Sony Home Theater System 3 283 375 112 User Manual

3-283-375-11(2)  
Home Theatre  
System  
Operating Instructions  
HT-DDWG800  
©2008 Sony Corporation  
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This receiver incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
About This Manual  
• The instructions in this manual are for model  
HT-DDWG800. 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”.  
“x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are trademarks  
of Sony Corporation.  
“BRAVIA” and  
Sony Corporation.  
are trademarks of  
The HT-DDWG800 consists of:  
• Receiver  
STR-KG800  
• Speaker system  
– Front speakers  
– Center speaker  
– Surround speakers  
– Sub woofer  
SS-MSP890  
SS-CNP890  
SS-SRP890  
SA-WP890  
• The instructions in this manual describe the  
controls on the supplied remote. You can also use  
the controls on the receiver if they have the same  
or similar names as those on the remote.  
About area codes  
The area code of the receiver you purchased is  
shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel  
(see the illustration below).  
FRONT  
L
CENTER  
R
SPEAKERS  
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, and the double-  
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent  
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;  
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents  
issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital  
Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS  
logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc.  
© 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
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Table of Contents  
Using the Control for HDMI function for  
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers  
7: Calibrating the appropriate settings  
(AUTO CALIBRATION).......................28  
8: Adjusting the speaker levels and  
(System Audio Control)......................... 61  
Turning off the receiver with the TV  
Switching between digital and analog  
Listening to digital sound from other  
Settings for the surround sound  
Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
Calibrating the appropriate settings  
Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround  
Using only the front speakers and sub  
Resetting sound fields to the initial  
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Getting Started  
Description and location of parts  
Receiver  
Front panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
?/1  
MASTER VOLUME  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(ON/OFF)  
AUTO CAL MIC  
PHONES  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
TUNING  
MODE  
TUNING  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
MUTING  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
L
AUDIO  
R
qjqh  
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qf qd qs  
qa  
Name  
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Name  
Function  
Function  
A ?/1  
Press to turn the receiver on  
or off (page 27, 35, 36, 50).  
G MASTER  
Turn to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time (page 32, 33, 35,  
36).  
(on/standby)  
VOLUME  
B SPEAKERS  
Press to turn the speaker  
system on or off (page 17).  
(ON/OFF)  
H MUTING  
Press to turn off the sound  
temporarily.  
Press MUTING again to  
restore the sound (page 33).  
C Display  
The current status of the  
selected component or a list  
of selectable items appears  
here (page 7).  
I AUTO CAL  
Press to activate the Auto  
Calibration function (page  
D Remote sensor Receives signals from  
remote commander.  
E DISPLAY  
Press to select information  
displayed on the display  
J INPUT  
Turn to select the input  
source to playback (page  
SELECTOR  
F INPUT MODE  
Press to select the input  
mode when the same  
components are connected  
to both digital and analog  
jacks (page 63).  
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Name  
Function  
K 2CH  
Press to select a sound field  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
L TUNING +/–  
Press to scan a station (page  
51, 54).  
M TUNING MODE Press to select the tuning  
mode (page 51, 54).  
N MEMORY/  
Press to store a station or  
enter the selection when  
selecting the settings (page  
27).  
ENTER  
O VIDEO 2 IN/  
PORTABLE AV  
IN jacks  
Connects to a portable  
audio/video component  
such as a camcorder or  
video game (page 25, 33).  
P AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied  
optimizer microphone for  
the Auto Calibration  
function (page 29).  
jack  
Q PHONES jack  
Connects to headphones  
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About the indicators on the display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
;
D
;
PLII  
;
PL  
OPT  
DTS  
MEMORY  
D.RANGE  
RDS ST  
MONO  
LFE  
SW  
L
HDMI COAX  
C
R
SL  
S
SR  
qf  
qd  
qs  
qa  
q;  
Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A SW  
Lights up when the audio signal  
is output from the SUB  
WOOFER jack.  
G DTS  
Lights up when the receiver is  
decoding DTS signals.  
Note  
When playing a DTS format  
disc, be sure that you have made  
digital connections and that  
INPUT MODE is set to  
B LFE  
Lights up when the disc being  
played back contains an LFE  
(Low Frequency Effect)  
channel and the LFE channel  
signal is actually being  
reproduced.  
H MEMORY  
Lights up when a memory  
function, such as Preset  
activated.  
C ; D  
Lights up when the receiver is  
decoding Dolby Digital signals.  
Note  
When playing a Dolby Digital  
format disc, be sure that you  
have made digital connections  
and that INPUT MODE is set to  
“AUTO” (page 63).  
I Tuner  
Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations  
(page 51), etc.  
indicators  
Note  
“RDS” appears for models of  
area code CEL, CEK only.  
D ; PLII  
Lights up when the Pro Logic II  
Movie/Music decoder is  
activated.  
J Preset  
station  
Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in preset radio  
stations. For details on  
presetting radio stations, see  
indicators  
E ; PL  
Lights up when the receiver  
applies Pro Logic processing to  
2 channel signals in order to  
output the center and surround  
channel signals.  
K D.RANGE  
Lights up when dynamic range  
F OPT  
Lights up when INPUT MODE  
is set to “AUTO” and the source  
signal is a digital signal being  
input through the OPTICAL  
jack (page 63).  
L COAX  
Lights up when INPUT MODE  
is set to “AUTO” and the source  
signal is a digital signal being  
input through the COAXIAL  
M HDMI  
Lights up when the receiver  
recognizes a component  
connected via an HDMI IN jack  
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Name  
Function  
N Playback  
channel  
The letters (L, C, R, etc.)  
indicate the channels being  
played back. The boxes around  
the letters vary to show how the  
receiver downmixes the source  
sound.  
indicators  
L
Front Left  
Front Right  
Center (monaural)  
Surround Left  
R
C
SL  
SR  
S
Surround Right  
Surround (monaural or the  
surround components obtained  
by Pro Logic processing)  
Example:  
Recording format (Front/  
Surround): 3/2.1  
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO  
SW  
L
C
R
SL  
SR  
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Rear panel  
1
2
1
3
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
OUT  
TV  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT IN  
IN  
AM  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
DVD  
IN  
P
R/  
C
R
FRONT  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE)  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SA-CD/  
CD/  
CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SUB WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
7
5
6
5
4
A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section  
C COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/  
OUTPUT section  
OPTICAL IN Connects to a DVD  
jacks  
player, etc. The  
COAXIAL jack  
Y, PB/CB, PR/CR Connects to a DVD  
IN/OUT* jacks player, TV,  
satellite tuner, etc.  
Green  
(Y)  
COAXIAL IN provides a better  
jack  
sound quality (page  
18, 23, 24).  
Blue  
(PB/CB)  
You can enjoy high  
quality image  
(page 18, 23, 24,  
25).  
Red  
(PR/CR)  
HDMI IN/  
OUT* jacks  
Connects to a DVD  
player, Blu-ray disc  
player, etc. 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 21).  
D SPEAKERS section  
Connects to the  
supplied speakers  
B ANTENNA section  
FM  
Connects to the  
ANTENNA  
jack  
supplied FM wire  
E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section  
AUDIO IN/  
OUT jacks  
Connects to a  
Super Audio CD  
player, etc. (page  
19).  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
AM  
ANTENNA  
terminals  
Connects to the  
supplied AM loop  
AUDIO OUT Connects to the  
Black  
jack  
supplied sub  
woofer (page 16).  
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F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT  
Remote commander  
section  
You can use the supplied RM-AAU023  
Remote Commander to operate the receiver  
and to control the Sony audio/video  
components that the remote is assigned to  
operate. For details, see “Changing button  
AUDIO IN/  
OUT jacks  
Connects to a  
VCR, DVDplayer,  
24, 25).  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
VIDEO IN/  
OUT* jacks  
Yellow  
1
TV INPUT  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
G DMPORT  
SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1  
wa  
2
DMPORT  
jack  
Connects to a  
DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
BD DVD  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
3
SAT  
2CH  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
* You can watch the selected input image when you  
connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack  
to a TV (page 18, 21).  
4
5
6
THEATRE  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
DVD/BD  
MENU  
w;  
5
8
AUTO CAL  
D.TUNING  
7
8
9
q;  
qa  
D.SKIP  
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
>10  
-
0/10  
ql  
qk  
qj  
qh  
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
OPTIONS MUTING  
DISPLAY  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
qs  
qd  
O
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
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<
>
TUNING –  
TUNING +  
qf  
m
H
X
M
TV  
FM MODE  
x
qg  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A TV ?/1  
Press TV ?/1 and TV (O) at  
F DVD/BD  
Press to display the menu of  
the DVD or Blu-ray disc on  
the TV screen. Then, use V, v,  
(on/standby) the same time to turn the TV  
MENU  
on or off.  
B, b and  
(Q) to perform  
AV ?/1  
Press to turn on or off the  
menu operations.  
(on/standby) Sonyaudio/videocomponents  
that the remote is assigned to  
AUTO CAL  
Press to activate the Auto  
Calibration function.  
If you press ?/1 (B) at the  
same time, it will turn off the  
receiver and other Sony  
components (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
G D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
Press to enter direct tuning  
mode.  
Press to skip a disc when  
using a multi-disc changer.  
Note  
H ENTER  
Press to enter the value after  
selecting a channel, disc or  
track using the numeric  
buttons of the TV, VCR or  
satellite tuner.  
The function of the AV ?/1  
switch changes automatically  
each time you press the input  
buttons (C).  
B ?/1  
Press to turn the receiver on or  
MEMORY  
Press to store a station.  
(on/standby) off.  
To turn off all Sony  
I AMP MENU  
Press to display the menu of  
components, press ?/1 and  
AV ?/1 (A) at the same time  
(SYSTEM STANDBY).  
the receiver. Then, use V, v,  
B, b and  
(Q) to perform  
menu operations.  
C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to  
select the component you  
J TOOLS/  
Press to display and select the  
options of the DVD player or  
Blu-ray disc player.  
Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and  
TV (O) at the same time to  
display the options applicable  
to the Sony TV.  
OPTIONS  
want to use. When you press  
any of the input buttons, the  
receiver turns on. The buttons  
are factory assigned to control  
Sony components.  
You can change the button  
assignments following the  
K MUTING  
Press to turn off the sound  
temporarily.  
Press MUTING again to  
restore the sound.  
Press MUTING and TV (O)  
at the same time to activate  
the TV’s muting function.  
D 2CH  
A.F.D.  
Press to select a sound field.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
L TV VOL  
Press TV VOL +/– and TV  
(O) at the same time to adjust  
the volume level of the TV.  
+a)/–  
E THEATRE  
Press to enjoy optimal image  
suited for movies and to  
output the sound from the  
speakers connected to this  
receiver automatically.  
Note  
MASTER  
VOL +a)/–  
Press to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time.  
This button will only function  
if your TV is compatible with  
Theater Mode.  
Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the  
TV for details.  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of  
the VCR, DVD player,  
O TV  
Press TV and the button with  
orange printing at the same  
time to enable TV operation.  
satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc  
player on the TV screen.  
Press MENU/HOME and TV  
(O) at the same time to  
display the TV’s menu.  
Then, use V, v, B, b and  
(Q) to perform menu  
operations.  
P RETURN/  
Press to  
– return to the previous menu.  
– exit the menu while the  
menu or on-screen guide of  
the VCR, DVD player,  
satellite tuner or Blu-ray  
disc player is displayed on  
the TV screen.  
Press RETURN/EXIT O  
and TV (O) at the same time  
to return to the previous menu  
or exit the TV’s menu while  
the menu is displayed on the  
TV screen.  
EXIT O  
N ./>b)  
Press to skip a track of the CD  
player, DVD player or Blu-ray  
disc player.  
<
REPLAY  
/
Press to replay the previous  
<
ADVANCE  
scene or fast forward the  
current scene of the VCR,  
DVD player or Blu-ray disc  
player.  
Q
After pressing AMP MENU  
(I), DVD/BD MENU (F),  
or MENU/HOME (M), press  
V, v, B or b to select the  
,
m/Mb)  
Press to  
V/v/B/b  
– search tracks in the forward/  
reverse direction of the DVD  
player.  
settings. Then, press  
to  
enter the selection if you have  
pressed DVD/BD MENU or  
MENU/HOME previously.  
– start fast forward/rewind of  
the VCR, CD player or Blu-  
ray disc player.  
Press  
also to enter the  
Ha)b)  
Press to start playback of the  
VCR, CD player, DVD player,  
or Blu-ray disc player.  
selection of the receiver,  
VCR, satellite tuner, CD  
player, DVD player or Blu-  
ray disc player.  
Xb)  
Press to pause playback or  
recording of the VCR, CD  
player, DVD player or Blu-ray  
disc player. (Also starts  
recording with components in  
recording standby.)  
R DISPLAY  
Press to select information  
displayed on the TV screen of  
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD  
player, DVD player or Blu-  
ray disc player.  
Press DISPLAY and TV (O)  
at the same time to display  
TV’s information on the TV  
screen.  
xb)  
Press to stop playback of the  
VCR, CD player, DVD player  
or Blu-ray disc player.  
TV CH +/–  
Press TV CH +/– and TV (O)  
at the same time to select  
preset TV channels.  
S -/--  
Press to select the channel  
entry mode, either one or two  
digit of the VCR.  
Press -/-- and TV (O) at the  
same time to select the  
channel entry mode, either  
one or two digits of the TV.  
PRESET +/– Press to select  
– preset stations.  
– preset channels of the VCR  
or satellite tuner.  
>10  
Press to select the track  
numbers over 10 of the CD  
player.  
TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.  
FM MODE  
Press to select the FM  
monaural or stereo reception.  
CLEAR  
Press to clear a mistake when  
you press the incorrect  
numeric button.  
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Name  
Function  
T Numeric  
Press to  
– preset/tune to preset  
stations.  
buttons  
(number 5a))  
– select track numbers of the  
CD player, DVD player or  
Blu-ray disc player. Press  
0/10 to select track number  
10.  
– select channel numbers of  
the VCR or satellite tuner.  
Press the numeric buttons and  
TV (O) at the same time to  
select the TV channels.  
U TV INPUT  
Press TV INPUT and TV (O)  
at the same time to select the  
input signal (TV input or  
video input).  
SLEEP  
Press to activate the Sleep  
Timer function and the  
duration which the receiver  
turns off automatically.  
a)The number 5, TV VOL +/MASTER VOL + and  
Hbuttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as  
references when operating the receiver.  
b)This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter operation. For details on the  
function of the button, see the operating  
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter.  
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.  
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1: Installing the speakers  
This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel  
system (5 speakers and one sub woofer).  
To fully enjoy theatre-like multi channel  
surround sound requires five speakers (two  
front speakers, a center speaker, and two  
surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1  
channel).  
Installing the speakers on a flat  
surface  
Before you install the speakers and sub  
woofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads  
to prevent vibration or movement as shown in  
the illustration below.  
Example of a 5.1 channel  
speaker system configuration  
Installing the speakers on the  
speaker stand  
For greater flexibility in positioning the  
speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 speaker  
stand (available only in certain countries). For  
details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the speaker stand.  
AFront speaker (left)  
BFront speaker (right)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (left)  
ESurround speaker (right)  
FSub woofer  
Tip  
Since the sub woofer does not emit highly  
directional signals, you can place it wherever you  
want.  
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3 Hang the speakers on the  
Installing the speakers on the  
wall  
screws.  
Hook on the back of the speaker  
4.6 mm  
You can install your surround speakers on the  
wall.  
1 Prepare screws (not supplied)  
that are suitable for the hook on  
the back of each speaker as  
shown in the illustrations  
below.  
10 mm  
4 mm  
more than 25 mm  
4.6 mm  
Notes  
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material  
and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially  
fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and  
fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a  
vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is  
applied.  
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall  
material or screws to be used.  
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage  
caused by improper installation, insufficient wall  
strength or improper screw installation, natural  
calamity, etc.  
10 mm  
Hook on the back of the speaker  
2 Fasten the screws to the wall.  
The screws should protrude 5  
to 7 mm.  
5 to 7 mm  
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2: Connecting the speakers  
Before connecting the cords, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord.  
F
A
SAT IN  
E
D
A
B
DVD IN  
BD IN  
OUT  
HDMI  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIO  
O
IN  
OUT  
P
R/  
C
R
FRONT  
MOOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AAUUDDIIOO  
OOUUTT  
R
DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SUB WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
B
10 mm  
C
B
AMonaural audio cord (supplied)  
BSpeaker cords (supplied)a)  
a)Use the long speaker cords to connect the surround  
speakers and the short speaker cords to connect the  
front and center speakers.  
AFront speaker (left)  
BFront speaker (right)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (left)  
ESurround speaker (right)  
FSub woofer  
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To connect the speakers  
correctly  
Check the speaker type by referring to the  
speaker label* on the rear panel of the  
speakers.  
Character on  
speaker label  
Speaker type  
L
Front left  
R
Front right  
SL  
SR  
Surround left  
Surround right  
* The center speaker and sub woofer do not have any  
character on the speaker label. For details on the  
speaker type, see page 3.  
Note  
You can turn on or off the speaker system with the  
SPEAKERS (ON/OFF) button (page 5).  
Tip  
Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system’s  
performance.  
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3: Connecting the TV  
You can watch the selected input image when  
you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR  
OUT jack to a TV.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect  
the AC power cord.  
TV  
Audio signals  
Audio/Video  
signals  
Video signals  
A
B
C
D
E
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
OUT  
TV  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT IN  
IN  
AM  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
CR  
FRONT  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE)  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SA-CD/  
CD/  
CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SUB WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
BAudio cord (not supplied)  
CHDMI cable (not supplied)  
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.  
DComponent video cord (not supplied)  
EVideo cord (not supplied)  
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Notes  
• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and  
audio signals of a playback component are being  
output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is  
turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be  
transmitted.  
4a: Connecting the audio  
components  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
Connecting a Super Audio CD/  
CD player/CD recorder  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player  
or CD recorder. Before connecting cords, be  
sure to disconnect the AC power cord.  
After connecting your audio component,  
Tips  
• To output the sound of the TV from the speakers  
connected to the receiver, be sure to  
– connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the  
TV IN jacks of the receiver.  
– turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s  
muting function.  
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
Super Audio  
CD player/  
CD player/  
CD recorder  
A
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
TV  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT IN  
IN  
AM  
SAT  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
DVD  
IN  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
DMPORT  
R
SA-CD/CD/  
CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SUB WOOFER  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
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4b: Connecting the video components  
How to hook up your  
components  
Video input/output jack to be  
connected  
This section describes how to hook up your  
components to this receiver. Before you begin,  
for the pages which describe how to connect  
each component.  
The image quality depends on the connecting  
jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.  
Select the connection according to the jacks on  
your components.  
After hooking up all your components,  
Y
P
B/  
C
B
P
R
/
HDMI  
VIDEO  
CR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Component to be connected  
Digital  
Analog  
Component  
Page  
TV  
High quality image  
With HDMI jack  
DVD player  
Notes  
Satellite tuner/Set-top box  
VCR, DVD recorder  
Camcorder, video game, etc.  
• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the  
AC power cord.  
• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and  
audio signals of a playback component are being  
output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is  
turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be  
transmitted.  
If you want to connect several  
digital components, but cannot  
find an unused input  
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Notes  
Connecting components with  
HDMI jacks  
• Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD  
input button on the remote so that you can use the  
button to control your DVD player. For details, see  
• You can also rename the DVD input so that it can  
be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details,  
HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an  
interface which transmits video and audio  
signals in digital format.  
Satellite tuner  
DVD player  
Blu-ray disc player  
Audio/video signals  
TV, projector, etc.  
Audio/video signals  
Audio/video signals  
Audio/video signals  
A
A
A
A
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
OUT  
TV  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT IN  
IN  
AM  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
CR  
FRONT  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE)  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SA-CD/CD/CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SUB WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
AHDMI cable (not supplied)  
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.  
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• 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.  
HDMI features  
• A digital audio signal transmitted by HDMI  
can be output from the speakers connected to  
this receiver. This signal supports Dolby  
Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM.  
In this case, check the specification of the  
connected component.  
• You can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM  
only with an HDMI connection.  
• This receiver supports xvYCC transmission.  
• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI  
• Set the resolution of the image of the  
playback component to 720p, 1080i or  
1080p when you output 96 kHz multi  
channel sound over an HDMI connection.  
• 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.  
• You may need to made certain settings on  
the image resolution of the player before you  
can enjoy multi-channel Linear PCM. Refer  
to the operating instructions of the player.  
• Refer to the operating instructions of each  
connected component for details.  
Notes on HDMI connections  
• Audio signals input to the HDMI IN jack can  
only be output from the SPEAKERS jacks  
and HDMI OUT jack. The audio input  
signals cannot be output from any other  
audio jacks.  
• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can  
only be output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
The video input signals cannot be output  
from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR  
OUT jacks.  
• When you want to listen to the sound from  
the TV speaker, set “AUDIO FOR HDMI”  
to “TV+AMP” in the VIDEO menu (page  
43). If you cannot play back multi channel  
software, set to “AMP”. However, the sound  
will not output from the TV speaker.  
• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a  
Super Audio CD are not output.  
• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit  
length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack  
may be suppressed by the connected  
component. Check the setup of the  
connected component if the image is poor or  
the sound does not come out of a component  
connected via the HDMI cable.  
• Sound may be interrupted when the  
sampling frequency, the number of channels  
or the audio format of the audio output  
signals from the playback component is  
switched.  
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Connecting a DVD player  
• Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD  
input button on the remote so that you can use the  
button to control your DVD player. For details, see  
• To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD  
player, set the digital audio output setting on the  
DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the 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.  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
DVD player  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
A
B
C
D
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
OUT  
TV  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT IN  
IN  
AM  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
CR  
FRONT  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE)  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SA-CD/  
CD/  
CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SUB WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
BAudio cord (not supplied)  
CVideo cord (not supplied)  
DComponent video cord (not supplied)  
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Connecting a satellite tuner/  
set-top box  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a satellite tuner or set-top box.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
Satellite tuner/Set-top box  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
A
B
C
D
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
OUT  
TV  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT IN  
IN  
AM  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
CR  
FRONT  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE)  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SA-CD/  
CD/  
CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SUB WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
CVideo cord (not supplied)  
DComponent video cord (not supplied)  
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Connecting components with  
analog video and audio jack  
• Be sure to change the factory setting of the  
VIDEO1 input button on the remote so that you can  
use the button to control your DVD recorder. For  
• You can also rename the VIDEO1 input so that it  
can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a component which has analog jacks  
such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
VCR, DVD recorder  
Video signals  
Audio signals  
A
B
C
SAT N  
DVD N  
BD IN  
OUT  
TV  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT IN  
IN  
AM  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
CR  
FRONT  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SA-CD/CD/  
CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SUB WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
(On the front panel)  
VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
Camcorder/  
video game  
D
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BVideo cord (not supplied)  
CComponent video cord (not supplied)  
DAudio/video cord (not supplied)  
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5: Connecting the antennas  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and  
FM wire antenna.  
Before connecting antennas, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord.  
FM wire antenna (supplied)  
AM loop antenna (supplied)  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
OUT  
TV  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT IN  
IN  
AM  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
CR  
FRONT  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE)  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SA-CD/  
CD/  
CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SUB WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
* The shape of the connector varies depending on  
the area code of this receiver.  
Notes  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop  
antenna away from the receiver and other  
components.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as  
horizontal as possible.  
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Performing initial setup  
operations  
6: Preparing the receiver  
and the remote  
Before using the receiver for the first time,  
initialize the receiver by performing the  
following procedure. This procedure can also  
be used to return settings you have made to  
their factory defaults.  
Connecting the AC power cord  
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
AC power cord  
1,2  
?/
MASTER VOLUME  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(ON/OFF)  
AUTO CAL MIC  
PHONES  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
TUNING  
MODE  
TUNING  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
MUTING  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
L
AUDIO  
R
FRONT  
L
3
R
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
receiver.  
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears on the  
display alternately.  
To the wall outlet  
3 Press MEMORY/ENTER.  
After “CLEARING” appears on the  
display for a while, “CLEARED”  
appears.  
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Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
7: Calibrating the  
appropriate settings  
automatically  
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the  
RM-AAU023 Remote Commander.  
Observe the correct polarity when installing  
batteries.  
(AUTO CALIBRATION)  
This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital  
Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which  
allows you to perform automatic calibration as  
follows:  
• Check the connection between each speaker  
and the receiver.  
• Adjust the speaker level.  
• Measure the distance of each speaker to your  
listening position.  
The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound  
balance in your room. However, you can  
adjust the speaker levels and balance manually  
according to your preference. For details, see  
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 remote buttons  
may be reset to their factory settings. If this  
happens, reassign the buttons again (page 69).  
Before you perform Auto  
Calibration  
Before you perform Auto Calibration, install  
• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the  
supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not  
connect other microphones to this jack.  
Doing so may damage the receiver and the  
microphone.  
Tip  
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last  
for about 3 months. When the remote no longer  
operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with  
new ones.  
• During calibration, the sound that comes out  
of the speakers is very loud. The volume of  
the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay attention  
to the presence of children or to the effect on  
your neighborhood.  
• Perform Auto Calibration in a quiet  
environment to avoid the effect of noise and  
to get a more accurate measurement.  
• If there are any obstacles in the path between  
the optimizer microphone and the speakers,  
the calibration cannot be performed  
correctly. Remove any obstacles from the  
measurement area to avoid measurement  
error.  
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Notes  
Performing Auto Calibration  
• The Auto Calibration function does not work when  
headphones are connected.  
• If the muting function has been activated before  
you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function  
will be set to off automatically.  
TV INPUT  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1  
?/1  
switch  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
BD DVD  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
?/1  
MASTER VOLUME  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
Input  
buttons  
INPUT SELECTOR  
Optimizer microphone  
SPEAKERS  
(ON/OFF)  
SAT  
2CH  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
AUTO CAL MIC  
PHONE
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
TUNING  
MODE  
TUNING  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
MUTING  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE  
AV  
IN  
L
AUDIO  
R
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
THEATRE  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
DVD/BD  
MENU  
5
8
2
AUTO CAL  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
>10  
-
0/10  
1
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS MUTING  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
O
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
1 Press AMP MENU.  
1 Connect the supplied optimizer  
microphone to the AUTO CAL  
MIC jack on the front panel.  
2 Press AUTO CAL.  
Measurement starts in 5 seconds and the  
display changes as follows:  
2 Set up the optimizer  
A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3]  
t A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1]  
microphone.  
While the time is counting down, stand  
away from the measurement area to avoid  
measurement error.  
The measurement process will take a few  
minutes to complete.  
Place the optimizer microphone at your  
listening position.You can also use a stool  
or tripod so that the optimizer  
microphone remains at the same height as  
your ears.  
Tip  
When you face the speaker towards the optimizer  
microphone, you will get a more accurate  
measurement.  
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The table below shows the display when  
measurement starts.  
Error and warning codes  
Measurement for Display  
When error codes appear  
When an error is detected during Auto  
Calibration, an error code will appear on the  
display cyclically after each measurement  
process as follows:  
Environment noise NOISE.CHK  
level  
Speaker connection MEASURE and SP  
DET. appears  
alternately*  
Error code tblank display t(error code t  
blank display) t PUSH t blank display  
Speaker level  
MEASURE and GAIN  
appears alternately*  
a)  
t ENTER  
a)Appears when there are more than one error code.  
Speaker distance  
MEASURE and  
DISTANCE appears  
alternately*  
* The corresponding speaker indicator lights  
up in the display during measurement.  
To rectify the error  
1 Record down the error code.  
2 Press  
.
When measurement ends, “COMPLETE”  
appears on the display and the settings are  
registered.  
3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
4 Rectify the error.  
below.  
5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto  
Calibration again (page 29).  
After you have finished  
Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the  
receiver.  
Error code and remedies  
Notes  
• Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer.  
Therefore, all sub woofer settings will be  
maintained.  
• If you have repositioned your speakers, we  
recommend that you perform Auto Calibration  
again to enjoy the surround sound.  
Error code Cause and remedy  
ERROR 10 The environment is too noisy. Make  
sure the environment is quiet during  
Auto Calibration.  
ERROR 11 The speakers are placed too near the  
optimizer microphone. Place your  
speakers further away from the  
Tips  
• When Auto Calibration starts:  
– Stand some distance away from the speakers and  
the listening position to avoid measurement  
failure. This is because test signals are output  
from the speakers during measurement.  
– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate  
measurement.  
• During the measurement process, the Auto  
Calibration is canceled when you do the following.  
– Press ?/1 or MUTING.  
optimizer microphone.  
ERROR 12 None of the speakers are detected.  
Make sure that the optimizer  
microphone is connected properly  
and perform Auto Calibration again.  
ERROR 20 Front speakers are not detected or  
only one front speaker is detected.  
Check the front speakers  
connection.  
ERROR 21 Only one surround speaker is  
detected. Check the surround  
speakers connection.  
– Press the input buttons or turn the INPUT  
SELECTOR on the receiver.  
– Change the volume level.  
– Connects the headphones.  
– Press AUTO CAL again.  
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When warning codes appear  
During Auto Calibration, the warning code  
provides information on the measurement  
result. The warning code will appear on the  
display cyclically as follows:  
Warning code and solution  
Warning  
code  
Explanation and solution  
WARN. 40 The environment is noisy. Make sure  
the environment is quiet during Auto  
Calibration.  
Warning code t blank display t (warning  
b)  
code t blank display) t PUSH t blank  
WARN. 50 The center speaker is not connected.  
Be sure to connect the center speaker.  
display t ENTER  
b)Appears when there are more than one warning  
code.  
WARN. 51 The surround speakers are not  
connected. Be sure to connect the  
surround speakers.  
You can choose to ignore the warning code as  
the Auto Calibration function will  
automatically adjust the settings. You can also  
change the settings manually.  
WARN. 60 The front speaker balance is out of  
range. Reposition your front  
speakers.c)  
WARN. 62 The center speaker level is out of  
range. Reposition your center  
speaker.d)  
To change the settings  
manually  
WARN. 63 The surround left speaker level is out  
of range. Reposition your surround  
left speaker.d)  
1 Record down the warning code.  
2 Press  
.
WARN. 64 The surround right speaker level is  
out of range. Reposition your  
3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
4 Follow the solution provided in the  
5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto  
Calibration again (page 29).  
surround right speaker.d)  
WARN. 70 The front speaker distance is out of  
range. Reposition your front  
speakers.c)  
WARN. 72 The center speaker distance is out of  
range. Reposition your center  
speaker.d)  
WARN. 73 The surround left speaker distance is  
out of range. Reposition your  
surround left speaker.d)  
WARN. 74 The surround right speaker distance is  
out of range. Reposition your  
surround right speaker.d)  
c)For details, refer “Front speakers distance”  
d)For details, refer “Tip” on page 45.  
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6 Adjust the speaker levels and  
balance using the LEVEL menu  
so that the level of the test tone  
sounds the same from each  
speaker.  
8: Adjusting the speaker  
levels and balance  
(TEST TONE)  
You can adjust the speaker levels and balance  
while listening to the test tone from your  
listening position.  
Tips  
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same  
time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also  
use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.  
• The adjusted value are shown on the display  
during adjustment.  
Tip  
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency  
centered at 800 Hz.  
D.TUNING  
7
8
9
7 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select  
D.SKIP  
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
>10  
-
0/10  
“T. TONE N”.  
1
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
You can also press any input buttons.  
The test tone turns off.  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS MUTING  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
2-5  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
When test tone is not output  
from the speakers  
• The speaker cords may not be connected  
securely.  
O
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
• The speaker cords may have short-circuit  
problem.  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
2 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“T. TONE”.  
4 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“T. TONE Y”.  
The test tone is output from each speaker  
in sequence as follows:  
Front left t Center t Front right t  
Surround right t Surround left t  
Sub woofer  
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Selected input Components that can  
[Display]  
be played back  
Playback  
DMPORT  
[DMPORT]  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter connected to the  
DMPORT jack  
Selecting a component  
VIDEO1  
[VIDEO 1]  
VCR, DVD recorder etc.,  
connected to the VIDEO 1  
jack  
TV INPUT  
SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
BD DVD  
VIDEO2  
[VIDEO 2/  
PORTABLE  
AV]*  
Camcorder, video game,  
etc., connected to the  
VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE  
AV IN jack  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
1
SAT  
2CH  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
BD  
Blu-ray disc player  
[BD]  
connected to the BD jack  
THEATRE  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
DVD/BD  
MENU  
DVD  
[DVD]  
DVD player, etc.,  
connected to the DVD jack  
5
8
AUTO CAL  
D.TUNING  
SAT  
[SAT]  
Satellite tuner, set-top box,  
etc., connected to the SAT  
jack  
D.SKIP  
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
>10  
-
0/10  
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
TV  
[TV]  
TV, etc., connected to the  
TV jack  
OPTIONS MUTING  
DISPLAY  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
SA-CD/CD  
[SA-CD/CD/  
CD-R]*  
Super Audio CD player,  
CD player, etc., connected  
to the SA-CD/CD/CD-R  
jack  
3
O
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
TUNER  
[FM or AM band]  
Built-in radio tuner  
.
<
<
>
* “VIDEO 2/PORTABLE AV” and “SA-CD/  
CD/CD-R” scroll across the display, then  
“VIDEO 2” and “SA-CD/CD” appear  
respectively.  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the component you  
want.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
The selected input appears on the display.  
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.  
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.  
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To avoid damaging your  
speakers  
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn  
down the volume level.  
To listen to the sub woofer  
Be sure to use the controls on the rear panel of  
the sub woofer for this operation.  
1 Press POWER.  
The POWER indicator on the front panel of  
the sub woofer lights up.  
2 Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume.  
Set the volume level to suit your preference  
according to the selected input as slight  
adjustments may enhance the sound.  
Note  
Do not set the volume of the sub woofer to  
maximum as extraneous noise may be heard.  
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Listening/Watching a component  
Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD  
TV INPUT  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1  
2
3
SYSTEM STANDBY  
BD DVD  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
SAT  
2CH  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
?/1  
MASTER VOLUME  
THEATRE  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
DVD/BD  
MENU  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
5
8
AUTO CAL  
D.TUNING  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(ON/OFF)  
5
3
D.SKIP  
>10  
-
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
0/10  
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
AUTO CAL MIC  
PHONES  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS MUTING  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
TUNING  
MODE  
TUNING  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
MUTING  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
L
AUDIO  
R
5
O
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH  
PRESET  
.
TV CH  
+
REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET  
+
<
<
>
TUNING  
TUNING  
+
m
H
X
M
TV  
FM MODE  
x
Notes  
1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD  
• The operation is described for a  
Sony Super Audio CD player.  
• Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the  
Super Audio CD player or CD  
player.  
player, then place the disc on the tray.  
2 Turn on the receiver.  
3 Press SA-CD/CD.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to  
select “SA-CD/CD/CD-R”.  
Tips  
• You can select the sound field to  
suit the music. Refer to page 48  
for details.  
Recommended sound fields:  
Classical: HALL  
4 Play back the disc.  
5 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
6 After you have finished listening to the  
Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn  
off the receiver and Super Audio CD player  
or CD player.  
Jazz: JAZZ  
Live concert: CONCERT  
• You can listen to the sound that  
was recorded in the 2 channel  
format from all speakers (multi  
channel). Refer to page 47 for  
details.  
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Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc  
TV INPUT  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1  
2
3
SYSTEM STANDBY  
BD DVD  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
SAT  
2CH  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
?1  
MASTER VOLUME  
THEATRE  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
DVD/BD  
MENU  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
5
8
AUTO CAL  
D.TUNING  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(ON/OFF)  
D.SKIP  
>10  
-
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
6
3
0/10  
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
AUTO CAL MIC  
PHONES  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS MUTING  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
TUNING  
MODE  
TUNING  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
MUTING  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
L
AUDIO  
R
O
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
6
TV CH  
PRESET  
.
TV CH  
+
REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET  
+
<
<
>
TUNING  
TUNING  
+
m
H
X
M
TV  
FM MODE  
x
Notes  
1 Turn on the TV and DVD player/Blu-ray disc  
• Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the  
TV and DVD player/Blu-ray  
disc player.  
• Check the following if you  
cannot listen to multi channel  
sound.  
player.  
2 Turn on the receiver.  
3 Press DVD to watch a DVD or press BD to  
watch a Blu-ray disc.  
– Be sure this receiver is  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to  
select “DVD” or “BD”.  
Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input  
button on the remote so that you can use the button to  
control your DVD player. For details, see “Changing  
connected to the DVD player/  
Blu-ray disc player via a  
digital connection.  
– Be sure the digital audio  
output of the DVD player/  
Blu-ray disc player is set up  
properly.  
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image  
Tips  
of the DVD/Blu-ray disc is displayed.  
• Select the audio format of the  
disc to be played, if necessary.  
• You can select the sound field to  
suit the movie or music. Refer to  
page 48 for details.  
Recommended sound fields:  
Movie: C.ST.EX  
Music: CONCERT  
5 Play back the disc.  
6 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
7 After you have finished watching the DVD/  
Blu-ray disc, eject the disc and turn off the  
receiver, TV and DVD player/Blu-ray disc  
player.  
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To return to the previous  
display  
Press B.  
Amplifier Operations  
Navigating through  
menus  
By using the amplifier menus, you can make  
various adjustments to customize the receiver.  
To exit the menu  
Press AMP MENU.  
Note  
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed  
on the display. This means that they are either  
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.  
D.TUNING  
7
8
9
D.SKIP  
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
>10  
-
0/10  
1
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
OPTIONS MUTING  
DISPLAY  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
2-6  
O
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
1 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the menu you want.  
3 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the parameter you want to  
adjust.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the setting you want.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
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Overview of the menus  
The following options are available in each  
menu. For details on navigating through  
Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
LEVEL  
Test tonea) [T. TONE]  
T. TONE N, T. TONE Y  
T. TONE N  
[1-LEVEL]  
Front speaker balancea)  
[FRT BAL]  
BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE  
BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +8  
Center speaker level  
[CNT LVL]  
CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
CNT 0 dB  
Surround left speaker level  
[SL LVL]  
SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
SUR L 0 dB  
SUR R 0 dB  
SW 0 dB  
Surround right speaker level  
[SR LVL]  
SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Sub woofer level  
[SW LVL]  
SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Dynamic range compressora)  
[D. RANGE]  
COMP. OFF, COMP. STD,  
COMP. MAX  
COMP. OFF  
BASS 0 dB  
TRE –4 dB  
TONE  
[2-TONE]  
Front speaker bass level  
[BASS LVL]  
BASS –6 dB to BASS +6 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Front speaker treble level  
[TRE LVL]  
TRE –6 dB to TRE +6 dB  
(1 dB step)  
SUR  
[3-SUR]  
Sound field selectiona)  
[S.F. SELCT]  
Effect levela)  
[EFFECT]  
For details, see “Enjoying Surround A.F.D. AUTO  
EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,  
EFCT. MAX  
EFCT. STD  
TUNER  
[4-TUNER]  
FM station receiving modea)  
[FM MODE]  
Naming preset stationsa)  
[NAME IN]  
FM AUTO, FM MONO  
FM AUTO  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
AUDIO  
[5-AUDIO]  
Digital audio input decoding  
prioritya) [DEC. PRI.]  
DEC. PCM, DEC. AUTO  
DEC. PCM for  
SA-CD/CD;  
DEC. AUTO  
for VIDEO1,  
VIDEO2, BD,  
DVD, SAT, TV  
Digital broadcast language  
selectiona) [DUAL]  
DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S,  
DUAL M+S  
DUAL M  
Synchronizes audio with video A.V.SYNC. N, A.V.SYNC. Y  
outputa) [A.V. SYNC.]  
A.V.SYNC. N  
Digitalaudioinputassignmenta) For details, see “Listening to digital  
[D. ASSIGN]  
Naming inputsa)  
[NAME IN]  
VIDEO  
Audio for HDMIa)b)  
AMP, TV+AMP  
AMP  
[6-VIDEO]  
[AUDIO FOR HDMI]  
Control for HDMIa)b)  
CTRL OFF, CTRL ON  
CTRL OFF  
[CONTROL FOR HDMI]  
Naming inputsa) [NAME IN]  
SYSTEM  
[7-SYSTEM]  
Front speakers distancea)  
[FRT DIST.]  
Center speaker distancea)  
[CNT DIST.]  
Surround left speaker distancea) DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m  
[SL DIST.]  
DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m  
(0.1 m step)  
DIST. 3.0 m  
DIST. 3.0 m  
DIST. 3.0 m  
DIST. 3.0 m  
DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m  
(0.1 m step)  
(0.1 m step)  
Surround right speaker  
distancea)  
DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m  
(0.1 m step)  
[SR DIST.]  
Surround speaker positiona)  
[SUR POS.]  
Brightness of the displaya)  
[DIMMER]  
BEHD/HI, BEHD/LO, SIDE/HI,  
SIDE/LO  
SIDE/LO  
0% dim  
0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim  
A. CAL  
[8-A. CAL]  
Auto Calibrationa)  
[AUTO CAL]  
A.CAL NO, A.CAL YES  
A.CAL NO  
a)For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.  
b)“AUDIO FOR HDMI” and “CONTROL FOR HDMI” scroll across the display, then “AUDIO” and  
“CONTROL” appear respectively.  
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x D. RANGE (Dynamic range  
compressor)  
Adjusting the level  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the  
sound track. This may be useful when you  
want to watch movies at low volumes late at  
night. Dynamic range compression is possible  
with Dolby Digital sources only.  
• COMP. OFF  
(LEVEL menu)  
You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the  
balance and level of each speaker. These  
settings are applied to all sound fields.  
Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
The dynamic range is not compressed.  
• COMP. STD  
The dynamic range is compressed as  
intended by the recording engineer.  
• COMP. MAX  
The dynamic range is compressed  
dramatically.  
LEVEL menu parameters  
x T. TONE (Test tone)  
Tip  
Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance  
while listening to the test tone from your  
listening position. For details, see  
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the  
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the  
dynamic range information included in the Dolby  
Digital signal.  
“COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only  
enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend  
using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly  
compresses the dynamic range and lets you view  
movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog  
limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a  
very natural compression.  
x FRT BAL (Front speaker  
balance)  
Lets you adjust the balance between front left  
and right speakers.  
x CNT LVL (Center speaker level)  
x SL LVL (Surround left speaker  
level)  
x SR LVL (Surround right speaker  
level)  
x SW LVL (Sub woofer level)  
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Adjusting the tone  
Settings for the surround  
sound  
(TONE menu)  
(SUR menu)  
You can use the TONE menu to adjust the  
tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front  
speakers.  
Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
You can use the SUR menu to select the sound  
field you want for your listening pleasure.  
Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
TONE menu parameters  
SUR menu parameters  
x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass  
x S.F. SELCT (Sound field  
selection)  
level)  
Lets you select the sound field you want. For  
x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble  
level)  
Note  
The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound  
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field  
Link). For example, if you select “HALL” for the  
DVD input, then change to a different input and then  
return to DVD, “HALL” will automatically be  
applied again.  
x EFFECT (Effect level)  
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround  
effect for sound fields selected with the  
MOVIE or MUSIC button and for “HP  
THEA” sound field.  
• EFCT. MIN  
The surround effect is minimum.  
• EFCT. STD  
The surround effect is standard.  
• EFCT. MAX  
The surround effect is maximum.  
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Settings for the tuner  
(TUNER menu)  
Settings for the audio  
(AUDIO menu)  
You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM  
station receiving mode and to name preset  
stations.  
Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
You can use the AUDIO menu to make  
settings for the audio to suit your preference.  
Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
AUDIO menu parameters  
TUNER menu parameters  
x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input  
decoding priority)  
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital  
signal input to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN  
jacks.  
x FM MODE (FM station receiving  
mode)  
• FM AUTO  
This receiver will decode the signal as stereo  
signal when the radio station is broadcast in  
stereo.  
• FM MONO  
This receiver will decode the signal as mono  
signal regardless of the broadcast signal.  
• DEC. PCM  
When signals from the DIGITAL IN jack are  
selected, PCM signals are given priority (to  
prevent interruption when playback starts).  
However, when other signals are input, there  
may be no sound, depending on the format.  
In this case, set this item to “DEC. AUTO”.  
When signals from the HDMI IN jack are  
selected, only PCM signals are output from  
the connected player. When signals in any  
other format are received, set this item to  
“DEC. AUTO”.  
x NAME IN (Naming preset  
stations)  
Lets you set the name of preset stations. For  
• DEC. AUTO  
Automatically switches the input mode  
between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.  
Note  
When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the  
digital audio jacks (for a CD, etc.) is interrupted  
when playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.  
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x DUAL (Digital broadcast  
language selection)  
Lets you select the language you want to listen  
to during digital broadcast. This feature only  
functions for Dolby Digital sources.  
• DUAL M/S (Main/Sub)  
Sound of the main language will be output  
through the front left speaker and sound of  
the sub language will be output through the  
front right speaker simultaneously.  
• DUAL M (Main)  
Settings for the video  
(VIDEO menu)  
You can use the VIDEO menu to make various  
adjustments for HDMI settings and to name  
inputs.  
Select “6-VIDEO” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
Sound of the main language will be output.  
• DUAL S (Sub)  
Sound of the sub language will be output.  
• DUAL M+S (Main + Sub)  
VIDEO menu parameters  
Mixed sound of both the main and sub  
languages will be output.  
x AUDIO FOR HDMI (Audio for  
HDMI)  
Lets you set the audio output for HDMI from  
the playback component connected to the  
receiver via an HDMI connection.  
• AMP  
The HDMI audio signals from the playback  
component is only output to the speakers  
connected to the receiver. Multi channel  
sound can be played back as it is.  
x A.V. SYNC. (Synchronizes audio  
with video output)  
• A.V.SYNC. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms)  
The audio output is not delayed.  
• A.V.SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 60 ms)  
The audio output is delayed so that the time  
gap between the audio output and visual  
display is minimized.  
Note  
Notes  
Audio signals are not output from the TV’s  
speakers when “AUDIO FOR HDMI” is set to  
“AMP”.  
• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD  
or plasma monitor or a projector.  
• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound  
field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. button.  
• This parameter is not valid when  
– signals with a sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz are input.  
• TV+AMP  
The sound is output from TV’s speaker and  
the speakers connected to the receiver.  
Notes  
– the multi channel Linear PCM signals are  
received via an HDMI IN jack.  
• The sound quality of the playback component  
depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the  
number of channels, and the sampling  
frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo  
speakers, the sound output from the receiver is  
also stereo as that of the TV, even if you play  
back multi channel software.  
• 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.  
x D. ASSIGN (Digital audio input  
assignment)  
Lets you assign the digital audio input to other  
input source. For details, see “Listening to  
x NAME IN (Naming inputs)  
Lets you set the name of inputs. For details,  
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x CONTROL FOR HDMI (Control  
for HDMI)  
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function  
Settings for the system  
(SYSTEM menu)  
You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the  
distance of the speakers connected to this  
system.  
Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
x NAME IN (Naming inputs)  
Lets you set the name of inputs. For details,  
SYSTEM menu parameters  
x FRT DIST. (Front speakers  
distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the front speaker (A). If both front  
speakers are not placed an equal distance from  
your listening position, set the distance to the  
closest speaker.  
A
A
30˚ 30˚  
100˚-120˚  
100˚-120˚  
x CNT DIST. (Center speaker  
distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the center speaker.  
x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker  
distance)  
x SR DIST. (Surround right  
speaker distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the surround speakers.  
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Tip  
x SUR POS.  
The distance between the center speaker and the  
listening position B cannot be more than 1.5 meters  
closer than the one between the listening position  
and the front speaker A. Place the speakers so that  
the difference in the length of B in the following  
diagram is no more than 1.5 meters closer than the  
length of A.  
(Surround speaker position)  
Lets you specify the location of your surround  
speakers for proper implementation of the  
surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX  
modes (page 49).  
Example: Adjust the distance B to 4.5 meters or  
more when the distance A is 6 meters.  
Also, the distance between the surround speakers  
and the listening position C cannot be more than  
4.5 meters closer than the distance between the  
listening position and the front speakers A. Place  
the speakers so that the difference in the length of  
C in the following diagram is no more than 4.5  
meters closer than the length of A.  
Example: Adjust the distance C to 1.5 meters or  
more when the distance A is 6 meters.  
This is important because incorrect speaker  
placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of  
surround sound. Please note that placing the  
speakers closer than the required will cause a delay  
in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other  
words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away.  
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the  
sound often results in much better surround sound.  
Give it try!  
• BEHD/HI  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections B and D.  
• BEHD/LO  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections B and C.  
• SIDE/HI  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections A and D.  
• SIDE/LO  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections A and C.  
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Tip  
Surround speaker position is designed specifically  
for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX  
modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is  
not so critical.  
Those sound fields were designed under the premise  
that the surround speakers would be located behind  
the listening position, but presentation remains  
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers  
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the  
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the  
immediate left and right of the listening position, the  
surround effects become unclear unless set to  
“SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.  
Calibrating the  
appropriate settings  
automatically  
(A. CAL menu)  
For details on Auto Calibration, see  
“7: Calibrating the appropriate settings  
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many  
variables, such as wall reflections, and you may  
obtain better results using “BEHD/HI” if your  
speakers are located high above the listening  
position, even if they are located to the immediate  
left and right.  
Therefore, although it may result in a setting  
contrary to the above explanation, we recommend  
that you play back multi channel surround encoded  
software and select the setting that provides a good  
sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in  
forming a cohesive space between the surround  
sound from the surround speakers and the sound of  
the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds  
best, select “BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then  
use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level  
adjustments to obtain proper balance.  
x DIMMER (Brightness of the  
display)  
Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.  
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Enjoying Surround Sound  
Enjoying Dolby Digital  
and DTS surround sound  
(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)  
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.  
SAT  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
A.F.D.  
THEATRE  
1
4
2
5
3
6
DVD/BD  
MENU  
AUTO CAL  
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select  
the sound field you want.  
Types of A.F.D. mode  
A.F.D. mode  
[Display]  
Multi channel  
audio after  
decoding  
Effect  
A.F.D. AUTO  
[A.F.D. AUTO]  
(Detecting  
automatically)  
Presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding  
any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a  
low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there  
is no LFE signals.  
PRO LOGIC  
[DOLBY PL]  
4 channel  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in  
2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channel.  
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5 channel  
[PLII MV]  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This  
setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In  
addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for  
watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.  
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 5 channel  
[PLII MS]  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This  
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.  
MULTI STEREO  
[MULTI ST.]  
(Multi Stereo)  
Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.  
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Selecting a pre-  
programmed sound field  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres  
and concert halls into your home.  
SAT  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
2CH  
MUSIC  
MOVIE  
THEATRE  
1
4
2
5
3
6
A.F.D.  
DVD/BD  
MENU  
AUTO CAL  
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a  
sound field for movies or press  
MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound  
field for music.  
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Types of sound field available  
Sound field  
for  
Sound field  
[Display]  
Effect  
Movie  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A  
DCS [C.ST.EX A]  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production  
studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any  
type of movie.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX B  
DCS [C.ST.EX B]  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production  
studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or  
action movies with lots of sound effects.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX C  
DCS [C.ST.EX C]  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching  
musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the  
soundtrack.  
Music  
HALL [HALL]  
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ]  
LIVE CONCERT  
[CONCERT]  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.  
STADIUM [STADIUM]  
SPORTS [SPORTS]  
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.  
Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.  
PORTABLE AUDIO  
ENHANCER  
[PORTABLE]  
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable  
audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other  
compressed music.  
Headphone*  
HEADPHONE 2CH  
[HP 2CH]  
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones  
when 2CH STEREO mode (page 50)/A.F.D. mode (page 47)  
is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround  
formats are downmixed to 2 channels.  
HEADPHONE THEATER This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones  
DCS [HP THEA]  
when sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to  
experience a theatre-like environment while listening through  
a pair of headphones.  
* You can select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver.  
Notes  
Tips  
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may  
cause increased noise in the playback signal.  
• When listening with sound fields that employ the  
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any  
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.  
• This function does not work when  
– signals with a sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz are input.  
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD  
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the  
package.  
• Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS  
technology. For details on Digital Cinema Sound  
To turn off the surround effect  
for movie/music  
Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D.  
repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.  
– multi channel Linear PCM signals are received  
via an HDMI jack.  
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Using only the front  
Resetting sound fields to  
speakers and sub woofer the initial settings  
(2CH STEREO)  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound  
from the front left/right speakers and the sub  
woofer.  
When multi channel surround formats are  
input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel  
with bass frequencies being output from the  
sub woofer.  
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are  
input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry  
will be activated. The front channel bass  
frequencies will be output from the sub  
woofer.  
1,2  
?
MASTER VOLUME  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(ON/OFF)  
AUTO CAL MIC  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
TUNING  
MODE  
TUNING  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
MUTING  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
PHONES  
L
AUDIO  
R
2
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
SAT  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
receiver.  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
2CH  
2 While holding down 2CH, press  
THEATRE  
1
4
2
5
3
6
?/1.  
DVD/BD  
MENU  
“S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and  
all sound fields are reset to their initial  
setting.  
AUTO CAL  
Press 2CH.  
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Automatic tuning  
Tuner Operations  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
BD  
DVD  
Listening to FM/AM radio  
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts  
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,  
make sure you have connected the FM and  
AM antennas to the receiver (page 26).  
SAT  
2CH  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
1
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
THEATRE  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
DVD/BD  
MENU  
5
8
AUTO CAL  
D.TUNING  
Tip  
D.SKIP  
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending  
on the area code as shown in the following table. For  
details on area codes, see page 3.  
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
>10  
-
0/10  
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
OPTIONS MUTING  
DISPLAY  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
Area code  
FM  
AM  
CEL, CEK, AU  
50 kHz  
9 kHz  
O
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
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>
TUNING –  
TUNING +  
m
H
X
M
2
TV  
FM MODE  
x
FM MODE  
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; press TUNING – to scan from high  
to low.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
Using the controls on the  
receiver  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM  
or AM band.  
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select  
“AUTO T.”.  
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
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4 Press ENTER.  
In case of poor FM stereo  
reception  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST”  
flashes on the display, select monaural audio  
so that the sound will be less distorted.  
Press FM MODE repeatedly until the  
“MONO” indicator lights up on the display.  
To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE  
repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator on the  
display lights off.  
Tip  
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the  
direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum  
reception.  
If you cannot tune in a station  
Make sure you have entered the right  
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you  
still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is  
not used in your area.  
Direct tuning  
You can enter the frequency of a station  
directly by using the numeric buttons.  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
BD  
DVD  
SAT  
2CH  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
1
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
THEATRE  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
DVD/BD  
MENU  
5
8
3
AUTO CAL  
D.TUNING  
2
4
D.SKIP  
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
>10  
-
0/10  
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
OPTIONS MUTING  
DISPLAY  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
O
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Press D.TUNING.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to  
enter the frequency.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
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3 Press MEMORY.  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
Presetting radio stations  
“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds.  
Perform steps 4 and 5 before  
“MEMORY” goes out.  
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30  
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the  
stations you often listen to.  
4 Press the numeric buttons to  
Presetting radio stations  
select a preset number.  
You can also press PRESET + or  
PRESET – to select a preset number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you  
select the preset number, start again from  
step 3.  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
BD  
DVD  
SAT  
2CH  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
1
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
THEATRE  
5 Press ENTER.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
DVD/BD  
MENU  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
5
8
4
AUTO CAL  
D.TUNING  
The station is stored as the selected preset  
number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press  
ENTER, start again from step 3.  
D.SKIP  
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
>10  
-
0/10  
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
3,5  
OPTIONS MUTING  
DISPLAY  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset  
another station.  
O
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH +  
PRESET  
+/–  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
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>
TUNING –  
TUNING +  
m
H
M
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Tune in the station that you  
want to preset using Automatic  
Tuning (page 51) or Direct  
If the FM stereo reception is poor, switch  
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Tuning to preset stations  
Naming preset stations  
SAT  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
BD  
DVD  
1
SAT  
2CH  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
1
3
THEATRE  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
DVD/BD  
MENU  
THEATRE  
Numeric  
buttons  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
AUTO CAL  
D.TUNING  
DVD/BD  
MENU  
5
8
D.SKIP  
AUTO CAL  
D.TUNING  
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
>10  
-
0/10  
CLEAR  
D.SKIP  
ENTER  
TOOLS/  
>10  
-
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
OPTIONS MUTING  
DISPLAY  
0/10  
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
OPTIONS MUTING  
DISPLAY  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
4-7  
O
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH +  
O
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
.
<
<
>
2
TUNING –  
TUNING +  
m
H
M
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
select the FM or AM band.  
2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –  
repeatedly to select the preset  
station you want.  
2 Tune in the preset station you  
want to create an index name  
Each time you press the button, you can  
select a preset station as follows:  
3 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
01  
02  
03  
30  
04  
29  
05  
28  
...  
27  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“4-TUNER”.  
You can also press the numeric buttons to  
select the preset station you want. Then,  
press ENTER to enter the selection.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Using the controls on the  
receiver  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM  
or AM band.  
“NAME IN”.  
7 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select  
“PRESET T.”.  
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING – repeatedly  
to select the preset station you want.  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character. Follow the procedure given in  
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To create an index name  
1 Use V/v/B/b to create an index name.  
Press V/v to select a character, then press  
B/b to move the cursor to the next position.  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
If you made a mistake  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK  
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.  
Press B/b until the character you want to  
change flashes, then press V/v to select the  
correct character.  
Tips  
You can select the character type as follows by  
pressing V/v.  
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t  
Symbols  
• To enter a blank space, press b without  
selecting a character.  
Notes  
• RDS is operable only for FM stations.  
• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do  
they provide the same type of services. If you are  
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,  
check with your local radio stations for details.  
2 Press  
to enter the name.  
The entered name is registered.  
Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK  
only)  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
When you name an RDS station and tune in that  
station, the Program Service name appears instead  
of the name you entered. (You cannot change the  
Program Service name. The name you entered will  
be overwritten by the Program Service name.)  
Simply select a station on the FM  
band using Direct Tuning (page 52),  
Preset Tuning (page 54).  
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.  
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Program type Description  
indication  
Displaying RDS information  
SCIENCE  
Programs about the natural  
sciences and technology  
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:  
VARIED  
Other types of programs such as  
celebrity interviews, panel  
games, and comedy  
POP M  
Popular music programs  
Rock music programs  
Easy Listening  
ROCK M  
EASY M  
LIGHT M  
Program Service name t Frequency t  
a)  
Program Type indication t Radio Text  
b)  
indication t Current Time indication (in  
Instrumental, vocal, and choral  
music  
24-hour system mode) t Sound field  
currently applied  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
Performances of major  
orchestras, chamber music,  
opera, etc.  
a)Type of program being broadcast.  
b)Text messages sent by the RDS station.  
Music that does not fit into any  
categories above, such as Rhythm  
& Blues and Reggae  
Notes  
• If there is an emergency announcement by  
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the  
display.  
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,  
the message scrolls across the display.  
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS  
service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”)  
appears on the display.  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
Weather information  
Stock market reports and trading,  
etc.  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
Programs for children  
Programs about people and the  
things that affect them  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
Programs of religious content  
Description of program types  
Programs where members of the  
public express their views by  
phone or in a public forum  
Program type Description  
indication  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
Programs about travel. Not for  
announcements that are located  
by TP/TA.  
NEWS  
News programs  
AFFAIRS  
Topical programs that expand on  
current news  
Programs on recreational  
activities such as gardening,  
fishing, cooking, etc.  
INFO  
Programs offering information on  
a wide spectrum of subjects,  
including consumer affairs and  
medical advice  
JAZZ  
Jazz programs  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
Country music programs  
SPORT  
Sports programs  
Programs featuring the popular  
music of the country or region  
EDUCATE  
Educational programs, such as  
“how-to” and advice programs  
OLDIES  
FOLK M  
Programs featuring oldies music  
Folk music programs  
DRAMA  
Radio plays and serials  
CULTURE  
Programs about national or  
regional culture, such as language  
and social concerns  
DOCUMENT Investigative features  
NONE Any programs not defined above  
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Depending on the connected component, the  
Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to  
the operating instructions of the component.  
Control for HDMI  
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 recommend that you connect the receiver  
to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.  
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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.  
Connecting a TV and other  
components  
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect  
the AC power cord.  
Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV  
to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver.  
Satellite tuner/Set-top box  
DVD player  
Audio/video  
Blu-ray disc player  
Audio/video  
Audio/video  
signals  
signals  
signals  
A
A
A
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
OUT  
TV  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
HDMI  
SAT IN  
IN  
AM  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
DVD  
IN  
P
R/  
C
R
FRONT  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE
SURROUND  
CENTER  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SA-CD/CD/  
CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SUB WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
B
C
A
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio signals  
TV, etc.  
AHDMI cable (not supplied)  
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.  
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)a)  
CAudio cord (not supplied)a)  
a)Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).  
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5 Set the Control for HDMI function for the  
connected component to on.  
Preparing Control for  
HDMI function  
This receiver supports the Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting function.  
This function is only available for certain  
types of TV. When you perform the Control  
for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV, the  
Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will  
automatically change accordingly.  
During the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting  
operation, “CONTROL”, “SCAN FOR” and  
“HDMI” appear sequentially in the display.  
This receiver will automatically change the  
input to HDMI input. When the setting is  
completed, “COMPLETE” appears on the  
display.  
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  
• If you unplug and reconnect the HDMI cable, be  
sure to repeat steps 1 to 6 above.  
You cannot perform One-Touch Play and System  
Audio Control during the Control for HDMI-Easy  
Setting operation.  
• Before you do the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting  
from the TV, be sure to turn on the TV, connected  
components and receiver.  
• If the playback components cannot function after  
you have made the settings for Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting, check the Control for HDMI setting  
on your TV.  
• If the connected components do not support the  
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.  
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.  
For details on setting the TV, refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV.  
4 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and  
TV to match the HDMI input of the  
connected component, so that the image  
from the connected component is displayed.  
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To set Control for HDMI  
Watching a DVD  
(One-Touch Play)  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
7
8
9
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
>10  
-
0/10  
You can enjoy sound and image from the  
components connected to the receiver via  
HDMI connections by a simple operation.  
1
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
OPTIONS MUTING  
DISPLAY  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
Play back a connected component.  
2-6  
The receiver and the TV are turned on  
automatically and switched to the appropriate  
HDMI input.  
O
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
Watching a DVD by simple  
operation  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
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.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“6-VIDEO”.  
3 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
Note  
Depending on the TV, the start of the content may  
not be output.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“CONTROL FOR HDMI”.  
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” scrolls across  
the display, then “CONTROL” appears.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“CTRL ON”.  
Control for HDMI function is activated.  
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Notes  
• If System Audio Control does not function  
according to your TV setting, refer to the operating  
instructions of the TV.  
• When “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “CTRL  
ON”, the “AUDIO FOR HDMI” settings in the  
VIDEO menu will set automatically depending on  
the System Audio Control settings.  
• When you connect a TV that does not have System  
Audio Control function, the System Audio Control  
function does not work.  
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the  
receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a  
moment.  
• When you switch to an input other than HDMI or  
TV, the System Audio Control function will  
automatically be set to off.  
• If you switch from other input to HDMI or TV  
input, the System Audio Control function will  
automatically be set to on.  
Enjoying the TV sound  
from the speakers  
connected to the receiver  
(System Audio Control)  
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers  
connected to the receiver by a simple  
operation.  
You can operate System Audio Control  
function using the TV menu. For details, refer  
to the operating instructions of the TV.  
When System Audio Control function is  
turned on, the receiver will turns on and  
switches to the appropriate input  
automatically.  
TV sound is output from the speakers  
connected to the receiver, and the volume of  
the TV is minimized simultaneously.  
You can also use the System Audio Control  
function as follows.  
• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is  
turned on, the System Audio Control  
function will automatically be set to on and  
the TV sound will output from the speakers  
connected to the receiver. However, if you  
turn off the receiver, the sound will output  
from the TV speakers.  
You can adjust the receiver’s volume when  
you adjust the TV volume.  
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Notes  
• Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using  
the System Power Off function. For details, refer to  
the operating instructions of the TV.  
• Depending on the status, the connected  
components may not be turned off. For details,  
refer to the operating instructions of the connected  
components.  
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.  
TV INPUT  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1  
TV ?/1  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
BD DVD  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
SAT  
2CH  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
THEATRE  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
DVD/BD  
MENU  
5
8
AUTO CAL  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
>10  
-
0/10  
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
OPTIONS MUTING  
DISPLAY  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
O
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
TUNING –  
TUNING +  
m
H
X
M
TV  
FM MODE  
x
TV  
Press TV and TV ?/1 at the same  
time.  
The TV, receiver and the components  
connected via HDMI are turned off.  
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Listening to digital sound  
from other inputs  
(DIGITAL ASSIGN)  
Other Operations  
Switching between  
digital and analog audio  
(INPUT MODE)  
You can reassign digital audio input that has  
OPTICAL or COAXIAL (DVD IN, SAT IN)  
signals to another input when they are not  
currently being used.  
For example, to output the sound source for  
DVD player using the OPTICAL IN jack on  
the receiver, then:  
• Connect the optical output jack of the DVD  
player to the OPTICAL SAT IN jack of the  
receiver.  
• Assign “SAT OPT” to “DVD” in the  
DIGITAL ASSIGN setting.  
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.  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver to select the input.  
You can also use the input buttons on the  
remote.  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly  
on the receiver to select the  
audio input mode.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“5-AUDIO”.  
The selected audio input mode appears on  
the display.  
3 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
Audio input modes  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“D. ASSIGN”.  
x 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.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
vacant digital audio input (for  
example, “SAT OPT”).  
7 Press  
or b to enter your  
x ANALOG  
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the  
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.  
selection.  
Note  
Some audio input modes may not be set up  
depending on the input.  
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8 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the input (“SAT- DVD” in the  
example) you want to assign to  
the digital audio input jack  
selected in step 6.  
Enjoying the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT  
(DMPORT)  
When DVD input is selected, the sound of  
the DVD player will also become a digital  
sound through the OPTICAL SAT IN  
jack.  
The input you can reassign to varies for  
each digital audio input. For details, see  
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 (not supplied), you can enjoy sound  
and image from the connected component on  
the receiver.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter.  
Assignable inputs for digital  
audio input  
The initial setting is marked with an  
underscore.  
Notes  
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the  
AC power cord.  
Digital  
audio  
Assignable Display  
inputs  
input  
[Display]  
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned  
on.  
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, video output may not be possible.  
• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are  
available for purchase depending on the area.  
COAXIAL  
DVD IN  
[DVD COAX]  
VIDEO1  
VIDEO2  
BD  
DVD–VD1  
DVD–VD2  
DVD–BD  
DVD–DVD  
DVD–SAT  
DVD–CD  
SAT–VD1  
SAT–VD2  
SAT–BD  
DVD  
SAT  
SA-CD/CD  
VIDEO1  
VIDEO2  
BD  
OPTICAL  
SAT IN  
[SAT OPT]  
DVD  
SAT–DVD  
SAT–SAT  
SAT–CD  
SAT  
SA-CD/CD  
Notes  
You cannot reassign more than one digital audio  
input to the same input.  
You cannot use the digital audio input as the  
original input when it is reassigned to another  
input.  
• When you assign the digital audio input, the  
INPUT MODE setting may change automatically  
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Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
You can listen to the sound and view the  
images from the component connected  
through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
to the DMPORT jack on the receiver.  
TV  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
TV  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
HD  
IN  
AM  
SAT  
IN  
A
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
DVD  
IN  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
DMPORT  
R
SA-CD/  
CD  
/CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SUB WOOF  
AVideo cord (not supplied)  
Notes  
To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter from the  
DMPORT jack  
• 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.  
DC5V  
• As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when  
placing or moving the receiver.  
0.7A MAX  
DMPORT  
2
1
Press and hold both sides of the connector and  
then pull out the connector.  
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Listening/Watching a connected  
component through DMPORT  
connection  
Naming inputs  
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for  
inputs and display it on the receiver’s display.  
This is convenient for labeling the jacks with  
the names of the connected components.  
1 Press DMPORT.  
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR  
on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the input you want to  
create an index name for.  
2 Start playback of the connected  
component.  
The sound is played back on the receiver  
and the image appears on the TV.  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
Notes  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, you can operate the connected  
component by using the remote. For details on the  
remote button operation, see page 10.  
• Be sure you have connected the MONITOR  
VIDEO OUT of the receiver to the TV (page 65).  
either “5-AUDIO” or “6-VIDEO”.  
4 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
5 Press V/v to select “NAME IN”.  
6 Press or b to enter the  
Tip  
When listening to MP3 or other compressed music  
using a portable audio source, you can enhance the  
sound. Press MUSIC repeatedly to select  
“PORTABLE” (page 48).  
parameter.  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character. Follow the procedure given in  
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Changing the display  
Using the Sleep Timer  
You can check the sound field, etc., by  
changing the information on the display.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the  
power is on.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows.  
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00  
t OFF  
All inputs except the FM and AM  
band  
a)  
Index name of the input t Selected input  
When sleep timer is activated, the display  
dims.  
t Sound field currently applied  
Note  
FM and AM band  
If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver  
after the display dims, the display brightens up.  
After a while, the display dims again if no button is  
pressed.  
b)  
Program Service name or preset station  
a)  
name t Frequency t Program Type  
b)  
b)  
indication t Radio Text indication t  
Current Time indication (in 24-hour system  
mode) t Sound field currently applied  
Tip  
b)  
To check the remaining time before the receiver  
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears  
on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep  
timer will be canceled.  
a)Index name appears only when you have assigned  
one to the input or preset station (page 54, 66).  
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 only) (page 55).  
Note  
Character or marks may not be displayed for some  
languages.  
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Recording onto a recording  
media  
Recording using the  
receiver  
You can record from an audio/video  
component using the receiver. Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with your  
recording component.  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the playback  
component.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Prepare the playback  
Recording onto a CD-R  
component for playing.  
For example, insert the video tape you  
want to copy into the VCR.  
You can record onto a CD-R using the  
receiver. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your CD recorder.  
3 Prepare the recording  
component.  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the playback  
component.  
Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the  
recording component (VIDEO 1) for  
recording.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
4 Start recording on the  
recording component, then  
start playback on the playback  
component.  
2 Prepare the playback  
component for playing.  
For example, tune to the radio station you  
Note  
Some sources contain copy guards to prevent  
recording. In this case, you may not be able to record  
from the source.  
3 Prepare the recording  
component.  
Insert a blank CD-R into the CD recorder  
and adjust the recording level.  
4 Start recording on the  
recording component, then  
start playback on the playback  
component.  
Note  
Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output  
from the SA-CD/CD/CD-R OUT jacks.  
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Categories and the  
corresponding buttons  
Using the Remote  
Categories  
Press  
a)  
Changing button  
assignments  
You can change the factory settings of the  
input buttons to suit the components in your  
system. For example, if you connect a DVD  
recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver,  
you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote  
to control the DVD recorder.  
VCR (command mode VTR 3)  
1
2
3
a)  
VCR (command mode VTR 2)  
DVD player/DVD recorder  
b)  
(command mode DVD1)  
DVD recorder  
(command mode DVD3)  
4
b)  
CD player  
5
6
7
Euro Digital Satellite Receiver  
DVR (Digital CATV terminal)  
1 Hold down the input button of  
which you want to change the  
assignment.  
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8  
Blu-ray disc player  
(command mode BD1)  
9
c)  
Example: Hold down VIDEO1.  
Blu-ray disc recorder  
(command mode BD3)  
0/10  
2 Referring to the table below,  
press the corresponding  
button for the category you  
want.  
c)  
TV  
-/--/>10/  
CLEAR  
Example: Press 4.  
Not assigned  
ENTER/  
Now you can use the VIDEO1 button to  
control the DVD recorder.  
MEMORY  
a)Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3  
setting which corresponds to 8 mm and VHS  
respectively.  
b)Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or  
DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.  
c)For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray  
disc player or Blu-ray disc recorder.  
To clear all remote button  
assignments  
Press ?/1, DMPORT and MASTER VOL – at  
the same time.  
The remote is reset to its factory settings.  
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x Composite video  
A standard format for transmitting video  
signal information. The luminance signal Y  
and chrominance signal C are combined and  
transmitted together.  
Additional Information  
Glossary  
x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)  
A unique sound reproduction technology for  
home theatre developed by Sony, in  
cooperationwithSonyPictures Entertainment,  
for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound  
of movie theatres at home. With this “Digital  
Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a  
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and measured  
data, the ideal sound field intended by  
x 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  
theatre 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 theatre with the latest facilities  
into your home.  
“Screen Depth Matching” reproduces treble  
attenuation, fullness, and depth of sound  
usually created in a theatre using sound  
emission from behind the screen. This is then  
added to the front and center channels.  
“Cinema Studio Reverberation” reproduces  
the sound characteristics of state-of-the-art  
dubbing theatres and recording studios,  
including Sony Pictures Entertainment’s  
dubbing studios. There are three modes, A/B/  
C, available according to the studio type.  
filmmakers can be experienced at home.  
x Dolby Digital  
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology  
developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It  
consists of front (left/right), center, surround  
(left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a  
designated audio standard for DVD video and  
also known as 5.1 channel surround. Since  
surround information is recorded and  
reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with  
fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby  
surround.  
x Dolby Pro Logic II  
This technology converts 2 channel stereo  
recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback.  
There is a MOVIE mode for movies and  
MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as  
music. Old movies encoded in the traditional  
stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1  
channel surround sound.  
x 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.  
x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro  
Logic)  
Audio processing technology developed by  
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono  
surround information is matrixed into two  
stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is  
decoded and output in 4 channel surround  
sound. This is the most common audio  
processing method for DVD video.  
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x DTS Digital Surround  
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology  
for theatres developed by DTS, Inc. It  
compresses audio less than Dolby Digital,  
delivering a higher quality sound  
reproduction.  
Precautions  
On safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it  
checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
x 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.  
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, grasp the plug itself; never pull  
the cord.  
x LFE (Low Frequency Effects)  
Sound effects of low frequencies which are  
output from a sub woofer in Dolby Digital or  
DTS, etc. By adding a deep bass with a  
frequency between 20 to 120 Hz, audio  
becomes more powerful.  
• The AC power cord must be changed only at  
a qualified service shop.  
x PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
A method of converting analog audio to digital  
audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound.  
On heat buildup  
x Sampling frequency  
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.  
To convert analog audio to digital, analog data  
should be quantified. This process is called  
sampling, and the number of times per second  
the analog data is quantified is called the  
sampling frequency. A standard music CD  
stores data quantified at 44,100 times per  
second, which is expressed as a sampling  
frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a  
higher sampling frequency means better sound  
quality.  
x x.v.Colour  
x.v.Colour is a more familiar term for the  
xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a  
trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international  
standard for colour space in video.  
This standard can express a wider colour range  
than the currently used broadcast standard.  
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On placement  
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and  
prolong the life of the receiver.  
If color irregularity is observed  
again...  
Place the speaker further away from the TV  
set.  
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources,  
or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.  
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet  
that might block the ventilation holes and  
cause malfunctions.  
• Do not place the receiver near equipment  
such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the  
receiver is being used in combination with a  
TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too  
close to that equipment, noise may result,  
and picture quality may suffer. This is  
especially likely when using an indoor  
antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an  
outdoor antenna.)  
If howling occurs  
Reposition the speakers or turn down the  
volume on 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.  
• Use caution when placing the receiver or  
speakers on surfaces that have been specially  
treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as  
staining or discoloration of the surface may  
result.  
On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure  
to turn off and unplug the receiver.  
If you encounter color  
irregularity on a nearby TV  
screen  
The front speakers, center speaker and the sub  
woofer are magnetically shielded to allow it to  
be installed near a TV set. However, color  
irregularities may still be observed on certain  
types of TV sets.  
As the surround speakers are not magnetically  
shielded, we recommend that you place the  
surround speakers slightly further away from  
If color irregularity is  
observed...  
Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after  
15 to 30 minutes.  
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There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem.  
• 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  
Audio  
There is no sound, no matter which  
component is selected, or only a very  
low-level sound is heard.  
connection of the front speaker which is  
not outputting any sound.  
• Make sure you have connected to both the  
L and R jacks of an analog component, and  
not only to either the L or R jack. Use an  
audio cord (not supplied).  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected correctly and securely.  
• Check that all speaker cords are connected  
correctly.  
• Check that both the receiver and all  
components are turned on.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set  
to “VOL MIN”.  
There is no sound from digital sources  
(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input  
jack).  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is set to  
• Check that the SPEAKERS (ON/OFF) is  
not set to “SP OFF” (page 17).  
• Check that headphones are not connected.  
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting  
function.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component with the input buttons (page  
• The protective device on the receiver has  
been activated. Turn off the receiver,  
eliminate the short-circuit problem, and  
turn on the power again.  
The left and right sounds are  
unbalanced or reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected correctly and securely.  
• Adjust the balance parameters using the  
LEVEL menu.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected securely.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away  
from a transformer or motor, and at least  
3 meters away from a TV set or  
fluorescent light.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them  
with a cloth slightly moistened with  
alcohol.  
There is no sound 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.  
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There is no sound, or only a very low-  
level sound is heard from the center/  
surround speakers.  
There is no sound from the component  
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter.  
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 32).  
• 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.  
There is no sound from the sub woofer.  
• Check that the sub woofer is connected  
correctly and securely.  
• Make sure you have turned on your sub  
woofer.  
The surround effect cannot be  
obtained.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on  
(press MOVIE or MUSIC).  
Video  
• Sound fields do not function for signals  
with a sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz.  
There is no picture or an unclear  
picture appears on the TV screen or  
monitor.  
• Select the appropriate input using the input  
buttons.  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, video output may not be  
possible.  
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel  
sound is not reproduced.  
• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing  
is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS  
format.  
• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to  
the digital input jacks of this receiver,  
check the audio setting (the settings for the  
audio output) of the connected component.  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
• Select the source component using the  
input buttons (page 33).  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
• Select the source component using the  
input buttons (page 33).  
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HDMI  
No sound is output from the receiver  
and TV speaker while using the System  
Audio Control function.  
The source sound input to the HDMI  
jack on the receiver is not output from  
the receiver or the TV speaker.  
• Check the HDMI connection (page 58).  
• 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.  
• 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 FOR  
HDMI” settings in VIDEO 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  
– Select the appropriate input when you  
want to watch a program on a  
The source image input to the HDMI  
jack on the receiver is not output from  
the TV.  
• Check the HDMI connection (page 58).  
• Depending on the playback component,  
you may need to set up the component.  
Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with each component.  
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.  
The Control for HDMI function does not  
work.  
• Check the HDMI connection (page 58).  
• Make sure “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is  
set to “CTRL ON” in the VIDEO 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.  
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.  
the HDMI connection, connect/disconnect  
the AC power cord, or when there is a  
power failure (page 59).  
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Tuner  
The RDS information that you want  
does not appear.*  
The FM reception is poor.  
• 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.  
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)  
to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM  
antenna as shown below. If you connect  
the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground  
it against lightning. To prevent a gas  
explosion, do not connect the ground wire  
to a gas pipe.  
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.  
Remote commander  
Outdoor FM antenna  
Receiver  
The remote does not function.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on  
the receiver.  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between  
the remote and the receiver.  
ANTENNA  
AM  
Ground wire  
(not supplied)  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with  
new ones, if they are weak.  
• Make sure you select the correct input on  
the remote.  
To ground  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas are connected  
securely. Adjust the antennas and connect  
an external antenna, 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  
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the  
receiver so that the frequency appears on  
the display.  
Error messages  
If there is a malfunction, the display shows 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.  
If an error message appears while you perform  
codes” (page 30) to solve the problem.  
PROTECT  
Irregular current is output from the  
speakers. The receiver will automatically  
turn off after a few seconds. Check the  
speaker connection and turn on the power  
again.  
RDS does not work.*  
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM  
RDS station.  
• Select a stronger FM station.  
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If you are unable to remedy the  
problem using the  
troubleshooting guide  
Specifications  
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy  
the problem (page 27). However, note that all  
memorized settings will be reset to their  
factory settings and you will have to readjust  
all settings on the receiver.  
Amplifier section  
Power Output  
Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU  
Stereo mode (rated) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)  
90 W + 90 W  
1)  
Surround mode (reference) (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD  
10%)  
If the problem persist  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if  
service personnel changes some parts during  
repair, these parts may be retained.  
2)  
RMS output  
FRONT:135 W  
per channel  
CENTER:135 W  
SURROUND:135 W  
per channel  
Reference sections for clearing  
the receiver’s memory  
1)Measured under the following conditions:  
To clear  
See  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
Area code  
CEL, CEK  
AU  
Power requirements  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
2)Reference power output for front, center and  
surround speakers. Depending on the sound field  
settings and the source, there may be no sound  
output.  
Inputs  
Analog  
Sensitivity: 800 mV/  
50 kohms  
Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms  
Outputs (Analog)  
AUDIO OUT  
Voltage: 800 mV/  
10 kohms  
SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm  
Reproduction frequency range:  
28 – 20,000 Hz  
Tone  
Gain levels  
6 dB, 1 dB step  
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FM tuner section  
Speaker section  
Tuning range  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
FM wire antenna  
• Front speakers (SS-MSP890)  
• Center speaker (SS-CNP890)  
• Surround speakers (SS-SRP890)  
Front/center speakers  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
10.7 MHz  
Full range, bass reflex,  
magnetically shielded  
Surround speakers Full range  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Speaker units  
Rated Impedance  
80 mm cone type  
6 ohms  
Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU  
With 9-kHz tuning scale:  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
Antenna  
Intermediate frequency  
450 kHz  
Dimension (width/height/depth) (Approx.)  
Front speaker  
130 × 215 × 136 mm  
(with foot)  
Loop antenna  
Center speaker  
245 × 110 × 136 mm  
(with foot)  
Surround speaker 115 × 170 × 141 mm  
(with foot)  
Mass (Approx.)  
Video section  
Inputs/Outputs  
Video:  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Front speaker  
Center speaker  
Surround speaker 1.0 kg  
1.4 kg  
1.3 kg  
COMPONENT VIDEO:  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
80 MHz HD Pass Through  
• Sub woofer (SA-WP890)  
Speaker system  
Active subwoofer, bass  
reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
General  
Speaker unit  
RMS output  
Input  
200 mm cone type  
190 W  
LINE IN (input pin jacks)  
Power requirements  
Area code  
CEL, CEK  
AU  
Power requirements  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
Power requirements  
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)  
Area code  
CEL, CEK  
AU  
Power requirements  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
DC OUT:  
5 V, 0.7 A MAX  
Power consumption  
Power consumption  
Area code  
Power consumption  
Area code  
Power consumption  
CEL, CEK, AU  
200 W  
CEL, CEK, AU  
80 W  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)  
0.3 W (When “CONTROL  
FOR HDMI” in VIDEO  
menu is set to “CTRL  
OFF”)  
270 × 335 × 380 mm  
(with foot)  
Mass (Approx.)  
8.3 kg  
Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)  
430 × 157.5 × 318 mm  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
7.8 kg  
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Supplied speakers  
• Front speakers (2)  
• Center speaker (1)  
• Surround speakers (2)  
• Sub woofer (1)  
Supplied accessories  
Operating instructions (this manual)  
Quick Setup Guide (1)  
FM wire antenna (1)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
Monaural audio cord (1)  
Speaker cords  
• Long (2)  
• Short (3)  
Footpads  
• Speakers (20)  
• Sub woofer (4)  
Remote commander (RM-AAU023) (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2 or  
ECM-AC2a) (1)  
For details on the area code of the  
component you are using, see page 3.  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Index  
Numerics  
E
S
Satellite tuner/Set-top box  
Selecting  
H
HDMI  
Sound fields  
A
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT  
I
B
Speakers  
Blu-ray disc player  
M
Menu  
Super Audio CD player  
C
Camcorder  
CD player  
CD recorder  
Control for HDMI  
T
Tuner  
Tuning  
TV  
N
D
O
Digital Cinema Sound  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
R
V
VCR  
Recording  
Video game  
onto a recording media  
DVD player  
DVD recorder  
(2)  
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