Sony Stereo Receiver 3 289 450 451 User Manual

3-289-450-45(1)  
Multi Channel AV  
Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
STR-DG820  
©2008 Sony Corporation  
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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.  
About This Manual  
• The instructions in this manual are for model  
STR-DG820. Check your model number by  
looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.  
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”.  
• 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.  
This product is manufactured under license from  
Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony  
Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive,  
non-transferable, limited right of use to this product  
under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and  
other technology or trademarks owned by Neural  
Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. “Neural  
Surround”, “Neural Audio”, “Neural” and “NRL”  
are trademarks and logos owned by Neural Audio  
Corporation, THX is a trademark of THX Ltd.,  
which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All  
rights reserved.  
About area codes  
The area code of the receiver you purchased is  
shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel  
(see the illustration below).  
“x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are trademarks  
of Sony Corporation.  
“BRAVIA” and  
are trademarks of  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
L
L
Sony Corporation.  
CENTER  
R
R
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
B
L
FRONT  
A
L
R
R
SPEAKERS  
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”.  
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro  
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround  
System.  
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX,  
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent  
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;  
6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and  
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a  
registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol,  
DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are  
trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc.  
All Rights Reserved.  
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Table of Contents  
8: Calibrating the appropriate settings  
Enjoying the surround effect at low volume  
Using only the front speakers  
Listening to the sound without any adjustment  
Resetting sound fields to the initial  
(AUTO CALIBRATION).......................31  
9: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE  
Using the Control for HDMI function for  
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers  
Settings for the speakers  
Settings for the surround sound  
Settings for the system  
(System Audio Control)......................... 74  
Turning off the receiver with the TV  
Switching between digital and analog audio  
Listening to digital sound from other inputs  
Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
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Getting Started  
Description and location of parts  
Front panel  
1 2 3 45  
6
7 8  
9
ON/STANDBY  
POWER  
MASTER VOLUME  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
2CH/  
DIMMER  
A.DIRECT  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUTO CAL MIC  
qjqh qg  
qfqd qs  
qa  
0
To remove the cover  
Press PUSH.  
When you remove the cover, keep it out  
of reach from children.  
Status of the POWER button  
Off  
The receiver is turned off (initial  
setting).  
The ON/STANDBY lamp lights off.  
Press POWER to turn the receiver on.  
You cannot turn the receiver on using  
the remote.  
On/Standby  
Press ?/1 on the remote to turn the  
receiver on or set it to the standby mode.  
When you press POWER on the  
receiver, the receiver will be turned off.  
The ON/STANDBY lamp lights up in  
green when the receiver is on.  
The ON/STANDBY lamp lights up in  
red when the receiver is set to standby  
mode.  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
M MEMORY/  
Press to store a station or  
enter the selection when  
selecting the settings (page  
65, 66).  
A POWER  
Press to turn the receiver on  
or off (page 6, 29, 40, 41,  
98).  
ENTER  
ON/STANDBY  
lamp  
Show the status of the  
receiver (page 6).  
N AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied  
optimizer microphone for  
the Digital Cinema Auto  
Calibration function (page  
32).  
jack  
B TONE MODE  
TONE +/–  
Adjusts the tonal quality  
(bass/treble level) of the  
front speakers.  
Press TONE MODE  
repeatedly to select bass or  
treble level, then turn  
TONE +/– to adjust the  
level (page 29, 52).  
O VIDEO 2 IN/  
PORTABLE AV  
IN jacks  
Connects to a portable  
audio/video component  
such as a camcorder or  
video game (page 27, 38).  
P SPEAKERS  
Switch to OFF, A, B, A+B  
of the front speakers (page  
30).  
C TUNING MODE Press to select the tuning  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
mode (page 64, 67, 98).  
D TUNING +/–  
Turn to scan a station (page  
64, 67).  
Q PHONES jack  
Connects to headphones  
E Remote sensor Receives signals from  
remote commander.  
F Display window The current status of the  
selected component or a list  
of selectable items appears  
G DISPLAY  
Press repeatedly to select  
information displayed on  
the display (page 81, 94).  
H INPUT MODE  
Press to select the input  
mode when the same  
components are connected  
to both digital and analog  
jacks (page 75).  
I MASTER  
Turn to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time (page 37, 38, 40,  
41).  
VOLUME  
J INPUT  
Turn to select the input  
source to playback (page  
SELECTOR  
K 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select a sound field  
(page 29, 57, 59, 62).  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
L DIMMER  
Press repeatedly to adjust  
the brightness of the  
display.  
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About the indicators on the display  
1 2 34  
5
6
8
9 0  
7
ws  
wa  
w; ql qk qj qhqg qf qd  
qs qa  
Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A SW  
Lights up when the audio signal  
is output from the  
F Neural - THX Lights up when the receiver  
applies Neural - THX  
SUBWOOFER jacks.  
processing to input signals.  
B 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.  
G DTS/  
DTS-ES/  
“DTS” lights up when the  
receiver is decoding DTS  
signals.  
“DTS-ES” lights up when the  
receiver is decoding DTS-ES  
signals.  
DTS 96/24  
“DTS 96/24” lights up when the  
receiver is decoding DTS  
96 kHz/24 bit signals.  
Note  
When playing a DTS format  
disc, be sure that you have made  
digital connections and that  
INPUT MODE is set to  
“AUTO” (page 75).  
C COAX  
Lights up when INPUT MODE  
is set to “AUTO” and the source  
signal is a digital signal being  
input through the COAXIAL  
jack or when INPUT MODE is  
set to “COAX” (page 75).  
D OPT  
Lights up when INPUT MODE  
is set to “AUTO” and the source  
signal is a digital signal being  
input through the OPTICAL  
jack or when INPUT MODE is  
set to “OPT” (page 75).  
H D.RANGE  
Lights up when dynamic range  
compression is activated (page  
I SP A/SP B/ Lights up according to the  
E
;
;
;
;
D/  
; D” lights up when the  
receiver is decoding Dolby  
Digital signals.  
; D EX” lights up when the  
receiver is decoding Dolby  
Digital Surround EX signals.  
; D+” lights up when the  
receiver is decoding Dolby  
Digital Plus signals.  
SP A+B  
speaker system used (page 30).  
However, these indicators do  
not light up if the speaker output  
is turned off or if headphones  
are connected.  
D EX/  
D+/  
TrueHD  
J SLEEP  
Lights up when the sleep timer  
is activated (page 81).  
K Tuner  
Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations  
(page 63), etc.  
; TrueHD” lights up when  
the receiver is decoding Dolby  
TrueHD signals.  
indicators  
Note  
Note  
“RDS” appears for models of  
area code CEL, CEK, ECE  
only.  
When playing a Dolby Digital  
format disc, be sure that you  
have made digital connections  
and that INPUT MODE is set to  
“AUTO” (page 75).  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
L A.DIRECT  
Lights up when the receiver is  
processing Analog Direct  
signals.  
V 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 (based on the speaker  
settings).  
indicators  
M MEM  
Lights up when a memory  
function, such as Preset  
Memory (page 65), etc., is  
activated.  
L
Front Left  
R
C
SL  
SR  
S
Front Right  
Center (monaural)  
Surround Left  
Surround Right  
Surround (monaural or the  
surround components obtained  
by Pro Logic processing)  
Surround Back Left  
Surround Back Right  
Surround Back (the surround  
back components obtained by  
6.1 channel decoding)  
Example:  
N ; PL/  
; PL II/  
; PL IIx  
; PL” lights up when the  
receiver applies Pro Logic  
processing to 2 channel signals  
in order to output the center and  
surround channel signals.  
; PL II” lights up when the  
Pro Logic II decoder is  
activated.  
SBL  
SBR  
SB  
; PL IIx” lights up when the  
Pro Logic IIx decoder is  
activated.  
O NEO:6  
Lights up when DTS Neo:6  
Cinema/Music decoder is  
activated (page 59).  
Speaker pattern: 3/0.1  
Recording format: 3/2.1  
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO  
P EQ  
Lights up when the equalizer is  
activated.  
SW  
Q DTS-HD  
MSTR/  
“DTS-HD MSTR” lights up  
when the receiver is decoding  
DTS-HD Master Audio signals.  
“DTS-HD HI RES” lights up  
when the receiver is decoding  
DTS-HD High Resolution  
signals.  
L
C
R
DTS-HD HI  
RES  
SL  
SR  
R LPCM  
Lights up when Linear PCM  
signals are detected.  
S ANALOG  
Lights up when INPUT MODE  
is set to “ANALOG” or no  
digital signals are detected  
when INPUT MODE is set to  
“AUTO” (page 75).  
T DMPORT  
Lights up when DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter is  
connected and “DMPORT” is  
selected.  
U HDMI  
Lights up when the receiver  
recognizes a component  
connected via an HDMI IN jack  
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Rear panel  
1 2  
1
3
TV  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
IN  
L
L
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
HDMI  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
CENTER  
AM  
FM  
R
R
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
C
R
B
L
FRONT  
A
COAXIAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE)  
DIGITAL  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SUBWOOFER  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
7 5  
6 5  
4
C COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/  
A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section  
OUTPUT section  
OPTICAL IN Connectsto aDVD  
jacks  
player, etc. The  
COAXIAL jack  
provides a better  
sound quality  
(page 19, 25, 26,  
27).  
Y, PB/CB, PR/CR Connects to aDVD  
IN/OUT* jacks player, TV,  
satellite tuner, etc.  
Green  
(Y)  
COAXIAL IN  
jack  
Blue  
(PB/CB  
27).  
)
Red  
(PR/CR  
)
HDMI IN/  
OUT* jacks  
Connectsto aDVD  
player, satellite  
tuner, or a Blu-ray  
disc player, etc.  
The image is  
output to a TV or a  
projector while the  
sound can be  
D SPEAKERS section  
Connects to  
output from a TV  
or/and speakers  
connected to this  
B ANTENNA section  
E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section  
FM  
ANTENNA  
jack  
Connects to the  
supplied FM wire  
AUDIO IN/  
OUT jacks  
Connects to a  
Super Audio CD  
player, etc. (page  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
AM  
Connects to the  
ANTENNA  
terminals  
supplied AM loop  
AUDIO OUT Connects to a  
Black  
jack  
subwoofer (page  
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F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT  
Remote commander  
section  
You can use the supplied remote to operate the  
receiver and to control the Sony audio/video  
components that the remote is assigned to  
operate.  
AUDIO IN/  
OUT jacks  
Connects to a  
VCR, DVD player,  
etc. (page 25 27).  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
You can also program the remote to control  
non-Sony audio/video components. For details,  
VIDEO IN/  
OUT* jacks  
Yellow  
RM-AAP022  
G DMPORT section  
wj  
wh  
1
DMPORT  
jack  
Connects to a  
DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
?/1  
THEATRE RM SET UP  
AV ?/1  
2
3
STANDBY  
SHIFT SYSTEMTV  
AMP  
wg  
wf  
4
1
VIDEO 1  
2
3
BD  
VIDEO 2  
* You can watch the selected input image when you  
connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack  
to a TV (page 19, 23).  
4
DVD  
5
6
TV  
SAT  
7
8
9
TUNER  
SA-CD/  
CD  
-/--  
0/10  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
CLEAR/>10  
5
2CH/  
wd  
ws  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
INPUT  
6
7
8
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
AMP  
wa  
w;  
MENU  
9
O
0
qa  
ql  
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
.
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<
>
TUNING –  
m
TUNING +  
M
qs  
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
X
x
qk  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
TV CH  
PRESET  
MUTING  
qd  
qf  
qj  
qh  
BD/DVD  
TOP MENU MENU  
F1  
F2  
qg  
TV INPUT WIDE  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A AV ?/1  
Press to turn on or off the  
audio/video components that  
the remote is programmed to  
operate.  
To turn the TV on or off, press  
TV (C) and then press AV  
?/1.  
If you press ?/1 (B) at the  
same time, it will turn off the  
receiver and other components  
(SYSTEM STANDBY).  
Note  
The function of the AV ?/1  
switch changes automatically  
each time you press the input  
buttons (wf).  
I
After pressing AMP (D),  
press MENU/HOME (K) for  
receiver operation, then press  
V/v/B /b to select the  
,
(on/standby)  
V/v/B/b  
settings.  
After pressing BD/DVD TOP  
MENU (O) or BD/DVD  
MENU (O), press V/v/B/b  
to select the settings, and then  
press  
to enter the  
selection.  
Press  
also to enter the  
selection of the receiver,  
VCR, satellite tuner, DVD  
player, Blu-ray disc recorder,  
PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or  
DVD/HDD COMBO.  
B ?/1  
(on/standby)  
Press to turn the receiver on or  
set it to standby mode.  
To turn off all components,  
press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at  
the same time (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
J OPTIONS  
Press to display and select  
items from the options menus  
for DVD player or Blu-ray  
disc player.  
TOOLS  
To save the power in standby  
mode, set “CTRL:HDMI” to  
“CTRL OFF” (page 46).  
To display the options of  
Sony TV, press TV (C) and  
then press OPTIONS  
TOOLS.  
C TV  
Press to light up the button. It  
changes the remote key  
function to activate the buttons  
with yellow printing. It also  
K MENU/HOME Press to display the menus of  
the receiver, VCR, DVD  
player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray  
disc recorder, PSX, DVD/  
VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD  
COMBO on the TV screen.  
activate the  
(9), OPTIONS TOOLS (J),  
MENU/HOME (K),  
(9), V/v/B/b  
RETURN/EXIT O (ql), and  
DISPLAY (w;) buttons to  
perform menu operations for  
Sony TVs only.  
Then, use V/v/B/b and  
perform menu operations.  
to  
To display the menus of Sony  
TV, press TV (C) and then  
press MENU.  
D AMP  
Press to light up the button to  
activate the receiver operation  
(page 33).  
a)  
L ./>  
Press to skip tracks of the  
VCR, CD player, VCD  
player, LD player, DVD  
player, MD deck, DAT deck,  
tape deck, Blu-ray disc  
recorder, PSX, DVD/VHS  
COMBO, or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
E A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
Press to select a sound field  
(page 57, 59).  
MUSIC  
F NIGHT MODE Press to activate the Night  
Mode function (page 61).  
<
/
<
Press to replay the previous  
scene or fast forward the  
current scene of the DVD  
player, Blu-ray disc recorder,  
DVD/VHS COMBO, or  
DVD/HDD COMBO.  
G SLEEP  
Press to activate the Sleep  
Timer function and the  
duration which the receiver  
turns off automatically.  
H AMP MENU Press to display the menu to  
operate the receiver.  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
a)  
m/M  
Press to  
N F1, F2  
Press F1 or F2 to select a  
component.  
• DVD/HDD COMBO  
F1: HDD mode  
F2: DVD mode  
• DVD/VHS COMBO  
F1: DVD mode  
F2: VHS mode  
– search tracks in the forward/  
backward direction of the  
CD player, VCD player,  
DVD player, LD player,  
MD deck, Blu-ray disc  
recorder, PSX, DVD/VHS  
COMBO, or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
O BD/DVD TOP  
Press to display the menu or  
on-screen guide of the DVD  
or Blu-ray disc on the TV  
screen. Then, use V/v/B/b  
– fast forward/rewind of the  
VCR, DAT deck, or tape  
deck.  
MENU  
a)b)  
and  
to perform menu  
N
Press to start playback of the  
VCR, CD player, VCD  
player, LD player, DVD  
player, MD deck, DAT deck,  
tape deck, Blu-ray disc  
recorder, PSX, DVD/VHS  
COMBO, or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
operations.  
BD/DVD MENU Press to display the menu of  
the DVD or Blu-ray disc on  
the TV screen. Then, use  
V/v/B/b and  
menu operations.  
to perform  
TV INPUT  
Press TV (C) and then  
press TV INPUT to select  
the input signal (TV input or  
video input).  
a)  
X
Press to pause playback or  
recording of the VCR, CD  
player, VCD player, LD  
player, DVD player, MD  
deck, DAT deck, tape deck,  
Blu-ray disc recorder, PSX,  
DVD/VHS COMBO, or  
DVD/HDD COMBO. (Also  
starts recording with  
WIDE  
Press TV (C) and then  
press WIDE to select the  
wide picture mode.  
P TV VOL +/–  
Press TV (C) and then  
press TV VOL +/– to adjust  
the TV volume level.  
components in recording  
standby.)  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
Press to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time.  
a)  
x
Press to stop playback of the  
VCR, CD player, VCD  
player, LD player, DVD  
player, MD deck, DAT deck,  
tape deck, Blu-ray disc  
recorder, PSX, DVD/VHS  
COMBO, or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
Q MUTING  
Press to turn off the sound  
temporarily. Press  
MUTING again to restore  
the sound.  
Press TV (C) and then  
press MUTING to activate  
the TV’s muting function.  
TUNING +/–  
D.TUNING  
Press to scan a station.  
Press to enter direct tuning  
mode.  
R DISC SKIP  
Press to skip disc of the CD  
player, VCD player, DVD  
player, or MD deck (multi-  
disc changer only).  
b)  
M TV CH + /–  
Press TV (C) and then press  
TV CH +/– to select preset TV  
channels.  
PRESET  
+ /–  
Press to  
b)  
– select preset stations.  
– select preset channels of the  
VCR, satellite tuner, Blu-  
ray disc recorder, DVD  
player, DVD/VHS  
COMBO, or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
S RETURN/  
Press to  
X Input buttons Press one of the buttons to  
select the component you  
– return to the previous menu.  
– exit the menu while the  
menu or on-screen guide of  
the VCD player, LD player,  
DVD player, Blu-ray disc  
recorder, PSX, DVD/VHS  
COMBO, or satellite tuner  
is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
EXIT O  
want to use. When you press  
any of the input buttons, the  
receiver turns on. The buttons  
are factory assigned to control  
Sony components as follows.  
You can program the remote  
to control non-Sony  
components following the  
To return to the previous  
menu of Sony TV, press TV  
(3) and then press  
Button  
Assigned Sony  
component  
RETURN/EXIT O.  
T DISPLAY  
Press to select information  
displayed on the display  
window or TV screen of the  
VCR, VCD player, LD player,  
DVD player, CD player, MD  
deck, Blu-ray disc recorder,  
PSX, satellite tuner, DVD/  
VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD  
COMBO.  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
BD  
VCR (VTR mode 3)  
VCR (VTR mode 2)  
Blu-ray disc player  
DVD player  
DVD  
SAT  
Satellite tuner  
TV  
TV  
To select information of Sony  
TV, press TV (C) and then  
press DISPLAY.  
SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/  
CD player  
TUNER  
Built-in tuner  
U INPUT MODE Press AMP (4), then press  
INPUT MODE to select the  
input mode when the same  
components are connected to  
both digital and analog jacks  
DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
Numeric  
buttons  
(number 5  
Press SHIFT (wg) and then  
press numeric buttons to  
– preset/tune to preset  
stations.  
– select track numbers of the  
CD player, VCD player, LD  
player, DVD player, MD  
deck, DAT deck, or tape  
deck. Press 0/10 to select  
track number 10.  
– select channel numbers of  
the VCR, satellite tuner,  
Blu-ray disc recorder, PSX,  
DVD/VHS COMBO, or  
DVD/HDD COMBO.  
Press TV (3) and then press  
the numeric buttons to select  
the TV channels.  
b)  
)
V AUTO CAL  
Press to activate the Digital  
Cinema Auto Calibration  
function.  
W 2CH/  
Press to select sound field  
(page 62) or to switch the  
audio of the selected input to  
analog signal without any  
adjustment (page 62).  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
ENT/MEM  
Press SHIFT (wg) and then  
press ENT/MEM to enter the  
value after selecting a  
channel, disc or track using  
the numeric buttons of the  
VCR, CD player, VCD  
player, LD player, MD deck,  
DAT deck, tape deck, satellite  
tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder,  
or PSX.  
To enter the value of Sony  
TV, press TV (C) and then  
press ENT/MEM.  
Press SHIFT (wg) and then  
press ENT/MEM to store a  
station during tuner operation.  
Z THEATRE  
Press to enjoy optimal image  
suited for movies and to  
output the sound from the  
speakers connected to this  
receiver automatically.  
Note  
This button will only function  
if your TV is compatible with  
Theatre Mode. Refer to the  
operating instructions  
supplied with the TV for  
details.  
wjRM SET UP  
Press to set up the remote.  
a)  
This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter operation. For details on the  
function of the button, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter.  
The number 5/SAT, TV CH +/PRESET + and H  
buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as  
references when operating the receiver.  
CLEAR/>10  
Press SHIFT (wg) and then  
press CLEAR/>10 to clear a  
mistake when you press the  
incorrect numeric button of  
the DVD player, Blu-ray disc  
recorder, PSX, satellite tuner,  
DVD/VHS COMBO, or  
b)  
DVD/HDD COMBO.  
Notes  
Press SHIFT (wg) and then  
press CLEAR/>10 to select  
track numbers over 10 of the  
CD player, VCD player, LD  
player, MD deck, tape deck,  
TV, VCR, or satellite tuner.  
• 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.  
-/--  
Press SHIFT (wg) and then  
press -/-- to select the channel  
entry mode, either one or two  
digit of the VCR or satellite  
tuner.  
To select the channel entry  
mode of the TV, press TV  
(C) and then press -/--.  
Y SHIFT  
Press to light up the buttons. It  
changes the remote button  
function to activate the  
buttons with pink printing.  
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1: Installing the speakers  
This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel  
system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).  
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of  
DVD software recorded sound in the Surround  
EX format if you connect one additional  
surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two  
surround back speakers (7.1 channel).  
Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel  
system  
Example of a 7.1 channel  
speaker system configuration  
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel  
surround sound requires five speakers (two  
front speakers, a center speaker, and two  
surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1  
channel).  
Example of a 5.1 channel  
speaker system configuration  
AFront speaker (Left)  
BFront speaker (Right)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (Left)  
ESurround speaker (Right)  
FSurround back speaker (Left)  
GSurround back speaker (Right)  
HSubwoofer  
AFront speaker (Left)  
BFront speaker (Right)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (Left)  
ESurround speaker (Right)  
HSubwoofer  
Tips  
• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,  
place the surround back speaker behind the  
listening position (page 49).  
• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly  
directional signals, you can place it wherever you  
want.  
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2: Connecting the speakers  
Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
D
C
F
E
B
B
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
L
L
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
HDMI  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
CENTER  
AM  
M
R
R
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
ANTENNA  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT B  
P
R
/
CR  
FRONT A  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
R
SUBWOOFER  
CD/CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT B  
A
B
B
terminalsa)  
B
A
G
H
10 mm  
AMonaural audio cord (not supplied)  
BSpeaker cord (not supplied)  
AFront speaker A (Left)  
BFront speaker A (Right)  
CCenter speaker  
ESurround speaker (Right)  
FSurround back speaker (Left)  
b)  
b)  
GSurround back speaker (Right)  
c)  
DSurround speaker (Left)  
HSubwoofer  
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a)  
If you have an additional front speaker system,  
connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B  
terminals. You can select the front speakers you  
want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
button on the receiver (page 30).  
If you connect only one surround back speaker,  
connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK  
L terminals.  
When you connect a subwoofer with an auto  
standby function, turn off the function when  
watching movies. If the auto standby function is  
set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically  
based on the level of the input signal to a  
subwoofer, then sound may not be output.  
Note  
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead),  
make sure that metalic wires of the speaker cords are  
not touching each other between the SPEAKERS  
terminals.  
b)  
c)  
Selecting a speaker pattern  
After you have install and connect your speaker, be sure to select the speaker pattern from  
SPEAKER menu (page 44).  
Select the speaker pattern according to your speaker setting. For details of each parameter, see the  
table as follows.  
Speaker connected  
Front  
left/right  
Center  
Surround Surround Surround Subwoofer  
left/right back left back right  
Speaker pattern  
3/4.1  
3/4  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
3/3.1  
3/3  
2/4.1  
2/4  
a
a
3/2.1  
3/2  
a
a
2/3.1  
2/3  
a
a
2/2.1  
2/2  
3/0.1  
3/0  
a
a
2/0.1  
2/0  
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3: Connecting the TV  
You can watch the selected input image when  
you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR  
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 cords, be sure to disconnect  
the AC power cord.  
TV  
Audio signals  
Audio/Video  
signals  
Video signals  
A
B
C
D
E
TV  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
IN  
L
L
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
HDMI  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
CENTER  
M  
FM  
R
R
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
ANTENA  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT B  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
C
R
FRONT A  
COAXIAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE)  
DIGITAL  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SUBWOOFER  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
BAudio cord (not supplied)  
CHDMI cable (not supplied)  
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.  
DComponent video cord (not supplied)  
EVideo cord (not supplied)  
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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.  
• Connect image display components such as a TV  
monitor or a projector to the HDMI OUT or  
MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. You may  
not be able to record, even if you connect recording  
components.  
• Depending on the status of the connection between  
the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the  
TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the  
antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
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.  
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
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4a: Connecting the audio components  
Connecting a Super Audio CD/CD  
player or CD recorder  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player  
or CD recorder. Before connecting cords, be  
sure to disconnect the AC power cord.  
After connecting your audio component,  
Super Audio  
CD player/  
CD player/  
CD recorder  
A
TV  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
IN  
L
L
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
HDMI  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
CENTER  
AM  
FM  
R
R
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
ANTEN
SPEAKERS  
FRONT B  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
C
R
FRONT A  
COAXIAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE)  
DIGITAL  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SUBWOOFER  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
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4b: Connecting the video components  
How to connect your  
components  
Video input/output jack to be  
connected  
This section describes how to connect your  
video components to this receiver. Before you  
below for the pages which describe how to  
connect each component.  
The image quality depends on the connecting  
jack. See the illustration that follows. Select  
the connection according to the jacks on your  
components.  
After connecting all your components,  
Component to be connected  
Digital  
Analog  
Component  
Page  
TV  
High quality image  
With HDMI jack  
DVD player  
Notes  
Satellite tuner/Set-top box  
VCR, DVD recorder  
Camcorder, video game, etc.  
• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the  
AC power cord.  
• 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.  
If you want to connect several  
digital components, but cannot  
find an unused input  
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• This receiver can receive multi channel  
Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a  
sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with  
an HDMI connection.  
• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio  
(DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD)  
and HDMI (Deep Color, x.v. Color).  
• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI  
function. For details, see “Control for  
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.  
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.  
Blu-ray disc  
player  
TV, projector, etc.  
DVD player  
Satellite tuner  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
A
A
A
A
TV  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
IN  
L
L
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
HDMI  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
CENTER  
AM  
FM  
R
R
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT B  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
C
R
FRONT A  
COAXIAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE)  
DIGITAL  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SUBWOOFER  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
AHDMI cable (not supplied)  
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• 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.  
• Sound may be interrupted when the  
sampling frequency or the number of  
channels of audio output signals from the  
playback component is switched.  
• 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.  
Notes on connecting cables  
• We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI  
cable.  
• We recommend that you use an HDMI cable  
with the HDMI logo (made by Sony) for the  
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (an  
HDMI version1.3, category 2 cable) when  
you view images or listen to sound during a  
Deep Color transmission or when you watch  
a video image of 1080p or higher.  
• 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. Connect other audio cords or  
digital connecting cords, then set “Digital  
Assign” when the sound is not output  
correctly.  
In this case, check the specification of the  
connected component.  
You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD  
Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), multi-  
channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI  
connection.  
• Set the image resolution of the player to  
more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate  
Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby  
TrueHD).  
• The image resolution of player may need  
certain settings be made before you can  
enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer to  
the operating instructions of the player.  
• Not every HDMI component supports all  
functions that are defined by the specified  
HDMI version. For example, components  
that support HDMI, version 1.3, may not  
support Deep Color.  
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.  
• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can  
only be output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
The video input signals cannot be output  
from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR  
OUT jacks.  
• When you want to listen to the sound from  
the TV speaker, set “AUDIO OUT” to  
“TV+AMP” in the HDMI menu (page 54). If  
you cannot play back multi channel  
software, set to “AMP”. However, the sound  
will not output from the TV speaker.  
• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not  
input and output.  
• Refer to the operating instructions of each  
connected component for details.  
• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a  
Super Audio CD are not output.  
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Note  
Connecting a DVD player  
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.  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a DVD player.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
DVD player  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
B
C
D
A
TV  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
IN  
L
L
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
HDMI  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
CENTER  
AM  
FM  
R
R
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
IN  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT B  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
C
R
FRONT A  
COAXIAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE)  
DIGITAL  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SUBWOOFER  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
BAudio cord (not supplied)  
CVideo cord (not supplied)  
DComponent video cord (not supplied)  
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Connecting a satellite tuner/  
set-top box  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a satellite tuner or set-top box.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
Satellite tuner/Set-top box  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
A
B
C
D
TV  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
IN  
L
L
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
HDMI  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
CENTER  
AM  
FM  
R
R
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT B  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
CR  
FRONT A  
COAXIAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE)  
DIGITAL  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SUBWOOFER  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
CVideo cord (not supplied)  
DComponent video cord (not supplied)  
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Notes  
Connecting components with  
analog video and audio jack  
• Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO  
1 input button on the remote so that you can use the  
button to control your DVD recorder. For details,  
• You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it  
can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a component which has analog jacks  
such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
VCR, DVD recorder  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
A
B
C
D
TV  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
IN  
L
L
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
DEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
HDMI  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
CENTER  
AM  
FM  
R
R
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
CR  
B
L
FRONT  
A
COAXIAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE)  
DIGITAL  
R
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SUBWOOFER  
SA-CD/CD/CDR  
TV  
SAT  
DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
(On the front panel)  
VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUTO CAL MIC  
Camcorder/  
video game  
E
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
BAudio cord (not supplied)  
CVideo cord (not supplied)  
DComponent video cord (not supplied)  
EAudio/video cord (not supplied)  
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5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna  
(aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).  
Before connecting antennas (aerials), be sure  
to disconnect the power cord.  
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)  
AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)  
TV  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
IN  
L
L
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
HDMI  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
CENTER  
AM  
FM  
R
R
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT B  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
CR  
FRONT A  
COAXIAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE)  
DIGITAL  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SUBWOOFER  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
* The shape of the connector varies depending on  
the area code of this receiver.  
Notes  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop  
antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other  
components.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna  
(aerial).  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),  
keep it as horizontal as possible.  
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Performing initial setup  
operations  
6: 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  
(mains lead)  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a  
wall outlet.  
AC power cord (mains lead)  
1,2  
2,3  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
ON/STANDBY  
POWER  
L
L
MASTER VOLUME  
TONE MODE  
TUNING MODE  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
TONE  
TUNING  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
R
R
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
2CH/  
DIMMER  
A.DIRECT  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
PHONES  
EAKERS  
FRONT  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUTO CAL MIC  
B
L
FRONT  
A
L
R
2,3  
R
SPEAKERS  
1 Press POWER to turn off the  
receiver.  
2 Hold down TONE MODE and  
2CH/A.DIRECT and then press  
POWER to turn on the receiver.  
To the wall outlet  
3 Release the TONE MODE and  
2CH/A.DIRECT after a few  
seconds.  
After “CLEARING” appears on the  
display for a while, “CLEARED”  
appears.  
All the settings you have changed or  
adjusted are reset to the initial settings.  
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Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
7: Selecting the speaker  
system  
You can select the front speakers you want to  
drive.  
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the  
RM-AAP022 Remote Commander.  
Observe the correct polarity when installing  
batteries.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
ON/STANDBY  
POWER  
MASTER VOLUME  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLA  
Y
INPUT MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
2CH/  
DIMMER  
A.DIRECT  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUTO CAL MIC  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
repeatedly to select the front  
speaker system you want to drive.  
• 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.  
To select  
Light up  
The speakers connected to the  
SP A  
SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals  
• 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 programmed  
remote codes may be cleared. If this happens,  
program the remote codes again (page 83).  
The speakers connected to the  
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals  
SP B  
The speakers connected to both the  
SPEAKERS FRONT A and B  
terminals (parallel connection)  
SP A + B  
To turn off the speaker output  
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
repeatedly until the “SP A”, “SP B” and “SP  
A+B” indicators on the display do not light up.  
“ALL OFF” appears on the display for a while.  
Tip  
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.  
Note  
You cannot switch the front speaker system by  
pressing SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) when the  
headphones are connected.  
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Before you perform Auto  
Calibration  
8: Calibrating the  
appropriate settings  
automatically  
Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set  
up and connect the speakers (page 16, 17).  
• 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  
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  
a)  
and the receiver.  
• Adjust the speaker level.  
• Measure the distance of each speaker from  
a)  
your listening position.  
a)  
• Measure the speaker size.  
• Measure the speaker polarity.  
• Measure the frequency characteristics.  
a)b)  
a)  
The measurement result is not utilized in the  
following cases.  
– ANALOG DIRECT is selected.  
The measurement result is not utilized in the  
b)  
Notes  
following cases.  
• The Auto Calibration function does not work in the  
following cases.  
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling  
frequency of more than 96 kHz are being  
received.  
– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more  
than 96 kHz are being received.  
– SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to off.  
– Headphones are connected.  
• If you activate the muting function during Auto  
Calibration, the muting function will automatically  
be set to off.  
The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound  
balance in your room. However, you can  
adjust the speaker levels and balance manually  
according to your preference. For details, see  
ON/STANDBY  
POWER  
MASTER VOLUME  
TONE MODE  
TUNING MODE  
DISPLA  
Y
INPUT MODE  
Optimizer microphone  
TONE  
TUNING  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
2CH/  
DIMMER  
A.DIRECT  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE  
AV  
IN  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
O CAL MIC  
AUTO CAL MIC  
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1 Connect the supplied optimizer  
microphone to the AUTO CAL  
MIC jack.  
Performing Auto Calibration  
?/1  
2 Set up the optimizer  
THEATRE RM SET UP  
AV ?/1  
?/1  
switch  
microphone.  
SHIFT SYSTEMTSVTANDBY  
AMP  
Place the optimizer microphone at your  
listening position. Use a stool or tripod so  
that the optimizer microphone remains at  
the same height as your ears.  
1
2
3
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
BD  
4
DVD  
5
SAT  
6
TV  
Input  
buttons  
7
8
9
TUNER  
SA-CD/  
CD  
-/--  
0/10  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
On setting up the active  
subwoofer  
CLEAR/>10  
• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the  
subwoofer and turn up the volume  
beforehand. Turn the MASTER VOLUME  
knob to just before the mid-point.  
• If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover  
frequency function, set the value to the  
maximum.  
• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto  
standby function, set this function to off  
(deactivated).  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
INPUT  
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
AUTO  
CAL  
AMP  
MENU  
,
V/v  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
.
<
<
>
TUNING –  
m
TUNING +  
M
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
X
x
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
TV CH  
PRESET  
MUTING  
Note  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
MUTING  
Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer  
you are using, the setup distance value may be  
further away from the actual position.  
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Press AUTO CAL.  
Measurement starts in 5 seconds. A count  
down is displayed.  
Confirming/saving the  
measurement results  
The measurement process will take  
approximately 30 seconds to complete.  
The table below shows the display when  
measurement starts.  
1 Confirm the measurement  
result.  
When the measurement ends, a beep  
sounds and the measurement result  
appears on the display.  
Measurement for  
Display  
Speaker existence  
TONE  
Measurement Display  
result  
Explanation  
Speaker gain, distance, frequency T.S.P.  
response  
When the  
measurement  
process  
SAVE EXIT Proceed to step  
Subwoofer gain and distance  
WOOFER  
2.  
Tips  
completes  
properly  
• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off  
are deactivated during the measurement.  
• The measurements may not be performed correctly  
or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when  
special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.  
When the  
measurement xxx  
process fails  
E -  
:xx list after Auto  
measurement”  
To cancel Auto Calibration  
The Auto Calibration function will be  
canceled when you do the following during the  
measurement process:  
2 Press AMP and then press V/v  
repeatedly to select the item.  
Then, press  
.
– Press ?/1 or POWER on the receiver.  
– Press the input buttons or turn the INPUT  
SELECTOR on the receiver.  
Item  
Explanation  
EXIT  
Exits the setting process  
without saving the  
measurement results.  
– Change the volume level.  
– Press MUTING.  
– Change the setting of the SPEAKERS (OFF/  
A/B/A+B).  
LEVEL INFO. Displays the measurement  
result for speaker level.  
DIST. INFO.  
Displays the measurement  
result for speaker distance.  
– Connect headphones.  
– Press AUTO CAL again.  
PHASE INFO. Displays the phase of each  
speaker (in phase/out of  
WARN CHECK Displays warning  
concerning the  
measurement results. See  
SAVE EXIT  
RETRY  
Saves the measurement  
results and exits the setting  
process.  
Performs the Auto  
Calibration again.  
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Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
speaker, then press to return to  
3 Save the measurement result.  
Select “SAVE EXIT” in step 2.  
The measurement results are saved and  
you can select the calibration type in the  
AUTO CAL menu.  
Display  
Explanation  
For details on calibration type, see page  
Whenmeasurementends, “COMPLETE”  
appears on the display and the settings are  
registered as selected position number.  
xxx* - IN  
The speaker is in phase.  
xxx* - OUT The speaker is out of phase. The  
“+” and “–” terminals of the  
speaker may be connected the  
other way around. However,  
depending on the speakers,  
Note  
xxx - OUT” appears on the  
display even though the speakers  
are connected properly. This is  
because of the speakers’  
specifications. In this case, you  
can continue to use the receiver.  
You can select the position number to save the  
Auto Calibration result. Select a position  
number before you perform Auto Calibration.  
For details, see page 36.  
If you do not select the position number, the  
Auto Calibration result will automatically save  
as POS. 1 (initial setting).  
* xxx represent a speaker channel.  
F
Front  
FL  
Front left  
Front right  
Center  
Surround  
Surround left  
Surround right  
Surround back  
Surround back left  
Surround back right  
Subwoofer  
Tip  
FR  
CNT  
S
The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is  
determined by the low frequency  
characteristics.  
SL  
The measurement results may vary, depending  
on the position of the optimizer microphone  
and speakers, and the shape of the room. It is  
recommended that you follow the  
measurement results. However, you can  
change those settings in the SPEAKER menu  
(page 48). Save the measurement results first,  
then try to change the settings if you want.  
SR  
SB  
SBL  
SBR  
SW  
Tip  
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the  
measurement results for polarity may vary.  
However, there will be no problems even if you  
continue to use the receiver with that value.  
When you select “PHASE  
INFO.”  
You can check the phase of each speaker (in  
phase/out of phase).  
After you have finished  
Disconnect the optimizermicrophone from the  
receiver.  
Note  
If you have reposition your speaker, we recommend  
that you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the  
surround sound.  
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Message list after Auto Calibration measurement  
Display  
Explanation  
E - xxx* : 31  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to OFF. Set it to others and perform the  
measurement again.  
E - xxx* : 32  
None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is  
connected properly and perform the measurement again. If the optimizer microphone is  
connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer microphone cable may be  
damaged or improperly connected.  
E - xxx* : 33  
• None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected.  
• The optimizer microphone is not connected.  
• Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected.  
• Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not  
connected. Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SURROUND terminals.  
• The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK  
R terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the  
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals.  
W - xxx* : 40  
The measurement has completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to  
perform the measurement properly if you try it again, even though the measurement  
cannot be performed in all environments. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet  
environment.  
W - xxx* : 41  
The sound input from the optimizer microphone is outside the acceptable range. It is  
louder than the loudest sound that can be measured. Try to perform the measurement  
when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement.  
W - xxx* : 42  
W - xxx* : 43  
NO WARNING  
The volume of the receiver is out of the acceptable range. Try to perform the  
measurement when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement.  
The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected. This may be caused by  
noise. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.  
There is no warning information.  
* xxx represent a speaker channel (F, FL, FR, CNT, S, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, SW).  
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•Code 31  
AUTO CAL menu parameters  
1 Press  
.
2 Perform the Auto Calibration again.  
You can use the AUTO CAL menu to make  
various adjustments for Auto Calibration  
settings and to name inputs.  
Select “AUTO CAL” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
•Code 32, 33  
1 When you press  
, “RETRY? YES” appears.  
2 Press V/v to select “RETRY? YES”, then press  
.
3 Perform the Auto Calibration again.  
When you select “WARN  
CHECK”  
If a warning on the measurement result is  
present, detailed information is displayed.  
x A.CAL START (Auto Calibration)  
x CAL TYPE (Calibration type)*  
• FULL FLAT  
Makes the measurement of frequency from  
each speaker flat.  
• ENGINEER  
Sets the frequency characteristics to a set  
that matches that of the Sony listening room  
standard.  
Press  
to return to step 1 of  
• FRONT REF  
Adjusts the characteristics of all speakers to  
match the characteristics of the front  
speaker.  
• OFF  
Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer level to  
off.  
* You can select this parameter only when you have  
performed the Auto Calibration and saved the  
settings.  
xPOSITION (Position)  
You can register 3 patterns as position 1, 2 and  
3 (POS. 1, POS. 2 and POS. 3), depending on  
the seating position, listening environment and  
measurement conditions. You can also load  
the registered setting.  
xNAME IN (Naming inputs)  
You can rename the position name. For  
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4 Press V/v to select the test tone  
type and the speaker you want  
to adjust.  
9: Adjusting the speaker  
levels and balance  
(TEST TONE)  
You can select “FIX” or “AUTO”. For details,  
Tips  
You can adjust the speaker levels and balance  
while listening to the test tone from your  
listening position.  
• 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.  
SHIFT  
TV  
AMP  
1
VIDEO 1  
2
VIDEO 2  
3
BD  
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to select  
4
5
6
“OFF”.  
DVD  
SAT  
TV  
Input  
buttons  
7
8
9
TUNER  
You can also press any input buttons.  
The test tone turns off.  
SA-CD/  
CD  
-/--  
0/10  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
CLEAR/>10  
When a test tone is not output  
from the speakers  
• The speaker cords may not be connected  
securely.  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
INPUT  
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
AMP  
MENU  
• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit  
problem.  
1
2-5  
When a test tone is output from  
a different speaker than the  
speaker indicator showed in the  
front panel display.  
The speaker pattern to the connected speaker  
is not set up correctly. Make sure the speaker  
connection and the speaker pattern match.  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
.
<
<
>
TUNING –  
m
TUNING +  
M
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
x
X
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
TV CH  
PRESET  
MUTING  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
BD/DVD  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“LEVEL”, then press or b.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“TEST TONE” then press  
.
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Selected input Components that can  
[Display]  
be played back  
Playback  
VIDEO 1  
[VIDEO 1]  
VCR, etc., connected to the  
VIDEO 1 jack  
Selecting a component  
VIDEO 2  
[VIDEO 2]  
Camcorder, video game,  
etc., connected to the  
VIDEO2/PORTABLEAV  
IN jack  
SHIFT  
TV  
AMP  
1
VIDEO 1  
2
VIDEO 2  
3
BD  
BD  
[BD]  
Blu-ray disc player, etc.,  
connected to the BD jack  
4
DVD  
5
SAT  
6
TV  
1
DVD  
[DVD]  
DVD player, etc.,  
connected to DVD jack  
7
8
9
SA-CD/  
CD  
TUNER  
-/--  
0/10  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
SAT  
[SAT]  
Satellite tuner, set-top box,  
etc., connected to SAT jack  
CLEAR/>10  
TV  
[TV]  
TV, etc., connected to TV  
jack  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
INPUT  
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
SA-CD/CD  
[SA-CD/CD/  
CD-R]*  
Super Audio CD player,  
CD player, etc., connected  
to the SA-CD/CD/CD-R  
jack  
AMP  
MENU  
TUNER  
Built-in radio tuner  
[FM TUNER/  
AM TUNER]  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
DMPORT  
[DMPORT]  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter connected to  
DMPORT jack  
.
<
<
>
TUNING –  
m
TUNING +  
M
* “SA-CD/CD/CD-R” scroll across the  
display, then “SA-CD/CD” appears.  
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
x
X
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
TV CH  
PRESET  
2 Turn on the component and  
MUTING  
start playback.  
MUTING  
3
3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to  
BD/DVD  
adjust the volume.  
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on  
the receiver.  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the component you  
want.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
The selected input appears on the display.  
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To activate the muting function  
Press MUTING on the remote.  
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 to a Super Audio CD/CD  
?/1  
THEATRE RM SET UP AV ?/1  
STANDBY  
2
3
SHIFT SYSTEMTV  
AMP  
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
BD  
1
2
4
DVD  
5
SAT  
6
TV  
ON/STANDBY  
POWER  
7
8
9
TUNER  
MASTER VOLUME  
SA-CD/  
CD  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
-/--  
0/10  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
INPUT SELECTOR  
CLEAR/>10  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
5
3
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
INPUT  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
2CH/  
DIMMER  
A.DIRECT  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
MODE  
SLEEP  
MODE  
AMP  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUTO CAL MIC  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
.
<
<
>
TUNING  
m
TUNING  
M
+
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
X
x
TV VOL  
TV CH  
MASTER VOL PRESET  
MUTING  
5
Notes  
1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or 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/CD-R”.  
Tips  
• You can select the sound field to  
suit the music. See page 59 for  
details.  
Recommended sound fields:  
Classical: HALL  
4 Play back 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  
or 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). See page 56 for  
details.  
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Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc  
?/1  
THEATRE RM SET UP AV ?/1  
STANDBY  
2
3
SHIFT SYSTEMTV  
AMP  
1
VIDEO  
2
VIDEO  
3
B
1
2
4
D
5
SAT  
6
TV  
ON/STANDBY  
POWER  
7
8
9
TUNER  
MASTER VOLUME  
SA-CD/  
CD  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLAY  
INPUT MODE  
-/--  
0/10  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
INPUT SELECTOR  
CLEAR/>10  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
6
3
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
INPUT  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
2CH/  
DIMMER  
A.DIRECT  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
AUTO CAL  
MODE  
SLEEP  
MODE  
AMP  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUTO CAL MIC  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
.
<
<
>
TUNING  
m
TUNING  
M
+
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
X
x
TV VOL  
TV CH  
MASTER VOL PRESET  
MUTING  
6
Notes  
1 Turn on the TV and DVD player/Blu-ray disc  
• Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the  
TV and DVD player/Blu-ray  
disc player.  
• Check the following if you  
cannot listen to multi channel  
sound.  
player.  
2 Turn on the receiver.  
3 Press DVD to watch a DVD or press BD to  
watch a Blu-ray disc.  
– Be sure this receiver is  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to  
select “DVD” or “BD”.  
connected to the DVD player/  
Blu-ray disc player via a  
digital connection.  
– Be sure the digital audio  
output of the DVD player/  
Blu-ray disc player is set up  
properly.  
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image  
of the DVD/Blu-ray disc is displayed.  
5 Play back the disc.  
6 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
7 After you have finished watching the DVD/  
Blu-ray disc, eject the disc and turn off the  
receiver, TV and DVD player/Blu-ray disc  
player.  
Tips  
• Select the audio format of the  
disc to be played back, if  
necessary.  
• You can select the sound field to  
suit the movie or music. See  
page 56 for details.  
Recommended sound fields:  
Movie: C.ST.EX  
Music: CONCERT  
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To return to the previous  
display  
Press B or RETURN/EXIT O.  
Amplifier Operations  
Navigating through  
menus  
By using the amplifier menus, you can make  
various adjustments to customize the receiver.  
To exit the menu  
Press MENU/HOME or AMP MENU.  
Note  
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed  
on the display. This means that they are either  
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
AMP  
MENU  
1
2-6  
RETURN/  
EXIT O  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
MENU/  
HOME  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
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.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
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Overview of the menus  
The following options are available in each  
menu. For details on navigating through  
menus, see page 42.  
Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
AUTO CAL  
[AUTO CAL]  
Auto calibration  
[A.CAL START]  
a)  
Calibration type  
[CAL TYPE]  
FULL FLAT, ENGINEER  
FRONT REF, OFF  
FULL FLAT  
POS. 1  
a)  
Position  
POS. 1, POS. 2, POS. 3  
[POSITION]  
a)  
Naming inputs  
[NAME IN]  
a)c)  
b)  
b)  
LEVEL  
[LEVEL]  
Test tone  
OFF, FIX xxx , AUTO xxx  
OFF  
OFF  
[TEST TONE]  
a)c)  
Phase noise  
OFF, FL/SR, SL/FL, SBL/SL,  
[P. NOISE]  
SBR/SBL, SR/SBR, SR/SL, FR/SR,  
FR/SL, FL/FR, CNT/FR, FL/CNT  
a)c)  
Phase audio  
OFF, FL/SR, SL/FL, SBL/SL,  
OFF  
[P. AUDIO]  
SBR/SBL, SR/SBR, SR/SL, FR/SR,  
FR/SL, FL/FR, CNT/FR, FL/CNT  
c)  
Front left speaker level  
[FL LEVEL]  
FL -10 dB to FL +10 dB  
(0.5 dB per step)  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
0 dB  
c)  
Front right speaker level  
[FR LEVEL]  
FR -10 dB to FR +10 dB  
(0.5 dB per step)  
c)  
Center speaker level  
CNT -20 dB to CNT +10 dB  
(0.5 dB per step)  
[CNT LEVEL]  
c)  
c)  
c)  
Su+rround left speaker level  
[SL LEVEL]  
SL -20 dB to SL +10 dB  
(0.5 dB per step)  
Surround right speaker level  
[SR LEVEL]  
SR -20 dB to SR +10 dB  
(0.5 dB per step)  
Surround back speaker level  
[SB LEVEL]  
SB -20 dB to SB +10 dB  
(0.5 dB per step)  
Surround back left speaker  
SBL -20 dB to SBL +10 dB  
(0.5 dB per step)  
c)  
level  
[SBL LEVEL]  
Surround back right speaker  
level  
SBR -20 dB to SBR +10 dB  
(0.5 dB per step)  
0 dB  
c)  
[SBR LEVEL]  
c)  
Subwoofer level  
[SW LEVEL]  
SW -20 dB to SW +10 dB  
(0.5 dB per step)  
0 dB  
a)  
Dynamic range compressor  
[D. RANGE]  
COMP. MAX, COMP. STD,  
COMP. AUTO, COMP. OFF  
COMP. AUTO  
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Menu  
[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
a)  
SPEAKER  
[SPEAKER]  
Speaker pattern  
3/4.1, 3/4, 3/3.1, 3/3, 2/4.1, 2/4, 3/2.1, 3/4.1  
3/2, 2/3.1, 2/3, 2/2.1, 2/2, 3/0.1, 3/0,  
2/0.1, 2/0  
[SP PATTERN]  
a)  
Front speakers  
[FRT SP]  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE, SMALL  
LARGE  
a)  
Center speaker  
LARGE  
[CNT SP]  
a)  
Surround speakers  
[SUR SP]  
LARGE  
a)c)  
Front left speaker distance  
[FL DIST.]  
FL 1.00 m to FL 10.00 m  
(0.01 m step)  
FL 3.00 m  
FR 3.00 m  
CNT 3.00 m  
SL 3.00 m  
a)c)  
Front right speaker distance  
[FR DIST.]  
FR 1.00 m to FR 10.00 m  
(0.01 m step)  
a)c)  
Center speaker distance  
[CNT DIST.]  
CNT 1.00 m to CNT 10.00 m  
(0.01 m step)  
Surround left speaker  
SL 1.00 m to SL 10.00 m  
(0.01 m step)  
a)c)  
distance  
[SL DIST.]  
Surround right speaker  
distance  
[SR DIST.]  
SR 1.00 m to SR 10.00 m  
(0.01 m step)  
SR 3.00 m  
SB 3.00 m  
SBL 3.00 m  
SBR 3.00 m  
a)c)  
Surround back speaker  
SB 1.00 m to SB 10.00 m  
(0.01 m step)  
a)c)  
distance  
[SB DIST.]  
Surround back left speaker  
SBL 1.00 m to SBL 10.00 m  
(0.01 m step)  
a)c)  
distance  
[SBL DIST.]  
Surround back right speaker  
SBR 1.00 m to SBR 10.00 m  
(0.01 m step)  
a)c)  
distance  
[SBR DIST.]  
a)c)  
Subwoofer distance  
[SW DIST.]  
SW 1.00 m to SW 10.00 m  
(0.01 m step)  
SW 3.00 m  
METER  
a)  
Distance unit  
FEET, METER  
[DIST. UNIT]  
Front speaker crossover  
frequency  
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz  
(10 Hz step)  
CROSS 120 Hz  
a)  
[FRT CROSS]  
Center speaker crossover  
frequency  
[CNT CROSS]  
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz  
(10 Hz step)  
CROSS 120 Hz  
CROSS 120 Hz  
a)  
Surround speaker crossover  
CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz  
(10 Hz step)  
a)  
frequency  
[SUR CROSS]  
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[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
SURROUND  
[SURROUND]  
Sound field selection  
[S.F. SELECT]  
d)  
d)  
Enhanced surround mode  
[E.SUR MODE]  
PLII , PLIIx , NEO6 CIN, NEO6  
MUS, NEURAL-THX  
PLIIx  
a)  
Effect level  
[EFFECT]  
EFCT. 50%, EFCT. 80%, EFCT.  
100%, EFCT. 150%  
EFCT. 100%  
BASS 0 dB  
EQ  
[EQ]  
Front speakers bass level  
[BASS]  
BASS -10 dB to BASS +10 dB  
(1dB per step)  
Front speakers treble level  
[TREBLE]  
TREBLE -10 dB to TREBLE +10 dB TREBLE 0 dB  
(1dB per step)  
a)  
TUNER  
[TUNER]  
FM station receiving mode  
[FM MODE]  
STEREO, MONO  
STEREO  
a)  
Naming preset stations  
[NAME IN]  
AUDIO  
[AUDIO]  
Synchronizes audio with video 0 ms to 300 ms  
0 ms  
a)  
output  
(10 ms per step)  
[A/V SYNC]  
Digital broadcast language  
selection  
MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB  
MAIN  
a)  
[DUAL MONO]  
Digital audio input decoding  
priority  
DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM  
DEC. AUTO  
a)  
[DEC. PRIO.]  
a)  
Digital audio input assignment For details, see “Listening to digital  
[D. ASSIGN]  
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[Display]  
Parameters  
[Display]  
Settings  
Initial  
setting  
a)  
HDMI  
[HDMI]  
Control for HDMI  
[CTRL:HDMI]  
CTRL ON, CTRL OFF  
AMP, TV+AMP  
CTRL OFF  
AMP  
a)  
Setting HDMI audio input  
[AUDIO OUT]  
a)e)  
Subwoofer level for HDMI  
[SW LEVEL]  
SW AUTO, SW 0 dB, SW +10 dB  
SW 0 dB  
SYSTEM  
[SYSTEM]  
Naming inputs  
[NAME IN]  
a)  
Brightness of the display  
[DIMMER]  
100% DOWN, 60% DOWN,  
0% DOWN  
0% DOWN  
a)  
For details, see the page in the parentheses.  
b)  
c)  
d)  
e)  
xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, SW).  
Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may not be available.  
Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some settings may not be available.  
This parameter is only available when HDMI input signals is detected.  
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x P. AUDIO (Phase Audio)  
• OFF  
Adjusting the level  
(LEVEL menu)  
FL/SR, SL/FL, SBL/SL, SBR/SBL,  
SR/SBR, SR/SL, FR/SR, FR/SL, CNT/FR,  
FL/CNT  
Lets you output front 2 channel source sound  
(instead of the test tone) sequentially from  
adjacent speakers.  
Some items may not be displayed,  
depending on the setting of the speaker  
pattern.  
You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the  
balance and level of each speaker. These  
settings are applied to all sound fields.  
Select “LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
x FL LEVEL (Front left speaker  
LEVEL menu parameters  
level)  
x FR LEVEL (Front right speaker  
x TEST TONE (Test tone)  
Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance  
while listening to the test tone from your  
listening position.  
level)  
x CNT LEVEL (Center speaker  
level)  
• OFF  
The test tone is turned off.  
• FIX xxx*  
The test tone is output from the speaker you  
have selected.  
x SL LEVEL (Surround left speaker  
level)  
x SR LEVEL (Surround right  
speaker level)  
• AUTO xxx*  
The test tone is output from each speaker in  
sequence.  
* xxx represent a speaker channel.  
x SB LEVEL (Surround back  
speaker level)  
x SBL LEVEL (Surround back left  
x P. NOISE (Phase noise)  
• OFF  
speaker level)  
The phase noise is turned off.  
x SBR LEVEL (Surround back  
right speaker level)  
FL/SR, SL/FL, SBL/SL, SBR/SBL,  
SR/SBR, SR/SL, FR/SR, FR/SL, CNT/FR,  
FL/CNT  
x SW LEVEL (Subwoofer level)  
Lets you output the test tone sequentially  
from adjacent speakers.  
Note  
Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some  
Some items may not be displayed,  
depending on the setting of the speaker  
pattern.  
parameters may not be available.  
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x D. RANGE (Dynamic range  
compressor)  
Settings for the speakers  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the  
sound track. This may be useful when you  
want to watch movies at low volumes late at  
night. Dynamic range compression is possible  
with Dolby Digital sources only.  
• COMP. MAX  
(SPEAKER menu)  
You can use the SPEAKER menu to set the  
size and distance of the speakers connected to  
this receiver.  
The dynamic range is compressed  
dramatically.  
• COMP. STD  
The dynamic range is compressed as  
intended by the recording engineer.  
• COMP. AUTO  
The dynamic range is compressed  
automatically.  
Select “SPEAKER” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
SPEAKER menu parameters  
x SP PATTERN (Speaker pattern)  
Lets you set the number of the speakers  
connected to this receiver. It should be  
synchronize with the subwoofer, front  
speakers, center speaker, surround speakers  
and surround back speakers settings. For  
18).  
• COMP. OFF  
The dynamic range is not compressed.  
Tip  
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 SP (Front speakers)  
• LARGE  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,  
select “LARGE”. Normally, select  
“LARGE”. However, if you have selected a  
speaker pattern without subwoofer, the front  
speakers are automatically set to “LARGE”.  
• SMALL  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
front channel bass frequencies from the  
subwoofer. When the front speakers are set  
to “SMALL”, the center and surround  
speakers are also automatically set to  
“SMALL”.  
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Tip  
x CNT SP (Center speaker)  
• LARGE  
The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each  
speaker determine whether the internal sound  
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.  
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass  
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass  
frequencies to the subwoofer or other “LARGE”  
speakers.  
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of  
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.  
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can  
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass  
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if  
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have  
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to  
“SMALL”.  
If you connect a large speaker that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,  
select “LARGE”. Normally, select  
“LARGE”. However, if the front speakers  
are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the  
center speaker to “LARGE”.  
• SMALL  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
center channel bass frequencies from the  
front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or  
subwoofer.  
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set  
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough  
bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass  
levels. For details, see page 52.  
x SUR SP (Surround speakers)  
The surround back speakers will be set to the  
same setting.  
x FL DIST. (Front left speaker  
• LARGE  
distance)  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,  
select “LARGE”. Normally, select  
“LARGE”. However, if the front speakers  
are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the  
surround speakers to “LARGE”.  
• SMALL  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
surround channel bass frequencies from the  
subwoofer or other speaker that is set to  
“LARGE”.  
x FR DIST. (Front right speaker  
distance)  
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 to the closest speaker.  
With only one surround back  
speaker  
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Tip  
With two surround back speakers  
(The angle B should be the same)  
The distance between the center speaker and the  
listening position Bcannot be more than 1.5 meters  
closer than the one between the listening position  
and the front speaker A. Place the speakers so that  
the difference in the length of Bin the following  
diagram is no more than 1.5 meters closer than the  
length of A.  
Example: Adjust the distance Bto 4.5 meters or  
more when the distance Ais 6 meters.  
Also, the distance between the surround speakers/  
surround back speakers and the listening position  
Ccannot be more than 4.5 meters closer than the  
distance between the listening position and the front  
speakers A. Place the speakers so that the  
difference in the length of Cin the following  
diagram is no more than 4.5 meters closer than the  
length of A.  
x CNT DIST. (Center speaker  
distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the center speaker.  
Example: Adjust the distance Cto 1.5 meters or  
more when the distance Ais 6 meters.  
This is important because incorrect speaker  
placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of  
surround sound. Please note that placing the  
speakers closer than the required will cause a delay  
in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other  
words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away.  
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the  
sound often results in much better surround sound.  
Give it a try!  
x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker  
distance)  
x SR DIST. (Surround right  
speaker distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the surround speakers.  
x SB DIST. (Surround back  
speaker distance)  
x SBL DIST. (Surround back left  
speaker distance)  
x SBR DIST. (Surround back right  
speaker distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the surround back speakers.  
x SW DIST. (Subwoofer distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the subwoofer.  
Note  
Depends on the speaker pattern setting. Some  
parameters may not be available.  
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x DIST. UNIT (Distance unit)  
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting  
distances.  
Settings for the surround  
sound  
• FEET  
The distance is displayed in feet.  
• METER  
The distance is displayed in meters.  
(SURROUND menu)  
You can use the SURROUND menu to select  
the sound field you want for your listening  
pleasure.  
Select “SURROUND” in the amplifier menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
x FRT CROSS (Front speaker  
crossover frequency)  
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of  
the front speakers that have been set to  
“SMALL” in the SPEAKER menu.  
x CNT CROSS (Center speaker  
crossover frequency)  
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of  
the center speaker that have been set to  
“SMALL” in the SPEAKER menu.  
SUR menu parameters  
x S.F. SELECT (Sound field  
selection)  
Lets you select the sound field you want. For  
56).  
x SUR CROSS (Surround speaker  
crossover frequency)  
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of  
the surround speakers that have been set to  
“SMALL” in the SPEAKER menu.  
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  
DVD input, then change to a different input and then  
return to DVD, “HALL” will automatically be  
applied again.  
x E.SUR MODE (Enhanced  
surround mode)  
Lets you select the surround mode you want.  
x EFFECT (Effect level)  
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround  
effect for the Cinema Studio EX A/B/C sound  
fields.  
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Adjusting the equalizer  
(EQ menu)  
Settings for the tuner  
(TUNER menu)  
You can use the EQ menu to adjust the tonal  
quality (bass/treble level) of the front  
speakers.  
You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM  
station receiving mode and name preset  
stations.  
Select “EQ” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
Select “TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
EQ menu parameters  
TUNER menu parameters  
x BASS (Front speakers bass  
x FM MODE (FM station receiving  
mode)  
• STEREO  
level)*  
x TREBLE (Front speakers treble  
level)*  
This receiver will decode the signal as stereo  
signal when the radio station is broadcast in  
stereo.  
* You can also adjust the front speaker bass and  
treble level with TONE MODE and TONE +/– on  
the receiver (page 7).  
• MONO  
This receiver will decode the signal as mono  
signal regardless of the broadcast signal.  
Note  
This function does not work in the following cases.  
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency  
of more than 96 kHz are being received.  
– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more  
than 96 kHz are being received.  
x NAME IN (Naming preset  
stations)  
Lets you set the name of preset stations. For  
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x DEC. PRIO. (Digital audio input  
decoding priority)  
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital  
signal input to the HDMI IN jacks.  
• DEC. AUTO  
Settings for the audio  
(AUDIO menu)  
Automatically switches the input mode  
between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.  
• DEC. PCM  
PCM signals are output from the connected  
player. To prevent interruption when  
playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”. When  
signals other than PCM signals are received,  
set this item to “DEC. AUTO”.  
You can use the AUDIO menu to make  
settings for the audio to suit your preference.  
Select “AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
AUDIO menu parameters  
Note  
x A/V SYNC (Synchronizes audio  
with video output)  
Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize  
the time gap between audio output and visual  
display. You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms  
in 10 ms steps.  
Even when “DEC. PRIO.” is set to “DEC. PCM”,  
the sound may be interrupted at the very  
beginning of the first track depending on the CD  
being played back.  
x D. ASSIGN (Digital audio input  
assignment)  
Lets you assign the digital audio input to other  
input source. For details, see “Listening to  
Notes  
• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD  
or plasma monitor or a projector.  
• This parameter is not valid when ANALOG  
DIRECT is selected.  
x DUAL MONO (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/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.  
• MAIN  
Sound of the main language will be output.  
• SUB  
Sound of the sub language will be output.  
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x SW LEVEL (Subwoofer level for  
HDMI)  
Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB  
or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an  
HDMI connection. You can set the level for  
each HDMI input independently.  
• SW AUTO  
Settings for the HDMI  
(HDMI menu)  
You can use the HDMI menu to make various  
adjustments for HDMI settings.  
Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or +10  
dB depending on the frequency.  
• SW 0 dB  
Select “HDMI” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
• SW +10 dB  
Note  
This parameter is only available when HDMI input  
signals are detected.  
HDMI menu parameters  
x CTRL:HDMI (Control for HDMI)  
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function  
x AUDIO OUT (Setting HDMI audio  
input)  
Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the  
playback component connected to the receiver  
via an HDMI connection.  
• AMP  
The HDMI audio signals from the playback  
component are only output to the speakers  
connected to the receiver. Multi channel  
sound can be played back as it is.  
Note  
Audio signals are not output from the TV’s  
speakers when “AUDIO OUT” is set to “AMP”.  
• TV+AMP  
The sound is output from TV’s speaker and  
the speakers connected to the receiver.  
Notes  
• The sound quality of the playback component  
depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the  
number of channels, and the sampling frequency,  
etc. When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound  
output from the receiver is also stereo as that of  
the TV, even if you play back multi channel  
software.  
• When you connect the receiver to an image  
display component (projector, etc.), sound may  
not be output from the receiver. In this case,  
select “AMP.  
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Settings for the system  
(SYSTEM menu)  
You can use the SYSTEM menu to name  
inputs and change the brightness of the  
display.  
Select “SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
SYSTEM menu parameters  
x NAME IN (Naming inputs)  
Lets you set the name of inputs. For details,  
x DIMMER (Brightness of the  
display)  
Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.  
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Enjoying Surround Sound  
Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field  
When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD  
players  
This receiver supports the following audio formats.  
Connection of the playback component and  
Maximumnumber  
of channels  
the receiver  
Audio format  
COAXIAL/OPTICAL  
HDMI  
a
Dolby Digital  
5.1ch  
6.1ch  
7.1ch  
a
a
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital Plus  
a
a)  
×
a
a)  
Dolby TrueHD  
7.1ch  
5.1ch  
6.1ch  
5.1ch  
7.1ch  
×
a
a
a
a
DTS  
a
a
a
DTS-ES  
DTS 96/24  
DTS-HD  
×
a
a)  
High Resolution Audio  
DTS-HD  
Master Audio  
7.1ch  
7.1ch  
×
×
a
a
a) b)  
a)  
Multi channel Linear PCM  
a)  
Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For  
details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.  
Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.  
b)  
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Selecting Auto Format Direct  
(A.F.D.) mode  
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.  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
A.F.D.  
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
AMP  
MENU  
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select  
the sound field you want.  
57).  
Types of A.F.D. mode  
A.F.D. mode  
[Display]  
Multi channel  
audio after  
decoding  
Effect  
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 subwoofer when there  
is no LFE signals.  
Enhanced surround mode (Depends on selected For details, see “Selecting enhanced surround mode” (page  
[E. SURROUND]  
enhanced surround 58).  
mode)  
Multi Stereo  
[MULTI ST.]  
(Multi Stereo)  
Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.  
However, sound may not be output from certain speakers  
depending on the speaker settings.  
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Selecting enhanced surround  
mode  
The enhanced surround 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.  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
6
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
AMP  
MENU  
1,5  
5
2-4  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“SURROUND”, then press  
or b.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“E.SUR MODE” then press  
or b.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the enhanced surround mode  
you want, then press  
or b.  
5 Press MENU/HOME or AMP  
MENU to exit the menu.  
6 Press A.F.D. repeatedly to  
select “E. SURROUND”.  
The enhanced surround mode you have  
selected in “E.SUR MODE” menu will be  
applied.  
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Enhanced surround Multi channel  
Effect  
mode  
[Display]  
audio after  
decoding  
Pro Logic II*  
[PLII]  
5 channel  
7 channel  
7 channel  
7 channel  
7 channel  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II decoding.  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding.  
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.  
Pro Logic IIx*  
[PLIIx]  
Neo:6 Cinema  
[NEO6 CIN]  
Neo:6 Music  
[NEO6 MUS]  
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This setting is  
ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.  
®
Neural-THX  
Next generation of Neural-THX Surround. In addition to  
[NEURAL-THX]  
stereo enhancement processing and pure discrete 5.1  
surround sound, now capable of full 360° 7.1 surround sound  
®
playback from Neural-THX surround encoded content.  
* Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some enhanced surround mode may not be available.  
If you connect a subwoofer  
This receiver will generate a low frequency  
Selecting movie/music mode  
signal for output to the subwoofer when there  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-  
effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel  
programmed sound fields. They bring the  
signal. However, the low frequency signal is  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
not generated for “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6  
and concert halls into your home.  
MUS” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”.  
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby  
2CH/  
2CH/  
A. DIRECT  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
MUSIC  
MOVIE  
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we  
recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off  
frequency as high as possible.  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
A.F.D.  
AMP  
MENU  
Notes  
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a  
sound field for movies or press  
MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound  
field for music.  
• This function does not work in the following cases.  
– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more  
than 96 kHz are being received.  
– DTS 96/24 signals are being received.  
– DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of  
more than 48 kHz are being received.  
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency  
of more than 48 kHz are being received.  
• The beginning of the sound stream may be dropped  
out when Neural-THX processing is turned on or off.  
Tips  
You can identify the encoding format of DVD  
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the  
package.  
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective, when a  
multi-channel signal is input.  
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Types of movie/music mode  
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.  
V.Multi Dimension  
DCS [V.MULTI DIM.]  
Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual  
surround speakers.  
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.  
Stadium [STADIUM]  
Sports [SPORTS]  
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.  
Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.  
Portable Audio Enhancer  
[PORTABLE]  
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable  
audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other  
compressed music.  
Headphone*  
Headphone 2CH  
[HP 2CH]  
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones  
when 2CH STEREO mode (page 62)/A.F.D. mode (page 57)  
is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround  
formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals.  
Headphone Theater  
DCS [HP THEA]  
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones  
when sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to  
experience a theater-like environment while listening through  
a pair of headphones.  
Headphone Direct  
[HP DIR]  
Outputs the analog signals without processing by the  
equalizer, sound field, etc.  
* You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver.  
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Notes  
• The sound fields for music and movies do not work  
in the following cases.  
Enjoying the surround  
effect at low volume  
levels  
– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more  
than 48 kHz are being received.  
– DTS 96/24 signals are being received.  
– DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of  
more than 48 kHz are being received.  
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling  
frequency of more than 48 kHz are being  
received.  
• 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.  
• When one of the sound fields for music is selected,  
no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the  
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SPEAKER  
menu. However, the sound will be output from the  
subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE  
signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set  
to “SMALL,” the sound field for movie is selected,  
or “PORTABLE” is selected.  
(NIGHT MODE)  
This function allows you to retain a theater like  
environment at low volume levels. This  
function can be used with other sound fields.  
When watching a movie late at night, you will  
be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low  
volume level.  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
AUTO CAL  
MODE  
NIGHT  
MODE  
Press NIGHT MODE.  
The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The  
NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as you  
press NIGHT MODE.  
Tip  
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS  
technology. For details on Digital Cinema Sound  
Note  
This function does not work in the following cases.  
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency  
of more than 96 kHz are being received.  
– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more  
than 96 kHz are being received.  
To turn off the surround effect  
for movie/music mode  
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT to select “2CH ST.” or  
press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.  
AUTO”.  
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Using only the front  
speakers  
Listening to the sound  
without any adjustment  
(ANALOG DIRECT)  
(2CH STEREO)  
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound  
from the front left/right speakers only. There is  
no sound from the subwoofer.  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi  
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2  
channel except LFE signals.  
You can switch the audio of the selected input to  
2 channel analog input. This function enables  
you to enjoy high quality analog sources.  
When using this function, only the volume and  
front speaker balance can be adjusted.  
?/1  
THEATRE RM SET UP  
AV ?/1  
SHIFT SYSTEMTSVTANDBY  
AMP  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
SLEEP  
MUSIC  
2CH/A.DIRECT  
NIGHT  
MODE  
INPUT  
1
VIDEO 1  
2
VIDEO 2  
3
BD  
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
AMP  
MENU  
4
DVD  
5
SAT  
6
TV  
1
7
8
9
SA-CD/  
CD  
TUNER  
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to  
select “2CH ST.”.  
-/--  
0/10  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
CLEAR/>10  
Note  
No sound is output from the subwoofer in the 2CH  
STEREO mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo  
sources using the front left/right speakers and a  
subwoofer, select “A.F.D. AUTO” (page 57).  
2CH/  
Sound field  
buttons  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
2
INPUT  
AUTO CAL  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the input you want to  
listen to in analog audio.  
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR  
on the receiver.  
2 Press 2CH/A.DIRECT  
repeatedly to select  
“A.DIRECT”.  
The analog audio is output.  
To cancel ANALOG DIRECT  
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT again.  
You can also press any sound field buttons.  
Notes  
• When headphones are connected, “HP DIRECT”  
appears on the display.  
You cannot select ANALOG DIRECT when you  
select BD and DMPORT as input.  
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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 28).  
1,2  
ON/STANDBY  
POWER  
MASTER VOLUME  
Tip  
TONE MODE  
TONE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
DISPLA  
Y
INPUT MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
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 3.  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
2CH/  
DIMMER  
A.DIRECT  
A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
VIDEO  
2
IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AUTO CAL MIC  
Area code  
CEL, CEK, ECE,  
AU  
FM  
AM  
50 kHz  
50 kHz  
50 kHz  
9 kHz  
9 kHz*  
10 kHz*  
2
E51  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
receiver.  
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 98).  
2 While holding down MUSIC,  
Automatic tuning  
press ?/1.  
“S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display and  
all sound fields are reset to their initial  
setting.  
7
8
9
SA-CD/  
CD  
TUNER  
1
-/--  
0/10  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
CLEAR/>10  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
INPUT  
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
AMP  
MENU  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
.
<
<
>
TUNING –  
m
TUNING +  
M
2
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
x
X
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
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2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
Direct tuning  
Press TUNING + to scan from low to  
high; press TUNING – to scan from high  
to low.  
You can enter the frequency of a station  
directly by using the numeric buttons.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
SHIFT  
TV  
AMP  
3
4
1
VIDEO 1  
2
VIDEO 2  
3
BD  
4
DVD  
5
SAT  
6
TV  
Using the controls on the  
receiver  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM  
or AM band.  
7
8
9
TUNER  
SA-CD/  
CD  
1
5
-/--  
0/10  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select  
“AUTO”.  
CLEAR/>10  
2CH/  
3 Turn TUNING +/–.  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
INPUT  
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
In case of poor FM stereo  
reception  
AMP  
MENU  
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, set “FM MODE”  
in TUNER menu to “MONO” (page 52).  
• To return to stereo mode, set “FM MODE”  
in TUNER menu to “ST” (page 52).  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
.
<
<
>
TUNING –  
m
TUNING +  
M
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
X
x
2
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
TV CH  
PRESET  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Press D.TUNING.  
3 Press SHIFT.  
4 Press the numeric buttons to  
enter the frequency.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
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5 Press ENT/MEM.  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
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.  
Tip  
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the  
direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum  
reception.  
Presetting radio stations  
If you cannot tune in a station  
Make sure you have entered the right  
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 5. If you  
still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is  
not used in your area.  
SHIFT  
TV  
AMP  
3
5
1
2
3
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
BD  
4
DVD  
5
SAT  
6
TV  
7
8
9
TUNER  
SA-CD/  
CD  
1
-/--  
0/10  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
4,6  
CLEAR/>10  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
INPUT  
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
AMP  
MENU  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
.
<
<
>
TUNING –  
m
TUNING +  
M
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
X
x
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
TV CH  
PRESET  
MUTING  
PRESET +/–  
BD/DVD  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
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2 Tune in the station that you  
want to preset using Automatic  
Tuning (page 63) or Direct  
Tuning (page 64).  
Tuning to preset stations  
1
2
VIDEO 2  
3
BD  
VIDEO 1  
Switch the FM reception mode, if  
necessary (page 64).  
Numeric  
buttons  
4
DVD  
5
SAT  
6
TV  
7
8
9
SA-CD/  
CD  
3 Press SHIFT.  
TUNER  
1
-/--  
0/10  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
ENT/  
MEM  
4 Press ENT/MEM.  
CLEAR/>10  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
“MEM” lights up for a few seconds.  
Perform steps 5 and 6 before “MEM”  
goes out.  
INPUT  
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
AMP  
MENU  
5 Press the numeric buttons to  
select a preset number.  
You can also press PRESET + or  
PRESET – to select a preset number.  
If “MEM” goes out before you select the  
preset number, start again from step 3.  
O
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
.
<
<
>
6 Press ENT/MEM.  
TUNING –  
m
TUNING +  
M
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
x
X
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
TV CH  
PRESET  
“MEM” lights off.  
The station is stored as the selected preset  
number.  
MUTING  
2
7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to preset  
another station.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –  
repeatedly to select the preset  
station you want.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
select a preset station as follows:  
01  
02  
03  
30  
04  
29  
05  
28  
...  
27  
You can also press SHIFT and then press  
the numeric buttons to select the preset  
station you want. Then, press ENT/MEM  
to enter the selection.  
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6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Using the controls on the  
receiver  
“NAME IN”.  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM  
or AM band.  
7 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select  
“PRESET”.  
3 Turn TUNING +/– to select the preset  
station you want.  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character. Follow the procedure given in  
“To create an index name” below.  
To create an index name  
Naming preset stations  
1 Use V/v/B/b to create an index name.  
Press V/v to select a character, then press  
B/b to move the cursor to the next position.  
1
2
VIDEO 2  
3
BD  
VIDEO 1  
4
DVD  
5
SAT  
6
TV  
If you made a mistake  
7
8
9
Press B/b until the character you want to  
change flashes, then press V/v to select the  
correct character.  
SA-CD/  
CD  
TUNER  
1
3
-/--  
0/10  
ENT/MEM  
DMPORT  
CLEAR/>10  
Tips  
You can select the character type as follows by  
pressing V/v.  
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t  
Symbols  
• To enter a blank space, you can press b without  
selecting a character.  
2CH/  
A.DIRECT A.F.D.  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
NIGHT  
INPUT  
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
MODE  
AMP  
MENU  
4-7  
2 Press  
to enter the name.  
The entered name is registered.  
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Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK,  
ECE only)  
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
When you name an RDS station and tune in that  
station, the Program Service name appears instead  
of the name you entered. (You cannot change the  
Program Service name. The name you entered will  
be overwritten by the Program Service name.)  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Tune in the preset station you  
want to create an index name  
3 Press AMP MENU.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“TUNER”.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
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Displaying RDS information  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
While receiving an RDS station,  
press DISPLAY repeatedly on the  
receiver.  
Each time you press the button, RDS  
information on the display changes cyclically  
as follows:  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK,  
ECE only)  
This receiver also allows you to use RDS  
(Radio Data System), which enables radio  
stations to send additional information along  
with the regular program signal. You can  
display RDS information.  
Program Service name t Frequency t  
a)  
Program Type indication t Radio Text  
b)  
indication t Current Time indication (in  
24-hour system mode) t Sound field  
Notes  
currently applied t Volume level  
• 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.  
a)  
Type of program being broadcast.  
Text messages sent by the RDS station.  
b)  
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.  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
Simply select a station on the FM  
band using Direct Tuning (page 64),  
Automatic Tuning (page 63), or  
Preset Tuning (page 66).  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, “RDS” lights up and the program  
service name appears on the display.  
Description of program types  
Program type Description  
indication  
Note  
NEWS  
News programs  
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.  
AFFAIRS  
Topical programs that expand on  
current news  
INFO  
Programs offering information on  
a wide spectrum of subjects,  
including consumer affairs and  
medical advice  
SPORT  
Sports programs  
EDUCATE  
Educational programs, such as  
“how-to” and advice programs  
DRAMA  
Radio plays and serials  
CULTURE  
Programs about national or  
regional culture, such as language  
and social concerns  
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Program type Description  
indication  
SCIENCE  
Programs about the natural  
sciences and technology  
VARIED  
Other types of programs such as  
celebrity interviews, panel  
games, and comedy  
POP M  
Popular music programs  
Rock music programs  
Easy Listening  
ROCK M  
EASY M  
LIGHT M  
Instrumental, vocal, and choral  
music  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
Performances of major  
orchestras, chamber music,  
opera, etc.  
Music that does not fit into any  
categories above, such as Rhythm  
& Blues and Reggae  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
Weather information  
Stock market reports and trading,  
etc.  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
Programs for children  
Programs about people and the  
things that affect them  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
Programs of religious content  
Programs where members of the  
public express their views by  
phone or in a public forum  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
Programs about travel. Not for  
announcements that are located  
by TP/TA.  
Programs on recreational  
activities such as gardening,  
fishing, cooking, etc.  
JAZZ  
Jazz programs  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
Country music programs  
Programs featuring the popular  
music of the country or region  
OLDIES  
FOLK M  
Programs featuring oldies music  
Folk music programs  
DOCUMENT Investigative features  
NONE Any programs not defined above  
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Depending on the connected component, the  
Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to  
the operating instructions of the component.  
Control for HDMI  
Using the Control for  
HDMI function for  
“BRAVIA” Sync  
To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for  
HDMI function as explained below.  
By connecting Sony components that are  
compatible with the Control for HDMI  
function 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.  
• 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  
does not work 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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To enjoy TV multi channel  
surround sound broadcasting  
You can listen to TV multi channel surround  
sound broadcasting from the speakers  
connected to the receiver.  
Connecting a TV and other  
components  
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect  
the AC power cord.  
Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV  
to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver.  
Satellite tuner/Set-top box  
DVD player  
Blu-ray disc player  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
A
A
A
TV  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
IN  
L
L
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
HDMI  
SAT IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN MONITOR OUT  
Y
CENTER  
AM  
FM  
R
R
SAT  
IN  
P
B/  
C
B
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT B  
DVD  
IN  
P
R
/
CR  
FRONT A  
COAXIAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
(ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
R
DMPORT  
R
SUBWOOFER  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
SPEAKERS  
C
A
B
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio signals  
TV, etc.  
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).  
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5 Set the Control for HDMI function for the  
connected component to on.  
Preparing Control for  
HDMI function  
This receiver supports the Control for HDMI-  
Easy Setting function.  
This function is only available for certain  
types of TV. When you perform the Control  
for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV, the  
Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will  
automatically change accordingly.  
During the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting  
operation, “SCANNING” flashes in the  
display. This receiver will automatically  
change the input to HDMI input. When the  
setting is completed, “COMPLETE” appears  
on the display.  
If the Control for HDMI function for the  
connected component is already set to on,  
you do not need to change the setting.  
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other components  
that you want to use the Control for HDMI  
function.  
Notes  
• If you unplug and reconnect the HDMI cable, be  
sure to repeat steps 1 to 6 above.  
You cannot perform One-Touch Play and System  
Audio Control during the 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.  
• 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.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
of the TV.  
If your TV does not support the Control for  
HDMI-Easy Setting function, do the following  
procedures. For details on setting the TV and  
connected components, refer to the operating  
instructions of the respective components.  
1 Make sure that the receiver is connected to  
the TV and components (compatible with  
Control for HDMI function) via HDMI  
connection.  
• 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.  
2 Turn on the receiver, TV and connected  
components.  
3 Set the respective Control for HDMI  
function for the receiver and TV to on.  
For details on setting the TV, refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV.  
4 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and  
TV to match the HDMI input of the  
connected component, so that the image  
from the connected component is displayed.  
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To set Control for HDMI  
Watching a DVD  
(One-Touch Play)  
NIGHT  
INPUT  
MODE  
AUTO CAL  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
MODE  
AMP  
MENU  
You can enjoy sound and image from the  
components connected to the receiver via  
HDMI connections by a simple operation.  
1
2-6  
Play back a connected component.  
O
The receiver and the TV are turned on  
automatically and switched to the appropriate  
HDMI input.  
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN/  
EXIT  
OPTIONS  
TOOLS  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
Watching a DVD 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.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“HDMI”.  
3 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
Note  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Depending on the TV, the start of the content may  
not be output.  
“CTRL:HDMI”.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“CTRL ON”.  
Control for HDMI function is activated.  
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Notes  
• If System Audio Control does not function  
according to your TV setting, refer to the operating  
instructions of the TV.  
• When “CTRL:HDMI” is set to “CTRL ON”, the  
“AUDIO OUT” settings in the HDMI menu will  
set automatically depending on the System Audio  
Control settings.  
• 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.  
• When you switch to an input other than HDMI or  
TV, the System Audio Control function will  
automatically be set to off.  
• If you switch from other input to HDMI or TV  
input, the System Audio Control function will  
automatically be set to on.  
Enjoying the TV sound  
from the speakers  
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  
automatically.  
TV sound is output from the speakers  
connected to the receiver, and the volume of  
the TV is minimized simultaneously.  
You can also use the System Audio Control  
function as follows.  
• 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.  
You can adjust the receiver’s volume when  
you adjust the TV volume.  
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Turning off the receiver  
with the TV  
Other Operations  
Switching between  
digital and analog audio  
(INPUT MODE)  
(System Power Off)  
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.  
When you connect components to both digital  
and analog input jacks on the receiver, you can  
fix the audio input mode to either of them, or  
switch from one to the other, depending on the  
type of material you intend to watch.  
?/1  
THEATRE RM SET UP  
AV ?/1  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the  
AV ?/1  
SHIFT SYSTEMTSTVANDBY  
AMP  
receiver to select the input.  
TV  
You can also use the input buttons on the  
remote.  
1
VIDEO 1  
2
VIDEO 2  
3
BD  
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly  
on the receiver to select the  
audio input mode.  
Press TV, then press AV ?/1.  
The TV, receiver and the components  
connected via HDMI are turned off.  
The selected audio input mode appears on  
the display.  
Notes  
• Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using  
the System Power Off function. For details, refer to  
the operating instructions of the TV.  
Audio input modes  
• Depending on the status, the connected  
components may not be turned off. For details,  
refer to the operating instructions of the connected  
components.  
x AUTO  
Gives priority to digital audio signals when  
there are both digital and analog connections.  
If there are more than one digital connection,  
HDMI audio signals have priority over  
COAXIAL and OPTICAL audio signals.  
If there are no digital audio signals, analog  
audio signals are selected.  
x COAX  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the  
DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.  
x OPT  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the  
DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.  
x ANALOG  
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the  
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.  
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Notes  
• Some audio input modes may not be set up  
depending on the input.  
Listening to digital sound  
from other inputs  
(DIGITAL ASSIGN)  
• When the ANALOG DIRECT function is selected,  
audio input is set to “ANALOG” automatically and  
you cannot select other modes.  
• When either satellite tuner or DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter is selected, “------” appears on the  
display, and you cannot select other modes. Select  
an input mode other than the satellite tuner and  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter then set the  
audio input mode.  
You can reassign digital audio input that has  
OPTICAL or COAXIAL (VIDEO 1 IN, SAT  
IN, DVD IN) signals to another input when  
they are not currently being used.  
For example, to output the sound source for  
DVD player using the OPTICAL IN jack on  
the receiver, then:  
• Connect the optical output jack of the DVD  
player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of  
the receiver.  
• Assign “VD1 OPT” to “DVD” in the  
D. ASSIGN setting.  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“AUDIO”.  
3 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“D. ASSIGN”.  
5 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
vacant digital audio input (for  
example, “VD1 OPT”).  
7 Press  
or b to enter your  
selection.  
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8 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the input (“VD1 Æ DVD” in the  
example) you want to assign to  
the digital audio input jack  
selected in step 6.  
You cannot reassign more than one digital audio  
input to the same input.  
You cannot use the digital audio input for the  
original input when it is reassigned to another  
input.  
• When you assign the digital audio input, the  
INPUT MODE setting may change automatically  
When DVD input is selected, the sound of  
the DVD player will also become a digital  
sound through the OPTICAL VIDEO 1  
jack.  
The input you can reassign to varies for  
each digital audio input. For details, see  
To return to the previous display  
Press B.  
Assignable inputs for digital  
audio input  
The initial setting is marked with an  
underscore.  
Digital audio  
input  
Assignable Display  
inputs  
[Display]  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO 1 IN  
[VD1 OPT]  
VIDEO1  
VIDEO2  
BD  
VD1Æ[VD1]  
VD1Æ[VD2]  
VD1Æ[BD]  
VD1Æ[DVD]  
VD1Æ[CD]  
DVDÆ[VD1]  
DVDÆ[VD2]  
DVDÆ[BD]  
DVDÆ[DVD]  
DVDÆ[SAT]  
DVDÆ[CD]  
SATÆ[VD2]  
SATÆ[BD]  
DVD  
SA-CD/CD  
COAXIAL DVD VIDEO1  
IN  
[DVD COAX]  
VIDEO2  
BD  
DVD  
SAT  
SA-CD/CD  
OPTICAL SAT VIDEO2  
IN  
[SAT OPT]  
BD  
DVD  
SATÆ[DVD]  
SATÆ[SAT]  
SAT  
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Enjoying the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT  
(DMPORT)  
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)  
allows you to enjoy sound from a network  
system such as a portable audio source or  
computer.  
By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound  
from the connected component on the  
receiver.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter.  
Notes  
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned  
on.  
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, video output may not be possible.  
• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are  
available for purchase depending on the area.  
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Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
You can listen to the sound and view the  
images from the component connected  
through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
to the DMPORT jack on the receiver.  
TV  
TV  
OPTICAL  
IN  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
BD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
HDMI  
SAT IN  
DVD IN  
VIDEO  
1
IN  
AM  
FM  
A
SAT  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
ANTENNA  
DVD  
IN  
COAXIAL  
MONITOR  
COMPONENT VID  
(ASSIGNABLE)  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
L
DMPORT  
R
SUBWOOFER  
SA-CD/CD/CD-R  
TV  
SAT DVD  
VIDEO 1  
A Video cord (not supplied)  
Notes  
To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter from DMPORT  
jack  
• When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the  
arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the  
DMPORT jack.  
• Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly,  
insert the connector straight in.  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
• As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when  
placing or moving the receiver.  
2
DMPORT  
1
Press and hold both sides of the connector and  
then pull out the connector.  
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Listening/watching a connected  
component through DMPORT  
connection  
Naming inputs  
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for  
inputs and display it on the receiver’s display.  
This is convenient for labeling the jacks with  
the names of the connected components.  
1 Press DMPORT.  
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR  
on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the input you want to  
create an index name for.  
2 Start playback of the connected  
component.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
The sound is played back on the receiver  
and the image appears on the TV.  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
2 Press AMP MENU.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“SYSTEM”.  
Notes  
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, you can operate the connected  
component by using the remote. For details on  
remote button operation, see page 11.  
• Be sure you have connected the MONITOR OUT  
or HDMI OUT jack of the receiver to the TV  
4 Press  
or b to enter the  
menu.  
5 Press V/v to select “NAME IN”.  
6 Press or b to enter the  
parameter.  
Tip  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character. Follow the procedure given in  
When listening to MP3 or other compressed music  
using a portable audio source, you can enhance the  
sound. Press MUSIC repeatedly to select  
“PORTABLE” (page 60).  
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Changing the display  
Using the Sleep Timer  
You can check the sound field, etc., by  
changing the information on the display.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the  
power is on.  
“SLEEP” lights up in the display.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
All inputs except the FM and AM  
band  
OFF t 0:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 1:30:00 t  
2:00:00  
a)  
Index name of the input t Selected input  
Tip  
t Sound field currently applied t Volume  
level t Stream info  
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.  
FM and AM band  
b)  
Program Service name or preset station  
a)  
name t Frequency t Program Type  
b)  
b)  
indication t Radio Text indication t  
Current Time indication (in 24-hour system  
b)  
mode) t Sound field currently applied  
a)  
Index name appears only when you have assigned  
one to the input or preset station (page 67, 80).  
Index name does not appear when only blank  
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the  
input name.  
b)  
During RDS reception only (Models of area code  
CEL, CEK, ECE only) (page 68).  
Note  
Character or marks may not be displayed for some  
languages.  
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Recording onto a recording  
media  
Recording using the  
receiver  
You can record from a video/audio component  
using the receiver. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with your recording  
component.  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the playback  
component.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
Recording onto a CD-R  
2 Prepare the playback  
You can record onto a CD-R using the  
receiver. See the operating instructions  
supplied with your CD recorder.  
component for playing.  
For example, insert the video tape you  
want to copy into the VCR.  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the playback  
component.  
3 Prepare the recording  
component.  
Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the  
recording component (VIDEO 1) for  
recording.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Prepare the playback  
4 Start recording on the  
recording component, then  
start playback on the playback  
component.  
component for playing.  
For example, tune to the radio station you  
want to record (page 63).  
3 Prepare the recording  
Note  
Some sources contain copy guards to prevent  
recording. In this case, you may not be able to record  
from the source.  
component.  
Insert a blank CD-R into the CD recorder  
and adjust the recording level.  
4 Start recording on the  
recording component, then  
start playback on the playback  
component.  
Note  
Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output  
from the SA-CD/CD/CD-R OUT jacks.  
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4 Press ENT/MEM.  
Using the Remote  
Once the numeric code has been verified,  
the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes  
twice and the remote automatically exits  
the programming mode.  
Programming the remote  
You can program the remote to control non-  
Sony components by changing the code. Once  
the control signals have been memorized, you  
can use those components as part of your  
system.  
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control  
other components.  
Notes  
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is  
Furthermore, you can also program the remote  
for Sony components that the remote is unable  
to control. Note that the remote can only  
control components that accept infrared  
wireless control signals.  
pressed.  
• In step 2, if you want to change to other input, press  
SHIFT and then press the new input buttons you  
want.  
• In step 2, if you press TUNER, you can only  
program the button to control a tuner (page 87).  
• For the numeric codes, only the last three numbers  
entered are valid.  
1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing  
RM SET UP.  
The RM SET UP button slowly flashes.  
To program the remote to  
control a TV  
1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing RM SET UP.  
The RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes.  
2 Press TV.  
The RM SET UP and the SHIFT button  
indicator light up.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
numeric code (or one of the codes if more  
than one code exists) for TV. For details, see  
2 Press the input button for the  
component you want to control.  
For example, if you are going to control a  
CD player, press SA-CD/CD.  
The RM SET UP and the SHIFT button  
indicator light up.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to  
enter the numeric code (or one  
of the codes if more than one  
code exists) corresponding to  
the component and the maker  
of the component you want to  
control (except TV).  
4 Press ENT/MEM.  
Once the numeric code has been verified,  
the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes  
twice and the remote automatically exits the  
programming mode.  
See the tables on page 84–87 for  
information on the numeric code(s)  
corresponding to the component and the  
maker of the component (the first digit  
and the last two digits of the numeric code  
correspond to the category and the  
maker’s code respectively).  
To cancel programming  
Press RM SET UP during any step. The RM  
SET UP indicator flashes 5 times in quick  
succession. The remote automatically exits the  
programming mode.  
To activate the input after  
programming  
Press the programmed button to activate the  
input you want.  
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If programming is  
To control a CD player  
unsuccessful, check the  
following:  
Maker  
Code(s)  
101, 102, 103  
104, 123  
105, 106, 107  
108, 109, 110  
111, 116  
116  
SONY  
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the  
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.  
• If the indicator flashes 5 times in quick  
succession while entering the numeric code,  
an error has occurred. Start again from step  
DENON  
JVC  
KENWOOD  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
ONKYO  
112, 113, 114  
115  
To clear the memory of the  
remote  
To clear all programmes, do the following to  
reset the remote to factory settings.  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
116  
PIONEER  
TECHNICS  
YAMAHA  
117  
115, 118, 119  
120, 121, 122  
While holding down MASTER  
VOL –, press and hold ?/1and then  
press AV ?/1.  
To control a DAT deck  
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.  
Maker  
Code(s)  
203  
SONY  
PIONEER  
219  
The numeric codes  
corresponding to the  
component and the maker of  
the component  
To control an MD deck  
Maker  
Code(s)  
301  
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to  
control non-Sony components and also Sony  
components that the remote is normally unable  
to control. Since the remote signal that a  
component accepts differs depending on the  
model and year of the component, more than  
one numeric code may be assigned to a  
component. If you fail to program your remote  
using one of the codes, try using other codes.  
SONY  
DENON  
JVC  
302  
303  
KENWOOD  
304  
To control a tape deck  
Maker  
Code(s)  
201, 202  
204, 205  
206, 207, 208, 209  
210  
SONY  
Notes  
DENON  
• The numeric codes are based on the latest  
information available for each brand. There is a  
chance, however, that your component will not  
respond to some or all of the codes.  
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be  
available when used with your particular  
component.  
KENWOOD  
NAKAMICHI  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
216  
211, 212  
213, 214  
215, 216  
217, 218  
PIONEER  
TECHNICS  
YAMAHA  
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To control an LD player  
To control a DVD player  
Maker  
Code(s)  
601, 602, 603  
606  
Maker  
Code(s)  
401, 402, 403  
424  
SONY  
SONY  
PIONEER  
BROKSONIC  
DENON  
405  
HITACHI  
JVC  
416  
To control a video CD player  
415, 423  
419  
Maker  
Code(s)  
MITSUBISHI  
ORITRON  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
RCA  
SONY  
605  
417  
406, 408, 425  
407  
To control a VCR  
Maker  
Code(s)  
409, 410  
414  
SONY  
701, 702, 703, 704,  
705, 706  
SAMSUNG  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
416, 422  
404, 421  
418, 420  
AIWA*  
710, 750, 757, 758  
707, 708, 709, 759  
740  
AKAI  
BLAUPUNKT  
EMERSON  
711, 712, 713, 714,  
715, 716, 750  
To control a DVD recorder  
Maker  
FISHER  
717, 718, 719, 720  
Code(s)  
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730  
(GE)  
SONY  
401, 402, 403  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
723, 753  
724  
722, 725, 729, 741  
717  
ITT/NOKIA  
JVC  
726, 727, 728, 736  
730, 731, 738  
732, 733, 734, 735  
736  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
NEC  
PANASONIC  
729, 730, 737, 738,  
739, 740  
PHILIPS  
729, 730, 731  
729  
PIONEER  
RCA/PROSCAN  
722, 729, 730, 731,  
741, 747  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
742, 743, 744, 745  
717, 720, 746  
748, 749  
SHARP  
TELEFUNKEN  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
751, 752  
747, 756  
754  
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you  
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony  
instead.  
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To control a TV  
Maker  
Code(s)  
RADIO SHACK  
503, 510, 527, 565,  
567  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
501  
RCA/PROSCAN  
SAMSUNG  
503, 510, 523, 529,  
544  
AIWA  
501, 536, 539  
AKAI  
503  
503, 515, 517, 531,  
532, 534, 544, 556,  
557, 562, 563, 566,  
569  
AOC  
503  
CENTURION  
CORONADO  
CURTIS-MATHES  
DAYTRON  
DAEWOO  
566  
517  
SAMPO  
SABA  
566  
503, 551, 566, 567  
517, 566  
530, 537, 547, 549,  
558  
504, 505, 506, 507,  
515, 544  
SANYO  
508, 545, 546, 560,  
567  
FISHER  
508, 545  
548  
SCOTT  
SEARS  
503, 566  
FUNAI  
503, 508, 510, 517,  
518, 551  
FUJITSU  
528  
SHARP  
517, 535, 550, 561,  
565  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
503, 512, 515, 517,  
534, 544, 556, 568  
SYLVANIA  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
503, 518, 566  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
511, 533, 534  
530, 537, 547, 549  
503, 513, 514, 515,  
517, 519, 544, 557,  
571  
535, 539, 540, 541,  
551  
ITT/NOKIA  
J.C.PENNY  
JVC  
521, 522  
503, 510, 566  
516, 552  
517  
TELEFUNKEN  
530, 537, 538, 547,  
549, 558  
TEKNIKA  
WARDS  
YORK  
517, 518, 567  
503, 517, 566  
566  
KMC  
MAGNAVOX  
503, 515, 517, 518,  
544, 566  
ZENITH  
GE  
542, 543, 567  
503, 509, 510, 544  
515, 534, 556  
MARANTZ  
527  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
503, 519, 527, 544,  
566, 568  
LOEWE  
NEC  
503, 517, 520, 540,  
544, 554, 566  
NORDMENDE  
NOKIA  
530, 558  
521, 522, 573, 575  
PANASONIC  
509, 524, 553, 559,  
572  
PHILIPS  
PHILCO  
PIONEER  
515, 518, 557, 570,  
571  
503, 504, 514, 517,  
518  
509, 525, 526, 540,  
551, 555  
PORTLAND  
QUASAR  
503  
509, 535  
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To control a satellite tuner  
To control a tuner  
Maker  
Code(s)  
Maker  
Code(s)  
002, 005  
SONY  
801, 802, 803, 804,  
824, 825, 865  
SONY  
AMSTRAD  
BskyB  
845, 846  
862  
To control a Blu-ray disc  
recorder  
GENERAL ELECTRIC 866  
(GE)  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
310, 311, 312  
GRUNDIG  
HUMAX  
THOMSON  
PACE  
859, 860  
846, 847  
To control a PSX  
Maker  
857, 861, 864, 876  
Code(s)  
848, 849, 850, 852,  
862, 863, 864  
SONY  
313, 314, 315  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
818, 855  
856, 857, 858, 859,  
860, 864, 874  
To control a DVD/VHS COMBO  
Maker  
Code(s)  
NOKIA  
851, 853, 854, 864  
SONY  
411  
RCA/PROSCAN  
BITA/HITACHI  
HUGHES  
866, 871  
868  
To control a DVD/HDD COMBO  
867  
Maker  
Code(s)  
JVC/Echostar/Dish  
Network  
873  
SONY  
401, 402, 403  
MITSUBISHI  
SAMSUNG  
TOSHIBA  
872  
875  
869, 870  
To control a cable box  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
821, 822, 823  
HAMLIN/REGAL  
836, 837, 838, 839,  
840  
JERROLD/G.I./  
MOTOROLA  
806, 807, 808, 809,  
810, 811, 812, 813,  
814, 819  
JERROLD  
OAK  
830, 831  
841, 842, 843  
PANASONIC  
816, 826, 832, 833,  
834, 835  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
RCA  
830, 831  
828, 829  
805  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 815, 816, 817, 844  
TOCOM/PHILIPS  
ZENITH  
830, 831  
826, 827  
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x Deep Color  
Video signals for which the color depth of  
signals passing through an HDMI jack have  
been raised.  
Additional Information  
Glossary  
The number of colors that could be expressed  
by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216 colors) with  
the current HDMI jack. However, the number  
of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel  
will be 36 bits, etc., when the receiver  
corresponds to Deep Color.  
Since the gradation of the depth of a color can  
be expressed more finely with more bits,  
continuous color changes can be more  
smoothly expressed.  
x Cinema Studio EX  
A surround sound mode that can be regarded  
as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound  
technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing  
theater using three technologies: “Virtual  
Multi Dimensions,” “Screen Depth Matching,”  
and “Cinema Studio Reverberation.”  
“Virtual Multi Dimensions,” the virtual  
speaker technology, creates a virtual multi-  
surround environment with actual speakers up  
to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound  
experience of a theater with the latest facilities  
into your home.  
“Screen Depth Matching” reproduces treble  
attenuation, fullness, and depth of sound  
usually created in a theater using sound  
emission from behind the screen. This is then  
added to the front and center channels.  
“Cinema Studio Reverberation” reproduces  
the sound characteristics of state-of-the-art  
dubbing theaters and recording studios,  
including Sony Pictures Entertainment’s  
dubbing studios. There are three modes, A/B/  
C, available according to the studio type.  
x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)  
A unique sound reproduction technology for  
home theater developed by Sony, in  
cooperation with Sony PicturesEntertainment,  
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  
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 Component video  
A format for transmitting video signal  
information consisting of three separate  
signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and  
chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as  
DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted  
more faithfully. The three jacks are color -  
coded green, blue and red.  
x Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby Digital Plus provides the flexibility and  
efficiency to deliver more channels of  
compelling surround sound for high-definition  
video media. Its superior coding efficiencies  
enable up to 7.1ch of high-quality  
multichannel audio without negatively  
impacting bit budgets allocated for video  
performance or additional feature sets.  
x Composite video  
A standard format for transmitting video  
signal information. The luminance signal Y  
and chrominance signal C are combined and  
transmitted together.  
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x Dolby Digital Surround EX  
Acoustic technology developed by Dolby  
Laboratories, Inc. Surround back information  
is matrixed into regular left and right surround  
channels so that the sound can be reproduced  
in 6.1 channel. Active scenes, especially, are  
recreated with a more dynamic and realistic  
sound field.  
x DTS 96/24  
A high sound quality digital signal format. It  
records audio at a sampling frequency and bit  
rate of 96 kHz/24bit which is the highest  
possible for DVD video. The number of  
playback channels varies depending on the  
software.  
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.  
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 DTS-ES  
Format for 6.1 channel playback with  
surround back information. There are two  
modes, “Discrete 6.1” which records all  
channels independently, and “Matrix 6.1”  
which matrixes surround back channel into  
surround left and surround right channels. It is  
ideal for playback of motion picture  
soundtracks.  
The GAME mode is suitable for video games.  
x Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
Technology for 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel)  
playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby  
Digital Surround EX, 5.1 channel Dolby  
Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in  
7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel). Furthermore,  
existing stereo recorded content can also be  
reproduced in 7.1 channel (or 6.1 channel).  
x DTS-HD  
Audio format which extends the conventional  
DTS Digital Surround format.  
This format consists of a core and an  
extension, and the core part has DTS Digital  
Surround compatibility. There are two kinds of  
DTS-HD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio  
and DTS-HD Master Audio. DTS-HD High  
Resolution Audio has a maximum  
transmission rate of 6 Mbps, with lossy  
compression (Lossy), and DTS-HD High  
Resolution Audio corresponds to a maximum  
sampling frequency of 96 kHz, and a  
maximum of 7.1 channel. DTS-HD Master  
Audio has a maximum transmission rate of  
24.5 Mbps, and uses lossless compression  
(Lossless), and DTS-HD Master Audio  
corresponds to a maximum sampling  
frequency of 192 kHz, and a maximum of  
7.1 channel.  
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.  
x Dolby TrueHD  
Dolby TrueHD is Dolby’s lossless audio  
technology developed for high-definition  
optical discs. Dolby TrueHD audio is bit-for-  
bit identical to the original studio masters and  
provides supreme-quality audio up to 8  
channel at 96 kHz/24 bit and up to 6ch at  
192 kHz/24 bit. Together with high-definition  
video, it offers an unprecedented home theater  
experience.  
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x DTS Neo:6  
x Sampling frequency  
This technology converts 2 channel stereo  
recorded audio for 6.1 channel playback.  
There are two modes to select according to the  
playback source or your preference, CINEMA  
for movies, and MUSIC for stereo sources  
such as music.  
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 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.  
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 color space in video.  
This standard can express a wider colour range  
than the currently used broadcast standard.  
x Neutral THX  
Neural-THX Surround is taking surround  
sound to the next level. This revolutionary new  
technology delivers the rich envelopment and  
discrete image detail of surround sound in a  
format that is fully compatible with stereo.  
Neural-THX Surround reduces the bandwidth  
needed for broadcasters to deliver true, multi-  
channel surround presentations, and enables  
7.1-channel support for gaming and movies.  
By unmasking the audio details, typically lost  
by other playback systems, audiences will  
experience the deep ambience and subtle  
details of movies, music and games. And with  
this technology being used by sound designers  
during content creation, as well as embedded  
into playback devices, Neural-THX Surround  
promises a listening experience that is true to  
the original mix.  
Neural-THX Surround has been chosen as the  
official surround sound broadcast format for  
XM Satellite Radio’s “XM HD Surround”, as  
well as other leading FM/HD radio stations  
worldwide.  
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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.  
• 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.  
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.  
• 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 (aerial). Therefore, we recommend  
using an outdoor antenna (aerial).)  
• Use caution when placing the receiver on  
surfaces that have been specially treated  
(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or  
discoloration of the surface may result.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the receiver, check that the  
operating voltage is identical with your local  
power supply.  
The operating voltage is indicated on the  
nameplate on the back of the receiver.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit  
itself has been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a  
long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver  
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC  
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug  
itself; never pull the cord.  
On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure  
to turn off and unplug the receiver.  
• The AC power cord (mains lead) must be  
changed only at a qualified service shop.  
On heat buildup  
On cleaning  
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.  
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.  
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There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem.  
• Connect a pair of headphones to the  
PHONES jack to verify that sound is  
output from the headphones. If only one  
channel is output from the headphones, the  
component may not be connected to the  
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords  
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component. If both  
channels are output from the headphones,  
the front speaker may not be connected to  
the receiver correctly. Check the  
Audio  
There is no sound, no matter which  
component is selected, or only a very  
low-level sound is heard.  
connection of the front speaker which is  
not outputting any sound.  
• Make sure you have connected to both the  
L and R jacks of an analog component, and  
not only to either the L or R jack. Use an  
audio cord (not supplied).  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected correctly and securely.  
• Check that all speaker cords are connected  
correctly.  
• Check that both the receiver and all  
components are turned on.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set  
to “VOL MIN”.  
There is no sound from analog 2  
channel sources.  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
“AUTO” (page 75) and the DIGITAL and  
HDMI connection is not made for the  
selected input.  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
“COAX” or “OPT” for the selected input  
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/  
A+B) is not set to off (page 30).  
• Check that headphones are not connected.  
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel  
the muting function.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component with the input buttons (page  
38).  
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN  
function is not used to reassign the audio  
input of another source to the selected  
• When only a very low-level sound is  
heard, check to see if NIGHT MODE is  
activated (page 61).  
• 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 from digital sources  
(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
• Check that the ANALOG DIRECT  
function is not selected.  
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN  
function is not used to reassign the audio  
input of another source to the selected  
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.  
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There is pop noise from a specific  
component connected to this receiver  
when you turn on the component.  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
“AUTO” for the selected input (page 75).  
The surround effect cannot be  
obtained.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on  
(press MOVIE or MUSIC).  
• Sound fields do not function for signals  
with a sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz.  
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.  
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 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.  
• 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.  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
• Select the source component using the  
input buttons (page 38).  
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.  
There is no sound, or only a very low-  
level sound is heard from the center/  
surround/surround back speakers.  
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 37).  
• Make sure the center/surround speakers  
are set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE”  
• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter and/or component device to make  
sure it supports this receiver.  
• Check “SP PATTERN” setting (page 48).  
There is no sound from the subwoofer.  
• Check that the subwoofer is connected  
correctly and securely.  
• Make sure you have turned on your  
subwoofer.  
• Depending on the selected sound field, no  
sound output from the subwoofer.  
• When all speakers are set to “LARGE”  
and “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” is  
selected, there is no sound from the  
subwoofer.  
• Check “SP PATTERN” setting (page 48).  
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Video  
Tuner  
There is no picture or an unclear  
picture appears on the TV screen or  
monitor.  
• Select the appropriate input using the input  
buttons.  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
The FM reception is poor.  
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)  
to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM  
antenna (aerial) as shown below. If you  
connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna  
(aerial), ground it against lightning. To  
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the  
ground (earth) wire to a gas pipe.  
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, video output may not be  
possible.  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
The image of the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT is corrupted.  
• Video input signals other than 480p  
component are not received when signals  
are output from the VIDEO jack. Input  
480i component video signals.  
Receiver  
AM  
FM  
Ground (earth)  
wire (not  
supplied)  
ANTENNA  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
To ground  
• Select the source component using the  
input buttons (page 38).  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas (aerials) are  
connected securely. Adjust the antennas  
(aerials) and connect an external antenna  
(aerial), if necessary.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too  
weak (when tuning in with automatic  
tuning). Use direct tuning.  
• Make sure you set the tuning interval  
correctly (when tuning in AM stations  
with direct tuning).  
• No stations have been preset or the preset  
stations have been cleared (when tuning by  
scanning preset stations). Preset the  
stations (page 65).  
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver  
so that the frequency appears on the  
display.  
• Keep the satellite radio antenna (aerial)  
away from the speaker cords and the  
power cord to avoid picking up noise.  
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RDS does not work.*  
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM  
RDS station.  
The Control for HDMI function does not  
work.  
• Check the HDMI connection (page 71).  
• Make sure “CTRL:HDMI” is set to  
“CTRL ON” in the 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.  
• Select a stronger FM station.  
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.  
• Repeat the procedures of “Preparing  
the HDMI connection, connect/disconnect  
the AC power cord, or when there is a  
power failure (page 72).  
* Models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE only.  
HDMI  
The source sound input to the HDMI  
jack is not output from the receiver or  
the TV speaker.  
• Check the HDMI connection (page 71).  
• 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.  
• Be sure to use a connecting cable for the  
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed  
(an HDMI version 1.3, category 2 cable)  
when you view images or listen to sound  
during a Deep Color transmission.  
No sound is output from the receiver  
and TV speaker while using the System  
Audio Control function.  
• Make sure the TV is compatible with the  
System Audio Control function.  
• If the TV does not have System Audio  
Control function, set the “AUDIO OUT”  
settings in HDMI menu to  
– “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to the  
sound from the TV speaker and  
receiver.  
– “AMP” if you want to listen to the  
sound from the receiver.  
• If you cannot listen to the sound of a  
component connected to the receiver  
– Change the input of the receiver to  
HDMI when you want to watch a  
program on a component connected via  
HDMI connection to the receiver.  
– Change the TV channel when you want  
to watch a TV broadcast.  
– 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.  
The source image input to the HDMI  
jack is not output from the TV.  
• Check the HDMI connection (page 71).  
• Depending on the playback component,  
you may need to set up the component.  
Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with each component.  
• Be sure to use a connecting cable for the  
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed  
(an HDMI version 1.3, category 2 cable)  
when you view images or listen to sound  
during a Deep Color transmission.  
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Remote commander  
If the problem persist  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if  
service personnel changes some parts during  
repair, these parts may be retained.  
The remote does not function.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on  
the receiver.  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between  
the remote and the receiver.  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with  
new ones, if they are weak.  
Reference sections for clearing  
the receiver’s memory  
To clear  
See  
• Make sure you select the correct input on  
the remote.  
• When you operate a programmed non-  
Sony component, the remote may not  
function properly depending on the model  
and the maker of the component.  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
Error messages  
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a  
message. You can check the condition of the  
system by the message. See the following table  
to solve the problem. If any problem persists,  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
PROTECTOR  
• Irregular current is output from the  
speakers. The receiver will automatically  
turn off after a few seconds. Check the  
speaker connection and turn on the power  
again.  
For other messages, see “Message list after  
If you are unable to remedy the  
problem using the  
troubleshooting guide  
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy  
the problem (page 29). However, note that all  
memorized settings will be reset to their  
factory settings and you will have to readjust  
all settings on the receiver.  
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2)  
Reference power output for front, center, surround  
and surround back speakers. Depending on the  
sound field settings and the source, there may be  
no sound output.  
Specifications  
Amplifier section  
Models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE, AU  
1)  
Frequency response  
Analog  
10 Hz – 70 kHz,  
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound  
field and equalizer  
bypassed)  
Minimum RMS Output Power  
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
85 W + 85 W  
Stereo Mode Output Power  
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
Input  
100 W + 100 W  
Analog  
Sensitivity: 500 mV/  
50 kohms  
2)  
Surround Mode Output Power  
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
S/N3): 96 dB  
(A, 500 mV4))  
140 W per channel  
Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms  
1)  
S/N: 100 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
Models of area code E51  
Minimum RMS Output Power  
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
85 W + 85 W  
Output (analog)  
AUDIO OUT  
Stereo Mode Output Power  
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
100 W + 100 W  
Voltage: 500 mV/  
10 kohms  
SUBWOOFER  
Equalizer  
Gain levels  
Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm  
2)  
Surround Mode Output Power  
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
140 W per channel  
10 dB, 1 dB step  
3)  
INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer  
bypassed).  
Weighted network, input level.  
1)  
Measured under the following conditions:  
4)  
Area code  
CEL, CEK, ECE  
AU, E51  
Power requirements  
FM tuner section  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
Tuning range  
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial) terminals  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
10.7 MHz  
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Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
DC OUT:  
5V, 0.7 A MAX  
Area code  
Tuning scale  
Power consumption  
10 kHz step 9 kHz step  
CEL, CEK, ECE  
AU, E51  
531 kHz –  
1,602 kHz  
Area code  
Power consumption  
CEL, CEK, ECE,  
AU, E51  
230 W  
530 kHz –  
1,710 kHz  
531 kHz –  
1,710 kHz  
5)  
5)  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
Antenna (aerial)  
Intermediate frequency  
450 kHz  
Loop antenna  
0.7 W  
(When “CTRL:HDMI” in  
HDMI menu is set to  
“CTRL OFF”)  
5)  
You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or  
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off  
the receiver. While holding down TUNING  
MODE, press POWER on the receiver. All preset  
stations will be erased when you change the tuning  
scale. To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz),  
repeat the procedure.  
Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)  
430 × 157.5 × 318 mm  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
8.4 kg  
Supplied accessories  
Operating instructions (this manual)  
Video section  
Inputs/Outputs  
Quick Setup Guide (1)  
Video:  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
Remote commander (RM-AAP022) (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
COMPONENT VIDEO:  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
80 MHz HD Pass Through  
Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)  
For details on the area code of the  
General  
component you are using, see page 3.  
Power requirements  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
Area code  
CEL, CEK, ECE  
AU  
Power requirements  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
E51  
120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
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Index  
Numerics  
H
S
HDMI  
Satellite tuner/Set-top box  
Selecting  
Sound fields  
Speakers  
Super Audio CD player  
I
A
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT  
M
Menu  
B
Blu-ray disc player  
C
CD player  
CD recorder  
Control for HDMI  
T
N
Tuner  
Tuning  
TV  
O
D
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
P
V
R
VCR  
Video game  
DVD player  
Recording  
DVD recorder  
onto a recording media  
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