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Sony 3-289-204-41(1) Stereo Receiver User Manual

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1. Super Audio CD player CD player Audio cord not supplied Note If your turntable has a ground earth wire connect it to the h SIGNAL GND terminal 23 GB payeys fl 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 35 Component to be connected Page TV 18 With HDMI jack 25 Blu ray disc player 28 DVD player 29 Satellite tuner Set top box 30 DVD recorder VCR 31 Camcorder video game etc 31 2465 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 COMPONENT VIDEO Digital High quality image Analog Notes Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on neither video nor audio is transmitted Converting video signals This rec
2. lt DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE VIDEO VIDEO OUT N ASSIGNABLE INPUT FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SPEAKER VIDEO 1 Audio cord not supplied Q Component video cord not supplied Q Video cord not supplied 2868 Tip The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO IN jacks have been assigned to the Blu ray Disc player If you connect your Blu ray Disc player to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 or COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 3 IN jacks set Input Assign in the Input menu Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player It is not necessary to connect all the cables Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components Note To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD mE player set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player penis DVD player Audio signals o 750 C BD IN tor DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN Video signals OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO PR CR SUR BACK SUBWOOFER DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE Q Coaxial digital cord not supplied Q Audio cord not sup
3. 7 3 6 5 DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN Connect toa DVD 8 OUT jacks player etc The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jacks sound quality page 18 20 29 30 HDMI IN Connect to a DVD OUT jacks player Blu ray Disc Player or a satellite tuner The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or and speakers connected to this receiver page 18 26 882 3 2 ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA Connects to the FM jack wire antenna aerial supplied with this receiver page 35 AM Connects to the AM ANTENNA loop antenna aerial jack supplied with this receiver page 35 AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT section AUDIO IN Connect to a Super OUT jacks Audio CD player etc R page 18 20 23 Connect to a Super Audio CD player etc with an analog audio jack for 7 1 channel or 5 1 channel sound page 22 MULTI CHANNEL INPUT PRE OUT Connect to an external power amplifier 4 SPEAKERS section Remote commander Connects to speakers page 16 You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio video components that the remote is assigned to operate You can also program the remote to control 5 COMPONENT VIDEO INPU
4. Adjust the speaker level page 65 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 Sound fields do not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz 3 subwoofer 2 7 The surround effect cannot be obtained 2 Make sure the sound field function is on 3 press MOVIE 5 o 5 117 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 make 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 19 Select the source component using INPUT SELECTOR page 50 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
5. Check the setting of Audio Out in the HDMI settings menu page 57 Check that the component is connected correctly to the HDMI jack for that component You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component Be sure to use a connecting cable for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed an HDMI version 1 3a category 2 cable when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Colour Deep Color transmission The source image input to the HDMI jack is not output from the TV Check the HDMI connection page 26 Depending on the playback component you may need to set up the component 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 version 1 3a category 2 cable when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Colour Deep Color transmission The Control for HDMI function does not work Check the HDMI connection page 26 e Make sure Control for HDMI is set to ON in the HDMI menu Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected component Refer to the operating instructions of the connected component If you change the HDMI
6. Check to make sure the selected audio digital input jack is not assigned to other inputs in Input Assign in the Input menu page 88 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 118 Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate input on the receiver page 50 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 should be same as the input function when you are up converting an input signal with this receiver page 32 Recording cannot be carried out Check that the components are connected correctly page 24 Select the source component using INPUT SELECTOR page 50 The GUI mode does not appear on the TV screen Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI ON If the GUI menu still does not appear on the TV screen press MENU Check the TV is connected correctly HDMI The source sound input to the HDMI jack is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker
7. 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI ON GUI MODE appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Press 2 repeatedly to select Settings then press Or The Settings menu list appears on the TV Screen Press repeatedly to select Speaker then press 2 4 Press 2 repeatedly to select Speaker Pattern then press or Select Speaker Pattern according to the speaker system which you are using You do not need to select the speaker pattern after Auto Calibration 6855 Making settings with the Test Tone menu 2 A F D MOVIE MUSIC RESOLUTION 54 SLEEP NGBE ereTURN options EXT Y TOOLS select GUI ON GUI MODE appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen screen Press repeatedly to select Speaker then press Press repeatedly to select Test Tone then press or gt Speaker Phase Noise Phase Audio You can select the test tone type Press GUI MODE repeatedly to Press repeatedly to select Settings then press Or The Settings menu list appears on the TV 5 Press 2 repeatedly to select the speaker you want to adjust then press 3
8. Displaying the GUI menu on the m TV screen BD DVD SAT 3 TV MD TAPE TAPE e 0 10 wr w oport ICLEAR gt 10 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC INPUT IGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE REDUR OPTIONS EXIT TOOLS MENU 3965 Overview of the menus The following menu items are available in each settings menu Input Selects the input to the receiver For details on each input see Selecting a component page 50 Music You can enjoy sound and image from component connected the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter For details on Music function see Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 83 FM AM You can listen to the radio using the receiver For details on Tuner operation see Tuner Operations page 72 amp Settings You can use Settings menu to set and adjust this receiver Auto Calibration You can use the Auto Calibration settings menu to adjust the speakers automatically For details see 9 Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically Auto Calibration page 44 Speaker You can use the Speaker settings menu to adjust the speakers manually for the current position and to set the speaker impedance For details see Setting the speaker impedances page 42 and Adjusting the speaker setti
9. If you connect a subwoofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal which is a low pass sound effect output to a subwoofer from a 2 channel signal However the low frequency signal is not generated for Neo 6 Cinema or Neo 6 Music when all speakers are set to LARGE In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend setting the subwoofer s cut off frequency as high as possible 6258 Types of music movie mode You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s preprogrammed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home Sound field Sound field Effect for appears on TV screen Movie Cinema Studio EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Grant Theater cinema production Cinema St EX A studio This is a standard mode great for watching almost any type of movie Cinema Studio EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production Cinema St EX B studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects Cinema Studio EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching Cine
10. TV and VCR Press INPUT SELECTOR to select VIDEO 1 You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select VIDEO 1 When you connect VCR to the VIDEO 1 jack Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the VCR is displayed Play back the tape on the VCR Adjust to a suitable volume C Gl i After you have finished watching a video eject the tape and turn off the receiver the TV and the VCR 5568 Amplifier Operations Settings for the audio Audio settings menu You can use the Audio settings menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference Select Audio in the Settings menu For details on adjusting the parameters see 7 Operating the receiver using the GUI Graphical User Interface page 39 Audio settings menu parameters E A V Sync Synchronizes audio and video output Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display You can adjust the delay from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms steps Notes This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector This parameter is not valid when the multi channel input is selected Analog Direct is being used E 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 Main Sub Sound of the main langu
11. to SB SB3m SB DIST 3279 0 01 m 1 inch step 9 10 Surround back left speaker distance SBL 1 0 m to SBL 10 0 m SBL 33 to SBL3 SBL DIST SBL 3279 0 01 m 1 inch step 9 10 Surround back right speaker SBR 1 0 m to SBR 10 0 m SBR 3 3 to SBR 3 m distance SBR DIST SBR 32 9 0 01 m 1 inch step 9 10 Subwoofer distance SW 1 0m to SW 10 0 m SW 3 3 toSW SW3m SW DIST 3279 0 01 m 1 inch step 9 10 Distance unit METER FEET METER DIST UNIT Front speakers crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS frequency 10 Hz step 120 Hz FRT CROSS Center speaker crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS frequency 10 Hz step 120 Hz CTR CROSS Surround speakers crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS frequency 10 Hz step 120 Hz SUR CROSS Speaker Impedance 8 ohms 4 ohms 8 ohms SP IMP continued 9965 suonejedo 198410 Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display window setting window Surround Sound field selection settings S F SELECT sSURROUND Enhanced surround mode PLIIx NEO6 CIN NEO6 MUS PLIIx E SUR MODE NEURAL THX Effect level EFCT 150 EFCT 100 EFCT 80 EFCT EFFECT EFCT 50 100 EQ settings Front speakers bass level FRT B 10 dB to FRT B 10 dB FRT B lt EQ gt FRT BASS 1 GB step 0 dB Front speakers treble level T 10 dB to FRT T 10 dB FR
12. HDMIIN Q A X X COMPONENT VIDEO IN O O A X VIDEOIN Q Video signals are up converted and output through the video converter A The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output Video signals are not converted X Video signals are not output 3268 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 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 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 1080i 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 Set Resolution to AUTO or 480 5761 in the Video settings menu to output the video signals from the MONITOR VIDEO OUT and COM
13. L Front Left the Analog Direct is R Front Right being used C Center monaural PI DMPORT Lights up when DIGITAL Surround Left MEDIA PORT adapter is SR Surround Right connected and DMPORT S Surround monaural or the is select d surround components obtained by Pro Logic MULTIIN Lights up when multi processing channel input is selected SBL Surround Back Left 23 HDMI Lights up when the receiver SBR Surround Back Right recognizes a component SB Surround Back the connected via an HDMI IN jack surround back components obtained by 6 1 channel decoding Example Recording format Front Surround 3 2 1 When Speaker Pattern is set to 3 0 1 page 99 Sound Field A F D AUTO su Jle SL 5 93 GB suonejedo 198410 Using the sleep timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time 2 ADIRE A F D MOVIE MUSIC RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE SLEEP eRETURN OPTIONS EXIT TOOLS Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on Each time you press SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 0 30 00 1 00 00 1 30 00 2 00 00 OFF When sleep timer is being used SLEEP lights up in the display Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears on the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be cancelled 9488 Recording using the receiv
14. OUTPUT DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pn Cn ANTENNA X SURROUND E R SUBWOOFER SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT 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 We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable 1848 Notes Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords 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 has a video conversion function For details see Notes on converting video signals page 33 The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you connect the audio output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver In this configuration set the sound output jack of t
15. 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 Component video A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals luminance Y chrominance Pb and chrominance Pr High quality pictures such as DVD video or HDTV pictures are transmitted more faithfully The three jacks are color coded green blue and red E Composite video A standard format for transmitting video signal information The luminance signal Y and chrominance signal C are combined and transmitted together 11288 E Crossover frequency The frequency at which two speaker s frequencies intersect E Deep Colour 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 Colour 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
16. mode Guest Searching Searching the server TDM NCI only 86 GB Naming inputs 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 WORE NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY E Mille kg gt TUNING TUNING 1 Choose the item you want to name You can name the following items Auto Calibration position page 44 Inputs page 50 Preset stations page 74 2 Press OPTIONS 3 Select Input then press 3 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Input Assign BD DVD TV MD TAPE 4 Press 2 to select a character then press The name you entered is registered To cancel naming input Press RETURN EXIT 8 Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE 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 THEATRE muserUP AV 1 6 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE Le HOME RETURN OPTIONS EXIT TOOLS 1 Press the input button You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode The selected audio input mode appears on the display window
17. only the last three numbers entered are valid continued 107 To cancel programming To control a CD player Press RM SET UP during any step Maker Code s The RM SET UP indicator flashes 5 times in SONY 101 102 103 quick succession The remote automatically DENON 104 123 exits the programming mode JVC 105 106 107 KENWOOD 108 109 110 MAGNAVOX 111 116 To activate the input after MARANTZ 116 programming ONKYO 112 113 114 Press the programmed button to activate the PANASONIC 115 input you want PHILIPS TIG PIONEER 117 If programming is TECHNICS 115 118 119 unsuccessful check the YAMAHA 120 121 122 following If the indicator does not light up in step 1 the To control a DAT deck batteries are weak Replace both batteries f 86 Maker Code s If the indicator ashes 5 times in quick SONY 208 succession while entering the numeric code PIONEER 219 an error has occurred Start again from step To control MD deck The numeric codes ao corresponding to the DENON 302 component and the maker of Ive 303 the component KENWOOD 304 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 a tape deck to control Since the remote signal that a Maker Code s component accepts differs dependin
18. 1 0 switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons 4 number 5 Press SHIFT 23 and then press numeric buttons to preset tune to preset stations select track numbers of the CD player VCD player LD player DVD player MD deck DAT deck or tape deck Press 0 10 to select track number 10 select channel numbers of the VCR satellite tuner Blu ray disc player PSX DVD VHS COMBO or DVD HDD COMBO Press TV 24 and then press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels 2 uch on standby ENT MEM Press to turn the receiver on or set it to standby mode To turn off all Sony components press IKD and AV 1 0 1 at the same time SYSTEM STANDBY Saving the power in standby mode When Control for HDMI page 79 is set to OFF 3 AMP Press to enable the receiver operation page 96 4 Input buttons Press one of the buttons to Press SHIFT 23 and then press ENT MEM to enter the value after selecting a channel disc or track using the numeric buttons of the VCR CD player VCD player LD player MD deck DAT deck tape deck satellite tuner Blu ray disc player or PSX store a station during tuner operation To enter the value of Sony TV press TV 124 and then press ENT MEM select the compone
19. 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling Q Video cord not supplied frequencies The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 3 IN jacks have been assigned to the satellite tuner If you connect your satellite tuner to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 or COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 IN jacks set Input Assign in the Input menu 3055 Notes Connecting components with Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 mH analog video and audio jack input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder For details see Q The following illustration shows how to Programming the remote page 107 z connect a component which has analog jacks You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it a such as a DVD recorder or VCR etc can be displayed on the TV screen and display o It is not necessary to connect all the cables window For details see Naming inputs 2 Connect audio and video cords according to page 86 2 the jacks of your components DVD recorder VCR Video signals Audio signals SURROUND BACK o m MER COMPONK HDMI MONITOR COMPO 3 SURRUND SATIN D IN tror auro OVDIN VIDEO Y our QUT SS DMPORT r MN _ FRONT B E f fM FRONT A W Front _ sunrouno sun pack suwoorer MULTI C
20. 53 SLEEP NGBE EIE 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI ON GUI MODE appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 68 GB 2 Press 4 repeatedly to select Input then press 3 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Video COMPONENT 1 Audio DVD ANALOG SAT TV MD TAPE 3 Press 4 4 to select the input name you want to assign 4 Press OPTIONS then select Input Assign VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD DVD TV MD TAPE D Select the audio and or video signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step using Input Assign 5 Video Select Audio VIDEO 1 OPT SAT OPT DVD COAX SA CD COAX COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 3 COMPOSITE 6 Press RETURN EXIT to enter the setting Input name VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT MD SA CD MULTI TAPE CD IN Assignable COMPONENT 1 input COMPONENT 3 COMPOSITE NONE z m Assignable VIDEO 1 OPT FT input SAT OPT E 9 DVD COAX SA CD COAX ANALOG Notes You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver and yo
21. 835 PHILIPS 830 831 PIONEER 828 829 RCA 805 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 815 816 817 844 TOCOM PHILIPS 830 831 ZENITH 826 827 To control a tuner Maker Code s SONY 002 005 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 VHS COMBO Maker Code s SONY 411 To control a DVD HDD COMBO Maker Code s SONY 401 402 403 Clearing all the contents of the remote s memory While holding down MASTER VOL press and hold 1 then press AV I O The RM SET UP button flashes three times All the contents of the remote s memory i e all the programmed data are cleared 111 oy Burst n 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
22. AMP continued 5768 suoneJjedo 131dwy n E SW Level Subwoofer level for HDMI A Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB Enjoying Surround Sound or 10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection You can set the level for Enj oyi ng a re each HDMI input independently AUTO programmed sound field The subwoofer level is automatically set to 0 dB or 10 dB depending on the sampling frequency 2 e 10 dB e OdB 3 6 MENU 1 start playing a sound source you want to listen to CD DVD etc 2 Press GUI MODE to select GUI ON GUI MODE appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 3 Press 4 repeatedly to select Settings then press Or The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select Surround then press or gt 5 Press 4 repeatedly to select Sound Field Setup then press G 5865 6 Press 2 repeatedly to select the surround sound you want amp Sound Field Setup Field Effect Level Multi Stereo Cinema St EX B Cinema St EX C V Multi Dimension To select enhanced surround mode 1 Select Enhanced Sur Mode in step 5 above 2 Press repeatedly to select the enhanced surround sound you want 3 Press The selected enhanced surround mode can only be appli
23. Audio input modes AUTO Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are more than one digital connection HDMI audio signals have priority over COAXIAL and OPTICAL audio signals If there are no digital audio signals analog audio signals are selected 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 DMPORT input is selected appears on the display and you cannot select other modes Select an input mode other than the DMPORT input then set the audio input mode When Analog Direct is being used or the multi channel input is selected audio input is automatically set to ANALOG You cannot select other modes 6768 19440 g Enjoying the sound images from other inputs 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 COMPO 1 IN 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 2 A F D MOVIE MUSIC RESOLUTION
24. EXIT 8 return to the previous menu channels exit the menu while the menu PRESET Press to or on screen guide of the 49 select preset stations VCD player LD player select preset channels of the DVD player Blu ray disc VCR satellite tuner Blu ray player PSX DVD VHS disc player DVD player COMBO or satellite tuner is DVD VHS COMBO or displayed on the TV screen DVD HDD COMBO To return to the previous menu of Sony TV press TV 24 and 14 F1 F2 Press or F2 to select a then press RETURN EXIT d component DVD HDD COMBO 20 DISPLAY Press to select information F1 HDD mode displayed on the display F2 DVD mode window or TV screen of the DVD VHS COMBO VCR VCD player LD player F1 DVD mode DVD player CD player MD F2 VHS mode deck Blu ray disc player PSX satellite tuner DVD VHS 15 BD DVD Press to display the menu or on COMBO or DVD HDD TOP MENU screen guide of the DVD or COMBO Blu ray disc on the TV screen To select information of Sony Then use 4 and to TV press TV perform menu operations press DISPLAY BD DVD Press to display the menu of the 21 RESOLUTION Press repeatedly to change the MENU DVD or Blu ray disc on the TV resolution of signals output screen Then use and from the HDMI OUT or to perform menu COMPONENT VIDEO operations MONITOR OUT jack TVINPUT Press TV 24 and then press page 82 TV INPUT to select the input 22 INPUT Press to se
25. MAX Note Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position Using 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 4565 penis X Performing Auto Calibration The Auto Calibration function allows you to measure the following Speaker connections Speaker polarity Speaker distance Speaker size Speaker level Frequency characteristics a b The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases The multi channel input is selected Analog Direct is being used gt The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE MENU 1 Press GUI MODE to select GUI ON GUI MODE appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Press 2 repeatedly to select S
26. Maker Code s GE SONY 401 402 403 GOLDSTAR LG 723 753 GRUNDIG 724 HITACHI 722 725 729 741 ITT NOKIA 717 JVC 726 727 128 136 MAGNAVOX 730 731 738 MITSUBISHI MGA 732 733 734 735 NEC 736 PANASONIC 729 730 737 738 739 740 PHILIPS 729 730 731 PIONEER 729 RCA PROSCAN 722 729 730 731 741 747 SAMSUNG 742 743 744 745 SANYO 717 720 746 SHARP 748 749 TELEFUNKEN 751 752 TOSHIBA 741 156 ZENITH 754 If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA enter the code for Sony instead continued 109 oy Burst n To control a TV Maker Code s SONY 501 AIWA 501 536 539 AKAI 503 AOC 503 CENTURION 566 CORONADO 517 CURTIS MATHES 503 551 566 567 DAYTRON 517 566 DAEWOO 504 505 506 507 515 544 FISHER 508 545 FUNAI 548 FUJITSU 528 GOLDSTAR LG 503 512 515 517 534 544 556 568 GRUNDIG 511 533 534 HITACHI 503 513 514 515 517 519 544 557 571 ITT NOKIA 521 522 J C PENNY 503 510 566 JVC 516 552 KMC 517 MAGNAVOX 503 515 517 518 544 566 MARANTZ 527 MITSUBISHI MGA 503 519 527 544 566 568 NEC 503 517 520 540 544 554 566 NORDMENDE 530 558 NOKIA 521 522 573 575 PANASONIC 509 524 553 559 572 PHILIPS 515 518 557 570 571 PHILCO 503 504 514 517 518 PIONEER 509 525 526
27. PORT 9 14 20 82 Direct Tuning 73 104 Display window 91 Distance 66 Distance Unit 71 Dolby Digital EX 60 DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music 61 Dual Mono 56 DVD player 26 29 53 DVD recorder 31 E Effect Level 100 Enhanced Setup 49 EQ Settings 71 Equalizer 71 F FM 72 90 104 FM Mode 73 100 G Gain Adjusting Bass Treble 71 GUI Graphical User Interface 18 39 H HDMI Settings 57 101 HDMI jacks 8 25 Headphone Settings 63 Input 50 Input Assign 88 INPUT MODE 87 INPUT SELECTOR 52 55 iPod 83 84 L LARGE 67 Level 66 71 LFE Low Frequency Effect 91 List Mode 85 M Manual Setup 65 66 MASTER VOLUME 7 52 55 Messages Auto Calibration 49 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 86 error 121 Movie 63 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp 53 Music 63 Muting 51 N Name Input 86 Network Client 84 Neural THX 61 NIGHT MODE 65 P Phase Audio 70 98 Phase Noise 70 98 PHONES 7 PLII 61 PLIIx 61 Position Auto Calibration 49 Presetstations 74 PROTECTOR 121 R RDS 75 Recording 94 95 Remote 9 14 37 105 111 Resetting 36 Resolution 57 82 101 S Size 67 Sleep timer 94 SMALL 67 Sound Field Select 58 Sound Field Setup 58 Speaker Settings 42 70 99 Speaker Impedance 42 Speaker Pattern 68 SPEAKERS OFF A B A B 7 44 Super Audio CD player 20 22 23 52 Surround 58 Surround Settings 100 System Settings 101 T Test Tone 69 70 98 TONE 7 TONE MODE 7 36 Treble 71
28. Press M To resume play press the button again Stop Press B Find the beginning ofa Press 9 track during playback or find the beginning of the previous track Find the beginning of the Press P next track Skip to the previous Press e album Skip to the next album Press e Go backward forward Press 4 0 When a TDM iPI is connected the receiver enters pause mode when is pressed Fast backward forward while pressing and holding the lt gt button Option parameters in the play modes E Repeat Mode TDM iP1 only Off One All li Shuffle TDM iP1 only Off Songs Albums 193440 A E List Mode TDM NC1 only All Tracks Disc List Artist List Genre List Tip The List Mode can be used with the Function List menu even when the list is displayed continued 8565 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 Server There is no server connected No Track No track was found No Item No item was found Connecting Connecting to the server Configuring The network is setting up Warning Check the display of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Party Mode The unit is currently in party
29. 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 Notes When you connect all the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher set Speaker Impedance in the Speaker settings menu to 8 ohms In other connections set it to 4 ohms For details see 8 Setting the speakers page 42 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 17 paes H 3 Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when It is not necessary to connect all the cables you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI Connect audio and video cords according to OUT jack to a TV You can operate this the jacks of your components receiver using a GUI Graphical User Before connecting cords make sure to Interface disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Audio signals Video signals Audio Video signals
30. buttons that you can use to control each component Notes Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described RM AAU039 This remote can only be used to operate the E receiver You can control the main functions of the receiver with simple operations using this remote Name Function 1 on Press to turn a receiver on or off standby 2 2CH Press to select sound field A DIRECT page 103 104 A F D MOVIE MUSIC 3 GUI MODE Press to display the GUI menu on the TV screen After pressing GUI MODE 4 13 press to select the menu items Then press S press n to enter the selection 5 OPTIONS Press to display and select items from option menus continued 139 penis Pure Name Function 6 MENU Press to display the menu to operate the receiver 7 DMPORT Press to operate component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 50 Starts play Stops play 4 gt i Skips tracks 8 INPUT Press to select the input
31. can also use the System Audio Control function as follows If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on the System Audio Control function will automatically be set to on and the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver However if you turn off the receiver the sound will output from the TV speakers You can adjust the receiver s volume when you adjust the TV volume Notes f System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting refer to the operating instructions of the TV When Control for HDMI is set to the Audio Out settings in the HDMI menu will set automatically depending on the System Audio Control settings When you connect a TV that does not have System Audio Control function the System Audio Control function does not work 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 170 THEATRE RMseTuP AV 1 TV Press TV then press AV 1 0 The TV receiver and the components connected via HDMI are turned off Notes Set the TV Standby Synchro to ON before using m the System Power Off function For details
32. connection connect disconnect the AC power cord or there is a power failure repeat the procedures of Preparing Control for HDMI function page 79 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 menu to TV AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver If you cannot listen to the sound of a component connected to the receiver Change the input of the receiver to HDMI when you want to watch a program on a component connected via HDMI connection to the receiver Change the TV channel when you want to watch a TV broadcast Select the component or input you want to watch when you watch a program on the component connected to the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV on this operation uoneuuojuj jeuonippv 11928 The TV s remote commander cannot be used to control the connected component when using the Control for HDMI function Change the input of the receiver to the HDMI input connected to the component Tuner The FM reception is poor Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna
33. dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer AUTO The dynamic range is applied automatically with Dolby TrueHD source or other source is set to OFF OFF The dynamic range is not compressed 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 E Distance Unit Distance unit Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances METER The distance is displayed in meters FEET The distance is displayed in feet Adjusting the equalizer You can use following parameters to adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of all speakers and apply them These settings are applied to all sound fields and for each speaker Bass Treble B Level i dB I Frequency Hz Notes This function does not work in the following cases The multi channel input is selected Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received f the equalizer
34. eee 116 Specifications eee ne endet 122 Index eter Ere 124 568 Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel 15 14 13 To remove the cover Press PUSH When you remove the cover keep it out of reach from children Status of the POWER button alt of The receiver is turned off initial setting The ON STANDBY lamp lights off Press POWER to turn the receiver on You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote On Standby Press 1 01 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 658 Name Function Name Function 1 POWER Press to turn the INPUT MODE Press to select the input receiver on or off mode when the same ON STANDBY Lights up in green components gre lamp when the receiver is connected to both turned on Lights up in digital and analog red when the receiver is jacks set to standby mode 11 MASTER Turn to adjust the 2 TONE MODE Adjusts the tonal VOLUME volume level of all TONE quality bass treble speakers at the same level of the front ime center and surround 12 INPUT Turn to select the input speakers Press TONE SELECTOR source
35. even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment Warning 41 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 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 This may be caused by noise Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment NO WARNING There is no warning information Error Code 31 32 33 1 When you press RETRY appears 2 Press to select YES 3 Press then follow the instructions from step 1 of Performing Auto Calibration When a warning code appears If a warning on the measurement result is present detailed information is displayed Press to return to step 1 of Confirming saving the measurement results page 47 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 t
36. is adjusted while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz the signals will always be played back at 96 kHz 2 A F D MUSIC RESOLUTION SLEEP MOBE Sie 1 2 5 OPTIONS MENU RETURN EXIT OPTIONS TOOLS ES Ce E 2 TUNING TUNING 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI ON GUI MODE appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen continued 7188 6umes sjexyeeds peoueApy 7268 Press repeatedly to select Settings then press The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select EQ then press 3 or SEQ C Froni Center Surround 10 0dB 10 0dB Bass Treble Back Choose the speaker you want to adjust using then press Press repeatedly to select Bass or Treble then press 4 to adjust the parameter Tip You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble level with TONE MODE and TONE on the receiver Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas aerials to the receiver page 35 Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning differs de
37. is selected or Portable Audio is selected 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 f you do not use the subwoofer the front speakers are automatically set to LARGE 6762 dn 6umes sjexyeeds p sueapy fil Making settings with the D Press 4 repeatedly to select ABT A F D MOVIE MUSIC j Speaker Pattern RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE Es pen MENU
38. on the receiver All memorized settings page 36 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 37 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 To clear See Customized sound fields page 64 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 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 49 and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list page 86 12188 uoneuuojuj jeuonippv li Specifications Amplifier section Power Output Models of area code CEL CEK ECE TW Ra
39. pt each speaker in phase out of sounds phase Distance Displays the measurement Auto Call result for speaker distance Level Displays the measurement result for speaker level Exit Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results When the speaker s is are out of the phase OUT is displayed on the TV screen The and terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around However depending on the speakers OUT 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 3 Select Save in step 2 then press 2 to save the measurement result continued 4165 4 Press 4 repeatedly to select the Auto Calibration Type then press 3 Auto Calibration Auto Calibration Type Front Reference Off 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 Tip The size of a speaker LARGE SMALL is determined by the low characteristics The measurement results may vary depending on the position of the optimizer microph
40. source SELECTOR to play back 9 MASTER Press to adjust the volume level VOLUME 10 MUTING Press to turn off the sound temporarily Press the button again to restore the sound 11 RETURN Press to return to the previous EXIT menu or exit the menu 12 DISPLAY Press to select information displayed in the display window 13 SLEEP Press to activate the sleep timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically page 94 146 1 Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7 1 channel system 7 speakers and one subwoofer Enjoying a 5 1 7 1 channel system To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a subwoofer 5 1 channel system Example of a 5 1 channel speaker system configuration p e vest BN Front speaker left ront speaker right center speaker Surround speaker left surround speaker right Subwoofer You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker 6 1 channel system or two surround back speakers 7 1 channel system Example of a 7 1 channel speaker system configuration Fi EN Front speaker left EjFront speaker right A Center speaker Surround speaker left H Surround speaker right Gi Surr
41. the Auto Calibration is completed Making settings with the Manual Setup menu 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC C Gag RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE BS ies MENU 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI ON GUI MODE appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Press 2 repeatedly to select Settings then press or gt The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen 3 Press 2 repeatedly to select Speaker then press 2 continued 6565 6umes sjexyeeds peoueApy H 4 Press 4 repeatedly to select Manual Setup then press Or Manual Setup Level 10 0dB Distance Sft Sin Size Large Back Press 4 to select speaker you want to adjust Press 3 Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want Press repeatedly to adjust the setting Gi 6655 Manual Setup menu parameters E Level Level of speaker You can adjust each speaker s level center surround left right surround back left right subwoofer 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 10 0 dB to 10 0 dB in 0 5 dB steps You can also adjust the front right level from 10 0 dB to 10 0 dB in
42. the connected component You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD multi channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection Set the image resolution of the playback component to more than 720p to enjoy High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD The image resolution of playback component may need certain settings be made before you can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM Refer to the operating instructions of the player Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are defined by the specified HDMI version For example components that support HDMI ver 1 3a may not support Deep Colour Deep Color Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details 2198 penes Pumes5 Connecting a Blu ray Disc Player The following illustration shows how to connect a 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 Note To input multi channel digital audio from the Blu ray Disc Player set the digital audio output setting on the Blu ray Disc Player Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu ray Disc Player Blu ray Disc Player Audio signals Video signals OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO PR CR BD IN for auio DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN SUBWOOFER
43. the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the receiver 3 2 Turn on the component and start playback 3 Press MASTER VOL to adjust the volume You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver MUTING 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the component you want You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or the RM AAUO39 remote The selected input appears on the display 5065 Tips You can adjust the volume differently depending on the speed with which you turn the MASTER VOLUME on the receiver To turn the volume up or down quickly turn the knob quickly To make fine adjustment turn the knob slowly 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 The muting function will be canceled when you do the following Press MUTING again Increase the volume Turn off the receiver To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver be sure to turn down the volume level 5168 Listening to a Super Audio CD CD The operation is described for Sony Super Audio CD player Refer to the operating instructions s
44. to play back rep saga to 13 2CH A DIRECT Press to select sound select bass or treble M field page 103 104 level then turn TONE A F D pag to adjust the level MOVIE page 98 MUSIC TUNING MODE Press to select the DIMMER Press repeatedly to tuning mode s adjust brightness of the page 104 105 di isplay 4 TUNING Tur 15 MEMORY Press to store a station page 104 105 ENTER or enter the selection 5 Remote Receives signals from when selecting the sensor remote commander settings 6 MULTI Lights up when multi 16 AUTO CAL Connects to the CHANNEL channel audio signals jack supplied optimizer DECODING are decoded microphone for the lamp Digital Cinema Auto Display The current status of Calibration function window the selected component page 45 or a list of selectable t7 VIDEO 2 IN Connect to a portable items appears here PORTABLE AV audio video component page 91 IN jacks such as a camcorder or Digital Cinema Lights up when a sound video game Sound lamp field with DXA is 18 SPEAKERS Press to select the selected page 63 OFF A B A B speaker system 9 DISPLAY Press repeatedly to page 44 select information 19 PHONES jack Connects to displayed on the headphones display 768 peuejs Buimey Rear panel SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 160
45. 0 5 dB steps Manual Setup P Distance 3ft 3in Size Large Bl Distance Distance from the seating position to each speaker You can adjust the distance from the listening position to each speaker front left right center surround left right surround back left right subwoofer You can adjust the distance from 1 0 meter to 10 0 meters 3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet 9 inches in 0 01 meter 1 inch steps Manual Setup el 10 0dB Distance Back Size Large B Size Size of each speaker You can adjust each speaker s front left right center surround left right surround back left right size amp Manual Setup Size Distance 3ft 10 0dB Back Level 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 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 LFE signals or if the front or surround speakers are set to SMALL the sound field for movie
46. 100 kHz 3 dB with sound field and equalizer bypassed Analog Input PHONO Sensitivity 2 5 mV Impedance 50 kohms S N 90 dB A 20 kHz LPF Sensitivity 150 mV 50 kohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Analog 1225 You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver While holding down TUNING MODE press POWER on the receiver All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Antenna aerial Loop antenna aerial Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Pp Cg 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pp Cp 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through HDMI Video Input Output HDMI Repeater block 640 x 480p 60 Hz 720 x 480p 59 94 60 Hz 1440 x 480p 59 94 60 Hz pixel sent 2times 1280 x 720p 59 94 60 Hz 1920 x 10801 59 94 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 59 94 60 Hz 720 x 576p 50 Hz 1440 x 576p 50 Hz pixel sent 2times 1280 x 720p 50 Hz 1920 x 10801950 Hz 1920 x 1080p 250 Hz 1920 x 1080p 924 Hz General Power requirements Area code Power requirements CEL CEK ECE 230 V AC 50 60 Hz TW 110 V AC 60 Hz Power output DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DC OUT 5V 0 7 AMAX Power consumption Area code Power consumption CEL CEK ECE TW 360 W Power consumption during stan
47. 540 551 555 PORTLAND 503 QUASAR 509 535 RADIO SHACK 503 510 527 565 567 RCA PROSCAN 503 510 523 529 544 SAMSUNG 503 515 517 531 532 534 544 556 557 562 563 566 569 SAMPO 566 SABA 530 537 547 549 558 SANYO 508 545 546 560 567 SCOTT 503 566 SEARS 503 508 510 517 518 551 SHARP 517 535 550 561 565 SYLVANIA 503 518 566 1105 Maker Code s THOMSON 530 537 547 549 TOSHIBA 535 539 540 541 551 TELEFUNKEN 530 537 538 547 549 558 TEKNIKA 517 518 567 WARDS 503 517 566 YORK 566 ZENITH 542 543 567 GE 503 509 510 544 LOEWE 515 534 556 To control a satellite tuner 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 BITA HITACHI 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 HAMLIN REGAL 836 837 838 839 840 JERROLD G I 806 807 808 809 810 MOTOROLA 811 812 813 814 819 JERROLD 830 831 OAK 841 842 843 PANASONIC 816 826 832 833 834
48. 9 Press OPTIONS to display Function List Press to select DMPORT Control You can select the following modes in this menu System GUI This mode is for the TDM iP1 and TDM NCI 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 and TDM NCI The menu of the adapter will be displayed on the TV screen iPod This mode can be selected only when the TDM iPI is connected If DMPORT Control is not displayed see the operating instructions supplied with component for details on operating that component 63 GB 19440 g Operating the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter To operate the TDM iP1 or TDM NC1 using the GUI menu of the receiver 1 Make sure that System GUI is selected in step 5 in Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 83 2 Select content from the contents list displayed on the GUI screen and play it back iPod Playlists gt Playlist gt Track Artists gt Track Albums gt Album gt Track Songs gt Track Genres gt Genre gt Artist gt Album gt Track Composers gt Composer gt Track Audiobooks gt Audiobook Network Client Music Surfin gt Album gt Track L Playlist gt Playli
49. 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 experienced at home E Dolby Digital Digital audio encoding decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc It consists of front left right center surround left right and subwoofer channels It is a designated audio standard for DVD video and also known as 5 1 channels surround Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround E Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus provides the flexibility and efficiency to deliver more channels of compelling surround sound for high definition video media Its superior coding efficiencies enable up to 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 dynami
50. 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 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 B 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 1148 Bi 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 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 to 120 Hz audio becomes more powerful E Neural THX Neural THX Surround is taking su
51. EAKERS FRONT A and B terminals parallel connection To turn off the speaker output Press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B repeatedly until the SP A SP B and SP A B indicators on the display window do not light up ALL OFF appears in the display window for a while No audio signals are output from any speaker terminals Note You cannot switch the front speaker system by pressing SPEAKERS OFF A B A B when the headphones are connected 4465 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 Refer also to Quick Setup Guide supplied with the receiver Before you perform the Auto Calibration Before you perform the Auto Calibration set up and connect the speakers page 14 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 th
52. HANNEL INPUT SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 160 DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE To the VIDEO 2 IN PORTABLE AV IN jacks on the front panel VIDEO 2 IN PORTABLE AV IN Camcorder video game Audio cord not supplied Q Video cord not supplied Q Audio video cord not supplied 31 GB For details on the video converting function Function for conversion of video see In the video input output conversion table signals classified by the menu settings page 34 This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals You can output the video signal after connecting this receiver via the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack as shown in the illustration Video signals can be output as HDMI video and component video signals Component video signals can be output as HDMI video and video signals In the video input output conversion table of the receiver Refer to In the video input output conversion table classified by the menu settings page 34 on the conversion function of images SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER s SAT IN BD IN DVD IN VIDEO 1IN L i Output Signals E B FRONT surRouND E E E E KC Input Signals QUTPUT jack PM Our COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR VIDEO INPUT jack MONITOR OUT OUT
53. HS COMBO or DVD HDD recording of the VCR CD COMBO player VCD player LD player DVD player MD deck DAT 10 OPTIONS Press to display and select items deck tape deck Blu ray disc TOOLS from the option menus for player PSX DVD VHS receiver DVD player Blu ray COMBO or DVD HDD Disc Player Satellite tuner and COMBO Also starts recording PSX with components in recording Press TV 24 and then standby press TOOLS to display the m Press to stop playback of the options of Sony TV VCR CD player VCD player LD player DVD player MD deck DAT deck tape deck Blu ray disc player PSX DVD VHS COMBO or DVD HDD COMBO continued 116 Name Function Name Function TUNING Press to scan a station 17 MUTING Press to turn off the sound temporarily Press MUTING D TUNING Press to enter direct tuning again to restore the sound mode Press TV 24 and then press lb Press to replay the previous MUTING to activate the TV s scene or fast forward the current muting function SCENE of the DVD player Blu 18 DISC SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD ray disc player DVD VHS player VCD player DVD COMBO or DVD HDD player or MD deck multi disc COMBO changer only 13 TV CH 3 Press TV BA and then press 9 RETURN Press to TV CH to select preset TV
54. LI Gay O N Y 3 289 204 41 1 Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR DA2400ES 2008 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in the unit disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European muy Countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
55. PONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack when both are connected To display Closed Caption Set Resolution to DIRECT in the Video settings menu when receiving a signal that supports Closed Captions Use the same kind of cords for the input output signals continued 33 GB penes In the video input output conversion table classified by the menu settings For details on Resolution menu setting see Settings for the video Video settings menu page 57 and on operating see Converting analog video input signals page 82 Resolution Output from HDMI OUT jack COMPONENT MONITOR VIDEO menu setting VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack Input signals OUT jacks DIRECT Component video X X Video X X A AUTO initial setting Component video Oo X Video Oo o A 480 576i Component video O X Video O9 480 576 Component video X Video 720p 10801 Component video o9 X Video 1080 Component video X Video X A Video signals are up converted and output through the video converter A The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output Video signals not converted X Video signals are not output The resolution is set automatically depending on the connected TV gt When the TV is connected to jacks other than the HDMI jacks 480 576i signals are output when Resolutio
56. T OUTPUT section eyes non Sony audio video components For i Eri toa DVD details see Programming the remote RIN OUT player TV ora jacks satellite tuner etc page 107 18 28 30 RM AAPO024 6 VIDEO AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT 1 THEATRE setup AV I section 25 jc O 2 24 STANDBY AUDIO IN Connect to a VCR or AME i OUT jacks a DVD player etc 23 2 z E 3 page 18 29 30 31 i 4 5 6 P MENS VIDEO IN gums OUT jacks Ea E E3 DMPORT Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA 5 PORT adapter 22 6 page 20 21 7 20 8 You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack 9 to a TV page 18 You can operate this receiver using a GUI Graphical User Interface page 39 19 10 11 12 18 17 13 16 15 14 continued 068 penis Pumes5 Name Function Name Function 1 AV on standby Numeric buttons Press to turn on or off the audio video components that the remote is programmed to operate To turn the TV on or off press TV 4 and then press AV VO If you press I C 2 at the same time it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components SYSTEM STANDBY Note The function of the AV
57. T SURROUND SUR BACK Cs WOOFER COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR compo compo 2 1 o E INPUT ONLY FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SPEAKERS OQO Audio video signals INBUT g HDMI not supplied TV projector etc We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable 268 Notes on connecting cables We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable We recommend that you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo made by Sony for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed an HDMI version1 3a category 2 cable when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Colour Deep Color transmission or when you watch a video image of 1080p or higher We do not recommend using an HDMI DVI conversion cable When you connect an HDMI DVI conversion cable to a DVI D component the sound and or the image may not be output Connect other audio cords or digital connecting cords then set Input Assign in the Input Option menu when the sound is not output correctly 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 in
58. T T FRT TREBLE 1 dB step OdB Center speaker bass level CNT B 10 dB to CNT B 10 dB CNT B CNT BASS 1 dB step 0 dB Center speaker treble level CNT T 10 dB to CNT T 10 dB CNTT CNT TREBLE 1 dB step 0 dB Surround speakers bass level SUR B 10 dB to SUR B 10 dB SUR B SUR BASS 1 dB step 0 dB Surround speakers treble level SUR T 10 dB to SUR T 10 dB SUR T SUR TREBLE 1 dB step 0 dB Tuner settings FM station receiving mode STEREO MONO STEREO lt TUNER gt FM MODE Naming preset stations NAME IN Audio settings Synchronizes audio with video 0 ms to 300 ms 0 ms lt AUDIO gt output 10 ms step A V SYNC Digital broadcast language MAIN SUB MAIN SUB MAIN selection DUAL MONO Digital audio input decoding DEC AUTO DEC PCM DEC priority AUTO DEC PRIO Digital audio input assignment A ASSIGN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD DVD SAT MD TAPE SA CD CD VIDEO 1 OPT SAT OPT DVD COAX SA CD COAX ANALOG 100 Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display window setting window Video settings Converting video signals DIRECT AUTO 480 576i AUTO lt VIDEO gt RESOLUTION 480 576p 720p 1080i 1080p Video input assignment V ASSIGN VIDEO 1 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 VIDEO 22 COMPONENT 3 COMPOSITE BD DVD SAT MD TAPE COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 SA CD CD gt COMPONENT 3 NONE M
59. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence Adjust the parameter using 2 then press Tips To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value is shown on the display during adjustment When a 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 6965 6umes sjexyeeds peoueApy H Test Tone menu parameters Test Tone OFF AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence FL CNT FR SR SBR SBL SB SL SW You can select which speakers will output the test tone E Phase Noise OFF FL FR FL CNT CNT FR FR SL FR SR SR SL SR SBR SBR SBL SR SB SBL SL SB SL SL FL FL 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 E Phase Audio OFF FL FR FL CNT CNT FR FR SL FR SR SR SL SR SBR SBR SBL SR SB SBL SL SB SL SL FL FL SR Lets you out
60. Try to set it at about 40 dB Check that SPEAKERS OFF A B A B is not set to off page 44 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 65 The protective device on the receiver has been activated Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again There is no sound from a specific component Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component 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
61. Tuner 72 Tuner Settings 100 Tuning 72 73 74 U Up converting 32 uoneunoju EUOHIPPY continued 12555 V VCR 31 55 Video Settings 57 101 VIDEO 2 IN PORTABLE AV IN jacks 31 54 Video game 54 126 828920441 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
62. ULTI IN gt HDMI settings Control for HDMI CTRL ON CTRL OFF CTRL OFF lt HDMI gt CTRL HDMI Setting HDMI audio input AMP TV AMP AMP AUDIO OUT Subwoofer level for HDMI SW AUTO SW 10 dB SW 0 dB SW 0 dB SW LEVEL System settings Naming inputs lt SYSTEM gt NAME IN Brightness of the display 100 DOWN 60 DOWN 0 DOWN DIMMER 0 DOWN represent a speaker channel FL CNT SL SR SB SBL SBR SW b You cannot select this setting if your speaker is set to LARGE 101 suonejedo 198410 7 Performing Auto Calibration For details on the Auto Calibration see 9 Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically Auto Calibration page 44 Refer to Before you perform the Auto Calibration page 44 before performing the Auto Calibration To operate on the receiver 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI OFF 2 Press AMP Receiver operation is enabled 3 Press MENU 4 Press 4 repeatedly to select lt AUTO CAL gt then press 9 5 Press 4 repeatedly to select A CAL START then press to start the measurement Measurement starts in 5 seconds A count down is displayed Note While the time is counting down stand away from the measurement area to avoid measurement error 6 Measurement starts The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds Wait until the measurement process completes To cancel Auto Calibration The meas
63. aerial as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna aerial ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground earth wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna aerial Receiver ANTENNA 750 COAXIAL Ground earth Wire not supplied Lj 9 To ground 120 Radio stations cannot be tuned in Check that the antennas aerials are connected securely Adjust the antennas aerials and connect an external antenna aerial if necessary The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 74 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 they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order Models of area code CEL CEK ECE only Remote control Reference sections for clearing the memory The remote does not function Point the remote at the remote sensor
64. age will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously Main Sound of the main language will be output Sub Sound of the sub language will be output 5665 E Decode Priority Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the HDMI IN jacks PCM When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected only PCM signals are output from the connected player To prevent interruption when playback starts set to PCM When signals in any other format are received set this item to AUTO AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between Dolby Digital DTS or PCM Note Even when Decode Priority is set to PCM the sound may be interrupted at the very beginning of the first track depending on the CD being played back Settings for the video Video settings menu You can use the Video settings menu to make settings for video Select Video in the Settings menu For details on adjusting the parameters see 7 Operating the receiver using the GUI Graphical User Interface page 39 Video settings menu parameters E Resolution Converting Video signals Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals DIRECT AUTO 480 5761 480 576p 720p 1080i 1080p For details on operating see In the video input output conversion table classif
65. al CATV terminal To display the menus of Sony 5 2CH Press to select a sound field press 24 and A DIRECT page 103 104 press AFD 12 Kd PPI Press to skip tracks of the VCR CD player VCD player LD MOVIE player DVD player MD deck 5 DAT deck tape deck Blu ray MUSIC disc player PSX DVD VHS 6 SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep COMBO or DVD HDD Timer function and the duration COMBO which the receiver turns off lt p gt Press to automatically search tracks in the forward 7 NIGHT Press to activate the Night backward direction of the CD MODE Mode function page 65 player VCD player DVD player LD player MD deck 8 GUI MODE Press to display the GUI menu Blu ray disc player PSX on the TV screen DVD VHS COMBO or 9 After pressing AMP 3 press DVD HDD COMBO HOME MENU 11 for fast forward rewind of the 4 4 4 receiver operation then press VCR DAT deck or tape to select the settings deck After pressing BD DVD TOP p gt 2b Press to start playback of the MENU 15 or BD DVD VCR CD player VCD player MENU 15 press 4 4 to LD player DVD player MD select the settings and then deck DAT deck tape deck press to enter the selection Blu ray disc player PSX DVD Press also to enter the VHS COMBO or DVD HDD selection of the receiver VCR COMBO satellite tuner DVD player b Blu ray disc player PSX DVD Press to pause playback V
66. anced Surround Mode can only be applied if you have selected E SURROUND by pressing repeatedly Listening to the sound without any adjustment ANALOG DIRECT Press 2CH A DIRECT repeatedly to select A DIRECT Listening to the FM AM radio For details on the tuner function see Tuner Operations page 72 Tuning radio stations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high frequencies press TUNING to scan from high to low frequencies The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select AUTO and then turn TUNING to select stations 104 Selecting a frequency directly Direct Tuning 1 After selecting the FM or AM band press D TUNING 2 Press SHIFT then press numeric buttons to enter the frequency 3 Press Presetting radio stations 1 Tune in the station that you want to preset For details on the operation refer to Tuning radio stations 2 Press SHIFT then press ENT MEM You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver MEM lights up for a few seconds Perform steps 3 and 4 before MEM disappears 3 Press PRESET or PRESET to select a preset number 30 FM and 30 AM preset numbers are available If MEM disappears before you select the preset nu
67. annel signals Performs DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding Neo 6 Cinema Neo 6 Music 7 channel signals Neo 6 Music Neural THX9 7 channel signals Neural THX Performs DTS Neo 6 Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs 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 THX9 Surround encoded content Multi Stereo Multi Stereo Multi Stereo Outputs 2 channel left right signals from all speakers However sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings Depends on the speaker pattern setting some enhanced surround mode parameter may not be available Notes This function does not work in the following cases The multi channel input is selected DTS HD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Analog Direct is being used The beginning of the sound stream may be dropped out when Neural THX9 processing is turned on or off Tips 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 a multi channel signal is input continued 61 GB punos punowins puolu i
68. ayer CATV UC satellite A B deck player MEDIA DVD VHS player LD terminal terrestrial MD PORT combo player UC receiver deck device Button EURO AV e e e e e e e e e Numericbuttons SHIFT e e e e e e e e e e e mode TV INPUT WIDE e SHIFT mode l gt 10 CLEAR e e e e e e e e e SHIFT mode ENT MEM e e e e o e e e e SHIFT mode DISPLAY e e e e e e e e RETURN EXIT d e e e e e e e e OPTIONS TOOLS e e e e e titie e e gt e e e e e e e e e TUNING e e e e e e e e e PP TUNING DISC SKIP e e gt e e e e e e e e MUTING e MASTER VOL TV VOL PRESET e e e e e e TV CH 4 BD DVD TOP MENU e e e BD DVD MENU FI F2 e e DVD player only SED player only Video CD only DTape deck B only 106 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 1 IN jacks on the receiver Before you begin note that You cannot change the settings of PHONO The remote can control only components that accept infrared wireless control signals Be s
69. 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 customer in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents f i About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model STR DA2400ES Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code CEK only 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 Neural THX and neural THX introduced in the Opera
70. c FOLK M Folk music programs DOCUMENT Investigative features NONE Any programs not defined above Note Depending on the connected component the Control for HDMI pending p Control for HDMI function may not work Refer to the operating instructions of the component Using the Control for HDMI function for BRAVIA Sync To use BRAVIA Sync set the Control for HDMI function as explained below By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable not supplied operation is simplified as follows One Touch Play When you play back a component such as a DVD Blu ray disc player the receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input System Audio Control While watching TV you can select to output the sound from the TV speaker or the speakers connected to the receiver System Power Off When you turn off the TV the receiver and connected components are also turned off simultaneously Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control for HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases When you connect the receiver to a component which does not correspond with Sony Control for HDMI function When you connect the receiver and components using other than HDMI connection We reco
71. c and realistic sound field E Dolby Pro Logic Il This technology converts 2 channels stereo recorded audio into 5 1 channels for playback There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5 1 channels surround sound The GAME mode is suitable for video games 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 Dolby 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 E DTS 96 24 A high sound quality digital signal format It reco
72. ce LEVEL INFO Displays the measurement result for speaker level Item Explanation EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results 3 Select SAVE EXIT in step 2 The measurement results are saved 4 Press 4 repeatedly to select the Auto Calibration Type then press Auto Explanation Calibration Type FULL FLAT Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat ENGINEER Sets the frequency characteristics to a set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard FRONT REF Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker OFF Set the Auto Calibration EQ to off Tip The size of a speaker LARGE SMALL is determined by the low frequency characteristics The measurement results may vary depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers and the shape of the room It is recommended that you follow the measurement results However you can change those settings in the Speaker settings menu Save the measurement results first then try to change the settings if you want When you select PHASE INFO You can check the phase of each speaker in phase out of phase Press 4 repeatedly to select a speaker then press G to return to step 1 in To confirm save Auto Calibration when GUI function is turned off Display window OUT Explanation T
73. command mode The receiver and the remote 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 Ifthe command modes of both the receiver and the remote are those of the initial setting AV SYSTEM 2 it is not necessary to reset them You can switch the command mode AV SYSTEM 1 or AV SYSTEM 2 of the receiver and the remote If both the receiver and the other Sony component respond to the same remote command switch the command mode of either the component or the receiver to another command mode so that the component does not respond to the same remote command as the receiver To switch 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 MODE AV appears on the display When the command mode is set to AVI MODE AV1 appears on the display continued 3758 payeys To switch the command mode of the RM AAPO024 remote 8 9 0 10 1 Press 1 0 while pressing RM SET UP The RM SET UP button flashes and the SHIFT button indicator lights up 2 Press 1 or 2 while the RM SET UP 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 3 Press ENT MEM when
74. dby mode 0 7 W when Control for HDMI is set to OFF 430 x 157 5 x 388 mm width height depth including projecting parts and controls 12 5 kg Dimensions Mass Approx Supplied accessories Operating Instructions this manual Quick Setup Guide 1 GUI Menu List 1 Optimizer microphone ECM AC2 1 FM wire antenna aerial 1 AM loop antenna aerial 1 AC power cord mains lead 1 Remote commander RM AAPO024 1 Remote commander RM AAUO39 1 R6 size AA batteries 4 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 12355 uoneuuojuj jeuonippv li Index Symbols rh SIGNAL GND terminal 23 Numerics 2 channel 59 2ch Stereo Mode 59 4 ohms 43 5 1 channel 14 7 1 channel 15 8 ohms 43 A A ED mode 61 A V Sync 56 AC power cord 36 AM 72 90 104 Analog Direct 59 Audio Settings 56 Auto Calibration 44 98 102 Auto Tuning 72 104 B Bass 71 BI AMP SP 99 Bi amplifier connection 95 Blu ray disc player 26 53 1245 C Calibration Type Select 48 98 CD player 20 23 52 Changing the display 90 Cinema Studio EX mode 63 Clear memory 36 Command mode 37 Connections antennas 35 audio components 19 speakers 16 TV 18 video components 24 Control for HDMI connecting 78 preparing 79 Crossover Freq 70 99 D D Range Comp Dynamic range compressor 71 DCAC Digital Cinema Auto Calibration 44 DCS 63 Decode Priority 56 DIGITAL MEDIA
75. e FM band using Direct tuning page 73 Automatic tuning page 72 or preset tuning page 74 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services RDS lights up and the program service name appears on the display Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak 1568 JounL i Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver Each time you press the button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows Program Service name Frequency Program Type indication Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system mode Sound field currently applied Volume level a Type of program being broadcast Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes f there is an emergency announcement by government authorities ALARM flashes in the display When the message consists of 9 characters or more the message scrolls across the display f a station does not provide a particular RDS service NO XXXX such as TEXT appears on the display Description of program types Program type Description indication NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects incl
76. e effect of noise and get a more accurate measurement If there are any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers the calibration cannot be performed correctly Remove any obstacle from the measurement area to avoid measurement error When you use a bi amplifier connection set BI AMP Speaker to ON in the Speaker settings menu before you perform Auto Calibration Notes The Auto Calibration function does not work if SPEAKERS OFF A B A B is set to off headphones are connected If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration the muting function will be set to off automatically i Optimizer microphone 1 connectthe supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack 2 set up the optimizer microphone Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears On setting up the active subwoofer When a subwoofer is connected turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume beforehand Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob to just before the mid point If you connect a subwoofer with the crossover frequency function set the value to maximum f you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function set subwoofer to off deactivated CUT OFF FREQ Crossover frequency O Hz 200Hz MIN
77. e 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 All rights reserved The font type Shin Go R installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA amp COMPANY LTD These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA amp COMPANY LTD and the copyright of the font also belongs to MORISAWA amp COMPANY LTD iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders In this manual 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 M crew Server is a trademark of Sony Corporation x v Colour x v Color and x v Colour x v Color logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation BRAVIA and BRAVIA are trademarks of Sony Corporation Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts 6 1 Installing the speakers 14 2 Connecting speakers 16 3 Connect
78. ed if you have selected Enhanced Sur as a sound field in Sound Field Setup parameter To adjust the effect level 1 After you have selected the surround sound in step 6 press 2 Press 4 repeatedly to adjust the effect level then press Qe Higher settings apply more surround effect You can adjust the effect level in 4 steps 5096 8096 10096 15090 Note You may not able to adjust the effect level for some sound field Types of 2CH mode E 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 except LFE signals Note No sound is output from the subwoofer in the 2ch Stereo mode To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left right speakers and a subwoofer select A F D Auto This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal which is a low pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal E 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 5965 punos punouns BuiAofu3 When connecting Blu ray disc players and other next g
79. eir factory defaults Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 2 2 3 2 3 1 Press POWER to turn off the receiver 2 While holding down TONE MODE and 2CH A DIRECT press POWER to turn on the receiver Release TONE MODE and 2CH A DIRECT after a few seconds After CLEARING appears on the display for a while CLEARED appears All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 size AA batteries in the RM 24 remote commander Insert two R6 size AA batteries in the RM AAUO39 remote control Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries RM AAP024 RM AAU039 Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with old ones Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion When you replace the batteries the programmed remote codes may be cleared If this happens program the remote codes again page 107 Tip When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all the batteries with new ones About the
80. either the L or R jack Use a monaural stereo cable not supplied There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources Check to make sure the selected audio digital input jack is not assigned to other inputs in Input Assign in the Input menu page 88 There is no sound from digital sources from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack Check that the INPUT MODE is set to AUTO page 87 Check that the 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 88 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 Speaker setting menu in GUI 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 fluorescent light Move your TV away from the audio components e Make sure you have grounded 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 63
81. eiver is equipped with a function for up converting video signals For details see page 32 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 and linear PCM This receiver can receive Multi Linear PCM up to 8 channels with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be up converted as HDMI signals Audio signals are not output from an HDMI OUT jack when the image is converted This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio DTS HD Master Audio Dolby TrueHD Deep Colour Deep Color and xvYCC transmission extended by HDMI ver1 3 This receiver supports the Control for HDMI function For details see Control for HDMI page 77 continued 2568 penes i Satellite tuner Set top box Blu ray disc player DVD player Audio video OUTPUT signals OUTPUT Audio video signals VIDEO 1 IN our sar al SATIN BD OVD IN DMPORT 4 Desve 07 MAX MD TAPE DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT Audio video signals e 9 FRON
82. en press Or The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select HDMI then press 3 Press repeatedly to select Control for HDMI then press or gt Press repeatedly to select ON then press 3 Control for HDMI function is activated Watching a DVD One Touch Play You can enjoy sound and image from the components connected to the receiver via HDMI connections by a simple operation Play back a connected component The receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input Watching a DVD by simple operation You can also select a connected component such as a DVD Blu ray disc player using the TV menu In this case the receiver and the TV switch to the appropriate HDMI input Note 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 can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV When System Audio Control function is turned on the receiver will turns on and switches to the appropriate input automatically TV sound is output from the speakers connected to the receiver and the volume of the TV is minimized simultaneously You
83. eneration HD players This receiver supports the following audio formats Connection of the playback component and Audio format Maximum number the receiver of channels COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI Dolby Digital 5 1ch Dolby Digital EX 6 1ch Dolby Digital Plus 9 7 1ch x Dolby TrueHD 7 1 DTS 5 1ch DTS ES 6 1ch DTS 96 24 5 1ch DTS HD 7 1ch x High Resolution Audio DTS HD 7 1ch 9 Master Audio P Multi channel Linear PCM 7 1ch x 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 P Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz 6055 Types of A F D mode The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound A F D mode Multi channel Effect appears on TV screen audio after decoding A ED Auto Detecting Presets the sound as it was recorded encoded without A ED Auto automatically adding any surround effects Enhanced Surround Mode Enhanced Sur Pro Logic II 5 channelsignals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II decoding PL II Pro Logic IIx 7 channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding PL IIx Neo 6 Cinema 7 ch
84. ep Surround back right speaker level SBR 20 0 dB to SBR 10 0 dB SBR 0 dB SBR LEVEL 0 5 dB step Subwoofer level SW 20 0 dB to SW 10 0 dB SW 0 dB SW LEVEL 0 5 dB step Dynamic range compressor COMP MAX COMP STD COMP COMP D RANGE AUTO COMP OFF AUTO 9865 Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display window setting window Speaker settings Speaker pattern 3 4 1 3 4 3 3 1 3 3 2 4 1 3 4 1 lt SPEAKER gt SP PATTERN 2 4 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 1 2 2 3 0 1 3 0 2 0 1 2 0 Front speakers LARGE SMALL LARGE FRT SP Center speaker LARGE SMALL LARGE CNT SP Surround speakers LARGE SMALL LARGE SUR SP Bi amplifier ON OFF OFF BI AMP SP Front left speaker distance FL 1 0 m to FL 10 0 m FL 3 33 FL3m FL DIST 3279 0 01 m 1 inch step 9 10 Front right speaker distance FR 1 0 m to FR 10 0 m FR 3 3 to FR FR DIST 3279 0 01 m 1 inch step 9 10 Center speaker distance CNT 1 0 m to CNT 10 0 m CNT 3 3 to CNT 3 m CNT DIST CNT 3279 0 01 m 1 inch step 9 10 Surround left speaker distance SL 1 0 m to SL 10 0 m SL 3 3 to SL SL3m SL DIST 3279 0 01 m 1 inch step 9 10 Surround right speaker distance SR 1 0 m to SR 10 0 m SR 33 to SR SR3m SR DIST 3279 0 01 m 1 inch step 9 10 Surround back speaker distance SB 1 0 m to SB 10 0 m SB 33
85. 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 268 Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other
86. er You can record from a video audio component using the receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component 1 0 THEATRE RMsETUP AV 1 EE O SYSTEM STANDBY 2 A D MOVIE MUSIC 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 You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 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 playback on the playback component Notes Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD TAPE OUT jacks The audio input signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output Recording onto a recording media 1 Press the input button of the playback component You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 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 connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT jack for recording 4 start recording on the recording component then star
87. er or Blu ray Disc Player Turn on the receiver Press INPUT SELECTOR to select DVD or BD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select DVD or BD Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD or Blu ray Disc is displayed Play back the disc Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished watching a DVD or Blu ray Disc eject the disc and turn off the receiver the TV and the DVD player or Blu ray Disc Player 53 Enjoying video games VIDEO 2 IN PORTABLE AV IN Refer the operating instructions supplied with the TV and video game 5468 A Turn on the TV and video game Turn on the receiver Press INPUT SELECTOR to select VIDEO 2 You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select VIDEO 2 When you connect a video game to the VIDEO 2 IN PORTABLE AV IN jack on the front panel Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the video game is displayed Place the disc in the tray and play it back on the video game Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished playing a game eject the disc and turn off the receiver the TV and the video game Watching video y eq ejd 4 1 Turn on the VCR Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the 2 Turn on the receiver
88. ess 3 to enter the menu item amp Audio Settings Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust continued 4165 penis fl 7 Press to enter the parameter Audio Settings Main Sub 8 Press 4 repeatedly to select the setting you want 9 Press to enter the setting 1 0 Repeat steps 2 to 9 to make other settings To return to the previous screen Press RETURN EXIT 8 To exit the menu Press MENU To exit GUI MODE Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI OFF 4265 8 Setting the speakers Setting the speaker impedances Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the speakers you are using 2CH A DIRECT A F D MUSIC RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE MENU 1 Press GUI MODE to select GUI ON GUI MODE appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Press 4 repeatedly to select Settings then press Or The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen 3 Press 2 repeatedly to select Speaker then press or Auto Calibration Audio Video HDMI 4 Press 4 repeatedly to select Speaker Impedance then press 3 or Speaker Settings Ker Pattern Manual lt Test Tone Back 5 Press 2 repeatedly to select 4 ohms or 8 ohms dependi
89. ettings then press Or The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen 469 e Press repeatedly to select Auto Calibration then press or Press repeatedly to select Auto Calibration Start then press 3 or Press 3 to select START The measurement starts in five seconds Auto Calibration Count Down Please push enter key to stop Measurement starts The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone Wait until the measurement process completes Auto Calibration gt WOOFER The measurements may not be performed correctly or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when special speakers such as dipole speakers are used To cancel the measurement The measurement will be canceled when you do the following Press 1 00 input buttons or MUTING Press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B on the receiver Change the volume level 2 Press to select the item you E want then press 3 Item Explanation Retry Performs the Auto Calibration again penis Save Saves the measurement Connect the headphones results and exits the setting process Confirming saving the measurement results measurement results See Message list after Auto 1 Confirm the measurement Calibration measurement 49 result page 49 E R When the measurement ends a beep Displays t he phase
90. g on the SONY 201 202 model and year of the component more than DENON 204 205 KENWOOD 206 207 208 209 one numeric code may be assigned to a component If you fail to program your remote NAKAMICHI a using one of the codes try using other codes PANASONIC 216 PHILIPS 211 212 Notes PIONEER 213 214 The numeric codes are based on the latest TECHNICS 215 216 information available for each brand There is a YAMAHA 217 218 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 To control an LD player available when used with your particular Maker Code s component SONY 601 602 603 PIONEER 606 108 To control a video CD player To control a DVD player Maker Code s Maker Code s SONY 605 SONY 401 402 403 BROKSONIC 424 To control a DVD recorder DENON W HITACHI 416 Maker Code s JVC 415 423 SONY 401 402 403 MITSUBISHI 419 ORITRON 417 To control a VCR PANASONIC 406 408 425 Maker Code s SONY 701 702 703 704 705 PIONEER 403419 2067 o3 o on RCA 414 AIWA 710 750 757 758 SAMSUNG 416 422 AKAI 707 708 709 759 TOSHIBA 404 421 EMERSON 711 712 713 714 715 110 529 To control a DVD recorder FISHER 717 748 719 720 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721 722 730
91. hat value To set Auto Calibration items more precisely On the Auto Calibration setting menu press G e Auto Calibration Type You can select this parameter only when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result For details see the table on page 48 Position You can register three patterns as Position 1 2 and 3 depending on the seating position listening environment and measurement conditions Name Input You can rename the position number For details refer to Naming inputs page 86 ages payeys Pumes5 Selected Components that can be Playback input played back VIDEO 1 VCR etc connected to the VIDEO 1 jack VIDEO 2 Video camera and TV game etc connected to the VIDEO Selecting a component 2 IN PORTABLE AV IN jack THEATRE puserur AV 1 65 O BD Blu ray disc player etc o connected to the BD jack DVD DYD player etc connected 1 to the DVD jack SAT Satellite tuner etc connected to the SAT jack TV TV connected to the TV jack MD TAPE MD or Tape deck etc connected to the MD TAPE jack A F D MUSIC CO ow CO SA CD CD Super Audio CD or CD RESOLUTION player etc connected to the SA CD CD jack TUNER Built in radio tuner PHONO Turntable etc connected to the PHONO jack MULTI IN Component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack DMPORT Portable audio etc connected to
92. he TV to Fixed if it can be switched between either Fixed or Variable All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies Connecting the audio components amp How to hook up your i components g 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 35 Component to be connected Page Super Audio CD With digital audio 20 player CD player output With multi channel 22 audio output With analog audio 23 output only MD deck Tape deck With analog audio 23 Analog disc turntable output only DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 20 Notes Before connecting cords make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead When connecting optical digital cords insert the plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies 199 Connecting components with digital audio output jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player CD player and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Super Audio CD player CD
93. he image from the connected component is displayed 5 Set the Control for HDMI function for the connected component to on If the Control for HDMI function for the connected component is already set to on you do not need to change the setting 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other components that you want to use the Control for HDMI function Notes f you unplug and reconnect the HDMI cable be sure to repeat steps 1 to 6 above You cannot perform One Touch Play and System Audio Control during the Control for HDMI Easy Setting operation Before you do the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV be sure to turn on the TV connected components and receiver the playback components cannot function after you have made the settings for Control for HDMI Easy Setting check the Control for HDMI setting on your TV f the connected components do not support Control for HDMI Easy Setting you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected components to on before you perform the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV 1968 40 To set Control for HDMI 6055 A F D MOVIE MUSIC RESOLUTION SLEEP S MENU Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI ON GUI MODE appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select Settings th
94. he speaker is in phase The speaker is out of phase The and terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around However depending on the speakers OUT appears on the display even though the speakers are connected properly This is because of the speakers specifications In this case you can continue to use the receiver EBEN No speakers are connected represent a speaker channel FL Front Left FR Front Right CNT Center SL Surround Left SR Surround Right SB Surround Back SBL Surround Back Left SBR Surround Back Right SW Subwoofer Tip Depending on the position of the subwoofer the measurement results for polarity may vary However there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value Selecting a sound field type For details on each sound field type see Enjoying a pre programmed sound field page 58 Press 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE or MUSIC repeatedly The selected sound field type appears on the display 193440 g continued 103 To select Enhanced Surround Mode 1 Press AMP 2 Press MENU 3 Press 4 repeatedly to select lt SURROUND gt then press G 4 Press 4 repeatedly to select lt E SUR MODE gt then press or 5 Press repeatedly to select the Enhanced Surround Mode you want then press Note The selected Enh
95. ied by the menu settings page 34 Settings for HDMI HDMI settings menu You can use the HDMI menu to make the required settings for components connected to the HDMI jack Select HDMI in the Settings menu For details on adjusting the parameters see 7 Operating the receiver using the GUI Graphical User Interface page 39 HDMI settings menu parameters E Control for HDMI Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off For details see Control for HDMI page 77 E 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 TV AMP The sound is output from TV s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver Notes The sound quality of the playback component depends on the TV s sound quality such as the number of channels and the sampling frequency etc When the TV has stereo speakers the sound output from the receiver is also stereo as that of the TV even if you play back multi channel source When you connect the receiver to an image display component projector etc sound may not be output from the receiver In this case select AMP AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to speakers connected to the receiver The multi channel sound can be played back as it is Note Audio signals are not output from the TV speakers when Audio Out is set to
96. ing the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL CEK ECE odi 75 Control for HDMI Using the Control for HDMI function for BRAVIA Sync 77 Preparing Control for HDMI function 79 Watching a DVD One Touch Play 80 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver System Audio Control 81 Turning off the receiver with the TV System Power Off 81 Other Operations Converting analog video input signals 82 Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 82 Naming inputs eese 86 Switching between digital and analog audio INPUT MODE 87 Enjoying the sound images from other Inputs 88 Changing the display 90 Using the sleep timer 94 Recording using the receiver 94 Using a bi amplifier connection 95 Operating without connecting to the TV 96 Using the Remote Operating each component using the TEMOUE nes 105 Programming the remote 107 Clearing all the contents of the remote s M MO 111 Additional Information GIOSSaEY i e perron gn R 112 Precautions eee les 115 Troubleshooting
97. ing the TV 18 4a Connecting the audio components 19 4b Connecting the video components 24 5 Connecting the antennas aerials 35 6 Preparing the receiver and the remote 36 7 Operating the receiver using the GUI Graphical User Interface 39 8 Setting the speakers 42 9 Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically Auto Calibration 44 Playback Selecting a component 50 Listening to a Super Audio CD CD 32 Watching a DVD Blu ray Disc 53 Enjoying video games 54 Watching video esee 55 Amplifier Operations Settings for the audio Audio settings menu 56 Settings for the video Video settings menu 57 Settings for HDMI HDMI settings menu 57 Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying a pre programmed sound field 58 Resetting sound fields to the initial Set ngs x eoa eee 64 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels NIGHT MODE 65 468 Advanced Speakers Setting Up Adjusting the speaker settings manually 65 Adjusting the equalizer 71 Tuner Operations Listening to FM AM radio 72 Us
98. lect the input mode signal TV input or video MODE when the same components are input connected to both digital and WIDE Press TV 24 and then press analog jacks page 87 WIDE to select the wide picture SHIFT Press to light up the buttons It mode changes the remote button 16 TV VOL Press TV PA and then press function to activate the buttons TV VOL to adjust the TV with pink printing volume level MASTER Press to adjust the volume level VOL of all speakers at the same time 1268 Name Function 24 TV Press to light up the button It changes the remote key function to activate the buttons with yellow printing It also activate the DISPLAY 20 OPTIONS TOOLS 10 HOME MENU 111 RETURN EXIT d 19 9 and amp 9 buttons to perform menu operations for Sony TVs only 25 THEATER Press to enjoy optimal image suited for movies and to output the sound from the speakers connected to this receiver automatically Note This button will only function if your TV is compatible with Theater Mode For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV 26 RM SETUP Press to set up the remote The number 5 TV CH PRESET and B gt buttons have tactile dots Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver See the table on page 106 for information on the
99. ma St EX C musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack V Multi Dimension Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual V Multi Dimension surround speakers Music Hall Hall Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall Jazz Club Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club Live Concert Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house Stadium Stadium Reproduces the feeling of a large open air stadium Sports Sports Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting Portable Audio Enhancer Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable Portable Audio audio device This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music Headphone Headphone 2ch This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones HP 2CH when 2ch Stereo mode or A F 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 except LFE signals Headphone Theater This mode is selected automatically when you use headphones HP Theater 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 Multi This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones HP MULTI when the multi channel input is selected Outputs the front analog signals f
100. mages from other inputs page 88 21 penes Bum i Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD 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 MULTI CHANNEL OUT DVD player Super Audio CD player etc BACK cop CENTER S FRONT A Audio cord not supplied Monaural audio cord not supplied Note Audio signals input from MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output to other audio output jacks The signals cannot be recorded 2268 Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks such as tape deck turntable etc TRES des BS s PRE EN 9000 Front _ SURROUND T COMPONI SAT IN U IN VIDEO 1 IN QUT 5 E FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK PHONO SA GD co VIDEO 1
101. mber start again from step 2 4 Press ENT MEM If SHIFT indicator is light off before you press ENT MEM press SHIFT You can also use MEMORY ENTER on the receiver The station is stored as the selected preset number If MEM disappears before you press ENT MEM start again from step 2 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset another station Selecting a preset station 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want You can also press SHIFT then press numeric buttons to select the preset station you want Then press to enter the selection You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver repeatedly to select PRESET then use TUNING to select the preset station you want Using the Remote Operating each component using the remote When you program the remote to control the following Sony or non Sony components you can use the buttons on the remote that are marked with circles Note however that some buttons may not operate your component If you want to change the contents of the input list to match your particular components see Programming the remote page 107 1058 y Table of buttons used to control each component Component TV VCR DVD Blu ray PSX VideoCD Digital DSS Digital Tapedeck DAT DIGITAL player disc pl
102. mmend that you connect the receiver to products featuring BRAVIA Sync 7768 IINGH 40 Connecting a TV and other components Before connecting cords be sure to disconnect the AC power cord main lead Satellite tuner Set top box Blu ray disc player 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 TV OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver DVD player ie Audio video Audio OUTPUT signals video signals CJ Audio video OUTPUT signals OPTICAL QUUM o 750 COAXIAL B SURROUND BACK Front sunsounp sun sack suBWOOFER COMPONENT VIDEO Compo COMPO 7 COMPO t JT IN N ipeo our DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE FRONT SURROUND sun sack SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 4 160 o Audio video J signals HDMI cable not supplied We recommend that you use a Sony cable Q Optical digital cord not Q Audio cord not dre 8 Connect at least one of the audio cords or 7868 Preparing Control for HDMI function This receiver supports the Control for HDMI Easy Setting func
103. n is set to AUTO 9480 576p signals are output even if 480 576i is set 9 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 jacks when the monitor etc is connected to the HDMI OUT jack 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 Colour x v Color Converted HDMI image output signals do not support Deep Colour Deep Color When HDMI OUT jack is connected there is no up converted video signal output from COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks The COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks have component signal direct output only 34 5 Connecting the antennas aerials Connect the supplied AM loop antenna aerial and FM wire antenna aerial Before connecting antennas be sure to disconnect the power cord FM wire antenna aerial supplied OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN A IN AM loop antenna aerial supplied our DMPORT ee 4 COAXIAL pesve MAX DVD IN SA CD DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE The shape of the connector varies depending on the area Notes To prevent noise pickup keep
104. n 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 while the receiver is turned on Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter video output may not be possible The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available for purchase depending on the area Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can select an operation screen using the GUI menu depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you want to use For some adapter such as TDM BTI or TDM NW1 the operation screen is fixed and you cannot change it on the GUI screen A F D MUSIC am T SSA RETURN HOME EXIT Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI ON GUI MODE appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select Music then press amp Press G The component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is recognized and DMPORT on the screen will change to each component s name The category of the component connected to DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter appears on the TV screen 4
105. n press or Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic tuning page 72 or Direct tuning page 73 In case of poor FM stereo reception switch the FM reception mode page 73 Press OPTIONS Press to select Memory then press 3 Press 2 to select a preset number Press 3 The station is stored as the selected preset number 8 Repeat steps 3 to 7 to preset another station To tune to preset stations 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of Presetting radio stations 2 Press 4 to select the preset station you want You can select a preset station as follows AM band AM 1 to AM 30 FM band FM 1 to FM 30 To name preset stations 1 Select a preset station you want to name 2 Press OPTIONS then select Name Input For details on naming operations refer to Naming inputs page 86 Using the Radio Data System RDS Models of area code CEL CEK ECE only This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal You can display RDS information Notes RDS is operable only for FM stations Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor they provide the same type of services If you do are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on th
106. nals Note When playing a Dolby Digital format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is set to AUTO page 87 6 Neural THX Lights up when the receiver applies Neural THX processing to input signals continued 9165 19410 A Name Function Name Function 7 DTS DTS lights up when the 14 nr PL OO PL lights up when the DTS ES receiver is decoding DTS DO PLII receiver applies Pro Logic DTS 96 24 signals PL IIx X processing to 2 channel DTS ES lights up when signals in order to output the receiver is decoding the center and surround DTS ES signals channel signals DTS 96 24 lights up OO PL IT lights up when when the receiver is the Pro Logic II decoder is decoding DTS 96 24 DTS activated 96 kHz 24 bit signals OO PL IIx lights up when Note the Pro Logic IIx decoder is When playing a DTS format activated 7 that you have However these indicators Se LET donot light up if both the AUTO page 87 center and surround T 3 speakers are not connected 8 D RANGE Lights up when dynamic is d you select a sound field seers using button activated Note 9 SP A SPB Lights up according to the Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding SP A B speaker system used does not function for signals page 44 However these wi
107. nchangeable 97 193440 g Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu For details on navigating through menus see page 96 Menu Parameters Settings Initial Display Display window setting window Auto Calibration Auto Calibration start settings A CAL START ESTO Calibration type CAL TYPE FULL FLAT ENGINEER FULL FLAT FRONT REF OFF Position POSITION POS 1 POS 2 POS 3 POS 1 Naming inputs NAME IN Level settings Test tone OFF AUTO FIX MEN OFF lt LEVEL gt TEST TONE Phase noise OFF FL FR FL CNT CNT FR FR SL OFF P NOISE FR SR SR SL SR SBR SBR SBL SR SB SBL SL SB SL SL FL FL SR Phase audio OFF FL FR FL CNT CNT FR FR SL OFF P AUDIO FR SR SR SL SR SBR SBR SBL SR SB SBL SL SB SL SL FL FL SR Front left speaker level FL 10 0 dB to FL 10 0 dB FL 0 dB FL LEVEL 0 5 dB step Front right speaker level FR 10 0 dB to FR 10 0 dB FR 0 dB FR LEVEL 0 5 dB step Center speaker level CNT 20 0 dB to CNT 10 0 dB CNT 0 dB CNT LEVEL 0 5 dB step Surround left speaker level SL 20 0 dB to SL 10 0 dB SL 0 dB SL LEVEL 0 5 dB step Surround right speaker level SR 20 0 dB to SR 10 0 dB SR 0 dB SRLEVEL 0 5 dB step Surround back speaker level SB 20 0 dB to SB 10 0 dB SB 0 dB SB LEVEL 0 5 dB step Surround back left speaker level SBL 20 0 dB to SBL 10 0 dB SBL 0 dB SBL LEVEL 0 5 dB st
108. ng on the speakers you are using then press 3 Speaker Settings 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 Speaker Impedance to 8 ohms When connecting other types of speakers set it to 4 ohms 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 A and configuration Set Speaker Impedance to 8 ohms in the Speaker settings menu For other types of speakers in other configurations Set Speaker Impedance to 4 ohms in the Speaker settings menu 43 payeys fl Selecting the front speakers You can select the front speakers you want to drive Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation SPEAKERS OFF A B A B Eum eum 6 99 9 CL Press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive To select Light up The speakers connected to the SPA SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals The speakers connected to the SPB SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals The speakers connected to both SPA B the SP
109. ngs manually page 65 40s Surround You can use the Surround settings menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure For details on adjusting the parameters see Enjoying a pre programmed sound field page 58 EQ You can use the EQ settings menu to adjust the equalizer For details see Adjusting the equalizer page 71 Audio For details on adjusting the audio using the Audio settings menu see Settings for the audio Audio settings menu page 56 Video For details on adjusting the video using the Video settings menu see Settings for the video Video settings menu page 57 HDMI You can use the HDMI settings menu to operate components connected to the HDMI jacks For details on adjusting the relevant parameters see Settings for HDMI HDMI settings menu page 57 Navigating through GUI menus 2CH A DIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC PUT NIGH RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI ON GUI MODE appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Press repeatedly to select a menu you want VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD DVD SAT TV MD TAPE 3 Press Q to enter the menu The menu item list appears on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust Pr
110. nt 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 50 You can program the remote to control non Sony components following the steps in Programming the remote on page 107 CLEAR 10 Press SHIFT 231 and then press CLEAR to clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button of the DVD player Blu ray disc player PSX satellite tuner DVD VHS COMBO or DVD HDD COMBO return to continuous playback etc of the satellite tuner or DVD player J Press SHIFT 231 and then press to select the channel entry mode either one or two digit of the VCR or satellite tuner To select the channel entry mode of the TV press TV 24 and then press Name Function Name Function gt 10 Press SHIFT 23 and then M HOME Press to display the menus of press gt 10 to MENU the receiver VCR DVD player select track numbers over 10 satellite tuner Blu ray disc 2 of the CD player VCD player PSX DVD VHS 5 player LD player MD deck COMBO or DVD HDD e tape deck TV VCR or COMBO on the TV screen o satellite tuner Then use and to 2 select channel numbers of perform menu operations 2 the Digit
111. on make the bi amplifier settings before you perform Auto Calibration f you make the bi amplifier settings the speaker level 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 0665 Operating without connecting to the TV You can operate this receiver using the display even if you do not use a GUI when a TV monitor is not connected Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI OFF When GUI MODE is displayed in the display window the menu is set to display on the TV screen using a GUI Navigating through menus on the display THEATRE nuserue AV 17 6 aae SYSTEM STANDBY TV 20 10 ENTME e ICLEAR10 2CH A DIRECT A F D MUSIC RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE u Press AMP Press MENU 3 Press repeatedly to select the menu you want Press to enter the menu 5 Press 2 repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust 6 Press to enter the parameter 1 Press 4 repeatedly to select the setting you want 8 Press to enter the setting To return to the previous display Press To exit the menu Press MENU Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and u
112. one 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 489 Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Error and warning code Explanation Error Code 31 SPEAKERS OFF A B A B is set to off Set it to others and re perform the measurement Error 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 Error 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 SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK R terminals When you connect only one surround back speaker connect it to SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals 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
113. ound back speaker left Surround back speaker right Subwoofer E Tips The angle Q should be the same When you connect a 6 1 channel speaker system place the surround back speaker behind the listening position Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want 15 penis fl 2 Connecting speakers Before connecting cords make sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals 9 SunRoUND SUR BACK BACK SURROUND _ R cp zi 4 CENTER CENTER LOO IsurRounD sur BACK SUBWOOFER VIDEO 1 IULTI CHANNEL INPUT Speaker cords not supplied Monaural audio cord not supplied ront speaker A left Surround speaker right Front speaker A right Surround back speaker left S center speaker fe Surround back speaker right BP Surround speaker left Subwoofer 16 a Jf you have an additional front speaker system connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals You can select the front speaker system you want to use with the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B button on the front panel page 44 Pf you connect only one surround back speaker connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals When you connect
114. pending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 3 Area code FM AM CEL CEK ECE 50 kHz 9 kHz TW 50 kHz 9 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 122 Automatic tuning 2CH A DIRECT A F D MUSIC RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE a E Ec HOME OPTIONS TOOLS RETURN EXIT MENU 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI ON GUI MODE appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen 2 Press 2 repeatedly to select FM or AM then press G or gt The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen 3 Press 2 to select Auto Tuning then press Auto Tuning 87 50 Miz Function List 4 Press Press 4 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 Press OPTIONS 2 Press 4 to select Mode then press 3 Press 4 to select then press G Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons 4 CLEAR gt 10 2 87 A F D MUSIC RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE e ees ecu Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI ON GUI MODE appears on the di
115. player adapter FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK COMPONENT VIDI MONITOR COMPO COMPO 2 HDMI BD IN for DVD IN VIDEO 11N our SJ DMPORT 0 5 0 7A MAX iO FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBV VIDEO 1 MULTI CHANNEL INPU Audio cord not supplied Coaxial digital cord not supplied 2068 Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly insert the connector straight in As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter squeeze the sides of the connector since the connector is locked in place Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player When you play a Super Audio CD connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA CD CD IN jacks analog input jack on this receiver Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player You cannot make digital recordings of a Super Audio CD If you want to connect several digital components but cannot find an unused input See Enjoying the sound i
116. plied Q Component video cord not supplied Q Video cord not supplied VIDEO VIDEO UT N SURROUND SUR BACK Tips All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 IN jacks have been assigned to the DVD player If you connect your DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 or COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 3 IN jacks set Input Assign in the Input menu 2968 Notes Connecting a satellite tuner When connecting optical digital cords insert the Set top box plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner 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 COMPONENT VIDEO PB CB PR CR FM AM i E E 50 COAXIAL SUBWOOFER TN R SUR BACK SUBWOOFER pure SPEAKER Optical digital cord not supplied Tips Q Audio cord not supplied All the digital audio jacks are compatible with Q Component video cord not supplied 32 kHz
117. put 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 708 Other parameters of Speaker settings menu BI AMP Speaker ON If you connect front speakers in a bi amplifier configuration select ON OFF If you have not connected surround back speakers select OFF Note Set BI AMP Speaker to OFF then connect the surround back speakers to this receiver when you want to change the connection from a bi amplifier connection to a surround back speakers connection Re set up the speakers after you connect the surround back speakers Refer to Auto Calibration page 44 or Manual Setup page 66 E 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 The adjusted value is set for each speaker when you adjust the speaker crossover frequency using Crossover Freq after the Auto Calibration E D Range Comp Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically STD The
118. put 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 The audio and video signals of HDMI input are not output from the HDMI OUT jack while the receiver menu is displayed When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker set Audio Out to TV AMP in the HDMI settings menu page 57 If you cannot play back multi channel audio source set to However the sound will not output from the TV speaker DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component um 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 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 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
119. rds 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 Matrix 6 1 which matrixes surround back channel into surround left and surround right channels It is ideal for playback of motion picture soundtracks continued 113 uoneuuojuj jeuonippv li 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
120. refer to the operating instructions of the TV Depending on the status the connected components may not be turned off For details refer to the operating instructions of the connected components 61 GB 40 Other Operations Converting analog video input signals This receiver allows you to convert the resolution of analog video input signals 2CH ADIRECT A F D MUSIC RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE RESOLUTION HOME RETURN OPTIONS EXIT TOOLS Press RESOLUTION repeatedly Each time you press the button the resolution of the output signals will be changed You can also use Resolution in the Video settings menu 82 GB Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter DMPORT The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT DMPORT allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio video source or computer By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you can enjoy sound and image from the connected component on the receiver For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter see Connecting components with digital audio output jacks page 20 Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters TDM BTI Bluetooth Wireless Audio Adapter TDM NW1 NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter TDM NCI Wireless Network Audio Client e TDM iP1 iP10 iP50 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter TDM MP10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is a
121. rom the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks Headphone Direct Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone HP Direct sound field etc You can select this sound field mode if the headphones are connected to the receiver b Appears on the display window only continued 6368 punos punouns BuiAofu3 ji Notes The sound fields for music and movies do not work in the following cases The multi channel input is selected DTS HD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received The multi channel PCM signals are received via a HDMI IN jack When one of the sound fields for music is selected no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to LARGE in the Speaker settings menu However the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals the front and surround speakers are set to SMALL the sound field for movie is selected Portable Audio is selected Tips You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package e Sound fields with marks use DCS technology See Glossary page 112 When the sound field s mark is selected the Digital Cinema So
122. rround sound to the next level This revolutionary new technology delivers the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format that is fully compatible with stereo Neural THX Surround reduces the bandwidth needed for broadcasters to deliver true multi channel surround presentations and enables 7 1 channel support for gaming and movies By unmasking the audio details typically lost by other playback systems audiences will experience the deep ambience and subtle details of movies music and games And with this technology being used by sound designers during content creation as well as embedded into playback devices Neural THX Surround promises a listening experience that is true to the original mix For additional information please visit www neuralsurround com 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 Bi x v Colour x v Color x v Colour x v Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony and is a trademark of Sony xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard Se SS Precau
123. splay window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select FM or AM then press or Press 4 to select Direct Tuning then press 0 continued 7368 a 4 Press SHIFT then press numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Select 1 0 2 5 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Select 1 9 3 5 0 Direct Tuning 88 30 MHz Function List Tip If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna aerial for optimum reception D Press e 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 4 If you still cannot tune in a station the frequency is not used in your area 746 Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to MENU O A F D MUSIC RESOLUTION MSDE SLEEP MOBE SSS Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI ON GUI MODE appears on the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen Press repeatedly to select FM or AM the
124. st gt Track Web Radio gt Station gt Program _ Music Library gt Album gt Track Displayed only when M crew Server is connected Displayed only when a DLNA server other than M crew Server is connected e Displayed as Genre Artist or Album depending on setting of List Mode 8455 To operate the TDM iP1 or TDM NC1 using the adapter menu Make sure that Adapter GUT is selected in step 5 in Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 83 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 using the iPod menu Make sure that iPod is selected in step 5 in Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter page 83 For details on operating the iPod refer to the operating instruction supplied with the iPod Playing the selected track During playback of the selected track the displayed screen changes depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected TDN iP1 DMPORT Player Function List TDM NC1 DMPORT Player Function List You can also operate the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter using the following buttons on the remote of the receiver To Do the following Play Press gt Pause
125. t 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 using 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 1164 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 ee dB
126. t 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 HDMI sound cannot be recorded 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 R L Connect the terminals on the Lo or Hi side of the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals and connect the terminals 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 the receiver to malfunction continued 9565 19410 g To set up speakers Set Bi AMP Speaker to ON in the Speaker settings menu The same signals output from the FRONT SPEAKERS A jacks can be output from the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals by setting Bi AMP Speaker to ON Notes You cannot use the FRONT SPEAKERS B jacks for a bi amplifier connection When you use the Auto Calibration functi
127. ted Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 09 100 W 100 W Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode 4 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 15 85 W 85 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 796 FRONT 110W 110 W CENTER 110 W SURROUND 110W 110 W SUR BACK 110W 110W Reference Power Output 4 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 100 W 100 W CENTER 100 W SURROUND 100 W 100 W SUR BACK 100 W 100 W Digital Coaxial Impedance 75 ohms S N 96 dB A 20 kHz LPF Digital Optical 8 32 96 dB A 20 kHz LPF Output analog AUDIO OUT Voltage 150 mV 1 kohm SUB WOOFER Voltage 2 V 1 kohm Equalizer Gain levels x10 dB 1 dB step PINPUT SHORT with sound field and equalizer bypassed Weighted network input level FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz Antenna aerial FM wire antenna aerial Antenna aerial terminals 775 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range UMeasured under the following conditions Area code Tuning scale Area code Power requirements 10 kHz step 9 kHz step CEL CEK ECE 230 V AC 50 Hz CEL CEK ECE 531 kHz TW 110 V AC 60 Hz 1 60 KITE TW 530 kHz 531 kHz P Depending on the sound field settings and the 1 610 kHz 1 602 kHz source there may be no sound output Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve 0 5 dB 10 Hz
128. th a sampling frequency of Nr more than 48 kHz indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned 15 BI AMP Lights up when BI AMP off or if headphones are Speaker setting is set to connected ON 10 Tuner Lights up when using the 16 EQ Lights up when the indicators receiver to tune in radio equalizer is activated stations etc 17 NEO 6 Lights up when DTS Neo 6 Note Cinema Music decoding is RDS appears for models of activated area code CEL CEK ECE only 18 DTS HD DTS HD MSTR lights up 11 SLEEP Lights up when the sleep MSTR when the timer is activated DTS HD HI decoding DTS HD Master RES Audio signals 12 A DIRECT Lights up when the receiver DTS HD HI RES lights is processing Analog Direct up when the receiver is signals decoding DTS HD High 13 MEM Lights up when a memory Resolution signals function such as Preset Memory etc is activated 92 GB 19 LPCM Lights up when Linear PCM signals are detected Name Function Name Function ANALOG Lights up when 24 Playback The letters L C R etc INPUT MODE is set to channel indicate the channels being AUTO and no digital indicators played back The boxes signal is being input around the letters vary to through the COAXIAL show how the receiver OPTICAL or HDMI downmixes the source jacks sound based on the speaker INPUT MODE is set to settings ANALOG
129. 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 VIDEO 1 FRONT sunRouNp suR BACK su COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR COMPO 3 compo 2 cc Our N IN FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SU MULTI CHANNEL INPI 3562 penis X 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 INLET terminal on the receiver then connect the AC power cord mains lead to a wall outlet Notes 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 Connect the AC power cord mains lead firmly AC INLET terminal DANCE USE 4 160 gt To the wall outlet 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 to be connected this way This is not malfunction 3655 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 th
130. the RM SET UP button lights up The RM SET UP button flashes twice then the command mode setting process is completed 3855 To switch the command mode of the RM AAUO039 remote SLEEP 1706 2CHADRECT ARD MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY GUI MODE DISPLAY _ OPTIONS EXIT DMPORT MASTER INPUT VOLUME SELECTOR MUTING Press and hold DISPLAY then press MUTING and G at the same time T Operating the receiver Connect a TV to this receiver La For details see 3 Connecting the TV x l o using the GUI Graphical User page 18 Interface 2 Turn onthe TV o I mt You can change the display mode of the 3 Press I O to turn on the 2 receiver menu to the screen mode using the receiver following procedures In the screen mode GUI MODE appears in the display window 4 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to of the receiver select GUI ON By using the GUI menu you can make various GUI MODE appears on the display settings and adjustments window of the receiver and the GUI menu For details see Operating without connecting appears on the TV screen Press MENU if to the TV page 96 if you are not going to the GUI menu does not appear on the TV use a GUI menu screen Note D Press repeatedly to selecta GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen when menu you want then press you have connected your TV to MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack
131. ting Instructions and displayed in the display window and on the GUI menu screen mean Neural THX Surround About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the upper right portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 3 XXX XXX XX AA er Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic Surround EX and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent 5 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos Symbol DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2007 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved This receiver incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non exclusive non transferable limited right of us
132. tion This function is only available for certain types of TV When you perform the Control for HDMI Easy Setting from the TV the Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will automatically change accordingly During the Control for HDMI Easy Setting operation SCANNING flashes in the display This receiver will automatically change the input to HDMI input When the setting is completed COMPLETE appears on the display For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV If your TV does not support the Control for HDMI Easy Setting function do the following procedures For details on setting the TV and connected components refer to the operating instructions of the respective components 1 Make sure that the receiver is connected to the TV and components compatible with Control for HDMI function via HDMI connection 2 Turn on the receiver TV and connected components 3 Set the respective Control for HDMI function for the receiver and TV to on See To set Control for HDMI page 80 When the receiver menu is displayed on the TV screen in the screen mode press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI OFF to enter the display mode then check the TV display image of the component connected to the receiver For details on setting the TV refer to the operating instructions of the TV 4 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and TV to match the HDMI input of the connected component so that t
133. tions 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 for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord mains lead grasp the plug itself never pull the cord 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 continued 1155 uoneuuojuj jeuonippv Wi 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 tha
134. u 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 6965 suonejedo 198410 Changing the display You can check the sound field etc by changing the information on the display 2CH ADIRECT A F D MOVIE MUSIC Oe Of SSSA GUI DISPLAY MODE eRETURN HOME EXIT OPTIONS TOOLS MENU Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY the display will change as follows Input name you selected Original input name Sound field currently applied Volume Stream information FM and AM band Program Service name or preset station name gt Frequency Program Type indication Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system mode Sound field currently applied Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 74 104 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input name b During RDS reception only Models of area code CEL CEK ECE only page 75 Note Character or marks may not be displayed for some languages Tip You cannot switch the display while GUI MODE is shown on the display window Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI OFF 9065 About the indicators on the display
135. uding consumer affairs and medical advice SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs such as how to and advice programs DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture such as language and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology 1658 Program type Description indication VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POPM Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASYM Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental vocal and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading etc CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them RELIGION Programs of religious content PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening fishing cooking etc JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region OLDIES Programs featuring oldies musi
136. und lamp lights up on the display To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE MUSIC Select 2ch Stereo or A F D Auto in the Surround settings menu 645 Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation 1 Press POWER to turn off the receiver 2 while holding down MUSIC press POWER S F CLEAR appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels NIGHT MODE This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels This function can be used with other sound fields When watching a movie late at night you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level A F D MUSIC NIGHT MODE RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE Press NIGHT MODE The NIGHT MODE function is activated The NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as you press NIGHT MODE Note This function does not work in the following cases The multi channel input is selected Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received Advanced Speakers Setting Up Adjusting the speaker settings manually You can adjust each speaker manually You can also adjust the speaker levels after
137. upplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player You can select the sound field to suit the music Refer to page 63 for details 5268 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD player then place the disc in the tray Turn on the receiver Press INPUT SELECTOR to select SA CD CD You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select SA CD CD Play back the disc Adjust to a suitable volume After you have finished listening to a Super Audio CD or CD eject the disc and turn off the receiver and the Super Audio CD player or CD player Watching a DVD Blu ray Disc g Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player or Blu ray Disc Player Select the audio format of the disc to be played if necessary You can select the sound field to suit the movie or the music Refer to page 63 for details 1 Check the following if you cannot listen to the multi channel sound Be sure the sound source corresponds to the multi channel format the MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp on the front panel lights up during playback Be sure this receiver is connected to the DVD player or Blu ray Disc Player via a digital connection Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player or Blu ray Disc Player is set up properly N C Gl i MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp Turn on the TV and DVD play
138. ure to turn on the receiver and point the remote towards the receiver when performing the following procedure 2 3 2CH A DIRECT A F D MUSIC 1 Press AV I while pressing RM SET UP The RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes 2 Press the input button including TV for the component you want to control For example if you are going to control a CD player press SA CD CD The RM SET UP and the SHIFT button indicator light up If you press the button for a component of which you cannot program the remote such as DMPORT etc the RM SET UP indicator 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 See the tables on page 108 111 for information on the numeric code s Note For a TV remote code value only numbers in the 500 s are valid 4 Press ENT MEM Once the numeric code has been verified the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components Notes The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed n step 2 if you press TUNER you can only program the button to control a tuner page 111 In step 2 if you want to change to other input press SHIFT and then press the new input buttons you want For the numeric codes
139. urement will be canceled when you do the following Press 1 0 input buttons or MUTING Press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B on the receiver Change the volume level Connect the headphones 102 Tips Operations other than turning the receiver on or off are deactivated during Auto Calibration The measurements may not be performed correctly or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when special speakers such as dipole speakers are used To confirm save Auto Calibration when GUI function is turned off 1 Confirm the measurement result When the measurement ends a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display window Measurement Display X Explanation result window When the COMPLETE Proceed to step measurement 2 process completes properly When the E See Message measurement ME BI list after Auto process fails Calibration measurement page 49 2 Press 4 repeatedly to select the item then press Item Explanation RETRY Performs the Auto Calibration again SAVE EXIT Saves the measurement results and exits the setting process WARN CHECK Displays a warning concerning the measurement results See Message list after Auto Calibration measurement page 49 PHASEINFO Displays the phase of each speaker in phase out of phase See When you select PHASE INFO DIST INFO Displays the measurement result for speaker distan
140. window Name Function Name Function 1 Sw Lights up when subwoofer 4 OPT Lights up when INPUT is connected and the audio MODE is set to AUTO signal is output from the and the source signal is a SUBWOOFER jack While digital signal being input this indicator lights up the through the OPTICAL jack puni Creates a 5 OO D D0 D lights up when the subwoofer signal based on D receiver is decoding Dolby the LFE signal in the disc 00 D Digital signals being played back or the 00 TrueHD OO D EX lights up when low frequency components of the front channels 2 LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE Low Frequency Effects channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced Since the LFE signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate and may turn off during playback 3 COAX Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to AUTO and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital Surround EX signals DI D lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby Digital Plus signals TrueHD lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby TrueHD sig

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