press repeatedly to select AUDIO Press G or to enter the menu Press repeatedly to select D ASSIGN Press C or to enter the parameter oOo al Aa amp ND Press 4 repeatedly to select a vacant digital audio input for example VD1 OPT 1 Press or to enter your selection 8 Press repeatedly to select the input VD1 gt DVD in the example you want to assign to the digital audio input jack selected in step 6 When DVD input is selected the sound of the DVD player will also become a digital sound through the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 jack The input you can reassign to varies for each digital audio input For details see Assignable inputs for digital audio input page 77 To return to the previous display Press
101. the following conditions Area code Power requirements CEL CEK ECE 230 V AC 50 Hz AU E51 240 V AC 50 Hz 2 Reference power output for front center surround and surround back speakers Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Frequency response Analog 10 Hz 70 kHz 0 5 2 dB with sound field and equalizer bypassed Input Analog 50 kohms S N 96 dB A 500 mv Digital Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Digital Optical Output analog AUDIO OUT Voltage 500 mV 10 kohms SUBWOOFER Voltage 2 V 1 kohm Equalizer Gain levels 10 dB 1 dB step Sensitivity 500 mV 3INPUT SHORT with sound field and equalizer bypassed Weighted network input level FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna aerial Antenna aerial terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz continued 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz FM wire antenna aerial uonguuojuj jeuonippy 97 AM tuner section Power output DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Tuning range DC OUT 5V 0 7 A MAX Area code Tuning scale 10 kHz step 9 kHz step Power consumption CEL CEK ECE 531 kHz Area code Power consumption 1 602 kHz CEL CEK ECE 230 W AU E51 530 kHz 531 kHz AU E51 1 710 kHz 1 710 kHz Antenna aerial Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz You can chan
102. the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 0 2 5 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 3 5 0 5 Press ENT MEM You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver Tip If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception If you cannot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 to 5 If you still cannot tune in a station the frequency is not used in your area EEE 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 2CH ADIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC INPUT km AUTOCAL MODE SLEEP MODE SS Sn es L n ne DISPLAY MENU aj ENE omits E3 Ce Ea TUNING TUNING E w jam SKIP TE MASTER VoL ii e MUTING zi PRESET aij 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver continued 6562 suo e edo eun r oo 66 GB Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning page 63 or Direct Tuning page 64 Switch the FM reception mode if necessary page 64 Press SHIFT Press ENT MEM You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver MEM lights up for a few seconds Perform steps 5 and 6 before MEM goes out Press the numeric
103. tion for the connected component to on If the Control for HDMI function for the connected component is already set to on you do not need to change the setting 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other components that you want to use the Control for HDMI function Notes e If you unplug and reconnect the HDMI cable be sure to repeat steps 1 to 6 above You cannot perform One Touch Play and System Audio Control during the Control for HDMI Easy Setting operation Before you do the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV be sure to turn on the TV connected components and receiver If the playback components cannot function after you have made the settings for Control for HDMI Easy Setting check the Control for HDMI setting on your TV e If the connected components do not support Control for HDMI Easy Setting you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected components to on before you perform the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV To set Control for HDMI Watching a DVD AvTocAL MODE SLEEP MODE One Touch Play E eDISPLAY MENU s 1 You can enjoy sound and image from the components connected to the receiver via HDMI connections by a simple operation Play back a connected component The receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input eRETURN HOME OPTIONS EXIT TOOLS eee ee Watching a DVD by simple Press 4 repeatedly to select ope
104. tput front 2 channel source sound instead of the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers Some items may not be displayed depending on the setting of the speaker pattern E FL LEVEL Front left speaker level E FR LEVEL Front right speaker level E CNT LEVEL Center speaker level E SL LEVEL Surround left speaker level E SR LEVEL Surround right speaker level E SB LEVEL Surround back speaker level E SBL LEVEL Surround back left speaker level E SBR LEVEL Surround back right speaker level E SW LEVEL Subwoofer level Note Depends on the speaker pattern setting some parameters may not be available suo ne edo Jayijduy continued 47 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 night Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only COMP MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically COMP STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer COMP AUTO The dynamic range is compressed automatically COMP OFF The dynamic range is not compressed 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 re
105. ts Display BBIN The speaker is in phase EEE OUT The speaker is out of phase The and terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around However depending on the speakers MEH OUT appears on the display even though the speakers are connected properly This is because of the speakers specifications In this case you can continue to use the receiver Explanation BIBI represent a speaker channel F Front FL Front left FR Front right CNT Center S Surround SL Surround left SR Surround right SB Surround back SBL Surround back left SBR Surround back right SW Subwoofer Tip Depending on the position of the subwoofer the measurement results for polarity may vary However there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value After you have finished Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver Note If you have reposition your speaker we recommend that you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the surround sound Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Display Explanation E BMM 31 SPEAKERS OFF A B A B is set to OFF Set it to others and perform the measurement again E BMH 32 None of the speakers were detected Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform the measurement again If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appear
106. tton to control a tuner page 87 For the numeric codes only the last three numbers entered are valid To program the remote to control a TV 1 Press AV I while pressing RM SET UP The RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes 2 Press TV The RM SET UP and the SHIFT button indicator light up 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code or one of the codes if more than one code exists for TV For details see page 86 4 Press ENT MEM Once the numeric code has been verified the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode To cancel programming Press RM SET UP during any step The RM SET UP indicator flashes 5 times in quick succession The remote automatically exits the programming mode To activate the input after programming Press the programmed button to activate the input you want continued 838 yow y oy Bu sn If programming is unsuccessful check the following If the indicator does not light up in step 1 the batteries are weak Replace both batteries If the indicator flashes 5 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code an error has occurred Start again from step 1 To clear the memory of the remote To clear all programmes do the following to reset the remote to factory settings While holding down MASTER VOL press and hold I and then press AV 1 0 The indicator flashes 3 times then goes
107. uch as dipole speakers are used To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process Press 1 or POWER on the receiver Press the input buttons or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Change the volume level Press MUTING Change the setting of the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B Connect headphones Press AUTO CAL again Confirming saving the measurement results 1 Confirm the measurement result When the measurement ends a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display Measurement Display Explanation result When the SAVE EXIT Proceed to step measurement 2 process completes properly When the E See Message measurement MEMME list after Auto process fails Calibration measurement page 35 Press AMP and then press 4 4 repeatedly to select the item Then press G Item Explanation EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results LEVEL INFO Displays the measurement result for speaker level DIST INFO Displays the measurement result for speaker distance PHASE INFO Displays the phase of each speaker in phase out of phase See When you select PHASE INFO page 34 WARN CHECK Displays warning concerning the measurement results See When you select WARN CHECK page 36 S
108. uency of more than 96 kHz are being received 5208 Settings for the tuner TUNER menu You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and name preset stations Select TUNER in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 42 and Overview of the menus page 43 TUNER menu parameters E FM MODE FM station receiving mode STEREO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal E NAME IN Naming preset stations Lets you set the name of preset stations For details see Naming preset stations page 67 Settings for the audio AUDIO menu You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference Select AUDIO in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 42 and Overview of the menus page 43 AUDIO menu parameters E A V SYNC Synchronizes audio with video output Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms steps Notes e This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector e This parameter is not valid when ANALOG DIRECT is selected
109. urement in a quiet environment NO WARNING There is no warning information BIBI represent a speaker channel F FL FR CNT S SL SR SB SBL SBR SW continued 3568 Code 31 1 Press 2 Perform the Auto Calibration again Code 32 33 1 When you press G RETRY YES appears 2 Press to select RETRY YES then press 3 Perform the Auto Calibration again When you select WARN CHECK If a warning on the measurement result is present detailed information is displayed Press to return to step 1 of Confirming saving the measurement results page 33 36 GB AUTO CAL menu parameters You can use the AUTO CAL menu to make various adjustments for Auto Calibration settings and to name inputs Select AUTO CAL in the amplifier menus For details on adjusting the parameters see Navigating through menus page 42 and Overview of the menus page 43 E A CAL START Auto Calibration E CAL TYPE Calibration type FULL FLAT Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat ENGINEER Sets the frequency characteristics to a set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard FRONT REF Adjusts the characteristics of all speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker OFF Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer level to off You can select this parameter only when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the
110. w VIDEO IN OUT jacks etc page 25 27 DMPORT section Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 79 DMPORT l jack You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV page 19 23 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 You can also program the remote to control non Sony audio video components For details see Programming the remote page 83 RM AAP022 s ENT MEM DMPORT continued 1 1 GB peyeys Bum eo Name Function Name Function 1 AVI Press to turn on or off the 9 After pressing AMP 41 on standby audio video components that press MENU HOME 11 for the remote is programmed to 4 5 4 receiver operation then press operate 4 4 4 to select the To turn the TV on or off press settings ia 3J and then press AV After pressing BD DVD TOP i MENU 15 or BD DVD If you press VO 2 at the MENU 15 i press gt same time it will turn off the oe to select the settings and then receiver and other components SYSTEM STANDBY press to enter the Note i selection The function of the AV VC Press also to enter the switc
111. w level sound is heard from the center surround surround back speakers Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 60 Adjust the speaker level page 37 Make sure the center surround speakers are set to either SMALL or LARGE page 49 Check SP PATTERN setting page 48 There is no sound from the subwoofer Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely Make sure you have turned on your subwoofer Depending on the selected sound field no sound output from the subwoofer When all speakers are set to LARGE and NEO6 CIN or NEO6 MUS is selected there is no sound from the subwoofer Check SP PATTERN setting page 48 The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure the sound field function is on press MOVIE or MUSIC 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 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 the settings for the audio output of the connected component Recording cannot be carried out Check that the components are connected correctly Select the source component using the input buttons page 38 There is no sound from the component connected to the D
112. y as follows All inputs except the FM and AM band Index name of the input Selected input Sound field currently applied Volume level Stream info FM and AM band Program Service name or preset station name Frequency Program Type indication Radio Text indication gt Current Time indication in 24 hour system mode Sound field currently applied Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 67 80 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name During RDS reception only Models of area code CEL CEK ECE only page 68 Note Character or marks may not be displayed for 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 SLEEP lights up in the display Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows OFF 0 30 00 1 00 00 1 30 00 2 00 00 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 81 suone edo 18410 N Recording using the receiver You can record from a video audio component using the receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component Recor

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