Sony Stereo System STR DA1500ES User Manual

4-129-743-11(1)  
FM Stereo  
FM/AM Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
STR-DA1500ES  
©2009 Sony Corporation  
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12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with  
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution  
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications  
not expressly approved in this manual could void  
your authority to operate this equipment.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord  
should be connected to the apparatus and the  
speakers in accordance with the following  
instructions.  
1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS.  
2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the  
speaker cord.  
3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and  
the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core  
of speaker cord by hand. Also disconnect the AC  
power cord from the MAINS before  
disconnecting the speaker cord from the  
apparatus and the speakers.  
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply  
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled  
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,  
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
The following FCC statement  
applies only to the version of  
this model manufactured for  
sale in the U.S.A. Other  
versions may not comply with  
FCC technical regulations.  
NOTE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant  
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try  
to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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About This Manual  
• The instructions in this manual are for model  
STR-DA1500ES. Check your model number by  
looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.  
In this manual, models of area code UC is used for  
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any  
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the  
text, for example, “Models of area code UC only”.  
• The instructions in this manual describe the  
controls on the supplied remote. You can also use  
the controls on the receiver if they have the same  
or similar names as those on the remote.  
About area codes  
The area code of the receiver you purchased is  
shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel  
(see the illustration below).  
Area code  
Any differences in operation, according to the area  
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,  
“Models of area code AA only”.  
On Copyrights  
SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are  
trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its  
subsidiaries. All rights reserved.  
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Description and location of parts .................. 6  
Changing button assignments......................51  
Getting Started  
1: Installing the speakers............................. 13  
2: Connecting the speakers ......................... 13  
3a: Connecting the audio components ........ 14  
3b: Connecting the video components........ 15  
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 19  
Additional Information  
Precautions ..................................................52  
Troubleshooting...........................................53  
Specifications ..............................................56  
Index............................................................58  
Playback  
Enjoying sound/images from the component  
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) ............ 26  
Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu) ............ 26  
Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu)........ 27  
Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)... 28  
Tuner Operations  
Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 29  
Presetting radio stations .............................. 31  
Listening to Satellite Radio......................... 33  
Connecting a satellite radio tuner................ 34  
Selecting a channel of the satellite radio..... 37  
Presetting satellite radio channels............... 38  
Restricting access to specific channels  
(Parental Lock) (SIRIUS only) .............. 40  
Other Operations  
Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
(DMPORT) ............................................ 44  
Changing the display................................... 46  
Using the Sleep Timer................................. 47  
Recording using the receiver....................... 47  
Using multi-zone features........................... 48  
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Description and location of parts  
Front panel  
About the indicators on the display  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A ?/1  
Press to turn the receiver on  
(on/standby) or off (page 20, 30).  
O FM MODE  
Press to select the FM  
monaural or stereo reception  
(page 29).  
B SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/  
A+B)  
Switch to OFF, A, B, A+B of  
the front speakers (page 21).  
P FM/AM  
Press to select FM or AM  
station.  
C TONE MODE Adjust the bass and treble  
Q PHONES jack Connects to headphones  
level of the speakers. Press  
(page 53).  
TONE +/–  
TONE MODE repeatedly to  
Lights up according to the  
speaker system used (page  
21). However, these  
select bass or treble, then turn  
TONE +/– to adjust the level  
(page 25).  
indicators do not light up if  
the speaker output is turned  
off or if headphones are  
connected.  
D TUNING  
Press to operate a tuner (FM/  
AM) and satellite radio (XM/  
SIRIUS) (page 29, 36, 37).  
MODE  
TUNING +/–  
S SLEEP  
Lights up when the sleep  
timer is activated.  
E Remote  
Receivessignalsfromremote  
commander.  
sensor  
T ZONE 2  
Lights up when operation in  
zone 2 is being enabled.  
F Display  
The current status of the  
selected component or a list  
of selectable items appears  
here (page 6).  
window  
U Tuning  
Lights up when the receiver  
tunes in radio stations, or  
satellite radio stations.  
indicators  
G DISPLAY  
Press repeatedly to select  
information displayed on the  
display (page 46).  
CAT  
Lights up when the category  
mode is set to “ONE CAT”  
during the satellite radio  
operation.  
H MUTING  
Press to turn off the sound  
temporarily.  
SAT  
Lights up when the satellite  
radio is connected and “XM  
RADIO” or “SIRIUS” is  
selected.  
Press MUTING again to  
restore the sound (page 23).  
I MASTER  
Turn to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time (page 22).  
VOLUME  
MEMORY  
Lights up when a memory  
function, such as Preset  
Memory (page 31), etc., is  
activated.  
J INPUT  
Turn to select the input  
source to play back (page 22,  
23, 46, 47, 48).  
SELECTOR  
MONO  
ST  
Monaural broadcast  
Stereo broadcast  
K DIMMER  
Press repeatedly to adjust the  
brightness of the display.  
A preset station number  
appears when the preset radio  
station is selected.  
L SLEEP  
Press to activate the sleep  
timer function and the  
duration which the receiver  
turns off automatically (page  
47).  
Note  
The preset station number  
will change accordingly to  
the preset station you select.  
For details on presetting  
radio station, see page 31.  
M TONE ON/OFF Press to turn the bass and  
treble on or off.  
N MEMORY/  
Press to store a station or  
enter the selection when  
selecting the settings (page  
20, 31, 39).  
ENTER  
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Rear panel  
A ANTENNA section  
D Control jacks for Sony equipment  
and other external components  
FM  
ANTENNA  
jack  
Connects to the  
supplied FM wire  
antenna (aerial)  
(page 19).  
IR REMOTE Connect an IR  
IN/OUT jacks repeater (page 48).  
TRIGGER  
OUT jack  
Connects to an  
interlock on/off of  
the power supply of  
other 12V  
AM  
ANTENNA  
jack  
Connects to the  
supplied AM loop  
antenna (aerial)  
(page 19).  
TRIGGER  
compliant  
XM jack  
ConnectstotheXM  
Mini-Tuner and  
Home Dock (not  
supplied) (page 34).  
components, or the  
amplifier/receiver  
of zone 2 (page 28).  
SIRIUS jack Connects to a  
E SPEAKERS section  
SiriusConnect  
Home tuner (not  
supplied)  
Connects to the  
speakers (page 13).  
(page 34).  
B DMPORT  
F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section  
DMPORT  
jack  
Connects to a  
DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
(page 45).  
AUDIO IN/  
OUT jacks  
Connects to a tape  
deck or MD deck,  
etc. (page 14).  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
C RS232C port  
Used for  
maintenance and  
service.  
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G VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT  
Remote commander  
section  
You can use the supplied RM-AAU056  
Remote Commander to operate the receiver  
and to control the Sony audio/video  
components that the remote is assigned to  
operate (page 51).  
AUDIO IN/  
OUT jacks  
Connects to a VCR,  
DVD player, etc.  
(page 16–18).  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
VIDEO IN/  
OUT* jacks  
Yellow  
RM-AAU056  
AUDIO OUT Connects to the  
jacks component in zone  
VIDEO OUT 2 (page 49).  
jack  
* You can watch the selected input image when you  
connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page  
16–18).  
continued  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A TV ?/1  
Press TV ?/1 and TV (P) at  
F BD/DVD  
Press to display the menu of  
the DVD or Blu-ray disc on  
the TV screen. Then, use V, v,  
(on/standby) the same time to turn the TV  
MENU  
on or off.  
B, b and  
(qk) to perform  
AV ?/1  
Press to turn on or off the  
menu operations.  
(on/standby) Sonyaudio/videocomponents  
that the remote is assigned to  
operate (page 51).  
G DISC SKIP  
H D.TUNING  
I ENTER  
Press to skip a disc when  
using a multi-disc changer.  
If you press ?/1 (B) at the  
same time, it will turn off the  
receiver and other Sony  
components (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
Press to enter direct tuning  
mode.  
Press to enter the value after  
selecting a channel, disc or  
track using the numeric  
Note  
The function of the AV ?/1  
switch changes automatically  
each time you press the input  
buttons (C).  
buttons of the TV, VCR, CD  
player, DVD player, DVD  
recorder or satellite tuner.  
Press to store a station during  
tuner operation.  
B ?/1  
Press to turn the receiver on or  
(on/standby) off.  
J AMP MENU  
Press to display the menu of  
If zone 2 is selected, only the  
main receiver is turned on or  
off with this button. To turn  
off all components including  
an amplifier in zone 2, press  
?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the  
same time (SYSTEM  
the receiver. Then, use V, v,  
B, b and  
(qk) to perform  
menu operations.  
K TOOLS/  
Press to display and select the  
options of the DVD player or  
Blu-ray disc player.  
Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and  
TV (P) at the same time to  
display the options applicable  
to the Sony TV.  
OPTIONS  
STANDBY).  
Saving the power in standby  
mode.  
When “RS232C” (page 28) is  
set to “OFF”.  
L MUTING  
Press to turn off the sound  
temporarily.  
Press MUTING again to  
restore the sound.  
C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to  
select the component you  
want to use. When you press  
any of the input buttons, the  
receiver turns on. The buttons  
are factory assigned to control  
Sony components.  
You can change the button  
assignments following the  
steps in “Changing button  
assignments” on page 51.  
Press MUTING and TV (P)  
at the same time to activate  
the TV’s muting function.  
M TV VOL  
Press TV VOL +/– and TV  
(P) at the same time to adjust  
the volume level of the TV.  
+a)/–  
MASTER  
VOL +a)/–  
Press to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time.  
D TONE ON/OFF Press to turn the bass and  
treble on or off.  
N MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of  
the VCR, DVD player,  
E DIMMER  
Press repeatedly to adjust the  
brightness of the display.  
satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc  
player on the TV screen.  
Press MENU/HOME and TV  
(P) at the same time to  
display the TV’s menu.  
Then, use V, v, B, b and  
(qk) to perform menu  
operations.  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
O ./>b)  
Press to skip a track of the CD  
player, DVD player, DVD  
recorder, MD deck, tape deck  
or Blu-ray disc player.  
P TV  
Press TV and the button with  
orange printing at the same  
time to enable TV operation.  
Q RETURN/  
Press to  
EXIT O  
<
REPLAY  
/
Press to replay the previous  
– return to the previous menu.  
– exit the menu while the  
menu or on-screen guide of  
the DVD recorder, DVD  
player, satellite tuner or Blu-  
ray disc player is displayed  
on the TV screen.  
Press RETURN/EXIT O  
and TV (P) at the same time  
to return to the previous menu  
or exit the TV’s menu while  
the menu is displayed on the  
TV screen.  
<
ADVANCE  
scene or fast forward the  
current scene of the VCR,  
DVD player or Blu-ray disc  
player.  
m/Mb)  
Press to  
– search tracks in the forward/  
reverse direction of the  
DVD player.  
– start fast forward/rewind of  
the VCR, CD player, DVD  
recorder, MD deck, tape  
deck or Blu-ray disc player.  
R
After pressing BD/DVD  
Ha)b)  
Press to start playback of the  
VCR, CD player, DVD  
player, DVD recorder, MD  
deck or Blu-ray disc player.  
MENU (F), AMP MENU  
(0), or MENU/HOME (N),  
press V, v, B or b to select the  
V/v/B/b  
settings. Then, press  
to  
Xb)  
Press to pause playback or  
recording of the VCR, CD  
player, DVD player, DVD  
recorder, MD deck, tape deck  
or Blu-ray disc player. (Also  
starts recording with  
enter the selection if you have  
pressed BD/DVD MENU or  
MENU/HOME previously.  
Press  
also to enter the  
selection of the receiver,  
VCR, satellite tuner, CD  
player, DVD player, DVD  
recorder or Blu-ray disc  
player.  
components in recording  
standby.)  
xb)  
Press to stop playback of the  
VCR, CD player, DVD  
player, DVD recorder, MD  
deck, tape deck or Blu-ray  
disc player.  
S DISPLAY  
Press to select information  
displayed on the TV screen of  
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD  
player, DVD player, DVD  
recorder, MD deck or Blu-ray  
disc player.  
Press DISPLAY and TV (P)  
at the same time to display  
TV’s information on the TV  
screen.  
TV CH +/–  
Press TV CH +/– and TV (P)  
at the same time to select  
preset TV channels.  
CATEGORY  
+/–  
Press to select a category for  
satellite tuner (page 37).  
PRESET +/– Press to select  
– preset stations.  
– preset channels of the VCR  
or satellite tuner.  
TUNING +/–  
Press to scan a station.  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
Press to select the category  
mode for satellite tuner (page  
37).  
FM MODE  
Press to select the FM  
monaural or stereo reception.  
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a)The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and  
H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots  
as references when operating the receiver.  
b)This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter operation. For details on the  
function of the button, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter.  
Name  
Function  
T -/--  
Press to select the channel  
entry mode, either one or two  
digit of the VCR, satellite  
tuner, etc.  
Press -/-- and TV (P) at the  
same time to select the  
channel entry mode, either  
one or two digits of the TV.  
Notes  
>10/  
-
Press to select  
• Some functions explained in this section may not  
work depending on the model.  
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an  
example only. Therefore, depending on the  
component, the above operation may not be  
possible or may operate differently than described.  
– track numbers over 10 of the  
VCR, satellite tuner, MD  
deck or CD player.  
– channel numbers of the  
Digital CATV terminal.  
CLEAR  
Press to clear a mistake when  
you press the incorrect  
numeric button.  
U Numeric  
Press to  
– preset/tune to preset  
stations.  
buttons  
(number 5a))  
– select track numbers of the  
CD player, DVD player,  
DVD recorder, MD deck or  
Blu-ray disc player. Press  
0/10 to select track number  
10.  
– select channel numbers of  
the VCR or satellite tuner.  
Press the numeric buttons and  
TV (P) at the same time to  
select the TV channels.  
V SLEEP  
Press to activate the Sleep  
Timer function and the  
duration which the receiver  
turns off automatically.  
W TV INPUT  
X ZONE ?/1  
Press TV INPUT and TV (P)  
at the same time to select the  
input signal (TV input or  
video input).  
Press ZONE ?/1 to turn the  
zone 2 on or off.  
ZONE INPUT Press ZONE INPUT  
repeatedly to select the input  
source for zone 2.  
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2: Connecting the  
speakers  
Getting Started  
1: Installing the speakers  
Before connecting the cords, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
This receiver allows you to use a 2.0 channel  
system.  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
Example of the speaker system  
configuration  
Left speaker  
Right speaker  
A
SPEAKERS B  
terminals*  
ASpeaker cords (not supplied)  
*
If you have an additional front speaker system,  
connect them to the SPEAKERS B terminals.  
You can select the front speakers you want to use  
with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the front  
panel (page 21).  
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MD deck,  
Tape deck  
3a: Connecting the audio  
components  
player, CD player, MD deck,  
Tape deck or Turntable  
A
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player,  
MD deck, tape deck or turntable.  
Before connecting the cords, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
After connecting your audio component,  
proceed to “3b: Connecting the video  
components”(page 15).  
A
Super Audio  
CD player,  
CD player  
Turntable  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
Note  
If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect  
it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.  
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3b: Connecting the video  
components  
How to connect your  
components  
This section describes how to connect your  
video components to this receiver. Before you  
begin, refer to “Component to be connected”  
below for the pages which describe how to  
connect each component.  
Before connecting the cords, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
After connecting all your components,  
proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas  
(aerials)” (page 19).  
Component to be connected  
Blu-ray disc player, DVD player  
Satellite tuner, Set-top box  
DVD recorder, VCR  
Page  
16  
17  
18  
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If you connect a DVD player  
• Be sure to change the factory setting of the  
BD/DVD input button on the remote so that  
you can use the button to control your DVD  
player. For details, see “Changing button  
assignments” (page 51).  
You can also rename the BD/DVD input so  
that it can be displayed on the receiver’s  
display. For details, see “Naming inputs”  
(page 23).  
Connecting a Blu-ray disc  
player, DVD player  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a Blu-ray disc player or a DVD player.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Blu-ray disc player, DVD player  
Audio signals  
TV  
Video signals  
Video signals  
A
B
B
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BVideo cord (not supplied)  
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Connecting a satellite tuner,  
Set-top box  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a satellite tuner or a Set-top box.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Satellite tuner, Set-top box  
TV  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
Video signals  
A
B
B
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BVideo cord (not supplied)  
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Connecting components with  
analog video and audio jack  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a component which has analog jacks  
such as a DVD recorder, VCR, etc.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
DVD recorder, VCR  
TV  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
Video signals  
A
B
B
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BVideo cord (not supplied)  
• You can also rename the VIDEO input so that it  
can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For  
details, see “Naming inputs” (page 23).  
Notes  
• Be sure to change the factory setting of the  
VIDEO input button on the remote so that you can  
use the button to control your DVD recorder. For  
details, see “Changing button assignments” (page  
51).  
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4: Connecting the  
antennas (aerials)  
5: Preparing the receiver  
and the remote  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna  
(aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).  
Before connecting the antennas (aerials), be  
sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains  
lead).  
Connecting the AC power cord  
(mains lead)  
Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC INLET terminal on the  
receiver, then connect the AC power cord  
(mains lead) to a wall outlet.  
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)  
Notes  
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains  
lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker  
cords are not touching each other between the  
SPEAKERS terminals.  
AM loop antenna  
(aerial) (supplied)  
• Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly.  
AC INLET terminal  
*
The shape of the connector varies depending on  
the area code of this receiver.  
Notes  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop  
antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other  
components.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna  
(aerial).  
To the wall outlet  
AC power cord  
(mains lead)  
(supplied)  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),  
keep it as horizontal as possible.  
A several space is left between the plug and the  
rear panel even when the power cord (mains  
lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed  
be connected this way. This is not malfunction.  
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Performing initial setup  
operations  
Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
Before using the receiver for the first time,  
initialize the receiver by performing the  
following procedure. This procedure can also  
be used to return settings you have made to  
their factory defaults.  
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the  
RM-AAU056 Remote Commander.  
Observe the correct polarity when installing  
batteries.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
?/1  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
MEMORY/ENTER  
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.  
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of  
batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight  
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an  
extended period of time, remove the batteries to  
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and  
corrosion.  
• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons  
may be reset to their factory settings. If this  
happens, reassign the buttons again (page 51).  
• When the remote no longer operates the receiver,  
replace all the batteries with new ones.  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
receiver.  
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
“CLR ALL” and “PUSH ENT” appears  
on the display alternately.  
3 Press MEMORY/ENTER.  
After “CLEARING” appears on the  
display for a while, “CLEARED”  
appears.  
All the settings you have changed or  
adjusted are reset to the initial settings.  
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6: Selecting the speaker  
system  
You can select the front speakers you want to  
drive.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
repeatedly to select the speaker  
system you want to drive.  
To select  
Light up  
The speakers connected to the  
SP A  
SPEAKERS A terminals  
The speakers connected to the  
SP B  
SPEAKERS B terminals  
The speakers connected to the  
SPEAKERS A and B terminals  
(parallel connection)  
SP A  
SP B  
To turn off the speaker output  
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
repeatedly until the “SP A” and “SP B”  
indicators on the display light off.  
“ALL OFF” appears on the display for a while.  
Note  
You cannot switch the speaker system by pressing  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) when the headphones  
are connected to the receiver.  
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Selected input Components that can  
[Display]  
be played back  
Playback  
MD/TAPE  
[MD/TAPE]  
MD deck, tape deck, etc.,  
connected to MD/TAPE  
jack  
Enjoying sound/images  
from the component  
connected to the receiver  
PHONO  
[PHONO]  
Turntable, etc., connected  
to the PHONO jack  
SA-CD/CD  
[SA-CD/CD]  
Super Audio CD, CD  
player, etc., connected to  
the SA-CD/CD jack  
TUNER  
Built-in radio tuner  
[FM TUNER or  
AM TUNER]  
Input  
buttons  
TUNER  
[XM RADIO or  
SIRIUS]  
XM Mini-Tuner and  
Home Dock connected to  
the XM jack or  
SiriusConnect Home  
tuner connected to the  
SIRIUS jack  
DMPORT  
[DMPORT]  
DIGITALMEDIAPORT  
adapter connected to the  
DMPORT jack  
AMP  
MENU  
2 Turn on the component and  
MUTING  
start playback.  
,
V/v/B/b  
3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
adjust the volume.  
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on  
the receiver.  
1 Press the input button to select  
Tips  
a component.  
• You can adjust the volume differently depending  
on the speed with which you turn the MASTER  
VOLUME on the receiver.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the  
knob quickly.  
The selected input appears on the display.  
Selected input Components that can  
To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.  
You can adjust the volume differently depending  
on the length of time you press and hold the  
MASTER VOL +/– button on the remote.  
To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and  
hold the button.  
[Display]  
be played back  
VIDEO  
[VIDEO]  
DVD recorder, VCR, etc.,  
connected to the VIDEO  
jack  
BD/DVD  
[BD/DVD]  
Blu-ray disc player, DVD  
player, etc., connected to  
the BD/DVD jack  
To make fine adjustment: press the button and  
release it immediately.  
SAT  
[SAT]  
Satellite tuner, etc.  
connected to the SAT  
jack  
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If you made a mistake  
To activate the muting function  
Press MUTING.  
The muting function will be canceled when  
you do the following.  
Press B/b until the character you want to  
change flashes, then press V/v to select  
the correct character.  
• Press MUTING again.  
• Increase the volume.  
• Turn off the receiver.  
Tips  
• You can select the character type as follows  
by pressing V/v.  
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t  
Symbols  
• To enter a blank space, press b without  
selecting a character.  
To avoid damaging your  
speakers  
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn  
down the volume level.  
8 Press  
.
The name you entered is registered.  
Naming inputs  
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for  
inputs and display it on the receiver’s display.  
This is convenient for labeling the jacks with  
the names of the connected components.  
1 Press the input button to select  
the input you want to create an  
index name for.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“4-SYSTEM”.  
4 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
5 Press V/v to select “NAME IN”.  
6 Press or b to enter the  
parameter.  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character.  
7 Press V/v to select a character,  
then press B/b to move the  
cursor to the next position.  
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6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the setting you want.  
Amplifier Operations  
The setting is entered automatically.  
Navigating through  
menus  
By using the amplifier menus, you can make  
various adjustments to customize the receiver.  
To return to the previous  
display  
Press B.  
To exit the menu  
Press AMP MENU.  
Note  
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed  
on the display. This means that they are either  
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.  
AMP  
MENU  
,
V/v/B/b  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the menu you want.  
3 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the parameter you want to  
adjust.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
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Overview of the menus  
menu. For details on navigating through  
menus, see page 24.  
Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
LEVEL  
[1-LEVEL]  
(page 26)  
Front speaker balancea)  
[FRT BAL]  
BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +10,  
BALANCE, BAL. R +1 to  
BAL. R +10  
EQ  
[2-EQ]  
(page 26)  
Front speaker bass levela)  
[BASS LVL]  
Front speaker treble levela)  
[TRE LVL]  
FM station receiving modea)  
[FM MODE]  
Naming preset stationsa)  
[NAME IN]  
BASS –10 dB to BASS +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
TRE 0 dB  
TRE –10 dB to TRE +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
TUNER  
[3-TUNER]  
(page 27)  
STEREO, MONO  
For details, see “Naming preset  
stations” (page 32).  
XM antenna aiming modea)b)  
[XM ANT]  
For details, see “Checking receiving  
conditions (Antenna Aiming)” (page  
35).  
XM radio IDa)b)  
[XM ID]  
For details, see “Checking the ID  
number” (page 34).  
Parental locka)c)  
[PARENTAL]  
OFF, ON  
OFF  
Sirius lock code edita)c)  
[CODE EDT.]  
For details, see “To change the lock  
code” (page 40).  
Sirius antenna aiming modea)c) For details, see “Checking receiving  
[SR ANT]  
conditions (Antenna Aiming)” (page  
35).  
Sirius radio IDa)c)  
[SR ID]  
For details, see “Checking the ID  
number” (page 34).  
SYSTEM  
[4-SYSTEM]  
(page 28)  
Naming inputsa)  
[NAME IN]  
Brightness of the displaya)  
[DIMMER]  
12V Triggera)  
[12V TRIG.]  
RS232C Controla)  
[RS232C]  
For details, see “Naming inputs” (page  
23).  
0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim  
INPUT, ZONE, CTRL, OFF  
ON, OFF  
0% dim  
OFF  
ON  
a)For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.  
b)This parameter is only available if the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock is connected to the XM jack on the  
receiver.  
c)This parameter is only available if the SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected to the SIRIUS jack on the  
receiver.  
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Adjusting the level  
(LEVEL menu)  
Adjusting the equalizer  
(EQ menu)  
You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the  
balance of front speakers.  
Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 24) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 25).  
You can use the EQ menu to adjust the tonal  
quality (bass/treble level) of the front  
speakers.  
Select “2-EQ” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 24) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 25).  
LEVEL menu parameters  
EQ menu parameters  
x FRT BAL (Front speaker  
balance)  
Lets you adjust the balance between front left  
and right speakers.  
x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass  
level)  
x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble  
level)  
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x CODE EDT. (Sirius lock code  
edit)  
Lets you change the lock code. For details, see  
“To change the lock code” (page 40).  
Settings for the tuner  
(TUNER menu)  
x SR ANT (Sirius antenna aiming  
mode)  
This parameter helps you to aim the SIRIUS  
antenna for optimal signal reception. For  
details, see “Checking receiving conditions  
(Antenna Aiming)” (page 35).  
You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM  
station receiving mode and to name preset  
stations.  
Select “3-TUNER” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 24) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 25).  
x SR ID (Sirius radio ID)  
Lets you check the Sirius Radio ID. For  
details, see “Checking the ID number” (page  
34).  
TUNER menu parameters  
x FM MODE (FM station receiving  
mode)  
• STEREO  
This receiver will decode the signal as stereo  
signal when the radio station is broadcast in  
stereo.  
• MONO  
This receiver will decode the signal as mono  
signal regardless of the broadcast signal.  
x NAME IN (Naming preset  
stations)  
Lets you set the name of preset stations. For  
details, see “Naming preset stations” (page  
32).  
x XM ANT (XM antenna aiming  
mode)  
This parameter helps you to aim the XM  
antenna for optimal signal reception. For  
details, see “Checking receiving conditions  
(Antenna Aiming)” (page 35).  
x XM ID (XM radio ID)  
Lets you check the XM Radio ID. For details,  
see “Checking the ID number” (page 34).  
x PARENTAL (Parental lock)  
Lets you restrict access to certain channels  
using your own lock code. For details, see  
“Restricting access to specific channels  
(Parental Lock) (SIRIUS only)” (page 40).  
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Tips  
• Even when this receiver is in standby mode (press  
?/1 on the remote to turned off this receiver), the  
receiver in zone 2 remains turned on. To turn off all  
receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the RM-  
AAU056 remote at the same time (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
• Only signals from components connected to the  
analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2  
OUT jacks.  
• When tuner is selected; the same type of radio  
station (FM/AM) selected in the main zone is set in  
zone 2. However, you can select the input other  
than tuner in zone 2.  
• When the receiver in the main zone is turned off, or  
an input source other than tuner is selected, you can  
select a radio station from AM or FM in zone 2.  
When the receiver in the main zone or zone 2 is  
turned off, you can select a broadcast from FM/  
AM/XM/SIRIUS in one zone in which the receiver  
is turned on.  
Settings for the system  
(SYSTEM menu)  
the settings of the receiver.  
Select “4-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 24) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 25).  
SYSTEM menu parameters  
x NAME IN (Naming inputs)  
Lets you set the name of inputs. For details,  
see “Naming inputs” (page 23).  
x DIMMER (Brightness of the  
display)  
Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.  
x RS232C (RS232C Control)  
Lets you use this menu for the zone 2  
operation.  
x 12V TRIG. (12V Trigger)  
Lets you turn the receiver on/off in another  
zone, or select various option for use of the  
12V Trigger function.  
• ON  
The receiver can receive commands from the  
RS232C port.  
• OFF  
• INPUT (for main zone only)  
Lets you turn on the output of 12V triggers  
when the preset input is selected.  
The receiver does not receive commands  
from the RS232C port.  
When you select “INPUT”, the setting  
display which sets each input trigger to on/  
off appears. Press V/v to select the input,  
then press  
. Press V/v again to select  
“ON” or “OFF”, then press  
• ZONE  
.
Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on  
or off based on whether the selected zone is  
turned on or off.  
• CTRL  
Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on  
or off manually using the CIS command of  
the IR remote.  
• OFF  
Lets you turn off output of 12V triggers even  
when the main receiver is turned on.  
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Tuning into a station  
automatically (Auto Tuning)  
Tuner Operations  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts  
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,  
make sure you have connected the FM and  
AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page  
19).  
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
Press TUNING + to scan from low to  
high; press TUNING – to scan from high  
to low.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
Tip  
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending  
on the area code as shown in the following table. For  
details on area codes, see page 4.  
Using the controls on the  
receiver  
Area code  
FM  
AM  
UC  
100 kHz  
10 kHz*  
1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the  
FM or AM band.  
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 30).  
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to  
select “AUTO”.  
3 Turn TUNING + or TUNING –.  
TUNER  
In case of poor FM stereo  
reception  
Numeric  
buttons  
If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST”  
flashes on the display, select monaural audio  
so that the sound will be less distorted.  
Press FM MODE repeatedly until the  
“MONO” indicator lights up on the display.  
To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE  
repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator on the  
display does not light up.  
D.TUNING  
ENTER  
TUNING +/–  
FM MODE  
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Tuning into a station directly  
(Direct Tuning)  
Changing the AM tuning scale  
(Model of area code UC only)  
You can change the AM tuning scale to either  
9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the  
receiver.  
Enter the frequency of a station directly by  
using the numeric buttons.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
?/1  
You can also use FM/AM on the receiver.  
2 Press D.TUNING.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to  
enter the frequency.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
FM/AM  
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust  
the direction of the AM loop antenna  
(aerial) for optimum reception.  
receiver.  
2 While holding down FM/AM,  
press ?/1.  
4 Press ENTER or  
.
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
3 Change the current AM tuning  
scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).  
To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz),  
repeat the procedure above.  
If you cannot tune in a station  
Make sure you have entered the right  
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you  
still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is  
not used in your area.  
Note  
All preset stations will be erased when you change  
the tuning scale.  
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4 Press the numeric buttons to  
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30  
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the  
stations you often listen to.  
select a preset number.  
You can also press PRESET + or  
PRESET – to select a preset number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you  
select the preset number, start again from  
step 3.  
5 Press ENTER.  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
TUNER  
The station is stored as the selected preset  
number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press  
ENTER, start again from step 3.  
Numeric  
buttons  
AMP  
MENU  
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset  
MEMORY,  
ENTER  
another station.  
Tuning to preset stations  
,
V/v/B/b  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
+/–  
2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –  
repeatedly to select the preset  
station you want.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
select a preset station as follows:  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
01  
02  
03  
30  
04  
29  
05  
28  
...  
27  
You can also use FM/AM on the receiver.  
2 Tune in the station that you  
want to preset using Auto  
Tuning (page 29) or Direct  
Tuning (page 30).  
You can also press the numeric buttons to  
select the preset station you want. Then,  
press ENTER to enter the selection.  
In case of poor FM stereo reception,  
switch the FM reception mode (page 29).  
Using the controls on the  
receiver  
3 Press MEMORY.  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
1 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select the  
FM or AM band.  
“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds.  
Perform steps 4 and 5 before  
“MEMORY” goes out.  
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to  
select “PRESET”.  
3 Turn TUNING + or TUNING – to select  
the preset station you want.  
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Naming preset stations  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use FM/AM on the receiver.  
2 Tune in the preset station you  
want to create an index name  
for (page 31).  
3 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“3-TUNER”.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“NAME IN”.  
7 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character.  
8 Press V/v to select a character,  
then press B/b to move the  
cursor to the next position.  
If you made a mistake  
Press B/b until the character you want to  
change flashes, then press V/v to select  
the correct character.  
Tips  
• You can select the character type as follows  
by pressing V/v.  
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t  
Symbols  
• To enter a blank space, press b without  
selecting a character.  
9 Press  
.
The name you entered is registered.  
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To subscribe to SIRIUS, U.S. and Canadian  
customers can call 1-888-539-SIRI (1-888-  
539-7474) or visit sirius.com (US) or  
siriuscanada.ca (Canada).  
Listening to Satellite  
Radio  
SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are  
trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its  
subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the  
property of their respective owners. All rights  
reserved. SIRIUS and XM subscriptions sold  
separately. Taxes and a one-time activation fee may  
apply. XM tuners and home docks or SIRIUS tuners  
(each sold separately) are required to receive the  
SIRIUS or XM satellite radio service. All  
programming and fees subject to change. It is  
prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse  
engineer, hack, manipulate or otherwise make  
available any technology or software incorporated in  
receivers compatible with the SIRIUS or XM  
Satellite Radio Systems.  
To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to  
connect either a SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio  
tuner (sold separately) to your satellite-ready  
receiver. Satellite Radio is available to  
residents of the US (except Alaska and  
Hawaii) and Canada.  
Satellite Radio delivers a variety of  
commercial-free music from categories  
ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B,  
Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus  
coverage of all the top professional and  
college sports including play by play games  
from select leagues and teams. Additional  
programming includes expert sports talk,  
uncensored entertainment, comedy, family  
programming, local traffic and weather and  
news from your most trusted sources.  
Service not available in Alaska or Hawaii.  
Whether you purchase a SIRIUS or XM tuner,  
you’ll need to activate and subscribe to begin  
enjoying the service. Easy to follow  
installation and setup instructions are provided  
with the satellite tuners. Whichever service  
you choose, there are a variety of  
programming packages available, including  
the option of adding “The Best of SIRIUS”  
programming to your XM tuner or “The Best  
of XM” programming to your SIRIUS tuner,  
enabling you to enjoy the most popular  
programming among both services. The “Best  
of” packages are not available to SIRIUS or  
XM Canada subscribers at this time.  
Family friendly packages are also available to  
restrict channels featuring content that may be  
inappropriate for children.  
To subscribe to XM, U.S. customers should  
visit xmradio.com or call 1-800-XMRADIO  
(1-800-967-2346); Canadian customers  
should visit xmradio.ca or call XM Listener  
Care at 1-877-GETXMSR (1-877-438-9677).  
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Connecting a satellite  
radio tuner  
Preparing to listen to a  
satellite radio  
SIRIUS jack  
XM jack  
TUNER  
AMP  
MENU  
,
V/v/B/b  
TUNING  
+/–  
To connect to the XM jack  
Before operating the system, connect the XM  
Mini-Tuner and Home Dock to the XM jack.  
Note  
Checking the ID number  
To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal,  
move your antenna to various window locations  
around your home to see where the best reception  
will be received. Most XM customers place the  
antenna in a south-facing window with a clear view  
to the sky.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select “XM RADIO” or  
“SIRIUS”.  
2 Press AMP MENU.  
To connect to the SIRIUS jack  
Connect the SiriusConnect Home tuner. When  
you use the SiriusConnect Home tuner with  
this receiver, be sure to connect the AC power  
adaptor supplied with the tuner to a wall outlet.  
Keep the SiriusConnect Home tuner, antenna,  
and AC power adaptor away from the speaker  
cords and the power cord to avoid picking up  
noise.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“3-TUNER”.  
4 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“XM ID” or “SR ID”.  
6 Press  
or b.  
The first 6 digits appear on the display.  
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If you cannot read the characters or  
numbers on the display, refer to the  
following table.  
7 Press b.  
The last 6 digits appear on the display.  
8 Check the XM Radio ID or Sirius  
Radio ID on the display and  
write it in the space provided  
here.  
Display  
Description  
2 (two)  
5 (five)  
6 (six)  
XM ID:__________________________  
SR ID:___________________________  
8 (eight)  
0 (zero)  
Using the controls on the  
receiver  
A
B
D
G
H
K
M
Q
Z
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select “XM  
RADIO” or “SIRIUS”.  
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to  
select “AUTO”, and then turn TUNING  
+ or TUNING – to select channel 0.  
3 Check the XM Radio ID or Sirius Radio  
ID on the display and write it in the  
space provided here.  
XM ID:____________________________  
SR ID:_____________________________  
Checking receiving conditions  
(Antenna Aiming)  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select “XM RADIO” or  
“SIRIUS”.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“3-TUNER”.  
4 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“XM ANT” or “SR ANT”.  
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6 Press  
or b to enter the  
Receiving satellite radio  
broadcasts  
parameter.  
7 While checking the parameter,  
aim your antenna to where the  
best reception will be received.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select “XM RADIO” or  
“SIRIUS”.  
For details on the parameter, see “XM  
Signal Strength” or “SIRIUS Signal  
Strength” below.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to  
XM Signal Strength  
select a channel.  
Signal  
Signal type  
You can also press TUNING MODE on  
the receiver to select “AUTO”, and then  
turn TUNING + or TUNING – to select a  
channel.  
strength  
Satellite  
Terrestrial  
T–3  
GOOD  
S–3  
S–2  
MARG  
T–2  
(marginal)  
WEAK  
NONE  
S–1  
S–0  
T–1  
T–0  
SIRIUS Signal Strength  
Signal  
Signal type  
Strength  
Satellite  
S–3  
Terrestrial  
T–3  
EXC (excellent)  
GOOD  
S–2  
T–2  
WEAK  
S–1  
T–1  
NONE  
S–0  
T–0  
When you have finished  
Press AMP MENU.  
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2 Press CATEGORY MODE  
repeatedly to select the “ONE  
CAT”.  
Selecting a channel of the  
satellite radio  
• ALL CAT: You can select a channel  
from all the categories. The initial  
setting is “ALL CAT”.  
• ONE CAT: You can select a channel  
from one category. “CAT” is displayed  
on the display when you set to “ONE  
CAT” mode.  
TUNER  
Numeric  
buttons  
3 Press CATEGORY + or  
CATEGORY – to select the  
category you want.  
D.TUNING  
ENTER  
The category is selected and the channel  
with the lowest number in the specified  
category is selected.  
4 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to  
select the channel.  
CATEGORY  
+/–  
You can also press TUNING MODE on  
the receiver to select “AUTO”, and then  
turn TUNING + or TUNING – to select a  
channel.  
TUNING +/–  
CATEGORY  
MODE  
Notes  
• When you select a channel in the “ONE CAT”  
mode, the channel you selected may not be the one  
in the category you want. This is because one  
channel may belong to more than one category.  
• If you press CATEGORY + or CATEGORY – in  
the “ALL CAT” mode, the first channel of the next  
or previous category is selected (CATEGORY  
SKIP).  
Selecting channels from a  
category (CATEGORY TUNING)  
You can select a channel from one category or  
all the categories by changing the category  
mode.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select “XM RADIO” or  
“SIRIUS”.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
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Selecting channels by inputting  
the channel number directly  
(DIRECT TUNING)  
Presetting satellite radio  
channels  
You can select the channels you want directly  
by presetting them using the preset numbers.  
You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels  
and 30 SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select “XM RADIO” or  
“SIRIUS”.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Press D.TUNING.  
TUNER  
3 Press the numeric buttons to  
enter the channel number.  
Numeric  
buttons  
4 Press ENTER.  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
The selected channel is tune in.  
MEMORY,  
ENTER  
Displaying the satellite tuner  
information on the front panel  
display  
PRESET  
+/–  
DISPLAY  
Presetting channels using the  
preset numbers  
Press DISPLAY on the receiver  
repeatedly.  
Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in  
the channel, the display changes cyclically as  
follows:  
Channel name t Channel number t  
Category name t Artist name/Feature t  
Song/Program title t Composer name  
(SIRIUS only) t Signal strength t Volume  
level  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select “XM RADIO” or  
“SIRIUS”.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Select a channel you want to  
preset using Category Tuning  
(page 37) or Direct Tuning  
(page 38).  
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3 Press MEMORY.  
Selecting the channel by using  
the preset numbers  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select “XM RADIO” or  
“SIRIUS”.  
4 Press the numeric buttons to  
select a preset number.  
You can also select the number by  
pressing PRESET + or PRESET –.  
You can also turn TUNING + or  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
TUNING – on the receiver.  
2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –  
repeatedly to select the preset  
channel you want.  
Preset channels from 1 to 30 are available,  
and channel 1 is preset for all the preset  
channels when you purchase the receiver.  
You can also press the numeric buttons to  
select the preset channel you want. Then  
press ENTER to enter the selection.  
You can also press TUNING MODE on  
the receiver to select “PRESET”, and then  
turn TUNING + or TUNING –.  
You can select preset channels from 1 to  
30.  
5 Press ENTER.  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
The selected channel is registered as the  
preset channel you selected in step 2.  
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset  
another channel.  
Note  
You can store channels from 1 to 30.  
The channel information you have preset may be  
changed if Sirius XM Radio Inc. change their  
channel programming.  
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5 Press  
or b to enter the  
specific channels  
menu.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“PARENTAL”.  
(Parental Lock) (SIRIUS only)  
7 Press  
or b to enter the  
You can restrict access to certain channels  
using your own lock code. The lock code is set  
to “0000” as the default.  
Change the lock code before you use this  
function for the first time. See “To change the  
lock code” (page 40).  
parameter.  
8 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“ON” then press  
.
“LOCK” appears on the display.  
9 Enter your 4-digit lock code  
using the numeric buttons.  
“LOCKED” appears on the display and  
the Parental Lock is set.  
TUNER  
To delete the numbers you have entered,  
repeat the procedure above from step 3.  
Select “OFF” in step 8.  
To change the lock code  
AMP  
MENU  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select  
“SIRIUS”.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
,
V/v/B/b  
2 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“3-TUNER”.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
4 Press  
or b to enter the menu.  
select “SIRIUS”.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “CODE  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
EDT..  
6 Press  
or b to enter the parameter.  
2 Select a channel you want to  
lock using Category Tuning  
(page 37) or Direct Tuning  
(page 38).  
“CODE” appears on the display.  
7 Enter your 4-digit lock code using the  
numeric buttons.  
“NEW” appears on the display.  
3 Press AMP MENU.  
8 Enter a new 4-digit lock code using the  
numeric buttons.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
“CONF.” appears on the display.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“3-TUNER”.  
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9 Reenter the new lock code with the  
numeric buttons.  
10Enter your 4-digit lock code using the  
numeric buttons.  
“CHANGED” appears on the display.  
“UNLOCKED” appears on the display.  
Notes  
To listen to the locked channels  
• When you select a channel using Category Tuning,  
locked channels are skipped.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select  
“SIRIUS”.  
• When the receiver is reset to the factory settings,  
the lock code returns to the default (0000), but the  
Parental Lock settings are not removed.  
You cannot preset locked channels. If you set the  
Parental Lock for a preset channel, the preset  
information for that channel returns to the default.  
You cannot set the Parental Lock for channel 0 and  
channel 184.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Select a locked channel you want to  
listen using Direct Tuning (page 38).  
“LOCKED” appears on the display.  
3 Enter your 4-digit lock code using the  
numeric buttons.  
The channel is tuned in.  
To cancel the Parental Lock  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select  
“SIRIUS”.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Select a channel you want to unlock  
using Direct Tuning (page 38).  
“LOCKED” appears on the display.  
3 Enter your 4-digit lock code using the  
numeric buttons.  
The channel is tuned in.  
4 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“3-TUNER”.  
6 Press  
or b to enter the menu.  
7 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
PARENTAL.  
8 Press  
or b to enter the parameter.  
9 Press V/v repeatedly to select “OFF”,  
then press  
.
“LOCK” appears on the display.  
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XM Radio messages list  
Message  
appears  
Explanation  
Remedies  
ANTENNA  
The XM antenna is not  
connected to the XM Mini-  
Check that the XM antenna is connected to the XM Mini-  
Tuner Dock securely and check the antenna cable for  
Tuner Dock or the XM antenna damage. Replace the XM antenna if the cable is damaged.  
cable is damaged.  
UNAUTH  
You selected an XM channel  
that is blocked or cannot be  
received with your XM  
subscription package.  
current list of channels.  
For information on receiving this channel, visit  
Radio at 1-800-967-2346 (US residents) or 1-877-438-9677  
(Canadian residents).  
NO SIGNL  
The XM Mini-Tuner is not  
receiving the XM satellite  
Check the antenna for obstructions and reposition the XM  
antenna to get a better signal reception. To optimize the  
signal. The XM antenna’s view antenna position, see “Checking receiving conditions  
of the satellites may be blocked (Antenna Aiming)” (page 35). Refer to the instructions  
or the antenna is not properly  
aimed.  
supplied with the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock for  
antenna installation information.  
LOADING  
OFF AIR  
The XMMini-Tuner is acquiring This message should disappear when the signal is strong. If  
audio or program information you often see this message, reposition the XM antenna for  
from the XM satellite signal.  
better signal reception.  
This message can also appear if To optimize the antenna position, see “Checking receiving  
the signal is too weak.  
conditions (Antenna Aiming)” (page 35).  
You selected an XM channel  
that is not currently  
broadcasting.  
Check this XM channel later. In the meantime, select  
another channel.  
– – –  
No artist name or song title is  
available for this selection.  
CH UNAVL  
The selected channel is not  
been reassigned to a different current list of channels. For a new radio or a radio that has  
channel number. This message not received XM’s signal for an extended period, allow the  
may occur initially with a new radio to receive the XM satellite signal for at least 5 minutes  
radio or a radio that has not  
received XM’s signal for an  
extended period.  
and then select the channel again.  
XM TUNER The XM Mini-Tuner is not  
Confirm the XM Mini-Tuner is fully seated in the dock and  
installed or not fully seated in the check the XM Mini-Tuner dock cable is connected to the  
XM Mini-Tuner Dock or the  
XM Mini-Tuner Dock is not  
connected to the receiver.  
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio message list  
Message  
appears  
Explanation  
Remedies  
ANTENNA  
ERROR*  
The antenna is not connected  
properly.  
Check the connection between the SiriusConnect Home  
tuner and the antenna.  
LINKING  
The receiving condition is not Try moving the antenna to another location. For details  
good.  
about the antenna location, refer to the instructions supplied  
with the SiriusConnect Home tuner.  
CALL 888  
539-SIRI**  
You have not subscribed for  
the selected channel.  
SR TUNER  
The SiriusConnect Home tuner Check all the connections, and then turn the system on  
is not connected properly.  
again. Also make sure if the AC adaptor supplied with the  
SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected to a wall socket.  
INVALID  
You have entered an invalid  
channel number.  
The channel to be tuned-in is void due to the change by the  
broadcast service, or the receiving condition is not good.  
LOCKED  
The selected channel is locked.  
SUB UPDT  
The subscription information  
has been updated.  
UPDATING  
FW UPDT  
––––  
Channel information is being  
updated.  
The SiriusConnect Home tuner  
firmware is being updated.  
There is no text information in This is not an error. The text information may not be  
the channel.  
displayed depending on the system condition, for example,  
right after the system has received a channel.  
* “ANTENNA” and “ERROR” appears on the display alternately.  
**“CALL 888” and “539-SIRI” appears on the display alternately.  
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Other Operations  
Enjoying the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT  
(DMPORT)  
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)  
allows you to enjoy sound and image from a  
network system such as a portable audio/video  
source or computer.  
By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound  
and image from the connected component on  
the receiver.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter.  
Notes  
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
• Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect  
the AC power cord (mains lead).  
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned  
on.  
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, video output may not be possible.  
• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are  
available for purchase depending on the area.  
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Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
You can listen to the sound and view the  
images from the component connected  
through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
to the DMPORT jack on the receiver.  
TV  
A
DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
AVideo cord (not supplied)  
Notes  
To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter from DMPORT  
jack  
• When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the  
arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the  
DMPORT jack.  
• Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly,  
insert the connector straight in.  
• As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when  
placing or moving the receiver.  
1
2
Press and hold both sides of the connector and  
then pull out the connector.  
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Listening/watching a connected  
component through DMPORT  
connection  
Changing the display  
You can check the volume level, etc., by  
changing the information on the display.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
1 Press DMPORT.  
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR  
on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows.  
2 Start playback of the connected  
component.  
The sound is played back on the receiver  
and the image appears on the TV.  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
All inputs except the FM and AM  
band, XM Radio and SIRIUS  
Satellite Radio  
Index name of the input* tSelected input t  
Volume level  
Notes  
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, you can operate the connected  
component by using the remote. For details on the  
remote button operation, see page 9.  
• Be sure you have connected the MONITOR OUT  
of the receiver to the TV (page 45).  
FM and AM band  
Preset station name* t Frequency t  
Volume level  
XM Radio and SIRIUS Satellite  
Radio  
Channel name t Channel number t  
Category name t Artist name/Feature t  
Song/program title t Composer name  
(SIRIUS only) t Signal strength t Volume  
level  
* Index name appears only when you have assigned  
one to the input or preset station (page 23, 32).  
Index name does not appear when only blank  
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the  
input name.  
Note  
Character or marks may not be displayed for some  
languages.  
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Using the Sleep Timer  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
Recording using the  
receiver  
You can record from an audio/video  
component using the receiver. Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with your  
recording component.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the  
power is on.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Recording onto a MiniDisc or  
audio tape  
0-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 2-00-00  
t OFF  
When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP”  
lights up in the display.  
You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape  
using the receiver. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with your MD deck or  
tape deck.  
Tip  
To check the remaining time before the receiver  
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears  
on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep  
timer will be canceled.  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the playback  
component.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Prepare the playback  
component for playing.  
For example, insert a CD into the CD  
player.  
3 Prepare the recording  
component.  
Insert a blank MD or tape into the  
recording deck and adjust the recording  
level.  
4 Start recording on the  
recording component, then  
start playback on the playback  
component.  
Note  
Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output  
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.  
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Recording onto a recording  
media  
Using multi-zone  
features  
You can enjoy images and sounds from a  
component connected to the receiver in a zone  
(zone 2) other than the main zone. For  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the playback  
component.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
example, you can watch the DVD in the main  
zone and listen to the CD in zone 2.  
When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you  
can operate both components in the main zone  
and Sony receiver in zone 2 from zone 2.  
2 Prepare the playback  
component for playing.  
For example, insert the video tape you  
want to copy into the VCR.  
• Switching the output source for the ZONE 2  
OUT jacks.  
• Switching the Sony receiver’s power on or  
off in zone 2.  
3 Prepare the recording  
component.  
Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the  
recording component (VIDEO) for  
recording.  
The following operations are described for  
connecting an IR repeater and operating the  
receiver in zone 2. When an IR repeater is not  
connected, use this receiver in the main zone.  
4 Start recording on the  
recording component, then  
start playback on the playback  
component.  
About the IR REMOTE jack  
You can operate the receiver without pointing  
the remote towards the IR repeater of the  
receiver if you connect an IR repeater (not  
supplied) to the IR REMOTE jack.  
Use an IR repeater when you install the  
receiver in a place where signals from the  
remote cannot reach.  
Note  
Some sources contain copy guards to prevent  
recording. In this case, you may not be able to record  
from the source.  
STR-DA1500ES  
IR repeater  
(not supplied)  
RM-AAU056  
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Making a multi-zone operation  
Zone 2 connections  
Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another  
amplifier.  
Main zone  
Zone 2  
STR-DA1500ES  
A
B
D
D
TV  
C
E
IR  
C
REMOTE  
IN  
ZONE 2 VIDEO  
OUT  
ZONE 2 AUDIO  
OUT  
RM-AAU056  
AAudio component  
BVideo component  
CIR repeater (not supplied)  
DSpeakers  
ESony Amplifier/Receiver  
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Tip  
Operating the receiver from  
zone 2  
Even when this receiver is in standby mode (press  
?/1 on the remote to turned off this receiver), the  
receiver in zone 2 remains turned on. To turn off all  
receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the RM-  
AAU056 remote at the same time (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
The following operations are described for  
connecting an IR repeater and operating the  
receiver in zone 2. When an IR repeater is not  
connected, use this receiver in the main zone.  
ZONE  
INPUT  
ZONE ?/1  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
1 Turn on the main receiver (this  
receiver).  
2 Turn on the receiver in zone 2.  
3 Press ZONE ?/1.  
The zone function is activated.  
4 Press ZONE INPUT repeatedly  
to select the source you want.  
5 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
Adjust the volume using the receiver in  
zone 2.  
To finish the zone 2 operation  
Press ZONE ?/1.  
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Categories and the  
corresponding buttons  
Using the Remote  
Categories  
Press  
Changing button  
assignments  
VCR (command mode VTR 3)  
1
2
DVD player/DVD recorder  
a)  
(command mode DVD1)  
You can change the factory settings of the  
input buttons to suit the components in your  
system. For example, if you connect a DVD  
recorder to the VIDEO jacks on the receiver,  
you can set the VIDEO button on this remote  
to control the DVD recorder.  
DVD recorder  
(command mode DVD3)  
3
a)  
CD player  
4
5
6
7
8
Euro Digital Satellite Receiver  
DVR (Digital CATV terminal)  
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver)  
Blu-ray disc player  
Note  
You cannot change the settings of PHONO, TUNER  
and DMPORT buttons.  
b)  
(command mode BD1)  
1 Hold down the input button of  
which you want to change the  
assignment.  
Blu-ray disc recorder  
(command mode BD3)  
9
b)  
MD deck  
Tape deck  
0/10  
-/--  
Example: Hold down VIDEO.  
2 Referring to the table below,  
press the corresponding  
button for the category you  
want.  
a)Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or  
DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.  
b)For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray  
disc player or Blu-ray disc recorder.  
Example: Press 3.  
Now you can use the VIDEO button to  
control the DVD recorder.  
To clear all remote button  
assignments  
While holding down MASTER VOL –, press  
?/1 and ZONE ?/1.  
The remote is reset to its factory settings.  
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On placement  
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and  
prolong the life of the receiver.  
Additional Information  
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources,  
or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.  
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet  
that might block the ventilation holes and  
cause malfunctions.  
• Do not place the receiver near equipment  
such as a television, VCR, or tape deck. If  
the receiver is being used in combination  
with a television, VCR, or tape deck, and is  
placed too close to that equipment, noise  
may result, and picture quality may suffer.  
This is especially likely when using an  
indoor antenna (aerial). Therefore, we  
recommend using an outdoor antenna  
(aerial).  
Precautions  
On safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it  
checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the receiver, check that the  
operating voltage is identical with your local  
power supply.  
The operating voltage is indicated on the  
nameplate on the back of the receiver.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit  
itself has been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a  
long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver  
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC  
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug  
itself; never pull the cord.  
• Use caution when placing the receiver on  
surfaces that have been specially treated  
(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or  
discoloration of the surface may result.  
On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure  
to turn off and unplug the receiver.  
• 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.  
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.  
• The AC power cord (mains lead) must be  
changed only at a qualified service shop.  
On heat buildup  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your receiver, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Although the receiver heats up during  
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you  
continuously use this receiver at a large  
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,  
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid  
burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.  
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There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem.  
• Connect a pair of headphones to the  
PHONES jack to verify that sound is  
output from the headphones. If only one  
channel is output from the headphones, the  
component may not be connected to the  
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords  
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component. If both  
channels are output from the headphones,  
the front speaker may not be connected to  
the receiver correctly. Check the  
connection of the front speaker which is  
not outputting any sound.  
• Make sure you have connected to both the  
L and R jacks of an analog component, and  
not only to either the L or R jack. Use an  
audio cord (not supplied).  
Audio  
There is no sound, no matter which  
component is selected, or only a very  
low-level sound is heard.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected correctly and securely.  
• Check that all speaker cords are connected  
correctly.  
• Check that both the receiver and all  
components are turned on.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME control is  
not set at VOL –dB. Try to set it at about  
VOL –40.0 dB.  
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/  
A+B) is not set to OFF.  
• Check that headphones are not connected.  
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting  
function.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component with the input buttons.  
• The protective device on the receiver has  
been activated. Turn off the receiver,  
eliminate the short-circuit problem, and  
turn on the power again.  
The left and right sounds are  
unbalanced or reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected correctly and securely.  
• Adjust the balance parameters using the  
LEVEL menu.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected securely.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away  
from a transformer or motor, and at least  
10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or  
fluorescent light.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them  
with a cloth slightly moistened with  
alcohol.  
There is no sound from a specific  
component.  
• Check that the component is connected  
correctly to the audio input jacks for that  
component.  
• Check that the cord(s) used for the  
connection is (are) fully inserted into the  
jacks on both the receiver and the  
component.  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly (page 14).  
• Select the source component using the  
input buttons (page 22).  
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There is no sound from the component  
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter.  
• Adjust the volume of this receiver.  
• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
and/or component is not connected  
correctly. Turn off the receiver, then  
reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter and/or component.  
Tuner  
The FM reception is poor.  
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)  
to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM  
antenna (aerial) as shown below. If you  
connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna  
(aerial), ground it against lightning. To  
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the  
ground (earth) wire to a gas pipe.  
• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter and/or component device to make  
sure it supports this receiver.  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
Receiver  
Video  
There is no picture or an unclear  
picture appears on the TV screen.  
• Select the appropriate input using the input  
buttons.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
Ground (earth)  
wire (not supplied)  
To ground  
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, video output may not be  
possible.  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas (aerials) are  
connected securely. Adjust the antennas  
(aerials) and connect an external antenna  
(aerial), if necessary.  
• Keep the satellite radio antenna away from  
the speaker cords and the power cord  
(mains lead) to avoid picking up noise.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too  
weak (when tuning in with automatic  
tuning). Use direct tuning.  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly (page 15).  
• Select the source component using the  
input buttons (page 22).  
• Make sure you set the tuning interval  
correctly (when tuning in AM stations  
with direct tuning).  
• No stations have been preset or the preset  
stations have been cleared (when tuning by  
scanning preset stations). Preset the  
stations (page 31).  
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver  
so that the frequency appears on the  
display.  
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The system cannot receive satellite  
channels at all.  
If the problem persist  
• The receiving condition is not good. Move  
the antenna to the place where the  
condition is good.  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if  
service personnel changes some parts during  
repair, these parts may be retained.  
• Check that you subscribed to the desired  
satellite radio service (page 33).  
Reference sections for clearing  
the receiver’s memory  
Remote commander  
To clear  
See  
All memorized settings  
page 20  
The remote does not function.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on  
the receiver.  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between  
the remote and the receiver.  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with  
new ones, if they are weak.  
• Make sure you select the correct input on  
the remote.  
Error messages  
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a  
message. You can check the condition of the  
system by the message. Refer to the following  
PROTECT  
Irregular current is output to the speakers.  
The receiver will automatically turn off after  
a few seconds. Check the speaker  
connection and turn on the power again.  
For other messages, see “XM Radio messages  
list” (page 42) and “SIRIUS Satellite Radio  
message list” (page 43).  
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Outputs (Analog)  
AUDIO OUT  
Voltage: 150 mV/10  
kohms  
Specifications  
Equalizer  
Gain levels  
10 dB, 1 dB step  
AUDIO POWER  
SPECIFICATIONS  
2)INPUT SHORT (Bass: 0 dB, Treble: 0 dB).  
3)Weighted network.  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
(Models of area code UC only)  
With 8 ohms loads, both channels driven, from  
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 95 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than  
0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250  
milliwatts to rated output.  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial) terminals  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
10.7 MHz  
Amplifier section  
Models of area code UC  
1)  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz –  
20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
Area code  
Tuning scale  
95 W + 95 W  
10 kHz step 9 kHz step  
Stereo Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz,  
THD 0.7%)  
UC  
530 –  
531 –  
1,710 kHz  
1,710 kHz  
105 W + 105 W  
Antenna (aerial)  
Intermediate frequency  
450 kHz  
Loop antenna (aerial)  
1)Measured under the following conditions:  
Area code  
Power requirements  
UC  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Video section  
Inputs/Outputs  
Video:  
Frequency response  
PHONO  
1 Vp-p/75 ohms  
RIAA equalization curve  
0.5 dB  
10 Hz – 70 kHz  
General  
Power requirements  
Analog  
+0.5/–2 dB (Bass: 0 dB,  
Treble: 0 dB)  
Area code  
Power requirements  
UC  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Inputs  
PHONO  
Sensitivity: 2.5 mV  
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)  
Impedance: 50 kohms  
2)  
DC OUT:  
5 V, 0.7 A MAX  
S/N : 90 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
3)  
Power consumption  
Analog  
Sensitivity: 150 mV/  
50 kohms  
Area code  
Power consumption  
2)  
S/N : 96 dB  
UC  
210 W  
3)  
(A, 150 mV )  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.3 W (when “RS232C” is  
set to “OFF”)  
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Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
17 × 6 1/4 × 15 3/8 inches  
(430 × 157.5 × 388 mm)  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
19 lb 14 oz (9.0 kg)  
Supplied accessories  
Operating Instructions (this manual)  
Quick Setup Guide (1)  
FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
RM-AAU056 Remote Commander (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
AC power cord (mains lead) (1)  
For details on the area code of the  
component you are using, see page 4.  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
Halogenated flame retardants are not used in  
the certain printed wiring boards.  
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Index  
Symbols  
U SIGNAL GND terminal  
P
Parental Lock 40  
14  
Numerics  
12V Trigger 25, 28  
Recording  
onto a recording media  
Remote commander 9  
B
Blu-ray disc player  
connecting 16  
C
S
CD player  
connecting 14  
connecting 17  
Selecting  
component 22  
Set-top box  
connecting 17  
Sleep Timer 47  
Speakers  
D
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
connecting 45  
DVD player  
connecting 16  
DVD recorder  
connecting 18  
connecting 13  
E
Error messages 55  
I
Initial setup 20  
connecting 19  
Tuning  
L
Lock Code 40  
directly 30  
to preset stations 31  
M
Menu  
EQ 26  
V
LEVEL 26  
SYSTEM 28  
TUNER 27  
Muting 23  
VCR  
connecting 18  
X
XM Radio 33  
N
Naming 23, 32  
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