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Sony 3-875-814-21(1) Stereo Receiver User Manual

1. Audio video video signals signals TV monitor projector etc Projector etc HDMI cable not supplied We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable Q Optical digital cord not supplied Q Audio cord not supplied 34 DIETE AE MBE TUNING ZONE MODE TUNING SELECT DISPLAY GUI MOI O O O Orco oM POWER RETURN Audio video signals OUTPUT f Camcorder HDMI cable not supplied We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver Tips Connect to at least one of the audio cords You can watch the image of the camcorder easily with connecting your camcorder to the HDMIIN 6 jack page 88 continued 3568 1 buman il Notes on connecting cables We recommend that you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo made by Sony for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed an HDMI version1 3a category 2 cable when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Color transmission or when you watch a video image of 1080p or higher We do not recommend using an HDMI DVI c
2. 15 16 17 18 an Co el 0 10 enter 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Name Function AV 1 0 on standby Press to turn on or off the audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 125 Press 1 0 2 at the same time to turn off the receivers in the main zone zone 2 and zone 3 and any other Sony components SYSTEM STANDBY Note The function of the AV 1 01 switch changes automatically each time you press the input button al WO on standby Press to turn the receiver on or off in zone 2 or zone 3 Press AV 1 1 at the same time to turn off the receivers in the main zone zone 2 and zone 3 and any other Sony components SYSTEM STANDBY ZONE Press to enable the zone 2 or zone 3 operation page 78 Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use Press a pink labeled button after pressing SHIFT f18 When you press any of the input buttons the receiver turns on The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components page 83 You can program the remote to control non Sony components following the steps in Programming the remote page 125 ENTER Press to enter the value after selecting a channe
3. Button e e e e e e e e e e e e 10 key e e e e e e e e e e 10 e e e e e e e e Ent e e e e e e e e e e Input e e e e x e e e Display Info e e e e e e e e e e e Top Menu Guide e e e e e 44 P Bi e e e e e e e e e e e 44 gt r e e e e e e e e 4 4 4 gt Menu e e e e e e e Exit Return Ch 4 e e e e e A B C e Scene 1 16 e All On Off e On Off e Raise Lower e Light Off e Toggle e 136 Button Function Operating the components connected to the receiver You can control components connected to the B i Select to stop or pause playback receiver using the Menu and 10 key or recording features of Quick Click 4 Select to fast forward or fast backward The following explanation provides examples 4 gt gt I Select to jump to the next of normal operation The component may previous track work differently or may not work at all 6 Ch Ch Select Ch to select the depending on the component channel of the TV satellite tuner VCR etc Menu tab 7 Select when you operate a cableTV tuner 8J Return Exit Select to return to the previous menu or exit the menu 9 Top Menu Select to d
4. THEATRE au serur AV 1 6 122 SHIFT V ZONE AMP AMP ABRECT FD MOVIE MUSIC GUI RESOLUTION _ PIP OUTPUT MODE GUI MODE RETURN OPTIONS EXIT gt MENU ss e TUNING TUNING Using the menu 1 Press The receiver can be operated using the remote 2 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen 5468 3 Press repeatedly to select the menu you want then press or to enter the menu mode The menu item list appears on the TV Screen Example When you select J Input 4 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust then press 3 to enter the menu item 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the parameter you want To return to the previous screen Press RETURN EXIT d To exit the menu Press MENU To exit GUI MODE Press GUI MODE GUI MODE OFF appears and you can operate the receiver using the menu in the display window of the receiver Overview of the main menus Menu icon EJ Input Description Selects the input source component connected to the receiver page 57 Selects the music from the audio component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 59 or server on the home network Photo Select the photos from the server on the home network HEH Video Select the images from the video component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
5. MENU Fi C MACRO1 MACRO2 SLEEP PARTY SLEEP u Press AMP 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly Each time you press SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 0 30 00 1 00 00 1 30 00 2 00 00 OFF 4 When sleep timer is being used SLEEP lights up in the display window of the receiver Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be changed 9365 soJnjeeJ 19470 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels This function can be used with other sound fields When watching a movie late at night you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level i THEATRE ruserue AV1 6 129 i SYSTEM STAN Al ZONE L_J Le AMP 6 mee 9 o pae 0015 OPTIONS MENU ss e TUNING TUNING an A fel 1 Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote 2 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen 3 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Settings then press 0 or 9468 4 Press repeatedly to select Audio then press Or 5 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Night Mode then press
6. a Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format For details refer to the operating instructions of the playback component b Signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88 2 kHz 7768 punos punong BuiAofu3 H Using Multi zone Features What you can do with the Multi zone function You can enjoy images and sounds from a component connected to the receiver in a zone zone 2 or zone 3 other than the main zone For example you can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen to the CD in zone 2 or zone 3 When using an IR repeater not supplied you can operate both a component in the main zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 from zone 2 or zone 3 To operate the receiver from zone 2 or zone 3 You can operate the receiver without pointing the remote toward the IR repeater of the receiver if you connect an IR repeater not supplied to the IR REMOTE jack Use an IR repeater when you install the receiver in a place where signals from the remote cannot reach 78 Making a multi zone connection 1 Zone 2 connections D Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals of the receiver Main zone Zone 2 4 TV monitor A STR DA6400ES S ml dz soos BL SS E lolo oclo lolo
7. Press repeatedly to select DMPORT1 DMPORT2 ora component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter then press 3 The component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is recognized and 1 and DMPORT2 on the screen will change to the respective component s name with an icon If the adapter connected cannot be recognized DMPORT1 or DMPORT2 is displayed on the TV screen Icon Component that is connected gt DMPORT A component other than one of the following is connected iPod The iPod model recognized is connected gt Walkman The Network Walkman recognized is connected Bluetooth The Bluetooth drive recognized is connected 0 Mobile The Mobile Phone Phone recognized is connected Select a track you want to play using the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Press MASTER VOL to adjust the volume Operating the TDM iP1 iP50 using the GUI menu of the receiver Make sure that System GUI is selected in step 4 in Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT page 62 176 THEATRE rMsETUP AV 1 5 2260700 CJ Le3 8 A FD MOVIE MUSIC HDMI GUI RESOLUTION _ PIP OUTPUT MODE DISPLAY OPTIONS MENU TUNING TUNING DISC SKIP Man 1 Press The receiver can be operated using the remote 2 Press
8. 169 Name Function 1 AV I on standby Press to turn on or off the audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate page 125 If you press I 2 button at the same time it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components SYSTEM STANDBY Note The function of the IKb switch changes automatically each time you press the input button 5b 2 0 on standby Press to turn the receiver on or off If zone 2 or zone 3 is selected only the main receiver is turned on or off with this button To turn off all components including an amplifier in zone 2 or zone 3 press VC and AV V o 1 at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY Saving the power in standby mode When Control for HDMI page 114 and RS 232C Control page 116 are set to OFF 3 ZONE Press to switch the zone 2 or zone 3 operation page 78 4 AMP Press to enable the receiver operation page 44 5 Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use When you press any of the input buttons the receiver turns on The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components page 57 You can program the remote to control non Sony components following the steps in Programming the remote page 125 6 TV INPUT Press TV 24 then press TV INPUT to select the input signal of a TV 7 WIDE
9. Le 9 Eg TUNER PHONO 2CH ADIRECT MOVIE MUSIC HOMI GUI RESOLUTION PIP_ OUTPUT MODE DISPLAY Wek OPTIONS TUNING TUNING ral x hen AMP MENU Using the menu in the display If GUI is displayed in the display window of the receiver press GUI MODE to switch the display mode of the menu to DISPLAY MODE 1 Turn on the receiver 2 Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote Tip Press MENU The menu is displayed in the display window of the receiver Example When you select Level Settings Press repeatedly to select the menu then press Press repeatedly to select the menu item then press G The parameter appears in brackets FRONT SP moa Om Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want then press The parameter is entered and the brackets disappear from the display To return to the previous step press RETURN EXIT 11758 sBunmes Bunsn py H Menu list in the display window The following options are available in each menu BB in the table signifies the parameter for each item Menu Item Parameter Initial setting Auto Calibration AUTO CAL START 54321 MEASURING TONE MEASURING T S P MEASURING WOOFER COMPLETE RETRY SAVE EXIT WRN CHECK SAVE BENENENENENENENN PHASE INFO DIST INFO EXIT
10. FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna aerial 87 5 108 0 MHz FM wire antenna aerial Antenna aerial terminals 75 ohms unbalanced AM tuner section Tuning range Intermediate frequency 450 kHz 531 1 602 kHz Antenna aerial Loop antenna aerial gt Q Video section o Inputs Outputs g Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO gt Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms 3 Pp Cp 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pg Cg 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 9 80 MHz HD Pass Through continued 15955 HDMI Video Input Output HDMI Repeater block Standby power consumption 0 9 W 640 x 480p 960 Hz n LE ME ae are not used 720 x 480 59 94 60 Hz in the printed wiring boards 1280 x 720p 59 94 60 Hz 1920 x 108019 59 94 60 Hz 1920 x 1080p 59 94 60 Hz 720 x 576p 50 Hz 1280 x 720p 50 Hz 1920 x 108019 50 Hz 1920 x 1080p 9 50 Hz 1920 x 1080p 24 Hz General Power requirements 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power output DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DC OUT 5 V 700 mA Power consumption 480 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 9 W when Control for HDMI and RS 232C Control are set to OFF Dimensions 430 x 175 x 430 mm width height depth including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 17 5 kg Supplied accessories Operating Instructions this manual Using Network Features 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 GUI Menu List 1 Optimizer microphone ECM ACI 1 FM wire antenna aerial 1 AM loop antenna
11. 1 Press to select the speaker on the screen you want to adjust 2 Press 4 4 to adjust the value then press 1045 Test Tone You can select the test tone type on the Test Tone screen Tips To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL The adjusted value is shown on the display during adjustment To output a test tone from each speaker You can output a test tone from the speakers in sequence 1 Press to select Test Tone then press The Test Tone screen appears 2 Press to adjust the parameter then press OFF AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence L C R SR SBR SBL SL SW You can select which speakers will output the test tone 3 Press to adjust Level then press To output a test tone from adjacent speakers You can output a test tone from adjacent speakers so that you can adjust the balance between the speakers 1 Press to select Phase Noise then press The Phase Noise screen appears 2 Press to adjust the parameter then press OFF L R L C C R R SL R SR SR SL SR SBR SBR SBL SR SB SBL SL SB SL SL L L SR Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers Some items may not be displayed depending on the setting of the speaker pattern 3 Press 4 4 to adjust Level then press To output the source sound from
12. Press TV 24 then press WIDE repeatedly to select the wide picture mode Name Function Name Function 8 D TUNING Press SHIFT 25 then press to 20 PRESET Press to register FM AM radio enter direct tuning mode b stations or to select preset page 65 stations 9 CLEAR Press SHIFT 25 then press to TV CH P Press TV 24 then press TV clear a mistake when you CH to operate the TV press the incorrect numeric satellite tuner VCR etc HU rait 21 1 2 Press BD or DVD 5 then return to continuous playback etc of the satellite tuner or DVD player component to operate HDD DISC combo 10 Press SHIFT 25 then press FI HDD ENT MEM to enter the value F2 DVD disc Blu ray Disc after selecting a channel disc DVD VHS combo or track using the numeric F1 DVD disc Blu ray Disc buttons or to store a station F2 VHS dung tuner operation PARTY Press to display confirmation M MOVIE Press to select sound field for screen to start party mode movies page 74 page 84 12 MUSIC Press to select sound field for SLEEP Press AMP 4 then press music page 72 SLEEP to activate the sleep 13 GUI MODE Press to switch the display M quu m mode
13. National Music Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region Oldies Music Programs featuring oldies music Folk Music Folk music programs Documentary Investigative features None Any programs not defined above Notes RDS is operable 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 RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities Alarm Alarm flashes in the display If a station does not provide a particular RDS service XX such as Clock Time appears on the display When a station broadcasts radio text data it is displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from the station Any change in this rate is reflected in the display rate of the data The RDS information is shown on the display of this receiver 66 GB Presetting FM AM radio stations You can preset up to 30 and 30 AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to s THEATRE ruserur AVi 129 SYSTEM STANDBY TV ZONE CJJ 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC GUI RESOLUTION PIP OUTPUT MODE DISPLAY 4 4 4 gt OPTION
14. Monaural audio cord not supplied Notes Audio input signals from MULTI CHANNEL Before connecting cords make sure to disconnect INPUT jacks are not output to any audio output the AC power cord mains lead jacks The signals cannot be recorded DVD player Blu ray Disc Player and Super Audio CD players may not have the SURROUND BACK jacks e When Sur Back Assign is set to BI AMP or ZONE in the Speaker settings menu the input to the SUR BACK jacks is invalid 30 GB Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks such as Super Audio CD CD player MD deck tape deck and turntable etc MD deck Tape deck Lr NA unl M amp ASSIGNABLEINPUT ONLY DMPORT fa E BS en our vipeo woro wero wero woro wero N our IN OUT N AUDIO our 98 Turntable Audio cord not supplied Notes 4 Front SURROUND SUR BACK FRONT lumRoUND MULTICHANNEL INPUT 5 Super Audio CD player CD player f your turntable has a ground earth wire con
15. PARAGON PIONEER REGAL RUNCO SEREN SUSQUEHANNA TOCOM VIDEOTRON ZENITH PHILIPS PIONEER QUADRAL REVOX SANYO SCHNEIDER SHERWOOD T A TEAC TECHNICS UHER YAMAHA Digital Video Recorder SONY HUMAX LG PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER REPLAYTV TIVO TOSHIBA Satellite tuner box SONY AMSTRAD RADIX CANAL GOLD BOX HYUNDAI KATHREIN NIKKO NTV PLUS 2000 RADIX SABA THOMSON TECHNISAT ZEHNDER AMSTRAD B SKY B GALAXIS GRUNDIG JERROLD MATSUI NOKIA PACE SABA SKY MASTER WATSON Lighting control LUTRON Grafik Eye LUTRON HomeWorks LUTRON RadioRA LUTRON Sivoia Shades LUTRON Spacer LUTRON Spacer System X10 Tape deck SONY AIWA AKAI B amp O DENON HARMAN JVC KENWOOD LG MARANTZ MATSUI MISSION NAD ONKYO 1439 649112 Husn M Performing several commands in sequence automatically with Quick Click Macro Play You can use the macro function easily with Quick Click i THEATRE ruserue AVI 129 ON OO ST SHIFT ZONE Le AMP 2CH ADIRECT MOVIE MUSIC HDMI GUI RESOLUTION PIP_ OUTPUT MODE eem fem rtm e QUICK DISPLAY CLICK 4 4 4 gt MENU is e 1 Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote 2 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen 3 Press repeatedly to select e Settings then press G or
16. SS BEENNENENEEN NAME IN SS AMEE BEBEENEENN Audio Settings D L L iH OFF AUTO AUTO A V SYNC S888 HDMI AUTO Oms Oms to 300ms 10 ms step DUAL MONO Si 88888 MAIN SUB MAIN SUB MAIN DEC PRIORITY E E E H PCM AUTO AUTO NIGHT MODE ON OFF OFF AUDIO ASSIGN Video Settings RESOLUTION DIRECT AUTO 480 5761 480 576p AUTO EEE 720p 1080i 1080p ZONE RESO MMMM 480 576i 480 576p 720p 10801 480 576i VIDEO ASSIGN HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI OFF ON OFF AUDIO OUT WEHE HEH AMP SW LEVEL AUTO 10dB 0dB AUTO H A T S EE OFF ON ON VIDEO DIRECT WEH OFF ON OFF 120 Menu Item Parameter Initial setting System Settings NAME IN SRE PARTY SETUP BMH ZONE2 3 ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE2 3 12V TRIG MAIN SS OFF CTRL ZONE INPUT OFF 12V TRIG ZONE2 MEE OFF CTRL ZONE MAIN OFF 12V TRIG ZONE3 MENE OFF CTRL ZONE MAIN OFF RS 232C CONTROL BIN OFF ON ON SERVER BI OFF ON OFF VERSION To activate the H A T S function select ON for CTRL FOR HDMI To change the display You can check the sound field etc by changing the information on the display 1 Press AMP a This information also appears for non RDS FM stations b Type of program being broadcast c Text messages sent by the RDS station The receiver can be operated using the remote Select the input for which you want to check
17. Table of buttons used to control each component Main remote commander Component TV VCR DVD Blu ray HDD PSX Video CD Digital DSS Tapedeck DAT DIGITAL player Disc Recorder player LD CATV A B deck player MEDIA DVDAHS Player player terminal MD deck PORT Button combo device AV VO e e e e e e e e e e Numeric buttons e e e e e e e e e e e TV INPUT WIDE e 4 e e e e e e e e e e ENT MEM e e e e ee e CLEAR e e e e e e TOOLS OPTIONS e e e e e e e DISPLAY e e e e e e e e e RETURN EXIT e e e e e e e e e tlel e e e e e e e e MENU H MI gt e 62 e e e e lt TUNING e e e e e e e e e e e PP TUNING DISC SKIP e e e e gt MUTING e MASTER VOL TV VOL PRESET e e e e e e BD DVD TOP MENU e e e c BD DVD MENU O S FI F2 e e 1 LD player only 3 2 Deck B only o 3 DVD only a 4 Video CD only 3 o o continued 123 Table of buttons used to control each component Zone 2 Zone 3 remote commander Component TV VCR DVD Blu ray HDD PSX VideoCD Digital DSS Tapedeck DAT CD DIGITAL player Disc Recorder player LD CATV A B deck player MEDIA DVD VHS Player player terminal MD deck PORT Button combo device AV VO e e e e e e e e e e Numeric buttons e e e e e e e e e e e 6 TVINPUT WIDE PICTURE
18. The party mode screen appears on the TV screen 4 Press to select Start then press 3 The same sound of the input selected in main zone is output in the zone selected in party mode page 109 To exit the party mode Select other input in zone 2 or zone 3 Refer to Operating the receiver from another zone ZONE 2 ZONE 3 operations page 83 for details of the operation of zone2 zone 3 8588 2 Using Other Features Using BRAVIA Sync features What is BRAVIA Sync BRAVIA Sync is compatible with a Sony TV Blu ray Disc DVD player AV amplifier etc that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the BRAVIA Sync with a HDMI cable not supplied operation is simplified as below One Touch Play When you play back a component such as a DVD Blu ray Disc Player the receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switch to the appropriate HDMI input System Audio Control While watching TV you can select to output the sound from the TV speaker or the speakers connected to the receiver System Power Off When you turn off the TV the receiver and connected components are also turned off simultaneously Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control for HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface The Contr
19. afal ts IR REMOTE IN 3 ooo io o 6955 vico vipeo vi IN OUT OUT OOA EH ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT gie ANON SURROUND BACK ZONE 2 0000 RM AAP026 SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS 2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier Main zone Zone 2 TV monitor Ga eoe 29 0000 0 0900 _ voro Yom me S aS AO ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT 2 Cas npo npe ago upo A iie s 3 ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT somo e AAL RM AAPO26 IR repeater not supplied Speakers Sony Amplifier Receiver You can also connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack 79 2 H 2 Zone 3 connections Main room Zone 3 ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT oles SIGNAL GND RM AAP026 IR repeater not supplied Q Speakers Q Sony Amplifier Receiver 80 GB Setting the speakers in zone 2 When the speakers in zone 2 are connected to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals of the receiver page 79 make th
20. or 8 depending on the speakers you are using then press G The parameter you have selected is entered 469 Impedance SpeakerPattem center Mix To exit the menu Press MENU Notes f you are not sure of the impedances of the speakers refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers This information is often on the back of the speaker When you connect all speakers with a normal impedance of 8 ohms or higher set Impedance to 8 When connecting other types of speakers set it to 40 When you connect front speakers to both the SPEAKERS A and B terminals connect the speakers with a normal impedance of 8 ohms or higher When you connect speakers with impedance of 16 ohms or higher in both and configuration Set Impedance to 8 Q in the Speaker settings menu For other types of speakers in other configurations Set Impedance to 4 in the Speaker settings menu Selecting the front speakers You can select the front speakers you want to drive SPEAKERS switch Setthe SPEAKERS switch to select the front speaker system you want to drive Note This setting is not available when headphones are connected Setto select A The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals B The speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals A B The s
21. 1 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Sound Field Select then press 2 Press repeatedly to select the surround sound you want then press 3 Press 4 4 to select Effect Level 50 8096 10096 15096 Note Effect Level adjustment is valid only when Cinema Studio EX 18 selected Enhanced Sur Mode You can select the decoding mode for the sound field For details on the decoding modes available see Setting a multi channel surround sound effect page 70 B PLII Performs Dolby Pro Logic II decoding A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 5 1 channels B PLIIx Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding A source recorded in 2 channel or 5 1 channel format is decoded into 7 1 channels E Neo 6 Cinema Performs DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels E 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 E NEURAL THX Next generation of Neural THX Surround In addition to stereo enhancement processing and pure discrete 5 1 surround sound now capable of full 360 7 1 surround sound playback from Neural THX surround encoded content Note You can select PLIT when there is no surround back speaker on the Speaker Pattern menu or you can select PLIIx when there is a surround back speake
22. 4 Press repeatedly to select Quick Click then press 0 or 1446 5 Press 4 repeatedly to select Macro Setup then press 3 6 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the macro number for which you want to program the sequence of operation s then press 3 1 Press repeatedly to select the step number you want to set then press 3 8 Press repeatedly to select the component you want then press 9 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the key then press 1 0 Press repeatedly to select the duration of time you want then press 11 Repeat steps 7 to 10 when you want to program operations for other components 12 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the step interval time you want to set then press 3 1 3 Press repeatedly to select Finish then press Q The settings process is complete To cancel programming Select Cancel then press Starting macro play 1 Press AMP The AMP button lights up and then turns off Press QUICK CLICK The on screen remote is displayed on the TV screen Press 2 to select MACRO on on screen remote The macro list appears on the TV screen Press 4 4 to select the macro number you want to start The macro starts and executes the commands in the order you assigned them To input a macro name 1 Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote Press MENU The menu is displayed on th
23. LEVEL INFO EXIT WARNING CODE MBB 4M FL FR C SLA SRA SLB SRB SBL SBR 0 1 2 3 4 NO WARNING ERROR CODE BBI 2N0 ESR SB 0 1 2 3 4 RETRY SB YES EXIT YES CANCEL CAL TYPE MENNENE ENGINEER FULL FLAT FULL FRONT REF OFF FLAT POSITION BEEBEEBENEN POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 1 NAME SS Level Settings TEST TONE SMM OFF L to SW AUTO L to SW FIX OFF PHASE NOISE MMMM OFF L C C R R SL R SR SR SL OFF SR SBR SBR SBL SBL SL SL L L SR PHASE AUDIO HMMM OFF L C C R R SL R SR SR SL OFF SR SBR SBR SBL SBL SL SL L L SR FRONT L B 10 0dB to 10 04 0 5dB step OdB FRONT BIG 10 0dB to 10 04 0 5dB step OdB CENTER BB 20 0dB to 10 04 0 5dB step OdB SURROUND L 20 0dB to 10 04 0 5dB step OdB SURROUND R WEE BIG 20 0dB to 10 04 0 5dB step OdB SUR BACK HB 20 0dB to 10 04 0 5dB step OdB SUR BACK L 20 0dB to 10 04 0 5dB step OdB SUR BACK R 20 0dB to 10 0dB 0 5dB step OdB SUB WOOFER Bid 20 0dB to 10 04 0 5dB step OdB D RANGE COMP BIN OFF AUTO STD MAX AUTO 118 Menu Item Parameter Initial setting Speaker Settings SP PATTERN E E E H H 2 0 to 3 4 1 16 patterns 3 4 1 FRONT SP BEEN SMALL LARGE LARGE C
24. Portable Audio is selected To adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker You can adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker front left right center surround left right surround back left right subwoofer 1 Press 4 repeatedly to select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the distance from the seating position then press 2 Press repeatedly to select Distance then press G 3 Press 4 to set the distance of the selected speaker then press You can adjust the distance from 1 0 meter to 10 0 meters in 1 cm steps To adjust the size of each speaker You can adjust each speaker s front left right center surround left right surround back left right size 1 Press 4 repeatedly to select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the size then press 3 2 Press repeatedly to select a Size then press 3 Press to set the size of the selected speaker then press LARGE If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally select LARGE SMALL If the sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the subwoofer or other LARGE speakers
25. The AMP button flashes twice then the command mode setting process is completed Using a bi amplifier connection If you are not using surround back speakers you can use the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals for the front speakers for use with a bi amplifier connection To connect speakers Frontspeaker Frontspeaker soJnjeeJ 19470 Connect the jacks on the Lo Hi side of front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals and connect the jacks on the Hi or Lo side of the front speakers to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals Make sure that metal fittings of Hi Lo attached to the speakers have been removed from the speakers Not doing so may cause a malfunction of the receiver To set up speakers 1 Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote 2 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen continued 9768 3 Press 4 4 to select zz Settings then press or 4 Press 4 to select Speaker then press or 5 Press 4 4 to select Speaker Pattern then press 3 6 Press to select the appropriate speaker pattern so that there are no surround back speakers 7 Press RETURN EXIT 49 8 Press 4 to select Sur Back Assign then press 3 9 Press 4 to select BI AMP then press D The same signals output from the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals can be output from the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS
26. for Main only Lets you turn on the output of 12V triggers when the preset input is selected When you select Input the setting display which sets each input trigger to on off appears Press to select the input then press 3 to check the box E MAIN for Zone2 and Zone3 only Lets you link operation of trigger in zone 2 or zone 3 to the main receiver Tips Even when this receiver is standby mode press 1 0 on the remote turned off this receiver the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 remains turned on To turn off all receivers press VC and AV 1 on the RM AALO021 remote at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2 OUT ZONE 3 OUT jacks No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks When SOURCE is selected the signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output from the ZONE 2 OUT or ZONE 3 OUT jacks even when the multi channel input is selected The analog audio signals of the current function are output When Tuner is selected the same type of radio station FM AM selected in the main zone is set in zone 2 and zone 3 However you can select the input other than Tuner in zone 2 and zone 3 When the receiver in the main zone is turned off or an input source other than Tuner is selected you can select a radio station from AM or FM in zone 2
27. humid place Do not use a new battery with old ones Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion When you replace the batteries the programmed remote codes may be cleared If this happens program the remote codes again page 125 Tip When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all the batteries with new ones 4465 T Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen You can select the functions or change the settings of the receiver by using the GUI menu on the TV screen Follow the procedure below to make the settings so that the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Tip Refer to Operating without connecting to a TV page 117 if you want to operate the receiver without connecting to a TV THEATRE nuserue AVI O 009 Vo SYSTEM STANDBY IFT TV ZONE 2 ADIRECT A F D MUSIC HDMI 90 RESOLUTION PIP_ OUTPUT MODE Ce GUI DISPLAY CLICK MODE RETURN TOOLS EXIT OPTIONS MENU is rn TUNING TUNING ra 1 Connect a TV monitor to this receiver Refer to 3 Connecting the monitor page 25 2 Turn on the
28. is not displayed see the operating instructions supplied with component for details on operating that component 4 Press repeatedly to select the mode you want then press You can select the following modes in this menu System GUI This mode is for the TDM iP1 1P50 The list of tracks will be displayed on the GUI screen of the receiver You can select a track you want and play back it on each GUI screen Adapter GUI This mode is for the TDM iP1 iP50 The menu of the adapter will be displayed on the TV screen iPod This mode can be selected only when the TDM iP1 iP50 is connected To operate the TDM iP1 iP50 using the adapter menu Make sure that Adapter GUI is selected in step 4 in Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT page 62 For details on operating the adapter using the adapter GUI menu refer to the operating instructions supplied with the adapter you are using To operate the TDM iP1 iP50 using the iPod menu Make sure that iPod is selected in step 4 in Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT page 62 For details on operating the iPod refer to the operating instruction supplied with the iPod 6368 yoegheld Listening to FM AM radio Refer to Using Network Features supplied with these operating instructions for details on listening to the Internet radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in t
29. playback on the playback component Notes Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD OUT jacks The audio input signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output To record digital sound Connect a component for playback to the digital audio input OPTICAL IN jack and connect the recording component to the OPTICAL MD OUT jack Recording onto recording media 1 Press the input button of the playback component 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR 3 Prepare the recording component Insert a blank video tape etc into the recording component VIDEO 1 for recording soJnjeeJ 19470 Buisf 4 start recording on the recording component then start playback on the playback component Notes Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the sources The audio input signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output Only analog input signals are output from the analog output jack for recording continued 0565 Only digital input signals are output from the digital output jack for recording HDMI sound cannot be recorded 96 GB Switching the command mode of the receiver and the remote You can switch the command mode COMMAND MODE AV 1 or COMMAND MODE AV 2 of the receiver and the remote Switch the command mode from the initi
30. the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals The converted video signals are not output from the VIDEO OUT 1 jack When you play a VCR with an image improvement circuit such as TBC the images may be distorted or may not be output In this case set the image improvement circuit function to off The resolution of the signals output to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks is converted up to 10801 The resolution of the signals output to the HDMI OUT jack is converted up to 1080p COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks have restrictions on resolution when the resolution of video signals protected by copyright technology is converted Resolution of up to 480p can be output to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks The HDMI OUT jack has no restriction on resolution Video signals for which the resolution has been converted cannot be output from either the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks or the HDMI OUT jack The video signals are output from the HDMI OUT jack when both are connected Set Resolution to AUTO or 4801 5761 in the Video settings menu to output the video signals from the MONITOR VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks when both are connected To display Closed Caption Set Resolution to DIRECT in the Video settings menu when receiving a signal that supports Close
31. 7 channel signals Next generation of Neural THX Surround In addition to stereo enhancement processing and pure discrete 5 1 surround sound now capable of full 360 7 1 surround sound playback from Neural THX Surround encoded content You can select PLIT when there is no surround back speaker on the Speaker Pattern menu or you can select PLIIx when there is a surround back speaker You cannot select both settings at the same time 70 GB Notes This function does not work when the multi channel input is selected This function does not work when DTS HD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz are being received This function does not work when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received If you set up the sound field effect while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz the signals will always be played back at either 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz If you set up the sound field during DTS 96 24 signal reception the signal will be played back only at 48 kHz The beginning of the sound stream may be dropped out when Neural THX processing is turned on or off Tips We usually recommend A F D Auto You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective when 2 channel or 5 1 channel signals are input
32. Audio signals Video signals OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO 9 Y PB CB PR CR Mi quao NABLE INPUT ONLY DMPORT 1v 3 eM IN 8 AN 5 oio SURROUND SUR BACK DIGITAL MULTI CHANNEL INPUT Optical digital cord not supplied Q Video cord not supplied Coaxial digital cord not supplied Q Component video cord not supplied Q Audio cord not supplied When you connect a component equipped with an Notes OPTICAL jack set Input Assign in the Input To output multi channel digital audio set the menu digital audio output setting on the DVD player Blu ray Disc Player Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player Blu ray Disc Player Before connecting cords make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead 376 paues buman Connecting a satellite tuner Set top box The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner Set top box It is not necessary to connect all the cables Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components Satellite tuner Set top box Audio signals Video signals OUTPUT OUTPUT Za COMPONENT VIDEO DIGIT
33. Calibration For details see 9 Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically Auto Calibration page 47 Note The measurement results will be overwritten and saved on Position in the Enhanced Setup menu Enhanced Setup You can register three patterns for Seating Position depending on the seating positions listening environment and measurement conditions You can also select a calibration type to compensate the each speaker To register more than one set of settings for the listening environment You can select the seating position you want and register the measurement results of the auto calibration for that seating position 1 Press 4 repeatedly on the Enhanced Setup screen to select the Seating Position for which you want to register the measurement results Pos Position 1 Pos Position 2 Pos Position 3 2 Press to perform auto calibration To set a compensation type for the speakers You can select the compensation type to be used for the speakers for each Seating Position 1 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the Seating Position for which you want to set the speaker compensation type then press G 2 Press repeatedly to select a Type you want then press Full Flat Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat Engineer Sets the frequency to match that of the Sony listening room standard Front Reference Adjusts the charac
34. FAVORITES 4 e e e e e e e e e e ENTER e e e OPTIONS TOOLS e e e e e e e DISPLAY e e e e e e e e e RETURN EXIT e e e e e e e e e titel Ce e e e e e e e e MENU a gt gt 1 e e e e e e e e e e e TUNING e e e e e e e e e e DP TUNING DISC SKIP e gt e e e e MUTING e MASTER VOL TV VOL PRESET e e e TV CH 4 BD DVD TOP MENU e e e BD DVD MENU 1 LD player only 2 Deck B only 3 DVD only 4 Video CD only 12408 Programming the remote You can customize the remote to match the components connected to your receiver You can even program the remote to control non Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control The procedure below uses as an example a case in which a VCR made by a company other than Sony is connected to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks on the receiver Main remote RM SET AV VO UP THEATRE misere Avi 6 129 TV SHIFT Input Numeric buttons buttons ENT MEM A DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC RESOLUTION _ PIP MODE pn Ji pz Zone 2 Zone 3 remote RM SET AV VO UP TVI rustrup AVI SHIFT wu 5 6 Numeric sir buttons 8 9 ENTER TVINPUT WIDE PICTURE FAVORITES TOPMENU MENU Fi F2 maan rm jA rm 1 Press AV V while pressing RM SET UP The RM SET UP button flashes 2 whi
35. MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen 3 Press repeatedly to select Music or HA Video then press 3 or 4 Press repeatedly to select the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you want to play then press 3 The contents list appears Press amp and to select track or content from the contents list The following content lists are just examples They may vary depending on the components connected to the receiver In case of iPod Music Playlists gt Playlist gt Track Artists gt Artist gt Album gt Track Albums gt Album gt Track Songs gt Track Genres gt Genre gt Artist gt Album gt Track Composers gt Composer gt Album gt Track Audiobooks gt Track Video Movies gt Content TV Shows gt Episode gt Content Music Videos gt Artist gt Content Video Podcast gt Episode gt Content 6 Press MASTER VOL to adjust the volume Selecting the playback mode 1 Play back the track you want to listen to following the steps outlined in Operating the TDM iP1 iP50 using the GUI menu of the receiver page 61 Press OPTIONS The option menu appears RU D lt c D Q x 3 Press repeatedly to select Shuffle Repeat or Audiobook Speed then press 4 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the mode you want to select from t
36. Neural THX is effective when 2 channel or 5 1 channel signals are input 1198 punos punong Enjoying a surround effect for music 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 2CH ADIRECT TV 0 10 TV SONT THEATRE museru AV 1 6 12 QIO ZONE PHONO ENTIMEM e HOMI2 MOVIE Music DISPLAY RESOLUTION PIP HDMI OUTPUT MUSIC MODE CLICK Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the surround effect you want for music Sound field Effect D Concert Hall A Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of a concert hall which simulates a large sound stage produced by reflectivity D Concert Hall B Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of a concert hall which simulates resonant and unique reverberative sound Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house Stadium Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium Sports Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting Portable Audio Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music 7268
37. When the receiver in the main zone and zone 2 are turned off you can select a radio station from AM or FM in zone 3 When two of the receivers in the main zone zone 2 or zone 3 are turned off you can select a broadcast from FM AM in one zone in which the receiver is turned on Party Setup Lets you select the zone which plays back the same music as the main zone when you press the PARTY button to start the party mode E ZONE2 3 E ZONE2 E ZONES3 Audio settings You can make settings for the audio to suit your preference Digital Legato Linear D L L When you set this setting to AUTO the receiver plays back the sound recorded using lossy compression with high quality sound Even the CD sound will be linearized so that the CD sound quality level will be increased B OFF E AUTO AN Sync Synchronizes audio and video output Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display E HDMI AUTO The time gap between audio output and visual display for the monitor connected via an HDMI connection will be adjusted automatically based on the information for the TV This feature is available only when the monitor supports the A V Sync function 0 ms 300 ms You can adjust the delay from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms steps Notes This function is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector This function does not work in the following c
38. a DVD OUT jacks player Super Audio CD player etc page COAXIALIN 25 28 34 37 38 jacks HDMI IN Connect to a DVD OUT jacks player Blu ray Disc Player or a satellite tuner An image and the sound are output to TV or a projector page 25 33 2 Control jacks for Sony equipment and other external components IR REMOTE IN OUT jacks Connect an IR repeater page 78 or an IR Blaster page 134 Q TRIGGER OUT jacks Connect to interlock on off of the power supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant components or the amplifier receiver of zone 2 or zone 3 page 108 146 hg Connect to Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 28 4 LAN port Connects to the router when you want to connect the receiver to your network 5 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT section 9 Y Pg Cg Connect toa DVD Cg IN OUT player TV ora jacks satellite tuner page 25 37 38 6 ANTENNA section FMANTENNA Connects to the FM jack wire antenna aerial supplied with this receiver page 42 Ei AM Connects to the AM EJ ANTENNA loop antenna aerial jack supplied with this receiver page 42 RS 232C port ATA Used for 0 o maintenance and service 8 AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT section 9 VIDEO AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT section deck or MD deck etc page 31 AUDIO IN Connect to a tape t O
39. a player which can output DSD signals from the HDMI jack to the receiver using an HDMI cable You cannot make digital recordings of a Super Audio CD When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place If you want to connect several digital components but cannot find an unused input See Enjoying the sound images from other inputs Input Assign page 91 299 1 i Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD player Blu ray Disc Player or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks you can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound Alternatively the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder DVD player Blu ray Disc Player rronr Super Audio CD player etc Ime FM AM i Me E Igel gt PTICAI ASSIGNABLE INPUT ONLY Ha S reme OO SURROUND _ zE 25 5 e Ei PANA COAXIAL BD N w f N SIGNABLE INPUT ONLY i Audio cord not supplied
40. and install it Note For details on how to set up a component refer to the operating instructions of the component Tip If the IR Blaster cable is too short use a 3 5 mm jack extension cable not supplied Using Quick Click You can control components connected to the receiver a TV projector or lighting using the on screen remote on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select the appropriated buttons on the on screen remote to use the function listed in the table below then press 3 Note You may not be able to operate some functions for the components you are using THEATRE muserue AV 1 6 12 SYSTEM STANDBY TV ZONE LJ Le AMP 2CH ADIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC HDMI GUI RESOLUTION PIP OUTPUT MODE DISPLAY QUICK CLICK 4 4 gt MENU TUNING TUNING nfl 1 Press The receiver can be operated using the remote 2 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen 3 Press repeatedly to select amp Input then press 3 4 Press repeatedly to select the component you want then press 3 D Press QUICK CLICK continued 135 649119 uea12s ug Buisp Table of buttons used to control each component Quick Click Refer to Operating the components connected to the receiver for details on the buttons of the on screen remote Category TV VCR PROJECTOR BD DVD LD CD MD CABLE SAT TAPE DVR LIGHT
41. component on individually yo RMSETUP AVI O SYSTEM QO Jr 20 Le AMP HDMI input buttons ADREST A F D MOVIE MUSIC HDMI GUI RESOLUTION _PIP_ OUTPUT MODE ca r GUI MODE 4 4 gt TOOLS OPTIONS M E N U TUNING TUNING rar 1 Perform the steps given in When your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function page 86 2 Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote 3 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen 4 Press repeatedly to select tt H amp 5 Settings then press G 5 Press repeatedly to select HDMI then press 6 Press 4 repeatedly to select Control for HDMI then press continued 0758 soJnjeeJ 19470 Buisf 7 Press 4 repeatedly to select ON then press The Control for HDMI function of the receiver is activated 8 Press GUI MODE to exit the GUI menu If the GUI menu is displayed the Control for HDMI function of the playback components will not work properly 9 Press one of the HDMI input buttons to display the image of the playback components for which you want to set the Control for HDMI function 10Turn the Control for HDMI function of the connected component on For details on setting the connected component refer to its operating instructions 11 Repeat steps 9 and 10 to set the Control for HDMI function
42. components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT na ea an a a 59 Operating the TDM iP1 iP50 using the GUI menu of the receiver 61 Tuning Listening to FM AM radio Presetting FM AM radio stations Enjoying Surround Sound Playing back with 2 channel sound 68 Playing back with multi channel SUFTOUH Enjoying a surround effect for music Enjoying a surround effect for movies 74 Using Multi zone Features What you can do with the Multi zone 78 Making a multi zone connection Setting the speakers in zone 2 81 Switching the zone setting of the remote 82 Operating the receiver from another zone ZONE 2 ZONE 3 operations 83 Listening to the same music in different zone Party eee 84 Using Other Features Using BRAVIA Sync features 86 Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals eee 89 Switching between digital and analog audio iei 90 Enjoying the sound images from other inputs Input Assign eee 91 Using the sleep timer 93 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume l vels eet eee et 94 Recording using the receiver 95 Switching the command mode of the receiver and the remote eee Using a bi
43. control a satellite tuner box Maker Code s SONY 801 802 803 804 824 825 865 AMSTRAD 845 846 BskyB 862 GENERAL 866 ELECTRIC GE GRUNDIG 859 860 HUMAX 846 847 THOMSON 857 861 864 876 PACE 848 849 850 852 862 863 864 PANASONIC 818 855 PHILIPS 856 857 858 859 860 864 874 NOKIA 851 853 854 864 RCA PROSCAN 866 871 HITACHI BITA 868 HUGHES 867 JVC Echostar Dish 873 Network MITSUBISHI 872 SAMSUNG 875 TOSHIBA 869 870 To control a cable box Maker Code s SONY 821 822 823 128 M 1 Performing several commands in sequence automatically Macro Play The Macro Play function lets you link several commands in a sequential order as a single command The remote provides 2 macro lists MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 You can specify up to 20 commands for each macro list Note When setting up Macro Play replace the batteries with new ones Program the sequence of the operation RM SET UP THEATRE AV 1 6 129 Input buttons ew 2 ADIRECT MOVIE MUSIC HDMI GUI RESOLUTION PIP OUTPUT MODE QUICK DISPLAY CLICK HOME TOOLS RETURN EXIT OPTIONS MACRO 1 MACRO 2 1 Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more than 1 second while pressing RM SET UP The RM SET UP button flashes and one of the
44. page 59 or server on the home network SHOUTcast Selects the SHOUTcast radio service Refer to the Using Network Features supplied with these operating instructions Selects the built in FM AM radio tuner page 64 NG FM AM Settings p You can adjust the settings of the speakers the surround effect equalizer audio video and other inputs connected to the HDMI jacks page 99 Using the option menus When you press OPTIONS the option menus for the selected main menu are displayed You can select a related function without reselecting the menu 1 Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote 2 9 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen Press 4 4 repeatedly to select a menu you want then press or to enter the menu mode The menu item list appears on the TV screen Example When you select BJ Input Press OPTIONS while the menu item list is displayed The option menu appears List Mode Input Assign Name Input Quick Click Setup Press repeatedly to select the option menu item you want then press gt continued 5568 6 Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want then press 3 To exit the menu Press MENU 56 GB Playback Enjoying sound images from the component connected to the receiver Refer to Using Network Features supplied with
45. receiver and the TV 3 Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote 4 Press GUI MODE After GUI MODE ON has appeared in 8 Setting the speakers the display window of the receiver GUI appears Setting the speaker impedances Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the speakers you are using THEATRE miserue AV 1 6 129 tO SYSTEM STANDBY TV ZONE AMP Le AMP Thereceiver menu is displayedon the TV screen VIDEO MUSIC HDMI GUI OUTPUT MODE Ti You can select the language to be used for messages on the GUI menu on the TV screen from English Spanish French and German For details see PT CMENUS MENU System settings page 116 To exit the menu 1 Press AMP Press MENU 3 The receiver can be operated using the remote 2 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen continued 459 3 Press repeatedly to select e Settings then press or The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen Guk Ennanced setup Press repeatedly to select Speaker then press G amp g SPeaker ME Speaker Pattem Conter mix 5 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Impedance then press Speaker Impedance 6 Press repeatedly to select 4
46. screen 3 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select f AM then press or 4 Press 4 4 to select Direct Tuning then press 3 D Press SHIFT then press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency then press 3 Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 9099 2 5 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 9 3 5 0 Tip If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna aerial for optimum reception If you cannot tune in a station MHz appears and then the display returns to the current frequency Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat step 5 If you still cannot tune in a station the frequency is not used in your area Receiving RDS broadcasts This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal You can display RDS information Select a station on the FM band you want to listen to using Auto Tuning page 64 or Direct Tuning When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the Program Service Name and Program Type are displayed on the TV screen Program type Description indication News News programs Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on current news Information Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects including consumer affairs and medical ad
47. the button It changes the remote button function to activate the buttons with pink printing 19 WIDE Press repeatedly to select the wide picture mode 20 GB Getting Started 1 Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7 1 channel system 7 speakers and one subwoofer Enjoying a 5 1 7 1 channel system To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a subwoofer 5 1 channel system Example of a 5 1 channel speaker system configuration P Au T b N EX Front left speaker Front right speaker Center speaker BP Surround left speaker lsuround right speaker subwoofer paues buman You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu ray Disc software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker 6 1 channel system or two surround back speakers 7 1 channel system Example of a 7 1 channel speaker system configuration EN Front left speaker Ef Front right speaker 9 Center speaker Surround left speaker H Surround right speaker Surround back left speaker Surround back right speaker Subwoofer continued 2168 Tips The angle should be the same When you connect a 6 1 channel speaker system place the surround back speaker behind the seating position Since
48. the new code To cancel learning Select Cancel on one of the screens displayed in step 8 10 and 11 then press To use a command that has been learned 1 Press The receiver can be operated using the remote Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Input then press 2 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the component you want then press Press QUICK CLICK Press 4 to select the button on the on screen remote used to learn that function then press Resetting the remote code for Quick Click 1 0 THEATRE Eco SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT ZONE Les AMP SOURCE 2CH ADIRECT MUSIC HDMI RESOLUTION PIP_ OUTPUT GU 4 4 MENU TUNING TUNING 224 xn fan The receiver can be operated using the remote Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select Settings then press t or Press repeatedly to select Quick Click then press 0 or Press repeatedly to select Source Component or Common Component then press 3 continued 14765 649119 uea12s ug H Press repeatedly to select the component you want then press 3 Press repeatedly to select Reset the
49. the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback component is switched When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology HDCP the image and or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output In this case check the specification of the connected component Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD DSD multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection Set the image resolution of the player to more than 720p 1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD The image resolution of player may need certain settings be made before you can enjoy DSD and multi channel Linear PCM Refer to the operating instructions of the player Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are defined by the specified HDMI version For example components that support HDMI ver 1 3a may not support Deep Color Connecting a DVD player Blu ray Disc Player The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player Blu ray Disc Player It is not necessary to connect all the cables Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components DVD player Blu ray Disc Player
50. to select e Settings then press or gt The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen 5 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Surround then press 2 6 Press repeatedly to select Enhanced Sur Mode then press amp The menu for surround sound effect appears 7 Press repeatedly to select the A F D mode you want then press 3 A F D mode Multi channel Effect audio after decoding PLII 5 channelsignals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II mode decoding A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 5 1 channels This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel system for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies PLIIx 7 channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode decoding A source recorded in 2 channel or 5 1 channel format is decoded into 7 1 channels This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 7 1 channel system for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies Neo 6 Cinema 7 channel signals Performs DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels Neo 6 Music 7 channel signals 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 Neural THX
51. 0p 1080i Component video e Composite video e 6 Video signals are converted and output through the video converter Video signals are not output 113 Bunsnfpy HDMI settings Makes the required settings for components connected to the HDMI jacks Control for HDMI Lets you turn the function which controls components connected to the HDMI jack using an HDMI cable on or off OFF E ON Note When you set Control for HDMI to ON Audio Out may be changed automatically Audio Out Setting HDMI audio input Lets you set the HDMI audio signals output from the playback component connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection B TV AMP The sound is output from TV s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver Notes The sound quality of the playback component depends on the TV s sound quality such as the number of channels and the sampling frequency etc When the TV has stereo speakers the sound output from the receiver is also stereo as that of the TV even if you play multi channel source When you connect the receiver to a video component projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case select AMP When you select the input that you have assigned the HDMI input sound does not output from the TV 11408 E The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to speakers connected to the
52. 3 6 Press repeatedly to select On then press 3 Notes This function does not work when the multi channel input is selected This function does not work when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received If the Night Mode function is turned on while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz the signals will always be played back at either 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz Tip While this function is on the Bass Treble and Effect Levels increase and Range Comp is automatically set to Recording using the receiver You can record from a video audio component using the receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component 170 THEATRE setup AVI O SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT ZONE EE Input buttons ADIRECT MOVIE MUSIC jm 9 Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape using the receiver See the operating instructions supplied with your MD deck or tape deck 1 Press the input button of the playback component 2 Prepare the playback component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Prepare the recording component Insert a blank MD or tape into the recording deck and adjust the recording level 4 start recording on the recording deck then start
53. 38758142 1 1 Printed in Malaysia S O N Y 3 875 814 21 1 Multi Channel AV Recelver Operating Instructions STR DA6400ES 2009 Sony Corporation http www sony net 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 Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet 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 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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3
54. 4 H HDMI 114 HDMI AUTO DETECT 88 HDMIIN button 8 43 HDMI jacks 14 33 HDMI OUT button 8 89 Input 57 Input Assign 58 91 continued 161 uoneunuoju euonippv INPUT MODE 90 iPod 61 63 L L F E Low Frequency Effect 12 LARGE 103 Level 107 M MASTER VOLUME 8 Menu 44 54 99 Messages Auto Calibration 52 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 62 Error 158 Movie 74 Multi Zone 78 108 Music 60 72 Muting 58 N Name Input 58 67 101 Neural THX 70 Night Mode 94 110 120 Option menu 55 P Party Mode 84 Phase Audio 105 118 Phase Noise 104 118 PHONES 8 PIP Picture in Picture 18 PLII 70 PLIIx 70 Position Auto Calibration 100 118 Preset stations 66 PROTECTOR 158 Q Quick Click 133 Quick Setup 49 R Recording 95 16288 Remote 16 20 44 122 132 Repeat 62 Resetting 43 Resolution 111 120 RS 232C Control 116 121 S Screen Saver 116 Setting menu 99 Settings 99 Shuffle 62 Sleep timer 93 SMALL 103 Sound Field 58 Speaker 102 Speaker Impedance 45 119 Speaker Pattern 102 119 SPEAKERS OFF A B A B 8 47 Subwoofer Level 114 120 Super Audio CD player 28 30 31 Sur Settings 120 Surround 70 106 System 116 T Test Tone 104 118 TONE MODE 43 Treble 9 107 120 Tuner 64 Tuning 64 65 66 U Up converting 40 V VCR 39 Video 60 111 VIDEO 2 IN PORTABLE AV IN jacks 40 2 Zone 12V Trigger 108 121 ZONE2 102
55. 8 425 PHILIPS 407 PIONEER 409 410 RCA 414 SAMSUNG 416 422 TOSHIBA 404 421 ZENITH 418 420 To control a DVD VIDEO Maker Code s COMBO recorder RADIO SHACK 503 510 527 565 567 as z BED SONY 411 534 544 556 557 562 563 566 569 To control a HDD DVD COMBO SAMPO 266 recorder SABA 530 537 547 549 558 SANYO 508 545 546 560 567 Maker Code s SCOTT 503 566 SONY 401 402 403 SEARS 503 508 510 517 518 551 SHARP 517 535 550 561 565 To control a TV SYLVANIA 503 518 566 Maker Code s THOMSON 530 537 547 549 SONY 501 TOSHIBA 535 539 540 541 551 AIWA 501 536 539 TELEFUNKEN 530 537 538 547 549 AKAI 503 558 AOC 503 TEKNIKA 517 518 567 CENTURION 566 WARDS 503 517 566 CORONADO 517 YORK 566 CURTIS MATHES 503 551 566 567 ZENITH 542 543 567 DAYTRON 517 566 GE 503 509 510 544 DAEWOO 504 505 506 507 515 LOEWE 515 534 556 544 BISHER 20873 To control an LD player FUNAI 548 FUJITSU 528 Maker Code s GOLDSTAR LG 503 512 515 517 534 SONY 601 602 603 544 556 568 576 PIONEER 606 GRUNDIG 511 533 534 MACE cuoc o s To control a video CD player ITT NOKIA 521 522 Maker Code s J C PENNY 503 510 566 SONY 605 JVC 516 552 KMC 517 MAGNVOX 503 515 517 518 544 To c
56. A F D MOVIE MUSIC HDMI GUI RESOLUTION PIP_ OUTPUT DISPLAY 4 4 gt MENU ea CT TE e TUNING TUNING 1 Press The receiver can be operated using the remote Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen 3 Press repeatedly to select Settings then press or The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen QQ Quick setup Ennanced setup 4 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Auto Calibration then press or Auto Calibration gt Quick Setup Enhanced setup Press repeatedly to select Quick Setup then press 3 The screen on which you can select the item to be measured appears Auto Calibration Select items to be measured Speaker Distance avel Frequency Characteristic continued ages 6 Press 4 4 repeatedly and to un check the items you do not want to measure then press The confirmation screen asking whether you are ready to start measurement appears Auto Calibration Stop Place the supplied microphone on your preferred seating position to set auto calibration auto speaker setup 7 Press to select Start The measurement starts in five seconds When the measurement ends a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the TV screen Auto Calibration Measurement
57. AL MN PR CR 4 borau y ASSIGNABLE INPUT ONLY DMPORT ha CE wx I 3 PCR ASSIGNABLE INPUT ONLY DIGITAL Optical digital cord not supplied Q Audio cord not supplied Q Video cord not supplied Q Component video cord not supplied Note Before connecting cords make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead 38 GB Connecting components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a DVD recorder or VCR etc It is not necessary to connect all the cables Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components DVD recorder VCR Audio signals Video signals OUTPUT N avon 8 ASSIGNABLE INPUT ONLY IMPEDANCE USE wcll DMPORT E poro m 2w ER a f we w MoE 1 3 1 P e Or Q Audio cord not supplied Q Video cord n
58. Adapter TDM NW1 NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter TDM iP1 iP10 iP50 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter TPM MP10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is an optional product Notes Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Before disconnecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter make sure to turn the receiver off using the remote Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to from the receiver while the system is turned on Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter the images are also output Do not connect to the receiver a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter that uses a network function such as TDM NCI Wireless Network Audio Client You can use the network function of the receiver without using a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Refer to Using Network Features supplied with this manual for details of the network function a D lt D Q x MASTER 60 GB T THEATRE au serur AV 1 6 129 QO SYSTEM STANDBY TV ZON xem s Les AMP 2CH ADIRECT AFD MUSIC HDMI 60 RESOLUTION PIP OUTPUT DISPLAY MENU VOL Ex TOP MACRO MACRO2 SLEEP PARTY Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select Music or KH Video then press
59. Audio Control function as follows The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver when you turn the receiver on while the sound is being output from the TV speaker You can adjust the receiver s volume when you adjust the TV volume You can also operate this function using the TV menu For details see the operating instructions of the TV Notes When Control for HDMI is set to ON the Audio Out settings in the HDMI settings menu will set automatically depending on the System Audio Control settings When you connect a TV that does not have System Audio Control function the System Audio Control function does not work If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver the TV sound will not be output for a moment Turning off the receiver with the TV System Power Off When you turn the TV off by using the power button on the TV s remote the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically You can also use the receiver s remote to turn off the TV AV VO 1 6 THEATRE setup STANDBY 2CH ADIRECT MUSIC res ss j penso Press TV then press AV I The TV receiver and connected components are turned off Notes Set the TV power supply interlock function to on before using the System Power Off function For details see the operating instructions of the TV Depending on the status the con
60. B is selected the Control for HDMI function does not work No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker while using the System Audio Control function Make sure the TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function If the TV does not have System Audio Control function set the Audio Out settings in HDMI settings menu to 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 You cannot listen to the sound of a component connected to the receiver while a TV is selected as the input on the receiver Change the input of the receiver to HDMI when you want to watch a program on a component connected to the receiver Change the TV channel when you want to watch a TV broadcast Select the component or input you want to watch when you watch a program on the component connected to the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV on this operation When using the Control for HDMI function you cannot control the connected component using TV s remote Depending on the connected component and TV you may need to set up the component and TV Refer to the operation instructions supplied with each component and TV Change the input of the receiver to the HDMI input connected to the component 15788 uoneuuoju euonippv Remote commander The remote does not function P
61. DTS ES 96 24 DISCRETE Neural THX DOPL IIx NEO 6 MATRIX OO TrueHD 19 20 21 22 Name Function SW Lights up when subwoofer is connected and the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack While this indicator lights up the receiver creates a subwoofer signal based on the L FE signal in the disc being played back or the low frequency components of the front channels 10 Name Function Name Function 2 Playback channel indicators SL SR SBL SBR SB The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound based on the speaker settings Front Left Front Right Center monaural Surround Left Surround Right Surround monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Surround Back the surround back components obtained by 6 1 channel decoding Example Recording format Front Surround 3 2 1 Output channel Surround speakers are set to NO Sound Field A F D AUTO Sy c MeMRy SL SR 3 Input indicators INPUT HDMI DMPORT MULTI IN NETWORK AUTO COAX OPT ANALOG Light up to indicate the current input Lights up constantly with either following the corresponding indicators that indicate the current input
62. ENTER SP BEEN SMALL LARGE LARGE SURROUND SP BEEN SMALL LARGE LARGE BI AMP OFF ON OFF ZONE2 SP BI OFF ON OFF FRONT L SS FRONTR ENENEENNENENEN CENTER SS ERE SURROUND L BEER SURROUND R 1 0 to 10 0 m 0 1 m step 3m SURBACK MENNENENENENN SUR BACK L BEER SUR BACK BEER SUB WOOFER BEER Eee DISTANCE UNIT SS meter feet meter FR CROSSOVER HIM 40 to 200 10 Hz step 120 CNT CROSSOVER 40 to 200 10 Hz step 120 SUR CROSSOVER MIMI 40 to 200 10 Hz step 120 CNT A DOWN MIX OFF ON OFF SP IMPEDANCE Mlohm 4ohm 80hm 80hm You cannot choose this setting when the speaker is set to LARGE continued 119 Bunsnfpy E Menu Item Parameter Initial setting Sur Settings SOUND FIELD SELECT Sound Filed AFD AUTO ENHANCED SUR SELECT PLII PLIIx Neo 6 Cinema Neo 6 NBENMNENENENEHHNHEHNHNHNEN Music NEURAL THX PLIIx EFFECT LEVEL 50 80 100 150 100 EQ Settings FRONT BASS WEEB 10dB to 10dB 1 dB step OdB FRONT TREBLE 10dB to 10dB 1 dB step OdB CENTER BASS WEHBE 10dB to 10dB 1 dB step OdB CENTER TREBLE 10dB to 10dB 1 dB step OdB SUR SB BASS 10dB to 10dB 1 dB step OdB SUR SB TREBLE 10dB to 10dB 1 dB step OdB Tuner Settings FM MODE HEHEHEH MONO STEREO STEREO NAME IN
63. FE auto cairation gt quick Setup MENU na TUNING TUNING E 2 1 The receiver can be operated using the remote 2 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen 5 Press 4 repeatedly to select the parameter you want then press 3 to enter continued 9965 To return to the previous screen Press RETURN EXIT d To exit the menu Press MENU Setting menu list Menu icon Description Auto Sets the speaker level or Calibration distance and makes the measurement automatically page 100 B H Speaker Sets the speaker position and impedance manually page 102 Set Surround Adjusts the sound field surround effect you choose page 106 1n 2 Adjusts the equalizer bass treble sound page 107 6 Multi Zone Makes the settings for Multi Zone page 108 e Audio Sets various sound items page 109 Video Adjusts the resolution of analog video signals page 111 HDMI Makes settings for sound images from components connected to the HDMI jacks page 114 4 Network Makes the settings for the network page 115 99 Quick Click Controls components connected to the receiver using the on screen remote page 116 System Sets the screen saver or language of the menu guide display page 116 10055 Auto Calibration Quick Setup Performs Auto
64. ICK Press repeatedly to select the component you want then press 3 Press repeatedly to select Preset Mode then press e Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the input including a TV for the component you want to set up then press 3 Press repeatedly to select the maker name then press 1 0 Press repeatedly to select the code then press 3 If you want to have a test select Play on the TV screen 1 1 Press 4 repeatedly to select Finish then press e el TOOLS OPTIONS MENU TUNING TUNING aa Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen Press 4 repeatedly to select 5 Settings then press or Press 4 repeatedly to select Quick Click then press C or Press 4 repeatedly to select Source Component or Common Component then press 3 To cancel the settings Select Cancel then press in step 7 The maker list of the corresponding component TV SONY AIWA AKAI AUDIO SONIC B amp O BLAUPUNKT BRIONVEGA BUSH CROWN DAEWOO DUAL FENNER FERGUSON GOLDSTAR GOODMANS GRUNDIG HANSOL HITACHI HOHER HYPER INNO HIT IRRADIO JVC KENDO LG LOEWE LUXOR MARK MATSUI MITSUBISHI continued 141 649119 uea12s ug E MIVAR MIVER PANASO
65. ING TUNING 2 DISC SKIP a C FP C N Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select input then press 3 Press 4 4 to select the input name you want to assign Press OPTIONS The option menu appears Press 4 4 to select Input Assign then press 3 Press 4 to select the audio and or video signals you want to assign to the input selected in step 4 then press continued 415 soJnjeoJ 19470 5 Input name VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT MD SA CD MULTI HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 HDMI5 6 CD IN Assignable Videol Oo video input Composite jacks Video2 Composite BD Composite DVD Composite SAT Composite Q Component oO o Q Component2 o o9 o Component3 o o o HDMI 09 HDMD HDMI3 HDMI4 HDMIS5 o o ojojojojo o o HDMI6 0 0 O OjJO O O O O 0 0 O OjJO O O O O O O O JOjJO O O 0 0 O JOIOJO O O OO O O OJOJO O OJ O O Q Videol OPT Assignable audio input 0 0 O OJ O OO O OJO jacks Q Video2 OPT SAT MD SA CD CD COAX o Initial setting When you
66. MALL is determined by the low characteristics The measurement results may vary depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers and the shape of the room It is recommended that you follow the measurement results However you can change those settings in the Speaker settings menu Save the measurement results first then try to change the settings if you want 51 1 buman Checking the auto calibration results If a warning message or error code appears in step 8 of Performing auto calibration page 48 check the problem of the error and perform auto calibration again 1 Press to select Yes then press 3 when Error occurred during calibration press to investigate appears on the screen Confirm the details of the measurement results then proceed with the appropriate remedy Press to select Retry then press 3 Repeat steps 6 to 8 in Performing auto calibration page 48 To save measurement results that caused an error without taking a remedy 1 Press to select No then press when Error occurred during calibration press to investigate appears on the screen Follow the steps in Saving the measurement results page 51 to save the measurement results Message list after auto calibration measurement Display Explanation Code 30 Headphones are connected Remove the headphones and perform the auto calibration ag
67. NIC PHILIPS NEC NOKIA PIONEER PRIMAS NOKIA OCEANIC NORDMENDE RCA SAMSUNG OKANO ORION SHARP SHINCO PANASONIC PHILIPS SYLVANIA TEAC PIONEER ROADSTAR THOMSON TOSHIBA SABA SABA TELEFUNKEN YAMAHA DENON ZENITH SAMSUNG SANYO SCHNEIDER SELECO LD player SHARP TELEFUNKEN THOMSON TOSHIBA SONY HITACHI KENWOOD MAGNAVOX PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER SANYO Projector SHARP SONY EPSON MITSUBISHI OLYMPUS CD player OPTOMA RUNCO pite SONY AIWA CARVER DAEWOO DENON FISHER VCR GRUNDIG HARMAN SONY AIWA HITACHI JVC AKAI CGM KENWOOD LG FENER FUNAI NAD NAKAMICHI GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG ONKYO PANASONIC HITACHI JVC PHILIPS PIONEER LOEWE NOKIA QUADRAL SABA NORDMENDE OKANO SAMSUNG SANYO PANASONIC PHILIPS SHERWOOD SHEWOOD PHONOLA SAMSUNG TECHNICS UHER SANYO SELECO YAMAHA SHARP SIEMENS TELEFUNKEN TOSHIBA MD deck W W HOUSE WATSON SONY AIWA AKAI DENON BD DVD player jvc KENWOOD SONY AIWA MARANTZ ONKYO BOSE CAT PANASONIC PIONEER CHESTRON CYBERHOME SANSUI SHARP DLK DAEWOO TEAC YAMAHA DENON ELTA GRUNDIG HARMAN KARDON Cable box HITACHI JAMO JVC KENWOOD SONY ABC xd EU ADELPHIA ADVANCED NEWHOUSE MITSUBISHI MUSTEK AMERICAST ONYO ATLANTIC BROADBAND BELL SOUTH 14208 BLUE RIDGE CABLEVISION COMCAST GENERAL INSTRUMENT HAMLIN JERROLD MOTOROLA OAK PANASONIC PHILIPS PULSAR RODGERS SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SIGECOM TIME WARNER TOSHIBA WIDEOPENWEST BRIGTH HOUSE CHARTER COX GNC ILLICO MEMOREX NET PACE
68. O Pa Ca PalCr FM Em W oraa N3 y gui ASSIGNABLE INPUT ONLY 20 MO 3 E DMPORT A N SURROUND BACK CENTER o i E am weo MONTOR we KE Y ES wung JO FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK suBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT Q Optical digital cord not supplied Q Audio cord not supplied Q Video cord not supplied Q Component video cord not supplied Q HDMI cable not supplied continued 2 5 GB 1 buman Notes Before connecting cords make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack on the receiver You may not be able to record even if you connect recording components Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on neither video nor audio is transmitted Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna aerial the image on the TV screen may be distorted In this case place the antenna aerial farther away from the receiver Tips The receiver
69. OUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminals Notes When you connect all the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher set Impedance in the Speaker settings menu to 8 In other connections set it to 4 For details see 8 Setting the speakers page 45 Before connecting the AC power cord mains lead make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals Tip To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier use the PRE OUT jacks The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS terminals and the PRE OUT jacks For example if you want to connect just the front speakers to another amplifier connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks ZONE 2 connection You can assign the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals J and to the speakers of the zone 2 Set Sur Back Assign to ZONE in the Speaker settings menu See Using Multi zone Features page 78 for details on connection and operation in zone 2 2465 3 Connecting the monitor You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks to a TV You can operate this receiver using a GUI Graphical User Interface It is not necessary to connect all the cables Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components TV monitor Audio signals Video signals OUTPUT INPUT A INPUT DIGITAL 2 MPONENT VIDE
70. Plus L F E channel signal is X actually being reproduced 00 EX Dolby Digital Surround EX the bars underneath the lovi Dolby Digital en playing a Dolby Digita letters light up to indicate format disc be sure that you the level Since the L F E have made digital connections signal is not recorded in all and that INPUT MODE is not parts of the input signal the set to Analog bar indication will fluctuate 16 DTS HD Light up when the receiver and may turn off during indicators is decoding DTS HD playback DTS HD Lights up constantly with 10 Tuning Lights up when the receiver the one of the following indicators tunes in radio stations indicators STEREO Stereo broadcast MSTR DTS HD Master Audio MONO Monaural broadcast LBR DTS HD Low Bit Rate RDS RDS information is Audio received HI RES DTS HD High Resolution PRESET The tuning mode is set to Audio the preset mode I7 DOTrueHD Lights up when the receiver MEMORY A memory function such as is decoding Dolby TrueHD Name Input etc is L PCM Lights up when Linear activated PCM Pulse Code t1 Lights up when the Modulation signals are H A TSS High quality digital Audio Transmission System function is activated 12 BI AMP Lights up when surround back speakers selection is set to BI AMP 3 D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated 1268 Name Function 19 Dolby Lights up one of the Pro L
71. S MENU TUNING TUNING DISC SKIP fi 1 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Auto Tuning page 64 or Direct Tuning page 65 In case of poor FM stereo reception switch the FM reception mode page 64 2 Press OPTIONS The option menu appears 3 Press to select Memory then press Press 4 to selecta preset Press and to select number then press a character one by one to enter The station is stored as the selected preset the name number D Press to select 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset Finish then press 3 another station The name you entered is registered You can store stations as follows AM band AM1 to AMBU To cancel naming input e to FM30 Press to select Cancel then g press C 2 Tuning to preset stations a 1 Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote 2 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen 3 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Gg f AM then press or 4 Press 4 4 to select the preset number station you want Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available Naming preset stations Name Input 1 On Fm or AW screen press 4 4 to select the preset number on which you have stored the station and which you want to name 2 Press OPTIONS The option menu appears 3 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Nam
72. These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA amp COMPANY LTD and the copyright of the font also belongs to MORISAWA amp COMPANY LTD iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries 468 other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders In this manual TM and marks are not specified The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation Table of Contents Description and location of parts 7 Getting Started 1 Installing speakers 21 2 Connecting speakers 23 3 Connecting the monitor 25 4a Connecting the audio components 27 4b Connecting the video components 32 5 Connecting the antennas aerials 42 6 Preparing the receiver and the remote 43 7 Displaying the GUI menu on the TV rdi 44 8 Setting the speakers 45 9 Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically Auto Calibration 47 Guide to on screen display operation 54 Playback Enjoying sound images from the component connected to the receiver 57 Enjoying sound images from the
73. To listen to music through headphones connected to the receiver Sound field Effect Headphone 2ch This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when 2ch Stereo mode or A E D mode is selected Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels Headphone Theater This mode is selected automatically when you use headphones when sound field is selected for movie music It allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones Headphone Direct Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone sound field etc Headphone Multi This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when the multi channel input is selected Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks To turn off the surround effect for MUSIC Press 2CH A DIRECT or A F D Notes The sound fields for music do not work when the multi channel input is selected The sound fields for music do not work when DTS HD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz are being received The sound fields for music do not work when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received If you set up the sound field during DTS 96 24 signal reception the signal will be played back only at 48 KHz If you set up the sound f
74. UT jacks MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Connect to a Super Audio CD player or DVD player with an analog audio jack for 7 1 channel or 5 1 channel sound page 30 PRE OUT jacks Connect to an external power amplifier AUDIO IN Connect to a VCR or OUT jacks a DVD player etc R page 25 37 38 39 VIDEO IN OUT jacks L AUDIO OUT Connect to the jacks component in zone 2 VIDEO OUT or zone 3 page 78 jack 5 Emm EXT VIDEOIN Connects to the jack component when you want to watch in PIP Picture in Picture window 10 SPEAKERS section Connects to speakers page 23 You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks to a TV page 25 You can operate this receiver using a GUI Graphical User Interface page 44 15 Remote commander You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate Main remote commander 021 22 1 23 2 24 3 25 4 5 6 26 7 8 9 27 10 28 11 29 12 30 13 31 14 32 15 16 33 17 34 18 19 35 36 2 37 0 38 21
75. adjacent speakers You can output the source sound from adjacent speakers so that you can adjust the balance between the speakers 1 Press to select Phase Audio then press The Phase Audio screen appears 2 Press to adjust the parameter then press OFF L R L C C R R SL R SR SR SL SR SBR SBR SBL SR SB SBL SL SB SL SL L L SR Lets you output front 2 channel source sound instead of the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers Some items may not be displayed depending on the setting of the speaker pattern 3 Press 4 4 to adjust Level then press When test tone is not output from the speakers 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 The speaker cords may have the short circuit problem When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the screen The speaker pattern to the connected speaker is not set up correctly Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match D Range Comp Dynamic range compressor 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 B OFF The dynamic range is not compressed E AUTO The dynamic range is compressed
76. aerial 1 AC power cord mains lead 1 Main remote commander 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 4 IR Blaster 1 ES Utility CD ROM 1 VAIO Media plus CD ROM 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 160 Index Symbols rh SIGNAL GND terminal 31 Numerics 2 channel 68 2ch Analog Direct 68 2ch Stereo Mode 68 40 46 5 1 channel 21 7 1 channel 21 8Q 46 A A F D mode 69 A V Sync 59 109 120 AC power cord 43 AM 64 Audio 109 AUDIO OUT 120 Audio Out 114 Auto Calibration 47 100 118 Auto Tuning 64 B Bass 9 107 120 BI AMP 102 119 Bi amplifier connection 97 Blu ray Disc Player 34 37 57 C Calibration Type Select 51 118 CD player 28 31 Center Mix 102 119 Changing the display 121 Cinema Studio EX mode 74 Clear memory 43 remote 132 Connections antennas 42 audio components 27 monitor 25 speakers 23 video components 32 Control for HDMI 114 Crossover Freq 104 119 D D Range Comp Dynamic range compressor 105 118 DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration 47 DCS 74 Decode Priority 110 120 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 14 28 59 Direct Tuning 65 Display 10 Distance Unit 106 119 DMPORT Control 62 Dolby Digital EX 76 DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music 70 Dual Mono 110 120 DVD player 34 37 DVD recorder 39 E Effect Level 106 120 EQ 107 F FM 64 FM Mode 64 120 G GUI Graphical User Interface 25 4
77. ain Code 31 SPEAKERS OFF A B A B is set to OFF Set it to others and re perform the measurement Code 32 None of the speakers were detected Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and reperform the measurement If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected Code 33 None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected The optimizer microphone is not connected Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected Connect the surround speaker s to the SURROUND terminals The surround back speaker is connected only to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS R terminals When you connect only one surround back speaker connect it to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminals Code 34 Speakers are not placed in the proper position Speakers or an optimizer microphone on the right or left may be placed wrongly See 1 Installing speakers page 21 and check the speaker position Warning 40 The measurement has completed However the noise level is high You may be able to perform the measurement properly if you try it again even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment Warning 41 Warn
78. ake sure the setting for the digital audio output of the connected component is available Recording cannot be carried out Check that the components are connected correctly page 27 Select the source component page 57 The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp does not light up in blue Check that the playback component is connected on a digital jack and the input is selected properly on this receiver Check whether the input source of the software being played back corresponds to the multi channel format Check whether the setup on the playback component is set to multi channel sound Check to make sure the selected audio digital input jack is not assigned to other inputs in Input Assign in the Input menu page 91 There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Adjust the volume of this receiver The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component is not connected correctly Turn off the receiver then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and or component device to make sure it supports this receiver Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate input on the receiver page 57 Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your TV away from the audio components Assign the component video input correctly The input signal sh
79. al input jack is not assigned to other inputs in Input Assign in the Input menu page 91 There is no sound from digital sources from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to Analog Check that the 2ch Analog Direct is not being used Check to make sure the selected audio digital input jack is not assigned to other inputs in Input Assign in the Input menu page 91 15408 The source sound input from the HDMI IN jack is not output from an amplifier or the TV speaker connected to the receiver Check that the component is connected correctly to the HDMI IN jack for that component Depending on the playback component component may need to be set up Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the each component Be sure to use a connecting cable for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed an HDMI version1 3a category 2 cable when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Color transmission The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Adjust the balance parameters using the Auto Calibration settings menu There is severe hum or noise Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 10 feet 3 meters away from a TV set or fluore
80. al setting to the appropriate setting if other Sony component is operated accidentally by the same remote when you are operating the receiver using the remote supplied with the receiver The command modes of both the receiver and the remote are those of the initial setting COMMAND MODE AV 2 The receiver and the remote on the contrary should use the same command mode If the command modes of the receiver and the remote are different you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver Switching the command mode of the receiver 2CH A DIRECT Turn on the receiver while pressing 2CH A DIRECT When the command mode is set to AV2 COMMAND MODE 2 appears on the display When the command mode is set to AVI COMMAND MODE AV1 appears on the display Switching the command mode of the main remote commander RM SET yo UP SYSTEM STANDBY TV ZONE AMP SHIFT CJ LJ Le AMP 1 2 ZONE ENT MEM A D MOVIE MUSIC RESOLUTION PIP MODE Shs 1 Press V5 while pressing RM SET UP The AMP and ZONE buttons flash 2 Press AMP The ZONE button goes off the AMP button keeps flashing and the SHIFT button lights up 3 Press the numeric button 1 or 2 while the AMP button is flashing When you press 1 the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM 1 When you press 2 the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM 2 The AMP button lights up 4 Press ENT MEM
81. amplifier connection Adjusting Settings Using the setting menu 99 Auto Calibration eee Speaker settings see Surround settings EQ settings nettes Multi Zone settings A dios ttingSs a daar esa saanane ana en an dene Video settings sasaran ba sse HDMI settings eene Network settings sese Quick Click settings sss 116 continued System settings sese 116 Operating without connecting to a TV 117 Using the Remote Operating each component using the femote esserci 122 Programming the remote 125 Performing several commands in sequence automatically Macro Play 129 Setting remote commander codes that are not stored in the remote 131 Clearing all the contents of the remote s MEMO reet 132 Using On screen Remote Quick Click Operating components or lighting connected to the receiver using the on screen remote Quick Chcl eere 133 Preparing Quick Click 134 Using Quick Click 135 Setting components that are operated by the Oon screen remote 141 Performing several commands in sequence automatically with Quick Click Macro PLAY ee Seien 144 Setting remote control codes that
82. and the RM SET UP button lights up When the commands have been sent the RM SET UP and AMP buttons turn off To erase a programmed macro 1 2 Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more than 1 second while pressing RM SET UP to clear the stored macro The RM SET UP button flashes Press RM SET UP Settings stored as macro are cleared E Setting remote commander codes that are not stored in the remote Even if a remote commander code is not one of the presets stored in the remote it is possible for the remote to learn the code using the learning function Note When setting up the receiver to learn the remote command modes replace the batteries with new ones THEATRE RM SET THEATRE Aviso UP TV SHIFT Numeric buttons Input buttons 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC HDMI GUI RESOLUTION PIP OUTPUT MODE pm 10 Example for storing a new commander code for the numeric button 1 when the VIDEO2 input is selected 1 Press THEATRE while pressing RM SET UP The RM SET UP button lights up 2 Press the input button including the TV button VIDEO2 in the example for the component you want to operate with the new command The input button flashes The RM SET UP button remains lit 3 Press SHIFT then press the numeric buttons button 1 in the example you want to store the new command The input button you selected in step 2 lights up The RM SET UP button rema
83. and to display the image of all the playback components you want to use Playing back components with one touch operation 0ne Touch Play By a simple operation one touch components connected to the receiver with HDMI connections start automatically You can enjoy the sound image using connected components Play back a connected component The receiver and TV are turned on simultaneously and sound and image are output from the receiver and TV To use the One Touch Play of the camcorder 1 Turn the Control for HDMI function on for both the receiver and your camcorder 2 Connect your camcorder to the IN 6 jack page 33 88 GB The receiver and TV are turned on simultaneously and sound and image are output from the receiver and TV Note Connect your camcorder to the HDMI IN 6 jack The camcorder may not work correctly if you connect it to the HDMI IN jack on the rear panel Depending on the TV the start of the content may not be output Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver System Audio Control You enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation Depending on the TV settings while you are watching the TV the receiver turns on and switches to the TV function automatically TV sound is output from the speakers connected to the receiver and the volume of the TV is minimized simultaneously You can use the System
84. are not stored in Quick Click 146 Resetting the remote code for Quick Cek qe md 147 Additional Information GIHOSSary 43 e errem eng 149 Precautions eee 152 Troubleshooting eee 153 Specific tioris serenoak 159 Index 658 Description and location of parts Front panel T3 Status of the POWER button Off The receiver is turned off initial setting Press POWER to turn the receiver on You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote 21 On Standby Press 1 1 on the remote to turn the receiver on or set it to the standby mode When you press POWER on the receiver the receiver will be turned off continued 7 GB Name Function Name Function 1l POWER Press to turn the 9 INPUT Turn to select the input receiver on or off SELECTOR source to play back 2 SPEAKERS Switch to OFF A B Bep an OFF A B A B A B of the front zone 3 press ZONE speakers page 47 SELECT 1 to select 3 DIMMER Press repeatedly to zone 2 or zone 3 first adjust brightness of the ZONE 2 INPUT or display ZONE 3 INPUT 4 INPUT MODE Press to select the input appe
85. ars on the display mode when the same then turn INPUT components are SELECTOR to select connected to both the input source digital and analog jacks 2CH A DIRECT Press to select sound page 90 AFD field page 68 69 72 5 Display The current status of MOVIE 74 window the selected component or a list of selectable MUSIC items appears here MULTI Lights up when multi page 10 CHANNEL channel audio signals 6 HDMI IN Press to select the input DECODING are decoded signal from the lamp component connected 12 Remote sensor Receives signals from to the HDMI IN jacks remote commander page 33 13 PHONES jack Connects to 7 HDMI OUT Press to select output headphones sighal tothe component TUNING MODE Press to operate a tuner connected to the HDMI OUT jacks page 33 TUNING FM AM MASTER Tami to adjust the 15 ZONE SELECT Press SELECT VOLUME volume level of all fepeatedly to select speakers at the same time zone 2 zone 3 or the main zone 882 DISPLAY Press repeatedly to select information displayed on the display Name Function Name Function ress to select usts 17 dhal 1 5 TONE MODE Adjusts FRONT the menu items Then TONE CENTER NYAN press to enter the SURROUND selection SURROUND BACK 18 GUI MODE Press to switch the BASS and TREBLE display mode of the Press TONE MODE menu between GUI repeatedly to select MODE t
86. ases The multi channel input is selected 2ch Analog Direct is being used 10955 5 Bunsn py Dual Mono Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want to listen to during a digital broadcast 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 E SUB Sound of the sub language will be output Decode Priority Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks or HDMI IN jacks E PCM When signals from the DIGITAL IN jack are selected PCM signals are given priority to prevent interruption when playback starts However when other signals are input there may be no sound depending on the format In this case set this item to AUTO When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected only PCM signals are output from the connected player When signals in any other format are received set this item to AUTO B AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between Dolby Digital DTS DSD or PCM Note Even when Decode Priority is set to PCM the sound may be interrupted at the very beginning of the first track due to signals on the CD being
87. assign a component video input to the HDMI input via the Input Assign menu component video signals are not converted to HDMI video signals and are not output from the HDMI OUT jack Component video signals are output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack In this case the resolution of the GUI output is set to 480p for both component video input and HDMI video input Notes You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver and you cannot assign coaxial signals from the input source to the coaxial input jacks on the receiver When you assign the digital audio input the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to the same input 9288 You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input You cannot reassign more than one component video input to the same input When you assign a component video input to the HDMI input set Control for HDMI to OFF Using the sleep timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time 1 06 THEATRE musErUP AV SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV ZONE CJ CJ 2CH ADIRECT MOVIE MUSIC HOMI GUI RESOLUTION PIP_ OUTPUT MODE d 071 DISPLAY QUK RETURN TOOLS EXIT OPTIONS is e TUNING TUNING DISC SKIP TVVOL TVCH MASTERVOL PRESET
88. automatically E STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer B MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically Tips Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal STD is the standard setting but it only enacts light compression Therefore we recommend using the 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 105 sBunmes Bunsn py H Distance Unit Distance unit Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances E meter The distance is displayed in meters Bi feet The distance is displayed in feet 10655 sac Surround settings You can adjust the sound effect on the Sound Field Setup screen Note The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary depending on the sound field Sound Field Setup You can select the surround sound field and adjust the effect level on the Sound Field Setup screen For details on the sound field see Enjoying Surround Sound page 68 To select the surround sound field 1 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Sound Field Select then press 2 Press repeatedly to select the surround sound you want then press To adjust the effect level
89. ced at home E Digital Concert Hall Digital Concert Hall delivers richer sound for 2ch stereo sources such as CDs etc With the use of 5 1ch or 7 1ch speakers and virtual speaker technology stereoscopic reverberation and reflected sound are reproduced and music software can be enjoyed with richer sound and presence The sound field in a concert hall is recreated by a geometrical analysis of the concert hall and precise modeling of reflected and reverberant sounds based on actual measured data Tonal qualities such as sound strength and frequency response are taken into account and calculated on the DSP Digital Signal Processor to bring reverberation in Sound is enjoyed with natural and comfortable resonance as if listening to music in a concert hall continued 1499 uoneuuoju euonippv E Digital Legato Linear D L L This is Sony proprietary technology that allows low quality digital audio signals to be played back with high quality sound Old recording or compressed audio often have noise on the waveform and out of frequency distortion as well as harmonic distortion in the audio frequency is generated Therefore beat interference and ringing occur and such phenomena degrade the sound quality The D L L feature eliminates these problems and gives you rich sound for music and movies E Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc It consists of front left r
90. characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects Cinema Studio EX C 0 00 Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack V Multi Dimension CS e Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE Press 2CH A DIRECT or A F D 746 Notes The sound fields for movies do not work when the multi channel input is selected The sound fields for movies do not work when DTS HD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz are being received The sound fields for movies do not work when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received If you set up the sound field during DTS 96 24 signal reception the signal will be played back only at 48 kHz If you set up the sound field effect while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz the signals will always be played back at either 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will
91. completed Next 8 Press to select Next Save auto calibration auto speaker setup appears To save the measurement results follow the steps in Saving the measurement results page 51 If a warning message or error code appears on the screen see Message list after auto calibration measurement page 52 50 GB lt Auto Calibration Note When the speaker s is are out of the phase Out Phase is displayed on the TV screen The and terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around However depending on the speakers Phase appears on the TV screen even though the speakers are connected properly This is because of the speakers specifications In this case you can continue to use the receiver Tips Operations other than turning the receiver on or off are deactivated during the measurement n the following situations the measurements have not been performed correctly or auto calibration cannot be performed when connecting special speakers such as dipole speakers when using the zone 2 zone 3 function in zone 2 zone 3 You can change the unit of distance use in Distance Unit in the Speaker settings menu To cancel the measurement The measurement is cancelled when you change the volume switch functions change the setting of the SPEAKERS switch or connect headphones Saving the measurement results To save the meas
92. continued 103 sBunes Bunsn py H Tips 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 When the front speakers are set to SMALL the center surround and surround back speakers are also automatically set to SMALL If you do not use the subwoofer the front speakers are automatically set to LARGE Crossover Freq Speaker crossover frequency Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that has been set to SMALL in the Speaker menu Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the auto calibration
93. d Captions Use the same kind of cords for the input output signals Note Closed Caption is not displayed in zone 2 To connect a recording component When recording connect the recording component 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 OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks may not be recorded properly 416 Buas 5 Connecting the antennas aerials Connect the supplied AM loop antenna aerial and FM wire antenna aerial FM wire antenna aerial supplied AM loop antenna aerial supplied Daw x El E The shape of the connector varies depending on the area Notes To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna aerial away from the receiver and other components Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna aerial After connecting the FM wire antenna aerial keep it as horizontal as possible Before connecting cords make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead 4265 6 Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord mains lead Connect the supplied AC power cord mains lead to the AC IN terminal on the receiver then connect the AC power cord mains lead to a wall outlet Notes Before con
94. e 8 On Select to turn on a single light i n elect to turn up all the lights to LESU 9 AIL O Sel p all the ligh 6j Exit Select to exit the menu maximum brightness 7 Input Select the input source of the 10 Macro Select to start a macro components connected to the programmed with Quick Click receiver To operate the lighting select 9 on Common tab 10 1 2 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 Button Function 1 Light Off Select to turn off the power of the lighting control unit 2 Scene 1 16 Select to select a preset lighting pattern 3 All Off Select to turn down the brightness of all the lights to the minimum putting out the lights 4 Off Select to turn off a single light 5 Lower Select to turn down the brightness of all the lights at the same time 140 A lighting control unit is a device which can adjust the brightness of two or more lights with a one touch operation Consult your installation dealer about lighting control unit installation To make the on screen remote disappear Press QUICK CLICK or RETURN EXIT 499 Setting components that are operated by the on screen remote 176 THEATRE AV 1 O SYSTEM STANDBY ZONI Le AMP 2CH ADIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC HDMI GUI RESOLUTION PIP_ OUTPUT MODE Ick DISPLAY CL
95. e setting so that the sound selected in zone 2 is output from the speakers connected to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals RETURN EXIT 4 10 THEATRE ruserur AV1 6 mO SYSTEM STANT a ZONE CJ Le 2CH ADIRECT A D MOVIE MUSIC HDMI GUI RESOLUTION PIP_ OUTPUT MODE QUICK OPTIONS TUNING TUNING 22 1 The receiver be operated using the remote 2 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen AMP MENU 3 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select e Settings then press amp or Press repeatedly to select Speaker then press 3 D Press to select Speaker Pattern to select the pattern that has no surround back speakers 6 Press RETURN EXIT dn 1 Press repeatedly to select Sur Back Assign then press 8 Press 4 4 to select ZONE2 then press gt To exit the menu Press MENU 815 euoz n nijy Switching the zone setting of the remote The remote commanders are initially set to be used in zone 2 If you want to use them in zone 3 switch the zone setting of the remote Main remote uo RM SET MS UP THEATRE ru setup AV 1 6 AMP Or SHIFT TV ZONE SHIFT ZONE 2 3 9 D 0 10 sENTMEM ABIRECT A FD MOVIE MUSIC RESOLUTION PIP Mole Siw Zone 2 Zone 3
96. e Input then press 3 The soft keyboard appears on the screen 67 Enjoying Surround Sound Playing back with 2 channel sound You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using the playback component connected or the sound field settings of the receiver 1 THEATRE auserue i o 12 QrO SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV ZONE a Eu 2CH ADIRECT AED MOVIE MUSIC 2CH A DIRECT HDMI GUI RESOLUTION PIP_ OUTPUT MODE DISPLAY CLICK lt EZ gt Press 2CH A DIRECT repeatedly to select the 2 channel sound mode of the sound output you want 2CH mode Effect 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 channel 2ch Analog Direct You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources When using this function only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted Note No sound is output from the subwoofer in the 2ch Stereo mode To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left right speakers and a subwoofer select A E D Auto When you select A F D Auto the receiver will ge
97. e TV screen Press 4 4 repeatedly to select 5 Settings then press C Press repeatedly to select Quick Click then press 2 Press repeatedly to select Macro Setup then press Press OPTIONS The option menu appears Press 4 repeatedly to select Input then press e The soft keyboard appears on the TV Screen Press and to select a character one by one 9 Press 4 to select Finish then press 3 The name you entered is registered To cancel naming input Press to select Cancel then press Q To erase a programmed macro 1 9 Press The receiver can be operated using the remote Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select eas Settings then press Press 4 repeatedly to select Quick Click then press Press 4 repeatedly to select Macro Setup then press G Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the macro number you want then press Press repeatedly to select the step number you want then press e amp o Press 4 4 repeatedly to select asa component name the press 3 Repeat steps 8 and 9 to clear the stored macro 10Press 4 repeatedly to select Finish Settings stored as a macro are cleared 145 649119 uea12s ug Buisp H Setting remote control codes t
98. ected to the receiver using the HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control for HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface to match the playback rate It gives you high quality sound with exceptional clarity because there is nearly no transmission jitter when transmitting the clock E HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound The HDMI specification supports HDCP High bandwidth Digital Contents Protection a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals Bi High Bitrate Audio It refers to the audio formats of the compression method DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD etc which is a high bitrate format recorded mainly on Blu ray Disc etc interlace A scanning method which completes a picture by displaying half of the lines on a tube surface of a TV or monitor each 1 60 second First all the odd numbered lines are drawn leaving spaces between each line then all the even numbered lines are drawn to fill the spaces i of 4801 stands for Interlace uoneunuoju euonippv continued 15188 B L F E Low Frequency Effects Sound effects of low frequencies which are output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or DTS etc By adding a deep bass with a frequency between 20 t
99. ected to the select the TV channels 144 9 2 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter etc TUNING Press to select station continued 1768 Name Function Name Function 27 Press to B6 MASTER Press to adjust the volume level select track numbers over 10 VOL of all speakers at the same time of the CD player DYD TV VOL Press TV 24 then press TV player Blu ray Disc Player a VOL to adjust the volume or MD deck level of the TV select channel numbers over 10 of the TV Satellite tuner 37 MUTING Press to turn off the sound or the VCR temporarily Press the button 28 A F D Press to select sound field agatti to restore the sound page 69 88 BD DVD Press to display the menus of 29 2CH Press to select sound field or to MENU ENU the pss layer vu d A DIRECT switch the audio of the selected eran to perform a menu input to analog signal without any adjustment page 68 operations MACRO 1 Press 4 then press 30 RESOLUTION Press RESOLUTION MACRO 2 MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to set repeatedly to change the up the macro function resolution of signals output 129 from the HDMI OUT or page 129 COMPONENT VIDEO a See the table on page 123 for information on the MONITOR OUT jack buttons that you can use to c
100. eiver 7 N Select 4 to select menu items Then press to enter the selection Button Function 8 Menu Select to display the menu of the components connected to the receiver 9 Ch Ch Select Ch to select the channel of the TV satellite tuner VCR etc 10 Exit Select to exit the menu 11 Guide Select to display the program guide of a TV satellite tuner hard disk recorder etc 12 Input Select the input source of the components connected to the receiver To operate the projector select on Common tab Button Function 1 Macro Select to start a macro programmed with Quick Click 2 0 Select to turn components connected to the receiver on or off 3 Display Select to display the current Info status of or information on components connected to the receiver continued 139 uea12s ug H Button Function Button Function 4 4 l l Select to select menu 6 Toggle Select to switch the preset items Then press to enter lighting pattern Mis A 7 Raise Select to turn up the brightness f all the lights at th time 5 Menu Select to display the menu of inca sudes ta components connected to th
101. ency less than 192 kHz with digital audio signals of up to 8 channels can be received with this receiver using the HDMI IN jack Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be output as HDMI signals Audio signals are not output from an HDMI OUT jack when the image is converted This receiver supports DSD transmission Super Audio CD extended by HDMI 1 2 This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD Deep Color and xvYCC transmission extended by HDMI ver1 3 The HDMI jacks of this receiver support the Control for HDMI function The HDMI OUT B jack however does not support the Control for HDMI function HDMI IN 4 is input which is considered sound quality Input IN 4 when you need higher quality sound You can also use IN 4 jack in the same manner as the HDMI IN 1 to IN 3 and IN 5 The HDMI IN 6 jack is used for connecting a camcorder Use the HDMI IN 6 jack when you connect a camcorder to the receiver continued 3368 1 buman i DVD player Satellite tuner Set top box Blu ray Disc Player PS3 hard disk recorder Audio video Audio video OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT signals signals Audio video signals To TV OPTICAL IN jacks ms c 2 SS ASSIGNABLEIINPUT ONLY DMPORT aa SIGNAL I 5d
102. ent In this case select AMP for Audio Out The H A T S function of this receiver works when a Sony SCD XA5400ES is connected to the receiver Stream information about the H A T S function available Audio signal input Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz DSD 2 8224 MHz Linear PCM 2ch Linear PCM Multi Video Direct Lets you output the video input signals from the HDMI IN jack directly to the HDMI OUT jack E OFF The input signals from the HDMI IN jack are output through a video processor MON The input signals from the HDMI IN jack are output directly e Network settings Makes the settings for the network Refer to Using Network Features supplied with these operating instructions for details Server Function Setup Lets you activate the server function of the receiver B OFF E ON Network Setup Lets you make the network settings E Network Information E Network Setup lil Proxy Setup E Cancel Network Setup 115 sBunmes Bunsn py H Quick Click settings Controls components connected to the receiver using the on screen remote Source Component Selects the source component that is to be operated E Preset Mode Customizes the remote to match the source components connected to your receiver E Learn Mode Allows the remote learn codes E Reset Res
103. ern Select Speaker Pattern according to the speaker system which you are using You do not need to select the speaker pattern after auto calibration To select the speaker pattern 1 Press 4 repeatedly to select Speaker Pattern then press 2 The Speaker Pattern screen appears 2 Press 4 to select the speaker pattern you want then press 3 3 Press RETURN EXIT 8 102 Center Mix You can set the analog downmix settings on or off B OFF If there is a center speaker connected this setting is set to OFF automatically We recommend you set Center Mix to ON to enjoy digital audio with high quality sound when you do not have a center speaker connected Analog downmix works when you set Center Mix to ON This setting is also effective to input signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Sur Back Assign You can make settings for the surround back speaker s B OFF If you have not connected surround back speakers select OFF E BI AMP If you connect front speakers in a bi amplifier configuration select BI AMP page 97 B ZONE2 If you are using the surround back speakers in zone 2 select ZONE2 When you select ZONE2 the input to the SUR BACK jacks of the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT is invalid page 81 Note Set Sur Back Assign to OFF then connect the surround back speakers to this receiver when you want to change the connec
104. eset the stations page 66 Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears on the display RDS does not work Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear Contact the radio station and find out whether or not they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function does not work Check the HDMI connection page 33 e Make sure Control for HDMI is set to ON in HDMI settings menu Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected component See the operating instructions of the connected component If you change the HDMI connection connect disconnect the AC power cord or there is a power failure repeat the procedures of Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync page 86 If you select HDMI B using the HDMI OUTPUT button after you have selected HDMI A the Control for HDMI function may not work properly for a while This is because the component connected to the HDMI A jack must re recognize the receiver that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function If the Control for HDMI function does not work properly for a long time perform the steps given in Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync page 86 When HDMI
105. ets both programmed codes and learned codes Common Component Selects the common component such as a TV projector or lights that is to be operated E Preset Mode Customizes the remote to match the common components such as the TV the projector and the lightings connected to your receiver E Learn Mode Allows the remote to learn codes E Reset Resets both programmed codes and learned codes Macro Setup Sets several commands in a sequential order as a single command 116 System settings Customizes the settings of the receiver Screen Saver Lets you activate the screen saver function for the GUI menu on the TV connected to the receiver OFF The screen saver function is disabled E ON When there has been no operation attempted for 15 minutes the screen saver function is activated automatically RS 232C Control Lets you use this menu for the zone 2 zone 3 operation E E ON Language Selects the language for the messages on the screen E English E Espa ol E Fran ais E Deutsch System Update Lets you upgrade the firmware of the receiver Refer to Using Network Features supplied with these operating instructions for details Operating without connecting to a TV You can operate the receiver using the display window of the receiver even if the TV is not connected to the receiver RETURN EXIT 4 THEATRE AVi 120 SYSTEM STANDBY TV ZONE
106. f the codes try using other codes Notes The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand There is a chance however that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component To control a CD player Maker Code s SONY 101 102 103 DENON 104 123 JVC 105 106 107 KENWOOD 108 109 110 MAGNAVOX 111 116 MARANTZ 116 ONKYO 112 113 114 PANASONIC 115 PHILIPS 116 PIONEER 117 TECHNICS 115 118 119 YAMAHA 120 121 122 To control a DAT deck Maker Code s SONY 203 PIONEER 219 To control a tape deck Maker Code s SONY 201 202 DENON 204 205 126 Maker Code s KENWOOD 206 207 208 209 NAKAMICHI 210 PANASONIC 216 PHILIPS 211 212 PIONEER 213 214 TECHNICS 215 216 YAMAHA 217 218 To control an MD deck Maker Code s SONY 301 DENON 302 JVC 303 KENWOOD 304 To control an HDD recorder Maker Code s SONY 307 308 309 To control a Blu ray Disc Player Maker Code s SONY 310 311 312 To control a PSX Maker Code s SONY 313 314 315 To control a DVD player Maker Code s SONY 401 402 403 BROKSONIC 424 DENON 405 HITACHI 416 JVC 415 423 MITSUBISHI 419 ORITRON 417 PANASONIC 406 40
107. has been activated Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again There is no sound from a specific component Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component continued 15355 uoneunuoju euonippv There is no sound from one of the front speakers Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound Make sure you have connected both the L or R jack to an analog component and not just to either the L or R jack Use a monaural stereo cable not supplied However there will be no sound from the center speaker when a sound field Pro Logic etc is selected When the center speaker is not connected sound is output only from the front left right speakers There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources Check to make sure the selected audio digit
108. has a video conversion function For details see Notes on converting video signals page 41 The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you connect the audio output jack of the TV and the TV IN jacks of the receiver In this configuration set the sound output jack of the TV to Fixed if it can be switched between either Fixed or Variable The screen saver is activated when the GUI menu is displayed on the TV screen and there has been no operation attempted for 15 minutes 269 4a Connecting the audio components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver Before you begin refer to Component to be connected below for the pages which describe how to connect each component After hooking up all your components proceed to 5 Connecting the antennas aerials page 42 Component to be connected Page Super Audio CD With digital audio 28 player CD player output With multi channel 30 audio output With analog audio 31 output only MD player With digital audio 28 output With analog audio 31 output only Tape deck Analog disc turntable 31 2198 peyeys buman Connecting components with digital audio input output jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player CD player an MD deck and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Super Audio CD player CD p
109. hat are not stored in Quick Click THEATRE muserwe Ay 1 6 120 QO TV ZONE _ AMP Le AMP 4 4 4 gt OPTIONS MENU TUNING TUNING an 1 Press The receiver can be operated using the remote 2 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen 3 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select e Settings then press amp or 4 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Quick Click then press C or 5 Press repeatedly to select Source Component or Common Component then press 3 146 6 Press repeatedly to select the component you want then press 3 7 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Learn Mode then press G 8 Press repeatedly to select the code number you want to store as the new command then press 9 Keep pressing the corresponding button on the remote of the component to be programmed while pointing the remote towards the receiver s remote sensor until Complete is displayed on the TV screen Remote sensor About 5 cm 10 cm Test is selected automatically after few seconds when the registration of a new code is completed 10 Press The operation test of the programmed code is started Proceed to step 11 if you will not perform the operation test 11 Press 27 repeatedly to select Finish Note The display window is turned off while the receiver is registering
110. he Speaker settings menu before you perform auto calibration Notes The auto calibration function does not work if headphones are connected Cancel MUTING if it is set to on continued 4168 1 buman Optimizer microphone eez 1 connectthe supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 2 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 Orient the L end of the optimizer microphone toward the front left speaker and the R end of the optimizer microphone toward the front right speaker Note When you position the optimizer microphone at the center of the two speakers if the angle between the two speakers is too narrow the optimizer microphone cannot measure the left and right speakers properly On setting up the active subwoofer When a subwoofer is connected turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume beforehand Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob to just before the mid point 489 If you connect subwoofer with the crossover frequency function set the value to maximum f 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 usi
111. he following then press li Shuffle TDM iP1 iP50 only Plays all the tracks in random order Off Deactivates the shuffle play mode Albums Plays all the tracks on an album in random order Songs Plays all the tracks in Songs in random order E Repeat TDM iP1 iP50 only Plays one or all the tracks repeatedly Off Deactivates the repeat play mode One Plays one track repeatedly All Plays all the tracks repeatedly E Audiobook Speed TDM iP50 only Selects the display speed of the Audiobook Low Slows the display speed Normal Sets the display speed to standard High Increases the display speed 6288 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list Message appears Explanation No Adapter The adapter is not connected No Device There is no device connected to the adapter No Audio No audio file was found Loading The data is being read No Item No item was found Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT You can change the operation screen using the GUI menu The DMPORT Control mode is supported by the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters like TDM iP1 iP50 This mode is not supported by other adapters 1 Press 4 4 repeatedly on the JJ Music or KH Video screen to select the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you want then press 3 2 Press OPTIONS The option menu appears 3 Press to select DMPORT Control then press 3 If DMPORT Control
112. he source component page 57 The GUI does not appear on the TV Screen Press GUI MODE to display GUI on the display Check the TV is connected correctly 156 Images appear later than the associated sound is played when the HDMI input is selected Depending on the component connected to the HDMI jack or the source played back images may appear later than the associated sound In this case set Video Direct to ON in the HDMI settings menu Tuner The FM reception is poor Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna aerial as shown on page 156 If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna aerial ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground earth wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna aerial 750 COAXIAL Ground earth wire not supplied ue O gt To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in Check that the antennas aerials are connected securely Adjust the antennas aerials and connect an external antenna aerial if necessary The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Pr
113. ield effect while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz the signals will always be played back at either 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz 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 L F E signals or if the front or surround speakers are set to SMALL the sound field for movie is selected or Portable Audio is selected 73 punos punong BuiAofu3 ia Enjoying a surround effect for movies 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 TV 2CH ADIRECT A F D THEATRE miseru AV 1 6 12 C3 QIO ZONE AMP PHONO ENTIMEM e HOMI2 MOVIE Music RESOLUTION PIP DISPLAY HDI OUTPUT MODE MOVIE CLICK Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the surround effect you want for movies Sound field Effect Cinema Studio EX A DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching almost any type of movie Cinema Studio EX B 0 00 Reproduces the sound
114. ight center surround left right and subwoofer channels It is a designated audio standard for DVD video and also known as 5 1 channels surround E Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus provides the flexibility and efficiency to deliver more channels of compelling surround sound for high definition video media Its superior coding efficiencies enable up to 7 1ch of high quality multichannel audio without negatively impacting bit budgets allocated for video performance or additional feature sets E Dolby Digital Surround EX Acoustic technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc Surround back information is matrixed into regular left and right surround channels so that the sound can be reproduced in 6 1 channels Active scenes especially are recreated with a more dynamic and realistic sound field E Dolby Pro Logic Il This technology converts 2 channels stereo recorded audio into 5 1 channels for playback Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5 1 channels surround sound 15055 E Dolby Pro Logic IIx Technology for 7 1 channels or 6 1 channels playback Along with audio encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX 5 1 channels Dolby Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in 7 1 channels or 6 1 channels Furthermore existing stereo recorded content can also be reproduced in 7 1 channels or 6 1 channels E Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Audio processing technology developed by Dolb
115. ing 42 The input from the microphone is too big t may be too close the distance between the speaker and the microphone Retry the measurement after setting apart from each other t may be that the volume is too big when you use the receiver as a preamp Warning 43 The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected Or the angle of the speaker position cannot be detected This may be caused by noise Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment 5208 Display Explanation Warning 44 Measurement has been completed However the speakers are not placed in the proper position with respect to each other See 1 Installing speakers page 21 and check the relative positions of the speakers NO WARNING There is no warning information No speakers are connected Tip Depending on the position of the subwoofer the measurement results for polarity may vary However there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value buman 5368 NENNEN 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 4 9 and 3 on the remote To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen make sure that the receiver is in GUI MODE following the steps in 7 Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen page 44
116. input buttons lights up as the initial setting the VIDEOI button lights 2 Press the input button for the component for which you want to program the sequence of operation s continued 129 oui 3 Press the buttons you want to program in the same sequence as you want the operation s to be performed Press Operations to be programmed gt B 1 Performs the operation gt gt lt lt of the button kaa 1 The input Switches inputs button for more than 1 second MACRO 1 Make a one second MACRO 2 interval When you want to make a longer interval press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 repeatedly The input button selected in step 2 flashes twice then lights up again 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 when you want to program operations for other components 5 Press RM SET UP to finish the programming process Tip If the RM SET UP button flashes five times in step 1 and the macro programming process does not start replace the batteries with new ones To cancel programming Press RM SET UP Also not pressing any button for 60 seconds cancels the settings The previous command remains valid 130 Starting macro play 1 Press The AMP button lights up and then turns off Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to start the macro The macro starts and execute the commands in the order you assigned them While the commands are being sent the AMP button flashes
117. ins lit 4 Point the remote code receiver section of the remote toward the receiver transmitter on the remote commander to be learned from While the second remote is receiving the signal the input button selected in step 2 turns off 00000 00000 aD 00000 00000 About 5 cm 10 cm The RM SET UP button flashes twice then the learning process is completed When the learning process fails the RM SET UP button flashes five times Try to perform process again from step 2 D Press RM SET UP to finish the Learning function process Tips When the memory capacity for storing remote commander codes reaches a certain limit the RM SET UP button flashes 10 times and then the learning process ends If the RM SET UP button flashes five times in step 1 and the learning process does not start replace the batteries with new ones To cancel learning Press RM SET UP Also not pressing any button for 60 seconds cancels the settings 13188 oui Using a command that has been learned When selecting a learned input press the button used to learn that function To erase the learned code 1 Press THEATRE while pressing RM SET UP 2 Press the input button VIDEO in the example for which you want to clear the setting The input button flashes The RM SET UP button remains lit 3 Press IK for more than 1 second The input button flashes twice repeatedly 4 Press SHIFT then pres
118. isplay the top menu Guide of the DVD player or Blu ray Disc Player etc or display the program guide of a TV satellite tuner or hard disk recorder etc 10 Input Select the input source of the components connected to the receiver 11 Macro Select to start a macro programmed with Quick Click Button Function Select to turn components connected to the receiver on or off 2 Display Select to display the current Info status of or information on components connected to the receiver 3 4 lel gt Select to select menu items Then press to enter the selection 4 Menu Select to display the menu of components connected to the receiver continued 13788 491159 ueaJ2s ug H 10 key tab Button Function 1 6 Select to turn components connected to the receiver on or off N 10 key Select to select track numbers of the CD player DVD player Blu ray Disc Player or MD deck select channel numbers of the TV Satellite tuner or the VCR 10 Select to select track numbers over 10 of the CD player DVD player Blu ray Disc Player or MD deck select channel numbers over 10 of the TV Satellite tuner
119. l disc or track using the numeric buttons o PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes of TV FAVORITES Press once to display the stored favorite channel list of TV continued 19 Name Function Name Function 8 F1 F2 Press BD DVD 4 then 0 TV INPUT Press TV 17 then press TV press F1 or F2 to select a INPUT to select the input signal component to operate of a TV j aD D combo 21 BD DVD Press to display the menus of i TOP MENU the DVD player on the TV F2 DVD disc Blu ray Disc MENU screen Then use 4 and DVD VHS combo or f F1 DVD disc Blu ray Disc to perform a menu F2 VHS operations Note 22 DISPLAY Press to display the current The F1 F2 function does not status of or information on work for video components that components connected to the have no recording function receiver Note 9j QUICK Press to display the on screen CLICK remote on the TV the screen In the GUI mode press the button to display the menu on 10 Press 4 to select the the TV screen S ae 23 RETURN Press to return to the previous 4 4 press EXIT gt menu or exit the menu while the selection menu on screen g
120. l help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for the 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 se
121. layer DIGITAL OPTICAL IN DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter E 5 A Coaxial digital cord not supplied Optical digital cord not supplied Notes When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Before connecting cords make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter observe the following precautions Remove the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter after removing the cord when cords are connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO jack Remove the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter by squeezing the sides of the connector since the connector is locked in place 289 ASSIGNABLE INPUT DMPORT FRO N JIN NT sunROUND sur SACK SUBIGOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player connected to only the COAXIAL SA CD CD IN jack on this receiver When you play a Super Audio CD connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA CD CD IN jacks Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player Connect
122. le the RM SET UP button is flashing press the input button including the TV button for the component you want to control For example if you are going to control a VCR connected to VIDEO 2 IN jack press VIDEO 2 RM SET UP and the input button light up If you press the button for a component of which you cannot program the remote such as TUNER PHONO DMPORT or SOURCE etc the RM SET UP button keeps flashing 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code or one of the codes if more than one code exists corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control The input button lights up Note As aremote code value for the TV button only numbers in the 500 s are valid 4 Press ENT MEM or ENTER Once the numeric code has been verified the RM SET UP button flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode The input button also turns off To cancel programming Press RM SET UP during any step 125 oui The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component If you fail to program your remote using one o
123. meters 268 For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems EE 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 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 00446 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you wil
124. n press 3 The confirming message appears on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select Yes then press 3 All the contents of the selected input e g all the programmed data are cleared Repeat steps 6 to 8 to clear all programmed data Note The macro itself is not cleared A default code will be output when you have set a preset code or learned code in the macro step 148 Additional Information Glossary E Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology delivers the sound of a dubbing theater using three technologies Virtual Multi Dimensions Screen Depth Matching and Cinema Studio Reverberation Virtual Multi Dimensions the virtual speaker technology creates a virtual multi surround environment with actual speakers up to 7 1 channels and brings the surround sound experience of a theater with the latest facilities into your home Screen Depth Matching reproduces treble attenuation fullness and depth of sound usually created in a theater using sound emission from behind the screen This is then added to the front and center channels Cinema Studio Reverberation reproduces the sound characteristics of state of the art dubbing theaters and recording studios including Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studios There are three modes A B C available according to the studio type E C
125. ne You can select the source that is output to the zone Audio and video signals are output to zone 2 while only audio signals are output to zone 3 1 Press 4 4 to select the zone to which you want to output audio video signals then press 2 Press to select Input then press 3 Press to select the input then press Ch 1085 Adjusting the volume for zone 2 zone 3 You can adjust the volume in the main zone If Sur Back Assign is set to ZONE2 in the Speaker settings menu you can also adjust the volume of zone 2 1 Press 4 to select the zone for which you want to adjust the volume then press 3 2 Press to select Volume then press 3 3 Press 4 4 to adjust the volume then press G Selecting the criteria for output of signals to control each zone You can turn the receiver on or off in another zone or select various options for use of the 12V Trigger function 1 Press 4 to select the zone you want then press 2 Press to select 12V Trigger then press Ch 3 Press 4 to select the parameter then press OFF Lets you turn off output of 12V triggers even when the main receiver is turned on B CTRL Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on or off manually using the CIS command of the IR remote B ZONE Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on or off based on whether the selected zone is turned on or off E INPUT
126. nect it to the rh SIGNAL GND terminal Before connecting cords make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead 319 paues buman 4b Connecting the video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver Before you begin refer to Component to be connected below for the pages which describe how to connect each component After hooking up all your components proceed to 5 Connecting the antennas aerials page 42 Component to be connected Page TV monitor 25 With HDMI jack 33 DVD player Blu ray Disc Player 37 Satellite tuner Set top box 38 DVD recorder VCR 39 Camcorder video game etc 39 3208 Video input output jacks to be connected The image quality depends on the connecting jack Refer to the illustration that follows Select the connection according to the jacks on your components HDMI Digital COMPONENT VIDEO High quality image Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is the abbreviated name for High Definition Multimedia Interface It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format HDMI features A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers and the PRE OUT jacks on this receiver This signal supports Dolby Digital DTS DSD and linear PCM Linear PCM sampling frequ
127. nected components may not be turned off For details see the operating instructions of the connected components Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals When you have two monitors connected to the HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B jacks you can switch the output for these two monitors using the HDMI OUTPUT button THEATRE muserue AV i VO SYSTEM STANDBY TV ZONE VIDEO2 5 o 8 9 e Prono Ga 7 77 0 10 ENTMEM cLEAR DMPOF SOURCE 2CH ADIRECT A D MOVIE MUSIC HDMI 60 RESOLUTION OUTPUT MODE DISPLAY HDMI OUTPUT 1 Turn on the receiver and the two monitors 2 Press HDMI OUTPUT Each time you press the button the output will be switched as follows HDMI A HDMI B HDMI A You can also use the HDMI OUT button on the receiver 0955 soJnjeoJ 19470 Buisf Switching between digital and analog audio When you connect components 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 INPUT SELECTOR INPUT MODE 1 Select the input source using INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press INPUT MODE on the receicver The selected audio input mode appears on the TV screen Auto Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and anal
128. necting the AC power cord mains lead make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals Connect the AC power cord mains lead firmly AC IN terminal To the wall outlet gt AC power cord mains lead supplied A several space is left between the plug and the rear panel even when the power cord mains lead is inserted firmly The cord is supposed be connected this way This is not malfunction Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults POWER TONE MODE HDMI IN 1 Press POWER to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down POWER while pressing TONE MODE and HDMI IN to turn on the receiver 3 Release the TONE MODE and HDMI IN after a few seconds After MEMORY CLEARING appears on the display for a while MEMORY CLEARED appears All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings 439 Buma Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries in the main and the zone 2 zone 3 remote commanders Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
129. nerate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer from a 2 channel signal even if there is no L FE signal 68 GB Playing back with multi channel surround 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 THEATRE nuserue 12 EE SYSTEM STANDBY TV ZONE CJ CJ Ceg AMP MUSIC A FD RESOLUTION PIP_ OUTPUT MODE QUICK DISPLAY Suck MENU Ce T E gt TUNING TUNING ral Press A F D repeatedly to select the A F D mode you want A F D mode Multi channel Effect audio after decoding A F D Auto Detecting Presets the sound as it was recorded encoded without automatically adding any surround effects Multi Stereo Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left right signals from all speakers Enhanced Surround You can select the surround sound effect you want For details on available surround sound effects and how to set one see Setting a multi channel surround sound effect page 70 6955 punos punong BuiAofu3 H Setting a multi channel surround sound effect 1 start playing a sound source you want to listen to CD DVD etc 2 Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote 3 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen 4 Press repeatedly
130. ng the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position To use the receiver as a pre amplifier You can use the auto calibration function when you use the receiver as a pre amplifier In this case the distance value shown on the display may differ from the actual distance value However there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value Performing auto calibration The auto calibration function allows you to measure the following Speaker connections Polarity of speakers Speaker distance Speaker angle Speaker size Speaker level Frequency characteristics a This receiver corrects signals by analog downmix processing only for the center speaker and subwoofer when the multi channel input is selected The correction is invalid for other speakers b The measurement result is not utilized when the multi channel input is selected c Signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 KHz are always played back at either 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases The multi channel input is selected 2ch Analog Direct is being used The measurement result is not utilized when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received THEATRE AVi 12 i SYSTEM STANDBY FT TV ZONE AMP e 2CH ADIRECT
131. not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers Tips Sound fields with ISIN marks use DCS technology See Glossary page 149 e When the sound field s mark is selected the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the display 75 punos punong Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the components connected This receiver supports the following audio formats Connection of the playback component and Maximum number the receiver Audio format of channels COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital I DOLBY 5 1ch Q DIGITAL Dolby Digital EX I DOLBY 6 1ch DIGITAL EX Dolby Digital Plus 2 I DOLBY 7 1 DIGITAL PLUS Dolby TrueHD 2 I DOLBY 7 x DTS S dts 5 1ch Digital Surround DTS ES e dts 6 1ch Digital Surround ES DTS 96 24 5 1ch Digital Surround 96 24 DTS HD High Resolution Audio S fle HD 7 1ch x High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio 9 P y 7 1ch O S dts un Master Audio 76 Audio format Maximum number Connection of the playback component and the receiver of channels COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI DSD 9 DS D 5 1ch x Direct Stream Digital Multi channel Linear PCM 9 7 1ch x
132. ns 4 MENU 1 Oo A C Turn on the main receiver this receiver In the case of illustration 1 2 page 79 turn on the amplifier in zone 2 Press ZONE The remote switches to zone 2 Press 1 The zone function is activated Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen Press 4 4 to select Input then press 3 or Press 4 4 to select the input source you want then press For zone 2 analog video and audio signals are output When you select SOURCE the signals of the current input of the main zone are output to the ZONE 2 OUT jack Adjust to a suitable volume In the case of illustration 1 1 page 79 adjust the volume using MASTER VOL on the remote n the case of illustration 1 2 page 79 adjust the volume using the receiver in zone 2 To finish the zone 2 operation Press I after pressing ZONE 0355 euoz n nijy H Operating the receiver from zone 3 1 Turn on the main receiver this receiver and the amplifier in zone 3 2 Press ZONE The remote switches to zone 3 Change the zone setting of the remote to zone 3 in advance page 82 3 Press 1 0 The zone function is activated 4 Press one of the input buttons on the remote to select the source signals you want to output For zone 3 only analog audio signals are output When you select SOURCE the signals of the current inpu
133. o 120 Hz audio becomes more powerful E Neural THX Neural Surround M THX Technologies has been chosen as the official surround sound broadcast format for leading FM HD radio station Neural Surround THX Technologies delivers the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format 100 compatible with stereo E PCM Pulse Code Modulation A method of converting analog audio to digital audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound E Progressive A scanning method that draws all scanning lines sequentially as opposed to interlaced scanning where all the odd and then all the even lines are drawn of 480p stands for Progressive B x v Color x v Color enables the more faithful reproduction of various colors such as the brilliant colors of flowers and the turquoise blue of the southern ocean 15288 Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources Before operating the receiver check that the 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 fo
134. o display the BASS or TREBLE menu on the TV then press TONE to screen and DISPLAY adjust the level MODE to display the menu in the display window 19 HDMI IN 6 Connect to a camcorder The video and sound from your camcorder is input page 33 AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the jack supplied optimizer microphone for the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function page 48 VIDEO 2 IN Connect to a portable PORTABLE AV audio video component IN jacks such as a camcorder or video game 22 MENU Press to display the menu of the receiver 23 RETURN Press to return to the previous menu or exit the current menu of the receiver 24 ZONE POWER Each time you press ZONE POWER the output signals for the selected zone will be turned on or off page 78 068 Indicators on the display tJ s CGR 0 J C DTS ES 96 24 DISCRETE DHEK DTS HD MSTR LBR HI RES OOTrueHD Neural THX STEREO MONO RDS D RANGE PLIIx NEO 6 MATRIX DSD PRESET MEMORY H A T S BI AMP L PCM D C A C 3 4j 5 16 17 8 LEEP ZONE 3 AUTO DMPORT COAX ANALOG MULTIIN NETWORK HDMI A B OLUME gp 3r UL 1 4 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DTS HD MSTR LBR HI RES
135. of the menu between GUI automatically page 93 MODE to display the menu on the TV screen and DISPLAY 22 RM SETUP Press to set up the remote MODE to display the menu in page 96 toe display window 29 THEATRE Press to turn the Theater mode 4 HDMI Press to select an HDMI jack on and off when connecting the OUTPUT you want to output HDMI video receiver to products featuring signals to page 33 BRAVIA Sync 15 QUICK Press to display the on screen 24 TV Press to enable the TV CLICK remote on the TV the screen operation t6 Press 4 to select the 25 SHIFT Press to light up the button It menu items Then press to changes the remote button enter the selection function to activate the buttons with pink printing 7 TOOLS Press to display and select Hs 26 Numeric Press SHIFT 25 then press to OPTIONS from option menus for receiver buttons preset tune to preset stations DVD player TV or Blu ray select track numbers of the Disc Player etc CD player DVD player Blu 18 MENU Press to display the menu used ray Disc Player or MD deck HOME to operate audio video Press 271 to select track components or a TV number 10 aj select channel numbers of 19 lt lt gt gt Press to operate the DVD the VCR or satellite tuner m player Blu ray Disc Player CD After pressing TV 24 player MD deck tape deck or h i ich i gt a b gt press the numeric buttons to component conn
136. og connections If there are no digital audio signals analog audio signals are selected Analog Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Notes Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input When either HDMI input or DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is selected appears on the display and you cannot select other modes Select an input mode other than the HDMI input and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter then set the audio input mode 90 GB When 2ch Analog Direct is being used or the multi channel input is selected audio input is set to Analog You cannot select other modes Enjoying the sound images from other inputs Input Assign You can reassign video and or audio signals to another input Example Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to input the only digital optical audio signals from the DVD player Connect the component video jack of the DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 or COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 jack of this receiver when you want to input the video signals from the DVD player Assign video and or audio signals to the DVD input jack using Input Assign in the Input menu i THEATRE auserur AV 1 6 129 IV ZONE Le AMP 2CH ADIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC HDMI GUI RESOLUTION PIP OUTPUT MODE DISPLAY eek 4 4 e gt OPTIONS MENU TUN
137. ogic respective indictors when indicators the receiver applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals DOPL Dolby Pro Logic DOPLIT Dolby Pro Logic II DOPLIIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx Note This indicator does not light when either the center speaker and surround speaker is not connected 20 DTS ES indicators DTS 96 24 NEO 6 DTS ES DISCRETE MATRIX Light up when DTS or DTS ES signals are input Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals Either 96 24 or NEO 6 also lights up depending on the input signal format or decoding format DTS 96 24 96 kHz 24 bit decoding DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music Lights up with the either following indicator depending on the input signal decoding format DTS ES Discrete 6 1 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to Analog 21 DSD Lights up when the receiver is receiving DSD Direct Stream Digital signals 22 Neural THX Lights up when the receiver applies Neural THX processing to input signals 13 Rear panel DIGITAL T 1 DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT section 9 10 DMPORT OPTICAL IN Connect to
138. oint the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Make sure that the command modes of the receiver and the remote are the same If the command mode of the receiver and the remote are different you cannot operate the receiver with the remote page 96 Make sure you select the correct input on the remote When you operate a programmed non Sony component the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the maker of the component Error messages If there is a malfunction the display shows a code of two numbers and a message You can check the condition of the system by the message Refer to the following table to solve the problem If any problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer Reference sections for clearing the memory To clear See memorized settings page 43 PROTECTOR Irregular current is output to the speakers or the upper panel of the receiver is covered with something The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the connection of speakers and turn on the power again For other messages refer to Message list after auto calibration measurement page 52 and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list page 62 15855 Specifications Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at S
139. ol for HDMI function does not work in the following cases When you connect the receiver to a component which is not correspond with Sony s Control for HDMI function When you connect the receiver and components using other than HDMI connection 86 GB We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring BRAVIA Sync Note Depending on the connected component the Control for HDMI function may not work See the operating instructions of the component Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync To use the BRAVIA Sync turn the Control for HDMI function on for both the receiver and the connected component The receiver is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function When your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function When you connect a Sony TV with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function the Control for HDMI function of the receiver can be turned on simultaneously by turning the Control for HDMI function of the TV on 1 Make sure that the receiver TV and playback components are connected using an HDMI cable not supplied The respective components must be compatible with the Control for HDMI function 2 Turn on the receiver TV and playback components 3 Turn the Control for HDMI function of the TV on The Control for HDMI function of the receiver and all the connected components are simultaneously turned on During setup SCANNING ap
140. omponent video A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals luminance Y chrominance Pb and chrominance Pr High quality pictures such as DVD video or HDTV pictures are transmitted more faithfully The three jacks are color coded green blue and red E Composite video A standard format for transmitting video signal information The luminance signal Y and chrominance signal C are combined and transmitted together E Crossover frequency The frequency at which two speaker s frequencies intersect E Deep Color Video signals for which the color depth of signals passing through an HDMI jack have been raised The number of colors that could be expressed by 1 pixel was 24 bits 16 777 216 colors with the current HDMI jack However the number of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel will be 36 etc bits when the receiver corresponds to Deep Color Since the gradation of the depth of a color can be expressed more finely with more bits continuous color changes can be more smoothly expressed E Digital Cinema Sound DCS Unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home With this Digital Cinema Sound developed by integrating a DSP Digital Signal Processor and measured data the ideal sound field intended by filmmakers can be experien
141. ontrol a VCR 566 Maker Code s MARANTZ 527 SONY 701 702 703 704 705 MITSUBISHI MGA 503 519 527 544 566 706 568 AIWA 710 750 757 758 NEC m E n 520 540 544 AKAI 707 708 709 759 NORDMENDE 530 558 BEAUPUNET NOKIA 521 522 573 515 EMERSON n P MIROR PANASONIC 509 524 553 559 572 FISHER 717 718 719 720 PHILIPS 515 518 557 570 571 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721 722 730 PHILCO 503 504 514 517 518 GE PIONEER 509 525 526 540 551 GOLDSTAR LG 723 753 355 GRUNDIG 724 PORTLAND 503 HITACHI 722 725 729 741 QUASAR 509 535 ITTINOKIA 717 12788 oui B Maker Code s Maker Code s JVC 726 721 128 136 HAMLIN REGAL 836 837 838 839 840 MAGNAVOX 730 731 738 JERROLD G I 806 807 808 809 810 MITSUBISHI MGA 732 733 734 735 MOTOROLA 811 812 815 814 819 NEG io JERROLD 830 831 PANASONIC 729 730 737 738 739 OAK 841 842 843 740 PANASONIC 816 826 832 833 834 PHILIPS 729 730 731 835 PIONEER o8 PHILIPS 830 831 RCA PROSCAN 722 729 730 731 741 PIONEER 828 829 747 RCA 805 SAMSUNG 742 743 744 745 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 815 816 817 SANYO 717 720 746 TOCOM PHILIPS 830 831 SHARP 748 749 ZENITH 826 827 TELEFUNKEN 751 752 TOSHIBA 747 756 ZENITH 754 f an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA enter the code for Sony instead To
142. ontrol each 31 PIP Press PIP to switch the image of component the PIP Picture in Picture gt The tactile dot is attached to these buttons TV 5 window The image of the PIP b gt PRESET TV CH Use as a mark of window is the one from the operation EXT VIDEO IN jack You can swap the position of the main Notes screen and d window by Some functions explained in this section may not 16 work depending on the model When the HDMI input is The above explanation is intended to serve as an selected on the main screen you example only Therefore depending on the cannot swap the position of the component the above operation may not be main screen and the PIP window possible or may operate differently than described 32 DISPLAY Press to display the current status of or information on components connected to the receiver Note In the GUI MODE press the button to display the menu on the TV screen i33 RETURN Press to return to the previous EXIT 2 menu or exit the menu while the menu or on screen guide of the VCR DVD player or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen 34 Press to select an album 35 DISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when using a multi disc changer 18 Zone 2 Zone 3 remote commander RM AAP026 This remote is for zone 2 zone 3 operations page 78
143. onversion cable When you connect an HDMI DVI conversion cable to a DVI D component the sound and or the image may not be output Connect other audio cords or digital connecting cords then set Input Assign in the Input Option menu when the sound is not output correctly Before connecting cables make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Notes on HDMI connections Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the speaker output jacks HDMI OUT jack and PRE OUT jacks It is not output from any other audio jacks A video signal input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack The video input cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker set Audio Out to TV AMP in the HDMI settings menu If set to AMP the sound is not output from the TV speaker Be sure to turn on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV through this receiver Unless the power is on neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted 36 GB Audio signals sampling frequency bit length etc transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or
144. or the VCR Press to enter the value after selecting a channel disc or track using the numeric buttons 138 Button Function 5 gt Select to start playback or to record B i Select to stop or pause playback or recording lt lt gt gt Select to fast forward or fast backward kaa 1 Select to jump to the next previous track 6 Ch Ch Select Ch to select the channel of the TV satellite tuner VCR etc 7 A B C Select when you operate a 7 you op cableTV tuner 8 Input Select the input source of components connected to the receiver 9 Macro Select to start a macro programmed with Quick Click Operating the TV projector or lighting To operate the TV select on Common tab Button Function 1 Macro Select to start a macro programmed with Quick Click 2 amp Select to turn components connected to the receiver on or off 3 10 key Select to select channel numbers of the TV Satellite tuner or the VCR 4 10 Select to select channel numbers over 10 of the TV Satellite tuner or the VCR 5 Ent Press to enter the value after selecting a channel disc or track using the numeric buttons 6 o Display Info Select to display the current status of or information on components connected to the rec
145. ot supplied continued 3965 1 runngs 50067 DISPLAY GUI MODE BEY VIDEO 2 PORTABLE AV IN To the VIDEO 2 IN PORTABLE AV IN jacks Camcorder video game Q Audio video cord not supplied Note Before connecting cords make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Function for conversion of video signals This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals Composite video signals can be output as HDMI video and component video signals Component video signals can be output as HDMI video and video signals As the initial setting video signals input from the connected component are output to the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks as shown in the table below We recommend you set the video conversion function to match the resolution of the monitor you are using For details on the video converting function see KIH Video settings page 111 OuTPUT eck DMI OUT A B VIDEO MONITOR VIDEO OUT HDMI IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN O Video signals are output Video signals are not output 409 Notes on converting video signals When video signals from a VCR etc are converted on this receiver and then output to your TV depending on the status of the video signal output
146. ould be same as input when you are up converting an input signal with this receiver page 40 continued 15555 uoneuuoju euonippv The image of the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT is corrupted Video input signals other than 480p component are not received when signals are output from the VIDEO jack Input 480i component video signals When component input signals other than 480p are output use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack and set Resolution to DIRECT Images from the component connected to the HDMI jack are not output to the TV are distorted or are interrupted Make sure that cables are correctly and securely connected to components Depending on the playback component component may need to be set up Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the each component Be sure to use a connecting cable for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed an HDMI version1 3a category 2 cable when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Color transmission Images from the component connected to the HDMI jack may be distorted In this case set Video Direct to ON in the HDMI settings menu Images or sound from the component connected to the HDMI jack may be interrupted when video signals are switched In this case set Video Direct to ON in the HDMI settings menu Recording cannot be carried out Check that the components are connected correctly page 32 Select t
147. p 10801 Component video e e Composite video e e 1080 Component video e Composite video e 6 Video signals are converted and output through the video converter O The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output Video signals are not converted Video signals are not output a The resolution is set automatically depending on the connected monitor b When the TV is connected to jacks other than the HDMI jacks 4801 5761 signals are output when Resolution is set to AUTO c 480p 576p signals are output even if 4801 5761 is set d Video signals without copyright protection are output based on the settings menu Video signals with copyright protection are output as 480p Notes Video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks when the monitor etc is connected to HDMI OUT jacks f you select a resolution that the connected TV does not support in the Resolution menu the images from the TV cannot be output correctly Converted HDMI image output signals do not support x v Color Converted HDMI image output signals do not support Deep Color 11288 Figure 2 Zone Output from ZONE 2 ZONE 2 VIDEO Resolution COMPONENT OUT jack menu setting Input signals VIDEO OUT jacks 4801 5761 Component video e e initial setting Composite video e e 480p 576p Component video e Composite video e 72
148. peakers connected to both the FRONT SPEAKERS A and B terminals parallel connection OFF No audio signals are output from any speaker terminals or the PRE OUT jacks 9 Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically Auto Calibration The DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function allows you to perform automatic calibration such as checking the connection between each speaker and the receiver adjusting the speaker level and measuring the distance of each speaker from your seating position automatically Before you perform the auto calibration Before you perform the auto calibration set up and connect the speakers page 21 24 The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only Do not connect other microphones Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone During the measurement the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood Perform the measurement in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and get a more accurate measurement Ifthere are any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers the calibration cannot be performed correctly Remove any obstacle from the measurement area to avoid measurement error When you use a bi amplifier connection set Sur Back Assign to in t
149. pears in the display window of the receiver and once setting is completed COMPLETE will appear Wait until the setup is complete For details on setup of the TV refer to the operating instructions of your TV Notes When you pull out the HDMI cable or change the connection perform the steps given in When your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function page 86 or When your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function However you do not need to perform these steps when you use an HDMI IN 6 jack When you assign the component video input to the HDMI input using the Input Assign function you cannot set Control for HDMI to ON While Control for HDMI Easy Setting is being set you cannot use functions such as One Touch Play or System Audio Control When you set up the receiver using the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from a TV turn on the TV the receiver and the playback components beforehand When you set up the receiver using the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from a TV before you make the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function effective make the Control for HDMI function of the components that are not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function effective When your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function Turn the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and the connected
150. played back 110 Night Mode Lets you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels This function can be used with other sound fields When watching a movie late at night you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level E ON B OFF t3Video settings Makes settings for video Resolution Converting video signals Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals For details on video input output conversion classified according to the Resolution menu settings see Figure 1 on page 112 E AUTO E DIRECT Lets you output analog video input signals without conversion 480i 576i E 480p 576p 720p 1080i 1080p Zone Resolution Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signal in zone 2 For details on video input output conversion classified according to the Zone Resolution menu settings see Figure 2 on page 113 E 4801 5761 E 480p 576p B 720p B 1080i continued 111 sBunes Bunsn py Al Figure 1 Resolution Output from HDMI OUT jacks MONITOR MONITOR VIDEO menu setting COMPONENT OUT jack Input signals VIDEO OUT jacks DIRECT Component video Composite video AUTO Component video Gital getting Composite video if 4801 5761 Component video e e e Composite video e e e 480p 576p Component video e e Composite video 720
151. r You cannot select both settings at the same time n EQ settings You can use following parameters to adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of front center and surround back speakers Bass Treble gt AU Level dB Y Y Frequency Hz Notes This function does not work in the following cases The multi channel input is selected Sound Field is set to 2 Analog Direct This function does not work when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received If the equalizer is adjusted while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz the signals will always be played back at either 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz To adjust the equalizer on the EQ screen 1 Press to select the speaker on the Screen you want to adjust then press 2 Press to select Bass or Treble 3 Press 4 to adjust the gain then press 107 sBunmes Bunsn py 2 Multi Zone settings You can make settings for the main zone zone 2 or zone 3 Multi Zone Setup Turning the power on or off for zone 2 zone 3 You can turn zone 2 or zone 3 operation on or off this receiver is always selected You cannot turn it off 1 Press 4 4 to select the zone you want to turn on or off then press 3 2 Press 4 to select ON or OFF then press 3 E ON E OFF Selecting the output source for each zo
152. r 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 One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer AC power cord mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet On placement 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 television VCR or tape deck If the receiver is being used in combination with a television 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 u
153. receiver The multi channel sound can be played back as it is Note Audio signals are not output from the TV s speakers when Audio Out is set to AMP Subwoofer Level Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or 10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection You can set the level for each HDMI input independently E 0 dB E AUTO Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or 10 dB depending on the frequency B 10 dB H A T S Lets you turn the H A T S High quality digital Audio Transmission System function on or off When the H A T S function is turned on the sound quality is enhanced because there is no jitter timing gaps when reading signals when transmitting digital audio signals To activate the H A T S function select ON for CTRL FOR HDMI OFF E ON Notes It takes some time to output the sound after a playback operation is performed on the connected component e g pressing the PLAY button pressing the STOP button pressing the PAUSE button due to limitations of the H A T S system The time lag depends on the sound source This feature may be ineffective depending on the component and the sound source even if you set it to ON The components connected to the HDMI jack must support the H A T S feature When Audio Out is set to TV AMP the H A T S function may not work depending on the component connected or the condition of that compon
154. remote RM SET UP TO SHIFT 2 3 ENTER TVINPUT WIDE PICTURE FAVORITES TOPMENU WENI F2 Sia oa On the main remote commander 1 Press I while pressing RM SET UP The AMP and ZONE buttons flash 2 Press ZONE The AMP button goes off the ZONE button keeps flashing and the SHIFT button lights up 8288 3 Press the numeric button 2 for the zone 2 or 3 for the zone 3 while the ZONE button is flashing The ZONE button lights up 4 Press ENT MEM The ZONE button flashes twice and the remote switches to zone 2 or zone 3 mode On the zone 2 zone 3 remote commander 1 Press I while pressing RM SET UP The RM SET UP button flashes and the SHIFT button lights up 2 Press the numeric button 2 for the zone 2 or 3for the zone 3 while the RM SET UP button is flashing The RM SET UP button lights up 3 Press ENTER The RM SET UP button flashes twice and the remote switches to zone 2 or zone 3 mode Operating the receiver from another zone Operating the receiver from zone 2 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 operations The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 When an IR repeater is not connected use this receiver in the main zone 1 TVI O AVI O SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV ZONE a e TVINPUT WIDE PICTURE FAVORITES BD DVD TOPMENU MENU DISPLAY MASTER VOL yo ZONE Input butto
155. rvice or guarantee documents About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model STR DA6400ES Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote About the supplied manual STR DA6400ES contains the following manuals Refer to them as required by the operation STR DAG4OOES Operating Instructions this manual This manual explains the operations of the system itself This manual mainly explains operations using the main remote commander but most of the same operations can also be performed using the buttons and controls on the system having the same or similar names Using Network Featuers This manual explains the operations of the network function of STR DA6400ES It explains also how to install supplied ES Utility and VAIO Media plus application software on your computer Quick Setup Guide It explains how to connect components speakers and a subwoofer so that you can enjoy multi channel surround sound GUI Menu List GUI Menu List shows the menu tree of STR DA6400ES 388 On Copyrights Neural THX and neural THX introduced in the Operating Instructions and displayed in the display window and on the GUI menu screen mean Neural THX Surround This receiver incorpora
156. s numeric buttons button 1 in the example to clear the stored setting The RM SET UP button flashes twice then the clearing process is completed When the clearing process fails the RM SET UP button flashes five times Try to perform process again from step 2 13288 E Clearing all the contents of the remote s memory AV VO yo SYSTEM sum SHIFT ZONE SE Sa 2CH ADIRECT A F D MUSIC HOMI RESOLUTION PIP_ OUTPUT DISPLAY Cups RETURN TOOLS EXIT OPTIONS CT EJ TUNING TUNING C C be TVVOL MASTERVOL PRESET MASTER VOL 1 MACRO2 SLEEP PARTY 1 Press and hold MASTER VOL first then press 1 then press AN 1 0 The RM SET UP button flashes three times 2 Release all buttons All the contents of the remote s memory e g all the programmed data are cleared Using On screen Remote Quick Click Operating components or lighting connected to the receiver using the on screen remote Quick Click You can control components connected to the receiver a projector and the light control unit using the on screen remote on the TV screen On Screen remote Quick Click IR Blaster Common Components 7 Projector TV Source Components 133 49119 alowaH uea12s ug B Preparing Quick Click It is neces
157. sary to connect the IR Blaster to use Quick Click Connect the IR Blaster according to following instructions Connecting the IR Blaster Attach the supplied IR Blaster to components connected to the receiver You can control components connected to the receiver via the IR Blaster using the on screen remote control NA quao M eS ASSIGNABLEINPUT ONLY 2 ABA AAs SAGD AN D ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL cx ABA ALA 2 A FRONI pm j MULTI CHANNEL INPUT IR Blaster supplied Infrared transmitter Remote sensor After referring to the operating instructions of the components connected to the receiver make sure to place the IR Blaster just above or below the remote sensor Remote sensors on Sony Recorders and other products are identified by the E symbol 13408 Note Do not remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster yet After configuring the settings remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster and fix it in place Place the components and the IR Blaster as follows when you want to operate two components with the IR Blaster IR Blaster Remote sensors If the infrared receivers on the two components do not line up as shown in the illustration above you must purchase an optional IR Blaster VM 50 not supplied
158. scent light Move your TV away from the audio components e Make sure you have grounded the rh SIGNAL GND terminal only when a turntable is connected The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center surround surround back speakers Select a Cinema Studio EX mode page 74 Adjust the speaker level page 103 Make sure the center surround speaker s is are set to either SMALL or LARGE There is no sound from the surround back speakers Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos There is no sound from the subwoofer Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely Make sure you have turned on your speaker When all speakers are set to LARGE and Neo 6 Cinema or Neo 6 Music is selected there is no sound from the subwoofer The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure the sound field function is on press MOVIE or MUSIC Sound fields do not function only for signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced Check that the DVD etc you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver m
159. sing an outdoor antenna aerial On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer 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 Audio There is no sound no matter which component is selected or only a very low level sound is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on Check that MASTER VOLUME control is not set at oo dB Try to set it at about 40 dB Check that SPEAKERS OFF A B A B is not set to OFF page 47 Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function Check that you have selected the correct component with INPUT SELECTOR Check that headphones are not connected When only a very low level sound is heard check to see if Night Mode is activated page 94 The protective device on the receiver
160. status The receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is connected and DMPORT is selected The multi channel input is selected The input of the network function Server SHOUTcast is selected Lights up with the corresponding indicators that indicate the current input when INPUT MODE is set to Auto Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack Digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack No digital signal is being input When INPUT MODE is set to Analog or when the 2ch Analog Direct is being selected it also lights up EQ Lights up when the equalizer is activated HDMI A B Lights up when the signals are output from the HDMI OUT A or B jack D C A C Lights up when auto calibration is activated continued 1168 Name Function Name Function 7 ZONE 2 Lights up while operation in 14 VOLUME Displays the current ZONE 3 zone 2 zone 3 is being volume enabled 15 Dolby Lights up one of the SLEEP Lights up when the sleep Digital respective indicators when timer is activated Surround the receiver is decoding the 9 L F E Lights up when the disc indicators corresponding Dolby being played back contains Digital format signals an L F E Low Frequency 00 Dolby Digital Effects channel and the DAD Dolby Digital
161. t are output 5 Adjust to a suitable volume using the receiver in zone 3 To finish the zone 3 operation Press I after pressing ZONE Tips Even when this receiver is standby mode press 1 0 on the remote to turned off this receiver the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 remains turned on To turn off all receivers press 1 07 and AV 1 on the main remote at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 jacks No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks When SOURCE is selected the signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output from the ZONE 2 OUT or ZONE 3 OUT jacks even when the multi channel input is selected The analog audio signals of the current function are output 8499 Listening to the same music in different zone Party Mode You can enjoy listening to the same music in different zone j THEATRE S OO SYSTEM STANDBY V ZONE Le AMP 2CH ADIRECT A ED MUSIC HOMI GUI RESOLUTION PIP OUTPUT DISPLAY eG RETURN TOOLS EXIT OPTIONS CT E gt TUNING TUNING DISC SKIP TVVOL TVCH MASTERVOL PRESET en B BD DVD TOPMENU MENU Ft Fa al JI PARTY Le MACRO1 MACRO2 SLEEP PARTY 1 Start playback in the main zone 2 Press AMP 3 Press PARTY
162. tereo Mode 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 120 W 120 W Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 15 120 W 120 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 130 W 130 W CENTER 140 W SURROUND 130 W 130 W SURROUND BACK 130 W 130 W Reference Power Output 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 120 W 120 W CENTER 120 W SURROUND 130 W 130 W SURROUND BACK 120 W 120 W Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output 2 Measured under the following conditions Power requirements 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Frequency response Inputs Analog PHONO RIAA equalization curve 0 5 dB MULTI CHANNEL 10 Hz 100 kHz INPUT SA CD CD 3 dB TAPE MD TV VIDEO 1 2 BD DVD SAT PHONO Sensitivity 2 5 mV Impedance 50 kohms S N 90 dB A 20 kHz LPF MULTI CHANNEL Sensitivity 150 mV INPUT SA CD CD Impedance 50 kohms TAPE MD TV S N 100 dB A VIDEO 1 2 BD DVD 20 kHz LPF SAT Inputs Digital BD DVD Impedance 75 ohms SA CD CD Coaxial S N 96 dB A 20 kHz LPF VIDEO 1 2 TV SAT S N 96 dB TAPE MD Optical A 20 kHz LPF Outputs TAPE REC OUT MD REC OUT VIDEO 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT Voltage 150 mV Impedance 1 kohm FRONT L R CENTER SURROUND L R SURROUND BACK L R SUBWOOFER Voltage 2 V Impedance 1 kohm
163. teristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speakers OFF Sets the auto calibration EQ to off Note You cannot set Calibration Type for Seating Position for which the measurement results have not been registered To confirm the equalizer setting for the Seating Position 1 Press 4 repeatedly to select the Seating Position for which you want to confirm the equalizer setting 2 Press OPTIONS The option menu appears 3 Press repeatedly to select EQ Curve then press D 4 Press repeatedly to select the speaker on the screen for which you want to confirm the equalizer setting FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK To name the Seating Position 1 Press 4 repeatedly to select the Seating Position for which you want to name Press OPTIONS The option menu appears Press 4 repeatedly to select Name Input then press 9 The soft keyboard appears on the screen Press and to select a character one by one Press to select Finish then press Ch 101 sBunes Bunsn py Al dao peaker settings You can adjust each speaker manually You can also adjust the speaker levels after the auto calibration is completed Note The Speaker settings are only for the current Seating Position You can set the speaker impedance For details see 8 Setting the speakers page 45 Speaker Patt
164. terminals Notes You cannot use the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals for a bi amplifier connection When you use the auto calibration function make the bi amplifier settings before you perform auto calibration If you make the bi amplifier settings the speaker level balance and equalizer settings of the surround back speakers become invalid and those of the front speakers are used Signals output from the PRE OUT jacks are used with the same settings as those of the SPEAKERS terminals f the Speaker Pattern is set to the setting that there are surround back speakers you cannot make the bi amplifier settings 98 GB Adjusting Settings Using the setting menu You can adjust the various settings for speakers surround effects multi zone etc using the setting menu To display the menu of the receiver on the TV 3 Press 4 repeatedly to select screen make sure that the receiver is in GUI T Settings then press or MODE by following the steps in 7 to enter the menu mode Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen page 44 The setting menu list appears on the TV screen THEATRE setup AVI O AMP 4 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select C jee es pu the menu item you want then gt E31 7 Q m dil diio press 2 to enter T e DISPLAY s PA lt 3 Example When you select Auto Calibration e 4 e gt o 3 RETURN OPTIONS o EXIT 8 UE OPTIONS
165. tes Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic Surround EX and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent 328 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos Symbol DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2007 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved This receiver incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC This product using Neural THX Surround is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non exclusive non transferable limited right of use to this product under USA and foreign patent patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd Neural Surround Neural Audio Neural and NRL are trademarks and logos owned by Neural Audio Corporation THX is a trademark of THX Ltd which may be registered in some jurisdictions rights reserved The font type Shin Go R installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA amp COMPANY LTD
166. that can be used HDMII 2 3 HDMI components 4 5 6 connected to the HDMII HDMD HDMI3 HDMI4 HDMIS or HDMI6 jack 5 Turn on the component and start playback 6 Press MASTER VOL to adjust the volume Tips You can adjust the volume differently depending on the speed with which you turn the MASTER VOLUME knob To turn the volume up or down quickly turn the knob quickly To make fine adjustment turn the knob slowly You can adjust the volume differently depending on the length of time you press and hold the MASTER VOL button on the remote 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 on the remote To cancel press MUTING on the remote again or press MASTER VOL to raise the volume 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 This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components 1 Press repeatedly on the gl Input screen to select the input you want to name 58 GB 2 Press OPTIONS The option menu appears 3 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select Name Input then press 3 The soft keyboard appears on the screen Press l and
167. the information Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY the display will change as follows Input you selected Sound field type gt Stream Information Input name When listening to FM and AM radio Station name Frequency Sound field type Volume 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 When receiving RDS broadcasts PS Program Service name Preset name Band or Preset number Frequency band and preset number PTY Program Type indication RT Radio Text indication gt Sound field type 12188 Bunsnfpy Using the Remote Operating each component using the remote You can control Sony or non Sony components you are using with the remote supplied with the receiver The remote is initially set to control Sony components When you change the settings of the remote according to the components you are using you can control non Sony and other Sony components that the remote is initially unable control page 125 Operating the components connected to the receiver 1 Press the input button that matches the connected component that you want to operate 2 Press the appropriated buttons to use the function listed in the table below Note You may not be able to operate some functions for the components you are using 12288
168. the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want 2268 2 Connecting speakers Before connecting cords make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead paues FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals 9 M SSIGNABLEINPUT ONLY DMPORT an Yi wo oP AUD NT SURFOUND SUR BACK svawooren MULTI CHANNEL INPUT Monaural audio cord not supplied Q Speaker cords not supplied EN Front speaker A L ront speaker A R Center speaker By subwoofer Surround back speaker L a Surround back speaker R 9 A Surround speaker L surround speaker R a Jf you have an additional front speaker system connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals You can select the front speaker system you want to use with the SPEAKERS switch OFF A B A B on the front panel page 47 continued 239 b 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 a subwoofer then sound may not be output OTE you connect only one surround back speaker connect it to the SURR
169. these operating instructions for details on playing back content on your home network THEATRE miserue AV 1 6 129 2CH ADIRECT MOVIE MUSIC HOMI GUI RESOLUTION PIP_ OUTPUT MODE QUICK DISPLAY QUK 4 4 4 OPTIONS MENU MASTER VOL MUTING 1 Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote 2 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select Input then press 3 The menu item list appears on the TV screen 4 Press repeatedly to select the component you want then press 3 The menu screen disappears and the playback screen of the external input appears Selected input Components that can be used VIDEO 1 2 VCR etc connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack BD Blu ray Disc Player etc connected to the BD jack F3 Videol Video2 DVD DVD player etc connected to the DVD jack SAT Satellite tuner etc connected to the SAT jack TV TV connected to the TV jack pn o o D TAPE Tape deck etc connected to the TAPE jack MD MD deck etc connected to the MD jack Super Audio CD or CD player etc connected to the SA CD CD jack e SA CD CD 9 Phono Turntable etc connected to the PHONO jack 8888 MULTI IN Component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack continued RU D lt c D Q x Selected input Components
170. tion from a bi amplifier connection or a zone 2 connection to a surround back speakers connection Re set up the speakers after you connect the surround back speakers Refer to Auto Calibration page 47 or Manual Setup page 103 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 center surround left right surround back left right subwoofer 1 Press 4 repeatedly to select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the level then press 2 Press repeatedly to select Level then press 3 Press 4 to set the level of the selected speaker then press 9 You can adjust the level from 20 dB to 10 dB in 0 5 dB steps For the front left right speakers you can adjust the balance on either side You can adjust the front left level from FL 10 0 dB to FL 10 0 dB in 0 5 dB steps You can also adjust the front right level from FR 10 0 dB to FR 10 0 dB in 0 5 dB steps 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 However the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains L F E signals or if the front or surround speakers are set to SMALL the sound field for movie is selected or
171. to select a character one by one to enter the name 5 Press l to select Finish then press G The name you entered is registered To cancel naming input Press 4 to select Cancel then press Gh Changing the display items List Mode When you select BJ Input you can change the items to be displayed 1 Press 4 4 repeatedly on the Input screen to select the input you want 2 Press OPTIONS The option menu appears 3 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select List Mode then press 3 4 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the item you want to display then press 3 Input Assign Input name and audio video input jack assigned to the input are displayed in a list Sound Field Input name and the sound field selected for the input are displayed in a list A V Sync Input name and the delay set on the A V Sync menu for the input are displayed in a list Enjoying sound images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT is for enjoying sound images from a portable audio source or computer by connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter see Connecting components with digital audio input output jacks page 28 You can use the following Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters TDM BT1 Bluetooth Wireless Audio
172. trix 6 1 which matrixes surround back channel into surround left and surround right channels It is ideal for playback of motion picture soundtracks E DTS HD Audio format which extends the conventional DTS Digital Surround format This format consists of a core and an extension and the core part has DTS Digital Surround compatibility There are two kinds of DTS HD DTS HD High Resolution Audio and DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio has a maximum transmission rate of 6 Mbps with lossy compression Lossy and DTS HD High Resolution Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling frequency of 96 kHz and a maximum of 7 1 ch DTS HD Master Audio has a the maximum transmission rate of 24 5 Mbps and uses lossless compression Lossless and DTS HD Master Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling frequency of 192 kHz and a maximum of 7 1 ch E DTS Neo 6 This technology converts 2 channels stereo recorded audio for 7 channels playback There are two modes to select according to the playback source or your preference CINEMA for movies and MUSIC for stereo sources such as music H A T S High quality digital Audio Transmission System for HDMI H A T S for HDMI is a flow control playback system for HDMI transmission A master clock important for audio quality is provided by a crystal transmitter beside the DA converter of the receiver and this master clock controls the playback speed of the components conn
173. uide of the 11 OPTIONS Press to display and select items VCR DVD player or satellite TOOLS from option menus for receiver tuner is displayed on the TV DVD player TV or Blu ray screen Dase Payen ete 24 Press to select an album 12 MENU De ard 25 DISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when using HOME to operate audio video e a multi disc changer components or a TV bd 13 a a Press to operate the DVD 26 MASTER Press to adjust the volume level a VOL of all speakers zone 2 zone 3 player Blu ray Disc Player CD h player MD deck tape deck or at the same time p a b component connected to the TV VOL Press 17 then press TV 144 gt gt 1 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT VOL to adjust the volume adapter etc level of the TV in zone 2 14 PRESET Press to register FM AM radio P stations or to select preset 27 MUTING Press to turn off the sound stations temporarily Press the button TV CH gt Press TV 12 then press TV again to restore tie sound CH to operate the TV See the table on page 124 for information on the satellite tuner VCR etc buttons that you can use to control each 15 RM SET UP Press to set up the remote component b 16 TV I no Drees to cath tlie TV The tactile dot is attached to these buttons SAT 5 We PRESET TV CH Use as a mark of 17 TV Press to enable the TV operation operation 18 SHIFT Press to light up
174. uner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas aerials to the receiver page 42 Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below FM band 50 kHz band 9 kHz THEATRE AV 1 65 WAS SHIFT CJ buttons OPTIONS MENU 6488 Tuning into a station automatically Auto Tuning 1 Press The receiver can be operated using the remote 2 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV screen 3 Press 4 repeatedly to select amp FM f AM then press or gt The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen Press 4 4 to select Auto Tuning then press 3 5 Press 4 Press to scan from low to high press to scan from high to low 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 65 or select the preset station you want page 67 2 Press OPTIONS The option menu appears 3 Press 4 4 to select Mode then press 3 4 Press to select MONO then press Tuning into a station directly Direct Tuning Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons 1 Press AMP The receiver can be operated using the remote 2 Press MENU The menu is displayed on the TV
175. urement results obtained in Performing auto calibration page 48 proceed with the following steps 1 Press to select Yes in step 8 in Performing auto calibration then press e The selecting screen of the calibration type appears Auto Calibration Select calibration type du Engineer OFF 2 Press 4 4 repeatedly to select the auto calibration type then press G Parameter Explanation Full Flat Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat Engineer Sets the frequency to one that matches that of the Sony listening room standard Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker OFF Sets the auto calibration EQ to off The measurement results are saved 3 Press The exit screen appears Auto Calibration Complete RETURN 8 4 Press Q Notes After reflecting the results of a compensation for a frequency characteristic signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are always played back at either 44 1 kHz or 48 KHz The frequency response measurement result is not utilized in the following cases The multi channel input is selected 2ch Analog Direct is being used The measurement result is not utilized when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received Tip The size of a speaker LARGE S
176. vice Sport Sports programs Education Educational programs such as how to and advice programs Drama Radio plays and serials Cultures Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns Science Programs about the natural sciences and technology Varied Speech Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy Pop Music Rock Music Popular music programs Rock music programs Easy Listening Easy Listening Light Classics M Instrumental vocal and choral music Serious Classics Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc Other Music Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae continued 6555 Program type Description indication Weather amp Metr Weather information Finance Stock market reports and trading etc Children s Progs Programs for children Social Affairs Programs about people and the things that affect them Religion Programs of religious content Phone In Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum Travel amp Touring Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA Leisure amp Programs on recreational Hobby activities such as gardening fishing cooking etc Jazz Music Jazz programs Country Music Country music programs
177. y Laboratories Inc Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels When reproduced audio is decoded and output in 4 channels surround sound This is the most common audio processing method for DVD video E Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is Dolby s lossless audio technology developed for high definition optical discs Dolby TrueHD audio is bit for bit identical to the original studio masters and provides supreme quality audio up to 8ch at 96 kHz 24 bit and up to 6ch at 192 kHz 24 bit Together with high definition video it offers an unprecedented home theater experience B DSD Audio format used for a Super Audio CD DSD converts analog signals to digital and records them directly without adding any processing so that no information is omitted Recording and playback of high fidelity quality sound is achieved E DTS 96 24 A high sound quality digital signal format It records audio at a sampling frequency and bit rate of 96 kHz 24 bit which is the highest possible for DVD video The number of playback channels varies depending on the software E DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding decoding technology for theaters developed by DTS Inc It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital delivering a higher quality sound reproduction B DTS ES Format for 6 1 channels playback with surround back information There are two modes Discrete 6 1 which records all channels independently and Ma

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