Sony Stereo Receiver STR DA1200ES User Manual

2-694-840-12(2)  
Multi Channel  
AV Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
STR-DA1200ES  
Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia  
©2006 Sony Corporation  
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For customers in Europe  
WARNING  
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic  
Equipment (Applicable in the European  
Union and other European countries  
with separate collection systems)  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric  
shock, do not expose this apparatus to  
rain or moisture.  
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the  
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains,  
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the  
apparatus.  
This symbol on the product or on its  
packaging indicates that this product  
shall not be treated as household waste.  
Instead it shall be handed over to the  
applicable collection point for the  
recycling of electrical and electronic  
equipment. By ensuring this product is  
disposed of correctly, you will help  
prevent potential negative  
consequences for the environment and  
human health, which could otherwise  
be caused by inappropriate waste  
handling of this product. The recycling  
of materials will help to conserve  
natural resources. For more detailed  
information about recycling of this  
product, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste  
disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects  
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.  
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such  
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.  
Install this system so that the power cord can be  
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the  
event of trouble.  
Don’t throw away the battery with  
general house waste, dispose of it  
correctly as chemical waste.  
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE  
UNITED KINGDOM  
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to  
this equipment for your safety and convenience.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be  
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied  
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e.,  
marked with  
or  
mark) must be used.  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a  
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse  
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug  
without the fuse cover.  
If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your  
nearest Sony service station.  
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About This Manual  
• The instructions in this manual are for model STR-  
DA1200ES. Check your model number by looking  
at the lower right corner of the front panel.  
• 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 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 from Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat.  
No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;  
5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S.  
and world-wide patents issued and pending.  
“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6”, and “DTS 96/24”  
are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems,  
Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
This receiver incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
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Table of Contents  
Calibrating the appropriate settings  
(Auto Calibration menu) ....................... 68  
7: Calibrating the appropriate settings  
Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS surround  
Selecting a pre-programmed sound field  
Using only the front speakers  
Enjoying the surround effect at low volume  
Listening to the sound without any adjustment  
Adjusting the speaker levels and balance  
Resetting sound fields  
(AUTO CALIBRATION) ......................40  
Storing FM stations automatically  
Adjusting the level  
Adjusting the equalizer  
Settings for the surround sound  
Settings for the tuner  
Settings for the audio  
Settings for the video  
Settings for the speakers  
Settings for the system  
Displaying menus of the receiver on the TV  
Switching between digital and analog audio  
Listening to digital sound from other inputs  
Watching HDMI images from other inputs  
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Getting Started  
Description and location of parts  
Front panel  
To remove the cover  
Name  
Function  
Press PUSH.  
A POWER  
Press to turn the  
receiver on or off (page  
36, 48, 49, 50, 51, 76).  
When you remove the cover, keep it out of  
reach from children.  
B AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the  
jack  
supplied optimizer  
microphone for the  
Digital Cinema Auto  
Calibration function  
(page 40).  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
C TONE MODE  
TONE  
Adjusts FRONT BASS  
and FRONT TREBLE.  
Press TONE MODE  
repeatedly to select  
BASS or TREBLE,  
then turn TONE to  
adjust the level (page  
57).  
L INPUT MODE Press to select the input  
mode when the same  
components are  
connected to both  
digital and analog jacks  
(page 85).  
M MULTI CH IN  
Press to selectthe audio  
input signal from the  
component connected  
to the MULTI  
D MEMORY/  
Press to operate a tuner  
(FM/AM) (page 77).  
ENTER  
CHANNEL INPUT  
jack (page 47).  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
N A.DIRECT  
Press to listen to high  
quality analog sound  
(page 74).  
E Remote sensor Receives signals from  
remote commander.  
F DIMMER  
Press to adjust  
brightness of the  
display.  
O PHONES jack Connects to  
headphones (page 72).  
P SPEAKERS  
Press to select A, B,  
G SLEEP  
Press to activate the  
SLEEP function (page  
90).  
(OFF/A/B/A+B) A+B, OFF of the front  
speakers (page 38).  
Q VIDEO 3 IN/  
Connect to a portable  
H SUR BACK  
Press to activate SB  
DECODING (page  
60).  
PORTABLE AV audio/videocomponent  
DECODING  
IN jack  
such as a camcorder or  
video game (page 32,  
50).  
I Display  
The current status of  
the selected component  
or a list of selectable  
items appears here  
window  
R MULTI  
Lights up when multi-  
channel audio signals  
are decoded (page 49).  
CHANNEL  
DECODING  
lamp  
J 2CH  
A.F.D.  
Press to select sound  
field (page 69).  
S INPUT  
Turn to select the input  
source to play back  
(page 47, 48, 49, 50,  
51, 84, 85, 91).  
SELECTOR  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
T MASTER  
Turn to adjust the  
volume level of all  
speakers at the same  
time (page 47, 48, 49,  
50, 51).  
K DISPLAY  
Press to select  
VOLUME  
information displayed  
on the display window  
(page 89).  
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About the indicators on the display  
Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A SW  
Lights up when sub woofer  
selection is set to “YES”  
and the audio signal is  
B 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).  
Front Left  
Front Right  
Center (monaural)  
Surround Left  
Surround Right  
indicators  
output from the SUB  
WOOFER jack (page 63).  
While this indicator lights  
up, the receiver creates a  
sub woofer signal based on  
the L.F.E. signal in the disc  
being played back or the  
low frequency components  
of the front channels.  
L
R
C
SL  
SR  
S
Surround (monaural or the  
surround components  
obtained by Pro Logic  
processing)  
SBL  
SBR  
SB  
Surround Back Left  
Surround Back Right  
Surround Back (the  
surround back components  
obtained by 6.1 channel  
decoding)  
Example:  
Recording format (Front/  
Surround): 3/2.1  
Output channel: Surround  
speakers are set to “NO.”  
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO  
SW  
L
C
R
SL  
SR  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
C ;DIGITAL Lights up when the receiver  
I 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 85).  
(EX)  
is decoding Dolby Digital  
Surround signals.  
;DIGITAL EX” also  
lights up when the receiver  
is decoding Dolby Digital  
Surround EX signals. When  
playing a Dolby Digital  
format disc, be sure that you  
have made digital  
connections and that  
INPUT MODE is not set to  
“ANALOG” (page 85).  
J 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 85).  
D INPUT  
Lights up constantly. Oneof  
the input indicators also  
lights up according to the  
current input.  
K ANALOG Lights up when INPUT  
MODE is set to “AUTO”  
and no digital signal is  
being input through the  
COAXIAL or OPTICAL  
jacks, or when INPUT  
MODE is set to  
E AUTO  
Lights up when INPUT  
MODE is set to “AUTO”  
(page 85).  
F HDMI  
Lights up when the receiver  
recognizes a component  
connected via an HDMI IN  
jack (page 25).  
“ANALOG,” or when the  
ANALOG DIRECT  
function is being used (page  
85).  
G DTS (-ES) Lights up when the receiver  
is decoding DTS signals.  
“DTS-ES” also lights up  
when the receiver is  
L MULTI IN Lights up when MULTI IN  
is selected (page 47).  
decoding DTS-ES signals.  
When playing a DTS  
format disc, be sure that you  
have made digital  
connections and that  
INPUT MODE is not set to  
“ANALOG” (page 85).  
M SB DEC  
Lights up when surround  
back sound decoding is  
activated (page 60).  
N RDS  
Lights up while receiving  
RDS information (page 81).  
O D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic  
range compression is  
H 96/24  
Lights up when the receiver  
is decoding DTS96/24 (96  
kHz/24 bit).  
activated (page 57).  
P EQ  
Lights up when the  
equalizer is activated (page  
57).  
Q SLEEP  
Lights up when the sleep  
timer is activated (page 90).  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
R L.F.E.  
Lights up when the disc  
being played back contains  
an L.F.E. (Low Frequency  
Effect) channel and the  
L.F.E. channel signal is  
actually being reproduced,  
the bars underneath the  
letters light up to indicate  
the level. Since the L.F.E.  
signal is not recorded in all  
parts of the input signal the  
bar indication will fluctuate  
(and may turn off) during  
playback.  
W SP-A/SP-B/ Lights up according to the  
SP-OFF  
speaker system used (page  
38).  
“SP-OFF” lights up when  
“SP-OFF” is selected or  
headphones are connected.  
X PRESET  
Lights up when TUNING  
MODE is “PRESET.”  
Y Tuner  
Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio  
stations (page 77–82), etc.  
indicators  
Z MEMORY Lights up when a memory  
function, such as Name  
Input (page 84) etc., is  
S ;PRO  
Lights up when the receiver  
activated.  
LOGIC (II/ applies Pro Logic  
IIx)  
processing to 2 channel  
signals in order to output  
the center and surround  
channel signals. “;PRO  
LOGIC II” also lights up  
when the Pro Logic II  
MOVIE/MUSIC/GAME  
decoder is activated.  
wj VOLUME Displays the current  
volume.  
;PRO LOGIC IIx” also  
lights up when the Pro  
Logic IIx MOVIE/MUSIC/  
GAME decoder is activated  
(page 70).  
Note  
This indicator does not light if  
both the center and surround  
speakers are set to “NO” (page  
64).  
T NEO:6  
Lights up when DTS Neo:6  
Cinema/Music decoding is  
activated (page 70).  
U DISCRETE Lights up when DTS-ES  
Discrete decoding is  
activated (page 60).  
V MATRIX  
Lights up when DTS-ES  
Matrix decoding is  
activated (page 60).  
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Rear panel  
A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section  
C COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/  
OUTPUT section  
OPTICAL IN/ Connects to a DVD  
OUT jacks  
player, Super Audio  
CD player, etc. The  
COAXIAL jack  
provides a better  
quality sound (page  
19, 20, 29).  
COMPONENT Connects to a DVD  
VIDEO (Y, P / player, TV, or a  
B
C , P /C )  
INPUT/  
satellite tuner. (page  
B
R
R
COAXIAL IN  
jacks  
OUTPUT  
jacks*  
HDMI IN/  
MONITOR  
OUT jacks  
Connects to a DVD  
player, or a satellite  
tuner. An image and  
the sound are output  
to TV or a projector  
(page 25).  
D AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section  
AUDIO IN/  
OUT jacks  
Connects to a MD  
deck or tape deck,  
etc (page 19, 23).  
L
R
MULTI  
CHANNEL  
INPUT jacks  
Connects to a Super  
Audio CD player or  
DVD player with an  
analog audio jack for  
7.1 channel or 5.1  
channel sound (page  
B ANTENNA section  
FMANTENNA Connects to the FM  
jack  
wire antenna (aerial)  
supplied with this  
receiver (page 35).  
AM  
ANTENNA  
jack  
Connects to the AM  
loop antenna (aerial)  
supplied with this  
receiver (page 35).  
PRE OUT jacks Connects to an  
external power  
amplifier.  
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E VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT  
section  
AUDIO IN/  
OUT jacks  
Connects to a VCR  
or a DVD player etc.  
(page 29, 30, 31, 32).  
L
R
VIDEO IN/  
OUT jacks*  
S VIDEO IN/  
OUT jacks*  
F SPEAKERS section  
Connects to speakers  
(page 17).  
* You can watch the selected input image when you  
connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page  
27). You can also display certain menu settings and  
the sound field on the monitor when you press ON  
SCREEN on the remote (page 83).  
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Name  
Function  
Remote commander  
A AV ?/1  
Press to turn on or off the audio/  
You can use the supplied remote RM-AAP015  
to operate the receiver and to control the Sony  
audio/video components that the remote is  
assigned to operate (page 94).  
(on/standby) video components that the  
remote is assigned to operate  
(page 94).  
If you press the ?/1 (B) at the  
same time, it will turn off the  
receiver and other Sony  
components (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
RM-AAP015  
Note  
The function of the AV ?/1  
switch changes automatically  
each time you press the input  
button (C).  
B ?/1  
Press to turn the receiver on or  
(on/standby) off.  
C Input  
buttons  
Press one of the buttons to  
select the component you want  
to use. When you press any of  
the input buttons, the receiver  
turns on. The buttons are  
factory assigned to control Sony  
components (page 47). You can  
program the remote to control  
non-Sony components  
following the steps in  
(page 94).  
D RECEIVER Press to enable the receiver  
operation (page 52).  
E NIGHT  
Press to activate the NIGHT  
MODE function (page 73).  
MODE  
F INPUT  
Press to select the input mode  
when the same components are  
connected to both digital and  
analog jacks (page 85).  
MODE  
G 2CH  
A.F.D.  
Press to select a sound field  
(page 69).  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
H Numeric  
Press to  
Q F1/F2  
Press TV (wj) and then press  
F1 or F2 to select a component  
to operate.  
• Hard disk recorder  
F1: HDD  
F2: DVD  
• DVD/VHS combo player  
F1: DVD  
buttons  
– preset/tune to preset stations.  
– select track numbers of the  
CD player, DVD player or  
MD deck. Press 0/10 to  
select track number 10.  
– select channel numbers of  
the VCR or satellite tuner.  
– After pressing TV (wj),  
press the numeric buttons to  
select the TV channels.  
F2: VHS  
TV/VIDEO  
Press TV/VIDEO and TV (wj)  
at the same time to select the  
input signal (TV input or video  
input).  
I ENTER  
Press to enter the value after  
selecting a channel, disc or  
track using the numeric buttons.  
WIDE  
Press to select the wide picture  
mode.  
MEMORY  
Press to store a tuner station  
during tuner operation.  
R TOP MENU Press to display the menu or  
on-screen guide of the DVD  
J DISPLAY  
Press to select information  
displayed on the display  
player on the TV screen. Then  
window, TV screen of the VCR,  
satellite tuner, CD player, DVD  
player, or MD deck (page 89).  
use V/v/B/b and  
to perform  
menu operations.  
MENU  
Press to display the menus of  
the DVD player on the TV  
screen. Then use V/v/B/b and  
to perform menu operations  
(page 93).  
K
After pressing MENU (qd) or  
TOP MENU (qk), press V/v, B  
or b to select the settings. Then  
V/v/B/b  
press  
to enter the selection  
(page 52).  
S MUTING  
Press to activate the muting  
function (page 47).  
L TOOLS  
Press to display and select items  
from the option menus for DVD  
player, etc.  
OPTIONS  
T MASTER  
Press to adjust the volume level  
of all speakers at the same time  
(page 47).  
VOL +/–  
M MENU  
Press to display the menu of the  
receiver, a DVD player or TV,  
etc.  
TV VOL +/– Press TV (wj) and then press  
TV VOL +/– to adjust the  
·
N REPLAY B / Press to replay the previous  
volume level of the TV.  
ADVANCE  
scene or fast forward the current  
scene of the VCR or DVD  
player.  
U DISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when using  
·
b
a multi-disc changer.  
V RETURN/  
Press to return to the previous  
menu or exit the menu while the  
menu or on-screen guide of the  
VCR, DVD player, or satellite  
tuner is displayed on the TV  
screen (page 93).  
a)  
O m/M  
Press to operate the DVD  
player, CD player, MD deck or  
tape deck, etc.  
EXIT O  
a)  
x
a)  
X
H
b)  
a)  
./>  
TUNING +/– Press to select stations (page 77,  
W ON SCREEN Press to display the receiver  
status. Then, if you press  
80).  
P PRESET  
Press to register FM/AM Radio  
stations or to select preset  
stations.  
MENU (qd), the menus of the  
receiver appear (page 83).  
b)  
+
/–  
TV CH +/–  
Press TV (wj) and then press  
TV CH+/– to operate the TV,  
satellite tuner, VCR, etc.  
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Notes  
Name  
Function  
• 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.  
X CLEAR  
Press to  
– clear a mistake when you  
press the incorrect numeric  
button.  
– return to continuous  
playback, etc. of the satellite  
tuner or DVD player.  
>10  
Press to select  
– track numbers over 10 of the  
VCR, satellite tuner, CD  
player or MD deck.  
– channel numbers of the  
Digital CATV terminal.  
D.TUNING  
Press to enter direct tuning  
mode (page 78).  
Y A.DIRECT  
Z SLEEP  
wj TV  
Press to switch the audio of the  
selected input to analog signal  
without any adjustment (page  
74).  
Press to activate the Sleep  
Timer function and the duration  
which the receiver turns off  
automatically (page 90).  
Press to enable TV operation.  
wk RM SET UP Press to set up the remote.  
a)  
See the table on page 93 for information on the  
buttons that you can use to control each  
component.  
The tactile dot is attached to these buttons (H,  
b)  
PRESET+). Use as a mark of operation.  
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1: Installing speakers  
This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel  
system (7 speakers and one sub woofer).  
two surround back speakers (7.1 channel  
60).  
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 sub woofer (5.1  
channel system).  
Example of a 5.1 channel  
speaker system configuration  
AFront left speaker  
BFront right speaker  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround left speaker  
ESurround right speaker  
FSurround back left speaker  
GSurround back right speaker  
HSub woofer  
AFront left speaker  
BFront right speaker  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround left speaker  
ESurround right speaker  
HSub woofer  
Tips  
• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,  
place the surround back speaker behind the  
listening position.  
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly  
directional signals, you can place it wherever you  
want.  
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 system) or  
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2: Connecting speakers  
H
G
F
FRONT SPEAKERS  
B terminals a)  
A
B
E
D
C
B
A
AMonaural audio cord (not supplied)  
BSpeaker cords (not supplied)  
a)  
b)  
AFront speaker A (L)  
BFront speaker A (R)  
CCenter speaker  
DSurround speaker (L)  
ESurround speaker (R)  
If you have an additional front speaker  
system, connect them to the FRONT  
SPEAKERS B terminals. You can select  
the front speaker system you want to use  
with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on  
the front panel (page 38).  
If you connect only one surround back  
speaker, connect it to the SURROUND  
BACK SPEAKERS L terminals.  
b)  
FSurround back speaker (L)  
b)  
GSurround back speaker (R)  
c)  
HSub woofer  
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c)  
When you connect a sub woofer 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 sub woofer, then sound may not  
be output.  
Note  
When you connect all the speakers with a nominal  
impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set  
“SP. IMPEDANCE” in the System Settings menu to  
“8 ohm.” In other connections, set it to “4 ohm.” For  
details, see “6: Setting the speakers” (page 38).  
Tip  
To connect certain speakers to another power  
amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal  
is output from both the SPEAKERS terminals and  
the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to  
connect just the front speakers to another amplifier,  
connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L  
and R jacks.  
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3a: Connecting the audio components  
How to hook up your  
components  
Audio input/output jacks to be  
connected  
This section describes how to hook up your  
components to this receiver. Before you begin,  
for the pages which describe how to connect  
each component.  
The sound quality depends on the jack used.  
Refer to the illustration that follows. Select the  
connection configuration according to the  
jacks of your components.  
After hooking up all your components,  
Component to be connected  
Page  
Super Audio CD  
player/ CD player  
With digital audio  
output  
Digital  
Analog  
With multi-channel  
audio output  
High quality sound  
With analog audio  
output only  
MD/TAPE  
With digital audio  
output  
Notes  
With analog audio  
output only  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the  
plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
Analog disc turntable  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32  
kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling  
frequencies.  
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Connecting components with  
digital audio input/output jacks  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player  
and an MD/TAPE deck.  
Super Audio CD  
player, CD player  
MD deck,  
TAPE deck  
C
A
B
A
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BCoaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
COptical digital cord (not supplied)  
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Notes on playing a Super Audio  
CD on a Super Audio CD player  
• No sound is output when playing a Super  
Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player  
connected to only the COAXIAL SA-CD/  
CD IN jacks on this receiver. When you play  
a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD  
IN jacks. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the Super Audio CD player.  
You cannot make digital recordings of a  
Super Audio CD. Use the analog jack for  
recording in this case.  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert  
the plugs straight in until they click into  
place.  
• Do not bend or tie digital optical cords.  
If you want to connect several  
digital components, but cannot  
find an unused input  
Tip  
You cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY  
DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this receiver’s  
digital input jacks. You must use an RF demodulator  
for this configuration.  
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Connecting components with  
multi-channel output jacks  
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is  
equipped with multi-channel output jacks, you  
can connect it to the MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi-  
channel sound. Alternatively, the multi-  
channel input jacks can be used to connect an  
external multi-channel decoder.  
DVD player, Super Audio  
CD player, etc.  
A
B
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BMonaural audio cord (not supplied)  
Note  
DVD and Super Audio CD players do not have the  
SURROUND BACK jacks.  
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Connecting components with  
analog audio jacks  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a component with analog jacks, such  
as tape deck, turntable, etc.  
Super Audio  
CD player,  
CD player  
MD deck,  
TAPE deck  
A
A
A
Turntable  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
Note  
If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect  
it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.  
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3b: Connecting the video components  
How to hook up your  
components  
Video input/output jacks to be  
connected  
This section describes how to hook up your  
components to this receiver. Before you begin,  
for the pages which describe how to connect  
each component.  
The image quality depends on the connecting  
jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.  
Select the connection according to the jacks on  
your components.  
After hooking up all your components,  
Component to be connected  
With HDMI jack  
Page  
Digital  
Analog  
TV monitor  
DVD player, DVD recorder  
Satellite tuner  
High quality image  
VCR  
Camcorder, video game, etc.  
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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.  
DVD player  
Satellite tuner/TV monitor, projector, etc.  
Audio  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
Audio  
signals  
Audio/video  
signals  
B
A
C
A
A
AHDMI cable (not supplied)  
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.  
BCoaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
COptical digital cord (not supplied)  
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Notes on HDMI connections  
• Audio signals input to the HDMI IN jacks  
are output from the HDMI OUT jack. The  
input audio signals are not output from the  
speaker output jacks, PRE OUT jacks and  
any other audio output jacks.  
You must connect audio or digital cords to  
output sound from the receiver (page 29, 31).  
• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can  
only be output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
The input video signals cannot be output  
from the VIDEO OUT jacks, S VIDEO  
OUT jacks, or MONITOR OUT jacks.  
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo  
(made by Sony).  
• Check the setup of the connected component  
if an image is poor or the sound does not  
come out of a component connected via the  
HDMI cable.  
• Be sure to turn on the receiver when video  
and audio signals of a playback component  
are being output to a TV through this  
receiver. Unless the power is on, neither  
video nor audio signals will be transmitted.  
• This receiver may not be able to transfer  
video or audio signals with certain types of  
components.  
• Refer to the operating instructions of each  
component connected for details.  
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Connecting a TV monitor  
The image from a visual component connected  
to this receiver and the menu of this receiver  
can be displayed on a TV screen.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
TV monitor  
Video signals  
Audio signals  
A
B
C
D
E
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
CComponent video cord (not supplied)  
DS video cord (not supplied)  
EVideo cord (not supplied)  
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Notes  
• Connect image display components such as a TV  
monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack  
on the receiver. You may not be able to record, even  
if you connect recording components.  
• Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a  
playback component are being output to a TV via  
the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is  
not turned on, neither video nor audio is  
transmitted.  
• 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.  
Tips  
• The receiver has a video conversion function. For  
(page 34).  
You can watch the selected input image when you  
connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor.  
You can also display certain menu settings and the  
sound field on the monitor when you press ON  
SCREEN (page 83).  
• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers  
connected to the receiver if you connect the sound  
output jack of the TV and the TV/SAT AUDIO IN  
jacks of the receiver. In this configuration, set the  
sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be  
switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable.”  
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Connecting a DVD player/DVD  
recorder  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a DVD player/DVD recorder.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Note  
To output multi-channel digital audio, set the digital  
audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the DVD  
player.  
Connecting a DVD player  
DVD player  
Video signals  
Audio signals  
A
B
C
D
E
ACoaxial digital cord (not supplied)  
BAudio cord (not supplied)  
CComponent video cord (not supplied)  
DS video cord (not supplied)  
EVideo cord (not supplied)  
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Connecting a DVD recorder  
DVD recorder  
Video signals  
Audio signals  
A
B
C
D
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
BAudio cord (not supplied)  
CVideo cord (not supplied)  
DS video cord (not supplied)  
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Connecting a satellite tuner  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a satellite tuner.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
Satellite tuner  
Video signals  
Audio signals  
A
B
C
D
E
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)  
BAudio cord (not supplied)  
CComponent video cord (not supplied)  
DS video cord (not supplied)  
EVideo cord (not supplied)  
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Connecting components with  
analog video and audio jack  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a component which has analog jacks  
such as a VCR, etc.  
It is not necessary to connect all the cables.  
Connect audio and video cords according to  
the jacks of your components.  
VCR  
Audio signals  
Video signals  
A
B
To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE  
AV IN jacks (Front panel)  
C
Camcorder,  
video game  
D
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BVideo cord (not supplied)  
CS video cord (not supplied)  
DAudio/video cord (not supplied)  
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Function for conversion of video  
signals  
This receiver is equipped with a function for  
converting video signals. You can output the  
video signal after connecting this receiver via  
the MONITOR OUT jack as shown in the  
illustration.  
• Composite video signals can be output as  
S video signals and component video  
signals.  
• S video signals can be output as component  
video signals.  
In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver  
Input Signals  
Output Signals  
C D  
D
B C D  
A
OUTPUT jack  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT  
S VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT  
HDMI OUT  
INPUT jack  
HDMI IN A  
f
X
X
X
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN B  
X
f
X
X
S VIDEO IN C  
X
X
a
a
f
X
VIDEO IN D  
a
f
a : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter.  
f : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.  
X : Video signals are not output.  
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Notes on converting video signals  
You cannot down-convert input signals  
using the receiver. Component video signals  
cannot be converted to S video signals and  
composite video signals. S video signals  
cannot be converted to composite video  
signals. HDMI video signals cannot be  
converted to component video signals,  
S video signals, and video signals.  
Closed Caption display  
When the receiver receives video output  
signals that are up-converted but the  
accompanying closed caption cannot be  
displayed, down-convert the video output  
signals to the original video signals, and  
connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT jack  
that outputs the original video signals.  
• When video or S video signals from a VCR,  
etc., are converted on this receiver and then  
output to your TV, depending on the status of  
the video signal output, the image on the TV  
screen may appear distorted horizontally or  
no image may be output.  
• The converted video signals are output only  
from the MONITOR OUT jacks. They are  
not output from VIDEO OUT jacks or  
S VIDEO OUT jacks.  
To connect a recording  
component  
When recording, connect the recording  
component to the VIDEO OUT jacks or S  
VIDEO OUT jacks of the receiver. Connect  
cords for input and output signals to the same  
type of jack, as VIDEO OUT jacks and S  
VIDEO OUT jacks do not have an up-  
conversion function.  
• When you play a VCR with an image  
improvement circuit, such as TBC, the  
images may be distorted or may not be  
output. In this case, set the image  
improvement circuit function to off.  
• The video conversion function does not  
work with SECAM video signals.  
Note  
Signals output from the MONITOR OUT jacks may  
not be recorded properly.  
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4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna  
(aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).  
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)  
AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)  
* The shape of the connector varies depending on  
the area.  
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.  
• Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for  
grounding the receiver.  
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• Make sure that the total power consumption of the  
component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC  
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on  
the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage  
electrical home appliances such as electric irons,  
fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
5: Preparing the receiver  
and the remote  
Connecting the AC power cord  
(mains lead)  
Performing initial setup  
operations  
Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC IN terminal on the receiver,  
then connect the AC power cord (mains lead)  
to a wall outlet.  
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.  
AC OUTLET*  
AC IN terminal  
1,2 2,3  
2,3  
1 Press POWER to turn off the  
To the wall outlet  
receiver.  
* The configuration, shape, number of AC outlets,  
and the information displayed on the label will  
vary according to the area.  
2 Press POWER while pressing  
TONE MODE and MULTI CH IN.  
3
Release TONE MODE and MULTI  
CH IN after a few seconds.  
After “MEMORY CLEARING...”  
appears on the display for a while,  
“MEMORY CLEARED!” appears.  
The following items are reset to their  
factory settings.  
AC power cord  
(mains lead)  
(supplied)  
**  
• All settings in the Level Settings, EQ  
Settings, Sur Settings, Tuner Settings,  
Audio Settings, Video Settings, Speaker  
Settings, System Settings, and Auto  
Calibration menus.  
• The sound field memorized for each  
input and preset station.  
• All preset stations.  
** A several space is left between the plug and the  
rear panel even when the power cord (mains  
lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed be  
connected this way. This is not malfunction.  
Notes  
• The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver is a  
switched outlet, which supplies power to the  
connected component only while the receiver is  
turned on.  
• All index names for inputs and preset.  
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Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
About the command mode  
The receiver and the remote use the same  
command mode.  
If the command modes of the receiver and the  
remote are different, you cannot use the  
remote to operate the receiver.  
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-  
AAP015 remote commander.  
Observe the correct polarity when installing  
batteries.  
If the command modes of both the receiver and  
the remote are those of the initial setting (AV  
SYSTEM 2), it is not necessary to reset them.  
You can switch the command mode (AV  
SYSTEM 1 or AV SYSTEM 2) of the receiver  
and the remote. If both the receiver and the  
other Sony component respond to the same  
remote command, switch the command mode  
of either the component or the receiver to  
another command mode so that the component  
does not respond to the same remote command  
as the receiver.  
RM-AAP015  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.  
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of  
batteries.  
To switch the command mode  
of the receiver  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight  
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
2CH  
• 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 94).  
Turn on the receiver while pressing  
2CH.  
When the command mode is set to “AV2,”  
“COMMAND MODE [AV2]” appears on the  
display.  
Tip  
When the remote no longer operates the receiver,  
replace all the batteries with new ones.  
When the command mode is set to “AV1,”  
“COMMAND MODE [AV1]” appears on the  
display.  
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To switch the command mode  
of the RM-AAP015 remote  
6: Setting the speakers  
1
Setting the speaker impedance  
Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the  
speakers you are using.  
1
2
2
3
1 Press RM SET UP.  
The RM SET UP button flashes.  
2 Press 1 or 2 while the RM SET  
UP button is flashing.  
When you press 1, the command mode is  
set to AV SYSTEM 1. When you press 2,  
the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM  
2.  
4-6  
3,7  
3 Press ENTER when the RM SET  
UP button lights up.  
The RM SET UP button flashes twice,  
then the command mode setting process  
is completed.  
1 Turn on the receiver.  
2 Press RECEIVER.  
Receiver operation is enabled.  
Tip  
When you press RM SET UP, use a thin wire, such  
as a paper clip.  
3 Press MENU.  
The list of setting menus appears.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“System Settings,then press  
to enter.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“SP. IMPEDANCE,then press  
to enter the parameter.  
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6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“4 ohm” or “8 ohm” depending  
on the speakers you are using,  
You cannot switch the front speakers by pressing  
SPEAKER (OFF/A/B/A+B) when the headphones  
are connected to the receiver.  
then press  
selection.  
to enter the  
Set to  
To select  
7 Press MENU to exit the menu.  
A
The speakers connected to the  
FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals.  
Notes  
• If you are not sure of the impedances of the  
speakers, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your speakers. (This information is  
often on the back of the speaker.)  
• When you connect all speakers with a nominal  
impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “SP.  
IMPEDANCE” to “8 ohm.” When connecting  
other types of speakers, set it to “4 ohm.”  
• When you connect front speakers to both the  
SPEAKER A and B terminals, connect the  
speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or  
higher.  
B
The speakers connected to the  
FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.  
A+B  
The speakers connected to both the  
FRONT SPEAKERS A and B  
terminals (parallel connection).  
OFF  
No audio signals are output from  
any speaker terminals, or the PRE  
OUT terminal.  
– When you connect speakers with impedance of  
16 ohms or higher in both “A” and “B”  
configuration:  
Set “SP. IMPEDANCE” to “8 ohm” in the  
System Settings menu.  
– For other types of speakers in other  
configurations:  
Set “SP. IMPEDANCE” to “4 ohm” in the  
System Settings menu.  
Selecting the front speaker  
You can select the front speakers you want to  
drive.  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
repeatedly to select the front  
speaker system you want to drive.  
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– MULTI IN is selected.  
– The ANALOG DIRECT function is being used.  
– Headphones are connected.  
• Cancel MUTING if it is set to on.  
7: Calibrating the  
appropriate settings  
automatically (AUTO  
CALIBRATION)  
Optimizer microphone  
The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)  
function allows you to perform automatic  
calibration, such as checking the connection  
between each speaker and the receiver,  
adjusting the speaker level, and measuring the  
distance of each speaker from your listening  
position automatically. Refer also to the “Quick  
Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.  
Before you perform auto  
calibration  
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. Pay  
attention to the presence of children or to the  
effect on your neighborhood.  
1 Connect the supplied optimizer  
microphone to the AUTO CAL  
MIC jack on the front panel.  
2
Set up the optimizer microphone.  
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.  
• Perform the auto calibration in a quiet  
environment to avoid the effect of noise and  
get a more accurate measurement.  
On setting up the active sub  
woofer  
• 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.  
• When you use a bi-amplifier connection, set  
“SUR BACK SP” to “BI-AMP” in the  
Speaker Settings menu before you perform  
auto calibration (page 64).  
• When a sub woofer is connected, turn on the  
sub woofer and turn up the volume  
beforehand. Turn the VOLUME knob to just  
before the mid-point.  
• If you connect a sub woofer with a crossover  
frequency function, set the value to the  
maximum.  
• If you connect a sub woofer with an auto  
standby function, set this function to off  
(deactivated).  
Notes  
• The auto calibration function does not work in the  
following cases.  
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3
Note  
Depending on the characteristics of the sub woofer  
you are using, the setup distance value may be  
further away from the actual position.  
Using the receiver as a pre-  
amplifier  
You can use the auto calibration function when  
you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier.  
In this case, the distance value shown on the  
display may differ from the actual distance  
value. However, there will be no problems  
even if you continue to use the receiver with  
that value.  
2
5-8  
4
Performing auto calibration  
1 Turn on the receiver and the TV.  
The auto calibration function allows you to  
measure the following:  
• Whether or not speakers are connected  
2 Press ON SCREEN.  
a)  
Switch the input of the TV so that the  
setting menu is displayed on the TV  
screen connected to this receiver.  
• Polarity of speakers  
• Distance of each speaker from your listening  
b)  
position  
3 Press RECEIVER.  
b)  
• Speaker size  
Receiver operation is enabled.  
• Speaker level  
• Frequency characteristics  
c)  
4 Press MENU.  
a)  
The list of setting menus appears.  
This receiver corrects signals by analog downmix  
processing only for the center speaker and sub  
woofer when MULTI IN is selected. The  
correction is invalid for other speakers.  
The measurement result is not utilized when  
MULTI IN is selected.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Auto Calibration,then press  
to enter the menu.  
b)  
c)  
• DTS 96/24 signals are always played back as 48  
kHz when you correct signals.  
• The measurement result is not utilized in the  
following cases.  
– MULTI IN is selected.  
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6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
9 Measurement starts.  
“CAL TYPE,then press  
enter the parameter.  
to  
The measurement process will take  
approximately 30 seconds. Wait until the  
measurement process completes.  
7 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Note  
the parameter, then press  
enter the selection.  
to  
You cannot measure the speaker height of the  
surround speakers and the surround back speakers.  
Set this value from “SP POSI.” settings in the  
Speaker Settings menu (page 66).  
Calibration  
type  
Explanation  
ENGINEER  
Sets the frequency  
Tips  
characteristics to a set that  
matches that of the Sony  
listening room standard.  
• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off  
and pressing ON SCREEN to turn the display on or  
off are deactivated during auto calibration.  
• When special speakers, such as dipole speakers are  
used, the measurements may not be performed  
correctly or auto calibration cannot be performed.  
FULL FLAT  
FRONT REF  
Makes the measurement of  
frequency from each  
speaker flat.  
Adjusts the characteristics  
of all the speakers to match  
the characteristics of the  
front speaker.  
To cancel auto calibration  
Auto calibration is cancelled when you change  
the volume, switch functions, change the  
speaker setting of the receiver, or connect  
headphones.  
8 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“AUTO CAL START,” then press  
to start the measurement.  
Measurement starts in five seconds. A  
countdown appears on the TV screen.  
While the time is counting down, stand  
away from the measurement area to  
avoid measurement error.  
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Item  
Explanation  
Confirming/saving the  
measurement results  
DIST.INFO  
Displays the measurement  
result for speaker distance.  
LEVEL INFO Displays the measurement  
result for speaker level.  
1 Confirm the measurement  
result.  
EXIT  
Exits the setting process  
without saving the  
When the measurement ends, a beep  
sounds and the measurement result  
appears on the display.  
measurement results.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
Measurement Display  
result  
Explanation  
preset number to be used, then  
press  
.
When the  
measurement  
process  
COMPLETE Proceed to step  
2.  
4 Press  
.
completes  
properly  
The measurement results are saved.  
Tip  
When the  
ERROR  
The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is  
determined by the low characteristics. The  
measurement  
process fails  
appear” (page  
43).  
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 Settings  
menu (page 63). Save the measurement results first,  
then try to change the settings if you want.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the item, then press  
.
When error codes appear  
Try the remedies and re-perform the auto  
calibration.  
Error code  
Cause and remedies  
CODE 31  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is  
set to OFF. Set it to others and re-  
perform the auto calibration.  
Item  
Explanation  
CODE 32  
None of the speakers were  
detected. Make sure that the  
optimizer microphone is  
connected properly and re-  
perform the auto calibration.  
If the optimizer microphone is  
connected properly but the error  
code appears, the optimizer  
microphone cable may be  
damaged or improperly  
RETRY  
Re-performs the auto  
calibration.  
SAVE EXIT  
Saves the measurement  
results and exits the setting  
process.  
WRN CHECK Displays a warning  
concerning the  
measurement results. See  
CHECK”” (page 44).  
connected.  
CODE 33 (F)  
None of the front speakers are  
connected or only one front  
speaker is connected. The  
optimizer microphone is not  
connected.  
PHASE INFO Displays the phase of each  
speaker (in phase/out of  
phase). See “When you  
(page 44).  
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Error code  
Cause and remedies  
Warning code Explanation  
CODE 33 (SR) • Either the left or right surround  
speakers is not connected.  
• Surround back speakers are  
connected even though  
WARNING 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 auto  
calibration when the environment  
is quiet enough to allow proper  
measurement.  
surround speakers are not  
connected. Connect the  
surround speaker to the  
SURROUND terminals.  
CODE 33 (SB) The surround back speaker is  
connected only to the  
WARNING 42 The volume of the receiver is out  
of the acceptable range. Try to  
SURROUND BACK  
perform the auto calibration when  
the environment is quiet enough  
to allow proper measurement.  
SPEAKERS R terminals. When  
you connect only one surround  
back speaker, connect it to the  
SURROUND BACK  
WARNING 43 The distance and position of a sub  
woofer cannot be detected. Or the  
angle of the speaker position  
cannot be detected. This may be  
caused by noise. Try to perform  
the auto calibration in a quiet  
environment.  
SPEAKERS L terminals.  
•CODE 31  
1 Press  
, then follow the instructions from step  
NO WARNING There is no warning information.  
•CODE 32, 33  
1 When you press  
, “RETRY?” appears.  
When you select “PHASE INFO”  
You can check the phase of each speaker (in  
phase/out of phase).  
2 Press V/v to select “YES,” then press  
3 Follow the instructions from step 2 of  
.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select preset number to  
store preset settings then press  
Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
.
speaker, then press  
to return to  
When you select “WRN CHECK”  
If a warning on the measurement result is  
present, detailed information is displayed.  
Press  
to return to step 1 of  
Warning code Explanation  
WARNING 40 The auto calibration has  
completed. However, the noise  
level is high. You may be able to  
perform the auto calibration  
properly if you try it again, even  
though the measurement cannot  
be performed in all environments.  
Try to perform the auto  
calibration in a quiet  
environment.  
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• ERROR CODE xxx:3x  
Appears when the measurement fails. For  
details on each message, see “Confirming/  
• RETRY?  
Appears to ask you to re-measure or exit  
without re-measuring when the  
measurement fails.  
Display  
Explanation  
IN-PHASE  
The speaker is in phase.  
OUT-OF-  
PHASE  
The speaker is out of phase. The  
“+” and “–” terminals of the  
speaker may be connected the  
other way around. However,  
depending on the speakers,  
“OUT-OF-PHASE” appears on  
the display even though the  
• CANCEL  
speakers are connected properly.  
This is because of the speakers’  
specifications. In this case, you  
can continue to use the receiver.  
Appears when you cancel auto calibration  
during the measurement.  
x CAL TYPE*  
----------  
No speakers are connected.  
(Parameter type)  
• ENGINEER  
Tip  
Sets the frequency to one that matches that  
of the Sony listening room standard.  
• FULL FLAT  
Makes the measurement of frequency from  
each speaker flat.  
Depending on the position of the sub woofer, the  
measurement results for polarity may vary.  
However, there will be no problems even if you  
continue to use the receiver with that value.  
• FRONT REF  
Auto Calibration menu  
parameters  
Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers  
to match the characteristics of the front  
speaker.  
x AUTO CAL START?  
(Starts auto calibration)  
• MEASUREMENT COUNTDOWN  
A time countdown appears on the display  
from five seconds to one second.  
• MEASURING TONE  
x EQ CURVE EFFECT*  
(Activates/deactivates the EQ  
curve measurement)  
• OFF  
Deactivates the EQ curve measurement.  
• ON  
Activates the EQ curve measurement.  
After the measurement is completed, this  
setting is set to ON automatically.  
Appears while TONE is being measured.  
• MEASURING T.S.P.  
Appears while TSP is being measured.  
• MEASURING WOOFER  
Appears while WOOFER is being  
measured.  
• COMPLETE  
*
The frequency response measurement result is not  
utilized in the following cases.  
– MULTI IN is selected.  
Appears when the measurement process  
completes successfully. For details on each  
message, see “Confirming/saving the  
WARNING CODE xxx:4x  
Appears if a warning on the measurement  
result is present. For details on each  
• NO WARNING  
There is no warning information.  
continued  
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x A.CAL LOAD?  
(Loads a preset measurement)  
• PRESET-1  
Loads the measurement value stored as  
“PRESET-1.”  
• PRESET-2  
Loads the measurement value stored as  
“PRESET-2.”  
• PRESET-3  
Loads the measurement value stored as  
“PRESET-3.”  
• OFF  
Select this when you do not want to load a  
preset value.  
x A.CAL SAVE?  
(Saves the measurement value)  
• PRESET-1  
Saves the measurement results as  
“PRESET-1.”  
• PRESET-2  
Saves the measurement results as  
“PRESET-2.”  
• PRESET-3  
Saves the measurement results as  
“PRESET-3.”  
x A.CAL NAME?  
(Naming inputs)  
You can change the preset to name to  
something more recognizable.  
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Selected  
input  
Components that can be  
played back  
Playback  
VIDEO 1, 2  
VCR, etc., connected to the  
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack  
Selecting a component  
VIDEO 3  
Video camera and TV game,  
etc., connected to the VIDEO  
3 jack  
DVD  
DVD player, etc., connected  
to DVD jack  
TV/SAT  
MD/TAPE  
Satellite tuner, etc., connected  
to the TV/SAT jack  
1
MD or TAPE deck, etc.,  
connected to the MD/TAPE  
jack  
SA-CD/CD  
Super Audio CD or CD  
player, etc., connected to the  
SA-CD/CD jack  
TUNER  
PHONO  
Built-in radio tuner  
Turntable, etc., connected to  
the PHONO jack  
MULTI IN  
Component connected to the  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
jack  
2 Turn on the component and  
3
start playback.  
MUTING  
3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to  
adjust the volume.  
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on  
the receiver.  
The initial volume level is set to minimum  
(muting).  
1 Press one of the input button.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver. The selected input appears  
on the display. To select a component  
connected to the MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT jack, press MULTI CH IN button.  
Switch the input signals from the  
To activate the muting function  
Press MUTING on the remote. To cancel,  
press MUTING on the remote again or turn  
MASTER VOLUME clockwise to raise the  
volume. Even if you turn off the receiver, the  
muting function works when you turn the  
receiver on again.  
component connected to the HDMI IN  
jack of the receiver to HDMI signals  
using the TV, etc., connected to the HDMI  
MONITOR OUT jack of 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  
2
3
5
3
5
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 in 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.”  
z
You can select the sound field to  
suit the music. Refer to page 71  
for details.  
An example of the display  
Recommended sound fields:  
Classical: HALL  
Jazz: JAZZ CLUB  
Live concert: LIVE CONCERT,  
STADIUM  
4 Play back the disc.  
5 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
6 After you have finished listening to a Super  
Audio CD or CD, eject the disc and turn off  
the receiver and the Super Audio CD player  
or CD player.  
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Watching a DVD  
2
3
7
3
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp  
7
1 Turn on the TV and DVD player.  
2 Turn on the receiver.  
3 Press DVD.  
• Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the  
TV and DVD player.  
z
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to  
select “DVD.”  
Select the sound format of the  
disc to be played, if necessary.  
An example of the display  
z
You can select the sound field to  
suit the movie or the music. Refer  
to page 71 for details.  
Recommended sound fields:  
Movie: CINEMA STUDIO EX  
Live image: LIVE CONCERT  
Sport: SPORTS  
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image  
of the DVD is displayed.  
5 Set up the DVD player.  
Check the following if you cannot  
listen to the multi-channel sound.  
• Be sure the sound source  
corresponds to the multi-  
channel format (the MULTI  
CHANNEL DECODING lamp  
on the front panel lights up  
during playback).  
Refer to “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.  
6 Play back the disc.  
7 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
8 After you have finished watching a DVD,  
eject the disc and turn off the receiver, the  
TV, and the DVD player.  
• Be sure this receiver is  
connected to the DVD player via  
a digital connection.  
• Be sure the digital audio output  
of the DVD player is set up  
properly.  
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Enjoying video games  
2
3
7
3
VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN  
7
1 Turn on the TV and video game.  
2 Turn on the receiver.  
3 Press VIDEO 3*.  
• Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the  
TV and video game.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to  
select “VIDEO 3*.”  
* When you connect a TV game to the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE  
AV IN jack on the front panel.  
An example of the display  
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image  
of the video game is displayed.  
5 Set up the video game.  
6 Place the disc in the tray and play it back on  
the video game.  
7 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
8 After you have finished playing a game, eject  
the disc and turn off the receiver, the TV, and  
the video game.  
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Watching video  
2
3
6
3
6
1 Turn on the VCR.  
2 Turn on the receiver.  
3 Press VIDEO 1*.  
• Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the  
TV and VCR.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to  
select “VIDEO 1*.”  
* When you connect VCR to the VIDEO 1 jack.  
An example of the display  
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image  
of the VCR is displayed.  
5 Play back the tape on the VCR.  
6 Adjust to a suitable volume.  
7 After you have finished watching a video,  
eject the tape and turn off the receiver, the  
TV, and the VCR.  
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To return to the previous  
display  
Press 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.  
Note  
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed  
on the display. This means that they are either  
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.  
1
3-7  
RETURN/  
EXIT O  
2
1 Press RECEIVER.  
Receiver operation is enabled.  
2 Press MENU.  
The list of setting menus appears.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the menu you want.  
4 Press  
to enter the menu.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the parameter you want to  
adjust.  
6 Press  
to enter the  
parameter.  
7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 when you  
want to make other settings.  
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Overview of the menus  
The following options are available in each  
menu. For details on navigating through  
menus, see page 52.  
Menu  
Item  
Parameter  
Initial  
setting page  
Refer  
1-Level  
Settings  
TEST TONE  
[xxxxxxxx]  
OFF, AUTO, FIX  
OFF page 56  
PHASE NOISE  
[xxxxxxx]  
OFF, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, OFF  
SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SBL/SL, SL/L, L/  
SR  
PHASE AUDIO  
[xxxxxxx]  
OFF, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, OFF  
SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SBL/SL, SL/L, L/  
SR  
FRONT BAL. [xxx.x dB] R+20.0dB to L+20.0dB (0.5dB step) 0dB  
CENTER [xxx.x dB]  
–20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
OFF  
1
SURROUND L [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)  
SURROUND R [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)  
SUR BACK [xxx.x dB]  
–20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)  
SUR BACK L [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)  
SUR BACK R [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)  
SUB WOOFER [xxx.x dB] –20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)  
MULTI CH SW [xxx.x dB] 0dB, +10.0dB  
D. RANGE COMP. [xxx]  
OFF, STD, MAX  
2-EQ Settings EQ PRESET [xxx]  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, OFF  
FRONT BASS [xxx dB]  
–10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step)  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
FRONT TREBLE [xxx dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step)  
CENTER BASS [xxx dB]  
–10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step)  
–10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step)  
CENTER TREBLE [xxx  
dB]  
SUR/SB BASS [xxx dB]  
–10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step)  
0dB  
0dB  
NO  
SUR/SB TREBLE [xxx dB] –10.0dB to +10.0dB (1dB step)  
PRESET x CLEAR [xxx] YES, NO  
continued  
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Menu  
Item  
Parameter  
Initial  
setting page  
Refer  
3-Sur Settings SOUND FIELD SELECT ?  
A.F.D  
page 69  
AUTO  
SB DECODING [xxxx]  
OFF, AUTO, ON  
AUTO  
page 59  
SB DEC MODE  
[xxxxxxx]  
DDEX, PLIIx MV, PLIIx MS  
PLIIx  
MV  
EFFECT LEVEL [xxx%]  
20% to 120% (5% step)  
8 step  
100%  
CENTER WIDTH [x]  
3
0
DIMENSION  
FRONT +3 to SUR +3  
[xxxxxxx]  
PANORAMA MODE [xxx] OFF, ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
SCREEN DEPTH [xxx]  
ON, OFF  
VIR. SPEAKERS [xxx]  
ON, OFF  
4-Tuner  
Settings  
FM MODE [xxxxxx]  
NAME IN? [xxx]  
MONO, STEREO  
STEREO page 61  
5-Audio  
Settings  
DEC. PRIORITY [xxxx]  
PCM, AUTO  
AUTO  
MAIN  
0ms  
page 62  
DUAL MONO  
[xxxxxxxx]  
MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB,  
MAIN+SUB  
A/V SYNC [xxxms]  
DIGITAL ASSIGN ?  
NAME IN ? [xxx]  
COMPONENT V. ASSIGN ?  
HDMI ASSIGN ?  
0ms to 150ms/300ms (10 ms step)  
page 86  
page 88  
page 87  
page 63  
page 84  
6-Video  
Settings  
COLOR SYSTEM [xxxx] NTSC, PAL  
PAL  
NAME IN ?  
[xxxxxxxx]  
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Menu  
Item  
Parameter  
Initial  
setting page  
Refer  
7-Speaker  
Settings  
SUB WOOFER [xxx]  
FRONT SP [xxxxx]  
CENTER SP [xxxxx]  
NO, YES  
YES  
SMALL, LARGE  
MIX, NO, SMALL, LARGE  
LARGE  
LARGE  
LARGE  
DUAL  
SURROUND SP [xxxxx] NO, SMALL, LARGE  
SUR BACK SP [xxxxxx] BI-AMP, NO, SINGLE, DUAL  
FRONT L x.xmeter*  
1.0m to 7.0m (0.1m** step)  
1.0m to 7.0m (0.1m** step)  
1.0m to 7.0m (0.1m** step)  
1.0m to 7.0m (0.1m** step)  
1.0m to 7.0m (0.1m** step)  
1.0m to 7.0m (0.1m** step)  
1.0m to 7.0m (0.1m** step)  
1.0m to 7.0m (0.1m** step)  
meter, feet  
3.0 meter  
3.0 meter  
3.0 meter  
3.0 meter  
3.0 meter  
3.0 meter  
3.0 meter  
3.0 meter  
meter  
FRONT R x.xmeter*  
CENTER x.xmeter*  
SURROUND L x.xmeter*  
SURROUND R x.xmeter*  
SUR BACK L x.xmeter*  
SUR BACK R x.xmeter*  
SUB WOOFER x.xmeter*  
DISTANCE UNIT  
[xxxxx]  
SP POSI [xxxxxxxxx] SIDE/LOW, SIDE/HIGH, BEHD/  
SIDE/  
LOW  
LOW, BEHD/HIGH  
SP CROSSOVER [xxxHz] 40Hz to 200Hz (10Hz step)  
DIMMER [xxx% DOWN] 0%, 60%, 100%  
SP. IMPEDANCE [xxxx] 4 ohm, 8 ohm  
AUTO CAL START?  
120Hz  
0%  
8-System  
Settings  
8 ohm  
9-Auto  
Calibration  
page 45  
CAL TYPE  
[xxxxxxxxx]  
ENGINEER/FULL FLAT/FRONT  
REF  
FULL FLAT  
OFF  
EQ CURVE EFFECT [xxx] OFF, ON  
A.CAL LOAD? [PRESET- x] OFF, PRESET1, PRESET2, PRESET3 OFF  
A.CAL SAVE? [PRESET- x] PRESET1, PRESET2, PRESET3  
PRESET1  
A.CAL NAME?  
[xxxxxxxxx]  
*
After the measurements are completed using auto calibration, the measurement value is displayed as  
xmxxcm.  
** After the measurements are completed using auto calibration, you can adjust them in 1cm increments.  
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x CENTER  
(Center speaker level)  
Adjusting the level (Level  
Settings menu)  
x SURROUND L  
(Surround speaker (L) level)  
You can use the Level Settings menu to adjust  
the balance and level of each speaker. These  
settings are applied to all sound fields. Select  
“Level Settings” in the setting menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
Navigating through menus” (page 52) and  
x SURROUND R  
(Surround speaker (R) level)  
x SUR BACK  
(Surround back speaker level)  
Only when the surround back speakers are set  
to “SINGLE” in the System Settings menu  
(page 64).  
Level Settings menu parameters  
x SUR BACK L  
(Surround back (L) level)  
Only when the surround back speakers are set  
to “DUAL” in the System Settings menu (page  
64).  
x TEST TONE (Test Tone)  
Lets you output the test tone sequentially from  
each speaker.  
• OFF  
• AUTO  
x SUR BACK R  
The test tone is output from each speaker.  
• FIX  
You can select which speakers will output  
the test tone.  
(Surround back (R) level)  
Only when the surround back speakers are set  
to “DUAL” in the System Settings menu (page  
64).  
x SUB WOOFER  
x PHASE NOISE (Phase noise)  
• ON  
(Sub woofer level)  
Lets you output the test tone sequentially  
from adjacent speakers.  
• OFF  
Note  
When one of the sound fields for music is selected,  
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the  
speakers are set to “LARGE” on the Speaker  
Settings menu. However, the sound will be output  
from the sub woofer if the digital input signal  
contains L.F.E. signals, the front or surround  
speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound field for  
movie is selected, or “PORTABLE AUDIO” is  
selected.  
x PHASE AUDIO (Phase audio)  
• ON  
Lets you output front 2 channel source sound  
(instead of the test tone) sequentially from  
adjacent speakers.  
• OFF  
x MULTI CH SW  
x FRONT BAL.  
(Multi-channel sub woofer level)  
Lets you increase the level of the MULTI  
CHANNEL INPUT sub woofer channel  
signals by +10 dB. This adjustment may be  
necessary when connecting a DVD player to  
the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks. The sub  
woofer level from DVD players is 10 dB lower  
than that of Super Audio CD players.  
(Front speaker balance)  
Lets you adjust the balance between front left  
and right speakers.  
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x D.RANGE COMP.  
(Dynamic range compressor)  
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.  
• OFF  
The dynamic range is not compressed.  
• STD  
The dynamic range is compressed as  
intended by the recording engineer.  
• MAX  
Adjusting the equalizer  
(EQ Settings menu)  
You can use the EQ Settings menu to adjust the  
tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front  
speakers and to store up to 5 different  
equalizer settings in the equalizer preset (EQ  
PRESET [1]-[5]) and apply them. These  
settings are applied to all sound fields and for  
each speaker. Select “EQ Settings menu” in  
the system menus. For details on adjusting the  
parameters, see “Navigating through menus”  
(page 52) and “Overview of the menus” (page  
53).  
The dynamic range is compressed  
dramatically.  
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.  
“STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light  
compression. Therefore, we recommend using the  
“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.  
Bass  
Treble  
Level  
(dB)  
Frequency  
(Hz)  
Notes  
• This function does not work in following cases.  
– MULTI IN is selected.  
• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24  
signal reception, it will play back only at 48 kHz.  
EQ Settings menu parameters  
x EQ PRESET  
(Preset equalizer selection)  
Lets you select the equalizer preset ([1]-[5]).  
When you select “OFF,” the equalizer is  
cancelled.  
x FRONT BASS*  
(Front speaker bass level)  
x FRONT TREBLE*  
(Front speaker treble level)  
*
You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble  
level with TONE MODE and TONE on the  
receiver.  
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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “YES,”  
then press  
x CENTER BASS  
(Center speaker bass level)  
.
“Are you sure?” appears on the display.  
x CENTER TREBLE  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “YES,”  
(Center speaker treble level)  
then press  
.
x SUR/SB BASS  
“PRESET x CLEARED!” appears on the  
display and the adjusted contents of the  
selected equalizer preset are cleared.  
(Surround/surround back  
speaker bass level)  
x SUR/SB TREBLE  
(Surround/surround back  
speaker treble level)  
x PRESET x CLEAR  
(Equalizer preset clear)  
You can reset the adjusted equalizer settings to  
the initial setting. For details, see “Clearing  
To apply the stored equalizer  
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Navigating  
through menus” (page 52). Select “EQ  
Settings” in step 3.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the  
equalizer (EQ PRESET [1]-[5]) you  
want to apply, then press  
to enter.  
To turn off the equalizer  
Select “OFF” in the “EQ PRESET” setting.  
Clearing stored equalizer  
settings  
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Navigating  
through menus” (page 52). Select “EQ  
Settings” in step 3.  
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the  
equalizer (EQ PRESET [1]-[5]) you  
want to clear, then press  
to enter.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“PRESET x CLEAR.”  
x” is the number of the selected equalizer  
preset.  
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You can adjust the distribution of the center  
channel signal, generated through the Dolby  
Pro Logic II decoding, to the left/right  
speakers.  
Settings for the surround  
sound (Sur Settings menu)  
x DIMENSION  
You can use the Sur Settings menu to select the  
sound field you want for your listening  
pleasure. Select “Sur Settings” in the setting  
menus. For details on adjusting the  
53).  
(Dimension control)  
Lets you perform further adjustments for  
Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx Music mode  
decoding. You can set this parameter only  
when A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO LOGIC II  
MUSIC” or “PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC” (page  
70).  
You can adjust the difference between the front  
channels and the surround channels.  
Sur Settings menu parameters  
x PANORAMA MODE  
(Panorama mode)  
x SOUND FIELD SELECT?  
(Sound field type selection)  
Lets you select the sound field you want. For  
69).  
Lets you perform further adjustments for  
Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx Music mode  
decoding. You can set this parameter only  
when A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO LOGIC II  
MUSIC” or “PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC” (page  
70).  
x SB DECODING  
(Surround back decoding)  
Lets you select the surround back decoding  
function. For details, see “Using the surround  
(page 60).  
• ON  
Lets you enjoy surround sound by spreading  
the sound field of the front speakers to the  
left and right of the listening position  
(panorama mode).  
x SB DEC MODE  
• OFF  
(Surround back decoding mode)  
Lets you select the surround back decoding  
mode. For details, see “Using the surround  
(page 60).  
Panorama mode is not activated.  
x SCREEN DEPTH  
(Screen depth)  
This parameter is provided especially for  
Cinema Studio EX modes (page 72).  
Lets you create the sensation that the sound of  
the front speakers comes from inside the  
screen in your listening room, just like in  
theaters.  
x EFFECT LEVEL  
(Effect level)  
Higher settings apply more surround effect.  
x CENTER WIDTH  
• ON  
(Center width control)  
Lets you create a sound environment where  
you will feel the sound comes directly out of  
a large screen in front of you.  
• OFF  
Lets you perform further adjustments for  
Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx Music mode  
decoding. You can set this parameter only  
when A.F.D. mode is set to “PRO LOGIC II  
MUSIC” or “PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC” (page  
70).  
This function is not activated.  
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e)  
When two surround back speakers are connected,  
the output channel will be 7.1 channel signals.  
x VIR.SPEAKERS  
(Virtual speakers)  
This parameter is provided especially for  
Cinema Studio EX modes (page 72).  
• ON  
• ON  
The SB DEC MODE setting is applied to 5.1  
channel and 6.1 channel decoding in the  
input stream.  
Virtual speakers are created.  
• OFF  
• OFF  
Surround back decoding is not performed.  
Virtual speakers are not created.  
Notes  
Using the surround back  
decoding mode (SB DECODING)  
• This function does not work in the following cases.  
– MULTI IN is selected.  
– DTS 96/24 signals are being received.  
– The sound field for music is selected.  
• There may be no sound from the surround back  
speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs  
have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even  
though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos.  
In this case, select “ON.”  
By decoding the surround back signal of DVD  
software, etc. recorded in Dolby Digital  
Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES  
Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the  
surround sound intended by the filmmakers.  
x SB DECODING  
• AUTO  
• When “PLIIx” is selected, SB DECODING is set  
to the PLIIx mode.  
When the input stream contains the 6.1  
a)  
x SB DEC MODE  
channel decode flag , the appropriate  
You can select surround back decoding mode  
only when “SB DECODING” is set to “ON”  
or “AUTO” and the input stream contains the  
Dolby Digital Surround EX flag.  
decoding is performed on the surround back  
signal.  
Input stream Output Surround back  
channels decoding  
e)  
SB DEC  
MODE  
Speaker Surround back  
setting decoding  
Dolby Digital  
5.1  
5.1  
e)  
[DDEX]  
7.1  
Matrix decoder conforms  
Dolby Digital  
Surround EX  
6.1  
Matrix decoder that  
conforms to Dolby  
Digital EX (page 60)  
b)  
channels to Dolby Digital EX  
6.1  
Matrix decoder conforms  
e)  
e)  
channels to Dolby Digital EX  
DTS 5.1  
DTS-ES  
5.1  
6.1  
[PLIIx MV] 7.1  
Movie decoder conforms  
DTS Matrix decoding  
c)  
channels to Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
Matrix 6.1  
e)  
6.1 Matrix decoder conforms  
channels to Dolby Digital EX  
DTS-ES  
Discrete 6.1  
6.1  
DTS Discrete  
decoding  
d)  
[PLIIx MS] 7.1  
Music decoder conforms  
a)  
b)  
A 6.1 channel decode flag is information recorded  
in software, such as DVDs.  
A Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX  
flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help  
you distinguish Surround EX films.  
Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both  
DTS-ES Matrix and 5.1 channel signals.  
Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals  
and an extension stream designed for returning  
those signals to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1  
channel signals are DVD specific signals not used  
in movie theaters.  
channels to Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
6.1  
Music decoder conforms  
channels to Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
c)  
d)  
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Notes  
• Matrix decoding conforming to Dolby Digital EX  
is applied regardless of the surround back decoder  
mode setup when a sound field for a movie is  
selected.  
Settings for the tuner  
(Tuner Settings menu)  
• Matrix decoding conforming to Dolby Digital EX  
is applied if the speaker setting is 6.1 channel  
system and movie decoding conforming to Pro  
Logic IIx is applied if the speaker setting is 7.1  
channel system, when you select Dolby PLIIx MS  
under the following conditions:  
You can use the Tuner Settings menu to set the  
FM station receiving mode and to name preset  
stations.  
Select “Tuner Settings” in the Setting menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
– a Dolby Digital Surround EX signal is input  
– “SB DECODING” is set to “AUTO”  
Tuner Settings menu parameters  
x FM MODE  
(FM station receiving mode)  
• STEREO  
This receiver will decode the signal as stereo  
signal when the radio station is broadcast in  
stereo.  
• MONO  
This receiver will decode the signal as mono  
signal regardless of the broadcast signal.  
x NAME IN?  
(Naming preset stations)  
Lets you set the name of preset stations. For  
details, see “Naming inputs” (page 84).  
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• SUB  
Sound of the sub language will be output.  
• MAIN+SUB  
Mixed sound of both the main and sub  
languages will be output.  
Settings for the audio  
(Audio Settings menu)  
You can use the Audio Settings menu to make  
settings for the audio to suit your preference.  
Select “Audio Settings” in the setting menus.  
For details on adjusting the parameters, see  
Navigating through menus” (page 52) and  
x A/V SYNC  
(Synchronizes audio and video  
output)  
Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize  
the time gap between audio output and visual  
display.  
Notes  
Audio Settings menu parameters  
• This function is useful when you use a large LCD  
or plasma monitor or a projector.  
• This function does not work in the following cases.  
– MULTI IN is selected.  
– ANALOG DIRECT function is being used.  
You can adjust the delay to up to 300ms  
– the sampling frequency is less than 48 kHz  
– 2 channel analog signals  
x DEC. PRIORITY  
(Digital audio input decoding  
priority)  
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital  
signal input to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN  
jacks.  
You can adjust the delay to up to 150ms  
– the sampling frequency is 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz  
Although the parameter appears up to 300ms at this  
time, you cannot adjust the delay by more than  
150ms.  
• AUTO  
Automatically switches the input mode  
between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.  
• PCM  
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent  
interruption when playback starts).  
However, when other signals are input, there  
may be no sound depending on the format.  
In this case, set to “AUTO.”  
x DIGITAL ASSIGN?  
(Digital audio input assignment)  
Lets you assign the digital audio input to other  
input source. For details, see “Listening to  
Note  
When set to “AUTO” and the sound from the digital  
audio jacks (for a CD, etc.) is interrupted when  
playback starts, set to “PCM.”  
x NAME IN? (Naming inputs)  
Lets you set the name of inputs selected. For  
details, see “Naming inputs” (page 84).  
x DUAL MONO  
(Digital broadcast language  
selection)  
Lets you select the language you want to listen  
to during a 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.  
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Settings for the video  
(Video Settings menu)  
Settings for the speakers  
(Speaker Settings menu)  
You can use the Video Settings menu to  
reassign the component video input to another  
input and to name inputs. Select “Video  
Settings” in the setting menus. For details on  
adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating  
the menus” (page 53).  
You can use the Speaker Settings menu to set  
the size and distance of the speakers connected  
to this system. Select “Speaker Settings” in the  
setting menus. For details on adjusting the  
parameters, see “Navigating through menus”  
(page 52) and “Overview of the menus” (page  
53).  
Video Settings menu parameters  
Speaker Settings menu  
parameters  
x COMPONENT V. ASSIGN?  
(Component Video Assign)  
Lets you reassign the component video input  
to another visual input. For details, see  
(page 88).  
x SUB WOOFER (Sub woofer)  
• YES  
If you have connected a sub woofer, select  
“YES.”  
• NO  
If you have not connected a sub woofer,  
select “NO.” This activates the bass  
redirection circuitry and outputs the L.F.E.  
(Low Frequency Effect) signals from other  
speakers.  
x HDMI ASSIGN?  
(HDMI Video Assign)  
Lets you reassign the HDMI video input to  
another visual input. For details, see  
Tip  
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital  
bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the  
sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.  
x COLOR SYSTEM  
(Color TV type selection)  
• NTSC  
x FRONT SP (Front speakers)  
• LARGE  
PAL  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,  
select “LARGE.” Normally, select  
“LARGE.” When the sub woofer is set to  
“NO,” front speakers are automatically set to  
“LARGE.”  
x NAME IN? (Naming inputs)  
Lets you set the name of inputs selected. For  
details, see “Naming inputs” (page 84).  
• 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 sub  
woofer. When the front speakers are set to  
“SMALL,” the center, surround, and  
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surround back speakers are also  
automatically set to “SMALL” (unless  
previously set to “NO”).  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
surround channel bass frequencies from the  
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.  
• NO  
x CENTER SP (Center speaker)  
• LARGE  
If you have not connected surround  
speakers, select “NO.”  
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.”  
x SUR BACK SP  
(Surround back speakers)  
When the surround speakers are set to “NO,”  
the surround back speakers are also  
automatically set to “NO” and the setting  
cannot be changed.  
• SMALL  
• DUAL  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi-channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
center channel bass frequencies from the  
front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub  
woofer.  
If you connect two surround back speakers,  
select “DUAL.” The sound will be output to  
a maximum of 7.1 channels.  
• SINGLE  
If you connect only one surround back  
speaker, select “SINGLE.” The sound will  
be output to a maximum of 6.1 channels.  
• NO  
• NO  
If you have not connected a center speaker,  
select “NO,” the sound of the center channel  
will be output from the front speakers.  
• MIX  
If you have not connected surround back  
speakers, select “NO.”  
• BI-AMP  
If you connect front speakers in a bi-  
amplifier configuration, select “BI-AMP.”  
We recommend you set “CENTER SP” to  
“MIX” to enjoy digital audio with high  
quality sound when you do not have a center  
speaker connected. Analog downmix works  
when you set “CENTER SP” to “MIX.” This  
setting is also effective to input signals from  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.  
Note  
When “SUR BACK SP” is set to “BI-AMP,” even if  
“CENTER SP” is set to “MIX,” the setting will be  
ignored, so set “CENTER SP” to “NO.”  
Tip  
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 sub woofer or other “LARGE”  
speakers.  
However, since bass sound has 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.”  
x SURROUND SP  
(Surround speaker)  
The surround back speakers will be set to the  
same setting.  
• LARGE  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies,  
select “LARGE.” Normally, select  
“LARGE.” However, if the front speakers  
are set to “SMALL,” you cannot set the  
surround speakers to “LARGE.”  
• SMALL  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi-channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set  
all speakers to “LARGE.” If there is not enough  
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x SURROUND L  
(Surround left speaker distance)  
x SURROUND R  
x FRONT L  
(Surround right speaker  
distance)  
(Front left speaker distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the surround speakers.  
If both surround speakers are not placed an  
equal distance from your listening position, set  
the distance to the closest speaker.  
x FRONT R  
(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.  
x SUR BACK L  
(Surround back left speaker  
distance)  
With only one surround back  
speaker  
x SUR BACK R  
(Surround back right speaker  
distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the surround back speaker.  
If you connect two surround back speakers and  
both surround back speakers are not placed an  
equal distance from your listening position, set  
the distance to the closest speaker.  
x SUB WOOFER  
(Sub woofer distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the sub woofer.  
With two surround back speakers  
(The angle B should be the same)  
Tips  
• If you set up speakers using the auto calibration  
function, you can adjust the speaker distance in 1  
cm increment.  
• The distance between the center speaker and the  
listening position B cannot 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 B  
in the following diagram is no more than 1.5 meters  
closer than the length of A.  
Example: Adjust the distance B to 4.5 meters or  
more when the distance A is 6 meters.  
Also, the distance between the surround speakers/  
surround back speakers and the listening position  
C cannot 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 C in the following  
diagram is no more than 4.5 meters closer than the  
length of A.  
x CENTER  
(Center speaker distance)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening  
position to the center speaker.  
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Example: Adjust the distance C to 1.5 meters or  
more when the distance A is 6 meters.  
This is important because incorrect speaker  
placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of  
surround sound. Place 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.  
x SP POSI.  
(Surround speaker position)  
Lets you specify the location of your surround  
speakers for proper implementation of the  
surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX  
modes (page 72). This setup item is not  
available when the surround speakers are set to  
“NO” (page 64).  
x DISTANCE UNIT (Distance unit)  
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting  
distances.  
• feet  
The distance is displayed in feet.  
• meter  
The distance is displayed in meters.  
• SIDE/LOW  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections A and C.  
• SIDE/HIGH  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections A and D.  
• BEHD/LOW  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections B and C.  
• BEHD/HIGH  
Select if the location of your surround  
speakers corresponds to sections B and D.  
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Tip  
Surround speaker position is designed specifically  
for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.  
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so  
critical.  
Settings for the system  
(System Settings menu)  
Those sound fields were designed under the premise  
that the surround speakers would be located behind  
the listening position, but presentation remains fairly  
consistent even with the surround speakers  
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the  
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the  
immediate left and right of the listening position, the  
surround effects become unclear unless set to  
“SIDE.”  
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many  
variables, such as wall reflections, and you may  
obtain better results using “BEHD” if your speakers  
are located high above the listening position, even if  
they are located to the immediate left and right.  
Therefore, although it may result in a setting  
contrary to the above explanation, we recommend  
that you playback multi-channel surround encoded  
software and select the setting that provides a good  
sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in  
forming a cohesive space between the surround  
sound from the surround speakers and the sound of  
the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds  
best, select “BEHD” and then use the speaker  
distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to  
obtain proper balance.  
You can use the System Settings menu to  
customize the settings of the receiver. Select  
“System Settings” in the setting menus. For  
details on adjusting the parameters, see  
System Settings menu  
parameters  
x DIMMER  
(Brightness of the display)  
Lets you adjust the brightness of the display.  
When you choose setting such that you turn off  
the display completely, the MULTI  
CHANNEL DECODING indicator is also  
turned off.  
x SP. IMPEDANCE  
(Speaker impedance)  
For details, see “6: Setting the speakers” (page  
38).  
x SP CROSSOVER  
(Speaker crossover frequency)  
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of  
speakers that has been set to “SMALL” in the  
System Settings menu. You cannot set “SP  
CROSSOVER” when setting speakers using  
the auto calibration function. To adjust the  
speaker crossover, set “A.CAL LOAD ?” to  
“OFF” in the Auto Calibration menu. Then, set  
up the speakers manually, and select the  
parameter from “SP CROSSOVER.”  
Note  
When MULTI IN is selected, only the sources from  
the sub woofer and center channel are downmixed  
into the front speakers. In this case, settings for the  
speaker distance and position, and the speaker cross-  
over frequency are invalid.  
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Calibrating the  
appropriate settings  
automatically (Auto  
Calibration menu)  
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Tips  
• We usually recommend “A.F.D. AUTO,” however  
sometimes it may be better to use “SB  
DECODING” (page 60) to match the input stream  
to the mode you prefer.  
You can identify the encoding format of DVD  
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the  
package.  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
Enjoying Dolby Digital  
and DTS surround sound  
(A.F.D. mode)  
: Dolby Digital discs  
: Dolby  
Surround encoded programs  
The A.F.D. (Auto Format Direct) 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.  
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs  
• Only Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective,  
when a multi-channel signal is input.  
At this time, the setup of “SB DECODING” and  
“SB DEC MODE” in the Sur Settings menu  
becomes invalid. When you select decoding modes  
other than Dolby Pro Logic IIx, multi-channel  
sound (being encoded) is output.  
If you connect a sub woofer  
This receiver will generate a low frequency  
signal for output to the sub woofer when there  
is no L.F.E. signal, which is a low-pass sound  
effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel  
signal. However, the low frequency signal is  
not generated for “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6  
Music” when all speakers are set to “LARGE.”  
A.F.D.  
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select  
the sound field you want.  
70).  
You can also select “A.F.D.” in the Sur Settings  
menu. For details, see “Settings for the  
59).  
Notes  
• This function does not work in the following cases.  
– MULTI IN is selected.  
– Input signals of which the sampling frequency is  
more than 48 kHz are being received.  
• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24  
signal reception, it will play back only at 48 kHz.  
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Type of A.F.D. mode  
Decoding  
mode  
A.F.D. mode  
[Display]  
Multi-channel Effect  
audio after  
decoding  
(Detecting  
A.F.D. AUTO  
(Detecting  
Presets the sound as it was recorded/  
automatically) [A.F.D. AUTO]  
automatically)  
encoded without adding any surround  
effects.  
Dolby Pro Logic A.F.D. PRO LOGIC  
[PRO LOGIC]  
4-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The  
source recorded in 2 channel format is  
decoded into 4.1 channels.  
Dolby Pro Logic A.F.D. PRO LOGIC II  
5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for movies  
encoded in Dolby Surround. In Addition,  
this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1  
II  
MOVIE  
[PRO LOGIC II MOVIE]  
channel system for watching videos of  
overdubbed or old movies.  
A.F.D. PRO LOGIC II  
MUSIC  
[PRO LOGIC II MUSIC]  
5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal  
stereo sources such as CDs.  
A.F.D. PRO LOGIC II  
GAME  
5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode  
decoding.  
[PRO LOGIC II GAME]  
Dolby Pro Logic A.F.D. PRO LOGIC IIx  
7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for movies  
encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition,  
this mode can reproduce sound in 7.1  
channel system for watching videos of  
overdubbed or old movies.  
IIx*  
MOVIE  
[PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE]  
A.F.D. PRO LOGIC IIx  
MUSIC  
[PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC]  
7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal  
stereo sources such as CDs.  
A.F.D. PRO LOGIC IIx  
GAME  
7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode  
decoding.  
[PRO LOGIC IIx GAME]  
Neo:6  
A.F.D. Neo:6 Cinema  
[Neo:6 Cinema]  
6-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode  
decoding.  
A.F.D. Neo:6 Music  
[Neo:6 Music]  
6-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode  
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal  
stereo sources such as CDs.  
(Multi Stereo) A.F.D. MULTI STEREO  
[MULTI STEREO]  
(Multi Stereo)  
Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from  
all speakers.  
*
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• When one of the sound fields for music is selected,  
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the  
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the System  
Settings menu. However, the sound will be output  
from the sub woofer if the digital input signal  
contains L.F.E. signals, the front or surround  
speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound field for  
movie is selected, or “PORTABLE AUDIO” is  
selected.  
Selecting a pre-  
programmed sound field  
(DCS)  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s  
preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
and concert halls into your home.  
• The surround back decoding mode does not  
function while a sound field for music is selected  
(page 60).  
Tips  
• Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS  
technology. See “Glossary” (page 98).  
• When the sound field’s DCS mark is selected,  
the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the  
display.  
To turn off the surround effect  
for MOVIE/MUSIC  
Press 2CH to select “2CH STEREO” or press  
A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO.”  
A.F.D.  
2CH  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a  
sound field for movies or press  
MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound  
field for music.  
The sound field list appears.  
You can also select “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” in  
the Sur Settings menu. For details, see  
Notes  
• The sound fields for music and movie do not work  
in the following cases.  
– MULTI IN is selected.  
– Input signals of which the sampling frequency is  
more than 48 kHz are being received.  
• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24  
signal reception, it will play back only at 48 kHz.  
• 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.  
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Types of sound field available  
Sound field  
for  
Sound field  
Effect  
Movie  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A  
DCS  
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  
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  
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  
Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual  
surround speakers.  
Music  
HALL  
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
JAZZ CLUB  
LIVE CONCERT  
STADIUM  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.  
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.  
Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.  
SPORTS  
PORTABLE AUDIO  
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable  
audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other  
compressed music.  
Headphone*  
HEADPHONE (2CH)  
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones  
when 2CH STEREO mode (page 73)/A.F.D. mode (page 69)  
is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround  
formats are downmixed to 2 channels.  
HEADPHONE THEATER This mode is selected automatically when you use headphones  
DCS  
when sound field is selected for movie/music. It allows you to  
experience a theater-like environment while listening through  
a pair of headphones.  
HEADPHONE (DIRECT) Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone,  
sound field, etc.  
HEADPHONE (MULTI)  
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones  
when MULTI IN is selected. Outputs the front analog signals  
from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.  
*
You can select this sound field mode if the headphones are connected to the receiver.  
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Using only the front  
speakers  
Enjoying the surround  
effect at low volume  
levels  
(2CH STEREO)  
(NIGHT MODE)  
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound  
from the front left/right speakers only. There is  
no sound from the sub woofer.  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi-  
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2  
channel.  
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.  
NIGHT  
MODE  
2CH  
Press 2CH.  
Press NIGHT MODE.  
Note  
The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The  
NIGHT MODE is toggled between on and off  
as you press NIGHT MODE.  
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH  
STEREO mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo sources  
using the front left/right speakers and a sub woofer,  
select “A.F.D. AUTO.”  
This receiver will generate a low frequency signal  
for output to the sub woofer when there is no L.F.E.  
signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from  
a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal.  
Notes  
• This function does not work in following cases.  
– MULTI IN is selected  
• If you set the NIGHT MODE to on during DTS 96/  
24 signal reception, it will play back only at 48  
kHz.  
Tip  
While this function is on, the BASS, TREBLE, and  
EFFECT levels increase, and “D.RANGE COMP.”  
is automatically set to “MAX” (page 57).  
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Listening to the sound  
without any adjustment  
(ANALOG DIRECT)  
Adjusting the speaker  
levels and balance  
(TEST TONE)  
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.  
You can adjust the speaker levels and balance  
while listening the test tone from your  
listening position.  
Tip  
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency  
centered at 800 Hz.  
1
3
A.DIRECT  
Press A.DIRECT.  
Analog audio is output. ANALOG DIRECT  
function is toggled between on and off as you press  
A.DIRECT.  
To enjoy the analog sound  
source with noise free  
2,  
5-11  
12  
performance  
(Analog pureness control)  
The Analog pureness control function by-  
passes the video and digital circuits that are not  
in use, and shuts down the power while the  
analog source is being played back. Thus, the  
Analog pureness control function provides  
noise-free audio performance and delivers  
high sound quality.  
The Analog pureness control function is  
activated when you select an input source with  
no video input, then select “ANALOG” from  
INPUT MODE, and you press ANALOG  
DIRECT.  
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1 Turn on the receiver and TV.  
2 Press ON SCREEN.  
Switch the input of the TV so that the  
setting menu is displayed on the TV  
screen connected to this receiver.  
3 Press RECEIVER.  
Receiver operation is enabled.  
4 Press MENU.  
The list of setting menus appears.  
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5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Level Settings,then press  
to enter.  
When a test tone is not output  
from the speakers  
• The speaker cords may not be connected  
securely. Check to see if they are connected  
securely and cannot be disconnected by  
pulling on them slightly.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“TEST TONE,then press  
.
• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit  
problem.  
7 Press V.  
The test tone is output from each speaker  
in sequence.  
When a test tone is output from  
a different speaker than the  
speaker displayed screen  
The location where you set up the speaker (for  
example, the front speaker position) and type  
of the speaker terminal you connected (for  
example, the surround back speaker terminal)  
are different. Check the speaker allocation.  
Also, if you press v, the pattern will  
become the “FIX” pattern in which the  
test tone is output from the selected  
speaker only.  
8 Press  
to enter.  
9 Adjust the speaker level and  
balance using the Level  
Settings menu so that the level  
of the test tone sounds the  
same from each speaker.  
For details on the Level Settings menu,  
see page 56.  
For more precise adjustment  
You can output the test tone or sound source  
from two adjacent speakers to adjust their  
balance and level.  
Then select the two speakers you want to  
adjust by selecting “PHASE NOISE” or  
“PHASE AUDIO” in step 6.  
Tips  
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same  
time, press MASTER VOL +/–.  
• The adjusted value is shown on the display  
during adjustment.  
10Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“TEST TONE,then press  
.
11Press v to select “OFF,” then  
press  
.
The test tone turns off.  
12Press ON SCREEN.  
The menu setting display disappears.  
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Resetting sound fields to  
the initial settings  
1,2  
2
1 Press POWER to turn off the  
power.  
2 While holding down MUSIC,  
press POWER.  
“S.F. Initialize” appears on the display  
and all sound fields are reset to their  
initial setting.  
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1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
Tuner Operations  
2 Press TUNING +/–.  
Press TUNING + to scan from low to  
high, press TUNING – to scan from high  
to low.  
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 (aerials) to the receiver (page  
35).  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
In case of poor FM stereo  
reception  
If the FM stereo reception is poor and  
“STEREO” flashes on the display, select  
monaural audio so that the sound will be less  
distorted.  
Tip  
The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.  
• FM band 50 kHz  
• AM band 9 kHz  
Automatic tuning  
Select “MONO” in “FM MODE” selection in  
the Tuner Settings menu.  
1
2
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Direct tuning  
Storing FM stations  
automatically  
(AUTOBETICAL)  
Enter the frequency of a station directly by  
using the numeric buttons.  
1
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and  
FM RDS stations without redundancy.  
Additionally, it only stores the stations with  
the clearest signals.  
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by  
3
1,2 2  
2
4
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
2 Press D.TUNING.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to  
1 Press POWER to turn off the  
enter the frequency.  
receiver.  
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  
4 Press ENTER.  
Tip  
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust  
the direction of the AM loop antenna  
(aerial) for optimum reception.  
If you cannot tune in a station  
and the entered numbers flash  
Make sure you have entered the right  
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still  
cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not  
used in your area.  
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2 Hold down MEMORY/ENTER  
and press POWER to turn the  
receiver back on.  
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM  
stations. Then you can easily tune in the  
stations you often listen to.  
“Autobetical select” appears on the  
display and the receiver scans and stores  
all the FM and FM RDS stations in the  
broadcast area.  
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks  
for stations broadcasting the same  
program, then stores only the ones with  
the clearest signal. The selected RDS  
stations are assigned a 2-character preset  
code. For more details on RDS, see  
(page 81).  
Presetting radio stations  
1
Regular FM stations are assigned 2-  
character preset codes and stored after the  
RDS stations.  
When this process is finished,  
“Autobetical finished” appears on the  
display momentarily and the receiver  
returns to normal operation.  
3,5  
Notes  
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied  
remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.  
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure  
to store stations in your new area.  
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see  
• If you move the antenna after storing stations with  
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be  
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store  
the stations again.  
4
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
2 Tune in the station that you  
want to preset using Automatic  
Tuning (page 77) or Direct  
Tuning (page 78).  
Switch the FM reception mode, if  
necessary (page 77).  
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3 Press MEMORY.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
“MEMORY” appears on the display for a  
few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before  
the display goes out.  
2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly  
to select the preset station you  
want.  
4 Press PRESET +/– to select a  
preset number.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
select a preset station as follows:  
• AM band: AM1 to AM30  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select  
the preset number, start again from step 3.  
• FM band: FM1 to FM30  
5 Press ENTER.  
You can also press the numeric buttons to  
select the preset station you want. Then,  
press ENTER to enter the selection.  
The station is stored as the selected preset  
number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press  
MEMORY, start again from step 3.  
Naming preset stations  
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset  
another station.  
1
3
Tuning to preset stations  
1
5-7  
4
2
2
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
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2 Tune in the preset station you  
want to create an index name  
for (page 77).  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
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.  
3 Press RECEIVER.  
Receiver operation is enabled.  
4 Press MENU.  
The list of setting menus appears.  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
Notes  
Tuner Settings,then press  
.
• 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.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“NAME IN?.”  
7 Press  
to enter the  
parameter.  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character. Follow the procedure given in  
Naming inputs” (page 84).  
Simply select a station on the FM  
band using direct tuning (page 78),  
automatic tuning (page 77), or  
preset tuning (page 80).  
Note  
When you name an RDS station and tune in that  
station, the Program Service (PS) name appears  
instead of the name you entered. (You cannot change  
the Program Service (PS) name. The name you  
entered will be overwritten by the Program Service  
(PS) name.)  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, “RDS” lights up and the program  
service name appears on the display.  
Note  
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned  
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if  
the signal strength is weak.  
Displaying RDS information  
While receiving an RDS station,  
press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, RDS  
information on the display changes cyclically  
as follows:  
a)  
PS (Program Service name) t PTY  
b)  
(Program Type) indication t RT (Radio  
c)  
Text) indication t CT (Time) indication (in  
24-hour system mode) t Sound field type t  
Volume  
a)  
This information also appears for non-RDS FM  
stations.  
b)  
Type of program being broadcast.  
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c)  
Text messages sent by the RDS station.  
Program type Description  
indication  
Notes  
• If there is an emergency announcement by  
government authorities, “Alarm-Alarm!flashes in  
the display.  
Other Music  
Music that does not fit into any  
categories above, such as Rhythm  
& Blues and Reggae  
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS  
service, “No XX” (such as “No Clock Time”)  
appears on the display.  
• When a station broadcasts radio text data, it is  
displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from  
the station. Any change in this rate is reflected in  
the display rate of the data.  
Weather & Metr Weather information  
Finance Stock market reports and trading,  
etc.  
Children’s Progs Programs for children  
Social Affairs  
Programs about people and the  
things that affect them  
Religion  
Phone In  
Programs of religious content  
Description of program types  
Programs where members of the  
public express their views by  
phone or in a public forum  
Program type Description  
indication  
Travel & Touring Programs about travel. Not for  
announcements that are located  
by TP/TA  
News  
News programs  
Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on  
current news  
Leisure &  
Hobby  
Programs on recreational  
activities such as gardening,  
fishing, cooking, etc.  
Information  
Programs offering information on  
a wide spectrum of subjects,  
including consumer affairs and  
medical advice  
Jazz Music  
Jazz programs  
Country Music Country music programs  
Sport  
Sports programs  
National Music Programs featuring the popular  
music of the country or region  
Education  
Educational programs, such as  
“how-to” and advice programs  
Oldies Music  
Folk Music  
Documentary  
None  
Programs featuring oldies music  
Folk music programs  
Drama  
Radio plays and serials  
Cultures  
Programs about national or  
regional culture, such as language  
and social concerns  
Investigative features  
Any programs not defined above  
Science  
Programs about the natural  
sciences and technology  
Varied Speech Other types of programs such as  
celebrity interviews, panel  
games, and comedy  
Pop Music  
Popular music programs  
Rock music programs  
Rock Music  
Easy Listening Easy Listening  
Light Classics M Instrumental, vocal, and choral  
music  
Serious Classics Performances of major  
orchestras, chamber music,  
opera, etc.  
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4 Press MENU.  
The following menus are displayed on the  
TV screen.  
Other Operations  
1-Level Settings  
Displaying menus of the  
receiver on the TV screen  
Press ON SCREEN, then display a menu on  
the TV screen connected to this receiver. You  
can set up menus easily.  
2-Equalizer Settings  
3-Surround Settings  
4-Tuner Settings  
5-Audio Settings  
6-Video Settings  
7-Speaker Settings  
8-System Settings  
9-Auto Calibration  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
1
3
the menu item, then press  
enter the menu.  
to  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the parameter, then press  
enter the parameter.  
to  
Depending on the parameter, the selected  
parameter can be entered by completing  
step 7.  
7 Press ON SCREEN.  
The menu setting display disappears.  
2,7  
5,6  
4
1 Turn on the receiver and the TV.  
2 Press ON SCREEN.  
Switch the input of the TV so that a  
setting menu is displayed on the TV  
screen connected to this receiver.  
3 Press RECEIVER.  
Receiver operation is enabled.  
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5 Press  
to enter the menu.  
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.  
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“NAME IN ?” or “A.CAL  
NAME?,then press  
enter.  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character.  
to  
Press V/v to select a character, press B/b  
to select the position in which to enter the  
selected character.  
1
To enter a blank space  
2
Press B/b without inputting a character.  
You can also turn +/– on the receiver until  
a blank space appears on the display.  
If you made a mistake  
Press B/b until the character you want to  
change flashes, then turn +/– on the  
receiver to select the correct character.  
Tip  
You can select the character type by pressing  
V/v.  
4-7  
Alphabet (upper case) t Alphabet (lower  
case) t Numbers t Symbols  
3
7 Press  
to enter the name.  
The entered name is registered.  
1 Press the input button to select  
an input you want to create an  
index name for.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver. The selected input appears  
on the display.  
2 Press RECEIVER.  
Receiver operation is enabled.  
3 Press MENU.  
The list of setting menus appears.  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Tuner Settings,Audio  
Settings,Video Settings,or  
“Auto Calibration.”  
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• ANALOG  
Specifies the analog audio signals input to  
the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.  
Switching between  
digital and analog audio  
(INPUT MODE)  
Notes  
You cannot select the digital audio input assigned  
to another function using the DIGITAL ASSIGN  
function (page 86).  
• Some audio input modes may not be set up  
depending on the input.  
• When the ANALOG DIRECT function is being  
used, or MULTI IN is selected, audio input is set to  
“ANALOG.” You cannot select other modes.  
When you connect components to both digital  
and analog audio 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
2
1 Press the input button.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly  
to select the audio input mode.  
The selected audio input mode appears on  
the display.  
Audio input modes  
• AUTO  
Gives priority to digital audio signals when  
there are both digital and analog  
connections.  
If there are no digital audio signals, analog  
audio signals are selected.  
• COAX  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to  
the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.  
• OPT  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to  
the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.  
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4 Press V/v to select “DIGITAL  
ASSIGN ?,then press  
.
Listening to digital sound  
from other inputs  
(DIGITAL ASSIGN)  
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a  
vacant digital audio input  
(VIDEO 1 OPT in the example).  
You can reassign digital audio input that has  
OPTICAL or COAXIAL (VIDEO 1 IN, DVD  
IN, TV/SAT IN, MD/DAT IN, SA-CD/CD IN)  
signals to another input when they are not  
currently being used.  
For example, to make the DVD player the  
sound source for the digital audio input using  
the OPTICAL IN jack on the receiver, then:  
• Connect the optical output jack of the DVD  
player and the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack  
of the receiver.  
6 Press  
.
7 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the input (DVD in the example)  
you want to assign to the digital  
audio input jack selected in  
step 5.  
8 Press  
.
If an input is switched to “DVD,” the  
sound of the DVD player will also  
become a digital sound through the  
OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack.  
• Assign “VIDEO 1 OPT” to “DVD” in the  
DIGITAL ASSIGN setting.  
The input you can assign varies for each  
audio input. For details, see the following  
input.”  
1
Assignable inputs for digital  
audio input  
The initial setting is marked with an  
underscore.  
Digital audio input Assignable inputs  
3-8  
2
VIDEO 1 OPT  
VIDEO 3 OPT  
TV/SAT OPT  
MD/TAPE OPT  
DVD COAX  
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, DVD,  
SA-CD/CD  
VIDEO 3, VIDEO 2, DVD,  
SA-CD/CD  
TV/SAT, VIDEO 2, DVD,  
SA-CD/CD  
MD/DAT, VIDEO 2, DVD,  
SA-CD/CD  
1 Press RECEIVER.  
Receiver operation is enabled.  
DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,  
VIDEO 3, TV/SAT,  
MD/TAPE  
2 Press MENU.  
The list of setting menus appears.  
SA-CD/CD COAX  
SA-CD/CD, VIDEO 1,  
VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3,  
TV/SAT, MD/TAPE  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Audio Settings,then press  
to enter.  
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Notes  
You cannot reassign more than one digital audio  
input to the same input.  
Watching HDMI images  
from other inputs  
(HDMI ASSIGN)  
You cannot assign optical signals from an input  
source to the optical input jacks on the receiver, and  
you cannot assign coaxial signals from the input  
source to the coaxial input jacks on the receiver.  
You cannot use the digital audio input as the  
original input when it has been reassigned to  
another input.  
• When you assign the digital audio input, the  
INPUT MODE setting may change automatically  
(page 85).  
You can reassign an HDMI video input to  
another input.  
For example, you can watch HDMI images  
when you select a SA-CD/CD player, while  
listening to a super audio CD via the SA-CD/  
CD jack.  
1
3-8  
2
1 Press RECEIVER.  
Receiver operation is enabled.  
2 Press MENU.  
The list of setting menus appears.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Video Settings,then press  
.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“HDMI ASSIGN ?,then press  
.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
an HDMI input you want to  
reassign.  
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6 Press  
7 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the input you want to assign as  
an HDMI video input selected in  
step 5.  
.
Watching component  
images from other inputs  
(COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN)  
You can reassign a component video input to  
another input (VIDEO 2 IN etc.).  
For example, you can watch component  
images when you select a SA-CD/CD player,  
while listening to a super audio CD via the SA-  
CD/CD IN jack.  
8 Press  
.
The input you can assign varies for each  
component video input. For details, see  
input.”  
Assignable inputs for an HDMI  
video input  
The initial setting is marked with an  
underscore.  
1
HDMI video  
input  
Assignable inputs  
DVD  
NONE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,  
VIDEO 3, DVD, MD/TAPE,  
SA-CD/CD  
TV/SAT  
NONE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,  
VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE,  
SA-CD/CD  
3-8  
2
Note  
You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to  
the same input.  
1 Press RECEIVER.  
Receiver operation is enabled.  
2 Press MENU.  
The list of setting menus appears.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“Video Settings,then press  
.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“COMPONENT V. ASSIGN ?,”  
then press  
.
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5 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
an input (DVD IN in the  
Changing the display  
example) you want to reassign.  
You can check the sound field, etc., by  
changing the information on the display.  
6 Press  
.
7 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the input (SA-CD/CD in the  
example) you want to assign as  
the component video input  
selected in step 5.  
DISPLAY  
8 Press  
.
If an input is switched to “SA-CD/CD,”  
the image from the DVD player will be a  
component image.  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
will change as follows.  
Station name t Frequency t Sound field  
type t Volume…  
The input you can assign varies for each  
component video input. For details, see  
the following “Assignable inputs for  
FM and AM band  
Assignable inputs for  
component video input  
The initial setting is marked with an  
underscore.  
Preset station name and sound field type* y  
Frequency and sound field type  
* Index name appears only when you have assigned  
one to the input or preset station (page 80, 84).  
Index name does not appear when only blank  
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the  
input name.  
Component  
video input  
Assignable inputs  
DVD  
NONE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,  
VIDEO 3, DVD, MD/TAPE, SA-  
CD/CD  
TV/SAT  
NONE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,  
VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE,  
SA-CD/CD  
Notes  
You cannot reassign more than one component  
video input to the same input.  
You cannot use the component video input as the  
original input when it has been reassigned to  
another input.  
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Using the Sleep Timer  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
Recording using the  
receiver  
You can record from a video/audio component  
using the receiver. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with your recording  
component.  
SLEEP  
1
Press SLEEP repeatedly.  
Each time you press SLEEP, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Recording onto a MiniDisc or  
audio tape  
You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape  
using the receiver. See the operating  
instructions supplied with your MD deck or  
tape deck.  
When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP”  
lights up on the display.  
Tip  
To check the remaining time before the receiver  
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears  
on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep  
timer will be changed.  
1 Press the input button of the  
playback component.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Prepare the playback  
component for playing.  
For example, insert a CD into the CD  
player.  
3 Prepare the recording  
component.  
Insert a blank MD or tape into the  
recording deck and adjust the recording  
level.  
4 Start recording on the  
recording deck, then start  
playback on the playback  
component.  
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Notes  
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output  
from the TAPE/CDR OUT or MD/DAT OUT  
jacks.  
• The audio signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT jacks are output only from the front left/  
right channels.  
Using a bi-amplifier  
connection  
If you are not using surround back speakers,  
you can use the SURROUND BACK  
SPEAKERS terminals for the front speakers  
for use with a bi-amplifier connection.  
To record digital sound  
Connect a component for playback to the  
digital audio input (OPTICAL IN) jack, and  
connect the recording component to the  
OPTICAL MD/DAT OUT jack.  
To connect speakers  
Frontspeaker  
(R)  
Frontspeaker  
(L)  
Recording onto recording media  
1 Press the input button of the  
playback component.  
Hi  
Hi  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
Lo  
Lo  
2 Prepare the component for  
playing.  
For example, insert the video tape you  
want to copy into the VCR.  
3 Prepare the recording  
component.  
Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the  
recording component (VIDEO 1 or  
VIDEO 2) for recording.  
Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the  
front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS A  
jacks, and connect the jacks on the Hi (or Lo)  
side of the front speakers to the SURROUND  
BACK SPEAKERS terminals. Make sure that  
metal fittings of Hi/Lo attached to the speakers  
have been removed from the speakers. Not  
doing so may cause a malfunction of the  
receiver.  
4 Start recording on the  
recording component, then  
start playback on the playback  
component.  
Notes  
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent  
recording. In this case, you may not be able to  
record from the sources.  
• The audio signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT jacks are output only from the front left/  
right channels.  
To set up speakers  
Set “SUR BACK SP” to “BI-AMP” in the  
Speaker Settings menu (page 63). The same  
signals output from the FRONT SPEAKERS  
A terminals can be output from the  
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals.  
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You cannot use the FRONT SPEAKERS B jacks  
for a bi-amplifier connection.  
• When you use the auto calibration function, make  
the bi-amplifier settings before you perform auto  
calibration.  
• If you make the bi-amplifier settings, the speaker  
level, balance, and equalizer settings of the  
surround back speakers become invalid, and those  
of the front speakers are used.  
• Signals output from the PRE OUT jacks are used  
with the same settings as those of the SPEAKERS  
terminals.  
• The audio signal of the center speaker of the  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jack is not output  
from the front left/right speakers when you set  
“SUR BACK SP” to “BI-AMP” in the Speaker  
Settings menu.  
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Operating each component using the remote  
When you program the remote to control the  
following Sony or non-Sony components, you  
can use the buttons on the remote that are  
marked with circles. Note, however, that some  
buttons may not operate your component.  
If you want to change the contents of the input  
list to match your particular components, see  
Table of buttons used to control each component  
TV VCR DVD Blu-ray PSXVideoCD Digital satellite/ DSS,Tapedeck DAT CD Tuner Receiver  
Component  
recorder, Disk  
DVD/VHS player  
combo  
player,  
LD  
player  
terrestrial  
receiver  
BST  
A/B  
deck player,  
MD  
Button  
deck  
AV ?/1,  
?/1 (after pressing TV)  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
Numeric buttons  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
MEMORY, ENTER  
z*  
CLEAR, D.TUNING,  
>10, –/– –  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
DISPLAY  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
OPTIONS/TOOLS  
RETURN/EXIT  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z**  
z
z
z
z
V/v/B/b  
,
z
z
z
MENU  
z
./>  
z***  
z
z
CATEGORY +/– ,  
REPLAY/ADVANCE, B·/·b  
z
z
m/M, TUNING +/–  
H, X, x  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
DISK SKIP  
MUTING, MASTER  
VOL +/–, TV VOL +/–  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
PRESET +/–, TV CH +/–  
z*  
DVD TOP MENU/  
NIGHT MODE, DVD  
MENU/INPUT MODE  
z
z
F1, TV/VIDEO  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z**  
z
z
F2, WIDE  
*
LD player only. ** DSS only. *** Deck B only.  
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2 While the RM SET UP button is  
flashing, press the input button  
(including TV) for the  
Programming the remote  
component you want to control.  
For example, if you are going to control a  
CD player, press SA-CD/CD.  
You can customize the remote to match the  
components connected to your receiver. You  
can even program the remote to control non-  
Sony components and also Sony components  
that the remote is normally unable to control.  
The procedure below uses as an example a  
case in which the other manufacturer’s VCR is  
connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks on the  
receiver.  
The RM SET UP button lights 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.  
Before you begin, note that:  
You cannot change the settings of PHONO.  
– The remote can control only components  
that accept infrared wireless control signals.  
The RM SET UP button lights up.  
Be sure to turn on the receiver and  
point the remote towards the  
receiver when performing the  
following procedure.  
Note  
For a TV remote code value, only numbers in  
the 500’s are valid.  
4 Press ENTER.  
Once the numeric code has been verified,  
the RM SET UP button flashes twice and  
the remote automatically exits the  
programming mode. The input button  
also turns off.  
1
2
To cancel programming  
Press RM SET UP during any step.  
The numeric codes  
3
corresponding to the  
component and the maker of  
the component  
4
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.  
1 Press RM SET UP.  
The RM SET UP button flashes.  
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Notes  
To control an MD deck  
• 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.  
Maker  
Code(s)  
301  
SONY  
DENON  
JVC  
302  
303  
KENWOOD  
304  
To control a tape deck  
To control a CD player  
Maker  
Code(s)  
201, 202  
204, 205  
206, 207, 208, 209  
210  
Maker  
Code(s)  
101, 102, 103  
104, 123  
105, 106, 107  
108, 109, 110  
111, 116  
116  
SONY  
SONY  
DENON  
DENON  
KENWOOD  
NAKAMICHI  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
JVC  
KENWOOD  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
ONKYO  
216  
211, 212  
213, 214  
215, 216  
217, 218  
PIONEER  
TECHNICS  
YAMAHA  
112, 113, 114  
115  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
116  
PIONEER  
TECHNICS  
YAMAHA  
117  
To control an LD player  
115, 118, 119  
120, 121, 122  
Maker  
Code(s)  
601, 602, 603  
606  
SONY  
PIONEER  
To control a DAT deck  
Maker  
Code(s)  
203  
To control a video CD player  
SONY  
Maker  
Code(s)  
PIONEER  
219  
SONY  
605  
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To control a DVD recorder  
Maker  
Code(s)  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
701, 702, 703, 704,  
705, 706  
SONY  
403  
AIWA*  
710, 750, 757, 758  
707, 708, 709, 759  
740  
To control a TV  
Maker  
AKAI  
Code(s)  
BLAUPUNKT  
EMERSON  
SONY  
501, 502  
711, 712, 713, 714,  
715, 716, 750  
DAEWOO  
504, 505, 506, 507,  
515, 544  
FISHER  
717, 718, 719, 720  
FISHER  
508  
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
503, 511, 512, 515,  
534, 544  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
723, 753  
724  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
517, 534  
722, 725, 729, 741  
717  
513, 514, 515, 544  
521, 522  
ITT/NOKIA  
JVC  
ITT/NOKIA  
JVC  
726, 727, 728, 736  
730, 731, 738  
732, 733, 734, 735  
736  
516  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
NEC  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI/MGA  
NEC  
503, 518, 544  
503, 519, 544  
503, 520, 544  
509, 524  
PANASONIC  
729, 730, 737, 738,  
739, 740  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
515, 518  
PHILIPS  
729, 730, 731  
729  
PIONEER  
509, 525, 526, 540  
PIONEER  
RCA/PROSCAN  
510, 527, 528, 529,  
544  
RCA/PROSCAN  
722, 729, 730, 731,  
741, 747  
SAMSUNG  
503, 515, 531, 532,  
533, 534, 544  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
742, 743, 744, 745  
717, 720, 746  
748, 749  
SANYO  
508, 545, 546, 547  
535  
SHARP  
SHARP  
TELEFUNKEN  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
751, 752  
TELEFUNKEN  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
523, 536, 537, 538  
530, 537, 539  
535, 540, 541  
542, 543  
747, 755, 756  
754  
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you  
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony  
instead.  
To control a DVD player  
Maker  
Code(s)  
401, 402, 403  
406, 408  
407  
SONY  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
TOSHIBA  
DENON  
409  
404  
405  
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cable box  
Clearing all the contents  
of the remote’s memory  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
801, 802, 803, 804  
JERROLD/G.I.  
806, 807, 808, 809,  
810, 811, 812, 813,  
814  
PANASONIC  
RCA  
818  
1
805, 819  
815, 816, 817  
S. ATLANTA  
To control a tuner  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
002, 003, 004, 005  
To control a hard disc recorder  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
307, 308, 309  
To control a blu-ray disc player  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
310, 311, 312  
To control a PSX  
Maker  
Code(s)  
SONY  
313, 314, 315  
1,2  
1 Press and hold MASTER VOL –  
first, then press ?/1 and then  
AV ?/1.  
The RM SET UP button flashes three  
times.  
2 Release MASTER VOL –.  
All the contents of the remote’s memory  
(i.e., all the programmed data) are  
cleared.  
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x Crossover frequency  
The frequency at which two speaker’s  
frequencies intersect.  
Additional Information  
x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)  
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  
Glossary  
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.”  
filmmakers can be experienced at home.  
“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 Dolby Digital  
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology  
developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It  
consists of front (left/right), center, surround  
(left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a  
designated audio standard for DVD-video and  
also known as 5.1 channels surround.  
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 channels. Active scenes, especially, are  
recreated with a more dynamic and realistic  
sound field.  
x Component video  
x Dolby Pro Logic II  
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.  
This technology converts 2 channel stereo  
recorded audio into 5.1 channels 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  
channels surround sound. The GAME mode is  
suitable for video games.  
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 Pro Logic IIx  
x DTS-ES  
Technology for 7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels)  
playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby  
Digital Surround EX, 5.1 channels Dolby  
Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in  
7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels). Furthermore,  
existing stereo recorded content can also be  
reproduced in 7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels).  
Format for 6.1 channels 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.  
x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro  
Logic)  
x Dynamic Range  
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 channels surround  
sound. This is the most common audio  
processing method for DVD-video.  
The reproductive capacity of audio signals.  
The difference between the minimum  
(quietest) and the maximum (loudest) sound  
that can be reproduced is expressed by a  
number value of dB. A larger number value  
means a greater degree of quietness or  
loudness can be reproduced.  
x Downmix  
x HDMI (High-Definition  
A method to output multi-channel audio such  
as 5.1 channels, encoded into two channels.  
Multimedia Interface)  
HDMI is an interface that supports both video  
and audio on a single digital connection. The  
HDMI connection carries standard to high  
definition video signals and multi-channel  
audio signals to audio/video components, such  
as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form  
without degradation. The HDMI specification  
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital  
Contents Protection), a copy protection  
technology that incorporates coding  
x DTS 96/24  
A high sound quality digital signal format. It  
records audio at a sampling frequency and bit  
rate of 96 kHz/24 bit which is the highest  
possible for DVD-video. The number of  
playback channels varies depending on the  
software.  
x DTS Neo:6  
technology for digital video signals.  
This technology converts 2 channels stereo  
recorded audio for 6.1 channels 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.  
x Interlace  
A scanning method which completes a picture  
by displaying half of the lines on a tube surface  
of a TV or monitor each 1/60 second. First, all  
the odd-numbered lines are drawn, leaving  
spaces between each line, then all the even-  
numbered lines are drawn to fill the spaces.  
x DTS Digital Surround  
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology  
for theaters developed by Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc. It compresses audio less than  
Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality  
sound reproduction.  
x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects)  
Sound effects of low frequencies which are  
output from a sub woofer in Dolby Digital or  
DTS, etc. By adding a deep bass with a  
frequency between 20 to 120 Hz, audio  
becomes more powerful.  
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x PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
A method of converting analog audio to digital  
audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound.  
Precautions  
x Progressive  
On safety  
A scanning method that draws all scanning  
lines sequentially, as opposed to interlaced  
scanning where all the odd and then all the  
even lines are drawn.  
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.  
x Sampling frequency  
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.  
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.  
• 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.  
x S video signal  
A format for transmitting video signal  
information. S video uses a single cable and  
two channels, one for the Luminance signal Y  
and another for the chrominance signal C.  
Better picture quality for recording and  
playback than that of Composite signal is  
achieved.  
• The AC power cord (mains lead) must be  
changed only at a qualified service shop.  
On heat buildup  
Although the receiver heats up during  
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you  
continuously use this receiver at a large  
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,  
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid  
burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.  
x TSP (Time Stretched Pulse)  
A TSP signal is a highly precise measuring  
signal that utilizes impulse energy, measuring  
a wide band, from low to high, in a short  
period.  
The amount of energy used to measure signals  
is important to ensure measurement accuracy  
in a normal indoor environment. Using TSP  
signals makes it possible to measure signals  
effectively.  
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.  
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• Do not place the receiver near equipment  
such as a television, VCR, or tape deck. (If  
the receiver is being used in combination  
with a television, VCR, or tape deck, and is  
placed too close to that equipment, noise  
may result, and picture quality may suffer.  
This is especially likely when using an  
indoor antenna (aerial). Therefore, we  
recommend using an outdoor antenna  
(aerial).)  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem. Should any problem persist, consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
Audio  
On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure  
to turn off and unplug the receiver.  
There is no sound, no matter which  
component is selected, or only a very  
low-level sound is heard.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected securely.  
• Check that all speaker cords are connected  
correctly.  
• Check that both the receiver and all  
components are turned on.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME control is  
not set at –dB.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a  
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of  
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
• Check that SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
is not set to “OFF” (page 38).  
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel  
the muting function.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your receiver, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component with INPUT SELECTOR.  
• Check that headphones are not connected.  
• When only a very low-level sound is  
heard, check to see if NIGHT MODE is  
activated (page 73).  
• 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 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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• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN  
function is not used to reassign the audio  
input of another source to the selected  
input (page 86).  
There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
• Connect a pair of headphones to the  
PHONES jack to verify that sound is  
output from the headphones. If only one  
channel is output from the headphones, the  
component may not be connected to the  
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords  
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component. If both  
channels are output from the headphones,  
the front speaker may not be connected to  
the receiver correctly. Check the  
connection of the front speaker which is  
not outputting any sound.  
• Make sure you have connected both the L  
or R jack to an analog component and not  
just to either the L or R jack. Use a  
The source sound input from the HDMI  
jack is not output.  
• HDMI audio signals are not output from  
the speaker terminals.  
• Only HDMI audio input signals are output  
from the TV connected to the HDMI OUT  
jack on the receiver.  
• Check that the component is connected  
correctly to the HDMI jack for that  
component.  
You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD  
by connecting HDMI.  
• Depending on the playback component,  
component may need to be set up. Refer to  
the operating instructions supplied with  
the each component.  
monaural-stereo cable (not supplied).  
However, there will be no sound from the  
center speaker when a sound field (PRO  
LOGIC, etc.) is selected. When the center  
speaker is set to “NO,” sound is output  
only from the front left/right speakers.  
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 Settings menu.  
There is no sound from analog 2  
channel sources.  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
“COAX” nor “OPT” for the selected input  
(page 85).  
• Check that the MULTI IN is not selected.  
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN  
function is not used to reassign the audio  
input of another source to the selected  
input (page 86).  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected securely.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away  
from a transformer or motor, and at least 3  
m (10 feet) away from a TV set or  
fluorescent light.  
• Move your TV away from the audio  
components.  
• Make sure you have grounded the U  
SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a  
turntable is connected).  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them  
with a cloth slightly moistened with  
alcohol.  
There is no sound from digital sources  
(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
“ANALOG” (page 85). Check that the  
INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX” for  
the sources from the OPTICAL input jack,  
nor set to “OPT” for the sources from the  
COAXIAL input jack.  
• Check that the MULTI IN is not selected.  
• Check that the ANALOG DIRECT  
function is not being used.  
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There is no sound, or only a very low-  
level sound is heard from the center/  
surround/surround back speakers.  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly (page 17, 23).  
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode  
(page 72).  
• Select the source component using INPUT  
SELECTOR (page 47).  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 74).  
• Make sure the center/surround speaker (s)  
is (are) set to either “SMALL” or  
“LARGE” (page 64).  
• Make sure the surround back speakers are  
set to “DUAL” or “SINGLE” (page 64).  
The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp  
does not light up in blue.  
• Check that the playback component is  
connected on a digital jack and the input is  
selected properly on this receiver.  
• Check whether the input source of the  
software being played back corresponds to  
the multi-channel format.  
• Check whether the setup on the playback  
component is set to multi-channel sound.  
• Check whether the digital audio output of  
selected input is not assigned to another  
component input using DIGITAL  
There is no sound from the surround  
back speakers.  
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital  
Surround EX flag even though the  
packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX  
logos. In this case, select “ON” in the “SB  
DEC MODE” (page 60).  
ASSIGN function (page 86).  
There is no sound from the sub woofer.  
• Check that the sub woofer is connected  
correctly and securely.  
Video  
• Make sure you have turned on your  
speaker.  
• When all speakers are set to “LARGE”  
and “Neo:6 Cinema,” or “Neo:6 Music” is  
selected, there is no sound from the sub  
woofer.  
There is no picture or an unclear  
picture appears on the TV screen or  
monitor.  
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver  
(page 47).  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
• Move your TV away from the audio  
components.  
• Assign the component video input  
correctly.  
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 input signal should be same as input  
when you are up-converting an input  
signal with this receiver (page 33).  
The source image input from the HDMI  
jack is not output from the receiver or  
the TV speaker connected to the  
receiver.  
• Make sure that cables are correctly and  
securely connected to components.  
• Depending on the playback component,  
component may need to be set up. Refer to  
the operating instructions supplied with  
the each component.  
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.  
• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to  
the digital input jacks of this receiver,  
make sure the setting for the digital audio  
output of the connected component is  
available.  
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• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency  
appears on the display.  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly (page 24).  
• Select the source component using INPUT  
SELECTOR (page 47).  
RDS does not work.  
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM  
RDS station.  
• Select a stronger FM station.  
Tuner  
The RDS information that you want  
does not appear.  
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.  
• Contact the radio station and find out  
whether or not they actually provide the  
service in question. If so, the service may  
be temporarily out of order.  
Remote control  
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.  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
Receiver  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with  
new ones, if they are weak.  
• Make sure that the command modes of the  
receiver and the remote are the same. If the  
command mode of the receiver and the  
remote are different, you cannot operate  
the receiver with the remote (page 37).  
• Make sure you select the correct input on  
the remote.  
To ground  
Ground (earth) wire (not supplied)  
• When you operate a programmed non-  
Sony component, the remote may not  
function properly depending on the model  
and the maker of the component.  
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 80).  
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Error message  
If there is a malfunction, the display shows  
a code of two numbers and a message. You  
can check the condition of the system by the  
message. Refer to the following table to  
solve the problem. If any problem persists,  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Specifications  
Amplifier section  
POWER OUTPUT  
1) 2)  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD  
0.7%):  
105 W + 105 W  
PROTECTOR  
2)  
Irregular current is being output from the  
speakers, or the upper panel of the receiver  
is covered with something. The receiver will  
automatically turn off after a few seconds.  
Check the speaker connection and turn on  
the power again.  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD  
0.7%):  
105 W + 105 W  
Reference Power Output  
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz,  
THD 0.09%)  
FRONT :  
2)  
Reference sections for clearing  
the memory  
100 W + 100 W  
CENTER :  
2)  
100 W  
SURROUND :  
2)  
To clear  
See  
100 W + 100 W  
SURROUND BACK :  
100 W + 100 W  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
page 36  
2)  
Reference Power Output  
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz,  
THD 0.15%)  
2)  
FRONT :  
100 W + 100 W  
2)  
CENTER :  
100 W  
SURROUND :  
2)  
100 W + 100 W  
SURROUND BACK :  
2)  
100 W + 100 W  
Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode  
1) 2)  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD  
10%):  
130 W + 130 W  
2)  
Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD  
10%):  
130 W + 130 W  
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Reference Power Output  
Inputs (Digital)  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
FRONT :  
2)  
DVD, SA-CD/CD  
(Coaxial)  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
S/N: 96 dB (A, 20 kHz  
LPF)  
130 W + 130 W  
2)  
CENTER :  
VIDEO 1/3, TV/SAT,  
MD/TAPE (Optical)  
S/N: 96 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
130 W  
SURROUND :  
2)  
130 W + 130 W  
SURROUND BACK :  
130 W + 130 W  
2)  
Outputs  
MD/TAPE, VIDEO1/2  
(AUDIO OUT)  
Voltage:150 mV  
Impedance: 1 kohms  
Reference Power Output  
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
FRONT :  
130 W + 130 W  
CENTER :  
130 W  
SURROUND :  
2)  
FRONT L/R, CENTER,  
SURROUND L/R,  
SURROUND BACK L/R,  
SUB WOOFER  
Voltage: 2 V  
Impedance: 1 kohms  
2)  
2)  
EQUALIZER  
Gain levels  
130 W + 130 W  
SURROUND BACK :  
130 W + 130 W  
2)  
10 dB, 1 dB step  
FM tuner section  
1)  
2)  
Depending on the sound field settings and the  
source, there may be no sound output.  
Measured under the following conditions:  
Power requirements: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
(in countries/areas in Europe  
other than the U.K.)  
Tuning range  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial) terminals  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
Sensitivity  
Mono:  
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
(in the U.K. and general  
area)  
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms  
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms  
Stereo:  
Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms  
S/N  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
Frequency response  
76 dB  
70 dB  
PHONO  
RIAA equalization curve  
0.5 dB  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT, SA-CD/CD,  
MD/TAPE, DVD,  
VIDEO 1/2/3  
10 Hz – 100 kHz  
3 dB  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
0.3%  
0.5%  
Separation  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz, +0.5/–2  
dB  
Inputs (Analog)  
PHONO  
Selectivity  
60 dB at 400 kHz  
Sensitivity: 2.5 mV  
Impedance: 50 kohms  
S/N: 86 dB (A, 20 kHz  
LPF)  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
531 – 1,602 kHz  
(With 9-kHz tuning scale)  
MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT, SA-CD/CD,  
MD/TAPE, DVD,  
Sensitivity: 150 mV  
Impedance: 50 kohms  
S/N: 96 dB (A, 20 kHz  
LPF)  
Antenna (aerial)  
Usable sensitivity  
S/N  
Loop antenna (aerial)  
50 dB µ/m (at 999 kHz)  
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)  
TV/SAT, VIDEO1/2/3  
Harmonic distortion 0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)  
Selectivity 35 dB  
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Video section  
Inputs/Outputs  
Video:  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
S video:  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
COMPONENT VIDEO:  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
P /C : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
B
B
P /C : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
R
R
80 MHz HD Pass Through  
General  
Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
(in countries/areas in  
Europe other than the  
U.K.)  
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
(in the U.K. and general  
area)  
Power consumption 440 W  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
1 W  
AC outlets  
1 switched, 100 W/0.4A  
MAX  
(Models for countries/areas  
in Europe other than the  
U.K.)  
Dimensions  
430 × 175 × 430 mm  
(width/height/depth)  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
15 kg  
Supplied accessories  
Operating Instructions (this manual)  
Quick Setup Guide (1)  
Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)  
FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
AC power cord (mains lead) (1)  
Remote commander RM-AAP015 (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Index  
Dolby 60, 70  
Symbols  
U SIGNAL GND terminal 23, 35  
Downmix 73  
DTS 60  
DVD player/DVD recorder  
Connecting 2930  
Playback 49  
Numerics  
2CH STEREO mode 73  
5.1 channel system 16  
7.1 channel system 16  
E
Equalizer 57  
Error messages 105  
A
A.F.D. 70  
AC power cord 36  
Adjusting  
H
HDMI  
Audio 62  
connecting 25  
HDMI ASSIGN 87  
Equalizer 57  
Level 56  
Sound effect 76  
Speaker 63  
Surround 59  
System 67  
I
Initial setup 36  
INPUT MODE 85  
INPUT SELECTOR 47  
Tuner 61  
Video 63  
ANALOG DIRECT 74  
Auto Calibration 40  
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 69  
AUTOBETICAL 78  
L
L.F.E. 10, 63  
M
MD deck 20  
B
Menu  
BI-AMP 91  
Audio Settings 54, 62  
Auto Calibration 55  
EQ Settings 53, 57  
Level Settings 53, 56  
Speaker Settings 55, 63  
Sur Settings 54, 59  
System Settings 55, 67  
Tuner Settings 54, 61  
Video Settings 54, 63  
Muting 47  
C
CD player 21  
Connecting 19  
Playback 48  
Center frequency 74  
Changing the display 89  
COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN 88  
Conversion 33  
D
N
DCS 72  
Naming 84  
NIGHT MODE 73  
DIGITAL ASSIGN 86  
Display 8  
108GB  
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TV  
O
Connecting 27  
ON SCREEN 74, 83  
V
VCR  
R
RDS 81  
Connecting 32  
Playback 51  
Video game 50  
Video signal conversion 33  
Recording  
Onto a MiniDisc or audio tape 90  
Onto a video tape 91  
Remote  
All clear 97  
Before use 37  
Operating each component 93  
Programming 94  
Resetting 105  
S
Satellite tuner 31  
SB DEC MODE 60  
SB DECODING 60  
Sleep Timer 90  
Sound fields  
Customizing 59  
Resetting 76  
Selecting 71  
Speakers  
Connecting 17  
Levels and balance 7475  
Set the distance 65  
Setup 38, 63  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 39  
Super Audio CD player 21  
Connecting 22  
Playback 48  
Surround sound 69  
T
TAPE deck 20  
TEST TONE 56, 74  
Tuner  
Antennas (aerial) 35  
Tuning  
Automatically 77  
Directly 78  
Preset stations 79  
109GB  
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