3-289-204-41(1)
Multi Channel AV
Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DA2400ES
©2008 Sony Corporation
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This receiver incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DA2400ES. Check your model number by
looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.
In this manual, models of area code CEL is used
for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in
the text, for example, “Models of area code CEK
only”.
• The instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the supplied remote. You can also use
the controls on the receiver if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote.
• “Neural-THX” and “neural THX” introduced in
the Operating Instructions and displayed in the
display window and on the GUI menu screen mean
Neural-THX Surround.
This product is manufactured under license from
Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony
Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive,
non-transferable, limited right of use to this product
under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and
other technology or trademarks owned by Neural
Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. “Neural
Surround”, “Neural Audio”, “Neural” and “NRL”
are trademarks and logos owned by Neural Audio
Corporation, THX is a trademark of THX Ltd.,
which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All
rights reserved.
The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver
is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.
These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA &
COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also
belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the upper right portion of the rear panel
(see the illustration below).
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
Area code
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are
of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ®
marks are not specified.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by Sony Corporation is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
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.
“M-crew Server” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX,
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
“x.v.Colour (x.v.Color)” and “x.v.Colour
(x.v.Color)” logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and
“BRAVIA” and
Corporation.
are trademarks of Sony
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a
registered trademark and the DTS logos,
Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio
are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Getting Started
Adjusting the equalizer .............................. 71
1: Installing the speakers ............................14
2: Connecting speakers ...............................16
3: Connecting the TV .................................18
4a: Connecting the audio components ........19
4b: Connecting the video components .......24
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ...........35
6: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....36
7: Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface) .....................39
8: Setting the speakers ................................42
9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings
automatically (Auto Calibration) ...........44
Listening to FM/AM radio ......................... 72
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE
only) ...................................................... 75
Control for HDMI
Using the Control for HDMI function for
Preparing Control for HDMI function ....... 79
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers
connected to the receiver
Playback
Selecting a component ................................50
Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD ............52
Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc ...................53
Enjoying video games ................................54
Watching video ...........................................55
(System Audio Control) ........................ 81
Turning off the receiver with the TV
Settings for the audio
(Audio settings menu) ...........................56
Settings for the video
Converting analog video input signals ....... 82
adapter (DMPORT) ............................... 82
Naming inputs ............................................ 86
Switching between digital and analog audio
(INPUT MODE) ................................... 87
Enjoying the sound/images from other
(Video settings menu) ............................57
Settings for HDMI
(HDMI settings menu) ...........................57
inputs ..................................................... 88
Changing the display ................................. 90
Using the sleep timer ................................. 94
Recording using the receiver ...................... 94
Using a bi-amplifier connection ................. 95
Operating without connecting to the TV ... 96
Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field ....58
Resetting sound fields to the initial
settings ...................................................64
Enjoying the surround effect at low volume
levels (NIGHT MODE) .........................65
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Operating each component using the
remote ................................................. 105
Programming the remote .......................... 107
Clearing all the contents of the remote’s
memory ............................................... 111
Additional Information
Glossary ................................................... 112
Precautions ............................................... 115
Troubleshooting ....................................... 116
Specifications ........................................... 122
Index ......................................................... 124
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Getting Started
Description and location of parts
Front panel
To remove the cover
Press PUSH.
When you remove the cover, keep it out
of reach from children.
Status of the POWER button
(Off)
x
The receiver is turned off (initial setting).
The ON/STANDBY lamp lights off.
Press POWER to turn the receiver on. You cannot
turn the receiver on using the remote.
x
(On/Standby)
Press ?/1 on the remote to turn the receiver on or
set it to the standby mode.
When you press POWER on the receiver, the
receiver will be turned off.
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Name
Function
Name
Function
A POWER
Press to turn the
receiver on or off.
J INPUT MODE Press to select the input
mode when the same
components are
ON/STANDBY Lights up in green
lamp
connected to both
digital and analog
jacks.
when the receiver is
turned on. Lights up in
red when the receiver is
set to standby mode.
K MASTER
Turn to adjust the
volume level of all
speakers at the same
time.
VOLUME
B TONE MODE
Adjusts the tonal
quality (bass/treble
level) of the front,
center and surround
speakers. Press TONE
MODE repeatedly to
select bass or treble
level, then turn TONE
+/– to adjust the level
(page 98).
TONE +/–
L INPUT
Turn to select the input
source to play back.
SELECTOR
M 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select sound
field (page 103, 104).
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
C TUNING MODE Press to select the
tuning mode
N DIMMER
Press repeatedly to
adjust brightness of the
display.
(page 104, 105).
D TUNING +/–
Turn to scan a station
(page 104, 105).
O MEMORY/
Press to store a station
or enter the selection
when selecting the
settings.
ENTER
E Remote
Receives signals from
remote commander.
sensor
F MULTI
CHANNEL
DECODING
lamp
Lights up when multi
channel audio signals
are decoded.
P AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the
jack
supplied optimizer
microphone for the
Digital Cinema Auto
Calibration function
(page 45).
G Display
The current status of
the selected component
or a list of selectable
items appears here
(page 91).
window
Q VIDEO 2 IN/
Connect to a portable
PORTABLE AV audio/videocomponent
IN jacks
such as a camcorder or
video game.
H Digital Cinema Lights up when a sound
Sound lamp
field with DCS is
selected (page 63).
R SPEAKERS
Press to select the
(OFF/A/B/A+B) speaker system
(page 44).
I DISPLAY
Press repeatedly to
select information
displayed on the
display.
S PHONES jack Connects to
headphones.
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Rear panel
A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
B ANTENNA section
OPTICAL IN/ Connect to a DVD
FMANTENNA Connects to the FM
OUT jacks
player, etc. The
COAXIAL jack
provides a better
sound quality (page
18, 20, 29, 30).
jack
wire antenna (aerial)
supplied with this
receiver (page 35).
COAXIAL IN
jacks
AM
ANTENNA
jack
Connects to the AM
loop antenna (aerial)
supplied with this
receiver (page 35).
HDMI IN/
OUT* jacks
Connect to a DVD
player, Blu-ray Disc
Player, or a satellite
tuner. The image is
output to a TV or a
projector while the
sound can be output
from a TV or/and
speakers connected
to this receiver (page
18, 26).
C AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
Connect to a Super
Audio CD player, etc
(page 18, 20, 23).
MULTI
CHANNEL
Connect to a Super
Audio CD player,
INPUT jacks etc. with an analog
audio jack for 7.1
channel or 5.1
channel sound (page
22).
PRE OUT
jacks
Connect to an
external power
amplifier.
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D SPEAKERS section
Remote commander
Connects to speakers
(page 16).
You can use the supplied remote to operate the
receiver and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate.
non-Sony audio/video components. For
details, see “Programming the remote”
(page 107).
E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT section
Y, PB/CB, PR/ Connect to a DVD
CR IN/OUT* player, TV, or a
jacks
satellite tuner etc.
(page 18, 28-30).
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F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT
THEATRE
section
SHIFT
TV
AMP
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
Connect to a VCR or
a DVD player etc.
1
2
VIDEO
3
BD
VIDEO
1
2
(page 18, 29, 30, 31).
4
DVD
5
SAT
6
TV
TAPE
-/--
PHONO
CD
9
VIDEO IN/
OUT* jacks
MD/
SA-CD/
TUNER
ENT/MEM
DMPORT
0/10
MULTI IN
CLEAR/>10
G DMPORT
Connects to a
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
(page 20).
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
GUI
MODE
* You can watch the selected input image when you
connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack
to a TV (page 18). You can operate this receiver
using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 39).
HOME
TUNING
TUNING
DISC SKIP
D.TUNING
BD/DVD
TOP MENU MENU
F1
F2
TV INPUT WIDE
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Name
Function
Name
Function
Numeric
buttons
Press SHIFT (W) and then
press numeric buttons to
A AV ?/1
Press to turn on or off the audio/
(on/standby) video components that the
remote is programmed to
operate.
(number 5a)) – preset/tune to preset stations.
– select track numbers of the
CD player, VCD player, LD
player, DVD player, MD
deck, DAT deck, or tape
deck. Press 0/10 to select
track number 10.
To turn the TV on or off, press
TV (X) and then press AV
?/1.
If you press ?/1 (B) at the
same time, it will turn off the
receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
– select channel numbers of
the VCR, satellite tuner, Blu-
ray disc player, PSX, DVD/
VHS COMBO, or DVD/
HDD COMBO.
Press TV (X), and then press
the numeric buttons to select the
TV channels.
Note
The function of the AV ?/1
switch changes automatically
each time you press the input
buttons (D).
ENT/MEM
Press SHIFT (W) and then
press ENT/MEM to
B ?/1
Press to turn the receiver on or
(on/standby) set it to standby mode.
– enter the value after selecting
a channel, disc or track using
the numeric buttons of the
VCR, CD player, VCD
player, LD player, MD deck,
DAT deck, tape deck,
satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc
player, or PSX.
– store a station during tuner
operation.
To turn off all Sony
components, press ?/1 and AV
?/1 (A) at the same time
(SYSTEM STANDBY).
Saving the power in standby
mode.
When “Control for HDMI”
(page 79) is set to “OFF”.
C AMP
Press to enable the receiver
operation (page 96).
To enter the value of Sony TV,
press TV (X) and then press
ENT/MEM.
D Input
Press one of the buttons to
select the component you want
to use. When you press any of
the input buttons, the receiver
turns on. The buttons are
factory assigned to control Sony
components (page 50). You can
program the remote to control
non-Sony components
buttons
CLEAR
Press SHIFT (W) and then
press CLEAR to
– clear a mistake when you
press the incorrect numeric
button of the DVD player,
Blu-ray disc player, PSX,
satellite tuner, DVD/VHS
COMBO, or DVD/HDD
COMBO.
– return to continuous
playback, etc. of the satellite
tuner or DVD player.
following the steps in
“Programming the remote” on
page 107.
-/--
Press SHIFT (W) and then
press -/-- to select the channel
entry mode, either one or two
digit of the VCR or satellite
tuner.
To select the channel entry
mode of the TV, press TV (X)
and then press -/--.
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Name
>10
Function
Name
Function
Press SHIFT (W) and then
press >10 to
K HOME/
Press to display the menus of
the receiver, VCR, DVD player,
satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc
player, PSX, DVD/VHS
COMBO, or DVD/HDD
COMBO on the TV screen.
Then, use V/v/B/b and
perform menu operations.
To display the menus of Sony
TV, press TV (X) and then
press HOME/MENU.
MENU
– select track numbers over 10
of the CD player, VCD
player, LD player, MD deck,
tape deck, TV, VCR, or
satellite tuner.
to
– select channel numbers of
the Digital CATV terminal.
E 2CH/
Press to select a sound field
(page 103, 104).
A.DIRECT
L ./> b) Press to skip tracks of the VCR,
CD player, VCD player, LD
player, DVD player, MD deck,
DAT deck, tape deck, Blu-ray
disc player, PSX, DVD/VHS
COMBO, or DVD/HDD
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
F SLEEP
Press to activate the Sleep
Timer function and the duration
which the receiver turns off
automatically.
COMBO.
m/M b)
Press to
– search tracks in the forward/
backwarddirection ofthe CD
player, VCD player, DVD
player, LD player, MD deck,
Blu-ray disc player, PSX,
DVD/VHS COMBO, or
DVD/HDD COMBO.
– fast forward/rewind of the
VCR, DAT deck, or tape
deck.
G NIGHT
Press to activate the Night
Mode function (page 65).
MODE
H GUI MODE Press to display the GUI menu
on the TV screen.
I
After pressing AMP (C), press
HOME/MENU (K) for
receiver operation, then press V/
v/B/b to select the settings.
After pressing BD/DVD TOP
MENU (O) or BD/DVD
,
V/v/B/b
N a)b)
Press to start playback of the
VCR, CD player, VCD player,
LD player, DVD player, MD
deck, DAT deck, tape deck,
Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/
VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD
COMBO.
MENU (O), press V/v/B/b to
select the settings, and then
press
Press
to enter the selection.
also to enter the
selection of the receiver, VCR,
satellite tuner, DVD player,
Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/
VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD
COMBO.
X b)
Press to pause playback or
recording of the VCR, CD
player, VCD player, LD player,
DVD player, MD deck, DAT
deck, tape deck, Blu-ray disc
player, PSX, DVD/VHS
COMBO, or DVD/HDD
COMBO. (Also starts recording
with components in recording
standby.)
J OPTIONS
Press to display and select items
from the option menus for
receiver, DVD player, Blu-ray
Disc Player, Satellite tuner and
PSX.
Press TV (X) and then
press TOOLS to display the
options of Sony TV.
TOOLS
x b)
Press to stop playback of the
VCR, CD player, VCD player,
LD player, DVD player, MD
deck, DAT deck, tape deck,
Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/
VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD
COMBO.
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Name
Function
Name
Function
TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.
Q MUTING
Press to turn off the sound
temporarily. Press MUTING
again to restore the sound.
Press TV (X), and then press
MUTING to activate the TV’s
muting function.
D.TUNING
Press to enter direct tuning
mode.
/ b
• •
Press to replay the previous
scene or fast forward the current
scene of the DVD player, Blu-
ray disc player, DVD/VHS
COMBO, or DVD/HDD
COMBO.
B
R DISC SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD
player, VCD player, DVD
player, or MD deck (multi-disc
changer only).
M TV CH +a)/– Press TV (X) and then press
TV CH +/– to select preset TV
channels.
S RETURN/
Press to
EXIT O
– return to the previous menu.
– exit the menu while the menu
or on-screen guide of the
VCD player, LD player,
DVD player, Blu-ray disc
player, PSX, DVD/VHS
COMBO, or satellite tuner is
displayed on the TV screen.
To return to the previous menu
of Sony TV, press TV (X) and
then press RETURN/EXIT O.
PRESET
a)/–
Press to
+
– select preset stations.
– select preset channels of the
VCR, satellite tuner, Blu-ray
disc player, DVD player,
DVD/VHS COMBO, or
DVD/HDD COMBO.
N F1, F2
Press F1 or F2 to select a
component.
T DISPLAY
Press to select information
displayed on the display
window or TV screen of the
VCR, VCD player, LD player,
DVD player, CD player, MD
deck, Blu-ray disc player, PSX,
satellite tuner, DVD/ VHS
COMBO, or DVD/HDD
COMBO.
• DVD/HDD COMBO
F1: HDD mode
F2: DVD mode
• DVD/VHS COMBO
F1: DVD mode
F2: VHS mode
O BD/DVD
Press to display the menu or on-
TOP MENU screen guide of the DVD or
Blu-ray disc on the TV screen.
To select information of Sony
TV, press TV (X) and then
press DISPLAY.
Then, use V/v/B/b and
perform menu operations.
to
BD/DVD
MENU
Press to display the menu of the
DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV
screen. Then, use V/v/B/b and
to perform menu
U
RESOLUTION Press repeatedly to change the
resolution of signals output
from the HDMI OUT or
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT jack
operations.
(page 82).
TV INPUT
Press TV (X) and then press
TV INPUT to select the input
signal (TV input or video
input).
V INPUT
Press to select the input mode
when the same components are
connected to both digital and
analog jacks (page 87).
MODE
WIDE
Press TV (X) and then press
WIDE to select the wide picture
mode.
W SHIFT
Press to light up the buttons. It
changes the remote button
function to activate the buttons
with pink printing.
P
TV VOL +/–
Press TV (X) and then press
TV VOL +/– to adjust the TV
volume level.
MASTER
VOL +/–
Press to adjust the volume level
of all speakers at the same time.
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RM-AAU039
Name
Function
This remote can only be used to operate the
receiver. You can control the main functions of
the receiver with simple operations using this
remote.
X TV
Press to light up the button. It
changes the remote key
function to activate the buttons
with yellow printing. It also
activate the DISPLAY (T),
OPTIONS TOOLS (J),
HOME/MENU (K),
RETURN/EXIT O (S),
(I), and V/v/B/b (I) buttons
to perform menu operations for
Sony TVs only.
SLEEP
Y THEATER
Press to enjoy optimal image
suited for movies and to output
the sound from the speakers
connected to this receiver
automatically.
DISPLAY
GUI MODE
Note
This button will only function if
your TV is compatible with
Theater Mode. For details, refer
to the operating instructions
supplied with the TV.
Z RM SET UP Press to set up the remote.
a)The number 5, TV CH +, PRESET + and N
buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as
references when operating the receiver.
b)See the table on page 106 for information on the
buttons that you can use to control each
component.
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
Name
Function
• 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.
A ?/1 (on/
Press to turn a receiver on or off.
standby)
B 2CH/
Press to select sound field
(page 103, 104).
A.DIRECT
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
C GUI MODE Press to display the GUI menu
on the TV screen.
D
After pressing GUI MODE
(3), press V/v/B/b to select
the menu items. Then press
to enter the selection.
V/v/B/b
E OPTIONS
Press to display and select items
from option menus.
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Name
Function
1: Installing the speakers
F MENU
Press to display the menu to
operate the receiver.
This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel
system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).
G DMPORT
Press to operate component
connected to the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter
(page 50).
Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel
system
N
x
Starts play.
Stops play.
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel
surround sound requires five speakers (two
front speakers, a center speaker, and two
surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1
channel system).
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H INPUT
Skips tracks.
Press to select the input source
SELECTOR to play back.
I MASTER
VOLUME +/–
Press to adjust the volume level.
J MUTING
Press to turn off the sound
temporarily. Press the button
again to restore the sound.
Example of a 5.1 channel
speaker system configuration
K RETURN/
Press to return to the previous
menu or exit the menu.
EXIT O
L DISPLAY
Press to select information
displayed in the display
window.
M SLEEP
Press to activate the sleep timer
function and the duration which
the receiver turns off
automatically (page 94).
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
HSubwoofer
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You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of
DVD software recorded sound in the Surround
EX format if you connect one additional
surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or
two surround back speakers (7.1 channel
system.)
Tips
• The angle A should be the same.
Example of a 7.1 channel
speaker system configuration
• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,
place the surround back speaker behind the
listening position.
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
FSurround back speaker (left)
GSurround back speaker (right)
HSubwoofer
• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly
directional signals, you can place it wherever you
want.
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2: Connecting speakers
Before connecting cords, make sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
H
G
F
10 mm
B
A
SPEAKERS FRONT
a)
B terminals
A
A
A
E
D
B
A
C
ASpeaker cords (not supplied)
BMonaural audio cord (not supplied)
AFront speaker A (left)
BFront speaker A (right)
CCenter speaker
ESurround speaker (right)
FSurround back speaker (left)
b)
b)
GSurround back speaker (right)
c)
DSurround speaker (left)
HSubwoofer
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a)
If you have an additional front speaker
system, connect them to the SPEAKERS
FRONT B terminals. You can select the front
speaker system you want to use with the
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button on the
front panel (page 44).
If you connect only one surround back
speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK L terminals.
When you connect a subwoofer with an auto
standby function, turn off the function when
watching movies. If the auto standby
function is set to on, it turns to standby mode
automatically based on the level of the input
signal to a subwoofer, then sound may not be
output.
b)
c)
Notes
• When you connect all the speakers with a nominal
impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Speaker
Impedance” in the Speaker settings menu to “8
ohms”. In other connections, set it to “4 ohms”. For
details, see “8: Setting the speakers” (page 42).
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker
cords are not touching each other between the
SPEAKERS terminals.
Tip
To connect certain speakers to another power
amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal
is output from both the SPEAKERS terminals and
the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to
connect just the front speakers to another amplifier,
connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L
and R jacks.
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3: Connecting the TV
You can watch the selected input image when
you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI
OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this
receiver using a GUI (Graphical User
Interface).
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.
Connect audio and video cords according to
the jacks of your components.
Before connecting cords, make sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
TV
Audio signals
Video signals
Audio/ Video
signals
A
B
C
D
E
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)
BAudio cord (not supplied)
CVideo cord (not supplied)
DComponent video cord (not supplied)
EHDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
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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. If the power supply
audio signals will be transmitted.
4a: Connecting the audio
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the
plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
• Depending on the status of the connection between
the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the
TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the
antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.
How to hook up your
components
This section describes how to hook up your
components to this receiver. Before you begin,
refer to “Component to be connected” below
for the pages which describe how to connect
each component.
After hooking up all your components,
proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas
(aerials)” (page 35).
Tips
• The receiver has a video conversion function. For
details, see “Notes on converting video signals”
(page 33).
• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers
connected to the receiver if you connect the audio
output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the
receiver. In this configuration, set the sound output
jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched
between either “Fixed” or “Variable”.
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling
frequencies.
Component to be connected
Page
Super Audio CD
player, CD player
With digital audio
output
20
With multi channel
audio output
22
23
23
20
With analog audio
output only
MD deck, Tape deck, With analog audio
Analog disc turntable output only
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
Notes
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the
plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling
frequencies.
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Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks
The following illustration shows how to
connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player
and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter
Super Audio CD player, CD player
A
B
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BCoaxial digital cord (not supplied)
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Notes on connecting DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter
• When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter, be sure the connector is
inserted with the arrow mark facing towards
the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack.
• Be sure to make DMPORT connections
firmly, insert the connector straight in.
• As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle
with care when placing or moving the
receiver.
• To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter, squeeze the sides of the connector,
since the connector is locked in place.
Notes on playing a Super Audio
CD on a Super Audio CD player
• When you play a Super Audio CD, connect
the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT
or SA-CD/CD IN jacks (analog input jack)
on this receiver. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the Super Audio
CD player.
• You cannot make digital recordings of a
Super Audio CD.
If you want to connect several
digital components, but cannot
find an unused input
See “Enjoying the sound/images from other
inputs” (page 88).
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Connecting components with
multi channel output jacks
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is
equipped with multi channel output jacks, you
can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi
channel sound. Alternatively, the multi
channel input jacks can be used to connect an
external multi channel decoder.
DVD player,
Super Audio CD player,
etc.
A
B
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BMonaural audio cord (not supplied)
Note
Audio signals input from MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT jacks are not output to other audio output
jacks. The signals cannot be recorded.
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Connecting components with
analog audio jacks
The following illustration shows how to
connect a component with analog jacks, such
as tape deck, turntable, etc.
MD deck, Tape
deck
Turntable
A
A
A
Super
Audio CD
player, CD
player
AAudio cord (not supplied)
Note
If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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How to hook up your
components
Video input/output jacks to be
This section describes how to hook up your
components to this receiver. Before you begin,
refer to “Component to be connected” below
for the pages which describe how to connect
each component.
your components.
After hooking up all your components,
proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas
(aerials)” (page 35).
Component to be connected
TV
Page
18
Digital
Analog
With HDMI jack
25
Blu-ray disc player
DVD player
28
29
High quality image
Satellite tuner, Set-top box
DVD recorder, VCR
Camcorder, video game, etc.
30
31
Notes
31
• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the
AC power cord.
• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and
audio signals of a playback component are being
output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply
of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor
audio is transmitted.
Converting video signals
This receiver is equipped with a function for up-
converting video signals. For details, see page 32.
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Connecting components with
HDMI jacks
HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an
interface which transmits video and audio
signals in digital format.
HDMI features
• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI
can be output from the speakers and the PRE
OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal
supports Dolby Digital, DTS and linear
PCM.
• This receiver can receive Multi Linear PCM
(up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency
of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI
connection.
jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be
up-converted as HDMI signals. Audio
signals are not output from an HDMI OUT
jack when the image is converted.
• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio
(DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD),
Deep Colour (Deep Color) and xvYCC
transmission, extended by HDMI ver1.3.
• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI
function. For details, see “Control for
HDMI” (page 77).
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Satellite tuner, Set-top box
Blu-ray disc player
DVD player
Audio/video
signals
Audio/video
signals
Audio/video
signals
A
A
A
A
Audio/video
signals
TV, projector, etc.
AHDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
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• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the
video and audio of a playback component
are being output to a TV via the receiver. If
the power supply of the receiver is not turned
on, neither video nor audio is transmitted.
• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit
length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack
may be suppressed by the connected
component. Check the setup of the
connected component if an image is poor or
the sound does not come out of a component
connected via the HDMI cable.
• Sound may be interrupted when the
sampling frequency, the number of channels
or audio format of audio output signals from
the playback component is switched.
• When the connected component is not
compatible with copyright protection
technology (HDCP), the image and/or the
sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be
distorted or may not be output.
In this case, check the specification of the
connected component.
• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD
Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), multi
channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI
connection.
• Set the image resolution of the playback
component to more than 720p to enjoy High
Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio,
Dolby TrueHD).
• The image resolution of playback
component may need certain settings be
made before you can enjoy multi channel
Linear PCM. Refer to the operating
instructions of the player.
Notes on connecting cables
• We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI
cable.
• We recommend that you use an HDMI cable
with the HDMI logo (made by Sony) for the
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (an
HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable) when
you view images or listen to sound during a
Deep Colour (Deep Color) transmission or
when you watch a video image of 1080p or
higher.
• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI
conversion cable. When you connect an
HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D
component, the sound and/or the image may
not be output. Connect other audio cords or
digital connecting cords, then set “Input
Assign” in the Input Option menu when the
sound is not output correctly.
Notes on HDMI connections
• Check the setup of the connected component
if an image is poor or the sound does not
come out of a component connected via the
HDMI cable.
• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack
is output from the speaker output jacks,
HDMI OUT jack and PRE OUT jacks. It is
not output from any other audio jacks.
can only be output from the HDMI OUT
jack. The video input cannot be output from
the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR
VIDEO OUT jacks.
• The audio and video signals of HDMI input
are not output from the HDMI OUT jack
while the receiver menu is displayed.
• When you want to listen to the sound from
the TV speaker, set “Audio Out” to
“TV+AMP” in the HDMI settings menu
(page 57). If you cannot play back multi
channel audio source, set to “AMP”.
However, the sound will not output from the
TV speaker.
• Not every HDMI component supports all
functions that are defined by the specified
HDMI version. For example, components
that support HDMI, ver. 1.3a, may not
support Deep Colour (Deep Color).
• Refer to the operating instructions of each
component connected for details.
• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not
input and output.
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Note
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc
Player
To input multi channel digital audio from the Blu-
ray Disc Player, set the digital audio output setting
on the Blu-ray Disc Player. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the Blu-ray Disc Player.
The following illustration shows how to
connect a Blu-ray Disc Player.
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.
Connect audio and video cords according to
the jacks of your components.
Blu-ray Disc Player
Video signals
Audio signals
A
B
C
Tip
AAudio cord (not supplied)
The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 IN jacks
have been assigned to the Blu-ray Disc player. If you
connect your Blu-ray Disc player to the
COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 or
BComponent video cord (not supplied)
CVideo cord (not supplied)
COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 3 IN jacks, set
“Input Assign” in the Input menu.
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Note
Connecting a DVD player
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.
DVD player
Audio signals
Video signals
A
B
C
D
Tips
ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied)
BAudio cord (not supplied)
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling
frequencies.
CComponent video cord (not supplied)
DVideo cord (not supplied)
• The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 IN jacks
have been assigned to the DVD player. If you
connect your DVD player to the COMPONENT
VIDEO COMPO 1 or COMPONENT VIDEO
COMPO 3 IN jacks, set “Input Assign” in the Input
menu.
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Notes
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, Set-top box.
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.
Connect audio and video cords according to
the jacks of your components.
Satellite tuner, Set-top box
Video signals
Audio signals
A
B
C
D
Tips
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling
frequencies.
BAudio cord (not supplied)
CComponent video cord (not supplied)
DVideo cord (not supplied)
• The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 3 IN jacks
have been assigned to the satellite tuner. If you
connect your satellite tuner to the COMPONENT
VIDEO COMPO 1 or COMPONENT VIDEO
COMPO 2 IN jacks, set “Input Assign” in the Input
menu.
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Notes
Connecting components with
analog video and audio jack
• Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1
input button on the remote so that you can use the
button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see
“Programming the remote” (page 107).
• You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it
can be displayed on the TV screen and display
window. For details, see “Naming inputs”
(page 86).
The following illustration shows how to
connect a component which has analog jacks
such as a DVD recorder or VCR, etc.
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.
Connect audio and video cords according to
the jacks of your components.
DVD recorder, VCR
Video signals
Audio signals
A
B
To the VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE
AV IN jacks (on the front panel)
Camcorder,
video game
C
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BVideo cord (not supplied)
CAudio/video cord (not supplied)
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For details on the video converting function,
see “In the video input/output conversion table
classified by the menu settings” (page 34).
Function for conversion of video
signals
This receiver is equipped with a function for
video signal after connecting this receiver via
the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack as
shown in the illustration.
• Video signals can be output as HDMI video
and component video signals.
• Component video signals can be output as
HDMI video and video signals.
In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver
Refer to “In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings” (page 34) on
the conversion function of images.
Output Signals
Input Signals
OUTPUT jack
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
MONITOR VIDEO
OUT
HDMI OUT
INPUT jack
HDMI IN A
f
a
a
X
a/f
a
X
X
f
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN B
VIDEO IN C
a : Video signals are up-converted and output through the video converter.
f : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.
X : Video signals are not output.
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Notes on converting video signals
• When video signals from a VCR, etc., are
converted on this receiver and then output to
your TV, depending on the status of the
video signal output, the image on the TV
screen may appear distorted horizontally or
no image may be output.
To display Closed Caption
Set “Resolution” to “DIRECT” in the Video
settings menu when receiving a signal that
supports Closed Captions.
Use the same kind of cords for the input/output
signals.
• HDMI video signals cannot be converted to
component video signals and video signals.
• When you play a VCR with an image
improvement circuit, such as TBC, the
images may be distorted or may not be
output. In this case, set the image
improvement circuit function to off.
• The resolution of the signals output to the
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks is converted up to 1080i. The
resolution of the signals output to the HDMI
OUT jack is converted up to 1080p.
• COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks have restrictions on resolution when
the resolution of video signals protected by
copyright technology is converted.
Resolution of up to 480p can be output to the
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks. The HDMI OUT jack has no
restriction on resolution.
• Set “Resolution” to “AUTO” or “480/576i”
in the Video settings menu to output the
video signals from the MONITOR VIDEO
OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT jack when both are
connected.
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In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu
settings
For details on “Resolution” menu setting, see “Settings for the video (Video settings menu)”
(page 57) and on operating, see “Converting analog video input signals” (page 82).
Output from
“Resolution”
menu setting
HDMI OUT jack
COMPONENT MONITOR VIDEO
VIDEO MONITOR
OUT jacks
OUT jack
Input signals
DIRECT
Component video
Video
X
X
f
X
f
X
f
X
f
X
f
X
f
X
f
X
AUTO (initial setting) Component video
Video
aa)
aa)
ac)
ac)
a
ab)
ab)
a
480/576i
480/576p
720p, 1080i
1080p
Component video
Video
a
Component video
Video
a
a
a
Component video
Video
a
ad)
ad)
f
a
Component video
Video
a
a
X
a : Video signals are up-converted and output through the video converter.
f : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.
X : Video signals are not output.
a)The resolution is set automatically, depending on the connected TV.
b)When the TV is connected to jacks other than the HDMI jacks, 480/576i signals are output when “Resolution”
is set to “AUTO”.
c)480/576p signals are output even if 480/576i is set.
d)Video signals without copyright protection are output based on the settings menu. Video signals with
copyright protection are output as 480p.
Notes
• Video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks when the monitor, etc.,
is connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
• If you select a resolution that the connected TV does not support in the “Resolution” menu, the images from
the TV cannot be output correctly.
• Converted HDMI image output signals do not support “x.v.Colour (x.v.Color)”.
• Converted HDMI image output signals do not support Deep Colour (Deep Color).
• When HDMI OUT jack is connected, there is no up-converted video signal output from COMPONENT
VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. The COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks have component signal
direct output only.
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5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna
(aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).
Before connecting antennas, be sure to
disconnect the power cord.
AM loop antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)
* The shape of the connector varies depending on
the area.
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
(aerial) away from the receiver and other
components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna
(aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),
keep it as horizontal as possible.
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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
(mains lead)
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains
lead) to the AC INLET terminal on the
receiver, then connect the AC power cord
(mains lead) to a wall outlet.
2,3
1,2 2,3
Notes
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker
cords are not touching each other between the
SPEAKERS terminals.
• Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly.
AC INLET terminal
1 Press POWER to turn off the
receiver.
2 While holding down TONE
MODE and 2CH/A.DIRECT,
press POWER to turn on the
receiver.
3 Release TONE MODE and 2CH/
A.DIRECT after a few seconds.
After “CLEARING” appears on the
display for a while, “CLEARED !”
appears.
To the wall outlet
All the settings you have changed or
adjusted are reset to the initial settings.
AC power cord
(mains lead)
(supplied)
A several space is left between the plug and the
rear panel even when the power cord (mains
lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed
to be connected this way. This is not
malfunction.
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Inserting batteries into the
remote
About the command mode
The receiver and the remote use the same
command mode.
If the command modes of the receiver and the
remote are different, you cannot use the
remote to operate the receiver.
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-
AAP024 remote commander.
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-
AAU039 remote control.
Observe the correct polarity when installing
batteries.
If the command modes of both the receiver and
the remote are those of the initial setting (AV
SYSTEM 2), it is not necessary to reset them.
You can switch the command mode (AV
SYSTEM 1 or AV SYSTEM 2) of the receiver
and the remote. If both the receiver and the
other Sony component respond to the same
remote command, switch the command mode
of either the component or the receiver to
another command mode so that the component
does not respond to the same remote command
as the receiver.
RM-AAP024
RM-AAU039
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of
batteries.
To switch the command mode
2CH/A.DIRECT
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.
• When you replace the batteries, the programmed
remote codes may be cleared. If this happens,
program the remote codes again (page 107).
Turn on the receiver while pressing
2CH/A.DIRECT.
When the command mode is set to “AV2”,
“C. MODE AV2” appears on the display.
When the command mode is set to “AV1”,
“C. MODE AV1” appears on the display.
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the receiver,
replace all the batteries with new ones.
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To switch the command mode
of the RM-AAP024 remote
To switch the command mode
of the RM-AAU039 remote
THEATRE
1
1
2
SHIFT
TV
AMP
SLEEP
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
BD
1
2
4
DVD
5
SAT
6
TV
DISPLAY
GUI MODE
DISPLAY
7
TAPE
-/--
PHONO
8
CD
9
MD/
SA-CD/
TUNER
ENT/MEM
DMPORT
0/10
MULTI IN
3
CLEAR/>10
1 Press ?/1 while pressing RM SET UP.
The RM SET UP button flashes and the
SHIFT button indicator lights up.
MUTING
2 Press 1 or 2 while the RM SET UP
button is flashing.
When you press 1, the command mode is
set to AV SYSTEM 1. When you press 2,
the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM
2.
3 Press ENT/MEM when the RM SET UP
button lights up.
Press and hold DISPLAY, then press
MUTING and at the same time.
The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then
the command mode setting process is
completed.
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1 Connect a TV to this receiver.
7: Operating the receiver
Interface)
For details, see “3: Connecting the TV”
2 Turn on the TV.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the
You can change the display mode of the
receiver menu to the screen mode using the
following procedures. In the screen mode,
“GUI MODE” appears in the display window
of the receiver.
receiver.
4 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
select “GUI ON”.
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if
the GUI menu does not appear on the TV
screen.
By using the GUI menu, you can make various
settings and adjustments.
For details, see “Operating without connecting
to the TV” (page 96) if you are not going to
use a GUI menu.
Note
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a
menu you want, then press
or b.
GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen when
you have connected your TV to MONITOR VIDEO
OUT jack.
Displaying the GUI menu on the
TV screen
THEATRE
3
SHIFT
TV
AMP
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
BD
1
2
4
DVD
5
SAT
6
TV
7
TAPE
-/--
PHONO
8
CD
9
MD/
SA-CD/
TUNER
ENT/MEM
DMPORT
0/10
MULTI IN
CLEAR/>10
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
GUI
MODE
4
5
HOME
MENU
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Surround
Overview of the menus
You can use the Surround settings menu to
select the sound field you want for your
listening pleasure. For details on adjusting
the parameters, see “Enjoying a pre-
programmed sound field” (page 58).
The following menu items are available in
each settings menu.
Input
Selects the input to the receiver.
For details on each input, see “Selecting a
component” (page 50).
EQ
You can use the EQ settings menu to adjust
the equalizer. For details, see “Adjusting the
equalizer” (page 71).
Music
component connected the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
For details on Music function, see “Selecting
an operation screen to operate the component
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter” (page 83).
Audio
For details on adjusting the audio using the
Audio settings menu, see “Settings for the
audio (Audio settings menu)” (page 56).
Video
For details on adjusting the video using the
Video settings menu, see “Settings for the
video (Video settings menu)” (page 57).
FM/AM
For details on Tuner operation, see “Tuner
Operations” (page 72).
You can use the HDMI settings menu to
operate components connected to the HDMI
jacks. For details on adjusting the relevant
parameters, see “Settings for HDMI (HDMI
settings menu)” (page 57).
Settings
You can use Settings menu to set and adjust
this receiver.
Auto Calibration
menu to adjust the speakers automatically.
For details, see “9: Calibrating the
appropriate speaker settings automatically
(Auto Calibration)” (page 44).
Speaker
You can use the Speaker settings menu to
adjust the speakers manually for the current
position, and to set the speaker impedance.
For details, see “Setting the speaker
impedances” (page 42) and “Adjusting the
speaker settings manually” (page 65).
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3 Press
or b to enter the
Navigating through GUI menus
menu.
2CH/
The menu item list appears on the TV
screen.
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
GUI
MODE
1
2-9
RETURN/
EXIT O
HOME
MENU
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
select “GUI ON”.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the menu item you want to
adjust.
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if
the GUI menu does not appear on the TV
screen.
5 Press
or b to enter the menu
item.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select a
menu you want.
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the parameter you want to
adjust.
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7 Press
or b to enter the
8: Setting the speakers
parameter.
Setting the speaker impedances
Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the
speakers you are using.
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
GUI
MODE
1
2-5
8 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the setting you want.
HOME
MENU
9 Press
to enter the setting.
10Repeat steps 2 to 9 to make
other settings.
1 Press GUI MODE to select “GUI
ON”.
To return to the previous screen
Press RETURN/EXIT O.
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU
if the GUI menu does not appear on the
TV screen.
To exit the menu
Press MENU.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
To exit “GUI MODE”
Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI
OFF”.
“Settings”, then press
or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Speaker”, then press
or b.
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Notes
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
• If you are not sure of the impedances of the
speakers, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your speakers. (This information is
often on the back of the speaker.)
• When you connect all speakers with a normal
impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Speaker
Impedance” to “8 ohms”. When connecting other
types of speakers, set it to “4 ohms”.
• When you connect front speakers to both the
SPEAKERS A and B terminals, connect the
speakers with a normal impedance of 8 ohms or
higher.
“Speaker Impedance”, then
press
or b.
– When you connect speakers with impedance of
16 ohms or higher in both “A” and “B”
configuration:
Set “Speaker Impedance” to “8 ohms” in the
Speaker settings menu.
– For other types of speakers in other
configurations:
Set “Speaker Impedance” to “4 ohms” in the
Speaker settings menu.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“4 ohms” or “8 ohms”
depending on the speakers you
are using, then press
.
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Selecting the front speakers
9: Calibrating the
appropriate speaker
settings automatically
(Auto Calibration)
You can select the front speakers you want to
drive.
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)
function allows you to perform automatic
calibration, such as checking the connection
between each speaker and the receiver,
adjusting the speaker level, and measuring the
distance of each speaker from your seating
position automatically. Refer also to “Quick
Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
repeatedly to select the front
speaker system you want to drive.
Before you perform the Auto
Calibration
Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set
up and connect the speakers (page 14).
• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the
supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not
connect other microphones. Doing so may
damage the receiver and the microphone.
• During the measurement, the sound that
comes out of the speakers is very loud. The
volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay
attention to the presence of children or to the
effect on your neighborhood.
To select
Light up
The speakers connected to the SP A
SPEAKERS FRONT A
terminals.
The speakers connected to the SP B
SPEAKERS FRONT B
terminals.
The speakers connected to both SP A + B
the SPEAKERS FRONT A and
B terminals (parallel
• Perform the measurement in a quiet
environment to avoid the effect of noise and
get a more accurate measurement.
connection).
To turn off the speaker output
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
repeatedly until the “SP A”, “SP B” and
“SP A + B” indicators on the display window
do not light up.
“ALL OFF” appears in the display window for
a while. No audio signals are output from any
speaker terminals.
• If there are any obstacles in the path between
the optimizer microphone and the speakers,
the calibration cannot be performed
correctly. Remove any obstacle from the
measurement area to avoid measurement
error.
• When you use a bi-amplifier connection, set
“BI-AMP Speaker” to “ON” in the Speaker
settings menu before you perform Auto
Calibration.
Note
You cannot switch the front speaker system by
pressing SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) when
the headphones are connected.
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Notes
On setting up the active
subwoofer
• The Auto Calibration function does not work if
– SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to off.
– headphones are connected.
• If the muting function has been activated before
you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function
will be set to off automatically.
• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the
subwoofer and turn up the volume
beforehand. Turn the MASTER VOLUME
knob to just before the mid-point.
• If you connect a subwoofer with the
crossover frequency function, set the value
to maximum.
Optimizer microphone
• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto
standby function, set subwoofer to off
(deactivated).
Note
Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer
you are using, the setup distance value may be
further away from the actual position.
Using the receiver as a pre-
amplifier
1 Connect the supplied optimizer
microphone to the AUTO CAL
MIC jack.
You can use the Auto Calibration function
when you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier.
In this case, the distance value shown on the
display may differ from the actual distance
value. However, there will be no problems
even if you continue to use the receiver with
that value.
2 Set up the optimizer
microphone.
Place the optimizer microphone at your
seating position. Use a stool or tripod so
that the optimizer microphone remains at
the same height as your ears.
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3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Auto Calibration”, then press
or b.
Performing Auto Calibration
The Auto Calibration function allows you to
measure the following:
a)
• Speaker connections
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
• Speaker polarity
“Auto Calibration Start”, then
a)
• Speaker distance
press
or b.
a)
• Speaker size
• Speaker level
• Frequency characteristics
5 Press
to select “START”.
a)b)
6 The measurement starts in five
a) The measurement result is not utilized in the
following cases.
seconds.
–The multi channel input is selected.
–“Analog Direct” is being used.
b) The measurement result is not utilized in the
following cases.
–Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 96 kHz are being
received.
–PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 96 kHz are being received.
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
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INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
7 Measurement starts.
GUI
MODE
The measurement process will take
approximately 30 seconds with a test
tone. Wait until the measurement process
completes.
1
2-5
HOME
MENU
1 Press GUI MODE to select “GUI
ON”.
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU
if the GUI menu does not appear on the
TV screen.
Tip
The measurements may not be performed correctly
or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when
special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings”, then press
or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
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To cancel the measurement
The measurement will be canceled when you
do the following:
2 Press V/v to select the item you
want, then press
.
– Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING.
– Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the
receiver.
– Change the volume level.
– Connect the headphones.
Item
Explanation
Retry
Performs the Auto
Calibration again.
Save
Saves the measurement
results and exits the setting
process.
Warning
Displays warning
concerning the
measurement results. See
“Message list after Auto
Calibration measurement”
(page 49).
Confirming/saving the
measurement results
1 Confirm the measurement
result.
Phase*
Displays the phase of each
speaker (in phase/out of
phase).
When the measurement ends, a beep
sounds.
Distance
Level
Displays the measurement
result for speaker distance.
Displays the measurement
result for speaker level.
Exit
Exits the setting process
without saving the
measurement results.
* When the speaker(s) is (are) out of the phase,
“OUT” is displayed on the TV screen. The
“+” and “–” terminals of the speaker may be
connected the other way around. However,
depending on the speakers, “OUT” appears
on the TV screen even though the speakers
are connected properly. This is because of the
speakers’ specifications. In this case, you can
continue to use the receiver.
3 Select “Save” in step 2, then
press
to save the
measurement result.
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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the Auto Calibration Type, then
press
.
Parameter
Explanation
Full Flat
Makes the measurement of
frequency from each
speaker flat.
Engineer
Sets the frequency to one
that matches that of the
Sony listening room
standard.
Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics
of all the speakers to match
the characteristics of the
front speaker.
Off
Sets the Auto Calibration
EQ to off.
Tip
The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is
determined by the low characteristics. The
measurement results may vary, depending on the
position of the optimizer microphone and speakers,
and the shape of the room. It is recommended that
you follow the measurement results. However, you
can change those settings in the Speaker settings
menu. Save the measurement results first, then try to
change the settings if you want.
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Message list after Auto Calibration measurement
Error and
warning code
Explanation
Error Code 31 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to off. Set it to others and re-perform the measurement.
Error Code 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected
properly and reperform the measurement.
If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer
microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected.
Error Code 33 • None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected.
• The optimizer microphone is not connected.
• Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected.
• Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected.
Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SURROUND terminals.
• The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK R
terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK L terminals.
Warning 40
Warning 41
The measurement has completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to
perform the measurement properly if you try it again, even though the measurement cannot
be performed in all environments. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.
The input from the microphone is too big.
• It may be too close the distance between the speaker and the microphone. Retry the
measurement after setting apart from each other.
• It may be that the volume is too big when you use the receiver as a preamp.
Warning 42
Warning 43
The input from the microphone is too big.
• It may be too close the distance between the speaker and the microphone. Retry the
measurement after setting apart from each other.
• It may be that the volume is too big when you use the receiver as a preamp.
The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise.
Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.
NO WARNING There is no warning information.
To set Auto Calibration items
more precisely
1 When you press
, “RETRY?” appears.
2 Press B/b to select “YES”.
3 Press , then follow the instructions from
step 1 of “Performing Auto Calibration”.
On the Auto Calibration setting menu,
press
.
• Auto Calibration Type
have performed the Auto Calibration and
saved the measurement result.
For details, see the table on page 48.
• Position
You can register three patterns as Position 1,
2, and 3, depending on the seating position,
listening environment, and measurement
conditions.
When a warning code appears
If a warning on the measurement result is
present, detailed information is displayed.
Press
to return to step 1 of
“Confirming/saving the measurement
results” (page 47).
Tip
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the
measurement results for polarity may vary.
However, there will be no problems even if you
continue to use the receiver with that value.
• Name Input
You can rename the position number. For
details, refer to “Naming inputs” (page 86).
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Selected
input
Components that can be
played back
Playback
VIDEO 1
VCR, etc., connected to the
VIDEO 1 jack.
Selecting a component
VIDEO 2
Video camera and TV game,
etc., connected to the VIDEO
2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jack.
THEATRE
BD
Blu-ray disc player, etc.,
connected to the BD jack.
SHIFT
TV
AMP
DVD
SAT
DVD player, etc., connected
to the DVD jack.
1
2
3
BD
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
1
4
DVD
5
SAT
6
TV
Satellite tuner, etc., connected
to the SAT jack.
7
8
CD
9
TUNER
MD/
SA-CD/
TAPE
-/--
PHONO
TV
TV connected to the TV jack.
ENT/MEM
DMPORT
0/10
MULTI IN
MD/TAPE
MD or Tape deck, etc.,
connected to the MD/TAPE
jack.
CLEAR/>10
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
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SA-CD/CD
Super Audio CD or CD
player, etc., connected to the
SA-CD/CD jack.
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
GUI
MODE
TUNER
PHONO
Built-in radio tuner.
Turntable, etc., connected to
the PHONO jack.
MULTI IN
DMPORT
Component connected to the
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT
jack.
HOME
TUNING
TUNING
Portable audio, etc.,
connected to the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter
connected to the receiver.
DISC SKIP
D.TUNING
3
2 Turn on the component and
MUTING
start playback.
BD/DVD
TOP MENU MENU
F1
F2
TV INPUT WIDE
3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to
adjust the volume.
1 Press one of the input buttons
to select the component you
want.
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on
the receiver.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver or the RM-AAU039 remote.
The selected input appears on the display.
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Tips
• You can adjust the volume differently depending
on the speed with which you turn the MASTER
VOLUME on the receiver.
To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the
knob quickly.
To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.
• You can adjust the volume differently depending
on the length of time you press and hold the
MASTER VOL +/– button on the remote.
To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and
hold the button.
To make a fine adjustment: press the button and
release it immediately.
To activate the muting function
Press MUTING.
The muting function will be canceled when
you do the following.
• Press MUTING again.
• Increase the volume.
• Turn off the receiver.
To avoid damaging your
speakers
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn
down the volume level.
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Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD
SLEEP
2
DISPLAY
GUI MODE
5
3
3
5
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 in the tray.
2 Turn on the receiver.
3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “SA-CD/
CD”.
z
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to
select “SA-CD/CD”.
You can select the sound field to
suit the music. Refer to page 63
for details.
4 Play back the disc.
5 Adjust to a suitable volume.
6 After you have finished listening to a Super
Audio CD or CD, eject the disc and turn off
the receiver and the Super Audio CD player
or CD player.
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Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc
SLEEP
2
DISPLAY
GUI MODE
6
3
3
6
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp
1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray
• Refer to the operating
Disc Player.
instructions supplied with the
TV and DVD player or Blu-ray
Disc Player.
2 Turn on the receiver.
3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “DVD” or
z
“BD”.
Select the audio format of the disc
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to
select “DVD” or “BD”.
to be played, if necessary.
z
You can select the sound field to
suit the movie or the music. Refer
to page 63 for details.
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image
of the DVD or Blu-ray Disc is displayed.
5 Play back the disc.
6 Adjust to a suitable volume.
7 After you have finished watching a DVD or
Blu-ray Disc, eject the disc and turn off the
receiver, the TV, and the DVD player or Blu-
ray Disc Player.
Check the following if you cannot
listen to the multi channel sound.
• Be sure the sound source
corresponds to the multi channel
format (the MULTI CHANNEL
DECODING lamp on the front
panel lights up during
playback).
• Be sure this receiver is
connected to the DVD player or
Blu-ray Disc Player via a digital
connection.
• Be sure the digital audio output
of the DVD player or Blu-ray
Disc Player is set up properly.
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Enjoying video games
SLEEP
2
DISPLAY
GUI MODE
6
3
3
6
VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
1 Turn on the TV and video game.
2 Turn on the receiver.
• Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
TV and video game.
3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “VIDEO
2”*.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to
select “VIDEO 2”*.
* When you connect a video game to the VIDEO 2 IN/
PORTABLE AV IN jack on the front panel.
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image
of the video game is displayed.
5 Place the disc in the tray and play it back on
the video game.
6 Adjust to a suitable volume.
7 After you have finished playing a game, eject
the disc and turn off the receiver, the TV and
the video game.
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Watching video
SLEEP
2
DISPLAY
GUI MODE
6
3
3
6
1 Turn on the VCR.
2 Turn on the receiver.
• Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
TV and VCR.
3 Press INPUT SELECTOR to select “VIDEO
1”*.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to
select “VIDEO 1”*.
* When you connect VCR to the VIDEO 1 jack.
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image
of the VCR is displayed.
5 Play back the tape on the VCR.
6 Adjust to a suitable volume.
7 After you have finished watching a video,
eject the tape and turn off the receiver, the
TV and the VCR.
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(Digital audio input decoding
priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital
signal input to the HDMI IN jacks.
• PCM
When signals from the HDMI IN jack are
selected, only PCM signals are output from
the connected player. To prevent interruption
when playback starts, set to “PCM”. When
signals in any other format are received, set
this item to “AUTO”.
Settings for the audio
(Audio settings menu)
You can use the Audio settings menu to make
settings for the audio to suit your preference.
Select “Audio” in the Settings menu. For
details on adjusting the parameters, see “7:
Operating the receiver using the GUI
• AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode
between Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM.
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 39).
Note
Audio settings menu parameters
Even when “Decode Priority” is set to “PCM”, the
sound may be interrupted at the very beginning of
the first track depending on the CD being played
back.
x A/V Sync
(Synchronizes audio and video
output)
Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize
the time gap between audio output and visual
display. You can adjust the delay from 0 ms to
300 ms in 10 ms steps.
Notes
• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD
or plasma monitor or a projector.
• This parameter is not valid when
– the multi channel input is selected.
– “Analog Direct” is being used.
x Dual Mono
(Digital broadcast language
selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen
to during a digital broadcast. This feature only
functions for Dolby Digital sources.
• Main/Sub
Sound of the main language will be output
through the front left speaker, and sound of
the sub language will be output through the
front right speaker simultaneously.
• Main
Sound of the main language will be output.
• Sub
Sound of the sub language will be output.
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Settings for the video
(Video settings menu)
Settings for HDMI
(HDMI settings menu)
You can use the Video settings menu to make
settings for video. Select “Video” in the
Settings menu. For details on adjusting the
parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver
using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)”
(page 39).
You can use the HDMI menu to make the
required settings for components connected to
menu. For details on adjusting the parameters,
see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 39).
Video settings menu parameters
HDMI settings menu parameters
x Resolution
(Converting Video signals)
on or off. For details, see “Control for HDMI”
(page 77).
Lets you convert the resolution of analog video
input signals.
• DIRECT
• AUTO
• 480/576i
• 480/576p
• 720p
• 1080i
• 1080p
x Audio Out
(Setting HDMI audio input)
Lets you set the HDMI audio signals output
from the playback component connected to the
receiver via an HDMI connection.
• TV+AMP
The sound is output from TV’s speaker and
the speakers connected to the receiver.
Notes
For details on operating, see “In the video
input/output conversion table classified by the
menu settings” (page 34).
• The sound quality of the playback component
depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the
number of channels, and the sampling
frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo
speakers, the sound output from the receiver is
also stereo as that of the TV, even if you play
back multi channel source.
• When you connect the receiver to an image
display component (projector, etc.), sound may
not be output from the receiver. In this case,
select “AMP”.
• AMP
The HDMI audio signals from the playback
component is only output to speakers
connected to the receiver. The multi channel
sound can be played back as it is.
Note
Audio signals are not output from the TV speakers
when “Audio Out” is set to “AMP”.
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x SW Level (Subwoofer level for
HDMI)
Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB
or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an
HDMI connection. You can set the level for
each HDMI input independently.
• AUTO
The subwoofer level is automatically set to 0
dB or +10 dB depending on the sampling
frequency.
Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying a pre-
programmed sound field
GUI
MODE
2
• +10 dB
• 0 dB
3-6
HOME
MENU
1 Start playing a sound source
you want to listen to (CD, DVD,
etc.).
2 Press GUI MODE to select “GUI
ON”.
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU
if the GUI menu does not appear on the
TV screen.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings”, then press
or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Surround”, then press
or
b.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Sound Field Setup”, then
press
or b.
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6 Press V/v repeatedly to select
Types of 2CH mode
the surround sound you want.
x 2ch Stereo
The receiver outputs the sound from the front
left/right speakers only. There is no sound
from the subwoofer.
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel except LFE signals.
Note
No sound is output from the subwoofer in the 2ch
Stereo mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo sources
using the front left/right speakers and a subwoofer,
select “A.F.D. Auto”.
This receiver will generate a low frequency signal
for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE
signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from
a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal.
To select enhanced surround
mode
1 Select “Enhanced Sur Mode” in step 5
above.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the enhanced
surround sound you want.
x Analog Direct
3 Press
.
You can switch the audio of the selected input
to 2 channel analog input. This function
enables you to enjoy high quality analog
sources.
Note
The selected enhanced surround mode can only be
applied if you have selected “Enhanced Sur” as a
sound field in “Sound Field Setup” parameter.
When using this function, only the volume and
front speaker balance can be adjusted.
To adjust the effect level
1 After you have selected the surround sound
in step 6, press
or b.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the effect
level, then press /B/b.
Higher settings apply more surround effect.
You can adjust the effect level in 4 steps
(50%, 80%, 100%, 150%).
Note
You may not able to adjust the effect level for some
sound field.
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When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD
players
This receiver supports the following audio formats.
Connection of the playback component and
Maximumnumber
of channels
the receiver
Audio format
COAXIAL/OPTICAL
HDMI
a
Dolby Digital
5.1ch
6.1ch
7.1ch
a
a
×
Dolby Digital EX
a
Dolby Digital Plus a)
Dolby TrueHD a)
DTS
a
7.1ch
5.1ch
6.1ch
5.1ch
7.1ch
×
a
a
a
a
a
DTS-ES
a
DTS 96/24
a
DTS-HD
×
a
High Resolution Audio a)
DTS-HD
7.1ch
×
×
a
a
Master Audio a) b)
Multi channel Linear PCM a)
7.1ch
a)Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For
details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.
b)Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz.
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Types of A.F.D. mode
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select
the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel
stereo sound as multi channel sound.
A.F.D. mode
[appears on TV screen]
Multi channel Effect
audio after
decoding
A.F.D. Auto
[A.F.D. Auto]
(Detecting
automatically)
Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without
adding any surround effects.
Enhanced Surround Mode
[Enhanced Sur]
Pro Logic II*
[PL II]
5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II decoding.
7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding.
7-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
Pro Logic IIx*
[PL IIx]
Neo:6 Cinema
[Neo:6 Cinema]
Neo:6 Music
[Neo:6 Music]
7-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
Neural-THX®
[Neural-THX]
7-channel signals Next generation of Neural-THX® Surround. In
addition to stereo enhancement processing and pure
discrete 5.1 surround sound, now capable of full 360°
7.1 surround sound playback from Neural-THX®
Surround encoded content.
Multi Stereo
[Multi Stereo]
(Multi Stereo)
Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.
However, sound may not be output from certain
speakers depending on the speaker settings.
* Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some enhanced surround mode parameter may not be available.
Notes
Tips
• This function does not work in the following cases.
– The multi channel input is selected.
– DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of
more than 48 kHz are being received.
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 48 kHz are being
received.
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the
package.
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective, when a
multi channel signal is input.
– “Analog Direct” is being used.
• The beginning of the sound stream may be dropped
out when Neural-THX® processing is turned on or
off.
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If you connect a subwoofer
This receiver will generate a low frequency
signal for output to the subwoofer when there
is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound
effect output to a subwoofer from a 2 channel
signal. However, the low frequency signal is
not generated for “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6
Music” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”.
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off
frequency as high as possible.
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Types of music/movie mode
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s
preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home.
Sound field
for
Sound field
[appears on TV screen]
Effect
Movie
Cinema Studio EX A
DCS
[Cinema 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
[Cinema 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
[Cinema 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.
V.Multi Dimension
Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual
DCS [V.Multi Dimension] surround speakers.
Music
Hall [Hall]
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
Jazz Club [Jazz Club]
Live Concert [Live 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 Audio]
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable
audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other
compressed music.
Headphonea)
Headphone (2ch)
[HP (2CH)]
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones
when “2ch Stereo” mode or A.F.D. mode is selected. Standard
2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field
processing and multi channel surround formats are
downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals.
Headphone Theater DCS This mode is selected automatically when you use headphones
[HP Theater]
when sound field is selected for movie/music. It allows you to
experience a theater-like environment while listening through
a pair of headphones.
Headphone (Multi)
[HP MULTI]b)
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones
when the multi channel input is selected. Outputs the front
analog signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.
Headphone (Direct)
[HP (Direct)]
Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone,
sound field, etc.
a)You can select this sound field mode if the headphones are connected to the receiver.
b)Appears on the display window only.
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Notes
• The sound fields for music and movies do not work
in the following cases.
Resetting sound fields to
the initial settings
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
– The multi channel input is selected.
– DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of
more than 48 kHz are being received.
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 48 kHz are being
received.
– Signals with a sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz are being received.
– The multi channel PCM signals are received via
a HDMI IN jack.
1,2
• When one of the sound fields for music is selected,
no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the Speaker
settings menu.
However, the sound will be output from the
subwoofer if
– the digital input signal contains LFE signals.
– the front and surround speakers are set to
“SMALL”.
2
1 Press POWER to turn off the
receiver.
– the sound field for movie is selected.
– “Portable Audio” is selected.
2 While holding down MUSIC,
Tips
press POWER.
• 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. See “Glossary” (page 112).
• When the sound field’s DCS mark is selected,
the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the
display.
“S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display and
all sound fields are reset to their initial
setting.
To turn off the surround effect
for MOVIE/MUSIC
Select “2ch Stereo” or “A.F.D. Auto” in the
Surround settings menu.
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Enjoying the surround
effect at low volume
levels
Advanced Speakers Setting Up
Adjusting the speaker
settings manually
(NIGHT MODE)
You can adjust each speaker manually.
You can also adjust the speaker levels after the
Auto Calibration is completed.
This function allows you to retain a theater like
environment at low volume levels. This
function can be used with other sound fields.
When watching a movie late at night, you will
be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low
volume level.
Making settings with the
Manual Setup menu
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
2CH/
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
NIGHT
MODE
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
GUI
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
MODE
GUI
MODE
1
2-8
HOME
Press NIGHT MODE.
MENU
The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The
NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as you
press NIGHT MODE.
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
select “GUI ON”.
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU
if the GUI menu does not appear on the
TV screen.
Note
This function does not work in the following cases.
– The multi channel input is selected.
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency
of more than 96 kHz are being received.
– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 96 kHz are being received.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings”, then press
or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Speaker”, then press
or b.
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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Manual Setup”, then press
or b.
Manual Setup menu parameters
x Level
(Level of speaker)
You can adjust each speaker’s level (center,
surround left/right, surround back left/right,
subwoofer). You can adjust the level from –20
dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
For the front left/right speakers, you can adjust
the balance on either side. You can adjust the
front left level from –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB in
0.5 dB steps. You can also adjust the front right
level from –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB
steps.
5 Press V/v/B/b to select speaker
you want to adjust.
6 Press
.
7 Press B/b repeatedly to select
the parameter you want.
8 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust
the setting.
x Distance
(Distance from the seating
position to each speaker)
You can adjust the distance from the listening
position to each speaker (front left/right,
center, surround left/right, surround back left/
right, subwoofer).
You can adjust the distance from 1.0 meter to
10.0 meters (3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet
9 inches) in 0.01 meter (1 inch) steps.
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Tips
x Size
(Size of each speaker)
• The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each
speaker determine whether the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that
channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the subwoofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/right,
center, surround left/right, surround back left/
right) size.
However, since bass sound has a certain amount of
directionality, it is best not to cut it, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you
can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the
bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other
hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not
to have bass frequencies output from that speaker,
set it to “SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer,
set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough
bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass
levels.
• The surround back speakers will be set to the same
setting as that of the surround speakers.
• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the
center, surround, and surround back speakers are
also automatically set to “SMALL”.
• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,
select “LARGE”. Normally, select
“LARGE”.
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
bass frequencies of each channel from the
subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers
are automatically set to “LARGE”.
Note
When one of the sound fields for music is selected,
no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the
speakers are set to “LARGE”. However, the sound
will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input
signal contains LFE signals, or if the front or
surround speakers are set to “SMALL”, the sound
field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is
selected.
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5 Press V/v repeatedly to select
Making settings with the
Speaker Pattern menu
the speaker pattern you want.
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
GUI
MODE
1
2-5
HOME
MENU
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
select “GUI ON”.
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU
if the GUI menu does not appear on the
TV screen.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings”, then press
or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Speaker”, then press
or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Speaker Pattern”, then press
or b.
Select “Speaker Pattern” according to the
speaker system which you are using. You
do not need to select the speaker pattern
after Auto Calibration.
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5 Press V/v repeatedly to select
Making settings with the Test
Tone menu
the speaker you want to adjust,
then press
.
The test tone is output from each speaker
in sequence.
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
6 Adjust the parameter using V/v,
GUI
MODE
then press
Tips
.
1
2-6
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also
use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
• The adjusted value is shown on the display
during adjustment.
HOME
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
select “GUI ON”.
When a test tone is not output
from the speakers
• The speaker cords may not be connected
securely. Check to see if they are connected
securely and cannot be disconnected by
pulling on them slightly.
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU
if the GUI menu does not appear on the
TV screen.
• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit
problem.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings”, then press
or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
When a test tone is output from
a different speaker than the
speaker displayed on the
screen
The speaker pattern to the connected speaker
is not set up correctly. Make sure the speaker
connection and the speaker pattern match.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Speaker”, then press
or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Test Tone”, then press
or
b.
You can select the test tone type.
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Test Tone menu parameters
Other parameters of Speaker
settings menu
x Test Tone
• OFF
• AUTO
x BI-AMP Speaker
• ON
The test tone is output from each speaker in
sequence.
• FL, CNT, FR, SR, SBR, SBL, SB, SL, SW
You can select which speakers will output
the test tone.
If you connect front speakers in a bi-
• OFF
If you have not connected surround back
speakers, select “OFF”.
Note
x Phase Noise
• OFF
Set “BI-AMP Speaker” to “OFF”, then connect the
surround back speakers to this receiver when you
want to change the connection from a bi-amplifier
connection to a surround back speakers connection.
Re-set up the speakers after you connect the
surround back speakers. Refer to “Auto Calibration”
(page 44) or “Manual Setup” (page 66).
•
FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SL, FR/SR,
SR/SL, SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/
SL, SB/SL, SL/FL, FL/SR
Lets you output the test tone sequentially
from adjacent speakers.
Some items may not be displayed,
depending on the setting of the speaker
pattern.
x Crossover Freq
(Speaker crossover frequency)
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of
speakers that has been set to “SMALL” in the
Speaker menu. Measured speaker crossover
frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto
Calibration.
x Phase Audio
• OFF
• FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SL, FR/SR,
SR/SL, SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/
SL, SB/SL, SL/FL, FL/SR
The adjusted value is set for each speaker
when you adjust the speaker crossover
frequency using “Crossover Freq” after the
Auto Calibration.
Lets you output front 2 channel source sound
(instead of the test tone) sequentially from
adjacent speakers.
Some items may not be displayed,
depending on the setting of the speaker
pattern.
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x D.Range Comp
(Dynamic range compressor)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the
sound track. This may be useful when you
want to watch movies at low volumes late at
night. Dynamic range compression is possible
with Dolby Digital sources only.
• MAX
Adjusting the equalizer
You can use following parameters to adjust the
tonal quality (bass/treble level) of all speakers,
and apply them. These settings are applied to
all sound fields and for each speaker.
The dynamic range is compressed
dramatically.
Bass
Treble
• STD
Level
(dB)
The dynamic range is compressed as
intended by the recording engineer.
• AUTO
Frequency
(Hz)
The dynamic range is applied automatically
with Dolby TrueHD source or other source
is set to “OFF”.
Notes
• This function does not work in the following cases.
– The multi channel input is selected.
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 96 kHz are being
received.
• OFF
The dynamic range is not compressed.
Tips
• Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the
dynamic range information included in the Dolby
Digital signal.
• “STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts
light compression. Therefore, we recommend
using the “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.
– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 96 kHz are being received.
• If the equalizer is adjusted while the receiver is
receiving signals with a sampling frequency of
more than 96 kHz, the signals will always be
played back at 96 kHz.
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
GUI
MODE
1
2-5
x Distance Unit (Distance unit)
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting
distances.
OPTIONS
HOME
• METER
MENU
The distance is displayed in meters.
• FEET
TUNING
TUNING
The distance is displayed in feet.
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
select “GUI ON”.
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU
if the GUI menu does not appear on the
TV screen.
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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Settings”, then press or b.
Tuner Operations
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
Listening to FM/AM radio
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and
AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver
(page 35).
“EQ”, then press
or b.
Tip
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.
Area code
CEL, CEK, ECE
TW
FM
AM
50 kHz
50 kHz
9 kHz
9 kHz*
4 Choose the speaker you want
to adjust using B/b, then press
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 122).
.
Automatic tuning
5 Press B/b repeatedly to select
“Bass” or “Treble”, then press
V/v to adjust the parameter.
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
Tip
GUI
MODE
You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble
level with TONE MODE and TONE +/– on the
receiver.
1
2-4
HOME
MENU
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
select “GUI ON”.
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU
if the GUI menu does not appear on the
TV screen.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“FM” or “AM”, then press
or
b.
The FM or AM menu list appears on the
TV screen.
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3 Press V/v to select “Auto
Tuning”, then press or b.
Direct tuning
You can enter the frequency of a station
directly by using the numeric buttons.
SHIFT
TV
AMP
4
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
BD
1
2
4
DVD
5
SAT
6
TV
4
7
TAPE
-/--
PHONO
8
CD
9
MD/
SA-CD/
TUNER
ENT/MEM
DMPORT
0/10
MULTI IN
CLEAR/>10
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
4 Press V/v.
GUI
MODE
Press V to scan from low to high, press v
to scan from high to low.
1
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
2,3,
5
HOME
MENU
In case of poor FM stereo
reception
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
1 Press OPTIONS.
select “GUI ON”.
2 Press V/v to select “FM Mode”, then
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU
if the GUI menu does not appear on the
TV screen.
press
or b.
3 Press V/v to select “MONO”, then
press
.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“FM” or “AM”, then press
or
b.
3 Press V/v to select “Direct
Tuning”, then press
or b.
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4 Press SHIFT, then press
numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM
stations. Then you can easily tune in the
stations you often listen to.
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
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
GUI
MODE
1
2,
5-7
4
HOME
MENU
TUNING
TUNING
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
Tip
select “GUI ON”.
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna
(aerial) for optimum reception.
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if
the GUI menu does not appear on the TV
screen.
5 Press
.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
If you cannot tune in a station
“– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the display
returns to the current frequency.
“FM” or “AM”, then press
or
b.
Make sure you have entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat step 4. If you still
cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not
used in your area.
3 Tune in the station that you
want to preset using Automatic
tuning (page 72) or Direct
tuning (page 73).
In case of poor FM stereo reception,
switch the FM reception mode (page 73).
4 Press OPTIONS.
5 Press V/v to select “Memory”,
then press
or b.
6 Press V/v to select a preset
number.
7 Press
.
The station is stored as the selected preset
number.
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8 Repeat steps 3 to 7 to preset
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
another station.
To tune to preset stations
(Models of area code CEL, CEK,
ECE only)
This receiver also allows you to use RDS
(Radio Data System), which enables radio
stations to send additional information along
with the regular program signal. You can
display RDS information.
1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting
radio stations”.
2 Press V/v to select the preset station
you want.
• AM band AM 1 to AM 30
• FM band FM 1 to FM 30
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.
To name preset stations
1 Select a preset station you want to
name.
2 Press OPTIONS, then select “Name
Input”.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
For details on naming operations, refer to
“Naming inputs” (page 86).
Simply select a station on the FM
band using Direct tuning (page 73),
Automatic tuning (page 72), or
preset tuning (page 74).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, “RDS” lights up and the program
service name appears on the display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if
the signal strength is weak.
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Program type Description
indication
Displaying RDS information
VARIED
Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel
games, and comedy
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:
POP M
Popular music programs
Rock music programs
Easy Listening
ROCK M
EASY M
LIGHT M
Program Service name t Frequency t
Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
a)
Program Type indication t Radio Text
b)
indication t Current Time indication (in
CLASSICS
OTHER M
Performances of major
orchestras, chamber music,
opera, etc.
24-hour system mode) t Sound field
currently applied t Volume level
a)Type of program being broadcast.
Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
b)Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes
WEATHER
FINANCE
Weather information
• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
display.
Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
• 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.
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
Programs for children
Programs about people and the
things that affect them
RELIGION
PHONE IN
Programs of religious content
Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
Description of program types
TRAVEL
LEISURE
Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located
by TP/TA.
Program type Description
indication
NEWS
News programs
Programs on recreational
activities such as gardening,
fishing, cooking, etc.
AFFAIRS
Topical programs that expand on
current news
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
Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
SPORT
Sports programs
OLDIES
FOLK M
Programs featuring oldies music
Folk music programs
EDUCATE
Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs
DRAMA
Radio plays and serials
DOCUMENT Investigative features
NONE Any programs not defined above
CULTURE
Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
SCIENCE
Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
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Note
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 (main lead).
Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV
to the TV OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver.
Satellite tuner/Set-top box
Blu-ray disc player
DVD player
Audio/video
signals
Audio/
video
signals
Audio/video
signals
A
A
A
B
C
A
Audio
signals
Audio/video
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, “SCANNING” flashes in the
display.
This receiver will automatically change the
input to HDMI input. When the setting is
completed, “COMPLETE” appears on the
display.
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
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.
See “To set Control for HDMI” (page 80).
When the receiver menu is displayed on the
TV screen in the screen mode, press GUI
MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF” to
enter the display mode, then check the TV
display image of the component connected
to the receiver.
For details on setting the TV, refer to the
operating instructions of the TV.
4 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and
TV to match the HDMI input of the
connected component, so that the image
from the connected component is displayed.
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To set Control for HDMI
Watching a DVD
(One-Touch Play)
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SLEEP
You can enjoy sound and image from the
components connected to the receiver via
HDMI connections by a simple operation.
GUI
1
MODE
2-5
Play back a connected component.
HOME
The receiver and the TV are turned on
automatically and switched to the appropriate
HDMI input.
MENU
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
select “GUI ON”.
Watching a DVD by simple
operation
You can also select a connected component,
such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player using the
TV menu. In this case, the receiver and the TV
switch to the appropriate HDMI input.
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU
if the GUI menu does not appear on the
TV screen.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
Note
“Settings”, then press
or b.
Depending on the TV, the start of the content may
not be output.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“HDMI”, then press
or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Control for HDMI”, then press
or b.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ON”, then press
.
Control for HDMI function is activated.
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Enjoying the TV sound
from the speakers
Turning off the receiver
with the TV
connected to the receiver
(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.
(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
THEATRE
AV ?/1
TV
SHIFT
TV
AMP
automatically.
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
BD
1
2
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.
Press TV, then press AV ?/1.
The TV, receiver and the components
connected via HDMI are turned off.
• 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.
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.
• You can adjust the receiver’s volume when
you adjust the TV volume.
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 “ON”, the
“Audio Out” settings in the HDMI menu will set
automatically depending on the System Audio
Control settings.
• When you connect a TV that does not have System
Audio Control function, the System Audio Control
function does not work.
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the
receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a
moment.
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Enjoying the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter
(DMPORT)
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)
allows you to enjoy sound from a network
system such as a portable audio/video source
or computer.
By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter, you can enjoy sound and image from
the connected component on the receiver.
For details on connecting the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting
components with digital audio output jacks”
(page 20).
Other Operations
Converting analog video
input signals
This receiver allows you to convert the
resolution of analog video input signals.
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INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
RESOLUTION
GUI
MODE
HOME
Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapters:
• TDM-BT1 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio
Adapter
• TDM-NW1/NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT Adapter
• TDM-NC1 Wireless Network Audio Client
• TDM-iP1/iP10/iP50 DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT Adapter
Press RESOLUTION repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the resolution
of the output signals will be changed.
You can also use “Resolution” in the Video
settings menu.
• TDM-MP10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Adapter
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is an
optional product.
Notes
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter.
• Before disconnecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter, make sure to turn the receiver off using the
remote.
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned
on.
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter, video output may not be possible.
• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are
available for purchase depending on the area.
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4 Press OPTIONS to display
Selecting an operation screen
to operate the component
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
“Function List”.
5 Press V/v to select “DMPORT
Control”.
You can select the following modes in this
menu;
• System GUI
This mode is for the TDM-iP1 and
TDM-NC1. The list of tracks will be
displayed on the GUI screen of the
receiver. You can select a track you want
and play back it on each GUI screen.
• Adapter GUI
You can select an operation screen using the
GUI menu, depending on the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter you want to use. For
some adapter, such as TDM-BT1 or TDM-
NW1, the operation screen is fixed and you
cannot change it on the GUI screen.
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MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
This mode is for the TDM-iP1 and
TDM-NC1. The menu of the adapter
will be displayed on the TV screen.
• iPod
This mode can be selected only when
the TDM-iP1 is connected.
GUI
MODE
1
2,
3,5
HOME
4
If “DMPORT Control” is not displayed,
see the operating instructions supplied
with component for details on operating
that component.
TUNING
TUNING
DISC SKIP
D.TUNING
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
select “GUI ON”.
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU
if the GUI menu does not appear on the
TV screen.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Music”, then press
or b.
3 Press
or b.
The component connected to the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is
recognized and “DMPORT” on the screen
will change to each component’s name.
The category of the component connected
to DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
appears on the TV screen.
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To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDM-
NC1 using the adapter menu
Make sure that “Adapter GUI” is selected in
step 5 in “Selecting an operation screen to
operate the component connected to the
For details on operating the adapter using the
adapter GUI menu, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the adapter you are
using.
Operating the component
PORT adapter
To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDM-
NC1 using the GUI menu of the
receiver
1 Make sure that “System GUI” is
selected in step 5 in “Selecting
an operation screen to operate
the component connected to
the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter” (page 83).
To operate the TDM-iP1 using
the iPod menu
Make sure that “iPod” is selected in step 5 in
“Selecting an operation screen to operate the
component connected to the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 83).
2 Select content from the
contents list displayed on the
GUI screen and play it back.
For details on operating the iPod, refer to the
operating instruction supplied with the iPod.
iPod
Playlists > Playlist > Track
Artists > Track
Albums > Album > Track
Songs > Track
Genres > Genre > Artist > Album > Track
Composers > Composer > Track
Audiobooks > Audiobook
a)
c)
Network Client
Music Surfin > Album > Track
a)
Playlist > Playlist > Track
a)
Web Radio > Station > Program
b)
Music Library > Album > Track
a)Displayed only when M-crew Server is connected.
b)Displayed only when a DLNA server other than
M-crew Server is connected.
c)Displayed as “Genre”, “Artist” or “Album”,
depending on setting of “List Mode”.
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You can also operate the components
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter using the following buttons on the
remote of the receiver.
Playing the selected track
During playback of the selected track, the
displayed screen changes depending on the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected.
To
Do the following
Play
Pause
Press N.
TDM-iP1
Press X. To resume play,
press the button again.
Stop
Press x.*
Find the beginning of a Press ..
track during playback, or
find the beginning of the
previous track
Find the beginning of the Press >.
next track
Skip to the previous
album
Press
.
B•
TDM-NC1
Skip to the next album Press b.
•
Go backward/forward
Press m/M.**
*
When a TDM-iP1 is connected, the receiver
enters pause mode when x is pressed.
** Fast-backward/forward while pressing and
holding the m/M button.
Option parameters in the play
modes
x Repeat Mode (TDM-iP1 only)
• Off
• One
• All
x Shuffle (TDM-iP1 only)
• Off
• Songs
• Albums
x List Mode (TDM-NC1 only)
• All Tracks
• Disc List
• Artist List
• Genre List
Tip
The List Mode can be used with the Function List
menu even when the list is displayed.
continued
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DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message
list
Naming inputs
Message appears Explanation
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for
inputs and display it.
This is convenient for labeling the jacks with
the names of the connected components.
No Adapter
No Device
The adapter is not connected.
There is no device connected
to the adapter.
No Audio
Loading
No audio file was found.
The data is being read.
There is no server connected.
No track was found.
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
GUI
MODE
No Server*
No Track*
No Item*
2
No item was found.
Connecting*
Configuring*
Warning*
Connecting to the server.
The network is setting up.
HOME
Check the display of the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter.
TUNING
TUNING
1 Choose the item you want to
Party Mode*
Searching*
The unit is currently in party
mode “Guest”.
name.
You can name the following items.
• Auto Calibration position (page 44)
• Inputs (page 50)
Searching the server.
*
TDM-NC1 only.
• Preset stations (page 74)
2 Press OPTIONS.
3 Select “Name Input”, then
press
.
4 Press V/v/B/b to select a
character, then press
.
The name you entered is registered.
To cancel naming input
Press RETURN/EXIT O.
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Audio input modes
• AUTO
Switching between
digital and analog audio
(INPUT MODE)
Gives priority to digital audio signals when
there are both digital and analog
connections. If there are more than one
digital connection, HDMI audio signals have
priority over COAXIAL and OPTICAL
audio signals.
If there are no digital audio signals, analog
audio signals are selected.
• ANALOG
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.
Specifies the analog audio signals input to
the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Notes
THEATRE
• Some audio input modes may not be set up
depending on the input.
SHIFT
TV
AMP
• When DMPORT input is selected, “------” appears
on the display, and you cannot select other modes.
Select an input mode other than the DMPORT
input, then set the audio input mode.
• When “Analog Direct” is being used, or the multi
channel input is selected, audio input is
automatically set to “ANALOG”. You cannot
select other modes.
1
2
3
BD
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
4
DVD
5
SAT
6
TV
7
8
CD
9
TUNER
MD/
SA-CD/
TAPE
-/--
PHONO
1
ENT/MEM
DMPORT
0/10
MULTI IN
CLEAR/>10
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GUI
MODE
2
HOME
1 Press the input button.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly
to select the audio input mode.
The selected audio input mode appears on
the display window.
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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Input”, then press or b.
Enjoying the sound/
images from other inputs
You can reassign video and/or audio signals to
another input.
Example: Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of
the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN
jack of this receiver when you want to input
the only digital optical audio signals from the
DVD player.
Connect the component video jack of the DVD
player to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO
1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to
input the video signals from the DVD player.
Assign video and/or audio signals to the DVD
input jack using “Input Assign” in the Input
menu.
3 Press V/v to select the input
name you want to assign.
4 Press OPTIONS, then select
“Input Assign”.
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INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
GUI
MODE
1
2,3,5
6
4
HOME
MENU
TUNING
TUNING
5 Select the audio and/or video
signals you want to assign to
the input which you selected in
step 3 using V/v/B/b.
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
select “GUI ON”.
“GUI MODE” appears on the display
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU
if the GUI menu does not appear on the
TV screen.
6 Press RETURN/EXIT O to
enter the setting.
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Input name
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD
DVD
SAT
MD/ SA-CD/ MULTI
TAPE
CD
a
a
a
–
IN
a
a
a
–
Assignable COMPONENT 1
video input
COMPONENT 2
jacks
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
COMPONENT 3
a
COMPOSITE
–
NONE
a
a
a
a
–
a
–
Assignable VIDEO 1 OPT
audio input
SAT OPT
jacks
a
–
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
–
–
a
a
a
a
a
a
–
DVD COAX
SA-CD COAX
ANALOG
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
a
–
a
a
–
Notes
• You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver, and you
cannot assign coaxial signals from the input source to the coaxial input jacks on the receiver.
• When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically.
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Changing the display
You can check the sound field, etc., by
changing the information on the display.
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MOVIE
MUSIC
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
GUI
MODE
GUI
DISPLAY
MODE
HOME
MENU
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
will change as follows.
a)
Input name you selected t Original input
name t Sound field currently applied t
Volume t Stream information
FM and AM band
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
b)
mode) t Sound field currently applied
a) Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the input or preset station (page 74, 104).
Index name does not appear when only blank
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the
input name.
b) During RDS reception only (Models of area code
CEL, CEK, ECE only) (page 75).
Note
Character or marks may not be displayed for some
languages.
Tip
You cannot switch the display while “GUI MODE”
is shown on the display window. Press GUI MODE
repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”.
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About the indicators on the display window
Name
Function
Name
Function
A SW
Lights up when subwoofer
is connected and the audio
signal is output from the
SUBWOOFER jack. While
this indicator lights up, the
receiver creates a
subwoofer signal based on
the LFE signal in the disc
being played back or the
low frequency components
of the front channels.
D OPT
Lights up when INPUT
MODE is set to “AUTO”
and the source signal is a
digital signal being input
through the OPTICAL jack.
E ; D/
“; D” lights up when the
receiver is decoding Dolby
Digital signals.
; D EX/
; D+/
; TrueHD “; D EX” lights up when
the receiver is decoding
Dolby Digital Surround EX
signals.
B LFE
Lights up when the disc
being played back contains
an LFE (Low Frequency
Effects) channel and the
LFE channel signal is
actually being reproduced.
Since the LFE signal is not
recorded in all parts of the
input signal the bar
“; D+” lights up when the
receiver is decoding Dolby
Digital Plus signals.
“; TrueHD” lights up
when the receiver is
decoding Dolby TrueHD
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 87).
indication will fluctuate
(and may turn off) during
playback.
C COAX
Lights up when INPUT
MODE is set to “AUTO”
and the source signal is a
digital signal being input
through the COAXIAL
jack.
F Neural-THX Lights up when the receiver
applies Neural-THX
processing to input signals.
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Name
Function
Name
Function
G DTS/
“DTS” lights up when the
receiver is decoding DTS
N ; PL/
; PL II/
; PL IIx
“; PL” lights up when the
receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel
signals in order to output
the center and surround
channel signals.
DTS-ES/
DTS 96/24 signals.
“DTS-ES” lights up when
the receiver is decoding
DTS-ES signals.
“DTS 96/24” lights up
when the receiver is
decoding DTS 96/24 (DTS
96 kHz/24 bit) signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have
made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is set to
“AUTO” (page 87).
“; PL II” lights up when
the Pro Logic II decoder is
activated.
“; PL IIx” lights up when
the Pro Logic IIx decoder is
activated.
However, these indicators
do not light up if both the
center and surround
speakers are not connected
and you select a sound field
using the A.F.D. button.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding
does not function for signals
with a sampling frequency of
more than 48 kHz.
H D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic
range compression is
activated.
I SP A/SP B/ Lights up according to the
SP A+B
speaker system used
(page 44). However, these
indicators do not light up if
the speaker output is turned
off or if headphones are
connected.
O BI-AMP
Lights up when BI-AMP
Speaker setting is set to
“ON”.
P EQ
Lights up when the
equalizer is activated.
J Tuner
indicators
Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio
stations, etc.
Q NEO:6
Lights up when DTS Neo:6
Cinema/Music decoding is
activated.
Note
“RDS” appears for models of
area code CEL, CEK, ECE
only.
R DTS-HD
“DTS-HD MSTR” lights up
when the receiver is
MSTR/
K SLEEP
Lights up when the sleep
timer is activated.
DTS-HD HI decoding DTS-HD Master
RES
Audio signals.
L A.DIRECT Lights up when the receiver
is processing Analog Direct
signals.
“DTS-HD HI RES” lights
up when the receiver is
decoding DTS-HD High
Resolution signals.
M MEM
Lights up when a memory
function, such as Preset
Memory etc., is activated.
S LPCM
Lights up when Linear
PCM signals are detected.
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T ANALOG Lights up when
– INPUT MODE is set to
Function
Name
Function
wf 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 (based on the speaker
settings).
“AUTO” and no digital
signal is being input
through the COAXIAL,
OPTICAL or HDMI
jacks.
indicators
– INPUT MODE is set to
“ANALOG”.
L
Front Left
– the “Analog Direct” is
being used.
R
C
SL
SR
S
Front Right
Center (monaural)
Surround Left
U DMPORT
Lights up when DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter is
connected and “DMPORT”
is selected.
Surround Right
Surround (monaural or the
surround components
obtained by Pro Logic
processing)
Surround Back Left
Surround Back Right
Surround Back (the
surround back components
obtained by 6.1 channel
decoding)
V MULTI IN Lights up when multi
channel input is selected.
SBL
SBR
SB
W HDMI
Lights up when the receiver
recognizes a component
connected via an HDMI IN
jack.
Example:
Recording format (Front/
Surround): 3/2.1
When Speaker Pattern is set
to “3/0.1” (page 99)
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
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Using the sleep timer
You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
Recording using the
receiver
You can record from a video/audio component
using the receiver. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your recording
component.
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
GUI
MODE
SLEEP
THEATRE
SHIFT
TV
AMP
HOME
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
BD
1
2
4
5
6
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the
power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
DVD
SAT
TV
1
7
8
9
TUNER
MD/
SA-CD/
TAPE
-/--
PHONO
CD
ENT/MEM
DMPORT
0/10
MULTI IN
CLEAR/>10
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP”
lights up in the display.
Recording onto a MiniDisc or
audio tape
Tip
To check the remaining time before the receiver
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears
on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep
timer will be cancelled.
You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape
using the receiver. See the operating
instructions supplied with your MD deck or
tape deck.
1 Press the input button of the
playback component.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
2 Prepare the playback
component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
3 Prepare the recording
component.
Insert a blank MD or tape into the
recording deck and adjust the recording
level.
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4 Start recording on the
recording deck, then start
playback on the playback
component.
Using a bi-amplifier
connection
If you are not using surround back speakers,
you can use the SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS terminals for the front speakers
for use with a bi-amplifier connection.
Notes
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The audio input signals from the MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output.
To connect speakers
Recording onto a recording
media
Frontspeaker
(R)
Frontspeaker
(L)
1 Press the input button of the
playback component.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
Hi
Hi
Lo
Lo
2 Prepare the component for
playing.
For example, insert the video tape you
want to copy into the VCR.
3 Prepare the recording
component.
Insert a blank video tape, etc., into the
recording component (connected to the
VIDEO 1 OUT jack) for recording.
Connect the terminals on the Lo (or Hi) side of
the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS
A terminals, and connect the terminals on the
Hi (or Lo) side of the front speakers to the
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals.
Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo attached
to the speakers have been removed from the
speakers. Not doing so may cause the receiver
to malfunction.
4 Start recording on the
recording component, then
start playback on the playback
component.
Notes
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to
record from the sources.
• The audio input signals from the MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output.
• Only analog input signals are output from the
analog output jack (for recording).
• HDMI sound cannot be recorded.
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To set up speakers
Set “Bi-AMP Speaker” to “ON” in the
Speaker settings menu. The same signals
output from the FRONT SPEAKERS A jacks
can be output from the SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS terminals by setting “Bi-AMP
Speaker” to “ON”.
Operating without
connecting to the TV
You can operate this receiver using the display
even if you do not use a GUI when a TV
monitor is not connected.
Notes
Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
select “GUI OFF”.
When “GUI MODE” is displayed in the
display window, the menu is set to display on
the TV screen using a GUI.
• You cannot use the FRONT SPEAKERS B jacks
for a bi-amplifier connection.
• When you use the Auto Calibration function, make
the bi-amplifier settings before you perform Auto
Calibration.
• If you make the bi-amplifier settings, the speaker
level, and equalizer settings of the surround back
speakers become invalid, and those of the front
speakers are used.
• Signals output from the PRE OUT jacks are used
with the same settings as those of the SPEAKERS
terminals.
Navigating through menus on
the display
THEATRE
SHIFT
TV
AMP
1
1
VIDEO
2
VIDEO
3
BD
1
2
4
DVD
5
SAT
6
TV
7
TAPE
-/--
PHONO
8
CD
9
MD/
SA-CD/
TUNER
ENT/MEM
DMPORT
0/10
MULTI IN
CLEAR/>10
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
RESOLUTION MODE
SLEEP
GUI
MODE
3-8
2
HOME
1 Press AMP.
2 Press MENU.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the menu you want.
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4 Press
or b to enter the
menu.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the parameter you want to
adjust.
6 Press
or b to enter the
parameter.
7 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the setting you want.
8 Press
to enter the setting.
To return to the previous
display
Press B.
To exit the menu
Press MENU.
Note
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed
on the display. This means that they are either
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
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Overview of the menus
The following options are available in each
menu. For details on navigating through
menus, see page 96.
Menu
[Display
window]
Parameters
[Display window]
Settings
Initial
setting
Auto Calibration Auto Calibration start
settings
[A.CAL START]
[<AUTO CAL>]
Calibration type [CAL TYPE]
FULL FLAT, ENGINEER,
FRONT REF, OFF
FULL FLAT
Position [POSITION]
POS 1, POS 2, POS 3
POS
OFF
1
Naming inputs [NAME IN]
Level settings
[<LEVEL>]
Test tone
OFF, AUTO xxxa), FIX xxxa)
[TEST TONE]
Phase noise
[P. NOISE]
OFF, FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SL, OFF
FR/SR, SR/SL, SR/SBR, SBR/SBL,
SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL, SL/FL, FL/SR
Phase audio
[P. AUDIO]
OFF, FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SL, OFF
FR/SR, SR/SL, SR/SBR, SBR/SBL,
SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL, SL/FL, FL/SR
Front left speaker level
[FL LEVEL]
FL –10.0 dB to FL +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
FL 0 dB
FR 0 dB
CNT 0 dB
SL 0 dB
SR 0 dB
SB 0 dB
SBL 0 dB
SBR 0 dB
SW 0 dB
Front right speaker level
[FR LEVEL]
FR –10.0 dB to FR +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
Center speaker level
[CNT LEVEL]
CNT –20.0 dB to CNT +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
Surround left speaker level
[SL LEVEL]
SL –20.0 dB to SL +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
Surround right speaker level
[SR LEVEL]
SR –20.0 dB to SR +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
Surround back speaker level
[SB LEVEL]
SB –20.0 dB to SB +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
Surround back left speaker level
[SBL LEVEL]
SBL –20.0 dB to SBL +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
Surround back right speaker level SBR –20.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB
[SBR LEVEL]
(0.5 dB step)
Subwoofer level
[SW LEVEL]
SW –20.0 dB to SW +10.0 dB
(0.5 dB step)
Dynamic range compressor
[D. RANGE]
COMP. MAX, COMP. STD, COMP.
AUTO, COMP. OFF
COMP.
AUTO
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Menu
[Display
window]
Parameters
[Display window]
Settings
Initial
setting
Speaker settings Speaker pattern
[<SPEAKER>] [SP PATTERN]
3/4.1, 3/4, 3/3.1, 3/3, 2/4.1,
2/4, 3/2.1, 3/2, 2/3.1, 2/3,
2/2.1, 2/2, 3/0.1, 3/0, 2/0.1, 2/0
3/4.1
Front speakers
[FRT SP]
LARGE, SMALL
LARGE, SMALL
LARGE, SMALL
ON, OFF
LARGE
LARGE
LARGE
OFF
Center speaker
[CNT SP]
Surround speakers
[SUR SP]
Bi-amplifier
[BI-AMP SP]
Front left speaker distance
[FL DIST.]
FL 1.0 m to FL 10.0 m (FL 3’3” to FL FL 3 m
32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step) (9’10”)
Front right speaker distance
[FR DIST.]
FR 1.0 m to FR 10.0 m (FR 3’3” to FR FR 3 m
32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step) (9’10”)
Center speaker distance
[CNT DIST.]
CNT 1.0 m to CNT 10.0 m (CNT 3’3” to CNT 3 m
CNT 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step) (9’10”)
Surround left speaker distance
[SL DIST.]
SL 1.0 m to SL 10.0 m (SL 3’3” to SL SL 3 m
32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step) (9’10”)
Surround right speaker distance
[SR DIST.]
SR 1.0 m to SR 10.0 m (SR 3’3” to SR SR 3 m
32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step) (9’10”)
Surround back speaker distance
[SB DIST.]
SB 1.0 m to SB 10.0 m (SB 3’3” to SB SB 3 m
32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step) (9’10”)
Surround back left speaker distance SBL 1.0 m to SBL 10.0 m (SBL 3’3” to SBL 3 m
[SBL DIST.]
SBL 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step)
(9’10”)
Surround back right speaker
distance [SBR DIST.]
SBR 1.0 m to SBR 10.0 m (SBR 3’3” to SBR 3 m
SBR 32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step) (9’10”)
Subwoofer distance
[SW DIST.]
SW 1.0 m to SW 10.0 m (SW 3’3” to SW SW 3 m
32’9”) (0.01 m (1 inch) step)
(9’10”)
Distance unitb)
[DIST. UNIT]
METER, FEET
METER
Front speakers crossover
frequencyb)
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz
(10 Hz step)
CROSS
120 Hz
[FRT CROSS]
Center speaker crossover
frequencyb)
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz
(10 Hz step)
CROSS
120 Hz
[CTR CROSS]
Surround speakers crossover
frequencyb)
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz
(10 Hz step)
CROSS
120 Hz
[SUR CROSS]
Speaker Impedance
[SP IMP.]
8 ohms, 4 ohms
8 ohms
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Menu
[Display
window]
Parameters
[Display window]
Settings
Initial
setting
Surround
settings
Sound field selection
[S.F. SELECT]
[<SURROUND>]
Enhanced surround mode
[E.SUR MODE]
PLII, PLIIx, NEO6 CIN, NEO6 MUS, PLIIx
NEURAL-THX
Effect level
[EFFECT]
EFCT. 150%, EFCT. 100%, EFCT. 80%, EFCT.
EFCT. 50%
100%
EQ settings
[<EQ>]
Front speakers bass level
[FRT BASS]
FRT B. –10 dB to FRT B. +10 dB
(1 dB step)
FRT B.
0 dB
Front speakers treble level
[FRT TREBLE]
FRT T. –10 dB to FRT T. +10 dB
(1 dB step)
FRT T.
0 dB
Center speaker bass level
[CNT BASS]
CNT B. –10 dB to CNT B. +10 dB
(1 dB step)
CNT B.
0 dB
Center speaker treble level
[CNT TREBLE]
CNT T. –10 dB to CNT T. +10 dB
(1 dB step)
CNT T.
0 dB
Surround speakers bass level
[SUR BASS]
SUR B. –10 dB to SUR B. +10 dB
(1 dB step)
SUR B.
0 dB
Surround speakers treble level
[SUR TREBLE]
SUR T. –10 dB to SUR T. +10 dB
(1 dB step)
SUR T.
0 dB
Tuner settings
[<TUNER>]
FM station receiving mode
[FM MODE]
STEREO, MONO
STEREO
Naming preset stations
[NAME IN]
Audio settings
[<AUDIO>]
Synchronizes audio with video
output
0 ms to 300 ms
(10 ms step)
0 ms
[A/V SYNC]
Digital broadcast language
selection
[DUAL MONO]
MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB
DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM
MAIN
Digital audio input decoding
priority
DEC.
AUTO
[DEC. PRIO]
Digital audio input assignment
[A. ASSIGN]
VIDEO 1? b
VIDEO 2? b
BD? b
VIDEO 1 OPT, SAT OPT, DVD COAX,
SA-CD COAX, ANALOG
DVD? b
SAT? b
MD/TAPE? b
SA-CD/CD? b
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Menu
[Display
window]
Parameters
[Display window]
Settings
Initial
setting
Video settings
[<VIDEO>]
Converting video signals
[RESOLUTION]
DIRECT, AUTO, 480/576i,
480/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
AUTO
Video input assignment
[V. ASSIGN]
VIDEO 1? b
VIDEO 2? b
BD? b
COMPONENT 1, COMPONENT 2,
COMPONENT 3, COMPOSITE
DVD? b
SAT? b
MD/TAPE? b
SA-CD/CD? b
MULTI IN? b
COMPONENT 1, COMPONENT 2,
COMPONENT 3, NONE
HDMI settings Control for HDMI
CTRL ON, CTRL OFF
AMP, TV+AMP
CTRL OFF
AMP
[<HDMI>]
[CTRL: HDMI]
Setting HDMI audio input
[AUDIO OUT]
Subwoofer level for HDMI
[SW LEVEL]
SW AUTO, SW +10 dB, SW 0 dB
SW 0 dB
System settings Naming inputs
[<SYSTEM>]
[NAME IN]
Brightness of the display
[DIMMER]
100% DOWN, 60% DOWN,
0% DOWN
0% DOWN
a)
xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, SW).
You cannot select this setting if your speaker is set to “LARGE”.
b)
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Tips
Performing Auto Calibration
• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off
are deactivated during Auto Calibration.
• The measurements may not be performed correctly
or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when
special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.
For details on the Auto Calibration, see “9:
Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings
automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 44).
Refer to “Before you perform the Auto
Calibration” (page 44) before performing the
Auto Calibration.
To confirm/save Auto
Calibration when GUI function
is turned off
To operate on the receiver
1 Confirm the measurement result.
When the measurement ends, a beep
sounds and the measurement result appears
on the display window.
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select
“GUI OFF”.
2 Press AMP.
Receiver operation is enabled.
Measurement Display
Explanation
result
window
3 Press MENU.
When the
measurement
process
COMPLETE Proceed to step
2.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“<AUTO CAL>” , then press
.
completes
properly
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“A.CAL START”, then press
the measurement.
to start
When the
E-
See “Message
measurement
process fails
xxx:xx list after Auto
Calibration
Measurement starts in 5 seconds. A count
down is displayed.
measurement”
(page 49).
Note
While the time is counting down, stand away
from the measurement area to avoid
measurement error.
then press
.
Item
Explanation
RETRY
Performsthe Auto Calibration
again.
6 Measurement starts.
The measurement process will take
approximately 30 seconds. Wait until the
measurement process completes.
SAVE EXIT
Saves the measurement
results and exits the setting
process.
WARN CHECK Displays a warning
concerning the measurement
To cancel Auto Calibration
The measurement will be canceled when you
do the following:
– Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING.
– Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the
receiver.
results. See “Message list
after Auto Calibration
measurement” (page 49).
PHASE INFO. Displays the phase of each
speaker (in phase/out of
phase). See “When you select
“PHASE INFO.””.
– Change the volume level.
– Connect the headphones.
DIST. INFO.
Displays the measurement
result for speaker distance.
LEVEL INFO. Displays the measurement
result for speaker level.
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Item
Explanation
Display
window
Explanation
EXIT
Exits the setting process
without saving the
xxx*: IN
The speaker is in phase.
measurement results.
xxx*: OUT The speaker is out of phase. The
“+” and “–” terminals of the
3 Select “SAVE EXIT” in step 2.
speaker may be connected the
other way around. However,
The measurement results are saved.
depending on the speakers,
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the Auto
“xxx: OUT” appears on the
display even though the speakers
are connected properly. This is
because of the speakers’
specifications. In this case, you
can continue to use the receiver.
Calibration Type, then press
.
Auto
Explanation
Calibration
Type
FULL FLAT
ENGINEER
Makes the measurement of
frequency from each speaker
flat.
xxx*– – –
No speakers are connected.
*
FL
FR
xxx represent a speaker channel.
Front Left
Sets the frequency
characteristics to a set that
matches that of the Sony
listening room standard.
Front Right
CNT
SL
SR
Center
Surround Left
Surround Right
Surround Back
Surround Back Left
Surround Back Right
Subwoofer
FRONT REF
OFF
Adjusts the characteristics of
all the speakers to match the
characteristics of the front
speaker.
SB
SBL
SBR
SW
Set the Auto Calibration EQ
to off.
Tip
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the
measurement results for polarity may vary.
However, there will be no problems even if you
continue to use the receiver with that value.
Tip
The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is
determined by the low frequency characteristics.
The measurement results may vary, depending on
the position of the optimizer microphone and
speakers, and the shape of the room. It is
recommended that you follow the measurement
results. However, you can change those settings in
the Speaker settings menu. Save the measurement
results first, then try to change the settings if you
want.
For details on each sound field type, see
“Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field”
(page 58).
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D.,
MOVIE, or MUSIC repeatedly.
The selected sound field type appears on the
display.
When you select “PHASE INFO.”
You can check the phase of each speaker (in
phase/out of phase).
Press V/v repeatedly to select a speaker,
then press
to return to step 1 in “To
confirm/save Auto Calibration when GUI
function is turned off”.
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To select Enhanced Surround
Mode
Selecting a frequency directly
(Direct Tuning)
1 Press AMP.
1 After selecting the FM or AM band,
press D.TUNING.
2 Press MENU.
2 Press SHIFT, then press numeric
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
buttons to enter the frequency.
“<SURROUND>”, then press
or b.
or b.
3 Press
.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“<E.SUR MODE>”, then press
Presetting radio stations
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the
Enhanced Surround Mode you want,
1 Tune in the station that you
then press
.
want to preset.
Note
For details on the operation, refer to
“Tuning radio stations”.
The selected Enhanced Surround Mode can only be
applied if you have selected “E.SURROUND” by
pressing A.F.D repeatedly.
2 Press SHIFT, then press ENT/
Listening to the sound without
any adjustment (ANALOG
DIRECT)
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on
the receiver.
“MEM” lights up for a few seconds.
Perform steps 3 and 4 before “MEM”
disappears.
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to
select “A.DIRECT”.
3 Press PRESET + or PRESET –
to select a preset number.
30 FM and 30 AM preset numbers are
available. If “MEM” disappears before
you select the preset number, start again
from step 2.
Listening to the FM/AM radio
For details on the tuner function, see “Tuner
Operations” (page 72).
4 Press ENT/MEM.
Tuning radio stations
If SHIFT indicator is light off before you
press ENT/MEM, press SHIFT.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band.
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on
the receiver. The station is stored as the
selected preset number.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
If “MEM” disappears before you press
ENT/MEM, start again from step 2.
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high
frequencies, press TUNING – to scan from
high to low frequencies. The receiver stops
scanning whenever a station is received.
You can also press TUNING MODE on the
receiver to select “AUTO” and then turn
TUNING +/– to select stations.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset
another station.
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1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
Using the Remote
FM or AM band.
2 Press PRESET+ or PRESET –
repeatedly to select the preset station
you want.
Operating each
remote
When you program the remote to control the
following Sony or non-Sony components, you
can use the buttons on the remote that are
marked with circles. Note, however, that some
buttons may not operate your component.
If you want to change the contents of the input
list to match your particular components, see
“Programming the remote” (page 107).
You can also press SHIFT, then press
numeric buttons to select the preset station
you want. Then, press
selection.
to enter the
You can also press TUNING MODE on the
receiver repeatedly to select “PRESET”
then use TUNING +/– to select the preset
station you want.
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Table of buttons used to control each component
Component TV VCR
DVD
Blu-ray PSX VideoCD Digital DSS
Digital Tape deck DAT
CD DIGITAL
player,
disc
player,
LD
CATV
terminal
(UC)
(UC) satellite/
terrestrial
receiver
A/B
deck player, MEDIA
DVD/VHS player
combo
MD
PORT
player
deck device
Button
(EURO)
AV
?/1
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
Numericbuttons(SHIFT
mode)
z
z
z
TV INPUT, WIDE
(SHIFT mode)
z
z
z
-/--, >10, CLEAR
(SHIFT mode)
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
zb)
z
ENT/MEM
(SHIFT mode)
DISPLAY
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
RETURN/EXIT
OPTIONS/TOOLS
, MENU,
O
z
z
z
z
V
/v/B/b,
z
z
z
HOME
zd)
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
./>
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
B·/·b
m
M
/TUNING –,
/TUNING +
z
z
za)
z
zc)
z
z
z
DISC SKIP
N,
X,
x
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
MUTING,
MASTER VOL +/–,
TV VOL +/–
zb)
z
z
PRESET +/–,
TV CH +/–
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
BD/DVD TOP MENU,
BD/DVD MENU
z
F1, F2
a)DVD player only.
b)LD player only.
c)Video CD only.
d)Tape deck B only.
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2 Press the input button
(including TV) for the
Programming the remote
component you want to control.
For example, if you are going to control a
CD player, press SA-CD/CD.
The RM SET UP and the SHIFT button
indicator light up.
If you press the button for a component of
which you cannot program the remote,
such as DMPORT, etc., the RM SET UP
indicator keeps flashing.
You can customize the remote to match the
components connected to your receiver. You
can even program the remote to control non-
Sony components and also Sony components
that the remote is normally unable to control.
The procedure below uses as an example a
case in which a VCR made by a company other
than Sony is connected to the VIDEO 1 IN
jacks on the receiver.
Before you begin, note that:
3 Press the numeric buttons to
enter the numeric code (or one
of the codes if more than one
code exists) corresponding to
the component and the maker
of the component you want to
control.
– You cannot change the settings of PHONO.
– The remote can control only components
that accept infrared wireless control signals.
Be sure to turn on the receiver
and point the remote towards
the receiver when performing
the following procedure.
See the tables on page 108–111 for
information on the numeric code(s).
1
Note
THEATRE
For a TV remote code value, only numbers in
the 500’s are valid.
SHIFT
TV
AMP
1
2
3
BD
4 Press ENT/MEM.
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes
twice and the remote automatically exits
the programming mode.
4
DVD
5
SAT
6
TV
2,3
7
8
CD
9
TUNER
MD/
SA-CD/
TAPE
-/--
PHONO
ENT/MEM
DMPORT
0/10
MULTI IN
4
CLEAR/>10
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control
2CH/
other components.
A.DIRECT A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
Notes
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is
pressed.
1 Press AV ?/1while pressing RM
SET UP.
• In step 2, if you press TUNER, you can only
program the button to control a tuner (page 111).
• In step 2, if you want to change to other input, press
SHIFT and then press the new input buttons you
want.
The RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes.
• For the numeric codes, only the last three numbers
entered are valid.
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To cancel programming
To control a CD player
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
101, 102, 103
104, 123
105, 106, 107
108, 109, 110
111, 116
116
Press RM SET UP during any step.
The RM SET UP indicator flashes 5 times in
quick succession. The remote automatically
exits the programming mode.
DENON
JVC
KENWOOD
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
ONKYO
To activate the input after
programming
Press the programmed button to activate the
input you want.
112, 113, 114
115
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
116
PIONEER
TECHNICS
YAMAHA
117
115, 118, 119
120, 121, 122
If programming is
unsuccessful, check the
following:
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 5 times in quick
succession while entering the numeric code,
an error has occurred. Start again from step
1.
To control a DAT deck
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
203
PIONEER
219
To control an MD deck
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
301
The numeric codes
corresponding to the
DENON
JVC
302
component and the maker of
the component
303
KENWOOD
304
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to
control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable
to control. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the
model and year of the component, more than
one numeric code may be assigned to a
component. If you fail to program your remote
using one of the codes, try using other codes.
To control a tape deck
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
201, 202
204, 205
206, 207, 208, 209
210
DENON
KENWOOD
NAKAMICHI
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
216
211, 212
213, 214
215, 216
217, 218
Notes
PIONEER
TECHNICS
YAMAHA
• The numeric codes are based on the latest
information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not
respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular
component.
To control an LD player
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
601, 602, 603
606
PIONEER
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To control a DVD player
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
605
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
401, 402, 403
424
BROKSONIC
DENON
405
To control a DVD recorder
Maker
HITACHI
JVC
416
Code(s)
401, 402, 403
415, 423
419
SONY
MITSUBISHI
ORITRON
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
RCA
417
406, 408, 425
407
To control a VCR
Maker
Code(s)
701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
409, 410
414
SONY
SAMSUNG
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
416, 422
404, 421
418, 420
AIWA*
710, 750, 757, 758
707, 708, 709, 759
740
AKAI
BLAUPUNKT
EMERSON
711, 712, 713, 714, 715,
716, 750
To control a DVD recorder
Maker
FISHER
717, 718, 719, 720
721, 722, 730
Code(s)
401, 402, 403
GENERAL ELECTRIC
(GE)
SONY
GOLDSTAR/LG
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
723, 753
724
722, 725, 729, 741
717
ITT/NOKIA
JVC
726, 727, 728, 736
730, 731, 738
732, 733, 734, 735
736
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI/MGA
NEC
PANASONIC
729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740
PHILIPS
729, 730, 731
729
PIONEER
RCA/PROSCAN
722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
SAMSUNG
SANYO
742, 743, 744, 745
717, 720, 746
748, 749
SHARP
TELEFUNKEN
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
751, 752
747, 756
754
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony
instead.
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Maker
Code(s)
530, 537, 547, 549
535, 539, 540, 541, 551
To control a TV
Maker
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
TELEFUNKEN
Code(s)
501
SONY
530, 537, 538, 547, 549,
558
AIWA
501, 536, 539
AKAI
503
TEKNIKA
WARDS
YORK
517, 518, 567
503, 517, 566
566
AOC
503
CENTURION
CORONADO
CURTIS-MATHES
DAYTRON
DAEWOO
566
517
ZENITH
GE
542, 543, 567
503, 509, 510, 544
515, 534, 556
503, 551, 566, 567
517, 566
LOEWE
504, 505, 506, 507, 515,
544
To control a satellite tuner
FISHER
508, 545
548
FUNAI
Maker
Code(s)
FUJITSU
528
SONY
801, 802, 803, 804, 824,
825, 865
GOLDSTAR/LG
503, 512, 515, 517, 534,
544, 556, 568
AMSTRAD
BskyB
845, 846
862
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
511, 533, 534
503, 513, 514, 515, 517,
519, 544, 557, 571
GENERAL
ELECTRIC(GE)
866
ITT/NOKIA
J.C.PENNY
JVC
521, 522
503, 510, 566
516, 552
517
GRUNDIG
HUMAX
THOMSON
PACE
859, 860
846, 847
857, 861, 864, 876
KMC
848, 849, 850, 852, 862,
863, 864
MAGNAVOX
503, 515, 517, 518, 544,
566
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
818, 855
MARANTZ
527
856, 857, 858, 859, 860,
864, 874
MITSUBISHI/MGA
503, 519, 527, 544, 566,
568
NOKIA
851, 853, 854, 864
NEC
503, 517, 520, 540, 544,
554, 566
RCA/PROSCAN
BITA/HITACHI
HUGHES
866, 871
868
NORDMENDE
NOKIA
530, 558
867
521, 522, 573, 575
509, 524, 553, 559, 572
515, 518, 557, 570, 571
503, 504, 514, 517, 518
JVC/Echostar/Dish
Network
873
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
MITSUBISHI
SAMSUNG
TOSHIBA
872
PHILCO
875
PIONEER
509, 525, 526, 540, 551,
555
869, 870
PORTLAND
QUASAR
503
509, 535
RADIO SHACK
RCA/PROSCAN
SAMSUNG
503, 510, 527, 565, 567
503, 510, 523, 529, 544
503, 515, 517, 531, 532,
534, 544, 556, 557, 562,
563, 566, 569
SAMPO
SABA
566
530, 537, 547, 549, 558
508, 545, 546, 560, 567
503, 566
SANYO
SCOTT
SEARS
503, 508, 510, 517, 518,
551
SHARP
517, 535, 550, 561, 565
503, 518, 566
SYLVANIA
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To control a cable box
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
821, 822, 823
Clearing all the contents
of the remote’s memory
While holding down MASTER
VOL – , press and hold ?/1, then
press AV ?/1.
The RM SET UP button flashes three times.
All the contents of the remote’s memory (i.e.,
all the programmed data) are cleared.
HAMLIN/REGAL
836, 837, 838, 839, 840
JERROLD/G.I./
MOTOROLA
806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814, 819
JERROLD
OAK
830, 831
841, 842, 843
PANASONIC
816, 826, 832, 833, 834,
835
PHILIPS
830, 831
828, 829
805
PIONEER
RCA
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
TOCOM/PHILIPS
ZENITH
815, 816, 817, 844
830, 831
826, 827
To control a tuner
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
002, 005
To control a Blu-ray disc player
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
310, 311, 312
To control a PSX
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
313, 314, 315
To control a DVD/VHS COMBO
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
411
To control a DVD/HDD COMBO
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
401, 402, 403
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x Crossover frequency
The frequency at which two speaker’s
frequencies intersect.
Additional Information
x Deep Colour (Deep Color)
Video signals for which the color depth of
signals passing through an HDMI jack have
been raised.
Glossary
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
theater using three technologies: “Virtual
Multi Dimensions”, “Screen Depth
The number of colors that could be expressed
by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216 colors) with
the current HDMI jack. However, the number
of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel
will be 36, etc., bits when the receiver
corresponds to Deep Colour (Deep Color).
Since the gradation of the depth of a color can
be expressed more finely with more bits,
continuous color changes can be more
smoothly expressed.
Matching”, and “Cinema Studio
Reverberation”.
“Virtual Multi Dimensions”, the virtual
speaker technology, creates a virtual multi-
surround environment with actual speakers up
to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound
experience of a theater with the latest facilities
into your home.
“Screen Depth Matching” reproduces treble
attenuation, fullness, and depth of sound
usually created in a theater using sound
emission from behind the screen. This is then
added to the front and center channels.
“Cinema Studio Reverberation” reproduces
the sound characteristics of state-of-the-art
dubbing theaters and recording studios,
including Sony Pictures Entertainment’s
dubbing studios. There are three modes, A/B/
C, available according to the studio type.
x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)
Unique sound reproduction technology for
home theater developed by Sony, in
cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment,
for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound
of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital
Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and measured
data, the ideal sound field intended by
filmmakers can be 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 subwoofer channels. It is a
designated audio standard for DVD-video and
also known as 5.1 channels surround. Since
surround information is recorded and
reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with
fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby
surround.
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 Composite video
A standard format for transmitting video
signal information. The luminance signal Y
and chrominance signal C are combined and
transmitted together.
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x Dolby Digital Plus
x Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus provides the flexibility and
efficiency to deliver more channels of
compelling surround sound for high-definition
video media. Its superior coding efficiencies
enable up to 7.1ch of high-quality
Dolby TrueHD is Dolby’s lossless audio
technology developed for high-definition
optical discs. Dolby TrueHD audio is bit-for-
bit identical to the original studio masters and
provides supreme-quality audio up to 8ch at
96 kHz/24 bit and up to 6ch at 192 kHz/24 bit.
Together with high-definition video, it offers
an unprecedented home theater experience.
multichannel audio without negatively
impacting bit budgets allocated for video
performance or additional feature sets.
x Dolby Digital Surround EX
Acoustic technology developed by Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. Surround back information
is matrixed into regular left and right surround
channels so that the sound can be reproduced
in 6.1 channels. Active scenes, especially, are
recreated with a more dynamic and realistic
sound field.
x DTS 96/24
A high sound quality digital signal format. It
records audio at a sampling frequency and bit
rate of 96 kHz/24 bit which is the highest
possible for DVD-video. The number of
playback channels varies depending on the
software.
x DTS Digital Surround
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It
compresses audio less than Dolby Digital,
delivering a higher quality sound
reproduction.
x Dolby Pro Logic II
This technology converts 2 channels stereo
recorded audio into 5.1 channels for playback.
There is a MOVIE mode for movies and
MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as
music. Old movies encoded in the traditional
stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1
channels surround sound.
x DTS-ES
Format for 6.1 channels playback with
surround back information. There are two
modes, “Discrete 6.1” which records all
channels independently, and “Matrix 6.1”
which matrixes surround back channel into
surround left and surround right channels. It is
ideal for playback of motion picture
soundtracks.
The GAME mode is suitable for video games.
x Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Technology for 7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels)
playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby
Digital Surround EX, 5.1 channels Dolby
Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in
7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels). Furthermore,
existing stereo recorded content can also be
reproduced in 7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels).
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 channels surround
sound. This is the most common audio
processing method for DVD-video.
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x DTS-HD
x Interlace
Audio format which extends the conventional
DTS Digital Surround format.
A scanning method which completes a picture
by displaying half of the lines on a tube surface
of a TV or monitor each 1/60 second. First, all
the odd-numbered lines are drawn, leaving
spaces between each line, then all the even-
numbered lines are drawn to fill the spaces.
“i” of “480i” stands for “Interlace”.
This format consists of a core and an
extension, and the core part has DTS Digital
Surround compatibility. There are two kinds of
DTS-HD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
and DTS-HD Master Audio. DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio has a maximum
transmission rate of 6 Mbps, with lossy
compression (Lossy), and DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio corresponds to a maximum
sampling frequency of 96 kHz, and a
maximum of 7.1 ch. DTS-HD Master Audio
has a the maximum transmission rate of
24.5 Mbps, and uses lossless
x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects)
Sound effects of low frequencies which are
output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or
DTS, etc. By adding a deep bass with a
frequency between 20 to 120 Hz, audio
becomes more powerful.
x Neural-THX
compression(Lossless), and DTS-HD Master
Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling
frequency of 192 kHz, and a maximum of 7.1
ch.
®
Neural-THX Surround is taking surround
sound to the next level. This revolutionary new
technology delivers the rich envelopment and
discrete image detail of surround sound in a
format that is fully compatible with stereo.
Neural-THX Surround reduces the bandwidth
needed for broadcasters to deliver true, multi
channel surround presentations, and enables
7.1-channel support for gaming and movies.
By unmasking the audio details, typically lost
by other playback systems, audiences will
experience the deep ambience and subtle
details of movies, music and games. And with
this technology being used by sound designers
during content creation, as well as embedded
into playback devices, Neural-THX Surround
promises a listening experience that is true to
the original mix.
x DTS Neo:6
This technology converts 2 channels stereo
recorded audio for 7 channels playback. There
are two modes to select according to the
playback source or your preference, CINEMA
for movies, and MUSIC for stereo sources
such as music.
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.
For additional information, please visit
www.neuralsurround.com
x PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
A method of converting analog audio to digital
audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound.
x High Bitrate Audio
It refers to the audio formats of the
x Progressive
compression method (DTS-HD Master Audio,
Dolby TrueHD, etc.) which is a high bitrate
format recorded mainly on Blu-ray Disc etc.
A scanning method that draws all scanning
lines sequentially, as opposed to interlaced
scanning where all the odd and then all the
even lines are drawn.
“p” of “480p” stands for “Progressive”.
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x x.v.Colour (x.v.Color)
x.v.Colour (x.v.Color) is a more familiar term
for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony,
and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an
international standard for color space in video.
This standard can express a wider color range
than the currently used broadcast standard.
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that the
operating voltage is identical with your local
power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate on the back of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord (mains lead) must be
changed only at a qualified service shop.
On heat buildup
Although the receiver heats up during
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you
continuously use this receiver at a large
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid
burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
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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.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources,
or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet
that might block the ventilation holes and
cause malfunctions.
• Do not place the receiver near equipment
such as a television, VCR, or tape deck. (If
the receiver is being used in combination
with a television, VCR, or tape deck, and is
placed too close to that equipment, noise
may result, and picture quality may suffer.
This is especially likely when using an
indoor antenna (aerial). Therefore, we
recommend using an outdoor antenna
(aerial).)
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Audio
There is no sound, no matter which
component is selected, or only a very
low-level sound is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components
are connected securely.
• Check that all speaker cords are connected
correctly.
• Check that both the receiver and all
components are turned on.
• Check that MASTER VOLUME control is
dB.
• Check that SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
is not set to off (page 44).
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure
to turn off and unplug the receiver.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel
the muting function.
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.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component with INPUT SELECTOR.
• Check that headphones are not connected.
• When only a very low-level sound is
heard, check to see if NIGHT MODE is
activated (page 65).
• The protective device on the receiver has
been activated. Turn off the receiver,
eliminate the short-circuit problem, and
turn on the power again.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your receiver, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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 from one of the front
speakers.
The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.
• Connect a pair of headphones to the
PHONES jack to verify that sound is
output from the headphones. If only one
channel is output from the headphones, the
component may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component. If both
channels are output from the headphones,
the front speaker may not be connected to
the receiver correctly. Check the
connection of the front speaker which is
not outputting any sound.
• Make sure you have connected both the L
or R jack to an analog component and not
just to either the L or R jack. Use a
monaural-stereo cable (not supplied).
• Check that the speakers and components
are connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust the balance parameters using the
Speaker setting menu in GUI menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components
are connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away
from a transformer or motor, and at least
10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or
fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio
components.
SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a
turntable is connected).
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them
with a cloth slightly moistened with
alcohol.
There is no sound from analog 2
channel sources.
• Check to make sure the selected audio
(digital) input jack is not assigned to other
inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu
(page 88).
There is no sound, or only a very low-
level sound is heard from the center/
surround/surround back speakers.
• Select a “Cinema Studio EX” mode
(page 63).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 65).
There is no sound from digital sources
(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is set to
“AUTO” (page 87).
• Check that the “Analog Direct” is not
being used.
There is no sound from the subwoofer.
• Check that the subwoofer is connected
correctly and securely.
• Make sure you have turned on your
speaker.
• When all speakers are set to “LARGE”
and “Neo:6 Cinema”, or “Neo:6 Music” is
selected, there is no sound from the
subwoofer.
• Check to make sure the selected audio
(digital) input jack is not assigned to other
inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu
(page 88).
The surround effect cannot be
obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on
(press MOVIE).
• Sound fields do not function for signals
with a sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz.
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Video
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel
sound is not reproduced.
There is no picture or an unclear
picture appears on the TV screen or
monitor.
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver
(page 50).
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio
components.
• Assign the component video input
correctly.
• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing
is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS
format.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to
the digital input jacks of this receiver,
make sure the setting for the digital audio
output of the connected component is
available.
Recording cannot be carried out.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly (page 19).
• Select the source component using INPUT
SELECTOR (page 50).
• The input signal should be same as the
input function when you are up-converting
an input signal with this receiver
(page 32).
Recording cannot be carried out.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly (page 24).
• Select the source component using INPUT
SELECTOR (page 50).
The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp
does not light up in blue.
• Check that the playback component is
connected on a digital jack and the input is
selected properly on this receiver.
• Check whether the input source of the
software being played back corresponds to
the multi channel format.
• Check whether the setup on the playback
component is set to multi channel sound.
• Check to make sure the selected audio
(digital) input jack is not assigned to other
inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu
(page 88).
The GUI mode does not appear on the
TV screen.
• Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select
“GUI ON”. If the GUI menu still does not
appear on the TV screen, press MENU.
• Check the TV is connected correctly.
There is no sound from the component
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter.
• Adjust the volume of this receiver.
• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
and/or component is not connected
correctly. Turn off the receiver, then
reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter and/or component.
• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter and/or component device to make
sure it supports this receiver.
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HDMI
The Control for HDMI function does not
work.
• Check the HDMI connection (page 26).
• Make sure “Control for HDMI” is set to
“ON” in the HDMI menu.
• Make sure the connected component is
compatible with the Control for HDMI
function.
• Check the Control for HDMI settings on
the connected component. Refer to the
operating instructions of the connected
component.
• If you change the HDMI connection,
connect/disconnect the AC power cord, or
there is a power failure, repeat the
procedures of “Preparing Control for
HDMI function” (page 79).
The source sound input to the HDMI
jack is not output from the receiver or
the TV speaker.
• Check the setting of “Audio Out” in the
HDMI settings menu (page 57).
• Check that the component is connected
correctly to the HDMI jack for that
component.
• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD
by connecting HDMI.
• Depending on the playback component,
you may need to set up the component.
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with each component.
• Be sure to use a connecting cable for the
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed
(an HDMI version 1.3a, category 2 cable)
when you view images or listen to sound
during a Deep Colour (Deep Color)
transmission.
No sound is output from the receiver
and TV speaker while using the System
Audio Control function.
• Make sure the TV is compatible with the
System Audio Control function.
• If the TV does not have System Audio
Control function, set the “Audio Out”
settings in HDMI menu to
–“TV+AMP” if you want to listen to the
sound from the TV speaker and receiver.
–“AMP” if you want to listen to the sound
from the receiver.
• If you cannot listen to the sound of a
component connected to the receiver
–Change the input of the receiver to
HDMI when you want to watch a
program on a component connected via
HDMI connection to the receiver.
–Change the TV channel when you want
to watch a TV broadcast.
The source image input to the HDMI
jack is not output from the TV.
• Check the HDMI connection (page 26).
• Depending on the playback component,
you may need to set up the component.
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the each component.
• Be sure to use a connecting cable for the
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed
(an HDMI version 1.3a, category 2 cable)
when you view images or listen to sound
during a Deep Colour (Deep Color)
transmission.
–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.
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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.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas (aerials) are
connected securely. Adjust the antennas
(aerials) and connect an external antenna
(aerial), if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too
weak (when tuning in with automatic
tuning). Use direct tuning.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval
correctly (when tuning in AM stations
with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the
stations (page 74).
Tuner
The FM reception is poor.
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as shown below. If you
connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna
(aerial), ground it against lightning. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the
ground (earth) wire to a gas pipe.
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency
appears on the display.
RDS does not work.*
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM
RDS station.
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
• Select a stronger FM station.
Receiver
The RDS information that you want
does not appear.*
• Contact the radio station and find out
whether they actually provide the service
in question. If so, the service may be
temporarily out of order.
Ground (earth)
wire (not supplied)
To ground
*
Models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE only.
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Remote control
Reference sections for clearing
the memory
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.
To clear
See
All memorized settings
Customized sound fields
page 36
page 64
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with
new ones, if they are weak.
• Make sure that the command modes of the
receiver and the remote are the same. If the
command mode of the receiver and the
remote are different, you cannot operate
the receiver with the remote (page 37).
• Make sure you select the correct input on
the remote.
• When you operate a programmed non-
Sony component, the remote may not
function properly depending on the model
and the maker of the component.
Error messages
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
code of two numbers and a message. You can
check the condition of the system by the
message. Refer to the following table to solve
the problem. If any problem persists, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
PROTECTOR
Irregular current is output to the speakers, or
with something. The receiver will
automatically turn off after a few seconds.
Check the connection of speakers and turn
on the power again.
For other messages, refer to “Message list after
Auto Calibration measurement” (page 49) and
“DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list”
(page 86).
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Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms
3)
S/N : 96 dB
Specifications
4)
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
3)
Digital (Optical) S/N : 96 dB
4)
Amplifier section
Power Output
Models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE, TW
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Output (analog)
AUDIO OUT
Voltage: 150 mV/
1 kohm
1)
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%):
100 W + 100 W
Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.15%):
SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm
Equalizer
Gain levels
10 dB, 1 dB step
85 W + 85 W
Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD
3)INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer
bypassed).
0.7%)
FRONT :
CENTER :
SURROUND :
4)Weighted network, input level.
2)
110 W + 110 W
110 W
110 W + 110 W
110 W + 110 W
2)
FM tuner section
Tuning range
2)
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
2)
SUR BACK :
Antenna (aerial)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
Reference Power Output (4 ohms 1 kHz, THD
Antenna (aerial) terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
0.7%)
FRONT :
CENTER :
2)
100 W + 100 W
100 W
100 W + 100 W
100 W + 100 W
2)
2)
SURROUND :
2)
SUR BACK :
AM tuner section
Tuning range
1)Measured under the following conditions:
Area code
Tuning scale
10 kHz step 9 kHz step
Area code
CEL, CEK, ECE
TW
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz
CEL, CEK, ECE
TW
531 kHz –
1,602 kHz
–
110 V AC, 60 Hz
530 kHz –
531 kHz –
2)Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
1,610 kHz5)
1,602 kHz5)
5)You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9
kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station,
turn off the receiver. While holding down
TUNING MODE, press POWER on the receiver.
All preset stations will be erased when you change
the tuning scale. To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9
kHz), repeat the procedure.
Frequency response
PHONO
RIAA equalization curve
0.5 dB
10 Hz – 100 kHz,
3 dB (with sound field
and equalizer bypassed)
Analog
Input
PHONO
Antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency
450 kHz
Loop antenna (aerial)
Sensitivity: 2.5 mV
Impedance: 50 kohms
3)
S/N : 90 dB (A, 20 kHz
4)
LPF)
Analog
Sensitivity: 150 mV/
50 kohms
3)
S/N : 100 dB (A, 20 kHz
4)
LPF)
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Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Supplied accessories
Operating Instructions (this manual)
Video:
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Quick Setup Guide (1)
COMPONENT VIDEO:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P /C : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
GUI Menu List (1)
Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)
FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
AC power cord (mains lead) (1)
Remote commander (RM-AAP024) (1)
Remote commander (RM-AAU039) (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (4)
B
B
P /C : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
R
R
80 MHz HD Pass Through
HDMI Video
Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block)
640 × 480p@60 Hz
720 × 480p@59.94/60 Hz
1440 × 480p@59.94/60 Hz (pixel sent 2times)
1280 × 720p@59.94/60 Hz
1920 × 1080i@59.94/60 Hz
1920 × 1080p@59.94/60 Hz
720 × 576p@50 Hz
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
1440 × 576p@50 Hz (pixel sent 2times)
1280 × 720p@50 Hz
1920 × 1080i@50 Hz
1920 × 1080p@50 Hz
1920 × 1080p@24 Hz
General
Power requirements
Area code
CEL, CEK, ECE
TW
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
110 V AC, 60 Hz
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)
DC OUT:
5 V, 0.7 A MAX
Power consumption
Area code
Power consumption
CEL, CEK, ECE,
TW
360 W
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.7 W (when “Control for
HDMI” is set to “OFF”)
Dimensions
430 × 157.5 × 388 mm
(width/height/depth)
including projecting parts
and controls
Mass (Approx.)
12.5 kg
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Index
Symbols
C
U SIGNAL GND terminal 23
Calibration Type Select 48, 98
Changing the display 90
Cinema Studio EX (mode) 63
Clear
Numerics
2 channel 59
2ch Stereo Mode 59
4 ohms 43
5.1 channel 14
7.1 channel 15
8 ohms 43
memory 36
Command mode 37
Connections
antennas 35
speakers 16
A
A.F.D. (mode) 61
A/V Sync 56
AC power cord 36
AM 72, 90, 104
Analog Direct 59
Audio (Settings) 56
Auto Calibration 44, 98, 102
Auto Tuning 72, 104
preparing 79
Crossover Freq 70, 99
D
D.Range Comp (Dynamic range compressor)
71
B
Bass 71
BI-AMP SP 99
Bi-amplifier connection 95
Blu-ray disc player 26, 53
DCS 63
Decode Priority 56
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 9, 14, 20, 82
Direct Tuning 73, 104
Display window 91
Distance 66
Distance Unit 71
Dolby Digital EX 60
DTS Neo:6 (Cinema, Music) 61
Dual Mono 56
DVD player 26, 29, 53
DVD recorder 31
E
Effect Level 100
Enhanced Setup 49
EQ (Settings) 71
Equalizer 71
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F
FM 72, 90, 104
FM Mode 73, 100
Phase Noise 70, 98
PHONES 7
G
Gain Adjusting (Bass/Treble) 71
GUI (Graphical User Interface) 18, 39
H
HDMI (Settings) 57, 101
HDMI jacks 8, 25
Headphone (Settings) 63
R
Resolution 57, 82, 101
I
Input 50
Input Assign 88
INPUT MODE 87
INPUT SELECTOR 52–55
iPod 83, 84
Sleep timer 94
L
Super Audio CD player 20, 22, 23, 52
Surround 58
LARGE 67
Level 66, 71
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 91
List Mode 85
M
Manual Setup 65, 66
MASTER VOLUME 7, 52–55
Messages
Auto Calibration 49
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 86
error 121
Test Tone 69, 70, 98
Movie 63
TONE +/– 7
TONE MODE 7, 36
Treble 71
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp 53
Music 63
Muting 51
Tuner 72
Tuner (Settings) 100
Tuning 72, 73, 74
N
Name Input 86
Network Client 84
Neural-THX 61
NIGHT MODE 65
U
Up converting 32
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V
VCR 31, 55
Video (Settings) 57, 101
VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks 31, 54
Video game 54
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