Sony Stereo Receiver STR DE475 STR K402 User Manual
4-233-503-13(2)  
FM Stereo  
FM-AM Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space  
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No. STR-DE475/ K402  
Serial No.  
STR-DE475  
STR-K402  
© 2001 Sony Corporation  
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Ab o u t Th is Ma n u a l  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
The instructions in this manual are for models  
STR-DE475 and STR-K402. Check your model number by  
looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.  
Hooking Up the Components 4  
Unpacking  
4
Ab o u t a re a co d e s  
Antenna Hookups  
5
The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the  
lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).  
Audio Component Hookups  
Video Component Hookups  
Digital Component Hookups  
6
7
8
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
120V  
240V  
220V  
MULTI CH IN Hookups  
Other Hookups 10  
9
R
MPEDANCE USE  
8
–
16Ω  
FRONT  
R
L
R
L
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA  
Area code  
Hooking Up and Setting Up the  
Speaker System 11  
Speaker System Hookup 12  
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are  
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area  
code AA only”.  
Performing Initial Setup Operations 14  
Multi Channel Surround Setup 15  
Before You Use Your Receiver 19  
Co n ve n t io n s  
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on  
the receiver. You can also use the controls on the  
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names  
as those on the receiver.  
• The following icon is used in this manual:  
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.  
Location of Parts and Basic  
Operations 21  
Front Panel Parts Descriptions 21  
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic  
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.  
Enjoying Surround Sound 24  
Selecting a Sound Field 25  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
*
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 28  
Customizing Sound Fields 30  
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.  
All rights reserved.  
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US  
Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other  
Receiving Broadcasts 34  
Direct Tuning 36  
world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital  
Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights  
Reserved.  
Automatic Tuning 36  
Preset Tuning 37  
Other Operations 38  
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 39  
Recording 39  
Using the Sleep Timer 40  
Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 41  
Additional Information 42  
Troubleshooting 42  
Specifications 44  
Glossary 46  
Settings Using SURR, LEVEL, and SET UP buttons 47  
Remote Button Description 48  
Index 51  
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Un p a ckin g  
Hooking Up  
the  
Check that you received the following items with the  
receiver:  
• FM wire antenna (1)  
Components  
• AM loop antenna (1)  
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
• Remote Commander (remote) (1)  
This chapter describes how to connect  
various audio and video components  
to the receiver. Be sure to read the  
sections for the components you have  
before you actually connect them to  
the receiver.  
In se rt in g b a t t e rie s in t o t h e re m o t e  
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly  
oriented in the battery compartment. When using the  
remote, point it at the remote sensor  
on the receiver.  
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When to replace batteries  
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6  
months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace  
all batteries with new ones.  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting  
apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,  
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery  
leakage and corrosion.  
Be fo re yo u g e t st a rt e d  
• Turn off the power to all components before making  
any connections.  
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the  
connections are completed.  
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and  
noise.  
• When connecting an audio/ video cord, be sure to  
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on  
the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left,  
audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.  
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An t e n n a Ho o ku p s  
AM loop antenna  
(supplied)  
FM w ire antenna  
(supplied)  
FM  
75  
Ω
COAXIAL  
MONITOR  
DIGITAL  
TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
AM  
IMPEDANCE USE  
8
–
16Ω  
SPEAKERS  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNA  
SURROUND  
R L  
CENTER  
FRONT  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
R
L
CENTER  
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
R
R
L
R
L
SUB  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD  
MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD  
VIDEO  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
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If you have poor FM reception  
Te rm in a ls fo r co n n e ct in g t h e a n t e n n a s  
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver  
to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.  
Connect the  
To the  
AM loop antenna  
FM wire antenna  
AM terminals  
Outdoor FM antenna  
FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal  
Receiver  
FM  
No t e s o n a n t e n n a h o o ku p s  
75  
Ω
COAXIAL  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna  
away from the receiver and other components.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as  
horizontal as possible.  
AM  
ANTENNA  
Ground w ire  
(not supplied)  
To ground  
Im p o rt a n t  
If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground  
it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not  
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.  
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Au d io Co m p o n e n t Ho o ku p s  
Re q u ire d co rd s  
Audio cords (not supplied)  
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to  
the appropriate jacks on the components.  
MD/TAPE deck  
INPUT OUTPUT  
LINE  
LINE  
L
White (L)  
Red (R)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
R
IN  
OUT  
FM  
75  
Ω
COAXIAL  
MONITOR  
DIGITAL  
TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
AM  
IMPEDANCE USE  
8
–
16Ω  
SPEAKERS  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNA  
SURROUND  
R L  
CENTER  
FRONT  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
R
L
CENTER  
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
R
R
L
R
L
SUB  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD  
MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD  
VIDEO  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
OUTPUT  
LINE  
L
R
CD player  
Ja cks fo r co n n e ct in g a u d io co m p o n e n t s  
Connect a  
To the  
CD player  
CD jacks  
MD deck or Tape deck  
MD/ TAPE jacks  
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Vid e o Co m p o n e n t Ho o ku p s  
Re q u ire d co rd s  
Audio/video cords (not supplied)  
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to  
the appropriate jacks on the components.  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
TV monitor  
TV or satellite tuner  
DVD or LD player  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
R
L
R
L
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)  
Yellow Yellow  
FM  
75  
Ω
COAXIAL  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
MONITOR  
120V  
240V  
220V  
DIGITAL  
TV/SAT  
IN  
DVD/LD  
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
AM  
IMPEDANCE USE  
8
–
16Ω  
SPEAKERS  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNA  
SURROUND  
R L  
CENTER  
FRONT  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
R
L
CENTER  
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
R
R
L
R
L
SUB  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD  
MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD  
VIDEO  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
IN  
OUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
VCR  
Ja cks fo r co n n e ct in g vid e o co m p o n e n t s  
No t e o n vid e o co m p o n e n t h o o ku p s  
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/  
SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound  
effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not  
connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/ SAT VIDEO  
IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate  
TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and  
video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.  
Connect a  
To the  
TV or satellite tuner  
VCR  
TV/ SAT jacks  
VIDEO jacks  
DVD or LD player  
TV monitor  
DVD/ LD jacks  
MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack  
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Dig it a l Co m p o n e n t Ho o ku p s  
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and  
satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks to  
bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie  
theater into your home. To enjoy full effect of multi  
channel surround sound, five speakers (two front  
speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker)  
and a sub woofer are required. You can also connect an  
LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator,  
such as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).  
Re q u ire d co rd s  
Optical digital cords (not supplied)  
Black  
Black  
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
Yellow  
Yellow  
Audio/video cords (not supplied)  
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to  
the appropriate jacks on the components.  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
DVD player  
(etc.)  
TV or Satellite  
tuner  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Notes  
• The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on the receiver are  
compatible with sampling frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and  
48kHz.  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
L
R
• The coaxial digital input jack is also compatible with sampling  
frequency of 96 kHz.  
FM  
75  
COAXIAL  
Ω
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
MONITOR  
120V  
240V  
220V  
DIGITAL  
TV/SAT  
IN  
DVD/LD  
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
AM  
IMPEDANCE USE  
8
–
16Ω  
SPEAKERS  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNA  
SURROUND  
R L  
CENTER  
FRONT  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
R
L
CENTER  
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
R
R
L
R
L
SUB  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD  
MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD  
VIDEO  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
Exa m p le o f LD p la ye r co n n e ct e d via a n RF d e m o d u la t o r  
Please note that you cannot connect an LD player’s AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to the receiver’s digital input jacks. You  
must first convert the RF signal to coaxial digital signal. Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, then connect the RF  
demodulator’s coaxial digital output to the receiver’s COAXIAL DVD/ LD IN jack. Refer to the instruction manual  
supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3 RF hookups.  
DVD/LD  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL  
DVD/LD IN  
(COAXIAL)  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
TUNER  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
?
/
1
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE  
AC-3 RF  
OUT  
MASTER VOLUME  
+
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
RF demodulator  
LD player  
SET UP  
NAME  
–
–
TREBLE  
BASS  
+
+
PRESET  
TUNING  
–
+
–
+
–
TUNING  
FM  
SOUND CONTROL  
LEVEL  
A.F.D.  
SURR  
2CH  
MENU  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
SHIFT  
FM MODE  
AM  
PHONES  
MUTING  
ENTER  
Note  
When making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE (qa on page 23) manually. The receiver may not operate correctly  
if INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO.”  
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MULTI CH IN Ho o ku p s  
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel  
decoder, it is also equipped with MULTI CH IN jacks.  
These connections allow you to enjoy multichannel  
software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and  
DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with MULTI CH  
OUTPUT jacks, you can connect them directly to the  
receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi  
channel decoder. Alternatively, the MULTI CH IN jacks  
can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.  
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, you will  
need five speakers (two front speakers, two surround  
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer. Refer to  
the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player,  
multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the Multi  
Channel input hookups.  
Re q u ire d co rd s  
Audio cords (not supplied)  
Two for the MULTI CH IN FRONT and SURROUND jacks  
White (L)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
Red (R)  
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)  
Two for the MULTI CH IN CENTER and SUB WOOFER jacks  
Black  
Black  
Video cord (not supplied)  
One for the DVD/ LD VIDEO IN jacks (etc.)  
Yellow  
Yellow  
DVD player,  
Multichannel decoder, etc.  
Note  
When using the connections described below, adjust the level of  
your surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or  
multichannel decoder.  
MULTI CH OUTPUT  
SURROUND  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SUB  
WOOFER  
FM  
75  
Ω
COAXIAL  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
MONITOR  
120V  
240V  
220V  
DIGITAL  
TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
AM  
IMPEDANCE USE  
8
–
16Ω  
SPEAKERS  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNA  
SURROUND  
R L  
CENTER  
FRONT  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
R
L
CENTER  
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
R
R
L
R
L
SUB  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD  
MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD  
VIDEO  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
Exa m p le o f a DVD p la ye r h o o ku p u sin g t h e MULTI CH IN ja cks  
Front Speaker (L)  
Front Speaker (R)  
DVD/LD  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
Surround Speaker (L)  
Surround Speaker (R)  
VIDEO OUT  
DVD player  
MULTI CH IN  
VIDEO IN etc.  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
TUNER  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
?
/
1
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE  
SPEAKERS  
SURROUND/CENTER  
MASTER VOLUME  
+
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
SET UP  
NAME  
–
–
TREBLE  
BASS  
+
+
PRESET  
TUNING  
–
+
–
+
–
TUNING  
FM  
SOUND CONTROL  
LEVEL  
A.F.D.  
SURR  
2CH  
MENU  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
Center Speaker  
Active Woofer  
MEMORY  
SHIFT  
FM MODE  
AM  
PHONES  
MUTING  
ENTER  
SUB WOOFER  
Note  
See page 12 for details on speaker system hookup.  
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Ot h e r Ho o ku p s  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR*  
FM  
75  
Ω
COAXIAL  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
MONITOR  
120V  
240V  
220V  
DIGITAL  
TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
AM  
IMPEDANCE USE  
8
–
16Ω  
SPEAKERS  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNA  
SURROUND  
R L  
CENTER  
FRONT  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
R
L
CENTER  
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
R
R
L
R
L
SUB  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD  
MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD  
VIDEO  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
To a w all outlet  
AC pow er cord  
* Models of area code E2, E3 only.  
Co n n e ct in g t h e AC p o w e r co rd  
Se t t in g t h e VOLTAGE SELECTOR (m o d e ls o f  
a re a co d e E2, E3 o n ly)  
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a  
wall outlet:  
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the  
player is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the  
selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before  
connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
• Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page  
12).  
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video  
components to a wall outlet.  
120 V 240 V 220 V  
Note  
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, the  
receiver’s entire memory will be cleared and the demonstration  
will start.  
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SET UP  
MENU +/–  
Hooking Up  
and Setting Up  
the Speaker  
System  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
TUNER  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
?
/
1
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE  
MASTER VOLUME  
+
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
SET UP  
NAME  
–
–
+
+
TREBLE  
BASS  
PRESET  
TUNING  
–
+
–
+
–
TUNING  
FM  
SOUND CONTROL  
LEVEL  
A.F.D.  
SURR  
2CH  
MENU  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
SHIFT  
FM MODE  
AM  
PHONES  
MUTING  
ENTER  
MENU I/i  
Brie f d e scrip t io n s o f b u t t o n s a n d co n t ro l  
u se d t o se t u p t h e sp e a ke r syst e m  
This chapter describes how to hook  
up your speaker system to the  
receiver, how to position each speaker,  
and how to set up your speakers to  
enjoy multi channel surround sound.  
SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when  
specifying speaker types and distances.  
MENU I/i buttons: Use to select parameters after  
pressing the SET UP button.  
MENU +/– buttons: Use to adjust the setting of each  
parameter.  
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Sp e a ke r Syst e m Ho o ku p  
Re q u ire d co rd s  
Speaker cords (not supplied)  
One for each front, surround, and center speaker  
Front speaker (R)  
Front speaker (L)  
(+)  
(–)  
(+)  
(–)  
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Monaural audio cord (not supplied)  
One for an active woofer  
Black  
Black  
FM  
75  
Ω
COAXIAL  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
MONITOR  
120V  
240V  
220V  
DIGITAL  
TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
IN  
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
AM  
IMPEDANCE USE  
8
–
16Ω  
SPEAKERS  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNA  
SURROUND  
R L  
CENTER  
FRONT  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
R
L
CENTER  
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
R
R
L
R
L
SUB  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER  
CD  
MD/TAPE TV/SAT DVD/LD  
VIDEO  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH IN  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
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Active sub w oofer  
Surround speaker (R)  
Surround speaker (L)  
Center speaker  
Te rm in a ls fo r co n n e ct in g t h e sp e a ke rs  
No t e s o n sp e a ke r syst e m h o o ku p  
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/ 3  
inch (10 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the  
appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and –  
to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be  
distorted and will lack bass.  
• If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,  
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output  
on the speakers.  
Connect the  
To the  
Front speakers (8 ohm)  
Surround speakers (8 ohm)  
Center speaker (8 ohm)  
Active sub woofer  
SPEAKERS FRONT terminals  
SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals  
SPEAKERS CENTER terminals  
SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT jack  
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Aft e r co n n e ct in g a ll t h e co m p o n e n t s, sp e a ke rs,  
a n d AC p o w e r co rd , o u t p u t a t e st t o n e t o ch e ck  
t h a t a ll t h e sp e a ke rs a re co n n e ct e d co rre ct ly. Fo r  
d e t a ils o n o u t p u t t in g a t e st t o n e , se e p a g e 18.  
To a vo id sh o rt -circu it in g t h e sp e a ke rs  
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver.  
To prevent this, make sure to take the following  
precautions when connecting the speakers.  
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a  
test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than  
the one whose name is currently displayed on the  
receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this  
happens, check the speaker connection again.  
Ma ke su re t h e st rip p e d e n d s o f e a ch sp e a ke r co rd  
d o e s n o t t o u ch a n o t h e r sp e a ke r t e rm in a l o r t h e  
st rip p e d e n d o f a n o t h e r sp e a ke r co rd .  
Exa m p le s o f p o o r co n d it io n s o f t h e sp e a ke r co rd  
To a vo id d a m a g in g yo u r sp e a ke rs  
Make sure that you turn down the volume before you  
turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the  
volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver.  
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.  
Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive  
removal of insulation.  
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Pe rfo rm in g In it ia l Se t u p Op e ra t io n s  
Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the  
Pe rfo rm in g in it ia l se t u p o p e ra t io n s  
power, clear the receiver’s memory. Then specify the  
speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any  
other initial setup operations necessary for your system.  
Before you use your receiver for the first time, use the SET  
UP button to adjust settings to correspond to your system.  
You can set the following items. For details on how to  
adjust each setting, see the page in parentheses.  
• Speaker size and placement (page 15).  
Cle a rin g t h e re ce ive r’s m e m o ry  
Before you use your receiver for the first time or when  
you want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following.  
This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration  
activates when you turn the power on.  
• Speaker distance (page 17).  
• Select the MULTI CH IN video signal (page 41).  
• Whether the display turns off or not when you press  
DIMMER (page 41).  
?/1  
De m o n st ra t io n Mo d e  
The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on  
the power. When the demonstration starts, the following  
message appears in the display:  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
TUNER  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
?
/
1
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE  
MASTER VOLUME  
+
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
“NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF YOU FINISH  
DEMONSTRATION PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY  
WHILE THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE  
DISPLAY THANK YOU”  
SET UP  
NAME  
–
–
+
+
TREBLE  
BASS  
PRESET  
TUNING  
–
+
–
+
–
TUNING  
FM  
SOUND CONTROL  
LEVEL  
A.F.D.  
SURR  
2CH  
MENU  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
SHIFT  
FM MODE  
AM  
PHONES  
MUTING  
ENTER  
To cancel the demonstration  
Press ?/1 to turn the receiver off while the above message  
is being displayed. The next time you turn the receiver on,  
the demonstration will not appear.  
1 Turn off the receiver.  
To view the demonstration  
Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the power.  
2 Hold dow n ?/1 for four seconds.  
The currently selected function, then the  
demonstration message appears in the display and the  
items including the following are reset or cleared:  
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.  
• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory  
settings.  
Notes  
• Running the demonstration will clear the receiver’s  
memory. For details on what will be cleared, see  
“Clearing the receiver's memory” on this page.  
• There will be no sound when the demonstration mode is  
activated.  
• You cannot cancel demonstration if you did not press  
?/1 while the above message is being displayed. To  
cancel demonstration after the above message appears,  
press ?/1 twice to activate the demonstration again.  
Then, press ?/1 while the above message is being  
displayed.  
• All index names (of preset stations and program  
sources) are cleared.  
• All adjustments made with the SET UP button are  
reset to their factory settings.  
• The sound field memorized for each program source  
and preset stations are cleared.  
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For the best possible surround sound all speakers should  
be the same distance from the listening position (A).  
(However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up  
to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the surround speakers  
up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening  
position.  
Sp e cifyin g t h e sp e a ke r p a ra m e t e rs  
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
2 Press SET UP.  
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to  
12.0 meters) from the listening position (A).)  
3 Press MENU I/i to select the parameter you w ant  
to adjust.  
You can place the surround speakers either behind you or  
to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).  
4 Press MENU +/– to select the setting you w ant.  
The setting is stored automatically.  
When placing surround speakers to your side  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the  
parameters that follow.  
B
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Normal speaker and Micro Satellite speaker  
A
A
Choose NORM. SP. if you’re using normal speakers and MICRO  
SP. if you’re using Micro Satellite speakers. If you choose NORM.  
SP., you can adjust the speaker size and the sub woofer selection  
as mentioned below. However, if you choose MICRO SP., the  
speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated  
as follows:  
45°  
C
C
90°  
Speakers  
Front  
Settings  
SMALL  
SMALL  
SMALL  
YES  
Center  
20°  
Surround  
Sub Woofer  
When placing the surround speakers behind you  
You cannot change the configuration if you choose MICRO SP.  
B
For STR-K402, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been  
preset to MICRO SP. according to the supplied speaker system. If  
you change the speaker system, choose NORM. SP. to adjust the  
speaker size and sub woofer selection.  
A
A
45°  
The setting for Micro Satellite speaker (MICRO SP.) has been  
programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sony’s  
Micro Satellite speakers, select MICRO SP. When you use Micro  
Satellite speaker and the speaker size is set to LARGE, you may  
not obtain the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be  
damaged at high volume position.  
C
C
90°  
For STR-DE475, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has  
been preset to NORM. SP.  
20°  
The following speaker size setup is applicable for NORM. SP.  
Note  
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening  
position than the front speakers.  
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L
R
x Fro n t sp e a ke r size (  
)
About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL)  
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker  
determine whether or not 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 sub woofer or other “LARGE” speaker.  
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of  
directionality it best not to cut them, 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”.  
Initial setting : LARGE  
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively  
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,  
select “LARGE”.  
• 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 front channel bass frequencies from the  
sub woofer.  
• When the front speaker is set to “SMALL”, the center  
and surround speakers are also automatically set to  
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).  
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers  
to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use BASS +/ –  
to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page 32.  
C
p Ce n t e r sp e a ke r size (  
)
Initial setting : LARGE  
SL  
SR  
x Su rro u n d sp e a ke r p o sit io n (  
Initial setting : PL. BEHD.  
)*  
• If you connect a large speaker that will effectively  
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,  
select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set  
to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to  
“LARGE”.  
• 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 center channel bass frequencies from the  
This parameter lets you specify the location of your  
surround speakers for proper implementation of the  
Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the  
“VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.  
• Select “PL. SIDE” if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to section A.  
• Select “PL. BEHD.” if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to section B.  
This setting only effects the surround modes in the  
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.  
1
front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer. *  
• If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”.  
The sound of the center channel will be output from the  
2
front speakers.*  
SL  
SR  
p Su rro u n d sp e a ke r size (  
)
Initial setting : LARGE  
• If you connect large speakers that will effectively  
reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,  
select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set  
to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround speakers to  
“LARGE”.  
90°  
• 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 surround channel bass frequencies from  
the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.  
A
A
45°  
B
B
3
20°  
• If you do not connect surround speakers, select “NO”.*  
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*1~*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes  
* These parameters are not available when “Surround  
speaker size” is set to “NO”.  
1
*
NORMAL  
PHANTOM  
3 STEREO  
2
*
3
*
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SR  
x Su rro u n d sp e a ke r h e ig h t (  
)*  
x Su b w o o fe r se le ct io n  
Initial setting : HGT. LOW  
Initial setting : S.W. YES  
This parameter lets you specify the height of your  
surround speakers for proper implementation of the  
Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the  
“VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.  
• Select “HGT. LOW” if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to section A.  
• If you connect a sub woofer, select “S.W. YES”.  
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “S.W. NO”.  
This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs  
the LFE signals from other speakers.  
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital  
(AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting  
the sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.  
• Select “HGT. HIGH” if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to section B.  
L
R
This setting only affects the surround modes in the  
“VIRTUAL” sound fields.  
x Fro n t sp e a ke r d ist a n ce (  
)
Initial setting : DIST. 5.0 m (5.0 meter) 16 feet  
Set the distance from your listening position to the front  
(left or right) speaker (A on page 15).  
• Front speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter)  
steps from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters).  
• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from  
your listening position, set the distance to the closest  
speaker.  
B
A
B
A
60  
30  
C
x Ce n t e r sp e a ke r d ist a n ce (  
)
Initial setting : DIST. 5.0 m (5.0 meter) 16 feet  
Set the distance from your listening position to the center  
speaker.  
• Center speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter)  
steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance  
(A on page 15) to a distance 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer to  
your listening position (B on page 15).  
* These parameters are not available when “Surround  
speaker size” is set to “NO”.  
• Do not place the center speaker farther away from your  
listening position than the front speakers.  
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About the surround speaker position (PL. SIDE, and PL. BEHD.)  
This setting is designed specifically for implementation of the  
Digital Cinema Sound modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.  
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as  
critical as other modes. All of the modes in the “VIRTUAL”  
sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround  
speaker would be located behind the listening position, but  
presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround  
speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the  
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left  
and right of the listening position, the “VIRTUAL” sound fields  
will not be effective unless the surround speaker position  
parameter is set to “PL. SIDE”.  
SL  
SR  
x Su rro u n d sp e a ke r d ist a n ce (  
)
Initial setting : DIST. 3.5 m (3.5 meter) 11 feet  
Set the distance from your listening position to the  
surround (left or right) speaker.  
• Surround speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1  
meter) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker  
distance (A on page 15) to a distance 15 feet (4.5 meters)  
closer to your listening position (C on page 15).  
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from  
your listening position than the front speakers.  
• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from  
your listening position, set the distance to the closest  
speaker.  
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables,  
such as wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using  
“PL. BEHD.” if your speakers are located high above the listening  
position, even if they are to the immediate left and right.  
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the  
“Surround speaker position” explanation, we recommend that  
you play back multi channel surround encoded software and  
listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment.  
Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness  
and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the  
surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound from  
the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select  
“PL. BEHD.” and then use the speaker distance parameter and  
speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.  
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About speaker distances  
Ad ju st in g t h e sp e a ke r vo lu m e  
This receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of  
distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker  
farther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker can  
not be set more that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than the front  
speakers.  
Use the remote while seated in your listening position to  
adjust the volume of each speaker.  
Note  
This receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency  
Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set farther away from  
the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no  
more than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer.  
centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.  
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to  
enjoy the surround sound.  
2 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote.  
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in  
sequence.  
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the  
actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of  
the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will  
sound like it is farther away.  
For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet (1~2 m)  
closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic  
sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a  
satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are  
too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter)  
than the actual distance will create a larger soundstage. (1 foot  
corresponds to a 1 ms difference.)  
3 Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the  
test tone from each speaker sounds the same  
w hen you are in your main listening position.  
• To adjust the balance of the front right and front left  
speakers, use the front balance parameter in the  
LEVEL menu (see page 31).  
• To adjust the balance of the surround right and  
surround left speakers, use the surround balance  
parameter in the LEVEL menu (see page 31).  
• To adjust the volume level of the center speaker,  
press MENU </ > to select the center parameter.  
Use MENU +/ – on the remote to adjust the level.  
• To adjust the volume level of the surround speaker,  
press MENU </ > to select the surround parameter.  
Use MENU +/ – on the remote to adjust the level.  
Adjusting these parameters while listening to the sound often  
results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!  
4 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn off  
the test tone.  
Note  
The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is set to MULTI  
CH IN.  
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You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same  
time  
Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the receiver or press MASTER  
VOL +/ – on the remote.  
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Be fo re Yo u Use Yo u r  
Re ce ive r  
Notes  
Ch e ckin g t h e co n n e ct io n s  
• The front balance, surround balance, center level, and surround  
level are shown in the display during adjustment.  
• Although these adjustments can also be made via the front  
panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the  
receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we  
recommend you follow the procedure previously described in  
this section and adjust the speaker levels from your listening  
position using the remote control.  
After connecting all of your components to the receiver,  
do the following to verify that the connections were made  
correctly.  
Function buttons  
?/1  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
TUNER  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
?
/
1
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE  
MASTER VOLUME  
+
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DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
When setting the volume levels for each speaker  
SET UP  
NAME  
–
–
+
+
TREBLE  
BASS  
PRESET  
TUNING  
–
+
–
+
–
TUNING  
FM  
SOUND CONTROL  
LEVEL  
A.F.D.  
SURR  
2CH  
Let’s assume that you have matched the sound levels of all the  
speakers using the test tone. Although this lays the foundation  
for high quality surround sound, it may be necessary to make  
further adjustments while listening to playback of actual  
software. This is because most software contains center and  
surround channels recorded at slightly lower levels than the two  
front channels.  
MENU  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
SHIFT  
FM MODE  
AM  
PHONES  
MUTING  
ENTER  
MASTER VOLUME  
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
When you actually play back software recorded in multi channel  
surround, you will notice that increasing the center and surround  
speaker levels produces a better blend between the front and  
center speakers and greater cohesion between the front and  
surround speakers. Increasing the level of the center speaker  
about 1 dB, and the surround speakers about 1~2 dB is likely to  
produce better results.  
2 Press a function button to select a component  
(program source) that you connected (e.g., CD  
player or tape deck).  
3 Turn on the component and start playing it.  
4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume.  
In other words, in order to create a more cohesive soundstage  
with balanced dialog, we recommend that you make some  
adjustments while playing your software. Changes of only 1 dB  
can make a huge difference in the character of the soundstage.  
If you do not obtain normal sound output after  
performing this procedure, look for the reason in the  
following checklist and take the appropriate measures to  
correct the problem.  
Th e re is n o so u n d n o m a t t e r w h ich co m p o n e n t is  
se le ct e d .  
, Check that both the receiver and all components  
are turned on.  
, Check that the volume level on the display is not  
set to VOL MIN by turning the MASTER  
VOLUME.  
, Check that all speaker cords are connected  
correctly.  
, Press MUTING if MUTING appears on the display.  
, Check that the headphones are not connected to  
the PHONES jack. No sound will come from the  
speakers if the headphones are connected.  
, Check that the receiver is not in “Demonstration  
Mode” (see page 14).  
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Th e re ’s n o so u n d fro m a sp e cific co m p o n e n t .  
, 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.  
No so u n d is h e a rd fro m o n e o f t h e fro n t  
sp e a ke rs.  
, Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack  
to verify that sound is output from the headphones  
(see “w; PHONES jack” on page 23).  
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.  
If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see  
“Troubleshooting” on page 42.  
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Fro n t Pa n e l Pa rt s  
De scrip t io n s  
Location of  
Parts and Basic  
Operations  
This chapter provides information  
about the locations and functions of  
the buttons and controls on the front  
panel. It also explains basic  
operations.  
1 ?/1 sw itch  
Press to turn the receiver on and off.  
2 DISPLAY button  
Press repeatedly to change the information on the  
display window as follows:  
v
Index name of the component or the preset station*  
v
FUNCTION button indication or frequency**  
v
Sound field applied to the program source  
* Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the  
component or preset station (see page 39). Index name does not  
appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the  
same as the function button.  
** Frequency appears only when the tuner is selected.  
3 DIMMER button  
Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display.  
When you want to turn off the display, set in the  
“DIM.RANGE” parameter in the SET UP menu (page  
47).  
4 The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. For  
details, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page  
34.  
PRESET TUNING +/– buttons  
Scan all preset stations.  
TUNING +/– buttons  
Scan all the available radio stations.  
MEMORY button  
Press to memorize a preset station.  
SHIFT button  
Selects a memory page for preset stations.  
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4
1
2 3  
5
6
7
9
qa  
qs  
8
0
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
TUNER  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
? / 1  
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE  
MASTER VOLUME  
+
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
SET UP  
NAME  
–
–
+
+
TREBLE  
BASS  
PRESET  
TUNING  
–
–
+
–
+
TUNING  
FM  
SOUND CONTROL  
LEVEL  
A.F.D.  
SURR  
MENU  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
SHIFT  
FM MODE  
AM  
PHONES  
MUTING  
2CH  
ENTER  
qlqk qj  
qh qg  
w;  
qf qd  
FM MODE button  
6 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator  
This indicator lights up when the unit is decoding  
signals recorded in a Multi Channel format.  
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo  
reception is poor, press this button. You will not have  
the stereo effect but the sound is improved.  
7 LEVEL button / indicator  
FM button  
Selects the FM band.  
Press to activate the speaker level parameters (page  
31). The indicator on the button lights up and you can  
adjust the various speaker level parameters (front  
balance, surround balance, etc.).  
AM button  
Selects the AM band.  
8 SURR button / indicator  
5 SET UP button/indicator  
Press to activate the surround parameters (page 30).  
The indicator on the button lights up and you can  
adjust the various surround parameters (effect level,  
wall type, etc.).  
Press to activate the setup mode, then use the MENU  
/
buttons (ql) to select any of the following  
indications. You can then make various settings using  
the MENU +/ – buttons (qk).  
When you select  
You can  
9 MULTI CH IN button  
Press to enjoy the audio source connected to the  
MULTI CH IN jacks with the video from the selected  
component. Press again to cancel MULTI CH IN.  
Speaker type  
Specify the type of speakers.  
(page 15)  
Speaker setup  
Specify the front, center,  
surround speaker sizes, the  
surround speaker position, and  
whether or not you are using a  
sub woofer. (page 15)  
• When the MULTI CH IN is selected, the tone, sound field  
and surround parameters do not function.  
0 Tone buttons  
Speaker Distance  
Dimmer range  
Specify the front, center, and  
surround speaker distances.  
(page 17)  
TREBLE +/– button  
Press this button to adjust the tone (treble) (page 32).  
Specify the display to turn off  
when you press the DIMMER  
button several times. (page 47)  
BASS +/– button  
Press this button to adjust the tone (bass) (page 32).  
MULTI CH IN  
video input  
Specify the video input to be  
used with the audio signals from  
the MULTI CH IN jacks.  
(page 47)  
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qd MASTER VOLUME control  
qa INPUT MODE button  
After turning on the component you selected, rotate to  
adjust the volume.  
Press to select the input mode for your digital  
components (DVD/ LD and TV/ SAT).  
Each press switches the input mode of the currently  
selected component.  
qf MUTING button  
Press to mute the sound. MUTING appears on the  
display when the sound is muted.  
Select  
To  
AUTO  
Give priority to digital signals  
when there are both digital and  
analog connections. If there are  
no digital signals, analog is  
selected  
qg SOUND FIELD  
Use the SOUND FIELD buttons to enjoy surround  
sound. For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound”  
starting from page 24.  
DIGITAL (OPTICAL)  
DIGITAL (COAXIAL)  
ANALOG  
Specify the digital audio signals  
input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL  
input jacks (TV/ SAT only)  
A.F.D button / indicator  
Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the  
type of audio signal being input and perform proper  
decoding (if necessary).  
Specify the digital audio signals  
input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL  
input jacks (DVD/ LD only)  
Specify the analog audio signals  
input to the AUDIO IN (L and R)  
jack  
MODE button / indicator  
Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page  
25).  
Note  
2CH button / indicator  
Press to output sound from only the front (left and  
right) speakers.  
If 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone, sound field and  
surround parameters do not function.  
qs Function buttons  
qh NAME button / indicator  
Press one of the buttons to select the component you  
want to use.  
Press to activate the name function and enter names  
for preset stations and program sources (page 39).  
To select  
Press  
VCR  
VIDEO  
DVD/ LD  
TV/ SAT  
MD/ TAPE  
CD  
qj ENTER button  
Press to enter individual characters for the preset  
stations and program source names.  
DVD or LD player  
TV or satellite tuner  
MD or Tape deck  
CD player  
qk MENU +/– buttons  
Turn to adjust the selected speaker level and surround  
parameters (etc.).  
Built in tuner  
TUNER  
ql MENU  
/
buttons  
After selecting the component, turn on the component  
you selected and play the program source.  
Press to select various speaker level and surround  
parameters (etc.).  
• After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the  
TV and set the TV’s video input to match the component  
you selected.  
w; PHONES jack  
Connects headphones.  
• When you connect the headphones, no sound will come  
from the speakers.  
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You can take advantage of surround sound simply by  
selecting one of the receiver’s pre-programmed sound  
modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of  
movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can  
also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you  
desire by changing the various surround parameters.  
The receiver contains a variety of different sound modes.  
The cinema sound modes are designed for use when  
playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded  
with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic.  
In addition to decoding the surround sound, some of  
these modes also provide sound effects commonly found  
in movie theaters.  
Enjoying  
Surround  
Sound  
This chapter describes how to set up  
the receiver to enjoy surround sound.  
You can enjoy multi channel surround  
when playing back software encoded  
with Dolby Digital or DTS.  
The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications  
of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal  
processing technology. They shift the sound away from  
the actual speaker locations to simulate the presence of  
several “virtual” speakers.  
The music (etc.) sound modes are designed for use with  
standard audio sources and TV broadcasts. They add  
reverberation to the source signal to make you feel as if  
you were in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). Use these  
sound modes with two-channel sources like CD and  
stereo broadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts.  
For more information about the sound modes, see pages  
26 – 27.  
A.F.D.  
The “Auto Format Decoding” sound mode prÂsents the  
sound exactly as it was encoded, without adding any  
reverberation (etc.).  
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register the  
number and location of your speakers. See “Multi-  
Channel Surround setup” starting on page 15 to set the  
speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound.  
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MENU  
/
buttons  
SURR  
TREBLE +/–  
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of  
the pre-programmed sound fields according to the  
program you want to listen to.  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
TUNER  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
?
/
1
1 Press MODE.  
MD/TAPE  
CD  
MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE  
MASTER VOLUME  
+
The current sound field is indicated in the display.  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
SET UP  
NAME  
–
–
+
+
TREBLE  
BASS  
PRESET  
TUNING  
–
+
–
+
–
TUNING  
FM  
SOUND CONTROL  
LEVEL  
A.F.D.  
SURR  
2CH  
MENU  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
SHIFT  
FM MODE  
AM  
PHONES  
MUTING  
2 Press MENU  
/
or MENU +/– buttons to select  
ENTER  
the sound field you w ant.  
See the table starting on page 26 for information on  
each sound field.  
MENU +/– buttons  
SOUND FIELD buttons  
BASS +/–  
To t u rn t h e so u n d fie ld o ff  
Press A.F.D. or 2CH (page 23).  
Brie f d e scrip t io n s o f b u t t o n s u se d t o  
e n jo y su rro u n d so u n d  
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The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each  
program source (Sound Field Link)  
Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was  
last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you  
listen to CD with HALL as the sound field, change to a different  
program source, then return to CD, HALL will be applied again.  
With the tuner, sound fields are memorized separately for AM,  
FM, and all preset stations.  
LEVEL button: Press to customize the level parameters.  
SURR button: Press to customize the surround  
parameters in the current sound field.  
BASS +/– buttons: Press to adjust the tone (bass).  
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You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software by  
looking at the packaging  
Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the  
TREBLE +/– buttons: Press to adjust the tone (treble).  
logo, and Dolby  
Surround encoded programs are labeled with the A  
MENU  
/
buttons: Use to select parameters after  
logo.  
pressing the LEVEL, SURR or SET UP buttons.  
MENU +/– buttons: Use to adjust parameters and select  
sound fields (etc.).  
SOUND FIELD buttons:  
A.F.D. button: Press to set the receiver to  
automatically detect the type of audio signal being  
input and perform proper decoding (if necessary).  
MODE button: Press to activate the sound field  
selection mode.  
2CH button: Press to output sound from only the  
front (left and right) speakers.  
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Sound field  
Effect  
Notes  
NORM. SURR.  
(NORMAL SURROUND)  
Software with multi channel surround audio signals is  
played according to the way it was recorded.  
Software with two channel audio signals, is decoded  
with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects.  
STUDIO A  
(CINEMA STUDIO A)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures  
Entertainment’s classic editing studio.  
This is a standard mode, great for  
watching most type of movie.  
STUDIO B  
(CINEMA STUDIO B)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures  
Entertainment’s mixing studio which is one of the most  
up-to-date facilities in Hollywood.  
This mode is ideal for watching science-  
fiction or action movies with lots of sound  
effects.  
STUDIO C  
(CINEMA STUDIO C)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures  
Entertainment’s BGM recording studio.  
This mode is ideal for watching musicals  
or classic films where music is featured in  
the soundtrack.  
V.M.DIMENS.*  
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual  
(VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION) surround speakers positioned higher than the listener  
from a single pair of actual surround speakers. This  
L
C
R
mode creates four sets of virtual speakers surrounding  
the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation.  
SL  
SR  
SIDE**  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
L
C
R
LS  
RS  
BEHIND**  
LS  
RS  
SL  
SR  
** See  
page 16  
V. SEMI M.D.*  
(VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTI  
DIMENSION)  
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual surround  
speakers from the sound of the front speakers without  
using actual surround speakers. This mode creates five  
sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30°  
angle of elevation.  
L
C
R
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
LS  
RS  
* “VIRTUAL” sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers.  
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Sound field  
Effect  
Notes  
HALL  
Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.  
JAZZ  
(JAZZ CLUB)  
L. HOUSE  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.  
Great for rock or pop music.  
(LIVE HOUSE)  
GAME  
Obtains maximum audio impact from video game  
software.  
Be sure to set the game machine to stereo  
mode when using game software with  
stereo sound capabilities.  
Notes  
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the play back signal.  
• When listening to sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the  
surround speakers.  
Use the buttons on the front panel to operate the following modes  
A.F.D.  
Automatically detects the type of audio signal being  
input (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard two  
channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if  
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was  
recorded/ encoded, without adding any effects.  
You can use this mode as a reference.  
AUTO FORMAT DECODING  
(Press the A.F.D. button)  
2CH ST.  
2 CHANNEL  
(Press the 2CH button)  
Outputs the sound from the front left and right  
speakers only. Standard two channel (stereo) sources  
completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi  
channel surround formats are downmixed to two  
channels.  
This allows you to play any source using  
only the front left and right speakers.  
Note  
• No sound is output from the sub woofer when the 2 CHANNEL mode is selected. To listen to two channel (stereo) sources using the front  
left and right speakers and a sub woofer, use the AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode.  
• When you select "Micro Satellite Speaker", internal sound processor will automatically redirect bass sound to subwoofer. If you want to  
listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this setting, we recommend that you choose AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode so that you  
can take advantage of your subwoofer to get back correct bass signal.  
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Un d e rst a n d in g t h e Mu lt i-Ch a n n e l Su rro u n d Disp la ys  
0
1
2
3
4
DTS  
MONO  
STEREO  
PRO LOGIC  
DIGITAL  
a
MEMORY  
D.RANGE  
SP. OFF OPT COAX  
L
C
L F E  
S
R
7
6
5
SL  
SR  
8
9
1 ; DIGITAL  
7 OPT  
This indicator lights up when the receiver is decoding  
signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format.  
Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal  
being input through the OPT terminal.  
2 PRO LOGIC  
8 Play back channel indicators  
The letters light up to indicate the channels being  
played back.  
Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic  
processing to two channel signals in order to output  
the center and surround channel signals.*  
* However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround  
speakers are set to “NO”, and the A.F.D. or NORMAL  
SURROUND sound fields are selected.  
L: Front Left  
R: Front Right  
C: Center (monaural)  
SR: Surround Right  
SL: Surround Left  
S: Surround (monaural or the surround components  
obtained by Pro Logic processing)  
The boxes around the letters light up to indicate the  
speakers used to playback the channels.  
See the next page for details regarding the playback  
channel indicators.  
3 DTS  
Lights up when DTS signals are input.  
Note  
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you  
have made digital connections and that INPUT ÕODE  
is NOT set to ANALOG (see qa on page 23).  
L F E  
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L F E  
will light up when the disc being played  
contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and  
when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually  
being reproduced.  
4 Tuner indicators  
These indicators light up when using the receiver to  
tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 34 – 37 for tuner  
operations.  
q; SP. OFF  
Lights up when headphone is inserted.  
5 D. RANGE  
Lights up when dynamic range compression is active.  
See page 32 to adjust the dynamic range compression.  
6 COAX  
Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal  
being input through the COAX terminal.  
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Source sound displays  
The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound. The box around the letters varies to show how the receiver downmixes  
the source sound (based on the speakers settings). When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB, the  
receiver adds reverberation based on the source sound.  
The following table shows how the indicators light up when using AUTO FORMAT DECODING mode.  
Although the table below shows almost all of the configurations available from multi channel surround signals, the ones  
marked “ ” are the most common.  
Source sound and Output Channel Display  
Surround speakers Center speaker  
Recording  
Format  
(Front/  
Input Channel Display  
All speakers  
present  
Surround/center  
speakers absent  
Surround)  
absent  
absent  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
C
DIGITAL  
C
C
DIGITAL  
C
C
DIGITAL  
C
;
;
;
;
DOLBY DIGITAL [1/ 0]  
DTS [1/ 0]  
1/ 0  
2/ 0*  
3/ 0  
2/ 1  
3/ 1  
2/ 2  
C
C
dts  
dts  
dts  
dts  
L
R
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
L
R
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
L
R
DIGITAL  
L
R
;
;
;
;
DOLBY DIGITAL [2/ 0]  
DTS [2/ 0]  
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
dts  
dts  
dts  
dts  
C
C
C
C
C
C
DIGITAL  
C
C
;
;
;
;
DOLBY DIGITAL [3/ 0]  
DTS [3/ 0]  
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
dts  
dts  
dts  
dts  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
;
;
;
;
DOLBY DIGITAL [2/ 1]  
DTS [2/ 1]  
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
L
L
R
R
dts  
dts  
dts  
dts  
C
S
C
S
C
S
C
S
;
a
a
;
DOLBY DIGITAL [3/ 1]  
DTS [3/ 1]  
L
C
S
R
L
C
S
R
L
C
S
R
L
C
S
R
dts  
dts  
dts  
dts  
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
;
;
;
;
DOLBY DIGITAL [2/ 2]  
DTS [2/ 2]  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
dts  
SL  
SR  
dts  
SL  
SR  
dts  
SL  
SR  
dts  
SL  
SR  
L
C
C
R
L
C
C
R
L
C
C
R
L
C
C
R
;
;
;
;
DOLBY DIGITAL [3/ 2]  
DTS [3/ 2]  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
3/ 2  
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
SL  
SR  
dts  
SL  
SR  
dts  
SL  
SR  
dts  
SL  
SR  
dts  
DIGITAL  
L
C
S
R
DIGITAL  
L
C
S
R
DIGITAL  
L
C
S
R
DIGITAL  
L
C
S
R
;
;
;
;
2/ 0**  
DOLBY DIGITAL [2/ 0]  
DOLBY PROLOGIC  
PCM XX kHz***  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
L
L
C
S
R
R
L
L
C
S
R
R
L
L
C
S
R
R
L
L
C
S
R
R
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
PRO LOGIC  
* Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag OFF  
**Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag ON  
*** The sampling rate is displayed.  
Notes  
• The receiver performs Pro Logic decoding and the display conforms to 2/ 0** when using the following movie sound modes with 2/ 0*  
or STEREO PCM format signals. (STUDIO A, B, C, V.M.DIMENS. and V. SEMI M.D.)  
• When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB with standard audio formats e.g., PCM, the receiver creates surround  
signals from the front L and R signals. In this case, sound is output from the surround speakers, but output channel indicators for the  
surround speakers do not light.  
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Cu st o m izin g So u n d Fie ld s  
By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone  
characteristics of the front speakers, you can customize  
the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.  
Wa ll t yp e  
Initial setting : WALL MID  
When sound is reflected off soft material, such as a  
curtain, the high frequency elements are reduced. A hard  
wall is highly reflective and does not significantly affect  
the frequency response of the reflected sound. This  
parameter lets you control the level of the high  
frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening  
environment by simulating a softer (S) or harder (H) wall.  
• The wall type can be adjusted from WALL S. 1 ~ WALL  
S. 8 (soft) to WALL H. 1 ~ WALL H. 8 (hard) in 17 steps.  
• The midpoint WALL MID designates a nÂutral wall  
(made of wood).  
Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored  
in memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is unplugged  
for about two weeks). You can change a customized  
sound field any time by making new adjustments to the  
parameters.  
See the table on page 33 for the parameters available in  
each sound field.  
To g e t t h e m o st fro m m u lt i ch a n n e l  
su rro u n d so u n d  
Re ve rb e ra t io n  
Initial setting : REVB. MID  
Before sound reaches our ears, it is reflected  
(reverberated) many times between the left and right  
walls, ceiling, and floor. In a large room, sound takes more  
time to bounce from one surface to another than in a  
smaller room. This parameter lets you control the spacing  
of the early reflections to simulate a sonically larger (L) or  
smaller (S) room.  
• The reverberation can be adjusted from REVB. S.  
1 ~ REVB. S. 8 (short) to REVB. L. 1 ~ REVB. L. 8 (long)  
in 17 steps.  
Position your speakers and do the procedures described  
in “Multi Channel Surround Setup” starting on page 15  
before you customize a sound field.  
Ad ju st in g t h e su rro u n d p a ra m e t e rs  
The SURR menu contains parameters that let you  
customize various aspects of the current sound field. The  
settings available in this menu are stored individually for  
each sound field.  
• The midpoint REVB. MID designates a standard room  
with no adjustment.  
1 Start playing a program source encoded w ith multi  
channel surround sound.  
2 Press SURR.  
The button lights up and the first parameter is  
displayed.  
3 Press MENU  
/
to select the parameter you  
w ant to adjust.  
4 Press MENU +/– to select the setting you w ant.  
The setting is stored automatically.  
Effe ct le ve l (EFFECT)  
Initial setting : (depends on sound field mode)  
This parameter lets you adjust the “presence” of the  
current surround effect.  
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*Su b w o o fe r le ve l  
Initial setting : S. W. 0 dB  
Ad ju st in g t h e le ve l p a ra m e t e rs  
The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust  
the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker. The  
settings available in this menu are applied to all sound  
fields.  
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.  
• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –10 dB to  
+6 dB.  
* The parameters can be adjusted separately for MULTI CH IN.  
1 Start playing a program source encoded w ith multi  
Lo w Fre q u e n cy Effe ct  
Initial setting : L.F.E. 0 dB  
channel surround sound.  
This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE  
(Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub  
woofer without affecting the level of the bass frequencies  
sent to the sub woofer from the front, center or surround  
channels via the bass redirection circuitry.  
• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –20.0 dB to  
0 dB (line level). 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the  
mix level determined by the recording engineer.  
• Selecting OFF mutes the sound of the LFE channel from  
the sub woofer. However, the low frequency sounds of  
the front, center, or surround speakers are output from  
the sub woofer according to the settings made for each  
speaker in the speaker setup (page 15).  
2 Press LEVEL.  
The button lights up and the first parameter is  
displayed.  
3 Press MENU  
/
to select the parameter you  
w ant to adjust.  
4 Press MENU +/– to select the setting you w ant.  
The setting is stored automatically.  
L
R
*Fro n t b a la n ce (  
Initial setting : BALANCE  
)
Lets you adjust the balance between the front left and  
right speakers.  
• The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps.  
• These settings can also be adjusted using the supplied  
remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume” (page 18).  
SL  
SR  
*Su rro u n d b a la n ce (  
Initial setting : BALANCE  
)
Lets you adjust the balance between the surround left and  
right speakers.  
• The balance can be adjusted ±8 steps.  
• These settings can also be adjusted using the supplied  
remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume” (page 18).  
*Su rro u n d le ve l  
Initial setting : SURR 0 dB  
Lets you adjust level of the surround (left and right)  
speakers.  
• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –10 dB to  
+6 dB.  
• These settings can also be adjusted directly using the  
supplied remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume”  
(page 18).  
*Ce n t e r le ve l  
Initial setting : CTR 0 dB  
Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.  
• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –10 dB to  
+6 dB.  
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Cu st o m izin g So u n d Fie ld s  
compression.  
D. RANGE  
Dyn a m ic ra n g e co m p re sso r (  
)
Initial setting : COMP. OFF  
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.  
• COMP. OFF reproduces the sound track with no  
compression.  
• COMP. STD reproduces the sound track with the  
dynamic range intended by the recording engineer.  
• COMP. 0.1 ~ 0.9 allow you to compress the dynamic  
range in small steps to achieve the sound you want.  
• COMP. MAX provides a dramatic compression of the  
dynamic range.  
Ad ju st in g t h e b a ss/t re b le  
The BASS +/ – or TREBLE +/ – button lets you adjust the  
tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers for optimum  
sound. You can adjust the tone for each separate sound  
field.  
1 Start playing a program source encoded w ith multi  
channel surround sound.  
2 Press BASS +/– to adjust the bass tone and TREBLE  
+/– to adjust the treble tone.  
The setting is stored automatically.  
You can select a tone level of -6 dB to +6 dB in 2 dB  
steps.  
Note  
Dynamic range compression does not work with DTS sources.  
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About the Dynamic Range Compressor  
This parameter allows you to compress the dynamic range of the  
soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in  
the Dolby Digital signal. “COMP. STD” is standard compression,  
but because many sources have only light compression, you may  
not notice much difference when using COMP. 0.1~0.9.  
Re se t t in g cu st o m ize d so u n d fie ld s t o t h e  
fa ct o ry se t t in g s  
1 If the pow er is on, press ?/1 to turn off the pow er.  
Therefore, we recommend using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This  
greatly compresses the dynamic range and allows you to view  
movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the  
levels are predetermined and it provides a very natural  
2 Hold dow n MODE and press ?/1.  
“S.F. CLR.” appears in the display and all sound fields  
are reset at once.  
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Ad ju st a b le p a ra m e t e rs fo r e a ch so u n d fie ld  
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You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following  
ways:  
Receiving  
Dire ct Tu n in g  
You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly  
by using the numeric buttons on the remote (see page 36).  
Broadcasts  
Au t o m a t ic Tu n in g  
If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want,  
you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your  
area (see page 36).  
This chapter describes how to receive  
FM or AM broadcasts and how to  
preset selected stations.  
Pre se t Tu n in g  
After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or  
Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver  
(see page 37). Then you can tune in any of the stations  
directly by entering its 2-character code (see page 37). Up  
to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will  
also scan all the stations that you have preset (see page  
37).  
Before you begin, make sure you have:  
• Connected an FM and AM antenna to the receiver (see  
page 5).  
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PRESET TUNING +/–  
TUNING +/–  
Brie f d e scrip t io n s o f b u t t o n s u se d t o  
re ce ive b ro a d ca st s  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
TUNER  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
PRESET TUNING +/–: Press to scan all preset radio  
?
/
1
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE  
stations.  
MASTER VOLUME  
+
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
SET UP  
NAME  
–
–
+
+
TREBLE  
BASS  
PRESET  
TUNING  
–
+
–
+
–
TUNING  
FM  
SOUND CONTROL  
LEVEL  
A.F.D.  
SURR  
2CH  
TUNING +/–: Press to scan all available radio stations.  
MENU  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
SHIFT  
FM MODE  
AM  
PHONES  
MUTING  
ENTER  
FM MODE: If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the  
FM stereo reception is poor, press this button to improve  
the sound. You will not be able to enjoy stereo effect but  
the sound will be less distorted.  
FM  
AM  
SHIFT  
MEMORY  
FM MODE  
Note  
If “STEREO” does not appear at all even when the FM broadcast  
is received normally, press this button to turn on the “STEREO”  
indication.  
AV  
?/1  
?/1  
SLEEP  
SYSTEM  
STANDBY  
FUNCTION  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO  
VIDEO 3  
TV/SAT  
FM: Press to select the FM band.  
DVD/LD  
FN SHIFT  
TUNER  
PHONO MD/TAPE  
AUX  
CD/SACD  
AM: Press to select the AM band.  
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ENTER  
MEMORY: Uses for memorizing preset stations.  
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ENTER  
Numeric buttons  
D.TUNING  
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SHIFT  
SHIFT: Press to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for  
presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.  
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D.TUNING  
POSITION  
SWAP  
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SUB CH  
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TUNER: Press to select the tuner.  
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DISPLAY  
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TV/VTR  
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On t h e re m o t e :  
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WIDE  
VIDEO  
D. TUNING: Press this button to enter a frequency directly  
using the numeric buttons.  
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MULTI CH/  
2 CH DIRECT  
A.F.D.  
2CH/OFF  
+
–
MODE  
MUTING  
Numeric buttons: Press to enter a numeric value when  
inputting the frequency directly, presetting radio stations,  
or tuning to preset stations.  
MASTER  
VOL  
TEST TONE MAIN MENU  
MENU  
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Dire ct Tu n in g  
Au t o m a t ic Tu n in g  
For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief  
descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on  
page 35.  
For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief  
descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on  
page 35.  
1 Press TUNER.  
1 Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band.  
2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band.  
3 Press D.TUNING on the remote.  
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
Press the + button to scan from low to high; press the –  
button to scan from high to low.  
4 Press the numeric buttons on the remote to enter  
the frequency.  
Wh e n t h e re ce ive r re a ch e s e it h e r e n d o f t h e  
b a n d  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
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Scanning is repeated in the same direction.  
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz  
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the tuning interval  
is set to 10 kHz)  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is  
received.  
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4 To continue scanning, press TUNING + or TUNING –  
again.  
If yo u ca n n o t t u n e in a st a t io n a n d t h e  
e n t e re d n u m b e rs fla sh  
Make sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If not,  
repeat Steps 3 and 4.  
If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not  
used in your area.  
5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the  
direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum  
reception.  
6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to receive other stations.  
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If you try to enter a frequency not covered by the tuning  
interval  
The entered value is automatically rounded up or down.  
This 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  
FM tuning scale  
AM tuning scale  
U, CA  
50 kHz  
10 kHz (can be changed  
to 9 kHz)*  
E2, E3, TW  
AU  
50 kHz  
50 kHz  
9 kHz (can be changed  
to 10 kHz)*  
9 kHz  
* To change the AM tuning scale, see page 45.  
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Pre se t Tu n in g  
For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Brief  
descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on  
page 35.  
Tu n in g t o p re se t st a t io n s  
You can tune the preset stations either of the following  
two ways.  
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by  
performing steps on “Presetting radio stations” below.  
Sca n n in g t h e p re se t st a t io n s  
1 Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Pre se t t in g ra d io st a t io n s  
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING –  
repeatedly to select the preset station you w ant.  
Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in  
one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order  
and direction as follows:  
1 Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2 Tune in the station that you w ant to preset using  
Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning (page 36).  
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N  
3 Press MEMORY.  
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds.  
Do Steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes out.  
nC0˜...C2˜C1N  
4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C).  
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”, “B” or “C”  
appears in the display.  
Usin g t h e p re se t co d e s  
1 Press TUNER.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
5 Select a preset number by pressing PRESET TUNING  
+ or PRESET TUNING –.  
2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C),  
then press the preset number of the station you  
w ant using the numeric buttons on the supplied  
remote.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press the preset  
number, start again from Step 3.  
6 Press MEMORY again to store the station.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can store the  
station, start again from Step 3.  
7 Repeat Steps 2 to 6 to preset another station.  
To ch a n g e a p re se t n u m b e r t o a n o t h e r st a t io n  
Do Steps 1 to 6 to preset the new station to the number.  
Note  
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, all the  
preset stations will be cleared from the receiver’s memory, and  
you will have to preset the stations again.  
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MENU I/i  
Other  
NAME  
SET UP  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
TUNER  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
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MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE  
Operations  
MASTER VOLUME  
+
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
SET UP  
NAME  
–
–
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TREBLE  
BASS  
PRESET  
TUNING  
–
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TUNING  
FM  
SOUND CONTROL  
LEVEL  
A.F.D.  
SURR  
2CH  
MENU  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
SHIFT  
FM MODE  
AM  
PHONES  
MUTING  
ENTER  
MENU +/–  
ENTER  
TUNER  
Brie f d e scrip t io n s o f b u t t o n s t h a t a p p e a r  
in t h is ch a p t e r  
NAME button: Press to name preset stations or program  
sources.  
MENU +/– buttons: Use to select characters when  
naming preset stations or program sources.  
MENU  
/
buttons: Use to move the cursor when  
naming preset stations or program sources.  
TUNER button: Press to select the tuner.  
SET UP button: Press to enter the set up mode.  
ENTER button: Press to enter the completed name of the  
preset station or program source.  
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Na m in g Pre se t St a t io n s a n d  
Pro g ra m So u rce s  
Re co rd in g  
Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the  
components connected to it. You don’t have to connect the  
playback and recording components directly to each  
other: once you select a program source on the receiver,  
you can record and edit as you normally would using the  
controls on each component.  
You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters  
for preset stations and program sources. These names (for  
example, “VHS”) appear in the receiver’s display when a  
station or program source is selected.  
Note that no more than one name can be entered for each  
preset station or program source.  
This function is useful for distinguishing components of  
the same kind. For example, two VCRs can be specified as  
“VHS” and “8MM”, respectively. It is also handy for  
identifying components connected to jacks meant for  
another type of component, for example, a second CD  
player connected to the MD/ TAPE jacks.  
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all  
components properly.  
Function buttons  
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
TUNER  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
?
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1
MD/TAPE  
MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE  
MASTER VOLUME  
+
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
SET UP  
NAME  
–
–
+
+
TREBLE  
BASS  
PRESET  
TUNING  
–
+
–
+
–
TUNING  
FM  
SOUND CONTROL  
LEVEL  
A.F.D.  
SURR  
2CH  
1 To n a m e a p re se t st a t io n  
Press TUNER.  
MENU  
SOUND FIELD  
MODE  
MEMORY  
SHIFT  
FM MODE  
AM  
PHONES  
MUTING  
ENTER  
The last station you received is tuned in.  
To n a m e a p ro g ra m so u rce  
Select the program source (component) to be  
named, then go to Step 3.  
Recording component  
(tape deck, MD deck,  
VCR)  
Playback component  
(program source)  
2 Tune in the preset station you w ant to create an  
index name for.  
ç: Audio signal flow  
c: Video signal flow  
If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset  
stations, see “Tuning to preset stations” on page 37.  
Re co rd in g o n a n a u d io t a p e o r Min iDisc  
3 Press NAME.  
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the  
receiver. Refer to the instruction manual of your cassette  
deck or MD deck if you need help.  
4 Create an index name by using the MENU +/– and  
MENU  
/
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Press MENU +/ – to select a character, then press  
move the cursor to the next position.  
to  
1 Select the component to be recorded.  
2 Prepare the component for playing.  
To in se rt a sp a ce  
Press MENU +/ - until a blank space appears in the  
For example, insert a CD into the CD player.  
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display (you can find the space character between “ ”  
and “A”).  
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck  
and adjust the recording level, if necessary.  
If yo u ’ve m a d e a m ist a ke  
4 Start recording on the recording deck, then start  
Press MENU  
or  
repeatedly until the character to  
playback on the playback component.  
be changed flashes, then press MENU + or – to select  
the right character.  
5 Press ENTER.  
To a ssig n in d e x n a m e s t o o t h e r st a t io n s  
Repeat Steps 2 to 5.  
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Re co rd in g  
Usin g t h e Sle e p Tim e r  
Re co rd in g o n a vid e o t a p e  
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a  
specified time.  
You can record from a TV, or an LD player using the  
receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio  
sources when editing a video tape. See your LD player’s  
instruction manual if you need help.  
Press SLEEP on the remote w hile the pow er is on.  
Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown  
below.  
1 Select the program source to be recorded.  
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2 Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert the laser disc you want to record  
into the LD player.  
The display dims after you have specified the time.  
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You can freely specify the time  
First, press SLEEP on the remote, then specify the time you want  
using MENU +/ – on the receiver. The sleep time changes in 1  
minute intervals. You can specify up to 5 hours.  
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for  
recording.  
4 Start recording on the recording VCR, then start  
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off  
You can check the time remaining before the receiver turns  
playing the laser disc you w ant to record.  
Press SLEEP on the remote. The remaining time appears in the  
display.  
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You can record the sound from any audio source onto a  
video tape while recording from a laser disc  
Locate the point where you want to start recording from another  
audio source, select the program source, then start playback. The  
audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of  
the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium.  
To resume audio recording from the original medium, select the  
video source again.  
Notes  
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component  
connected to the analog MD/ TAPE OUT or VIDEO OUT jacks.  
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the  
MD/ TAPE OUT or VIDEO OUT jacks.  
• When MULTI CH IN is selected, audio signals are not output  
from MD/ TAPE OUT or VIDEO OUT jacks.  
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Ad ju st m e n t Usin g t h e SET  
UP Bu t t o n  
The SET UP button allows you to make the following  
adjustments.  
Se le ct in g t h e MULTI CH IN vid e o in p u t  
This parameter lets you specify the video input to be used  
with the audio signals from the MULTI CH IN jack. The  
MULTI CH IN video input is set to DVD/ LD by default.  
1 Press SET UP.  
MULTI CH IN  
2 Press MENU  
/
to select “  
VISUAL”.  
3 Press MENU +/– to select the video input you w ant.  
Se t t h e d isp la y t o t u rn o ff  
This parameter lets you specify whether or not the display  
turns off when you press the DIMMER button several  
times. When “WIDE” is selected, you can set the display  
to turn off, but when “NARROW” is selected, you cannot  
set the display to turn off. The default setting is set to  
“NARROW”.  
1 Press SET UP.  
2 Press MENU  
/
to select “DIM.RANGE”.  
3 Press MENU +/– to select “NARROW” or “WIDE”.  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
Additional  
If you experience any of the following difficulties while  
using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help  
you remedy the problem. Also, see “Checking the  
connections” on page 19 to verify that the connections are  
correct. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
Information  
Th e re ’s n o so u n d o r o n ly a ve ry lo w -le ve l so u n d  
is h e a rd .  
, Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
, Make sure that you’ve selected the correct  
component on the receiver.  
, Press MUTING if MUTING appears on the display.  
, The protective device on the receiver has been  
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the  
receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and  
turn on the power again.  
Th e le ft a n d rig h t so u n d s a re u n b a la n ce d o r  
re ve rse d .  
, Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
, Adjust front balance parameter in the LEVEL  
menu.  
Se ve re h u m o r n o ise is h e a rd .  
, 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.  
, The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a  
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
No so u n d is h e a rd fro m t h e ce n t e r sp e a ke r.  
, Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
SOUND FIELD MODE).  
, Select the appropriate center mode (see pages  
25–27).  
, Adjust the speaker volume (see page 18).  
, Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set  
to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 16).  
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No so u n d o r o n ly a ve ry lo w -le ve l so u n d is h e a rd  
fro m t h e su rro u n d sp e a ke rs.  
Th e su rro u n d e ffe ct ca n n o t b e o b t a in e d .  
, Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
SOUND FIELD MODE).  
, Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
SOUND FIELD MODE).  
, Select the appropriate center mode (see pages  
25–27).  
, Adjust the speaker volume (see page 18).  
, Make sure the surround speaker size parameter is  
set to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 16).  
“ PCM--kHz” a p p e a rs o n t h e d isp la y.  
, The sampling frequency is more than 48 kHz.  
Change the input player setting to 48 kHz.  
No t h in g a p p e a rs o n t h e d isp la y.  
, When the display turns off immediately after the  
receiver is turned on, press DIMMER to change the  
display mode.  
No so u n d is h e a rd fro m t h e su b w o o fe r.  
, Make sure the sub woofer is set to YES (see page  
17).  
, Check that 2CH mode has not been selected (see  
No p ict u re o r a n u n cle a r p ict u re a p p e a rs o n t h e  
TV scre e n o r m o n it o r.  
page 27).  
, Select the appropriate function on the receiver.  
, Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
, Move your TV away from the audio components.  
Re co rd in g ca n n o t b e d o n e .  
, Check that the components are connected correctly.  
, Select the source component with a FUNCTION  
button.  
, When recording from a digital component, make  
sure the input mode is set to ANALOG (see page  
23) before recording with a component connected  
to the analog MD/ TAPE terminals.  
Th e re m o t e d o e s n o t fu n ct io n .  
, Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the  
receiver.  
, Remove any obstacles in the path between the  
remote and the receiver.  
, Replace both batteries in the remote with new  
ones, if they are weak.  
, Make sure you select the correct function on the  
remote.  
, If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use the  
remote to select a source or component other than  
TV before operating the receiver or other  
component.  
Ra d io st a t io n s ca n n o t b e t u n e d in .  
, Check that the antennas are connected securely.  
Adjust the antennas and connect an external  
antenna if necessary.  
, The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct  
tuning.  
, Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly  
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning)  
(see pages 36 and 45).  
, No stations have been preset or the preset stations  
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset  
stations). Preset the stations (see page 37).  
, Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in  
the display.  
Re fe re n ce se ct io n s fo r cle a rin g t h e  
re ce ive r’s m e m o ry  
To clear  
See  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
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page 32  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
Outputs  
MD/ TAPE (OUT):  
VIDEO (AUDIO OUT):  
Voltages: 250 mV,  
Impedance:  
10 kilohms  
SUB WOOFER:  
Voltage: 2 V  
Impedance :  
1 kilohms  
PHONES:  
Models of other area code  
AUDIO POWER  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Rated Power Output at Stereo mode  
(8 ohms 1kHz, THD 0.7%)  
2)  
POWER OUTPUT AND  
TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
With 8 ohm loads, both  
channels driven, from 40 -  
20,000 Hz; rated 80 w atts  
per channel minimum RMS  
pow er, w ith no more than  
0.09% total harmonic  
distortion from 250  
80 W + 80 W  
Reference Power Output2)  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
Front1):  
90 W/ ch  
Center1): 90 W  
Surround1):  
Accepts low– and  
high-impedance  
headphones  
90 W/ ch  
1) Depending on the sound field settings and  
the sources, there may be no sound output.  
2) Measured under the following conditions:  
TONE  
±6 dB at 100 Hz  
and 10 kHz  
milliw atts to rated output  
(USA model only).  
Area code  
AU,E2/ E3  
TW  
Power requirement  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
110 V AC, 50 Hz  
Sampling frequency  
48 kHz (OPTICAL IN)  
96 kHz (COAXIAL IN)  
Am p lifie r se ct io n  
Frequency response  
MULTI CH IN, CD,  
POWER OUTPUT  
Models of area code U, CA  
Rated Power Output at Stereo mode  
(8 ohms 40 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
80 W + 80 W  
MD/ TAPE, DVD/ LD,  
TV/ SAT, VIDEO:  
20 Hz – 20 kHz  
0/ – 0.5 dB (sound field,  
and tone bypassed)  
FM t u n e r se ct io n  
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
Antenna terminals  
Reference Power Output  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
Front1): 80 W/ ch  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
Inputs (Analog)  
Intermediate  
frequency  
MULTI CH IN, CD,  
MD/ TAPE, DVD/ LD,  
TV/ SAT, VIDEO:  
Sensitivity: 250 mV  
Impedance:  
Center1): 80 W  
Surround1): 80 W/ ch  
10.7 MHz  
Sensitivity  
Mono: 18.3 dBf,  
2.2 µV/ 75 ohms  
Stereo: 38.3 dBf,  
22.5 µV/ 75 ohms  
Models of area code TW  
Rated Power Output at Stereo mode  
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
80 W + 80 W2)  
50 kilohms  
S/ N3): 85 dB  
(A, 250 mV4))  
(at 110 V AC, 50Hz)  
Usable sensitivity  
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/ 75 ohms  
3) INPUT SHORT  
Reference Power Output  
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10% at 110 V  
AC, 50 Hz)  
4) Weighted network, input level  
S/N  
Mono: 76 dB  
Stereo: 70 dB  
Inputs (Digital)  
Front1): 90 W/ ch  
DVD/ LD (coaxial):  
Sensitivity: –  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
S/ N: 100 dB  
Center1): 90 W  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
Mono: 0.3%  
Surround1): 90 W/ ch  
Stereo: 0.5%  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
TV/ SAT (Optical):  
Sensitivity: –  
Separation  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
Frequency response  
30 Hz - 15 kHz  
Impedance: –  
S/ N: 100 dB  
+0.5/ -2 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
Selectivity  
60 dB at 400 kHz  
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Power consumption  
Models of area code U  
Vid e o se ct io n  
AM t u n e r se ct io n  
Inputs  
Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
Tuning range  
Models of area code U, CA  
185 W  
In Standby  
Condition:  
1 W  
Outputs  
Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
With 10-kHz tuning  
scale:  
530 - 1710 kHz5)  
With 9-kHz tuning  
scale:  
Models of area code CA  
280 VA  
Ge n e ra l  
System  
Tuner section:  
In Standby  
Condition:  
1 W  
531 - 1710 kHz5)  
Models of area code AU  
PLL quartz-locked  
digital synthesizer  
system  
With 9 kHz tuning  
scale:  
Models of area code  
E2/ E3, AU  
175 W  
Preamplifier section:  
Low-noise NF type  
equalizer  
Power amplifier section:  
Pure-complementary  
SEPP  
531 - 1602 kHz  
In Standby  
Condition:  
1 W  
Models of area code E2/ E3, TW  
With 10-kHz tuning  
scale:  
Models of area code TW  
340 W  
530-1610 kHz5)  
With 9-kHz tuning  
scale:  
Power requirements  
Models of area code U,  
In Standby  
Condition: 1 W  
531-1602 kHz5)  
CA  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Models of area code AU  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
Models of area code  
E2/ E3  
Dimensions  
430 × 145 × 298 mm  
(17 × 5 6/ 8 × 116/ 8 in.)  
including projecting  
parts and controls  
Antenna  
Loop antenna  
Intermediate 450 kHz  
frequency  
120/ 220/ 240 V AC,  
50/ 60 Hz  
Models of area code  
TW  
Mass (Approx.)  
Usable sensitivity  
7.2 kg (15 lb 14 oz)  
50 dB/ m (at 1,000 kHz  
or 999 kHz)  
Supplied accessories  
See page 4.  
110 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
S/N  
54 dB (at 50mV/ m)  
For details on the area code of the  
component you are using, see  
page 3.  
Harmonic distortion  
0.5% (50mV/ m, 400 Hz)  
Selectivity: At 9 kHz: 35 dB  
At 10 kHz: 40 dB  
Design and specifications are subject  
to change without notice.  
5) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9  
kHz y 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM  
station, turn off the receiver. Hold down the  
TUNING + button and press the ?/1  
button. 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.  
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Glo ssa ry  
Su rro u n d so u n d  
Do lb y Dig it a l  
Sound that consists of three elements:  
direct sound, early reflected sound  
(early reflections) and reverberative  
sound (reverberation). The acoustics  
of the surrounding space affect the  
way these three sound elements are  
heard. Surround sound combines  
these sound elements in such a way  
that you actually can sense the size of  
the venue, as well as its type.  
This sound format for movie theaters  
is more advanced than Dolby Pro  
Logic Surround. In this format, the  
surround speakers output stereo  
sound with an expanded frequency  
range and a sub woofer channel for  
deep bass is independently provided.  
This format is also called “5.1”  
because the sub woofer channel is  
counted as 0.1 channel (since it  
functions only when a deep bass  
effect is needed). All six channels in  
this format are recorded separately to  
realize superior channel separation.  
Furthermore, since all the signals are  
processed digitally, less signal  
degradation occurs.  
• Types of sound  
Reverberation  
Early reflections  
Direct sound  
Dig it a l Cin e m a So u n d  
This is the generic name of the  
surround sound produced by digital  
signal processing technology  
developed by Sony. Unlike previous  
surround sound fields mainly  
directed at the reproduction of music,  
Digital Cinema Sound is designed  
specifically for the enjoyment of  
movies.  
• Transition of sound from surround speakers  
Direct sound  
Level  
Early  
reflections  
Reverberation  
Time  
Early reflection time  
Do lb y Pro Lo g ic Su rro u n d  
As one method of decoding Dolby  
Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround  
produces four channels from two-  
channel sound. Compared with the  
former Dolby Surround system,  
Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces  
left-to-right panning more naturally  
and localizes sounds more precisely.  
To take full advantage of Dolby Pro  
Logic Surround, you should have one  
pair of surround speakers and a  
center speaker. The surround speakers  
output monaural sound.  
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Se t t in g s Usin g SURR, LEVEL, a n d SET UP b u t t o n s  
You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURR, SET UP, MENU </ > and MENU +/ – buttons. The table below  
shows each of the settings that these buttons can make.  
Press and light  
Press MENU I or i to select Press MENU + or – to select  
See page  
SURR button  
EFFECT LEVEL  
depends on sound mode (in 16 steps)  
between –8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)  
–8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)  
30  
WALL TYPE  
REVERBERATION TIME  
31  
LEVEL button  
FRONT BALANCE  
SURR BALANCE  
SURR LEVEL  
between –8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)  
between –8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)  
between –10 dB to +6 dB (in 1 dB steps)  
CENTER LEVEL  
between –10 dB to +6 dB (in 1 dB steps)  
between –10 dB to +6 dB (in 1 dB steps)  
OFF, or –20 dB to 0 dB (in 1 dB steps)  
OFF, 0.1 to 0.9 (in 0.1 dB steps), STD, or MAX  
SUB WOOFER LEVEL  
LFE MIX LEVEL  
DYNAMIC RANGE COMP  
*SET UP  
(FRONT)  
LARGE or SMALL  
15  
L
R
C
(CENTER)  
LARGE, SMALL, or NO  
LARGE, SMALL, or NO  
PL. SIDE or PL. BEHD.  
HGT. LOW or HGT. HIGH  
S.W. YES or S.W. NO  
SL SR (SURR)  
SL SR  
(SURR) PL. XXX  
SL SR (SURR) HGT. XXX  
S. W. (SUB WOOFER)  
(FRONT) XX.X ft. (m)  
between 3 feet (1.0 meters) and 40 feet (12.0  
meters) (in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps)  
L
R
C
(CENTER) XX.X ft. (m)  
between FRONT and 5 feet (1.5 meters) (in 1 foot  
(0.1 meter) steps)  
SL SR (SURR) XX.X ft. (m)  
between FRONT and 15 feet (4.5 meters) (in 1  
foot (0.1 meter) steps)  
DIM.RANGE  
NARROW or WIDE  
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VISUAL XXX  
V-TV/ SAT, V-DVD/ LD, V-VIDEO  
MULTI CH IN  
* When you press the SET UP button, you can select NORM. SP. (for normal speakers) or MICRO SP. (for Micro Satellite speakers).  
(page 15)  
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You can use the remote to operate the components in your system. The tables below show the settings of each button.  
Remote Button  
Operations  
Function  
Remote Button  
Operations  
Function  
SLEEP  
Receiver  
Activates the sleep  
function and the  
duration which the  
receiver turns off  
automatically.  
ENTER  
TV/ VCR/ SAT/  
Tape deck/  
LD player/  
VCD player/  
MD deck/  
After selecting a channel,  
disc or track using the  
numeric buttons, press  
to enter the value.  
DAT deck  
AV ?/ 1  
TV/ VCR/  
Turns the audio and  
video components on or  
off.  
CD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DAT deck  
SHIFT  
-/ --  
Receiver  
Press repeatedly to select  
a memory page for  
presetting radio stations  
or tuning to preset  
stations.  
TV  
Selects the channel  
entry mode, either  
one or two digit.  
?/ 1  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Turns the receiver on or  
off.  
VIDEO/  
VIDEO 1  
To watch VCR  
(VTR mode 3)  
D.TUNING  
Receiver  
Tuner station direct key-  
in mode.  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 3  
DVD/ LD  
TV/ SAT  
To watch VCR  
(VTR mode 1)  
./ >  
CD player/  
MD deck/  
DVD player/  
LD player/  
VCD player/  
Tape deck/ VCR/  
DAT deck  
Skips tracks.  
To watch VCR  
(VTR mode 2)  
To watch DVD or laser  
disc.  
m/ M  
CD player/  
DVD player/  
VCD player  
Searches tracks  
(forward or backward).  
To watch TV programs or  
satellite receiver.  
MD/ TAPE  
To listen Minidisc  
or audio tape.  
MD deck/  
Tape deck/ VCR/  
LD player/  
Fastforwards or rewinds.  
CD/ SACD  
TUNER  
Receiver  
Receiver  
To listen to compact disc.  
DAT deck  
To listen to radio  
programs.  
n
N
Tape deck  
Starts play on the  
reverse side.  
PHONO  
AUX  
Receiver  
Receiver  
To listen to turn table.  
CD player/  
MD deck/ Tape  
deck/ VCR/  
DVD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
Starts play.  
To listen to an audio  
equipment.  
FN SHIFT*  
0-9  
Remote  
Use simulaneously to  
select other function.  
DAT deck  
Receiver  
Use with “SHIFT” button  
to select tuner preset  
station numeric input  
during DIRECT  
TUNING or MEMORY  
mode.  
X
CD player/  
MD deck/ Tape  
deck/ VCR/  
DVD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
Pauses play or record.  
(Also starts recording  
with components in  
record standby.)  
CD player/  
MD deck/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DAT deck  
Selects track numbers.  
0 selects track 10.  
DAT deck  
*
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, PHONO and MD/ TAPE  
function is a 2-key operation. To select the above function,  
press FN SHIFT (function shift) and the function key you  
want simultaneously.  
TV/ VCR/ SAT  
Selects channel numbers.  
>10  
CD player/  
MD deck/  
Tape deck/  
LD player/  
VCD player  
Selects tracks numbers  
over 10.  
For example, press FN SHIFT and CD/ SACD to select  
MD/ TAPE function.  
Note  
When you press the function buttons (VIDEO, DVD/ LD,  
TV/ SAT), the input mode of the TV might not switch to the  
corresponding input mode that you want. In this case, press the  
TV/ VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV.  
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Remote Button  
Operations  
Function  
Remote Button  
Operations  
Function  
x
CD player/  
MD deck/ Tape  
deck/ VCR/  
DVD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
Stops play.  
MASTER VOL  
+/ –  
Receiver  
Adjusts the master  
volume of the receiver.  
MENU </ >  
MENU +/ –  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Selects a menu item.  
Makes adjustment or  
change the setting.  
DAT deck  
MENU  
DVD  
DVD  
DVD  
DVD  
Displays DVD menu.  
Selects a menu item.  
Enters the selection.  
POSITION**  
SWAP**  
TV  
Changes the position of  
the small picture.  
F/ f/ G/ g  
ENTER  
TV  
Swaps the small and the  
large picture.  
RETURN  
Returns to the previous  
menu or exits the menu.  
DISC  
CD player  
TV  
Select discs (Mega  
storage CD player only).  
TITLE  
DVD  
Displays DVD title.  
SUB CH +/ –**  
Selects preset channels  
for the small picture.  
** Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function.  
D. SKIP/  
CH/ PRESET +/ –  
Receiver  
Scans and selects preset  
stations.  
Notes  
• Some functions explained in this section may not work  
depending on the model of the receiver.  
TV/ VCR/ SAT  
CD player  
Selects preset channels.  
Skips discs (CD player  
with multi-disc changer  
only).  
• 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.  
• The VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, PHONO and AUX functions  
are not available for set operation.  
DISPLAY  
TV/ VCR/  
Selects information  
displayed on the TV  
screen.  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
VCD player  
P IN P**  
JUMP  
TV  
Activates the picture-in-  
picture function.  
Ch a n g in g t h e fa ct o ry se t t in g o f a fu n ct io n  
b u t t o n  
TV  
Toggles between the  
previous and the current  
channels.  
If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons don’t  
match your system components, you can change them.  
For example, if you have an MD player and a tape deck  
and you don’t have a CD player, you can assign the CD/  
SACD button to your tape deck.  
Note that the settings of the TUNER and FN SHIFT  
functions (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, PHONO and  
MD/ TAPE) cannot be changed.  
WIDE  
TV  
Selects the wide picture  
mode.  
ANT TV/ VTR  
VCR  
Selects output signal  
from the aerial terminal:  
TV signal or VCR  
program.  
TV/ VIDEO  
TV/ VCR  
Selects input signal: TV  
input or video input.  
A. F. D.  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Auto Format Decoding.  
2CH/ OFF  
Turns off sound field or  
selects 2CH mode.  
MODE +/ –  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Selects sound field mode.  
MULTI CH/  
2 CH DIRECT  
Selects MULTI CH IN  
source.  
MUTING  
Receiver  
Mutes the sound from  
the receiver.  
TEST TONE  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Press to output test tone.  
MAIN MENU  
Press this button  
repeatedly to select one  
of the two cursor  
modes: LEVEL and  
SURROUND.  
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AV ?/1  
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting.  
These correspond to Beta, 8mm and VHS respectively.  
AV  
?/1  
?/1  
SLEEP  
?/1  
SYSTEM  
STANDBY  
Now you can use the CD/ SACD button to control the  
tape deck.  
FUNCTION  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO  
VIDEO 3  
TV/SAT  
DVD/LD  
Function buttons  
FN SHIFT  
TUNER  
PHONO MD/TAPE  
AUX  
CD/SACD  
To reset a button to its factory setting  
F
MENU  
Repeat the above procedure.  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
g
G
ENTER  
Numeric buttons  
ENTER  
6
9
RETURN  
ENTER  
f
TITLE  
To reset all the function buttons to their factory setting  
Press ?/ 1, AV ?/ 1 and MASTER VOL – at the same time.  
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SHIFT  
>10  
>10  
– /– –  
D.TUNING  
POSITION  
SWAP  
=
=
+
D.SKIP/  
CH/PRESET  
–
SUB CH  
+
0
)
ANT  
DISPLAY  
P IN P  
TV/VTR  
9
(
DISC  
TV/  
JUMP  
WIDE  
VIDEO  
P
p
SOUND FIELD  
MULTI CH/  
2 CH DIRECT  
A.F.D.  
2CH/OFF  
+
–
MODE  
MUTING  
MASTER  
VOL  
TEST TONE MAIN MENU  
MENU  
MASTER VOL –  
1
2
Hold down the Function button whose function you  
want to change (for example, CD/ SACD).  
Press the corresponding button of the component  
you want to assign to the Function button (for  
example, 4 - Tape deck).  
The following buttons are assigned to select the functions:  
To operate  
Press  
CD player  
1
DAT deck  
2
MD deck  
3
Tape deck A  
4
Tape deck B  
5
LD player  
6
VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*)  
VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*)  
VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*)  
TV  
7
8
9
0
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver)  
DVD  
>10  
ENTER  
.
VCD player  
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In d e x  
A
L, M  
T
AC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3)  
Labeling. See Naming  
Test tone 18  
Adjusting  
Troubleshooting 42  
Tuning  
automatically 36  
directly 36  
brightness of the display 21  
speaker volumes 18  
surround parameters 30  
Automatic tuning 36  
N, O  
Naming  
preset stations 39  
program sources 39  
preset stations 37  
B
C
U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
P, Q  
Basic receiver operations  
21–23  
Unpacking  
4
Parameter 31, 33  
Preset stations  
how to preset 37  
how to tune 37  
Preset tuning 37  
Batteries  
4
Changing  
display 21  
effect level 30  
Checking the connections 19  
Clearing receiver’s memory 14  
Connecting. See Hookups  
Customizing sound fields 30  
R
S
Receiving broadcasts  
automatically 36  
directly 36  
preset stations 37  
Recording  
on an audio tape or MD 39  
on a video tape 40  
D
Demonstration mode 14  
Digital Cinema Sound 46  
Direct tuning 36  
Scanning  
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 46  
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 46  
Dubbing. See Recording  
preset stations. See Preset  
tuning  
radio stations. See Automatic  
tuning  
E, F, G  
Selecting  
Editing. See Recording  
Effect level 30  
component 21  
sound field 25  
Sleep timer 40  
Sound field  
H
Hookups  
MULTI CH IN  
AC power cord 10  
antennas  
adjustable parameters 31  
customizing 30  
pre-programmed 25–27  
resetting 32  
9
5
audio components  
digital components  
speaker system 12  
video components  
6
8
selecting 25  
Speakers  
adjusting speaker volume 18  
connection 12  
placement 16  
7
Supplied accessories  
4
I, J, K  
Surround sound 24–33  
Indexing. See Naming  
51  
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