4-238-379-12(1)
FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
GB
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. 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-DE685
Serial No.
STR-DE685
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Receiving Broadcasts
(AUTOBETICAL)1) ...................... 32
Direct tuning ........................................ 32
Automatic tuning ................................. 33
Preset tuning ........................................ 33
Main unit ............................................... 5
Hooking Up the Components
Required cords....................................... 6
Other Operations
sources ........................................... 37
Recording ............................................ 37
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 38
SET UP button .............................. 38
Hooking Up and Setting Up
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Operations Using the Remote
RM-PP4112)
Speaker system hookups ..................... 15
Performing initial setup operations ..... 17
Multi channel surround setup .............. 17
Before you use your remote ................ 42
Remote button description................... 42
Basic Operations
Operations Using the Remote
RM-U305C3)
Selecting the component ..................... 23
Before you use your remote ................ 49
Remote button description................... 49
Changing the factory setting of
Enjoying Surround Sound
audio signal ................................... 25
Selecting a sound field ........................ 25
Using only the front speakers
(2 Channel Stereo)......................... 27
(Dolby Pro Logic ) ..................... 27
Understanding the multi channel
Additional Information
Troubleshooting................................... 53
Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL,
Adjustable parameters for each
1)
Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
Models of area code U, CA only.
Except for models of area code U, CA.
2)
3)
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About This Manual
Note for the supplied remote
The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DE685. Check your model number by looking at
the lower right corner of the front panel.
For RM-PP411 (Models of area code
U, CA only)
The TV/SAT, PHONO, SOURCE, MPX/
DUAL, ANALOG DIRECT, 12 and
ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not
available.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
For RM-U305C (Except for models of
area code U, CA)
Y
R
L
P
B
B-Y
R-Y
P
R
The TV/SAT and PHONO buttons on the
remote are not available.
R
L
NITOR
OUT
FRONT
B
VIDEO
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE
8
–
16Ω
L
R
AC OUTLET
CENTER
EAKERS IMPEDANCE USE
FRONT
A
8
–
16Ω
Demonstration Mode
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
The demonstration will activate the first time you
turn on the power. When the demonstration starts,
the following message appears in the display:
Any differences in operation, according to the
area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “Models of area code AA only”.
“NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF
YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION
PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY WHILE
THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE
DISPLAY THANK YOU”
Tip
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. For details on the use
of your remote, see
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.
• pages 42–48 for RM–PP411 (models of area code
U, CA only).
• pages 49–52 for RM–U305C (except for models of
area code U, CA)
To view the demonstration
Hold down SET UP and press ?/1 to turn on the
power.
Notes
• Running the demonstration will clear the
receiver’s memory. For details on what will be
cleared, see “Clearing the receiver's memory”
on page 17.
• 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.
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Illustration number
How to use this page
r
Use this page to find the location of buttons that are
mentioned in the text.
NAME
qf (37)
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
FM/AM (Models of area code
CEL, CEK only) ej (32, 33)
FM MODE (Models of area code
CEL, CEK only) ek , (Except
for models of area code CEL,
CEK) el (33)
INPUT MODE ql (23)
IR (receptor) 6 (42, 49, 55)
Jog dial eh (18, 29, 31, 37, 38)
PRESET TUNING +/– (Except
for models of area code CEL,
CEK) 7 (34, 57)
PTY (Models of area code CEL,
CEK only) el (35)
SET UP qd (4, 18, 38, 59)
SHIFT r; (34)
SPEAKERS A/B 2 (24, 29, 53)
SURR 0 (29, 59)
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
0 – 9
2 CH ea (27)
A – D
A.DEC ed (25, 27)
AM (Except for models of area
code CEL, CEK) ej (32, 33)
AUX wj (23)
CD/SACD wd (23)
CINEMA STUDIO EX A,B,C qh
(26)
Digital Cinema Sound (indicator)
qj (25)
DIMMER 5 (24)
L – O
T – Z
LEVEL qs (18, 22, 29, 59)
MASTER VOLUME wk (22, 53)
MD/TAPE wa (23)
MEMORY ra (32, 34)
MODE es (26, 31, 54)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator) qa (23)
MULTI CH IN e; (23)
MUTING wl (24, 53)
NAME qf (37)
TUNER wg (23, 33, 34, 37)
TUNING +/– 8 (33)
VIDEO 1 w; (23)
VIDEO 2 ws (23)
VIDEO 3 wf (23)
VIDEO 3 INPUT (jacks) rs (9)
DISPLAY 4 (24, 35, 55)
Display qg (24)
DVD/LD wh (23)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
`/1 (power) 1 (4, 17, 22, 31,
32, 57)
E – K
ENTER ef (37)
EQ 9 (31, 59)
EQUALIZER qk (31)
FM (Except for models of area
code CEL, CEK) ek (32, 33)
P – S
</> eg (18, 29, 31, 37, 38)
PHONES (jack) 3 (24, 54)
PRESET/PTY SELECT +/–
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only) 7 (34, 35)
wa wd wg wj
4
1 23
5
6 7
8
90 qa qsqdqfqgqhqj qk ql w; ws wf wh
rs
ra r; el ek ej
eh eg ef ed es ea e;
wl wk
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Hooking Up the Components
Required cords
A Audio cord (not supplied)
White (L)
Red (R)
White (L)
Red (R)
B Audio/video cord (not supplied)
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
C Video cord (not supplied)
Yellow (video)
Yellow (video)
Black
D Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Black
E Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Orange
Orange
Black
F Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black
G Monaural mini-plug cord (not supplied)
Black
Black
Before you get started
•
•
•
•
Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
Do not connect the AC power cord 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.
•
•
When you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
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Antenna hookups
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna*
(supplied)
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
2
ANTENNA
MD/
TAPE
IN
MONITOR
AM
MD/
TAPE
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
CTRL
A1
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
L
L
L
L
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
R
R
R
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT SURROUND
SUB
AUX
CD/SACD MD/TAPE DVD
/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
Notes on antenna hookups
•
To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop
antenna away from the receiver and other
components.
•
•
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it
as horizontal as possible.
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Audio component hookups
MD or Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
A
A
OUT
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
2
ANTENNA
MD/
TAPE
IN
MONITOR
AM
MD/
TAPE
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
CTRL
A1
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
L
L
L
L
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
R
R
R
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT SURROUND
SUB
AUX
CD/SACD MD/TAPE DVD
/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
A
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
CD or SACD player
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Video component hookups
DVD or LD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO*
B
Y
R
L
ENNA
P
B
B-Y
R-Y
MONITOR
AM
PR
R
L
DVD/LD
IN
VIDEO
IN
2
MONITOR
OUT
FRONT
B
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
CTRL
A1
COMPONENT VIDEO
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE
8
–
16Ω
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
L
R
R
L
L
L
L
AC OUTLET
AUDIO
OUT
R
R
R
R
IN
IN
OUT
IN
SURROUND
CENTER
FRONT
A
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
SUB
To the fronAtUX
panel
CD/SACD MD/TAPE DVD
/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
WOOFER
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE
8
–
16Ω
IN
OUT
IN
B
B
B
B
C
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
INPUT OUTPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
TV tuner,
satellite
tuner or
VCR
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
L
Camcorder
or video
game
L
R
R
VCR
TV monitor
* Except for models of area code CEL, CEK.
Tip
Note on video component
hookups
When using the S-video jacks instead of the video
jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an
S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus
from the video signals and will not be output through
the video jacks.
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks
to the VIDEO 2 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 VIDEO 2
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.
Note
On this receiver, the component video signals are not
compatible with S-video signals or video signals.
If you have a DVD player, TV, satellite tuner
or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO
(Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks and a monitor with
COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks, use a
video cord (not supplied) to connect to the
receiver.
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Digital component hookups
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 fully
enjoy 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, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
Note
You cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks.
You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 53.
TV tuner, satellite
tuner or
DVD player*
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
L
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
R
D
B
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
2
ANTENNA
MD/
TAPE
IN
MONITOR
AM
MD/
TAPE
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
CTRL
A1
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
L
L
L
L
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
R
R
R
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT SURROUND
SUB
AUX
CD/SACD MD/TAPE DVD
/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
E
B
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
DVD or LD player
(etc.)*
* Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical
connections.
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Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and
connect the digital input jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These
connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc.
MD or tape deck
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
INPUT OUTPUT
IN
LINE
LINE
L
OUT
R
D
D
A
A
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
2
ANTENNA
MD/
TAPE
IN
MONITOR
AM
MD/
MD/
AAPPEE
T
T
OOUUTT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
CCDD//
AACCDD
CTRL
A1
SS
IINN
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
L
L
L
L
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
R
R
R
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT SURROUND
SUB
AUX
CD/SACD MD/TAPE DVD
/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
Notes
• You cannot make digital recordings when the source is a multi channel digital source.
• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to the components connected to MD/TAPE and VIDEO jacks with
only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make
digital connections.
• The sound is not output when you play a SACD disc on the SACD player connected to the CD/SACD
OPTICAL IN jack on this unit. Connect to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the SACD player.
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Multi channel input hookups
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel
input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other
than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel 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 channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel
decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel
hookups.
Notes
• When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the
DVD player or multi channel decoder.
• See page 15 for details on speaker system hookup.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
2
ANTENNA
MD/
TAPE
IN
MONITOR
AM
MD/
TAPE
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
CTRL
A1
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
L
L
L
L
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
R
R
R
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT SURROUND
SUB
AUX
CD/SACD MD/TAPE DVD
/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
A
A
F F
L
CENTER
R
SUB
FRONT SURROUND WOOFER
MULTI CH OUT
DVD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
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Other hookups
CONTROL A1
G
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
2
ANTENNA
MD/
TAPE
IN
MONITOR
AM
MD/
TAPE
OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
CTRL
A1
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
DVD/LD
IN
COAXIAL
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
L
L
L
L
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
R
R
R
R
R
SUB
WOOFER
IN
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT SURROUND
SUB
AUX
CD/SACD MD/TAPE DVD
/LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
IN
A
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
CD player, tape
deck, MD deck, etc.
• If you have a Sony CD changer with a
COMMAND MODE selector
CONTROL A1 hookup
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE
selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3,
be sure to set the command mode to “CD 1”
and connect the changer to the CD jacks on
the receiver.
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible
Sony CD player, SACD player, tape
deck, or MD deck
Use a monaural mini-plug cord (not
supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1
jack on the CD player, SACD player, tape
deck, or MD deck to the CTRL A1 jack on
the receiver. Refer to “CONTROL A1
control system” on page 39 and the operating
instructions supplied with your CD player,
SACD player, tape deck, or MD deck for
details.
However, if you have a Sony CD changer
with VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command
mode to “CD 2” and connect the changer to
the VIDEO 2 jacks on the receiver.
continued
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from
the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected
to a computer, do not operate the receiver while
using the “Sony MD Editor” software. This may
cause a malfunction.
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Other hookups (continued)
Connecting the AC power
cord
AUX AUDIO In hookup
AC OUTLET*
AC power cord
If you have an individual audio component
(except PHONO)
Use the audio cords to connect the LINE OUT
jacks on the CD player, tape deck or MD deck
to the AUX IN jacks on the receiver so that you
can listen to stereo sources in surround sound.
R
L
R
L
B
FRONT
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE
8
–
16Ω
Setting the voltage selector
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the
rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set
to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a
screwdriver to set the selector to the correct
position before connecting the AC power cord
to a wall outlet.
L
R
AC OUTLET
R
FRONT
A
MPEDANCE USE
8
–
16Ω
b
b
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
To a wall outlet
* Except for models of area code AR
120V
240V
220V
The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets
vary according to the model and country to which
the receiver is shipped.
Before connecting the AC power cord of this
receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker
system to the receiver (page 15).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
video components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio/video components to
the AC OUTLET(s) on the receiver, the
receiver will supply power to the connected
component(s), allowing you to turn the whole
system on or off when you turn the receiver on
or off.
Caution
Make sure that the total power consumption of the
component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the
rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical
home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs
to this outlet.
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups
Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
(+)
(+)
(–)
(–)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black
Black
Active sub woofer
Front speaker B*
(R)
Front speaker B*
(L)
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
E
e
e
E
A
B
A
Y
R
L
P
B
B-Y
R-Y
MONITOR
P
R
R
L
DVD/LD
IN
VIDEO
IN
2
MONITOR
OUT
FRONT
B
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE
8
–
16Ω
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
L
R
R
L
AC OUTLET
AUDIO
OUT
R
SURROUND
CENTER
FRONT
A
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
SUB
VIDEO 1
WOOFER
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE
8
–
16Ω
A
A
A
A
A
e
e
E
e E
E
e
e
E
E
Center speaker
Front speaker A
(R)
Surround speaker Surround speaker
(R) (L)
Front speaker A
(L)
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals.
continued
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Speaker system hookups (continued)
Notes
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about
10 mm (2/3 inch). 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.
Stripped cords are touching each other
due to excessive removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components,
speakers, and AC power cord, output
a test tone to check that all the
speakers are connected correctly.
For details on outputting a test tone,
see page 22.
To avoid short-circuiting the
speakers
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.
Make sure the stripped ends of each
speaker cord does not touch another
speaker terminal, the stripped end of
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of
the receiver.
Examples of poor conditions of the
speaker cord
To avoid damaging your
speakers
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.
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Performing initial setup
operations
Performing initial setup
operations
Before using your receiver for the first time,
adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver
correspond to your system. For the adjustable
parameters, see the table on page 59. See pages
17–22 for speaker settings and pages 38–39 for
other settings.
Once you have hooked up the speakers and
turned on the 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.
Tip
Multi channel surround
setup
To check the audio output during settings (to set up
while outputting the sound), check the connection
(page 22).
For the best possible surround sound, all
speakers should be the same distance from the
listening position (A).
Clearing the receiver’s
memory
However, the receiver lets you place the center
speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B)
and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters (15
feet) closer (C) to the listening position.
Before using 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 on the
power.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) from the listening
position (A).
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
The demonstration starts (page 4) and all of
the following items are reset or cleared:
You can place the surround speakers either
behind you or to the side, depending on the
shape of your room (etc.).
When placing surround speakers to your side
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.
• All sound field parameters are reset to
their factory settings.
B
A
A
• All index names (of preset stations and
program sources) are cleared.
45°
• All SET UP parameters are reset to
their factory settings.
C
C
90°
• The sound field memorized for each
program source and preset stations are
cleared.
20°
• The master volume is set to VOL MIN.
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Tip
Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
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 placing surround speakers behind you
B
Caution
A
A
When you use Micro Satellite Speakers 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.
45°
C
C
90°
Specifying the speaker
parameters
20°
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press or to select the parameter
Note
you want to adjust.
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the
listening position than the front speakers.
3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Normal Speaker and Micro
Satellite Speaker
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
If you are using
Select
Initial settings
Normal Speakers
NORM. SP.
MICRO SP.
Parameter
Initial setting
Micro Satellite Speakers
L
R
(FRONT)
LARGE*
The speaker size and the sub woofer selection
has been preset to NORM. SP. You can adjust
the speaker size and sub woofer selection when
you select NORM. SP. (pages 18–19)
C
(CENTER)
LARGE*
LARGE*
SL
SW
SR
(SURROUND)
(SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX YES*
L
C
R
DIST. XX.X m (ft.)**
5.0 m (16 ft.)**
5.0 m (16 ft.)**
3.5 m (11 ft.)**
BEHD.
To select MICRO SP., turn off the power, then
turn on again while pressing LEVEL. (To reset
to NORM. SP., do the same procedure.)
DIST. XX.X m (ft.)**
SL
SL
SL
SR
DIST. XX.X m (ft.)**
When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size
and sub woofer selection has been configurated
as follows:
SR
PL. XXX
SR
HGT. XXX
LOW
*
You can set this parameter only when you select
NORM. SP.
Speaker
Settings
SMALL
SMALL
SMALL
YES
FRONT
** Models of area code U, CA only.
CENTER
SURROUND
SUB WOOFER
You cannot change the configuration if you
select MICRO SP.
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SR
R
L
x Front speaker size (
)
x Surround speaker size (
)
•
If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “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”.
•
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.
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.
•
When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”,
the center and surround speakers are also
automatically set to “SMALL” (unless
previously set to “NO”).
If you do not connect surround speakers, select
“NO”.*3
C
x Center speaker size (
)
Tip
•
•
•
If you connect a large speaker that will
*1–*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
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”.
Tip
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 front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.*1
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”
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it is 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”.
If you do not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.*2
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the equalizer, see page 31.
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Tip
Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
The receiver allows you to input the speaker position
in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set
the center speaker further than the front speakers.
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters
(15 feet) closer.
SW
x Sub woofer selection (
S.W. XXX)
•
•
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
If you do not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to enjoy surround sound.
•
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off
frequency as high as possible.
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
1~2 m (3~6 feet) 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
sound stage.
R
L
x Front speaker distance (
DIST.
XX.X m (ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to
the front speakers (A on page 17).
C
x Center speaker distance (
DIST.
XX.X m (ft.))
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
Set the distance from your listening position to
the center speaker. Center speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A on page 17) to a distance
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening
position (B on page 17).
SR
SL
x Surround speaker distance (
DIST. XX.X m (ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround speakers. Surround speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A on page 17) to a
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your
listening position (C on page 17).
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x Surround speaker position (
SL
SR
The surround speaker position parameter is designed
specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema
Sound modes with virtual elements.
PL. XXX)*
This parameter lets you specify the location of
your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker
position is not as critical as other modes. All modes
with virtual elements 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 towards the listener from the
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
sound fields with virtual elements will not be
effective unless the surround speaker position
parameter is set to “PL. SIDE”.
•
•
•
Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section A.
Select “MID” if the location of your surround
speaker corresponds to section B.
Select “BEHD.” if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section C.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “PL. MID.” and “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 playback 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 of 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.
90°
A
A
60°
30°
B
B
C
C
20°
SL
SR
x Surround speaker height (
HGT. XXX)*
This parameter lets you specify the height of
your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
continued
•
Select “LOW” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section A.
•
Select “HIGH” if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section B.
B
A
B
A
60
30
*
These parameters are not available when
SL
SR
)” is set to
“Surround speaker size (
“NO”.
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Multi channel surround setup
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Checking the connections
After connecting all of your components to the
receiver, do the following to verify that the
connections were made correctly.
Adjusting the speaker level
Use the remote while seated in your listening
position to adjust the level of each speaker.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Turn on the component that you
connected (e.g., CD player or tape
deck).
Note
The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a
frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level
adjustment.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
3 Press the function button to select the
component (program source).
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
“T. TONE” appears in the display and you
will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence.
4 Start playing.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after
performing this procedure, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 53 and take the
appropriate measures to correct the problem.
3 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that
the level of the test tone from each
speaker sounds the same when you are
in your main listening position.
Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and
level of speakers. For details on the LEVEL
menu, see page 29.
While adjusting, the test tone is output from
the speaker whose adjustment is performed.
4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the
test tone.
Tip
You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or
press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.
Notes
• The test tone cannot be output when the receiver is
set to MULTI CH IN.
• The adjusted value 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 described above and adjust the
speaker levels from your listening position using the
remote.
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Basic Operations
INPUT MODE
Selecting the component
Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode
for your digital components.
Each time you press the button, the input mode
of the currently selected component switches.
Function buttons
Select
To
Press the function button to select the
component you want to use.
AUTO IN
Give priority to digital
signals when there are both
digital and analog
connections. If there are no
digital signals, analog is
selected.
To select
Press
VCR
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
VIDEO 2
TV or satellite tuner
Camcorder or
video game
VIDEO 3
COAX IN
OPT IN
ANALOG
Note
Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input
jacks.
DVD or LD player
MD or Tape deck
CD or SACD player
Built in tuner
DVD/LD
MD/TAPE
CD/SACD
TUNER
AUX
Specify the digital audio
signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input
jacks.
An audio component
Specify the analog audio
signals input to the AUDIO
IN (L/R) jacks.
After turning on the component you selected,
select the component and play the program
source.
•
After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game,
DVD player, or LD player, turn on the TV and
set the TV’s video input to match the
component you selected.
When the 96 kHz digital signal is input, the equalizer
and surround effects are turned off.
MULTI CH IN
Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source
connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. You can
adjust balance and level of all the speakers.
When this function is on, the equalizer and
surround effects are turned off.
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
indicator
This indicator lights up when the unit is
decoding signals recorded in a multi channel
format.
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Selecting the component (continued)
Changing the display
SPEAKERS A/B
DISPLAY
Press SPEAKERS A/B button to output the
sound from the speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT terminals.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Index name of the component* t Selected
component t Sound field applied to the
program source
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
SP. A t SP. B t SP. OFF
When the tuner is selected
To drive
Select
Index name of the preset station* or program
station name** t Frequency t Program type
indication** t Radio text** t Current
time** t Sound field applied to the band or
the preset station
Speaker System A
(Connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT A
terminals)
SP. A
Speaker System B
(Connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT B
terminals)
SP. B
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the component or preset station (page 37).
Index name does not appear when only blank
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the
function.
When you select “SP. OFF”, no sound will be
output from your speakers and “SP. OFF”
lights up in the display.
**During RDS reception only. (Models of area code
CEL, CEK only. See page 35).
DIMMER
MUTING
Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display (3 steps).
However, when you press any button, the
display becomes the brightest setting
temporary.
Press MUTING to mute the sound. The muting
function is canceled when you turn the power
on or turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise
to turn the volume up.
PHONES
Use to connect headphones.
•
When the headphones are connected, speaker
output is automatically canceled and “SP. OFF”
lights up in the display.
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Enjoying Surround Sound
Selecting a sound field
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home. You can also
customize the sound fields to obtain the sound
you want by changing the surround parameter.
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must
register the number and location of you
You can enjoy surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound
fields according to the program you want to
listen to.
Sound field
Display
Normal Surround
Cinema Studio EX A
Cinema Studio EX B
Cinema Studio EX C
Hall
NORM.SURR.
C.ST.EX A DCS
C.ST.EX B DCS
C.ST.EX C DCS
HALL
speakers. See “Multi channel surround setup”
starting from page 17 to set the speaker
parameters before enjoying surround sound.
Jazz Club
JAZZ
Automatically decoding
the input audio signal
Live Concert
Game
CONCERT
GAME
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
Press A.DEC.
The sound fields with DCS mark use DCS
technology. When these sound fields are
selected, “Digital Cinema Sound” indicator in
the display lights up.
“AUTO DEC.” appears in the display.
This mode automatically detects the type of
audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS,
or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the
proper decoding if necessary. This mode
In collaboration with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
environment of their studios and integrated the
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to
develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. In a home
theater, “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates an
ideal movie theater sound environment based
on the preference of the movie director.
presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded,
without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
Enjoying movies with Cinema
Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the
movie software encoded with multi channel
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
mode reproduces the sound characteristics of
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.
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Tip
Selecting a sound field (continued)
You can select Cinema Studio EX by pressing MODE
repeatedly.
Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C.
The selected sound field is indicated in the
display.
Notes
•
The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
•
x C.ST.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a
standard mode, great for watching most any
type of movie.
Selecting other sound fields
Press MODE repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action
movies with lots of sound effects.
The current sound field is indicated in the
display.
x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround)
Software with multi channel surround audio
signals is played back according to the way it
was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio
signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to
create surround effects.
x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.
This mode is ideal for watching musicals or
classic films where music is featured in the
soundtrack.
x HALL
Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular
concert hall.
x JAZZ (Jazz Club)
About Cinema Studio EX
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following
three elements.
x CONCERT (Live Concert)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
concert.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers
surrounding the listener from a single pair of
actual surround speakers.
x GAME
Obtains maximum audio impact from video
game software.
• Screen Depth Matching
In a movie theater, sound seems to come
from inside the image reflected on the movie
screen. This element creates the same
sensation in your listening room by shifting
the sound of the front speakers “into” the
screen.
To turn the surround effect off
Press A.DEC or 2CH.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a
movie theater.
Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode
which operates these elements simultaneously.
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Tips
Enjoying stereo sound in
multi channel (Dolby Pro
Logic )
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound
field to a program source whenever it is selected
(Sound Field Link). For example, if you listen to
CD with “JAZZ” as the sound field, change to a
different program source, then return to CD,
“JAZZ” will be applied again.
• You can identify the encoding format of program
sofware by looking at its packaging.
Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the
The receiver can reproduce the stereo sound in
multi channel through Dolby Pro Logic . You
can activate the decoder using the SET UP
menu. For details, see page 38.
logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are
labeled with the
logo.
• When sound signals with a sampling frequency of
96 kHz are input, the sound signals are output in
stereo automatically, and the sound field is turned
off.
Using only the front
speakers (2 Channel Stereo)
Press 2CH.
“2CH ST.” appears in the display.
This mode outputs the sound from the front left
and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel
(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound
field processing. Multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
Notes
•
No sound is output from the sub woofer when
“2CH ST.” is selected. To listen to 2 channel
(stereo) sources using the front left and right
speakers and a sub woofer, press A.DEC to select
“AUTO DEC.”
•
When you select “Micro Satellite Speaker” (page
18), internal sound processor will automatically
redirect bass sound to sub woofer. If you want to
listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this
setting, we recommend that you choose
“AUTO DEC.” mode so that you can take
advantage of your sub woofer to obtain the correct
bass signal.
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Understanding the multi channel surround displays
qs qd
1
2
3
5
4
DTS MPEG
MONO RDS
PRO LOGIC
DIGITAL
STEREO
a
MEMORY
SW
D.RANGE EQ
SP. OFF OPT COAX
L
C
L F E
S
R
9
8
7
6
SL
SR
qa
0
1 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby
Digital format.
6 EQ: Lights up when the equalizer functions.
7 D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated. See page 30 to
adjust the dynamic range compression.
2 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver
applies Pro Logic processing to 2 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
“AUTO DEC.” or “NORM.SURR.” is
selected.
8 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal.
9 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal.
q; Playback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around the letters
vary to show how the receiver downmixes the
source sound (based on the speakers settings).
When using sound fields like “C.ST.EX”, the
receiver adds reverberation based on the
source sound.
Note
Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG
format signals.
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 MODE is NOT set to “ANALOG”
(page 23).
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
the surround components obtained by Pro
Logic processing))
4 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are
input.
Note
Example:
Only the front 2 channels are compatible with
MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is
downmixed and output from the front 2 channels.
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2
Output channel: Surround speakers absent
Sound Field: AUTO DEC.
5 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 32–36 for tuner operations.
L
C
R
Note
SL
SR
“RDS” only appears for models of area code
CEL, CEK only.
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2 Press SURR.
L F E
qa
: Lights up when the disc being
played back contains the LFE (Low
Frequency Effect) channel and when the
sound of the LFE channel signal is actually
being reproduced.
The button lights up and the first parameter
is displayed.
3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
qs SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 20) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.
The setting is entered automatically.
qd SP. OFF: Lights up when headphones are
inserted or the SPEAKERS A/B button is set
to “SP. OFF”.
Initial settings
Parameter
Initial setting
EFFECT
(depends on the sound field)
Customizing sound fields
Effect level (EFFECT)
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current
surround effect.
By adjusting the surround parameters and the
equalization of the front speakers, you can
customize the sound fields to suit your
particular listening situation.
Adjusting the level
parameters
Once you customize a sound field, the changes
are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can
change a customized sound field any time by
making new adjustments to the parameters.
The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let
you adjust the balance and volumes of each
speaker. The settings are applied to all sound
fields.
See the tables on back page for the parameters
available in each sound field.
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
To get the most from multi
channel surround sound
2 Press LEVEL.
Position your speakers and do the procedures
described in “Multi channel surround setup”
starting from page 17 before you customize a
sound field.
The button lights up and the first parameter
is displayed.
3 Press or to select the parameter
you want to adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
Adjusting the surround
parameter
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
The SURR menu contains parameter that let
you customize various aspects of the current
sound field. The settings are stored individually
for each sound field.
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1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
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LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix
level (L.F.E. XXX dB)
Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low
Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub
woofer without effecting the level of the bass
frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the
front, center or surround channels via the
Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection
circuitry.
Initial settings
Parameter
Initial setting
R
L
BAL. L/R XXX*
BALANCE
CTR XXX dB*
SUR.L. XXX dB*
SUR.R. XXX dB*
S.W. XXX dB*
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
OFF
•
For LFE mix level, “0 dB” outputs the full LFE
signal at the mix level determined by the
recording engineer.
L.F.E. XXX dB
D. RANGE
COMP. XXX
•
To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the
sub woofer, select “OFF”. However, the low
frequency sounds of the front, center, or
* The parameters can be adjusted separately for
MULTI CH IN.
surround speakers are output from the sub
woofer according to the settings made for each
speaker in the speaker setup (pages 17–21).
R
L
Front balance (
XXX)
BAL. L/R
Dynamic range compressor (
COMP. XXX)
D. RANGE
Lets you adjust the balance between front left
and right speakers.
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.
We recommend using the “MAX” setting.
Center level (CTR XXX dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.
Surround left level (SUR.L. XXX dB)
•
To reproduce the sound track with no
compression, select “OFF”.
Lets you adjust the level of the surround left
speaker.
•
To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic
range intended by the recording engineer, select
“STD”.
Surround right level (SUR.R. XXX dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround right
speaker.
•
•
To compress the dynamic range in small steps
to achieve the sound you desire, select “0.1”–
“0.9”.
Sub woofer level (S.W. XXX dB)
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.
To reproduce a dramatic compression of the
dynamic range, select “MAX”.
Note
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
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Adjusting the equalizer
Resetting customized sound
fields to the factory settings
The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization
of the front speakers. The settings are stored
individually for each sound field.
1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off
the power.
1 Start playing a program source
encoded with multi channel surround
sound.
2 Hold down MODE and press ?/1.
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all
sound fields are reset at once.
2 Press EQ.
The button lights up and the first parameter
is displayed.
3 Press or
to select the parameter
(gain (dB)) you want to adjust.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Gain (dB)
To turn on/off the equalizer
Press EQUALIZER. The EQ indicator in the
display lights up when the equalizer is turned
on. When you adjust the equalizer using the EQ
parameters, the settings are stored separately
for each sound field and can be reproduced
whenever you turn on the equalizer.
Front speaker bass adjustment
(Gain)
Lets you adjust the gain of bass.
Front speaker treble adjustment
(Gain)
Lets you adjust the gain of treble.
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Receiving Broadcasts
Notes
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you
have connected FM and AM antennas to the
receiver (page 7).
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied
remote during autobetical operation.
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure
to store stations in your new area.
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see page
34.
Storing FM stations
automatically
• If you move the antenna after storing stations with
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store
the stations again.
(AUTOBETICAL)
Direct tuning
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and
FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the
stations with the clearest signals.
You can enter a frequency of the station you
want directly by using the numeric buttons on
the supplied remote. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 42–48 for remote
RM-PP411 and pages 49–52 for remote
RM-U305C.
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by
one, see “Presetting radio stations” on page 34.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
1 Press TUNER on the remote.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to
turn the receiver back on.
2 Press FM* or AM* to select the FM or
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in
the display and the receiver scans and stores
all the FM and FM RDS stations in the
broadcast area.
AM band.
3 Press D. TUNING on the remote.
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for
stations broadcasting the same program,
then stores only the one with the clearest
signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted
alphabetically by their Program Service
name, then assigned a 2-character preset
code. For more details on RDS, see page 35.
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
b
b
b
b
1
0
2
5
0
Example 2: AM 1350 kHz
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when the
tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
Regular FM stations are assigned
b
b
b
1
3
5
0
2-character preset codes and stored after the
RDS station.
If you cannot tune in a station and the
entered numbers flash
Make sure you’ve entered the right
When done, “FINISH” appears in the
display momentarily and the receiver
returns to the normal operation.
frequency. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.
If the entered numbers still flash, the
frequency is not used in your area.
* For models of area code CEL, CEK: FM/AM.
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5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
Automatic tuning
If you don’t know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another
station.
Tips
1 Press TUNER.
• If you do not remember the precise frequency, press
TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value
close to the frequency you want. The receiver
automatically tunes in the station you want. If the
frequency seems to be higher than the entered
value, press TUNING +, and if the frequency seems
to be lower than the entered value, press
TUNING –.
• If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM
stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change
to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy
the stereo effect, but the sound will be less
distorted. To return to stereo mode, press
FM MODE again.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press FM** or AM** to select the FM or
AM band.
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
When the receiver reaches either end of
the band
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code
as shown in the following table. For details on area
codes, see page 4.
4 To continue scanning, press TUNING +
or TUNING – again.
Area code
FM
AM
**For models of area code CEL, CEK: FM/AM.
U, CA
100 kHz 10 kHz*
AU, SP, CEL,
CEK, TW
50 kHz
50 kHz
9 kHz
Preset tuning
E2/E3, AR, MX
9 kHz*
After you have tuned in stations using Direct
Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset
them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any
of the stations directly by entering its
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 57).
2-character preset code using the supplied
remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be
preset. The receiver will also scan all the
stations that you have preset.
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to
preset them by performing steps on “Presetting
radio stations” (page 34).
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Preset tuning (continued)
Tuning to preset stations
You can tune the preset stations by either of the
following two ways.
Presetting radio stations
Scanning the preset stations
1 Press TUNER.
1 Press TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Direct Tuning (page 32) or
Automatic Tuning (page 33).
2 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET
TUNING –* repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
3 Press MEMORY.
Each time you press the button, the receiver
tunes in one preset station at a time, in the
corresponding order and direction as
follows:
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds.
Do steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes
out.
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page
(A, B or C).
nC0˜...C2˜C1N
Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”,
“B”, or “C” appears in the display.
* For models of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY
SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT –.
5 Press PRESET TUNING +* or PRESET
TUNING –* to select a preset number.
Using the preset codes
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
the preset number, start again from step 3.
Use the supplied remote to perform the
following operations. For details on the buttons
used in this section, see pages 42–48 for remote
RM-PP411 and pages 49–52 for remote
RM-U305C.
6 Press MEMORY again to store the
station.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you can
store the station, start again from step 3.
1 Press TUNER on the remote.
The last received station is tuned in.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another
station.
2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page
(A, B, or C), then press the preset
number of the station you want using
the numeric buttons.
* For models of area code CEL, CEK: PRESET/PTY
SELECT + or PRESET/PTY SELECT –.
To change a preset number to
another station
Do steps 1 to 6 to preset a new station to the
number.
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Notes
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
display.
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,
the message scrolls across the display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS
service, “NO XXX” (such as “NO PTY”) appears in
the display.
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
This receiver also allows you to use RDS
(Radio Data System), which enables radio
stations to send additional information along
with the regular program signal. You can use
the following convenient RDS features:
Scanning preset stations by
program type
– Displaying RDS information
You can tune in preset stations according to a
program type that you specify. The receiver
scans for stations in its preset memory currently
broadcasting the specified program type.
– Scanning preset stations by program type
Note that RDS is operable only for FM
stations.*
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same types of services. If you are
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,
check with your local radio stations for details.
1 Press PTY.
2 Press PRESET/PTY SELECT + or
PRESET/PTY SELECT – to select the
program type.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
See the table below for the information on
each program type.
Simply select a station on the FM band
using direct tuning (page 32), automatic
tuning (page 33), or preset tuning
(page 33).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the
program station name normally appears in the
display.
3 Press PTY.
While the receiver is scanning stations,
“SEARCH” and the programme type are
displayed alternately.
When the receiver finds a station, the
receiver stops scanning. When the receiver
could not find any preset stations currently
broadcasting the specified program type,
“NO PTY” appears in the display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal strength is weak.
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Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically
as follows:
Program Station name t Frequency t
Program Type indicationa) t
Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time
indication (in 24-hour system) t Sound field
currectly applied
a) Type of program being broadcast (page 36).
b) Text messages sent by the RDS station.
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Preset tuning (continued)
Program type
indication
Description
TRAVEL
Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA
Description of program types
Program type
indication
Description
LEISURE
Programs on recreational activities
such as gardening, fishing,
cooking, etc.
NEWS
News programs
AFFAIRS
Topical programs that expand
on current news
JAZZ
Jazz programs
COUNTRY
NATION M
Country music programs
INFO
Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
OLDIES
Programs featuring oldies music
Folk music programs
SPORT
Sports programs
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
NONE
EDUCATE
Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs
Investigative features
Any programs not defined above
DRAMA
Radio plays and serials
CULTURE
Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
SCIENCE
VARIED
Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
POP M
Popular music programs
Rock music programs
Easy Listening
ROCK M
EASY M
LIGHT M
Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
CLASSICS
OTHER M
Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
WEATHER
FINANCE
Weather information
Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
Programs for children
Programs about people and the
things that affect them
RELIGION
PHONE IN
Programs of religious content
Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
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Other Operations
4 Press ENTER.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index
name for another station or program
source.
Naming preset stations
and program sources
Note
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.
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
You cannot change the name of an RDS station.
Recording
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected
all components properly.
Recording on an audio tape
or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc
using the receiver. See the operating
instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck
if you need help.
1 To name a preset station
Press TUNER, then tune in the preset
station you want to create an index
name for.
1 Select the component to be recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
The last station you received is tuned in.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in
preset stations, see “Tuning to preset
stations” on page 34.
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
To name a program source
4 Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.
Select the program source (component)
to be named.
2 Press NAME.
Notes
3 Create an index name by using the jog
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
dial and
or
:
• The analog audio signals of the current function is
output from the REC OUT jacks.
• When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio
signals of the current function is output from the
REC OUT jacks.
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog MD/TAPE
OUT jacks. To record a digital audio signal,
connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD/
TAPE OUT jacks.
Turn the jog dial to select a character, then
press to move the cursor to the next
position.
To insert a space
Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears
in the display.
If you’ve made a mistake
Press or repeatedly until the character
to be changed flashes, then turn the jog dial
to select the right character.
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Recording (continued)
Using the Sleep Timer
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to
record from the sources.
You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
• When MULTI CH IN is selected, no signals are
output from DIGITAL OUT jacks (MD/TAPE
OPTICAL OUT).
Press SLEEP on the remote while the
power is on.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Recording on a video tape
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00
You can record from a VCR, a TV, a DVD
player or an LD player using the receiver. You
can also add audio from a variety of audio
sources when editing a video tape. See the
operating instructions of your VCR or LD
player if you need help.
t OFF
The display dims after you have specified the
time.
Tips
• You can freely specify the time. After pressing
SLEEP, specify the time you want using the jog dial
and
in 1 minute intervals. You can specify up to 5
hours.
• To check the remaining time before the receiver
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time
appears in the display.
1 Select the program source to be
/
on the receiver. The sleep time changes
recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the laser disc you want
to record into the LD player.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1) for recording.
Adjustments using the
SET UP button
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
laser disc you want to record.
The SET UP button allows you to make the
following adjustments.
Tip
You can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or 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.
1 Press SET UP.
2 Press or to select the parameter
you want to adjust.
3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Notes
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD/LD inputs.
Analog recording is not possible if you make only
digital connections.
all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
• When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio
signals of the current function is output from the
REC OUT jacks.
Parameter
Initial setting
AV2
C.MODE.AVX
PRO LOGIC
MOVIE
YES
A.PWR – XXX
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x CONTROL A1 auto power on
CONTROL A1 control
system
(A.PWR – XXX)
Lets you turn on the receiver automatically
when the component connected via monaural
miniplug cord (see page 13) is turned on and
the playback is started.
Getting Started
When set to “NO”, you can save the power
consumption of the receiver during standby
mode.
This section explains the basic functions
of the CONTROL A1 Control System.
Certain components have special
functions, such as “CD Synchro Dubbing”
on cassette decks, that require CONTROL
A1 connections. For detailed information
regarding specific operations, be sure to
also refer to the Operating Instructions
supplied with your component(s).
x Selecting the command mode of the
remote (C.MODE.AVX)
Lets you select the command mode of the
remote. Change the command mode when you
use 2 Sony receivers in the same room.
PRO LOGIC
x 2ch decode mode (
)
Lets you specify the type of decoding for the 2
channel source. This receiver incorporates with
Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and
music mode, and the receiver can reproduce the
2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby
Pro Logic II.
The CONTROL A1 Control System was
designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL A1 connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals which enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
•
When set to “DOLBY PL”, the receiver
performs the Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4
channels.
Currently, CONTROL A1 connections
between a Sony CD player, amplifier
(receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide
automatic function selection and synchronized
recording.
•
When set to “II MOVIE”, the receiver performs
the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby
Surround. Besides, this mode can reproduce the
sound in 5.1 channel when watching the videos
of old movies or in the dubbed language.
In the future, the CONTROL A1 connection
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you
to control various functions for each
component.
•
When set to “II MUSIC”, the receiver performs
the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources,
such as CDs.
Notes
• The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to
maintain upward compatibility as the Control
System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this
case, however, older components will not be
compatible with the new functions.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic II does not function for DTS or
MPEG format signals.
• Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when
the CONTROL A1 jacks are connected via a PC
interface kit to a personal computer running “MD
Editor” or similar application. Also, do not operate
the connected component in a manner contrary to
the functions of the application, as this may cause
the application to operate incorrectly.
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CONTROL A1 control system
(continued)
In the CONTROL A1 control system, the
control signals flow both ways, so there is no
distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a
component has more than one CONTROL
A1 jack, you can use either one, or connect
different components to each jack.
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1
compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been
updated to the CONTROL A1 which is the
standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer
and other recent Sony components. Components
with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with
components with CONTROL A1 , and can be
connected to each other. Basically, the majority of
the functions available with the CONTROL A1
control system will be available with the
Jacks and connection examples
CONTROL A1
CONTROL A1 control system.
CONTROL A1
CD player
However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and
components with CONTROL A1 jacks, the
number of functions that can be controlled may be
limited depending on the component. For detailed
information, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the component(s).
MD deck
On CONTROL A1 jacks and
connections
It is possible to make connections between
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 jacks.
For details regarding particular connections or
set up options, refer to the operating
Connections
Connect monaural mini-plug cords in series to
the CONTROL A1 jacks on the back of each
component. You can connect up to 10
CONTROL A1 compatible components in
any order. However, you can connect only one
of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1
MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver).
instructions supplied with the component(s).
About the connecting cord
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components
are supplied with a connecting cord as an
accessory. In this case, use the connecting cord
for your connection.
(You may be able to connect more than one CD
player or MD deck, depending on the model.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the respective component for details.)
When using a commercially available cord, use
a monaural mini-plug cord less than 2 meters
long, with no resistance (such as the Sony
RK-G69HG).
Example
Basic Functions
The CONTROL A1 functions will operate as
long as the component you want to operate is
turned on, even if all of the other connected
components are not turned on.
Amplifier
(Receiver) player deck
CD
MD
Tape
deck
Other
component
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Notes
Automatic function selection
• Do not set more than one component to the pause
mode.
When you connect a CONTROL A1
compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to
other Sony components using monaural mini-
plug cords, the function selector on the
amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches
to the correct input when you press the play
button on one of the connected components.
• Certain recorder components may be equipped with
a special synchronized recording function that uses
the CONTROL A1 Control System, such as
“CD Synchro Dubbing”. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the recorder
component.
Notes
• You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible
amplifier (receiver) using a monaural mini-plug
cord in order to take advantage of the automatic
function selection feature.
• This function only works when the components are
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs
according to the names on the function buttons.
Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of
the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
• When recording, do not play any components other
than the recording source. It will cause the
automatic function selection to operate.
Synchronized recording
This function lets you conduct synchronized
recording between the selected source and
recorder components.
1 Set the function selector on the
amplifier (or receiver) to the source
component.
2 Set the source component to pause
mode (make sure both the N and X
indicators light together).
3 Set the recorder component to the
REC-PAUSE mode.
4 Press PAUSE on the recorder
component.
The source component is released from
the pause mode, and recording begins
shortly thereafter.
When playback ends from the source
component, recording stops.
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Operations Using the Remote RM-PP411
For models of area code U, CA only
You can use the remote RM-PP411 to operate
the components in your system.
Remote button
description
TV ?/1
AV ?/1
P
?/1
USE MODE
Before you use your
remote
SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD/LD
AV1
AV2
TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD/SACD TUNER
PHONO
AUX
MULTI CH SOURCE
SOUND FIELD
Inserting batteries into the
remote
TEST
TONE
PRESET AUTO DEC MODE
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
MPX/
ANALOG
DIRECT
DUAL
2CH
6
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor g on the receiver.
SWAP/
ANGLE
JUMP/
TIME
PRESET/
CH/D.SKIP
AUDIO
9
SUBTITLE ENTER
.
>
0/10
>10/11
12
DISC
SHIFT D.TUNING
ALT
-
m
M
ANT
CLEAR SEARCH MODE
X
x
N
TOP MENU/
GUIDE
MUTING
AV MENU
MASTER
VOL
F
ENTER/
G
g
EXECUTE
f
O
DISPLAY
TV VOL
RETURN/EXIT
TV/
MAIN
MENU
TV CH
VIDEO
WIDE ON SCREEN
Tip
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.
The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Notes
Remote
Button
Operations Function
• 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.
?/1
Receiver
Receiver
Turns the receiver on or off.
SLEEP
Activates the sleep
function and the duration
which the receiver turns
off automatically.
To watch VCR.
VIDEO 1 Receiver
VIDEO 2 Receiver
(VTR mode 3)
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
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Remote
Button
Operations Function
Remote
Button
Operations Function
V/v
Receiver
Receiver
Select a menu item.
VIDEO 3 Receiver
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
B/b
Makes adjustment or
change the setting.
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
Receiver
Receiver
To watch DVD or laser
disc.
MASTER Receiver
VOL +/–
Adjusts the master
volume of the receiver.
To watch TV programs
or satellite receiver.
MAIN
Receiver
Press this button
MENU
repeatedly to select one
of the five cursor modes:
EQ, SURR, LEVEL,
SET UP and NAME.
MD/TAPE Receiver
To listen to Minidisc
or audio tape.
CD/SACD Receiver
To listen to compact disc.
TUNER
Receiver
To listen to radio
programs.
ON
SCREEN
Receiver
To display the menus of
the receiver on the TV
screen.
PHONO
AUX
Receiver
Receiver
To listen to turntable.
To listen to an audio
equipment.
AV ?/1
TV/VCR/
CD player/
Turns the audio and
video components on or
VCD player/ off.
LD player/
MULTI CH Receiver
Selects MULTI CH IN
source.
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
TEST
TONE
Receiver
Receiver
Press to output test tone.
PRESET
Selects preset sound field
(e.g. Cinema Studio
EX A, B, C).
SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and
STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video
(Press
tuner/CD
player/VCD
player/LD player/
DVD player/
components.
AUTO DEC Receiver
MPX/DUAL Receiver
Selects AUTO
DECODING mode.
AV ?/1
and ?/1
at the
Select Dual Mono or
same time) MD deck/DAT
deck/Tape deck
Bilingual sound of Dolby
Digital, DTS or AAC, etc.
1–9 and
0/10
Receiver
Use with “SHIFT” button
to select tuner preset
station numeric input
during DIRECT
TUNING or MEMORY
mode.
ANALOG Receiver
DIRECT
Selects 2CH ANALOG
DIRECT.
2CH
MODE +/– Receiver
SHIFT Receiver
Receiver
Selects 2CH mode.
Selects sound field mode.
Press repeatedly to select
a memory page for
presetting radio stations
or tuning to preset
stations.
CD player/
VCD player/ selects track 10.
LD player/
Select track numbers. 0
MD deck/
DAT deck
D.TUNING Receiver
MUTING Receiver
Tuner station direct key-
in-mode.
TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner
Select channel numbers.
Mutes the sound from the
receiver.
>10/11
CD player/
Select track numbers
VCD player/ over 10.
LD player/MD
deck/Tape deck
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Remote
Button
Operations Function
Searches tracks
m/M CD player/
Remote
Button
Operations Function
VCD player/ (forward or backward).
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck
AUDIO
TV/ VCR/
Changes the sound to
DVD player Multiplex, Bilingual or
Multi channel TV Sound.
VCR/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Fastforwards or
rewinds.
SWAP*/
ANGLE
TV
Swaps the small and
large picture.
N
VCR/
Starts play.
DVD player To select viewing angle
or changes the angles.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
JUMP/
TIME
TV
Toggles between the
previous and the current
channels.
CD player/
Shows the time or
VCD player/ displays the playing time
DVD player of disc, etc.
X
VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/ with components in
Pauses play or record.
(Also starts recording
PRESET/ Receiver
CH/
Scans and selects preset
stations.
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
record standby.)
D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/
Selects preset channels.
satellite tuner
CD player/
VCD player/ changer only).
DVD player/
Skips discs (multi-disc
x
VCR/
Stops play.
MD deck
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
ENTER
TV/VCR/
satellite tuner/ disc or track using the
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
After selecting a channel,
numeric buttons, press to
enter the value.
DISC
ANT
CD player/
VCD player (multi-disc changer
only).
Selects a disc directly
DISPLAY TV/VCR/
Selects information
VCD player/ displayed on the TV
LD player/
DVD player
screen.
VCR
Selects output signal
from aerial terminal: TV
signal or VCR program.
RETURN/ VCD player/ Returns to the previous
EXIT
LD player/
menu.
./> VCR/
CD player/
Skips tracks.
DVD player
Satellite
tuner
Exits the menu.
Changes the subtitles.
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
SUBTITLE DVD player
DAT deck/
Tape deck
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.
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Notes
Remote
Button
Operations Function
DVD player Press if you made a
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model of the receiver.
• 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.
CLEAR
mistake when you press
the number button or
press to return to the
continuous play etc.
SEARCH DVD player
MODE
Select searching mode.
Press to select the unit for
search (track, index, etc.)
• The TV/SAT, PHONO, SOURCE, MPX/DUAL,
ANALOG DIRECT, 12 and ON SCREEN
functions are not available for set operation.
TOP MENU DVD player
/GUIDE
Displays DVD title.
Selecting the mode of the
remote
AV MENU VCR/Satellite/ Displays menu.
tuner/
DVD player
O
VCD player/ Returns to the previous
Set the remote mode using the USE MODE
button and the remote mode buttons.
LD player/
menu or exits the menu.
DVD player
Selecting the command mode
V/v/B/b VCR/Satellite Selects a menu item.
tuner/
DVD player
You can switch the command mode (AV1 or
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.
ENTER/
EXECUTE tuner/
DVD player
TV
TV
VCR/satellite Press to enter the
selection.
Press 1 (AV1) (or 2 (AV2)) while pressing
down USE MODE.
The indicator lights once (twice for AV2) , then
the command mode switches.
TV ?/1
Turns the TV on or off.
-/--
Selects the channel
entry mode, either one
or two digit.
TV VOL TV
+/–
Adjust the volume of the
TV.
To check the mode of the remote
Press USE MODE. You can check the remote
by the indicator.
TV CH +/– TV
Select preset TV
channels.
Mode
AV1
AV2
Indicator lights
once
TV/
VIDEO
TV
TV
Selects input signal: TV
input or video input.
twice
WIDE
Selects the wide picture
mode.
USE MODE Remote
To set up the
remote.
To reset the remote to factory
settings
AV1 and Remote
AV2
Select the command
mode of the remote.
Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
SOURCE Remote
Selects 2ND AV output.
The indicator lights 3 times, then goes off.
ALT
Remote
Change remote key
function to activate those
buttons with orange
printing.
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Programming the remote
components.
To cancel programming
Press USE MODE during any step. The remote
automatically exits the programming mode.
You can program the remote to control non-
Sony components by changing the code. Once
the control signals have been memorized, you
can use those components as part of your
system.
To activate the function after
programming.
Press the programmed button to activate the
function you want.
Furthermore, you can also program the remote
for Sony components that the remote is unable
to control. Note that the remote can only
control components that accept infrared
wireless control signals.
If programming is unsuccessful,
check the following:
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession
while entering the numeric code, an error has
occurred. Start again from step 1.
1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing down USE
MODE.
The indicator lights.
2 Press the function button (including
TV ?/1) for the component you want to
control.
Notes
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is
pressed.
For example, if you are going to control a
CD player, press CD/SACD.
• In step 2, if several function buttons are pressed,
only the last pressed button is valid.
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/–,
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
reprogrammed.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
numeric code (or one of the codes if
more than one code exists)
corresponding to the component and
the maker of the component you want
to control.
See the tables on pages 47 and 48 for
information on the numeric code(s)
corresponding to the component and the
maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the maker’s
code respectively.)
• In step 3, if a function button is pressed, the new
function is selected and the programming
procedure returns to the beginning of step 3.
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
entered are valid.
To clear the memory of the remote
To clear all programmed and learned signals,
do the following to reset the remote to factory
settings.
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
4 Press ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the programming
mode.
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To control a DAT deck
The numeric codes corresponding to
the component and the maker of the
component
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
203
219
PIONEER
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to
control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable
to control. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the
model and year of the component, more than
one numeric code may be assigned to a
To control an MD deck
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
301
302
303
304
DENON
JVC
component. If you fail to program your remote
using one of the codes, try using other codes.
KENWOOD
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on the latest
information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not
respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the functions on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular
component.
To control a tape deck
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
201, 202
204, 205
206, 207, 208, 209
210
DENON
KENWOOD
NAKAMICHI
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
To control a CD player
216
211, 212
213, 214
215, 216
217, 218
Maker
Code(s)
101, 102, 103
104, 123
105, 106, 107
108, 109, 110
111, 116
116
SONY
PIONEER
TECHNICS
YAMAHA
DENON
JVC
KENWOOD
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
ONKYO
To control an LD player
Maker
Code(s)
112, 113, 114
115
SONY
601, 602, 603
606
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
116
PIONEER
TECHNICS
YAMAHA
117
To control a video CD player
115, 118, 119
120, 121, 122
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
605
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To control a TV
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
501
To control a VCR
DAEWOO
504, 505, 506, 507, 515,
544
Maker
Code(s)
SONY
701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
FISHER
508
GOLDSTAR
503, 511, 512, 515, 534,
544
AIWA
710, 750, 757, 758
707, 708, 709, 759
740
AKAI
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
517, 534
BLAUPUNKT
EMERSON
513, 514, 515, 544
521, 522
711, 712, 713, 714, 715,
716, 750
ITT/NOKIA
JVC
516
FISHER
717, 718, 719, 720
721, 722, 730
723, 753
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI/MGA
NEC
503, 518, 544
503, 519, 544
503, 520, 544
509, 524
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GOLDSTAR
GRUNDIG
724
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
HITACHI
722, 725, 729, 741
717
515, 518
ITT/NOKIA
JVC
PIONEER
509, 525, 526, 540
510, 527, 528, 529, 544
726, 727, 728, 736
730, 731, 738
732, 733, 734, 735
736
RCA/PROSCAN
SAMSUNG
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI/MGA
NEC
503, 515, 531, 532, 533,
534, 544
SANYO
508, 545
PANASONIC
729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740
SHARP
535
TELEFUNKEN
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
523, 536, 537, 538
530, 537, 539
535, 540, 541
542, 543
PHILIPS
729, 730, 731
729
PIONEER
RCA/PROSCAN
722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
SAMSUNG
SANYO
742, 743, 744, 745
717, 720, 746
748, 749
To control a satellite tuner or cable
box
SHARP
TELEFUNKEN
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
751, 752
Maker
Code(s)
747, 755, 756
754
SONY
801, 802
JERROLD/G.I.
806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC
RCA
818
To control a DVD player
805, 819
815, 816, 817
Maker
Code(s)
S. ATLANTA
SONY
401, 402, 403
406, 408
407
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
TOSHIBA
DENON
409
404
405
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Except for models of area code U,
CA
You can use the remote RM-U305C to operate
the components in your system.
Remote button
description
AV
?/1
?/1
SLEEP
Before you use your
remote
SYSTEM
STANDBY
FUNCTION
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
VIDEO
VIDEO 3
TV/SAT
DVD/LD
FN SHIFT
TUNER
PHONO MD/TAPE
AUX
CD/SACD
F
MENU
Inserting batteries into the
remote
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
g
G
ENTER
6
9
RETURN
ENTER
f
TITLE
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor g on the receiver.
SHIFT
>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/2CH
A. DIRECT
}
}
]
A.DEC
2CH/OFF
+
–
MODE
MUTING
MASTER
VOL
TEST TONE MAIN MENU
MENU
Tip
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.
The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
SLEEP
Receiver
Activates the sleep
function and the duration
which the receiver turns
off automatically.
?/1
Receiver
Turns the receiver on or
off.
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Remote
Button
Operations
Receiver
Function
TEST
TONE
Press to output test tone.
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
MAIN
MENU
Receiver
Press this button
VIDEO/
VIDEO 1*
Receiver
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
repeatedly to select one
of the five cursor modes:
EQ, SURR, LEVEL,
SET UP and NAME.
VIDEO 2* Receiver
VIDEO 3* Receiver
DVD/LD Receiver
TV/SAT Receiver
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
MENU </> Receiver
MENU +/– Receiver
Selects a menu item.
To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
Makes adjustment or
change the setting.
To watch DVD or laser
disc.
MASTER Receiver
VOL +/–
Adjusts the master
volume of the receiver.
To watch TV programs
or satellite receiver.
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/
Turns the audio and
CD player/
VCD player/ off.
LD player/
DVD player
MD deck/
video components on or
PHONO* Receiver
MD/TAPE*Receiver
To listen to turntable.
To listen to Minidisc or
audio tape.
AUX
Receiver
To listen to an audio
equipment.
DAT deck/
CD/SACD Receiver
To listen to compact disc.
SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and
STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video
TUNER
SHIFT
Receiver
Receiver
To listen to radio
programs.
(Press AV tuner/
components
?/1 and CD player/
Press repeatedly to select
a memory page for
presetting radio stations
or tuning to preset
stations.
?/1 at
VCD player/
the same LD player/
time)
0-9
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
TAPE deck.
D.TUNING Receiver
A.DEC Receiver
Tuner station direct key-
in-mode.
Receiver
Use with “SHIFT” button
to select tuner preset
station numeric input
during DIRECT
Select AUTO
DECODING mode.
MODE+/– Receiver
2CH/OFF Receiver
Selects sound field mode.
TUNING or MEMORY
mode.
Turns off sound field or
select 2CH mode.
CD player/
VCD player/ 0 selects track 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
Selects track numbers.
MULTI/ 2CH Receiver
A. DIRECT
Selects MULTI CH IN
source.
MUTING Receiver
Mutes the sound from the
receiver
TV/VCR/
satellite tuner
Selects channel numbers.
* 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. For example, press FN SHIFT and
CD/SACD to select MD/TAPE function.
>10
CD player/
VCD player/ over 10.
LD player/
Selects tracks numbers
MD deck/
Tape deck
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Button
Operations
Function
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
ENTER
TV/VCR/
satellite tuner/ disc or track using the
After selecting a channel,
X
VCR/
CD player/
Pauses play or record.
(Also start recording
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
numeric buttons, press to
enter the value.
VCD player/ with components in
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
record standby.)
DAT deck/
Tape deck
D. SKIP/ Receiver
CH/PRESET
+/-
Scans and selects preset
stations.
x
VCR/
Stops play.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
TV/VCR/
satellite tuner
Selects preset channel.
Skips discs (multi-disc
CD player/
VCD player/ changer only).
DVD player/
MD deck
./> VCR/
Skip tracks.
DISPLAY TV/VCR,
Selects information
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
VCD player/ displayed on the TV
LD player/
screen.
DVD player
ANT
TV/VTR
VCR
Selects output signal
from the aerial terminal:
TV signal or VCR
program.
DAT deck/
Tape deck
m/M CD player/
Search tracks (forward or
Fastforwards or rewinds.
DISC
CD player
Select discs (multi-disc
changer only).
VCD player/ backward)
DVD player
TOP
MENU
DVD player
DVD player
DVD player
Displays DVD title.
Displays DVD menu.
Enters the selection.
VCR/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
DVD
MENU
ENTER
n
N
Tape deck
Starts play on the reverse
side.
RETURN DVD player
Returns to previous menu
or exits the menu.
VCR/
Starts play.
V/v/B/b
DVD player
TV
Selects a menu item.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
÷
Selects the channel entry
mode, either one or two
digit
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Note that the settings of the TUNER and
FN SHIFT functions (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
VIDEO 3, PHONO and MD/TAPE) button
cannot be changed.
Remote button description
(continued)
Remote
Button
Operations
Function
1 Hold down the Function button whose
function you want to change (for
example, CD/SACD).
POSITION**TV
SWAP** TV
Changes the position of
the small picture.
Swaps the small and the
large picture.
2 Press the corresponding button of the
component you want to assign to the
Function button (for example, 4 – Tape
deck).
SUB CH TV
+/–**
Selects the preset
channels for the small
picture.
The following buttons are assigned to select
the functions:
P IN P** TV
Activates the picture-in-
picture function.
JUMP
WIDE
TV
TV
Toggles between the
previous and the current
channels.
To operate
Press
CD player
1
DAT deck
2
Selects the wide picture
mode.
MD deck
3
Tape deck A
4
TV/VIDEO TV
Selects input signal: TV
input or video input.
Tape deck B
5
LD player
6
** Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.
VCR (command mode VTR 1*)
VCR (command mode VTR 2*)
VCR (command mode VTR 3*)
TV
7
8
9
Notes
• When you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD/LD), 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.
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model of the receiver.
• 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.
0
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver)
DVD
>10
ENTER
.
VCD player
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3
setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and
VHS respectively.
Now you can use the CD/SACD button to
control the tape deck.
• The TV/SAT and PHONO functions are not
available for set operation.
To reset a button to its factory
setting
Repeat the above procedure.
Changing the factory
setting of a function button
To reset all the function buttons to
their factory setting
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
If the factory settings of the FUNCTION
buttons do not 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.
the same time.
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Additional Information
If you have any question or problem concerning your
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Precautions
Troubleshooting
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
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 22 to verify that the connections are
correct. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
On power sources
• Before operating the unit, check that the operating
voltage is identical with your local power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
at the rear of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• (Models of area code U, CA only)
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
no matter which component is selected.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely and correctly.
• Check that both the receiver and all the
components are turned on.
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is
not set at VOL MIN.
• Check that the SPEAKERS A/B button is not set
to “SP. OFF” and is set accordingly to your
SPEAKERS FRONT system (page 24).
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
On heat buildup
• The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit (“PROTECT”
flashes). Turn off the receiver, eliminate the
short-circuit problem and turn on the power
again.
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
There is no sound from a specific component.
On placement
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the
life of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that
might block the ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
continued
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
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There is no sound from the active sub woofer.
There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER
terminal depending on the sound field (back page).
There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MODE).
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack
to verify that sound is output from the headphones
(page 24).
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not
reproduced.
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.
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the
audio setting (settings for the audio output) of the
connected 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.
Recording cannot be done.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Select the source component with function
buttons.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to
“ANALOG” before recording from a digital
component connected to the analog MD/TAPE
terminals.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “COAX
IN” or “OPT IN” (page 23) before recording
from a digital component connected to the
DIGITAL MD/TAPE OUT terminals.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator,
then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or
coaxial digital output to the receiver’s jack. When
making this connection, be sure to set INPUT
MODE manually (page 23). The receiver may not
operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to
“AUTO IN”.
For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups, see
the operating instructions supplied with your RF
demodulator.
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard from the center or/and surround
speakers.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MODE).
• Select a sound field containing the word
“C.ST.EX” (pages 25–26).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 22).
• Make sure the center or/and surround speaker
size parameter is set to either “SMALL” or
“LARGE” (page 19).
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The FM reception is poor.
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears
on the TV screen or monitor.
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground
wire to a gas pipe.
• Select the appropriate function on the receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
The remote does not function.
• The TV/SAT, PHONO, SOURCE, MPX/DUAL,
ANALOG DIRECT, 12 and ON SCREEN
buttons on the remote are not available.
(RM-PP411 only)
Receiver
Outdoor FM antenna
ANTENNA
AM
• The TV/SAT and PHONO buttons on the remote
are not available. (RM-U305C only)
Ground wire
(not supplied)
FM
• Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
receiver.
75
Ω
COAXIAL
• Check that the mode of the remote corresponds
to that of the receiver (pages 38 and 45)
(RM-PP411 only).
To ground
• Check that you select AV1 as the command
mode of the receiver (page 38) (RM-U305C
only).
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
• 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.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
direct tuning.
• Make sure you select the correct function on the
remote.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• 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.
• No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations
(page 34).
• Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you
use the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
(RM-PP411 only).
RDS does not work.*
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
• Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS
station.
Clearing the receiver’s memory
To clear
See
• Select a stronger FM station.
All memorized settings
Customized sound fields
page 17
page 31
The RDS information that you want does not
appear.*
Contact the radio station and find out whether they
actually provide the service in question. If so, the
service may be temporarily out of order.
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Area code
E2/E3, AU
SP, CEL, CEK, AR
TW
Power requirements
240 V AC, 50 Hz
230 V AC, 50 Hz
110 V AC, 60 Hz
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
MX
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
Frequency response
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.09 % total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output (Models of area code
U only).
MULTI CH IN,
10 Hz – 70 kHz
CD/SACD, AUX,
MD/TAPE, DVD/LD,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound
field, equalizer, and bass
boost bypassed)
Inputs (Analog)
Sensitivity: 250 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N3): 96 dB
MULTI CH IN,
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Models of area code U, CA
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
100 W + 100 W
CD/SACD, AUX,
MD/TAPE, DVD/LD,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
(A, 250 mV4))
3) INPUT SHORT (with sound field, equalizer and
bass boost bypassed).
4) Weighted network, input level.
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
FRONT1):
CENTER1):
SURR1):
100 W/ch
100 W
100 W/ch
Inputs (Digital)
DVD/LD (Coaxial)
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Models of area code CEL, CEK
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
100 W + 100 W2)
VIDEO 2, CD/SACD,
MD/TAPE (Optical)
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: –
S/N: 100 dB
Reference Power Output2)
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
FRONT1):
CENTER1):
SURR1):
100 W/ch
100 W
100 W/ch
Outputs (Analog)
MD/TAPE (OUT),
Voltage: 250 mV
VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT) Impedance: 10 kilohms
Models of other area code
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
100 W + 100 W2)
SUB WOOFER
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
Reference Power Output2)
Outputs (Digital)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
MD/TAPE (Optical)
Sensitivity: –
FRONT1):
CENTER1):
SURR1):
120 W/ch
120 W
120 W/ch
EQ
Gain levels:
6 dB, 1 dB step
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
2) Measured under the following conditions:
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5) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off
the receiver. Hold down PRESET TUNING + and
press ?/1. 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.
FM tuner section
Tuning range
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
Video section
Inputs
Video:
Sensitivity
Mono:
Stereo:
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S-video:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Usable sensitivity
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
Component Video:
P
B
B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
S/N
Mono:
Stereo:
76 dB
70 dB
PR
75 ohms
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Outputs
Video:
S-video:
Mono:
Stereo:
0.3%
0.5%
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Separation
45 dB at 1 kHz
Component Video:
PB
B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB
P
R
Selectivity
60 dB at 400 kHz
General
Power requirements
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Area code
U, CA, MX
CEL, CEK
SP, AR
E2/E3
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Models of area code U, CA
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1710 kHz5)
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1710 kHz5)
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
110 V AC, 50/60 Hz
240 V AC, 50 Hz
Models of area code E2/E3, AR, MX
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1610 kHz5)
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz5)
TW
Models of area code SP, CEL, CEK, TW, AU
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz
AU
Antenna
Loop antenna
Power consumption
Area code
U, MX
CA
Power consumption
Intermediate frequency
450 kHz
210 W
300 VA
180 W
Usable sensitivity
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)
CEL, CEK, AU,
E2/E3, SP, AR
S/N
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
TW
450 W
Harmonic distortion 0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.5 W (when “A.PWR” in the SET UP menu is set to
“NO”) (page 38).
Selectivity
At 9 kHz:
35 dB
40 dB
At 10 kHz:
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Specifications (continued)
AC outlets
Area code
AC outlets
U, CA
1 switched, 120 W/1A MAX
1 switched, 100 W MAX
SP, CEL, CEK,
E2/E3, TW, AU,
MX
Dimensions
430 × 157.5 × 308.5 mm
(16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 12 1/8
inches) including
projecting parts and
controls
Mass (Approx.)
7.5 kg (16 lb 9 oz)
Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander (1)
• RM-PP411 (models of area code U, CA only)
• RM-U305C (except for models of area code U,
CA)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
For details on the area code of the component you
are using, see page 4.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP
buttons
You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURR, EQ, SET UP buttons, jog dial, and
buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.
/
Press
SURR
LEVEL
Press
or
to select
Turn jog dial to select
Page
29
EFFECT
depends on the sound field (15 steps)
L +8 to R +8 (1 steps)
R
L
BAL. L/R XXX
29
CTR XXX dB
SUR.L.XXX dB
SUR.R.XXX dB
S.W. XXX dB
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
–10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps)
OFF, –20 dB to 0 dB (1 dB steps)
OFF, 0.1 to 0.9 (0.1 steps), STD, MAX
–6 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
–6 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)
LARGE, SMALL
L.F.E. XXX dB
D. RANGE
COMP. XXX
EQ
FRONT BASS GAIN
31
18
FRONT TREBLE GAIN
R
L
SET UP
(FRONT)
C
(CENTER)
LARGE, SMALL, NO
SL
SW
L
SR
(SURROUND)
LARGE, SMALL, NO
(SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX YES, NO
R
DIST. XX.X m
between 1.0 meters and 12.0 meters
(0.1 meters steps)1)
C
R
L
DIST. XX.X m
between
DIST. and 1.5 meters
(0.1 meters steps)2)
SL
SR
R
L
DIST. XX.X m
between
DIST. and 4.5 meters
(0.1 meters steps)3)
SL
SL
SR
SR
PL. XXX
SIDE, MID, BEHD.
LOW, HIGH
HGT. XXX
C.MODE.AVX
PRO LOGIC
AV1, AV2
38
DOLBY PL, II MOVIE, II MUSIC
A.PWR–XXX
YES, NO
1) For models of area code U, CA: between 3 feet and 40 feet (1 foot steps)
R
L
2) For models of area code U, CA: between
3) For models of area code U, CA: between
DIST. and 5 feet (1 foot steps)
DIST. and 15 feet (1 foot steps)
R
L
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field
The adjusted SURR and EQ parameters are stored in each sound field.
<
SURR
>
<
EQ
>
<
FRONT
>
EFFECT
LEVEL
BASS
GAIN
TREBLE
GAIN
2CH ST.
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
AUTO DEC.
NORM.SURR.
C.ST.EX A
C.ST.EX B
C.ST.EX C
HALL
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
JAZZ
CONCERT
GAME
MULTI CH IN
PCM96K
The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields.
<
LEVEL
SUR.R.
LEVEL
>
FRONT
BAL
CENTER
LEVEL
SUR.L.
LEVEL
S. WOOFER
LEVEL
LFE
D.RANGE
COMP1)
MIX1)
2CH ST.
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
AUTO DEC.
NORM.SURR.
C.ST.EX A
C.ST.EX B
C.ST.EX C
HALL
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z2)
z2)
z2)
z
JAZZ
CONCERT
GAME
MULTI CH IN
PCM96K
z
1) These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments. For details, see each item in
“Adjusting the level parameters” (page 29).
2) When these sound fields are selected, there is no sound output from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set
to “LARGE”. However, sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E.
signals.
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