Sony Home Theater System 4 130 029 131 User Manual

4-130-029-13(1)  
Home Theatre  
System  
Operating Instructions  
HT-SF100  
HT-SS100  
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This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro  
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround  
System.  
About This Manual  
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-  
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
• The instructions in this manual are for model  
HT-SF100 and HT-SS100. In this manual, models  
of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes  
unless stated otherwise. Any difference in  
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for  
example, “Models of area code CEK only”.  
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent  
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;  
5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and  
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and  
DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks  
and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of  
DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights  
Reserved.  
The HT-SF100 consists of:  
• Receiver  
STR-KS100  
• Speaker systema)  
– Front speaker  
SS-MSP36F  
SS-CNP36  
SS-SRP36F  
SS-WP36  
– Center speaker  
– Surround speaker  
– Subwoofer  
This receiver incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
The HT-SS100 consists of:  
• Receiver  
STR-KS100  
• Speaker systema)  
– Front speaker  
SS-MSP36S  
SS-CNP36  
SS-SRP36S  
SS-WP36  
“x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are trademarks  
of Sony Corporation.  
– Center speaker  
– Surround speaker  
– Subwoofer  
“BRAVIA” and  
are trademarks of  
Sony Corporation.  
a)Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.  
• 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 portion of the rear panel (see  
the illustration below).  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
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”.  
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Table of Contents  
4: Connecting the audio/video  
7: Calibrating the appropriate settings  
Playing back components with one-touch  
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers  
(AUTO CALIBRATION).......................23  
8: Adjusting the speaker levels  
(TEST TONE) ........................................27  
(System Audio Control)......................... 47  
Turning off the receiver with the TV  
(System Power Off) ............................... 48  
Using the Power Saving function  
(Power Save) .......................................... 48  
Enjoying sound/images from the  
Changing the brightness of the display  
Switching the audio input mode  
Settings for the HDMI  
(SET HDMI menu).................................35  
Settings for the Auto Calibration  
(IN MODE)............................................ 51  
(A.CAL menu)........................................35  
Settings for the speaker  
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Description and location of parts  
Receiver  
Front view  
MASTER VOLUME  
INPUT SELECTOR  
ACTIVE STANDBY  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Name  
Function  
A ?/1  
Press to turn the receiver  
on or off (page 22, 29, 52).  
(on/standby)  
B ACTIVE  
Lights up in amber when  
the Control for HDMI is  
set to on and the receiver  
is on standby mode.  
Note  
STANDBY  
lamp  
If the ACTIVE  
STANDBY lamp is  
flashing, see page 59.  
C Display  
The current status of the  
selected component or a  
list of selectable items  
appears here (page 6).  
D Remote sensor  
Receives signals from  
remote commander.  
E INPUT  
Press to select the input  
source to playback (page  
28, 30, 31, 40, 41, 42).  
SELECTOR  
F MASTER  
Turn to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time (page 29, 30,  
56).  
VOLUME  
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About the indicators on the display  
12  
3
4
5
6
7
qs  
qa  
q; 9 8  
Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A LFE  
Lights up when the disc being  
played back contains an LFE  
(Low Frequency Effect) channel  
and the LFE channel signal is  
actually being reproduced.  
F Preset  
Lights up when using the receiver  
to tune in radio stations you have  
preset. For details on presetting  
radio stations, see page 41.  
station  
indicators  
G Tuner  
indicators  
Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations  
(page 40), etc.  
B SLEEP  
Lights up when the sleep timer is  
activated (page 50).  
C Playback  
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.  
Front Left  
Front Right  
Center (monaural)  
Surround Left  
Surround Right  
Surround (monaural or the  
surround components obtained  
by Pro Logic processing)  
Example:  
H COAX  
Lights up when the source signal  
is a digital signal being input  
through the COAX IN jack.  
channel  
indicators  
I OPT  
Lights up when the source signal  
is a digital signal being input  
through the OPT IN jack.  
L
R
C
SL  
SR  
S
J
PL/  
PL” lights up when the  
PLII  
receiver applies Pro Logic  
processing to 2 channel signals  
in order to output the center and  
surround channel signals.  
PLII” lights up when the  
Pro Logic II Movie/Music  
decoder is activated.  
Recording format (Front/  
Surround): 3/2.1  
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO  
K DTS  
Lights up when the receiver is  
decoding DTS signals.  
Note  
When playing a DTS format  
disc, be sure that you have made  
digital connections.  
L
C
R
SW  
SL  
SR  
D
D
Lights up when receiver is  
decoding Dolby Digital signals.  
Note  
When playing a Dolby Digital  
format disc, be sure that you  
have made digital connections.  
L SW  
Lights up when the audio signal  
is output from the  
SUBWOOFER jack.  
E HDMI  
Lights up when a playback  
component is connected to this  
receiver using an HDMI jack  
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Rear panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
L
L
TV  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
AM  
R
R
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
COAX IN  
VIDEO  
OPT IN  
SAT  
OPT IN  
AUTO  
SPEAKERS  
2
CAL MIC VIDEO  
1
TV  
SA-CD/CD  
DC5V  
700mA MAX  
HDMI  
BD IN  
DVD IN  
SAT IN  
OUT  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
DMPORT  
A SPEAKERS section  
Connects to the supplied speakers  
E DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section  
OPT IN jacks Connects to a  
satellite tuner, etc.  
and subwoofer (page 15).  
The COAX IN jack  
provides a better  
sound quality (page  
COAX IN  
jack  
B DMPORT  
20).  
DMPORT  
jack  
Connects to a  
DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORTadapter(page  
17).  
HDMI IN/  
OUT jacks  
Connects to a DVD  
player, satellite  
tuner, or a Blu-ray  
disc player. The  
image is output to a  
TV or a projector  
while the sound can  
be output from a TV  
or/and speakers  
C AUTO CALIBRATION section  
AUTO CAL Connects to the  
MIC jack  
supplied optimizer  
microphone for the  
Auto Calibration  
function (page 24).  
connected to this  
receiver (page 18).  
D AUDIO INPUT section  
F ANTENNA section  
AUDIO IN  
jacks  
Connects to a Super  
FM  
Connects to the  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
Audio CD player,  
CD player, etc.  
(page 16, 17, 18,  
20).  
ANTENNA supplied FM wire  
jack  
antenna (page 21).  
AM  
Connects to the  
ANTENNA supplied AM loop  
terminals antenna (page 21).  
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Basic operations  
Remote commander  
Remote Button Function  
You can use the supplied RM-AAU058  
Remote Commander to operate the receiver  
and to control the Sony audio/video  
components that the remote is assigned to  
operate (page 51).  
B ?/1  
(on/standby)  
Press to turn the receiver on  
or off.  
To turn off all Sony  
components, press ?/1 and  
AV ?/1 (A) at the same  
time (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
RM-AAU058  
Saving the power in  
standby mode  
When “CONTROL FOR  
HDMI” is set to “CTRL  
ON” and “P.SAVE” is set to  
“SAVE ON” (page 35).  
1
TV ?/1  
?/1  
DMPORT AV ?/1  
ws  
wa  
2
SYSTEM STANDBY  
BD DVD  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
3
SAT  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to  
select the component you  
want to use. The buttons are  
factory assigned to control  
Sony components.  
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
4
5
6
AUDIO  
THEATRE  
DIGITAL ANALOG  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
You can change the button  
assignments following the  
51.  
w;  
ql  
SOUND  
FIELD  
7
8
9
q;  
qa  
7
9
AMP MENU  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
G SOUND FIELD Press to select a sound field.  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS  
qk  
qj  
qh  
I AMP MENU  
Press to display the menu of  
the receiver.  
K
Press to turn off the sound.  
qs  
qd  
Press  
again to restore the  
(Muting)  
sound.  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH  
TV CH  
PRESET  
>
+
L
Q
+*/–  
Press to adjust the volume.  
PRESET  
.
+
<
<
Press V, v, B or b to select  
the settings. Then, press  
to enter the selection.  
TUNING  
TUNING  
+
,
qf  
m
M
H
X
V/v/B/b  
TV  
x
qg  
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Tuner operations  
Common operations  
Remote Button Function  
Remote Button Function  
H ENTER  
Press to enter the selection.  
A TV ?/1  
Press to turn on or off the  
Sony audio/video  
AV ?/1  
M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu.  
(on/standby) components that the remote  
is assigned to operate (page  
51).  
N PRESET +/–  
Press to select preset  
stations.  
Press ?/1 (B) and TV ?/1/  
AV ?/1 (A) at the same  
time to turn off the receiver  
and other components that  
the remote is assigned to  
operate (SYSTEM  
TUNING +/–  
Press to scan a station.  
Q
Press to select a menu item  
and enter the selection.  
,
V/v/B/b  
R DISPLAY  
Press to display information  
during TUNER function.  
STANDBY).  
H ENTER  
Press to enter the selection.  
S CLEAR  
Press to clear a mistake  
when you input a wrong  
character.  
T Numeric  
Press to select channels and  
tracks directly.  
buttons  
(number 5*)  
DMPORT operations  
To control the TV  
Remote Button Function  
Press and hold TV (yellow) button (O) while  
pressing the buttons with an yellow dot or  
yellow printing to control the TV.  
N ./>  
Press to skip the tracks.  
m/M  
Press to fast reverse or to  
fast forward.  
Remote Button Function  
H (playback)/ Play mode buttons.  
X (pause, press  
again to resume  
D AUDIO  
Press to select the desired  
audio signal.  
Press to change the screen  
format manually to suit the  
broadcast.  
normal playback)/  
x (stop)  
(Screen mode)  
E THEATRE  
Press to set the optimal  
picture settings  
To control the component  
automatically for watching  
movies, when you connect a  
Sony TV which is  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
(TV, BD, DVD or SAT) (C) to  
select the component you want  
to operate.  
compatible with the  
THEATRE button. Also, the  
audio is automatically  
switched to the audio output  
of this receiver when you  
connect the TV and the  
receiver with HDMI  
connection, and the Control  
for HDMI function is set to  
on.  
The component assigned to the selected  
input button becomes operable.  
2 Referring to the following table,  
press the corresponding  
button for the operation.  
F
H
(Guide)  
Press to display the guide  
when you are watching  
analog and digital channels.  
Press to return to the  
previous channel watched  
(for more than five seconds).  
(Previous  
channel)  
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Remote Button Function  
Remote Button Function  
J TOOLS/  
Press to enable you to access  
V
/
In TV mode: Press to select  
input.  
In Analogue Text mode:  
Press to hold the current  
page.  
OPTIONS  
various viewing options and  
change/make adjustments  
according to the source and  
screen format.  
(Input select/  
Text hold)  
K
Press to turn off the sound.  
To control the DVD recorder/Blu-ray  
Disc recorder  
(Muting)  
L
Press to adjust the volume.  
+*/–  
Remote Button Function  
M MENU/HOME Press to allow you to select  
channels or input sources and  
change the settings for your  
TV.  
D F1  
Press to select the HDD.  
F2  
Press to select the Blu-ray  
Disc/DVD.  
M MENU/HOME  
Press to display the menu.  
Press to skip chapters.  
N TV CH +/–  
In TV mode: Press to select  
the next (+) or previous (–)  
channel.  
In Text mode: Press to select  
the next (c) or previous  
(C) page.  
c/C  
N .  
<
Press to jump backward  
while viewing live or  
recorded programs.  
<
Press to jump forward while  
viewing recorded programs.  
P
Press to return to the previous  
screen of any displayed  
menu.  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
>
Press to skip forward to the  
next available chapter.  
Q
Press to select a menu item  
and enter the selection.  
,
m/M  
Press to fast reverse or to  
fast forward the disc when  
pressed during playback.  
V/v/B/b  
R DISPLAY  
Press to display the TV’s  
information on the TV  
screen. (Displays the current  
channel number, etc.)  
H (playback)/ Play mode buttons.  
X (pause, press  
again to resume  
normal playback)/  
x (stop)  
/
In digital mode: Press to  
display brief details of the  
program currently being  
watched.  
(Info/Text  
reveal)  
Q
Press to select a menu item  
,
and enter the selection.  
In analogue mode: Press to  
display information such as  
current channel number and  
screen format.  
In Text mode: Press to reveal  
hidden information (e.g.  
answers to a quiz).  
V/v/B/b  
U BD/DVD  
TOP MENU,  
MENU  
Press to display the top  
menu or disc menu.  
S / (Text)  
Press to display text.  
T Numeric  
buttons  
Press to select channels.  
Press ENTER (H) to change  
channels immediately.  
(number 5*)  
U ANALOG  
Press to change to analog  
mode.  
DIGITAL  
Press to change to digital  
mode.  
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To control the DVD player/  
Blu-ray Disc player  
To control the SAT  
Remote Button Function  
Remote Button Function  
F
Press to display the guide  
menu.  
(Guide)  
M MENU/HOME  
Press to display the menu.  
M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu.  
N ./>  
Press to skip chapters.  
Press to jump backward.  
Press to jump forward.  
Q
Press to select a menu item  
and enter the selection.  
<
,
<
V/v/B/b  
m/M  
Press to fast reverse or to  
fast forward the disc when  
pressed during playback.  
* The number 5, 2 + and H buttons have tactile  
dots. Use the tactile dots as references when  
operating the receiver.  
H (playback)/ Play mode buttons.  
X (pause, press  
again to resume  
Notes  
• Some functions explained in this section may not  
normal playback)/  
x (stop)  
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.  
Q
Press to select a menu item  
and enter the selection.  
,
V/v/B/b  
U BD/DVD  
TOP MENU,  
MENU  
Press to display the top  
menu or disc menu.  
To control the HDD/DVD COMBO  
Remote Button Function  
D F1  
Press to select the HDD.  
Press to select the DVD.  
Press to display the menu.  
F2  
M MENU/HOME  
N ./>  
Press to specify the previous  
or next chapter or track.  
<
Press to change to replay  
mode.  
<
Press to advance.  
m/M  
Press to fast reverse or to  
fast forward the disc when  
pressed during playback.  
H (playback)/ Play mode buttons.  
X (pause, press  
again to resume  
normal playback)/  
x (stop)  
Q
Press to move the highlight  
(cursor) and select the item.  
,
V/v/B/b  
U BD/DVD  
TOP MENU,  
MENU  
Press to display the top  
menu or disc menu.  
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Getting Started  
1: Installing the speakers  
This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel  
speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like  
multi channel surround sound, be sure to  
connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a  
center speaker, and two surround speakers)  
and a subwoofer (5.1 channel).  
HT-SS100 only  
You can place your speakers as shown below.  
AFront speaker (left)  
BFront speaker (right)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (left)  
ESurround speaker (right)  
FSubwoofer  
HT-SF100 only  
Tip  
Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional  
signals, you can place it wherever you want.  
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Installing the speakers on a flat  
surface  
Installing the speakers on the  
speaker stand  
Before you install the speakers and subwoofer,  
be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to  
prevent vibration or movement as shown in the  
illustration below.  
For greater flexibility in positioning the  
speakers, you are recommended to use the  
speaker stand as below.  
Model  
Speaker stand  
HT-SF100  
Supplied. For details, refer to  
the supplied speaker stand  
installation guide.  
Example of HT-SS100 front  
speaker  
HT-SS100  
Optional WS-FV11 or  
WS-FV10D speaker stand  
(available only in certain  
countries).  
For details, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied  
with the speaker stand.  
Attach the supplied foot pads to the following  
speakers.  
Model  
Speakers  
HT-SF100  
HT-SS100  
Center speaker and subwoofer  
All the speakers and  
subwoofer  
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For the surround speakers of HT-SF100  
Installing the speakers on the  
wall  
You can install your speakers on the wall.  
100 mm  
5 mm to 7 mm  
1 Prepare screws (not supplied)  
that are suitable for the hook on  
the back of each speaker. See  
the illustrations below.  
For the front speakers and surround  
speakers of HT-SS100  
4 mm  
more than 25 mm  
5 mm to 7 mm  
4.6 mm  
10 mm  
3 Hang the speakers on the  
Hook on the back of the speaker  
screws.  
4.6 mm  
10 mm  
2 Fasten the screws to the wall.  
The screws should protrude  
5 mm to 7 mm.  
For the center speaker  
160 mm  
5 mm to 7 mm  
Rear of speaker  
Notes  
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material  
and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially  
fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and  
fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a  
vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is  
applied.  
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the  
wall material or screws to be used.  
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage  
caused by improper installation, insufficient wall  
strength or improper screw installation, natural  
calamity, etc.  
For the front speakers of HT-SF100  
217 mm  
5 mm to 7 mm  
• For HT-SF100, if you install the speakers on the  
wall, you do not need to attach the supplied  
speaker stand.  
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Note on speaker cords  
The connector of the speaker cords are the  
same color as the speaker jack to be connected.  
When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to  
match the colored connector to the speaker  
jack on the receiver:  
2: Connecting the  
speakers  
Before connecting the cords, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord.  
Connector  
Red  
Speaker jack  
FRONT R  
FRONT L  
SUR R  
B
C
F
White  
Grey  
Blue  
SUR L  
Green  
Purple  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
A
To connect the speakers  
correctly  
Check the speaker type by referring to the  
speaker label* at the rear panel of the speakers.  
Character on  
speaker label  
Speaker type  
SPEAKERS  
L
Front left  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
R
Front right  
SL  
SR  
Surround left  
Surround right  
Connector  
* The center speaker and subwoofer do not have the  
character on the speaker label. For details on the  
speaker type, see page 3.  
A
A
A
E
D
ASpeaker cord (supplied)  
AFront speaker (left)  
BFront speaker (right)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (left)  
ESurround speaker (right)  
FSubwoofer  
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Notes  
• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and  
audio signals of a playback component are being  
output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is  
turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be  
transmitted.  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
3: Connecting the TV  
You can watch the selected input image when  
you connect the HDMI OUT jack to a TV.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Before connecting the cords, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord.  
Tips  
• To output the sound of the TV from the speakers  
connected to the receiver, be sure to  
– connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the  
TV IN jacks of the receiver.  
– turn off the TV’s volume or activate the TV’s  
muting function.  
TV  
Audio signal  
Audio/video  
signal  
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
A
B
C
L
L
TV  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
AM  
R
R
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
COAX IN  
VIDEO 2  
OPT IN  
SAT  
OPT IN  
VIDEO 1  
TV  
SA-CD/CD  
mA MAX  
HDMI  
BD IN  
DVD IN  
SAT IN  
OUT  
RT  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
CHDMI cable (not supplied)  
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI  
cable.  
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4: Connecting the audio/  
video components  
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How to hook up your  
components  
DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
This section describes how to hook up your  
components to this receiver. Before you begin,  
see “Component to be connected” below for  
the pages which describe how to connect the  
audio/video components.  
Super Audio CD player,  
CD player  
Audio signal  
Before connecting the cords, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord.  
After hooking up all your components,  
21).  
A
Component to be connected  
To connect  
See  
TV  
Audio components  
• Super Audio CD player/  
CD player  
L
L
TV  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter  
AM  
R
R
AUDIO IN  
CAL MIC VIDEO 1  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
COAX IN  
VIDEO 2  
OPT IN  
SAT  
OPT IN  
AUTO  
TV  
SA-CD/CD  
DC5V 700mA MAX  
Components with HDMI jack  
HDMI  
BD IN  
DVD IN  
SAT IN  
OUT  
DMPORT  
Video components  
• DVD recorder, DVD player  
• Satellite tuner, Set-top box  
• VCR  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BVideo cord (not supplied)  
Connecting audio components  
* The type of connector varies depending on the  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter.  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect audio components such as Super  
Audio CD player or CD player and DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
You can also view the images on the TV  
screen by connecting the video output of the  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video  
input of the TV. However, depending on the  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, video  
output may not be possible.  
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Notes on connecting DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter  
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is  
turned on.  
Connecting components with  
HDMI jacks  
HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an  
interface which transmits video and audio  
signals in digital format.  
Sony recommends that you connect  
components to the receiver using an HDMI  
cable.  
• 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.  
• 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. To  
detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, press and hold A and then pull out  
the connector.  
With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high  
quality sound and high quality images.  
However, it is necessary to connect  
the audio output of the TV to the  
audio input of the receiver using an  
optical cord to listen to the TV multi  
channel surround sound  
broadcasting from the receiver.  
By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync  
compatible components using HDMI cables,  
““BRAVIA” Sync Features” makes  
operations simpler (page 44).  
A
HDMI features  
• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI  
can be output from the speakers connected to  
the receiver. This signal supports Dolby  
Digital, DTS and Linear PCM.  
• This receiver supports xvYCC transmission.  
• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI  
function. For details, see ““BRAVIA” Sync  
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Notes on HDMI connections  
• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack  
is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and  
HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from any  
other audio jacks.  
TV, etc.  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio signals  
• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can  
only be output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a  
Super Audio CD are not output.  
C
B
A
• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit  
length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack  
may be suppressed by the connected  
component. Check the setup of the  
connected component if the image is poor or  
the sound does not come out of a component  
connected via the HDMI cable.  
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L
TV  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
AM  
R
R
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
COAX IN  
OPT IN  
SAT  
OPT IN  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
TV  
SA-CD/CD  
• Sound may be interrupted when the  
sampling frequency, the number of channels  
or the audio format of the audio output  
signals from the playback component is  
switched.  
mA MAX  
HDMI  
BD IN  
DVD IN  
SAT IN  
OUT  
RT  
• When the connected component is not  
compatible with copyright protection  
technology (HDCP), the image and/or the  
sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be  
distorted or may not be output.  
A
A
A
In this case, check the specification of the  
connected component.  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
• You can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM  
only with an HDMI connection.  
Blu-ray disc  
player  
DVD recorder, Satellite tuner/  
Set-top box  
DVD player*  
• Set the image resolution of the playback  
component to 720p, 1080i or 1080p when  
you output 96 kHz multi channel sound over  
an HDMI connection.  
• You may need to make certain settings on  
the image resolution of the player before you  
can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer  
to the operating instructions of the player.  
• Refer to the operating instructions of each  
component connected for details.  
• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI  
conversion cable. When you connect an  
HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D  
component, the sound and/or the image may  
not be output.  
AHDMI cable (not supplied)  
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI  
cable.  
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)a)  
CAudio cord (not supplied)a)  
a)Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).  
* If you connect a DVD player, be sure to change the  
factory setting of the DVD button on the remote so  
that you can use the button to control your DVD  
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Connecting video components  
• To input multichannel digital audio from the DVD  
player, set the digital audio output setting on the  
DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the DVD player.  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
• Be sure to connect the video output of the DVD  
player, DVD recorder and VCR to the TV, so that  
the image is displayed on the TV. Refer to the  
operating instructions of each connected  
component for details.  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect video components such as DVD  
player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
DVD recorder,  
DVD player  
Satellite tuner,  
Set-top box  
Audio signal  
Audio signal  
• You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder or  
VCR via this receiver. For details, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the DVD  
recorder or VCR.  
Tip  
B
C
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
L
L
TV  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
AM  
R
R
AUDIO IN  
CAL MIC VIDEO 1  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
COAX IN  
VIDEO 2  
OPT IN  
SAT  
OPT IN  
AUTO  
TV  
SA-CD/CD  
DC5V 700A MX  
HDMI  
BD IN  
DVD IN  
SAT IN  
OUT  
DMPOT  
A
Audio signal  
VCR  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BCoaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
COptical digital cord (not supplied)  
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5: Connecting the  
antennas  
6: Preparing the receiver  
and the remote  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and  
FM wire antenna.  
Before connecting the antennas, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord.  
Connecting the AC power cord  
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
AC power cord  
FM wire antenna (supplied)  
AM loop antenna  
(supplied)  
SPEAKERS  
L
L
TV  
ANTENNA  
DIGITAL  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
CENTER  
AM  
R
R
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
COAX IN  
VIDEO 2  
OPT IN  
SAT  
OPT IN  
VIDEO 1  
TV  
SA-CD/CD  
mA MAX  
HDMI  
To the wall outlet  
BD IN  
DVD IN  
SAT IN  
OUT  
RT  
* The shape of the connector varies depending on  
the area code of this receiver.  
Notes  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop  
antenna away from the receiver and other  
components.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as  
horizontal as possible.  
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Performing initial setup  
operations  
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-AAU058 Remote Commander.  
Observe the correct polarity when installing  
batteries.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
MASTER VOLUME  
INPUT SELECTOR  
ACTIVE STANDBY  
?/1  
Notes  
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
receiver.  
• 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.  
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
“CLEARED” appears.  
All the settings you have changed or  
adjusted are reset to the initial settings.  
• 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.  
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Before you perform Auto  
Calibration  
7: Calibrating the  
appropriate settings  
automatically  
Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set  
up and connect the speakers (page 12, 15).  
• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the  
supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not  
connect other microphones to this jack.  
Doing so may damage the receiver and the  
microphone.  
• During the calibration, the sound that comes  
out of the speakers is very loud. The volume  
of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay  
attention to the presence of children or to the  
effect on your neighborhood.  
• Perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet  
environment to avoid the effect of noise and  
to get a more accurate measurement.  
• If there are any obstacles in the path between  
the optimizer microphone and the speakers,  
the calibration cannot be performed  
correctly. Remove any obstacles from the  
measurement area to avoid measurement  
error.  
(AUTO CALIBRATION)  
This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital  
Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which  
allows you to perform automatic calibration as  
follows:  
• Check the connection between each speaker  
and the receiver.  
• Adjust the speaker level.  
• Measure the distance of each speaker from  
your listening position.  
• Measure the frequency characteristics.*  
* The measurement result is not utilized for signals  
with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz.  
The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound  
balance in your room. However, you can  
adjust the speaker levels manually according  
to your preference. For details, see  
Note  
If the muting function has been activated before you  
perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will  
be set to off automatically.  
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Example: HT-SS100  
Performing Auto Calibration  
Optimizer  
microphone  
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L
DIGITAL  
TV  
ANTENNA  
R
R
AM  
AUDIO IN  
CAL MIC VIDEO  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
COAX IN  
VIDEO  
OPT IN  
SAT  
OPT IN  
AUTO  
SPEAKERS  
2
1
TV  
SA-CD/CD  
D
C
5
V
7
0
0
m
A
M
A
X
HDMI  
B
D
I
N
DVD IN  
S
A
T
I
N
OUT  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
C
E
N
T
E
R
S
U
B
W
O
O
F
E
R
DMPORT  
TV ?/1  
DMPORT AV ?/1  
?/1  
?/1 switch  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
BD DVD  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
Input  
buttons  
SAT  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
AUDIO  
THEATRE  
DIGITAL ANALOG  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
SOUND  
FIELD  
7
9
AMP MENU  
AMP  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
MENU  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS  
V/v/b,  
2 +/–  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
1 Connect the supplied optimizer  
microphone to the AUTO CAL  
MIC jack.  
“A.CAL”.  
3 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
2 Set up the optimizer  
“START” appears on the display.  
microphone.  
4 Press  
to start  
measurement.  
Place the optimizer microphone at your  
listening position.You can also use a stool  
or tripod so that the optimizer  
microphone remains at the same height as  
your ears.  
Measurement starts in 5 seconds.  
While the time is counting down, stand  
away from the measurement area to avoid  
measurement error.  
The measurement process will take  
approximately 30 seconds to complete.  
The table below shows the display when  
measurement starts.  
Tip  
When you face the speaker towards the optimizer  
microphone, you will get a more accurate  
measurement.  
Measurement for  
Display  
TONE  
T.S.P.  
Speaker existance  
Speaker gain, distance,  
frequency response  
Subwoofer gain and distance  
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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the item. Then, press  
If “CHK MIC” appears, you cannot perform the  
Auto Calibration. Connect the optimizer  
microphone, then perform the Auto Calibration  
again.  
.
Item  
Explanation  
SAVE  
Saves the measurement  
results and exits the setting  
process.  
Tips  
• When Auto Calibration starts:  
– Stand some distance from the speakers and the  
listening position to avoid measurement failure.  
This is because test signals are output from the  
speakers during measurement.  
– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate  
measurement.  
• The Auto Calibration function will be canceled  
when you do the following during the  
measurement process:  
WRN CHK  
Displays warning  
concerning the  
measurement results. See  
DIST  
Displays the measurement  
result for speaker distance.  
LEVEL  
EXIT  
Displays the measurement  
result for speaker level.  
– Press ?/1 or  
– Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT  
SELECTOR on the receiver.  
.
Exits the setting process  
without saving the  
measurement results.  
– Change the volume level.  
Note  
After “SAVE” is displayed for 50 seconds, the  
measurement result is saved automatically,  
without the need to save the procedure.  
Confirming/saving the  
measurement results  
1 Confirm the measurement  
3 Save the measurement result.  
result.  
Select “SAVE” in step 2.  
The measurement results are saved.  
When the measurement ends, a beep  
sounds and the measurement result  
appears on the display.  
When error codes appear  
Try the remedies and perform the Auto  
Calibration again.  
Measurement Display  
result  
Explanation  
When the  
measurement  
process  
completes  
properly  
SAVE  
Proceed to step  
2.  
Error code  
Cause and remedies  
ERROR 32  
• The sound input from the  
optimizer microphone is out of  
the acceptable range.  
• The optimizer microphone or  
subwoofer may be damaged.  
Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
When the  
measurement  
process fails  
ERROR  
XXXX  
error codes  
25).  
ERROR F 33 The front speakers are not  
connected.  
Check that the front speakers are  
connected properly.  
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Note  
Error code  
Cause and remedies  
The measurement result of a speaker will not appear  
if the receiver does not recognize that the speaker is  
connected.  
ERROR SR33 Either the surround left or  
surround right speaker is not  
connected.  
Check that the surround speakers  
are connected properly.  
When you have finished  
Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the  
receiver.  
ERROR SW33 The subwoofer may be damaged.  
Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
Note  
If you have changed the position of the speakers, it  
is recommended that you perform Auto Calibration  
again in order to enjoy the surround sound.  
When you select “WRN CHK”  
If a warning on the measurement result is  
present, detailed information is displayed.  
Press  
or B to return to step 2 of  
Clearing the measurement  
result  
You can delete the result of Auto Calibration.  
If there is no saved data, you cannot perform  
this operation.  
Warning code Explanation  
WARN 40  
The Auto Calibration has  
completed. However, the noise  
level is high. You may be able to  
perform the Auto Calibration  
properly if you try it again, even  
though the measurement cannot  
be performed in all environments.  
Try to perform the Auto  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly until  
“A.CAL” appears, then press  
or b.  
Calibration in a quiet  
environment.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“A.CAL CLR”, then press  
or  
WARN 41  
WARN 42  
The sound input from the  
optimizer microphone is out of  
the acceptable range. The  
distance between the optimizer  
microphone and the speakers is  
too closed. Set them away, and  
then try to perform the Auto  
Calibration.  
b.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“YES”, then press  
.
The saved result is deleted.  
The settings for speaker distance and  
speaker level return to their defaults.  
WARN 43  
The distance and position of the  
subwoofer cannot be detected.  
This may be caused by noise. Try  
to perform the Auto Calibration  
in a quiet environment.  
NO WARN  
There is no warning information.  
When you select “DIST” or  
“LEVEL”  
You can check the speaker distance or speaker  
level.  
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6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the desired speaker, then press  
or b.  
8: Adjusting the speaker  
levels  
The test tone is emitted from the speaker  
that is being adjusted only.  
• FL LVL: adjusts the front left speaker  
level.  
• CNT LVL: adjusts the center speaker  
level.  
• FR LVL: adjusts the front right speaker  
level.  
• SR LVL: adjusts the surround right  
speaker level.  
(TEST TONE)  
You can adjust the speaker levels while  
listening to the test tone from your listening  
position.  
4
5
8
0
6
9
SOUND  
FIELD  
7
AMP MENU  
AMP  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
MENU  
• SL LVL: adjusts the surround left  
speaker level.  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS  
V/v/b,  
• SW LVL: adjusts the subwoofer level.  
2 +/–  
Notes  
• “CNT LVL” does not appear when you set  
“CNT N” in the “SP SETUP” setting.  
• “SR LVL” and “SL LVL” do not appear when  
you set “SUR N” in the “SP SETUP” setting.  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH  
TV CH  
+
PRESET  
.
PRESET  
>
+
<
<
TUNING  
TUNING  
+
m
M
H
7 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust  
the speaker level, then press  
or b.  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
“SET HDMI” appears on the display.  
You can adjust from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB  
in 0.5 dB steps.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly until  
“LEVEL” appears, then press  
or b.  
Note  
If you do not adjust for a certain period, the test  
tone is emitted from the next speaker in  
sequence.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly until  
“T. TONE” appears, then press  
or b.  
8 Repeat step 6 and 7 to adjust  
the other speaker level.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
9 After you have finished making  
adjustments, press V/v  
“T. TONE Y”, then press  
.
The test tone is output from each speaker  
in sequence as follows:  
repeatedly until “T. TONE”  
appears, then press  
or b.  
Front left t Center t Front right t  
Surround right t Surround left t  
Subwoofer  
10Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“T. TONE N,” then press  
.
5 Press B until “T. TONE”  
11Press AMP MENU.  
appears.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
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When a test tone is not output  
from the speakers  
• The speaker cords may not be connected  
securely.  
Playback  
Selecting a component  
• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit  
problem.  
TV ?/1  
DMPORT AV ?/1  
?/1  
Note  
The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI  
OUT jack.  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
BD  
DVD  
Input  
buttons  
SAT  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
AUDIO  
THEATRE  
DIGITAL ANALOG  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
SOUND  
FIELD  
7
9
AMP MENU  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS  
2 +/–  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
1 Press the input button to select  
a component.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
The selected input appears on the display.  
Selected input Components that can  
[Display]  
be played back  
DMPORT  
[DMPORT]  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter connected to the  
DMPORT jack  
VIDEO1 or  
VIDEO2  
[VIDEO 1 or  
VIDEO 2]  
VCR, etc., connected to  
the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2  
jack  
BD  
[BD]  
Blu-ray disc player, etc.,  
connected to the BD jack  
DVD  
[DVD]  
DVD player, DVD  
recorder, etc., connected  
to the DVD jack  
SAT  
[SAT]  
Satellite tuner, set-top  
box, etc., connected to the  
SAT jack  
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Selected input Components that can  
[Display]  
be played back  
Enjoying sound/images  
from the components  
connected to the receiver  
TV  
[TV]  
TV, etc., connected to the  
TV jack  
SA-CD/CD  
[SA-CD/CD]  
Super Audio CD/CD  
player, etc., connected to  
the SA-CD/CD jack  
TV ?/1  
DMPORT AV ?/1  
?/1  
TUNER  
[FM or AM band]  
Built-in radio tuner  
?/1  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
BD  
DVD  
Input  
buttons  
SAT  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
2 Turn on the component and  
BD/DVD  
start playback.  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
AUDIO  
THEATRE  
DIGITAL ANALOG  
3 Press 2 +/– to adjust the  
1
4
2
5
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SOUND  
FIELD  
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on  
the receiver.  
SOUND  
FIELD  
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CLEAR  
ENTER  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS  
To activate the muting function  
Press  
.
The muting function will be canceled when  
you do the following.  
2 +/–  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
• Press  
again.  
TV CH  
TV CH  
+
PRESET  
.
PRESET  
>
+
• Increase the volume.  
• Turn off the receiver.  
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TUNING  
TUNING  
+
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X
TV  
x
TV  
To avoid damaging your  
speakers  
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn  
down the volume level.  
Enjoying TV  
1 Turn on the TV and choose a  
program.  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions of the TV.  
2 Turn on the receiver.  
3 Press TV.  
4 Adjust the volume of the  
receiver.  
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Tips  
Enjoying Blu-ray disc/DVD  
• When you connect a Sony TV, the audio input of  
the TV is switched and the image from the TV  
tuner is displayed on the TV screen automatically  
by pressing the TV button. To change this setting,  
51).  
• The sound may be output from the TV’s speaker.  
In this case, turn the volume of the TV’s speaker  
down to the minimum.  
1 Turn on the TV.  
2 Turn on the Blu-ray disc/DVD  
player (recorder) and the  
receiver.  
3 Press DVD or BD.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver to select “DVD” or “BD”.  
Be sure to change the factory setting of  
the DVD input button on the remote so  
that you can use the button to control your  
DVD player. For details, see “Changing  
Enjoying a satellite tuner or  
Set-top box  
1 Turn on the TV.  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions of the TV.  
4 Change the TV input.  
2 Turn on the satellite tuner or  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions of the TV.  
Set-top box and the receiver.  
3 Press SAT.  
5 Play back the disc.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver to select “SAT”.  
6 Adjust the volume of the  
receiver.  
4 Change the TV input.  
Tip  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions of the TV.  
Even if you playback Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital  
Plus or DTS-HD with a connected component  
compatible with these sound formats, the receiver  
accepts as Dolby Digital or DTS. When you connect  
the component to the receiver using an HDMI cable  
to playback these high-quality sound formats, set the  
connected component to output the sound in multi  
channel PCM, if possible.  
5 Adjust the volume of the  
receiver.  
Tip  
The sound may be output from the TV’s speaker. In  
this case, turn the volume of the TV’s speaker down  
to the minimum.  
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Enjoying a VCR  
Enjoying a connected  
component through DMPORT  
connection  
1 Turn on the TV.  
2 Turn on the VCR player and the  
1 Press DMPORT.  
receiver.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver to select “DMPORT”.  
3 Press VIDEO1 or VIDEO2.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver to select “VIDEO 1” or  
“VIDEO 2”.  
2 Start playback of the connected  
component.  
Tip  
4 Change the TV input.  
When listening to MP3 or other compressed music  
files using a portable audio source, you can enhance  
the sound. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until  
P. AUDIO” appears in the display.  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions of the TV.  
5 Play back the tape on the VCR.  
Enjoying a Super Audio CD/CD  
1 Turn on the Super Audio CD  
player/CD player, then place  
the disc on the tray.  
2 Turn on the receiver.  
3 Press SA-CD/CD.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver to select “SA-CD/CD”.  
4 Adjust the volume of the  
receiver.  
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To return to the previous  
display  
Press B.  
Amplifier Operations  
Navigating through  
menus  
To exit the menu  
Press AMP MENU.  
By using the amplifier menus, you can make  
various adjustments to customize the receiver.  
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FIELD  
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AMP  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
MENU  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS  
V/v/B/b,  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
“SET HDMI” appears on the display.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the menu you want.  
3 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the parameter you want to  
adjust.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the setting you want.  
7 Press  
to enter the setting.  
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Overview of the menus  
The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see  
Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Control for HDMIa)b)  
[CONTROL FOR HDMI]  
Volume Limita)  
[VOL LIM]  
Settings  
Initial setting  
CTRL ON  
HDMI setting  
[SET HDMI]  
CTRL ON, CTRL OFF  
LIM MAX, LIM 39…LIM 1,  
LIM MIN  
LIM MAX  
SAVE ON  
Power Savea)  
[P.SAVE]  
SAVE ON, SAVE OFF  
Auto Calibration Auto Calibration starta)  
setting  
[START]  
[A.CAL]  
Clear Auto Calibration resulta)c) YES, NO  
[A.CAL CLR]  
NO  
Speaker setting  
[SP SETUP]  
Center speakera)  
[CNT SP]  
Surround speakersa)  
[SUR SP]  
CNT Y, CNT N  
CNT Y  
SUR Y, SUR N  
SUR Y  
Front left speaker distancea)d) FL 0.00 m to FL 7.00 m  
FL 3.00 m  
CNT 3.00 m  
FR 3.00 m  
SR 3.00 m  
[FL DIST]  
(0.10 m step)  
Center speaker distancea)d)  
[CNT DIST]  
CNT 0.00 m to CNT 7.00 m  
(0.10 m step)  
Front right speaker distancea)d) FR 0.00 m to FR 7.00 m  
[FR DIST]  
(0.10 m step)  
Surround right speaker  
distancea)d)  
SR 0.00 m to SR 7.00 m  
(0.10 m step)  
[SR DIST]  
Surround left speaker  
distancea)d)  
[SL DIST]  
Subwoofer distancea)d)  
[SW DIST]  
SL 0.00 m to SL 7.00 m  
(0.10 m step)  
SL 3.00 m  
SW 3.00 m  
SW 0.00 m to SW 7.00 m  
(0.10 m step)  
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[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Test tonea)  
[T. TONE]  
Settings  
Initial setting  
T. TONE N  
FL 0.0 dB  
Level setting  
[LEVEL]  
T. TONE Y, T. TONE N  
Front left speaker level  
[FL LVL]  
FL –6.0 dB to FL +6.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
Center speaker level  
[CNT LVL]  
CNT –6.0 dB to CNT +6.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
CNT 0.0 dB  
FR 0.0 dB  
SR 0.0 dB  
SL 0.0 dB  
Front right speaker level  
[FR LVL]  
FR –6.0 dB to FR +6.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
Surround right speaker level  
[SR LVL]  
SR –6.0 dB to SR +6.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
Surround left speaker level  
[SL LVL]  
SL –6.0 dB to SL +6.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
Subwoofer level  
[SW LVL]  
SW –6.0 dB to SW +6.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
SW 0.0 dB  
BASS 0.0 dB  
TRE 0.0 dB  
MAIN  
Tone setting  
[TONE]  
Bass level  
[BASS]  
BASS –6.0 dB to BASS +6.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
Treble level  
[TREBLE]  
TRE –6.0 dB to TRE +6.0 dB  
(0.5 dB step)  
Custom setting  
[CUSTOM]  
Digital broadcast language  
selectiona)  
MAIN, SUB, MAIN/SUB  
[DUAL]  
Synchronizes audio with  
video outputa)  
[A/V SYNC]  
SYNC 20 to SYNC 1, SYNC OFF  
DRC OFF, DRC STD, DRC MAX  
SYNC OFF  
DRC OFF  
Audio dynamic range  
compressiona)  
[AUD. DRC]  
Brightness of the displaya)  
[DIMMER]  
Displaya)  
[DISPLAY]  
Sleep timera)  
[SLEEP]  
DIMMER Y, DIMMER N  
DSPL ON, DSPL OFF  
SLP OFF, SLP 10M…SLP 90M  
AUTO, OPT  
DIMMER N  
DSPL ON  
SLP OFF  
AUTO  
Switching the audio input  
modea)e)  
[IN MODE]  
a)For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.  
b)“CONTROL FOR HDMI” scroll across the display, then “CONTROL” appears.  
c)This parameter is only available when the result of the Auto Calibration is saved.  
d)When the Auto Calibration result is saved, you can adjust the setting in 0.01 meter increment.  
e)This parameter is only available when SAT input is selected.  
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Settings for the HDMI  
Settings for the Auto  
Calibration  
(SET HDMI menu)  
(A.CAL menu)  
You can use the SET HDMI menu to make  
various adjustments for HDMI settings.  
Select “SET HDMI” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Overview of the menus” (page 33).  
You can use the A.CAL menu to make settings  
for the Auto Calibration function to suit your  
preference.  
Select “A.CAL” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Overview of the menus” (page 33).  
SET HDMI menu parameters  
x CONTROL FOR HDMI (Control  
for HDMI)  
A.CAL menu parameters  
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function  
on or off. For details, see “Preparing for the  
x START (Auto Calibration start)  
Lets you start the Auto Calibration function.  
x VOL LIM (Volume Limit)  
Lets you set the volume limit of your receiver.  
x A.CAL CLR (Clear Auto  
Calibration result)  
Lets you delete the Auto Calibration result.  
x P.SAVE (Power Save)  
Lets you save the power consumption during  
power standby mode while Control for HDMI  
function is set to on.  
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x SR DIST (Surround right speaker  
distance)  
Settings for the speaker  
x SL DIST (Surround left speaker  
distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the surround speakers.  
(SP SETUP menu)  
You can use the SP SETUP menu to set the  
distance of the speakers connected to this  
receiver.  
Select “SP SETUP” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Overview of the menus” (page 33).  
x SW DIST (Subwoofer distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the subwoofer.  
Notes  
• “CNT DIST” does not appear when you set  
“CNT N” in the “SP SETUP” setting.  
• “SR DIST” and “SL DIST” do not appear when  
you set “SUR N” in the “SP SETUP” setting.  
SP SETUP menu parameters  
x CNT SP (Center speaker)  
Lets you select the center speaker.  
Tip  
When the Auto Calibration result is saved, you can  
adjust the speakers distance in 1 cm steps. If the  
Auto Calibration result is not saved, you can adjust  
the speakers distance in 10 cm steps.  
x SUR SP (Surround speakers)  
Lets you select the surround speakers.  
x FL DIST (Front left speaker  
distance)  
x FR DIST (Front right speaker  
distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the front speaker (A). If both front  
speakers are not placed an equal distance from  
your listening position, set the distance to the  
closest speaker.  
A
A
30˚ 30˚  
100˚-120˚  
100˚-120˚  
x CNT DIST (Center speaker  
distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the center speaker.  
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Adjusting the level  
(LEVEL menu)  
Adjusting the tone  
(TONE menu)  
You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the  
level of each speaker.  
Select “LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Overview of the menus” (page 33).  
You can use the TONE menu to adjust the  
tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the  
speakers.  
Select “TONE” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Overview of the menus” (page 33).  
LEVEL menu parameters  
TONE menu parameters  
x BASS (Bass level)  
x T. TONE (Test tone)  
Lets you adjust the speaker levels while  
listening to the test tone from your listening  
position. For details, see “8: Adjusting the  
x TREBLE (Treble level)  
x FL LVL (Front left speaker level)  
x CNT LVL (Center speaker level)  
x FR LVL (Front right speaker  
level)  
x SR LVL (Surround right speaker  
level)  
x SL LVL (Surround left speaker  
level)  
x SW LVL (Subwoofer level)  
Notes  
• “CNT LVL” does not appear when you set  
“CNT N” in the “SP SETUP” setting.  
• “SR LVL” and “SL LVL” do not appear when you  
set “SUR N” in the “SP SETUP” setting.  
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x AUD. DRC (Audio dynamic range  
compression)  
Custom settings  
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. Audio dynamic range compression is  
possible with Dolby Digital sources only.  
• DRC OFF  
(CUSTOM menu)  
You can use the CUSTOM menu to make  
various settings to suit your preference.  
Select “CUSTOM” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Overview of the menus” (page 33).  
The audio dynamic range is not compressed.  
• DRC STD  
The audio dynamic range is compressed as  
intended by the recording engineer.  
• DRC MAX  
The audio dynamic range is compressed  
dramatically.  
CUSTOM menu parameters  
x DUAL (Digital broadcast  
language selection)  
Lets you select the language you want to listen  
to during digital broadcast. This feature only  
functions for Dolby Digital sources.  
• MAIN  
Sound of the main language will be output.  
• SUB  
Sound of the sub language will be output.  
• MAIN/SUB  
Tip  
Audio dynamic range compression lets you  
compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based  
on the dynamic range information included in the  
Dolby Digital signal.  
“DRC STD” is the standard setting, but it only  
enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend  
using the “DRC MAX” setting. This greatly  
compresses the dynamic range and lets you view  
movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog  
limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a  
very natural compression.  
Sound of the main language will be output  
through the front left speaker and sound of  
the sub language will be output through the  
front right speaker simultaneously.  
x DIMMER (Brightness of the  
display)  
Lets you adjust the brightness of the display.  
x A/V SYNC (Synchronizes audio  
with video output)  
Lets you delay the audio output so that the  
time gap between the audio output and visual  
display is minimized. You can adjust from  
OFF, 1 (10ms) to 20 (200 ms) in 1 (10ms)  
steps.  
x DISPLAY (Display)  
Lets you turn on or off the display. For details,  
Notes  
x SLEEP (Sleep timer)  
• You may not be able to adjust the delay between  
sound and image perfectly using this function.  
• This function is useful only for Dolby Digital, DTS  
and Linear PCM (2ch) input by optical and coaxial  
audio input signals.  
Lets you set the timer to power off the receiver  
automatically. For details, see “Using the  
x IN MODE (Switching the audio  
input mode)  
Lets you set the audio input mode of inputs.  
This parameter is only available when SAT  
input is selected.  
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FIELD  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
SOUND  
FIELD  
AMP MENU  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
Selecting the sound field  
This receiver can create multi channel  
surround sound. You can select one of the  
optimized sound fields from the system’s  
preprogrammed sound fields  
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to  
select the sound field you want.  
Types of sound field available  
Sound field  
for  
Sound field  
[Display]  
Effect  
A.F.D.  
2CH STEREO  
[2CH ST]  
When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are  
downmixed to 2 channel.  
A.F.D. STANDARD  
[A.F.D. STD]  
Presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding  
any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a  
low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there  
is no LFE signals.  
A.F.D. MULTI  
[A.F.D. MULT]  
Reproduce sound from any of the format to 2 or more  
speakers.  
PRO LOGIC  
[DOLBY PL]  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2  
channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels.  
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE  
[PLII MV]  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This  
setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In  
addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for  
watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.  
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC  
[PLII MS]  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This  
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.  
Movie  
Music  
MOVIE-D.C.S.-  
[MV-D.C.S.-]*  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production  
studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any  
type of movie.  
SPORTS [SPORTS]  
NEWS [NEWS]  
Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.  
Reproduce a clearer announcer’s voice.  
PORTABLE AUDIO  
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable  
ENHANCER [P. AUDIO] audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other  
compressed music.  
*D.C.S. technology is used. For details see “Glossary” (page 53).  
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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.  
• Multi channel Linear PCM is not available for  
“P. AUDIO”.  
• This function does not work when:  
– signals with a sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz is input.  
Tuner Operations  
Listening to FM/AM radio  
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts  
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,  
make sure you have connected the FM and  
AM antennas to the receiver (page 21).  
– the multi channel Linear PCM signals are  
received via an HDMI IN jack.  
• Depending on the disc or source, the beginning of  
the sound may be cut off as the optimum mode is  
automatically selected. To avoid cutting the sound,  
select “A.F.D. STD”.  
Tuning into a station  
automatically (Auto Tuning)  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
BD  
DVD  
• When the input signal is multi channel source,  
Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled  
and the multi channel source is output directly.  
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby  
Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective.  
• Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode  
may not be effective.  
• When you select “MV-D.C.S.-” depending on the  
input stream, Dolby Pro Logic may be applied  
automatically.  
SAT  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
TUNER  
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
AUDIO  
THEATRE  
DIGITAL ANALOG  
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FIELD  
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AMP MENU  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS  
Tip  
You can identify the encoding format of DVD  
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.  
,
V/v/b  
MENU/  
HOME  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH  
TV CH  
+
+
PRESET  
.
PRESET  
>
<
<
TUNING  
TUNING  
+
TUNING  
+/–  
m
M
H
X
TV  
x
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
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2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
Press TUNING + to scan from low to  
high; press TUNING – to scan from high  
to low.  
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10  
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the  
stations you often listen to.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received. To stop the Auto  
Tuning manually, press TUNING + or  
TUNING –.  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
BD  
DVD  
SAT  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
TUNER  
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
If an FM program is noisy  
If an FM program is noisy, you can select  
monaural reception. There will be no stereo  
effect, but reception will improve.  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL ANALOG  
THEATRE  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Numeric  
buttons  
SOUND  
FIELD  
7
9
1 Press MENU/HOME.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly until “FM  
MODE” appears, then press  
or b.  
AMP MENU  
CLEAR  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS  
DISPLAY  
,
V/v/B/b  
MENU/  
HOME  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH  
TV CH  
+
“MONO”.  
PRESET  
.
PRESET  
>
+
PRESET  
+/–  
<
<
• STEREO: Stereo reception.  
• MONO: Monaural reception.  
The default setting is STEREO.  
TUNING  
TUNING  
+
TUNING  
+/–  
m
M
H
X
TV  
x
4 Press  
.
Presetting radio stations  
5 Press MENU/HOME.  
Tip  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
To improve reception, reorient the supplied  
antennas.  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Press and hold TUNING + or  
TUNING – until the auto  
scanning starts.  
Scanning stops when the receiver tunes in  
a station. “ST” (for stereo program) lights  
up in the display.  
3 Press MENU/HOME.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly until  
“MEMORY” appears in the  
display.  
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5 Press  
or b.  
Naming preset station  
A preset number appears in the display.  
You can enter a name for preset stations.  
These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in  
the display when a station is selected.  
Note that no more than one name can be  
entered for each preset station.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the preset number you want.  
You can select the preset number directly  
by pressing the numeric buttons.  
7 Press  
.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
“COMPLETE” appears in the display and  
the station is stored.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
8 Press MENU/HOME.  
2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –  
repeatedly to select the preset  
station you want to create an  
index name for.  
9 Repeat 2 to 8 to store other  
stations.  
To change the preset number  
Restart from step 3.  
3 Press MENU/HOME.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Tuning to preset stations  
“NAME IN”.  
5 Press  
.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
6 Create a name by using  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
V/v/B/b.  
Press V/v repeatedly to select a character,  
then press b to move the cursor to the  
next position. Letters, numbers and other  
symbols can be input for a radio station  
name.  
2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –  
repeatedly to select the preset  
station you want.  
Each time you press the button, the  
receiver tunes in one preset station.  
You can also press the numeric buttons to  
select the preset station you want. Then,  
If you enter a wrong character  
Press B/brepeatedly until the character to  
be changed flashes, then press V/v  
repeatedly to select the desired character.  
To erase the character, press B/b  
press  
to enter the selection.  
repeatedly until the character to be erased  
flashes, then press CLEAR.  
7 Press  
.
“COMPLETE” appears in the display and  
the station name is stored.  
8 Press MENU/HOME.  
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Viewing the station name or  
frequency in the display  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
When the receiver is set to “FM” or “AM”,  
you can check the frequency using the display.  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK  
only)  
Press DISPLAY.  
This receiver also allows you to use RDS  
(Radio Data System), which enables radio  
stations to send additional information along  
with the regular program signal. You can  
display RDS information.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes as shown.  
a)  
b)  
Station name t Frequency  
a)This is displayed if you have entered a name for a  
preset station.  
b)Returns to the original display when several  
seconds have elapsed.  
Notes  
• RDS is operable only for FM stations.  
• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do  
they provide the same type of services. If you are  
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,  
check with your local radio stations for details.  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
Simply select a station on the FM  
band using automatic tuning (page  
40) or preset tuning (page 42).  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, the program service name appears on  
the display.  
Note  
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned  
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if  
the signal strength is weak.  
Displaying RDS information  
While receiving an RDS station,  
press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, RDS  
information on the display changes cyclically  
as follows:  
Program Service name t Frequency  
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Note  
Depending on the connected component, the  
Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to  
the operating instructions of the component.  
“BRAVIA” Sync Features  
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?  
“BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with Sony TV,  
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc.,  
that is equipped with the Control for HDMI  
function.  
By connecting Sony components that are  
compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an  
HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is  
simplified as follows:  
• One-Touch Play: When you play back a  
component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc  
player, the receiver and the TV are turned on  
automatically and switched to the  
appropriate HDMI input. Be sure that the  
System Audio Control setting is set to on.  
• System Audio Control: While watching TV,  
you can select to output the sound from the  
TV speaker or the speakers connected to the  
receiver.  
• System Power Off: When you turn off the  
TV, the receiver and connected components  
are also turned off simultaneously.  
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function  
standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer  
Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface).  
The Control for HDMI function  
will not operate correctly in the  
following cases:  
• When you connect the receiver to a  
component which does not correspond with  
Sony Control for HDMI function.  
• When you connect the receiver and  
components using other than HDMI  
connection.  
We recommend that you connect the receiver  
to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.  
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When your TV is not compatible  
with the “Control for HDMI-Easy  
Setting” function  
Turn the Control for HDMI function of the  
receiver and the connected component on  
individually.  
Preparing for the  
“BRAVIA” Sync  
To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, turn the Control  
for HDMI function on for both the receiver  
and the connected component. The receiver is  
compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy  
Setting” function.  
4
5
8
0
6
9
SOUND  
FIELD  
7
AMP  
MENU  
AMP MENU  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS  
When your TV is compatible  
with the “Control for HDMI-Easy  
Setting” function  
V/v/b,  
When you connect a Sony TV with the  
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function,  
the Control for HDMI function of the receiver  
can be turned on simultaneously by turning the  
Control for HDMI function of the TV on.  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
1 Perform the steps given in “When your  
TV is compatible with the “Control for  
45).  
1 Make sure that the receiver, TV, and  
playback components are connected  
using an HDMI cable (not supplied).  
(The respective components must be  
compatible with the Control for HDMI  
function).  
2 Press AMP MENU.  
“SET HDMI” appears on the display.  
3 Press  
or b to enter the menu.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“CONTROL FOR HDMI”.  
2 Turn on the receiver, TV and playback  
components.  
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” scrolls across  
the display, then “CONTROL” appears.  
3 Turn the Control for HDMI function of  
the TV on.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the parameter.  
The Control for HDMI function of the  
receiver and all the connected components  
are simultaneously turned on. During  
setup, “SCANNING” appears in the  
display, and once setting is completed,  
“COMPLETE” will appear. Wait until the  
setup is complete.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select “CTRL  
ON”, then press  
.
The Control for HDMI function is set to on.  
7 Set the Control for HDMI function of the  
connected component to on.  
8 Select the HDMI input (BD, DVD, SAT)  
of the receiver and TV to match the  
HDMI output of the connected  
For details on setup of the TV, refer to the  
operating instructions of your TV.  
component, so that the image from the  
connected component is displayed.  
For details on setting the TV and connected  
components, refer to the operating  
instructions of the respective components.  
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Notes  
• When you unplug the HDMI cable or change the  
connection, perform the steps given in “When your  
Playing back components  
with one-touch operation  
(One-Touch Play)  
• You cannot perform One-Touch Play and System  
Audio Control during Control for HDMI-Easy  
Setting operation.  
• Before you do the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting  
from the TV, be sure to turn on the TV, connected  
components and receiver.  
You can enjoy sound and image from the  
components connected to the receiver via  
HDMI connections by a simple operation.  
Play back a connected component.  
The receiver and the TV are turned on  
automatically and switched to the appropriate  
HDMI input.  
• If the playback components cannot function after  
you have made the settings for Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting, check the Control for HDMI setting  
on your TV.  
• If the connected components do not support  
Control for HDMI-Easy Setting, you need to set  
the Control for HDMI function for the connected  
components to on before you perform the Control  
for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV.  
Note  
Be sure that the System Audio Control setting is set  
to on.  
Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc by  
simple operation  
You can also select a connected component,  
such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player using the  
TV menu. In this case, the receiver and the TV  
switch to the appropriate HDMI input.  
Note  
Depending on the TV, the start of the content may  
not be output.  
Tip  
You can enjoy the components that are connected to  
the HDMI jacks, even if you turn the receiver off.  
The ACTIVE STANDBY indicator lights up in  
amber.  
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Using the Volume Limit function  
Enjoying the TV sound  
from the speakers  
When the System Audio Control function is  
active, and the output method changes from  
the TV speaker to the speakers connected to  
the receiver automatically, loud sound may be  
output depending on the volume level of the  
receiver. You can prevent this by limiting the  
maximum volume level.  
connected to the receiver  
(System Audio Control)  
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers  
connected to the receiver by a simple  
operation.  
You can operate System Audio Control  
function using the TV menu. For details, refer  
to the operating instructions of the TV.  
When System Audio Control function is  
turned on, the receiver will turns on and  
switches to the appropriate input  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
2 Press v/V repeatedly until “SET  
HDMI” appears, then press  
or b.  
3 Press v/V repeatedly until “VOL  
LIM” appears, then press  
or  
automatically.  
b.  
TV sound is output from the speakers  
connected to the receiver, and the volume of  
the TV is minimized simultaneously.  
You can use the System Audio Control  
function as follows.  
4 Press v/V repeatedly to select  
the maximum volume level you  
want.  
• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is  
turned on, the System Audio Control  
function will automatically be set to on and  
the TV sound will output from the speakers  
connected to the receiver. However, if you  
turn off the receiver, the sound will output  
from the TV speakers.  
The maximum volume level changes as  
follows:  
LIM MAX y LIM 39 y LIM 38 y  
...... y LIM 2 y LIM 1 y LIM MIN  
5 Press AMP MENU.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
You can adjust the receiver’s volume when  
you adjust the TV volume.  
Notes  
• This function is available only when the Control  
for HDMI function is set to on.  
• This function is not available when the output  
method changes from the speakers connected to the  
receiver to the TV speaker.  
Notes  
• If System Audio Control does not function  
according to your TV setting, refer to the operating  
instructions of the TV.  
• When you connect a TV that does not have System  
Audio Control function, the System Audio Control  
function does not work.  
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the  
receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a  
moment.  
Tips  
• Sony recommends that you set the maximum  
volume level to a little lower than the volume you  
usually listen to.  
• Regardless of the maximum volume level you set,  
the MASTER VOLUME on the receiver and the  
2 +/– button of the remote are operable.  
• If you do not want to limit the maximum volume  
level, select “MAX”.  
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Turning off the receiver  
with the TV  
Using the Power Saving  
function  
(System Power Off)  
(Power Save)  
When you turn the TV off by using the  
POWER button on the TV’s remote, the  
receiver and the connected components turn  
off automatically.  
You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn  
off the TV.  
You can reduce the receiver’s power  
consumption when you connect a “BRAVIA”  
Sync-compatible TV to this receiver. During  
active standby mode, if the TV is turned off,  
the HDMI signal transmission will stop. Thus,  
power consumption will reduce.  
TV ?/1  
4
5
8
0
6
9
?/1  
DMPORT AV ?/1  
SOUND  
FIELD  
7
TV ?/1  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
BD  
AMP  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
DVD  
AMP MENU  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
MENU  
SAT  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS  
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
V/v/b,  
AUDIO  
THEATRE  
DIGITAL ANALOG  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
SOUND  
FIELD  
7
9
AMP MENU  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
TOOLS/  
“SET HDMI” appears on the display.  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS  
2 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
3 Press v/V repeatedly to select  
TV CH  
TV CH  
+
PRESET  
.
PRESET  
>
+
<
<
“P.SAVE”, then press or b.  
TUNING  
TUNING  
+
m
M
H
X
4 Press v/V repeatedly to select  
TV  
TV  
x
the setting, then press  
or b.  
• SAVE ON: Reduces power  
consumption in standby mode. HDMI  
signal transmission occurs only when  
the TV is on.  
• SAVE OFF: No reduction. HDMI signal  
transmission occurs continuously.  
Press TV and TV ?/1 at the same  
time.  
The TV, receiver and the components  
connected via HDMI are turned off.  
Notes  
5 Press AMP MENU.  
• Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using  
the System Power Off function. For details, refer to  
the operating instructions of the TV.  
• Depending on the status, the connected  
components may not be turned off. For details,  
refer to the operating instructions of the connected  
components.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
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Notes  
• The power saving function may not work for some  
TVs compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync. In this  
case, set “P.SAVE” to “SAVE OFF.”  
• Depending on your components, it may take time  
before image or sound is output.  
Other Operations  
Changing the brightness  
of the display  
• This function is available only when the Control  
for HDMI function is set to on.  
(DIMMER)  
You can change the brightness of the display.  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
“SET HDMI” appears on the display.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly until  
“CUSTOM” appears, then press  
or b.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly until  
“DIMMER” appears, then press  
or b.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the brightness of the display,  
then press  
.
• DIMMER Y: Low lighting.  
• DIMMER N: Bright lighting.  
5 Press AMP MENU.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
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Changing the display  
setting  
Using the Sleep Timer  
(SLEEP)  
(DISPLAY)  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
You can change the display setting.  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
“SET HDMI” appears on the display.  
“SET HDMI” appears on the display.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly until  
“CUSTOM” appears, then press  
or b.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly until  
“CUSTOM” appears, then press  
or b.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly until  
“SLEEP” appears, then press  
or b.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly until  
“DISPLAY” appears, then press  
or b.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to change  
the preset time, then press  
.
the display setting, then press  
.
The minutes display (the remaining time)  
changes cyclically as follows:  
• DSPL ON: The display appears all the  
time.  
• DSPL OFF: The display appears when  
you operate the receiver.  
SLP OFF y SLP 10M y SLP 20M  
Y
Y
SLP 90M y SLP 80M y ......  
5 Press AMP MENU.  
5 Press AMP MENU.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
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Switching the audio input  
Using the Remote  
mode  
Changing the input button  
assignments  
You can change the factory settings of the  
input buttons to suit the components in your  
system. For example, if you connect a Blu-ray  
disc player to the DVD jack on the receiver,  
you can set the DVD button on this remote to  
control the Blu-ray disc player.  
(IN MODE)  
You can select the audio input mode setting  
when you connect satellite tuner or set-top box  
to both HDMI IN jack and optical digital input  
jack on the receiver and SAT input has been  
selected.  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
“SET HDMI” appears on the display.  
You cannot assign any component other than a  
TV to the TV (white) button of the remote.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Notes  
“CUSTOM”.  
• You can change the remote assignments for BD,  
DVD and SAT input buttons.  
3 Press  
or b to enter the  
• When the receiver is in VIDEO1, VIDEO2 or  
SA-CD/CD mode, you cannot operate the selected  
component.  
menu.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“IN MODE”.  
TV ?/1  
DMPORT AV ?/1  
?/1  
?/1  
5 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
DMPORT  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO1 VIDEO2  
BD  
DVD  
Input  
buttons  
SAT  
TV  
SA-CD/CD TUNER  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
BD/DVD  
TV (white)  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
the audio input mode you want,  
AUDIO  
THEATRE  
DIGITAL ANALOG  
then press  
.
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Numeric  
buttons  
SOUND  
FIELD  
7 Press AMP MENU.  
7
9
The AMP menu turns off.  
AMP MENU  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS  
Audio input modes  
x AUTO  
2 –  
Gives priority to HDMI audio signals if there  
are both digital (HDMI and optical)  
connections.  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH  
TV CH  
+
+
PRESET  
.
PRESET  
>
<
<
x OPT  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the  
DIGITAL SAT OPT IN jack.  
1 Hold down the input button of  
which you want to change the  
assignment.  
Example: Hold down DVD.  
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2 Referring to the following table,  
press the corresponding  
button for the category you  
want.  
Categories and the  
corresponding buttons for TV  
Categories  
Press  
d)  
TV  
5
6
Example: Press 3.  
Now you can use the DVD button to  
control the Blu-ray disc player.  
e)  
TV  
d)The default setting of the TV (white) button.  
When this setting is selected, the audio input of the  
TV is switched and the image from the TV tuner is  
displayed on the TV screen automatically by  
pressing the TV (white) button.  
Categories and the  
corresponding buttons for BD,  
DVD and SAT  
e)When this setting is selected, the audio input of the  
TV is switched automatically by pressing the TV  
(white) button.  
Categories  
Press  
DVD player  
1
(command mode DVD1)  
To clear all remote button  
assignments  
DVD recorder  
(command mode DVD3)  
2
3
4
7
a)  
While holding down 2 –, press ?/1 and  
DMPORT.  
Blu-ray disc player  
(command mode BD1)  
b)  
The remote is reset to its factory settings.  
Blu-ray disc recorder  
(command mode BD3)  
Euro Digital Satellite  
c)  
Receiver  
a)The default setting of the DVD button.  
Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or  
DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.  
b)The default setting of the BD button.  
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.  
c)The default setting of the SAT button.  
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x DTS Digital Surround  
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology  
for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It  
compresses audio less than Dolby Digital,  
delivering a higher quality sound  
reproduction.  
Additional Information  
Glossary  
x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)  
A unique sound reproduction technology for  
home theater developed by Sony, in  
cooperationwithSonyPictures Entertainment,  
for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound  
of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital  
Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a  
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and measured  
data, the ideal sound field intended by  
x HDMI (High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface)  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia  
Interface) is an interface that supports both  
video and audio on a single digital connection,  
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital  
picture and sound. The HDMI specification  
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital  
Contents Protection), a copy protection  
technology that incorporates coding  
technology for digital video signals.  
filmmakers can be experienced at home.  
x Dolby Digital  
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology  
developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It  
consists of front (left/right), center, surround  
(left/right) and subwoofer channels. It is a  
designated audio standard for DVD-video and  
also known as 5.1 channel surround. Since  
surround information is recorded and  
reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with  
fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby  
surround.  
x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects)  
Sound effects of low frequencies which are  
output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or  
DTS, etc. By adding a deep bass with a  
frequency between 20 to 120 Hz, audio  
becomes more powerful.  
x S-master  
S-master is an all-digital amplifier technology  
developed by Sony, which effectively  
minimizes the occurrence of sound  
fragmentation and jitter, delivering superb  
dialog clarity and faithful reproduction of the  
original sound. The compact amplifier section  
supports a higher power efficiency and  
improved thermal performance.  
x Dolby Pro Logic II  
This technology converts 2 channel stereo  
recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback.  
There is a MOVIE mode for movies and  
MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as  
music. Old movies encoded in the traditional  
stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1  
channel surround sound.  
x Sampling frequency  
To convert analog audio to digital, analog data  
should be quantified. This process is called  
sampling, and the number of times per second  
the analog data is quantified is called the  
sampling frequency. A standard music CD  
stores data quantified at 44,100 times per  
second, which is expressed as a sampling  
frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a  
higher sampling frequency means better sound  
quality.  
x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro  
Logic)  
Audio processing technology developed by  
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono  
surround information is matrixed into two  
stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is  
decoded and output in 4 channel surround  
sound. This is the most common audio  
processing method for DVD-video.  
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x TSP (Time Stretched Pulse)  
A TSP signal is a highly precise measuring  
signal that utilizes impulse energy, measuring  
a wide band, from low to high, in a short  
period.  
Precautions  
On safety  
The amount of energy used to measure signals  
is important to ensure measurement accuracy  
in a normal indoor environment. Using TSP  
signals makes it possible to measure signals  
effectively.  
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.  
x x.v.Colour  
x.v.Colour is a more familiar term for the  
xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a  
trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international  
standard for colour space in video.  
This standard can express a wider colour range  
than the currently used broadcast standard.  
• 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.  
• The AC power cord must be changed only at  
a qualified service shop.  
On heat buildup  
Although the receiver heats up during  
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you  
continuously use this receiver at a large  
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,  
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid  
burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.  
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On placement  
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and  
prolong the life of the receiver.  
If color irregularity is observed  
again...  
Place the speaker further away from the TV  
set.  
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources,  
or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.  
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet  
that might block the ventilation holes and  
cause malfunctions.  
• Do not place the receiver near equipment  
such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. If the  
receiver is being used in combination with a  
TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too  
close to that equipment, noise may result,  
and picture quality may suffer. This is  
especially likely when using an indoor  
antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an  
outdoor antenna.  
If howling occurs  
Reposition the speakers or turn down the  
volume on the receiver.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a  
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of  
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your receiver, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
• Use caution when placing the receiver or  
speakers on surfaces that have been specially  
treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as  
staining or discoloration of the surface may  
result.  
On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure  
to turn off and unplug the receiver.  
If you encounter color  
irregularity on a nearby TV  
screen  
The center speaker is magnetically shielded to  
allow it to be installed near a TV set. However,  
color irregularities may still be observed on  
certain types of TV sets. As the front speakers,  
surround speakers and subwoofer are not  
magnetically shielded, we recommend that  
you place the front speakers, surround  
speakers and subwoofer slightly further away  
from TV set (page 12).  
If color irregularity is  
observed...  
Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after  
15 to 30 minutes.  
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There is no sound from digital sources  
(from OPTICAL input jack).  
• Check that the IN MODE is set to  
“AUTO” for SAT input.  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem.  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected securely.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away  
from a transformer or motor, and at least  
3 meters away from a TV set or  
fluorescent light.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them  
with a cloth slightly moistened with  
alcohol.  
Audio  
There is no sound, no matter which  
component is selected, or only a very  
low-level sound is heard.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected securely.  
• Check that both the receiver and all  
components are turned on.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set  
to “VOL MIN”.  
There is pop noise from a specific  
component connected to this receiver  
when you turn on the component.  
• Check that the IN MODE is set to  
“AUTO” for SAT input (page 51).  
• Press  
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.  
There is no sound, or only a very low-  
level sound is heard from the center/  
surround speakers.  
• Select MOVIE -D.C.S.- (page 39).  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 27).  
• Check that the speakers are connected  
securely.  
• Check that the IN MODE setting is correct  
for SAT input.  
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.  
There is no sound from the subwoofer.  
• Check that the subwoofer is connected  
correctly and securely.  
The surround effect cannot be  
obtained.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on  
(press SOUND FIELD).  
• Sound fields do not function for signals  
with a sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz.  
There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
• 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).  
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HDMI  
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel  
sound is not reproduced.  
The source sound input to the HDMI  
jack on the receiver is not output from  
the receiver or the TV speaker.  
• Check the HDMI connection (page 18).  
• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD  
by connecting HDMI.  
• Depending on the playback component,  
you may need to set up the component.  
Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with each component.  
• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing  
is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS  
format.  
• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to  
the digital input jacks of this receiver,  
check the audio setting (the settings for the  
audio output) of the connected component.  
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.  
The source image input to the HDMI  
jack on the receiver is not output from  
the TV.  
• Check the HDMI connection (page 18).  
• Depending on the playback component,  
you may need to set up the component.  
Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with each component.  
• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter and/or component device to make  
sure it supports this receiver.  
The Control for HDMI function does not  
work.  
• Check the HDMI connection (page 18).  
• Make sure “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is  
set to “CTRL ON” in SET HDMI menu.  
• Make sure the connected component is  
compatible with the Control for HDMI  
function.  
• Check the Control for HDMI settings on  
the connected component. Refer to the  
operating instructions of the connected  
component.  
• Repeat the procedures of “Preparing for  
the “BRAVIA” Sync” if you change the  
HDMI connection, connect/disconnect the  
AC power cord, or there is a power failure  
Video  
There is no picture or an unclear  
picture appears on the TV screen or  
monitor.  
• Make sure you have connected the video  
output of your video component to the TV.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, video output may not be  
possible.  
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Tuner  
No sound is output from the receiver  
and TV speaker while using the System  
Audio Control function.  
The FM reception is poor.  
• 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.  
• Make sure the TV is compatible with the  
System Audio Control function.  
• If you cannot listen to the sound of a  
component connected to the receiver  
– Select the appropriate input when you  
want to watch a program on a  
component connected via HDMI  
connection to the receiver.  
Outdoor FM antenna  
– Change the TV channel when you want  
to watch a TV broadcast.  
Receiver  
– Select the component or input you want  
to watch when you watch a program on  
the component connected to the TV.  
Refer to the operating instructions of the  
TV on this operation.  
ANTENNA  
AM  
Ground wire  
(not supplied)  
When the receiver is in standby mode,  
there is no image or sound on the TV.  
To ground  
• When the receiver is in standby mode,  
image and sound are output from the  
HDMI component selected the last time  
you turned off the receiver. If you are  
enjoying other component, play the  
component and perform the One-Touch  
Play operation, or turn on the receiver to  
select the HDMI component you want to  
enjoy.  
• Make sure “P.SAVE” is set to “SAVE  
OFF” in the SET HDMI menu if you  
connect components not compatible with  
the “BRAVIA” Sync to the receiver (page  
48).  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas are connected  
securely. Adjust the antennas and connect  
an external antenna, if necessary.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too  
weak (when tuning in with automatic  
tuning). Change to monaural reception  
• No stations have been preset or the preset  
stations have been cleared (when tuning  
by scanning preset stations). Preset the  
stations (page 41).  
a)  
RDS does not work.  
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM  
RDS station.  
• Select a stronger FM station.  
The volume turns down when the  
output method changes from the TV  
speaker to the speakers connected to  
the receiver.  
• The Volume Limit function is working.  
The RDS information that you want  
a)  
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.  
a)Models of area code CEL, CEK only.  
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Remote control  
Reference sections for clearing  
the receiver’s memory  
The remote does not function.  
• For receiver operation, you can only use  
the DISPLAY button when the TUNER  
input is selected.  
To clear  
See  
All memorized settings  
• 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.  
Others  
The ACTIVE STANDBY lamp is  
flashing.  
• The receiver is in protection mode. Turn  
off the receiver and turn it on again.  
Error messages  
If an error message appears while you perform  
appear” (page 25) to solve the problem.  
If you are unable to remedy the  
problem using the  
troubleshooting guide  
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy  
the problem (page 22). However, note that all  
memorized settings will be reset to their  
factory settings and you will have to readjust  
all settings on the receiver.  
If the problem persist  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if  
service personnel changes some parts during  
repair, these parts may be retained.  
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AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Models of area code CEL, CEK  
Specifications  
With 9 kHz tuning scale:  
Amplifier section  
531 kHz – 1,602 kHz  
Loop antenna  
Intermediate frequency  
450 kHz  
Models of area code CEL, CEK  
Antenna  
1)  
Power Output  
Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W  
(3 ohms at 1 kHz,  
THD 1%)  
General  
Surround mode (reference)  
Power requirements  
RMS Output  
(3 ohms at 1 kHz,  
THD 10%)  
Area code  
Power requirements  
CEL, CEK  
220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
2)  
FRONT : 143 W/ch  
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)  
2)  
CENTER : 143 W  
DC OUT:  
5 V, 700 mA MAX  
2)  
SUR : 143 W/ch  
(1.5 ohms at 70 Hz,  
THD 10%)  
Power consumption  
2)  
Area code  
Power consumption  
SUBWOOFER : 285 W  
CEL, CEK  
165 W  
1)Measured under the following conditions:  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
Area code  
Power requirements  
0.3 W (When Control for  
HDMI is off)  
CEL, CEK  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
2)Reference power output for front, center, surround  
speakers and subwoofer. Depending on the sound  
field settings and the source, there may be no  
sound output.  
430 × 66.5 × 332 mm  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
3.4 kg  
Inputs  
Analog  
Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms  
Tone  
Gain levels  
Reproduction frequency range:  
28 – 20,000 Hz  
Sensitivity: 1 V/50 kohms  
10 dB, 0.5 dB step  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
FM wire antenna  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
10.7 MHz  
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Speaker section  
HT-SS100 only  
• Front speaker (SS-MSP36S)  
• Surround speaker (SS-SRP36S)  
• Center speaker (SS-CNP36)  
HT-SF100 only  
• Front speaker (SS-MSP36F)  
• Surround speaker (SS-SRP36F)  
• Center speaker (SS-CNP36)  
Center speaker  
Full range, magnetically  
shielded  
Front/Surround speaker  
Full range  
Center speaker  
Full range, magnetically  
shielded  
Front/Surround speaker  
Full range  
Speaker unit  
Front/Surround speaker  
Speaker unit  
65 mm, cone type  
Front/Surround speaker  
Center speaker  
Enclosure type  
30 × 60 mm, cone type  
65 mm, cone type  
30 × 60 mm, cone type  
Center speaker  
Enclosure type  
Front/Surround speaker  
Bass reflex  
Center speaker  
Front/Surround speaker  
Bass reflex  
Acoustic suspension  
Center speaker  
Acoustic suspension  
Rated impedance  
3 ohms  
Rated impedance  
3 ohms  
Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
Front/Surround speaker  
102 × 163 × 77 mm  
Front speaker  
113 × 830 × 83 mm  
(without stand)  
(with foot)  
315 × 1,015 – 1,345 ×  
315 mm (with stand)  
Center speaker  
380 × 50 × 64 mm  
(with foot)  
Surround speaker  
108 × 540 × 78 mm  
(without stand)  
290 × 1,045 – 1,235 ×  
290 mm (with stand)  
Mass (Approx.)  
Front speaker  
0.52 kg  
0.48 kg  
0.38 kg  
Surround speaker  
Center speaker  
Center speaker  
380 × 50 × 64 mm  
(with foot)  
• Subwoofer (SS-WP36)  
Mass (Approx.)  
Front speaker  
Speaker unit  
160 mm, cone type  
1.6 kg (without stand)  
3.3 kg (with stand)  
Enclosure type  
Rated impedance  
Bass reflex  
1.5 ohms  
Surround speaker  
Center speaker  
1.1 kg (without stand)  
2.6 kg (with stand)  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
220 × 395 × 325 mm  
0.38 kg  
(with foot)  
Mass (Approx.)  
5.6 kg  
• Subwoofer (SS-WP36)  
Speaker unit  
160 mm, cone type  
Enclosure type  
Rated impedance  
Bass reflex  
1.5 ohms  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
220 × 395 × 325 mm  
(with foot)  
Mass (Approx.)  
5.6 kg  
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Supplied speakers  
Front speaker (2)  
Center speaker (1)  
Surround speaker (2)  
Subwoofer (1)  
Supplied accessories  
Operating Instructions (this manual)  
Quick Setup Guide (1)  
Speaker Stand Installation Guide (HT-SF100  
only) (1)  
FM wire antenna (1)  
AM loop antenna (1)  
Remote commander (RM-AAU058) (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)  
Speaker cords (5)  
Foot pads  
• Speakers  
– HT-SS100 only (20)  
– HT-SF100 only (4)  
• Subwoofer (4)  
Screws (small) (HT-SF100 only) (12)  
Screws (large) (HT-SF100 only) (8)  
For details on the area code of the  
component you are using, see page 3.  
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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