Sony Home Theater System HTSS1000P User Manual

2-681-272-12 (1)  
Home Theatre  
System  
Operating Instructions  
HT-SS1000P  
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2: Connecting speakers ............................... 13  
Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround  
Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....38  
Using only the front speakers and sub  
components ............................................ 15  
4: Connecting the antennas ......................... 18  
6: Calibrating the appropriate settings  
automatically  
settings....................................................41  
Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................41  
Storing FM stations automatically  
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ..........45  
Playback  
Using the Sleep Timer.................................47  
Settings for the surround sound  
Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu)........ 33  
Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu)........ 33  
Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)... 34  
Calibrating the appropriate settings  
Glossary.......................................................48  
Precautions ..................................................49  
Troubleshooting...........................................51  
Specifications ..............................................53  
Index............................................................55  
automatically (A. CAL menu) ............... 36  
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Getting Started  
Description and location of parts  
Receiver  
Front panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
?/1  
INPUT SELECTOR  
MASTER VOLUME  
PRESET TUNING  
SOUND FIELD  
MUTING  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER  
AUTO CAL MIC  
q;  
9
8
7
Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A ?/1  
Press to turn the receiver  
on or off (page 19, 26, 27,  
41, 43)  
G MASTER  
Turn to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time (page 24, 25,  
26, 27).  
VOLUME  
B Display  
The current status of the  
selected component or a  
list of selectable items  
appears here (page 5).  
H AUTO CAL MIC  
Connects to the supplied  
ECM-AC2 optimizer  
microphone for the Auto  
Calibration function (page  
20).  
jack  
C Input lamps  
The lamp of the chosen  
input source lights up  
(page 24).  
I SOUND FIELD  
Press to select a sound  
+/–  
field (page 36, 38, 40, 41).  
D Remote sensor  
Receives signals from  
remote commander.  
J PRESET TUNING Press to select a preset  
+/– station (page 45).  
E INPUT  
Press to select the input  
source to playback (page  
24, 26, 27, 42, 43, 44, 45,  
51).  
SELECTOR  
F MUTING  
Press to mute the sound  
(page 25).  
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About the indicators on the display  
12  
3
4
5
6
SLEEP  
LFE  
SW  
DIGITAL  
DTS  
D.RANGE  
MEMORY RDS  
ST MONO  
L
C
S
R
PL  
OPT COAX  
SL  
SR  
qd  
qs  
Function  
qa q; 9  
8
7
Name  
Name  
Function  
A
Lights up when the disc being  
played back contains an LFE  
(Low Frequency Effect) channel  
and the LFE channel signal is  
actually being reproduced.  
E Preset  
Lights up when using the  
LFE  
station  
indicators  
receiver to tune in radio stations  
you have preset. For details on  
presetting radio stations, see  
page 44.  
B SLEEP  
Lights up when the sleep timer is  
activated (page 47).  
F D.RANGE  
Lights up when dynamic range  
compression is activated (page  
29).  
C Playback  
channel  
The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate  
the channels being played back.  
The boxes around the letters vary  
to show how the receiver  
downmixes the source sound.  
Front Left  
G Tuner  
Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations  
(page 41), etc.  
indicators  
indicators  
H MEMORY  
Lights up when a memory  
function, such as Preset Memory  
(page 44), etc., is activated.  
L
R
C
Front Right  
Center (monaural)  
SL  
SR  
S
Surround Left  
Surround Right  
I COAX  
Lights up when the DVD input is  
selected.  
Surround (monaural or the  
surround components obtained  
by Pro Logic processing)  
Example:  
Recording format (Front/  
Surround): 3/2.1  
J OPT  
Lights up when  
– audio input mode for VIDEO 2  
input is set to “V2 AUTO” and  
the source signal is a digital  
signal being input through  
VIDEO 2 OPT IN jack (page  
34).  
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO  
– audio input mode for SA-CD/  
CD input is set to “CD AUTO”  
and the source signal is a  
digital signal being input  
through SA-CD/CD OPT IN  
jack (page 34).  
L
C
R
SW  
SL  
SR  
D ;DIGITAL Lights up when Dolby Digital  
signals are input.  
– audio input mode for VIDEO 2  
input or SA-CD/CD input is set  
to “V2 OPT” or “CD OPT”  
(page 34).  
Note  
When playing a Dolby Digital  
format disc, be sure that you have  
made digital connections and the  
audio input mode for VIDEO 2  
input or SA-CD/CD input is not  
set to “V2 ANLG” or “CD  
ANLG” (page 34).  
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Name  
Function  
K ;PL(II)  
Lights up when the 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.  
Note  
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro  
Logic II decoding do not  
function for DTS format signals.  
L DTS  
Lights up when DTS signals are  
input.  
Note  
When playing a DTS format  
disc, be sure that you have made  
digital connections and the audio  
input mode for VIDEO 2 input  
or SA-CD/CD input is not set to  
“V2 ANLG” or “CD ANLG”  
(page 34).  
M SW  
Lights up when the audio signal  
is output from the  
SUBWOOFER jack.  
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Rear panel  
1
2
ANTENNA  
SA-CD/CD VIDEO  
L
2
VIDEO  
1
L
AM  
U
R
R
+
+
+
+
+
+
OPT IN  
SA-CD/CD  
OPT IN  
VIDEO  
COAX IN  
DVD  
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN  
FRONT R FRONT L  
SUR R  
SUR L  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
2
4
3
A ANTENNA section  
D DIGITAL INPUT section  
FM  
Connects to the  
OPTICAL Connects to a DVD  
ANTENNA  
FM wire antenna  
supplied with this  
receiver (page 18).  
IN jack  
player, etc. The COAX  
IN jack provides a better  
quality of loud sound  
(page 17).  
COAXIAL  
IN jack  
AM  
ANTENNA  
Connects to the  
AM loop antenna  
supplied with this  
receiver (page 18).  
B AUDIO INPUT section  
AUDIO IN  
jack  
Connects to a  
satellite tuner, CD  
player, etc. (page  
16, 17).  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
C SPEAKER section  
Connects to speakers (page  
13).  
The following table shows  
the respective color for the  
speaker jacks.  
Speaker jack  
Color  
FRONT R  
Red  
(Front right speaker)  
FRONT L  
(Front left speaker)  
White  
Grey  
SUR R  
(Surround right speaker)  
SUR L  
Blue  
(Surround left speaker)  
CENTER  
(Center speaker)  
Green  
Purple  
SUBWOOFER  
(Sub woofer)  
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Name  
Function  
Remote commander  
A AV ?/1  
Press to turn on or off the  
Sonyaudio/videocomponents  
that the remote is assigned to  
operate (page 47).  
If you press ?/1 (B) at the  
same time, it will turn off the  
receiver and other  
You can operate the receiver with the supplied  
remote. You can also use the remote to control  
the Sony audio/video components that the  
remote is assigned to operate (page 47).  
components (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
RM-AAU006  
Note  
AV ?/1  
1(on/standby) switch  
The function of the AV ?/1  
switch changes automatically  
each time you press the input  
buttons (C).  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
TV/VIDEO AUTO  
SLEEP CAL  
AV  
?/1  
TV ?/1, ?/1  
2(  
wg  
wf  
on/standby) switch  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
DVD SA-CD/CD  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
3
B TV ?/1  
Press TV ?/1 and TV (P) at  
the same time to turn the TV  
on or off.  
TUNER AMP MENU  
wd  
ws  
4
5
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
?/1  
Press to turn the receiver on or  
off.  
To turn off all components,  
press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at  
the same time (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
6
7
8
wa  
w;  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
>10/  
-
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
9
q;  
qa  
qs  
0/10  
CLEAR  
C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to  
select the component you  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
ql  
qk  
qj  
F
f
want to use. When you press  
any of the input buttons, the  
are factory assigned to control  
Sony components as follows.  
You can change the button  
assignments following the  
steps in “Changing button  
assignments” on page 47.  
MASTER VOL  
G
g
qd  
qf  
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
TUNING –  
TUNING +  
m
H
X
M
qg  
TV  
x
qh  
Button  
Assigned Sony  
component  
VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)  
VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2)  
DVD  
DVD player  
SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD  
player  
TUNER  
Built-in tuner  
D AMP MENU  
Press to display the menu of  
the receiver. Then, use the  
control buttons to perform  
menu operations.  
E MOVIE,  
Press to select sound fields for  
movie or music.  
MUSIC  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
F DUAL MONO Press to select the language  
you want during digital  
O ./>  
Press to skip tracks of the CD  
player, DVD player, MD  
deck, or tape deck.  
broadcast.  
<
G FM MODE  
H D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
Press to select FM monaural  
or stereo reception.  
REPLAY  
/
Press to replay the previous  
<
ADVANCE  
scene or fast forward the  
current scene of the VCR or  
DVD player.  
Press to enter direct tuning  
mode.  
m/M  
Press to  
Press to skip disc of the CD  
player or DVD player (multi-  
disc changer only).  
– search tracks in the forward/  
backward direction of the  
DVD player.  
– fast forward/rewind of the  
VCR, CD player, MD deck,  
or tape deck.  
I ENTER  
Press to enter the value after  
selecting a channel, disc or  
track using the numeric  
buttons.  
a)  
H
Press to start playback of the  
VCR, CD player, DVD player,  
MD deck, or tape deck.  
MEMORY  
Press to store a station.  
J DVD MENU  
Press to display the menu of  
the DVD player on the TV  
screen. Then, use the control  
buttons to perform menu  
operations.  
X
Press to pause playback or  
recording of the VCR, CD  
player, DVD player, MD  
deck, or tape deck. (Also  
starts recording with  
components in recording  
standby.)  
K TOOLS  
Press to display options  
applicable to the entire disc  
(e.g. disc protection), recorder  
(e.g. audio settings during  
recording), or multiple items  
on a list menu (e.g. erasing  
multiple titles).  
x
Press to stop playback of the  
VCR, CD player, DVD player,  
MD deck, or tape deck.  
TV CH +/–  
Press TV CH +/– and TV (P)  
at the same time to select  
preset TV channels.  
L MUTING  
Press to mute the sound.  
M TV VOL  
Press TV VOL +/– and TV  
(P) at the same time to adjust  
the TV volume level.  
a)  
PRESET +/– Press to select  
+ /–  
– preset stations.  
– preset channels of the VCR  
or satellite tuner.  
MASTER  
Press to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time.  
a)  
VOL + /–  
TUNING +/–  
P TV  
Press to scan a station.  
To activate the buttons with  
orange printing, press TV and  
the button with orange  
N MENU  
Press to display the menus of  
the VCR, DVD player, or  
satellite tuner on the TV  
screen. Then, use the control  
buttons to perform menu  
operations.  
printing simultaneously.  
Q RETURN/  
Press to  
EXIT O  
– return to the previous menu.  
– exit the menu while the  
menu or on-screen guide of  
the VCR, DVD player, or  
satellite tuner is displayed  
on the TV screen.  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
R Control  
After pressing AMP MENU  
(D), DVD MENU (J), or  
MENU (N), press the control  
button V, v, B or b to select  
the settings. When you press  
DVD MENU or MENU, press  
the control button to enter the  
selection.  
Y TV/VIDEO  
Press TV/VIDEO and TV  
(P) at the same time to select  
the input signal (TV input or  
video input).  
buttons  
SLEEP  
Press to activate the Sleep  
Timer function and the  
duration which the receiver  
turns off automatically.  
S DISPLAY  
Press to  
a)  
The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and  
Hbuttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as  
references when operating the receiver.  
– select information displayed  
on the receiver’s display (for  
TUNER input only).  
– select information displayed  
on the TV screen of the  
VCR, satellite tuner, CD  
player, DVD player, or MD  
deck.  
Notes  
• Some functions explained in this section may not  
work depending on the model.  
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an  
example only. Therefore, depending on the  
component, the above operation may not be  
possible or may operate differently than described.  
T -/--  
Press -/-- and TV (P) at the  
same time to select the  
channel entry mode, either  
one or two digits of the TV.  
x
>10/  
Press to select  
– track numbers over 10 of the  
VCR, satellite tuner, CD  
player or MD deck.  
– channel numbers of the  
Digital CATV terminal.  
CLEAR  
Press to  
– clear a mistake when you  
press the incorrect numeric  
button.  
– return to continuous  
playback, etc. of the satellite  
tuner or DVD player.  
U Numeric  
Press to  
– preset/tune to preset  
stations.  
buttons  
(number 5 )  
a)  
– select track numbers of the  
CD player, DVD player or  
MD deck. Press 0/10 to  
select track number 10.  
– select channel numbers of  
the VCR or satellite tuner.  
Press the numeric buttons and  
TV (P) at the same time to  
select the TV channels.  
V 2CH  
Press to select 2CH STEREO  
mode.  
W A.F.D.  
Press to select A.F.D. mode.  
X AUTO CAL  
Press to activate the Auto  
Calibration function.  
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1: Installing speakers  
This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel  
speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like  
multi channel surround sound requires five  
speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker,  
and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer  
(5.1 channel).  
Installing the speakers on a flat  
surface  
Before you install the speaker and sub woofer,  
be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to  
prevent vibration or movement as shown in the  
illustration below.  
Example of front speaker  
Installing the speakers on the  
speaker stand  
For greater flexibility in positioning the  
speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or  
WS-FV10D speaker stand (available only in  
certain countries). For details, refer to  
operating instructions supplied with the  
speaker stand.  
AFront speaker (Left)  
BFront speaker (Right)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (Left)  
ESurround speaker (Right)  
FSub woofer  
Tip  
Since the sub woofer does not emit highly  
directional signals, you can place it wherever you  
want.  
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3 Hang the speakers on the  
Installing the speakers on the  
wall  
You can install your front and surround  
speakers on the wall.  
screws.  
Hole on the back of the speaker  
4.6 mm  
1 Prepare screws (not supplied)  
that are suitable for the hole on  
the back of each speaker. See  
the illustrations below.  
10 mm  
more than 4 mm  
more than 25 mm  
4.6 mm  
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.  
10 mm  
Hole on the back of the speaker  
2 Fasten the screws to the wall.  
The screws should protrude 5  
to 7 mm.  
5 to 7 mm  
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2: Connecting speakers  
C
F
A
SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
L
L
R
R
+
+
+
+
+
+
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN  
FRONT R FRONT L  
SUR R  
SUR L  
CENTER SUBWOOFER  
Connector  
A
A
Color tube  
B
A
E
D
ASpeaker cord (supplied)  
AFront speaker (Left)  
BFront speaker (Right)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (Left)  
ESurround speaker (Right)  
FSub woofer  
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Notes on speaker cords  
• The connector and the color tube* 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:  
Connector  
Red  
Speaker jack  
FRONT R  
FRONT L  
SUR R  
White  
Grey  
Blue  
SUR L  
Green  
Purple  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
• The color tube* on the speaker cord  
represents plus (+) in polarity, make sure that  
you connect it to plus (+) terminal on the  
speaker.  
* The speaker cord which is attached to the sub  
woofer does not have color tube on it.  
Note on speakers  
To connect the speakers correctly, be sure to  
check the type of speakers by referring to the  
speaker label* at the rear panel of the speakers.  
Character on  
speaker label  
Speaker type  
L
Front left  
R
Front right  
SL  
SR  
Surround left  
Surround right  
* The center speaker and sub woofer do not have the  
character on the speaker label. For details on the  
speaker type, see page 2.  
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3: Connecting the audio/video components  
components  
Audio input jack to be  
connected  
This section describes how to hook up your  
components to this receiver. Before you begin,  
refer to “Component to be connected” below  
for the pages which describe how to connect  
the audio/video components.  
The sound quality depends on the connecting  
jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.  
Select the connection according to the jacks of  
your components.  
After hooking up all your components,  
proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page  
18).  
Component to be connected  
To connect  
See  
Audio components  
• Super Audio CD player/  
CD player  
page 16  
Digital  
Analog  
Video components  
• DVD player  
• DVD recorder  
• Satellite tuner  
• VCR  
page 17  
High quality sound  
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Connecting audio components  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect audio components such as Super  
Audio CD player or CD player.  
Super Audio  
CD player/  
CD player  
A
B
ANTENNA  
SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
L
L
AM  
U
R
R
+
+
+
+
OPT IN  
SA-CD/CD  
OPT IN  
COAX IN  
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN  
FRONT R FRONT L  
SUR R  
SUR L  
VIDEO 2 DVD  
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
BAudio cord (not supplied)  
Note  
When you play a Super Audio CD disc on a Super  
Audio CD player, the sound is output only if you  
make the connection to SA-CD/CD AUDIO IN  
jacks (analog input jack) on the receiver. Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the Super  
Audio CD player.  
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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  
recorder. For details, see “Changing button  
assignments” (page 47).  
Connecting video components  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect video components such as DVD  
player, DVD recorder, satellite tuner or VCR.  
Satellite tuner  
A
B
ANTENNA  
SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
L
L
AM  
U
R
R
+
+
+
+
OPT IN  
SA-CD/CD  
OPT IN  
COAX IN  
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN  
FRONT R FRONT L  
SUR R  
SUR L  
VIDEO 2 DVD  
C
B
DVD player/  
DVD recorder  
VCR  
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
BAudio cord (not supplied)  
CCoaxial digital cord (orange) (supplied)  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
Notes  
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  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
• To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD  
player, set the digital audio output setting on the  
DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the DVD player.  
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4: Connecting the antennas  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and  
FM wire antenna.  
FM wire antenna (supplied)  
AM loop antenna (supplied)  
ANTENNA  
SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1  
L
L
AM  
U
R
R
+
+
+
+
OPT IN  
SA-CD/CD  
OPT IN  
COAX IN  
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN  
FRONT R FRONT L  
SUR R  
SUR L  
VIDEO 2 DVD  
* 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  
5: Preparing the receiver  
and the remote  
Before using the receiver for the first time,  
initialize the receiver by performing the  
following procedure. This procedure can also  
be used to return settings you have made to  
their factory defaults.  
Connecting the AC power cord  
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
AC power cord  
1,2  
INPUT SELECTOR  
MASTER VOLUME  
PRESET TUNING  
SOUND FIELD  
MUTING  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER  
AUTO CAL MIC  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
receiver.  
To the wall outlet  
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
Note  
“INITIAL” appears on the display.  
The following items are reset to their  
factory settings.  
Install this system so that the power cord can be  
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the  
event of trouble.  
• All settings in the LEVEL, TONE,  
SUR, TUNER, AUDIO and SYSTEM  
menus.  
• The sound field memorized for each  
input and preset station.  
• All sound field parameters.  
• All preset stations.  
• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL  
MIN”.  
• Input is set to “DVD”.  
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Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
6: Calibrating the  
appropriate settings  
automatically  
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the  
RM-AAU006 remote commander.  
Observe the correct polarity when installing  
batteries.  
(AUTO CALIBRATION)  
This receiver is equipped with D.C.A.C.  
(Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)  
Technology which allows you to perform  
automatic calibration as follows:  
• Check the connection between each speaker  
and the receiver.  
listening position.  
You can also adjust the speaker levels and  
balance manually. For details, see  
“7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance  
(TEST TONE)” (page 23).  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.  
• Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of  
batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight  
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
Before you perform Auto  
Calibration  
• 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.  
?/1  
INPUT SELECTOR  
MASTER VOLUME  
PRESET TUNING  
SOUND FIELD  
MUTING  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER  
AUTO CAL MIC  
Tip  
1
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last  
for about 3 months. When the remote no longer  
operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with  
new ones.  
1 Connect the supplied ECM-AC2  
optimizer microphone to the  
AUTO CAL MIC jack.  
2 Place the optimizer  
microphone at your listening  
position.  
3 Place the speakers so that the  
speakers are facing the  
optimizer microphone.  
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Tips  
The table below shows the display when  
measurement starts.  
You can also fix the optimizer microphone to a  
tripod (not supplied) and place the tripod at your  
listening position.  
• Be sure to remove any obstacles in the path  
between the optimizer microphone and the  
speakers.  
• When you face the speaker towards the optimizer  
microphone, you will get a more accurate  
measurement.  
Measurement for  
Environment noise level  
Speaker connection  
Display  
NOISE.CHK  
MEASURE and SP  
DET. appears  
alternately*  
Speaker level  
MEASURE and  
GAIN appears  
alternately*  
Performing Auto Calibration  
Speaker distance  
MEASURE and  
DISTANCE appears  
alternately*  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
* The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in  
the display during measurement.  
TV/VIDEO AUTO  
SLEEP CAL  
AV  
?/1  
AUTO  
CAL  
?/1  
switch  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
DVD SA-CD/CD  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
When measurement ends, “COMPLETE”  
appears on the display and the settings are  
registered.  
Input  
buttons  
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
Notes  
• Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer.  
Therefore, all sub woofer settings will be  
maintained.  
• The measurement process will take a few minutes  
to complete.  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
8
>10/  
-
0/10  
Tips  
CLEAR  
• 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.  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
MUTING  
F
f
MASTER VOL  
Control  
button  
G
g
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate  
measurement.  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU  
• The Auto Calibration function will be canceled  
when you do the following during the  
measurement process:  
– Press ?/1 or MUTING.  
– Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT  
SELECTOR on the receiver.  
Press AUTO CAL.  
The following appears on the display.  
A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t  
A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1]  
– Change the volume level.  
– Press AUTO CAL again.  
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Warning codes  
Error and warning codes  
During Auto Calibration, the warning code  
provides information on the measurement  
result. The warning code will appear on the  
display cyclically as follows:  
Error codes  
When an error is detected during Auto  
Calibration, an error code will appear on the  
display cyclically after each measurement  
process as follows:  
Warning code t blank display t (warning  
code t blank display) t PUSH t blank  
b)  
display t ENTER  
b)  
Error code tblank display t (error code t  
Appears when there are more than one warning  
a)  
code.  
blank display) t PUSH t blank display  
t ENTER  
a)  
You can choose to ignore the warning code as  
the Auto Calibration function will  
Appears when there are more than one error code.  
automatically adjust the settings. You can also  
change the settings manually.  
To rectify the error  
1 Record down the error code.  
2 Press the control button.  
3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
4 Rectify the error.  
To change the settings  
manually  
1 Record down the warning code.  
2 Press the control button.  
For details, see “Error code and remedies”  
below.  
5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto  
Calibration again (page 21).  
3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
4 Follow the solution provided in the  
“Warning code and solution” below.  
5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto  
Calibration again (page 21).  
Error code and remedies  
Error  
code  
Explanation  
Remedies  
ERROR 10 The environment Make sure the  
is too noisy.  
environment is  
quiet during Auto  
Calibration.  
ERROR 11 The speakers are Placeyour speakers  
placed too near further away from  
the optimizer  
microphone.  
the optimizer  
microphone.  
ERROR 20 Front speakers  
Check the front  
are not detected speaker  
or only one front connection.  
speaker is  
detected.  
ERROR 21 Only one  
surround speaker speaker  
is detected. connection.  
Check the surround  
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Warning code and solution  
7: Adjusting the speaker  
levels and balance  
(TEST TONE)  
Warning Explanation  
code  
Solution  
WARN. 40 The environment Make sure the  
is noisy.  
environment is  
quiet during Auto  
Calibration.  
You can adjust the speaker levels and balance  
while listening to the test tone from your  
listening position.  
WARN. 50 The center speaker Be sure to connect  
is not connected. the center speaker.  
WARN. 51 The surround  
Be sure to connect  
speakers.  
speakers are not the surround  
connected.  
Tip  
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency  
centered at 800 Hz.  
WARN. 60 The front speaker Reposition your  
c)  
balance is out of front speakers.  
range.  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
TV/VIDEO AUTO  
SLEEP CAL  
AV  
?/1  
WARN. 62 The center speaker Reposition your  
d)  
level is out of  
range.  
center speaker.  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
DVD SA-CD/CD  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
WARN. 63 The surround left Reposition your  
TUNER AMP MENU  
speaker levelis out surround left  
1
e)  
of range.  
speaker.  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
WARN. 64 The surround right Reposition your  
speaker levelis out surround right  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
f)  
of range.  
speaker.  
WARN. 70 The front speaker Reposition your  
c)  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
distance is out of front speakers.  
range.  
8
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
0/10  
WARN. 72 The center speaker Reposition your  
CLEAR  
d)  
distance is out of center speaker.  
range.  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
F
f
MASTER VOL  
WARN. 73 The surround left Reposition your  
G
g
2-5  
speaker distance is surround left  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
e)  
speaker.  
WARN. 74 The surround right Reposition your  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU  
speaker distance is surround right  
f)  
out of range.  
speaker.  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
c)  
d)  
e)  
f)  
For details, refer “Front speaker distance”  
(page 34).  
For details, refer “Center speaker distance”  
(page 34).  
For details, refer “Surround left speaker distance”  
(page 35).  
For details, refer “Surround right speaker  
distance” (page 35).  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
2 Press the control button or  
control button b to enter the  
menu.  
3 Press control button V/v  
repeatedly to select “T. TONE”.  
4 Press the control button or  
control button b to enter the  
parameter.  
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5 Press control button V/v  
repeatedly to select “T. TONE  
Y”.  
Playback  
The test tone is output from each speaker  
in sequence as follows:  
Front left t Center t Front right t  
Surround right t Surround left t  
Sub woofer  
Selecting a component  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
1
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
6 Adjust the speaker levels and  
so that the level of the test tone  
sounds the same from each  
speaker.  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
For details, see “Adjusting the level  
(LEVEL menu)” (page 31).  
0/10  
CLEAR  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
MUTING  
Tips  
F
f
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same  
time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also  
use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.  
• The adjusted value are shown on the display  
during adjustment.  
MASTER VOL  
G
g
3
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
To turn off the test tone  
Repeat steps 1 to 5 above. Then, select  
“T. TONE N” in step 5.  
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  
VIDEO 1 or  
VIDEO 2  
[VIDEO 1 or  
VIDEO 2]  
VCR, etc., connected to  
the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2  
jack  
DVD  
DVD player, etc.,  
[DVD]  
connected to DVD jack  
SA-CD/CD  
[SA-CD/CD]  
Super Audio CD/CD  
player, etc., connected to  
the SA-CD/CD jack  
TUNER  
Built-in radio tuner  
[FM or AM band]  
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2 Turn on the component and  
start playback.  
3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to  
adjust the volume.  
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on  
the receiver.  
To mute the sound  
Press MUTING.  
The muting function will be canceled when  
you do the following.  
• Press MUTING again.  
• Increase the volume.  
• Turn off the receiver.  
To avoid damaging your  
speakers  
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn  
down the volume level.  
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Listening/Watching a component  
Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
TV/VIDEO AUTO  
AV  
?/1  
SLEEP  
CAL  
2
3
SYSTEM STANDBY  
DVD SA-CD/CD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
3 5  
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
?/1  
INPUT SELECTOR  
MASTER VOLUME  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
PRESET TUNING  
SOUND FIELD  
MUTING  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
>10/  
-
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
AUTO CAL MIC  
0/10  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS MUTING  
F
f
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
G
g
5
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU  
TV CH  
TV CH  
+
+
PRESET  
.
REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET  
<
<
>
TUNING  
TUNING  
+
m
H
X
M
TV  
x
Notes  
1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD  
• The operation is described for a  
Sony Super Audio CD player.  
• Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the  
Super Audio CD player or CD  
player.  
player, then place the disc 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.  
Tips  
You can select the sound field to  
suit the music. Refer to page 38  
for details.  
Recommended sound fields:  
Classical: HALL  
4 Playback the disc.  
5 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
6 After you have finished listening to the  
Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn  
off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/  
CD player.  
Jazz: JAZZ  
Live concert: CONCERT  
You can listen to the sound that  
was recorded in the 2 channel  
format from all speakers (multi  
channel). Refer to page 36 for  
details.  
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Watching a DVD  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
TV/VIDEO AUTO  
AV  
?/1  
SLEEP  
CAL  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
DVD SA-CD/CD  
2
3
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
3 7  
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
2
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
?/1  
INPUT SELECTOR  
MASTER VOLUME  
1
4
7
3
6
9
PRESET TUNING  
SOUND FIELD  
MUTING  
5
8
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
>10/  
-
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
AUTO CAL MIC  
0/10  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS MUTING  
F
f
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
G
g
7
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU  
TV CH  
TV CH  
+
+
PRESET  
REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET  
<
.
<
>
TUNING  
TUNING  
+
m
H
X
M
TV  
x
Notes  
1 Turn on the TV and DVD player.  
2 Turn on the receiver.  
3 Press DVD.  
• Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the  
TV and DVD player.  
• Check the following if you  
cannot listen to multi channel  
sound.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to  
select DVD.  
– Be sure this receiver is  
connected to the DVD player  
via a digital connection.  
– Be sure the digital audio  
output of the DVD player is  
set up properly.  
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image  
of the DVD is displayed.  
If no image is displayed on the TV screen, make sure that  
the video output of the DVD player is connected to the TV.  
Tips  
5 Set up the DVD player.  
6 Playback the disc.  
7 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
8 After you have finished watching the DVD,  
eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV  
and DVD player.  
• Select the audio format of the  
disc to be played, if necessary.  
You can select the sound field to  
suit the movie/music. Refer to  
page 38 for details.  
Recommended sound fields:  
Movie: C.ST.EX  
Music: CONCERT  
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5 Press the control button or  
control button b to enter the  
parameter.  
Amplifier Operations  
6 Press control button V/v  
repeatedly to select the setting  
you want.  
Navigating through  
menus  
By using the amplifier menus, you can make  
various adjustments to customize the receiver.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
To return to the previous  
display  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER AMP MENU  
Press control button B.  
1
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
To exit the menu  
Press AMP MENU.  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
Note  
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed  
on the display. This means that they are either  
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
0/10  
CLEAR  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
F
f
MASTER VOL  
G
g
2-6  
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
1 Press AMP MENU.  
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.  
2 Press control button V/v  
repeatedly to select the menu  
you want.  
3 Press the control button or  
control button b to enter the  
menu.  
4 Press control button V/v  
repeatedly to select the  
parameter you want to adjust.  
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Overview of the menus  
The following options are available in each  
menu. For details on navigating through  
menus, see page 28.  
Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial setting  
a)  
LEVEL (31)  
[1-LEVEL]  
Test tone  
T. TONE Y, T. TONE N  
T. TONE N  
[T. TONE]  
a)  
Front speaker balance  
[FRT BAL]  
BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE  
BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +8  
Center speaker level  
[CNT LVL]  
CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
CNT 0 dB  
SUR L 0 dB  
SUR R 0 dB  
SW 0 dB  
Surround left speaker level  
[SL LVL]  
SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Surround right speaker level  
[SR LVL]  
SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Sub woofer level  
[SW LVL]  
SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB  
(1 dB step)  
a)  
Dynamic range compressor  
[D. RANGE]  
COMP. OFF, COMP. STD,  
COMP. MAX  
COMP. OFF  
BASS 0 dB  
TRE 0 dB  
TONE (32)  
[2-TONE]  
Front speaker bass level  
[BASS LVL]  
BASS –6 dB to BASS +6 dB  
(1 dB step)  
Front speaker treble level  
[TRE LVL]  
TRE –6 dB to TRE +6 dB  
(1 dB step)  
a)  
SUR (32)  
[3-SUR]  
Sound field selection  
[S.F. SELCT]  
2CH ST., A.F.D. AUTO, DOLBY PL, A.F.D. AUTO  
PLII MV, PLII MS, MULTI ST.,  
C.ST.EX A, C.ST.EX B, C.ST.EX C,  
HALL, JAZZ, CONCERT  
a)  
Effect level  
[EFFECT]  
EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,  
EFCT. MAX  
EFCT. STD  
FM AUTO  
a)  
TUNER (33)  
[4-TUNER]  
FM station receiving mode  
[FM MODE]  
FM AUTO, FM MONO  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial setting  
AUDIO (33)  
[5-AUDIO]  
Digital audio input decoding  
priority  
[DEC. PRI.]  
DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM  
DEC. AUTO  
for:  
VIDEO 2;  
DEC. PCM for:  
DVD, SA-CD/  
CD  
a)  
Digital broadcast language  
selection  
DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S,  
DUAL M+S  
DUAL M  
a)  
[DUAL]  
a)  
A/V Sync  
A.V.SYNC. Y, A.V.SYNC. N  
V2 AUTO, V2 OPT, V2 ANLG  
A.V.SYNC. N  
V2 AUTO  
[A.V. SYNC.]  
Audio input mode for  
VIDEO 2 input  
a)  
[V2 INPUT]  
Audio input mode for  
SA-CD/CD input  
CD AUTO, CD OPT, CD ANLG  
CD AUTO  
a)  
[CD INPUT]  
a)  
SYSTEM (34)  
[6-SYSTEM]  
Front speaker distance  
[FRT DIST.]  
DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m  
(0.1 m step)  
DIST. 3.0 m  
DIST. 3.0 m  
DIST. 3.0 m  
DIST. 3.0 m  
PL. LOW  
a)  
Center speaker distance  
DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m  
(0.1 m step)  
[CNT DIST.]  
a)  
Surround left speaker distance DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m  
[SL DIST.] (0.1 m step)  
a)  
Surround right speaker distance DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m  
[SR DIST.]  
(0.1 m step)  
a)  
Surround speaker placement  
[SUR PL.]  
PL. LOW, PL. HIGH  
a)  
A. CAL (36)  
[7-A. CAL]  
Auto calibration  
[AUTO CAL.]  
A.CAL YES, A.CAL NO  
A.CAL NO  
a)  
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x D. RANGE (Dynamic range  
compressor)  
Adjusting the level  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the  
sound track. This may be useful when you  
want to watch movies at low volumes late at  
night. Dynamic range compression is possible  
with Dolby Digital sources only.  
• COMP. OFF  
(LEVEL menu)  
settings are applied to all sound fields.  
Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 28) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 29).  
The dynamic range is not compressed.  
• COMP. STD  
The dynamic range is compressed as  
intended by the recording engineer.  
• COMP. MAX  
The dynamic range is compressed  
dramatically.  
LEVEL menu parameters  
Tip  
Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance  
while listening to the test tone from your  
listening position. For details, see “7:  
Adjusting the speaker levels and balance  
(TEST TONE)” (page 23).  
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the  
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the  
dynamic range information included in the Dolby  
Digital signal.  
“COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only  
enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend  
using the “COMP. 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.  
x FRT BAL (Front speaker  
balance)  
Lets you adjust the balance between front left  
and right speakers.  
x CNT LVL (Center speaker level)  
x SL LVL (Surround left speaker  
level)  
x SR LVL (Surround right speaker  
level)  
x SW LVL (Sub woofer level)  
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Adjusting the tone  
Settings for the surround  
sound  
(TONE menu)  
speakers.  
Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 28) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 29).  
field you want for your listening pleasure.  
Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 28) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 29).  
TONE menu parameters  
SUR menu parameters  
x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass  
x S.F. SELCT (Sound field  
selection)  
level)  
Lets you select the sound field you want. For  
details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page  
36).  
x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble  
level)  
Note  
The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound  
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field  
Link). For example, if you select HALL for the  
SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input  
and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will  
automatically be applied again.  
x EFFECT (Effect level)  
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround  
effect for sound fields selected with the  
MOVIE or MUSIC button.  
• EFCT. MIN  
The surround effect is minimum.  
• EFCT. STD  
The surround effect is standard.  
• EFCT. MAX  
The surround effect is maximum.  
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Settings for the tuner  
(TUNER menu)  
Settings for the audio  
(AUDIO menu)  
station receiving mode.  
for the audio to suit your preference.  
Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 28) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 29).  
Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 28) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 29).  
TUNER menu parameters  
AUDIO menu parameters  
x FM MODE (FM station receiving  
mode)  
x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input  
decoding priority)  
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital  
signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.  
• DEC. AUTO  
Automatically switches the input mode  
between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.  
• DEC. PCM  
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent  
interruption when playback starts).  
However, when other signals are input, there  
may be no sound depending on the format.  
In this case, set to “DEC. AUTO”.  
• FM AUTO  
This receiver will decode the signal as stereo  
signal when the radio station is broadcast in  
stereo.  
• FM MONO  
This receiver will decode the signal as mono  
signal regardless of the broadcast signal.  
Note  
When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the  
digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when  
playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.  
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.  
• DUAL M/S (Main/Sub)  
Sound of the main language will be output  
through the front left speaker and sound of  
the sub language will be output through the  
front right speaker simultaneously.  
• DUAL M (Main)  
Sound of the main language will be output.  
• DUAL S (Sub)  
Sound of the sub language will be output.  
• DUAL M+S (Main + Sub)  
Mixed sound of both the main and sub  
languages will be output.  
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x A.V. SYNC. (A/V Sync)  
• A.V.SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 68 ms)  
The audio output is delayed so that the time  
gap between the audio output and visual  
display is minimized.  
Settings for the system  
(SYSTEM menu)  
• A.V.SYNC. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms)  
The audio output is not delayed.  
system.  
Select “6-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
“Navigating through menus” (page 28) and  
“Overview of the menus” (page 29)  
Notes  
• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD  
or plasma monitor or a projector.  
• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound  
field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. buttons.  
• This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz or  
DTS 2048 signals are input.  
SYSTEM menu parameters  
x V2 INPUT (Audio input mode for  
VIDEO 2 input)  
x FRT DIST. (Front speakers  
distance)  
Lets you select the audio input mode for  
VIDEO 2 input.  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the front speakers (A). If both  
front speakers are not placed an equal distance  
from your listening position, set the distance as  
the average distance between the front  
speakers.  
• V2 AUTO  
Gives priority to digital audio signals when  
there are both digital and analog  
connections. If there are no digital audio  
signals, analog audio signals are selected.  
• V2 OPT  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to  
the DIGITAL VIDEO 2 OPT IN jack.  
• V2 ANLG  
B
A
A
30˚ 30˚  
100˚-120˚  
100˚-120˚  
Specifies the analog audio signals input to  
the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.  
C
D
x CD INPUT (Audio input mode for  
SA-CD/CD input)  
Lets you select the audio input mode for  
SA-CD/CD input.  
• CD AUTO  
x CNT DIST. (Center speaker  
distance)  
Gives priority to digital audio signals when  
there are both digital and analog  
connections. If there are no digital audio  
signals, analog audio signals are selected.  
• CD OPT  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to  
the DIGITAL SA-CD/CD OPT IN jack.  
• CD ANLG  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the center speaker. Center speaker  
distance should be set from a distance equal to  
the front speaker distance (A) to a distance  
1.5 meters closer to your listening position  
(B).  
Specifies the analog audio signals input to  
the SA-CD/CD AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.  
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x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker  
x SUR PL.  
(Surround speaker placement)  
Lets you specify the height of your surround  
speakers for proper implementation of the  
surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX  
modes (page 39).  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the surround left speaker. Surround  
left speaker distance should be set from a  
distance equal to the front speaker distance (A  
on page 34) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to  
your listening position (C on page 34).  
x SR DIST. (Surround right  
speaker distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the surround right speaker.  
Surround right speaker distance should be set  
from a distance equal to the front speaker  
distance (A on page 34) to a distance 4.5  
meters closer to your listening position (D on  
page 34).  
Tip  
• PL. LOW  
The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in  
terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set  
the center speaker further than the front speakers.  
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than  
1.5 meter closer from the front speakers.  
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set  
further away from the listening position than the  
front speakers. And they can be no more than  
4.5 meter closer. This is because incorrect speaker  
placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of  
surround sound.  
Select if the height of your surround  
speakers corresponds to section A.  
• PL. HIGH  
Select if the height of your surround  
speakers corresponds to section B.  
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer  
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a  
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In  
other words, the speaker will sound like it is further  
away.  
For example, setting the center speaker distance  
1-2 meter closer than the actual speaker position will  
create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside”  
the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory  
surround effect because the surround speakers are  
too close, setting the surround speaker distance  
closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a  
larger sound stage.  
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the  
sound often results in much better surround sound.  
Give it a try!  
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Calibrating the  
appropriate settings  
(A. CAL menu)  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
and DTS Surround sound  
(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)  
For details, see “6: Calibrating the appropriate  
settings automatically (AUTO  
CALIBRATION)” (page 20).  
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows  
you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select  
the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel  
stereo sound as multi channel sound.  
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
A.F.D.  
DUAL MONO  
1
2
3
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select  
the sound field you want.  
You can also use SOUND FIELD +/– on the  
receiver.  
For details, see “Types of A.F.D. mode” (page  
37).  
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Types of A.F.D. mode  
Decoding  
mode  
A.F.D. mode  
[Display]  
Multi channel  
audio after  
decoding  
Effect  
(Detecting  
automatically) [A.F.D. AUTO]  
A.F.D. AUTO  
(Detecting  
automatically)  
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 sub woofer when there is no LFE  
signals.  
Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC  
[DOLBY PL]  
4 channel  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The  
source recorded in 2 channel format is  
decoded into 4.1 channels.  
Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5 channel  
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.  
II  
[PLII MV]  
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 5 channel  
[PLII MS]  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal  
stereo sources such as CDs.  
(Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO  
[MULTI ST.]  
(Multi Stereo)  
Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from  
all speakers.  
Note  
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals.  
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Selecting a pre-  
programmed sound field  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
and concert halls into your home.  
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
2CH  
MUSIC  
MOVIE  
1
4
2
5
3
6
A.F.D.  
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a  
sound field for movies or press  
MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound  
field for music.  
You can also use SOUND FIELD +/– on the  
receiver.  
For details, see “Types of sound field  
available” (page 39).  
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Types of sound field available  
Sound field  
for  
Sound field  
[Display]  
Effect  
Movie  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A  
DCS [C.ST.EX A]  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production  
studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any  
type of movie.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX B  
DCS [C.ST.EX B]  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production  
studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or  
action movies with lots of sound effects.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX C  
DCS [C.ST.EX C]  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures  
Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching  
musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the  
soundtrack.  
Music  
HALL [HALL]  
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ]  
LIVE CONCERT  
[CONCERT]  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.  
About DCS (Digital Cinema  
Sound)  
About CINEMA STUDIO EX  
modes  
Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS  
technology.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for  
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with  
multi channel surround effects. You can  
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony  
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in  
your home.  
DCS is a unique sound reproduction  
technology for home theater developed by  
Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures  
Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and  
powerful sound of movie theaters at home.  
With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of  
the following three elements.  
by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor)  
and measured data, the ideal sound field  
intended by film makers can be experienced at  
home.  
• Virtual Multi Dimension  
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a  
single pair of actual surround speakers.  
• Screen Depth Matching  
Creates the sensation that the sound is  
coming from inside the screen like in  
theaters.  
• Cinema Studio Reverberation  
Reproduces the type of reverberation found  
in theaters.  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate  
these three elements simultaneously.  
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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.  
• This function does not work for signals with a  
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.  
Using only the front  
speakers and sub woofer  
(2CH STEREO)  
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound  
from the front left/right speakers and sub  
woofer only.  
Tip  
You can identify the encoding format of DVD  
When multi channel surround formats are  
input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel  
with bass frequencies being output from the  
sub woofer.  
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are  
input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry  
will be activated. The front channel bass  
frequencies will be output from the sub  
woofer.  
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.  
: Dolby Digital discs  
: Dolby Surround  
encoded programs  
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs  
To turn off the surround effect  
for movie/music  
Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D.  
repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.  
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
2CH  
DUAL MONO  
1
2
3
Press 2CH.  
You can also use SOUND FIELD +/– on the  
receiver.  
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Resetting sound fields to  
the initial settings  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
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 18).  
1,2  
?/1  
INPUT SELECTOR  
MASTER VOLUME  
PRESET TUNING  
SOUND FIELD  
MUTING  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER  
Tip  
AUTO CAL MIC  
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending  
on the area code as shown in the following table. For  
details on area codes, see page 2.  
2
Area code  
FM  
AM  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
CEL, CEK  
50 kHz  
9 kHz  
receiver.  
2 While holding down SOUND  
FIELD +, press ?/1.  
“S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and all  
sound fields are reset to their initial  
setting.  
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To return to stereo mode, you can  
– press FM MODE repeatedly until the  
“MONO” indicator on the display do not  
light up.  
Automatic tuning  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
– set “FM MODE” in TUNER menu to “FM  
AUTO” (page 33).  
TUNER AMP MENU  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
1
Direct tuning  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
You can enter the frequency of a station  
directly by using the numeric buttons.  
FM MODE  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
0/10  
TUNER AMP MENU  
CLEAR  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
1
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
F
f
MASTER VOL  
G
g
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
3
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
8
TV CH +  
2
4
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
.
<
<
>
0/10  
TUNING –  
TUNING +  
CLEAR  
m
H
M
2
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Press D.TUNING.  
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to  
Press TUNING + to scan from low to  
high; press TUNING – to scan from high  
to low.  
enter the frequency.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust  
the direction of the AM loop antenna for  
optimum reception.  
In case of poor FM stereo  
reception  
If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST”  
flashes on the display, select monaural audio  
so that the sound will be less distorted.  
To select monaural audio, you can  
– press FM MODE repeatedly until the  
“MONO” indicator lights up on the display.  
– set “FM MODE” in TUNER menu to “FM  
MONO” (page 33).  
4 Press ENTER.  
If you cannot tune in a station  
Make sure you have entered the right  
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still  
cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not  
used in your area.  
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Notes  
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied  
remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.  
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure  
to store stations in your new area.  
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see  
“Tuning to preset stations” (page 45).  
• If you move the antenna after storing stations with  
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be  
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store  
the stations again.  
Storing FM stations  
automatically  
(AUTOBETICAL)  
FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without  
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the  
stations with the clearest signals.  
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by  
one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 44).  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
1,2  
?/1  
2
INPUT SECTOR  
MASTER VOLUME  
PRESET TUNING  
SOUND FIELD  
MUTING  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER  
AUTO CAL MIC  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
receiver.  
2 Hold down INPUT SELECTOR  
and press ?/1 to turn the  
receiver back on.  
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears on  
the display and the receiver scans and  
stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in  
the broadcast area.  
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks  
for stations broadcasting the same  
program, then stores only the ones with  
the clearest signal. The selected RDS  
stations are sorted alphabetically by their  
Program Service name, then assigned a 2-  
character preset code. For more details on  
RDS, see page 45.  
Regular FM stations are assigned 2-  
character preset codes and stored after the  
RDS stations.  
When this process is finished, “FINISH”  
appears on the display momentarily and  
the receiver returns to normal operation.  
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3 Press MEMORY.  
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30  
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the  
stations you often listen to.  
“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds.  
Perform steps 4 and 5 before  
“MEMORY” goes out.  
4 Press the numeric buttons to  
select a preset number.  
You can also press the TUNING + or  
TUNING – to select a preset number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select  
the preset number, start again from step 3.  
Presetting radio stations  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER AMP MENU  
5 Press ENTER.  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
1
The station is stored as the selected preset  
number.  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press  
MEMORY, start again from step 3.  
4
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset  
8
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
another station.  
0/10  
CLEAR  
3,5  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
F
f
MASTER VOL  
G
g
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
TUNING –  
TUNING +  
m
H
M
TUNING  
+/–  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Tune in the station that you  
want to preset using automatic  
tuning (page 42) or direct  
tuning (page 42).  
Switch the FM reception mode, if  
necessary (page 42).  
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Tuning to preset stations  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2  
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER AMP MENU  
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.  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
DUAL MONO  
FM MODE  
1
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
Numeric  
buttons  
D.TUNING  
D.SKIP  
Notes  
8
• 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.  
MEMORY DVD MENU  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
0/10  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
DISPLAY  
TOOLS  
F
f
MASTER VOL  
G
g
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU  
TV CH +  
Simply select a station on the FM  
band using direct tuning (page 42),  
automatic tuning (page 42), or  
preset tuning (page 45).  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, “RDS” lights up and the program  
service name appears on the display.  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
2
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –  
repeatedly to select the preset  
station you want.  
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.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
select a preset station as follows:  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
...  
27  
30  
29  
28  
You can also press the numeric buttons to  
select the preset station you want. Then,  
press ENTER to enter the selection.  
Using the controls on the  
receiver  
1 Press INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET  
TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset  
station you want.  
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Program type Description  
indication  
Displaying RDS information  
VARIED  
Other types of programs such as  
celebrity interviews, panel  
games, and comedy  
While receiving an RDS station,  
press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, RDS  
information on the display changes cyclically  
as follows:  
POP M  
Popular music programs  
Rock music programs  
Easy Listening  
ROCK M  
EASY M  
LIGHT M  
Program Service name t Frequency t  
a)  
Program Type indication t Radio Text  
Instrumental, vocal, and choral  
music  
b)  
indication t Current Time indication (in  
24-hour system mode) t Sound field  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
Performances of major  
orchestras, chamber music,  
opera, etc.  
currently applied t Volume level  
a)  
Type of program being broadcast (page 46).  
Text messages sent by the RDS station.  
b)  
Music that does not fit into any  
categories above, such as Rhythm  
& Blues and Reggae  
Notes  
• If there is an emergency announcement by  
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the  
display.  
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,  
the message scrolls across the display.  
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS  
service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”)  
appears on the display.  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
Weather information  
Stock market reports and trading,  
etc.  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
Programs for children  
Programs about people and the  
things that affect them  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
Programs of religious content  
Programs where members of the  
public express their views by  
phone or in a public forum  
Description of program types  
Program type Description  
indication  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
Programs about travel. Not for  
announcements that are located  
by TP/TA.  
NEWS  
News programs  
AFFAIRS  
Topical programs that expand on  
current news  
Programs on recreational  
activities such as gardening,  
fishing, cooking, etc.  
INFO  
Programs offering information on  
a wide spectrum of subjects,  
including consumer affairs and  
medical advice  
JAZZ  
Jazz programs  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
Country music programs  
SPORT  
Sports programs  
Programs featuring the popular  
music of the country or region  
EDUCATE  
Educational programs, such as  
“how-to” and advice programs  
OLDIES  
FOLK M  
Programs featuring oldies music  
Folk music programs  
DRAMA  
Radio plays and serials  
CULTURE  
Programs about national or  
regional culture, such as language  
and social concerns  
DOCUMENT Investigative features  
NONE Any programs not defined above  
SCIENCE  
Programs about the natural  
sciences and technology  
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Other Operations  
Using the Remote  
Using the Sleep Timer  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
Changing 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 DVD  
recorder to the DVD jacks on the receiver, you  
can set the DVD button on this remote to  
control the DVD recorder.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the  
power is on.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00  
t OFF  
1 Hold down the input button of  
which you want to change the  
assignment.  
When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP”  
lights up on the display.  
Example: Hold down DVD.  
Tip  
To check the remaining time before the receiver  
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears  
on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep  
timer will be canceled.  
2 Referring to the table below,  
pressthecorrespondingbutton  
for the category you want.  
Example: Press 4.  
Now you can use the DVD button to  
control the DVD recorder.  
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Categories and the  
corresponding buttons  
Additional Information  
Categories  
Press  
a)  
VCR (command mode VTR 3)  
1
2
3
Glossary  
a)  
VCR (command mode VTR 2)  
x Dolby Digital  
DVD player/DVD recorder  
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology  
developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It  
consists of front (Left/Right), center, surround  
(Left/Right) and sub woofer channels. It is a  
designated audio standard for DVD-video and  
also known as 5.1ch surround. Since surround  
information is recorded and reproduced in  
stereo, more realistic sound with fuller  
presence is delivered than with Dolby  
surround.  
b)  
(command mode DVD1)  
DVD recorder  
(command mode DVD3)  
4
b)  
CD player  
5
6
7
8
9
MD deck  
Tape deck B  
Tuner (this receiver)  
DVR (Digital CATV terminal)  
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10  
x Dolby Pro Logic II  
This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded  
audio into 5.1ch 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 5.1ch surround sound.  
a)  
Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3  
setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS  
respectively.  
Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or  
DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.  
b)  
x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro  
Logic)  
To clear all remote button  
assignments  
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 4ch surround sound.  
This is the most common audio processing  
method for DVD-video.  
Press ?/1, AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL –  
at the same time.  
The remote is reset to its factory settings.  
x DTS Digital Surround  
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology  
for theaters developed by Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc. It compresses audio less than  
Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality  
sound reproduction.  
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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.  
Precautions  
On safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it  
checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the receiver, check that the  
operating voltage is identical with your local  
power supply.  
The operating voltage is indicated on the  
nameplate on the back of the receiver.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit  
itself has been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a  
long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver  
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC  
power cord, 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 front speakers, center speaker and the sub  
woofer are 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 surround speakers are  
not magnetically shielded, we recommend that  
you place the surround speakers slightly  
further away from TV set (page 11).  
If color irregularity is  
observed...  
Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after  
15 to 30 minutes.  
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The left and right sounds are  
unbalanced or reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected correctly and securely.  
• Adjust the balance parameters using the  
LEVEL menu (page 31).  
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 m away from a TV set or fluorescent  
light.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them  
with a cloth slightly moistened with  
alcohol.  
There is no sound, 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”.  
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting  
function.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component with the input buttons on the  
remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver.  
• 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 a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode  
(page 39).  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 23).  
There is no sound from the sub woofer.  
• Check that the sub woofer is connected  
correctly and securely.  
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.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component with the input buttons on the  
remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the  
receiver.  
The surround effect cannot be  
obtained.  
• Make sure you have selected a sound field  
with MOVIE or MUSIC button.  
• Sound fields do not function for signals  
with a sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz.  
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel  
sound is not reproduced.  
• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing  
is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS  
format.  
There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
• 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.  
• 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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The FM reception is poor.  
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.  
• 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.  
Outdoor FM antenna  
Remote control  
Receiver  
The remote does not function.  
• For receiver operation, you can only use  
the DISPLAY button when the TUNER  
input is selected.  
ANTENNA  
AM  
U
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on  
the receiver.  
Ground wire  
(not supplied)  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between  
the remote and the receiver.  
To ground  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with  
new ones, if they are weak.  
• Make sure you select the correct input on  
the remote.  
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). Use direct tuning (page 42).  
• Make sure you set the tuning interval  
correctly (when tuning in AM stations  
with direct tuning).  
Error messages  
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a  
message. You can check the condition of the  
system by the message. Refer to the following  
table to solve the problem. If any problem  
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
If an error message appears while you perform  
Auto Calibration, see “Error and warning  
codes” (page 22) to solve the problem.  
• No stations have been preset or the preset  
stations have been cleared (when tuning by  
scanning preset stations). Preset the  
stations (page 44).  
RDS does not work.  
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM  
RDS station.  
• Select a stronger FM station.  
PROTECT  
Irregular current is output from the receiver.  
The receiver will automatically turn off after  
a few seconds. Check the speaker  
connection and turn on the power again.  
The RDS information that you want  
does not appear.  
• Contact the radio station and find out  
whether they actually provide the service  
in question. If so, the service may be  
temporarily out of order.  
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If you are unable to remedy the  
problem using the  
troubleshooting guide  
Specifications  
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy  
the problem (page 19). However, note that all  
memorized settings will be reset to their  
factory settings and you will have to readjust  
all settings on the receiver.  
Amplifier section  
1)  
Power Output  
Stereo mode (rated) 70 W + 70 W  
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, 0.7%)  
Music power output (reference)  
2)  
FRONT : 143 W/ch  
(With SS-MSP1000)  
If the problem persist  
2)  
CENTER : 143 W  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
(With SS-CNP1000)  
2)  
SUR : 143 W/ch  
Reference sections for clearing  
the receiver’s memory  
(With SS-SRP1000)  
2)  
SUBWOOFER : 285 W  
To clear  
See  
(With SS-WP1000)  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
page 19  
page 41  
1)  
Measured under the following conditions:  
Area code  
CEL, CEK  
Power requirements  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
2)  
Depending on the sound field settings and the  
source, there may be no sound output.  
Inputs (Analog)  
SA-CD/CD,  
VIDEO 1, 2  
Sensitivity: 1 V  
Impedance: 50 kohms  
Inputs (Digital)  
DVD (Coaxial)  
Sensitivity: –  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
VIDEO 2, SA-CD/  
CD (Optical)  
Sensitivity: –  
Impedance: –  
Reproduction frequency range:  
28 – 20,000 Hz  
Tone  
Gain levels  
6 dB, 1 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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• Sub woofer (SS-WP1000)  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Speaker system  
Magnetically shielded  
Models of area code CEL, CEK  
With 9-kHz tuning scale:  
Speaker unit  
160 mm cone type  
Bass reflex  
Enclosure type  
Rated Impedance  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
Loop antenna  
Intermediate frequency  
450 kHz  
1.3 ohms  
Antenna  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
200 × 379 × 335 mm  
including front panel  
Mass (Approx.)  
6 kg  
General  
Power requirements  
Supplied accessories  
FM wire antenna (1)  
Area code  
Power requirements  
AM loop antenna (1)  
Remote commander RM-AAU006 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)  
Speaker cords (5)  
CEL, CEK  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Area code  
Power consumption  
CEL, CEK  
110 W  
Coaxial digital cord (1)  
Foot pads  
• Speakers (20)  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.3 W  
• Sub woofer (4)  
Speakers  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
430 × 64 × 338 mm  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
• Front speakers (2)  
• Center speaker (1)  
• Surround speakers (2)  
• Sub woofer (1)  
Mass (Approx.)  
3.5 kg  
Speaker section  
For details on the area code of the  
component you are using, see page 2.  
• Front speakers (SS-MSP1000)  
• Center speaker (SS-CNP1000)  
• Surround speakers (SS-SRP1000)  
Front/center speakers  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
Full range, magnetically  
shielded  
Surround speakers Full range  
Speaker units  
57 mm cone type  
Bass reflex  
Enclosure type  
Rated Impedance  
2.7 ohms  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
Front/surround speakers  
83 × 180 × 98 mm  
Center speaker  
Mass (Approx.)  
Front speakers  
Center speaker  
250 × 85 × 98 mm  
0.6 kg  
0.7 kg  
Surround speakers 0.5 kg  
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Index  
Numerics  
2 channel 40  
2CH STEREO 40  
5.1 channel 11  
I
Initial setup 19  
TEST TONE 23  
Tuner  
connecting 18  
automatically 42  
directly 42  
to preset stations 45  
A
A. CAL 36  
AUDIO 33  
LEVEL 31  
SUR 32  
AUTO CALIBRATION 20  
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT  
(A.F.D.) 36  
V
AUTOBETICAL 43  
SYSTEM 34  
TONE 32  
TUNER 33  
Muting 25  
connecting 17  
C
CD player  
connecting 16  
playback 26  
RDS 45  
D
Digital Cinema Sound  
(DCS) 39  
Satellite tuner  
connecting 17  
Selecting  
Dolby Digital 48  
DVD player  
connecting 17  
playback 27  
DVD recorder  
connecting 17  
component 24  
sound field 38  
Sleep Timer 47  
Sound fields  
resetting 41  
selecting 38  
Speakers  
E
Error messages 52  
connecting 13  
installing 11  
Super Audio CD player  
connecting 16  
playback 26  
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