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Sony DH730 Stereo Receiver User Manual
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1. T Press GUI MODE Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 6268 2 Select amp Settings from the menu then press or to enter the menu mode The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen Auto Cal Speaker Surround EQ 3 Select the menu item you want then press Example When you select Auto Cal amp Auto Calibration Auto Calibration Settings Standard Custom 4 select the parameter you want then press To return to the previous screen Press RETURN EXIT 0 To exit the menu Press MENU Settings menu list Settings menu Auto Cal Description Sets the speaker level or distance and makes the measurement automatically page 33 Speaker Sets the speaker position manually page 63 Selects the sound field and adjusts the surround effect you choose page 65 Surround EQ Adjusts the equalizer bass treble sound page 66 Audio Sets various sound items page 66 Makes settings for sound images from equipment connected to the HDMI jacks page 67 Makes settings for the system of the receiver page 67 HDMI System Speaker Settings menu You can adjust each speaker manually You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed Note The speaker settings
2. sovovo GAME J viveo 1 vo o2 SA CD ob TUNER continued 1348 To use the buttons printed in pink Hold down SHIFT 151 then press the button printed in pink that you want to use Example Hold down SHIFT 151 then press ENT MEM 3 2 Press ENT MEM Hold down SHIFT To control the receiver 2 1 0 on standby Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode Saving the power in standby mode When Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF page 67 Input buttons Selects the equipment you want to use When you press any of the input buttons the receiver turns on The buttons are assigned to control Sony equipment Numeric buttons Hold down SHIFT 15 then press numeric buttons to preset or tune to the preset stations ENT MEM Hold down SHIFT 15 then press ENT MEM to stores a station during tuner operation INPUT MODE Selects the input mode when the same equipment is connected to both digital and analog jacks DISPLAY Views information on the display panel GUI MODE Displays the GUI menu on the TV screen 1408 10 m 12 T 15 17 4 44 Press to select the settings then press to enter confirm the selection TOOLS OPTIONS
3. No image appears on the TV e Select the appropriate input using the input buttons e Set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Move your audio equipment away from the TV e Assign the component video input correctly e The input signal should be same as the input function when you are up converting an input signal with this receiver page 29 e Make sure that cables are correctly and securely connected to equipment e Depending on the playback equipment you may need to set up the equipment Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment e Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound especially for the 1080p Deep Color Deep Colour or 3D transmission Recording cannot be carried out e Check that the equipment is connected correctly e Select the source equipment using the input buttons page 40 e Video input signals via HDMI IN and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks cannot be recorded e Copyright protection to prevent recording is contained in the sources In this case you may not be able to record from the sources The GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen e Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI ON If the GUI menu still does not appear on the TV screen press MENU e Check that the TV is connected correctly 7568 uo ewoyu jeuonippY Sound There is no sound no matter which equipment is selected or only a very
4. GAME O KSAN O YVO VVOO TVT y MAC 2 S SS E ES i k z a OOOO VOC Ja vo OOO OOO SURROUND BACK JO OO BE a FRONT L CENTER SURROUND 1 Audio signal section DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT jacks page 22 25 26 27 28 HDMI IN OUT C OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN ANALOG INPUT OUTPUT jacks page 20 22 25 26 28 30 White L Red R Black AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN OUT 1208 2 Video signal section The image quality depends on the connecting jack DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT jacks page 22 25 26 27 28 v SJ HDMI IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT jacks page 22 25 26 Green High quality Ory Y Ps Pr IN OUT image Ps Red Pr COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT jacks page 22 26 28 Yellow VIDEO IN OUT 3 ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack page 31 AM ANTENNA terminals page 31 4 SPEAKERS section page 20 You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selec ted input image page 22 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 equipment connected to your receiver page 72 e RM AAU106 USA Canada and Mexico models only e RM AAU107 Other models
5. Description and location of parts Front panel A or I on standby page 32 49 55 TONE TONE MODE page 66 Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE then turn TONE to adjust the level NIGHT MODE 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 Press the button again to turn off this function Note This function does not work when A DIRECT is selected Tips e You can also set the Night Mode function ON and OFF by using Night Mode in Audio Settings menu e While the NIGHT MODE is turned on the bass treble and effect levels increase and D RANGE is automatically set to COMP MAX AUTO VOL page 55 Display panel page 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 is 14 Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control INPUT SELECTOR page 41 47 59 INPUT MODE page 59 MASTER VOLUME page 40 VIDEO 2 IN jacks page 28 iPod iPhone terminals page 27 Connects the lt USB port and the video jack to
6. o e o 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 31 Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below Area FM AM USA Canada 100 kHz 10 kHz Europe Australia 50 kHz 9 kHz Taiwan Mexico 50 kHz 10 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 49 BD DVD GAME o voeo1 vioeo2 Numeric buttons SA CD cD TUNER GUI MODE t 4 gt TOOLS OPTIONS MENU SHIFT age T Press GUI MODE Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Select gj FM or gg AM from the menu then press or gt The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen Tuning to a station automatically Auto Tuning 1 Select Auto Tuning then press or 2 Press 4 Press to scan from lower to higher frequency stations press 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 48 or select the preset station you want page 49 2 Press TOOLS OPTIONS 3 Select FM Mode then press or 4 Select MONO
7. 6 Press SOUND FIELD to enjoy the surround sound You can also use 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE HD D C S or MUSIC button on the receiver For details see page 51 Tips e 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 depending on the speed you turn the MASTER VOLUME on the receiver To turn the volume up or down quickly turn the knob quickly To make fine adjustment turn the knob slowly e You can adjust the volume differently depending on the length of time you press and hold the MASTER VOL or lt 1 on the remote control To turn the volume up or down quickly press and hold the button To make a fine adjustment press the button and release it immediately To activate the muting function Press MUTING or 0X The muting function will be canceled when you do the following e Press MUTING or aX again e Increase the volume 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 Naming the input Name Input You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it It is more recognizable having the equipment named on the display than the jacks 1 Select the input you want to name from Input screen Press TOOLS OPTIONS The option menu appears
8. NWZ B142 B143 B142F B143F NWD E023F E025F NWZ E435F E436F E438F NWZ E343 E344 E345 NWZ S636F S638F S639F NWZ S736F S738F S739F NWZ A726 A728 A729 A726B A728B Model name 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 B152 B153 B152F Product name B153F MICROVAULT USMIGL 2GL 4GL 8GL 16GL USMIGLX 2GLX 4GLX 8GLX 16GLX Notes e The receiver is unable to read data in NTFS format The receiver is unable to read data other than that saved in the first partition of a hard disk drive e Do not use USB devices other than these USB devices Operation of models not listed here is not guaranteed e Operation may not always be ensured even when using these USB devices Some of these USB devices may not be available for purchase in certain areas When formatting the above models be sure to format using the model itself or the dedicated formatting software for that model e When connecting a USB device to the receiver be sure to connect after the display Creating Library or Creating Database on the USB device has disappeared Operating the USB device GUI MODE 4 ius E g ie ne fe 77 T Press GUI MODE P
9. Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Display and explanation Error Code 31 The SPEAKERS is set to off Set to other speaker settings page 9 and perform the Auto Calibration again Error Code 32 Error Code 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 surround right speaker is not connected e Surround back speakers or front high speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected Connect the surround speaker s to the SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals e The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH R terminals When you connect only one surround back speaker connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK FRONT HIGH L terminals e Either the front left high or front right high 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 e The distance between
10. repeatedly to select the option menu item you want then press or 5 Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want then press To exit the option menu Press RETURN EXIT 3958 19419994 Oy Buledeaig g Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment Input buttons GUI MODE 4 4 e gt TOOLS OPTIONS MENU RETURN EXIT gt MUTING aX MASTER VOL 21 SOUND FIELD T Press GUI MODE Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Select J Input then press or The menu item list appears on the TV screen 40s 3 Select the equipment you want then press The menu screen disappears and the playback screen of the external input appears The input that can be selected e BD DVD Blu ray Disc player or DVD player etc connected to the BD DVD jack e GAME PlayStation 3 etc connected to the GAME jack e SAT CATV Satellite tuner etc connected to the SAT CATV jack VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR etc connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack TV TV connected to the TV jack e SA CD CD Super Audio CD or CD player etc connected to the SA CD CD jack 4 Turnonthe equipment and start playback D Press MASTER VOL or lt 1 l to adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver
11. Displays and selects items from the option menus MENU HOME Press AMP 25 then press MENU HOME to display the menu to operate the receiver TUNING Scans a station PRESET Selects preset stations D TUNING Enters direct tuning mode SOUND FIELD Selects a sound field SHIFT Changes the remote control button function to activate the buttons printed in pink page 14 MASTER VOL or 1 Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the same time MUTING or 0X Turns off the sound temporarily Press MUTING or 0X again to restore the sound RETURN EXIT oe Returns to the previous menu SLEEP Sets the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Each time you press this button the display changes cyclically as follows 0 30 00 gt 1 30 00 OFF gt 1 00 00 gt 2 00 00 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 24 AUTO VOL Activates the advanced auto volume function page 55 AUTO CAL Hold down SHIFT 15 then press AUTO CAL to activate the Auto Calibration function Note This button is not available when the receiver is in GUI MODE 25 AMP Activates the receiver operation To control
12. G FM wire antenna aerial supplied AM loop antenna aerial supplied To the wall outlet Notes e 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 3158 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to revert back to the factory default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation 1 Press 1 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 3268 Setting the speakers Selecting the speaker pattern Select the speaker pattern according to the speaker system which you are using T Press GUI MODE After GUI ON appears on the display panel for a while the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 2 Press repeatedly to select 5 Settings then press or gt The Settings menu list ap
13. 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 56 When Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF the BRAVIA Sync does not work properly even if the equipment is connected to the HDMI IN jack The types and the number of equipment which can be controlled by the BRAVIA Sync are restricted in the HDMI CEC standard as follows Recording equipment Blu ray Disc recorder DVD recorder etc up to 3 equipment Playback equipment Blu ray Disc player DVD player etc up to 3 equipment Tuner related equipment up to 4 equipment AV receiver audio system up to 1 equipment Remote control The remote control does not function Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the receiver page 9 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 PROTECT Irregular current is output to the speakers or the receiver is covered and ventilation holes a
14. Small in the Speaker Settings menu Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto Calibration 1 Select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the crossover frequency then press 2 Adjust the value then press OF E Test Tone You can select the test tone type on the Test Tone screen Tips e To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL or 1 You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver e 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 or 2 Adjust the parameter then press e OFF e AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence 3 Adjust the speaker level then press 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 MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically e STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer e AUTO The dynamic range is applied automatically with Dolby TrueHD source or other source is set to OFF e OFF The dynamic range is not compressed Tip STD is the standard setting and e
15. T Test Tone 64 69 Treble 66 70 Tuner 48 Tuner Settings 71 TV 22 U Up converting 29 USB device 45 USB FAIL 81 V VCR 28 Video game 28 Viewing information in the display 72 8562 uopewoyu jeuonippy if pie IONAMIN AA 4408151141 2 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
16. receiver Notes The sound quality of the playback equipment depends on the TV s sound quality such as the number of channels and the sampling frequency etc If the TV has stereo speakers the sound output from the receiver is also in stereo as that of the TV even if you play back multi channel source e When you connect the receiver to an image display equipment projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case select AMP System Settings menu You can customize the settings of the receiver E Auto Standby Lets you set the receiver switch to standby mode automatically when you do not operate the receiver or when there is no signals input to the receiver e ON Switches to standby mode after approximately 30 minutes e OFF Does not switch to standby mode continued 6768 sbunes Bunsnfpy i Notes This function does not work when TUNER 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 connecting to a TV You can operate this receiver using the display panel even if the TV is not connected to the receiver Amp l e yore SAT BD DVD GAME ATV o VIDEO1 vineo2 SA CD cD Tuner GUI MODE 4 e gt RETURN EXIT gt 6862 Using the menu on the display panel Press GUI MODE
17. repeatedly to select the sound field you want You can also use 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE HD D C S or MUSIC on the receiver 2 channel sound mode You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using the playback equipment connected or the sound field settings of the receiver E 2CH ST 2ch Stereo The receiver outputs the sound from the front left 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 A DIRECT Analog Direct You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources When using this function only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted Note You cannot select A DIRECT when you select BD DVD GAME and USB as input Auto Format Direct A F D mode The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound 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 will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals E MUL
18. sbuines Buysnipy i continued 71 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 Australia and Taiwan models only Program Service name or preset station name Frequency band and preset number Sound field currently applied Volume level Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is same as the input name Stream information may not be displayed Note Character or marks may not be displayed for some languages Tip You cannot switch the display while GUI MODE is shown on the display panel Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI OFF 7268 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
19. then press Tuning to a station directly Direct Tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons 1 Select Direct Tuning then press or 2 Press SHIFT then press numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 gt 0 gt 2 5 gt 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 3 5 0 Press 0 for Europe Mexico Australia and Taiwan models only Tip Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna aerial for optimum reception upon tuning to an AM station 3 Press G If you cannot tune to a station MHz or kHz appears and then the screen returns to the current frequency Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat step 2 If you still cannot tune to a station the frequency may not be in use in your area Changing the AM tuning scale USA Canada and Mexico models only You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver VW oo 0 0 0 TUNING MODE Press 1 to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down TUNING MODE press I on the receiver 3 Change the current AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure above Note All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale Presetting FM AM radio stations Preset
20. 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 OFF The receiver does not output HDMI signals when the receiver is in the standby mode Turn on the receiver to enjoy the connected equipment s source on the TV This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the ON setting Notes e This function is not available when Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF e 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 When the receiver is in standby mode A STANDBY appears on the display panel if Pass Through is set to AUTO or ON However A STANDBY will disappear when Pass Through is set to AUTO and no signals are detected E Audio Out Lets you set the HDMI audio signals output from the playback equipment connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection e AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback equipment is only output to the speakers connected to the receiver Multi channel sound can be played back as it is TV AMP The sound is output from TV s speaker and the speakers connected to the
21. Menu 8 Color buttons Menu guide Menu guide 10 Enter Enter Enter Enter 4 4 e gt Select Select Select Select 11 TOOLS OPTIONS Options menu Options menu Options menu 12 MENU HOME Menu Menu Menu Menu 13 lt lt gt gt Search forward Fast forward Fast forward Fast forward backward rewind rewind rewind p gt Play Play Play Play lt 4 gt PI Skip track Search index Skip track Skip track l Pause Pause Pause Pause a Stop Stop Stop Stop FOLDER Select folder 19 RETURN Return Return exit Return EXIT d 20 GUIDE or E3 Program Guide menu schedule 21 TOP MENU On screen guide 22 AUDIO or Audio z ap 26 INPUT Select input Select input DIF you press AV VC A and Wb 2 Notes simultaneously the receiver and connected The above explanation is intended to serve as equipment will turn off SYSTEM STANDBY examples The function of the AV 1 ED changes automatically each time you press the input buttons 3 gt The 5 VIDEO 2 AUDIO D B and TV CH SOUND FIELD PROG E4 buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver USA Canada and Mexico models only For example to select 2 1 press 2 CLEAR and 1 Other models 16 e Depending on the model of your connected equipment some functions explained in this section may not work with the supplied remo
22. Standard 69 Auto Standby 67 71 Auto Tuning 48 B Bass 66 70 Blu ray Disc player 25 BRAVIA Sync preparing 56 C Cable TV tuner 26 Camcoder 28 CD player 30 Clear memory 32 remote control 73 sound field 55 Connection antennas 31 audio equipment 30 iPod iPhone 27 30 speakers 20 TV 22 USB device 30 video equipment 23 Control for HDMI 67 71 Crossover frequency 64 70 Base D DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration 33 Direct Tuning 48 Display panel 10 Distance Unit 65 70 Dolby Digital EX 54 Dual Mono 66 71 DVD recorder 28 Dynamic range compression 65 69 E Effect level 65 EQ Settings 66 70 F FM 48 FM Mode 48 71 G GUI Graphical User Interface 38 H HDMI Settings 67 71 Input 40 Input Assign 60 INPUT MODE 59 iPod iPhone 42 79 L Level Settings 69 LFE Low Frequency Effect 10 M Manual Setup 63 Menu 62 69 Message Auto Calibration 37 Error 81 iPod iPhone 44 USB 47 Movie mode 51 Music mode 52 Muting 41 N Name Input 41 50 Night mode 66 O One Touch Play 57 Option menu 39 P Pass Through 67 71 PlayStation 3 27 Preset stations 49 PROTECT 81 R Recording 47 Remote control 13 72 Resetting 32 S Satellite tuner 26 Scene Select 59 Settings menu 62 Sound field 51 Speaker Pattern 32 63 69 Speaker Settings 63 69 Super Audio CD player 30 Surround Settings 65 70 System Audio Control 58 System Power Off 58 System Settings 67 71
23. The receiver is recognizing and reading information of the USB device Device Error The memory of the USB device could not be recognized page 45 No Support An unsupported USB device is connected an unknown device is connected or the USB device is connected through a USB hub page 45 No Device No USB device is connected or the connected USB device is not recognized No Track No track was found Recording using the receiver You can record from an audio video equipment using the receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording equipment 1 Prepare the source for playing Use the input button or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the source For example select SAT CATV 2 Prepare the recording equipment Insert a blank video tape etc into the recording equipment connected to VIDEO 1 OUT jacks 3 Start recording on the recording equipment then start the playback equipment Notes e Some sources contain copyright protection to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the source e Audio and video input signals via HDMI IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN and DIGITAL IN jacks cannot be recorded e While only composite video signals are being recorded the auto standby function of the receiver may start up and interrupt the recording In this case set the Auto Standby to OFF page 67 47 Oo o u z e me
24. Tuning suoljeiodo souny fl You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations as your favorite stations 4 4 4 gt TOOLS OPTIONS lt lt Bo gt gt 1 Tune to the station that you want to preset using Auto Tuning page 48 or Direct Tuning page 48 2 Press TOOLS OPTIONS The option menu appears 3 Select Memory then press or 4 Selecta preset number then press The station is stored as the selected preset number continued ages 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 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 gi FM or gy AM from the menu then press or gt 2 Select the preset station you want then press Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available Naming preset stations Name Input 1 on gi FM or H AM screen select the preset number which you want to name 2 Press TOOLS OPTIONS The option menu appears 3 Select Name Input then press or 4 Press repeatedly to select a character then press You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing 5 Repeat step 4 to input a character one by one then press The name you entered is registered Note Some letters that can be displayed on the TV screen cannot be displayed on the display panel 5062 Receiving RDS br
25. are only for the current seating position E SP Pattern Speaker pattern Select SP Pattern according to the speaker system which you are using Select the speaker pattern before you perform Auto Calibration E Manual Setup You can adjust each speaker manually on the Manual Setup screen You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed To adjust the speaker level You can adjust each speaker s level front left right front left right high center surround left right surround back left right subwoofer 1 Select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the level then press 2 Select Lvl 3 Set 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 Note When one of the sound fields for music is selected no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to Large in the Speaker Settings menu However the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals the front or surround speakers are set to Small MULTI ST PLII MV PLII MS PLIIX MV PLITX MS PLIIZ HD D C S or P 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 front le
26. 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 persist consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained Power The receiver is turned off automatically e Auto Standby is set to ON page 67 The Sleep Timer function is working page 14 No 3D image appears on the TV Depending on the TV or the video equipment 3D images may not be displayed When the receiver is in standby mode there is no image output from the TV 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 e 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 67
27. 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 Recording cannot be carried out e Check that the equipment is connected correctly e Select the source equipment using the input buttons page 40 e Audio input signals via HDMI IN and DIGITAL IN jacks cannot be recorded e Copyright protection to prevent recording is contained in the sources In this case you may not be able to record from the sources 7868 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 Make sure Pass Through is set to ON in the HDMI Settings men
28. harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment To reduce the risk of electric shock the speaker cord should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions 1 Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS 2 Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core of speaker cord by hand Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the apparatus and the speakers 3 emr For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable
29. is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control for HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring BRAVIA Sync Note Depending on the connected equipment the Control for HDMI function may not work Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment 5668 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 56 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 57 If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function The Control for HDMI function of the receiver can be turned on simultaneously by turning on the Control for HDMI function of the TV 1 Connect the receiver TV and playback equipment via HDMI connection page 23 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
30. mode decoding This setting can expand a source sound from a 5 1 channel to a 7 1 channel to which a vertical equipment is applied and gives a dimension of presence and depth E NEO6 CIN Neo 6 Cinema Performs DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels E 2CH V SUR 2ch V Surround Generates virtual surround sound with only two front speakers 5268 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 Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club E CONCERT Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house E STADIUM Stadium Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium E SPORTS Sports Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting E P AUDIO Portable Audio Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music E PLII MS PLII Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E PLIIX MS PLIIx Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E PLIIZ PLIIz Height Performs Dolby Pro
31. repeatedly to select GUI OFF The receiver is switched to front panel display mode 1 Press AMP 2 Press MENU 3 Press repeatedly to select the menu you want then press or 4 Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust then press or 5 Press repeatedly to select the setting you want then press To return to the previous display Press or RETURN EXIT 0 To exit the menu Press MENU Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display panel This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 68 Menu Parameters Settings Default Display Display setting Auto Calibration Auto Calibration Standard settings STANDARD lt A CAL gt Auto Calibration Custom FULL FLAT ENGINEER ENGINEER CUSTOM FRONT REF OFF Level settings Test tone AUTO MEE OFF OFF lt LEVEL gt T TONE Front left speaker level FL 10 0 dB to FL 10 0 dB FL 0 dB FL LVL 0 5 dB interval Front right speaker level FR 10 0 dB to FR 10 0 dB FR 0 dB FR LVL 0 5 dB interval Center speaker level CNT 10 0 dB to CNT 10 0 dB CNT 0 dB CNT LVL 0 5 dB interval Surround left speaker level SL 10 0 dB to SL 10 0 dB SL 0 dB SL LVL 0 5 dB interval Sur
32. suons uuoy g Connecting a satellite tuner cable TV tuner Satellite tuner Cable TV tuner Audio video signals HDMI op Video signals COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Audio signals DIGITAL or JOPTICAL F HDMI cable not supplied Recommended connection Sony recommends that you use an HDMI ss Alternative connection authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable Component video cord not supplied Video cord not supplied Audio cord not supplied Optical digital cord not supplied 2668 Connecting a PlayStation 3 Connecting an iPod iPhone for a video contents PlayStation 3 Audio video signals suons uuoy e amp DC5V 1A MAX VIDEO N iPod iPhone not supplied HDMI cable not supplied Q Apple Composite AV cable Sony recommends that you use an HDMI not supplied authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable 2768 Connecting a DVD recorder VCR DVD recorder VCR Audio signals Video signals Audio video signals AUDIO AupIO AUDIO U N Q Audio cord not supplied Video cord not supplied HDMI cable not supplied Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable Tf you want to record you must make this connection page 47 Note Be sure
33. the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries 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 The font type Shin Go R installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA amp COMPANY LTD These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA amp COMPANY LTD and the copyright of the font also belongs to MORISAWA amp COMPANY LTD iPhone iPod iPod classic iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders In this manual and marks are not specified Made for iPod 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 MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents license
34. the receiver to select 2CH ST or press A F D repeatedly on the receiver to select A F D AUTO 5368 s 2 443 punos BulAoluy g 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 of channels COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital 5 1 O O Dolby Digital EX 6 1 O O Dolby Digital Plus 7A x O Dolby TrueHD 7 1 x O DTS 5 1 O O DTS ES 6 1 O O DTS 96 24 5 1 O O DTS HD 7 1 5 o High Resolution Audio DTS HD 7 1 O Master Audio Multi Channel Linear 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 Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88 2 kHz 5468 Using Advanced Auto Volume function 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 AUTO VOL CIC I IT Press AUTO VOL to select A VOL ON The advanced auto volum
35. to change the default setting of the VIDEO 1 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 72 2858 Connecting a Camcorder Video game PC Camcorder Video game PC Audio video signals On the front panel VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDE 2 IN 3 4 ge Camcorder Video game HDMI cable not supplied Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable Audio video cord not supplied Function for conversion of video signals The receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals HDMI TV OUT jack only As the default setting video signals input from the connected equipment are output as shown in the table with solid arrows INPUT jack OUTPUT jack HDMI IN aaa gt HDMI TV OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN ee COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN ee MONITOR VIDEO OUT gt Same type of signal as that of the input signal is output o SSS gt Video signals are upconverted and output up to 1080i Notes on converting video signals e When video signals from a VCR etc are up converted on this receiver and then viewed on your TV depending on the status of the video signal output the image on the TV scr
36. CATYV IN jack to BD DVD Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO SAT CATV IN 2 jacks to BD DVD 6062 ar Aa N Press GUI MODE Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen Select J Input then press or Select the input name you want to assign Press TOOLS OPTIONS The option menu appears Select Input Assign then press or The Input Assign screen appears Select the audio and or video signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 3 using 4 Press Input name BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SA CD CD Assignable COMP 1 O O O O O O video input COMP O O O O jacks CVBS O O O NONE O O O Assignable BD COAX O O O O O O audio input SAT OPT O O O O O O jacks ANALOG O O O O NONE O O Default setting Notes e When you assign the digital audio input the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically e One reassignment is allowed for each input 61 suoljeiodo 194 0 Hi Adjusting Settings Using the Settings menu You can adjust various settings for speakers surround effects etc using the Settings menu To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen make sure that the receiver is in GUI MODE by following the steps in To turn GUI MODE on and off page 39 RETURN EXIT gt aa Ro gt gt
37. L jack e ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks continued 5968 suoljeiodo 194 0 fi Notes Some audio input modes may not be set up based on the input e When the USB input is selected appears on the display panel and you cannot change to other modes Select another input then set the audio input mode When A DIRECT is being used audio input is set to ANALOG You cannot select other modes e The Audio Return Channel ARC function does not work in the following cases Your TV is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel ARC function Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF When you do not connect the receiver to the ARC compatible TV s HDMI jack via an HDMI cable Using the sound images from other inputs Input Assign You can reassign audio and or video signals to another input when they are not currently being used After you have reassigned the input jacks you can use the input button or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the equipment you connected Component video and digital audio input assign You can reassign the COMPONENT VIDEO and DIGITAL input jacks to other input if the default settings of the jacks do not correspond to your connected equipment Example When you connect the DVD player to the OPTICAL SAT CATV IN and COMPONENT VIDEO SAT CATV IN 2 jacks Assign the OPTICAL SAT
38. Logic IIz mode decoding This setting can expand a source sound from a 5 1 channel to a7 1 channel to which a vertical equipment is applied and gives a dimension of presence and depth E NEO6 MUS Neo 6 Music Performs DTS Neo 6 Music mode decoding A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs When headphones are connected You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver E HP 2CH HP 2CH This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones except A DIRECT Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals E HP DIR HP Direct This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when A DIRECT is selected Outputs the analog signals without processing by the equalizer sound field etc If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal which is a low pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal However the low frequency signal is not generated for NEO6 CIN or NEO6 MUS when all speakers are set to Large In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend setting the subwoofer s cut off frequency as high
39. ND BACK FRONT HIGH L terminals Notes e You can turn on or off the speaker system with the SPEAKERS button page 9 e After you have install and connect your speaker be sure to select the speaker pattern from the Speaker Settings menu page 32 21 suons uuoy g 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 a GUI Graphical User Interface 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 Or foiarat COMPONENT VIDEO or al HDMI i ebs le Ee ca o i T ARC Audio signals Video signals Q Audio cord not supplied Recommended connection Optical digital cord not supplied Alternative connection Component video cord not supplied Video cord not supplied HDMI cable not supplied Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable 2268 To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound from the speakers connected to the receiver you can make either one of the following connections connect connect if your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel ARC function Be sure to turn off the TV s volume or activate the TV s muting function Tf you
40. NENT VIDEO Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Ps 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through iPod iPhone section DC 5V 1 0 AMAX USB section Supported bit rate MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 32 kbps 320 kbps VBR WMA 48 kbps 192 kbps AAC 48 kbps 320 kbps Compatibility with all encoding writing software recording devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed Transfer 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 Taiwan Mexico 127 V AC 60 Hz Europe Australia 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 240 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W When Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF Dimensions width height depth Approx 430 mm x 158 mm x 322 6 mm 17 in x 6 1 4 in x 12 3 4 in including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx Europe model Other models 8 2 kg 18 Ib 2 oz 8 3 kg 18 Ib 5 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards 8348 uopewnoyu jeuonippy if Index Numerics 2 channel 51 5 1 channel 18 7 1 channel 18 A A ED mode 51 A V Sync 66 71 Advanced Auto Volume 55 AM 48 Audio Out 67 71 Audio Settings 66 71 Auto Calibration Custom 69 Auto Calibration Settings 69 Auto Calibration
41. Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 1 105 W 105 W Surround Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 DReference power output for front center surround surround back and front high speakers Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Frequency response 10 Hz 70 kHz 0 5 2 dB with sound field and equalizer bypassed Analog Input Analog Sensitivity 500 mV 50 kilohms S N 96 dB A 500 mv Digital Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Digital Optical S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Output Analog AUDIO OUT Voltage 500 mV 1 kilohm SUBWOOFER Voltage 2 V 1 kilohm Equalizer Gain levels 6 dB 1 dB step 3 INPUT SHORT with sound field and equalizer bypassed Weighted network input level FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz Antenna aerial FM wire antenna aerial Antenna aerial terminals 75 ohms unbalanced AM tuner section Tuning range 140 W per channel Area Tuning scale 10 kHz step 9 kHz step Measured under the following conditions USA Canada 330kHz_ 531 kHz Area Power requirements Mexico 1 710kHz 1 710 kHz USA Canada 120 V AC 60 Hz Europe Australia 531 kHz Taiwan Taiwan 1 602 kHz Mexico 127 V AC 60 Hz Europe Australia 230 V AC 50 Hz 8268 Antenna aerial Loop antenna aerial Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms COMPO
42. S ONY 4 408 151 11 2 Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR DH830 STR DH730 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in the unit disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal operation 268 For customers in the United States Owner s Record The model and se
43. TI ST Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left right signals from all speakers However sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings Movie mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home continued 51 s 2 43 punos BulAoluy 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 HD D C S you are able to enjoy Blu ray and DVD movies at home with not only the high quality of sound but also the best sound ambience just as the movie s sound engineer intended in the mastering process You can select the effect type for HD D C S For details see Surround Settings menu page 65 E PLII MV PLII Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic H 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 PLIIX MV PLIIx Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5 1 to discrete 7 1 movie channels E PLIIZ PLIIz Height Performs Dolby Pro Logic Iz
44. TS respectively as of September 2011 For a PlayStation 3 check that BD DVD Audio Output Format HDMI and BD Audio Output Format Optical Digital are set to Bitstream with system software version 3 70 For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment 1758 1 Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use up to a 7 1 5 1 channel speaker system channel system 7 speakers and one To fully enjoy theater like multi channel subwoofer surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two Example of speaker system surround speakers and a subwoofer configuration 7 1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu ray Disc software recorded sound in 6 1 channel or 7 1 channel format by connecting additional one surround back speaker 6 1 channel or two surround back speakers 7 1 channel 7 1 channel speaker system using front high speakers You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers EN Front speaker Left EE Front speaker Right Center speaker D Surround speaker Left HsSurrounad speaker Right H Surround back speaker Left el Surround back speaker Right Gi Front high speaker Left Wh Front high speaker Right Subwoofer zez You cannot use the surround back speakers and the fro
45. There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from specific speakers e Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones If only one channel is output from the headphones the 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 e 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 e Adjust the speaker level page 63 e Make sure the center surround speaker s is are set to either Small or Large e Check that the speaker settings are appropriate for the setup using the Auto Calibration menu or SP Pattern in the Speaker Settings menu Then check that sound is output from each speaker correctly using Test Tone in the Speaker Settings menu e Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX information e Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely e Make sure you have turned on your subwoofer e Depending on the selected sound field no sound will be available from the subwoofer When all speakers are set to Lar
46. a Sony TV Hold down TV 16 then press the button printed in yellow to select the function you want Example Hold down TV 16 then press TV CH or PROG M4 2 Press TV CH PROG ry 1 Hold down i TV I on standby Turns the TV on or off 3 Numeric buttons Selects the TV channels ENT MEM Enters the selections CLEAR Use with the numeric buttons to select the channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal For example to select 2 1 press 2 CLEAR and 1 lt 2 Previous channel Returns to the previous channel watched for more than five seconds Text Displays text information 6 DISPLAY Displays information related to the current TV program D O Info Text reveal Displays information such as current channel number and screen mode Reveals hidden information e g answers to a quiz while in the text mode 8 Color buttons Displays an operation guide on the TV screen when the color buttons are available Follow the operation guide to perform a selected operation 111 TOOLS OPTIONS Displays the TV function options 12 MENU HOME Displays the TV menus 14 TV CH or PROG Scans for the preset TV channels EDE Selects the next or previous page while in the text mode 17 TV VOL or 1 Adjusts the TV volume 18 MUTING or cX Activates the TV s muting function 19 RETURN EXIT ce Returns to the pr
47. alibration Start auto calibration auto speaker setup Press to select START The measurement starts in five seconds The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone When the measurement ends a beep sounds and the screen switches Auto Calibration Note If an error code appears on the screen see Message list after Auto Calibration measurement page 37 continued 3558 19419994 Oy Buledeig g 7 Press repeatedly to select the item you want then press Retry Performs the Auto Calibration again e Save Save the measurement results and exits the setting process e Warning Displays warning related to the measurement results See Message list after Auto Calibration measurement page 37 e Exit Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results 8 Save the measurement result Select Save in step 7 Note You can select the calibration type you want by using the Custom Auto Calibration page 37 9 Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver Note If you reposition your speaker we recommend that you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the surround sound Tips e You can change the unit of distance in Distance Unit in the Speaker Settings menu page 65 e The size of a speaker Large Small is determined by the low freque
48. and all the connected equipment are turned on simultaneously During the setup SCANNING flashes on the display panel Wait until COMPLETE appears The setup is complete For details on setup of the TV refer to the operating instructions of your TV If your TV is not compatible with Notes the Control for HDMI Easy e When you unplug the HDMI cable or change the Setti ng function connection perform the steps given in If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function page 56 or If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy GUI MODE Setting function page 57 Before you perform the Control for HDMI Easy f Setting on your TV be sure to turn on the TV and other connected equipment including the receiver first MENU e If the playback equipment cannot function after you have made the settings for Control for HDMI Sanl ps j gt Easy Setting check the Control for HDMI setting on your TV 1 Press GUI MODE If the connected equipment does not support the Press MENU if the GUI menu does not Control for HDMI Easy Setting but still appear on the TV screen supports the Control for HDMI then you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the 2 Select s Settings from the menu connected equipment before you perform the then press or Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV The Settings m
49. 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 45 e The USB device does not work properly Refer to the USB device operating instruction on how to deal with this problem Playback does not start e Turn off the receiver and reconnect the USB device then turn on the receiver e Connect the supported USB device page 45 e Press B to start playback The USB device cannot be connected into the lt USB port The USB device is being connected upside down Connect the USB device in the correct orientation Erroneous display 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 Numbers 0 to 9 Symbols lt gt _ Other characters may not be displayed correctly 808 Reading is displayed for an extended time or it takes a long time before playback starts e The reading process can take a long time in the following cases There are many folders or files on the USB device The file structure is extremely complex The memory capacity is excessive The internal memory is fragmented Thus w
50. as possible Notes on sound fields e Depending on the speaker pattern settings some sound fields may not be available e You cannot select PLIIx and PLIIz at the same time PLIIx is available only when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with surround back speaker s PLIiIz is available only when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with front high speakers 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 A DIRECT is selected PLII MV PLIIX MV PLII MS PLITX MS PLIIZ NEO6 CIN and NEO6 MUS do not work when the speaker pattern is set to 2 0 or 2 0 1 When one of the sound fields for music is selected no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to Large in the Speaker Settings menu However the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals the front or surround speakers are set to Small MULTI ST PLII MV PLII MS PLIIX MV PLITX MS PLIZ HD D C S or P AUDIO is selected To turn off the surround effect for movie music Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select 2CH ST or A F D AUTO You can also press 2CH A DIRECT repeatedly on
51. ations Listening to FM AM radio eee 48 Presetting FM AM radio stations Preset Tuning 0 eececeeeeeeeseereereeteeeee 49 Receiving RDS broadcasts 0 0 eee 50 Europe Australia and Taiwan models only 658 Enjoying Sound Effects Selecting the sound field ee 51 Using Advanced Auto Volume function 55 Resetting sound fields to the default SEMDE Sree a r EA EE N 55 BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA Sync eesse 56 Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync 56 Playing back equipment with one touch operation One Touch Play 0 57 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver System Audio Control cece 58 Turning off the receiver with the TV System Power Off sses 58 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene Scene Select cc ceesceeseeeseees 59 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE eee ranne 59 Using the sound images from other inputs Input Assign 0 eeeeeeseeseeeeteesees 60 Adjusting Settings Using the Settings menu ee 62 Speaker Settings menu Surround Settings menu EQ Settings Menu eee eee eeeeteeeeees Audio Settings Menu eects HDMI Settings menu ou eee System Settings MENU eee Operating without connecting toa TV 68 Using the Remote Control Reassigning the input button 72 Resetting the input buttons 13 Additi
52. ay 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 7408 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 combination with a TV VCR or tape deck and is placed too close to that equipment noise may result and picture quality may suffer This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna aerial Therefore we recommend using an outdoor antenna aerial Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other equipment be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On
53. ch could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for customers The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents For customers in Australia Disposal of Old Electrical amp E
54. connect the receiver to the Audio Return Channel ARC compatible TV the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver via the HDMI TV OUT jack Be sure to set the Ctrl for HDMI to ON in HDMI Settings menu page 67 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 59 Notes e Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver You may not be able to record even if you connect recording equipment Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna aerial the image on the TV screen may be distorted If this is the case place the antenna aerial farther away from the receiver 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 The receiver has a video conversion function For details see Function for conversion of video signals page 29 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 Variabl
55. d from Fraunhofer ITS and Thomson WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license s from Microsoft 568 Table of Contents About This Manual 4 Supplied accessories ceeeseeseeeseeeeeeeees 7 Description and location of parts 9 Getting started 0 eee eeseeseeereeeeeeeeeee 17 Connections 1 Installing the speakers 0 00 eee 18 2 Connecting the speakers eee 20 3 Connecting the TV oo eee eeeeeeee 22 4a Connecting the video equipment 23 4b Connecting the audio equipment 30 5 Connecting the antennas aerials 6 Connecting the AC power cord aiding lead sc i35 s2 rre ienas 31 Preparing the Receiver Initializing the receiver eee 32 Setting the speakers cece eeeeeeeeeee 32 Using AUTO CALIBRATION 44 33 Guide to on screen display operation 38 Basic Operations Playing an input source equipment 40 Playing an iPod iPhone ses Playing a USB device 0 eee eteeeeeeeee Recording using the receiver cceeeeee 47 Tuner Oper
56. e To listen to the sound from the TV If your TV does not support System Audio Control function set the Audio Out to TV AMP in the HDMI Settings menu page 67 4a Connecting the video Mi 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 56 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 54 The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM up to 8 channels with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection Analog video signals input to the receiver s VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be output as HDMI signals page 29 Audio signals are not output from an HDMI TV OUT jack while the image is converted This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD Deep Color Deep Colour x v Color x v Colour and 3D transmission 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 cabl
57. e function is set to on and off as you press AUTO VOL 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 Resetting sound fields to the default settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation MUSIC 1 Press 1 5 to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down MUSIC press I S F CLEAR appears on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting 5568 s 2 43 punos BulAoluy fi BRAVIA Sync Features What is BRAVIA Sync The BRAVIA Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as TV Blu ray Disc DVD player AV amplifier etc that supports the Control for HDMI function By connecting Sony equipment that is compatible with the BRAVIA Sync with an HDMI cable not supplied operation is simplified as follows e One Touch Play page 57 e System Audio Control page 58 e System Power Off page 58 e Scene Select page 59 Control for HDMI
58. e recommend following these guidelines Total folders on USB device 100 or less including ROOT folder Total files per folder 100 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 e USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported e If you use partitioned USB device only audio files on the first partition can be played back e Playback is possible up to 8 levels including ROOT folder e The number of folders has exceeded 100 including ROOT folder e The number of files in a folder has exceeded 100 e Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords etc cannot be played back This unit supports FAT 16 and FAT32 but some USB device may not support all of these FAT For details refer to the operating instruction of each USB device or contact the manufacturer BRAVIA Sync Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function does not work e Check the HDMI connection page 23 e Make sure Ctrl for HDMI is set to ON in HDMI Settings menu e Make sure the connected equipment is compatible with the Control for HDMI function e Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected equipment
59. ease all buttons For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting refer to the operating instructions supplied with f the Blu ray Disc player or Blu ray Disc settings recorder 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 DUSA Canada and Mexico models only Other models The input buttons are reset to the default 7368 04 U09 3ow y ay Buisn i 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 receiver The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord mains lead grasp the plug itself never pull the cord 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 w
60. een may appear distorted horizontally or no image can be seen If you are using an image improvement circuitry with your VCR it may impact the video signal conversion It is recommended to turn off this function on your VCR Converted HDMI image output does not support x v Color x v Colour Deep Color Deep Colour and 3D e HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals To connect a recording equipment When recording connect the recording equipment to the VIDEO OUT jacks of the receiver Connect cords for input and output signals to the same type of jack as VIDEO OUT jacks do not have an up conversion function Note Signals output from the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks may not be recorded properly 2968 suons uuoy fl 4b Connecting the audio gommen an iPod iPhone 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 iPod iPhone USB device Q USB cable not supplied Q Audio cord not supplied 30 5 Connecting the 6 Connecting the AC n re antennas aerials power cord mains lead amp 5 Before connecting the antennas aerials be Connect the AC power cord mains lead to a 2 sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains wall outlet 2 lead o AC power cord mains lead l
61. enu list appears on the TV screen 3 Select HDMI then press G or Playing back equipment Em equipment will not work properly 4 n for HDMI then press or with one touch operation D lt 5 Select ON then press One Touch Play gt The Control for HDMI function is set to on 2 When you start playback the equipment S 6 Press GUI MODE to exit the GUI menu connected to the receiver via an HDMI g If the GUI menu is displayed the Control connection the receiver and TV operation are for HDMI function of the playback simplified as follow S 0 Receiver and TV 7 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and TV to match the HDMI input of the Turns on if in standby mode connected equipment so that the image from the connected equipment is moe displayed Switches to appropriate HDMI input 8 Set the Control for HDMI function for If you set Pass Through to AUTO or the connected equipment to on ON then set the receiver to standby mode If the Control for HDMI function for the sound and image can be output only from the connected equipment is already set to on TV 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 continued 5768 Notes e Be
62. er to the operating instructions of the TV Note 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 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 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 Audio Return Channel ARC function the digital optical audio signals are selected COAX Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack e OPT Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICA
63. es put on 3D glasses and then play back a 3D compatible content continued 2358 suol9euUu0g Notes on HDMI connections The audio and video signals of HDMI input are not output from the HDMI TV OUT jack while the GUI menu is displayed DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output Depending on the TV or the video equipment 3D images may not be displayed Refer to the operating instructions of each connected equipment for details When connecting cords Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead It is not necessary to connect all the cords Connect according to the availability of jacks on the connected equipment Use a High Speed HDMI cable If you use a Standard HDMI cable 1080p Deep Color Deep Colour or 3D images may not be displayed properly We do not recommend using an HDMI DVI conversion cable When you connect an HDMI DVI conversion cable to a DVI D equipment the sound and or the image may be lost Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords then set the Input Assign in the Input Option menu page 60 when the sound is not output correctly When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies If you want to connect several digital equi
64. evious TV menu 20 GUIDE or EH Displays the on screen program guide 22 AUDIO or D Changes the dual sound mode 26 INPUT or Input select Selects the input signal TV or video Text hold Holds the current page while in the text mode Tf you press AV VW T and VO 2 simultaneously the receiver and connected equipment will turn off SYSTEM STANDBY The function of the AV 1 1 changes automatically each time you press the input buttons 3 The 5 VIDEO 2 AUDIO QD B and TV CH SOUND FIELD PROG 4 buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver continued 1558 To control other Sony equipment Be sure to hold down SHIFT 15 to activate the buttons printed in pink page 14 Name Blu ray Disc Satellite tuner VCR CD player USB device DVD player cable TV tuner iPod iPhone 1 Avid Power Power Power Power 3 Numeric buttons Track Channel Channel Track ENT MEM Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter CLEAR Clear dot Text Track gt 10 4 iPhone CTRL iPod iPhone control mode 6 DISPLAY Display Display Display Display Display 7 POP UP MENU
65. ft right high center surround left right surround back left right subwoofer 1 Select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the distance from the seating position then press 2 Select Dist continued 6348 sbulnes Bunsnfpy a 3 Set the distance of the selected speaker then press G You can adjust the distance from 1 m 0 cm to 10 m0 cm 3 ft 3 in to 32 ft 9 in in 10 cm 1 in intervals Tip You can adjust the distance in 1 cm interval when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result Notes e Depending on the speaker pattern setting some parameters may not be available e This function does not work when A DIRECT is being used To adjust the size of each speaker You can adjust each speaker s front left right front left right high center surround left right surround back left right size 1 Select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the size then press 2 Select Size 3 Set the size of the selected speaker then press G 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
66. g studio continued 6562 s uim s Bunsnfpy a e Theater Theater type default setting mixes reflection and reverberation sound creating the characteristics of a mastering studio Additionally this type mixes in frequency characteristics that are often found in professional studios and movie theaters It is ideal for watching movies in a listening room that has less reverberation e Studio In Studio type effects are kept to a minimum while still providing a great theater experience This type provides the accuracy of the original recording EQ Settings menu You can use the following parameters to adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of front speakers Bass Treble Bass Treble N ft Level aB iA i Sae ooo 4 T r Frequency Hz Note This function does not work when A DIRECT is being used Tip You can also adjust the front speaker bass and treble level with TONE MODE and TONE on the receiver page 9 668 Audio Settings menu You can adjust settings for the audio to suit your preference E A V Sync Synchronizes audio with video output Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display 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 e OFF Delay time 0 ms The audio output is not delayed Notes e This functi
67. ge and NEO6 CIN or NEO6 MUS 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 59 Check that the equipment is connected correctly to the HDMI jack for that equipment You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI Depending on the playback equipment you may need to set up the HDMI setting of the equipment Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound especially for the 1080p Deep Color Deep Colour or 3D transmission Sound may not be output from the receiver while the GUI appears on the TV screen Press GUI MODE to select GUI OFF Audio signals format sampling frequency bit length etc transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected equipment Check the setup of the connected equipment if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of the equipment connected via the HDMI cable 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
68. he USB device is connected Reading appears It may take about 10 seconds before Reading appears depending on the type of USB device connected When the USB device is connected the receiver reads all the files on the USB device If there are many folders or files on the USB device it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device The receiver can recognize up to 100 folders including ROOT folder 100 audio files for each folder 8 folder levels tree structure of files including ROOT folder The maximum number of audio 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 e Some time may be needed to start playback when the folder structure is complex the memory capacity is excessive e This receiver does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device The playback order for the receiver may differ from the playback order of the connected USB device e Folders that have no audio files are skipped e When playing a very long track some operations may cause playback delay USB message list Message and explanation Reading
69. he power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over WWE ns 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
70. iPhone The sound is distorted e Press MASTER VOL or 1 on the remote control repeatedly e Set the EQ setting of the iPod iPhone to Off or Flat 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 42 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 45 for the supported device types The USB device is not recognized File or folder names are not displayed on this receiver Playback is not possible The sound skips There is noise A distorted sound is output continued 7968 uo ewoyu euoNIPpy ii There is noise skipping or distorted sound e Turn off the receiver
71. 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 Note You cannot reassign the TV TUNER and USB input buttons AV 1 ap ovo GAME Input buttons Numeric wineo 1 VIDEO2 buttons SA CD cD 1 While holding down the input button of which you want to change the assignment hold down AV I 0 Example While holding down SAT CATV hold down AV VQ 2 With the AV I button held release the input button Example With the AV I C button held release SAT CATV ee 3 Referring to the following table press the corresponding Resetting the input button for the category you buttons want then release AV I Example Press 1 then release AV VO INPUT Now you can use the SAT CATV button z2 O Vc to control the Blu ray Disc player Categories Press i Blu ray Disc player 1 command mode BD1 e Blu ray Disc recorder 2 n command mode BD3 ma i E De DVD player 3 gt command mode DVD1 F MASTER DVD recorder 4 VOL command mode DVD3 al O O VCR command mode VTR3 5 CD player 6 1 while holding down MASTER DSS Digital Satellite q VOL or A press I and Receiver Euro Digital INPUT or Satellite Receiver 2 Rel
72. in the European Union and other European countries with separate EE collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product continued 382 Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health whi
73. ion 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 No Support An unsupported iPod or iPhone is connected or an unknown device is connected No Device No iPod or iPhone is connected No Music No Video No music or video was found HP No Support No sound is output from the headphones when iPod or iPhone is connected Playing a USB device You can enjoy music from the USB device by connecting it to the lt USB port on the receiver For details on connecting a USB device see Connecting an iPod iPhone USB device page 30 The music file formats that can be played back by this receiver are as follows Music File format Extensions MP3 MPEG 1 Audio mp3 Layer IID AAC m4a 3gp mp4 WMA9 Standard wma The receiver does not play files encoded with DRM Compatible USB devices You can use the following Sony USB devices on this receiver Other USB devices cannot be used on this receiver Verified Sony USB device Product name Model name Walkman NWZ S754 S755 NWZ E453 E454 E455 NWZ E353 E354 E355 NWZ B133 B135 B133F B135F
74. 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 e 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 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 Audio Out to AMP in the HDMI Settings menu page 67 If you cannot listen to the sound of the equipment connected to the receiver while TV input is selected on the receiver Be sure to change the input of the receiver to HDMI when you want to watch a program on the equipment connected via HDMI connection to the receiver Change the TV channel when you want to watch a TV broadcast Be sure to select the correct equipment or input you want when you watch a program from the equipment connected to the TV Refer to the operating instruction
75. l signal is actually being reproduced 10 DTS ES 96 24 DTS HD MSTR_ HIRES LB 6 7 8 9 4 Input indicator Lights up to indicate the current input HDMI The INPUT MODE is set to AUTO and when the receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack page 23 59 TV input detected Audio Return Channel ARC signals COAX The INPUT MODE is set to AUTO or COAX and when the source signal is a digital signal through the COAXIAL jack page 25 59 OPT The INPUT MODE is set to AUTO or OPT and when the source signal is a digital signal through the OPTICAL jack page 22 25 26 59 5 DTS ES indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals DTS DTS DTS ES DTS ES DTS 96 24 DTS 96 kHz 24 bit Note When playing a DTS format disc make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 59 or A DIRECT is not selected 6 NEO 6 Lights up when DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music decoder is activated page 52 53 N 10 1 a Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals PL Dolby Pr
76. lectronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate HEM collection systems 468 About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models STR DH730 and STR DH830 The model number is located at the lower right corner of the front panel The illustrations used in this manual are of the USA model and they may be different from your model Any differences in operation are marked in the manual as Europe model only The instructions in this manual describe the operation of the receiver with the supplied remote control You can also use the 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 7 392 195 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 amp DTS HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All Rights Reserved This receiver incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI
77. low level sound is heard 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 9 Check that headphones are not connected to the receiver Press MUTING or 0X 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 40 When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker set the Audio Out to TV AMP in the HDMI Settings menu page 67 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 e The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol 76
78. ls see Naming preset NAME IN stations Name Input page 50 Audio settings Synchronizes audio with video SYNC ON SYNC OFF SYNC OFF lt AUDIO gt output A V SYNC Digital broadcast language MAIN SUB MAIN SUB MAIN selection DUAL Digital audio input assignment For details see Using the sound A ASSIGN images from other inputs Input Assign page 60 Night mode NIGHT ON NIGHT OFF NIGHT OFF NIGHT M Video settings Video input assignment For details see Using the sound lt VIDEO gt V ASSIGN images from other inputs Input Assign page 60 HDMI settings Control for HDMI CTRL ON CTRL OFF CTRL ON lt HDMI gt CTRL HDMI Pass Through ON AUTO OFF OFF PASS THRU Audio out AMP TV AMP AMP AUDIO OUT System settings Auto standby mode STBY ON STBY OFF STBY ON lt SYSTEM gt AUTO STBY Naming inputs For details see Naming the input NAME IN Name Input page 41 a Depends on the speaker pattern setting some parameters or settings may not be available DEEE represent a speaker channel FL FR CNT SL SR SB SBL SBR LH RH SW You can adjust the distance in 0 01 meter interval when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result D FEET for USA and Canada models You can only select this parameter if your speaker is set to SMALL You can only select this parameter if you select HD D C S as sound field
79. nacts light compression Therefore we recommend using the MAX setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression E Distance Unit Lets you select the unit of measurement for setting distances e FEET The distance is displayed in feet e METER The distance is displayed in meters Surround Settings menu You can select the sound field and adjust the effect level etc on the Sound Field Setup screen For details on the sound field see Enjoying Sound Effects page 51 Note The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary depending on the sound field To adjust the effect type for HD D C S 1 Select HD D C S then press or gt 2 Select the effect you want then press HD D C S has three different types Theater Dynamic and Studio Each type has different reflection and reverberation sound mixture levels and is optimized to match a listener s room uniqueness taste and mood e Dynamic Want to enjoy the sound effects to the full extent just like at the movie theaters Dynamic type emphasizes on the reflection sound Without HD D C S many rooms are often somewhat reverberant but lack a spacious feeling This type acoustically opens up those types of rooms and provides a spacious and dynamism feeling equivalent to a masterin
80. ncy characteristics The measurement results may vary depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers and the shape of the room It is recommended that you apply the measurement results However you can change those settings in the Speaker Settings menu Save the measurement results first then try to change the settings 368 To cancel Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you perform the following during the measurement process Press VO Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver Press MUTING or aX Press SPEAKERS on the receiver Change the volume level Connect the headphones Press SHIFT then press AUTO CAL again Checking the Auto Calibration results To check error code or warning message obtained in Performing Auto Calibration page 35 proceed with the following steps Press to select Warning in step 7 in Performing Auto oo page 35 then press O If a warning message appears check the message and use the receiver without change Or if necessary perform Auto Calibration again When Error Code appears Check the error and perform Auto Calibration again 1 Press to select ENTER RETRY appears on the TV screen 2 Press to select YES then press 3 Repeat step 6 to 9 in Performing Auto Calibration page 35
81. ndards 4208 Selecting the iPod iPhone control mode You can select the iPod iPhone control mode using the GUI menu or iPhone CTRL on the remote control You can use the GUI menu to browse contents on the iPod iPhone You can also control all operations by viewing the information on the display panel when GUI MODE is turned off iPhone CTRL GUI MODE 4 TOOLS OPTIONS MENU T Press GUI MODE Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Select JJ Music or HH Video then press or When the iPod or iPhone is connected iPod iPhone appears on the TV screen 3 Press TOOLS OPTIONS The option menu appears 4 select System GUI or iPod then press Operating the iPod iPhone using System GUI mode T Make sure that System GUI is selected in step 4 in Selecting the iPod iPhone control mode page 43 2 Press to select iPod iPhone 3 Select the content you want from the content list then press or gt The selected content starts playback and the information of music video contents appears on the TV screen Note The video signals from iPod iPhone are up converted on this receiver and then viewed on your TV depending on the status of the video signal output For details see Function for conversion of video signals page 29 To select the playback mode You can cha
82. nge the playback mode using the TOOLS OPTIONS on the remote control e Repeat Off One All Shuffle Off Songs Albums e Audiobooks Slower Normal Faster Operating the iPod iPhone using iPod mode 1 Make sure that iPod is selected in step 4 in Selecting the iPod iPhone control mode page 43 2 Press to select iPod iPhone je Cay g e pe e o 3 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 You can operate the iPod iPhone using the following buttons on the remote control of the receiver RETURN EXIT gt MENU a Press USB before you use the following buttons Press Operation a Starts play IL E Pauses play A Fast reverses or forwards lea gt r Goes to the previous next track OF gt Enters the selected item MENU Returns to previous display RETURN folder hierarchy EXIT 6 aly Selects the previous next item iPhone CTRL Selects the iPod iPhone control mode 4458 Notes on iPod iPhone The iPod iPhone is charged when connected to the receiver while the receiver is turned on You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod iPhone from this receiver Do not remove the iPod iPhone during operat
83. nt high speakers simultaneously 18 Recommended speaker placement 7 1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers e The angle shown in the illustration should be the same 7 1 channel speaker system using front high speakers e Place the front high speakers at an angle between 22 to 45 at least 1 meter 3 3 feet directly above the front speakers 22 22 6 1 channel speaker system e Place the surround back speaker behind the listening position suons uuoy F Tip Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want 1968 2 Connecting the speakers Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Center speaker Surround speaker Right Left 8 fra fara aay s an alls fae z 13 32 hi Right Left Subwoofer Surround back Front speaker Front high speaker Monaural audio cord not supplied Speaker cord not supplied 2068 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 Tf you connect only one surround back speaker connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROU
84. o Logic PLil Dolby Pro Logic II PL lix Dolby Pro Logic IIx PL liz Dolby Pro Logic Iz Note These indicators may not light up depending on the speaker pattern setting Dolby Digital Surround indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals m D Dolby Digital 0 D EX Dolby Digital Surround EX m D Dolby Digital Plus TrueHD Dolby TrueHD Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 59 or A DIRECT is not selected SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated page 14 D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated page 65 Tuning indicators Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio station ST Stereo broadcast RDS Europe Australia and Taiwan models only Tuned to a station with RDS services 12 Preset station number The number will change according to the preset station you select LPCM Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Linear PCM signals DTS HD indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS HD format signals DTS HD MSTR DTS HD HI RES DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Low Bit Rate Audio DTS HD LBR 11 Rear panel
85. oadcasts Europe Australia and Taiwan 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 Simply select a station on the FM band When you tune to a station that provides RDS services RDS lights up and 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 Notes e RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to 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 Tip While a Program Service name is displayed you can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly page 72 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 SOUND FIELD Press SOUND FIELD
86. on is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector e This function does not work when A DIRECT is being used The delay time may vary depending on audio format sound field speaker pattern and speaker distance settings E Dual Mono Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want when you listen to the dual audio of a digital broadcast when available This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources 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 SUB Sound of the sub language will be output E Night Mode Lets you retain a theater like environment at low volume levels page 9 e ON OFF HDMI Settings menu You can make the required settings for equipment connected to the HDMI jack E Ctrl for HDMI Control for HDMI Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off For details see Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync page 56 e ON e OFF Note When you set Ctrl for HDMI to ON Audio Out may be changed automatically E Pass Through Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV even when the receiver is in standby mode e ON When the receiver is in the standby mode the receiver continuously outputs HDMI signals from the receiver s
87. onal Information Precautions puesea nedeni 74 Troubleshooting sseseseeeeeeeererereerersrereeee 75 SPECHICALIONS niiret 82 TNR e E E AT 84 Supplied accessories e Operating Instructions this manual Quick Setup Guide 1 e GUI Menu List 1 FM wire antenna aerial 1 pe e AM loop antenna aerial 1 e Remote control 1 RM AAU106 USA Canada and Mexico models only RM AAU107 Other models e R6 size AA batteries 2 E e Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 1 768 Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two R6 size AA batteries supplied by matching and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control Notes Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with old ones e Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction 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 72 e When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control replace all the batteries with new ones 858
88. onfirm 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 e If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function set the value to maximum If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function set it to off deactivated CUT OFF FREQ Crossover frequency 200Hz 50Hz MIN Max Note Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using the setup distance value may be different from the actual position MUTING Performing Auto Calibration GAME Input buttons J VIDEO2 TUNER GUI MODE 4 4 e gt MENU MASTER VOL aX lt A Press GUI MODE After GUI ON appears on the display panel for a while the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select lt 5 Settings then press or gt The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen 3 ol Press repeatedly to select Auto Cal then press or amp Auto Calibration Auto Calibration Settings Standard Press repeatedly to select Standard then press The calibration type is automatically set to Engineer amp Auto C
89. other Large speakers Note This function does not work when A DIRECT is being used 64 Tips e The Large and Small settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other Large speakers However since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality it is best not to cut it if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to Large if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to Small 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 The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting as that of the surround speakers e When the front speakers are set to Small the center surround and surround back front high speakers are also automatically set to Small If you do not use the subwoofer the front speakers are automatically set to Large E Crossover Freq Speaker crossover frequency Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that the speaker size has been set to
90. output audio video from iPod iPhone lt USB port page 30 AUTO CAL MIC jack page 34 DISPLAY page 72 DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3 levels 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE HD D C S MUSIC page 51 53 TUNING MODE MEMORY ENTER TUNING Press to operate a tuner FM AM Turn TUNING to scan a station SPEAKERS page 21 PHONES jack page 76 gas Indicators on the display panel 1 2 3 4 Ae COAX OPT 1 Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back Based on the speaker settings the box around the letter s vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound LH Front Left High RH Front Right High L Front Left R Front Right Cc Center monaural SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround monaural or the surround equipment obtained by Pro Logic processing SBL Surround Back Left SBR Surround Back Right SB Surround Back the surround back equipment obtained by 6 1 channel decoding Example Speaker pattern 3 0 1 Recording format 3 2 1 Sound Field A F D AUTO sw LFE L c LR SL SR 2 SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack 3 LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE Low Frequency Effect channel and the LFE channe
91. pears on the TV screen Auto Cal Speaker Surround EQ SSeSae 3 Press repeatedly to select Speaker then press G or Using AUTO CALIBRATION SPaitern This receiver is equipped with DCAC Digital Dy oe Cinema Auto Calibration function which Test Tone allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows e Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver e Adjust the speaker level 4 Press repeatedly to select e Measure the distance of each speaker from SP Pattern then press or your seating position gt e Measure the speaker size e Measure the frequency characteristics amp Speaker Settings 19419994 Oy uned ld Speaker Pattern The measurement result is not utilized when A 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 64 5 Press repeatedly to select the speaker pattern you want Before you perform Auto then press Calibration 6 Press RETURN EXIT A gt Before you perform Auto Calibration check the following items Set up and connect the speakers page 18 20 Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack Do not connect any other microphones to this jack Make sure the speaker ou
92. pment but cannot find an unused input See Using the sound images from other inputs Input Assign page 60 2408 Converting video signals This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals For details see Function for conversion of video signals page 29 Connecting a Blu ray Disc player DVD player Blu ray Disc player DVD player Audio video signals Audio signals DIGITAL OF DIGITAL ICOAXiAl OPTICAL Video signals COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pal CB PRICR P if DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE N 1 COMPONENT VIDEO Q HDMI cable not supplied Sony recommends that you use an HDMI authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable Coaxial digital cord not supplied Optical digital cord not supplied Component video cord not supplied Notes e Be sure to change the default setting of the BD DVD input buttons on the remote control so that you can use the button to control your DVD player For details see Reassigning the input button page 72 e You can also rename the BD DVD input so that it can be displayed on the receiver s display panel For details see Naming the input Name Input page 41 Recommended connection Alternative connection When you connect the equipment equipped with an OPTICAL jack set the Input Assign in the Input Option menu page 60 2568
93. press or Press repeatedly to select a character then press gt You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing 2 3 Select Name Input then 4 5 Repeat step 4 to input a character one by one then press The name you entered is registered Note Some letters that can be displayed on the TV screen cannot be displayed on the display panel 41s Oo i Cay z e pe iS A e 7 eae Playing an iPod iPhone You can enjoy music video contents from the iPod iPhone by connecting it to the iPod iPhone terminals on the receiver For details on connecting the iPod iPhone see page 27 30 Compatible iPod iPhone models You can use the following iPod iPhone models on this receiver Update your iPod iPhone with the latest software before using it iPod touch iPod touch iPod touch iPod touch Ath generation 3rd generation 2nd generation 1st generation iPod nano iPod nano iPod nano iPod nano 6th generation 5th generation 4th generation 3rd generation video camera video video iPod nano iPod classic iPhone 4S iPhone 4 2nd generation aluminum iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPhone 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 e This product has been designed specifically to work with iPod iPhone and has been certified to meet Apple performance sta
94. qualizer level to off continued 3758 19419994 Oy uned ld g 6 Press to confirm the selected calibration type 7 Follow steps 5 to 9 in Performing Auto Calibration page 35 Guide to on screen display operation You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing gt and G on the remote control To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen make sure that the receiver is in GUI MODE following the steps in To turn GUI MODE on and off page 39 GUI MODE 4 4 4 gt RETURN TOOLS EXIT 3 OPTIONS MENU Using the menu T Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the menu is displayed 3858 2 Press GUI MODE After GUI ON appears on the display panel for a while the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 3 Press repeatedly to select a menu you want then press or to enter the menu The menu item list appears on the TV screen Example When you select amp Input BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 4 Press repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust then press to enter the menu item 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the parameter you want To return to
95. re 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 lt USB port was detected This 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 37 iPod iPhone message list page 44 and USB message list page 47 Clearing the memory Reference sections To clear See All memorized settings page 32 Customized sound fields page 55 81 uopeunoyu jeuonippy i Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION USA model only With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 20 20 000 Hz rated 95 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section USA model Minimum RMS Output Power 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 95 W 95 W Stereo Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 1 105 W 105 W Surround Mode Output Power 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 140 W per channel Canada Europe Mexico Australia and Taiwan models Minimum RMS Output Power 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 85 W 85 W Stereo Mode
96. ress MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Select J Music then press or When the USB device is connected USB appears on the TV screen 3 Press to select USB You can operate the USB device using the remote control of the receiver The information of music contents appear on the TV screen To select the playback mode You can change the playback mode using the TOOLS OPTIONS on the remote control e Repeat Off One All Folder To operate the USB device using the remote control You can operate the USB device using the following buttons on the remote control of the receiver SAGD TUNER usB USB lt lt gt gt FOLDER lt gt PI a SHIFT 46s Press USB before you use the following buttons Press Operation p Starts play H Pauses play E Stops play lt lt or gt gt Fast reverses or forwards kea or DPI Goes to the previous next file FOLDER Goes to the previous next folder Hold down SHIFT and press this button Notes on the USB device e When USB cable connection is necessary connect the USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device to be connected for details on the operation method Do not connect the receiver and the USB device through a USB hub When t
97. rial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect t
98. round right speaker level SR 10 0 dB to SR 10 0 dB SR 0 dB SR LVL 0 5 dB interval Surround back speaker level SB 10 0 dB to SB 10 0 dB SB 0 dB SB LVL 0 5 dB interval Surround back left speaker SBL 10 0 dB to SBL 10 0 dB SBL 0 dB level 0 5 dB interval Surround back right speaker SBR 10 0 dB to SBR 10 0 dB SBR 0 dB level 0 5 dB interval gt SBR LVL T ao Front left high speaker level LH 10 0 dB to LH 10 0 dB LH 0 dB LH LVL 0 5 dB interval a Front right high speaker level RH 10 0 dB to RH 10 0 dB RH 0 dB 4 RH LVL 0 5 dB interval gt Subwoofer level SW 10 0 dB to SW 10 0 dB SW 0 dB SW LVL 0 5 dB interval Dynamic range compression COMP MAX COMP STD COMP AUTO D RANGE COMP AUTO COMP OFF Speaker settings Speaker pattern 5 2 1 to 2 0 3 4 1 lt SPKR gt PATTERN 20 patterns Front speakers size LARGE SMALL LARGE FRT SIZE Center speaker size LARGE SMALL LARGE CNT SIZE Surround speakers size LARGE SMALL LARGE SUR SIZE continued 6962 Parameters Display Menu Display Settings Default setting Front high speakers size FH SIZE LARGE SMALL LARGE Front left speaker distance FL DIST Front right speaker distance FR DIST Center speaker distance CNT DIST Surround left speaker distance SL DIST Surround right speaker distance SR DIST Surround back speaker dis
99. s of the TV on this operation Check that the A DIRECT is not being used When using the Control for HDMI function you cannot control the connected equipment using TV s remote control 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 continued 77 uopeunoyu jeuonippy ii e Check that the selected digital audio input jack is not reassigned to other inputs page 60 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 Audio Out to AMP in the HDMI Settings menu page 67 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 51 e Sound
100. 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 e Depending on the settings the receiver may not turns on when Pass Through is set to AUTO or ON Tip You can also select a connected equipment such as Blu ray Disc DVD player from the TV menu The receiver and TV will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver System Audio Control You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV TV Receiver Sets System gt Turns on if in Audio Control standby mode to on e Switches to appropriate HDMI input Minimizes TV Outputs TV volume sound You can also use the System Audio Control function as follows If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on the System Audio Control function will automatically activate to output TV sound through the speakers connected to the receiver However if you turn off the receiver the sound will output from the TV speakers 5868 e When you adjust the TV volume the System Audio Control function adjusts the receiver s volume simultaneously Notes e If System Audio Control does no
101. t function according to your TV setting refer to the operating instructions of the TV When Ctrl for HDMI is set to ON the Audio Out settings in the HDMI Settings menu will set automatically based on the System Audio Control settings If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver the TV will momentarily loose the sound output Turning off the receiver with the TV System Power Off When you turn the TV off using the POWER button on the TV s remote control the receiver and the connected equipment turn off automatically You can also use the receiver s remote control to turn off the TV TV SAT BD DVD GAME AN J VIDEO1 VIDEO2 Tv SA CD cD TUNER USB Hold down TV then press TV I 0 The TV receiver and the equipment connected via HDMI are turned off Notes e 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 e 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 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene Scene Select The Scene Select function allows you to enjoy the optimum picture quality and switches the sound field according to the selected scene on your TV For details on the operation ref
102. tance SB DIST Surround back left speaker distance SBL DIST Surround back right speaker distance SBR DIST Front left high speaker distance LH DIST Front right high speaker distance RH DIST Subwoofer distance SW DIST 1 00 m to 10 00 m 0 1 m interval 3 3 to 32 9 1 inch interval 3 00 m 910 Distance unit DIST UNIT METER FEET METER Front speakers crossover frequency FRT CRS CRS 40 Hz to CRS 200 Hz 10 Hz interval CRS 120 Hz Center speaker crossover frequency CNT CRS CRS 40 Hz to CRS 200 Hz 10 Hz interval CRS 120 Hz Surround speakers crossover frequency SUR CRS CRS 40 Hz to CRS 200 Hz 10 Hz interval CRS 120 Hz Front high speakers crossover frequency FH CRS CRS 40 Hz to CRS 200 Hz 10 Hz interval CRS 120 Hz Effect level EFFECT Surround settings lt SURR gt DYNAMIC THEATER STUDIO THEATER EQ settings lt EQ gt Front speakers bass level BASS BASS 10 dB to BASS 10 dB 1 dB interval BASS 0 dB Front speakers treble level TREBLE TRE 10 dB to TRE 10 dB 1 dB interval TRE 0 dB 706 Menu Parameters Settings Default Display Display setting Tuner settings FM station receiving mode STEREO MONO STEREO lt TUNER gt FM MODE Naming preset stations For detai
103. te control 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 18 20 g Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment Connecting the TV and video equipment page 22 23 The image quality depends on the connecting jack See the illustration below Select the connection according to the jacks on your equipment We recommend that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks COMPONENT VIDEO Analog High quality image Connecting the audio equipment page 30 Preparing the receiver See 6 Connecting the AC power cord mains lead page 31 and Initializing the receiver page 32 Setting the speakers Select the speaker pattern page 32 then perform Auto Calibration page 33 Note You can check the speaker connection using Test Tone page 64 If the sound is not output correctly check the speaker connection 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 Dolby Digital and DTS are set to Auto Dolby Digital and D
104. the previous screen Press RETURN EXIT 0 To exit the menu Press MENU To turn GUI MODE on and off Press GUI MODE GUI ON or GUI OFF appears on the display panel depending on the mode selected Overview of the main menus Menu icon Description EJ Input Selects the input source equipment connected to the receiver page 40 yj Music Selects the music from iPod iPhone page 42 or USB device page 45 HEH Video Selects the video from iPod iPhone page 42 FM AM Selects the built in FM AM radio page 48 Adjusts the settings of the Settings receiver page 62 Using the option menus When you press TOOLS OPTIONS the option menus for the selected main menu are displayed You can select a related function without reselecting the menu T Press GUI MODE After GUI ON appears on the display panel for a while the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 2 Press repeatedly to select a menu you want then press or to enter the menu The menu item list appears on the TV screen Example When you select J Input BD DVD GAME SAT CATV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 3 Press TOOLS OPTIONS while the menu item list is displayed The option menu appears BD DVD GAME Input Assign SAT CATV Name Input VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 4 Press
105. the speaker and the microphone may be too close Set them apart and perform the measurement again Warning 43 The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected This may be caused by noise Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment No Warning There is no warning information Tip Depending on the position of the subwoofer the measurement results may vary However there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value Customizing the Auto Calibration You can customize the Auto Calibration by selecting the calibration type you want T Press GUI MODE After GUI ON appears on the display panel for a while the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Press repeatedly to select S35 Settings then press G or gt The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen 3 Press repeatedly to select Auto Cal then press or 4 Press gt repeatedly to select Custom then press 5 Press repeatedly to select the calibration type you want then press Full Flat Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat Engineer Sets to the Sony listening room standard frequency characteristics Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker Off Sets the Auto Calibration e
106. tput is not set to SPK OFF page 9 Disconnect the headphones Remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers to avoid measurement errors Get accurate measurement by making sure the environment is free from noise and quiet continued 3348 Notes e 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 Setting up the Auto Calibration Optimizer microphone eS Example of using surround back speakers AUTO CAL MIC 1 Select the speaker pattern page 32 If you connect front high speakers select the speaker pattern that has front high speakers 5 W W or 4 W W each time you perform Auto Calibration Otherwise the characteristics of the front high speakers cannot be measured 2 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 34 3 Set up the optimizer microphone Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears C
107. u if you connect equipment not compatible with the BRAVIA Sync to the receiver page 67 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 ANTENNA EM Q 759 COAXIAL 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 49 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 49 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 Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question Europe Australia and Taiwan models only iPod
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