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1. I on standby page 28 40 46 52 I on standby indicator Lights up as follows Green The receiver is turned on Amber The receiver is in standby mode and Control for HDMI page 59 is set to On A F D 2CH MOVIE MUSIC page 42 Display panel page 11 NIGHT MODE page 45 INPUT MODE page 51 DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3 levels Pass Through page 60 is set to 10 DISPLAY page 66 On or Auto 11 Remote control sensor Lights off when the receiver is in Receives signals from remote control standby mode and Control for 12 PURE DIRECT page 46 oe and Pass Through are setto f3 PURE DIRECT indicator For USA Canada and Australia models Lights up when Pure Direct function is only activated SPEAKERS page 20 114 MASTER VOLUME page 32 Press repeatedly to turn on or off the 15 INPUT SELECTOR page 29 32 51 speaker system 16 USB port page 26 TUNING MODE TUNING 17 AUTO CAL MIC jack page 29 Press to operate a tuner FM AM 18 PHONES jack Press TUNING to scan a station 108 Connects to headphones Indicators on the display panel 2 3 4 5 6 7 D C A C J00 TrueHDIDTS HDISP ST PLII INEO 6 D R C EQ MEM SLEEP
2. USB iPhone CTRL Press USB before you use the following buttons Notes on iPod iPhone e The iPod iPhone is charged when connected to the receiver while the receiver is turned on e You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod iPhone from this receiver e Do not remove the iPod iPhone during operation To avoid data corruption or damage to the iPod iPhone turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the iPod iPhone iPod iPhone message list Message and explanation Reading The receiver is recognizing and reading information of the iPod or iPhone Loading The receiver is loading information of the iPod or iPhone Not supported An unsupported iPod or iPhone is connected No device is connected No iPod or iPhone is connected No music No music was found Headphones not supported No sound is output from the headphones when iPod or iPhone is connected Press Operation p Starts play li E Pauses play lt lt gt gt Fast reverses or forwards lt gt Pi Goes to the previous next track iPhone CTRL Selects the iPod iPhone control mode 3568 suo eado 31Sseg Playing a USB device You can enjoy music from the USB device by connecting it to the Y USB port on the receiver For details on connecting a USB device see Connecting an iPod iPhone USB device page 26 The mu
3. 66 Resetting the input buttons 67 Additional Information Precautions cceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeees 68 Troubleshooting 0 0 0 eee 69 Specifications cee eee 76 Index I E E EE 78 882 Supplied accessories e Operating Instructions this manual e Quick Setup Guide 1 e Remote control RM AAU168 1 e R6 size AA batteries 2 FM wire antenna aerial 1 p e AM loop antenna aerial 1 Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two R6 size AA batteries supplied in the remote control Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place e Do not use a new battery with old ones Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries e Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction e If you do not intend to use the remote control for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion e When you replace the batteries the remote control buttons may be reset to their default settings If this happens reassign the input buttons page 66 e When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control replace all the batteries with new ones Description and location of parts Front panel
4. 19 20 21 PREVIEW HDMI Selects the Preview for HDMI function Turns on a live picture in picture preview of HDMI inputs connected to this receiver Press repeatedly to select each HDMI input preview then press to enter confirm the selection This feature is powered by Silicon Image InstaPrevue technology Note The Preview for HDMI function is available for HDMI BD DVD GAME and SAT CATV input e This function does not work in the following cases The equipment is not connected to the HDMI input jack The equipment connected to the supported HDMI input jack is not turned on The current input is not HDMI input When Fast View is set to Off When an unsupported HDMI video format 480i 576i 4K some 3D video signal some video camera signal or VGA signal is input e The picture in picture preview will be blacked out when 4K or some 3D video signal is input iPhone CTRL Enters iPod iPhone control mode when using iPod iPhone AMP Activates the receiver operation TV INPUT Selects the input signal TV input or video input 1 See the table on page 16 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each equipment 2 The 5 and SOUND FIELD buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as reference when operating the receiver 1548 The above explanation is intended to serve as exa
5. Audio signals PeET rrr itt itr tire G Coaxial digital cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied Recommended connection seces Alternative connection Connecting an iPod iPhone USB device DosV IA MAX iPod iPhone USB device USB cable not supplied 5 Connecting the antennas aerials Before connecting the antennas aerials be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead AM loop antenna aerial supplied FM wire antenna aerial supplied To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna aerial away from the receiver and other equipment e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna aerial e After connecting the FM wire antenna aerial keep it as horizontal as possible 6 Connecting the AC power cord mains lead Connect the AC power cord mains lead to a wall outlet AC power cord mains lead A To the wall outlet 2768 suolj29uu0D Preparing the Receiver Turning on the receiver VO Press I 5 to turn on the receiver You can also turn on the receiver using iO on the remote control When you turn off the receiver press again STANDBY flashes on the display panel Do not disconnect the AC power cord mains lead while STANDBY is flashing This may cause a malfunction Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup You can set
6. Settings Adjusts the settings of the receiver page 53 Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment iO Vd Input buttons SA CD H TUNER use PREVIEW ia REPEAT SHUFFLE ce HO a c i 4 4 gt aE HOME cJ CE iea LL a Lal K SOUND ete FIELD 1 Press HOME The home menu is displayed on the TV screen Select Watch or Listen then press The menu item list appears on the TV screen Select the equipment you want then press Turn on the equipment and start playback 318 suoljeiado o1seg 5 Press A to adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver 6 Press SOUND FIELD to enjoy the surround sound You can also use A F D 2CH MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver For details see page 42 Tips You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the remote control to select the equipment you want e You can adjust the volume differently using the MASTER VOLUME knob on the receiver or the lt 1 button on the remote control To turn the volume up or down quickly Turn the knob quickly Press and hold the button To make fine adjustment Turn the knob slowly Press the button and release it immediately To activate the muting function Press 0X The muting function will
7. 1 8 Input indicator 5 SP Lights up to indicate the current input Lights up when the speaker system is HDMI turned on The receiver recognizes the equipment 6 Tuning indicator connected via an HDMI IN jack ARC TV input is selected and the Audio Return Channel ARC signals are detected COAX Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack page 51 OPT Digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack page 51 D C A C Lights up when the measurement results of the Auto Calibration function are applied Dolby Digital Surround indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals pa Dolby Digital O TrueHD Dolby TrueHD DTS HD indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals DTS DTS DTS HD DTS HD ST Lights up when the receiver tunes to a stereo broadcast MEM Lights up when memory function such as Preset Memory page 41 etc is activated SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated page 15 EQ Lights up when the equalizer is activated D R C Lights up when Dynamic Range Compression is activated page 59 NEO 6 Lights up when DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music decoding is activated page 43 44 Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processin
8. connected USB device Folders that have no audio files are skipped When playing a very long track some operations may cause playback delay 3868 USB message list Message and explanation Reading The receiver is recognizing and reading information of the USB device Device error The memory of the USB device could not be recognized page 36 Not supported An unsupported USB device is connected an unknown device is connected or the USB device is connected through a USB hub page 36 No device is connected No USB device is connected or the connected USB device is not recognized No track No track was found Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation be sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas aerials to the receiver page 27 Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below Area FM AM USA Canada 100kHz 10kHz Europe Australia 50 kHz 9 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 40 Numeric buttons 4 4 4 OPTIONS HOME D TUNING 1 Select Listen from the home menu then press 2 Select FM or AM from the menu then press The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen FM AM screen You can select and operate each item on the screen by pressing and FM PRESET Tuning T
9. Control for HDMI Easy Setting check the Control for HDMI setting of the playback equipment If the connected equipment does not support the Control for HDMI Easy Setting but still supports the Control for HDMI then you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected equipment before you perform the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV One Touch Play When you start playback the equipment connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection the receiver and TV operation are simplified as follows Receiver and TV Turns on if in standby mode Switches to appropriate HDMI input If you set Pass Through to Auto or On page 60 then set the receiver to standby mode sound and image can be output only from the TV For USA Canada and Australia models only e Be sure that the System Audio Control function is set to on using TV menu Depending on the TV the start of the content may not appear Depending on the settings the receiver may not turns on when Pass Through is set to Auto or On Tip You can also select a connected equipment such as Blu ray Disc DVD player from the TV menu The receiver and TV will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input 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 u
10. Input Settings System Settings 3 Select the menu item you want then press Example When you select Speaker Settings Speaker Settings Auto Calibration Calibration Type Speaker Pattern Manual Setup Crossover Freq Test Tone Distance Unit Engineer 3 2 1 4 Select the parameter you want then press To return to the previous screen Press RETURN 99 To exit the menu Press HOME to display the home menu then press HOME again 5368 sBbuinas Bunsnfpy Settings menu list Settings Easy Setup page 55 Speaker Settings y Auto Calibration page 55 Calibration Type p Full Flat Engineer Front Ref _ Off Speaker Pattern Manual Setup Level Distance L Size Crossover Freq Test Tone L Distance Unit r feet _ meter Audio Settings y Night Mode page 58 Equalizer Sound Field A V Sync Auto Volume Dual Mono D Range Comp HDMI Settings Control for HDMI page 59 L Pass Through t HDMI Audio Out L Subwoofer Level L Fast View Input Settings Input Mode page 60 L Input Edit Audio Input Assign L Name In System Settings Language page 61 L Auto Standby Menu parameters displayed on the TV screen vary depending on the current settings or the status of the selected icon 5468 Easy Setup Re runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings Follow the on screen instructions page 28 Sp
11. available Naming preset stations Name Input 1 Select FM or AM from the menu then press 2 Select Select Preset then press 3 Select the preset number which you want to name press then press OPTIONS 4 Select Name Input then press Press repeatedly to select a character then press You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing You can enter a name up to 8 characters 6 Repeat step 5 to input a character one by one then press The name you entered is registered Receiving RDS broadcasts Europe and Australia models only This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System RDS which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular programming signal This receiver offers convenient RDS features such as Program Service name display RDS is available only for FM stations 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 41 suoljeiedo sounL Simply select a station on the FM band When you tune to a station that provides RDS services the Program Service name appears on the TV screen and the display panel Tf an RDS broadcast is not received a Program Service name will not appear RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to
12. mains lead Surround speaker Center speaker Right Left a KEO ID e 8 gt A T eee Right Left Subwoofer Front speaker Monaural audio cord not supplied coo Speaker cord not supplied You can turn on or off the speaker system with the SPEAKERS button page 10 When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function turn off the function when watching movies If the auto standby function is set to on it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to the subwoofer and the sound may not be output 2082 3 Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV You can operate this receiver using an OSD On Screen Display if you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead TV Audio Video signals Audio signals Video signals D DIGITAL ial or a a HD z G MONITOR OUT dosscnantt Optical digital cord not supplied Recommended connection Audio cord not supplied 8 Alternative connection HDMI cable not supplied Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable Video cord not supplied 2168 suolj29uu0D To enjoy the TV broadcast in mu
13. speaker cord from the apparatus and the speakers For customers in Canada Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and or peripherals For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this 468 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 Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbo
14. 59 65 E Easy Setup 28 Effect level 64 EQ Settings 45 64 F Fast View 60 FM 39 FM Mode 39 64 H HD D C S 43 HDMI Audio Out 60 65 HDMI Settings 59 65 Home Theatre Control 50 l Input 31 INPUT MODE 51 Input Settings 60 iPod iPhone 33 L Language 61 Level Settings 63 M Manual Setup 56 Menu 53 63 Message Auto Calibration 56 Error 75 iPod iPhone 35 USB 38 Movie mode 43 Music mode 44 Muting 32 N Name Input 41 61 Night mode 10 58 O One Touch Play 48 OSD On Screen Display 30 P Pass Through 60 65 PlayStation 3 24 Preset stations 41 PROTECTOR 75 Pure Direct 46 R Remote control 14 Remote Easy Control 50 Resetting 52 S Satellite tuner 24 25 Scene Select 50 Settings menu 53 Sleep Timer 15 Sound field 42 Speaker Pattern 56 63 Speaker Settings 55 63 Super Audio CD player 26 Surround Settings 64 System Audio Control 49 System Power Off 49 System Settings 61 65 T Test Tone 58 63 Treble 45 64 Tuner 39 Tuner Settings 64 TV 21 U USB FAIL 75 V VCR 25 Video game 25 Viewing information on the display panel 66 7968 uonewnoju jeuonippy Made for iPod iPhone Homi http www sony net 4 448 425 13 1 444842513 1 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
15. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 5 channels 43 s 39 9 43 punos BulAofug Music mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into your home E Hall HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall E Jazz Club JAZZ Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club E Live Concert CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house E Stadium STADIUM Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium E Sports SPORTS Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting E Portable Audio PORTABLE Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music E PLII Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E Neo 6 Music Neo 6 MUS Performs DTS Neo 6 Music mode decoding A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 5 channels This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs 44s When headphones are connected You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver E HP 2CH This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones except Analog Direct Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing an
16. Australia models only Program Service name or preset station name Frequency band and preset number Sound field currently applied Volume level D Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is same as the input name 2 PURE DIRECT appears when Pure Direct function is activated 3 Stream information may not be displayed Character or marks may not be displayed for some languages 668 Using the Remote Control Reassigning the input button You can change the default settings of the input buttons to suit the equipment in your system For example if you connect a Blu ray Disc player to the SAT CATV jack on the receiver you can set the SAT CATV button on this remote to control the Blu ray Disc player You cannot reassign the TV TUNER and USB input buttons Wid c O Input mo ovo came buttons EA VIDEO TV Eeg TUNER usg REMEN reren femure E Eo IE ee epee ie Numeric buttons 1 While holding down the input button of which you want to change the assignment hold down TV UO Example While holding down SAT CATV hold down TV I 2 With the TV 1 button held release the input button Example With the TV I button held release SAT CATV 3 Referring to the following table press the corresponding button for
17. BD Dvo GAME SAT au VIDEO TV SA CD ct TUNER use Press TV 1 0 The TV receiver and the connected equipment are turned off Set the TV power supply interlock function to on before using the System Power Off function For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV Depending on the condition of the connected equipment it may not be turned off For details refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment ages sainyeeay ouAS VIAWHG Scene Select The optimum picture quality and sound field are selected automatically according to the scene selected on your TV For details on the operation refer to the operating instructions of the TV The sound field may not switch depending on the TV Correspondence table Scene setting onthe TV Sound field Cinema HD D C S Sports Sports Music Live Concert Animation A F D Auto Photo A F D Auto Game A F D Auto Graphics A F D Auto Home Theatre Control If a Home Theatre Control compatible TV is connected to the receiver an icon for Internet based applications appears on the connected TV You can switch an input of the receiver or switch sound fields by using your TV s remote control You can also adjust the level of the center speaker or the subwoofer or adjust the settings of Dual Mono page 59 or A V Sync page 58 To use the Home Theatre Con
18. CTRL HDMI Pass Through OND AUTO OFF PASS THRU HDMI audio out AMP TV AMP AUDIO OUT HDMI subwoofer level SW AUTO SW 10 dB SW LEVEL SW 0 dB Fast view AUTO OFF FAST VIEW System settings Auto standby mode STBY ON STBY OFF lt SYSTEM gt AUTO STBY Version VER x xxx a You can select this setting only when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings Depends on the speaker pattern setting some parameters or settings may not be available 0 NEE represent a speaker channel FL FR CNT SL SR SW You can only select this parameter if your speaker is set to SMALL You can only select this parameter if you select HD D C S as sound field For USA Canada and Australia models only 8 x xxx represent a version number 65 GB sBuines Buysnipy To view the information on the display panel The display panel provides various information of the receiver status such as sound field 1 Select the input for which you want to check the information 2 Press AMP then press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY the display will change cyclically as follows Index name of the input Input you selected Sound field currently applied Volume level Stream information When listening to FM and AM radio Preset station name Frequency gt Sound field currently applied gt Volume level When receiving RDS broadcasts Europe and
19. Hz to CROSS 200 Hz frequency 10 Hz interval CNT CROSS Surround speakers crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz frequency 10 Hz interval SUR CROSS Input settings Input mode AUTO OPT COAX ANALOG lt INPUT gt INPUT MODE Naming inputs For details see Name In NAME IN page 61 Digital audio input assignment A ASSIGN For details see Using other audio input jacks Audio Input Assign page 51 Surround settings Effect level DYNAMIC THEATER STUDIO lt SURROUND gt HD D C S TYP EQ settings Front speakers bass level BASS 10 dB to BASS 10 dB lt EQ gt BASS 1 GB interval Front speakers treble level TREBLE TREBLE 10 dB to TREBLE 10 dB 1 GB interval Tuner settings lt TUNER gt FM station receiving mode FM MODE STEREO MONO Naming preset stations NAME IN For details see Naming preset stations Name Input page 41 64 Menu Display Parameters Display Settings Audio settings lt AUDIO gt Night mode NIGHT MODE NIGHT ON NIGHT OFF Synchronizes audio with video output A V SYNC SYNC ON SYNC OFF Advanced auto volume AUTO VOL A VOL ON A VOL OFF Digital broadcast language selection DUAL MONO MAIN SUB MAIN SUB Dynamic range compression D RANGE COMP ON COMP AUTO COMP OFF HDMI settings Control for HDMI CTRL ON CTRL OFF lt HDMI gt
20. Speaker Settings menu Then check that sound is output from each speaker correctly using Test Tone in the Speaker Settings menu Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely Make sure you have turned on your subwoofer Depending on the selected sound field no sound will be available from the subwoofer When all speakers are set to Large and Neo 6 Cinema or Neo 6 Music is selected there is no sound from the subwoofer There is no sound from a specific equipment e Check that the equipment is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that equipment Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the equipment Check the INPUT MODE page 51 Check that the equipment is connected correctly to the HDMI jack for that equipment You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI Depending on the playback equipment you may need to set up the HDMI setting of the equipment Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound especially for the 1080p Deep Color Deep Colour 4K or 3D transmission Audio signals format sampling frequency bit length etc transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected equipment Check the setup of the connected equipment if the image is poor or the sound
21. compatible with the BRAVIA Sync to the receiver page 60 Tuner The FM reception is poor e Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antennas aerial as shown below Outdoor FM antenna aerial Receiver 759 COAXIAL iPod iPhone The sound is distorted e Press lt 1 on the remote control repeatedly e Set the EQ setting of the iPod iPhone to Off or Flat Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas aerials are connected securely Adjust the antennas aerials and connect an external antenna aerial if necessary e The signal strength of the stations is too weak with automatic tuning Use direct tuning e Make sure you set the tuning scale correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning page 40 e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations is used Preset the stations page 41 e Press AMP then press DISPLAY repeatedly on the remote control so that the frequency appears on the display panel RDS does not work e Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station e Select a stronger FM station e The station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal or the signal strength is weak The RDS information that you want does not appear e The service may be temporarily out of order Con
22. dB interval Surround right speaker level SR 10 0 dB to SR 10 0 dB SR LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Subwoofer level SW 10 0 dB to SW 10 0 dB SW LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Speaker settings Speaker pattern 3 2 1 to 2 0 8 patterns lt SPEAKER gt SP PATTERN Front speakers size LARGE SMALL FRT SIZE Center speaker size LARGE SMALL CNT SIZE Surround speakers size LARGE SMALL SUR SIZE Front left speaker distance FL DIST FL 1 00 m to FL 10 00 m FL 3 3 to FL 32 9 0 01 m 1 inch interval Front right speaker distance FR DIST FR 1 00 m to FR 10 00 m FR 3 3 to FR 3279 0 01 m 1 inch interval Center speaker distance CNT DIST CNT 1 00 m to CNT 10 00 m CNT 3 3 to CNT 329 0 01 m 1 inch interval 63 GB sbuines Bunsnfpy Menu Display Parameters Display Settings Surround left speaker distance SL DIST b SL 1 00 m to SL 10 00 m SL 3 3 to SL 32 9 0 01 m 1 inch interval Surround right speaker distance SR DIST b SR 1 00 m to SR 10 00 m SR 3 3 to SR 3279 0 01 m 1 inch interval Subwoofer distance SW 1 00 m to SW 10 00 m SW DIST SW 373 to SW 3279 0 01 m 1 inch interval Distance unit FEET METER DIST UNIT Front speakers crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz frequency 10 Hz interval FRT CROSS Center speaker crossover CROSS 40
23. does not appear on the TV screen e Press HOME to turn the OSD on e Check that the TV is connected correctly Depending on the TV the OSD menu may take some time to appear on the TV screen Display panel is turned off If PURE DIRECT indicator lights up press PURE DIRECT to turn off the function page 46 e Press DIMMER on the receiver to adjust the brightness of the display panel 6962 uonewnoju jeuonippy e The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol Sound There is no sound no matter which equipment is selected or only a very low level sound is heard There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from specific speakers e Check that all connecting cords are inserted to their input output jacks for the respective jacks of the receiver speakers and the equipment Check that both the receiver and all equipment are turned on Check that MASTER VOLUME control is not set to VOL MIN Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to SPK OFF page 10 Check that headphones are not connected to the receiver Press OX on the remote control to cancel the muting function Try pressing the input button on the remote control or turning the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the equipment of your choice page 32 When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker set the HDMI Audio Out to TV AMP in the HDMI
24. is not transmitting the RDS signal or if the signal strength is weak e Some letters that can be displayed on the TV screen cannot be displayed on the display panel While a Program Service name is displayed you can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly page 66 426 Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field This receiver can create multi channel surround sound You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the receiver s pre programmed sound fields T Select Sound Effects from the home menu then press 2 Select Sound Field then press 3 Select the sound field you want Tips e You can press SOUND FIELD on the remote control repeatedly to select the sound field you want You can also use A F D 2CH MOVIE or MUSIC on the receiver Auto Format Direct A F D 2 channel sound mode Auto Format Direct A F D mode This 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 2 channel sound mode You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using the playback equipment connected or the sound field settings of the receiver E A F D Auto A F D AUTO Presets the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any surround effects However for USA and Canada models this receiver
25. related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents For customers in Australia Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model STR DH540 The model number is located at the lower right corner of the front panel The illustrations used in this manual are of the Europe model and they may be different from your model Any differences in operation are marked in the manual as Europe model only The instructions in this manual describe the operation of the receiver with the supplied remote control You can also use the buttons or knobs on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control On copyrights This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 872 7 333 929 7 39
26. speed Full speed Supported USB device Mass Storage Class Maximum current 500 mA General Power requirements Area Power requirements USA Canada 120 V AC 60 Hz Europe 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Australia 230 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 200 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W When Control for HDMI page 59 and Pass Through page 60 are set to Off Dimensions width height depth Approx 430 mm x 156 mm x 329 4 mm 17 in x 6 1 4 in x 13 in including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 7 7 kg 16 lb 16 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 7768 uonewnoju jeuonippy Index Numerics 2 channel 42 5 2 channel 19 A A F D 2CH mode 42 A V Sync 58 65 AM 39 Audio Input Assign 51 Audio Settings 58 65 Auto Calibration Settings 63 Auto Standby 61 65 Auto Tuning 39 Auto Volume 59 Bass 45 64 Blu ray Disc player 24 BRAVIA Sync preparing 47 C Cable TV tuner 24 25 Calibration Type 56 63 CD player 26 Clear memory 52 remote control 67 sound field 46 Connection antennas 27 audio equipment 26 iPod iPhone 26 speakers 20 TV 21 7868 USB device 26 video equipment 22 Control for HDMI 59 65 Crossover frequency 58 64 D DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration 28 Direct Tuning 40 Display panel 11 Distance Unit 58 64 Dual Mono 59 65 DVD player 24 DVD recorder 25 Dynamic range compression
27. 1Sseg Notes on the USB device e Do not remove the USB device during operation To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB device turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the USB device Do not connect the receiver and the USB device through a USB hub It may take about 10 seconds before Reading appears depending on the type of USB device connected When the USB device is connected the receiver reads all the files on the USB device If there are many folders or files on the USB device it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device The receiver can recognize up to 256 folders including ROOT folder 256 audio files for each folder 8 folder levels tree structure of files including ROOT folder The maximum number of audio files and folders may vary depending on the file and folder structure Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a USB device Compatibility with all encoding writing softwares recording devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed Incompatible USB device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all Some time may be needed to start playback when the folder structure is complex the memory capacity is excessive This receiver does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device The playback order for the receiver may differ from the playback order of the
28. 2 195 7 272 567 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS HD the Symbol amp DTS HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All Rights Reserved This receiver incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries iPhone iPod iPod classic iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries 568 All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders In this manual and marks are not specified Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation Use or distri
29. 3 If you still cannot tune to a station the frequency may not be in use in your area aoe Changing the AM tuning scale USA and Canada models only You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver VW TUNING MODE 1 Press I C to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down TUNING MODE press I on the receiver The current AM tuning scale is changed to 9 kHz or 10 kHz To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure above e Depending on the settings the receiver may take some time to change the AM tuning scale e All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale Presetting FM AM radio stations Preset Memory You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations as your favorite stations 4 OPTIONS 1 Tune to the station that you want to preset using Auto Tuning page 39 or Direct Tuning page 40 2 Select Preset Memory then press Select a preset number then press The station is stored as the selected preset number 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store another station You can store station as follows e AM band AM 1 to AM 30 e FM band FM 1 to FM 30 Tuning to preset stations 1 Select FM or AM from the menu then press 2 Select Select Preset then press 3 Select the preset station you want then press Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are
30. CATV cD Assignable OPT1 O O O O O O audio input jacks OPT2 O O O O O O COAX O O O O O O None O O O O O O Default setting When you assign the digital audio input the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically e One reassignment is allowed for each input Reverting back to the factory default settings You can clear all memorized settings and revert the receiver back to the factory default settings by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to initialize the receiver before you use it for the first time Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation iO 1 Press I to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down I for 5 seconds The CLEARING appears on the display panel for a while then changes to CLEARED Changes or adjustments made to the settings are now reset to the defaults 5268 Adjusting Settings Using the Settings menu You can adjust various settings for speakers surround effects etc using the Settings menu 4 4 4 gt RETURN ce CY o HOMES HOME 1 Press HOME The home menu is displayed on the TV screen ft HOME Watch B Listen Sound Effects amp Settings 2 Select Settings from the menu then press to enter the menu mode The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen amp Settings Easy Setup Speaker Settings Audio Settings HDMI Settings
31. Hz Europe 230 V AC 50 Hz Australia 2 Reference power output for front center and surround speakers Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Frequency response Analog 10 Hz 100 kHz 0 5 2 dB with sound field and equalizer bypassed Input Analog Sensitivity 500 mV 50 kilohms S N 105 dB A 500 mV Digital Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Digital Optical S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Output Analog SUBWOOFER Voltage 2 V 1 kilohm Equalizer Gain levels 10 dB 1 dB step 3 INPUT SHORT with sound field and equalizer bypassed 4 Weighted network input level FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz Antenna aerial FM wire antenna aerial Antenna aerial terminals 75 ohms unbalanced AM tuner section Tuning range Area Tuning scale 10 kHz step 9 kHz step USA Canada 530 kHz 531 kHz 1 710 kHz 1 710 kHz Europe 531 kHz Australia 1 602 kHz Antenna aerial Loop antenna aerial Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms iPod iPhone section DC 5V 1 0 A MAX USB section Supported format MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 32 kbps 320 kbps VBR WMA 48 kbps 192 kbps AAC 48 kbps 320 kbps WAV 8 kHz 48 kHz 16 bit PCM Compatibility with all encoding writing software recording devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed Transfer
32. If the Control for HDMI functions of both the receiver and the TV are not activated the ARC does not work OPT Specifies the digital audio signals input to the OPTICAL jack COAX Specifies the digital audio signals input to the COAXIAL jack ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Based on the input appears on the display panel and other modes cannot be selected e When Analog Direct is being used audio input is set to ANALOG You cannot select other modes Using other audio input jacks Audio Input Assign You can reassign the digital input jacks to other input if the default settings of the jacks do not correspond to your connected equipment After you have reassigned the input jacks you can use the input button or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the equipment you connected Example When you connect the DVD player to the OPTICAL IN 1 SAT CATY jack Assign the OPTICAL IN 1 SAT CATV jack to DVD Select Settings from the home menu then press Select Input Settings then press Select Audio Input Assign then press Select the input name you want to assign a A Ww N Select the audio signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 4 using gt 6 Press 51 GB suoljeiado 19410 Input name BD DVD GAME SAT VIDEO SA CD
33. MP 4 4 RETURN A OPTIONS HOME Using the menu 1 Switch the input of the TV to the input which the receiver is connected 2 Press AMP then press HOME The home menu is displayed on the TV screen Depending on the TV the home menu may take some time to appear on the TV screen 3082 f HOME Watch B Listen Sound Effects Settings 3 Press repeatedly to select a menu you want then press to enter the menu The menu item list appears on the TV screen Example When you select Watch Watch BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO TV 4 Press repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust then press to enter the menu item Tip When OPTIONS appears in the lower right portion of the OSD you can display the function list by pressing OPTIONS and selecting a related function To return to the previous screen Press RETURN oe To exit the menu Press HOME to display the home menu then press HOME again Overview of the home menus Menu Description Watch Selects the video source to be input to the receiver page 31 Listen Selects the music source to be input to the receiver page 31 You can also enjoy FM AM radio of the built in receiver page 39 Sound Effects Enables you to enjoy sound development provided by various Sony proprietary technologies or functions page 42
34. S O N Y 4 448 425 13 1 Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR DH540 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 appliance with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources for example lighted candles To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the appliance 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 appliances with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine and fire The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal operation For customers in the United States Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are loca
35. S2 Dolby Digital Plus DOLBY D ee x O Dolby TrueHD 5 DOLBY HD Ial j 9 DTS DTS 5 1 O O DTS 96 24 DTS 96 24 al a Q DTS HD High Resolution Audio 7 19 x O DTS HD HR DTS HD Master Audio 719 x O DTS HD MA Multi Channel Linear PCM 5 PCM 7 1 x O a Audio signals are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the format For details refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment b Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88 2 kHz The signals will be output as 5 1 channel 1862 1 Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use up to a 5 2 channel system 5 speakers and 2 subwoofers 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 Example of speaker system configuration gt sie mi X v Front speaker Left E Front speaker Right Center speaker D Surround speaker Left H Surround speaker Right Subwoofer Tips The angle should be the same e Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want 1948 suono uuog 2 Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord
36. Settings menu page 60 If you cannot play back multi channel audio source set to AMP However the sound will not output through the TV speaker Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback equipment is switched There is severe hum or noise e Check that the speakers and equipment are connected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters 10 feet away from a TV set or fluorescent light e Move your audio equipment away from the TV 706 e Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones If only one channel is output from the headphones the equipment may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the equipment If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog equipment analog equipment requires both L and R jack connections Use an audio cord not supplied Adjust the speaker level page 56 Check that the speaker settings are appropriate for the setup using the Auto Calibration or Speaker Pattern in the
37. UTO CAL MIC jack Do not connect any other microphones to this jack e Make sure the speaker output is not set to SPK OFF page 10 Disconnect the headphones e Remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers to avoid measurement errors e Get accurate measurement by making sure the environment is free from noise and quiet The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted Provide consideration to your neighborhood and to the children in presence If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration the muting function will shut off automatically The correct measurements may not be able to take or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when special speakers such as dipole speakers are used To set up the Auto Calibration R ai Optimizer microphone e amp AUTO CAL MIC 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 2 Set up the optimizer microphone Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position and set it at the same height as your ears Confirm active subwoofer setup e When a subwoofer is connected turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume prior to activating the subwoofer Turn the LEVEL to just before the mid point If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function set the value to maximum e If you c
38. andby mode the receiver continuously outputs HDMI signals from the receiver s HDMI TV OUT jack Auto When the TV is turned on while the receiver is in the standby mode the receiver outputs HDMI signals from the receiver s HDMI TV OUT jack Sony recommends this setting if you use a BRAVIA Sync compatible Sony TV This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the On setting This setting can only work when Control for HDMI is set to On Off The receiver does not output HDMI signals when in standby mode Turn on the receiver to enjoy the connected equipment s source on the TV This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the On setting For USA Canada and Australia models only When Auto is selected it may take a little more time for the image and sound to be output to the TV than when On is selected E HDMI Audio Out Lets you set the HDMI audio signals output from the playback equipment connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection e AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback equipment are only output to the speakers connected to the receiver Multi channel sound can be played back as it is Audio signals are not output from the TV s speaker when HDMI Audio Out is set to AMP e TV AMP The sound is output from TV s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver 6068 The sound quality of the playbac
39. ay Disc player Blu ray Disc recorder etc to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables and then play back a 4K compatible content e You can view HDMI BD DVD GAME and SAT CATV input on picture in picture preview Notes on HDMI connections DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input or output e Depending on the TV or the video equipment 4K or 3D images may not be displayed e Refer to the operating instructions of each connected equipment for details When connecting cords e Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead e It is not necessary to connect all the cords Connect according to the availability of jacks on the connected equipment e Use a High Speed HDMI cable If you use a Standard HDMI cable 1080p Deep Color Deep Colour 4K or 3D images may not be displayed properly We do not recommend using an HDMI DVI conversion cable When you connect an HDMI DVI conversion cable to a DVI D equipment the sound and or the image may be lost Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords then set the Audio Input Assign in the Input Settings menu page 61 when the sound is not output correctly When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight until they click into place e Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencie
40. be canceled when you do the following e Press OX again e Change the volume e Turn off the receiver e Perform Auto Calibration To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level 9268 es Playing an iPod iPhone You can enjoy music contents from the iPod iPhone by connecting it to the Y USB port on the receiver For details on connecting the iPod iPhone see page 26 Compatible iPod iPhone models You can use the following iPod iPhone models on this receiver Update your iPod iPhone with the latest software before using it iPod touch iPod touch iPod touch iPod nano 4th generation 3rd generation 2nd generation 6th generation iPod nano iPod nano iPod nano iPod classic 5th generation 4th generation 3rd generation video camera video video iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G Notes e Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod iPhone is lost or damaged when using an iPod iPhone connected to this receiver This product has been designed specifically to work with iPod iPhone and has been certified to meet Apple performance standards 33 GB suoljeiedo o1seg Selecting the iPod iPhone control mode You can select the iPod iPhone control mode using the OSD menu or iPhone CTRL on the remote control You can use the OSD menu to browse contents on the iPod iPhone You can also control all operations by viewing the inf
41. bution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson x v Color x v Colour and x v Color x v Colour logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation InstaPrevue is a trademark or registered trademark of Silicon Image Inc in the United States and other countries Table of Contents About This Manual 06 5 Supplied accessories 0 0 0 9 Description and location of Parts 5 0 2ccceeatesccrestees senses seeotee 10 Getting started oo 17 Connections 1 Installing the speakers 19 2 Connecting the speakers 20 3 Connecting the TV 21 4a Connecting the video equipment sses 22 4b Connecting the audio equipment oo eee 26 5 Connecting the antennas aerials eynnes 27 6 Connecting the AC power cord mains lead cece 27 Preparing the Receiver Turning on the receiver 28 Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup oo ees 28 Guide to on screen display OSD Operation ne 30 Basic Operations Playing an input sour
42. ce equipment oo eee 31 Playing an iPod iPhone 33 Playing a USB device 36 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio 39 Presetting FM AM radio stations Preset Memory ossec 41 Receiving RDS broadcasts Europe and Australia models OMY orn haaa n 41 Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field 42 Using the Night Mode function 45 Selecting the calibration type 45 Adjusting the equalizer 45 Using the Pure Direct function 46 Resetting sound fields to the default settings 0 46 BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA Sync 47 Preparing for the BRAVIA SYNC vcs sni E En E 47 One Touch Play cee 48 System Audio Control 49 System Power Off 0 eee 49 Scene Selectors nnii 50 Home Theatre Control Remote Easy Control 0 0 0 0 50 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE sieren 51 Using other audio input jacks Audio Input Assign 51 Reverting back to the factory default settings we 52 Adjusting Settings Using the Settings menu Easy Setup wo Speaker Settings menu Audio Settings menu HDMI Settings menu Input Settings menu System Settings menu ou Operating without using the OSDis Seite eae het sees 61 Using the Remote Control Reassigning the input button
43. ceiver 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 USA and Canada models only One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer The AC power cord mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet 688 On placement e 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 combinatio
44. d equipment Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment If you unplug the HDMI cable or change the connection repeat the procedures of Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync page 47 When Control for HDMI is set to Off the BRAVIA Sync does not work properly even if the equipment is connected to the HDMI IN jack The types and the number of equipment which can be controlled by the BRAVIA Sync are restricted in the HDMI CEC standard as follows Recording equipment Blu ray Disc recorder DVD recorder etc up to 3 equipment Playback equipment Blu ray Disc player DVD player etc up to 3 equipment Tuner related equipment up to 4 equipment The receiver uses one of them for its OSD operations AV receiver audio system up to 1 equipment The remote control does not function e Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the receiver page 10 e Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote control and the receiver e Replace all the batteries in the remote control with new ones if they are weak e Make sure you select the correct input on the remote control Error messages If there is a malfunction a message appears on the display panel You can check the condition of the system by the message If any problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer PROTECTOR Irregular current is output to the speakers or th
45. d multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals E HP Direct HP DIRECT This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when Analog Direct is selected Outputs the analog signals without processing by the equalizer sound field etc If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal which is a low pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a2 channel signal However the low frequency signal is not generated for Neo 6 Cinema or Neo 6 Music when all speakers are set to Large In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend setting the subwoofer s cut off frequency as high as possible Notes on sound fields e Depending on the speaker pattern settings some sound fields may not be available The sound fields for music and movie do not work in the following cases DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Analog Direct is selected PLII Movie PLII Music Neo 6 Cinema and Neo 6 Music do not work when the speaker pattern is set to 2 0 or 2 0 1 When one of the sound fields for music is selected no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to Large in the Speaker S
46. does not come out of the equipment connected via the HDMI cable When the connected equipment is not compatible with copyright protection technology HDCP the image and or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output If this is the case check the specification of the connected equipment Set the image resolution of the playback equipment to more than 720p 1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD The image resolution of the playback equipment may need to be at certain settings before you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM Refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment Make sure the TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function If the TV does not have System Audio Control function set the HDMI Audio Out settings in HDMI Settings menu to TV AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver When you connect the receiver to a video equipment projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case set the HDMI Audio Out to AMP in the HDMI Settings menu page 60 If you cannot listen to the sound of the equipment connected to the receiver while TV input is selected on the receiver Be sure to change the input of the receiver to HDMI when you want to watch a program on the equipme
47. e Some of these USB devices may not be available for purchase in certain areas e When formatting the above models be sure to format using the model itself or the dedicated formatting software for that model When connecting a USB device to the receiver be sure to connect after the display Creating Library or Creating Database on the USB device has disappeared Operating the USB device 4 4 4 HOME 1 Press HOME The home menu is displayed on the TV screen 2 Select Listen then press When the USB device is connected USB appears on the TV screen 3 Select USB then press You can operate the USB device using the remote control of the receiver The information of music contents appear on the TV screen To operate the USB device using the remote control S0C BD Dvo SAT CATV VIDEO SA CD act TUNER PREVIEW wom REPEAT H Press USB before you use the following buttons Press Operation gt Starts play H Pauses play E Stops play lt lt gt gt Fast reverses or forwards laa gt gt Goes to the previous next file Goes to the previous next folder REPEAT Enters repeat mode Off One All Folder SHUFFLE Enters shuffle mode Off All Folder Press repeatedly to select the playback mode 37 GB suoljeiedo 3
48. e a long time in the following cases There are many folders or files on There is noise skipping or distorted sound e Turn off the receiver and reconnect the USB device then turn on the receiver The music data itself contains noise or the sound is distorted The USB device is not recognized Turn off the receiver then disconnect the USB device Turn on the receiver again and reconnect the USB device e Connect the supported USB device page 36 e The USB device does not work properly Refer to the USB device operating instructions on how to deal with this problem Playback does not start Turn off the receiver and reconnect the USB device then turn on the receiver e Connect the supported USB device page 36 e Press B to start playback The USB device cannot be connected into the Y USB port e The USB device is being connected upside down Connect the USB device in the correct orientation Erroneous display e The data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted e The character codes that can be displayed by this receiver are as follows Upper cases A to Z Lower cases a to z Numbers 0 to 9 Symbols lt gt _ gt Other characters may not be displayed correctly 74 the USB device The file structure is extremely complex The memory capacity is excessive The internal memory is fragmented Thus we recommend followi
49. e receiver is covered and ventilation holes are blocked The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Remove the object covering the upper panel of the receiver check the speaker connection and turn on the power again USB FAIL An over current from the Y USB port was detected The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the iPod iPhone or USB device then unplug it and turn on the power again For other messages see Message list after Auto Calibration measurement page 56 iPod iPhone message list page 35 and USB message list page 38 7568 uoneunoju jeuonippy Clearing the memory Reference sections To clear See All memorized settings page 52 Customized sound fields page 46 76 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION USA model only With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Power Output Minimum RMS Output Power 6 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 90 W 90 W Stereo Mode Output Power 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 1 105 W 105 W Surround Mode Output Power 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 9 145 W per channel D Measured under the following conditions Area Power requirements USA Canada 120 V AC 60
50. eaker Settings menu You can adjust each speaker manually You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed The speaker settings are only for the current seating position E Auto Calibration Lets you perform Auto Calibration from your seating position 1 Follow the instructions on the TV screen then press 4 The measurement starts in five seconds The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone When the measurement ends a beep sounds and the screen switches If an error code appears on the screen see Message list after Auto Calibration measurement page 56 2 Select the item you want then press e Retry Performs the Auto Calibration again e Save amp Exit Save the measurement results and exits the setting process e WRN Check Displays warning related to the measurement results See Message list after Auto Calibration measurement page 56 e Exit Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results 3 Save the measurement result Select Save amp Exit in step 2 If you reposition your speaker we recommend that you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the surround sound e You can change the unit of distance in Distance Unit in the Speaker Settings menu page 58 e The size of a speaker Large Small is determined by the low frequency characteristics The measurement results may vary depe
51. enu on the TV screen kea gt gt lt p gt gt an m Skip backward forward play pause stop operation TUNING Scans a station D TUNING Enters direct tuning mode PRESET Selects preset stations or channels 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 MEM Stores a station during tuner operation SOUND FIELD Selects a sound field page 42 PURE DIRECT page 46 SLEEP Sets the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Each time you press SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 0 30 00 1 00 00 1 30 00 gt 2 00 00 OFF When Sleep Timer is being used SLEEP indicator lights up on the display panel Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display panel If you press SLEEP again the Sleep Timer will be canceled Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the same time aX Turns off the sound temporarily Press the button again to restore the sound RETURN co Returns to the previous menu while the menu or on screen guide is displayed on the TV screen DISPLAY Views information on the display panel Numeric buttons Press to preset tune to the preset stations page 41 select track numbers Press 0 10 to select track number 10 select channel numbers
52. ettings menu However the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals the front or surround speakers are set to Small Multi Stereo PLII Movie PLII Music HD D C S or Portable Audio is selected Using the Night Mode function This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels When watching a movie late at night you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level This function can be used with other sound fields 1 Select Sound Effects from the home menu then press 2 Select Night Mode then press 3 Select On or Off then press a This function does not work when Analog Direct is selected You can also set the Night Mode function on and off by using NIGHT MODE on the receiver page 10 e While the Night Mode is turned on the bass treble and effect levels increase and D Range Comp is automatically set to On Selecting the calibration type You can select the calibration type you want after performing the Auto Calibration For details see Calibration Type page 56 Adjusting the equalizer You can use the following parameters to adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of front speakers Bass Treble Level dB l i T T T i Frequency Hz Select Sound Effects fr
53. g This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals 0 PL Dolby Pro Logic PLil Dolby Pro Logic II 1182 12 These indicators may not light up depending on the speaker pattern setting USB Lights up when iPod iPhone or USB device is detected When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 51 or Analog Direct is not selected 1268 Rear panel OPTICAL g v 3 ooo DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT section HDMI IN OUT jacks page 21 24 OPTICAL IN jacks page 21 25 COAXIAL IN jack page 26 2 TUNER section FM ANTENNA jack page 27 AM ANTENNA terminals page 27 3 SPEAKERS section page 20 O 4 AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT section White L AUDIO IN jacks Red R page 21 25 26 Black SUBWOOFER OUT jacks page 20 on VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT section page 21 25 VIDEO IN OUT Yellow ack You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image page 21 1348 Remote control Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment The remote control is assigned to operate Sony audio video equipment You can reassign the input button to match the equ
54. he TV is not connected to the receiver AMP MENU 4 4 s RETURN ce Using the menu on the display panel 1 Press AMP MENU The menu is displayed on the display panel of the receiver 2 Press repeatedly to select the menu you want then press 3 Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust then press 4 Press repeatedly to select the setting you want then press 61 GB sBbuines Buysnipy To return to the previous display Press or RETURN To exit the menu Press AMP MENU Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display panel This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable 6268 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 61 Menu Parameters Settings Display Display Auto Calibration Auto Calibration start settings A CAL START lt AUTO CAL gt Auto Calibration type FULL FLAT ENGINEER CAL TYPE FRONT REF OFF Level settings Test tone OFF AUTO TTO lt LEVEL gt TEST TONE Front left speaker level FL 10 0 dB to FL 10 0 dB FL LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Front right speaker level FR 10 0 dB to FR 10 0 dB FR LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Center speaker level CNT 10 0 dB to CNT 10 0 dB CNT LEVEL 0 5 dB interval Surround left speaker level SL 10 0 dB to SL 10 0 dB SL LEVEL 0 5
55. he distance from the seating position then press G 2 Select the parameter under Distance then press 3 Adjust the distance of the selected speaker then press You can adjust the distance from 1 m0 cm to 10 m0 cm 3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet 9 inches in 1 cm 1 inch intervals Notes Depending on the speaker pattern setting some parameters may not be available e This function does not work when Analog Direct is being used To adjust the size of each speaker You can adjust each speaker s front left right center surround left right size 1 Select the speaker which you want to adjust the size then press G 2 Select the parameter under Size then press 3 Adjust the size of the selected speaker then press e Large If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select Large Normally select Large e 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 bass frequencies of each channel from the subwoofer or other Large speakers This function does not work when Analog Direct is being used The Large and Small settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel
56. iable To listen to the sound from the TV If your TV does not support System Audio Control function set the HDMI Audio Out to TV AMP in the HDMI Settings menu page 60 2268 4a Connecting the video equipment Using HDMI connection High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format By connecting Sony BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment using HDMI cables operations can be simplified See BRAVIA Sync Features page 47 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 For details see Digital audio formats supported by the receiver page 18 The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM up to 8 channels with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD Deep Color Deep Colour x v Color x v Colour and 4K or 3D transmission To enjoy 3D images connect 3D compatible TV and video equipment Blu ray Disc player Blu ray Disc recorder PlayStation 3 etc to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables put on 3D glasses and then play back a 3D compatible content To enjoy 4K HDMI BD GAME and SAT CATV input images connect 4K compatible TV and video equipment Blu r
57. ing page 75 Image No image appears on the TV e Select the appropriate input using the input buttons Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your audio equipment away from the TV Make sure that cables are correctly and securely connected to equipment Depending on the playback equipment you may need to set up the equipment Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound especially for the 1080p Deep Color Deep Colour 4K or 3D transmission No 4K image appears on the TV Depending on the TV or video equipment 4K images may not be displayed Check the video capability and setting of your TV and video device Also make sure to connect the video equipment to 4K available HDMI IN jack of the receiver When the receiver is in standby mode there is no image output from the TV e When the receiver enters into standby mode image is from the last HDMI equipment selection before you turned off the receiver If you are enjoying other equipment play the equipment and perform the One Touch Play operation or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI equipment you want to enjoy For USA Canada and Australia models only Make sure Pass Through is set to On in the HDMI Settings menu if you connect equipment not compatible with the BRAVIA Sync to the receiver page 60 The OSD menu
58. ipment connected to your receiver page 66 RM AAU168 27 2 ry if ry 1 2 mw ow ome SY voeo TV 3 SCD Tuner uss 19 PREEN rem SHUFFLE 4 5 18 ST ei 17 6 7 16 8 HOME 9 Ez Ca be 10 F 5 T 14 m 73 12 1 Vc on standby Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode Saving the power in standby mode When Control for HDMI page 59 and Pass Through page 60 are set to Off 14 TV 1 5 on standby Turns the TV on or sets it to the standby mode Input buttons Selects the equipment you want to use When you press any of the input buttons during standby mode the receiver turns on The buttons are assigned to control Sony equipment TOP MENU Opens or closes the BD ROM s or DVD s Top Menu REPEAT Plays a track or a folder repeatedly POP UP MENU Opens or closes the BD ROM s Pop up Menu or the DVD s menu SHUFFLE Plays a track or a folder in random order Selects a folder AMP MENU Displays the menu to operate the receiver O twe Press to select the menu items then press to enter confirm the selection OPTIONS Displays and selects items from the options menu HOME Displays the home m
59. is displayed on the TV screen 2 Select Settings from the home menu then press The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen 3 Select HDMI Settings then press 4 Select Control for HDMI then press 5 Select On then press The Control for HDMI function is set to on 6 Press HOME to exit the OSD menu 7 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and TV to match the HDMI input of the connected equipment so that the image from the connected equipment is displayed 8 Set the Control for HDMI function for the connected equipment to on If the Control for HDMI function for the connected equipment is already set to on you do not need to change the setting 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for other equipment that you want to use the Control for HDMI function For details on setting the TV and connected equipment refer to the operating instructions of the respective equipment ages e When you unplug the HDMI cable or change the connection perform the steps given in If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function page 47 or If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function page 48 e Before you perform the Control for HDMI Easy Setting on your TV be sure to turn on the TV and other connected equipment including the receiver first If the playback equipment cannot function after you have made the settings for
60. k equipment depends on the TV s sound quality such as the number of channels and the sampling frequency etc If the TV has stereo speakers the sound output from the receiver is also in stereo as that of the TV even if you play back multi channel source When you connect the receiver to a video equipment projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case select AMP E Subwoofer Level 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 set the level for each input to which an HDMI input jack is assigned independently e Auto Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or 10 dB depending on the audio stream 10 dB 0 dB E Fast View Lets you set the operation of Fast View e Auto You can select HDMI input faster than the normal selection e Off Fast View and PREVIEW HDMI functions are not available Input Settings menu You can adjust the settings for the connections of the receiver and other equipment E Input Mode Lets you fix the audio input mode when you connect equipment to both digital and analog audio input jacks For details see Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE page 51 E Input Edit Lets you set the following items for each input e Watch Displays an input to the Watch menu e Listen Displays an input to the Listen menu e Watch Listen Displays an input to both
61. l The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the 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 please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for customers The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan Inquiries
62. l interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits To reduce the risk of electric shock the speaker cord should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions 1 Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS 2 Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord 3 Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core of speaker cord by hand Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the
63. lti channel surround sound from the receiver Tf your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel ARC function connect Be sure to set the Control for HDMI to On in HDMI Settings menu page 59 If you want to select an audio signal using other than an HDMI cable e g via an optical digital cord or an audio cord switch the audio input mode using INPUT MODE page 51 If your TV is not compatible with the ARC function connect Be sure to turn off the TV s volume or activate the TV s muting function Notes e Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMITV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver You may not be able to record even if you connect recording equipment e Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna aerial the image on the TV screen may be distorted If this is the case place the antenna aerial farther away from the receiver e When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Tips e All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies e When you connect the audio output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver set the sound output jack of the TV to Fixed if it can be switched between either Fixed or Var
64. mples Depending on the model of your connected equipment some functions explained in this section may not work with the supplied remote control To control other Sony equipment Name TV VCR DVD Blu ray Disc CD player player player 2 TVO e 4 TOP MENU REPEAT J POP UP MENU J e o SHUFFLE 7 t gt J J 8 OPTIONS J J e 9 HOME J J o 10 I lt PRESET J J J o o gt PI PRESET lt lt TUNING J J o e o gt gt TUNING gt ii E J J J o o 16 RETURN gt e J 17 DISPLAY J J J e o 18 Numeric buttons J J e J 21 TV INPUT 1662 Getting started You can enjoy your audio video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Installing and connecting the speakers page 19 20 tl Preparing the receiver See 6 Connecting the AC power cord mains lead page 27 and Turning on the receiver Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment page 28 4 Connecting the TV and video equipment page 21 22 The image quality depends on the connecting jack See the illustration below Select the connection according to the jacks on your equipment We recommend that you connect your video equipme
65. n with a TV VCR or tape deck and is placed too close to that equipment noise may result and picture quality may suffer This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna aerial Therefore we recommend using an outdoor antenna aerial Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other equipment be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained Power No 3D image appears on the TV Depending on the TV or the video equipment 3D images may not be displayed The receiver is turned off automatically e Auto Standby is set to On page 61 e The Sleep Timer function is working page 15 e PROTECTOR is work
66. nd right speaker is not connected The optimizer microphone is not connected Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform the Auto Calibration again If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code still appears the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged Warning 40 The measurement process has completed with high noise level detection You may be able to achieve better results if you try in a quiet environment again Warning 41 Warning 42 The input from the microphone is too big The distance between the speaker and the microphone may be too close Set them apart and perform the measurement again Warning 43 The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected This may be caused by noise Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment No Warning There is no warning information 5668 Depending on the position of the subwoofer the measurement results may vary However there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value E Calibration Type Lets you select the calibration type after you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings Full Flat Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat e Engineer Sets to the Sony listening room standard frequency characteristics e Front Ref Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteri
67. nding on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers and the shape of the room It is recommended that you apply the measurement results However you can change those settings in the Speaker Settings menu Save the measurement results first then try to change the settings To check the Auto Calibration results To check error code or warning message obtained in Auto Calibration page 55 proceed with the following steps Select WRN Check in step 2 in Auto Calibration page 55 then press If a warning message appears check the message and use the receiver without change Or if necessary perform Auto Calibration again When an error code appears Check the error and perform Auto Calibration again 1 Press Retry appears on the TV screen 2 Select Yes then press G 3 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Auto Calibration page 55 5568 sBbuinas Bunsnfpy Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Display and explanation Error 30 Headphones are connected to the PHONES jack on the receiver Remove the headphones and perform the Auto Calibration again Error 31 The SPEAKERS is set to off Set to other speaker settings and perform the Auto Calibration again Error 32 Error 33 Speakers were not detected or not connected properly e None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected e Either the surround left or surrou
68. ng these guidelines Total folders on USB device 256 or less including ROOT folder Total files per folder 256 or less Audio file cannot be played back e MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back e The audio file is a multiple track audio file e Some AAC files may not be played back correctly e WMA files in Windows Media Audio Lossless and Professional format cannot be played back USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported If you use partitioned USB device only audio files on the first partition can be played back Playback is possible up to 8 levels including ROOT folder The number of folders has exceeded 256 including ROOT folder The number of files in a folder has exceeded 256 Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords etc cannot be played back This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32 but some USB device may not support all of these FAT For details refer to the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer BRAVIA Sync Control for HDMI Remote control The Control for HDMI function does not work e Check the HDMI connection page 22 e Make sure Control for HDMI is set to On in HDMI Settings menu e Make sure the connected equipment is compatible with the Control for HDMI function Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connecte
69. nge Comp 460 Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation VW MUSIC 1 Press I to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down MUSIC press Vd S F CLEAR appears on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA Sync The BRAVIA Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as TV Blu ray Disc player DVD player AV amplifier etc that supports the Control for HDMI function By connecting Sony equipment that is compatible with the BRAVIA Sync with an HDMI cable not supplied operation is simplified as follows e One Touch Play page 48 e System Audio Control page 49 e System Power Off page 49 e Scene Select page 50 e Home Theatre Control page 50 e Remote Easy Control page 50 Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control for HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring BRAVIA Sync e You may use One Touch Play System Audio Control and System Power Off function with non Sony equipment However compatibility with all non Sony equipment is not guaranteed e Scene Select and Home Theatre Control features are Sony proprie
70. ngs menu page 60 e You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD Multi Channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection The surround effect cannot be obtained e Make sure you have selected the sound field for movie or music page 42 e Sound fields do not function when DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received 7268 A test tone is not output from the speakers e The speaker cords may not be connected securely Check to see if they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly e The speaker cords may have short circuit problem A test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen e The speaker pattern set up is incorrect Make sure that the speaker connections and the speaker pattern match correctly When the receiver is in standby mode there is no sound output from the TV e When the receiver enters into standby mode sound is from the last HDMI equipment selection before you turned off the receiver If you are enjoying other equipment play the equipment and perform the One Touch Play operation or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI equipment you want to enjoy For USA Canada and Australia models only Make sure Pass Through is set to On in the HDMI Settings menu if you connect equipment not
71. nt connected via HDMI connection to the receiver Change the TV channel when you want to watch a TV broadcast Be sure to select the correct equipment or input you want when you watch a program from the equipment connected to the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV on this operation Check that the Analog Direct is not being used When using the Control for HDMI function you cannot control the connected equipment using TV s remote control 718 uonewnoju jeuonippy Depending on the connected equipment and TV you may need to set up the equipment and TV Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment and TV Change the input of the receiver to the HDMI input connected to the equipment e Check that the selected digital audio input jack is not reassigned to other inputs page 51 The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and equipment are connected correctly and securely e Adjust the sound level parameters using the Speaker Settings menu Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced e Check that the DVD etc you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format e When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected equipment is available e Set HDMI Audio Out to AMP in the HDMI Setti
72. nt via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks Digital Analog High quality image Setting the receiver See Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup page 28 g Connecting the audio equipment Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment To output multi channel digital audio check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment For a Sony Blu ray Disc player check that Audio HDMI BD Audio MIX Setting Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Digital and DTS are set to Auto Off Bitstream Dolby Digital and DTS respectively as of August 1 2012 For a PlayStation 3 after having connected the receiver with an HDMI cable select the Audio Output Settings in Sound Settings and select HDMI and Automatic with system software version 4 21 For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment page 26 J 1782 Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the equipment connected This receiver supports the following audio formats Connection between the playback Audio format Maximum number equipment and the receiver Display of channels COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital DOLBY D 3A 9
73. o output and visual display e On Delay time 60 ms The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized Off Delay time 0 ms The audio output is not delayed e This function is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector e This function does not work when Analog Direct is being used The delay time may vary depending on audio format sound field speaker pattern and speaker distance settings E Auto Volume This receiver can adjust the volume automatically depending on the input signal or content from the connected equipment This function is useful for example when the sound of a commercial is louder than the TV programs On Off Notes e Be sure to reduce the volume level before you turn on off this function e As this function is available only when Dolby Digital DTS or Linear PCM signals are input the sound may suddenly increase when you switch to other formats e This function does not work in the following cases Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS 96 24 DTS HD Master Audio or DTS HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received E Dual Mono Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want when you listen to the dual audio of a digital broadcast when available This featu
74. o the best sound ambience just as the movie s sound engineer intended in the mastering process You can select the effect type for HD D C S as follows Dynamic This setting is suitable for an environment which is reverberant but lacks a spacious feeling where sound absorption is not sufficient It emphasizes the reflection of sound and reproduces the sound of a large classical movie theater Thus the spacious feeling of a dubbing theater is emphasized and a unique acoustic field is created Theater This setting is suitable for a general living room It reproduces the reverberation of sound just like in a movie theater dubbing theater It is most appropriate for watching content recorded on a Blu ray Disc when you want the atmosphere of a movie theater Studio This setting is suitable for a living room with the appropriate sound equipment It reproduces the reverberation of sound provided when a theatrical sound source is remixed for a Blu ray Disc to a volume level suitable for home use The level of reflection and reverberation of sound is kept to the minimum However dialogues and surround effects are reproduced vividly E PLII Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies E Neo 6 Cinema Neo 6 CIN Performs DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding
75. om the home menu then press Select Equalizer then press Select the gain of Bass or Treble then press G Adjust the gain then press A OON 450 s 9jJ4 punos BulAofuy e This function does not work when Analog Direct is being used Frequencies for Bass and Treble are fixed Depending on the audio format the receiver may play back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the original sampling frequency of the input signals Using the Pure Direct function The Pure Direct mode lets you enjoy higher fidelity sound When Pure Direct is on the display panel lights off to suppress the noise that affects sound quality You can use the Pure Direct function with all inputs 1 Select Sound Effects from the home menu then press 2 Select Pure Direct then press 3 Select On or Off then press a When Pure Direct function is selected Equalizer Night Mode Auto Volume and D Range Comp do not work You can also use PURE DIRECT button on the remote control or receiver to turn on or off the Pure Direct function To cancel Pure Direct The Pure Direct function will be canceled when you perform the following Press PURE DIRECT again Change the sound field Change the scene setting on the TV Scene Select Change the setting of Equalizer Night Mode Auto Volume or D Ra
76. onnect a subwoofer with an auto standby function set it to off deactivated CUT OFF FREQ Crossover frequency sol 200Hz MIN MAX Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using the setup distance value may be different from the actual position When you connect two subwoofers to the receiver If you cannot obtain measurement results of the Auto Calibration function correctly depending on the environment or you want to make fine adjustments you can set up the subwoofers manually For details see Manual Setup in the Speaker Settings menu page 56 To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you perform the following during the measurement process Press V0 Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press X Press SPEAKERS on the receiver Change the volume level Connect the headphones To set up the receiver manually See Adjusting Settings page 53 2968 193934 y Hued ld Guide to on screen display OSD operation You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing and on the remote control When you start operating the receiver make sure to press AMP on the remote control first Otherwise operations that follow may not be aimed at the receiver A
77. ord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Wes 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U S A Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmfu
78. ormation on the display panel when TV screen is turned off iPhone NEN reren H EE at fsturrue CITI Tey Te Ce Ceo Ce TJ Cy Oey Ce Te 4 4 4 HOME 1 Press HOME The home menu is displayed on the TV screen 2 Select Listen then press 3 Select USB then press When the iPod or iPhone is connected iPod iPhone appears on the TV screen 4 Select System OSD or iPod iPhone then press 3468 Operating the iPod iPhone using System OSD mode 1 Make sure that System OSD is selected in step 4 in Selecting the iPod iPhone control mode page 34 2 Select the content you want from the content list then press The selected content starts playback and the information of music contents appears on the TV screen To select the playback mode You can change the playback mode using the OPTIONS on the remote control e Repeat Off One All e Shuffle Off Songs Albums e Audiobooks Slower Normal Faster Operating the iPod iPhone using iPod iPhone mode 1 Make sure that iPod iPhone is selected in step 4 in Selecting the iPod iPhone control mode page 34 2 Select the content you want using iPod iPhone menu For details on operating the iPod iPhone refer to the operating instructions supplied with iPod iPhone To operate the iPod iPhone using the remote control
79. re only functions for Dolby Digital sources e Main Sub Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously e Main Sound of the main language will be output e Sub Sound of the sub language will be output E D Range Comp Dynamic Range Compression Lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only e On The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer e Auto The dynamic range is compressed automatically e Off The dynamic range is not compressed HDMI Settings menu You can adjust the required settings for equipment connected to the HDMI jack E Control for HDMI Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off For details see Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync page 47 On Off Notes When you set Control for HDMI to On HDMI Audio Out may be changed automatically e When the receiver is in standby mode the VW indicator on the front panel lights up in amber if Control for HDMI is set to On 5968 sBuines Bunsnfpy E Pass Through Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV even when the receiver is in standby mode e On When the receiver is in the st
80. s If you want to connect several digital equipment but cannot find an unused input See Using other audio input jacks Audio Input Assign page 51 23 GB suolj29uu0D Connecting equipment with HDMI jacks If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack see page 25 Blu ray Disc g Satellite tuner player DVD player PlayStation 3 Cable TV tuner Audio video Audio video Audio video signals Audio video signa signals signals HOMI HDMI HDMI P HDMI cable not supplied Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable 2468 Connecting equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks Satellite tuner Cable TV tuner VCR DVD recorder Video game Audio signals Video signals AUDIO DIGITAL OPTICAL Audio signals Video signals Optical digital cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied Video cord not supplied Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote control so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder For details see Reassigning the input button page 66 Recommended connection Alternative connection 25 GB suono uuog Ab Connecting the audio equipment Connecting a Super Audio CD player CD player Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Super Audio CD player CD player
81. sic file formats that can be played back by this receiver are as follows Product name Model name File format Extensions MP3 MPEG 1 Audio mp3 Layer IIT AAC m4a 3gp mp4 WMAS Standard wma WAV wav The receiver does not play files encoded with DRM Compatible USB devices You can use the following Sony USB devices on this receiver Verified Sony USB device Product name Model name Walkman NWZ S754 S755 NWZ E453 E454 E455 NWZ E353 E354 E355 NWZ B 133 B135 B133F B135F NWZ B 142 B143 B142F B143F NWD E023F E025F NWZ E435F E436F E438F NWZ E343 E344 E345 3642 NWZ S636F S638F S639F NWZ S736F S738F 8739F NWZ A726 A728 A729 A726B A728B NWZ A826 A828 A829 NWZ W202 NWZ X1050 X1060 NWZ S744 S745 NWZ E443 E444 E445 NWZ S543 S544 S545 NWZ A844 A845 A846 A847 NWZ W252 W253 NWZ B 152 B153 B152F B153F MICROVAULT USMIGL 2GL 4GL 8GL 16GL USMIGLX 2GLX 4GLX 8GLX 16GLX Notes The receiver is unable to read data in NTFS format e The receiver is unable to read data other than that saved in the first partition of a hard disk drive Operation of models not listed here is not guaranteed e Operation may not always be ensured even when using these USB devices
82. sing the TV menu For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV TV Receiver Sets System e Turns on if in Audio Control standby mode to on e Switches to appropriate HDMI input Minimizes TV Outputs TV sound volume You can also use the System Audio Control function as follows e If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on the System Audio Control function will automatically activate to output TV sound through the speakers connected to the receiver However if you turn off the receiver the sound will output from the TV speakers When you enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver you can adjust the volume or turn off the sound temporarily by using the TV s remote control If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting refer to the operating instructions of the TV When Control for HDMI is set to On the HDMI Audio Out settings in the HDMI Settings menu will set automatically based on the System Audio Control settings page 60 e If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver the TV will momentarily loose the sound output System Power Off When you turn the TV off using the power button on the TV s remote control the receiver and the connected equipment turn off automatically You can also use the receiver s remote control to turn off the TV Wi
83. stics of the front speaker e Off Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer level to off E Speaker Pattern Lets you select the speaker pattern according to the speaker system which you are using E Manual Setup Lets you adjust each speaker manually on the Manual Setup screen You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed To adjust the speaker level You can adjust each speaker s level front left right center surround left right subwoofer 1 Select the speaker which you want to adjust the level then press 2 Select the parameter under Level then press 3 Adjust the level of the selected speaker then press You can adjust the level from 10 0 dB to 10 0 dB in 0 5 dB intervals When one of the sound fields for music is selected no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to Large in the Speaker Settings menu However the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals the front or surround speakers are set to Small Multi Stereo PLII Movie PLII Music HD D C S or Portable Audio is selected To adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker You can adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker front left right center surround left right subwoofer 1 Select the speaker which you want to adjust t
84. t the same time press lt You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value is shown on the TV screen during adjustment To output test tone from each speaker You can output test tone from the speakers in sequence 1 Select Test Tone then press G 2 Select Test Tone again then press 3 Adjust the parameter then press Off e Auto The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence 4 Select the speaker which you want to adjust the speaker level then press 5 Adjust the level of the selected speaker then press E Distance Unit Lets you select the unit of measurement for setting distances feet The distance is displayed in feet e meter The distance is displayed in meters 5868 Audio Settings menu You can adjust settings for the audio to suit your preference E Night Mode Lets you retain a theater like environment at low volume levels For details see Using the Night Mode function page 45 Equalizer Lets you adjust the bass and treble level for front speakers For details see Adjusting the equalizer page 45 E Sound Field Lets you select a sound effect applied to input signals For details see Enjoying Sound Effects page 42 You can set the function for each input independently E A V Sync Synchronizes audio with video output Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audi
85. tact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question Europe and Australia models only There is no sound from the iPod iPhone e Disconnect the iPod iPhone and connect the iPod iPhone again The iPod iPhone cannot be charged e Check that the receiver is turned on e Make sure the iPod iPhone is connected firmly The iPod iPhone cannot be operated e Check that you have removed the protect case of the iPod iPhone e Depending on the contents of the iPod iPhone it may take time to start playback e Disconnect the iPod iPhone and connect the iPod iPhone again e You are using an unsupported iPod iPhone See Compatible iPod iPhone models page 33 for the supported device types The ring volume of the iPhone does not change e Adjust the ring volume using the controls on the iPhone USB device Are you using a supported USB device e If you connect an unsupported USB device the following problems may occur See Compatible USB devices page 36 for the supported device types The USB device is not recognized 73 GB uoNeWoju jeuonippy File or folder names are not displayed on this receiver Playback is not possible The sound skips There is noise A distorted sound is output Reading is displayed for an extended time or it takes a long time before playback starts e The reading process can tak
86. tary functions They cannot operate with non Sony equipment Equipment not compatible with BRAVIA Sync cannot activate these features Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync The receiver is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function you can set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and playback equipment automatically by setting the Control for HDMI function on your TV page 47 If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver playback equipment and TV individually page 48 If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function 1 Connect the receiver TV and playback equipment via HDMI connection page 21 The respective equipment must be compatible with the Control for HDMI function 2 Turn on the receiver TV and playback equipment 3 Turn on the Control for HDMI function of the TV The Control for HDMI function of the receiver and all the connected equipment are turned on simultaneously Wait until COMPLETE appears The setup is complete For details on setup of the TV refer to the operating instructions of your TV 47 seinyeey oUuAS VWIAWHG If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function 1 Press HOME The home menu
87. ted on the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power c
88. the Watch and Listen menus E Audio Input Assign Lets you set the audio input jack s assigned to each input For details see Using other audio input jacks Audio Input Assign page 51 E Name In Lets you enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it It is more recognizable having the equipment named on the display than the jacks 1 Select Name In then press 2 Select the input you want to name then press 3 Press repeatedly to select a character then press You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing gt 4 Repeat step 3 to input a character one by one then press The name you entered is registered System Settings menu You can adjust the settings of the receiver E Language Lets you select the language for the messages on the screen English e French e German e Spanish E Auto Standby Lets you set the receiver switch to standby mode automatically when you do not operate the receiver or when there is no signals input to the receiver e On Switches to standby mode after approximately 30 minutes e Off Does not switch to standby mode Notes e This function does not work when FM or AM input is selected If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep Timer at the same time the Sleep Timer has priority Operating without using the OSD You can operate this receiver using the display panel even if t
89. the basic settings of the receiver easily by operating the receiver in accordance with the instructions on the TV screen Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected When you turn on the receiver for the first time or after the receiver is initialized the Easy Setup screen appears on the TV screen Proceed to set up the receiver in accordance with the instructions on the Easy Setup screen You can set up the following functions using the Easy Setup Language Speaker Settings 2882 Notes on Speaker Settings Auto Calibration This receiver is equipped with DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows e Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver e Adjust the speaker level e Measure the distance of each speaker from your seating position e Measure the speaker size e Measure the frequency characteristics EQ The measurement result is not utilized when Analog Direct is selected The DCAC is designed to achieve proper sound balance for your room However you can adjust the speaker levels manually according to your preference For details see Test Tone page 58 Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform Auto Calibration check the following items e Set up and connect the speakers page 19 20 e Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to the A
90. the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other Large speakers However since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality it is best not to cut it if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to Large if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to Small 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 When the front speakers are set to Small the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to Small e If you do not use the subwoofer the front speakers are automatically set to Large 57 GB sBbuinas Buysnipy E Crossover Freq Speaker crossover frequency Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that the speaker size has been set to Small in the Speaker Settings menu Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto Calibration 1 Select the parameter under the speaker which you want to adjust the crossover frequency then press 2 Adjust the value then press G E Test Tone Lets you select the test tone type on the Test Tone screen e To adjust the level of all speakers a
91. the category you want then release TV I Example Press 1 then release TV Vo Now you can use the SAT CATV button to control the Blu ray Disc player Categories Press Blu ray Disc player 1 command mode BD1 Blu ray Disc recorder 2 command mode BD3 DVD player 3 command mode DVD1 DVD recorder 4 command mode DVD3 VCR 5 command mode VTR3 CD player 6 a For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu ray Disc player or Blu ray Disc recorder b Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 3 setting which corresponds to VHS Resetting the input buttons TV INPUT 2 While holding down 4 press and hold I then press TV INPUT Release all buttons The input buttons are reset to the default settings 67 GB joujuoy zow y y Buisp Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e 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 re
92. trol function your TV must be able to access a broadband service For details refer to the operating instructions of your TV 5068 Remote Easy Control You can use the TV remote control to operate the menu of the receiver Select the receiver AV AMP recognized by the TV a e The receiver is recognized as Tuner AV AMP by the TV e Your TV must be compatible with the link menu Depending on the type of TV some of the operations may not be available Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE When you connect equipment to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver you can fix the audio input mode to either of them or switch from one to the other depending on the type of material you intend to watch 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input You can also use the input buttons on the remote control 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode The selected audio input mode appears on the display panel e AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals If there are more than one digital connection HDMI audio signals have priority If there are no digital audio signals analog audio signals are selected When TV input is selected priority is given to the Audio Return Channel ARC signals If your TV is not compatible with the ARC function the digital optical audio signals are selected
93. uning Select Preset Preset Memory lOWMNOADAON 1 Frequency indication page 40 2 Preset station list page 41 Tuning to a station automatically Auto Tuning Select Tuning or Tuning then press Select Tuning to scan from lower to higher frequency stations select Tuning to scan from higher to lower stations The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received In case of poor FM stereo reception 1 Tune in the station you want to listen to using Auto Tuning Direct Tuning page 40 or select the preset station you want page 41 2 Press OPTIONS 3 Select FM Mode then press 4 Select Mono then press 3968 suoljeiedo 13unL Tuning to a station directly Direct Tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons 1 Press D TUNING 2 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency then press Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 0 2 5 gt 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 3 5 0 Press 0 for Europe and Australia models only Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna aerial for optimum reception upon tuning to an AM station If you cannot tune to a station MH or kHz appears and then the screen returns to the current frequency Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 1 to
94. will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals E Multi Stereo MULTI ST Outputs 2 channel left right signals from all speakers However sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings E 2ch Stereo 2CH ST 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 channels E Analog Direct A DIRECT You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources When using this function only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted You cannot select Analog Direct when you select BD DVD GAME and USB as input Movie mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home E HD D C S HD Digital Cinema Sound HD D C S is Sony s new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies It is based on precise response measurement data of a mastering studio With this mode you are able to enjoy Blu ray and DVD movies at home with not only the high quality of sound but als

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